| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 205628000 | Oxygen and hydrogen produced | 78 |
| 20080257751 | Enhanced device for generating hydrogen for use in internal combustion engines - An electrolysis conversion system for converting water into hydrogen and oxygen, includes a housing in which are housed electrodes. The electrodes are immersed in an electrolyte and are connected to a positive and negative sides of an energy source. The housing is a non conductive material that has chambers to separate the hydrogen and the oxygen. The present invention further discloses a method of utilizing the electrolyzer in conjunction with the fuel system of an internal combustion engine to improve the efficiency of said internal combustion engines. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20090008263 | Method and apparatus for production of electrolyzed water - An electrolyzed water production apparatus including an electrolytic cell the interior of which is subdivided into an anode chamber and a cathode chamber by means of a partition member in the form of a water permeable membrane, wherein flow quantity control means is disposed in a discharge conduit to cause the flow of electrolyzed alkaline water from the cathode chamber into the anode chamber through the partition membrane. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090038958 | Method and Apparatus for a Low Cost and Carbon Free Point of Use Dissociation of Water into Elemental Gases and Production of Hydrogen Related Power - Devices are provided for generating a plasma field for dissociating water into elemental hydrogen and water. The elemental hydrogen may be used directly to produce power, or may be stored for use as an energy source or as a commodity. The devices of the present invention can provide on site, point of use sources for producing elemental hydrogen. In addition, the devices can produce a net positive energy output. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090127130 | Composite Membranes for Electrochemical Cells - A membrane electrode assembly in which at least one water content, conductivity, pH, mechanical strength and elasticity of the membrane is graduated across its thickness, between the electrodes. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090134041 | Compact electric appliance providing hydrogen injection for improved performance of internal combustion engines - Devices, systems and methods for improved electrical appliances which allow for efficient and safe production of hydrogen and oxygen gas for internal combustion engines and the like are disclosed. An appliance for providing gas for combustion may comprise a water inlet, a power source, and an electrolyzer with at least one electrolysis transistor generating hydrogen and oxygen. The appliance may also comprise a gas handling unit for collecting the output of the electrolyzer and transporting it to an engine. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090283419 | Catalyst Consisting of a Solid Support, an Oxide and a Metal Active Phase Which is Grafted on the Oxide, a Method for the Preparation and the Use Thereof - A catalyst assembly for catalyzing chemical reactions in a gas phase consists of a solid support, whose surface (S) is provided with an anchorage oxide (O) which is chemically different therefrom and is fixed thereto, wherein said anchorage oxide covers a non-zero area percentage of said solid support (S) surface and of a metal phase (M) catalytically active for the considered chemical reaction, is characterized in that said catalytically active metal phase (M) is anchored to said solid support (S) by means of the anchorage oxide (O) which is also grafted on the solid support (S). | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100012503 | ELECTROLYSER MODULE - An electrolyser module comprising a plurality of structural plates each having a sidewall extending between opposite end faces with a half cell chamber opening and at least two degassing chamber openings extending through the structural plate between the opposite end faces. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100038257 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTOLYSIS-ASSISTED GENERATION OF HYDROGEN - The present invention provides a method and apparatus for electrolysis-based generation of hydrogen and oxygen to enhance combustion. A hydrogen generating apparatus comprises an electrolysis cell, the electrolysis cell electrically connected to a power source, an outlet for directing effluent gases from the electrolysis cell, and a scrubber for using a scrubbing medium to remove contaminants from the effluent gas flow. In another option, a first mesh electrode may be situated within the electrolysis cell and electrically connected to a power source, a second mesh electrode may be situated within the electrolysis cell and electrically connected to the power source, and a membrane may be situated between the first mesh electrode and the second mesh electrode which may be immersed within the aqueous solution. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100051472 | ELECTROLYSIS VIA VERTICAL MULTI-JUNCTION PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL - Systems and methods that employ a vertical multi junction (VMJ) photovoltaic cell, to provide electrolysis for water and generate hydrogen and oxygen. Electrical current generated by the VMJ flows through the electrolyte (e.g., salt water) for a decomposition thereof (e.g., hydrogen and oxygen)—whenever threshold voltage of electrolysis operation is reached (e.g., 1.6 volts for water electrolysis). | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100116684 | WIND TO HYDROGEN ENERGY CONVERSION - Vessel-deployed wind machines are described that supply electricity for the electrolysis of sea water or fresh water to obtain hydrogen. The hydrogen produced from the electrolysis can be stored and used as desired. Hydrogen so produced can be used to power the vessel that carries the wind machines. Hydrogen produced can also be used for hydrogen fuel distribution networks and power plants. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100126876 | Water Purification - A water purification system has a water electrolysis system, combustion evaporation, and condensation chambers; hydrogen and oxygen channels; and a water vapor conduit. The water electrolysis system generates hydrogen and oxygen from water. The hydrogen and oxygen are transported to the oxygen chamber in channels. The hydrogen is combusted in the oxygen in the combustion chamber to generate heated water vapor. The evaporation chamber generates water vapor from water. The water vapor conduit is disposed between the evaporation chamber and the condensation chamber. Heated water vapor from the combustion chamber traveling from the combustion chamber into the condensation chamber generates a vacuum on the water vapor conduit, drawing water vapor from the evaporation chamber into the condensation chamber. The condensation chamber receives water vapor from both the combustion chamber and the evaporation chamber. Water vapor from the combustion chamber and the evaporation chamber are condensed into purified liquid water. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100140102 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE AND HIGH-PRESSURE ELECTROLYSER OF ALLOTHERMAL OPERATION - An electrolyzer for high temperature electrolysis capable of operating in an allothermal mode including an enclosure, at least one electrolysis plate ( | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100230295 | METHOD OF SHUTTING DOWN WATER ELECTROLYSIS APPARATUS - A water electrolysis apparatus applies an electrolysis voltage between current collectors disposed on the respective sides of an electrolyte membrane thereby to electrolyze water to generate oxygen in an anode electrolysis chamber and hydrogen in a cathode electrolysis chamber under a pressure higher than a normal pressure. The water electrolysis apparatus is shut down by applying a voltage between the current collectors after the cathode electrolysis chamber stops supplying the hydrogen, reducing a pressure in at least the cathode electrolysis chamber while the voltage is being applied, and stopping applying the voltage when the pressure in the cathode electrolysis chamber is equal to a pressure in the anode electrolysis chamber. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100236938 | FUEL ADDITIVE APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An apparatus for generating a fuel additive comprises a canister having an inlet and an outlet. An electrode may be concentrically aligned within the canister and project from the canister. A plurality of electrode plates may be included, the plates generally concentric to the electrode. A plurality of insulation layers may also be included, wherein each insulation layer may be disposed between the plates. The apparatus may also include a transparent column externally mounted to the canister. A ball may be disposed in the sleeve. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100252445 | Electrolysis of Salt Water - The present invention is a method for producing hydrogen and oxygen from salt water, using an electrolyser having first and second electrode compartments respectively on each side of a hydrophilic ion-exchange membrane, the method comprising adding salt water to one or both of the electrode compartments, and electrolysing the salt water. The present invention is also a method of producing a biologically active solution using an electrolyser as defined above, the method comprising adding salt water to one or both of the electrode compartments, and electrolysing the salt water. Further, the present invention is a method for reducing the salt content of salt water using an electrolyser as defined above, the method comprising adding salt water to one or both electrode compartments, and electrolysing the salt water. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100258449 | Self-sufficient hydrogen generator - A self-sustaining, fully automated, hydrogen generator that utilizes the ocean's currents, tides, and water to produce vast amounts of hydrogen and oxygen. Additional electricity may be supplied by locally generated means including offshore wind, offshore geothermal, as well as wave powered generation. Hydrogen is exported as well as the oxygen not consumed by the life support systems. Residue collected from the ocean water purification process is collected and exported for use elsewhere or dispersed locally around the underwater facility. Systems orchestration is achieved by control systems that operate independently of one another with no single point of failure. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100264038 | HIGH-PRESSURE ELECTROLYSIS INSTALLATION AND PROCESS FOR INERTISING AN INSTALLATION OF THIS TYPE - The invention relates to an electrolysis installation for decomposing water into hydrogen and oxygen, comprising: an electrolysis stack ( | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100276299 | HIGH PRESSURE ELECTROLYSIS CELL FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION FROM WATER - Exemplary embodiments include a method or apparatus for improving the electrolysis efficiency of high-pressure electrolysis cells by decreasing the current density at the anode and reducing an overvoltage at the anode while decreasing the amount of hydrogen permeation through the cell membrane from the cathode chamber to the anode chamber as the high-pressure electrolysis cell is operated. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100288647 | Water Management and Cooling During Electrolysis - A method of electrolysing water, using a water electrolyser having cathode and anode compartments respectively on either side of a hydrophilic polymer cation-exchange membrane, the method comprising: (i) adding water to the anode compartment only, such that the cathode compartment is predominantly free of water in liquid form; (ii) electrolysing the water to form hydrogen gas in the cathode compartment and oxygen gas in the anode compartment; and (iii) re-circulating the hydrogen gas through the cathode compartment. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100300892 | Apparatus and Method for Solar Hydrogen Synfuel Production - An apparatus provides for a method of converting solar energy into a synthetic carbon fuel. Solar energy is separated into different spectral portions and each spectral portion is directed to a plurality of photocells tuned for that specific spectral portion. The photocells convert the solar energy into electrical energy which is used to produce hydrogen gas through the process of electrolysis. The hydrogen gas is then mixed with carbon and various catalysts in order to cause a reaction which produces methane or other useful carbon based fuels. A cooling system filled with coolant oil keeps the photocells at a reasonable temperature while simultaneously providing the heat necessary for the chemical reactions that produce the synthetic fuel to take place. Carbon may be supplied to the apparatus by directing CO | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110011748 | Method of Performing Electrochemical Reaction - A method of performing an electrochemical reaction in an electrochemical cell comprising electrodes separated by a hydrophilic ion-exchange membrane, comprises conducting the reaction in the presence of an aqueous solution of an electrolyte of which the concentration is controlled. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110017607 | On demand hydrogen production unit and method for the on demand production of hydrogen - The invention discloses an on demand hydrogen production unit and a method for the production of hydrogen from water by electrolysis. A container, defining a first portion for holding a plurality of parallel and plate like anodes and a second portion for holding a plurality of parallel and plate like cathodes. A cover is provided with an outlet and an attached duct for oxygen, wherein the duct for oxygen leads to the environment. The cover for the second portion is provided with an outlet and an attached duct for hydrogen, wherein the duct for hydrogen leads to an energy user or an internal combustion engine. An inlet to the container provides water from a reservoir, so that the level of water is maintained at a constant level within the container. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110048961 | System and Method for Refilling an Electrolyzer Tank from a Water Reservoir - A system for controlling electrolyte level and concentration within a water electrolyzer includes an electrolysis chamber containing electrolyte for production of hydrogen and oxygen, a water reservoir containing make-up water and separated from the electrolysis chamber through a check valve that opens only when electrolyte level drops to a predetermined level, and a gas lift pump within the water reservoir connected to the electrolysis chamber through the check valve and having electrodes immersed in the make-up water. Energization of the electrodes creates bubbles that transport the make-up water to the electrolysis chamber to maintain a desired concentration of the electrolyte during the production of hydrogen and oxygen. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110108435 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHEMICAL POTENTIAL ENERGY PRODUCTION - The present invention relates to a system comprising a heat source to provide heat at the desired temperature and energy field (e.g. a solar concentrator); an electron source configured and operable to emit electrons; an electric field generator generating an electric field adapted to supply energy sufficient to dissociate gas molecules; and a reaction gas chamber configured and operable to cause interaction between the electrons with the molecules, such that the electrons dissociate the molecules to product compound and ions via dissociative electrons attachment (DEA) within the chamber. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110127170 | Cobalt Oxyfluoride Catalysts For Electrolytic Dissociation Of Water - Disclosed are electrolysis catalysts formed from cobalt, oxygen and fluorine. They can be formed as a coating on an anode by conducting an electrolysis reaction using an electrolyte containing cobalt and fluoride. The catalysts will facilitate the conversion of water to hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, even at pH neutral/room temperature reaction conditions. The resulting hydrogen gas is a means of storing renewable energy for use in hydrogen powered vehicles or the like. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110139630 | LIQUID MATERIAL COMPOSED OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN, REGASIFIED GAS COMPOSED OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN OBTAINED FROM THE LIQUID MATERIAL, MANUFACTURING METHOD AND DEVICE OF THE LIQUID MATERIAL AND REGASIFIED GAS, AND FUEL COMPOSED OF THE LIQUID MATERIAL AND/OR REGASIFIED GAS WHICH DOES NOT GENERATE CARBONIC ACID GAS - A liquid material comprising hydrogen and oxygen is produced by electrolyzing an electrolysis solution containing 5 to 30% by weight of an electrolyte in an electrolysis tank using a group of electrodes disposed, within the electrolysis tank, while maintaining a spacing of 3 to 10 mm between adjacent electrodes under conditions of a current density of 5 to 20 A/dm | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110198232 | HIGH-DIFFERENTIAL-PRESSURE WATER ELECTROLYSIS CELL AND METHOD OF OPERATION - An electrolysis cell includes an anode, a cathode and a high-differential-pressure water electrolysis bilayer membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode. The high-differential-pressure bilayer membrane includes a platinum-impregnated ion-exchange membrane layer and an untreated ion-exchange membrane layer. The untreated ion-exchange membrane layer is disposed between the anode and the platinum-impregnated ion-exchange membrane layer. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110220516 | HYDROGEN/OXYGEN GENERATOR WITH D.C. SERVO INTEGRATED CONTROL - A hydrogen/oxygen generation system includes an electrolyzer cell, a servo integrated controller, a power control module, a voltage/current feedback device and a temperature feedback device. Servo closed loop control is used to efficiently and effectively produce hydrogen and oxygen gases. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110259757 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GAS - This invention relates to a process and an apparatus for generating hydrogen and oxygen gas by electrolysis of water. The process involves forming an electrolyte including alkaline ions and the water and generating plasma between electrodes immersed in the electrolyte by applying an electrical potential between the electrodes. The plasma ionises the electrolyte, thereby generating hydrogen and oxygen gas. The process further involves controlling the process by relocating the generated plasma between two or more further electrodes. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120097550 | METHODS FOR ENHANCING WATER ELECTROLYSIS - Apparatus and methods dissociate water into hydrogen and oxygen gases on a more efficient basis. By modifying the environmental conditions of the water through increased covalent and hydrogen bond movement, increasing the rate of self ionization, and with enhanced induced magnetic susceptibility, water electrolysis is achieved with reduced energy input. In the preferred embodiments, electrolysis is performed by the individual and balanced cumulative application of acoustic cavitation, a high-energy magnetic field to support enhanced magnetic susceptibility, and specific wavelength infrared energy to increase bond vibrational modes of water molecules. It has been discovered that the combination of acoustic cavitation, vibrational enhancement, and increased magnetic susceptibility significantly enhances proton-hopping and electric field fluctuations leading to an enhanced return on energy invested water electrolysis. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120145560 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GAS CAPTURE DURING ELECTROLYSIS - An electrolytic cell including: a containment vessel; a first electrode; a second electrode; a source of electrical current; an electrolyte; a first gas; a second gas; a separator; a first gas collection vessel; and a second gas collection vessel. The separator includes a first and a second inclined surface to direct flow of the electrolyte and the first or the second gas due to a difference between density of the electrolyte and combined density of the electrolyte and the first or the second gas such that the gas substantially flows in a direction distal the second or the first electrode and towards the first or the second gas collection vessel. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120186991 | Method for producing hydrogen gas on board and on demand for automotive use as a gasoline replacement - This invention is a method for using electricity to break water down to its gaseous components of hydrogen and oxygen for use as a replacement fuel for the gasoline engines currently used in automobiles. The gas produced by this invention is known as HHO, but is also referred to as Brown's Gas and hydroxy. This invention is capable of producing HHO gas in sufficient quantities to be the sole fuel for the gasoline engine. This invention is designed to be installed in the automobile so that the HHO is generated as needed. The invention is scalable to meet the differing fuel demands of various engines. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120255867 | WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM - A water electrolysis system includes a water electrolysis apparatus, a gas-liquid separating apparatus, a hydrogen supply line, a water level detector, and a current regulator. The water electrolysis apparatus is to electrolyze water to generate oxygen and high-pressure hydrogen having a higher pressure than a pressure of the oxygen. The gas-liquid separating apparatus is disposed upstream of the water electrolysis apparatus in a gravitational direction to separate moisture contained in the high-pressure hydrogen. The hydrogen supply line is to supply the high-pressure hydrogen discharged from the water electrolysis apparatus to the gas-liquid separating apparatus. The water level detector is configured to detect a water level in the gas-liquid separating apparatus. The current regulator is configured to regulate a current to be applied to the water electrolysis apparatus based on the water level detected by the water level detector in the gas-liquid separating apparatus. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120255868 | WATER ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A water electrolysis system includes a water electrolysis apparatus for electrically decomposing water to generate oxygen and high-pressure hydrogen having a pressure higher than the oxygen, a gas-liquid separator connected to a hydrogen pipe which discharges the high-pressure hydrogen from the water electrolysis apparatus, for separating water contained in the high-pressure hydrogen, a high-pressure hydrogen outlet pipe for delivering the high-pressure hydrogen separated from water from the gas-liquid separator, a water drainage line for discharging the water from the gas-liquid separator, and a gas depressurizing line connected to the gas-liquid separator, for degassing the gas-liquid separator before the water is discharged from the water drainage line into the water drainage line. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120325677 | ELECTROCHEMISTRY METHOD HAVING IMPROVED EFFICIENCY AND ASSOCIATED ELECTROCHEMICAL REACTOR SUCH AS A HIGH TEMPERATURE ELECTROLYSER (EHT) - An electrochemistry method to produce a reaction gas of a lesser molar mass than that of an initial constituent of gas or vapor, according to which the gas or vapor of the initial constituent is made to flow, and the reaction gas is recovered in the path in which the initial constituent is made to flow. At least one vortex is created in a zone upstream from the reaction gas recovery zone, wherein the vortex can separate the produced reaction gas from the initial constituent still present to subject the initial constituent to an electrochemical process in the upstream zone. In a high-temperature water electrolysis application according to the method, by the vortex, the produced hydrogen is separated from the surplus steam to subject the surplus stream to an electrolytic process within the electrolyser itself. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130032490 | HIGH TEMPERATURE ELECTROLYZER (HTE) INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF CELLS, HAVING IMPROVED OPERATION IN THE EVENT OF BREAKAGE OF AT LEAST ONE CELL AND DURING AGEING - A process of electrolyzing water at high temperatures implemented by a cell stack reactor, including: a) simultaneously circulating water vapour at each cathode and at each anode as a leaching gas, temperatures of the water vapour at an inlet of each anode and each cathode being lower than high temperatures at which electrolysis is carried out and the water vapour circulating at the anode being at an overpressure with respect to the cathode; b) upon starting the electrolysis, supplying electrical power having a substantially constant electrical voltage across terminals of the stack and maintaining same. In event of breakage of one or more cells, complete destruction of the stack is avoided and high production efficiency is maintained, and efficiency is maintained during ageing. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130068629 | Aqua-Tamer - Improvements in an ocean wave energy conversion unit that converts kinetic energy from oceanic waves into useable form of energy that will benefit society called and Aqua-tamer. The unit is designed to be modular in nature where the units can be deployed to function individually or assembled into groups where units will rely on each other and function together as a whole. Each individual unit has an electrical output. As a group (Colony) during deep sea surface applications, the electrical output of each Aqua-Tamer unit will be consolidated and used to operate a water-electrolysis operation that produces Oxygen Gas (O2) and Hydrogen Gas (H2). This production of O2 and H2, instead of electrical output, is designed to eliminate the requirements of an Ocean-wide electrical grid system and still facilitate an economic logistically efficient) method of energy transportation (energy in a gas state. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130140189 | Compact electric appliance for providing gas for combustion - Devices, systems and methods for improved electrical appliances which allow for efficient and safe production of hydrogen and oxygen gas for a flame are disclosed. An appliance for providing gas for combustion may comprise a water inlet, a power source, and an electrolyzer with at least one electrolysis transistor generating hydrogen and oxygen. The appliance may also comprise a gas handling unit for collecting the output of the electrolyzer and transporting it to a burner, and an output interface. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130192999 | WATER OXIDATION CATALYST - A process for oxidizing water using amorphous cobalt tungstate is disclosed. A plurality of amorphous cobalt tungstate nanoparticles are supported on an electrode and are able to catalytically interact with water molecules generating oxygen. The catalyst can be used as part of a electrochemical or photo-electrochemical cell for the generation of electrical energy. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130264218 | OXYGEN CONCENTRATION AND METHOD - An oxygen concentrator is for generating a flow of oxygen by electrolysis of atmospheric humidity. It comprises a cathode ( | 10-10-2013 |
| 20140014529 | PEM WATER ELECTROLYSER MODULE - A PEM water electrolyser module and method comprising a plurality of structural plates each having a sidewall extending between opposite end faces with a half cell chamber opening, at least one oxygen degassing chamber opening, and at least one hydrogen gas collection manifold opening, extending through the structural plate between opposite end faces. The structural plates are arranged in face to face juxtaposition between opposite end plates. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140042035 | POLYNUCLEAR METAL CLUSTERS, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for polynuclear manganese cluster compounds, methods of making, methods of use, method of producing hydrogen and oxygen from water, and the like. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140061060 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - 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 separator includes an inclined surface to direct flow of the electrolyte and the gas due to a difference between density of the electrolyte and the combined density of the electrolyte and the gas such that the gas substantially flows in a direction distal to the second electrode. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140262819 | HYDROGEN ON DEMAND ELECTROLYSIS FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A hydrogen and oxygen (HHO) gas on-demand electrolysis fuel cell system for use with internal combustion engines is disclosed. This hydrogen on-demand (HOD) system integrates with the engine control module (ECM) or other control system that regulates the operation of an internal combustion engine in order to supply HHO to the engine and improve the engine's overall fuel efficiency. This system includes an electrolyte fluid reservoir outfitted with level, pressure and temperature sensors; a pump and heat exchanger; a uniquely-configured electrolyzer; and a filter. The combined engine and HOD system is controlled and regulated by an electronic control system (ECS) and a combustion control module (CCM). The CCM is installed on the engine such that it actively intercepts the electronic signals from the engine manufacturer's ECM to continuously coordinate the functions and operations of the HOD system and the engine. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140332402 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN - A process for producing hydrogen for use in a subsequent methanation process includes electrochemically converting water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen is depleted with electrolyte aerosols. Then, the electrolyte aerosols are separated from the depleted hydrogen in a wet electrostatic precipitator in a hydrogen atmosphere. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20140332403 | SPEEK DIAPHRAGM FOR ALKALINE ELECTROLYSIS AND ITS USE - The present invention describes a diaphragm comprising SPEEK for alkaline electrolysis with a first layer having micropores and a second layer of macroporous channels which start at the contact surface between the first and the second layer then extending and forming the outer surface of the second layer, where said macroporous channels increase in section and change direction as they approach said outer surface of the second layer, and where the walls of the macrochannels are in turn macroporous. The invention also describes a production method for producing the diaphragm comprising the use of the chemically induced phase separation (CIPS) technique, and its use in alkaline electrolysis and in electrolyzers. