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1.

Lubricant for lamination of lithium sheets into lithium thin films

      
Application Number 14576429
Grant Number 09605229
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-12-19
First Publication Date 2016-06-23
Grant Date 2017-03-28
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Sirois, Pierre

Abstract

A volatile methyl siloxane lubricant for use in the process of laminating lithium sheets into lithium films is disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C10M 105/76 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a non-macromolecular organic compound containing silicon
  • B21B 27/10 - Lubricating, cooling, or heating rolls externally
  • B21B 3/00 - Rolling materials of special alloys so far as the composition of the alloy requires or permits special rolling methods or sequences
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/1395 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
  • H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
  • H01M 4/40 - Alloys based on alkali metals
  • B21B 45/02 - Devices for surface treatment of work, specially combined with or arranged in, or specially adapted for use in connection with, metal-rolling mills for lubricating, cooling, or cleaning
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

2.

VOLATILE METHYL SILOXANE LUBRICANT FOR LAMINATION OF LITHIUM SHEETS INTO LITHIUM THIN FILMS

      
Application Number CA2015051351
Publication Number 2016/095055
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-18
Publication Date 2016-06-23
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Sirois, Pierre

Abstract

A volatile methyl siloxane is used as a lubricant in the process of laminating lithium or lithium alloy sheets into lithium or lithium alloy films. Polydimethylsiloxane, hexamethyldisiloxane, octamethyltrisiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane, and dodecamethylhexasiloxane are each shown to be highly spreadable and compressible, to provide adequate lubrication for laminating an extruded lithium sheet into a thin lithium film, and to readily evaporate therefrom after lamination. Advantageously, the volatile methyl siloxane lubricant cannot therefore contaminate an electrochemical cell made from the lithium film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C10M 105/76 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a non-macromolecular organic compound containing silicon
  • C10M 107/50 - Lubricating compositions characterised by the base-material being a macromolecular compound containing silicon

3.

ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL OR BATTERY WITH REDUCED IMPEDANCE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME

      
Application Number CA2014050025
Publication Number 2014/110676
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-01-16
Publication Date 2014-07-24
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Cotton, Frédéric
  • Guena, Thierry
  • Reboul-Salze, Cédric
  • Deschamps, Marc
  • Calvez, Thomas
  • Bodenez, Vincent
  • Bernardo, Philippe
  • Dru, Mathieu

Abstract

The invention disclosed is a method for decreasing the internal resistance or impedance of a battery or electrochemical cell is described which comprises the step of discharging the battery or cell until it reaches an overdischarge condition and maintaining the battery or cell in the overdischarge condition for a period of time sufficient to effect a diminution of the internal resistance or impedance of a battery or electrochemical cell; and a battery or electrochemical cell having a reduced impedance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging

4.

ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

      
Application Number CA2013050399
Publication Number 2013/173927
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-24
Publication Date 2013-11-28
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Men, Edison

Abstract

An electrochemically active material is disclosed in which the particles of electrochemically active material have a zeta potential of less than 25 mV in absolute value (-25 m V to 0 mV; 0 mV to 25 mV) as measured in the medium (water and/or organic solvent) in which the particles are dispersed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates

5.

Electrode material for lithium electrochemical cells

      
Application Number 13902142
Grant Number 09088037
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-24
First Publication Date 2013-11-28
Grant Date 2015-07-21
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Men, Edison

Abstract

An electrochemically active material is disclosed in which the particles of electrochemically active material have a zeta potential of less than 25 mV in absolute value (−25 mV to 0 mV; 0 mV to 25 mV) as measured in the medium (water and/or organic solvent) in which the particles are dispersed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/131 - Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
  • H01M 4/62 - Selection of inactive substances as ingredients for active masses, e.g. binders, fillers
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates
  • H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
  • H01M 4/1391 - Processes of manufacture of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

6.

THIN FILM ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL FOR LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

      
Document Number 02819736
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-10-20
Open to Public Date 2013-09-10
Grant Date 2015-02-24
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Sudano, Anthony
  • Borys, Tadeusz

Abstract

An electrochemical cell sub-assembly and a method for manufacturing same. The electrochemical cell sub-assembly includes a current collector sheet having a pair of opposite surfaces and a pair of opposite edges, each surface being coated with a respective layer of electrode material. A layer of polymer electrolyte envelopes both layers of electrode material and one of the pair of edges of the current collector sheet, thereby encapsulating the one edge of the current collector sheet while leaving exposed the other edge of the current collector sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/058 - Construction or manufacture
  • H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
  • H01M 6/18 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte

7.

