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Energy storage device and related methods

  • US 10,446,817 B2
  • Filed: 10/03/2016
  • Issued: 10/15/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/02/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus comprising:

  • (a) a sealed container configured to house a plurality of energy storage devices and enable electrical communication via terminals of the sealed container; and

    (b) a vent located on a periphery of the sealed container, the vent comprising;

    (i) a vent panel;

    (ii) a countersink located adjacent the vent panel;

    (iii) at least one score located in the countersink;

    (iv) a buckling initiator at least partially located on the countersink;

    wherein the buckling initiator is configured to intersect with the at least one score; and

    (v) a hinge portion attached to the vent panel;

    wherein the hinge portion is positioned opposite the buckling initiator;

    wherein the vent panel is configured to move via the hinge.

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