Chemistry: electrical and wave energy – Apparatus – Electrolytic
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Bell, Bruce F (Department: 1759)
Chemistry: electrical and wave energy
Apparatus
Electrolytic
C204S272000, C204S275100, C204S276000, C204S278000, C205S637000, C205S638000, C429S002000, C429S401000, C429S501000, C429S503000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07922878
ABSTRACT:
A system for hydrogen gas generation is provided according to the present invention which includes a hydrogen gas electrode assembly including a first anode in electrical communication with a first cathode; a microbial fuel cell electrode assembly including a second anode in electrical communication with a second cathode, the microbial fuel cell electrode assembly in electrical communication with the hydrogen gas electrode assembly for enhancing an electrical potential between the first anode and the first cathode. A single chamber housing contains the hydrogen gas electrode assembly at least partially in the interior space of the housing.
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Bell Bruce F
Gifford Krass Sprinkle Anderson & Citkowski P.C.
The Penn State Research Foundation
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