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Class 429
CHEMISTRY: ELECTRICAL CURRENT PRODUCING APPARATUS, PRODUCT,
AND PROCESS
Class Definition:
This class is the generic class for devices which produce an
electrical current by means of a chemical reaction or change
in physical state (e.g., from liquid to gas, etc.). Also
included are the following subject matter not provided for
elsewhere.
A. Structural combinations of the device, subcombinations
and elements thereof.
B. Electrolyte, compositions of the same, and process of
preparation.
C. Process of operating the device.
D. Miscellaneous process involving the device.
(1) Note. The meaning to be given to the various "art"
terms appearing in this class, but which have not been
included in the glossary below, is the same as that generally
accepted or in common usage. However, certain terms employed
in this class, which are included below, have been assigned
definitions tailored to meet the needs of this class and
therefore those may be more restricted or less limited or
even altogether different from those in common usage.
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
A. LINES WITH AND SEARCH NOTES TO COMPOUND, COMPOSITION, AND
MATERIAL CLASSES.
1. A compound, per se, is classified in a compound class
regardless of utility. See References to Other Classes below
for an example of a class for inorganic compounds and
nonmetallic elements having a Class 429 utility
2. A composition or material, per se, (except for
electrolyte) for Class 429 subject matter is classified in
the appropriate composition or material class. Further, a
Class 429 article or product mentioned by name only (except
for separator) without any inclusion of structure and defined
only in terms of its composition or material is classified in
the appropriate composition or material classes, particularly
those listed below in References to Other Classes.
The rules for determining Class placement of the Original
Reference (OR) for claimed chemical compositions are set
forth in the Class Definition of Class 252 in the section
LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS, subsection
COMPOSITION CLASS SUPERIORITY, which includes a hierarchical
ORDER OF SUPERIORITY FOR COMPOSITION CLASSES.
a. The following guidelines are to be followed in
determining whether structure is present in any of the named
subject matter: (1) A recitation of any numerical dimension
of the product is deemed structure; (2) a product composed of
two or more layers is deemed structure; (3) randomly disposed
pores or cells in a porous, cellular or foamed product is
deemed structure; and (4) internal characteristics such as
crystalline form, molecular orientation, etc., is not
considered structure.
b. Once the determination has been made that structure
exists in the composition or material noted above and it is
singly disclosed or claimed for a battery, the patent is
classified in this class (429).
B. LINES AND SEARCH NOTES TO ARTICLE OR PRODUCT CLASSES
1. As a general rule an article is classified, the class
providing specifically for the same or a generic class which
can take the same.
An exception to this rule is an article mentioned in name
only and defined in terms of its composition or material is
classified in one of the composition or material classes.
(See "Lines With And Search Notes To Compound, Composition,
And Material Classes," 2, above, and References to Other
Classes associated with the above section.)
This class (429) provides for a battery combination
comprising a casing, electrodes and a separator. Also various
subcombinations of the above.
Usually the application or use of a current-producing device
(battery) in combination with other devices is classified in
appropriate classes. See References to Other Classes, below.
C. LINES WITH AND SEARCH NOTES TO PROCESS AND APPARATUS
CLASSES
See References to Other Classes below.
D. LINES BETWEEN CLASS 429, CLASS 204, AND CLASS 205
Wherein structure or process is common to both classes, the
following line is to be observed. Where combined subject
matter of both Class 204 and Class 429 is claimed or
disclosed, classification will be based on the proximate
function, e.g., current production, (Class 429) and the
production of a product (Class 204). Generic claims are to
be classified in the generic class (204). Also see the Search
Class notes below to Class 204 and Class 205.
REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
16, Miscellaneous Hardware, appropriate subclasses for
subject matter of that class adapted for use with battery
structure. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product
Classes" above)
29, Metal Working, subclass 2 for apparatus and process for
making metallic battery grids; subclasses 730+ for apparatus,
and subclasses 623.1+ for process of making a battery not
including the use of the same. (Process And Apparatus
Class)
34, Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, appropriate
subclasses for processes and apparatus for treating a battery
or part thereof by drying or gas/vapor contact with the same.
(Process And Apparatus Class)
49, Movable or Removable Closures, appropriate subclasses for
closures of that class. (See "Lines And Search Notes To
Article Or Product Classes" above)
53, Package Making, appropriate subclasses for methods of and
apparatus for encompassing or encasing goods or materials
with a separate cover or band which serves as means for
identifying, protecting, or unit handling the goods or
materials. (Process And Apparatus Class)
60, Power Plants, for power plants combined with battery or
fuel cell structure. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article
Or Product Classes" above)
65, Glass Manufacturing, appropriate subclasses for process
or apparatus for making a battery part of glass by a glass
working operation(s). (Process And Apparatus Class)
73, Measuring and Testing, appropriate subclasses for
apparatus adapted for use with a battery for making a
measurement or test of any kind. The combination of such
apparatus and a battery is proper subject matter for Class
429. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product
Classes" above)
73, Measuring and Testing, appropriate subclasses for testing
processes and apparatus in general. (Process And Apparatus
Class)
75, Specialized Metallurgical Processes, Compositions for Use
Therein, Consolidated Metal Powder Compositions, etc., 228
for a consolidated metal particle composition. (See above,
"Lines With And Search Notes To Compound, Composition, And
Material Classes, 2")
102, Ammunition and Explosives Devices, appropriate
subclasses, especially 200 for fuses, primers, and igniting
devices utilizing electrical energy. (See "Lines And Search
Notes To Article Or Product Classes" above)
105, Railway Rolling Stock, subclass 51 for battery holders
for electric locomotives. (See "Lines And Search Notes To
Article Or Product Classes" above)
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, appropriate
subclasses for a composition which is in fluent or solid
noncoherent form and which is adapted for coating or
impregnating and for change to a less fluent, or a solid
coherent, form by setting (e.g., concrete, plastic, etc.),
chemical reaction, removal or solvent, solidification from a
molten state, etc. In a patent directed to a filler or
pigment for a coating composition, the recitation of size or
structure of the constituent particle or fibers is not
sufficient to exclude said patent from Class 106. (See
above, "Lines With And Search Notes To Compound, Composition,
And Material Classes, 2")
106, Compositions: Coating or Plastic, appropriate
subclasses for articles of general utility defined by
compositions for Class 106 and see (1) Note of Class 106 for
a listing of classes having articles defined by the
composition. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or
Product Classes.")
