Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
204263000 | With feeding and/or withdrawal means | 64 |
20090114533 | Chambers, systems, and methods for electrochemically processing microfeature workpieces - Chambers, systems, and methods for electrochemically processing microfeature workpieces are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an electrochemical deposition chamber includes a processing unit having a first flow system configured to convey a flow of a first processing fluid to a microfeature workpiece. The chamber further includes an electrode unit having an electrode and a second flow system configured to convey a flow of a second processing fluid at least proximate to the electrode. The chamber further includes a nonporous barrier between the processing unit and the electrode unit to separate the first and second processing fluids. The nonporous barrier is configured to allow cations or anions to flow through the barrier between the first and second processing fluids. | 05-07-2009 |
20090134017 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ISOTOPE SELECTIVE CHEMICAL REACTIONS - A system providing selective spin modification and reaction in an electrolytic cell. An electrolytic cell is coupled to a magnet that provides a level-splitting magnetic field in a region of electrolyte adjacent to a working electrode, thus establishing a spin resonance for an unpaired electron associated with a chemical species in the region of electrolyte adjacent to the working electrode. The working electrode carries an excitation current produced by a switching source or amplifier. The excitation current produces an alternating magnetic field adjacent to the working electrode that alters the spin state population density for the unpaired electron associated with a chemical species within the electrolyte, thereby enhancing or inhibiting the reaction of the chemical species during subsequent electrolysis. | 05-28-2009 |
20090272644 | PLATING APPARATUS WITH DIRECT ELECTROLYTE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A plating apparatus with direct electrolyte distribution system, including one or more of the following: an electrolyte tank; an electrolyte distribution compartment within the electrolyte tank, the electrolyte distribution compartment for containing electrolyte, the electrolyte distribution compartment having a first side and a second side; a pump having a fluid connection to the electrolyte distribution compartment for applying pressure to the electrolyte; a plurality of nozzles connected to the first side of the electrolyte distribution compartment, the electrolyte being forced through the plurality of the nozzles from the electrolyte distribution compartment to a part to be plated when the pump applies pressure to the electrolyte in the electrolyte distribution compartment; an electrolyte collection compartment within the electrolyte tank, the electrolyte collection compartment being in fluid communication with the electrolyte distribution compartment; and a removable screen between the electrolyte collection compartment and the second side of the electrolyte distribution compartment. | 11-05-2009 |
20100065421 | MEMBRANE ELECTROLYTIC REACTORS SYSTEM WITH FOUR CHAMBERS - The membrane electrolytic-reactors with four chambers and the elements to regulate degassing, is designed for the production of active pH-neutral disinfectant solutions. These solutions are electrolytically activated by weak brine and are intended for disinfection of drinking water and surfaces. | 03-18-2010 |
20100101941 | ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS - A device for electrolytic production of hydrogen and oxygen, comprising: process lines for feed of water and electrolyte and withdrawal of the electrolysis products, an electrolyser, comprising a body with upper and lower covers made of electrically conducting material, short-circuited electrodes, one of which is located centrally in the electrolyser, and the other is formed by the inside surface of the body, and an electromagnetic system, comprising magnets, mounted above the upper and under the lower covers of the body, the electrolyser being rotatable relative to the magnets. | 04-29-2010 |
20100181189 | SCAFFOLD FOR AN ION-CONDUCTIVE MEMBRANE - A scaffold holding one or more ion-conductive ceramic membranes for use in an electrochemical cell is described. Generally, the scaffold includes a thermoplastic plate defining one or more orifices. Each orifice is typically defined by a first, second, and third aperture, wherein the second aperture is disposed between the first and third apertures. The diameter of the second aperture can be larger than the diameters of the first and third apertures. While at an operating temperature the diameter of the ceramic membrane is larger than the diameters of the first and third apertures, heating the scaffold to a sufficient temperature and for a sufficient time causes the third aperture's diameter to become larger than the membrane's diameter. Thus, heating the scaffold may allow the membrane to be inserted into the orifice. Cooling the scaffold can then cause the third aperture's diameter to shrink and trap the membrane within the orifice. | 07-22-2010 |
20100187102 | Universal cell frame for high-pressure water electrolyzer and electrolyzer including the same - Universal cell frame generic for use as an anode frame and as a cathode frame in a water electrolyzer. According to one embodiment, the universal cell frame includes a unitary annular member having a central opening. Four trios of transverse openings are provided in the annular member, each trio being spaced apart by about 90 degrees. A plurality of internal radial passageways fluidly interconnect the central opening and each of the transverse openings of two diametrically-opposed trios of openings, the other two trios of openings lacking corresponding radial passageways. Sealing ribs are provided on the top and bottom surfaces of the annular member. The present invention is also directed at a water electrolyzer that includes two such cell frames, one being used as the anode frame and the other being used as the cathode frame, the cathode frame being rotated 90 degrees relative to the anode frame. | 07-29-2010 |
