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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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H01M
PROCESSES OR MEANS, e.g. BATTERIES, FOR THE DIRECT CONVERSION OF CHEMICAL INTO ELECTRICAL ENERGY (electrochemical processes or apparatus in general C25; semiconductor or other solid state devices for converting light or heat into electrical energy H01L, e.g. H01L 31/00, H01L 35/00, H01L 37/00)
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This subclass covers galvanic primary or secondary cells or batteries, fuel cells or batteries.

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H01M 2/00
Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts
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H01M 2/02
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Cases, jackets or wrappings (working of plastics or substances in plastic stateB29)
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H01M 2/0202
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for small-sized cells or batteries, e.g. miniature battery or power cells, batteries or cells for portable equipment (H01M 2/025 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/0207
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Flat-shaped cells or batteries of flat cells (H01M 2/0222 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/021
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with both terminals passing through the case or cover
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H01M 2/0212
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with plate-like or sheet-like terminals (H01M 2/0215 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/0215
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with window-shaped terminals
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H01M 2/0217
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Cases of prismatic shape
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H01M 2/022
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Cases of cylindrical or round shape
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H01M 2/0222
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Button or coin cell cases
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H01M 2/0225
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with cup-shaped terminals
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H01M 2/0227
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with both cup-shaped terminals
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H01M 2/023
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with one cup-shaped terminal
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H01M 2/0232
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with a passing-through terminal (H01M 2/0235 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/0235
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with a collector centrally disposed in the active mass, e.g. Leclanch cells
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H01M 2/0237
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for large-sized cells or batteries, e.g. L.I.S. batteries, traction or motive power type or standby power batteries (H01M 2/025 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/024
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Details
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H01M 2/0242
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Monobloc manufactured cases comprising multiple compartments
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H01M 2/0245
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Assembly of different cases, i.e. modular battery or cases particularly provided with means for assembling
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H01M 2/0247
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sealed to each other in a non-detachable manner
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H01M 2/025
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for cells or batteries working under specific conditions such as high temperature, gas diffusion, external electrolyte circulation, external supply of reactants
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H01M 2/0252
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High- temperature cells or batteries, e.g. Na-S cells, Li-Cl2 cells
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H01M 2/0255
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Hybrid cells or batteries (H01M 2/0222 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/0257
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characterised by the material
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H01M 2/026
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for small-sized cells or batteries, batteries or cells for portable equipment
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H01M 2/0262
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for large-sized cells or batteries, batteries or cells for traction or motive power or standby power
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H01M 2/0265
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for high-temperature cells
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H01M 2/0267
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of wrappings, outside coatings, jackets around completely closed cell elements
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H01M 2/027
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Casing material forming terminal of the cell
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H01M 2/0272
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characterized by the internal coating or internal conductive layer
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H01M 2/0275
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of flexible envelopes or bags around open cell elements
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H01M 2/0277
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Insulating material (H01M 2/029 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/028
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being one layer
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H01M 2/0282
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having particulate or reinforced material
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H01M 2/0285
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Conductive material
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H01M 2/0287
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comprising layers
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H01M 2/029
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consisting only of insulating material
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H01M 2/0292
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characterised by the external coating on the casing
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H01M 2/0295
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Composite material consisting of mixed or dispersed phases
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H01M 2/04
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Lids or covers
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H01M 2/0404
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for small-sized cells or batteries, e.g. miniature battery or power cells, batteries or cells for portable equipment (H01M 2/0443 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/0408
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Crimp-sealed cells or batteries; Cells or batteries with turned-over edges
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H01M 2/0413
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provided with an intermediary sealing member between the crimped or curled edges (H01M 2/0417 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/0417
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comprising an insulating cover provided with an axial bore for receiving a central current collector
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H01M 2/0421
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with an external conductive cover
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H01M 2/0426
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with a metallic cover of which the borders are soldered or welded with the case
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H01M 2/043
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for large-sized cells or batteries, e.g. LIS batteries, traction or motive power type or standby power batteries (H01M 2/0443 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/0434
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Methods for assembling case and cover
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H01M 2/0439
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without provisions for disassembling
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H01M 2/0443
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for cells or batteries working under specific conditions such as high temperature, gas diffusion, external electrolyte circulation, external supply of reactants
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H01M 2/0447
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High-temperature cells or batteries
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H01M 2/0452
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Hybrid cells or batteries
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H01M 2/0456
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characterised by the shape
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H01M 2/046
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Disk-like lids for cylindrical batteries
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H01M 2/0465
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Button cell lids
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H01M 2/0469
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Lids for flat or sheet-like batteries
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H01M 2/0473
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Lids for prismatic cells
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H01M 2/0478
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characterised by the material
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H01M 2/0482
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Insulating materials
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H01M 2/0486
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Conducting materials
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H01M 2/0491
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characterised by the coating
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H01M 2/0495
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Conductive coating material
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H01M 2/06
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Arrangements for introducing electric connectors into or through cases
H01M 2/065
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using glass or ceramic sealing material
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H01M 2/08
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Sealing materials
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H01M 2/10
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Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders (structural combination of accumulators with charging apparatus H01M 10/46)
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H01M 2/1005
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Carrying devices
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H01M 2/1011
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using the terminals or connecting links
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H01M 2/1016
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Cabinets, cases, fixing devices, adapters, racks or battery packs
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H01M 2/1022
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for miniature batteries or batteries for portable equipment (batteries in portable systems H01M 2220/30)
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H01M 2/1027
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with the possibility of incorporating batteries of different sizes
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H01M 2/1033
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providing adapters around the batteries
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H01M 2/1038
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for button cells
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H01M 2/1044
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forming a whole with or incorporated in or fixed to the electronic appliance
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H01M 2/105
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for cells of cylindrical configuration
