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公开(公告)号:US10153496B2
公开(公告)日:2018-12-11
申请号:US14136600
申请日:2013-12-20
Applicant: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
Inventor: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
IPC: H01M8/0202 , H01M8/2484 , H01M8/0204 , H01M8/0297 , H01M8/04089 , H01M8/1226 , H01M8/1286 , H01M8/243 , H01M8/2435 , H01M8/2485 , H01M8/249 , H01M8/124
Abstract: Fuel cell devices and fuel cell systems are provided. The fuel cell devices may include one or more active layers containing active cells that are connected electrically in series. The active cells include anodes and cathodes spaced apart along the length, with each including a porous portion and a non-porous conductor portion. The active cells reside between opposing porous anode and cathode portions. The electrical series connections between active cells are made between the non-porous conductor portions. In certain embodiments, the electrical series connections are made by direct contact between the non-porous conductor portions. In certain embodiments, the electrical series connections are made by non-porous conductive vias or elements that extend through an intervening support structure that separates the non-porous anode conductor portions from the non-porous cathode conductor portions.
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公开(公告)号:US09716286B2
公开(公告)日:2017-07-25
申请号:US15438154
申请日:2017-02-21
Applicant: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
Inventor: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
IPC: H01M4/02 , H01M8/1246 , H01M4/88 , H01M8/00 , H01M8/1226 , H01M8/2435 , H01M8/124
CPC classification number: H01M8/1246 , H01M4/8814 , H01M4/8889 , H01M8/004 , H01M8/1226 , H01M8/124 , H01M8/2404 , H01M8/2435 , H01M2008/1293 , H01M2300/0074 , Y02E60/521 , Y02E60/525 , Y02P70/56
Abstract: An active cell is prepared by dispensing first electrode sub-layers, pressing in physical structures to partially embed them in an uppermost sub-layer, and dispensing more first electrode sub-layers wherein dispensing is in order of increasing porosity, then drying the sub-layers to form a first electrode layer. An electrolyte layer is then formed thereon. Further preparation includes dispensing second electrode sub-layers over the electrolyte layer, pressing in physical structures to partially embed them in an uppermost sub-layer, and dispensing more second electrode sub-layers wherein dispensing is in order of decreasing porosity, then drying the sub-layers to form a second electrode layer. A laminated stack is formed, then the physical structures are pulled out. Sintering then forms the active cell with active passages embedded in and supported by the sintered electrode layers, and with decreasing porosity in the electrode layers in a thickness direction away from the electrolyte layer.
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公开(公告)号:US09673459B2
公开(公告)日:2017-06-06
申请号:US15213825
申请日:2016-07-19
Applicant: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
Inventor: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
IPC: H01M8/04 , H01M8/04007 , H01M8/00 , H01M8/1213 , H01M8/1286 , H01M8/2435 , H01M8/2485 , H01M4/86 , H01M8/04082 , H01M8/1004 , H01M8/1246 , H01M8/124
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 single monolithic ceramic substrate has rectangular dimensions with thermal expansion dominant along the length. An inactive ceramic portion substantially surrounds a fuel cell active portion of scalable power. The active portion comprises a plurality of three-layer active structures, each including an electrolyte disposed between a first polarity electrode and a second polarity electrode, the electrolyte layers being co-fired with the inactive ceramic portion, and a first or second gas passage respectively associated with each first and second polarity electrode. The plurality of active structures are stacked in the thickness dimension with alternating polarity such that first polarity electrodes of adjacent active structures face each other with the associated first gas passage shared therebetween and second polarity electrodes of adjacent active structures face each other with the associated second gas passage shared therebetween. The power is scalable according to the number of active structures stacked to define the plurality.
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公开(公告)号:US20170033393A1
公开(公告)日:2017-02-02
申请号:US15257362
申请日:2016-09-06
Applicant: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
Inventor: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
IPC: H01M8/2435 , H01M8/1246
CPC classification number: H01M8/1246 , H01M4/8814 , H01M4/8889 , H01M8/004 , H01M8/1226 , H01M8/124 , H01M8/2404 , H01M8/2435 , H01M2008/1293 , H01M2300/0074 , Y02E60/521 , Y02E60/525 , Y02P70/56
Abstract: Two active cell structures are prepared each comprising anode/electrolyte/cathode layers, each anode and cathode layer having embedded spaced-apart physical structures therein. Two interconnect sublayers are prepared, each comprising a layer of non-conductive material with holes formed therein and a conductor layer formed on one surface. The sublayers are placed together with the conductor layers in contact and with the holes offset to form an interconnect layer, which is then stacked between the two active cell structures. The multi-layer stack is laminated together and the anode layer of one active cell structure and the cathode layer of the other active cell structure fill the adjacent holes in the interconnect layer. The physical structures are pulled out to reveal embedded gas passages, and the multi-layer stack is sintered to form two active cells connected in series by the interconnect layer.