106, Compositions, Coating or Plastic, for processes of
making subject matter of that class. (Process And Apparatus
Class)
114, Ships, subclass 20.1 for the combination of torpedo and
battery structure. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article
Or Product Classes".)
116, Signals and Indicators, appropriate subclasses for
mechanical indicators adapted for use with batteries. (See
"Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes"
above.)
136, Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric, 200 for
thermoelectric batteries, subclasses 243+ for photoelectric
batteries. (See Lines With Other Classes and Within This
Class, Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product
Classes.)
137, Fluid Handling, for process and apparatus for handling a
fluid usually of general utility; and especially 260 for
structure for battery or electrolytic cell replenishment.
(See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product
Classes".)
137, Fluid Handling, subclass 43 for nonspill vents for
batteries, subclasses 260+ for battery replenishment
apparatus and subclasses 386+ for automatic liquid level
control devices of general application even though disclosed
for batteries. (Process And Apparatus Class)
141, Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver
Coacting Means, 32 for apparatus and subclass 111 for
process for pasting (filling) battery grids. Other
appropriate subclasses for the filling of a battery with
fluent material, i.e., electrolyte. (See "Lines And Search
Notes To Article Or Product Classes".)
141, Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver
Coacting Means, appropriate subclasses for processes and
apparatus for filling batteries, particularly 1.1 for grid
pasting process and subclasses 32+ for grid pasting
apparatus. (Process And Apparatus Class)
148, Metal Treatment, 400 for metal stock material which is
(a) produced by a process of that class (148); or (b)
distinguished by (a) internal structure (e.g., crystalline,
etc.), or (b) characteristics (e.g., semiconductor, etc.) of
the metal. (See above, "Lines With And Search Notes To
Compound, Composition, And Material Classes, 2")
156, Adhesive Bonding and Miscellaneous Chemical Manufacture,
appropriate subclasses for processes of apparatus for making
batteries by operations of that class. (Process And
Apparatus Class)
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, appropriate
subclasses for a nonstructural (a) single-layer waterlaid
fibrous product, (b) plural-layer product including a layer
of fibers applied to a second layer by a process provided for
in that class (162), or (c) paper homogeneously impregnated
throughout. Note particularly subclasses 141-181.1 + which
include any nonstructural fiber. (See above, "Lines With
And Search Notes To Compound, Composition, And Material
Classes, 2")
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, 100 for paper stock
material of general utility. (See "Lines And Search Notes
To Article Or Product Classes" above)
162, Paper Making and Fiber Liberation, appropriate subclass
for process and apparatus for making battery part; especially
subclass 138 for process of making paper product having
specified electrical products. (Process And Apparatus
Class)
164, Metal Founding, appropriate subclasses for apparatus for
metal casting and processes of casting metal grids, and
subclass 109 for uniting battery plates by casting.
(Process And Apparatus Class)
166, Wells, subclass 248 for process of applying electrical
current through the earth for treating a well. (Process And
Apparatus Class)
174, Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, appropriate
subclasses for subject matter of that class not limited to
battery structure, per se. (See "Lines And Search Notes To
Article Or Product Classes" above)
180, Motor Vehicles, appropriate subclasses for subject
matter of that class combined with battery structure and
especially subclass 68.5 for battery mountings or holders
combined with significant motor vehicle structure. (See
"Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes"
above)
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, appropriate
subclass for circuit makers-breakers (e.g., switch, etc.)
adapted for use with batteries. The combination of a battery
or significant battery structure and a circuit maker or
breaker integral with the battery is subject matter for class
(429). (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product
Classes" above)
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, for products
solely disclosed as made by a process of Class 204 except for
(1) products which comprise two contiguous metallic layers
and (2) products of processes classifiable in 157.15 and
450+. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product
Classes" above)
204, Chemistry: Electrical and Wave Energy, 194 for
electrolytic apparatus and other appropriate subclasses for
subject matter involving the use of electrical or wave energy
(e.g., short-circuited battery, internal battery, cathodic or
anodic protector devices, testers which use an
electrochemically produced current only to operate an
indicator such as a meter (especially subclasses 400+),
etc.). In cases where the combined subject matter of both
Class 204 and Class 429 is claimed or disclosed,
classification will be based on the proximate function,
(e.g., current production is provided for in Class 429,
production of a product is provided for in Class 204, etc.).
Generic claims are properly classified in Class 204.
(Process And Apparatus Class)
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, subclass 50 for a
product made by electrolysis involving electrolytic marking,
battery electrode active material forming, electroforming, or
electrolytic coating. (See "Lines And Search Notes To
Article Or Product Classes" above)
205, Electrolysis: Processes, Compositions Used Therein, and
Methods of Preparing the Compositions, appropriate subclasses
for electrolytic processes, in general. In cases where the
combined subject matter of both Class 205 and Class 429 is
claimed or disclosed, classification will be based on the
proximate function (e.g., current production is provided for
in Class 429, electrolytic production of a product is
provided for in Class 205, etc.). Generic claims to
electrolysis are properly classified in Class 205. (Process
And Apparatus Class)
206, Special Receptacle or Package, appropriate subclasses
for special receptacles or packages, especially 524.1 for
acid-proof receptacles, and subclasses 601+ for receptacles
or packages for an electrical article and subclasses 603+ for
battery package. Class 206 takes special receptacles and
packages of general utility. Class 429 takes special
receptacle having battery structure. (See "Lines And
Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes" above)
219, Electric Heating, 200 for heating device adapted for
use with batteries or heaters combined with batteries. (See
"Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes"
above)
219, Electric Heating, appropriate subclass for apparatus and
process of making, repairing, etc., batteries by electric
heating, e.g., welding, etc. (Process And Apparatus
Class)
220, Receptacles, appropriate subclasses for metallic
receptacles of general utility or metallic receptacle adapted
to hold batteries. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article
Or Product Classes".)
222, Dispensing, appropriate subclasses for dispensing
apparatus adapted for use with battery structure. (See
"Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes"
above.)
228, Metal Fusion Bonding, appropriate subclasses for bonding
battery structure, especially subclass 58 for cross
reference art collection on batteries. (See "Lines With And
Search Notes To Process And Apparatus Classes" above.)
