Hidetoshi Morikami

Title: Hidetoshi Morikami and Solid-State Battery Innovation.

Introduction

Hidetoshi Morikami is an inventor associated with Maxell, Ltd., based in Otokuni-gun, Japan. His patent work includes a flat-shaped all-solid battery designed with a flexible, conductive porous component.

Latest Patents

Morikami is credited with 1 patent: “Flat-shaped all-solid battery and method for manufacturing same.” The invention describes a battery with a positive electrode, solid electrolyte layer, and negative electrode stacked in a W-shaped arrangement inside a container formed by an outer can and a sealing can. A flexible conductive porous member made from molded graphite is placed between the stack and the inner bottom surface of the outer can, the sealing can, or both. This component provides a conductive interface within the battery structure.

Career Highlights

Morikami’s listed patent reflects work on the construction and manufacture of flat-shaped all-solid batteries. The design focuses on integrating a graphite-based porous member into the battery container alongside the electrode stack.

Collaborations

Morikami’s listed coworkers include Takumi Otsuka and Akihiro Fujimoto. His patent is associated with Maxell, Ltd.

Conclusion

Hidetoshi Morikami’s patent documents a battery design that combines a solid-electrolyte electrode stack with a flexible conductive graphite component, contributing to innovation in all-solid battery construction.