Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus – product – and – With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-25
2009-12-01
Kalafut, Stephen J. (Department: 1795)
Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and
With pressure equalizing means for liquid immersion operation
C429S006000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07625649
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a fuel cell system, such as a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) that uses passive approaches to thermal-fluids management. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a fuel cell is provided that uses a passive fuel delivery system. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, a fuel cell is provided that passively transports water from the cathode or an external source to the anode. In accordance with still another embodiment of the invention, a fuel cell is provided that passively directs heat to an evaporation pad to facilitate evaporation of fuel. In accordance with still another embodiment of the invention, a fuel cell is provided that provides passive carbon dioxide gas management.
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Faghri Amir
Guo Zhen
Kalafut Stephen J.
McCarter & English LLP
University of Connecticut
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