242, Winding, Tensioning or Guiding, 430 for a method or
apparatus for making a composite article which may include a
wound battery component. (Process And Apparatus Class)
249, Static Molds, appropriate subclasses for static molds
for forming battery parts, especially subclass 60 for
molding a grid. (Process And Apparatus Class)
252, Compositions, appropriate subclass for a general utility
and subclass 62.2 for electrolyte compositions for
electrical devices. (See above, "Lines With And Search Notes
To Compound, Composition, And Material Classes, 2")
264, Plastic and Nonmetallic Article Shaping or Treating:
Processes, appropriate subclasses for shaping and treating
plastic material, especially 614 for composite electrical
article involving vitrifying or sintering of preform to make
inorganic natural and subclasses 104+ for process of forming
electrical articles by shaping electroconductive material.
(Process And Apparatus Class)
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, cross
reference art collection 903 for hand-held battery carriers.
(See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes."
above)
307, Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems,
appropriate subclasses for electric connections with
batteries. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or
Product Classes" above.)
315, Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems, subclass
55 for combination of load device (electric current
generator) and electrical circuit structure. (See "Lines And
Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes.")
320, Electricity: Battery and Condenser Charging and
Discharging, subclass 3 for battery charging or discharging
including the batteries. (See "Lines And Search Notes To
Article Or Product Classes" above.)
320, Electricity: Battery and Condenser Charging and
Discharging, for electrical systems and the corresponding
methods of battery charging and discharging; subclass 57
having the structural combination of a battery and an
electrical rectifier, regardless of whether the electrical
interconnections between the battery and rectifier are
claimed or not. (Process And Apparatus Class)
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, 425 for battery
testers. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product
Classes" above.)
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, for process and
apparatus for measuring or testing batteries including the
battery a part of the claimed combination. (Process And
Apparatus Class)
340, Communications: Electrical, appropriate subclass for
systems of imparting communications (intelligence), a part of
which has electrical components, (e.g., batteries),
especially subclass 636 wherein the system is responsive to
a battery condition. (Process And Apparatus Class)
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices, 500 for
electrolytic devices not elsewhere classified and especially
for capacitors and coulometers. See these subclasses for
combinations and subcombinations of the same. (See "Lines
And Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes" above.)
362, Illumination, appropriate subclasses for the combination
of illumination means and a battery. (See "Lines And Search
Notes To Article Or Product Classes" above.)
368, Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices, 73, 107+,
and 203+ for battery-operated time devices. (See "Lines And
Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes" above.)
379, Telephonic Communications, appropriate subclasses for
telephones combined with batteries. (See "Lines And Search
Notes To Article Or Product Classes" above.)
381, Electrical Audio Signal Processing Systems and Devices,
appropriate subclasses for hearing aids and the like combined
with a battery. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or
Product Classes" above.)
420, Alloys or Metallic Compositions, appropriate subclasses
for alloys of general utility and not having structure. (See
"Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes"
above.)
422, Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting,
Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing, for apparatus for
that class adapted for use with battery structure. (See
"Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes"
above.)
423, Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds, appropriate subclasses
for inorganic compounds and nonmetallic elements having a
Class 429 utility. (See "Lines With And Search Notes To
Compound, Composition, And Material Classes" above.)
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, appropriate
subclasses for stock materials of general utility and
appropriate subclasses for electrodes without any structure.
(See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product Classes"
above.)
439, Electrical Connectors, appropriate subclasses for an
electrical connector, per se; and subclass 726 and 754+ for
a battery post clamp-type connector. Class 429 takes the
combination of clamp with significant battery structure or
the combination is constructed in such a manner that the
connector is inseparable from battery. (Process And
Apparatus Class)
441, Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, subclass 18 for
buoys combined with batteries. (See "Lines And Search Notes
To Article Or Product Classes" above.)
446, Amusement Devices: Toys, 484, for electric toys having
a self contained voltage source, and see the Search Notes
thereunder. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or
Product Classes" above.)
520, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, appropriate
subclasses, particularly Class 523, subclass 134 for a
composition specialized for use as a battery container or
battery cover composition. (See above, "Lines With And
Search Notes To Compound, Composition, And Material Classes,
2" above)
607, Surgery: Light, Thermal, and Electrical Application,
appropriate subclasses, especially 149 for battery elements
which function by reason of being contacted by the body.
Also, batteries especially constructed to be implanted in the
body. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product
Classes" above.)
623, Prosthesis (i.e., Artificial Body Members), Parts
Thereof, or Aids and Accessories Therefor, appropriate
subclasses for battery systems used with artificial body
parts. (See "Lines And Search Notes To Article Or Product
Classes" above.)
423, Chemistry of Inorganic Compounds, appropriate subclasses
for process of making inorganic chemical compounds useful in
batteries. (Process And Apparatus Class)
425, Plastic Article or Earthenware Shaping or Treating:
Apparatus, for molding apparatus useful in making batteries.
(Process And Apparatus Class)
GLOSSARY:
ACTIVE MATERIAL
The element, chemical compound, or composition which
chemically reacts to produce a transfer of electrons through
an external circuit.
BATTERYCELL
Two spaced electrodes provided with means to transfer an
ionic current therebetween.
ELECTRODE
The electron current carrying material or structure at which
the current producing chemical reaction takes place
ELECTROLYTE
A material capable of passing an ionic current.
FUEL CELL
A device used to produce an electrical current wherein one of
the reactants is fed to the cell.
REACTANT
The material which includes an active material as one of its
components.
SEPARATOR
A material used to space or maintain a pair of electrodes out
of contact. This includes material which function only to
stop dendritic growth (treeing) between the electrodes.A cell
or group of cells.
SUBCLASSES
Subclass:
1
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having structural means to connect the terminals in
a desired polarity relationship.
Subclass:
2
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having bacteria or other living organism(s) as an
integral part thereof and the related process.
Subclass:
3
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus capable of producing periodic electrical output and
the related process.
Subclass:
4
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having periodic motion applied to the same by sonic
or ultrasonic means and the related process.
Subclass:
5
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having material which emits atomic radiation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
136, Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric, subclass
202 for a thermoelectric battery-nuclear energy type.
