公开(公告)号：US08409764B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US13236223

申请日：2011-09-19

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/04067 ,  H01M8/002 ,  H01M8/004 ,  H01M8/0202 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1231 ,  H01M8/124 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1253 ,  H01M8/2404 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2432 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuel cell system. A hot zone chamber has a wall thickness T and a heat source coupled thereto. An elongate fuel cell device is positioned with a first lengthwise portion within the hot zone chamber, a second lengthwise portion outside the hot zone chamber, and a third lengthwise portion of length T within the chamber wall. The third portion has a maximum dimension L in a plane transverse to the length where T≧½L.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池系统技术领域本发明涉及燃料电池系统。 热区室具有壁厚T和与其相连的热源。 细长的燃料电池装置定位成在热区室内具有第一纵向部分，在热区室外部具有第二纵向部分，在室壁内具有长度为T的第三纵向部分。 第三部分在垂直于T≥1LL的长度的平面中具有最大尺寸L.

公开(公告)号：US20120288779A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13556822

申请日：2012-07-24

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/24 ,  H01M8/10 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/0202 ,  H01M8/0204 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/1226 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: Fuel cell devices and fuel cell systems are provided. In certain embodiments, the fuel cell devices may include one or more active layers containing active cells that are connected electrically in series. In certain embodiments, the fuel cell devices include an elongate ceramic support structure the length of which is the greatest dimension such that the coefficient of thermal expansion has only one dominant axis coextensive with the length. In certain embodiments, a reaction zone is positioned along a first portion of the length for heating to a reaction temperature, and at least one cold zone is positioned along a second portion of the length for operating below the reaction temperature. There are one or more gas passages, each having an associated anode or cathode.

Abstract translation: 提供燃料电池装置和燃料电池系统。 在某些实施方案中，燃料电池装置可以包括一个或多个含有串联电连接的活性电池的活性层。 在某些实施例中，燃料电池装置包括细长的陶瓷支撑结构，其长度是最大尺寸，使得热膨胀系数仅具有与长度共同延伸的一个主轴。 在某些实施方案中，沿着长度的第一部分定位反应区域以加热至反应温度，并且至少一个冷区域沿着长度的第二部分定位以在低于反应温度的温度下操作。 存在一个或多个气体通道，每个具有相关联的阳极或阴极。

公开(公告)号：US08293417B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US13443531

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/04074 ,  H01M4/8663 ,  H01M8/006 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/2404 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  H01M2300/0074 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: A fuel cell device including an elongate ceramic substrate having an exterior surface defining an interior ceramic support structure having non-active end regions and an active zone therebetween that includes electrodes in opposing relation with an electrolyte therebetween for undergoing a fuel cell reaction when supplied with heat, fuel and oxidizer. The electrolyte is a ceramic co-fired with the interior ceramic support structure. The end regions lack opposing electrodes and extend away from the active zone to dissipate heat. Gas inlets are positioned in the end regions with respective outlets in either the active zone or opposite end region, and elongate passages are coupled therebetween at least partially extending in opposing relation through the active zone. The electrodes are positioned adjacent the gas passages in the active zone and are electrically connected to exterior contact surfaces on the exterior surface of the end regions for external connection to voltage nodes.

Abstract translation: 一种燃料电池装置，其包括具有外表面的细长陶瓷基板，所述外表面限定具有非活性末端区域的内部陶瓷支撑结构，以及其间的活性区域，其包括与其间的电解液相对的电极，用于在供应热量时进行燃料电池反应 ，燃料和氧化剂。 电解质是与内部陶瓷支撑结构共烧的陶瓷。 端部区域没有相对的电极并且远离有源区域延伸以散热。 气体入口位于具有在有源区域或相对端区域中的相应出口的端部区域中，并且细长通道在它们之间联接，至少部分地通过活动区域以相对关系延伸。 电极位于活动区域中的气体通道附近，并且电连接到端部区域的外表面上的外部接触表面，用于外部连接到电压节点。

公开(公告)号：US08293415B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US11747066

申请日：2007-05-10

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/12

CPC classification number: H01M8/1004 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02E60/525

