BATTERY SEPARATORS HAVING A LOW APPARENT DENSITY

In some embodiments, a battery separator described herein may comprise a layer having a relatively low apparent density; for example, the density that includes any unoccupied space within the outermost boundaries of the layer may be relatively low. The low apparent density may be attributed to, at least in part, the geometry of the layer. For instance, in some embodiments, the layer may include undulations and/or have at least one non-planar surface (e.g., a corrugated layer; an embossed layer). In some embodiments, a battery comprising a layer having a relatively low apparent density may have desirable properties, including relatively low electrical resistance and/or relatively high capacity. The battery separators described herein may be well suited for a variety of battery types, including lead acid batteries. 1. A battery separator , comprising:a non-woven web comprising:a plurality of glass fibers having an average diameter of greater than or equal to about 0.1 microns and less than or equal to about 15 microns, wherein the glass fibers are present in an amount of greater than or equal to about 2 wt. % and less than or equal to about 95 wt. % of the non-woven web;a plurality of synthetic fibers, wherein the synthetic fibers are present in the non-woven web in an amount of greater than or equal to about 1 wt. % and less than or equal to about 80 wt. % of the non-woven web; anda plurality of inorganic particles, wherein the inorganic particles are present in an amount of greater than or equal to about 10 wt. % and less than or equal to about 80 wt. % of the non-woven web,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the apparent density of the battery separator is greater than or equal to about 40 g/m/mm and less than or equal to about 300 g/m/mm.'}2. A battery separator , comprising: a plurality of glass fibers having an average diameter of greater than or equal to about 0.1 microns;', 'a plurality of synthetic fibers, wherein the synthetic fibers are present in an amount of greater ...

GLASS COMPOSITIONS WITH LEACHABLE METAL OXIDES AND IONS

The disclosure describes compositions and methods for producing a change in the voltage at which hydrogen gas is produced in a lead acid battery. The compositions and methods relate to producing a concentration of one or more metal ions in the lead acid battery electrolyte. The compositions include glass based compositions that are included as part of various battery components, such as the battery separator, pasting paper, additives to battery paste, etc. 1171-. (canceled)172. A lead-acid battery that comprises a negative electrode , a positive electrode , a separator between the negative and positive electrodes , and an electrolyte in contact with the negative and positive electrodes , wherein the lead-acid battery comprises a means for shifting the voltage at which hydrogen is produced at the negative electrode by between about 10 mV and about 120 mV.173. A lead-acid battery that comprises a negative electrode , a positive electrode , a separator between the negative and positive electrodes , and an electrolyte in contact with the negative and positive electrodes , wherein the lead-acid battery comprises a means for providing metal ions into the electrolyte with a target concentration in the electrolyte that is selected from the group consisting of:between about 14.3 ppm and about 172 ppm of bismuth ions,between about 2.3 ppm and about 27.2 ppm of nickel ions,between about 2.3 ppm and about 27.2 ppm of tin ions,between about 4.6 ppm and about 55.1 ppm of antimony ions,between about 6.4 ppm and about 77.1 ppm of cobalt ions,between about 3.6 ppm and about 42.9 ppm of copper ions, andbetween about 3.6 ppm and about 42.9 ppm of titanium ions.174. The battery of claim 172 , wherein the means for shifting the voltage leaches metal ions selected from the group consisting of bismuth ions claim 172 , nickel ions claim 172 , tin ions claim 172 , antimony ions claim 172 , cobalt ions claim 172 , copper ions claim 172 , titanium ions and combinations thereof into the ...

COMPOSITIONS AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS WITH LEACHABLE METAL IONS

The disclosure describes compositions and methods for producing a change in the voltage at which hydrogen gas is produced in a lead acid battery. The compositions and methods relate to producing a concentration of one or more metal ions in the lead acid battery electrolyte. 1. A composition comprising glass particles within a polymeric material , wherein the glass particles comprise between about 50 weight percent and about 75 weight percent silica , between about 1 weight percent and about 5 weight percent aluminum oxide , less than about 25 weight percent sodium oxide and a bismuth compound and wherein the composition leaches bismuth ions to a concentration between about 14.3 ppm and about 172 ppm when placed in 0.5 to 1.5 liters of a sulfuric acid solution with a specific gravity of 1.26 at 20° C.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition leaches bismuth ions to a concentration between about 42.9 ppm and about 85.8 ppm when placed in 0.5 to 1.5 liters of a sulfuric acid solution with a specific gravity of 1.26 at 20° C.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the bismuth compound is bismuth oxide claim 1 , bismuth sulfate claim 1 , or a combination thereof.4. (canceled)5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the glass particles have an average diameter between about 0.6 and about 13 microns.6. (canceled)7. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the glass particles comprise bismuth oxide and the average bismuth oxide concentration across the glass particles is between about 0.052 weight % and about 1.412 weight % claim 5 , between about 0.052 weight % and about 4.188 weight % claim 5 , between about 0.052 weight % and about 43.61 weight % claim 5 , between about 0.156 weight % and about 4.188 weight % or between about 0.156 weight % and about 43.61 weight %.8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is in the form of a fiber.11. The composition of claim 10 , wherein the fibers have an average diameter between about ...

GLASS COMPOSITIONS WITH HIGH LEVELS OF BISMUTH OXIDE

The application describes glass compositions that includes more than 30 percent by weight of bismuth compounds, in particular bismuth oxide. Additionally, components, specifically battery separators, made from the glass compositions with high levels of bismuth are described. 1. A glass battery separator comprising a non-woven mat comprising glass fibers which comprise between 30 weight percent and about 50 weight percent silica , between about 1 weight percent and about 5 weight percent aluminum oxide , less than about 10 weight percent sodium oxide , and greater than 30 weight percent of a bismuth compound.2. The battery separator of claim 1 , wherein the battery separator comprises a plurality of glass fibers that have substantially the same chemical composition.3. The battery separator of claim 1 , wherein the battery separator comprises two or more pluralities of glass fibers claim 1 , wherein each plurality of glass fibers has a substantially different chemical composition.4. The battery separator of claim 1 , wherein the battery separator comprises a plurality of glass particles that have substantially the same chemical composition.5. The battery separator of claim 4 , wherein the battery separator further comprises two or more pluralities of glass fibers claim 4 , wherein each plurality of glass fibers has a substantially different chemical composition.6. The battery separator of claim 1 , wherein the bismuth compound is bismuth oxide.7. The battery separator of claim 6 , wherein the battery separator comprises glass fibers with between 30 weight percent and about 55 weight percent bismuth oxide.8. The battery separator of claim 6 , wherein the battery separator comprises glass fibers with between 30 weight percent and about 50 weight percent bismuth oxide.9. The battery separator of claim 6 , wherein the battery separator comprises glass fibers with between 30 weight percent and about 45 weight percent bismuth oxide.10. The battery separator of claim 6 , ...

