Gas separation: apparatus – Apparatus for selective diffusion of gases – Plural layers
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-05
2006-09-05
Spitzer, Robert H. (Department: 1724)
Gas separation: apparatus
Apparatus for selective diffusion of gases
Plural layers
C095S056000, C096S004000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07101421
ABSTRACT:
Membrane modules that contain one or more hydrogen-selective membranes, methods for preparing the same, and hydrogen purification systems, fuel processors and devices containing the same. In some embodiments, the membrane modules include one or more hydrogen-selective membranes supported on a support or screen structure, of which a variety of embodiments are disclosed. In some embodiments, the membrane or membranes are at least substantially formed from an alloy comprising palladium and copper. In some embodiments, the membranes further include a material having a composition different than the alloy. In some embodiments, the at least one membrane is adhesively mounted on the screen structure during assembly.
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Edlund David J.
Pledger William A.
Studebaker R. Todd
IdaTech LLC
Kolisch & Hartwell, P.C.
Spitzer Robert H.
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