Patent ID: 7211348
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y02P,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A multifunctional battery for supplying power to an electrical circuit having a first terminal and a second terminal, said battery comprising: an open cell interconnected structure comprised of a plurality of open cells, wherein said structure comprises a structural electrode, said structure being configured to be a load bearing member and connected to the first terminal; at least one interstitial electrode, said interstitial electrodes being a counter electrode to said structural electrode, said interstitial electrode being at least partially received within said plurality of open cells of said structure and connected to the second terminal; wherein said structural electrode and said interstitial electrode are counter electrodes with respect to one another, wherein: said cathode comprises: said anode comprises: a separator portion disposed between said structural electrode and said interstitial electrodes to serve as an electrical insulator between said structural electrode and interstitial electrodes.