310, Electrical Generator or Motor Structure, subclass 301
for electrical generators involving a nuclear reaction.
Subclass:
6
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means to equalize the pressure between the
inside of a casing and the surrounding liquid environment
when the apparatus is immersed.
Subclass:
7
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having a nonelectrochemical current producing
electrical component within a battery casing in combination
with conventional components.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
90 for battery having testing or indicating means.
Subclass:
8
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having a function other than or in addition to that
of producing electricity and the function is foreign to the
electrical production.
Subclass:
9
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus consisting of multiple different types of
electrical cells or a support means having different types of
cells at least one of which is removable from the support.
Subclass:
10
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus which makes use of a magnet or a magnetic field in
any of its forms and the related process.
Subclass:
11
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus wherein the electrical current is produced by
maintaining a pair of electrodes at different temperatures
and the related process.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
120 for a battery having heat exchange means.
Subclass:
12
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus for producing an electrical current having an
active material supplied to a cell from an external source,
e.g., fuel cell, metal/air cell, etc., subcombination of the
apparatus and the process of operating the same are also
included.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
127 for tape or flexible batteries having means to
sequentially or continuously move active electrode material
into position to produce an electrical current.
Subclass:
13
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This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Process of
operating the apparatus.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
50 for process of operating a tape cell.
Subclass:
14
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This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Process having
a step of circulating the electrolyte of feeding the same
into or within the cell.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
67 for battery having means to provide relative motion
between electrode and electrolyte.
72 for battery having feeding or circulating structure.
Subclass:
15
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This subclass is indented under subclass 14. Process
including the step of supplying active material which is
dissolved in, introduced into, or carried by the
electrolyte.
Subclass:
16
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This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Process having
the step of maintaining the electrolyte in a fused or molten
stall during cell operation.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
102 for active material in the molten state.
Subclass:
17
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This subclass is indented under subclass 13. Process
including the step of generating the active material before
use in the cell, regenerating the same from by-products of
the cell or recycling unused active material through the
cell.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
19 for corresponding apparatus.
49 for battery having regeneration features.
51 for process of cell operation involving electrolyte
circulation.
Subclass:
18
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This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Apparatus
comprising a plurality of cells having a common electrolyte
connection and means combined with the cell structure
functioning to reduce or prevent ionic current from passing
through the common electrolyte between the cells.
Subclass:
19
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This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Apparatus
having means to generate a material used in a cell, to
generate a material in situ, or to regenerate a material from
the cell by-products.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
19 for corresponding process.
Subclass:
20
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This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Apparatus
having means providing a temperature differential.
Subclass:
21
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This subclass is indented under subclass 19. Apparatus
having means which allows electrical regeneration of the
active material.
Subclass:
22
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This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Apparatus
having automatic control means for regulating some
operational feature of the cell.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
61 for battery having control means responsive to a
condition sensing means.
Subclass:
23
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This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Apparatus
wherein the control is responsive to the electrical output of
the cell, either current or voltage.
Subclass:
24
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This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Apparatus
wherein the control is responsive to temperature.
Subclass:
25
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This subclass is indented under subclass 22. Apparatus
wherein the control is responsive to pressure.
Subclass:
26
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This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Apparatus
having means to provide a temperature differential.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
18 for battery having heat exchange feature.
Subclass:
27
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This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Apparatus
having an electrode containing an active material or the
subcombination of said electrode.
Subclass:
28
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This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Apparatus
wherein the cathode surrounds or envelopes the anode and
subcombinations thereof.
Subclass:
29
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This subclass is indented under subclass 27. Apparatus
wherein the electrolyte material is chemically specified.
Subclass:
30
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This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Apparatus
having a solid material which functions as an electrolyte.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
304 for solid battery electrolytes.
Subclass:
31
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This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Apparatus
wherein the electrolyte is tubular in form.
Subclass:
32
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This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Apparatus
wherein the electrolyte is constructed of plural disc or
modules.
Subclass:
33
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This subclass is indented under subclass 30. Apparatus
wherein the electrolyte material is chemically specified.
Subclass:
34
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This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Apparatus
comprising separate elements having a utility in or are in
combination with a fuel-type cell to provide housing,
sealing, spacing of fluid distribution or fluid direction of
the cell.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
12 27+, 41, and 46, for a matrix or support used to space
electrodes and hold electrolyte therein.
27 and 40+, for matrix or support which is an integral part
of the electrode.
Subclass:
35
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This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Apparatus
having a sealing feature specifically set forth as a part of
the combination.
Subclass:
36
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This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Apparatus
wherein the sealing feature is composed of an integral bond
between elements.
Subclass:
37
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This subclass is indented under subclass 35. Apparatus
wherein the sealing feature is of the mechanical pressure
type produced by a clamping means.
Subclass:
38
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This subclass is indented under subclass 34. Apparatus
wherein the housing member support or spacer is provided with
means to allow the fluid reactants or electrolyte to enter or
exit therefrom.
Subclass:
39
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This subclass is indented under subclass 38. Apparatus
wherein the support or spacer directs the fluid flow along
the face of the electrode.
Subclass:
40
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This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Apparatus
having a catalytic electrode which is structurally or
chemically specified.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
427, Coating Processes, subclass 115 for method of producing
fuel cell electrode by coating.
Subclass:
41
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This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Apparatus
having an electrolyte matrix or barrier layer positioned
between or in contact with a catalytic electrode.
Subclass:
42
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This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Apparatus
wherein the electrode has an organic component.
Subclass:
43
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This subclass is indented under subclass 42. Apparatus
wherein the organic component is part of or is the catalysis
of the electrode.
Subclass:
44
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This subclass is indented under subclass 40. Apparatus
having distinct inorganic materials functioning as the
matrix, substrate or support in the electrode.
Subclass:
45
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This subclass is indented under subclass 44. Apparatus
composed of sintered particles.
Subclass:
46
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This subclass is indented under subclass 12. Subject matter
where the electrolyte composition is chemically defined.
Subclass:
47
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus wherein a portion of the earth constitutes a part
of the battery.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
119 for sea water-type battery.
Subclass:
48
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Process and apparatus for maintaining a battery in storage.
Subclass:
49
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or process having means for or the step of
restoring, or aid in restoring the battery to its former
condition after decay, injury, or partial destruction.