Current collecting terminal with PTC layer for electrochemical cells

      
Application Number 13188935
Grant Number 09225000
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-22
First Publication Date 2012-07-26
Grant Date 2015-12-29
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Geoffroy, Sebastien
  • Bacon, Bruno
  • Roy, Yvan
  • Carignan, Claude
  • Vallee, Alain

Abstract

An electrochemical cell battery having current collecting terminals acting as security device. The current collecting terminals utilize layers of PTC materials strategically positioned whereby if a temperature of an electrochemical cell rises above the transition temperature of the layer of PTC material, electrical current is prevented to flow between electrochemical cells by the layer of PTC material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/26 - Electrode connections
  • H01M 2/22 - Fixed connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection
  • H01M 2/30 - Terminals
  • H01M 10/637 - Control systems characterised by the use of reversible temperature-sensitive devices, e.g. NTC, PTC or bimetal devicesControl systems characterised by control of the internal current flowing through the cells, e.g. by switching
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles

8.

BATTERY PACK WITH CONNECTING DEVICE

      
Document Number 02809179
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-02
Open to Public Date 2012-03-08
Grant Date 2019-01-15
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Carignan, Claude
  • Leverone, Pierre
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Carignan, Stephane
  • Pomerleau, Denis

Abstract

A battery pack for an electric or hybrid vehicle having battery connectors for connecting batteries in series and a battery connector are disclosed that reduces the risks of potential electric shocks during assembly, servicing and in emergency situation. The battery connector includes an interrupter having disconnect capabilities in the event of the vehicle being involved in a collision.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/579 - Devices or arrangements for the interruption of current in response to shock
  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
  • H01M 50/51 - Connection only in series
  • B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
  • H01H 35/14 - Switches operated by change of acceleration, e.g. by shock or vibration, inertia switch
  • H01R 11/01 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the form or arrangement of the conductive interconnection between their connecting locations

9.

CONNECTOR FOR BATTERY PACK

      
Document Number 02809182
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-02
Open to Public Date 2012-03-08
Grant Date 2019-02-12
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Carignan, Claude
  • Leverone, Pierre
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Yeh, Shu-Fu
  • Gilbert, Guy

Abstract

A battery pack having battery connectors for connecting batteries in series and a battery connector are disclosed that reduce the risks of potential electric shocks during assembly and servicing of a battery pack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles

10.

CURRENT COLLECTING TERMINAL FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

      
Document Number 02809212
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-02
Open to Public Date 2012-03-08
Grant Date 2019-02-12
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor Carignan, Claude

Abstract

An electrochemical cell battery is disclosed having current collecting terminals acting as security device. The battery includes a plurality of electrochemical cells connected in series or parallel. Each electrochemical cell has a current collecting terminal connecting the positive current collectors together and a current collecting terminal connecting the negative current collectors together. The current collecting terminals each have a folded extension arm for electrically connecting two adjacent electrochemical cells together. The folded extension arms have a shape memory characteristic and are electrically connected together via a welding metal having a fusion temperature Tf of less than 180°C whereby if a temperature of an electrochemical cells rises above the fusion temperature Tf of the welding metal, the welded connection melts and the folded extension arms of the current collecting terminals spring back to their initial shape thereby severing the electrical connection between the electrochemical cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 37/60 - Means for producing snap action
  • H01H 37/76 - Contact member actuated by melting of fusible material, actuated due to burning of combustible material or due to explosion of explosive material

11.

Connector for battery pack

      
Application Number 12874793
Grant Number 08372534
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-09-02
First Publication Date 2012-03-08
Grant Date 2013-02-12
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Carignan, Claude
  • Leverone, Pierre
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Yeh, Shu-Fu
  • Gilbert, Guy

Abstract

A battery pack having battery connectors for connecting batteries in series and a battery connector are disclosed that reduce the risks of potential electric shocks during assembly and servicing of a battery pack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/24 - Intercell connections through partitions, e.g. in a battery case
  • H01M 2/02 - Cases, jackets or wrappings
  • H01R 4/30 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a screw or nut clamping member

12.

