Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
204278000 | Gas withdrawal | 26 |
20090026070 | Solar hydrogen charger - An apparatus for splitting water to produce hydrogen having at least one photoelectrochemical cell. The photoelectrochemical cell includes at least one water permeable photoelectrode having a light sensitive, nano-crystalline catalytic material layer, a polymer electrolyte membrane, a metallic substrate disposed between the light sensitive nano-crystalline catalytic material layer and the polymer electrolyte membrane adjacent to the polymer electrolyte membrane layer, and at least one photovoltaic device connected in series to the light sensitive nano-crystalline material layer and disposed between the light sensitive nano-crystalline catalytic material layer and the metallic substrate layer. | 01-29-2009 |
20090166191 | Apparatus for Generating Water Electrolytic Gas - Disclosed is an apparatus for generating a water electrolytic gas, wherein an electrolyte inlet is formed in the bottom of an electrolytic cell for generation of a water electrolytic gas, and an outlet is formed in the top thereof for the extraction of a mixture of an electrolyte and a generated gas. In the electrolytic cell, an anode and a cathode are provided, and an alkali electrolyte spinning and passing portion are arranged between these electrodes. With this arrangement, water electrolysis is performed, and a mixture of the electrolyte and a water electrolytic gas is extracted from the upper end of the electrolytic cell and transferred to a water electrolytic gas/electrolyte separation cell. A gas-liquid separation process extracts only the water electrolytic gas to the exterior, while the electrolyte is returned to the electrolytic cell by an electrolyte circulation device, to continue the performance of the electrolytic reaction. | 07-02-2009 |
20100012486 | Apparatus for producing a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen - The apparatus for producing a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen is disclosed, which comprises an outer plate member unit | 01-21-2010 |
20100044217 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF GASSES - An apparatus for the removal of gasses from a number of electrolysis cells, including a suction duct for each cell, each suction duct being connected to a central manifold with a gas treatment centre and a central suction fan. A flow restriction device is provided in each suction duct. One or more additional ductworks are provided. Each additional ductwork is for one or more suction ducts. Each additional ductwork has a branch for each suction duct, the branch being connected to the suction duct between the electrolysis cell and the flow restriction device, which one or more branches are connected to a booster duct in which an on/off valve is present. One or more booster ducts are connected to a booster manifold connected to the central manifold. A booster fan is provided in the booster manifold. A method for performing an electrolysis process is also disclosed. | 02-25-2010 |
20100089747 | High pressure proton exchange membrane based water electrolyzer system - A high pressure proton exchange membrane based water electrolyzer system that may include a series of proton exchange membrane (PEM) cells that may be electrically coupled together and coupled to a proton exchange membrane to form a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) that is spiral wound onto a conductive center post, wherein an innermost PEM cell of the MEA may be electrically connected with the conductive center post, or center electrode, and wherein an outermost PEM cell of the MEA may be electrically coupled to pressure vessel cylinder, or outer electrode. Each PEM cell may include an anode portion and a cathode portion separated by a portion of the PEM membrane. In addition, a non-permeable separator layer may also be spiral wound around the conductive center post and separates the wound portions of the PEM core. | 04-15-2010 |
20100108498 | Hydrogen Production Systems Utilizing Electrodes Formed From Nano-Particles Suspended in an Electrolyte - An electrolytic system for generating hydrogen gas includes a pair of electrodes and an electrolyte. The electrolyte includes colloidal silver, colloidal magnesium, and a nano-metal comprising nano-nickel, nano-iron or a nano-nickel-iron alloy. The electrodes include a first electrode of a non-magnetic material. A second electrode includes an electrode precursor of a magnetic material or an electro-magnet. When in its magnetic state, the electrode precursor exerts a magnetic force of sufficient strength to pull the nano-metal of the electrolyte onto at least a portion of its surfaces, to form the second electrode. | 05-06-2010 |
