Method and apparatus for detection and control of thermal runaway in a battery under charge

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PATENT NO 5574355
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08406210

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A thermal runaway detection apparatus is provided for use during charging of a battery. The thermal runaway detection apparatus includes circuitry for determining internal resistance (impedance) or conductance (admittance) of the battery under charge. Detection circuitry detects an increase in internal battery conductance or a decrease in internal battery resistance and provides an output. The output is indicative of a thermal runaway condition in the battery. The circuitry can be used to provide feedback which controls charging of the battery.

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MIDTRONICS INC7000 MONROE ST WILLOWBROOK IL 605275654

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bertness, Kevin Batavia, IL 1 203
Hlavac, Mark New Lenox, IL 2 207
McShane, Stephen J Oak Brook, IL 22 2523

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