Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging – Cell or battery charger structure
Reexamination Certificate
2004-08-16
2010-12-28
Tso, Edward (Department: 2858)
Electricity: battery or capacitor charging or discharging
Cell or battery charger structure
C429S099000, C429S100000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07859220
ABSTRACT:
A rechargeable electrochemical cell charger is provided for charging electrochemical cells at high current rates. The charger provides a sufficient force between the charge contacts and the cell terminals to remove nonconductive contaminants when the cell is inserted into the charger, thereby increasing the conductivity at the point of contact. The charger can include an air moving system for the dissipation of heat from the electrochemical cell during charging, and a heat sensor to determine the cell temperature during charging.
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Bushong William C.
Cheeseman Paul
Root Michael
Vu Viet H.
Armstrong Teasdale LLP
Berhanu Samuel
Rovcal Inc.
Tso Edward
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