Autoclavable battery pack
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1. An autoclavable battery pack comprising at least one electrochemical cell sealed in a battery case having a positive and negative electrode;
- said cell surrounded by insulation having a thermal conductivity and thickness effective to prevent said cell from reaching 80°
C. when said battery pack is subjected to 136°
C. temperature for four minutes.
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Abstract
An autoclavable battery for use with electrical equipment in operative procedures includes a series of electrochemical cells surrounded by insulation and hermetically sealed in a battery case. The insulation has a thickness and thermal conductivity effective to prevent the cells from reaching their venting temperature when subjected to autoclave conditions.
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10 Claims
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1. An autoclavable battery pack comprising at least one electrochemical cell sealed in a battery case having a positive and negative electrode;
said cell surrounded by insulation having a thermal conductivity and thickness effective to prevent said cell from reaching 80°
C. when said battery pack is subjected to 136°
C. temperature for four minutes.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An autoclavable lithium ion cell comprising a lithium cell surrounded by insulation having effective thermal conductivity and thickness to prevent said lithium ion cell from reaching 80°
- C. when subjected to 136°
C. temperature for ten minutes.
- C. when subjected to 136°
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