1. Thin-film, low-Pt PEMFC catalysts containing Pt, W, and Ni or Zr
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: T. He et al.
Patent number: US 7435504
Published: 14 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 25 Aug. 2005)
2. DMFC featuring both alkaline and acid electrolytes, comprising single membrane
Assignee: SFC Smart Fuel Cell, Germany
Inventors: M. Stefener et al.
Patent number: US 7435505
Published: 14 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 12 Aug. 2002)
(PCT filed as EP 02/09020, 12 Aug. 2002)
3.Power system for telecoms site, with microturbines and PEMFCs
Assignee: Sprint Communications, USA
Inventors: J. Meyers et al.
Patent number: US 7436079
Published: 14 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 6 Dec. 2006)
4. Determining voltage condition in FCV, to minimize power conversion losses and reduce battery size
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: H. Saeki et al.
Patent number: US 7436148
Published: 14 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 1 June 2005)
5. Maintaining temperature of vehicle PEMFC system under intermittent operation
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp., Japan
Inventors: S. Hirakata et al.
Patent number: US 7438146
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 20 Oct. 2005)
6. Hydrogen cartridge containing anhydrous chemical hydride fuel, with filter/water trap
Assignee: Trulite Inc, USA
Inventors: J.K. Shurtleff et al.
Patent number: US 7438732
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 12 Nov. 2005)
7. SOFC/gas turbine combined cycle system, featuring carbon fiber composite molecular sieves for gas separation
Assignee: UT-Battelle, USA
(Oak Ridge National Lab)
Inventors: S.D. Labinov et al.
Patent number: US 7438733
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 22 Sep. 2006)
8. Direct water vaporization for automotive fuel processor startup and transients
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventor: S.G. Goebel
Patent number: US 7438734
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 19 Jan. 2006)
9. Scandia-stabilized zirconia IT-SOFC electrolyte, and production method
Assignees: Nissan Motor Co, Japan
and National Institute of Advanced
Industrial Science and Technology, Japan
Inventors: M. Hatano et al.
Patent number: US 7438837
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 19 March 2004)
(PCT filed as JP 2004/003774, 19 March 2004)
10. Electrical system to allow operation of accessories with various voltages in FCV
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: S. Aoyagi et al.
Patent number: US 7438984
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 31 March 2006)
11. PEMFC with integral, compressible porous pad to maintain uniform contact pressure in stack
Assignee: Giner Electrochemical Systems, USA
Inventors: A.B. LaConti et al.
Patent number: US 7438985
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 4 Oct. 2006)
12. PEMFC power plant with improved humidification system and an adjustable pressure profile
Assignees: UTC Power, USA and Toshiba Fuel
Cell Power Systems Corporation, Japan
Inventors: S. Shimotori et al.
Patent number: US 7438986
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 22 Dec. 2004)
13. Preparation of particulate carbon fuel, to use in direct carbon fuel cell
Assignee: Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab, USA
Inventors: J.F. Cooper et al.
Patent number: US 7438987
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 13 May 2004)
14. Selective catalytic oxidation of CO in reformate stream for PEMFC feed
Assignee: ConocoPhillips, USA
Inventors: M.B. Welch et al.
Patent number: US 7439206
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 18 July 2006)
15. Improved hydrogen purity using secondary purification method downstream of primary PSA
Assignee: Intelligent Energy Inc, USA
Inventors: R.R. Woods et al.
Patent number: US 7439273
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 28 Sep. 2006)
16. Anion-conducing polymers and membranes with enhanced stability to aqueous alkali
Assignee: Los Alamos National Lab, USA
Inventors: B.S. Pivovar et al.
Patent number: US 7439275
Published: 21 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 22 March 2006)
17. Durable solenoid valve to discharge reactants from automotive PEMFC
Assignee: Keihin Corporation, Japan
Inventors: K. Sonoda et al.
Patent number: US 7441560
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 7 March 2006)
18. FCV modular chassis (‘skateboard’) with simplified body-attachment interface
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: C.E. Borroni-Bird et al.
Patent number: US 7441615
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 4 Dec. 2002)
19. Compact autothermal reforming fuel processor, e.g. for vehicles
Assignee: Texaco, USA
Inventors: R.E. Childress et al.
Patent number: US 7442216
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 19 July 2004)
20. Fuel processor with two-stage lean combustion for rapid startup, and thermal integration for improved reactor temperature control
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: S.G. Goebel et al.
Patent number: US 7442217
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 2 Dec. 2004)
21. Heat-resistant cast steel for use in reactant tubes in steam reforming fuel processor
Assignee: Kubota Corporation, Japan
Inventors: M. Takahashi et al.
Patent number: US 7442265
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 18 Oct. 2004)
(PCT filed as JP 2004/015354, 18 Oct. 2004)
22. Manufacturing of PEMFC separator from carbon-phenol resin molding compound
Assignees: Nippon Pillar Packing Co, Japan
and Toyota Motor Corp., Japan
Inventors: T. Yoshida et al.
Patent number: US 7442329
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 27 April 2006)
23. Heat recirculating cooler to remove sulfur from SOFC feed
Assignee: Department of Energy, USA
(National Energy Technology Lab)
Inventors: G.A. Richards et al.
Patent number: US 7442353
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 21 Oct. 2004)
24. Plasma-induced H2 production from water, as hydrogen feed for fuel cell
Assignee/Inventor: C.S. Wang, USA
Patent number: US 7442364
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 16 Nov. 2005)
25. Electronic apparatus and camera, featuring PEMFC in handgrip of SLR-type camera
Assignee: Canon, Japan
Inventor: H. Sugihara
Patent number: US 7442451
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 13 Feb. 2006)
26. Automotive PEMFC system with hydrogen leak detection, e.g. from hole in membrane
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp., Japan
Inventor: S. Miura
Patent number: US 7442452
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 17 June 2004)
(PCT filed as IB 2004/002019, 17 June 2004)
27. PEMFC decontamination procedure, to reduce contaminants adsorbed by electrodes
Assignee: UTC Fuel Cells, USA
Inventors: T.W. Patterson et al.
Patent number: US 7442453
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 27 Dec. 2004)
28. PEMFC system with ion-exchange resin filter for water treatment, such as for coolant or water cycles
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co, Japan
Inventor: K. Wakabayashi
Patent number: US 7442454
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 19 Feb. 2004)
29. Apparatus and method to protect PEMFC, by detecting hydrogen leak from anode to cathode
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: Y. Kojima et al.