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H01M 2/1055
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forming a whole with or incorporated in or fixed to the electronic appliance
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H01M 2/1061
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for cells of prismatic configuration or for sheet-like batteries
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H01M 2/1066
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forming a whole with or incorporated in or fixed to the electronic appliance
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H01M 2/1072
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for starting, lighting or ignition batteries; Vehicle traction batteries; Stationary or load leading batteries (batteries in stationary systems H01M 2220/10, batteries in motive systems H01M 2220/20)
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H01M 2/1077
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Racks, groups of several batteries (H01M 2/1088 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/1083
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Fixing on vehicles
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H01M 2/1088
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for accumulators working at high temperature
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H01M 2/1094
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Particular characteristics of materials used to isolate the battery from its environment, e.g. thermal insulation, corrosion resistance, pressure resistance, electrolyte leakage
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H01M 2/12
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Vent plugs or other mechanical arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
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H01M 2/1205
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Vent arrangements incorporated in vent plugs or multiplug systems detachable from the battery or cell
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H01M 2/1211
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Multiplug systems or arrangements; Plurality of plugs surrounded by a common cover
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H01M 2/1217
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in the shape of a one-piece member
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H01M 2/1223
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Vent arrangements of resealable design (H01M 2/1205, H01M 2/1247-H01M 2/1294 take precedence)
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H01M 2/1229
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comprising a deformable, elastic or flexible valve member
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H01M 2/1235
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Emergency or safety arrangements of non-resealable design (H01M 2/1205, H01M 2/1247-H01M 2/1294 take precedence)
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H01M 2/1241
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in the form of rupturable membranes or weakened parts, e.g. pierced with the aid of a sharp member
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H01M 2/1247
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Explosion- or splash-preventing means contained in the head space of the battery, e.g. means floating on the electrolyte
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H01M 2/1252
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comprising elongated, tortuous or labyrinth-shaped exhaust passages in the battery cover or case; Double cover vent systems
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H01M 2/1258
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containing electrolyte neutralising or absorbing means
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H01M 2/1264
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comprising gas-pervious parts or elements
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H01M 2/127
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as flame arrester or ignition preventing means
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H01M 2/1276
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Spring-loaded vent valves
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H01M 2/1282
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Thermally responsive or sensitive vent means
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H01M 2/1288
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Film- or sheet-like elastic valve members optionally coated with non-drying glue
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H01M 2/1294
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Slit, perforated or punctured elastic valve members
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H01M 2/14
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Separators; Membranes; Diaphragms; Spacing elements
H01M 2/145
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Manufacturing processes
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H01M 2/16
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characterised by the material
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H01M 2/1606
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comprising fibrous material
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H01M 2/1613
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Inorganic fibrous material
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H01M 2/162
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Organic fibrous material
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H01M 2/1626
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Natural fibres, e.g. cotton, cellulose
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H01M 2/1633
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Mixtures of inorganic and organic fibres
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H01M 2/164
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comprising non-fibrous material (H01M 2/1606 takes precedence)
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H01M 2/1646
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Inorganic non-fibrous material
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H01M 2/1653
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Organic non-fibrous material
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H01M 2/166
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Mixtures of inorganic and organic non-fibrous material
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H01M 2/1666
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comprising a non-fibrous layer and a fibrous layer superimposed on one another
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H01M 2/1673
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Electrode-separator combination
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H01M 2/168
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with adhesive layers between electrodes and separators
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H01M 2/1686
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Separators having two or more layers of either fibrous or non-fibrous materials
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H01M 2/1693
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Wood
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H01M 2/18
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characterised by the shape
H01M 2/185
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Separators made of one single microscopic fiber
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H01M 2/20
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Current conducting connections for cells
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H01M 2/202
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Interconnectors for or interconnection of the terminals of adjacent or distinct batteries or cells
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H01M 2/204
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of small-sized cells or batteries, e.g. miniature battery or power cells, batteries or cells for portable equipment
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H01M 2/206
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of large-sized cells or batteries, e.g. L.I.S. batteries, traction or motive power type or standby power batteries
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H01M 2/208
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for cells or batteries working under specific conditions such as high temperature, gas diffusion, external electrolyte circulation, external supply of reactants
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H01M 2/22
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Fixed connections, i.e. not intented for disconnection
H01M 2/24
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Intercell connections through partitions, e.g. in a battery case
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H01M 2/26
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Electrode connections
H01M 2/263
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Electrode connections overlying wounded or folded electrode stacks
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H01M 2/266
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Interconnections of several platelike electrodes in parallel, e.g. electrode pole straps or bridges
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H01M 2/28
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for lead-acid accumulators
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H01M 2/30
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Terminals
H01M 2/302
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Terminal post members on carbon electrodes; Machines or processes for applying said terminal post members, e.g. capping of carbon rods
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H01M 2/305
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Poles or terminals for L.I.S, traction or motive power type or standby power batteries
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H01M 2/307
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the poles being connected and passing through hollow metallic terminals, e.g. terminal bushings
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H01M 2/32
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Methods or arrangements for affording protection against corrosion; Selection of materials therefor
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H01M 2/34
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with provision for preventing undesired use or discharge,
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e.g. complete cut of current (safety devices H01M 2200/00)
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H01M 2/341
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Anti-theft provisions
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H01M 2/342
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Protection against polarity reversal
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H01M 2/344
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Guarantee labels or covers
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H01M 2/345
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in response to pressure
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H01M 2/347
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in response to shock
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H01M 2/348
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in response to temperature
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H01M 2/36
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arrangements for filling, topping-up or emptying cases with or of liquid, e.g. for filling with electrolytes, for washing-out
H01M 2/361
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Filling of small-sized cells or batteries, e.g. miniature battery or power cells, batteries or cells for portable equipment
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H01M 2/362
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Filling or topping up of large-sized cells or batteries, e.g. L.I.S. batteries, traction or motive power type or standby power batteries
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H01M 2/364
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Removing or drainage of electrolyte; Cleaning battery or cell cases
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H01M 2/365
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means or methods for closing or sealing the liquid supply hole
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H01M 2/367
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with means for preventing spilling of liquid or electrolyte , e.g. when the battery is tilted or turned over
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H01M 2/368
