Chrysler Corporation

Daimlerchrysler Corporation

Subimal Dinda

Thomas S Moore

Delbert D DeRees

K Neil Walling

David J Kowall

Kenneth S Mack

Donald E Jay

Gilbert B Chapman, Ii

Lawrence M Lalik

A lithium ion battery ( ) has at least two carbon foam electrodes ( ). Each of the electrodes ( ) is fitted with a plate ( respectively) formed from an electrically conductive material. The plate ( ) has an underside which is formed so as to be attached to one end of the carbon foam electrode ( ). The plate ( ) may be fixed to the electrode by crimping or a similar deforming process or may be fitted thereto by an electrically conductive adhesive.

Lithium ion battery utilizing carbon foam electrodes

There is disclosed herein a utility/camper multiple purpose shell integrated with a pick-up truck frame and cab. The shell is adaptable (1) to being fully opened at the rear, (2) to having the roof thereof pivotally raised to permit standing room for a user, (3) to having flexible walls attached to the raised roof suitable for camping therein, and (4) to having the roof thereof lifted off of the front and side walls. The shell components are formed of light weight materials and bonded together.

Integrated utility/camper shell for a pick-up truck

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W. Bloomfield, MI, United States of America

Subimal Dinda