Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – Fuel cell – subcombination thereof – or method of making or... – Process or means for producing – recycling – or treating...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-09
2011-08-09
Lee, Cynthia (Department: 1726)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
Fuel cell, subcombination thereof, or method of making or...
Process or means for producing, recycling, or treating...
C429S416000, C429S433000, C429S434000, C429S465000, C429S484000, C429S488000, C429S489000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07993785
ABSTRACT:
Described herein is a means to incorporate catalytic materials into the fuel flow field structures of MEMS-based fuel cells, which enable catalytic reforming of a hydrocarbon based fuel, such as methane, methanol, or butane. Methods of fabrication are also disclosed.
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Havstad Mark A.
Jankowski Alan F.
Morse Jeffrey D.
Upadhye Ravindra S.
Lawrence Livermore National Security LLC
Lee Cynthia
Scott Eddie E.
Tak James S.
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