Battery pack with connecting device

      
Application Number 12874798
Grant Number 08709628
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-09-02
First Publication Date 2012-03-08
Grant Date 2014-04-29
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Carignan, Claude
  • Leverone, Pierre
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Carignan, Stephane
  • Pomerleau, Denis

Abstract

A battery pack for an electric or hybrid vehicle having battery connectors for connecting batteries in series and a battery connector are disclosed that reduces the risks of potential electric shocks during assembly, servicing and in emergency situation. The battery connector includes an interrupter having disconnect capabilities in the event of the vehicle being involved in a collision.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/24 - Intercell connections through partitions, e.g. in a battery case

13.

Shape memory current collecting terminals for electrochemical cells

      
Application Number 12874808
Grant Number 08557419
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-09-02
First Publication Date 2012-03-08
Grant Date 2013-10-15
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (USA)
Inventor Carignan, Claude

Abstract

f of the welding metal, the welded connection melts and the folded extension arms of the current collecting terminals spring back to their initial shape thereby severing the electrical connection between the electrochemical cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/00 - Constructional details, or processes of manufacture, of the non-active parts
  • H01M 10/50 - Heating or cooling or regulating temperature (control of temperature in general G05D 23/00)

14.

CURRENT COLLECTING TERMINAL FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

      
Application Number CA2011000997
Publication Number 2012/027835
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-02
Publication Date 2012-03-08
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor Carignan, Claude

Abstract

An electrochemical cell battery is disclosed having current collecting terminals acting as security device. The battery includes a plurality of electrochemical cells connected in series or parallel. Each electrochemical cell has a current collecting terminal connecting the positive current collectors together and a current collecting terminal connecting the negative current collectors together. The current collecting terminals each have a folded extension arm for electrically connecting two adjacent electrochemical cells together. The folded extension arms have a shape memory characteristic and are electrically connected together via a welding metal having a fusion temperature Tf of less than 180°C whereby if a temperature of an electrochemical cells rises above the fusion temperature Tf of the welding metal, the welded connection melts and the folded extension arms of the current collecting terminals spring back to their initial shape thereby severing the electrical connection between the electrochemical cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/30 - Terminals
  • H01H 37/60 - Means for producing snap action
  • H01H 37/76 - Contact member actuated by melting of fusible material, actuated due to burning of combustible material or due to explosion of explosive material
  • H01M 2/34 - Current-conducting connections for cells with provision for preventing undesired use or discharge

15.

BATTERY PACK WITH CONNECTING DEVICE

      
Application Number CA2011000998
Publication Number 2012/027836
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-02
Publication Date 2012-03-08
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Carignan, Claude
  • Leverone, Pierre
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Carignan, Stephane
  • Pomerleau, Denis

Abstract

A battery pack for an electric or hybrid vehicle having battery connectors for connecting batteries in series and a battery connector are disclosed that reduces the risks of potential electric shocks during assembly, servicing and in emergency situation. The battery connector includes an interrupter having disconnect capabilities in the event of the vehicle being involved in a collision.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 39/00 - Switching devices actuated by an explosion produced within the device and initiated by an electric current
  • B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
  • H01H 35/14 - Switches operated by change of acceleration, e.g. by shock or vibration, inertia switch
  • H01M 2/00 - Constructional details, or processes of manufacture, of the non-active parts
  • H01R 11/01 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the form or arrangement of the conductive interconnection between their connecting locations

16.

CONNECTOR FOR BATTERY PACK

      
Application Number CA2011000999
Publication Number 2012/027837
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-02
Publication Date 2012-03-08
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Carignan, Claude
  • Leverone, Pierre
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Yeh, Shu-Fu
  • Gilbert, Guy

Abstract

A battery pack having battery connectors for connecting batteries in series and a battery connector are disclosed that reduce the risks of potential electric shocks during assembly and servicing of a battery pack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/20 - Current-conducting connections for cells
  • B60S 5/06 - Supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles
  • B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells

17.

