CA2340658A1 - Electrochemical cell having low profile seal assembly - Google Patents

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CA2340658A1
CA2340658A1 CA002340658A CA2340658A CA2340658A1 CA 2340658 A1 CA2340658 A1 CA 2340658A1 CA 002340658 A CA002340658 A CA 002340658A CA 2340658 A CA2340658 A CA 2340658A CA 2340658 A1 CA2340658 A1 CA 2340658A1
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electrochemical cell
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George R. Sondecker
Gary R. Tucholski
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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Sealing Battery Cases Or Jackets (AREA)
  • Primary Cells (AREA)
  • Gas Exhaust Devices For Batteries (AREA)
  • Cell Electrode Carriers And Collectors (AREA)
CA002340658A 1998-08-21 1999-08-16 Electrochemical cell having low profile seal assembly Abandoned CA2340658A1 (en)

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US9744598P 1998-08-21 1998-08-21
US60/097,445 1998-08-21
US10295198P 1998-10-02 1998-10-02
US60/102,951 1998-10-02
US09/293,677 1999-04-16
US09/293,677 US6294283B1 (en) 1998-08-21 1999-04-16 Electrochemical cell having low profile seal assembly
PCT/US1999/018606 WO2000011735A1 (en) 1998-08-21 1999-08-16 Electrochemical cell having low profile seal assembly

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EP (1) EP1110257A1 (enExample)
JP (1) JP2002523877A (enExample)
CN (1) CN1171327C (enExample)
AU (1) AU5564799A (enExample)
CA (1) CA2340658A1 (enExample)
WO (1) WO2000011735A1 (enExample)

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