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150144500 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND UTILIZING HYDROGEN - An energy production and distribution system, a hydrogen production and distribution system, and a method are disclosed. The energy production and distribution system may include one or more previously decommissioned maritime resources positioned in floating and/or adjacent disposition with a body of water. An electricity generating apparatus may be disposed in an off-grid configuration on each of the maritime resources to generate electricity. Electrolysis electrodes may be electrically coupled with the electricity generating apparatus and may disposed to make contact with water in the body of water to perform an electrolysis operation to separate hydrogen from the water using the generated electricity. A hydrogen capturing element may disposed to capture the hydrogen separated from the water. A storage container may hold the hydrogen, and a conduit may be provided to transfer the hydrogen from the hydrogen capturing element to the storage container. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150144501 | Method and Apparatus for Conditioning Hydrogen - A method for conditioning hydrogen includes positioning hydrogen on a suction side of an electrochemical compressor. The hydrogen includes at most a fractional amount of an extraneous species. The electrochemical compressor includes a first electrode on a suction side and a second electrode on a pressure side and is configured to apply an electrical potential between the first and second electrodes. The method further includes transporting ions of the hydrogen through a membrane of the electrochemical compressor via the electrical potential in order to increase a hydrogen partial pressure on the pressure side of the electrochemical compressor and such that the extraneous species remains on the suction side of the electrochemical compressor. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150299872 | System and Method for Producing Hydrogen and Oxygen Gas - A method and system for electrolysis. The system includes a system and method for separately collecting hydrogen and oxygen gases produced by a plurality of anode and cathode plates, one of the anode or cathode plates surrounded by an envelope penetrable by an electrolyte solution and impervious to hydrogen and oxygen gas. The system includes an electrolytic cell which has a front end and a back end. The front end has a cathode electrode coupled to a cathode screw, and an anode electrode coupled to an anode screw. The screws are coupled to a spacer, which is coupled to an insert. Each insert is further coupled to a second insert. The coupling results in the plate being conductive. The plates each have at least two holes, a large hole and a small hole. The small hole makes contact with a spacer and/or an insert. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150361563 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GENERATING ELECTRICAL CURRENT - Method and system for generating electrical energy from a volume of water. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20160010220 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE MANUFACTURE, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN GAS | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160032463 | METHOD FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF FLUIDS REQUIRED FOR THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE AND DEVICE MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO IMPLEMENT IT - The invention relates to a method for the management of fluids required to operate a vehicle, remarkable in that it comprises an operation of the anodic oxidation of a solution of hydrogen peroxide (P) for the purpose of producing oxygen, water and hydrogen cations by subjecting said solution to an electric current produced by an electrical power source. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160076519 | WIND ENERGY SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A wind energy system with a wind turbine having a cowling surrounded by a diffuser, a plurality of inner rotor blades located inside of the cowling that rotate about an inner rotor hub, a plurality of outer rotor blades positioned between the diffuser and the cowling that rotate in an opposite direction to that of the plurality of inner rotor blades, a drive mechanism located within the inner rotor hub, a dynamic telescopic tower with a height that adjusts automatically by motors controlled by a controller based on input from sensors located in the dynamic telescopic tower and on the wind turbine, and a tower support that connects the wind turbine to the dynamic telescopic tower. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160083855 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HIGH-PRESSURE ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM, HIGH-PRESSURE ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM AND HYDROGEN FILLING STATION COMPRISING A HIGH-PRESSURE ELECTROLYSIS SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method for operating a high-pressure electrolysis system ( | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160115405 | Organic Fuel and Waste Reformer - This invention pertains to the non-catalytic oxygenated steam reforming of organic matter to produce a gas mixture rich in hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The reforming gas is used for production of methane, methanol, dimethyl ether, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other compounds via downstream processing catalytic gas-phase processes and electrolysis. The reforming gas may also be combusted directly for electricity generation. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20190145012 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL AND HYDROGEN PRODUCTION APPARATUS | 05-16-2019 |
| 205629000 | Utilizing inorganic solid electrolyte | 1 |
| 20140284220 | METHOD FOR GENERATING HYDROGEN AND OXYGEN BY STEAM ELECTROLYSIS - The present invention relates to a method for generating hydrogen and oxygen adsorbates by steam electrolysis at 200 to 800° C. using an electrolysis cell ( | 09-25-2014 |
| 205630000 | Utilizing specified electrode | 21 |