20100200397 | Apparatus and method for plating substrate - Provided are a substrate plating apparatus and a substrate plating method. In the substrate plating apparatus, a substrate support member supports a substrate to allow a plating surface to look up. A plating solution containing positive ions dissolved from a positive electrode is supplied from a plating solution supply member onto the substrate at an upper side of the substrate support member. A plating bath surrounds the substrate support member. The substrate support member is rotated in a state where it is immersed into the plating solution and an additive. The substrate can be supported by the substrate support member without reversing the substrate. Also, a pattern defect due to bubbles generated during a plating process can be prevented. | 08-12-2010 |
20100230278 | WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM - A water electrolysis system has a water electrolysis apparatus for electrolyzing pure water, thereby producing hydrogen, a water storage apparatus for separating between oxygen and residual water discharged from the water electrolysis apparatus, thereby storing the water, a water circulation apparatus for circulating the water stored in the water storage apparatus through the water electrolysis apparatus, and a water supply apparatus for supplying the pure water prepared from city water to the water storage apparatus. An inlet is formed at one end of a return pipe to introduce the oxygen and the residual water discharged from the water electrolysis apparatus into a tank, and the position of the inlet is determined such that the inlet is constantly opened in the water stored in the tank. | 09-16-2010 |
20110011736 | Disposable Cartridge for an Electrolytic Cell - Illustrative embodiments of the present invention are directed to a cartridge for use with an electrolytic cell having an interface. The cartridge includes a reservoir for containing a catholyte solution. The reservoir is removably coupleable with the cell. The cartridge also includes at least one cartridge port that is removably coupleable to an interface on the electrolytic cell. The port of the cartridge is also configured to cycle a catholyte solution between the reservoir and the electrolytic cell when the cartridge port is coupled to the interface of the electrolytic cell. | 01-20-2011 |
20110132748 | WATER ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS - A water electrolysis apparatus includes an anode separator having a water flow field held in fluid communication with a water supply passage and a discharge passage. The water flow field includes a plurality of water channels, an arcuate inlet buffer, and an arcuate outlet buffer. The water channels have respective ends connected to the arcuate inlet buffer through respective inlet joint channels. The inlet joint channels are oriented at an angle of 90 degrees or greater with respect to respective tangential lines at the ends of the inlet joint channels which are connected to the arcuate inlet buffer. | 06-09-2011 |
20110132749 | SPRAY DISPENSER HAVING AN ELECTROLYZER AND METHOD THEREFOR - A hand-held spray device is provided, which includes a tank for holding a supply of liquid to be treated and a functional generator, which is in fluid communication with the tank. The functional generator includes an anode chamber having an anode, a cathode chamber having a cathode and being separated from the anode chamber by an ion exchange membrane, wherein at least one of the anode or cathode comprises a metallic mesh, an inlet coupled to receive liquid supplied from the tank, which is coupled to the anode chamber and the cathode chamber. The functional generator is configured to combine an entire flow of anolyte liquid from the anode chamber with an entire flow of catholyte liquid from the cathode chamber along a single path that passes through an outlet. A pump pumps the liquid from the tank and out the spray output. | 06-09-2011 |
20110209991 | ELECTROPLATING CELL WITH HYDRODYNAMICS FACILITATING MORE UNIFORM DEPOSITION ON A WORKPIECE WITH THROUGH HOLES DURING PLATING - A method and apparatus for establishing more uniform deposition across one or more faces of a workpiece in an electroplating process. The apparatus employs eductors in conjunction with a flow dampener member and other measures to provide a more uniform current distribution and a more uniform metal deposit distribution as reflected in a coefficient of variability that is lower than conventional processes. | 09-01-2011 |
20110209992 | Electrode for Electrolysis Cell - The invention relates to an electrode formulation comprising a catalytic layer containing tin, ruthenium, iridium, palladium and niobium oxides applied to a titanium or other valve metal substrate. A protective layer based on titanium oxide modified with oxides of other elements such as tantalum, niobium or bismuth may be interposed between the substrate and the catalytic layer. The thus obtained electrode is suitable for use as an anode in electrolysis cells for chlorine production. | 09-01-2011 |
20120018298 | Electrolytic CIP-Cleaning Process for Removing Impurities from the Inner Surface of a Metallic Container - The invention relates to a novel electrolytic process for removing impurities from the inner surface of a metallic container. The process is particularly useful for cleaning process reactors used for culturing microorganisms, and storage tanks used for storing metabolites formed in the process reactor, as well as containers for dairy products. | 01-26-2012 |