Patent number: US 7442455
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 17 July 2003)
30. Current control for parallel PEMFC stacks, for constant voltage output as stacks are added
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: J.S. Wheat et al.
Patent number: US 7442456
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 22 Jan. 2004)
31. PEMFC system in which compressor is supplemented by gas dynamic pressure wave machine
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventor: R. Pechtold
Patent number: US 7442457
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 3 March 2003)
32. PEMFC system, and activation by discharging water from anode by purging fuel gas on stopping
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: K. Ueda et al.
Patent number: US 7442458
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 13 April 2005)
33. Polymer electrolyte membrane with aromatic ring in main chain, for PEM or DMFC
Assignee: Fujifilm Corporation, Japan
Inventors: M. Kaneko et al.
Patent number: US 7442459
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 12 May 2006)
34. Miniaturized DMFC featuring piezoelectric MEMS fuel micro-pump
Assignee: CRF, Italy (Fiat Research Centre)
Inventors: G. Bollito et al.
Patent number: US 7442460
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 23 July 2003)
35. Fuel processing system with gas recirculation for improved startup and transient operation
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: S.G. Goebel et al.
Patent number: US 7442461
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 12 Oct. 2004)
36. Compact PEMFC with tandem fuel tanks and inertial trigger to release reactants when needed
Assignee: Pemery Corporation, USA
Inventor: D.J. Pristash
Patent number: US 7442462
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 9 Dec. 2005)
37. Compact SOFC with controlled stack compression and improved current collection efficiency
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventor: H. Homma
Patent number: US 7442463
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 23 Dec. 2004)
38. Methods and composition to clean and passivate automotive fuel cell cooling systems
Assignee: Honeywell International, USA
Inventors: B. Yang et al.
Patent number: US 7442676
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 24 March 2005)
39. Sulfur-functionalized carbon nanoarchitectures as Pt-containing gels for PEMFC electrodes
Assignee: Secretary of the Navy, USA
(Naval Research Lab)
Inventors: J.W. Long et al.
Patent number: US 7442747
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 26 July 2007)
40. PEMFC management system for use with portable electronic devices, e.g. speakers in audio system
Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial, Japan
(now Panasonic Corporation)
Inventors: S. Hamada et al.
Patent number: US 7443133
Published: 28 Oct. 2008 (Filed: 2 Sep. 2004)
41. Fabrication of single unit PEMFC with MEA with 3D gas flow for increased power
Assignee: Hydra Fuel Cell Corporation, USA
Inventors: E.L. Davis et al.
Patent number: US 7445647
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 19 May 2006)
42. Control of pressurized microchannel processes, e.g. steam reforming for vehicles or portable devices
Assignee: Velocys Inc, USA
Inventors: C.P. Weil et al.
Patent number: US 7445650
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 11 March 2005)
43. Particle filter for fuel cell coolant,to minimize flow channel plugging in automotive applications
Assignee: Ford Motor Co, USA
Inventors: M. Kumar et al.
Patent number: US 7445705
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 19 Aug. 2004)
44. Imprinting nanoscale catalyst patterns on ion-selective polymer membrane to serve as electrode
Assignee: Hewlett-Packard, USA
Inventors: Y. Chen et al.
Patent number: US 7445742
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 15 Aug. 2003)
45. Coating powder of Cr- or V-doped titanium suboxides, for example GDL between catalyst and SOFC electrode
Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany
(Fraunhofer IKTS)
Inventors: L.-M. Berger et al.
Patent number: US 7445763
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 4 March 2002)
(PCT filed as EP 02/02323, 4 March 2002)
46. Methods of making porous cermet and ceramic films, e.g. for thin-film SOFC electrodes
Assignee: Hewlett-Packard, USA
Inventors: P. Mardilovich et al.
Patent number: US 7445814
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 22 Oct. 2003)
47. Improved direct liquid feed fuel cell (e.g. DMFC), with improved method for wetting electrodes
Assignee: California Inst. of Technology, USA
(Jet Propulsion Lab)
Inventors: E. Vamos et al.
Patent number: US 7445859
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 27 May 2004)
48. MEMS PEMFC power generator, generating hydrogen by reacting water vapor with hydrides
Assignee: Honeywell International, USA
Inventors: T. Rezachek et al.
Patent number: US 7445860
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 18 Feb. 2004)
49. Fast, precise method to detect abnormalities in automotive PEMFC
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: Y. Murakami et al.
Patent number: US 7445861
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 25 July 2002)
50. Miniaturized seal-less, planar SOFC with flameless combustion based on catalytic oxidation of fuel
Assignee: Shinko Electric Industries Co, Japan
Inventors: S. Suganuma et al.
Patent number: US 7445862
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 2 Feb. 2006)
51. PEM or DMFC with helical MEA structure, for longer membrane life
Assignee: CEA, France
Inventors: P. Tiquet et al.
Patent number: US 7445863
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 23 May 2003)
(PCT filed as FR 03/01569, 23 May 2003)
52. High-temperature (>120°C) polymer electrolyte membranes based on functionalized polyazoles
Assignee: BASF Fuel Cell GmbH, Germany
Inventors: K. Muellen et al.
Patent number: US 7445864
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 2 July 2003)
(PCT filed as EP 03/07020, 2 July 2003)
53. Simple PEMFC structure for easy separator alignment, for efficient stack assembly
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: S. Goto et al.
Patent number: US 7445865
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 6 Nov. 2003)
54. PEMFC stack with vertical structure, and condensed water discharged through bypass passage
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: S. Sugiura et al.
Patent number: US 7445866
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 23 Nov. 2005)
55. PEMFC electrode structure, and PEM with excellent toughness
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: N. Mitsuta et al.
Patent number: US 7445867
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 21 June 2002)
(PCT filed as JP 02/06222, 21 June 2002)
56. Novel functionalized benzimidazole polymer, for high-temperature (>100°C) PEM
Assignee: LG Chem Ltd, Korea
Inventors: C.-K. Shin et al.
Patent number: US 7446165
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 10 Aug. 2005)
57. Integrated fuel cell controller for electronic devices
Assignee: More Energy Ltd, Israel
(Medis Technologies)
Inventors: Z. Aleyraz et al.
Patent number: US 7446501
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 19 March 2004)
58. Control apparatus for hybrid FCV, to prevent overdischarge of battery
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: T. Fuse et al.
Patent number: US 7447572
Published: 4 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 11 Aug. 2004)
(PCT filed as JP 2004/011804, 11 Aug. 2004)
59. Carbon nanotube heat-exchange microchannel systems for use in automotive fuel cell systems
Assignee: Alliance for Sustainable
Energy LLC, USA
Inventors: T.J. Hendricks et al.