CURRENT COLLECTING TERMINAL FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

      
Document Number 02805307
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-22
Open to Public Date 2012-01-26
Grant Date 2019-02-05
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Bacon, Bruno
  • Carignan, Claude
  • Geoffroy, Sebastien
  • Roy, Yvan
  • Vallee, Alain

Abstract

An electrochemical cell battery is disclosed having current collecting terminals acting as security device. The battery includes a plurality of electrochemical cells connected in series or parallel; each electrochemical cell having a current collecting terminal connecting the positive current collectors together and a current collecting terminal connecting the negative current collectors together; the current collecting terminals each having a folded extension arm for electrically connecting two adjacent electrochemical cells together. The current collecting terminals utilize layers of PTC materials strategically positioned whereby if a temperature of an electrochemical cell rises above the transition temperature of the layer of PTC material, electrical current is prevented to flow between electrochemical cells by the layer of PTC material.

18.

CURRENT COLLECTING TERMINAL FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

      
Application Number CA2011000847
Publication Number 2012/009803
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-07-22
Publication Date 2012-01-26
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC (Canada)
Inventor
  • Geoffroy, Sebastien
  • Bacon, Bruno
  • Roy, Yvan
  • Carignan, Claude
  • Vallee, Alain

Abstract

An electrochemical cell battery is disclosed having current collecting terminals acting as security device. The battery includes a plurality of electrochemical cells connected in series or parallel; each electrochemical cell having a current collecting terminal connecting the positive current collectors together and a current collecting terminal connecting the negative current collectors together; the current collecting terminals each having a folded extension arm for electrically connecting two adjacent electrochemical cells together. The current collecting terminals utilize layers of PTC materials strategically positioned whereby if a temperature of an electrochemical cell rises above the transition temperature of the layer of PTC material, electrical current is prevented to flow between electrochemical cells by the layer of PTC material.

IPC Classes  ?

19.

Electrochemical battery and method for making same

      
Application Number 13112623
Grant Number 08142523
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-05-20
First Publication Date 2011-09-15
Grant Date 2012-03-27
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Cyr, Nicolas
  • Burns, Martin
  • Lague, Frederic

Abstract

A method for making a battery is disclosed which comprises providing a plurality of Electrochemical Cell (EC) bundles; providing a current collecting terminal having first and second ends; electrically connecting the projections of the sheet like electrodes extending from one end a first EC bundle together via the first end of the current collecting terminal; electrically connecting the projections of the sheet like electrodes extending from one end of a second EC bundle together via the second end of the current collecting terminal such that the first and second EC bundles are mechanically and electrically connected together and form a string of at least two EC bundles; and folding the string of at least two EC bundles by bending the current collecting terminal connecting the at least two EC bundles together such that the first and second EC bundles are positioned in a side by side relationship.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 6/00 - Primary cellsManufacture thereof

20.

METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING A CATHODE MATERIAL AND CATHODE MATERIAL HAVING ENHANCED ELECTROCHEMICAL PROPERTIES

      
Document Number 02817058
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-01-28
Open to Public Date 2011-08-04
Grant Date 2018-03-13
Owner
  • BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
  • JOHNSON MATTHEY PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY (United Kingdom)
Inventor
  • Geoffroy, Denis
  • Liang, Guoxian
  • Gauthier, Michel
  • Lahrs, Thorsten
  • Ravet, Nathalie
  • Parent, Michel
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Cotton, Frederic

Abstract

The invention relates to a material C-AxM(XO4)y that consists of particles of a compound of the formula AxM(XO4)y, wherein said particles comprise a carbon deposit deposited by means of pyrolysis on at least a portion of the surface thereof, and where: A is Li alone or partially replaced by at most 10 atomic % of Na or K; M is Fe(II), or ?n(II), or mixtures thereof alone or partially replaced by at most 30 atomic % of one or more metals selected from Mn, Ni and Co and/or at most 5 % of Fe(III); XO4 is PO4 alone or partially replaced by at most 10 molar % of at least one group selected from SO4, Si04 and MoO4; and where said material has a calcium impurity content of lower than about 1000 ppm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/136 - Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
  • H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
  • H01M 4/58 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFySelection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of polyanionic structures, e.g. phosphates, silicates or borates

21.

ELECTRODES AND ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

      
Application Number CA2010000655
Publication Number 2010/124384
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-04-26
Publication Date 2010-11-04
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Cotton, Frédéric
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Guena, Thierry
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Monfort, Jean-Luc

Abstract

An electrode and an electrode material for lithium electrochemical cells are disclosed. The electrode material is in powder form and has a particle size distribution wherein the measured particle size distribution of the electrode material has a median size D5o ranging from 1.5μm and 3μm, a D10 ≥ 0.5μm, a D90 ≤10.0 μm, and a calculated ratio (D90 / D 10) / D50 ≥ 3.0 which is indicative of a peak of the measured particle size distribution on the left of the median D50 which improves the loading and energy density of the electrode produced with this electrode material powder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids

22.

