公开(公告)号：US20180123112A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15341083

申请日：2016-11-02

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Xiangyang Dai ,  Gary Freitag ,  Kenneth L. Grubb ,  Paul T. Hallifax ,  Mark J. Roy ,  Lou Serpe

IPC: H01M2/36 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/06 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M6/04 ,  B23K26/211

CPC classification number: B23K26/211 ,  B23K2101/38 ,  B23K2103/18 ,  B23K2103/54 ,  H01M2/0217 ,  H01M2/065 ,  H01M2/361 ,  H01M2002/0205

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrochemical cell having plate electrodes housed inside a mating “clamshell” casing. When mated together, the casing components are form-fitting with respect to the internal battery structure so as to reduce the overall size of the electrochemical package. A header assembly containing both a glass-to-metal seal opening for a terminal lead and an electrolyte fill opening is used in conjunction with the clamshell casing. The electrolyte fill opening is constructed with an elongated opening with at least two different radii. A first and second sealing element is welded within the electrolyte fill opening at different depths within the header to block the flow of electrolyte and form a hermetic seal.

公开(公告)号：US12249726B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-11

申请号：US18882266

申请日：2024-09-11

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Gary Freitag ,  Paul T. Hallifax ,  Michael F. Scalise

IPC: H01M50/184 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M50/188 ,  H01M50/191 ,  H01M50/562

Abstract: A case-neutral electrochemical cell has an electrode assembly comprising a separator positioned between an anode and a cathode housed inside a casing. The casing supports a co-axial glass-to-metal seal (GTMS) comprising an inner insulating glass hermetically sealed to a terminal pin and to the inner annular surface of an inner ferrule. An outer insulating glass is hermetically sealed to the outer annular surface of the inner ferrule and the inner annular surface of an outer ferrule. The outer ferrule is secured to an opening in the casing. Two methods are described for manufacturing a co-axial GTMS depending on the melting temperatures of the inner and outer insulating glasses. Then, one of the anode and the cathode is connected to the terminal pin and the other of the anode and the cathode is connected to the inner ferrule. An electrolyte is provided in the casing to activate the electrode assembly.

公开(公告)号：US12142775B1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-12

申请号：US18779276

申请日：2024-07-22

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Paul T. Hallifax ,  Michael F. Scalise

IPC: H01M50/191 ,  H01M6/00 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/172 ,  H01M50/184 ,  H01M50/198

Abstract: A case-neutral electrochemical cell has an electrode assembly comprising a separator positioned between an anode and a cathode housed inside a casing. The casing supports a co-axial glass-to-metal seal comprising an inner insulating glass hermetically sealed to a terminal pin and to the inner surface of a first or inner ferrule. An outer insulating glass is hermetically sealed to the outer surface of the inner ferrule and the inner surface of a second or outer ferrule, and the outer ferrule is secured to an opening in the casing. Then, one of the anode and the cathode is connected to the terminal pin and the other of the anode and the cathode is connected to the first or inner ferrule. An electrolyte is provided in the casing to activate the electrode assembly.

公开(公告)号：US12261309B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-25

申请号：US18599318

申请日：2024-03-08

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Gary Freitag ,  Paul T. Hallifax ,  Michael F. Scalise

IPC: H01M50/191 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/148 ,  H01M50/152 ,  H01M50/184

Abstract: A case-neutral electrochemical cell has an electrode assembly comprising a separator positioned between an anode and a cathode housed inside a casing. The casing supports a co-axial glass-to-metal seal comprising an inner insulating glass hermetically sealed to a terminal pin and to the inner annular surface of an inner ferrule. An outer insulating glass is hermetically sealed to the outer annular surface of the inner ferrule and the inner annular surface of an outer ferrule, and the outer ferrule is secured to an opening in the casing. Then, one of the anode and the cathode is connected to the terminal pin and the other of the anode and the cathode is connected to the first or inner ferrule. An electrolyte is provided in the casing to activate the electrode assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240380042A1

公开(公告)日：2024-11-14

申请号：US18779276

申请日：2024-07-22

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Paul T. Hallifax ,  Michael F. Scalise

IPC: H01M50/191 ,  H01M6/00 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/172 ,  H01M50/184 ,  H01M50/198

Abstract: A case-neutral electrochemical cell has an electrode assembly comprising a separator positioned between an anode and a cathode housed inside a casing. The casing supports a co-axial glass-to-metal seal comprising an inner insulating glass hermetically sealed to a terminal pin and to the inner surface of a first or inner ferrule. An outer insulating glass is hermetically sealed to the outer surface of the inner ferrule and the inner surface of a second or outer ferrule, and the outer ferrule is secured to an opening in the casing. Then, one of the anode and the cathode is connected to the terminal pin and the other of the anode and the cathole is connected to the first or inner ferrule. An electrolyte is provided in the casing to activate the electrode assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240274943A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18437703

申请日：2024-02-09

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Paul T. Hallifax ,  Michael F. Scalise

