Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – Deferred action type – Responsive to addition of liquid
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-05
2005-07-05
Ruthkosky, Mark (Department: 1745)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
Deferred action type
Responsive to addition of liquid
C429S002000, C429S010000, C429S010000, C429S047000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06913854
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for generating power from voltage gradients at sediment-water interfaces or within stratified euxinic water-columns is provided. Natural voltage gradients typically exist at and about sediment-water interfaces or in isolated water bodies. One electrode (anode) is positioned in the sediment or water just below the redox boundary and the other electrode (cathode) is positioned in the water above the redox boundary over the first electrode. The anode is lower in voltage than the cathode. Current will flow when the electrodes are connected through a load, and near-perpetual generating of worthwhile power may be sustained by the net oxidation of organic matter catalyzed by microorganisms.
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Alberte Randall
Bright Harold J.
Reimers Clare
Tender Leonard M.
McCarter & English LLP
Rutgers, The State University of NJ
Ruthkosky Mark
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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