Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrolytic
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Bell, Bruce F. (Department: 1746)
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Apparatus
Electrolytic
C204S290030, C204S280000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06921469
ABSTRACT:
Described are preferred electrode structures which desirably include multiple thin conductive layers stably bonded to an electrode substrate through a bonding layer. Also described are preferred electrode structures which include reinforcing carbon layers, which include an embrittlement-sensitive material and a protective oxygen-free copper layer, and which include at least one thin metal layer including a bamboo grain pattern. Additional embodiments of the invention include electric cells incorporating such electrode structures, and methods for their operation.
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Bell Bruce F.
Lattice Energy LLC
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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