Fuel cell devices and method therefor

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2011-06-21

2011-06-21

Yuan, Dah-Wei D (Department: 1727)

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Fuel cell, subcombination thereof, or method of making or...

Process or means for control of operation

C429S452000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07964313

ABSTRACT:
A fuel cell device including a fuel cell flashlight having a modular, interchangeable head portion. Additional modular head portions include circuitry connected with a connector in the head portion. The connector includes a USB type connector and the fuel cell device is suitable for charging other devices such as cell phones, PDAs, digital audio players, and the like.

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