(1) Note. Since the addition of electrolyte, per se, to and
the charging of a battery are such a conventional way to
regenerate the same, classification on these features are not
included herein.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
50 for process of operating, battery including step of
adding an electrolyte.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
164, Metal Founding, subclass 92.1 for process of repairing
or restoring article, for use.
320, Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or
Discharging, appropriate subclass for electrically charging
or rejuvenating (e.g., depolarizing, etc.) a battery.
Subclass:
50
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Process involving the operation of a battery (to provide
electricity) and includes starting the battery and adding or
using a specified electrolyte.
Subclass:
51
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This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Process
including the step of circulating the electrolyte.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
14 for process of circulating electrolyte in a fuel cell.
Subclass:
52
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This subclass is indented under subclass 50. Process
involving the step of starting up a dormant cell.
Subclass:
53
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means to release an internal gas pressure to
the exterior of a closed cell.
Subclass:
54
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This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Apparatus
wherein the release means is either an (a) elastic, (b)
resilient, or (c) spring, biasing valve structure.
Subclass:
55
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This subclass is indented under subclass 54. Apparatus
having an elastic band or O-ring in the valve structure.
Subclass:
56
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This subclass is indented under subclass 53. Apparatus
wherein the release means functions upon reaching a
predetermined pressure thereby preventing damage to the
apparatus.
Subclass:
57
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus wherein the device is completely closed and has
means within the same for preventing formation of or
eliminating gas pressure.
Subclass:
58
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This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Apparatus
wherein the prevention means functions to control an
auxiliary device, e.g., a charge disconnect, etc.
Subclass:
59
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This subclass is indented under subclass 57. Apparatus
wherein the gas control means is electrically connected to an
electrode.
Subclass:
60
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This subclass is indented under subclass 59. Apparatus
wherein the electrodes have diverse total capacities or one
electrode has a charge or discharge reserve.
Subclass:
61
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means sensitive to variations in a cell
condition and a regulating means, functioning in response
thereto to effect an operation or change.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
73, Measuring and Testing, appropriate subclasses for
condition sensing means, per se, and see the "SEARCH NOTES"
under Class 73 definition.
320, Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or
Discharging, appropriate subclass for controlling charging or
discharging of a battery or capacitor in response to a
battery or capacitor condition.
340, Communications: Electrical, 635 for electrical
apparatus condition responsive system, and subclass 636 for
battery condition responsive apparatus.
Subclass:
62
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This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Apparatus
wherein the temperature is regulated.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
320, Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or
Discharging, appropriate subclass for controlling charging or
discharging of a battery or capacitor in response to a
battery or capacitor condition, especially 150 for detection
of a thermal condition.
Subclass:
63
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This subclass is indented under subclass 61. Apparatus
wherein the feeding of the electrolyte is regulated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
72 for nonautomatic feeding of the electrolyte.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
137, Fluid Handling, 386 for automatic liquid level control
devices of general utility.
Subclass:
64
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This subclass is indented under subclass 63. Apparatus
having valve means as a part of the sensing or control
means.
Subclass:
65
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means to protect the terminal or a terminal
projector, per se, other than that which forms a seal between
the casing and the terminal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
439, Electrical Connectors, appropriate subclasses especially
190 for an electrical connector having a retainer or a
passageway for fluent material; subclasses 519+ for an
electrical connector with provision to restrict environmental
effects; subclass 726 for an insulated clamp-type connector
for a storage battery post; and subclasses 745+ for a
metallic clamp-type connector for a storage battery terminal,
generally.
Subclass:
66
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means permitting enlargement of the
electrode.
Subclass:
67
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means which provide mechanical motion
functioning to produce relative motion between the
electrode(s) and the electrolyte.
(1) Note. Means to activate the cell only is not considered
proper for this subclass.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
12 for fuel cell fluid circulation.
113 for a deferred action battery activated by movement of
electrode or contained electrolyte.
Subclass:
68
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This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Apparatus
wherein the movable mechanical means provides motion to the
electrode.
Subclass:
69
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This subclass is indented under subclass 68. Apparatus
wherein the electrode is caused to revolve.
Subclass:
70
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This subclass is indented under subclass 67. Apparatus
wherein the movable mechanical means causes motion of the
electrolyte outside of the electrode compartment.
Subclass:
71
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means to move a ventilating fluid to or from
the battery.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
114, Ships, subclass 20.1 for torpedoes having batteries.
Subclass:
72
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means for manipulating a fluid in a battery
structure to (a) vent, (b) feed, or (c) circulate the same.
(1) Note. Since a filler opening of a battery is so
conventional and will inherently function to allow feeding
and venting, said filler opening is not considered proper for
this and indented subclasses.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
110 for deferred action-type battery wherein feeding and
venting are common.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
137, Fluid Handling, 260 for battery replenishment
apparatus.
141, Fluent Material Handling, With Receiver or Receiver
Coacting Means, subclass 18 for filling devices useful in
filling batteries.
Subclass:
73
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This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Apparatus
having one filling opening and structure functioning to
equalize the liquid level in all sections of the battery.
Subclass:
74
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This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Apparatus
having means to regulate the liquid level of the electrolyte
when it is added to the battery.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
91 for a battery having measuring testing or indicating
means for a liquid level including a visual reference point.
Subclass:
75
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This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Apparatus
wherein means are provided to control more than one liquid
level.
Subclass:
76
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This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Apparatus
wherein the control means is a valve operable by reason of it
being buoyant.
Subclass:
77
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This subclass is indented under subclass 74. Apparatus
wherein the control means functions by creating an airlock.
Subclass:
78
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This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Apparatus
wherein a liquid seal only causes the airlock.
Subclass:
79
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This subclass is indented under subclass 77. Apparatus
wherein a movable valve structure is provided in the filler
opening.
Subclass:
80
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This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Apparatus
having manual means to store the electrolyte and feed the
same to the battery.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
137, Fluid Handling, subclass 160 for battery replenishment
system.
Subclass:
81
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This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Apparatus
having stationary structure functioning to aid fluid
circulation in the battery structure, i.e., circulation
between electrolyte and electrodes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
67 for movable means providing circulation in a battery
structure.
Subclass:
82
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This subclass is indented under subclass 72. Apparatus
providing an opening for ingress or egress of a fluid.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
53 for battery having means to release internal gas
pressure.