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by closing the vent passages with a valve
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H01M 2/38
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Arrangements for moving electrolytes
H01M 2/385
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Electrolyte stirring by action of gases on or in the electrolyte
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H01M 2/40
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with external circulating path (H01M 8/04 takes precedence)
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H01M 4/00
Electrodes (electrodes for electrolytic processes C25,
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electrodes for hybrid or electric double capacitor H01G 11/22
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Electrodes composed of or comprising active material
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Processes of manufacture in general
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Methods of deposition of the material
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H01M 4/0404
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by coating on electrode collectors
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H01M 4/0407
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by coating on an electrolyte layer
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H01M 4/0409
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by a doctor blade method, slip-casting or roller coating
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H01M 4/0411
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by extrusion
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H01M 4/0414
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by screen printing
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H01M 4/0416
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involving impregnation with a solution, dispersion, paste or dry powder (H01M 4/0438 takes precedence)
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H01M 4/0419
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involving spraying
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involving vapour deposition
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Physical vapour deposition
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Sputtering
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Chemical vapour deposition
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involving compressing or compaction
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Molding
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Rolling or calendering
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H01M 4/0438
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by electrochemical processing (electroless electrochemical plating C23C 18/54)
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H01M 4/044
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Activating, forming or electrochemical attack of the supporting material
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H01M 4/0442
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Anodisation, Oxidation (electrolytic coating by anodisation C25D 9/00)
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Forming after manufacture of the electrode, e.g. first charge, cycling
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H01M 4/0447
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of complete cells or cells stacks
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Electrochemical coating; Electrochemical impregnation
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H01M 4/0452
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from solutions
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H01M 4/0454
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from melts
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H01M 4/0457
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from dispersions or suspensions; Electrophoresis
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Electrochemical doping, intercalation, occlusion or alloying
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Electrochemical alloying
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Electro organic synthesis
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H01M 4/0466
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Electrochemical polymerisation
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H01M 4/0469
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Electroforming a self-supporting electrode; Electroforming of powdered electrode material
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H01M 4/0471
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involving thermal treatment, e.g. firing, sintering, backing particulate active material, thermal decomposition, pyrolysis
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Filling tube-or pockets type electrodes; Applying active mass in cup-shaped terminals
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H01M 4/0476
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with molten material
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H01M 4/0478
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with dispersions, suspensions or pastes
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H01M 4/048
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with dry powder
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by methods including the handling of a melt (H01M 4/0438, take precedence)
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Casting
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Alloying
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Manufacturing of an active layer by chemical means
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H01M 4/0492
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Chemical attack of the support material
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H01M 4/0495
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Chemical alloying
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H01M 4/0497
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Chemical precipitation
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Electrodes for primary cells
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H01M 4/10
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of pressed electrodes with central core, i.e. dollies
H01M 4/12
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of consumable metal or alloy electrodes (use of alloy compositions as active materials H01M 4/38)
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Electrodes for accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte, e.g. for lithium-accumulators; Processes of manufacture thereof
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H01M 4/131
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Electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/1315
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containing halogen atoms, e.g. LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/133
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Electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
H01M 4/134
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Electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
H01M 4/136
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Electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/137
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Electrodes based on electro-active polymers
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Processes of manufacture
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of electrodes based on mixed oxides or hydroxides, or on mixtures of oxides or hydroxides, e.g. LiCoOx
H01M 4/13915
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containing halogen atoms, e.g. LiCoOxFy
H01M 4/1393
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of electrodes based on carbonaceous material, e.g. graphite-intercalation compounds or CFx
H01M 4/1395
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of electrodes based on metals, Si or alloys
H01M 4/1397
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of electrodes based on inorganic compounds other than oxides or hydroxides, e.g. sulfides, selenides, tellurides, halogenides or LiCoFy
H01M 4/1399
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of electrodes based on electro-active polymers
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H01M 4/14
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Electrodes for lead-acid accumulators
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H01M 4/16
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Processes of manufacture
H01M 4/18
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of Plantè electrodes
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of pasted electrodes
H01M 4/21
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Drying of pasted electrodes
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H01M 4/22
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Forming of electrodes
H01M 4/23
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Drying or preserving electrodes after forming
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H01M 4/24
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Electrodes for alkaline accumulators
H01M 4/242
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Hydrogen storage electrodes
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H01M 4/244
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Zinc electrodes
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H01M 4/246
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Cadmium electrodes
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H01M 4/248
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Iron electrodes
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Processes of manufacture
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Precipitating active material on the carrier
H01M 4/29
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by electrochemical methods
H01M 4/30
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Pressing
H01M 4/32
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Nickel oxide or hydroxide electrodes
H01M 4/34
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Silver oxide or hydroxide electrodes
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H01M 4/36
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Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids
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(electrode materials of hybrid or double layer capacitors H01G 11/30-H01G 11/50)
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Composites
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H01M 4/364
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as mixtures
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Testing apparatus
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Separators, collectors or interconnectors including a printed circuit board
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H01M 8/0271
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of surrounding electrodes, matrices, membranes or fuel cell elements with sealing or supporting material
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H01M 8/0273
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in the form of a frame; Frame materials; Way of attaching to frames
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H01M 8/0276
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Seals characterised by their form
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H01M 8/0278
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O-rings
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H01M 8/028
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Seals characterised by their composition
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H01M 8/0282
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Inorganic material
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H01M 8/0284
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Organic resins or polymers
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H01M 8/0286
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Process of seal formation
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H01M 8/0289
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of membranes or electrolyte holding means
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H01M 8/0291
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Matrices; Diaphragms; Membranes
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H01M 8/0293
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{
for immobilising electrolyte solutions
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H01M 8/0295
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for immobilising electrolyte melts
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H01M 8/0297
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of joining electrodes, reservoir layers, heat exchange units or bipolar separators to each other