FIBER WEBS INCLUDING SYNTHETIC FIBERS

Filter media suitable for various applications and related components, systems, and methods associated therewith are described. The filter media may include a fiber web having a mixture comprising non-fibrillated synthetic fibers and fibrillated fibers, such as lyocell. The fiber web may also include multi-component fibers (e.g., bi-component fibers). In some embodiments, glass fibers are not incorporated into the fiber web. 1. A fiber web comprising a plurality of non-fibrillated synthetic fibers and a plurality of fibrillated fibers , wherein the fiber web comprises between about 30 weight % and about 95 weight % of the non-fibrillated synthetic fibers and has a dust holding capacity of greater than about 30 g/m.2. The fiber web of claim 1 , wherein the fiber web comprises a weight percentage of glass fibers of between 0% and about 5%.3. The fiber web of claim 1 , wherein the fiber web is substantially free of glass fibers.4. The fiber web of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of non-fibrillated synthetic fibers comprises a plurality of multi-component fibers.5. The fiber web of claim 4 , wherein the fiber web comprises between about 1 weight % and about 20 weight % multi-component fibers.6. The fiber web of claim 5 , wherein the fiber web comprises less than about 10 weight % multi-component fibers.7. The fiber web of claim 6 , wherein the fiber web comprises less than about 5 weight % multi-component fibers.8. The fiber web of claim 1 , wherein the fiber web comprises between about 5 weight % and about 60 weight % fibrillated fibers.9. The fiber web of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fibrillated fibers have a Canadian Standard Freeness level of fibrillation of between about 50 mL and about 850 mL.10. The fiber web of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of fibrillated fibers have an average Canadian Standard Freeness level of fibrillation of between about 150 mL and about 600 mL.11. The fiber web of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of fibrillated fibers have an ...

Battery separators comprising chemical additives and/or other components

Non-woven webs that can be used as battery separators for batteries, such as lead acid batteries, are generally provided. In some embodiments, battery separators comprising a non-woven web including one or more chemical additives are provided. The chemical additives may impart beneficial properties, such as enhanced separator stability and/or battery performance. In some embodiments, the chemical additive(s) may confer resistance to oxidation, heavy metal deposition, and/or formation of short circuits during cycling of a battery including the battery separator. The respective characteristics and/or amounts of the chemical additive(s) may be selected to impart desirable properties while having relatively minimal or no adverse effects on another property of the battery separator and/or the battery.

USE OF FATTY ACID-MODIFIED RESINS TO CONFER ANTI-FINGERPRINT PROPERTY TO A GLASS SHEET

The invention relates to the use of a coating comprising at least one fatty-acid modified resin as an anti-fingerprint coating on a least one face of a glass sheet. In particular, the invention allows to provide an anti-fingerprint solution to be used for a glass sheet, which does not significantly affect the surface properties and the aesthetics of the coated glass compared to the naked glass. Moreover, the invention allows to provide an anti-fingerprint solution to be used for a glass sheet, which is sustainable in time and/or wearing of the surface. 1. A coating comprising at least one fatty acid-modified resin , wherein:the coating is arranged as an anti-fingerprint coating on at least one face of a glass sheet, andsaid fatty acid modified resin is a resin which has been structurally modified by grafted fatty acid functional groups, wherein said fatty acid functional groups are carboxylate ester functional groups with a long alkyl chain, which is either saturated or mono or poly unsaturated, conjugated or not, branched or not.2. The coating according to claim 1 , wherein the coating claim 1 , once dried and/or cross-linked claim 1 , comprises from 15% to 100% by weight of the fatty acid-modified resin.3. The coating according to claim 2 , wherein the coating claim 2 , once dried and/or cross-linked claim 2 , comprises from 50% to 100% by weight of the fatty acid-modified resin.4. The coating according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin from the at least one fatty acid-modified resin is a polyol, polyurethane, polyester, polyacrylic, polyacrylate, polymethacrylate, acrylamide, melamine, polycarbonate, acrylic-styrene, vinyl-acrylic, polyolefine, polyurea, polyamide, epoxy, epoxy ester, epoxy acrylate, phenolic, amino, PVC, or PVB.5. A coated glass sheet claim 1 , comprising the coating according to arranged on at least one face of the glass sheet.6. The coated glass sheet according to claim 5 , wherein the coating claim 5 , once dried and/or cross-linked claim 5 , ...

Fiber webs including synthetic fibers

Filter media suitable for various applications and related components, systems, and methods associated therewith are described. The filter media may include a fiber web having a mixture comprising non-fibrillated synthetic fibers and fibrillated fibers, such as lyocell. The fiber web may also include multi-component fibers (e.g., bi-component fibers). In some embodiments, glass fibers are not incorporated into the fiber web.

BATTERY SEPARATORS AND RELATED METHODS

Battery separators and related methods are generally provided. The battery separators may include one or more fiber webs. In some embodiments, one or more fiber webs of the battery separator comprises a plurality of glass fibers wherein at least a portion of the glass fibers are fused. The fiber web(s) may include, for example, glass fibers having particular glass compositions (e.g., a particular LiO content), and/or at least two different glass fibers having a minimum difference in softening temperatures. The one or more fiber webs may be designed to have desirable properties such as relatively high structural integrity (e.g., during acid filling of the battery such as in lead-acid batteries), enhanced separator stability, and/or enhanced wettability (e.g., wettability to acid) as compared to certain existing battery separators. 1. A battery separator , comprising:a fiber web comprising a plurality of glass fibers, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of glass fibers are fused with one another,wherein the fiber web has a basis weight of greater than or equal to 10 gsm and less than or equal to 700 gsm,{'sub': '2', 'wherein the plurality of glass fibers comprises individual fibers having greater than or equal to 2 wt % and less than or equal to 7 wt % LiO versus the weight of the individual fibers.'}2. A battery separator , comprising:a fiber web comprising a first plurality of glass fibers and a second plurality of glass fibers, wherein the first and second pluralities of glass fibers are microglass fibers,wherein the fiber web has a basis weight of greater than or equal to 10 gsm and less than or equal to 700 gsm,wherein the first plurality of glass fibers has a first softening temperature,wherein the second plurality of glass fibers has a second softening temperature, andwherein the first softening temperature is greater than the second softening temperature by at least 40° C.3. A battery separator , comprising:a fiber web comprising a first plurality of ...

