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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 24, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 10, 2009
Thom Pfanner, Grafton, WI (US);
William J. Ross, Mukwonago, WI (US);
David Mendoza, Glendale, WI (US);
Frank-thomas Johns, Hannover, DE;
Jerome R. Heiman, Campbellsport, WI (US);
Michael E. LA Croix, Mequon, WI (US);
Carlos M. Aguilar, Monterrey, NL;
Maumi Tsurumaki, Sorocaba, BR;
Thom Pfanner, Grafton, WI (US);
William J. Ross, Mukwonago, WI (US);
David Mendoza, Glendale, WI (US);
Frank-Thomas Johns, Hannover, DE;
Jerome R. Heiman, Campbellsport, WI (US);
Michael E. La Croix, Mequon, WI (US);
Carlos M. Aguilar, Monterrey, NL;
Maumi Tsurumaki, Sorocaba, BR;
Johnson Controls Technology Company, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Abstract
Separators for use in batteries are disclosed. In various embodiments, the separators include one or more of raised shoulders, ribs in three or more sizes, thickened mini-ribs on shoulders, and ribs within the shoulder. The disclosed separators are more resistant to failure due to punctures or tears than conventional separators.