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Auxiliary arrangements or processes, e.g. for control of pressure, for circulation of fluids
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H01M 8/04007
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Arrangements or means or processes related to heat exchange or temperature measurements (methods for controlling furl cells or fuel cell systems H01M 8/04298)
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H01M 8/04014
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by a gaseous fluid or by combustion of reactants, e.g. bigascooling
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H01M 8/04022
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Heating by combustion
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H01M 8/04029
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by a liquid fluid
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H01M 8/04037
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Electrical heating
}
H01M 8/04044
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Coolant purification
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H01M 8/04052
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Storage of heat in the fuel cell system
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H01M 8/04059
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Evaporative processes for the cooling of a fuel cell
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H01M 8/04067
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Heat exchange or temperature measuring elements, thermal insulation, e.g. heat pipes, heat pumps, fins
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H01M 8/04074
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Heat exchange unit structures specially adapted for fuel cell (heat exchanger F28, heat exchangers for fuel cells F28D 2021/0043)
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H01M 8/04082
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Arrangements or means for reactant regulation. E.g. pressure or concentration
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H01M 8/04089
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of gaseous reactants
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H01M 8/04097
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{
with recycling of the reactants (H01M 8/04119, H01M 8/04104 take precedence)
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H01M 8/04104
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Regulation of differential pressures
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H01M 8/04111
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Using a compressor turbine assembly
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H01M 8/04119
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with simultaneous supply or evacuation of electrolyte; Humidifying or dehumidifying
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H01M 8/04126
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Humidifying
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H01M 8/04134
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by coolants
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H01M 8/04141
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by water containing exhaust gases
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H01M 8/04149
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by diffusion, e.g. making use of membranes
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H01M 8/04156
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with product water removal
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H01M 8/04164
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by condensers, gas-liquid separators or filters
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H01M 8/04171
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using adsorbents, wicks or hydrophilic material
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H01M 8/04179
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by purging or increasing flow or pressure of reactants
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H01M 8/04186
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of liquid- or electrolyte-charged reactants
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H01M 8/04194
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Concentration measuring cells
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H01M 8/04201
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Reactant storage and supply, e.g. means for feeding, pipes
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H01M 8/04208
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Cartridges, cryogenic media or cryogenic reservoirs
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H01M 8/04216
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characterised by the choice for a specific material, e.g. carbon, hydride, absorbent
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H01M 8/04223
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Arrangements or means particularly during start-up or shut-down; Depolarisation or activation treatment, e.g. purging; Short-circuiting means for defective fuel cells
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H01M 8/04231
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Purging of the reactants
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H01M 8/04238
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Depolarisation
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H01M 8/04246
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{
Short circuiting means for defective fuel cells (detection of defective fuel cells H01M 8/04664, methods for shunting fuel cells H01M 8/04955)
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H01M 8/04253
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Means for solving freezing problems
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H01M 8/04261
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Preventing means for fuel crossover
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H01M 8/04268
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Heating of fuel cells during the start-up of the fuel cells
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H01M 8/04276
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Arrangements or means related to the management of the electrolyte stream, e.g. heat exchange (H01M 8/04119 takes precedence; Treatment of electrolyte residue H01M 8/0693)
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H01M 8/04283
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Supply means of electrolyte to or in matrix-fuel cells
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H01M 8/04291
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Electrolyte- or water-management of solid electrolyte cells (H01M 8/04119 takes precedence)
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H01M 8/04298
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Methods for controlling fuel cells or fuel cell systems (means for control H01M 8/04007 to H01M 8/04291)
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H01M 8/04305
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Modelling, demonstration models of fuel cells, e.g. for training purposes
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H01M 8/04313
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characterised by variables to be detected or calculated, failure or abnormal functionality of the system
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H01M 8/0432
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Temperature including ambient temperature
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H01M 8/04328
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of anode reactants at the inlet or inside the fuel cell
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H01M 8/04335
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of cathode reactants at the inlet or inside the fuel cell
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H01M 8/04343
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of anode exhausts
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H01M 8/0435
. . . . .
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of cathode exhausts
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H01M 8/04358
. . . . .
{
of the coolant
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H01M 8/04365
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of other components of a fuel cell or fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/04373
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{
of auxiliary devices, e.g. reformers, compressors, burners
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H01M 8/0438
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Pressure or flow including ambient pressure
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H01M 8/04388
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{
of anode reactants at the inlet or inside the fuel cell
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H01M 8/04395
. . . . .
{
of cathode reactants at the inlet or inside the fuel cell
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H01M 8/04402
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{
of anode exhausts
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H01M 8/0441
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{
of cathode exhausts
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H01M 8/04417
. . . . .
{
of the coolant
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H01M 8/04425
. . . . .
{
at auxiliary devices, e.g. reformers, compressors, burners
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H01M 8/04432
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Pressure differences, e.g. between anode and cathode
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H01M 8/0444
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Concentrations or densities
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H01M 8/04447
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of anode reactants at the inlet or inside the fuel cell
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H01M 8/04455
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{
of cathode reactants at the inlet or inside the fuel cell
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H01M 8/04462
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{
of anode exhausts
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H01M 8/0447
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{
of cathode exhausts
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H01M 8/04477
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{
of the electrolyte
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H01M 8/04485
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of the coolant
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H01M 8/04492
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Humidity, moisture or water content including ambient humidity
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H01M 8/045
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{
of anode reactants at the inlet or inside the fuel cell
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H01M 8/04507
. . . . .
{
of cathode reactants at the inlet or inside the fuel cell
}
H01M 8/04514
. . . . .
{
of anode exhausts
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H01M 8/04522
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{
of cathode exhausts
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H01M 8/04529
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{
of the electrolyte
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H01M 8/04537
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Electric variables
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H01M 8/04544
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Voltage
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H01M 8/04552
. . . . . .
{
of the individual fuel cell
}
H01M 8/04559
. . . . . .
{
of fuel cell stacks
}
H01M 8/04567
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{
of auxiliary devices, e.g. batteries, capacitors
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H01M 8/04574
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Current
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H01M 8/04582
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{
of the individual fuel cell
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H01M 8/04589
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{
of fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/04597
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{
of auxiliary devices, e.g. batteries, capacitors
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H01M 8/04604
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Power, energy, capacity or load
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H01M 8/04611
. . . . . .
