Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Hydrogen or compound thereof – Elemental hydrogen
Reexamination Certificate
2007-07-30
2010-10-05
Mayes, Melvin C (Department: 1793)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Hydrogen or compound thereof
Elemental hydrogen
Reexamination Certificate
active
07807130
ABSTRACT:
Described herein is a fuel processor that produces hydrogen from a fuel source. The fuel processor comprises a reformer and burner. The reformer includes a catalyst that facilitates the production of hydrogen from the fuel source. Voluminous reformer chamber designs are provided that increase the amount of catalyst that can be used in a reformer and increase hydrogen output for a given fuel processor size. The burner provides heat to the reformer. One or more burners may be configured to surround a reformer on multiple sides to increase thermal transfer to the reformer. Dewars are also described that increase thermal management of a fuel processor and increase burner efficiency. A dewar includes one or more dewar chambers that receive inlet process gas or liquid before a burner receives the process gas or liquid. The dewar is arranged such that process gas or liquid passing through the dewar chamber intercepts heat generated in the burner before the heat escapes the fuel processor.
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Kaye Ian W.
Khan Qailmas
Beyer Law Group LLP
Cohen Stefanie
Mayes Melvin C
UltraCell Corporation
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