Patent number: US 7448441
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 17 Sep. 2002)
(PCT filed as US 02/30370, 17 Sep. 2002)
60. Fuel reformer with no offgas tank, able to control offgas flow rate to heater, for residential applications
Assignees: Honda Motor Co, Japan and
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co, Japan
Inventors: H. Sumi et al.
Patent number: US 7449036
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 24 Feb. 2005)
61. Filtering particulates and gases from gas feeds to vehicle PEMFC
Assignee: Daimler, Germany
Inventor: D. Schroeter
Patent number: US 7449046
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 20 May 2003)
(PCT filed as EP 03/05272, 20 May 2003)
62. Resins containing ionic or ionizable groups with improved conductivity, for DMFCs
Assignee: Arkema Inc, USA
Inventors: L. Hedhli et al.
Patent number: US 7449111
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 14 July 2004)
63. Self-humidifying, proton-conductive composition and membrane
Assignees: JSR Corporation, Japan
and Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: M. Kakuta et al.
Patent number: US 7449132
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 24 Nov. 2004)
64. Preparation of cerium oxide and Zr nanoparticles with narrow size distribution,
e.g. for SOFC electrolyte
Assignee: Columbia University, USA
Inventors: S.-W. Chan et al.
Patent number: US 7449163
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 5 Feb. 2003)
(PCT filed as US 03/03393, 5 Feb. 2003)
65. Process for chemical etching of IT-SOFC electrode on perforated metallic support
Assignee: Haldor Topsoe, Denmark
Inventors: N. Christiansen et al.
Patent number: US 7449214
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 13 March 2003)
66. Integrated PEMFC stack thermostat, to regulate flow of coolant
Assignee: Plug Power, USA
Inventors: M.S. Zanoni et al.
Patent number: US 7449258
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 21 June 2004)
66. Power converter architecture, and method for integrated PEMFCbased power supply
Assignee: NuCellSys GmbH, Germany
Inventors: L. Zhu et al.
Patent number: US 7449259
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 4 Sep. 2003)
67. Fuel cell stack including hydrogen pumping fuel cells for enhanced hydrogen recycle
Assignee: UTC Power, USA
Inventor: L.L. Van Dine
Patent number: US 7449260
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 23 Dec. 2003)
68. Method to facilitate stacking of cells and separators in planar SOFC, with reduced gas leakage
Assignee: NGK Insulators, Japan
Inventors: S. Ito et al.
Patent number: US 7449261
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 16 Feb. 2006)
69. Manufacturing method for SOFC current collector with metallic oxide surface
Assignee: Praxair Technology, USA
Inventors: G.M. Christie et al.
Patent number: US 7449262
Published: 11 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 9 Dec. 2004)
70. Control system for electric vehicle with fuel cell, for improved power management
Assignee: Toshiba, Japan
Inventors: T. Hemmi et al.
Patent number: US 7451842
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 8 May 2006)
71. Roll bonding method for production of PEMFC bipolar plates
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: D.R. Sigler et al.
Patent number: US 7451907
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 6 Aug. 2004)
72. Feedforward control method for hydrogen generators integrated with residential PEMFC systems
Assignee: HyRadix, USA
Inventors: B.P. Russell et al.
Patent number: US 7452391
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 30 July 2003)
(PCT filed as US 03/23759, 30 July 2003)
73. Multi-stage sulfur removal for PEMFC APU, e.g. for automotive applications [two patents]
Assignee: Intelligent Energy Inc, USA
Inventors: K. Duraiswamy et al.
Patent numbers: US 7452404 and US 7452405
Published: 18 November 2008
(Filed: 1 Feb. 2006 and 25 Sep. 2006)
74. CO-free hydrogen for use in PEMFCs, by vacuum swing adsorption
Assignee: Air Products and Chemicals,USA
Inventors: T.C. Golden et al.
Patent number: US 7452407
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 28 Feb. 2006)
75. Manufacturing of PEMFC MEA, with enhanced bondability on membrane/GDL interface
Assignee: Aisin Seiki KK, Japan
Inventor: G. Xie
Patent number: US 7452441
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 7 Feb. 2005)
76. Vehicle fuel cell heat-exchange coolant and antifreeze comprising 1,3-propanediol
Assignee: Shell Oil Company, USA
Inventors: E.R. Eaton et al.
Patent number: US 7452479
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 13 Feb. 2002)
77. Phosphorus-acid-group-containing (meth)acrylamide, suitable for use as polymer electrolyte membrane
Assignee: Uni-Chemical Co Ltd, Japan
Inventor: Y. Kanzaki
Patent number: US 7452487
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 23 Feb. 2005)
(PCT filed as JP 2005/002939, 23 Feb. 2005)
78. Dielectric coolant for PEMFC in FCV, and use in evaporative cooling
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: R.H. Blunk et al.
Patent number: US 7452617
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 16 Dec. 2003)
79. Residential PEMFC cogeneration system with heat-exchange control for faster startup
Assignee: Panasonic Corporation, Japan
Inventors: Y. Tanaka et al.
Patent number: US 7452618
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 19 Sep. 2003)
(PCT filed as JP 03/11997, 19 Sep. 2003)
80. Increasing proportion of methane in SOFC fuel stream for improved thermal management
Assignee: Ceramic Fuel Cells Ltd, Australia
Inventor: K. Ahmed
Patent number: US 7452619
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 11 Feb. 2002)
(PCT filed as AU 02/00128, 11 Feb. 2002)
81. Tri-layer ionic conduction device for improved oxygen supply and cooling in PEMFC
Assignee: Honeywell Normalair–Garrett, UK
Inventors: R.J. Phillips et al.
Patent number: US 7452620
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 24 July 2004)
82. Robust PEM with hygroscopic polymer layers for improved proton conductivity or permeability
Assignee: Samsung SDI Co, Korea
Inventors: H.-T. Kim et al.
Patent number: US 7452621
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 14 June 2005)
83. Metal-supported tubular SOFC, and fabrication on wooden substrate
Assignee: Alberta Research Council, Canada
Inventors: P. Sarkar et al.
Patent number: US 7452622
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 24 July 2003)
(PCT filed as CA 03/01118, 24 July 2003)
84. Bipolar plate with improved sealing for PEM fuel cells or electrolysis cells
Assignee: Proton Energy Systems, USA
Inventor: D.E. Henderson
Patent number: US 7452623
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 11 Nov. 2004)
85. Low-cost, injection-molded PEMFC conductive separator plates with low volume resistivity
Assignee: Panasonic Corporation, Japan
Inventors: K. Hatoh et al.