{
of the individual fuel cell
}
H01M 8/04619
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{
of fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/04626
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{
of auxiliary devices, e.g. batteries, capacitors
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H01M 8/04634
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{
Other electric variables, e.g. resistance or impedance
}
H01M 8/04641
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{
of the individual fuel cell
}
H01M 8/04649
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{
of fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/04656
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{
of auxiliary devices, e.g. batteries, capacitors
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H01M 8/04664
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{
Failure or abnormal functionality
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H01M 8/04671
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{
of the individual fuel cell
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H01M 8/04679
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{
of fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/04686
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{
of auxiliary devices, e.g. batteries, capacitors
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H01M 8/04694
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characterised by variables to be regulated
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H01M 8/04701
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Temperature
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H01M 8/04708
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{
of fuel cell reactants
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H01M 8/04716
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{
of fuel cell exhausts
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H01M 8/04723
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{
of the coolant
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H01M 8/04731
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{
of other components of a fuel cell or fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/04738
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of auxiliary devices, e.g. reformer, compressor, burner
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H01M 8/04746
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Pressure or flow
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H01M 8/04753
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{
of fuel cell reactants
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H01M 8/04761
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{
of fuel cell exhausts
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H01M 8/04768
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{
of the coolant
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H01M 8/04776
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{
at auxiliary devices, e.g. reformer, compressor, burner
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H01M 8/04783
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Pressure differences, e.g. between anode and cathode
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H01M 8/04791
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Concentrations or densities
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H01M 8/04798
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of fuel cell reactants
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H01M 8/04805
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{
of fuel cell exhausts
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H01M 8/04813
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{
of the coolant
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H01M 8/0482
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{
of the electrolyte
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H01M 8/04828
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Humidity, moisture or water content
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H01M 8/04835
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{
of fuel cell reactants
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H01M 8/04843
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{
of fuel cell exhausts
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H01M 8/0485
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of the electrolyte
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H01M 8/04858
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Electric variables
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H01M 8/04865
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Voltage
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H01M 8/04873
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{
of the individual fuel cell
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H01M 8/0488
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{
of fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/04888
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of auxiliary devices, e.g. batteries, capacitors
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H01M 8/04895
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Current
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H01M 8/04902
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{
of the individual fuel cell
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H01M 8/0491
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{
of fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/04917
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of auxiliary devices, e.g. batteries, capacitors
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H01M 8/04925
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Power, energy, capacity or load
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H01M 8/04932
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{
of the individual fuel cell
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H01M 8/0494
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{
of fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/04947
. . . . . .
{
of auxiliary devices, e.g. batteries, capacitors
}
H01M 8/04955
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{
Turning on/off, shunting of fuel cells or fuel cell system components (arrangements or means during start-up or shut-down H01M 8/04223)
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H01M 8/04962
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Other electric variables e.g. resistance or impedance
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H01M 8/0497
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{
of the individual fuel cell
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H01M 8/04977
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{
of fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/04985
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{
of auxiliary devices, e.g. batteries, capacitors
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H01M 8/04992
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characterised by the implementation of the control method by mathematical or computational algorithm, e.g. control feedback loop mechanisms, fuzzy logic, neural networks, artificial intelligence
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Combination of fuel cell with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues
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Producing gaseous reactants
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H01M 8/0612
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from carbon containing material
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H01M 8/0618
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Reforming processes, e.g. autothermal, partial oxidation or steam reforming
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H01M 8/0625
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in a modular combined reactor/fuel cell structure
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H01M 8/0631
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Reactor construction specially adapted for combination reactor/fuel cell (Hydrogen C01B 3/00, reactors for physicochemical processes B01J 19/00)
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H01M 8/0637
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Direct internal reforming at the anode of the fuel cell
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H01M 8/0643
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Gasification of solid fuel
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H01M 8/065
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by dissolution of metals or alloys or by dehydring metallic substance
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H01M 8/0656
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by electrochemical means (H01M 8/065 takes precedence)
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H01M 8/0662
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Treatment of gaseous reactants or gaseous residues, e.g. cleaning (humidifying or dehumidifying of gaseous reactants H01M 8/04119)
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H01M 8/0668
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Removal of carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide
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H01M 8/0675
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Removal of sulfur
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H01M 8/0681
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Reactant purification by the use of electrochemical cells
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H01M 8/0687
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Reactant purification by the use of membranes or filters
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H01M 8/0693
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Treatment of the electrolyte residue, e.g. reconcentrating
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Fuel cells with aqueous electrolytes
H01M 8/083
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Alkaline fuel cells
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H01M 8/086
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Phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC)
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H01M 8/10
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Fuel cells with solid electrolytes
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H01M 8/1002
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with anode and cathode gas-diffusion electrodes or electrode layers, e.g. using gaseous or vaporised reactants (H01M 8/12 takes precedence)
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H01M 8/1004
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characterised by the electrode/electrolyte combination
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H01M 8/1006
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Undulated, corrugated, curved or wave-shaped membrane-electrode-assemblies (MEA)
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with one of the reactants being liquid, solid or liquid-charged (H01M 8/12 takes precedence)
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H01M 8/1011
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Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC)
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H01M 8/1013
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Other direct alcohol fuel cells (DAFC)
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H01M 8/1016
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characterised by the electrolyte material (H01M 8/12 takes precedence)
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Polymeric electrolyte material
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characterised by the chemical structure of the main chain of the ion conducting polymer (membrane support H01M 8/1058, semi-permeable membrane composition B01D 71/00, ion-exchange membrane C08J 5/22)
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Multiple classification is done when two or more heteroatoms from O, P, N, S , Si are present

H01M 8/1023
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having only carbon, e.g. Nafion, vinylsulfonic acid, polyarylenes, polystyrenes, polybutadiene-styrene
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H01M 8/1025
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having only carbon and oxygen, e.g. polyethers, sulfonated-polyetheretherketones [s-PEEK
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, sulfonated-polysaccharides, sulfonated-celluloses, sulfonated-polyesters]
H01M 8/1027
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having carbon, oxygen and other atoms, e.g. sulfonated-polyethersulfones [s-PES
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, sulfonated-polyphenyl-quinoxaline [s-PPQ] ]
H01M 8/103
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{
having nitrogen, e.g. sulfonated-polybenzimidazoles [s-PBI
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, polybenzimidazoles with phosphoric acid, sulfonated-polyamides [s-PA], sulfonated polyphosphazenes [s-PPh]]
H01M 8/1032
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having sulfur, e.g. sulfonated polyphosphazene [s-PPh]
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H01M 8/1034
