System and method for processing an end-of-life or reduced...

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2004-12-02

2011-11-29

Gilliam, Barbara (Department: 1727)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Regenerating, salvage or repair feature other than only...

C429S052000, C429S095000, C029S623100

Reexamination Certificate

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08067107

ABSTRACT:
A method of refurbishing a lithium-containing energy storage and/or conversion device is disclosed, wherein the energy storage and/or conversion device includes electrodes and an electrolyte, and wherein the method includes substantially removing the electrolyte from the energy storage and/or conversion device, substantially removing waste products from surfaces of the electrodes, and adding a new quantity of electrolyte to the energy storage and/or conversion device.

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