THERMALLY-PROTECTED CHEMICAL-CELL BATTERY SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A thermally-protected chemical cell battery system adapted for providing power to an electronic device comprising:
- a. a chemical cell battery;
b. a heating element operatively connected with said battery, said heating element being powered by said battery and located adjacent said battery;
c. an insulating member at least partially surrounding said battery and said heating element; and
d. contact leads passing through said insulating member adapted for conveying power from the battery to the electronic device.
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Abstract
Thermally-protected heatable chemical cell battery system adapted for providing power to an electronic device comprising a chemical cell battery, control circuitry operatively connected with the battery, a heating element operatively connected with the control circuitry and the battery, the heating element being powered by the battery and located adjacent the battery, the control circuitry providing sufficient power from the battery to the heating element, optionally responsive to a temperature sensor and temperature feedback system, to improve the operating performance of the battery and to control charging, a preferably Aerogel insulating member surrounding the battery and the heating element, contact leads passing through a portion of the insulating member and an optional protective cover adapted for conveying power from the battery to the electronic device.
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21 Claims
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1. A thermally-protected chemical cell battery system adapted for providing power to an electronic device comprising:
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a. a chemical cell battery; b. a heating element operatively connected with said battery, said heating element being powered by said battery and located adjacent said battery; c. an insulating member at least partially surrounding said battery and said heating element; and d. contact leads passing through said insulating member adapted for conveying power from the battery to the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A thermally-protected chemical cell battery system adapted for providing power to an electronic device comprising:
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a. a chemical cell battery; b. control circuitry operatively connected with said battery; c. a heating element operatively connected with said control circuitry and said battery, said heating element being powered by said battery and located adjacent said battery, said control circuitry providing sufficient power from said battery to said heating element to improve the operating performance of said battery; d. an Aerogel insulating member surrounding said battery and said heating element; e. contact leads passing through a portion of said insulating member adapted for conveying power from said battery to the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A thermally-protected heated chemical cell battery system adapted for providing power to an electronic device comprising:
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a. a chemical cell battery; b. control circuitry operatively connected with said battery; c. a heating element operatively connected with said control circuitry and said battery, said heating element being powered by said battery and located adjacent said battery, said control circuitry providing sufficient power from said battery to said heating element to improve the operating performance of said battery; d. an Aerogel insulating member at least partially surrounding said battery, said control circuitry and said heating element; e. a metal protective cover at least partially surrounding said battery, said control circuitry, said heating element and said Aerogel insulating member; f. contact leads passing through a portion of said insulating member and a portion of said protective cover adapted for conveying power from the battery to the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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