CLARENCE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2012--
Electrochem Solutions, Inc. (Electrochem), a subsidiary of Greatbatch,
Inc. (NYSE:GB) today announced an award for U.S. Patent No. 8,252,441 -
Spacers for Fixing Battery Cells Within a Battery Package Casing and
Associated Systems and Methods (File No. CP-MP-0055). This patent was
solely invented by William A. Planck, mechanical engineer for
Electrochem.
A key factor in achieving longevity of portable power solutions is to
incorporate a battery pack design that accommodates individual component
changes. This patented design provides a support system for the cells
within a battery pack which allows alternate cell geometries within an
existing external enclosure shape; in-turn minimizing system level
changes. Additionally, the support system mechanically isolates the
cells from one another to provide a more rugged construction and
protection against the environmental effects of severe vibration, shock
and impact; along with reducing the amount of fillers, tapes and
adhesives used to secure the cells, thereby reducing material and labor
costs.
“With 60-plus patents granted in the Energy and Environmental industry
alone, Electrochem’s long-term strategy is to develop innovative,
reliable and total power solutions for markets where failure is not an
option,” said George Cintra, Director of Engineering & Technology for
Electrochem. “This latest patent award further supports the company’s
vision to strengthen and accelerate Electrochem’s position as a
world-class solutions provider in the critical markets we serve.”
Electrochem provides its customers with robust power systems designed to
meet the unique challenges of mission critical portable devices. This
patent offers a unique solution to the challenges of long term product
life-cycles and severe environmental conditions.
About Electrochem Solutions, Inc.
Electrochem, founded in 1979, is a world leader in the design and
manufacture of customized total power solutions. A subsidiary of
Greatbatch, Inc., Electrochem was born from the lithium battery invented
for the implantable pacemaker by founder, Wilson Greatbatch. Today,
Electrochem is known for providing safe and reliable products which are
used across a range of critical applications in the portable medical,
energy, military, and environmental markets.
About Greatbatch, Inc.
Greatbatch, Inc. (NYSE: GB) provides top-quality technologies to
industries that depend on reliable, long-lasting performance through its
brands - Greatbatch Medical, Electrochem and QiG Group. Greatbatch
Medical develops and manufactures critical medical device technologies
for the cardiac, neurology, vascular and orthopaedic markets.
Electrochem designs and manufactures custom battery technologies for
high-end niche applications in the portable medical, energy, military
and other markets. The QiG Group empowers the design and development of
new medical devices for the company’s core markets.
For additional information on Electrochem, visit www.electrochemsolutions.com.
For additional information on Greatbatch, visit www.greatbatch.com.

Source: Electrochem Solutions, Inc.
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