Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – Fuel cell – subcombination thereof – or method of making or... – Grouping of fuel cells into stack or module
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Hodge, R. (Department: 1729)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
Fuel cell, subcombination thereof, or method of making or...
Grouping of fuel cells into stack or module
C429S463000, C429S509000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07977004
ABSTRACT:
A seal assembly for a solid oxide fuel cell stack, includes at least two fuel cell stack components having opposed surfaces and a seal member disposed between the surfaces, wherein the seal member is a compliant seal member that is mechanically compliant in both in-plane and out-of-plane directions relative to the surfaces. The seal member is advantageously formed of one or more substantially continuous fibers. Further, preferred materials for the seal member are provided which advantageously allow for a desired level of impermeability while preventing contamination of the fuel cell stack.
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Benn Raymond C.
Tulyani Sonia
Warrier Sunil G.
Yamanis Jean
Bachman & LaPointe P.C.
Hodge R.
UTC Fuel Cells, LLC.
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