Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100283430 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING AND DISCHARGING A Li-ION BATTERY PACK - An electrochemical battery system in one embodiment includes a plurality of first electrochemical cells, a memory in which command instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the command instructions to (i) evaluate each of the plurality of first electrochemical cells, and (ii) selectively connect a first of the plurality of first electrochemical cells to a power provider based upon the evaluation while selectively isolating a second of the plurality of first electrochemical cells from the power provider based upon the evaluation. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285338 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESSURE DETERMINATION IN A Li-ION BATTERY - An electrochemical battery system in one embodiment includes a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, a separator positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode, an active material within the second electrode, a pressure sensor in fluid connection with the second electrode, a memory in which command instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the command instructions to obtain a pressure signal from the pressure sensor associated with the pressure within the second electrode, and to identify a state of charge of the electrochemical battery system based upon the pressure signal. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285339 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING AND DISCHARGING A Li-ION BATTERY - An electrochemical battery system in one embodiment includes a first electrochemical cell, a second electrochemical cell, a memory in which command instructions are stored, and a processor configured to execute the command instructions to (i) selectively charge or discharge the first electrochemical cell based upon an evaluation of first criteria associated with the first electrochemical cell, and (ii) selectively charge or discharge the second electrochemical cell based upon an evaluation of second criteria associated with the first electrochemical cell. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285351 | Li-ION BATTERY WITH ANODE EXPANSION AREA - An electrochemical cell in one embodiment includes a first electrode including a form of sulfur as an active material, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, the second electrode including a plurality of nanowires, and a transfer member operably contacting the first electrode and the second electrode to transfer one or more of pressure and volume between the first electrode and the second electrode. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285355 | Li-ION BATTERY WITH POROUS ANODE SUPPORT - An electrochemical cell in one embodiment includes a first electrode, and a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, the second electrode including, a current collector, an electrically conducting rigid support frame electrically connected to the current collector, and an active material coated to the rigid support frame. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285357 | Li-ION BATTERY WITH OVER-CHARGE/OVER-DISCHARGE FAILSAFE - An electrochemical cell in one embodiment includes a negative electrode including a form of lithium, a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode, a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, an active material in the positive electrode including a form of lithium, and a gas neutralizing additive. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285360 | Li-ION BATTERY WITH ANODE COATING - An electrochemical cell in one embodiment includes a negative electrode including a form of lithium, a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode, an electrolyte, a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, and a current collector in the negative electrode, the current collector including a substrate material and a coating material on the surface of the substrate material, wherein the coating material does not include a form of lithium. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285361 | Li-ION BATTERY WITH LOAD LEVELER - An electrochemical cell in one embodiment includes a negative electrode including a form of lithium, a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode, a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, and an electrolyte including a load leveling agent in contact with the negative electrode. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285362 | Li-ION BATTERY WITH SELECTIVE MODERATING MATERIAL - An electrochemical cell in one embodiment includes a negative electrode including a form of lithium, a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode, a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, and a moderator layer positioned between the negative electrode and the separator. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285363 | Li-ION BATTERY WITH BLENDED ELECTRODE - An electrochemical cell with a blended cathode in one embodiment includes a negative electrode including a form of lithium, a positive electrode spaced apart from the negative electrode, a separator positioned between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, a first active material in the positive electrode including a form of lithium, and a second active material in the positive electrode including a form of sulfur. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285364 | Li-ION BATTERY WITH VARIABLE VOLUME RESERVOIR - An electrochemical cell in one embodiment includes a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, a separator positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode, an active material within the second electrode, and a variable volume reservoir in fluid connection with the active material, such that changes in the volume of the active material cause changes in volume of the variable volume reservoir. | 11-11-2010 |
20100285365 | Li-ION BATTERY WITH POROUS ANODE - An electrochemical cell in one embodiment includes a first electrode, and a second electrode spaced apart from the first electrode, the second electrode including a substrate of active material formed with a plurality of interconnected chambers defined by a respective one of a plurality of inwardly curving walls, and a form of lithium. | 11-11-2010 |