Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – Fuel cell – subcombination thereof – or method of making or... – Fuel cell with solid electrolyte
Reexamination Certificate
2008-11-12
2011-11-29
Maples, John S (Department: 1728)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
Fuel cell, subcombination thereof, or method of making or...
Fuel cell with solid electrolyte
C429S479000, C429S496000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08067129
ABSTRACT:
A solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) includes a cathode electrode, an anode electrode, and a solid oxide electrolyte located between the anode electrode and the cathode electrode. The cathode electrode is a porous ceramic layer infiltrated with a cathode catalyst material, and the anode electrode is a porous ceramic layer infiltrated with an anode catalyst material, and the electrolyte is a ceramic layer having a lower porosity than the anode and the cathode electrodes. A ceramic reinforcing region may be located adjacent to the riser opening in the electrolyte.
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Maples John S
The Marbury Law Group PLLC
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