ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL LABELS AND ACCESSORIES

• US 20140370344A1
• Filed: 01/23/2013
• Published: 12/18/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 01/23/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
• Original Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
• Inventors: Lovelace, Dirk, Shim, Anne, Rieg, Jamie, Janousek, Paul
• Application Number:
  US14/374,159
• Publication Number:
  US 20140370344A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 429/90
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 10/488 Cells or batteries combined with indicating means for external visualization of the condition, e.g. by change of colour or of light density
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/121 Organic material
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/124 having a layered structure
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/186 characterised by the disposition of the sealing members
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/193 Organic material
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/598 Guarantee labels
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 6/505 Cells combined with indicating means for external visualization of the condition, e.g. by change of colour or of light intensity
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 6/5083 Testing apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 50/90 involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0048 Detection of remaining charge capacity or state of charge [SOC]
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0069 Charging or discharging for charge maintenance, battery initiation or rejuvenation
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/02 for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/3883 Arrangements for mounting batteries or battery chargers
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 60/10 Energy storage using batteries
• CPC Class Codes: Y02P 70/50 Manufacturing or production processes characterised by the final manufactured product

Abstract

A battery includes a first terminal, a second terminal, body connecting the first and second terminals, and an outer layer or label. The label may be provided with a sealant or absorbent feature configured to seal and/or absorb at least a portion of a material leaking from a battery associated with battery assembly label. The label may alternatively comprise a quick response code. The label may alternatively comprise an anti-counterfeiting security feature. The label may alternatively be provided with a designated area that is distinguished from at least one other portion of the battery assembly label and sized and configured to receive markings from a writing utensil.

Claims

1. A battery assembly label comprising a sealant or absorbent feature configured to seal and/or absorb at least a portion of a material leaking from a battery associated with battery assembly label.

2. The battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the sealant or absorbent feature comprises a superabsorbent polymer configured to secure the battery assembly label to a battery.

3. The battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the sealant or absorbent feature is configured to seal and/or absorb an electrolyte material leaking from a battery associated with the battery assembly label.

4. The battery assembly label of of claim 1, wherein the sealant or absorbent feature is configured to seal and/or absorb potassium hydroxide leaking from a battery associated with the battery assembly label.

5. The battery assembly label claims 1-4, wherein the sealant or absorbent feature is configured to change the appearance of at least a portion of the battery assembly label when exposed to material leaking from a battery associated with the battery assembly label.

6. The battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the sealant or absorbent feature is configured to change the color of at least a portion of the battery assembly label when exposed to material leaking from a battery associated with the battery assembly.

7. A battery assembly comprising a battery assembly label according to claim 1.

8. A battery assembly label comprising a quick response code.

9. The battery assembly label of claim 8, wherein the quick response code is configured to provide information about a battery associated with the battery assembly label when the quick response code is actuated.

10. The battery assembly label of claim 8, wherein the quick response code is configured to provide information about the manufacturer of a battery associated with the battery assembly label when the quick response code is actuated.

11. The battery assembly label of claim 8, wherein the quick response code is configured to provide promotional information when actuated.

12. The battery assembly of label of claim 11, wherein the quick response code is configured to provide rebate information when actuated.

13. A battery assembly label comprising an anti-counterfeiting security feature.

14. The battery assembly label of claim 13, wherein the security feature comprises a graphic printed in varnish.

15. The battery assembly label of claim 13, wherein the security feature comprises a graphic printed in ultra-violet ink.

16. A battery assembly label comprising a designated area that is distinguished from at least one other portion of the battery assembly label and sized and configured to receive markings from a writing utensil.

17. The battery assembly label of claim 16, wherein the designated area comprises a lighter color than adjacent portions of the battery assembly label.

18. The battery assembly label of claim 16, wherein the designated area is substantially white.

19. The battery assembly label of claim 16, wherein the designated area is comprised of a different material than at least one other portion of the battery assembly label.

20. The battery assembly label of claim 16, wherein the designated area is surface treated to better receive markings from a writing utensil.