20100122902 | SYSTEM FOR THE ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN AS A FUEL FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - A system for producing hydrogen gas fuel used in powering an internal combustion engine of a vehicle comprising a hydrogen reactor which includes at least one set of electrode plates comprising a plurality of neutral, positively charged and negatively charged plates disposed in a predetermined sequence or position relative to one another to define a predetermined stacked array submerged within water maintained in the hydrogen reactor. Metal particles disbursed within the water are forced through the plurality of electrode plates and structured to define an additional collection surface area, along with said plurality of electrode plates, on which hydrogen gas may be collected to facilitate increased production thereof. | 05-20-2010 |
20100320083 | Hydrogen fuel generator - A mechanism that efficiently produces oxyhydrogen gas (HHO) in stoichiometric proportions, said mechanism operating by the electrolysis of water whereby one electrode stack measuring approximately 2¼″×2¼″ with approximately 100 sq. in. of total surface area produces over 4 liters per minute of HHO gas using 12 volts dc at 30 amps current at atmospheric pressure and 50% to 100% HHO output increase as vacuum is increased. | 12-23-2010 |
20110127160 | Hydrogen-oxygen generating apparatus - A hydrogen-oxygen generating apparatus includes a plurality of frames each including a main hole and at least one first engaging hole formed along an outer side of the main hole, at least one insulation gasket, disposed between the plurality of frames for maintaining a space between the plurality of frames and for providing a water tight seal and including at least one second engaging hole corresponding to the at least one first engaging hole and at least one electrode plate in electrical contact with at least one of the plurality of frames. | 06-02-2011 |
20120012456 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL - An electrolytic cell comprising, 1) an electrolyte inlet reservoir, 2) an oxygen outlet chamber and 3) a reaction space therebetween which houses an electrode array. When water is introduced into the reaction chamber the water acts as both an induction coil core (with the surrounding cathodes as the induction coil) and a condenser (capacitor) dielectric to enable the formation of a unitary inductance-capacitance; which effectively is a capacitor and an inductor in parallel. With the application of the appropriate frequency the subject apparatus acts as a parallel resonant tank circuit storing energy in the magnetic field of the coil and in the electric field of the capacitor. | 01-19-2012 |
20120080311 | Non metalic salt chlorinator for spa or swimming pool - An Electrolytic cell to produce Electrolysis with the use of graphite, a non metallic electrolysis element in the cell, into water passing through the cell without the use of metallic electrolysis elements. Water passing through the cell is thereby affected by the electrolysis with the use of non metal components in contact with the water to generate the electrolytic reaction. The cell being oriented with the inlets and outlets in a downward direction so that if the water remains in the cell, gaseous vapor produced by the electrolysis will eventually fill the cell cavity and stop electrolysis thereby limiting the accumulation of excess amounts of hydrogen gas from the electrolysis in the cell. | 04-05-2012 |
20120097532 | Apparatus for hot fusion of fusion-reactive gases - A generally concentric sealed reactor vessel defining a volume. A concentric target electrode | 04-26-2012 |
20130020193 | APPARATUS FOR ELECTROPLATING A TOOLING FOR USE IN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE ENCAPSULATION - An apparatus is disclosed for electroplating an inside wall of a transfer mold, the transfer mold being suitable for use in semiconductor device encapsulation. Specifically, the apparatus comprises a fixture, as well as a through-hole in the fixture for receiving an electrode to electroplate the inside wall of the transfer mold. In particular, the through-hole is configured to receive the electrode in a slide-fit to form a mutual interference fit for securing the electrode to the fixture. Upon fitting the electrode into the through-hole, the apparatus can then be used to electroplate the inside wall of the transfer mold by introducing the electrode into the space adjacent to the inside wall of the transfer mold. A device for use as an electrode in the apparatus is also disclosed. | 01-24-2013 |