Subclass:
83
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This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Apparatus
having different opening for ingress and egress of a fluid.
Subclass:
84
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This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Apparatus
wherein the vent contains structure functioning to prevent
the spilling of the electrolyte when the apparatus is tilted,
upended, or placed in a position other than that which is
normal for operation.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
137, Fluid Handling, subclass 43 for structure of this type
of general utility.
Subclass:
85
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This subclass is indented under subclass 84. Apparatus
comprising a weight means functioning as a part of a valve
means to render the apparatus operative.
Subclass:
86
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This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Apparatus
wherein the vent contains structure or materials which react
with, absorb or diffuse the fluid passing therethrough.
Subclass:
87
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This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Apparatus
wherein the plural vents have a community feature.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
71 wherein means are provided to remove from or supply a
fluid to plural vents.
Subclass:
88
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This subclass is indented under subclass 87. Apparatus
wherein the community feature is a manifold.
Subclass:
89
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This subclass is indented under subclass 82. Apparatus
having a stopper, cap or plug-type venting means other than
those in subclasses 62, 83, 84, and 86.
Subclass:
90
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means to measure, test or indicate a
condition.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
53 for pressure release control.
61 for control means responsive to a condition sensor.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
73, Measuring and Testing, appropriate subclasses for process
or apparatus for making a measurement or test.
116, Signals and Indicators, appropriate subclasses for
signalling and indicating devices, per se.
324, Electricity: Measuring and Testing, appropriate
subclasses for apparatus for measuring and testing electrical
properties.
Subclass:
91
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This subclass is indented under subclass 90. Apparatus
wherein the battery charge or liquid level is measured,
tested, or indicated.
Subclass:
92
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This subclass is indented under subclass 91. Apparatus
wherein the battery has electrical circuitry other than that
normally used in the same.
Subclass:
93
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This subclass is indented under subclass 92. Apparatus
wherein the electrical circuit is located outside of the
battery.
Subclass:
94
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus comprising a battery having coiled or plural
concentric electrodes, or coiled or plural concentric
electrodes, per se.
Subclass:
95
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means other than the filler opening
providing egress of the electrolyte.
Subclass:
96
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus comprising support means providing for removal of
the cell(s), or a cell support, per se, for a removable
cell(s).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
105, Railway Rolling Stock, 50 for battery supports combined
with subject matter of that class.
180, Motor Vehicles, subclass 68.5 for battery support
combined with subject matter of that class.
294, Handling: Hand and Hoist-Line Implements, cross
reference art collection 903 for hand-held battery carriers.
Subclass:
97
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Apparatus
having (a) a device to turn on/off the operation of the
battery, or (b) a means to control the flow of current
to/from the battery depending upon some other operation,
e.g., the opening of a door, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, appropriate
subclasses for electrical switches.
307, Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems,
subclass 326 for systems designed to protect the individual;
and subclass 150 for power-pack systems.
361, Electricity: Electrical Systems and Devices,
appropriate subclasses for systems designed to protect the
apparatus.
Subclass:
98
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Apparatus
having named support structure which has a function other
than primarily supporting the cell(s).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
8 for battery apparatus having a function other than that of
primarily producing electricity.
Subclass:
99
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Apparatus
wherein the support holds plural removable cells which are a
group of separate cells, or the cells are capable of being
separated.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
307, Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems,
subclass 150 for power-pack systems.
Subclass:
100
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This subclass is indented under subclass 96. Apparatus
comprising means, per se, for holding or supporting the
cell(s).
Subclass:
101
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus or materials wherein the active material or
material for use as the active material in the apparatus is
in a fluid state, or an apparatus which specifically defines
a two-fluid electrolyte combination.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
12 for fluid active material which is supplied from an
external source, e.g., fuel cell.
Subclass:
102
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This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter
wherein the active material is in its molten state when it is
being used to produce a current in an apparatus.
Subclass:
103
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This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter
wherein the molten active material is in combination with a
fused or molten electrolyte when the combination is in
operable current-producing relationship.
Subclass:
104
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This subclass is indented under subclass 102. Subject matter
wherein the molten active material is in combination with a
solid state ionic transfer or exchange-type electrolyte.
Subclass:
105
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This subclass is indented under subclass 101. Subject matter
wherein the active material is in a dissolved state in a
liquid solvent forming a solution.
Subclass:
106
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This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter
wherein the active material is a solution of copper sulfate.
Subclass:
107
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This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter
wherein the active material is a solution of dissolved iron,
or where an active material is iron in combination with an
active material in solution.
Subclass:
108
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This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter
wherein the active material in solution is a dissolved
nitrogen-containing compound, or is a solution of nitric
acid.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
203 for nitrogen containing electrolyte which is not the
active material.
Subclass:
109
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This subclass is indented under subclass 105. Subject matter
wherein the active material in solution is a dissolved
chromium-containing compound.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
203 for nitrogen containing electrolyte which is not the
active material.
Subclass:
110
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus wherein the action of the battery is (a) started by
bringing active components of the same into operative
relationship, or (b) depended upon light or heat to cause a
chemical reaction.
Subclass:
111
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This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Apparatus
wherein the battery is activated or reactivated by light
which causes a chemical reaction.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
136, Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric, 243
for photoelectric batteries whereby electricity is produced
without the aid of a chemical reaction.
Subclass:
112
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This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Apparatus
wherein the battery is activated or reactivated by heat which
causes a chemical reaction.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
136, Batteries: Thermoelectric and Photoelectric, 200 for
thermoelectric batteries.
Subclass:
113
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This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Apparatus
wherein the battery is activated by bringing together the
contained electrolyte and electrodes.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
67 for movable means providing relative motion between the
electrode and electrolyte.
Subclass:
114
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This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Apparatus
wherein the activation of the battery is caused by (a) a
turning (centrifugal, centripetal) force, or (b) a rapid
abrupt acceleration of deceleration.
Subclass:
115
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This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Apparatus
wherein the activation is caused by an explosive charge
attached to or within the battery.
Subclass:
116
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This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Apparatus
wherein the battery has a breakable means separating the
electrolyte from other components.
Subclass:
117
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This subclass is indented under subclass 113. Apparatus
wherein the activation of the battery is caused by turning
the same to a direction other than its normal position.
