Apparatus and Method for Long Life Water Cells
AssigneePS Inventors, Inc.
InventorJames A. Siegrist
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for long life water cells are disclosed. The cells include two electrodes—an anode and a cathode separated by an absorbent material for connectivity such as cloth, sponge and/or absorbent coatings. The anode and cathode are cylindrically shaped and may be nested or stacked inside one another with the absorbent material positioned between them. A protective sealant coating made of epoxy, paint or glue deposited on the exterior surface of one or both of the electrodes is used to protect the electrodes and minimize oxidation to preserve and lengthen the life of the cell. Multiple cells may be connected in series to increase voltage and amperage.
Claims20
An apparatus in the form of a cell for powering an electrical device comprising:
- a first metallic electrode formed generally in the shape of a cylinder;
- a second electrode formed generally in the shape of a cylinder with a diameter smaller than the first electrode wherein the second electrode is nested within the first electrode;
- a coating deposited on at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode sealing an exterior surface of the at least one electrode;
- a conductive absorbent material positioned between the first and second electrodes;
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- a reservoir filled with liquid and within which the first electrode, the second electrode and the absorbent material are immersed and within which oxidation-reduction reactions occur.
A method of providing powering to an electrical device using a cell comprising:
- providing a first metallic electrode formed generally in the shape of a cylinder;
- nesting a second electrode formed generally in the shape of a cylinder with a diameter smaller than the first electrode within the first electrode;
- coating at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode wherein the coating seals an exterior surface of the at least one electrode;
- positioning a conductive absorbent material between the first and second electrodes;
- filling a reservoir with liquid;
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- immersing the first electrode, the second electrode and the absorbent material within the reservoir wherein oxidation-reduction reactions occur;
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- using the energy produced by the oxidation-reduction reactions to provide power.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.