MIRROR

The invention relates to a mirror including a glass substrate covered with a silver layer, which is in turn covered with at least one paint layer, wherein the intensity ratio of the crystallographic orientations (111)/(200) within the silver layer is less than 5.0. Said mirror is characterized in that the silver layer has a correlation length (CLz) (111), as measured by X-ray diffraction using the Scherrer method (i.e., using the Scherrer equation) of greater than 27.0 nm. 1: A mirror , comprising:a glass substrate covered with a silver layer that is covered with at least one paint layer,whereinan intensity ratio of crystallographic orientations (111)/(200) within the silver layer is less than 5.0, andthe silver layer has a correlation length (111) measured by X-ray diffraction using the Scherrer method greater than 27.0 nm.2: The mirror according to claim 1 , wherein the silver layer has a correlation length (111) greater than 28.0 nm.3: The mirror according to claim 1 , wherein the silver layer has a correlation length (111) greater than 30.0 nm.4: The mirror according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a glass with a total iron content claim 1 , expressed as FeO claim 1 , of less than 0.02% by wt.5: The mirror according to claim 1 , wherein the silver layer has a thickness of from 70 to 150 nm.6: The mirror according to claim 1 , wherein the mirror comprises no copper layer.7: The mirror according to claim 1 , further comprising: tin present on a surface of the substrate on the silver layer side.8: The mirror according to claim 1 , further comprising: at least one element selected from the group consisting of bismuth claim 1 , chromium claim 1 , gold claim 1 , indium claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , palladium claim 1 , platinum claim 1 , rhodium claim 1 , ruthenium claim 1 , titanium claim 1 , vanadium and zinc present on a surface of the substrate on the silver layer side.9: The mirror according to claim 1 , further comprising: tin and palladium present on a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING AUDIO SIGNALS FOR A MICROPHONE OF AN AIRCRAFT OXYGEN MASK

An audio signal processing system for a microphone of an aircraft oxygen mask receives audio signals captured by the oxygen mask microphone. The audio signal processing system comprises: a module for detecting breathing noise within the audio signals comprising a frequency decomposition module and a first classification neural network, a module for detecting voices within the audio signals by virtue of a second classification neural network, and a selective attenuation module supplying audio signals corresponding to the audio signals selectively attenuated in amplitude, no attenuation being applied in the presence of voice signals within the audio signals, and otherwise, an attenuation being applied in the presence of breathing noise within the audio signals. Thus, the intelligibility of the communications involving a pilot wearing the oxygen mask is improved. 1. A system for processing audio signals for a microphone of an aircraft oxygen mask , the audio signal processing system configured to receive audio signals which are captured by the oxygen mask microphone , wherein the audio signal processing system comprises:a module for detecting breathing noise within the audio signals comprising a frequency decomposition module carrying out a frequency decomposition of the audio signals and a first classification neural network configured to detect a presence or otherwise of breathing noise within the audio signals based on the frequency decomposition of the audio signals;a module for detecting voice signals within the audio signals comprising a second classification neural network configured to detect a presence or otherwise of the voice signals from the audio signals; anda module for selective attenuation of the audio signals supplying audio signals corresponding to the audio signals selectively attenuated in amplitude, no attenuation being applied in the presence of voice signals within the audio signals, and otherwise, an attenuation being applied in the presence of ...

BATTERY COMPONENTS COMPRISING FIBERS

Battery components are generally provided. In some embodiments, the battery components can be used as pasting paper and/or capacitance layers for batteries, such as lead acid batteries. The battery components described herein may comprise a plurality of fibers. The battery component may include, in some embodiments, a plurality of fibers and, optionally, one or more additives such as conductive carbon and/or activated carbon. In certain embodiments, the plurality of fibers include relatively coarse glass fibers (e.g., having an average diameter of greater than or equal to 2 microns), relatively fine glass fibers (e.g., having an average diameter of less than 2 microns), and/or fibrillated fibers. In some instances, such fibers may be present in amounts such that the battery component has a particular surface area, mean pore size, and/or dry tensile strength. 1. A battery component , comprising:a plurality of fine glass fibers having an average fiber diameter of less than 2 microns, wherein the plurality of fine glass fibers are present in an amount greater than or equal to 30 wt % and less than or equal to 60 wt % versus the total weight of the battery component;a plurality of coarse glass fibers having an average fiber diameter of greater than or equal to 2 microns, wherein the plurality of coarse glass fibers are present in an amount greater than or equal to 30 wt % and less than or equal to 60 wt % versus the total weight of the battery component;a plurality of fibrillated fibers present in an amount greater than or equal to 1 wt % and less than or equal to 15 wt % versus the total weight of the battery component;a resin present in an amount greater than or equal to 1 wt % and less than or equal to 10 wt % versus the total weight of the battery component; anda plurality of bicomponent fibers present in an amount of greater than 0 wt % and less than or equal to 8 wt % versus the total weight of the battery component.2. A battery component , comprising:a plurality ...

THREE-REGION BATTERY SEPARATOR

Disclosed is a battery separator, comprising a coarse fiber region comprising fibers, such as glass fibers, having an average diameter of greater than or equal to 2 μm; a first fine fiber region comprising glass fibers having an average diameter of less than or equal to 2 μm, and a second fine fiber region comprising glass fibers having an average diameter of less than or equal to 2 μm, wherein the coarse fiber region is disposed between the first fine fiber region and the second fine fiber region, and wherein the thickness of the coarse fiber region constitutes 1-49% of the sum of the thicknesses of the coarse fiber region, the first fine fiber region and the second fine fiber region. Such a separator is useful, e.g., in a lead-acid battery, where during filling of the battery with acid, the separator enhances the diffusion of acid toward the interior region. 1. A battery separator , comprising:a coarse fiber region;a first fine fiber region; anda second fine fiber region;wherein the coarse fiber region comprises fibers having an average diameter from about 2 to about 50 μm;wherein each of the first and second fine fiber regions independently comprises glass fibers having an average diameter from about 0.1 to about 2 μm;provided that the average diameter of the fibers of the coarse fiber region is larger than the average diameter of the fibers of each of the first and second fine fiber regions;wherein the coarse fiber region is disposed between the first fine fiber region and the second fine fiber region; andwherein the thickness of the coarse fiber region constitutes 1-49% of the total fiber region thickness.2. The battery separator according to claim 1 , wherein the coarse fiber region comprises glass fibers having an average diameter from about 2 to about 50 μm.3. The battery separator according to claim 1 , wherein the coarse fiber region comprises fibers having an average diameter from about 3 to about 15 μm.4. The battery separator according to claim 3 , ...