Subclass:
118
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This subclass is indented under subclass 110. Apparatus
wherein the battery is activated by the addition of a liquid
which may be the electrolyte, per se, or water or other
solvent functioning to dissolve the electrolyte materials.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
72 for apparatus for feeding fluid materials to the battery
for purposes other than activating the same.
Subclass:
119
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This subclass is indented under subclass 118. Apparatus
wherein the battery is activated by submerging the same in a
liquid.
Subclass:
120
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus having means functioning to (a) heat/cool the same,
or (b) allowing heating/cooling of the same, e.g., special
construction, passageway, etc.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
11 for battery having heat exchange means for producing a
temperature differential between electrodes.
26 for fuel cell with heat exchange feature.
Subclass:
121
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus which are in combination with or are designed to be
connected to an electric current carrying member located on
an external portion of a cell or a plurality of cells for
purposes other than protecting a battery terminal. Also cell
connectors, per se.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
439, Electrical Connectors, appropriate subclasses for
connectors which attach to battery terminals.
Subclass:
122
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This subclass is indented under the class definition.
Apparatus comprising means for producing an electrical
current, subcombination of the same and related
compositions.
Subclass:
123
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
wherein the cell has means (1) to join plural cells
interchangeable with one and another, or (2) to join and
support the same with some apparatus which uses current from
said cell.
Subclass:
124
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
wherein the cell is made in the manner as a printed circuit.
Subclass:
125
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
wherein the cell is either the standard or counter
electromotive force type.
Subclass:
126
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
having means forming a protective surface on the
electrolyte.
Subclass:
127
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
wherein the cell is in the form of a long thin strip or it is
very pliable.
Subclass:
128
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
having an electrode composed of plural tablets, pellets, or
discs.
Subclass:
129
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
comprising a structure positioned between or for use between
cell electrodes to physically or functionally separate the
electrodes. Included in this subclass are separator,
retainer, or spaced structures such as rods, buttons, frames,
etc., which merely space the electrodes; separators which
physically and functionally separate the electrodes and which
enclose or envelop the electrodes or a portion thereof in any
manner; structures having plural components; and sheet
materials which have projection thereon.
(1) Note. To constitute structure for this and indented
subclasses, there must be claimed (disclosure) subject matter
involving: (a) More than a single porous sheet. (b) Plural
layers. (c) Any of the structures specifically set out in the
indented subclasses.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
247 for separator, retainer, or spacer structures of porous
flat sheet materials including impregnated or coated support
materials which form a single flat sheet material having
essentially uniform porosity. See the search notes
thereunder.
Subclass:
130
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Apparatus
directed to only a spacer such as a rod, button, strip, or
frame which physically separates, or for separating and
maintaining a pair of electrodes in a spaced relationship.
Subclass:
131
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Apparatus
which encloses or is adapted for enclosing an electrode to
physically separate an active material from an opposing
electrode and to functionally retain or hold the active
material in position to stop transfer of an active material
to the opposing electrode.
Subclass:
132
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This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Apparatus
wherein the insulating material in bulk form surrounds the
electrode.
Subclass:
133
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This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Apparatus in
combination with or for use in unit cell-type batteries
either cylindrical or flat. Also porous cup-type separators
which generally are of carbon and are used to separate two
distinct fluids in the apparatus.
Subclass:
134
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This subclass is indented under subclass 133. Apparatus
having material in the form of a paste or gel and usually
contains an electrolyte.
Subclass:
135
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This subclass is indented under subclass 134. Apparatus
having a layer of material or spacing means which either
supports the paste material, retains an active material in
position, or physically separates opposing electrodes.
Subclass:
136
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This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Apparatus
having means to enclose or are for use with plate-type
electrode and covers both sides of the plate electrode.
Subclass:
137
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This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Apparatus
wherein the envelope is a coated material.
Subclass:
138
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This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Apparatus
wherein the envelope includes a supporting frame or cover
combined with separator layers.
Subclass:
139
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This subclass is indented under subclass 136. Apparatus
wherein the envelope is formed by sealing or bonding the edge
portion.
Subclass:
140
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This subclass is indented under subclass 131. Apparatus
which are tubular in form and functions in an electrode
tubular-type plate to hold the active material around a
current collector spine or rod.
Subclass:
141
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This subclass is indented under subclass 140. Apparatus
wherein the tubular structure is composed of multiple
laminae, at least two of which are from different materials.
Subclass:
142
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Apparatus
having multiple distinct parts.
Subclass:
143
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This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Apparatus
having ribs or projections attached to a sheet material
layer.
Subclass:
144
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This subclass is indented under subclass 142. Apparatus
having multiple layers.
Subclass:
145
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This subclass is indented under subclass 144. Apparatus
wherein the porosity characteristic of at least one layer has
been specifically defined.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
428, Stock Material or Miscellaneous Articles, subclass 566
for metallic stock material containing metal particles and
having an interconnected void structure.
Subclass:
146
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This subclass is indented under subclass 129. Apparatus
having projections separating an electrode from the base
sheet of the material and are other than ribs which have been
attached to the base sheet.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
143 for sheet material having attached ribs or projections.
Subclass:
147
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This subclass is indented under subclass 146. Apparatus
wherein the projections are portions of the base sheet which
have been deformed from the general plane of the base sheet.
Subclass:
148
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
wherein a plurality of battery housings are spaced from each
other by some means which provides space for air to circulate
therebetween, whereby the drying action of the air prevents
shorts from forming between external terminal of the cells.
Subclass:
149
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
comprising more than one cell.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
9 for plural diverse cells or plural diverse removable cells
in a support.
99 for cell support for or with plural cells.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
307, Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems,
subclass 150 for power packs.
Subclass:
150
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This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Apparatus
having switch means integral with the cell(s) structure.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
97 for removable cells having a support or support, per se,
having switch means.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
200, Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, appropriate
subclasses for electrical switches of the type used with the
cells of this class.
Subclass:
151
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This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Apparatus
wherein the casing has means to interjoin one part thereof
with another.
Subclass:
152
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This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Apparatus
comprising single cells joined in repeating touching laminae
units.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
162 for single cells of this type.