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{
having phosphorous , e.g. sulfonated polyphosphazene [s-PPh
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]
H01M 8/1037
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{
having silicon, e.g. sulfonated crosslinked polydimethylsiloxane
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H01M 8/1039
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being halogenated ,e.g. Nafion, sulfonated polyvinylidene fluoride
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Polymer electrolyte composites, mixtures or blends other than copolymers or grafted polymers
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H01M 8/1044
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Mixtures of polymers with at least one polymer being ionically conductive
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Mixtures of polymer and additives
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H01M 8/1048
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Ion conductive additives, e.g. polybenzimidazole with phosphoric acid, ion conducting particles, heteropolyacids or metal phosphate
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H01M 8/1051
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Non ion conductive additives, e.g. stabilizers, SiO2, ZrO2
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H01M 8/1053
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Layers of polymers with at least one layer being ionically conductive
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H01M 8/1055
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Inorganic layers on the polymer electrolytes, e.g. inorganic coatings
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characterized by a porous support having no ionic conductive properties (membrane immobilizing electrolyte solutions or melts H01M 8/0293, H01M 8/0295)
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H01M 8/106
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Chemical composition of the porous support
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H01M 8/1062
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Physical properties of the porous support, e.g. porosity, thickness
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H01M 8/1065
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characterized by their form, e.g. perforated, undulated (semi-permeable membranes characterised by their form B01D 69/00)
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H01M 8/1067
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characterized by their physical properties, e.g. porosity, ionic conductivity, thickness
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characterized by the manufacturing processes (semi-permeable membrane manufacturing processes B01D 67/00; manufacture of ion-exchange membrane C08J 5/22)
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H01M 8/1072
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Chemical reactions, e.g. in-situ polymerisation, in-situ crosslinking
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H01M 8/1074
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Sol-gel processes
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H01M 8/1076
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Micromachining techniques, e.g. masking, etching steps, phtolithography
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H01M 8/1079
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Inducing porosity into non porous precursors membranes, e.g. leaching, pore stretching
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H01M 8/1081
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Starting from polymer solutions, dispersions, slurries other than monomer solutions, dispersions, slurries
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H01M 8/1083
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Starting from polymer melts other than monomer melts
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After-treatment of the membrane other than polymerisation
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H01M 8/1088
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chemical modification, e.g. sulfonation
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H01M 8/109
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thermal other than drying, e.g. sintering
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H01M 8/1093
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mechanical, e.g. pressing, puncturing
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H01M 8/1097
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Fuel cells applied on a support, e.g. miniature fuel cell deposited on a silica support
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operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte
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H01M 8/1206
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with the anode and the cathode in the form of gas diffusion electrodes
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characterised by the electrodes, the electrode/electrolyte combination or the supporting material
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H01M 8/122
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Undulated, corrugated, curved or wave-shaped membrane electrode assemblies (MEA)
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H01M 8/1226
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Supporting layer characteristics
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H01M 8/1233
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one of the reactants being solid or liquid
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characterised by the process of manufacturing or by the material of the electrolyte
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H01M 8/1246
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the electrolyte consisting of oxides (solid oxides ion conductive electrolyte H01M 2300/0074)
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H01M 8/1253
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{
the electrolyte containing zirconium oxide (solid electrolyte based on zirconium oxide H01M 2300/0077)
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H01M 8/126
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{
the electrolyte containing cerium oxide
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H01M 8/1266
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{
the electrolyte containing bismuth oxide
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H01M 8/1273
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{
Fuel cells with solid halide electrolytes (solid halide electrolyte H01M 2300/008)
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H01M 8/1286
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Fuel cells applied on a support, e.g. miniature fuel cells deposited on a silica support
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Fuel cells with fused electrolytes
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H01M 8/141
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the anode and the cathode being gas-permeable electrodes or electrode layers
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H01M 8/142
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with matrix-supported or semi-solid matrix-reinforced electrolyte
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H01M 8/143
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characterised by the electrolyte material
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H01M 8/145
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comprising carbonates
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H01M 8/146
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Fuel cells with molten hydroxide (molten hydroxide electrolyte T01M300/B6H)
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H01M 8/148
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Measures, other than selecting a specific electrode material, to reduce electrode dissolution
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H01M 8/16
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Biochemical fuel cells, i.e. cells in which micro-organisms function as catalysts
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Regenerative fuel cells
H01M 8/182
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Regeneration by thermal means
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H01M 8/184
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Regeneration by electrochemical means
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H01M 8/186
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by electrolytic decomposition of the electrolytic solution or the formed water product
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H01M 8/188
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by recharging of redox couples containing fluids; Redox flow type batteries
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H01M 8/20
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Indirect fuel cells, e.g. Redox cells (H01M 8/18 takes precedence)
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Fuel cells in which the fuel is based on materials comprising carbon or oxygen or hydrogen and other elements; Fuel cells in which the fuel is based on materials comprising only elements other than carbon, oxygen or hydrogen
H01M 8/222
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Fuel cells in which the fuel is based on compounds containing nitrogen, e.g. hydrazine, ammonia
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H01M 8/225
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Fuel cells in which the fuel is based on materials comprising particulate active material in the form of a suspension, a dispersion, a fluidised bed or a paste
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H01M 8/227
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Dialytic cells or batteries; Reverse electrodialysis cells or batteries
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H01M 8/24
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Grouping of fuel cells into batteries
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H01M 8/2405
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comprising spaced diffusion electrodes or electrode layers with interposed electrolyte layer or electrolyte compartment
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H01M 8/241
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with solid or matrix-supported electrolyte
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H01M 8/2415
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External manifolded battery stock (H01M 8/2425, H01M 8/244 take precedence)
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H01M 8/242
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comprising framed electrodes or intermediary frame-like gaskets (H01M 8/2425, H01M 8/244 take precedence)
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High-temperature cells with solid electrolyte
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H01M 8/243
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of tubular or cylindrical configuration
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H01M 8/2435
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with monolithic core structure, e.g. honeycombs
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H01M 8/244
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with matrix-supported molten electrolyte
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comprising spaced diffusion electrodes or electrode layers with interposed electrolyte compartment with possible electrolyte supply or circulation
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H01M 8/245
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comprising framed electrodes or intermediary frame-like gaskets
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with liquid, solid or electrolyte-charged reactants
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H01M 8/246
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with framed electrodes or intermediary frame-like gaskets
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Details of fuel cell stacks
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H01M 8/247
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Arrangements for tightening a stack, for accommodation of a stack in a tank, for assembling different tanks
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H01M 8/2475
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Enclosures, casings or containers of fuel cells
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H01M 8/248
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Compression means of the fuel cell stack
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H01M 8/2485
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Arrangements for sealing or mounting external manifolds around a stack; Manifold structure and material
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comprising a plurality of stacks, e.g. modular assembly
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H01M 8/2495
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of fuel cells of different type
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Secondary cells; Manufacture thereof
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Secondary cells are accumulators receiving and supplying electrical energy by means of reversible electrochemical reactions.