Patent number: US 7452624
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 14 Feb. 2002)
(PCT filed as JP 02/01275, 14 Feb. 2002)
86. Compact water management module for integrated DMFC system
Assignee: Oorja Protonics, USA
Inventor: S. Malhotra
Patent number: US 7452625
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 4 June 2004)
87. Direct alcohol fuel cell for portable devices, with PBI-coated cathode to prevent fuel crossover
Assignee: ZAO ‘Independent Power
Technologies’, Russia
Inventors: Z.R. Karichev et al.
Patent number: US 7452626
Published: 18 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 26 Feb. 2004)
(PCT filed as RU 2004/000068, 26 Feb. 2004)
88. ICE vehicle with reformer and fuel cell APU, where all the stored hydrogen can be used
Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
Inventors: T. Allgeier et al.
Patent number: US 7454898
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 7 Dec. 2005)
89. Temperature determination of (PEM) fuel cell coolant, for vehicle applications
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventor: O. Maier
Patent number: US 7455241
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 18 Oct. 2004)
90. SOFC anode fabrication, with SiC in anode support to reduce thermal expansion
mismatch
Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute, USA
(Pacific Northwest National Lab)
Inventors: K.D. Meinhardt et al.
Patent number: US 7455700
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 30 May 2007)
91. Bipolar cooling plate module with integral sealing element for PEMFC stack
Assignee: SGL Carbon AG, Germany
Inventor: A. Muller
Patent number: US 7455701
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 28 Oct. 2005)
92. Method for manufacturing PEM or DMFC with higher performance electrodes
Assignee: Panasonic Corporation, Japan
Inventors: M. Uchida et al.
Patent number: US 7455703
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 20 June 2006)
93. Powder of fine Pt alloy particles with uneven surface, for PEMFC electrode catalysts
Assignee: Dowa Electronics Materials Co Ltd,
Japan
Inventor: K. Sato
Patent number: US 7455714
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 2 Aug. 2005)
94. Compact apparatus for humidifying gas flow in vehicle or boat PEMFC, with dew-point control
Assignee: Daimler, Germany
Inventors: G. Berger et al.
Patent number: US 7455721
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 2 July 2003)
(PCT filed as DE 03/02200, 2 July 2003)
95. Ion-irradiated IT-SOFC electrolyte and electrodes, for higher ion transport rates
Assignees: Honda Motor Co, Japan and
Stanford University, USA
Inventors: R. Pornprasertsuk et al.
Patent number: US 7455722
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 14 July 2006)
96. Compact, multi-step fuel processor for producing hydrogen-rich gas for fuel cells
Assignee: Texaco, USA
Inventors: C.L. Krause et al.
Patent number: US 7455817
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 5 Dec. 2001)
97. Process and apparatus for converting H2S in feed gas into hydrogen (for fuel cell) and sulfur
Assignee: H2S Technologies Ltd, Canada
Inventors: R.R. Selinger et al.
Patent number: US 7455828
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 1 March 2004)
98. High-accuracy formation of noble catalyst layer on PEMFC MEA substrate
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp., Japan
Inventors: S. Kadotani et al.
Patent number: US 7455888
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 18 Feb. 2005)
(PCT filed as JP 2005/003079, 18 Feb. 2005)
99. Automotive PEMFC with rapid startup but reduced deterioration caused by dryout in freezing environment
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co, Japan
Inventor: H. Sakai
Patent number: US 7455920
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 1 Dec. 2003)
(PCT filed as JP 03/15325, 1 Dec. 2003)
100. Automotive (PEM) fuel cell system with reformer temperature maintenance and control
method
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co, Japan
Inventor: M. Okamoto
Patent number: US 7455921
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 28 Jan. 2003)
(PCT filed as JP 03/00761, 28 Jan. 2003)
101. Fuel cell system with enhanced energy utilization by using exhaust heat
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: A. Kamachi et al.
Patent number: US 7455922
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 6 May 2005)
102. Fuel supply assembly for supplying propane with reduced sulfur content to MCFC
Assignee: FuelCell Energy, USA
Inventors: S.P. Katikaneni et al.
Patent number: US 7455923
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 1 Sep. 2006)
103. Water vapor transport power generator, comprising direct borohydride fuel cell
Assignee: Honeywell International, USA
Inventor: R.A. Wood
Patent number: US 7455924
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 11 Oct. 2005)
104. Thin-layer structure for PEM or SOFC electrolytes, for improved micro fuel cell manufacturing
Assignee: Angstrom Power, Canada
Inventors: G.F. McLean et al.
Patent number: US 7455925
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 8 July 2004)
105. Air-breathing PEMFC capable of supplying sufficient oxygen to cells
Assignee: Daido Metal Co, Japan
Inventors: T. Takagi et al.
Patent number: US 7455926
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 28 Aug. 2003)
106. Pt-ordered intermetallic compounds for use as CO-tolerant PEM or DMFC catalysts
Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, USA
Inventors: F.J. DiSalvo et al.
Patent number: US 7455927
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 29 July 2003)
107. Transversely rigid, laterally flexible permeable sheet as diffusion media for automotive PEMFC
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: M.F. Mathias et al.
Patent number: US 7455928
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 18 Aug. 2003)
108. Fluorocopolymer material with sulfonic acid functional groups, for PEM
Assignee: Daikin Industries, Japan
Inventors: T. Araki et al.
Patent number: US 7455934
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 10 May 1999)
(PCT filed as JP 99/02398, 10 May 1999)
109. Partially fluorinated ionic compounds, for preparation of proton-exchange membranes
Assignee: DuPont, USA
Inventors: A.Q. Han et al.
Patent number: US 7456314
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 13 Dec. 2007)
110. Methods and apparatus for controlled SOFC/turbine hybrid power generation
Assignee: General Electric, USA
Inventors: A.B. Campbell et al.
Patent number: US 7456517
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 12 April 2005)
111. Residential power conversion system with PEM or SOFC, battery and AC power source
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd, Japan
Inventors: K. Takeda et al.
Patent number: US 7456519
Published: 25 Nov. 2008 (Filed: 16 Feb. 2005)
112. Low-cost fabrication of compact chemical reactors used as thin (PEM) fuel cell layers
Assignee: Angstrom Power, Canada
Inventors: G.F. McLean et al.