20120073962 | HIGH-PRESSURE WATER ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS - A high-pressure water electrolysis apparatus includes a plurality of unit cells each having an anode separator, a cathode separator, and a membrane electrode assembly which is sandwiched between the anode separator and the cathode separator. The membrane electrode assembly includes a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, and an anode current collector and a cathode current collector which are disposed respectively on opposite sides of the solid polymer electrolyte membrane. An electrically-conductive member is interposed between the cathode separator and disc springs and between a plate member and the cathode current collector so as to integrally extend from a region between the cathode separator and the disc springs to a region between the plate member and the cathode current collector. The electrically-conductive member includes an electrically-conductive path which electrically connects the cathode separator with the cathode current collector. | 03-29-2012 |
20120080310 | PHOTOELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A photoelectrochemical cell ( | 04-05-2012 |
20120118728 | ELECTRICAL PURIFICATION APPARATUS HAVING A BLOCKING SPACER - An electrical purification apparatus and methods of making same are disclosed. The electrical purification apparatus may provide for increases in operation efficiencies, for example, with respect to current efficiencies and membrane utilization. | 05-17-2012 |
20120285821 | ELECTRODE SEPARATION TYPE WATER SOFTENING APPARATUS - Provided is a high efficiency electrode separation type water softening apparatus which softens a common water with a hard water characteristic in such a way to separate and remove a positive ion component using an ion exchange membrane, and converts most of a common water into a soft water in such a way to have a positive ion component be absorbed by a small amount of water flowing via the interior of an ion exchange membrane while extending a lot an exchange period of an ion exchange membrane, so it can be used for a long time. The electrode separate type water softening apparatus comprises a chamber which has a hollow inner space, a certain length and a positive electrode member, thus supplying an electric current (+) to its inner side; a negative electrode member | 11-15-2012 |
20120318667 | Electrolytic Cell for Producing Primary Aluminum by Using Inert Anode - An electrolytic cell for producing primary aluminum by using inert anodes is disclosed, in which an electrolyte system KF—NaF—AlF | 12-20-2012 |
20130032473 | ELECTROLYZED WATER PRODUCING APPARATUS - In order to reduce the number of structural components, the size and the cost of an electrolyzed water producing apparatus, an electrolyzed water producing apparatus is equipped with a system in which the start and stop of the operation of an electrolyzer cell in the apparatus is controlled in accordance with the open/close operation of a water feed valve interposed in a raw water feed conduit for feeding raw water to the electrolyzer cell. An electrolyzed water producing apparatus comprises: an electrolyzer cell subdivided into an electrolyzing anode chamber and an electrolyzing cathode chamber with a partition membrane; a raw water feed conduit for feeding raw water from a water supply source to the electrolyzing chambers of the electrolyzer cell; a water feed valve interposed in the raw water feed conduit; a brine feed conduit connected to the raw water feed conduit; a brine feed pump interposed in the way of the brine feed conduit; a control means for start/stop controlling the operation of the electrolyzer cell in accordance with on/off condition of the water feed valve and for controlling the operation of the brine feed pump in order to regulate the concentration of water to be electrolyzed as fed to the electrolyzer cell; a diluting water feed conduit bifurcated from the raw water feed conduit at a point downstream of the water feed valve; and a communicating conduit connecting one of the electrolyzing chambers to the diluting water feed conduit for diluting electrolyzed water discharging from the one of the electrolyzing chambers with the raw water diverging from the raw water feed conduit and flowing through the diluting water feed conduit when the electrolyzer cell is in operation, wherein a percentage of the raw water diverging from the raw water feed conduit into the diluting water feed conduit is regulated to accordingly regulate a concentration of the diluted electrolyzed water to be taken out. | 02-07-2013 |
20130043124 | PORTABLE HYDROGEN-RICH WATER GENERATOR - Disclosed herein is a portable hydrogen-rich water generator that includes a separable drinking cup, an electrolytic cell which includes an anode, a cathode, a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, etc. and is disposed at the bottom of the drinking cup, a reservoir base on which the drinking cup is mounted and in which an anode reaction of the electrolytic cell is generated, a float valve which allows water to be continuously supplied at a certain water level from a water tank, and a power supply to apply direct current power to the electrolytic cell. In the portable hydrogen-rich water generator, when power is applied after putting purified water into the drinking cup and mounting the drinking cup on the reservoir base, the electrolytic cell electrolyzes the water in the reservoir base so that oxygen is generated at the anode of the reservoir base side and hydrogen is generated at the cathode of the drinking cup side, thereby allowing hydrogen gases to be dissolved in the purified water in the drinking cup within a short time with the consequence that hydrogen-rich water is produced. | 02-21-2013 |
20130180849 | Cartridge-Based, Hydrogen On-Demand Generator - The present aspects of an embodiment make more efficient use of hydrogen on-demand (hereinafter “HoD”) systems, thereby improving fossil-fuel-powered systems on the market. One main aspect uses a disposable cartridge in which the electrolytic process takes place to separate gas molecules from a solution that uses a substantially dry-cell design. Generally, the aspects include a replaceable and reusable cartridge for the flow of electrolyte solution using a pump, which may include a variety of safety features. A HoD cartridge generator has a plurality of staggered conductive material members that require electrolyte solution to flow between them, from one or more inlets to one or more outlets, using one or more specified paths. A conventional or specially-formulated electrolyte solution may be used. One or more sensors allow the generator to have a steady flow of solution in and a steady flow of liquid-gas mixture out of the system. | 07-18-2013 |
20130277210 | Electrolytic Cell for Flow Through-Continuous Deionization - The present invention relates to an electrolytic cell for an FT-CDI including: an injection port into which a bead and a concentrate are injected and a discharge port through which the bead and the concentrate are discharged to circulate the bead, thereby preventing the concentration of the bead from being degraded and disposes a mesh at a place in which the concentrate and the bead are received to disperse the concentrate and the bead well. | 10-24-2013 |
20130299343 | ELECTROPLATING PROCESSOR WITH GEOMETRIC ELECTROLYTE FLOW PATH - An electroplating processor includes an electrode plate having a continuous flow path formed in a channel. The flow path may optionally be a coiled flow path. One or more electrodes are positioned in the channel. A membrane plate is attached to the electrode plate with a membrane in between them. Electrolyte moves through the flow path at a high velocity, preventing bubbles from sticking to the bottom surface of membrane. Any bubbles in the flow path are entrained in the fast moving electrolyte and carried away from the membrane. The electroplating processor may alternatively have a wire electrode extending through a tubular membrane formed into a coil or other shape, optionally including shapes having straight segments. | 11-14-2013 |
20140061037 | CARTRIDGE FOR CREATING STERILIZED WATER HAVING HOLE FOR INSERTING AND TAKING OUT WATER IN ONE DIRECTION - The present disclosure relates to a sterilized water creating cartridge having an inlet and an outlet in one direction for producing sterilized water by underwater-discharging water supplied from an inlet and discharging the sterilizes water to an outlet, the cartridge including a sterilized water producing unit including a negative electrode plate having an electrode connector for underwater-discharging the water, and a positive electrode plate, and a case accommodating the sterilized water producing unit thereinside, formed with an electrode connector through hole passing the electrode connector, and having an inlet and an outlet on a surface of one direction toward both sides of the sterilized water producing unit. | 03-06-2014 |
20140076724 | CELL MODULE, OZONE GENERATOR THEREOF AND METHODS FOR GENERATING OZONE USING THE SAME - A cell module includes an anode, a cathode and a proton exchange membrane. The anode adheres to one side of the proton exchange membrane while the cathode adheres to the opposite side thereof. The anode comprises a substrate and at least one diamond-like carbon layer covering the substrate. The present disclosure further provides an ozone generator and a method using the same. | 03-20-2014 |
20140158527 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ELECTRODE MODULE FOR RECOVERY OF METAL IONS, ELECTRODE MODULE FOR RECOVERY OF METAL IONS, AND APPARATUS FOR RECOVERY OF METAL IONS INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an electrode module for recovery of metal ions, an electrode module for recovery of metal ions, and an apparatus for recovery of metal ions including the same. the present invention provides a method for manufacturing an electrode module for recovery of metal ions, the method including the steps of: a) preparing a first electrode part and a second electrode part for electrically adsorbing or desorbing metal ions contained in a liquid; and b) interposing an insulating layer, through which the liquid passes, between the first electrode part and the second electrode part, an electrode module for recovery of metal ions manufactured by the method, and an apparatus for recovery of metal ions including the same. According to the present invention, it is possible to significantly reduce the time required for the adsorption and desorption of ions when specific valuable metal ions are recovered from an aqueous solution in which various valuable metal ions are dissolved. | 06-12-2014 |
20140246308 | THREE-COMPARTMENT-CELL ONE-PORT TYPE ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS - A three-compartment-cell one-port type electrolysis apparatus having a three-compartment-cell one-port structure which solves the problems of a one-compartment-cell type electrolytic bath and a two-compartment-cell type electrolytic bath, can generate high-purity electrolytic water having strong functionality by consuming only minute amounts of electrolyte, can generate various kinds of electrolyzed water using various electrolytes in a salt state, particularly provides oxidized water or reduced water having an optimized pH according to the various uses by selectively combining the oxidized water and the reduced water, and minimizes the consumption of water. | 09-04-2014 |
20140311897 | HIGHLY EFFICIENT SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE GENERATION APPARATUS CAPABLE OF DECREASING DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS - The present invention relates to a highly efficient sodium hypochlorite generation apparatus capable of decreasing disinfection by-products, which is a chlorine disinfection device for on-site generation and produces sodium hypochlorite solution by electrolyzing sodium chloride aqueous solution on site, thereby requiring no additional liquefied chlorine storage equipment or disaster prevention equipment and securing flexibility of installation and operation while not being regulated by a high-pressure gas safety control act. | 10-23-2014 |
20140367248 | EXTREME ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION (EUV) PELLICLE FORMATION APPARATUS - Spacers arranged on opposite sides of an article to be processed into an EUV pellicle support the article. Plates on opposite ends of the spacer-article combination include respective electrodes. The plates, article, and spacers can be held together with a vacuum retention system. A center hole of each spacer forms a chamber with surfaces engaged by the spacer. A fluid entry extending from an outer surface of each spacer to its center hole allows delivery of fluid to each chamber. Additional spacers can be used to support additional articles. Additional plates and electrodes can also be used. | 12-18-2014 |