H01M 10/02
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Details (of non-active parts H01M 2/00; of electrodes H01M 4/00)
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Construction or manufacture in general (H01M 10/12, H01M 10/28, H01M 10/38 take precedence)
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Machines for assembling batteries
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for cells with wound electrodes
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H01M 10/0413
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Large-sized flat cells or batteries for motive or stationary systems with plate-like electrodes
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H01M 10/0418
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with bipolar electrodes
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Cells or battery with cylindrical casing
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H01M 10/0427
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Button cells
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H01M 10/0431
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Cells with wound or folded electrodes (H01M 10/045 takes precedence)
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H01M 10/0436
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Small-sized flat cells or batteries portable equipment
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H01M 10/044
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with bipolar electrodes
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H01M 10/0445
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Multimode batteries, e.g. containing auxiliary cells or electrodes switchable in parallel or series connections
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Cells or batteries with folded plate-like electrodes
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H01M 10/0454
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Cells or batteries with electrodes of only one polarity folded
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H01M 10/0459
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Cells or batteries with folded separator between plate-like electrodes
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H01M 10/0463
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Cells or batteries with horizontal or inclined electrodes
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H01M 10/0468
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Compression means for stacks of electrodes and separators
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H01M 10/0472
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Vertically superposed cells with vertically disposed plates
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H01M 10/0477
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with circular plates
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H01M 10/0481
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Compression means other than compression means for stacks of electrodes and separators
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H01M 10/0486
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Frames for plates or membranes
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H01M 10/049
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Processes for forming or storing electrodes in the battery container
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H01M 10/05
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Accumulators with non-aqueous electrolyte (H01M 10/39 takes precedence)
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H01M 10/052
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Li-accumulators
H01M 10/0525
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Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodes; Lithium-ion batteries
H01M 10/054
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characterised by the materials used as electrolytes, e.g. mixed inorganic/organic electrolytes
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(electrolytes for hybrid or electric double layer capacitors H01G 11/54)
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H01M 10/0562
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Solid materials
H01M 10/0563
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the electrolyte being constituted of organic materials only
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Polymeric materials, e.g. gel-type or solid-type
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Liquid materials
H01M 10/0567
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characterised by the additives
H01M 10/0568
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characterised by the solutes
H01M 10/0569
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characterised by the solvents
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H01M 10/058
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H01M 10/0583
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of accumulators with folded construction elements except wound ones, i.e. folded positive or negative electrodes or separators, e.g. with "Z"-shaped electrodes or separators
H01M 10/0585
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of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators
H01M 10/0587
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of accumulators having only wound construction elements, i.e. wound positive electrodes, wound negative electrodes and wound separators
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H01M 10/06
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Lead-acid accumulators (semi-lead accumulators H01M 10/20)
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H01M 10/08
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Selection of materials as electrolytes
H01M 10/10
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Immobilising of electrolyte
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H01M 10/12
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Construction or manufacture
H01M 10/121
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Valve regulated lead acid batteries [VRLA
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H01M 10/122
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Multimode batteries
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Cells or batteries with cylindrical casing
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H01M 10/124
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Button cells
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H01M 10/125
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Cells or batteries with wound or folded electrodes
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H01M 10/126
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Small-sized flat cells or batteries for portable equipment (H01M 10/123 and H01M 10/125 take precedence)
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H01M 10/127
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with bipolar electrodes
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H01M 10/128
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Processes for forming or storing electrodes in the battery container
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H01M 10/14
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Assembling a group of electrodes or separators
H01M 10/16
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Suspending or supporting electrodes or groups of electrodes in the case
H01M 10/18
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with bipolar electrodes
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Semi-lead accumulators, i.e. accumulators in which only one electrode contains lead
H01M 10/22
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Selection of materials as electrolytes
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H01M 10/24
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Alkaline accumulators
H01M 10/26
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Selection of materials as electrolytes
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H01M 10/28
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Construction or manufacture
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H01M 10/281
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Large cells or batteries with stacks of plate-like electrodes
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H01M 10/282
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with bipolar electrodes
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H01M 10/283
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Cells or batteries with two cup-shaped or cylindrical collectors (H01M 10/281 takes precedence)
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H01M 10/285
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Button cells
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H01M 10/286
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Cells or batteries with wound or folded electrodes
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H01M 10/287
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Small-sized flat cells or batteries for portable equipment (H01M 10/283 and H01M 10/286 take precedence)
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H01M 10/288
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{
Processes for forming or storing electrodes in the battery container
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H01M 10/30
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Nickel accumulators (H01M 10/34 takes precedence)
H01M 10/32
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H01M 10/34
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Gastight accumulators
H01M 10/342
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Gastight lead accumulators (H01M 10/121 takes precedence)
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H01M 10/345
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Gastight metal hydride accumulators
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H01M 10/347
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with solid electrolyte
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Accumulators not provided for in groups H01M 10/05-H01M 10/34
H01M 10/365
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Zinc-halogen accumulators
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H01M 10/38
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H01M 10/39
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Working at high temperature
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Sodium-sulfur cells
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H01M 10/3918
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characterised by the electrolyte
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H01M 10/3927
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Several layers of electrolyte or coatings containing electrolyte
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H01M 10/3936
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Electrolyte with a shape other than plane or cylindrical
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H01M 10/3945
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containing additives or special arrangements in the sodium compartment
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H01M 10/3954
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containing additives or special arrangement in the sulfur compartment
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H01M 10/3963
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Sealing means between the solid electrolyte and holders
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H01M 10/3972
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Flexible parts
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H01M 10/3981
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Flat cells
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H01M 10/399
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Cells with molten salts
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Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/4207
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for several batteries or cells simultaneously or sequentially
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H01M 10/4214
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Arrangements for moving electrodes or electrolyte
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H01M 10/4221
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with battery type recognition
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H01M 10/4228
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Leak testing of cells or batteries
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H01M 10/4235
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Safety or regulating additives or arrangements in electrodes, separators or electrolyte (H01M 10/4242 takes precedence)
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H01M 10/4242
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Regeneration of electrolyte or reactants
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Structural combination with electronic components, e.g. electronic circuits integrated to the outside of the casing (printed circuits H05K 1/00)
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H01M 10/4257
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Smart batteries, e.g. electronic circuits inside the housing of the cells or batteries