PASTING PAPERS AND CAPACITANCE LAYERS FOR BATTERIES COMPRISING MULTIPLE FIBER TYPES AND/OR PARTICLES

Articles and methods involving pasting papers and/or capacitance layers are generally provided. The pasting paper may comprise a capacitance layer, and/or a stand-alone capacitance layer may be provided. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of cellulose fibers, a plurality of multicomponent fibers, and a plurality of glass fibers. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of conductive species, a plurality of capacitive species, and/or a plurality of inorganic particles. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may be disposed on a battery paste, such as a battery paste for use in a lead-acid battery. In some cases, forming a battery plate may comprise disposing a pasting paper on a battery paste. In some cases, a lead-acid battery may be assembled by assembling a first battery plate comprising a pasting paper with a separator and a second battery plate. 1. A pasting paper for use in a battery , comprising: a plurality of cellulose fibers, wherein the plurality of cellulose fibers makes up greater than or equal to 20 wt % of the non-woven fiber web based on the total weight of the non-woven fiber web; and', 'a plurality of multicomponent fibers; and, 'a non-woven fiber web, comprisinga plurality of conductive species, wherein the plurality of conductive species comprises conductive fibers and/or conductive particles.2. A pasting paper as in claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fiber web comprises a plurality of glass fibers.3. A pasting paper as in any one of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conductive species comprises conductive fibers.4. A pasting paper as in any one of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conductive species comprises conductive particles.5. A pasting paper as in claim 1 , wherein the non-woven fiber web comprises the conductive species.6. A pasting paper as in claim 6 , wherein the pasting paper comprises a layer disposed on the non-woven fiber web comprising the conductive species.7. A pasting paper as in ...

PASTING PAPER FOR BATTERIES COMPRISING MULTIPLE FIBER TYPES

Articles and methods involving pasting papers are generally provided. In certain embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of cellulose fibers, a plurality of multicomponent fibers, and a plurality of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the average fiber diameter of each plurality of fibers is greater than or equal to 1 micron. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may have a thickness of less than 0.2 mm, an air permeability of less than or equal to 300 CFM, a 1.28 spg sulfuric acid wicking height of greater than 3 cm, and/or may be configured to have a dry tensile strength in a machine direction of greater than or equal to 1 lb/in after storage in 1.28 spg sulfuric acid at 75° C. for 168 hours. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may be disposed on a battery paste, such as a battery paste for use in a lead-acid battery. In certain cases, forming a battery plate may comprise disposing a pasting paper on a battery paste. In certain cases, a lead-acid battery may be assembled by assembling a first battery plate comprising a pasting paper with a separator and a second battery plate. 1. A lead-acid battery , comprising:a battery plate comprising lead; and a plurality of cellulose fibers, wherein the plurality of cellulose fibers has an average fiber diameter of greater than or equal to 1 micron, and wherein the plurality of cellulose fibers makes up greater than or equal to 20 wt % of the non-woven fiber web based on the total weight of the non-woven fiber web;', 'a plurality of multicomponent fibers, wherein the plurality of multicomponent fibers has an average fiber diameter of greater than or equal to 1 micron; and', 'a plurality of glass fibers, wherein the plurality of glass fibers has an average fiber diameter of greater than or equal to 1 micron., 'a pasting paper disposed on the battery plate, wherein the pasting paper comprises a non-woven fiber web comprising2. A pasting paper for use in a battery , comprising: a plurality of cellulose fibers, ...

Battery separators having a low apparent density

In some embodiments, a battery separator described herein may comprise a layer having a relatively low apparent density; for example, the density that includes any unoccupied space within the outermost boundaries of the layer may be relatively low. The low apparent density may be attributed to, at least in part, the geometry of the layer. For instance, in some embodiments, the layer may include undulations and/or have at least one non-planar surface (e.g., a corrugated layer; an embossed layer). In some embodiments, a battery comprising a layer having a relatively low apparent density may have desirable properties, including relatively low electrical resistance and/or relatively high capacity. The battery separators described herein may be well suited for a variety of battery types, including lead acid batteries.

Method of measuring the state of vigilance of a pilot

A method of measuring state of vigilance of a pilot by a measuring device to measure time between which a sound wave is emitted by a loudspeaker in the piloting station of an aircraft and is received by the microphone of a headset of a pilot and to calculate coordinates of a sphere centered on the loudspeaker and on the perimeter of which the microphone is situated. Calculation of points of intersection of spheres centered on different loudspeakers provides possible microphone positions in the space of the piloting station. These positions are those of the head of the pilot when the headset is used. Via the knowledge of at least one possible position of the head of the pilot in the piloting station, the measuring device can measure the state of vigilance of the pilot and to alert in case of a confirmed lack of vigilance of the pilot.

BATTERY SEPARATORS COMPRISING CHEMICAL ADDITIVES AND/OR OTHER COMPONENTS

Non-woven webs that can be used as battery separators for batteries, such as lead acid batteries, are generally provided. In some embodiments, battery separators comprising a non-woven web including one or more chemical additives are provided. The chemical additives may impart beneficial properties, such as enhanced separator stability and/or battery performance. In some embodiments, the chemical additive(s) may confer resistance to oxidation, heavy metal deposition, and/or formation of short circuits during cycling of a battery including the battery separator. The respective characteristics and/or amounts of the chemical additive(s) may be selected to impart desirable properties while having relatively minimal or no adverse effects on another property of the battery separator and/or the battery. 1. A battery separator , comprising:a non-woven web comprising:a plurality of glass fibers having an average diameter of greater than or equal to about 0.1 microns and less than or equal to about 15 microns, wherein the glass fibers are present in an amount of greater than or equal to about 2 wt. % and less than or equal to about 95 wt. % of the non-woven web; andone or more sulfate salts, wherein the one or more sulfate salts are present in an amount of greater than or equal to about 0.1 wt. % and less than or equal to 30 wt. % of the battery separator prior to contact with a battery electrolyte.2. (canceled)3. A battery separator , comprising:a non-woven web comprising:a plurality of glass fibers having an average diameter of greater than or equal to about 0.1 microns and less than or equal to about 15 microns, wherein the glass fibers are present in an amount of greater than or equal to about 2 wt. % and less than or equal to about 95 wt. % of the non-woven web;a plurality of synthetic fibers, wherein the synthetic fibers are present in an amount of greater than or equal to about 1 wt. % and less than or equal to about 80 wt. % of the non-woven web;a plurality of ...

