Patent ID: 8870973
Filing Date: 2014-10-28
Classification: A61N,H01G

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: a first metallic cupped shell defining a first opening; a second metallic cupped shell defining a second opening, the second metallic cupped shell mated to the first shell such that the first opening is aligned with the second opening, with the first metallic cupped shell and the second metallic cupped shell coupled with a seal to resist the flow of electrolyte, the first and second metallic cupped shell defining a volume that is sealed to resist the flow of electrolyte; a stack of substantially planar electrodes disposed in the volume; and electrolyte substantially filling the volume and touching the stack, wherein the volume defined by the first and second metallic cupped shells conforms to an exterior profile of the stack, wherein the first metallic cupped shell forms at least part of at least one electrical port, and wherein a joint defined by an intersection of the first opening of the first metallic cupped shell and the second opening defined of the second metallic cupped shell includes the at least one electrical port.