Subclass:
153
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This subclass is indented under subclass 152. Apparatus
having a housing encasing the individual cells either as a
single unit or multiunits forming in effect a single casing.
Subclass:
154
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This subclass is indented under subclass 153. Apparatus
wherein the housing is divided into parts.
Subclass:
155
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This subclass is indented under subclass 154. Apparatus
wherein the housing parts are in the form of a (a) tray, (b)
cup, or (c) dish shape, all of which are in a nested or
telescopic relationship.
Subclass:
156
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This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Apparatus
wherein individual cells have all components self-contained,
and could, if separated, function as a single cell.
Subclass:
157
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This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus
wherein the cells are arranged in such a manner that one end
of a cell contacts the end of another cell, e.g., in a
vertical plane, side-by-side, etc.
Subclass:
158
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This subclass is indented under subclass 156. Apparatus
wherein the cells have means to electrically connect the
same.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
160 for plural cells having electrical connecting means
between the cells.
161 for a single cell unit made of plural plates
(electrodes) having means to electrically connect the same.
Subclass:
159
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This subclass is indented under subclass 158. Apparatus
wherein the cells have a common external support means in the
form of a casing, tray, or clamp.
Subclass:
160
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This subclass is indented under subclass 149. Apparatus
having electrical connecting means between the cells.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
158 for plural complete cells having intercell connector.
161 for a single cell unit made of plural plates
(electrodes) having means to electrically connect the same.
Subclass:
161
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
comprising plural electrode components electrically connected
to form a single cell unit.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
158 for plural complete cells having an intercell
connector.
160 for plural cells having an intercell connector.
Subclass:
162
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
wherein a single cell is formed of flat components which are
usually used in a group. Also components specifically
designed for use with the same.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
152 for a group of flat cells formed as an integral unit.
Subclass:
163
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
comprising means functioning to confine cell structure.
Subclass:
164
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This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus
comprising a single cell generally round in shape.
(1) Note. The enclosure portion of the apparatus may be one
of the cell electrodes or the active material of the cell.
Subclass:
165
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This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Apparatus
having a positive electrode located in the center thereof.
Subclass:
166
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This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Apparatus
wherein the cell has a container-type electrode which is
chemically reactive.
Subclass:
167
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This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Apparatus
having a chemically inactive container or cover outside of
the reactive electrode.
Subclass:
168
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This subclass is indented under subclass 167. Apparatus
having a metallic or electrically conductive casing on the
outside of the nonreactive housing, casing, jacket, etc.
Subclass:
169
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This subclass is indented under subclass 168. Apparatus
having an electrical connection between the outer casing and
the reactive electrode.
Subclass:
170
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This subclass is indented under subclass 169. Apparatus
having an electrical contact terminal plate or cap, clamped
to or embedded in a portion of the housing.
Subclass:
171
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This subclass is indented under subclass 166. Apparatus
having means preventing either ingress or egress of a fluid.
Subclass:
172
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This subclass is indented under subclass 171. Apparatus
wherein the seal is of the mechanical clamping pressure
type.
Subclass:
173
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This subclass is indented under subclass 172. Apparatus
having a sealing mass or compound which, at some stage of the
battery manufacture, said mass or compound was in a fluent or
bulk form.
Subclass:
174
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This subclass is indented under subclass 164. Apparatus
having means preventing either ingress or egress of a fluid,
i.e., sealing material.
Subclass:
175
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This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus
directed only to a means for closing an opening in the
container or casing.
Subclass:
176
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This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus
directed only to the container portion of the battery case.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
206, Special Receptacle or Package, especially 524.1 for
acid proof containers of generally utility or not having
structure which makes them readily adapted for battery use.
Subclass:
177
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This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus
wherein the housing or casing has more than one cover.
Subclass:
178
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This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus
having an electrical terminal.
Subclass:
179
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This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Apparatus
wherein the terminal is located on or protruding through the
housing.
Subclass:
180
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This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Apparatus
wherein the terminal has a sealing sleeve embedded in or
molded in the cover.
Subclass:
181
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This subclass is indented under subclass 178. Apparatus
wherein the terminal has means preventing ingress or egress
or a fluid.
Subclass:
182
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This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Apparatus
having means functioning to prevent rotary movement between
the cover and terminal.
Subclass:
183
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This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Apparatus
wherein the terminal has a threaded compression means.
Subclass:
184
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This subclass is indented under subclass 181. Apparatus
wherein the seal includes a sealing mass or compound which,
at some stage of battery manufacture, said mass or compound
was in a fluid or bulk form.
Subclass:
185
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This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus
having means preventing either the egress or ingress of a
fluid.
Subclass:
186
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This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus
having means to support a cell assembly.
Subclass:
187
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This subclass is indented under subclass 163. Apparatus
having means facilitating the manipulation of the cell, i.e.,
a handle or lifting means, etc.
Subclass:
188
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This subclass is indented under subclass 122. Apparatus
having materials which function as an electrolyte and are
chemically specified. Included also are the materials, per
se.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
29 33 and 46, for electrolyte materials having utility in
fuel cells, and subclass 112 for fused salt or molten
electrolyte materials.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
252, Compositions, subclass 62.2 for electrolyte
compositions for electrical devices other than batteries. An
electrolyte disclosed or claimed generally, e.g., battery
and/or condenser, will be classified in Class 252 and crossed
to 429. A sole disclosure or claim to a battery electrolyte
will be classified in Class 429.
Subclass:
189
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This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Subject matter
which is or has a substance that proceeds the formation of an
electrolyte.
Subclass:
199
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This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Subject matter
having a halogen atom as a part of chemical makeup.
Subclass:
200
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This subclass is indented under subclass 199. Subject matter
containing hydrogen other than that present in the water
which helps form the solution.
Subclass:
201
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This subclass is indented under subclass 200. Subject matter
wherein ammonia is combined with the halogen.
Subclass:
202
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This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Subject matter
having a chromium atom.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
109 for fluid active material containing chromium.
Subclass:
203
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This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Subject matter
having an acid containing a nitrogen or phosphorus atom.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
108 for active material containing the nitrogen atom.
Subclass:
204
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This subclass is indented under subclass 188. Subject matter
containing sulphuric acid.
Subclass:
205
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This subclass is indented under subclass 204. Subject matter
containing a salt of sulphuric acid.
Subclass: