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2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Ruthkosky, Mark (Department: 1745)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Current producing cell, elements, subcombinations and...

Electrode

C429S231950, C429S223000, C429S231300

Reexamination Certificate

active

07101642

ABSTRACT:
A lithium ion battery particularly configured to be able to discharge to a very low voltage, e.g. zero volts, without causing permanent damage to the battery. More particularly, the battery is configured to define a Zero Volt Crossing Potential (ZCP) which is lower than a Damage Potential Threshold (DPT). A method for using a battery capable of tolerating discharge to zero volts is also disclosed.

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