Patent number: US 7458997
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 6 April 2004)
113. Low-temperature (>150°C) methanol reforming, for integration with e.g. PEM fuel cells
Assignee: National Tsing Hua University,
Taiwan
Inventor: C.-T. Yeh
Patent number: US 7459000
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 29 July 2005)
114. Conducting polymer-grafted carbon material for PEMFC catalyst supports or MEAs
Assignee: Columbian Chemicals Co, USA
Inventor: B. Srinivas
Patent number: US 7459103
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 25 Feb. 2004)
115. Autothermal primary reactor for compact, integrated fuel cell systems, e.g. in vehicles
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: M.I. Petch et al.
Patent number: US 7459224
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 26 Nov. 2002)
116. Micro-machined solid acid fuel cells, with improved reliability and performance
Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center, USA
Inventors: R.B. Apte et al.
Patent number: US 7459225
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 24 Nov. 2003)
117. Tubular SOFC with separated offgases, to produce highly concentrated CO2
Assignee: Shell Oil Company, USA
Inventor: J.P.P. Huijsmans
Patent number: US 7459226
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 8 May 2003)
(PCT filed as EP 03/04905, 8 May 2003)
118. Stamped PEMFC bipolar plate with improved seal arrangement and integral manifold
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: J.A. Rock et al.
Patent number: US 7459227
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 18 April 2003)
119. PEMFC separator including terminal of cell voltage monitor, e.g. for use in vehicles
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp., Japan
Inventor: A. Aoto
Patent number: US 7459228
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 30 July 2003)
120.Improved reactant sealing for compact PEMFC stack
Assignee: Forschungszentrum Julich,
Germany
Inventors: H. Dohle et al.
Patent number: US 7459229
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 21 July 2001)
(PCT filed as DE 01/02829, 21 July 2001)
121. PEMFC MEA with improved durability and longevity of electrolyte membrane
Assignee: Aisin Seiki KK, Japan
Inventor: T. Tsugane
Patent number: US 7459230
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 21 Jan. 2005)
122. PEMFC stack and operating method to achieve desired humidification without humidifier
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: Y. Wariishi et al.
Patent number: US 7459231
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 5 March 2002)
(PCT filed as JP 02/02011, 5 March 2002)
123. Polymer composite membrane with high proton conductivity and/or reduced methanol crossover
Assignee: University of Hong Kong,
China
Inventors: J. Liu et al.
Patent number: US 7459487
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 16 Feb. 2005)
124. Block copolymers with acidic groups, e.g. for use in hightemperature (120°C) PEMFCs
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: G. Maier et al.
Patent number: US 7459505
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 3 May 2005)
125. Plasma-catalytic conversion of carbonaceous materials, e.g. for direct use in SOFCs or MCFCs
Assignee: Ceramatec Inc, USA
Inventors: A. Czernichowski et al.
Patent number: US 7459594
Published: 2 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 27 June 2005)
126. Planar micro fuel processor for use with micro PEMFC for portable electronic devices
Assignee: UltraCell Corporation, USA
Inventor: I.W. Kaye
Patent number: US 7462208
Published: 9 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 25 June 2004)
127. PBI membrane from crosslinked polymer blend, for hightemperature (>100°C) PEMFC
Assignee: BASF Fuel Cell GmbH, Germany
Inventors: J. Kiefer et al.
Patent number: US 7462223
Published: 9 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 10 Aug. 2002)
(PCT filed as EP 02/08992, 10 Aug. 2002)
128. Production of MnOx nanodispersed material, for alkaline fuel cell cathode catalyst
Assignee: Panasonic Corporation, Japan
Inventors: A. Taomoto et al.
Patent number: US 7462373
Published: 9 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 14 Sep. 2007)
129. Gas-impermeable IT-SOFC electrolyte membrane with excellent oxygen-ion conductivity
Assignee: Toto Ltd, Japan
Inventor: K. Hiwatashi
Patent number: US 7462412
Published: 9 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 4 March 2005)
130. Automotive PEMFC operation to avoid water freezing in cells, by analyzing environment and using GPS to determine location
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventor: I. Busenbender
Patent number: US 7462413
Published: 9 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 2 Feb. 2005)
131. Automotive PEMFC operation to avoid water freezing in cells, by recovering thermal energy of exhaust air in refrigeration cycle
Assignee: Denso Corporation, Japan
Inventors: Y. Sakajo et al.
Patent number: US 7462414
Published: 9 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 5 July 2007)
132. Improved flow-field plate arrangement for automotive PEMFC MEAs
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: S.G. Goebel et al.
Patent number: US 7462415
Published: 9 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 24 Sep. 2003)
133. Catalyst powder and electrode with enhanced performance, and use in PEM or DMFC
Assignee: Sony Corporation, Japan
Inventors: H. Hommura et al.
Patent number: US 7462575
Published: 9 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 7 April 2004)
MCFC stack fastening device, with changes in stack and compression continuously monitored
Assignee: Doosan Heavy Industries &
Construction Co Ltd, Korea
Inventors: D.W. Kang et al.
Patent number: US 7464641
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 28 Dec. 2007)
134. Fuel reforming system, in particular warmup method and CO removal
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: K. Yamaguchi et al.
Patent number: US 7465325
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 18 March 2003)
(PCT filed as JP 03/03236, 18 March 2003)
135. PEMFC cogeneration systems with natural gas reforming with high-performance gas mixer
Assignee: Panasonic Corporation,
Japan
Inventors: Y. Mukai et al.
Patent number: US 7465326
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 9 Dec. 2004)
(PCT filed as JP 2004/018411, 9 Dec. 2004)
136. Molding material for improved (PEM) fuel cell separator, and preparation method
Assignee: Hankook Tire Co Ltd, Korea
Inventors: H.S. Lee et al.
Patent number: US 7465503
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 20 June 2005)
137. Direct oxidation fuel cell (e.g.DMFC) operating on high-concentration fuel, for portable devices
Assignees: Panasonic Corporation, Japan and
Penn State Research Foundation, USA
Inventors: C.-Y. Wang et al.
Patent number: US 7465504
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 27 Dec. 2004)
138. PEMFC with methanol reformer, and fuel pack, for use in portable devices
Assignee: Casio Computer Co, Japan
Inventor: M. Shioya
Patent number: US 7465505
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 18 May 2005)
139. Control of vehicle fuel cell system for improved overall efficiency and dynamic behavior
Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH, Germany
Inventors: I. Faye et al.