20130026034 | ELECTROLYZER FOR PRODUCING SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE - The present invention relates to an electrolyzer for producing sodium hypochlorite by electrolyzing brine such as salt water or seawater and the like, and more specifically to a horizontal non-membrane type electrolyzer of a new structure which can maintain a constant interval among electrode plates without using a welding means or an adhering means on the inside of a housing by including a separator for dividing an inner space of a hollow type housing into a plurality of electrode chambers; the electrode plates which are arranged in parallel to each other in the constant interval within a rectangular space part of the separator; and a fixing bar for fixing the separator to an inner wall of the housing. | 01-31-2013 |
20130168239 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GAS - This invention relates to a process and an apparatus for generating hydrogen and oxygen gas by electrolysis of water. The process involves forming an electrolyte including alkaline ions and the water and generating plasma between electrodes immersed in the electrolyte by applying an electrical potential between the electrodes. The plasma ionises the electrolyte, thereby generating hydrogen and oxygen gas. The process further involves controlling the process by relocating the generated plasma between two or more further electrodes. | 07-04-2013 |
20130192984 | NbON FILM, METHOD FOR PRODUCING NbON FILM, HYDROGEN GENERATION DEVICE, AND ENERGY SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH SAME - The NbON film of the present invention is a NbON film in which a photocurrent is generated by light irradiation. The NbON film of the present invention is desirably a single-phase film. The hydrogen generation device ( | 08-01-2013 |
20130341182 | Modular Systems for Producing Pressurized Gases from Polar Molecular Liquids at Depth or Under Pressure - A system for producing pressurized gas(es) from polar molecular liquids. A first embodiment incorporates an electrolysis cell positioned at depth within the liquid. The assembly includes first and second electrodes positioned in spaced relationship and a bell shaped collection vessel arranged above the electrodes. At least one collection vessel includes at least one gas port configured to connect to gas conduits to carry the pressurized gas(es) to the point of use or storage. Positioning the gas generating assembly at depth immerses the electrodes within the polar molecular fluid, and operation of the electrical power supply establishes an electrical potential between the electrodes. A second embodiment incorporates an electrolysis cell operable at pressure, as well as an arrangement of ancillary systems benefitting from the electrolysis at pressure system. Various mechanisms for gathering and separating the hydrogen gas and oxygen gas generated by electrolysis are described. | 12-26-2013 |
20140102887 | PLASMA ELECTROLYTIC CELL - Electrolytic devices, including electrolytic cells, are described, that can be used in various segments of technology for the production of hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis of water electrolytes. In one embodiment, a plasma electrolytic cell is provided, comprising an anode and a cathode located in dielectric containers interconnected via a pipe in their bottom portions, wherein the spiral shaped cathode is made from electrically insulated copper wire and the electric insulation has local breaks, wherein the anode is planar, the cathode and anode containers have covers with embedded gas pressure adjustment valves, wherein the top portions of the containers are connected to gas offtake devices, and wherein the cathode and anode containers allow adding more electrolyte. | 04-17-2014 |
20140158529 | Blue power generation system - The blue power generation system includes an electrolytic system to obtain hydrogen and oxygen from sea water. It also includes a power generating system to supply electrical energy to the electrolytic system and an installation to recombine hydrogen and oxygen to produce clean fresh water. More specifically, the deep-sea electrolytic reaction generate gases rising into reservoirs at sea level. As water is depleted in the electrolytic chamber, a low pressure is created in the electrolytic chamber. The pressure of makeup water required for the electrolytic reaction is used to drive a turbine and generate electrical power. A portion of the electrical power generated is used to drive the electrolytic reaction. The amount of electrical energy created is a direct relation with the depth at which the system is operated. | 06-12-2014 |
20140246309 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - An electrochemical cell is described, which provides a reliable gas generation even under unfavorable environmental conditions and with significant changes in temperature and environment. Furthermore the cell has a long life time. The electrolyte of this electrochemical cell comprises at least one ionic liquid containing thiocyanate ions for the generation of hydrogen cyanide gas. Preferred substances for the composition of the electrolyte and for the provision of thiocyanate ions in the electrolyte are specified. | 09-04-2014 |
