Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-14
2011-06-14
Mulcahy, Peter D. (Department: 1764)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation
C521S027000, C525S326200, C428S373000, C428S401000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07960046
ABSTRACT:
A process for preparing a polymer comprising sulfonating a perfluorocyclobutane polymer with a sulfonating agent to form a sulfonated perfluorocyclobutane polymer, wherein the sulfonating agent comprises oleum, SO3or a combination thereof is provided. A process for preparing proton exchange membranes and fuel cells comprising the proton exchange membrane are also provided.
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Fuller Timothy J.
Schoeneweiss Michael
Brooks & Kushman PC
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Hu Henry
Mulcahy Peter D.
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