SEPARATORS FOR LEAD-ACID BATTERIES

Battery separators and lead-acid batteries comprising battery separators are generally provided. The battery separators may have one or more features that enhances their suitability for use in lead-acid batteries. For example, the battery separators described herein may have one or more features that enhance their suitability for emerging flooded battery applications, such as extended flooded battery applications. 1. A lead-acid battery , comprising: a battery plate, wherein:', 'the battery separator comprises a non-woven fiber web comprising synthetic fibers,', 'the synthetic fibers make up greater than 80 wt % of the non-woven fiber web,', 'the synthetic fibers comprise non-continuous fibers having an average length of greater than or equal to 0.1 mm and less than or equal to 300 mm,', 'the battery separator has an apparent density of greater than or equal to 40 gsm/mm and less than or equal to 200 gsm/mm,', 'the battery separator has a porosity of greater than or equal to 70%, and', 'the battery separator has a mean flow pore size of greater than or equal to 1 micron and less than or equal to 15 microns., 'a battery separator; and'}2. A lead-acid battery , comprising:a battery separator; and the battery separator comprises a non-woven fiber web comprising synthetic fibers,', 'the synthetic fibers comprise non-continuous fibers having an average length of greater than or equal to 0.1 mm and less than or equal to 300 mm,', 'the battery separator has a puncture strength of greater than 20 N,', 'the battery separator has a porosity of greater than or equal to 70%,', 'the battery separator has a mean flow pore size of greater than or equal to 1 micron and less than or equal to 15 microns., 'a battery plate, wherein3. A lead-acid battery , comprising:a battery separator; and the battery separator comprises a non-woven fiber web comprising synthetic fibers,', 'the synthetic fibers comprise non-continuous fibers having an average length of greater than or equal to 0.1 mm ...

PASTING PAPERS AND CAPACITANCE LAYERS FOR BATTERIES COMPRISING MULTIPLE FIBER TYPES AND/OR PARTICLES

Articles and methods involving pasting papers and/or capacitance layers are generally provided. The pasting paper may comprise a capacitance layer, and/or a stand-alone capacitance layer may be provided. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of cellulose fibers, a plurality of multicomponent fibers, and a plurality of glass fibers. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of conductive species, a plurality of capacitive species, and/or a plurality of inorganic particles. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may be disposed on a battery paste, such as a battery paste for use in a lead-acid battery. In some cases, forming a battery plate may comprise disposing a pasting paper on a battery paste. In some cases, a lead-acid battery may be assembled by assembling a first battery plate comprising a pasting paper with a separator and a second battery plate. 1. A battery , comprising:a battery plate comprising an active mass comprising lead; a plurality of conductive species; and', 'a plurality of capacitive species,, 'a layer, comprising a ratio of a weight of the plurality of conductive species to a weight of the plurality of capacitive species is greater than or equal to 5:95 and less than or equal to 30:70; and', 'a ratio of a sum of the weight of the plurality of conductive species and the weight of the plurality of capacitive species to a weight of the active mass is less than 1:100., 'wherein29-. (canceled)10. A battery as in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conductive species comprises conductive particles.11. A battery as in claim 10 , wherein the conductive particles make up greater than or equal to 5 wt % and less than or equal to 30 wt % of the layer.1214-. (canceled)15. A battery as in claim 10 , wherein the conductive particles comprise a carbon-containing material.16. A battery as in claim 15 , wherein the carbon-containing material comprises carbon black and/or acetylene black.1718-. (canceled)19. A battery as ...

Speed estimating device for e.g. rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle, has accelerometers comprising data to estimate speed by equation with specific parameters such as value of ram force that is equal to proportionality factor and air speed

The device has a ducted rotor placed such that speed of center of gravity of the rotor with respect to air is close to the speed of the gravity of an aerial vehicle. Three axis accelerometers comprise data utilized by a calculation and acquisition card to estimate the speed, that is not directly measured, by an equation. The equation comprises specific parameters such as accelerometer measurement, aerodynamic force value, value of forces exerted by a rotary-wing of the vehicle and a value of ram force that is equal to a known proportionality factor and speed of air. An independent claim is also included for a method for estimating speed of an aerial vehicle with respect to air.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRED NANO-STRUCTURE IN A SEMICONDUCTOR FILM

Method for detection of bubbles formed during reaction in liquid medium or during injection of gas in liquid medium, involves providing semiconductor channel, and capacitively connecting tank with channel

The method involves detection of fluctuation current between a source electrode (6) and a drain electrode (7) of an ion-sensitive FET (IS-FET) (4). A semiconductor channel (5) of the IS-FET is located below a tank (3) in which a liquid medium is placed, where the tank is capacitively connected with the channel. The tank has dimensions lower than 5mm. The channel is covered with an electrically insulating material layer. A cathode (9) and an anode (12) are arranged in the layer.

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM A MICROPHONE

L'invention concerne un procédé d'ajustement d'un signal électrique issu d'un microphone connecté à un système audio dans un local. Ce procédé s'appuie sur une diffusion d'un signal sonore prédéfini dans le local, une détermination d'une pression acoustique reçue par le microphone lors de la diffusion du signal sonore prédéfini, une détermination d'une fonction de transfert représentative d'une transformation d'une fonction de pression acoustique en un signal électrique par ledit microphone par déconvolution d'une représentation mathématique d'un signal électrique produit par le microphone correspondant au signal sonore prédéfini par ladite fonction de pression acoustique et par un ajustement des signaux électriques produits par le microphone prenant en compte la fonction de transfert déterminée afin que lesdits signaux soient compatibles avec des contraintes d'amplitude et de phase du système audio. The invention relates to a method for adjusting an electrical signal from a microphone connected to an audio system in a room. This method is based on a broadcast of a predefined sound signal in the room, a determination of an acoustic pressure received by the microphone during the broadcast of the predefined sound signal, a determination of a transfer function representative of a transformation of a sound pressure function into an electric signal by said microphone by deconvolving a mathematical representation of an electric signal produced by the microphone corresponding to the sound signal predefined by said sound pressure function and by an adjustment of the electric signals produced by the microphone taking into account the determined transfer function so that said signals are compatible with amplitude and phase constraints of the audio system.

EMPIRE CAP

Le dispositif technique de la demande consiste en un perçage au centre d'un bouchon de champagne, de manière à y insérer un objet de petite taille, le dispositif se caractérisant par un trou ou une cavité fermée par une capsule fixée sur le bouchon par un muselet. The technical device of the application consists of a hole in the center of a champagne cork, so as to insert a small object, the device being characterized by a hole or a cavity closed by a capsule fixed on the plug by a Unclassified.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WIRED NANO-STRUCTURE IN A SEMICONDUCTOR FILM

