Patent ID: 9551064
Date: 2017-01-24
CPC Classifications: C23C,H01M,Y02E,Y10T

Claim:
1. A method for preventing exposure of an energy storage device to moisture and corrosive agents, comprising: applying a first protective coating to at least a portion of at least one surface of a cell of an energy storage device having a first electrical terminal, the first protective coating comprising a moisture resistant coating formed from a material that will withstand exposure to corrosive agents, including electrolytes, corrosive gases and dust; applying a second protective coating to at least a portion of at least one surface of a circuit board having a second electrical terminal, the second protective coating comprising a moisture resistant coating formed from a material that will withstand exposure to corrosive agents, including electrolytes, corrosive gases and dust; and etching the first protective coating from the first electrical terminal and the second protective coating from the second electrical terminal; and electrically coupling the first electrical terminal to the second electrical terminal; and