Abstract translation: 制备两个活性单元结构,每个活性单元结构包括阳极/电解质/阴极层,每个阳极和阴极层在其中具有嵌入的间隔开的物理结构。 准备两个互连子层,每个互连子层包括形成在其中的孔的非导电材料层和在一个表面上形成的导体层。 子层与导体层接触放置在一起,并且孔被偏移以形成互连层,然后层叠在两个活性单元结构之间。 多层堆叠层叠在一起,一个活性单元结构的阳极层和另一个活性单元结构的阴极层填充互连层中的相邻孔。 物理结构被拉出以露出嵌入的气体通道,并且多层堆叠被烧结以形成由互连层串联连接的两个活性电池。
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公开(公告)号:US09437894B2
公开(公告)日:2016-09-06
申请号:US14704169
申请日:2015-05-05
Applicant: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
Inventor: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
CPC classification number: H01M8/1246 , H01M4/8814 , H01M4/8889 , H01M8/004 , H01M8/1226 , H01M8/124 , H01M8/2404 , H01M8/2435 , H01M2008/1293 , H01M2300/0074 , Y02E60/521 , Y02E60/525 , Y02P70/56
Abstract: An electrode layer is provided by forming first and second sublayers containing input passages and exhaust passages, respectively. Electrode material is positioned around a first portion of first and second pluralities of spaced-apart removable physical structures to at least partially surround the structures thereby forming an active cell portion in each sublayer. Ceramic material is positioned around second portions to form a passive support structure in each sublayer. Another passive support structure is formed opposite the first, with the active cell portion therebetween. The sublayers are laminated, the physical structures are pulled out, and the laminated sublayers are sintered to reveal spaced-apart input passages from one end of the layer through the active cell portion, and spaced-apart exhaust passages from the active cell portion to a side of the layer adjacent the other end, the input and exhaust passages embedded in and supported by the sintered electrode and ceramic materials.
Abstract translation: 通过分别形成包含输入通道和排气通道的第一和第二子层来提供电极层。 电极材料围绕第一和第二多个间隔开的可拆卸物理结构的第一部分定位,以至少部分地围绕结构,从而在每个子层中形成活性电池部分。 陶瓷材料围绕第二部分定位,以在每个子层中形成被动支撑结构。 另一个被动支撑结构形成在第一与第一活动单元部分之间。 子层被层压,物理结构被拉出,并且层压的子层被烧结以从层的一端穿过活性单元部分露出间隔开的输入通道,以及从活性单元部分到 侧面相邻的另一端,输入和排出通道嵌入并由烧结电极和陶瓷材料支撑。
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公开(公告)号:US09123937B2
公开(公告)日:2015-09-01
申请号:US14107448
申请日:2013-12-16
Applicant: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
Inventor: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
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 having an exterior surface defining an interior ceramic support structure. An active zone is along an intermediate portion of the length for undergoing a fuel cell reaction, and opposing non-active end regions are along end portions extending away from the active zone without being heated. Fuel and oxidizer passages extend within the interior support structure from respective first and second inlets in respective ones of the opposing non-active end regions. The active zone has an anode associated with each of the fuel passages and a cathode associated with each of the oxidizer passages in opposing relation to a respective one of the anodes with an electrolyte therebetween. The opposing non-active end regions lack the anode and cathode in opposing relation so as to be incapable of undergoing a fuel cell reaction.