Patent number: US 7465506
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 19 Feb. 2004)
140. Portable DMFC battery-charger system
Assignee: Genesis Fueltech Inc, USA
Inventor: P.D. DeVries
Patent number: US 7465507
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 21 Sep. 2004)
141. Fuel cell stack temperature control system and method, with minimal sensors
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: A.B. Alp et al.
Patent number: US 7465508
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 23 July 2004)
142. SOFC system with degradationprotected anode, with purging during startup or shutdown
Assignee: Siemens Energy Inc, USA
Inventors: W. Halliop et al.
Patent number: US 7465509
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 14 June 2006)
143. Turbocompressor impelling fuel recycle in PEMFC, for very high fuel utilization
Assignee: UTC Power, USA
Inventors: H.G. Johnson et al.
Patent number: US 7465510
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 19 March 2004)
144. Improved liquid fuel mixing via permeable membrane, and use in DMFC
Assignee: Samsung SDI Co, Korea
Inventor: K.H. Choi
Patent number: US 7465511
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 9 Sep. 2004)
145. SOFC stack module with no need for additional spacer members
Assignee: Rolls-Royce, UK
Inventors: G. Wright et al.
Patent number: US 7465512
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 1 Oct. 2004)
146. Matching of local area-specific gas flows in PEMFCs, for uniformly distributed humidification
Assignee: Daimler, Germany
Inventors: F. Blank et al.
Patent number: US 7465513
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 25 May 2004)
147. PEMFC power source using ‘Lithylene’ polymer technology, for use in electronic devices
Assignee: Philips Electronics,
The Netherlands
Inventors: P.H.L. Notten et al.
Patent number: US 7465514
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 17 Feb. 2004)
(PCT filed as IB 2004/050118, 17 Feb. 2004)
148. Vehicle PEMFC assembly and stack with improved drainage, and operating method
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: S. Sugiura et al.
Patent number: US 7465515
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 6 March 2002)
149. Polyimide with sulfonic acid group on side-chain, and use in DMFC even under low humidity
Assignee: Samsung SDI Co, Korea
Inventors: M.-S. Jung et al.
Patent number: US 7465780
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 8 Feb. 2005)
150. Apparatus and method for measuring voltage of vehicle PEMFC stack using capacitor
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventor: T. Ariyoshi
Patent number: US 7466137
Published: 16 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 30 Nov. 2005)
151. Multiphase alloys and metalmembranes for hydrogen separation-purification, e.g. for use in fuel cells
Assignees: ULVAC Inc, Japan and K. Aoki,
Japan
Inventors: K. Aoki et al.
Patent number: US 7468093
Published: 23 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 17 Feb. 2005)
152. Self-starting fuel cell assembly, using positive feedback loop to control operation
Assignee: American Power Conversion
Corporation, USA
Inventors: P. Nielsen et al.
Patent number: US 7468215
Published: 23 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 2 July 2004)
153. PEMFC bipolar plate with hydrophobic layer to remove water droplets at low flows
Assignee: Siemens AG, Germany
Inventor: A. Hammerschmidt
Patent number: US 7468216
Published: 23 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 6 Oct. 2006)
(PCT filed as EP 2004/003922, 6 Oct. 2006)
154. PEMFC separator passage structure, to maintain reaction homogeneity across cell
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp., Japan
Inventor: S. Mizuno
Patent number: US 7468217
Published: 23 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 13 Feb. 2004)
155. Composite SOFC anode based on ceria and strontium titanate, for improved stability
Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute, USA
(Pacific Northwest National Lab)
Inventors: O.A. Marina et al.
Patent number: US 7468218
Published: 23 Dec. 2008 (Filed: 23 July 2004)
156. Sulfonated conducting polymergrafted carbon support for PEMFC electrodes
Assignee: Columbian Chemicals Co, USA
Inventor: S. Bollepalli
Patent number: US 7390441
Published: 24 June 2008 (Filed: 25 Feb. 2004)
157. Powder-metallurgy method to produce dense shaped parts, e.g. SOFC interconnects
Assignee: Plansee, Austria
Inventors: W. Glatz et al.
Patent number: US 7390456
Published: 24 June 2008 (Filed: 10 Sep. 2002)
158. Carbon-based porous material with reticulated skeleton, for PEM or DMFC electrodes
Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial, Japan
(now Panasonic Corporation)
Inventors: M. Suzuki et al.
Patent number: US 7390474
Published: 24 June 2008 (Filed: 29 April 2004)
159. Carbon fiber paper construction for PEMFC electrode, and manufacture
Assignee: Feng Chia University, Taiwan
Inventors: T.-H. Ko et al.
Patent number: US 7390476
Published: 24 June 2008 (Filed: 13 Jan. 2006)
160. Formation of functional porous layer for PEMFC for electronic device or automobile
Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation, Japan
Inventor: K. Morii
Patent number: US 7390528
Published: 24 June 2008 (Filed: 4 March 2004)
161. Protective coating for chromium oxide forming substrates, e.g. for SOFCs
Assignee: Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Inventors: F. Tietz et al.
Patent number: US 7390582
Published: 24 June 2008 (Filed: 14 Jan. 2004)
(PCT filed as DE 2004/000033, 14 Jan. 2004)
Published: 24 June 2008 (Filed: 2 July 2003
162) Supersonic vapor compression and heat rejection, for use in vehicle PEMFC system
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventor: G.A. Fly
Patent number: US 7399545
Published: 15 July 2008
163) Mass-producible multi-layer SOFC electrolyte, including GDC and/or ScSZ layer(s)
Assignee: Rolls-Royce, UK
Inventors: N.T. Hart et al.
Patent number: US 7399546
Published: 15 July 2008
164) Fuel and air flow control in multistack fuel cell power plant, e.g. for use in PEMFC
Assignee: UTC Fuel Cells, USA
Inventor: M.L. Perry
Patent number: US 7399547
Published: 15 July 2008
165) Compact, low-cost PEMFC stack with minimal number of auxiliary devices
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: K. Okazaki et al.
Patent number: US 7399548
Published: 15 July 2008
166) Applying ink dispersions for higher current density and dispersion stability in PEMFC
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventor: J.E. O’Hara
Patent number: US 7399549
Published: 15 July 2008
167) Glass and glass-ceramic sealant compositions, for use in SOFCs
Assignees/Inventors: R.K. Brow et al., USA
Patent number: US 7399720
Published: 15 July 2008
168) Ionomeric membranes comprising (per)fluorinated ionomeric polymers, for PEMFCs
Assignee: Solvay Solexis SpA, Italy
Inventors: V. Arcella et al.