Abstract: The invention provides tubular solid oxide fuel cell devices and a fuel cell system incorporating a plurality of the fuel devices, each device including an elongate tube having a reaction zone for heating to an operating reaction temperature, and at least one cold zone that remains at a low temperature below the operating reaction temperature when the reaction zone is heated. An electrolyte is disposed between anodes and cathodes in the reaction zone, and the anode and cathode each have an electrical pathway extending to an exterior surface in a cold zone for electrical connection at low temperature. In one embodiment, the tubular device is a spiral rolled structure, and in another embodiment, the tubular device is a concentrically arranged device. The system further includes the devices positioned with their reaction zones in a hot zone chamber and their cold zones extending outside the hot zone chamber. A heat source is coupled to the hot zone chamber to heat the reaction zones to the operating reaction temperature, and fuel and air supplies are coupled to the tubes in the cold zones.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了管状固体氧化物燃料电池装置和包含多个燃料装置的燃料电池系统，每个装置包括具有用于加热至操作反应温度的反应区的细长管和至少一个保持在 当反应区被加热时低于操作反应温度的低温。 电解质设置在反应区域中的阳极和阴极之间，阳极和阴极各自具有延伸到冷区域中的外表面的电气路径，用于在低温下电连接。 在一个实施例中，管状装置是螺旋卷状结构，在另一个实施例中，管状装置是同心布置的装置。 系统还包括将其反应区定位在热区室中的装置，并且其冷区延伸到热区室外。 热源联接到热区室以将反应区域加热到操作反应温度，并且燃料和空气供应物连接到冷区域中的管道。

公开(公告)号：US08227128B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US12267439

申请日：2008-11-07

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/12 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/0202 ,  H01M8/0204 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/1226 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M8/249 ,  H01M2008/1293

Abstract: Fuel cell devices and fuel cell systems, methods of using same, and methods of making same are provided. In certain embodiments, the fuel cell devices may include one or more active layers containing active cells that are connected electrically in parallel and/or series. In certain embodiments, the fuel cell devices include an elongate ceramic support structure the length of which is the greatest dimension such that the coefficient of thermal expansion has only one dominant axis coextensive with the length. In certain embodiments, a reaction zone is positioned along a first portion of the length for heating to a reaction temperature, and at least one cold zone is positioned along a second portion of the length for operating below the reaction temperature. There are one or more gas passages, each having an associated anode or cathode. In some embodiments, ceramic end tubes are permanently attached to the ceramic support structure to supply gases to the passages. In certain embodiments, a multilayer active structure is attached upon a flat tube having a plurality of channels therein for feeding gases into the passages of the multilayer active structure. In other embodiments, multilayer active structures are provided in which the electrodes contain pluralities of microtubular or nanotubular passages for feeding gases thereto. In yet other embodiments, the multilayer active structure is contained within a ceramic support structure that includes two elongate members that extend outwardly from one edge for feeding gases into the multilayer active structure.

Abstract translation: 提供了燃料电池装置和燃料电池系统，其使用方法及其制造方法。 在某些实施例中，燃料电池装置可以包括一个或多个含有并联和/或串联电连接的活性电池的活性层。 在某些实施例中，燃料电池装置包括细长的陶瓷支撑结构，其长度是最大尺寸，使得热膨胀系数仅具有与长度共同延伸的一个主轴。 在某些实施方案中，沿着长度的第一部分定位反应区域以加热至反应温度，并且至少一个冷区域沿着长度的第二部分定位以在低于反应温度的温度下操作。 存在一个或多个气体通道，每个具有相关联的阳极或阴极。 在一些实施例中，陶瓷端管永久地附接到陶瓷支撑结构以向通道供应气体。 在某些实施方案中，多层活性结构连接在其上具有多个通道的扁平管上，用于将气体输送到多层活性结构的通道中。 在其它实施例中，提供了多层活性结构，其中电极包含用于向其供给气体的多个微管或纳米管通道。 在其他实施例中，多层活性结构包含在陶瓷支撑结构内，该陶瓷支撑结构包括从一个边缘向外延伸的两个细长构件，用于将气体输送到多层活性结构中。

