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CA 1069172 A · Owner: Ford Motor Company Of Canada · Inventors: Whalen, Thomas J.; Lingscheit, James N.

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An improved energy conversion device of the type comprising: (A) an anodic reaction zone (i) which con-, tains a molten alkali metal anode-reactant in electrical contact with an external circuit, and (ii) which is disposed interiorly of a tubular cation-permeable barrier to mass liquid transfer; (B) a cathodic reaction zone (i) which is disposed exteriorly of said tubular cationpermeable barrier, and (ii) which contains an electrode which is in electrical contact with both said tubular cation-permeable barrier and said external circuit; (C) a reservoir for said molten alkali metal which is adapted to supply said anode-reactant to said anodic reaction zone; and (D) a tubular ceramic header …

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  • Granted January 1, 1980. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 1, 1997.
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GrantedJanuary 1, 1980
Term endedJanuary 1, 1997
Patent numberCA 1069172 A
Classification (IPC)H01M2/08 +1 more

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