Patent number: US 7399791
Published: 15 July 2008
169) In situ evaluation of ion-exchange film performance, e.g. changing humidity in PEMs
Assignee: Rigaku Corporation, Japan
Inventors: K. Hoshino et al.
Patent number: US 7400705
Published: 15 July 2008
170) Drainage structure for gas and excess water in FCV, via muffler
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: Y. Horii et al.
Patent number: US 7401670
Published: 22 July 2008
171) Smart, hot-swappable, refillable fuel cell hydrogen cartridge
Assignee: UltraCell Corporation, USA
Inventors: I.W. Kaye et al.
Patent number: US 7401712
Published: 22 July 2008
172) Solenoid-operated valve for discharging gas and/or residual water from PEMFC
Assignee: Keihin Corporation, Japan
Inventors: H. Ohmori et al.
Patent number: US 7401762
Published: 22 July 2008
173) Partial oxidation catalyst in form of disk with through-hole, and use in reformer
Assignee: Korea Institute of Science & Technology, Korea
Inventors: S.-W. Nam et al.
Patent number: US 7402294
Published: 22 July 2008
174) Carboxylic acid-based ionomer membranes for DMFCs with reduced crossover
Assignee: DuPont, USA
Inventor: H. Dai
Patent number: US 7402351
Published: 22 July 2008
175) PEMFC system with faster startup, even after long shutdown
Assignee: Nissan Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: T. Kamihara et al.
Patent number: US 7402352
Published: 22 July 2008
176) Transient controls to improve (automotive) PEMFC performance and stack durability
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: B.D. Shaffer et al.
Patent number: US 7402353
Published: 22 July 2008
177) PEMFC system with heat-exchanger to recover heat generated by fuel cell operation
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp., Japan
Inventors: H. Okazaki et al.
Patent number: US 7402354
Published: 22 July 2008
178) Cooling automotive PEMFC with ion-exchange/heat-exchanger in coolant circulation
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: M. Imaseki et al.
Patent number: US 7402355
Published: 22 July 2008
179) Dense, gastight SOFC electrolyte material fabricated using Li2O sintering additive
Assignee: Sanyo Electric, Japan
Inventors: T. Okamoto et al.
Patent number: US 7402356
Published: 22 July 2008
180) Gas-filled gasket, to seal SOFC components to integrated manifold, for vehicle APU
Assignee: Delphi Technologies, USA
Inventors: C.A. Richardson et al.
Patent number: US 7402357
Published: 22 July 2008
181) Low-profile, high-pressure bipolar plate for PEM electrolysis or fuel cells
Assignee: Proton Energy Systems, USA
Inventor: G.A. Hanlon
Patent number: US 7402358
Published: 22 July 2008
182) Mesoporous carbon molecular sieve, and use as PEM or DMFC catalyst support
Assignee: Samsung SDI Co, Korea
Inventors: C.-H. Pak et al.
Patent number: US 7402544
Published: 22 July 2008
183) Fuel cell/secondary cell power source with insulation-type DC/DC converter
Assignee: Yamaha Motor Co, Japan
Inventor: A. Kurosawa
Patent number: US 7402967
Published: 22 July 2008
184) FCV powertrain comprising electrical dissipation element, for transients management
Assignees: Michelin, Switzerland
and Paul Scherrer Institut, Switzerland
Inventor: P. Varenne
Patent number: US 7404461
Published: 29 July 2008
185) Arrangement of hydrogen cylinder in FCV, for protection and low center of gravity
Assignee: Honda Motor Co, Japan
Inventors: D. Tokumura et al.
Patent number: US 7404462
Published: 29 July 2008
186) Microfabricated hydrogen storage device and metal hydride battery/ PEMFC
Assignees/Inventors: J. Wainright et al., USA (Case Western Reserve University)
Patent number: US 7404842
Published: 29 July 2008
187) Humidifier with reduced gas leakage through membrane surface, for use with PEMFC
Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Japan
Inventors: T. Okada et al.
Patent number: US 7404848
Published: 29 July 2008
188) Injection-bonding methods, e.g. for fabrication of disposable and/or sealed PEMFCs
Assignee: Siemens Water Technologies, USA
Inventors: E.O. Montminy et al.
Patent number: US 7404884
Published: 29 July 2008
189) Oscillating gas flow in SOFCs, to improve fuel utilization across anode surface
Assignee: Hewlett-Packard, USA
Inventors: P. Mardilovich et al.
Patent number: US 7405012
Published: 29 July 2008 (Filed: 7 Feb. 2003)
190) Thermoelectric conversion of heat from automotive PEMFC or hydrogen storage material
Assignee: General Motors, USA
Inventors: J. Yang et al.
Patent number: US 7405013
Published: 29 July 2008 (Filed: 6 June 2005)
191) Sulfonated poly(phthalazinone ether ketone) ionomer, for use in DMFC membranes
Assignee: Gore Enterprise Holdings, USA
Inventors: G. Xiao et al.
Patent number: US 7405015
Published: 29 July 2008 (Filed: 5 July 2002)
(PCT filed as US 02/21346, 5 July 2002)
192) Simple apparatus to supply oxygen to (automotive) PEMFC system
Assignee: NuCellSys GmbH, Germany
Inventor: L. Kaufmann
Patent number: US 7405016
Published: 29 July 2008 (Filed: 28 Aug. 2002)
(PCT filed as EP 02/09599, 28 Aug. 2002)
193) Lower-cost PEMFC bipolar plate comprising frame elastically coupled to inner part
Assignee: Reinz-Dichtungs GmbH, Germany
Inventors: R. Strobel et al.
Patent number: US 7405017
Published: 29 July 2008 (Filed: 22 Jan. 2003)
(PCT filed as EP 03/00623, 22 Jan. 2003)
194) Dual-chamber SOFC with improved catalytic combustor seal
Assignee: Hewlett-Packard, USA
Inventors: D. Champion et al.
Patent number: US 7405018
Published: 29 July 2008 (Filed: 14 Feb. 2003)
195) Improved PEMFC sealing configuration that is low-cost, compact and gastight
Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial, Japan (now Panasonic Corporation)
Inventors: H. Ohara et al.
Patent number: US 7405019
Published: 29 July 2008 (Filed: 10 March 2004)
196) Carbonized charcoal electrode for consumable anode of direct carbon fuel cell
Assignee: University of Hawaii, USA
Inventor: M.J. Antal
Patent number: US 7405020
Published: 29 July 2008 (Filed: 7 April 2004)
(PCT filed as US 2004/010882, 7 April 2004)
197) Water-retaining anode structure to make PEMFC tolerant to cell reversal
Assignee: Johnson Matthey, UK
Inventors: J.M. Gascoyne et al.
