Patent ID: 7687198
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: H01G,H01M,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An energy storage device, comprising: an assembly of a plurality of cells electrically interconnected in series via a plurality of bi-polar current collectors; a terminal current collector associated with said assembly, said terminal current collector providing a first electrical contact that extends laterally from said assembly; and a conductive outer casing surrounding and electrically connected to said assembly and serving as a second electrical contact wherein said assembly further comprises a pair of electrode plates positioned on each side of each of the plurality of bi-polar current collectors; said energy storage device further comprises a proton conductive polymer membrane positioned between each of the electrodes of said pair of electrode plates; and each of the electrode plates of the pair comprises a non-conductive frame having at least one opening containing a conductive paste.