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H01M 10/4264
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with capacitors
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H01M 10/4285
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Testing apparatus
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Methods for charging or discharging (circuits for charging H02J 7/00)
H01M 10/441
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for several batteries or cells simultaneously or sequentially
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H01M 10/443
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in response to temperature
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H01M 10/445
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in response to gas pressure
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H01M 10/446
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Initial charging measures
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End of discharge regulating measures
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with solar battery as charging system
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H01M 10/44 takes precedence
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; indicating or measuring level of liquid in general G01F 23/00; measuring density G01N, e.g. G01N 9/00; measuring electric variables G01R)
H01M 10/482
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for several batteries or cells simultaneously or sequentially
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H01M 10/484
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for measuring electrolyte level, electrolyte density or electrolyte conductivity
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H01M 10/486
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for measuring temperature
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H01M 10/488
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Cells or batteries combined with indicating means for externally visualisation of the condition, e.g. by change of colour or of light intensity
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Types of temperature regulation
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Cooling or keeping cold
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Heating or keeping warm
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H01M 10/5008
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Uniformity or distribution of temperature in space
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specially adapted for a specific application
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Portable devices, e.g. mobiles, cameras, pacemakers
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H01M 10/5014
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Power tools
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H01M 10/5016
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Vehicles
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H01M 10/5018
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Stationary plants, e.g. power plant buffering, backup power supplies
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Control systems (measurement of temperature H01M 10/486; charging and discharging in response to temperature H01M 10/443)
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H01M 10/5022
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characterized by method steps, e.g. algorithms, flow charts, software details
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H01M 10/5024
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based on ambient temperature
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H01M 10/5026
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{
characterised by the use of reversible temperature sensitive devices, e.g. NTC, PTC, bimetal or by control of the internal current flowing through the battery, e.g. by switching (H01M 2/34 takes precedence; Temperature sensitive safety devices for primary or secondary batteries H01M 2200/10)
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characterized by the shape of the cells
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H01M 10/503
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Cylindrical
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H01M 10/5032
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Means for temperature regulation having parts combined with the battery
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H01M 10/5036
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characterized by values or quantitative relationships, e.g. ratios, sizes, formulas, concentrations
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H01M 10/5038
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characterized by gradients (temperature gradients H01M 10/5008)
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H01M 10/504
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characterized by electrically insulating, thermally conductive materials
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H01M 10/5042
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inside the innermost case of the battery, e.g. mandrels, electrodes, electrolytes
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Solid structures for heat-exchange or conduction
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H01M 10/5046
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Surfaces specially adapted for heat dissipation or radiation, e.g. fins, coatings
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H01M 10/5048
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Closed pipes transferring heat by thermal conductivity and phase transition, e.g. heat pipes
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Solid parts specially adapted for heat conduction other than terminals or leads, e.g. rods, plates
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arranged between the cells
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Solid parts with flow channels or tubes for heat exchange
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arranged between the cells
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Fluids for heat exchange
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Gases
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freely flowing by convection only
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forcedly flowing, e.g. by blowers
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H01M 10/5069
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Compressed gases
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H01M 10/5071
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Recirculation or a U-turn in the flow path, i.e. back and forth (H01M 10/5069 takes precedence)
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H01M 10/5073
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[Means within the gas flows giving the gas flows around a cell or a battery a certain direction, e.g. manifolds, baffles, obstacles]
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Liquids
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H01M 10/5077
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characterised by flow circuits external to the battery or the battery pack
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H01M 10/5079
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Electric or electromagnetic means (H01M 2/34 takes precedence)
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H01M 10/5083
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Resistor heaters (arrangements for heating the battery by its resistance to internal current H01M 10/5026)
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H01M 10/5085
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Peltier elements or thermo-electric devices
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H01M 10/5087
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Thermal insulation or shielding
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H01M 10/5089
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Heat storage or buffering, e.g. heat capacity, liquid-solid phase changes
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H01M 10/5091
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Chemical reactions other than electrochemical reactions of the battery, e.g. catalytic heaters, burners
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H01M 10/5093
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Heat exchange relationships between a battery and another system, e.g. air-conditioners, central heating systems, vehicle engines, electronic components, fuel cells, capacitors
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H01M 10/5095
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the system being an air-conditioner or an engine
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H01M 10/5097
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the system being an electronic component, e.g. CPU, inverter, capacitor
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Removing gases inside the secondary cell, e.g. by absorption (vent plugs or other mechanical arrangements for facilitating escape of gases H01M 2/12)
H01M 10/523
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by recombination on a catalytic material
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H01M 10/526
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by gas recombination on the electrode surface or by structuring the electrode surface to improve gas recombination
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H01M 10/54
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Reclaiming serviceable parts of waste accumulators
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Hybrid cells; Manufacture thereof
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Hybrid cells are electrochemical generators having two different types of half-cells, the half-cell being an electrode-electrolyte combination of either a primary, a secondary or a fuel cell.

H01M 12/005
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composed of a half-cell of the capacitor type and of a half-cell of the primary or secondary battery type (hybrid capacitors H01G 9/155)
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H01M 12/02
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composed of a half-cell of the fuel-cell type and of a half-cell of the primary-cell type (methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance H01M 6/50)
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H01M 12/065
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composed of a half-cell of a fuel-cell type and a half-cell of the secondary-cell type (methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance, e.g. for charging, H01M 10/42)
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Zinc-halogen cells or batteries
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Electrochemical current or voltage generators not provided for in groups H01M 6/00 - H01M 12/00; Manufacture thereof
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Photoelectrochemical storage cells (light sensitive devices H01G 9/20, semiconductors sensitive to light H01Ll31/00)
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Structural combinations of different types of electrochemical generators
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of fuel cells with other electrochemical devices, e.g. capacitors, electrolysers
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of fuel cells with rechargeable batteries
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Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the non-active parts
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Cases, jackets or wrappings (working of plastics or substances in plastic stateB29)
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H01M 2002/0202
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for small-sized cells or batteries, e.g. miniature battery or power cells, batteries or cells for portable equipment (H01M 2/025 takes precedence)
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H01M 2002/0205
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Electrodes composed of or comprising active material
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Physical characteristics, e.g. porosity, surface area
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Electrodes made of one single microscopic fiber
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Gel electrode
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Insertable electrodes
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characterised by the polarity
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Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
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characterised by the polarity
H01M 2004/8684
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Negative electrodes
H01M 2004/8689
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Positive electrodes
H01M 2004/8694
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Bipolar electrodes
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H01M 2006/00
Primary cells; Manufacture thereof
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Cells with aqueous electrolyte
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Dry cells, i.e. cells wherein the electrolyte is rendered non-fluid
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