Simplified direct oxidation fuel cell system

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2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Alejandro, Raymond (Department: 1745)

Electrical connectors

With vehicle structure

C429S006000, C429S006000, C210S435000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06981877

ABSTRACT:
A simplified direct oxidation fuel cell system is provided. The fuel cell is constructed in such a manner that fuel is added to the cell anode as it is consumed and water is evaporated off at cell cathode so that there is no need for recirculation of unreacted fuel at the cell anode or water at the cell cathode. In addition, carbon dioxide generated from the anodic reaction is passively vented out of the system by using a CO2 gas permeable membrane material integrated as part of the anode chamber construction. Other embodiments of the invention include a fuel container and delivery assembly.

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