ELECTRODES AND ELECTRODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

      
Document Number 02759935
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-04-26
Open to Public Date 2010-11-04
Grant Date 2017-08-01
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Guena, Thierry
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Monfort, Jean-Luc
  • Vallee, Alain

Abstract

An electrode and an electrode material for lithium electrochemical cells are disclosed. The electrode material is in powder form and has a particle size distribution wherein the measured particle size distribution of the electrode material has a me-dian size D5o ranging from 1.5µm and 3µm, a D10 >= 0.5µm, a D90 <=10.0 µm, and a calculated ratio (D90 / D10) / D50 >= 3.0 which is indicative of a peak of the measured particle size distribution on the left of the median D50 which improves the loading and energy density of the electrode produced with this electrode material powder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/13 - Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulatorsProcesses of manufacture thereof
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids

23.

Electrodes and electrode material for lithium electrochemical cells

      
Application Number 12767419
Grant Number 08354190
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-04-26
First Publication Date 2010-10-28
Grant Date 2013-01-15
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Guena, Thierry
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Monfort, Jean-Luc

Abstract

50 which improves the loading and energy density of the electrode produced with this electrode material powder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
  • H01M 4/52 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron
  • H01M 4/505 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of manganese of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing manganese for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiMn2O4 or LiMn2OxFy
  • H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy

24.

PROCESS FOR MAKING ELECTRODES FOR LITHIUM BASED ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

      
Document Number 02717204
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-03-06
Open to Public Date 2009-09-11
Grant Date 2017-04-11
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Lessard, Dave
  • Vallee, Alain

Abstract

A process for making an electrode sheet for lithium electrochemical cells is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of : a) admixing a polyether polymer or copolymer soluble in water, at least one lithium salt, at least one electrochemically active material and water to form a water-based solution/suspension containing by weight at least 20% active electrode material, at least 5 % of a polyether polymer or copolymer, and at least 1.5 % lithium salt; b) coating the water-based solution/suspension in the form of an electrode thin film onto an electrode support; and, c) drying the electrode thin film to obtain an electrode thin sheet having less than 1000ppm of residual water. The electrode thin sheet thereby formed has less than 10% porosity after drying. The drying step is preferably carried out through a dryer/oven tunnel having incremental drying zones.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
  • C08L 71/02 - Polyalkylene oxides
  • H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds

25.

PROCESS FOR MAKING ELECTRODES FOR LITHIUM BASED ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS

      
Application Number CA2009000294
Publication Number 2009/109053
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-03-06
Publication Date 2009-09-11
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Lessard, Dave
  • Vallee, Alain

Abstract

A process for making an electrode sheet for lithium electrochemical cells is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of : a) admixing a polyether polymer or copolymer soluble in water, at least one lithium salt, at least one electrochemically active material and water to form a water-based solution/suspension containing by weight at least 20% active electrode material, at least 5 % of a polyether polymer or copolymer, and at least 1.5 % lithium salt; b) coating the water-based solution/suspension in the form of an electrode thin film onto an electrode support; and, c) drying the electrode thin film to obtain an electrode thin sheet having less than 1000ppm of residual water. The electrode thin sheet thereby formed has less than 10% porosity after drying. The drying step is preferably carried out through a dryer/oven tunnel having incremental drying zones.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • C08J 5/22 - Films, membranes or diaphragms
  • C08L 71/02 - Polyalkylene oxides
  • H01M 4/60 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of organic compounds

26.

Process for making electrodes for lithium based electrochemical cells

      
Application Number 12399648
Grant Number 08420158
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-03-06
First Publication Date 2009-09-10
Grant Date 2013-04-16
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Lessard, Dave
  • Vallee, Alain

Abstract

A process for making an electrode sheet for lithium electrochemical cells is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of: a) admixing a polyether polymer or copolymer soluble in water, at least one lithium salt, at least one electrochemically active material, water and an organic solvent miscible with water in a water/organic solvent ratio of a maximum of 50% organic solvent by volume to form a water-based solution/suspension containing by weight at least 20% active electrode material, at least 5% of a polyether polymer or copolymer, and at least 1.5% lithium salt; b) coating the water-based solution/suspension in the form of an electrode thin film onto an electrode support; and, c) drying the electrode thin film to obtain an electrode thin sheet having less than 1000 ppm of residual water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 5/12 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a coating with specific electrical properties

27.

