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| 20080230401 | INTERFACE FOR FLEXIBLE FLUID ENCLOSURES - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a flexible fluid enclosure interface system comprising a flexible fluid enclosure, one or more components and one or more strain absorbing interfaces in contact with the flexible fluid enclosure and the one or more components. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080233446 | FLUIDIC CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A fluidic control system includes featured layers. The featured layers include two or more features which collectively form at least one functional component. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080233460 | COMPOSITE FLUID STORAGE UNIT WITH INTERNAL FLUID DISTRIBUTION FEATURE - Embodiments of the invention relate to a fluid storage unit comprising a composite fluid storage material and one or more internal fluid distribution features. The one or more internal fluid distribution features increase the homogeneity of fluid interaction within the composite fluid storage material, benefiting a number of properties and functions. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20080248352 | FLUIDIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a fluid distribution system. The system may include one or more electrochemical cell layers, a bulk distribution manifold having an inlet, a cell layer feeding manifold in direct fluidic contact with the electrochemical cell layer and a separation layer that separates the bulk distribution manifold from the cell feeding manifold, providing at least two independent paths for fluid to flow from the bulk distribution manifold to the cell feeding manifold. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20080277441 | STRAP MOUNTED ENERGY SUPPLY - Embodiments of the invention relate to a strap mounted energy supply. The strap mounted energy supply includes a strap and one or more energy components. The strap is configured to couple to an electronic device, and the more energy components are conformably coupled with the strap. At least one of the one or more energy components is configured to supply energy to the electronic device. In various embodiments, the strap mounted energy supply is portable, is configured to externally couple to the electronic device, and/or is flexible, pliable, stretchable and/or ductile. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080311458 | FLUID MANIFOLD AND METHOD THEREFOR - A electrochemical cell system includes a fluid manifold having a layered structure. The fluid manifold includes at least one conduit layer having a first side and a second side. The at least one conduit layer has at least one conduit channel. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090007705 | SENSING DEVICE AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Embodiments of the invention relate to a device for a fluid enclosure. The device includes a sensing device that responds to a change in distance relative to a fluid enclosure. The change in distance is a function of at least one dimension of the fluid enclosure. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090173620 | COMBINED CHEMISTRY HYDROGEN GENERATION SYSTEM - Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus or hydrogen generating system including a galvanic or first hydrogen generator and a thermally-activated or second hydrogen generator connectable to one another. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090255831 | FLUID ENCLOSURE AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Embodiments of the invention relate to a fluid enclosure including a structural filler and an outer enclosure wall conformably coupled to the structural filler. Embodiments of the present invention further relate to a method of manufacturing a fluid enclosure. The method includes conformably coupling an outer enclosure wall to a structural filler. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100035102 | ENERGY STORAGE INTEGRATED FRAMEWORK FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Embodiments of the invention relate to a fuel cell system for a portable electronic device including one or more fuel storage components, adapted to store and deliver a fuel, one or more electronic components and one or more fuel cells in contact with at least one of the one or more fuel storage components and one or more electronic components. The one or more fuel storage components are adapted to provide a secondary function, in addition to storing and delivering fuel. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100078122 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING FLUID STORAGE COMPONENTS - Embodiments of the invention relate to a method of manufacturing a fluid enclosure. The method includes reducing the size of active material particles sufficient to provide a maximum active material particle size substantially within the same order of size as the active material particle decrepitation size, contacting the particles with a binder sufficient to provide a mixture, pressing the mixture sufficient to provide a compacted mixture, heating the compacted mixture sufficient to form a fluid storage component and conformably coupling an outer enclosure wall to the fluid storage component sufficient to provide a fluid enclosure. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100080735 | PORTABLE HYDROGEN GENERATOR - Portable hydrogen generators are disclosed. In the various embodiments, the generator may include a chamber configured to endothermically decompose a material positioned within the chamber to generate hydrogen gas. A heater may be in thermal communication with the material to stimulate a release of the hydrogen gas. An electrical power source may be controllably coupled to the heater, so that electrical power delivered to the heater may be controlled in response to at least one detected property of the hydrogen gas. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100167132 | HYDROGEN FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEMS - A method for providing hydrogen to a hydrogen-powered device comprises providing a buffer connected to supply hydrogen to the device. The buffer is filled with hydrogen by coupling the buffer to a cartridge containing a predetermined quantity of hydrogen. The hydrogen in the cartridge may be stored in a form having a higher energy density than the hydrogen in the buffer. Systems comprising hydrogen-powered devices that include such buffers are also described. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100187468 | COMPOSITE HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIAL AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - Embodiments of the invention relate to a composite hydrogen storage material comprising active material particles and a binder, wherein the binder immobilizes the active material particles sufficient to maintain relative spatial relationships between the active material particles. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100258214 | REFUELING VALVE FOR A FUEL STORAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A refueling valve assembly is a pressure-activated valve that allows a flow of fluid, for example, fluid fuel, into the fuel reservoir. A fuel inlet port allows for the fluid fuel to be introduced into the valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a compressible member having a first sealing position and a second fueling position, where the compressible member is more compressed in the second fueling position than the first sealing position. The compressible member is sealingly coupled with the fuel inlet port when the compressible member is in the first sealing position. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110114862 | MAGNETIC FLUID COUPLING ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - Fluid coupling assemblies and methods are discussed. The fluid coupling assemblies include a first coupling member, a second coupling member magnetically engageable with the first coupling member, and a seal member disposed between a portion of the first coupling member and a portion of the second coupling member. A magnetic engagement of the first coupling member and the second coupling member unseals a fluid flow path therebetween. In certain examples, the first coupling member is sealed by a valve member and the second coupling member includes an activation member. When engaged, the valve member is moved from a closed position to an open position by the activation member, thereby unsealing the fluid flow path. A magnetic force between the first coupling member and the second coupling member can be chosen such that the members disengage when a predetermined fluid flow path pressure is reached. | 05-19-2011 |
