Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – Current producing cell – elements – subcombinations and... – Separator – retainer – spacer or materials for use therewith
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Conley, Helen O (Department: 1726)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
Current producing cell, elements, subcombinations and...
Separator, retainer, spacer or materials for use therewith
C429S247000, C429S231950, C429S231900, C429S218100, C429S209000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08003260
ABSTRACT:
A lithium-ion battery comprising a first electrode made of cathodic material, a second electrode made of anodic material and an electrolyte, said lithium-ion battery containing an overcharge protection material consisting of redox molecules, characterized by the fact that said redox molecules have a reduction potential which is lower than said anodic material.
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Exnar Ivan
Wang Qing
Conley Helen O
Dobrusin & Thennisch PC
Dow Global Technologies Inc.
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