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Lithium cell having depletion gauge

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5838702
The electrochemical cell comprises an outer conductive housing, a cathode having one major surface in contact with the conductive housing, an insulative separator adjacent to the other major surface of the cathode, and a lithium anode having a major surface adjacent to the insulative separator. The lithium anode comprises three lithium plates, each having a major surface in contact with the other. Two of these major surfaces are formed with stepped portions to thereby form gaps between adjacent lithium plates. A first electrical sensing conductor is positioned within the gap between the surfaces of the first and second lithium anodes and is electrically connected to the first lithium anode and insulated from the second lithium anode. A second electrical sensing conductor is positioned within the gap between the surfaces of the second and thirs lithium anodes and is electrically connected to the second lithium anode and insulated from the thirs lithium anode.
Assignee:
Cordis Corp.
Patent Number(s):
US 4543304
OSTI ID:
5838702
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English