20150021171 | ELECTROLYSIS BATH FOR ACIDIC WATER AND METHOD FOR USING THE ACIDIC WATER - An electrolytic bath for manufacturing acidic water capable of ensuring sufficient conductivity through wide surfaces of electrodes and stability of the surfaces of the electrodes to electrolyze tap water as well as RO water or DI water, especially, by coupling electrodes having the same polarity as one to apply a power source to the electrodes having the same polarity at the same time without using an additional catalytic agent or ion exchange resin, and use of the acidic water are provided. In particular, an electrolytic bath for manufacturing acidic water capable of obtaining a high concentration of acidic water by further forming mesh electrodes having a polarity different from the plurality of electrodes on a surface of an ion exchange membrane to widen an area of the electrodes and minimize a distance between the electrodes, thereby further facilitating a redox reaction, and use of the acidic water are provided. | 01-22-2015 |
20150075976 | ELECTROPLATING PROCESSOR WITH GEOMETRIC ELECTROLYTE FLOW PATH - An electroplating processor includes an electrode plate having a continuous flow path formed in a channel. The flow path may optionally be a coiled flow path. One or more electrodes are positioned in the channel. A membrane plate is attached to the electrode plate with a membrane in between them. Electrolyte moves through the flow path at a high velocity, preventing bubbles from sticking to the bottom surface of membrane. Any bubbles in the flow path are entrained in the fast moving electrolyte and carried away from the membrane. The electroplating processor may alternatively have a wire electrode extending through a tubular membrane formed into a coil or other shape, optionally including shapes having straight segments. | 03-19-2015 |
20150122638 | METHOD FOR UNIFORM FLOW BEHAVIOR IN AN ELECTROPLATING CELL - Apparatuses and methods are provided for depositing a metal layer on a wafer. A secondary weir is positioned at a region below the primary weir such that overflowed plating solution over the primary weir during electroplating flows in a substantially azimuthally uniform manner. Methods are provided for electroplating wafers by increasing flow rate between wafer processes while plating solution flows over a primary weir, remains in contact with the overflowing plating solution, and flows onto the secondary weir such that overflow is substantially azimuthally uniform. | 05-07-2015 |
20150299875 | ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL AND REACTOR FORMED BY THE CELL - The present invention relates to an electrochemical cell ( | 10-22-2015 |
20160032467 | HYDROGEN GENERATING UNIT FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN WATER - The present invention relates to a hydrogen generating unit for producing hydrogen water, and more particularly, to a hydrogen generating unit which has a structure that is relatively small in volume and simple so as to be easily applied to a small capacity hydrogen water producing apparatus for home or business use, and particularly, in which when an upper electrode and a lower electrode are fastened, an upper cover and a lower cover, which have been used for the hydrogen generating unit in the related art devised by the applicant of the present invention, are not used, but instead, the upper electrode and the lower electrode may be positioned between a cap at the upper side and a housing at the lower side, and the upper electrode and the lower electrode may be assembled together when the cap and the housing are coupled to each other, thereby reducing the number of components used for the hydrogen generating unit, simplifying manufacturing processes, and achieving excellent assembly properties. | 02-04-2016 |
20160076155 | Apparatus for Preparing Hydrogen Water - An apparatus for preparing hydrogen water includes: an electrolysis device configured to electrolyze water and including an electrode module formed of a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, and an auxiliary electrode, wherein the electrolysis device is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber with the electrode module as a center; a hydrogen water discharge port configured to discharge hydrogen water including active hydrogen generated at the negative electrode of the first chamber, by being arranged in the first chamber; a spray port configured to spray water toward the negative electrode, by being arranged in the first chamber; an ozone water discharge port configured to discharge water including ozone generated at the positive electrode of the second chamber; a storage tank configured to store hydrogen water and sterilizing water in an internal space thereof, by being connected to a first flow channel connected to the hydrogen water discharge port and to a second flow channel connected to the first flow channel and receiving the hydrogen water generated in the first chamber, and by receiving the sterilizing water generated in the second chamber through a fourth flow channel connected to the ozone water discharge port; and a pump including an output end connected to the a flow channel connected to the spray port and an input end connected to a fifth flow channel connected to a bottom surface of the storage tank, wherein the spray port sprays the hydrogen water stored in the storage tank, using a pressure of the pump, faster than a flow velocity of the hydrogen water discharged through the hydrogen water discharge port. | 03-17-2016 |
20160153097 | METHOD AND REGENERATION APPARATUS FOR REGENERATING A PLATING COMPOSITION | 06-02-2016 |
20190144310 | FLOW-THROUGH ELECTRODE CAPACITIVE DEIONIZATION CELL | 05-16-2019 |
204264000 | And filter | 3 |
20100219068 | Harmful Gas Treatment Apparatus and Water Treatment Apparatus - A harmful gas treatment apparatus and a water treatment apparatus uses an electrochemical device provided with a solid electrolyte membrane having ion conductivity. A first electrochemical device provided with an anode on one surface of a hydrogen ion conductive electrolyte membrane and a cathode on the other surface thereof is combined with a second electrochemical device provided with an anode on one surface of a hydroxyl ion conductive electrolyte membrane and a cathode on the other surface thereof. Both cathodes are disposed so as to face each other within an electrochemical reaction tank. Each of the cathodes is provided with TiO | 09-02-2010 |
20100236921 | COMBUSTION GAS GENERATION DEVICE AND ON-VEHICLE COMBUSTION GAS GENERATION DEVICE USING ELECTROLYSIS - A large amount of a gas mixture of hydrogen and oxygen can be effectively generated over a long time. A positive electrode and a negative electrode are immersed in an electrolytic cell filled with an electrolytic solution, and a DC or AC voltage is applied across the two electrodes. A plurality of intermediate electrodes are arranged between the two electrodes. The electrolytic cell is sealed by a sealing cover. The gas mixture of hydrogen and oxygen generated by electrolysis is taken out through a discharge opening provided in the sealing cover. | 09-23-2010 |
20100307913 | PLATING APPARATUS FOR METALLIZATION ON SEMICONDUCTOR WORKPIECE - The present invention provides a plating apparatus with multiple anode zones and cathode zones. The electrolyte flow field within each zone is controlled individually with independent flow control devices. A gas bubble collector whose surface is made into pleated channels is implemented for gas removal by collecting small bubbles, coalescing them, and releasing the residual gas. A buffer zone built within the gas bubble collector further allows unstable microscopic bubbles to dissolve. | 12-09-2010 |
204265000 | Gas feeding | 11 |
20090272645 | Corrosion resistant gas diffusion layer with a micro protective layer for electrochemical cells - A gas diffusion layer with a micro protective layer is utilized in the electrochemical cells. The cell mainly includes end plates, current collectors, flow field plates, gas diffusion layers, catalyst layers, a proton exchange membrane and a circuit unit. When the cell functions as a fuel cell, hydrogen reacts with oxygen to generate electricity and water. Reversely, when the cell functions as a water electrolysis cell, water was decomposed electrolytically to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases. In this manner, the present invention particularly has the gas diffusion layer to be coated with a micro protective layer so as to prevent the gas diffusion layer from being corroded by active oxygen species generated within the oxygen electrode under the catalysis during water electrolysis operation. | 11-05-2009 |
20110278160 | HYDROGEN GENERATOR - The invention relates to a hydrogen generator comprising a stack ( | 11-17-2011 |
20120031753 | ELECTRODE CONFIGURATION OF ELECTROLYSERS TO PROTECT CATALYST FROM OXIDATION - The invention relates to an electrode configuration of electrolysers using oxygen storage material to prevent oxidation of anodic active catalyst layer where oxygen storage material will be preferentially oxidised prior to anodic active catalyst. The inventions also relates to the use of hydrogen storage material with cathodic active catalyst to supply hydrogen to react with oxygen supplied from anodes when a reduction load is connected between the anode and cathode. One configuration utilises of individual layers containing oxygen and hydrogen storage materials, active catalyst layers, perforated current collectors, monopolar plates and a porous separator. A reduction load is used during operation of the electrolyser to convert metal oxides into pure metal by consuming oxygen from the electrolyser cell during stand by mode, shut down mode and intermittent operation, which will increase the durability of electrodes. | 02-09-2012 |
20130087451 | Membrane Electrode Assembly and Organic Hydride Manufacturing Device - There is provided a membrane electrode assembly and an organic hydride manufacturing device capable of obtaining higher energy efficiency even if manufacturing organic hydride in one step with a single device. A membrane electrode assembly in which a cathode catalyst layer and an anode catalyst layer are placed to sandwich a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, wherein the cathode catalyst layer includes catalytic metal which causes hydrogenation of unsaturated hydrocarbons to organic hydrides, and a carrier of the catalytic metal, and the carrier provides on its surface a functional group which decreases wettability of the unsaturated hydrocarbons. | 04-11-2013 |
20140021042 | Electrochemical Production of Urea from NOx and Carbon Dioxide - Methods and systems for electrochemical production of urea are disclosed. A method may include, but is not limited to, steps (A) to (B). Step (A) may introduce carbon dioxide and NOx to a solution of an electrolyte and a heterocyclic catalyst in an electrochemical cell. The divided electrochemical cell may include an anode in a first cell compartment and a cathode in a second cell compartment. The cathode may reduce the carbon dioxide and the NOx into a first sub-product and a second sub-product, respectively. Step (B) may combine the first sub-product and the second sub-product to produce urea. | 01-23-2014 |
20150292091 | Apparatus for Supplying High-Concentration Hydrogen Gas for Living Organism - An apparatus includes: an electrolytic cell ( | 10-15-2015 |
20160032466 | LIQUID TREATMENT APPARATUS - A liquid treatment apparatus according to an aspect of the present disclosure comprises a reactor and a plasma generator. The reactor includes an inner wall, a first space, and a second space. Each of the first space and a second space is capable of containing a liquid. The liquid is suppressed to move between the first space and the second space. The inner wall allows ions or electrons to move between the first space and the second space. The plasma generator includes a first electrode at least partially located in the first space, a second electrode at least partially located in the second space, and a power supply that applies AC or pulse voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode. The plasma generator produces plasma in the liquid. | 02-04-2016 |
