Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – Process of cell operation – Activation of inactive cell
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Kalafut, Stephen J. (Department: 1727)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
Process of cell operation
Activation of inactive cell
C429S109000, C429S118000, C429S199000, C429S200000, C429S347000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07931978
ABSTRACT:
Halogenated organic compounds that are inexpensive and are readily available have been used to present the examples of the invention. These chemicals, when in contact with water experience a reaction that releases oxy-halogenated acid. These compounds are weak acids and release hydrogen ions according to their ionization constant keeping a constant level of oxy-halogenated ion. These ions are capable of reacting with catalytic cathodes and can be coupled with anode materials to fabricate galvanic cells. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention include cells with flat and cylindrical form factors having a variety of anodes.
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Biver Carl J.
Bumgarner John
Cardenas-Valencia Andres M.
Langebrake Lawrence C.
Kalafut Stephen J.
Smith & Hopen , P.A.
Spier Jeremy
University of South Florida
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