L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication de nano-structure filaire. Le procédé comprend les étapes suivantes :- fabrication d'un film mince semi-conducteur dopé (1) s'étendant entre une première borne (4) et une deuxième borne (5), et- passage d'un courant entre la première et la deuxième borne de façon à former au moins une surépaisseur continue (R1, R2, R3) dans le film mince semi-conducteur dopé, par migration, sous l'action du courant, d'une fraction du matériau semi-conducteur dopé, la surépaisseur continue se formant selon la direction du courant qui parcourt le film.L'invention s'applique à la conception de nano-circuits. The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a wireframe nanostructure. The method comprises the following steps: - production of a doped semiconductor thin film (1) extending between a first terminal (4) and a second terminal (5), and - passage of a current between the first and the second terminal so as to form at least one continuous extra thickness (R1, R2, R3) in the doped semiconductor thin film, by migration, under the action of the current, of a fraction of the doped semiconductor material, the continuous allowance forming according to the direction of the current flowing through the film. The invention applies to the design of nanocircuits.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING AUDIO SIGNALS FOR AN AIRCRAFT OXYGEN MASK MICROPHONE

Un système de traitement de signaux audio pour microphone de masque à oxygène d’aéronef reçoit des signaux audio captés par le microphone de masque à oxygène. Le système de traitement de signaux audio comporte : un module de détection de bruits de respiration dans les signaux audio comportant un module de décomposition fréquentielle et un premier réseau neuronal de classification, un module de détection de signaux de voix dans les signaux audio grâce à un second réseau neuronal de classification, et un module d’atténuation sélective fournissant des signaux audio correspondant aux signaux audio sélectivement atténués en amplitude, aucune atténuation étant appliquée en présence de signaux voix dans les signaux audio , et sinon, une atténuation étant appliquée en présence de bruits de respiration dans les signaux audio . Ainsi, l’intelligibilité des communications impliquant un pilote portant le masque à oxygène est améliorée. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig. 2 An audio signal processing system for an aircraft oxygen mask microphone receives audio signals picked up by the oxygen mask microphone. The audio signal processing system comprises: a module for detecting breath sounds in audio signals comprising a frequency decomposition module and a first neural classification network, a module for detecting voice signals in audio signals by means of a second classification neural network, and a selective attenuation module providing audio signals corresponding to the audio signals selectively attenuated in amplitude, no attenuation being applied in the presence of voice signals in the audio signals, and otherwise, an attenuation being applied in the presence of breathing sounds in audio signals. Thus, the intelligibility of communications involving a pilot wearing the oxygen mask is improved. Figure to be published with the abstract: Fig. 2

Packaging film, used in sterilizing packaging, self-sealing by cold process in which self-sealing composition comprises polychloroprene and is free of allergenic proteins

Packaging film comprises base film partially coated on one of its surfaces (internal surface) with a self-sealing composition; said film being capable of being wound without anti-adhesive treatment of the other surface (external surface). Packaging film comprises base film partially coated on one of its surfaces (internal surface) with a self-sealing composition; said film being capable of being wound without anti-adhesive treatment of the other surface (external surface); and said self-sealing composition is free of allergenic proteins such as those contained in natural rubber and comprises an optionally modified polychloroprene. Independent claims are also included for sterilization package comprising said film; and method for making said film.

Battery separators and related methods

Battery separators and related methods are generally provided. The battery separators may include one or more fiber webs. In some embodiments, one or more fiber webs of the battery separator comprises a plurality of glass fibers wherein at least a portion of the glass fibers are fused. The fiber web(s) may include, for example, glass fibers having particular glass compositions (e.g., a particular Li 2 O content), and/or at least two different glass fibers having a minimum difference in softening temperatures. The one or more fiber webs may be designed to have desirable properties such as relatively high structural integrity (e.g., during acid filling of the battery such as in lead-acid batteries), enhanced separator stability, and/or enhanced wettability (e.g., wettability to acid) as compared to certain existing battery separators.

Assembly and a method for extruding a tire component

In order to facilitate the assembly of a tire component like an Off the Road tire shoulder wedge, it is proposed to extrude this component with a high tack compound coating at its periphery by using a dual extruder which otherwise can extrude the tire component with a first high tack compound coating on one side, combined with an assembly for the extruder comprising a splice bar, a holder and a die which are designed to provide a channel deriving and guiding a portion of the high tack compound of the extruder to the stream of compounds before extrusion through the die, on a side opposite to the first coating, thereby providing a coating at almost the whole periphery of the component.

Method for making a wire nanostructure in a semiconductor film

The invention concerns a method for making a wire nanostructure, comprising the following steps: making a semiconductor film (1) extending between a first terminal (4) and a second terminal (5), and passing a current between the first and second terminals so as to form at least one continuous processing allowance (R1, R2, R3) in the semiconductive thin film, by migration, under the action of the current, a fraction of semiconducting material, the continuous processing allowance being formed along the direction of the current which flows through the film. The invention is applicable to designing nanocircuits.

MIRROR.

L'invention porte sur un miroir comprenant un substrat en verre recouvert d'une couche d'argent, elle-même recouverte d'au moins une couche de peinture, dans lequel le rapport d'intensité des orientations cristallographiques (111)/(200) au sein de la couche d'argent est inférieur à 5.0. Il se caractérise par le fait que la couche d'argent présente une longueur de corrélation (111) (CLz), mesurée par diffraction des rayons X en appliquant la méthode de Scherrer, supérieure à 27.0 nm. The invention relates to a mirror comprising a glass substrate covered with a silver layer, itself covered with at least one layer of paint, in which the intensity ratio of the crystallographic orientations (111) / (200 ) within the silver layer is less than 5.0. It is characterized by the fact that the silver layer has a correlation length (111) (CLz), measured by X-ray diffraction by applying the Scherrer method, greater than 27.0 nm.

Battery separators having a low apparent density

Packaging film self-sealing by cold process and package comprising same

The invention concerns a packaging film comprising a base film partly coated on one of its surfaces, called internal surface, with a self-sealing composition, said film capable of being wound without anti-adhesive treatment of the other surface, called external surface. The invention is characterised in that said self-sealing composition is free of allergenic proteins as those contained in natural rubber and comprises a polychloroprene, optionally modified, in particular at least 30 % by dry weight and preferably less than 10 %. The invention also concerns the package itself, in particular a package for sterilising packaging of products requiring sterilisation. The invention further concerns the method for making said sheet.

