| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 429421000 | From metal, alloy, or metal-containing material | 40 |
| 20100136442 | Hydrogen production by water dissociation in the presence of SnO using the SnO2/SnO couple in a series of thermochemical reactions - The invention relates to a method for preparing hydrogen that comprises a hydrolysis step (C) of solid SnO for producing hydrogen, in which the hydrogen thus produced is stored, recovered and/or upgraded, and in which the solid SnO used is obtained by the following steps: (A) thermal reduction of SnO | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100143810 | Fuel Cell System and Method of Operating the Same - A method of operating a fuel cell system with at least one fuel cell unit comprising a plurality of fuel cells, each having one anode and one cathode, the anode adjoining an anode gas compartment and the cathode adjoining a cathode gas compartment, hydrogen being supplied to the anode and an oxidizing agent being supplied to the cathode. Hydrogen is supplied to the anode compartment during a retention time before start-up of the fuel cell system, in which no fuel cell reaction takes place in the fuel cell unit. Hydrogen is stored in an adsorption storage element during fuel cell operation and released to the anode compartment during the retention time. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100178573 | FUEL SOURCE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL - A fuel source for an electrochemical cell includes two or more chemical hydride pellets, a flexible, porous, liquid water impermeable, hydrogen and water vapor permeable membrane in contact with and at least partially surrounding each hydride pellet, and a porous metal hydride layer positioned between each hydride pellet. Air gaps are between each pellet. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100255392 | Silanes as a source of hydrogen - Disclosed are compositions, methods, and devices that generally relate to silanes and silicides and to uses thereof for hydrogen generation. Methods and devices for generating hydrogen for fuel cells and for other applications such as fuel or a supplementary fuel for internal combustion engines and reducing agents to improve catalyst efficiency are also disclosed. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100266910 | HYDROGEN SUPPLY DEVICE - Disclosed is super water absorbent polymers applied to contain water, and the polymers may further collocate with water absorbent cotton materials to accelerate water absorbent rates. The described water absorbent materials are combined with solid hydrogen fuel to complete a stable hydrogen supply device. Performance of the hydrogen supply device is not effected by inverting or tilting thereof. Even if inverting or tilting the device, the water contained in the water absorbent materials does not flow out from the device. As such, the MEA film in the fuel cell connected to the hydrogen supply device will not blocked by the water, thereby avoiding the fuel cell performance degradation even breakdown. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100316917 | SILICIDE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALKALI METALS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a method of making alkali metal silicide compositions, and the compositions resulting from the method, comprising mixing an alkali metal with silicon and heating the resulting mixture to a temperature below about 475° C. The resulting compositions do not react with dry O | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100323253 | Systems and Methods for Hydrogen Storage and Generation from Water Using Lithium Based Materials - A process for forming lithium hydride for use in storing and producing hydrogen is presented. The process includes reacting lithium oxide with water to form a regenerated lithium hydroxide and reacting the regenerated lithium hydroxide with magnesium to form magnesium oxide and a regenerated lithium hydride. The magnesium oxide can be regenerated to form magnesium. The process can further include reacting lithium hydride to form hydrogen and lithium oxide. Such hydrogen production can include reaction between lithium hydride and lithium hydroxide, and/or reaction between lithium hydride and water. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100323254 | ENERGY SUPPLY SYSTEM - An energy supplying system is provided with an energy generating section that generates energy by being supplied with hydrogen and oxygen, a hydrogen supplying unit that generates hydrogen by a reaction of water contained in exhaust gas from the energy generation unit with magnesium hydride contained therein, a regenerating section that generates magnesium hydride and second oxygen with magnesium hydroxide generated by the reaction of water and magnesium hydride in the hydrogen supplying section, and an oxygen supplying section that supplies oxygen to the energy generation section by being supplied with oxygen from the regenerating section. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100330443 | HYDROGEN PRODUCTION METHOD, HYDROGEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM, AND FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A hydrogen production method includes: a first process in which nitrogen compounds of metal and water are reacted to produce ammonia and hydroxide of the metal; a second process in which hydrogen compounds of a metal and the ammonia produced in the first process are reacted; and a third process in which hydrogen compounds of a metal and the hydroxide of the metal produced in the first process are reacted. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110008693 | HYDROGEN STORAGE MATERIALS CONTAINING AMMONIA BORANE - According to at least one aspect of the present invention, an ammonia borane containing hydrogen storage material is provided to be present with substantially reduced formation of borazine or diborane. In at least one embodiment, the hydrogen storage material includes at least one ammonia borane (NH | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110117459 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING ENERGY USING A STREAM OF LIQUID ALKALI METAL - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for capturing electrical energy from a process designed for producing hydrogen. An electrode is placed within a stream of liquid alkali metal that flows through a titration module and interacts with water to produce, among other byproducts, hydrogen. Another electrode is placed within a reaction chamber that houses the water. The electrodes can then be coupled to a terminal, and during the hydrogen generation process (when the liquid alkali metal and water interact) the stream of liquid alkali metal acts as an anode and the electrode in the water as a cathode. Current flows, and energy is captured and made available as electrical energy at the terminal, which can be connected to electrical loads. The terminal may be connected with the terminal of a fuel cell that is consuming the hydrogen that is being produced, thus providing additional voltage and/or current. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110189560 | FUEL CELL SYSTEM - A fuel cell system including a hydrogen supply module, a fuel cell module, and a control module is provided. The fuel cell module receives a hydrogen from the hydrogen supply module. The fuel cell module includes a fuel cell unit and a hydrogen storage unit, wherein the hydrogen storage unit and the fuel cell unit are connected with each other. The control module is electrically connected to the fuel cell module for controlling the hydrogen storage unit to store or release the hydrogen. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110189561 | HYDROGEN GENERATING APPARATUS AND FUEL CELL USING THE SAME - A hydrogen generating apparatus and a fuel cell using the same are provided, the hydrogen generating apparatus is adapted to the fuel cell, and includes a sleeve, a sliding element, and a withdrawing mechanism. A first end of the sleeve is used for containing liquid water. The sliding element is slidably disposed at a second end of the sleeve, wherein a solid fuel is connected to the sliding element. The withdrawing mechanism is disposed in the sleeve. The solid fuel is apart from the liquid water when the sliding element is fixed to a first position by the withdrawing mechanism, and the solid fuel reacts with the liquid water to generate hydrogen when the sliding element is fixed to a second position by the withdrawing mechanism. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110212374 | Hydrogen-Generating Fuel Cell Cartridges - The present application is directed to a gas-generating apparatus ( | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110217606 | HYDROGEN GENERATION DEVICE AND FUEL CELL - A hydrogen generation device adapted to a fuel cell is provided. The hydrogen generation device includes a containing tank and a buffer layer. The buffer layer is disposed in the containing tank and divides the containing tank into a first containing space and a second containing space. The first containing space is capable of containing a liquid reactant. The second containing space is capable of containing a first solid fuel. The liquid reactant is capable of entering the second containing space through the buffer layer and reacts with the first solid fuel to generate hydrogen. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110244344 | DEVICE FOR PRODUCING GASEOUS HYDROGEN, SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING ELECTRIC POWER, AND CORRESPONDING METHOD FOR PRODUCING GASEOUS HYDROGEN - An embodiment of a device for producing gaseous hydrogen comprising a reaction chamber having a solution with catalyst, a tank chamber comprising a reactant suitable for reacting with the solution with catalyst for the production of gaseous hydrogen, the tank chamber being provided with removable partition means suitable for defining a first storage chamber, for the reactant, and a second storage chamber, for the reaction by-products, the partition means being adjustable so that the volume of the first storage chamber and the volume of the second storage chamber are variable in a complementary way with respect to each other. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120064419 | JOHNSON AMBIENT-HEAT ENGINE - An ambient-heat engine has a substantially thermally-conductive housing whose interior is divided into a high-pressure chamber and a low-pressure chamber by a substantially gas-impermeable barrier. An ionically-conductive, electrical-energy-generating mechanism forms at least a portion of the barrier. First hydrogen-storage medium is disposed within the high-pressure chamber and second hydrogen-storage medium is disposed within the low-pressure chamber. An electrical-energy storage device connected to the ionically-conductive, electrical-energy-generating mechanism is operable between a charge condition and a discharge condition. In a charge condition, hydrogen atoms within the high-pressure chamber are converted to hydrogen ions and conducted through the electrical-energy-generating mechanism to the low-pressure chamber causing electrical-energy to be generated to the electrical-energy storage device. When the electrical-energy storage device is in a discharge condition an electric current is passed through the electrical-energy-generating mechanism causing hydrogen in the low-pressure chamber to convert to hydrogen ions and conduct through the electrical-energy-generating mechanism to the high-pressure chamber. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120189929 | HYDROGEN GENERATING ELEMENT, HYDROGEN GENERATION DEVICE, POWER GENERATION DEVICE, AND DRIVING DEVICE - A hydrogen generating element which can supply hydrogen efficiently and stably, is safe, and has low environmental load is provided. Further, a hydrogen generation device to which the hydrogen generating element is applied is provided. Furthermore, a power generation device and a driving device to each of which the hydrogen generation device is applied are provided. A hydrogen generating element in which a needle-like or dome-like silicon microstructure is formed over a base may be used and reacted with water, whereby hydrogen is efficiently generated. The hydrogen generating element may be applied to a hydrogen generation device. The hydrogen generation device may be applied to a power generation device and a driving device. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120282535 | FUEL CELL CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A system including a fuel cell system configured to produce power from a fuel and a device configured to receive the power as the power is produced. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell arrangement fueled by a fuel supply, and a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of available power. The device is configured to manage a device functionality to match the available power. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120288775 | Reaction Container and Fuel Cell System Equipped with Same - A fuel cell system ( | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120328965 | POWER GENERATOR HAVING FUEL CELL AND MEMBRANE CONDUITS - A power generator includes a housing, a chemical hydride fuel block adapted to be removably placed within the housing, an air conduit disposed about the chemical hydride fuel block in the housing. The air conduit includes a fuel cell portion and a water vapor permeable, hydrogen impermeable membrane portion. The housing has an air intake opening to draw air into the housing and through the air conduit to provide oxygen to the fuel cell portion and to carry water vapor generated by the fuel cell portion past the permeable membrane portion such that water vapor passes through the membrane and causes release of hydrogen from the fuel block. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130004867 | HYDROGEN STORAGE IN LITHIUM-CARBON SYSTEMS - An exemplary embodiment and associated method of use discloses a reversible hydrogen storage system that liberates hydrogen and a perlithiohydrocarbon compound by destabilization of a hydrocarbon source or sources with lithium hydride (LiH). The liberated hydrogen may be subsequently utilized in a coupled end-use application. | 01-03-2013 |
| 20130022887 | Method for Generating Hydrogen, Method for Utilizing Hydrogen and Electric Generating System - Hydrogen is generated effectively with a small amount of electrolytic energy. Hydrogen is generated by electrolyzing liquid ammonia to which an electrolyte was added, and the generated hydrogen is reacted with oxygen to generate electricity. Since the electrolytic energy of liquid ammonia is small, a large amount of hydrogen can be generated effectively. The electric energy obtained from hydrogen generated by the electrolysis is greater than that required for the electrolysis of liquid ammonia. Therefore, great electric power can be utilized by converting the electric power obtained from small power source thereto. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130065141 | Fuel Cell Device - The fuel cell device is provided with: an electricity-generating unit having a fuel electrode ( | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130209905 | PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROGEN - The present invention relates to a process for the production of hydrogen comprising contacting at least one complex of formula (I), wherein: X | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130230784 | WATER REACTIVE HYDROGEN FUEL CELL POWER SYSTEM - A water reactive hydrogen fueled power system includes devices and methods to combine reactant fuel materials and aqueous solutions to generate hydrogen. The generated hydrogen is converted in a fuel cell to provide electricity. The water reactive hydrogen fueled power system includes a fuel cell, a water feed tray, and a fuel cartridge to generate power for portable power electronics. The removable fuel cartridge is encompassed by the water feed tray and fuel cell. The water feed tray is refillable with water by a user. The water is then transferred from the water feed tray into the fuel cartridge to generate hydrogen for the fuel cell which then produces power for the user. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130266878 | HYDROGEN STORAGE SYSTEM INCLUDING A LITHIUM CONDUCTOR - A multiphase hydrogen storage material comprises a lithium compound and a lithium conductor. The hydrogen storage material is capable of undergoing hydrogenation and dehydrogenation cycles during which the rate of lithium transport is enhanced by the presence of the lithium conductor. A solid state hydrogen storage device and a process of storing and supplying hydrogen are also disclosed. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20140106249 | POWER GENERATOR WITH ADDITIONAL HYDROGEN STORAGE - A power generator includes a hydrogen producing fuel and a hydrogen storage element. A fuel cell having a proton exchange membrane separates the hydrogen producing fuel from ambient. A valve is positioned between the hydrogen storage element and the hydrogen producing fuel and the fuel cell. Hydrogen is provided to the fuel cell from the hydrogen storage element if demand for electricity exceeds the hydrogen producing capacity of the hydrogen producing fuel. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140141346 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, KIT FOR PRODUCING HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, AND FUEL BATTERY - The present invention provides a method and a kit for producing hydrogen peroxide, capable of producing hydrogen peroxide at low cost. The present invention further provides a fuel battery capable of utilizing hydrogen peroxide as a low-cost fuel. The method for producing hydrogen peroxide of the present invention includes a hydrogen peroxide generation step of irradiating a reaction system containing water, a water oxidation catalyst, a transition metal complex, and oxygen (O | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140193730 | Bimetallic Non-PGM Alloys for the Electrooxidation of Gas Fuels in Alkaline Media - Electrooxidative materials and various method for preparing electrooxidative materials formed from an alloy of oxophilic and electrooxidative metals. The alloy may be formed using methods such as spray pyrolysis or mechanosynthesis and may or may not include a supporting material which may or may not be sacrificial as well as the materials. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140193731 | Energy Generation System and Related Uses Thereof - A system for converting a waste stream to energy including a water purification device that outputs purified water and a waste stream that includes an electrolyte, a wind and electrolytic energy generation device that receives the waste stream from the water purification device and outputs energy based on the electrolyte present in the waste stream and a power distribution system which receives and stores the energy from the wind and electrolytic energy generation device. The water purification device is further connected to the power distribution system and receives energy enabling further operation of the water purification device. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140248546 | HYDROGEN GENERATOR FOR A FUEL CELL - A hydrogen generator includes a housing, a pellet strip with a plurality of pellets disposed on a flexible carrier, the pellets including a hydrogen containing material that will release hydrogen gas when heated. A feed system feeds the pellet strip to sequentially position one or more pellets in proximity to a heater that heats the pellets to release hydrogen gas. The pellet strip can be folded or wound on a reel, stored in a compartment in the hydrogen generator or in a user-replaceable container. The hydrogen generator can be part of a fuel cell system that includes the hydrogen generator and a fuel cell battery. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140370406 | SYNTHESIS AND HYDROGEN STORAGE PROPERTIES OF NOVEL MANGENESE HYDRIDES - This disclosure relates to novel manganese hydrides, processes for their preparation, and their use in hydrogen storage applications. The disclosure also relates to processes for preparing manganese dialkyl compounds having high purity, and their use in the preparation of manganese hydrides having enhance hydrogen storage capacity. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150064585 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HYDROGEN FUEL STORAGE AND HYDROGEN POWERED VEHICLES - A storage system for storing hydrogen and providing controlled release of hydrogen gas includes a container having an outer wall defining an interior. The interior is configured to contain liquid lithium hydride, and a portion of the outer wall includes a thermally insulating layer. The storage system also includes a temperature control system configured to maintain the interior at a temperature such that the lithium hydride decomposes to produce hydrogen gas at a substantially equilibrium state. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150118588 | Fuel Cell System - A complete fuel cell system ( | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150306561 | Fuel Generation Device and Fuel Cell System Provided with Same - A fuel generation device is provided with a gas inlet, a gas outlet, a fuel generation member that generates the fuel gas by an oxidizing reaction with an oxidizing gas, an accommodation part that is provided between the gas inlet and the gas outlet and accommodates the fuel generation member, and an exhaust valve provided between the accommodation part and the gas outlet. Further, by cyclically varying the opening angle of the exhaust valve at opening angles including a first opening angle and a second opening angle smaller than the first opening angle, the increase in pressure in the accommodation part is greater in the case where the opening angle of the exhaust valve is at the second opening angle than the case where the opening angle of the exhaust valve is at the first opening angle. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150307962 | Novel Hydrogen-Evolving Polymer-Capped Aluminum Nanoparticles, Composites, and Methods of Synthesis Using Lithium Aluminum Hydride - In some aspects, the present disclosure also provides new Al—Li | 10-29-2015 |
| 20160023897 | METHOD AND GENERATOR FOR HYDROGEN PRODUCTION - A hydrogen generator and methods of generating hydrogen are described in which a hydride is hydrolysed in a reaction chamber in an exothermic reaction by the addition of liquid water to be vaporized in the reaction chamber, and/or the added water is controlled in relation to the hydrogen generated according to a value x defined by equations, which, for a divalent metal, reads: | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160380292 | POWER GENERATOR HAVING HYDROGEN MANIFOLD - A power generator includes a cavity to accept a hydrogen producing fuel cartridge. A channel is coupled to receive hydrogen from the fuel cartridge. A manifold is coupled to the channel to receive hydrogen from the channel, the manifold having an opening to receive oxygen and water vapor, the manifold being positioned to provide the water vapor to the cavity. An array of fuel cell membranes is supported by the manifold to receive hydrogen from the manifold and oxygen from the opening in the manifold. | 12-29-2016 |
| 20170237097 | FUEL SOURCE FOR ELECTROCHEMICAL FUEL CELL POWER SUPPLY | 08-17-2017 |
