摘要:
An improved lithium iodine battery, depolarizer therefor and method of making same in which the depolarizer comprises a pelletized particulate mixture of iodine, an organic polymer of either poly-2-vinylpyridine or poly-2-vinylquinoline and a charge transfer complex consisting of the selected organic polymer and iodine wherein the mixture contains from 3 to 30 parts of iodine for each part of total organic.
摘要:
A multi-wire telephone system which facilitates voice and data communication between any two telephones connected to each other with one of a plurality of standard shielded twisted-pair cables. The telephones, which are battery-powered, feature standard telephone operation without a central switching and control station or PBX. Each telephone is provided with a microprocessor which can generate and decode all signals necessary to establish communication with any other telephone in the system. Since a PBX is not required, a break in any phone line will result in two systems operating independently of each other although somewhat degraded performance can be expected, depending upon the nature of the break. Whenever communication is established between two stations in the system, a direct current bias is impressed on the cable interconnecting those stations such that all other stations in the system can determine that that particular cable is in use and can select another cable for communication. Communication is initially established between stations with the use of frequency shift keyed signals sent from one station and retransmitted from the called station before voice communication is established. The telephone system has both private and page communication capabilities and can transmit data in the form of pulsed signals as well as voice signals. The system incorporates a main dispatcher station which can interrupt any private communication in emergency situations and for data transmission.
摘要:
The present invention provides an electrochemical sensor for the detection of an analyte, wherein the output or response of the electrochemical sensor approximates the dose-response behavior of a living organism upon exposure to the analyte. The electrochemical sensor comprises a housing including an inlet port therein to allow the analyte to enter the housing. The electrochemical sensor further comprises at least a first electrode and a second electrode within the housing. Electrical conductivity is maintained between the first electrode and the second electrode via an electrolyte system present within the housing. The electrochemical sensor further comprises a resistor in series electrical connection with the first electrode and the second electrode. This resistor has a resistance adapted to be sufficiently high such that the output of the electrochemical sensor over time at a particular concentration of the analyte approximates the response of a living organism to the analyte over time at that particular concentration. The present invention also provides a method of using an electrochemical sensor as describe above.
摘要:
A lithium iodine primary cell is provided that comprises a lithium anode encasing member having an aperture therethrough. Positioned within the anode encasing member is a cathode which consists essentially of a mixture of organic charge-transfer complex and iodine. The cathode includes a current collector having a lead portion with an insulating coating positioned through the aperture in the encasing member. Optionally, the current collector may include an insulating frame around its periphery to prevent electrical contact with the anode. A lithium iodide electrolyte is coextensively positioned between and in contact with the inner surface of the encasing member and the cathode.The method for making the cell includes forming a receiving vessel of lithium and positioning the cathode current collector therein. The cathode material is heated to a flowable consistency and the vessel is completely filled with the heated cathode material. The completely filled vessel is chilled to a temperature sufficient to solidify the heated material; and, while in the solidified state, the vessel is sealed by positioning a lithium cap on the solidified material and cold welding the cap under pressure to the receiving vessel to form the lithium anode encasing member. Second and third redundant encasements are effected by placing a thin layer of iodine-resistant cement and an outer layer of iodine resistant film (preferably a fluoropolymer), respectively, over the receiving vessel. These encasements provide additional electrical insulation from a hermetically sealed outer metal case finally positioned over the assembly.
摘要:
The present invention is for an electrochemical cell and method for quantitatively detecting noxious gas which comprises a first working electrode comprising a gas diffusion membrane having bonded thereto a catalytic portion electrochemically reactive with the noxious gas; a second working electrode having electrochemical activity with the oxidation/reduction products produced at the first working electrode; a counter electrode; a reference electrode; an electrolyte; means for containing said electrolyte and said electrodes; means for maintaining a fixed potential on said first working electrode relative to said reference electrode of from about 1.0 to 1.8 volts with respect to the potential of the reversible hydrogen couple of the electrolyte of the cell; and means for maintaining a fixed potential on said second working electrode relative to said reference electrode of from about 1.0 to 2.2 volts with respect to the potential of the reversible hydrogen couple of the electrolyte of the cell, the fixed potential on said working electrode being maintained at a voltage higher than the fixed potential being maintained on said first working electrode.
摘要:
An electrochemical cell for the detection of chlorine which includes a gold working electrode and a counter electrode, with or without a reference electrode, comprising either gold or platinum black which operate in a substantially non-aqueous electrolyte consisting preferably of lithium perchlorate dissolved in an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of .gamma.-butyrolactone and propylene carbonate. A fixed potential is maintained between the working electrode and a referenced air electrode of between +500 to -700 mv, and, preferably, between -100 to -150 mv.
摘要:
The invention comprises a lithium-halide battery in which the cathode and anode leads are embedded within the lithium anode encasing member and said method comprise folding a lithium sheet to form a lithium vessel as the anode encassing member so as to embed the cathode lead throughout a substantial portion thereof and for making batteries of various sizes using the same mold.
摘要:
The present invention provides a low-cost alternative to currently available electrochemical sensors. In general, the present invention provides an electrochemical sensor for the detection of an analyte comprising a first metallic housing member and a second metallic housing member. The first metallic housing member and the second metallic housing member are brought together in sealed connection to create a sealed enclosure therebetween. Contained within the enclosure are a first electrode, at which the analyte reacts, and a second electrode, at which a reaction complimentary to the reaction of the analyte at the first electrode takes place. An acidic electrolyte is also contained within the enclosure of the first metallic housing member and the second metallic housing member.
摘要:
A compact electrochemical gas sensor for detecting toxic gases is described which utilizes a fluted electrically-conducting feedthrough for making the electrical connection from outside the sensor with each electrode inside the sensor. Utilization of the fluted electrically-conducting feedthroughs significantly reduces the number of parts needed to make the sensor as well as reduces the likelihood of electrolyte leakage from the sensor. Additionally, the electrochemical toxic gas sensor may use a gas permeable membrane instead of a gas porous membrane.
摘要:
A telephone system is provided which requires no central office. All the stations on the system are interconnected by a single line or cable and each station includes a computer which carries out the necessary switching. Each station is then able to call any other station, or to respond to a call, without requiring any central office. Frequency division multiplexing is used to permit a number of conversations to be carried on simultaneously and two frequencies are assigned to each conversation to permit duplex operation. A page capability is also provided.