Robert L Brendle

US Patent:

51806479, Jan 19, 1993

Filed:

Sep 19, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/762782

Inventors:

Bob G. Rowland - Corvallis OR
George E. Monigold - Corvallis OR
Robert L. Brendle - Sweet Home OR
Francis V. Rosse - Corvallis OR

Assignee:

Evanite Fiber Corporation - Corvallis OR

International Classification:

H01M 216

US Classification:

429252

Abstract:

A battery separator comprises a fibrous mat which is filled with a mixture of very fine mineral powder and a binder resin. The mat may be either woven or nonwoven and the filler material generally comprises silicon materials. The binder in selected from a group of organic resinous or plastic materials, such as latex. The separator may further comprise a second attached mat of mineral or organic fibers or ribs. Further, the separator may be crimped or embossed if desired.