20160068976 | WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM - A water electrolysis system includes a water electrolysis apparatus, an electric component, and a casing. The electric component is to operate the water electrolysis apparatus. The casing includes a housing chamber, an electric component chamber, and a buffering chamber. The housing chamber has a first ventilation air inlet to introduce external air into the housing chamber and houses the water electrolysis apparatus. The electric component chamber has a second ventilation air inlet to introduce the external air into the electric component chamber and houses the electric component. The first ventilation air inlet and the second ventilation air inlet are separate from each other. The buffering chamber is in communication with the first ventilation air inlet and the second ventilation air inlet. An air pressure in the buffering chamber is to be maintained at atmospheric pressure. | 03-10-2016 |
20160108530 | Electrochemical Device For Converting Carbon Dioxide To A Reaction Product - An electrochemical device converts carbon dioxide to a reaction product. The device includes an anode and a cathode, each comprising a quantity of catalyst. The anode and cathode each has reactant introduced thereto. A polymer electrolyte membrane is interposed between the anode and the cathode. At least a portion of the cathode catalyst is directly exposed to gaseous carbon dioxide during electrolysis. The average current density at the membrane is at least 20 mA/cm | 04-21-2016 |
20160144973 | AIRCRAFT FUEL TANK ULLAGE GAS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - An aircraft fuel tank ullage gas management system is disclosed. The system includes an electrochemical cell having a membrane electrode assembly that includes a cathode and anode separated by an electrolyte separator. A cathode fluid flow path is in fluid communication with the cathode, and receives the flow of cabin air from the cabin air fluid flow path and discharges nitrogen-enriched air. An anode fluid flow path is in fluid communication with the anode, and discharges oxygen or oxygen-enriched air. The electrochemical cell also includes water in fluid communication with the anode. The system includes an electrical power source and electrical connections to the anode and cathode for providing an electric potential difference between the anode and cathode. An ullage flow path receives nitrogen-enriched air from the cathode fluid flow path and delivers it to the fuel tank. An optional flow path delivers humidified oxygen-enriched air back to the cabin. | 05-26-2016 |
20170233878 | ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROGEN PUMP | 08-17-2017 |
204266000 | Gas withdrawal | 11 |
20090078568 | ON-DEMAND HYDROGEN GAS GENERATION DEVICE HAVING GAS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The present disclosure generally relates to an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device, suitable for use in a fuel cell, which utilizes water electrolysis, and more particularly galvanic cell corrosion, and/or a chemical hydride reaction, to produce hydrogen gas. The present disclosure additionally relates to such a device that comprises a switching mechanism that has an electrical current passing therethrough and that repeatedly and reversibly moves between a first position and a second position when exposed to pressure differential resulting from hydrogen gas generation, in order to (1) alter the rate at which hydrogen gas is generated, such that hydrogen gas is generated on an as-needed basis for a fuel cell connected thereto, and/or (2) ensure a substantially constant flow of hydrogen gas is released therefrom. The present disclosure additionally or alternatively relates to such an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device that comprises a gas management system designed to maximize the release or evolution of hydrogen gas, and in particular dry hydrogen gas, therefrom once it has been formed, thus maximizing hydrogen gas output. The present disclosure is still further directed to a fuel cell comprising such an on-demand hydrogen gas generation device, and in particular a fuel cell designed for small-scale applications. | 03-26-2009 |
20090266710 | HYDROGEN-OXYGEN FUEL SUPPLYING SYSTEM - A hydrogen-oxygen fuel supplying system includes a water hydrolyzing apparatus, a heat dissipation apparatus connected to the water hydrolyzing apparatus, a filter connected to the water hydrolyzing apparatus, a supercharger connected to the filter, a hydrogen-oxygen container connected to the filter, and a pressure adjusting means connected to the hydrogen-oxygen container. The water hydrolyzing apparatus is used to hydrolyze water thereby producing a mixture gas of hydrogen, oxygen, and water vapor. The heat dissipation apparatus is used to dissipate heat generated in the water hydrolyzing apparatus. The filter is used to filter water vapor in the mixture gas. The supercharger is used to compress the hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen-oxygen container is used to store the hydrogen and oxygen. The pressure adjusting means is used to regulate an output of the hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen-oxygen fuel supplying system can reduce pollution of air and environment. | 10-29-2009 |
20100320082 | Conductive diamond electrode and ozone generator using the same - The present invention relates to a conductive diamond electrode, comprising a substrate having a plurality of convex and concave part disposed over the entire surface of the conductive diamond electrode, and a diamond film coated on the surface of said substrate, wherein the width of each convex part of said convex and concave part is in a range from 0.2 mm to 1 mm. The present invention can provide a conductive diamond electrode, applying a thin film of conductive diamond and a thick substrate, being less expensive than a self-supported type conductive diamond electrode and also having mechanical strength enough to be used in the zero-gap electrolysis, functioning stably for a long time with smooth water supply or gas liberation, and an ozone generator using the conductive diamond electrode. | 12-23-2010 |