IPC: H01M50/191 ,  H01M6/00 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/172 ,  H01M50/184 ,  H01M50/198

CPC classification number: H01M50/191 ,  H01M6/00 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/172 ,  H01M50/184 ,  H01M50/198

Abstract: A case-neutral electrochemical cell has an electrode assembly comprising a separator positioned between an anode and a cathode housed inside a casing. The casing supports a co-axial glass-to-metal seal comprising an inner insulating glass hermetically sealed to a terminal pin and to the inner surface of a first or inner ferrule. An outer insulating glass is hermetically sealed to the outer surface of the inner ferrule and the inner surface of a second or outer ferrule, and the outer ferrule is secured to an opening in the casing. Then, one of the anode and the cathode is connected to the terminal pin and the other of the anode and the cathode is connected to the first or inner ferrule. An electrolyte is provided in the casing to activate the electrode assembly.

公开(公告)号：US10109844B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US15341083

申请日：2016-11-02

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Xiangyang Dai ,  Gary Freitag ,  Kenneth L. Grubb ,  Paul T. Hallifax ,  Mark J. Roy ,  Lou Serpe

IPC: H01M2/36 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/06 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M6/04 ,  B23K26/211 ,  B23K101/38 ,  B23K103/00 ,  B23K103/18

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrochemical cell having plate electrodes housed inside a mating “clamshell” casing. When mated together, the casing components are form-fitting with respect to the internal battery structure so as to reduce the overall size of the electrochemical package. A header assembly containing both a glass-to-metal seal opening for a terminal lead and an electrolyte fill opening is used in conjunction with the clamshell casing. The electrolyte fill opening is constructed with an elongated opening with at least two different radii. A first and second sealing element is welded within the electrolyte fill opening at different depths within the header to block the flow of electrolyte and form a hermetic seal.

公开(公告)号：US20250007056A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-02

申请号：US18882266

申请日：2024-09-11

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Gary Freitag ,  Paul T. Hallifax ,  Michael F. Scalise

IPC: H01M50/184 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M50/188 ,  H01M50/191 ,  H01M50/562

Abstract: A case-neutral electrochemical cell has an electrode assembly comprising a separator positioned between an anode and a cathode housed inside a casing. The casing supports a co-axial glass-to-metal seal (GTMS) comprising an inner insulating glass hermetically sealed to a terminal pin and to the inner annular surface of an inner ferrule. An outer insulating glass is hermetically sealed to the outer annular surface of the inner ferrule and the inner annular surface of an outer ferrule. The outer ferrule is secured to an opening in the casing. Two methods are described for manufacturing a co-axial GTMS depending on the melting temperatures of the inner and outer insulating glasses. Then, one of the anode and the cathode is connected to the terminal pin and the other of the anode and the cathode is connected to the inner ferrule. An electrolyte is provided in the casing to activate the electrode assembly.

公开(公告)号：US12095102B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-17

申请号：US18437703

申请日：2024-02-09

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Paul T. Hallifax ,  Michael F. Scalise

IPC: H01M50/191 ,  H01M6/00 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/172 ,  H01M50/184 ,  H01M50/198

CPC classification number: H01M50/191 ,  H01M6/00 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/172 ,  H01M50/184 ,  H01M50/198

Abstract: A case-neutral electrochemical cell has an electrode assembly comprising a separator positioned between an anode and a cathode housed inside a casing. The casing supports a co-axial glass-to-metal seal comprising an inner insulating glass hermetically sealed to a terminal pin and to the inner surface of a first or inner ferrule. An outer insulating glass is hermetically sealed to the outer surface of the inner ferrule and the inner surface of a second or outer ferrule, and the outer ferrule is secured to an opening in the casing. Then, one of the anode and the cathode is connected to the terminal pin and the other of the anode and the cathode is connected to the first or inner ferrule. An electrolyte is provided in the casing to activate the electrode assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240304913A1

公开(公告)日：2024-09-12

申请号：US18599318

申请日：2024-03-08

Applicant: Greatbatch Ltd.

Inventor： Gary Freitag ,  Paul T. Hallifax ,  Michael F. Scalise

IPC: H01M50/191 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/148 ,  H01M50/152 ,  H01M50/184

CPC classification number: H01M50/191 ,  H01M50/119 ,  H01M50/152 ,  H01M50/154 ,  H01M50/184

Abstract: A case-neutral electrochemical cell has an electrode assembly comprising a separator positioned between an anode and a cathode housed inside a casing. The casing supports a co-axial glass-to-metal seal comprising an inner insulating glass hermetically sealed to a terminal pin and to the inner annular surface of an inner ferrule. An outer insulating glass is hermetically sealed to the outer annular surface of the inner ferrule and the inner annular surface of an outer ferrule, and the outer ferrule is secured to an opening in the casing. Then, one of the anode and the cathode is connected to the terminal pin and the other of the anode and the cathole is connected to the first or inner ferrule. An electrolyte is provided in the casing to activate the electrode assembly.