公开(公告)号：US07981565B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-19

申请号：US11557894

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M4/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/2432 ,  H01M4/8817 ,  H01M4/8828 ,  H01M4/8842 ,  H01M8/006 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0215 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0252 ,  H01M8/0256 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0263 ,  H01M8/0265 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04074 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1226 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: The invention provides a fuel cell including an elongate substrate the length of which is the greatest dimension such that the elongate substrate exhibits thermal expansion along a dominant axis that is coextensive with the length. A reaction zone is provided along a first portion of the length for heating to an operating reaction temperature, and at least one cold zone is provided along a second portion of the length that remains at a low temperature below the operating reaction temperature when the reaction zone is heated. An electrolyte is disposed between an anode and a cathode in the reaction zone and the electrolyte is monolithic with an interior ceramic support structure of the elongate substrate. The anode and cathode each have an electrical pathway extending to an exterior surface of the at least one cold zone for electrical connection at low temperature.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种燃料电池，其包括细长衬底，其长度是最大尺寸，使得细长衬底沿着与该长度共同延伸的主轴呈现热膨胀。 沿着长度的第一部分提供反应区，以加热到操作反应温度，并且沿着长度的第二部分提供至少一个冷区，该第二部分在低于操作反应温度的低温下保持，当反应区 被加热。 电解质设置在反应区域中的阳极和阴极之间，并且电解质与细长衬底的内部陶瓷支撑结构是整体的。 阳极和阴极各自具有延伸到至少一个冷区的外表面的电通路，用于在低温下电连接。

公开(公告)号：US07883816B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US11557934

申请日：2006-11-08

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/2432 ,  H01M4/8817 ,  H01M4/8828 ,  H01M4/8842 ,  H01M8/006 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0215 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0252 ,  H01M8/0256 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0263 ,  H01M8/0265 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04074 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1226 ,  H01M8/1246 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/2425 ,  H01M8/243 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2484 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  H01M2008/1293 ,  Y02E60/525 ,  Y02P70/56

Abstract: A fuel cell device includes an elongate substrate having a cold zone adjacent a first end and a reaction zone adjacent a second end configured to be heated to an operating reaction temperature while the cold zone is configured to be shielded from the heat source to remain at a low temperature below the operating reaction temperature. Fuel and air inlets positioned in the cold zone are coupled to respective elongate fuel and oxidizer passages that extend within an interior solid ceramic support structure through the reaction zone in parallel and opposing relation to respective outlets adjacent the second end. Electrodes positioned adjacent the passages in the reaction zone are each electrically coupled from the interior structure to respective exterior contact surfaces in the cold zone. A solid electrolyte monolithic with the ceramic support structure is positioned between electrodes, and electrical connections are made to the exterior contact surfaces.

Abstract translation: 燃料电池装置包括细长衬底，其具有邻近第一端的冷区和邻近构造成被加热到操作反应温度的第二端的反应区，而冷区构造成与热源隔离以保持在 低于操作反应温度的低温。 位于冷区中的燃料和空气入口被联接到相应的细长燃料和氧化剂通道，其在内部固体陶瓷支撑结构内延伸通过反应区，平行且与邻近第二端的相应出口相对。 位于反应区域中的通道附近的电极各自从内部结构电耦合到冷区域中相应的外部接触表面。 与陶瓷支撑结构单块的固体电解质位于电极之间，并且电连接被制成到外部接触表面。

公开(公告)号：US20100104910A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12607384

申请日：2009-10-28

Applicant: Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/002 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  H01M8/0202 ,  H01M8/0215 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/1226 ,  H01M8/1286 ,  H01M8/2435 ,  H01M8/2485 ,  Y02E60/521 ,  Y02E60/525

Abstract: Fuel cell devices and systems are provided. In certain embodiments, the devices include a ceramic support structure having a length, a width, and a thickness with the length direction being the dominant direction of thermal expansion. A reaction zone having at least one active layer therein is spaced from the first end and includes first and second opposing electrodes, associated active first and second gas passages, and electrolyte. The active first gas passage includes sub-passages extending in the y direction and spaced apart in the x direction. An artery flow passage extends from the first end along the length and into the reaction zone and is fluidicly coupled to the sub-passages of the active first gas passage. The thickness of the artery flow passage is greater than the thickness of the sub-passages. In other embodiments, fuel cell devices include second sub-passages for the active second gas passage and a second artery flow passage coupled thereto, and extending from either the first end or the second end into the reaction zone. In yet other embodiments, one or both electrodes of a fuel cell device are segmented.