20120168302 | OZONE GENERATOR - The present invention provides an ozone generator comprising an anode and a cathode provided on each side of a fluororesin type cation exchange membrane, the anode being a conductive diamond electrode having conductive diamond on the surface, wherein water is supplied to an anode compartment, DC current is supplied between the anode and the cathode to electrolyze water to evolve ozone from the anode compartment and hydrogen from a cathode compartment, the conductive diamond electrode comprising a substrate having a plurality of convexo-concave and a conductive diamond film coated on the surface of the substrate is applied as the conductive diamond electrode, and a close packed layer of ion exchange resin particles or the fluororesin type cation exchange membrane with notch is closely adhered to the surface of the anode side of the fluororesin type cation exchange membrane. | 07-05-2012 |
20120234675 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NUCLEATION DURING ELECTROLYSIS - In one embodiment of the present invention an electrolytic cell is provided comprising: a containment vessel; a first electrode; a second electrode; a source of electrical current in electrical communication with the first electrode and the second electrode; an electrolyte in fluid communication with the first electrode and the second electrode; a gas, wherein the gas is formed during electrolysis at or near the first electrode; and a separator; wherein the first electrode is configured to control the location of nucleation of the gas by substantially separating the location of electron transfer and nucleation. | 09-20-2012 |
20120285822 | MEMBRANE PLASTIC ELECTROLYTIC CELL OF THE BIPOLAR TYPE - Improvements to a membrane electrolytic cell of the bipolar type, are based on the configuration of its structure, allowing it to have an independent distribution of brine feeds, since it is possible to visually inspect the flow continuity through the two translucent restrictive hoses. The hoses connect to two upper compartments, wherein the compartments ensure the anodic and cathodic containers collects product discharges and separates the turbulence area from the membrane area. This allows spill through to the translucent annular hose to act as a sight glass. This improvement refers also to a reinforced structure with a bulge, to keep the dividing integral injected plastic plate seal sides of the anode and cathode plastic frame compartments perpendicular to keep the minimal gap between electrodes, required to achieve a lesser voltage drop in the electrolytic cell, involving greater current efficiency and electric power (kWh) savings. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285823 | HYDROGEN GENERATION DEVICE - A hydrogen generation device ( | 11-15-2012 |
20140069807 | INTERNALLY-REINFORCED WATER ELECTROLYSER MODULE - A structural plate is provided for an electrolyser module. The structural plate defines at least one degassing chamber and a half cell chamber opening. The structural plate is reinforced with at least one internal reinforcing means mounted to the structural plate for mitigating outward displacement of the structural plate in response to fluid pressure within the structural plate. The structural plate defines holding features for locating and holding the internal reinforcing means. | 03-13-2014 |
20140069808 | EXTERNALLY-REINFORCED WATER ELECTROLYSER MODULE - A structural plate with external reinforcing means is provided for an electrolyser module. The structural plate defines at least one degassing chamber and a half cell chamber opening. The external reinforcing means contact the structural plate for mitigating outward displacement of the structural plate in response to fluid pressure within the structural plate. The structural plate and the external reinforcing means define interlocking features for achieving contact and corresponding mechanical reinforcement. | 03-13-2014 |
20140151217 | HIGH-PRESSURE WATER ELECTOLYSIS APPARATUS - A high-pressure water electrolysis apparatus includes a solid polymer electrolyte membrane, an anode side separator, a cathode side separator, an anode side element member, a cathode side element member, a high-pressure hydrogen communication hole, a first seal member, and a second seal member. The first seal member is provided between the solid polymer electrolyte membrane and an outer circumference edge portion of the anode side separator. The second seal member has a thickness same as a thickness of the anode side element member at a time of operation of the high-pressure water electrolysis apparatus. The second seal member is disposed in an anode chamber to shield between the anode chamber and the high-pressure hydrogen communication hole. | 06-05-2014 |
20150075977 | "LEGACY" On demand hydrogen-oxygen gas separator - A hydrogen/oxygen, gas separator and purification method used to retrieve and separate molecules of hydrogen and oxygen from water. A nonconductive device installed within the hydrogen generator: Kasprzak et al. U.S. Pat. No. 8,535,493 entitled “Miami Max Hydro” The Ultimate Hydrogen Cell. Presented here is a separator composed of a nonconductive disc and nonconductive sleeves constructed as one unit allowing charged atoms (ions) to pass through and between electrodes. Sleeves are aligned with multiple anode and cathode generator rods, where-in a micro-channel exists between those two. When energized, the hydrogen and oxygen gas is introduced to the micro-channels located inside the generator. The sleeves are composed of thin film plastic tubes installed around the cathode or anode electrodes causing the hydrogen to separate from the oxygen in a highly efficient manner. | 03-19-2015 |