Gas separation: apparatus – Solid sorbent apparatus
Reexamination Certificate
2003-10-17
2008-08-26
Lawrence, Frank M (Department: 1797)
Gas separation: apparatus
Solid sorbent apparatus
C502S526000, C977S948000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07416583
ABSTRACT:
An appliance that uses a substantially carbon-free hydrogen is disclosed. The appliance includes a converter, a hydrogen storage container including a carbon-based nanostructured material, a charger, a discharger and, optionally, a controller is disclosed. The hydrogen storage container is capable of storing the substantially carbon-free hydrogen in a condensed state. In addition to the carbon-based nanostructured material, the container may include a metal capable of acting as both a seed for the formation of the nanostructured material and a facilitator for promoting the storage in the condensed state of the substantially carbon-free gaseous hydrogen provided to the storage container.
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Coppa Francis T.
General Electric Company
Lawrence Frank M
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