Process for making electrodes for lithium based electrochemical cells

      
Application Number 12044612
Grant Number 08147916
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-07
First Publication Date 2009-09-10
Grant Date 2012-04-03
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Lessard, Dave
  • Vallee, Alain

Abstract

A process for making an electrode sheet for a solid lithium electrochemical cells is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of: a) admixing a polyether polymer or copolymer, at least one lithium salt, at least one electrochemically active material and purified water to form an aqueous solution/suspension containing by weight at least 40% purified water, at least 20% active electrode material, up to 10% electrically conductive material, at least 5% polyether polymer or copolymer, and at least 1.5% lithium salt; b) coating the aqueous solution/suspension in the form of an electrode thin film onto an electrode support; and, c) evaporating the water from the electrode thin film to obtain an electrode sheet having less than 1000 ppm of residual water. The evaporation step is preferably carried out through a dryer/oven tunnel having incremental drying zones.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking

28.

ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES

      
Document Number 02708684
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-12-19
Open to Public Date 2009-07-02
Grant Date 2016-12-06
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Guena, Thierry
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Deschamps, Marc

Abstract

A solid polymer electrolyte for a battery is disclosed. The solid polymer electrolyte includes a first polymer capable of solvating a lithium salt, a lithium salt, and a second polymer which is at least partially miscible with the first polymer or rendered at least partially miscible with the first polymer; at least a portion of the second polymer being crystalline or vitreous at the internal operating temperature of the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type

29.

ELECTROLYTE FOR LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES

      
Application Number CA2008002195
Publication Number 2009/079757
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-12-19
Publication Date 2009-07-02
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Cotton, Frederic
  • Guena, Thierry
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Vallee, Alain
  • Deschamps, Marc

Abstract

A solid polymer electrolyte for a battery is disclosed. The solid polymer electrolyte includes a first polymer capable of solvating a lithium salt, a lithium salt, and a second polymer which is at least partially miscible with the first polymer or rendered at least partially miscible with the first polymer; at least a portion ofjhe second polymer being crystalline or vitreous at the internal operating temperature of the battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/36 - Accumulators not provided for in groups

30.

ELECTROCHEMICAL BATTERY AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME

      
Document Number 02634777
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-12-14
Open to Public Date 2007-06-21
Grant Date 2014-04-22
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Burns, Martin
  • Lague, Frederic
  • Cyr, Nicolas

Abstract

The invention provides a current collecting terminal for use in an electrochemical battery formed from a plurality of Electrochemical (EC) bundles. The current collecting terminal has a first end and a second end, and comprises a first conductive component and a second conductive component for electrically connecting a pair of RC bundles together. At the first end of the current collecting terminal, the first conductive component and the second conductive component each overlap a main face of respective sheet-like current collecting elements of a first EC bundle. At the second end, the first conductive component and the second conductive component each overlap a main face of respective sheet-like current collecting elements of a second EC bundle. The first conductive component and the second conductive component are both in electrical communication with the first EC bundle and the second EC bundle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/529 - Intercell connections through partitions, e.g. in a battery casing
  • H01M 50/541 - Connection of several leads or tabs of plate-like electrode stacks, e.g. electrode pole straps or bridges for lead-acid accumulators
  • H01M 10/38 - Construction or manufacture

31.

Method and apparatus for measuring a thickness of a thin film in motion

      
Application Number 11165523
Grant Number 07272972
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-06-24
First Publication Date 2006-12-28
Grant Date 2007-09-25
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor Lessard, Dave

Abstract

An apparatus for monitoring a thickness of a film in motion. The apparatus comprises a roller for receiving and supporting the film in motion, the roller being adapted to rotate about an axis of rotation. The apparatus also comprises a position detector for detecting when the roller is in a specific angular position as the roller rotates about the axis of rotation. The apparatus further comprises a measurement unit aligned with a specific portion of the roller and coupled to the position detector. The measurement unit is responsive to a detection of the roller being in the specific angular position to measure the thickness of the film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01L 5/04 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands

32.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING A THICKNESS OF A THIN FILM IN MOTION