| 20110005939 | GENERATION OF HIGH OCTANE HYDROGEN GAS FROM ACETIC ACID - A device and method for generation of high octane hydrogen gas from acetic acid includes providing an electrolysis unit having a cathode, an anode, neutral elements, gaskets, and an electrolyte including acetic acid; applying pulse-width-modulated power to the cathode and anode to produce hydrogen and oxygen gas from the electrolyte; transporting the gas and some of the electrolyte from the electrolysis unit to a reservoir; transporting the electrolyte in the reservoir back to the electrolysis unit, thereby reusing the electrolyte; refilling the reservoir with distilled water when the level of electrolyte in the reservoir is low; utilizing a condensate trap to dump water that condenses out of the gas in the reservoir; and transporting the gas in the condensate trap for use. The hydrogen and oxygen gas may be provided to the air intake of an engine. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20120305408 | Buffered Cobalt Oxide Catalysts - Disclosed are electrolysis catalysts formed from cobalt, oxygen and buffering electrolytes (e.g. fluoride). They can be formed as a coating on an anode by conducting an electrolysis reaction using an electrolyte containing cobalt and an anionic buffering electrolyte. The catalysts will facilitate the conversion of water to oxygen and hydrogen gas at a range of mildly acidic conditions. Alternatively, these anodes can be used with cathodes that facilitate other desirable reactions such as converting carbon dioxide to methanol. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130206608 | Catalysts Having Mixed Metal Oxides - Disclosed are methods for generating oxygen via an electrolysis reaction. One places an anode and a cathode in aqueous solution, and uses an external source of electricity to drive the electrolysis reaction from the anode and cathode. The anode has at least three metal oxides, preferably with nickel oxide or cobalt oxide as at least one of the oxides. Also disclosed are electrodes designed for catalyzing oxygen consumption or formation reactions, where the electrodes have a mix of such three metal oxides. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20140034511 | ELECTROLYTIC CELL HAVING A LAMINATED CORE OF LAMINATIONS WHICH ARE STACKED ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER WITH RECESSES, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AND OPERATING SAME - An electrolytic cell, a method for manufacturing the cell, and a method of operating same. The electrolytic cell has at least two bipolar plates, at least one fluid inflow and outflow, as well as at least one laminated core arranged between the at least two bipolar plates. The laminated core is constructed from laminations which are stacked one on top of the other. At least two laminations have recesses which are designed to extend through the entire thickness of the respective lamination. The at least two laminations are arranged one on top of the other in such a way that recesses in adjacent laminations overlap partially, but not completely, as a result of which ducts, which are continuous in the direction of the plane of the lamination, are formed. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140202877 | ELECTROLYZER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING IT - An apparatus for the electrolytic splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen gases is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: (i) a first hemi-enclosure; (ii) a second hemi-enclosure; (iii) a diaphragm electrode array positioned between the first hemi-enclosure and the second hemi-enclosure comprising: (a) a diaphragm, that passes ions and impedes the passage of gases, comprising a first side and a second opposed side; (b) a first plurality of electrodes in a first vicinity of the first side of the diaphragm; and (c) a second plurality of electrodes in a second vicinity of the second opposed side of the diaphragm; (iv) a fastener, for leak-tight fastening of the first hemi-enclosure, the diaphragm electrode array, and the second hemi-enclosure, whereby a leak-tight enclosure is formed; (v) contacts, for electrically powering the first and second pluralities of electrodes, and; (vi) pathways, configured to remove hydrogen and oxygen gases from the enclosure. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140202878 | ELECTROLYZER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING IT - An apparatus for the electrolytic splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen gases is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: (i) a first hemi-enclosure; (ii) a second hemi-enclosure; (iii) a diaphragm electrode array positioned between the first hemi-enclosure and the second hemi-enclosure comprising: (a) a diaphragm, that passes ions and impedes the passage of gases, comprising a first side and a second opposed side; (b) a first plurality of electrodes in a first vicinity of the first side of the diaphragm; and (c) a second plurality of electrodes in a second vicinity of the second opposed side of the diaphragm; (iv) a fastener, for leak-tight fastening of the first hemi-enclosure, the diaphragm electrode array, and the second hemi-enclosure, whereby a leak-tight enclosure is formed; (v) contacts, for electrically powering the first and second pluralities of electrodes, and; (vi) pathways, configured to remove hydrogen and oxygen gases from the enclosure. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140246330 | High Performance Cathodes for Water Electrolysers - A cathode for hydrogen evolution in an electrolytic cell, comprising a metallic substrate, and a coating consisting of substantially pure ruthenium oxide, is disclosed. The inventive cathode provides enhanced performance and service life under unsteady and intermittent powering, such as powering from solar cells; a process for coating the metallic substrate is also disclosed. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140311916 | High Surface Area Reticulated Vitreous Carbon-Nanoparticle Metal Oxide Electrodes - The present invention provides, in some embodiments, hybrid materials having reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC) and nanoparticles of a conductive, transparent metal oxide such as tin-doped indium oxide (ITO). The material can further include one or more transition metal catalysts, such as {Ru(Mebimpy)[ | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140326611 | MEMBRANES AND CATALYSTS FOR FUEL CELLS, GAS SEPARATION CELLS, ELECTROLYZERS AND SOLAR HYDROGEN APPLICATIONS - Oxygen reduction catalysts for fuel cells are provided. The catalyst can be based on platinum-coated palladium nanotubes, or multiple twinned, crystalline silver nanowires. Also provided is a method of removing carbon dioxide using a membrane having basic functional groups, and a method of water electrolysis using a membrane having basic functional groups. