Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – Having earth feature
Reexamination Certificate
2003-07-29
2008-11-25
Ryan, Patrick (Department: 1795)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
Having earth feature
C502S325000, C502S339000, C502S349000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07455927
ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to intermetallic compounds for use as catalysts for chemical reactions and catalytic systems. The structure of ordered intermetallic compounds enables such compounds to function as highly efficient catalysts. The ordered intermetallic compounds may be used to catalyze reactions in fuel cells (e.g., hydrogen fuel cells), amongst numerous other applications.
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Abruna Hector D.
DiSalvo, Jr. Francis J.
Cornell Research Foundation Inc.
Lewis Ben
Ryan Patrick
Wolf Greenfield & Sacks P.C.
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