Three-region battery separator

Disclosed is a battery separator, comprising a coarse fiber region comprising fibers, such as glass fibers, having an average diameter of greater than or equal to 2 µm; a first fine fiber region comprising glass fibers having an average diameter of less than or equal to 2 µm, and a second fine fiber region comprising glass fibers having an average diameter of less than or equal to 2 µm, wherein the coarse fiber region is disposed between the first fine fiber region and the second fine fiber region, and wherein the thickness of the coarse fiber region constitutes 1-49% of the sum of the thicknesses of the coarse fiber region, the first fine fiber region and the second fine fiber region. Such a separator is useful, e.g., in a lead-acid battery, where during filling of the battery with acid, the separator enhances the diffusion of acid toward the interior region.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING AUDIO SIGNALS FOR AN AIRCRAFT OXYGEN MASK MICROPHONE

Un système de traitement de signaux audio pour microphone de masque à oxygène d’aéronef reçoit des signaux audio captés par le microphone de masque à oxygène. Le système de traitement de signaux audio comporte : un module de détection de bruits de respiration dans les signaux audio comportant un module de décomposition fréquentielle et un premier réseau neuronal de classification, un module de détection de signaux de voix dans les signaux audio grâce à un second réseau neuronal de classification, et un module d’atténuation sélective fournissant des signaux audio correspondant aux signaux audio sélectivement atténués en amplitude, aucune atténuation étant appliquée en présence de signaux voix dans les signaux audio , et sinon, une atténuation étant appliquée en présence de bruits de respiration dans les signaux audio . Ainsi, l’intelligibilité des communications impliquant un pilote portant le masque à oxygène est améliorée. Figure à publier avec l’abrégé : Fig. 2 An aircraft oxygen mask microphone audio signal processing system receives audio signals picked up by the oxygen mask microphone. The audio signal processing system comprises: a module for detecting breath sounds in audio signals comprising a frequency decomposition module and a first classification neural network, a module for detecting voice signals in audio signals using a second classification neural network, and a selective attenuation module providing audio signals corresponding to the audio signals selectively attenuated in amplitude, no attenuation being applied in the presence of voice signals in the audio signals, and otherwise, attenuation being applied in the presence of breath sounds in audio signals. Thus, the intelligibility of communications involving a pilot wearing the oxygen mask is improved. Figure to be published with abstract: Fig. 2

Compositions and delivery systems with leachable metal ions

The disclosure describes compositions and methods for producing a change in the voltage at which hydrogen gas is produced in a lead acid battery. The compositions and methods relate to producing a concentration of one or more metal ions in the lead acid battery electrolyte. The compositions include glass based compositions that are included as part of various battery components, such as the battery separator, pasting paper, additives to battery paste, etc. Various battery separators are described including glass fiber based separators as well as polymeric separators.

Battery components comprising fibers

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL FROM A MICROPHONE

L'invention concerne un procédé d'ajustement d'un signal électrique issu d'un microphone connecté à un système audio dans un local. Ce procédé s'appuie sur une diffusion d'un signal sonore prédéfini dans le local, une détermination d'une pression acoustique reçue par le microphone lors de la diffusion du signal sonore prédéfini, une détermination d'une fonction de transfert représentative d'une transformation d'une fonction de pression acoustique en un signal électrique par ledit microphone par déconvolution d'une représentation mathématique d'un signal électrique produit par le microphone correspondant au signal sonore prédéfini par ladite fonction de pression acoustique et par un ajustement des signaux électriques produits par le microphone prenant en compte la fonction de transfert déterminée afin que lesdits signaux soient compatibles avec des contraintes d'amplitude et de phase du système audio.

USE OF A ORGANOPHILE CLAY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SELF-GELIFYING MASKS FOR COSMETIC USE

COSMETIC COMPOSITION SELF-HEATING.

Battery separators having a low apparent density

In some embodiments, a battery separator described herein may comprise a layer having a relatively low apparent density; for example, the density that includes any unoccupied space within the outermost boundaries of the layer may be relatively low. The low apparent density may be attributed to, at least in part, the geometry of the layer. For instance, in some embodiments, the layer may include undulations and/or have at least one non-planar surface (e.g., a corrugated layer; an embossed layer). In some embodiments, a battery comprising a layer having a relatively low apparent density may have desirable properties, including relatively low electrical resistance and/or relatively high capacity. The battery separators described herein may be well suited for a variety of battery types, including lead acid batteries.

Battery separators having a low apparent density

In some embodiments, a battery separator described herein may comprise a layer having a relatively low apparent density; for example, the density that includes any unoccupied space within the outermost boundaries of the layer may be relatively low. The low apparent density may be attributed to, at least in part, the geometry of the layer. For instance, in some embodiments, the layer may include undulations and/or have at least one non-planar surface (e.g., a corrugated layer; an embossed layer). In some embodiments, a battery comprising a layer having a relatively low apparent density may have desirable properties, including relatively low electrical resistance and/or relatively high capacity. The battery separators described herein may be well suited for a variety of battery types, including lead acid batteries.

Method for making a wire nanostructure in a semiconductor film

The invention concerns a method for making a wire nanostructure, comprising the following steps: making a semiconductor film (1) extending between a first terminal (4) and a second terminal (5), and passing a current between the first and second terminals so as to form at least one continuous processing allowance (R1, R2, R3) in the semiconductive thin film, by migration, under the action of the current, a fraction of semiconducting material, the continuous processing allowance being formed along the direction of the current which flows through the film. The invention is applicable to designing nanocircuits.

Use of fatty acid-modified resins to confer anti-fingerprint property to a glass sheet

The invention relates to the use of a coating comprising at least one fatty-acid modified resin as an anti-fingerprint coating on a least one face of a glass sheet. In particular, the invention allows to provide an anti-fingerprint solution to be used for a glass sheet, which does not significantly affect the surface properties and the aesthetics of the coated glass compared to the naked glass. Moreover, the invention allows to provide an anti-fingerprint solution to be used for a glass sheet, which is sustainable in time and/or wearing of the surface.

Sensor

A sensor comprising: a substrate; an electrode being formed on at least a surface of the substrate; a pillar being formed on a surface of the electrode; and a sensing element formed on the surface of the electrode, and comprising an aptamer, wherein a length of the aptamer is shorter than a height of the pillar in direction perpendicular to the surface of the electrode.

Battery components comprising fibers

Battery components are generally provided. In some embodiments, the battery components can be used as pasting paper and/or capacitance layers for batteries, such as lead acid batteries. The battery components described herein may comprise a plurality of fibers. The battery component may include, in some embodiments, a plurality of fibers and, optionally, one or more additives such as conductive carbon and/or activated carbon. In certain embodiments, the plurality of fibers include relatively coarse glass fibers (e.g., having an average diameter of greater than or equal to 2 microns), relatively fine glass fibers (e.g., having an average diameter of less than 2 microns), and/or fibrillated fibers. In some instances, such fibers may be present in amounts such that the battery component has a particular surface area, mean pore size, and/or dry tensile strength.

Pasting paper for batteries comprising multiple fiber types

Pasting paper for batteries comprising multiple fiber types

Articles and methods involving pasting papers are generally provided. In certain embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of cellulose fibers, a plurality of multicomponent fibers, and a plurality of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the average fiber diameter of each plurality of fibers is greater than or equal to 1 micron. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may have a thickness of less than 0.2 mm, an air permeability of less than or equal to 300 CFM, a 1.28 spg sulfuric acid wicking height of greater than 3 cm, and/or may be configured to have a dry tensile strength in a machine direction of greater than or equal to 1 lb/in after storage in 1.28 spg sulfuric acid at 75C for 168 hours. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may be disposed on a battery paste, such as a battery paste for use in a lead-acid battery.