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20150068917 | ELECTROLYTIC WATER SPLITTING USING A CARBON-SUPPORTED MNOX-COMPOSITE - The present invention relates to the electrolytic splitting of water using a carbon-supported manganese oxide (MnO | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150129431 | GAS PERMEABLE ELECTRODE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A gas permeable or breathable electrode and method of manufacture thereof. In one example there is an electrolytic cell having an electrode comprising a porous material, wherein gas produced at the electrode diffuses out of the cell via the porous material. In operation the gas is produced at the at least one electrode without substantial bubble formation. In another example there is an electrode having a porous conducting material with a hydrophobic layer or coating applied to a side of the porous conducting material. A catalyst may be applied to another side. The gas permeable or breathable electrode can be used in an electrolytic cell, electrochemical cell, battery and/or fuel cell. Gas produced at the electrode diffuses out of a cell via at least part of the electrode, separating the gas from the reaction at the electrode. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150368811 | HIGHLY ACTIVE MIXED-METAL CATALYSTS MADE BY PULSED-LASER ABLATION IN LIQUIDS - The invention is directed to mixed-metal nanocatalysts, particularly nano-dimensioned layered double-hydroxide nanostacks, methods of making nanocatalysts using laser ablation techniques, and the electrochemical devices comprising and using these nanocatalysts, for example in the electrochemical oxidation of water oxidation. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160115604 | Electrolysis Cell and Electrode - The present proposals relate to electrolysis cells, electrodes for such cells and methods of using them. In particular the electrodes comprise a planar electrically conductive plate with at least part of one face of the plate is covered with a plurality of electrically conductive wires each of which is in electrically conductive contact with the surface of the plate along at least part of its length. The methods of the proposals relate to methods of generating oxyhydrogen gas using an electrolytic cell incorporating these electrodes. | 04-28-2016 |
| 205631000 | Specified single metal or alloy | 8 |
| 20100084282 | Method and apparatus for dissociating water - A method and apparatus for dissociating water. A reaction chamber contains an anode and a cathode submerged in an aqueous hydroxide electrolyte. The temperature of the aqueous hydroxide electrolyte in the reaction chamber is elevated to least 280° C. The pressure of the aqueous hydroxide electrolyte in the reaction chamber is likewise elevated to least 2 atmospheres. An electrical voltage is applied across the anode and cathode using an electrical power supply and oxygen and hydrogen are formed from the water contained in the aqueous hydroxide electrolyte. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20150329978 | Method of Producing Hydrogen Gas from Water - A method for producing hydrogen gas from distilled water or sea water. The method includes providing a housing with a volume of distilled water, adding sulfuric acid or copper sulfate to the distilled water, running a current between a cathode and an anode via an electrical connection disposed within the electrolyte chamber, and collecting the hydrogen gas that rises to the top of the housing. The present invention provides a reproducible cheap alternative fuel source for all industries where currently solid, liquid, gas and nuclear material are used as fuel. | 11-19-2015 |
| 205632000 | Group VIII metal | 6 |
| 20090152126 | Gas Production Through Pulsed Electrolysis - Cells and methods of producing hydrogen and oxygen from an aqueous solution at about 90% of the Faraday Limit are provided. An exemplary method includes the steps of placing a graphite electrode and a nickel electrode in an alkaline solution comprising colloidal silver, colloidal magnesium and a powdered metal such as aluminum, and applying a constant positive voltage to the nickel electrode. Further, the example includes cyclically applying a negative voltage potential to the graphite electrode by turning on the negative applied voltage for a first time period and switching off the negative voltage for a second time period. The second time period should be sufficient to permit removal of substantially all or at least some of any aluminum or zinc deposited on the graphite electrode. Graphite-containing electrodes may be pretreated to infuse with a precious metal. | 06-18-2009 |
| 20110259758 | High Performance Cathodes for Water Electrolysers - A cathode for hydrogen evolution in an electrolytic cell, comprising a metallic substrate, and a coating consisting of substantially pure ruthenium oxide, is disclosed. The inventive cathode provides enhanced performance and service life under unsteady and intermittent powering, such as powering from solar cells; a process for coating the metallic substrate is also disclosed. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20130206609 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING GAS - This invention relates to an electrolysis method and electrolysis apparatus ( | 08-15-2013 |
| 20150136614 | ELECTROCHEMICAL PROCESS FOR WATER SPLITTING USING POROUS Co3O4 NANORODS - The present invention discloses an electrochemical process for water splitting for production of oxygen using porous Co | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150298100 | PHOTOCATALYTIC POLYOXOMETALATE COMPOSITIONS OF TUNGSTOVANADATES AND USES AS WATER OXIDATION CATALYSTS - This disclosure relates to photocatalytic polyoxometalate compositions of tungstovanadates and uses as water oxidation catalysts. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to compositions comprising water, a complex of a tetra-metal oxide cluster and VW | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160060769 | WATER OXIDATION CATALYST INCLUDING COBALT MOLYBDENUM - A process for oxidizing water using hydrated cobalt molybdenum is disclosed. A plurality of hydrated cobalt molybdenum nanoparticles are supported on an electrode and are able to catalytically interact with water molecules generating oxygen. The catalyst can be used as part of an electrochemical or photo-electrochemical cell for the generation of electrical energy. | 03-03-2016 |
