High energy density capacitors and methods of manufacturing
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1. A capacitor, comprising:
- an electrode assembly having an exterior contour;
the electrode assembly comprising an anode formed from a high surface area valve metal and a cathode operatively positioned relative to the anode; and
a flexible case for encasing the electrode assembly, the flexible case being hermetically sealed.
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Abstract
A capacitor including a flexible case and method for manufacturing the same are provided. The capacitor includes an electrode assembly encased in a sealed flexible case. The electrode assembly includes an anode formed from a high surface area valve metal and a cathode operatively positioned relative to the anode. The flexible case may conform to an exterior contour of the electrode assembly.
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27 Claims
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1. A capacitor, comprising:
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an electrode assembly having an exterior contour;
the electrode assembly comprising an anode formed from a high surface area valve metal and a cathode operatively positioned relative to the anode; and
a flexible case for encasing the electrode assembly, the flexible case being hermetically sealed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for fabricating a capacitor, comprising:
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forming an anode, the anode being formed from a high surface area valve metal;
forming a cathode in operative relation to the anode, the anode and cathode forming an electrode assembly;
positioning the electrode assembly in a flexible case; and
sealing the flexible case. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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