Separators for lead-acid batteries

Battery separators and lead- acid batteries comprising battery separators are generally provided. The battery separators may have one or more features that enhances their suitability for use in lead-acid batteries. For example, the battery separators described herein may have one or more features that enhance their suitability for emerging flooded battery applications, such as extended flooded battery applications.

Battery separators comprising chemical additives and/or other components

Non-woven webs that can be used as battery separators for batteries, such as lead acid batteries, are generally provided. In some embodiments, battery separators comprising a non-woven web including one or more chemical additives are provided. The chemical additives may impart beneficial properties, such as enhanced separator stability and/or battery performance. In some embodiments, the chemical additive(s) may confer resistance to oxidation, heavy metal deposition, and/or formation of short circuits during cycling of a battery including the battery separator. The respective characteristics and/or amounts of the chemical additive(s) may be selected to impart desirable properties while having relatively minimal or no adverse effects on another property of the battery separator and/or the battery.

Pasting papers and capacitance layers for batteries comprising multiple fiber types and/or particles

Articles and methods involving pasting papers and/or capacitance layers are generally provided. The pasting paper may comprise a capacitance layer, and/or a stand-alone capacitance layer may be provided. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of cellulose fibers, a plurality of multicomponent fibers, and a plurality of glass fibers. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of conductive species, a plurality of capacitive species, and/or a plurality of inorganic particles. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may be disposed on a battery paste, such as a battery paste for use in a lead- acid battery. In some cases, forming a battery plate may comprise disposing a pasting paper on a battery paste. In some cases, a lead- acid battery may be assembled by assembling a first battery plate comprising a pasting paper with a separator and a second battery plate.

Pasting paper for batteries comprising multiple fiber types

Articles and methods involving pasting papers are generally provided. In certain embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of cellulose fibers, a plurality of multicomponent fibers, and a plurality of glass fibers. In some embodiments, the average fiber diameter of each plurality of fibers is greater than or equal to 1 micron. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may have a thickness of less than 0.2 mm, an air permeability of less than or equal to 300 CFM, a 1.28 spg sulfuric acid wicking height of greater than 3 cm, and/or may be configured to have a dry tensile strength in a machine direction of greater than or equal to 1 lb/in after storage in 1.28 spg sulfuric acid at 75C for 168 hours. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may be disposed on a battery paste, such as a battery paste for use in a lead-acid battery.

Pasting papers and capacitance layers for batteries comprising multiple fiber types and/or particles

Articles and methods involving pasting papers and/or capacitance layers are generally provided. The pasting paper may comprise a capacitance layer, and/or a stand-alone capacitance layer may be provided. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of cellulose fibers, a plurality of multicomponent fibers, and a plurality of glass fibers. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of conductive species, a plurality of capacitive species, and/or a plurality of inorganic particles. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may be disposed on a battery paste, such as a battery paste for use in a lead- acid battery. In some cases, forming a battery plate may comprise disposing a pasting paper on a battery paste. In some cases, a lead- acid battery may be assembled by assembling a first battery plate comprising a pasting paper with a separator and a second battery plate.

Pasting papers and capacitance layers for batteries comprising multiple fiber types and/or particles

Pasting papers and capacitance layers for batteries comprising multiple fiber types and/or particles

Articles and methods involving pasting papers and/or capacitance layers are generally provided. The pasting paper may comprise a capacitance layer, and/or a stand-alone capacitance layer may be provided. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of cellulose fibers, a plurality of multicomponent fibers, and a plurality of glass fibers. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may comprise a plurality of conductive species, a plurality of capacitive species, and/or a plurality of inorganic particles. In some embodiments, a pasting paper may be disposed on a battery paste, such as a battery paste for use in a lead- acid battery. In some cases, forming a battery plate may comprise disposing a pasting paper on a battery paste. In some cases, a lead- acid battery may be assembled by assembling a first battery plate comprising a pasting paper with a separator and a second battery plate.

Separators for lead-acid batteries

Battery separators and lead- acid batteries comprising battery separators are generally provided. The battery separators may have one or more features that enhances their suitability for use in lead-acid batteries. For example, the battery separators described herein may have one or more features that enhance their suitability for emerging flooded battery applications, such as extended flooded battery applications.

Composition cosmetique auto-chauffante.

L'invention concerne essentiellement une composition cosmétique comprenant : - au moins un métal réducteur sous forme de poudre ; - au moins un composé oxydant sous forme de poudre ; et - au moins un agent de charge ; ledit au moins un métal réducteur et ledit au moins un composé oxydant étant aptes à réagir par réaction d'oxydo-réduction exothermique en présence d'eau ; dans laquelle ledit composé oxydant se présente sous la forme d'ions ionisés et/ou d'ions chélatés et/ou d'ions complexés ; et dans laquelle le ratio molaire métal réducteur/lesdits ions est supérieur ou égal à 0,5.

Siège de repos pour plein air

Battery components comprising fibers

Battery components are generally provided. In some embodiments, the battery components can be used as pasting paper and/or capacitance layers for batteries, such as lead acid batteries. The battery components described herein may comprise a plurality of fibers. The battery component may include, in some embodiments, a plurality of fibers and, optionally, one or more additives such as conductive carbon and/or activated carbon. In certain embodiments, the plurality of fibers include relatively coarse glass fibers (e.g., having an average diameter of greater than or equal to 2 microns), relatively fine glass fibers (e.g., having an average diameter of less than 2 microns), and/or fibrillated fibers. In some instances, such fibers may be present in amounts such that the battery component has a particular surface area, mean pore size, and/or dry tensile strength.

Battery components comprising fibers

Battery components are generally provided. In some embodiments, the battery components can be used as pasting paper and/or capacitance layers for batteries, such as lead acid batteries. The battery components described herein may comprise a plurality of fibers. The battery component may include, in some embodiments, a plurality of fibers and, optionally, one or more additives such as conductive carbon and/or activated carbon. In certain embodiments, the plurality of fibers include relatively coarse glass fibers (e.g., having an average diameter of greater than or equal to 2 microns), relatively fine glass fibers (e.g., having an average diameter of less than 2 microns), and/or fibrillated fibers. In some instances, such fibers may be present in amounts such that the battery component has a particular surface area, mean pore size, and/or dry tensile strength.

Verfahren zur herstellung einer drahtförmigen nanostruktur aus einer halbleitenden schicht