Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – Current producing cell – elements – subcombinations and... – Electrode
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-31
2010-11-02
Maples, John S (Department: 1795)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
Current producing cell, elements, subcombinations and...
Electrode
C320S128000, C429S231100, C429S223000, C429S317000, C429S324000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07824804
ABSTRACT:
An electrochemical cell comprises as an anode, a lithium transition metal oxide or sulphide compound which has a [B2]X4n−spinel-type framework structure of an A[B2]X4spinel wherein A and B are metal cations selected from Li, Ti, V, Mn, Fe and Co, X is oxygen or sulphur, and n− refers to the overall charge of the structural unit [B2]X4of the framework structure. The transition metal cation in the fully discharged state has a mean oxidation state greater than +3 for Ti, +3 for V, +3.5 for Mn, +2 for Fe and +2 for Co. The cell includes as a cathode, a lithium metal oxide or sulphide compound. An electrically insulative lithium containing liquid or polymeric electronically conductive electrolyte is provided between the anode and the cathode.
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Ferg Ernest E
Gummow Rosalind J.
Thackeray Michael M.
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
Maples John S
Technology Finance Corporation (Proprietary) Limited
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