Patent number: US 7405021
Published: 29 July 2008 (Filed: 20 June 2001)
(PCT filed as GB 01/02755, 20 June 2001)
198) DMFC power generator with improved ventilation, for portable devices
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd, Japan
Inventor: K. Suso
Patent number: US 7405488
Published: 29 July 2008 (Filed: 16 Aug. 2006)
199) Compact reformer for PEMFC system, and manufacture of reaction substrate
Assignee: Samsung SDI Co, Korea
Inventors: J.-Y. Kim et al.
Patent number: US 7407636
Published: 5 August 2008 (Filed: 7 May 2005)
200) Protective coating for high temperature substrates, especially SOFC interconnects
Assignee: Forschungzentrum Jülich, Germany
Inventors: F. Tietz et al.
Patent number: US 7407717
Published: 5 August 2008 (Filed: 13 Jan. 2004)
(PCT filed as DE 2004/000024, 13 Jan. 2004)
201) DMFC with direct concentrated fuel feed, passive water management and CO2 removal
Assignee: MTI MicroFuel Cells, USA
Inventors: X. Ren et al.
Patent number: US 7407721
Published: 5 August 2008 (Filed: 15 April 2003)
202) Low-profile, multilayer gas diffusion electrode for PEMFC
Assignee: Sony, Japan
Inventors: K. Tanaka et al.
Patent number: US 7407722
Published: 5 Aug. 2008 (Filed: 7 March 2002)
(PCT filed as JP 02/02151, 7 March 2002)
203) PEMFC with separator plate for improved sealing by compressed gasket
Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial, Japan (now Panasonic Corporation)
Inventors: H. Kusakabe et al.
Patent number: US 7407723
Published: 5 August 2008 (Filed: 2 Feb. 2005)
204) Fuel-cell actuated mechanical device, featuring reversible PEMFC
Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, USA
Inventors: W.S. Yerazunis et al.
Patent number: US 7409830
Published: 12 August 2008 (Filed: 10 Aug. 2005)
205) Detector to detect concentration of liquid fuel in container, for use with DMFC
Assignee: Antig Technology, Taiwan
Inventors: F.-Y. Deng et al.
Patent number: US 7409861
Published: 12 August 2008 (Filed: 14 Dec. 2006)
206) SOFC system with fuel combustor to preheat reformer on startup, for vehicle APU
Assignee: Delphi Technologies, USA
Inventors: D.R. Schumann et al.
Patent number: US 7410016
Published: 12 Aug. 2008 (Filed: 24 June 2002)
207) Reformer with thermally efficient microreactor, for use in portable devices
Assignee: Casio Computer Co, Japan
Inventors: K. Takeyama et al.
Patent number: US 7410515
Published: 12 August 2008 (Filed: 25 Aug. 2003)
208) Hydrogen purification membranes, and use in fuel processing systems
Assignee: IdaTech, USA
Inventors: D.J. Edlund et al.
Patent number: US 7410531
Published: 12 Aug. 2008 (Filed: 20 March 2007)
209) 1,3-propanediol base for heatexchange coolant/antifreeze for automotive fuel cell
Assignee: Shell Oil Company, USA
Inventors: E.R. Eaton et al.
Patent number: US 7410598
Published: 12 August 2008 (Filed: 17 Nov. 2005)
210) Catalytic combustor to heat water, for subzero vehicle PEMFC humidification
Assignee: UTC Power, USA
Inventors: C.A. Reiser et al.
Patent number: US 7410619
Published: 12 August 2008 (Filed: 29 Dec. 2004)
211) First-out shutdown tracing for fuel processor control system, for use with PEMFC
Assignee: Texaco, USA
Inventors: V.R. Mirkovic et al.
Patent number: US 7410710
Published: 12 August 2008 (Filed: 4 April 2003)
212) Automotive PEMFC output characteristic estimation apparatus and method
Assignee: Toyota Motor Corp., Japan
Inventors: H. Sugiura et al.
Patent number: US 7410711
Published: 12 August 2008 (Filed: 25 May 2004)
213) Starting up PEMFC system subject to repeated shutdowns, using fuel purge
Assignee: UTC Power, USA
Inventors: C.A. Reiser et al.
Patent number: US 7410712
Published: 12 Aug. 2008 (Filed: 5 March 2005)
214) Integrated reformer/SOFC/gas turbine hybrid plant with recirculated air and fuel flow
Assignee: General Electric, USA
Inventors: C. Balan et al.
Patent number: US 7410713
Published: 12 Aug. 2008 (Filed: 23 Dec. 2002)
215) Unitized regenerative PEMFC system, in particular management of waste heat
Assignee: Nasa, USA
(Nasa Glenn Research Center)
Inventor: K.A. Burke
Patent number: US 7410714
Published: 12 August 2008 (Filed: 15 July 2004)
216) DMFC featuring heat-exchange module for higher power output
Assignee: Coretronic Corporation, Taiwan
Inventors: C.-P. Lee et al.
Patent number: US 7410715
Published: 12 August 2008 (Filed: 9 Aug. 2007)
217) Robust, textured inorganic electrolyte sheets suitable for use in SOFCs
Assignee: Corning, USA
Inventors: S.M. Garner et al.
Patent number: US 7410716
Published: 12 August 2008 (Filed: 3 Nov. 2003)
218) SOFC for syngas/electricity coproduction by internal reforming of hydrocarbons and CO2
Assignee: Korea Institute of Science
& Technology, Korea
Inventors: D.J. Moon et al.
Patent number: US 7410717
Published: 12 Aug. 2008 (Filed: 23 April 2004)
219) Aerogel and xerogel composites for use as carbon anodes in direct carbon fuel cells
Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National
Security, USA
Inventors: J.F. Cooper et al.
Patent number: US 7410718
Published: 12 Aug. 2008 (Filed: 26 March 2004)
220) Porous carbon base material, and use for gas diffusion electrode in PEMFC
Assignee: Toray Industries, Japan
Inventors: T. Chida et al.
Patent number: US 7410719
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Patent number: US 7410720
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Assignee: NGK Insulators Ltd, Japan
Inventors: Y. Ichikawa et al.
Patent number: US 7410929
Published: 12 Aug. 2008 (Filed: 27 March 2003)
(PCT filed as JP 03/03858, 27 March 2003)
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