ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL LABELS AND ACCESSORIES

• US 20150022148A1
• Filed: 01/23/2013
• Published: 01/22/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 01/23/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
• Original Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
• Inventors: Janousek, Paul, Lovelace, Dirk, Shim, Anne, Barnett, Valdis
• Application Number:
  US14/374,082
• Publication Number:
  US 20150022148A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 320/108
• 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 power indicator apparatus and a visual charge indicator having improved visibility. The label may alternatively or additionally be provided with a plurality of visual charge indicators and/or other features and functionality, including sensory features that appeal to the sense of touch and/or sight. The label may further or alternatively include a circuit or antenna configured to receive a signal from a charger and convert it into energy or charge stored within the battery.

Claims

1. A rechargeable battery assembly label comprising a circuit or antenna configured to receive a remote frequency identification signal for increasing the amount of energy or charge of a battery associated with the rechargeable battery assembly label.

2. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the circuit or antenna comprises a printed circuit or antenna.

3. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the circuit or antenna comprises multi-turn copper or aluminum antenna with a flat printed rectifier.

4. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, further comprising a printed insulator or bridge associated with the circuit or antenna.

5. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the circuit or antenna is attached to an underside of the rechargeable battery assembly label.

6. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the circuit or antenna is attached to the rechargeable battery assembly label by crimping.

7. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the circuit or antenna is attached to the rechargeable battery assembly label by soldering.

8. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the circuit or antenna is attached to the rechargeable battery assembly label by chemical bonding.

9. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the rechargeable battery assembly label is configured for attachment to a cellular telephone battery.

10. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the circuit or antenna is configured to increase the amount of energy or charge of a battery associated with the rechargeable battery assembly label by inductive charging.

11. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the circuit or antenna is configured to receive a standard IEEE 802.11 Wifi signal.

12. The rechargeable battery assembly label of claim 1, wherein the circuit or antenna is configured to recharge a battery associated with the rechargeable battery assembly label at approximately 1-4 watts.

13. A recharging pad for use in combination with a rechargeable battery assembly and configured to emit a signal receivable by a circuit or antenna of a rechargeable battery assembly label.

14. The recharging pad of claim 13, wherein the signal comprises a remote frequency identification signal.

15. The recharging pad of claim 13, wherein the recharging pad is configured to increase the amount of energy or charge of a battery associated with the rechargeable battery assembly label by inductive charging.

16. The recharging pad of claim 13, wherein the signal comprises a standard IEEE 802.11 Wifi signal.

17. The recharging pad of claim 13, wherein the recharging pad is portable.

18. The recharging pad of claim 13, further comprising a power cord including an electrical outlet plug and a USB plug.

19. A display unit configured to support and display at least one rechargeable battery assembly and comprising at least one recharging pad according to claim 13.

20. The display unit of claim 19, further comprising a plurality of recharging pads.