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Flexible thin layer open electrochemical cell and applications of same

US5897522A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1997
Grant dateApr 27, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24926
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An application comprising an electrically operated device and a flexible thin layer open liquid state electrochemical cell for providing the device with electrical power for its operation, the electrochemical cell including a first layer of insoluble negative pole, a second layer of insoluble positive pole and a third layer of aqueous electrolyte, the third layer being disposed between the first and second layers and including (a) a deliquescent material for keeping the open cell wet at all times; (b) an electroactive soluble material for obtaining required ionic conductivity; and (c) a watersoluble polymer for obtaining a required viscosity for adhering the first and second layers to the third layer.

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