      
Document Number 02611643
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-06-22
Open to Public Date 2006-12-28
Grant Date 2014-04-22
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor Lessard, Dave

Abstract

An apparatus for monitoring a thickness of a film in motion. The apparatus comprises a roller for receiving and supporting the film in motion, the roller being adapted to rotate about an axis of rotation. The apparatus also comprises a position detector for detecting when the roller is in a specific angular position as the roiler rotates about the axis of rotation. The apparatus further comprises a measurement unit aligned with a specific portion of the roller and coupled to the position detector. The measurement unit is responsive to a detection of the roller being in the specific angular position to measure the thickness of the film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 21/08 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
  • G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
  • H01M 4/26 - Processes of manufacture
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general
  • H01M 10/28 - Construction or manufacture

33.

Thin film electrochemical cell for lithium polymer batteries and manufacturing method therefor

      
Application Number 10968933
Grant Number 07531012
Status In Force
Filing Date 2004-10-21
First Publication Date 2006-04-27
Grant Date 2009-05-12
Owner Bathium Canada Inc. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Sudano, Anthony
  • Borys, Tadeusz

Abstract

An electrochemical cell sub-assembly and a method for manufacturing same. The electrochemical cell sub-assembly includes a current collector sheet having a pair of opposite surfaces and a pair of opposite edges, each surface being coated with a respective layer of electrode material. A layer of polymer electrolyte envelopes both layers of electrode material and one of the pair of edges of the current collector sheet, thereby encapsulating the one edge of the current collector sheet white leaving exposed the other edge of the current collector sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general

34.

THIN FILM ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL FOR LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

      
Document Number 02585440
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-10-20
Open to Public Date 2006-04-27
Grant Date 2013-09-24
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Borys, Tadeusz
  • Sudano, Anthony

Abstract

An electrochemical cell sub-assembly and a method for manufacturing same. The electrochemical cell sub-assembly includes a current collector sheet having a pair of opposite surfaces and a pair of opposite edges, each surface being coated with a respective layer of electrode material. A layer of polymer electrolyte envelopes both layers of electrode material and one of the pair of edges of the current collector sheet, thereby encapsulating the one edge of the current collector sheet while leaving exposed the other edge of the current collector sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

35.

PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR LAMINATING COMPONENTS OF AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

      
Document Number 02575291
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-07-19
Open to Public Date 2006-02-02
Grant Date 2012-10-23
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Dube, Jonathan
  • Gagnon, Gilles
  • Gagnon, Regis
  • Lavoie, Paul-Andre

Abstract

A process for laminating at least one electrode sheet onto an electrically conductive support film is provided. The process comprises heating the electrically conductive support film and laminating the at least one electrode sheet onto at least one side of the heated electrically conductive support film. An apparatus for laminating at least one electrode sheet onto an electrically conductive support film is also provided. The apparatus comprises lamination rollers forming a nip and means for carrying the electrically conductive support film and the at least one electrode sheet to the nip formed by the lamination rollers. The apparatus also comprises a heater for heating the electrically conductive support film before the electrically conductive support film reaches the nip formed by the lamination rollers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/38 - Construction or manufacture
  • B05C 1/08 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is applied to the surface of the work by contact with a member carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. a porous member loaded with a liquid to be applied as a coating for applying liquid or other fluent material to work of indefinite length using a roller
  • B05D 1/28 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by transfer from the surfaces of elements carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. brushes, pads, rollers
  • B05D 3/02 - Pretreatment of surfaces to which liquids or other fluent materials are to be appliedAfter-treatment of applied coatings, e.g. intermediate treating of an applied coating preparatory to subsequent applications of liquids or other fluent materials by baking
  • B05D 5/12 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain a coating with specific electrical properties

36.

METHOD OF CHARGING ALKALI METAL POLYMER BATTERIES

      
Document Number 02574380
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-06-29
Open to Public Date 2006-01-26
Grant Date 2014-01-28
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Gagnon, Philippe
  • Parent, Michel
  • Vaillancourt, Jean-Pierre

Abstract

A method of charging an electrochemical generator having a plurality of electrochemical cells. The method includes the step of charging the plurality of electrochemical cells such that the total voltage of the generator reaches a predetermined voltage level, followed by the steps of selecting a particular electrochemical cell and charging the particular electrochemical cell to its respective maximum voltage, such that the cathode(s) of the particular electrochemical cell is(are) restored to a fully-charged state. Once it has been restored to its fully-charged state, the particular electrochemical cell is allowed to discharge itself down to a nominal voltage. Each of the plurality of electrochemical cells of the generator is selected and charged to its respective maximum voltage in turn, according to a predetermined selection sequence.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

37.

