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Inventor:
Tomantschger; Klaus
Address:
Mississauga, CA
No. of patents:
27
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Patent Number Title Of Patent Date Issued
7591745 Strong, lightweight article containing a fine-grained metallic layer September 22, 2009
Articles for automotive, manufacturing and industrial applications including shafts or tubes used, for example, as golf club shafts, ski and hiking poles, fishing rods or bicycle frames, skate blades and snowboards are at least partially electroplated with fine-grained layers of selected
7553553 Article comprising a fine-grained metallic material and a polymeric material June 30, 2009
Lightweight articles comprising a polymeric material at least partially coated with a fine-grained metallic material are disclosed. The fine-grained metallic material has an average grain size of 2 nm to 5,000 nm, a thickness between 25 micron and 5 cm, and a hardness between 200 VHN
7452449 Apparatus for electrolysis of water November 18, 2008
A method and apparatus are provided for electrolyzing water for enhanced production of oxygen, hydrogen and heat by the steps of (i) providing an electrochemical cell comprising an isotopic hydrogen storage cathode, an electrically conductive anode and an ionically conducting electrolyte
7387578 Strong, lightweight article containing a fine-grained metallic layer June 17, 2008
Articles for automotive, manufacturing and industrial applications including shafts or tubes used, for example, as golf club shafts, ski and hiking poles, fishing rods or bicycle frames, skate blades and snowboards are at least partially electroplated with fine-grained layers of selected
7354354 Article comprising a fine-grained metallic material and a polymeric material April 8, 2008
Lightweight articles comprising a polymeric material at least partially coated with a fine-grained metallic material are disclosed. The fine-grained metallic material has an average grain size of 2 nm to 5,000 nm, a thickness between 25 micron and 5 cm, and a hardness between 200 VHN
7320832 Fine-grained metallic coatings having the coefficient of thermal expansion matched to the one of January 22, 2008
Fine-grained (average grain size 1 nm to 1,000 nm) metallic coatings optionally containing solid particulates dispersed therein are disclosed. The fine-grained metallic materials are significantly harder and stronger than conventional coatings of the same chemical composition due to
6802917 Perforated current collectors for storage batteries and electrochemical cells, having improved r October 12, 2004
A process for enhancing chemical stability and corrosion resistance is described for perforated current collectors made by continuous production processes for use in electrochemical cells, including storage batteries such as lead-acid batteries. The process relies on utilizing a strip
6797134 Pulsed power supply for electrochemical cell September 28, 2004
A method and apparatus are provided for electrolyzing water for enhanced production of oxygen, hydrogen and heat by the steps of (i) providing an electrochemical cell comprising an isotopic hydrogen storage cathode, an electrically conductive anode and an ionically conducting electrolyte
6638413 Methods and apparatus for electrolysis of water October 28, 2003
A method and apparatus are provided for electrolyzing water for enhanced production of oxygen, hydrogen and heat by the steps of (i) providing an electrochemical cell comprising an isotopic hydrogen storage cathode, an electrically conductive anode and an ionically conducting electrolyte
5626988 Sealed rechargeable cells containing mercury-free zinc anodes, and a method of manufacture May 6, 1997
The zinc active powder for a mercury-free rechargeable electrochemical cell is coated with a surfactant, and separately with an aqueous solution of indium sulphate. Without any subsequent filtering, washing or drying, the powder is assembled into an electrochemical cell. The cell can inc
5424145 High capacity rechargeable cell having manganese dioxide electrode June 13, 1995
A rechargeable manganese dioxide/zinc cell is provided, where the cell has high capacity, high volumetric and gravimetric energy densities, high cycle life, and is capable of continued charge-discharge cycles following an overdischarge. The cell has an aqueous electrolyte, with the usual
5346783 Manganese dioxide cathode for a rechargeable alkaline cell, and cell containing the same September 13, 1994
This invention relates to rechargeable manganese dioxide cells (usually alkaline cells with zinc anodes or cells having non-aqueous electrolyte and lithium anodes), and particularly to the cathodes therefore. In keeping with the present invention, the cathodes are essentially unconst
5336571 Manganese dioxide cathode for a rechargeable alkaline cell, and cell containing the same August 9, 1994
This invention relates to rechargeable manganese dioxide cells (usually alkaline cells with zinc anodes or cells having non-aqueous electrolyte and lithium anodes), and particularly to the cathodes therefore. In keeping with the present invention, the cathodes are essentially unconst
5302274 Electrochemical gas sensor cells using three dimensional sensing electrodes April 12, 1994