20140284209 | PORTABLE HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN SUPPLY SYSTEM - A portable hydrogen and oxygen supply system produces gaseous hydrogen and gaseous oxygen from water. It separates the gasses and vents them into two separate chambers. The supply system creates water disassociation through an array of concentric hexagonal hydrogen collector tubes, anode rods and a cathode matrix, all of which are submersed in water. The anode rods and cathode matrix are supplied DC electrical current. The water separates (disassociates) as atomic hydrogen is drawn to the negatively charged anode rods and the atomic oxygen is drawn to the positively charged cathode matrix. The hydrogen, on its path to the anode, passes through the walls of the hydrogen collector tubes to be collected in the first chamber. The oxygen is unable to pass through the walls of the tubes, and remains outside the tubes to be collected in the second chamber. | 09-25-2014 |
20140374246 | LIQUID - GAS CYCLING SYSTEM FOR ELECTROLYTIC TANK OF HEALTH GAS GENERATOR - A liquid/gas cycling system utilized in water electrolysis to generate a gas mixture of hydrogen and oxygen is disclosed. The liquid/gas cycling system comprises an electrolytic tank having a first liquid inlet and a first gas outlet which is mounted on the upper portion of the electrolytic tank, wherein the electrolytic tank is adapted to contain water (for example, electrolytic water) and generate the gas mixture through water electrolysis. A first tank adapted to contain water has a gas inlet, a first liquid outlet, a second gas outlet and a pressure relief valve. The gas inlet is mounted on the bottom portion of the first tank and connected to the first gas outlet. The first liquid outlet is connected to the first liquid inlet. The second gas outlet and the pressure relief valve are mounted on the upper portion of the first tank. When the pressure of the gas mixture in the first tank exceeds a predetermined value, the pressure relief valve will release the gas mixture. | 12-25-2014 |
20150027880 | NO MEMBRANE ELECTROLYTIC DEVICE - The invention is a no membrane electrolytic device to produce subacid hypochlorous acid water by electrolyzing diluted hydrochloric acid, in which the electrode plates could be cooled by dilution water to produce subacid hypochlorous acid water more effectively. | 01-29-2015 |
20160184470 | Two-part, Wall-mountable Electrochemical Dispenser - A Two-part, Wail-mountable Electrochemical Dispenser. The dispenser assembly consists of a disposable fluid storage reservoir and a non-disposable dispenser. The dispenser holds an electrochemical gas generator, its associated electronics, and a power source. The generator can be set for fluid delivery rates of between 1 mL/day and 50 mL/day. The system has a battery-determined operational life of about 2 years, assuming rates of up to 2 mL/day and 2 C-size batteries. The fluid storage reservoir is formed by two plastic shells separated by a plastic diaphragm. Gas produced by the generator acts on the diaphragm thereby displacing fluid that is then captured by an evaporation pad from which it can readily emanate into the environment. The reservoir can be removed and discarded after depletion of the liquid, and then replaced by another filled assembly. As needed, the refill holds an anti-theft coded card that prohibits the re-use of the refill. | 06-30-2016 |
20160186358 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT BATCH POROUS SILICON MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT DESIGN AND PROCESSING METHODS - This disclosure enables high-productivity fabrication of porous semiconductor layers (made of single layer or multi-layer porous semiconductors such as porous silicon, comprising single porosity or multi-porosity layers). Some applications include fabrication of MEMS separation and sacrificial layers for die detachment and MEMS device fabrication, membrane formation and shallow trench isolation (STI) porous silicon (using porous silicon formation with an optimal porosity and its subsequent oxidation). Further, this disclosure is applicable to the general fields of photovoltaics, MEMS, including sensors and actuators, stand-alone, or integrated with integrated semiconductor microelectronics, semiconductor microelectronics chips and optoelectronics. | 06-30-2016 |
20220134278 | CARBON DIOXIDE RECOVERY SYSTEM AND WORKING ELECTRODE - Provided is a carbon dioxide recovery system that separates CO | 05-05-2022 |