Packaging for primary and secondary batteries
First Claim
1. A laminate for use as a battery housing, comprising:
- (a) a sealant layer that is capable of acting as a barrier to an electrolyte, the sealant layer having an internal surface that is substantially inert to the electrolyte and an external surface;
(b) a barrier layer comprising a first layer of metal foil and a second layer of metal foil adjacent to the first layer, the barrier layer having a first surface disposed adjacent to the external surface of the sealant layer and an external surface.
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Abstract
A housing for a battery comprising a laminate made of a plurality of layers is provided. The battery housing has at least a barrier layer, typically two metal foils, and a sealing layer, which is intended to be in contact with the contents of a battery. Additionally, the battery housing can further include a protective layer over the barrier layer. Suitable materials for the sealant layer and barrier layers include polymers. Preferably, the laminate battery housing is flexible, although this is not required. The sealant layer, barrier layer and protective layer may also be adhesively attached. The battery housing of the present invention can also provide moisture and acid absorbers in various configurations.
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34 Claims
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1. A laminate for use as a battery housing, comprising:
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(a) a sealant layer that is capable of acting as a barrier to an electrolyte, the sealant layer having an internal surface that is substantially inert to the electrolyte and an external surface;
(b) a barrier layer comprising a first layer of metal foil and a second layer of metal foil adjacent to the first layer, the barrier layer having a first surface disposed adjacent to the external surface of the sealant layer and an external surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A laminate for use as a battery housing, comprising:
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(a) a sealant layer that is capable of acting as a barrier to an electrolyte, the sealant layer having an internal surface that is substantially inert to the electrolyte and an external surface;
(b) an absorbent material pattern printed on the internal surface of the sealant layer. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A housing for a battery, comprising:
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(a) a laminate comprising a sealant layer that is capable of acting as a barrier to an electrolyte, the sealant layer having an internal surface that is substantially inert to the electrolyte and an external surface, wherein the laminate is fashioned into a pouch having at least one seam that is double sealed by a first and a second sealing region such that a channel is defined between the first and the second sealing regions; and
(b) an absorbent material located within the channel defined by the first and second sealing regions of the double seal. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34)
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