Process for laminating components of an electrochemical cell

      
Application Number 10898323
Grant Number 08784595
Status In Force
Filing Date 2004-07-26
First Publication Date 2006-01-26
Grant Date 2014-07-22
Owner Bathium Canana Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Gagnon, Régis
  • Dubé, Jonathan
  • Gagnon, Gilles
  • Lavoie, Paul-André

Abstract

A process for laminating at least one electrode sheet onto an electrically conductive support film is provided. The process comprises heating the electrically conductive support film and laminating the at least one electrode sheet onto at least one side of the heated electrically conductive support film. An apparatus for laminating at least one electrode sheet onto an electrically conductive support film is also provided. The apparatus comprises lamination rollers forming a nip and means for carrying the electrically conductive support film and the at least one electrode sheet to the nip formed by the lamination rollers. The apparatus also comprises a heater for heating the electrically conductive support film before the electrically conductive support film reaches the nip formed by the lamination rollers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 65/18 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool
  • B29C 47/06 - Multilayered articles

38.

RETAINING APPARATUS FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL GENERATOR

      
Document Number 02603064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-05-03
Open to Public Date 2005-11-17
Grant Date 2013-01-15
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Bacon, Bruno
  • Ardouin, Rejean
  • Burns, Martin
  • Sudano, Anthony
  • Castonguay, Jean-Phillippe

Abstract

An apparatus for maintaining a stack of electrochemical cells of an electrochemical generator in a state of compression. The apparatus comprises a pair of holding members, each one of the holding members being positioned at a respective extremity of the stack of electrochemical cells. The apparatus also comprises anchoring devices for maintaining the holding members at a predetermined distance from one another to thereby maintain the stack of electrochemical cells in a state of compression. Also provided is an electrochemical generator comprising an enclosure, a stack of electrochemical cells positioned in the enclosure, and an apparatus as defined above for maintaining the stack of electrochemical cells in a state of compression.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 6/42 - Grouping of primary cells into batteries
  • H01M 10/04 - Construction or manufacture in general

39.

POLYMER BATTERIES HAVING THERMAL EXCHANGE APPARATUS

      
Document Number 02533447
Status In Force
Filing Date 2004-07-23
Open to Public Date 2005-02-10
Grant Date 2013-12-24
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Fogaing, Michael
  • Laguee, Frederic
  • Geoffroy, Sebastien
  • Gilbert, Guy

Abstract

A polymer electrochemical generator having a plurality of electrochemical cells, each including at least one current collecting terminals, as well as a resilient heat sink material positioned adjacent and in mechanical contact with the current collecting terminals. The resilient heat sink material is electrically resistive and thermally conductive. A thermally conductive structural housing having walls encloses the plurality of electrochemical cells and the resilient heat sink material. The walls of the structural housing are positioned adjacent the resilient heat sink material and are in thermal contact therewith, for dissipating thermal energy generated by the plurality of electrochemical cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/655 - Solid structures for heat exchange or heat conduction
  • H01M 10/0565 - Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/6551 - Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins or coatings

40.

CATHODE MATERIAL FOR POLYMER BATTERIES AND METHOD OF PREPARING SAME

      
Document Number 02534155
Status In Force
Filing Date 2004-07-30
Open to Public Date 2005-02-10
Grant Date 2012-10-02
Owner BATHIUM CANADA INC. (Canada)
Inventor
  • Brouillette, Dany
  • Gagnon, Regis
  • Lavoie, Paul-Andre
  • Leblanc, Patrick
  • Regisser, Fabrice
  • Vallee, Alain

Abstract

The invention provides a pre-mix of positive electrode material in transportable solid form comprising polymer and solid particles of electrochemically active material and/or electronically conductive additives and a process for preparing a pre-mix positive electrode in transportable solid form. The pre-mix positive electrode material may also comprise an alkali metal salt either dissolved or dispersed in the mixture. The invention also provides making a cathode film from the transportable solid pre-mix of positive electrode material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material
  • H01M 4/04 - Processes of manufacture in general
  • H01M 4/36 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids