Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
429471000 | Comprising a plurality of stacks (e.g., modular assembly, etc.) | 8 |
20110177420 | FUEL CELL STACK SYSTEM HAVING MULTIPLE SUB-STACKS THAT ARE REPLACEABLE ONLINE - A fuel cell stack system having multiple sub-stacks that are replaceable online is disclosed. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the fuel cell stack system includes multiple fuel cell sub-stacks electrically coupled to one another, the multiple fuel cell sub-stacks include multiple fuel cells electrically coupled to one another enclosed in a sub-stack vessel. Each of the multiple fuel cells can include a composite cathode element and an anode chamber coupled to the composite cathode element. In one embodiment, each of the multiple fuel cell sub-stacks is replaceable online. | 07-21-2011 |
20110183230 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE HAVING FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system | 07-28-2011 |
20120189940 | Fuel Cell Mechanical Components - A modular fuel cell system includes a base, at least four power modules arranged in a row on the base, and a fuel processing module and power conditioning module arranged on at least one end of the row on the base. Each power module includes a separate cabinet which contains at least one fuel cell stack located in a hot box. The power modules are electrically and fluidly connected to the at least one fuel processing and power conditioning modules through the base. | 07-26-2012 |
20130280635 | Fuel Cell Mechanical Components - A modular fuel cell system includes a base, at least four power modules arranged in a row on the base, and a fuel processing module and power conditioning module arranged on at least one end of the row on the base. Each power module includes a separate cabinet which contains at least one fuel cell stack located in a hot box. The power modules are electrically and fluidly connected to the at least one fuel processing and power conditioning modules through the base. | 10-24-2013 |
20140087286 | Systems and Methods for Bypassing Fuel Cells - Embodiment methods for bypassing a fuel cell in a fuel cell stack include identifying a fuel cell to bypass and connecting a conductive bypass to the fuel cell stack such that the bypass electrically connects a first interconnect in the fuel cell stack and a second interconnect in the fuel cell stack and electrically bypasses the identified fuel cell. Further embodiment methods include applying a conductive sealing material to the fuel cell stack such that the conductive sealing material seals a cathode inlet or outlet of the identified fuel cell and such that the conductive sealing material electrically bypasses the identified fuel cell. | 03-27-2014 |
20150010845 | LIQUID FUEL BATTERY - A liquid fuel battery is described, having a vented case, an internal fuel chamber, and a plurality of substantially planar vertically stacked battery elements having separated fuel-sides and air sides. Such sides are separated by a series of anodic and cathodic seals. In one embodiment, a cathode contains doped carbon nanofibers and may be treated with polytetrafluoroethylene or another hydrophobic material. An anode current collector and/or cathode current collector may contain perforated metal, including metal mesh. Battery elements may be U-shaped to maximize the efficiency of the air-fuel interaction. The cathode is active for oxygen reduction and inactive for fuel oxidation. | 01-08-2015 |
20150140468 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM COMPONENTS - A fuel cell stack module includes a plurality of fuel cell stacks, a base supporting the plurality of fuel cell stacks, and a metal shell located over the base and the fuel cell stacks. The metal shell contains an integrated heat exchanger. | 05-21-2015 |
20170237105 | THERMO-ELECTROCHEMICAL CONVERTER | 08-17-2017 |