Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-04
2005-01-04
Kalafut, Stephen J. (Department: 1745)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation
C429S006000, C429S006000, C427S115000, C427S124000, C428S457000, C428S566000, C428S600000, C428S613000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06838202
ABSTRACT:
A bipolar plate for use with a fuel cell is provided including an electrically conductive foam as a coolant layer between thin metal foil layers. The thin metal foil layers are provided with serpentine flow field patterns on a surface thereof.
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Brady Brian K.
Fly Gerald W.
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