An electrochemical gas sensor cell is provided, the use of which permits quantitative measurement of volatile gas contaminants in an atmosphere being monitored. The cell comprises at least a first sensor electrode and a second counter electrode, on either side of an ion conductive el
5300371 Manganese dioxide positive electrode for rechargeable cells, and cells containing the same April 5, 1994
This invention teaches rechargeable manganese dioxide cells having alkaline electrolytes, zinc negative electrodes and manganese dioxide positive electrodes. In keeping with the present invention, the positive electrode is essentially unconstrained--that is, no cage is used in the cell t
5204195 Manganese dioxide cathode for a rechargeable alkaline cell, and cell containing the same April 20, 1993
This invention relates to rechargeable manganese dioxide cells (usually alkaline cells with zinc anodes or cells having non-aqueous electrolyte and lithium anodes), and particularly to the cathodes therefor. In keeping with the present invention, the cathodes are essentially unconstr
5194799 Booster battery assembly March 16, 1993
A booster battery assembly is provided, where the booster battery is intended for use to provide additional energy to vehicle batteries, while connected in parallel with such vehicle batteries, so that a sufficient source of cranking current is available. Moreover, it is important for th
5173166 Electrochemical gas sensor cells December 22, 1992
An electrochemical gas sensor cell is provided, the use of which permits quantitative measurement of volatile gas contaminants in an atmosphere being monitored, generally at ambient temperatures below 100.degree.C. The cell comprises at least a first sensor electrode and a second counter
5164274 Zinc anodes for alkaline galvanic cells, and cells containing them November 17, 1992
An alkaline manganese cell--which is generally a rechargeable cell, but which may also be a primary cell--is provided, having an anode composition where the anode comprises an admixture of amalgamated zinc particles, zinc oxide and metallic copper. The metallic copper is finely divided a
5162169 Catalytic recombination of hydrogen in alkaline cells November 10, 1992
In rechargeable or primary electrochemical cells, hydrogen may evolve. The invention concerns the use of an auxiliary electrode material comprising manganese dioxide and a catalyst as the oxidant providing for the recombination of pressurized hydrogen, for example, the hydrogen being at
5108852 Manganese dioxide cathode for a rechargeable alkaline cell, and cell containing the same April 28, 1992
This invention relates to rechargeable manganese dioxide cells (usually alkaline cells with zinc anodes or cells having non-aqueous electrolyte and lithium anodes), and particularly to the cathodes therefor. In keeping with the present invention, the cathodes are essentially unconstr
5069988 Metal and metal oxide catalyzed electrodes for electrochemical cells, and methods of making same December 3, 1991
Porous electrodes for use in fuel cells and other electrochemical cells are disclosed. Principally, the electrodes a catalytically active layer on a porous conductive substrate, which catalytically active layer is derived from non-noble metals. The loading of the catalytically active lay
5043234 Recombination of evolved oxygen in galvanic cells using transfer anode material August 27, 1991
In rechargeable, electrochemical cells, oxygen may evolve on charge, overcharge or any reversal of polarity. The invention concerns an auxiliary, electrochemical, transfer electrode to catalyze the recombination of such oxygen with the anode mass. The auxiliary electrode may comprise
5011752 Rechargeable alkaline manganese dioxide-zinc cell having improved cumulative capacity April 30, 1991
This invention relates to rechargeable alkaline electrochemical cells, having manganese dioxide cathodes. Generally, those cells have zinc anodes and an alkaline electrolyte, but several other options are considered. In any event, the present invention provides an improved cell by provid
4957827 Rechargeable alkaline manganese cells with zinc anodes September 18, 1990
A rechargeable alkaline electrochemical cell has a manganese dioxide cathode and a zinc anode. The cathode is mixed with graphite or other conductive carbon and a binder, and is contained by a metallic screen which also serves as an oxygen evolution catalyst. The screen also serves t
4925747 Catalytic recombination of corrosion evolved hydrogen in alkaline cells May 15, 1990
In rechargeable or primary, electrochemical cells, hydrogen may evolve. The invention concerns the use of an auxiliary electrode material to catalyse the recombination of pressurized hydrogen, for example, the hydrogen being at pressures ranging from 5 to 15 psig up to pressure relief of
4900642 Catalytic recombination of evolved oxygen in galvanic cells February 13, 1990
In rechargeable, electrochemical cells, oxygen may evolve on charge, overcharge or any reversal of polarity. The invention concerns an auxiliary, electrochemical, transfer electrode to catalyze the recombination of such oxygen with the anode mass. The auxiliary electrode comprises po


 
 
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