Current collector bar apparatus, system, and method of using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9371593
APP PUB NO 20140069820A1
SERIAL NO

14022370

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The instant disclosure provides an electrolysis cell, which includes: an anode; a cathode block; and a current collector bar configured to be at least partially disposed adjacent to and in electrical communication with the cathode block, wherein the bar comprises: at least one sidewall; an inner void enclosed by the sidewall; and an expandable material retained in the inner void via the at least one sidewall, wherein the expandable material is configured to exert pressure on the wall of the inner void while the bar is at operating temperature, such that the bar is conformed to the cathode block.

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ALCOA USA CORP201 ISABELLA STREET PITTSBURGH PA 15212-5858

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Beeler, Richard M Saxonburg, US 3 2
D'Astolfo, Leroy E Lower Burrell, US 10 13

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