Abstract translation: 提供燃料电池装置和系统。 在某些实施例中，这些装置包括长度方向为长度方向为主要热膨胀方向的长度，宽度和厚度的陶瓷支撑结构。 其中具有至少一个有源层的反应区与第一端间隔开并且包括第一和第二相对电极，相关联的活性第一和第二气体通道以及电解质。 活动的第一气体通道包括在y方向上延伸并沿x方向间隔开的子通道。 动脉流动通道从第一端沿着长度延伸并进入反应区，并且流体耦合到活动的第一气体通道的子通道。 动脉流路的厚度大于子通路的厚度。 在其它实施例中，燃料电池装置包括用于活性第二气体通道的第二子通道和与其连接的第二动脉流动通道，并从第一端或第二端延伸到反应区。 在其它实施例中，燃料电池装置的一个或两个电极被分段。

公开(公告)号：US07307829B1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-11

申请号：US11249600

申请日：2005-10-13

Applicant: Daniel Devoe ,  Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

Inventor： Daniel Devoe ,  Alan Devoe ,  Lambert Devoe

IPC: H01G4/228 ,  H01G4/06

CPC classification number: H01G4/38 ,  H01G2/065 ,  H01G4/30 ,  H05K1/0231 ,  H05K2201/10522 ,  H05K2201/10689

Abstract: A monolithic capacitor structure includes opposed and overlapping plates within a dielectric body, which are arranged to form a lower frequency, higher value capacitor. Other conductive structure is located either inside the dielectric body or on an external surface thereof and is effective to form a higher frequency, lower value capacitor in parallel with the lower frequency, higher value capacitor. The resulting array of combined series and parallel capacitors integral with the dielectric body provides effective wideband performance in an integrated, cost-effective structure.

Abstract translation: 单片电容器结构包括介电体内的相对和重叠的板，它们被布置成形成较低频率的较高值的电容器。 其他导电结构位于电介质体内部或其外表面上，并且有效地与较低频率的较高值电容器并联形成较高频率的较低值电容器。 与电介质体集成的组合串联和并联电容器的阵列在集成的，具有成本效益的结构中提供了有效的宽带性能。

公开(公告)号：US07035080B1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10994866

申请日：2004-11-22

Applicant: Lambert Devoe ,  Alan Devoe ,  Daniel Devoe

Inventor： Lambert Devoe ,  Alan Devoe ,  Daniel Devoe

IPC: H01G4/228 ,  H01G4/005

CPC classification number: H01G4/232 ,  H01G2/06 ,  H01L2224/48464 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/19041 ,  H01L2924/19107 ,  H01L2924/30107 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H05K1/0231 ,  H05K1/0306 ,  H05K1/113 ,  H05K1/162 ,  H05K3/4611 ,  H05K3/4629 ,  H05K2201/09627 ,  H05K2201/09672 ,  H05K2201/0979 ,  H05K2203/049

Abstract: A substrate includes a single-layer capacitor and various external contacts. A first external contact provides a first electrical connection to the single-layer capacitor. A second external contact provides a second electrical connection to the single-layer capacitor. The first and third external contacts are electrically connectable to another electrical component, and internal metallization structures or vias of conductive material electrically connect the second contact and the third contact to facilitate the single-layer capacitor being connectable in a parallel circuit with the other electrical component.

Abstract translation: 衬底包括单层电容器和各种外部触点。 第一外部触点提供与单层电容器的第一电连接。 第二外部触点提供与单层电容器的第二电连接。 第一和第三外部触点可电连接到另一个电气部件，并且导电材料的内部金属化结构或通路电连接第二触点和第三触点，以便于单层电容器可以与并联电路与另一个电气部件 。