Bipolar plate with inlet and outlet water management features

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2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Michener, Jennifer K (Department: 1728)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Fuel cell, subcombination thereof, or method of making or...

Means for distributing, storing, or preventing fluid movement

C429S400000, C429S413000, C429S518000

Reexamination Certificate

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07901832

ABSTRACT:
A fuel cell assembly is disclosed that utilizes a fuel cell plate having hydrophobic portions adjacent an inlet and an outlet formed therein, and a hydrophilic portion formed in the flow channels of the fuel cell plate adjacent the hydrophobic portions, wherein the hydrophilic portion and the hydrophobic portion facilitate the transport of liquid water from the fuel cell plate.

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