Patent ID: 8867192

Claim:
An electrolytic capacitor, comprising: a plurality of planar metallic anode plates with an insulating oxide layer formed on both surfaces of each anode plate for constituting a dielectric; a plurality of electrolyte impregnated separators; a plurality of planar metallic cathode plates; wherein the capacitor is constructed as a stacked structure of alternating anode and cathode plates with an electrolyte impregnated separator interposed between each anode and cathode plate; a clip fitted over a peripheral portion of each cathode plate, wherein the clip is attached to upper and lower surfaces of the peripheral portion of the cathode plate with a non-welded connection; wherein the clips are welded together to electrically connect the cathode plates in common; and, wherein the dimensions of the clips are such that adjacent clips are flush with one another when the anode and cathode plates are stacked upon one another.