Abstract translation: 一种具有限定内部陶瓷支撑结构的外表面的燃料电池装置。 活性区域沿着长度的中间部分进行燃料电池反应,并且相对的非活性端区域沿着远离活性区域延伸的端部而不被加热。 燃料和氧化剂通道在内部支撑结构内从相对的非活动端部区域中相应的第一和第二入口延伸。 活性区具有与每个燃料通道相关联的阳极和与每个氧化剂通道相关联的阴极,其与相应的阳极之间具有电解质。 相对的非活性末端区域相对地没有阳极和阴极,从而不能进行燃料电池反应。
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公开(公告)号:US20130130149A1
公开(公告)日:2013-05-23
申请号:US13726708
申请日:2012-12-26
Applicant: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
Inventor: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
IPC: H01M8/12
CPC classification number: H01M8/004 , B33Y80/00 , H01M4/9025 , H01M8/0215 , H01M8/0247 , H01M8/0271 , H01M8/04007 , H01M8/04089 , H01M8/1213 , H01M8/1226 , H01M8/1231 , H01M8/1253 , H01M8/2404 , H01M8/2435 , H01M8/2483 , H01M2008/1293 , H01M2300/0074 , 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. A reaction zone positioned along a portion of the length is configured to be heated to an operating reaction temperature, and has at least one active layer therein comprising an electrolyte separating first and second opposing electrodes, and active first and second gas passages adjacent the respective first and second electrodes. At least one cold zone positioned from the first end along another portion of the length is configured to remain below the operating reaction temperature. An artery flow passage extends from the first end along the length through the cold zone and into the reaction zone and is fluidicly coupled to the active first gas passage, which extends from the artery flow passage toward at least one side. The thickness of the artery flow passage is greater than the thickness of the active first gas passage. In other embodiments, fuel cell devices include an electrolyte having at least a portion thereof comprising a ceramic material sintered from a nano-sized powder. In yet other embodiments, cold zones are provided at each end of the device with the reaction zone therebetween having at least two discrete power sections, each having one or more active layers, the power sections fed by discrete fuel passages to provide a device and system capable of operating at more than one power level.
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公开(公告)号:US20130017466A1
公开(公告)日:2013-01-17
申请号:US13617087
申请日:2012-09-14
Applicant: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
Inventor: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
IPC: H01M8/04
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.
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公开(公告)号:US08289675B2
公开(公告)日:2012-10-16
申请号:US12616533
申请日:2009-11-11
Applicant: Daniel Devoe , Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
Inventor: Daniel Devoe , Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
IPC: H01G4/228
CPC classification number: H01G4/232 , H01G4/30 , H01G4/38 , H05K1/0231 , H05K1/181 , H05K3/3421 , H05K2201/10515 , H05K2201/10537 , H05K2201/10636 , H05K2201/10946 , Y02P70/611
Abstract: A capacitor device mountable on a plane of a substrate includes an electrically conductive bottom plate adapted to be mounted substantially parallel to, and in electrical contact at the plane of the substrate and a first multilayer capacitor having substantially parallel first and second electrode plates oriented substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate with the first electrode plates being electrically connected to the bottom plate. An electrically conductive top lead frame overlaps with, and is electrically isolated from, the bottom plate. The top lead frame electrically connected to the second electrode plates and adapted to be electrically connected at the plane of the substrate. The bottom lead frame may have a corrugated shape, where the corrugated shape provides compliance between the first multilayer capacitor and the substrate. A portion of the top lead frame may contact at least a portion of a side of the first multilayer capacitor.
Abstract translation: 可安装在基板的平面上的电容器装置包括导电底板,其适于基本平行于基板平行并且与基板平面电接触;以及第一多层电容器,其具有基本上平行的第一和第二电极板, 到底板,其中第一电极板电连接到底板。 导电顶部引线框架与底板重叠并与底板电隔离。 顶引线框架电连接到第二电极板并且适于在基板的平面处电连接。 底部引线框架可以具有波纹形状,其中波纹形状提供了第一层叠电容器和基板之间的柔顺性。 顶部引线框架的一部分可以接触第一层叠电容器的一侧的至少一部分。
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公开(公告)号:US20110272081A1
公开(公告)日:2011-11-10
申请号:US13185808
申请日:2011-07-19
Applicant: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
Inventor: Alan Devoe , Lambert Devoe
IPC: B32B37/14
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 method of making a fuel cell device comprises forming a green stacked structure to provide an internal active section of intervening green layers of ceramic material separating anode layers from cathode layers and sacrificial layers of organic material adjacent each of the anode and cathode layers opposite the intervening green layers, and a non-active section of the green layers substantially surrounding the active section. The sacrificial layers are sized to provide internal gas passages in the active section for feeding gases to the internal anodes and cathodes, and the sacrificial layers are coupled to edges of the structure to couple each of the internal gas passages to an inlet and an outlet of the device. The green stacked structure is heated to bake out the organic material to form the passages and to sinter together the green layers in the active and non-active sections.
Abstract translation: 制造燃料电池装置的方法包括形成绿色层叠结构,以提供将阳极层与阴极层分开的陶瓷材料的中间绿色层的内部活性部分和与阳极和阴极层相对的阳极和阴极层的相邻的有机材料的牺牲层 绿色层,以及基本上围绕有源部分的绿色层的非有效部分。 牺牲层的尺寸设置成在活性部分中提供内部气体通道,用于将气体供给内部阳极和阴极,并且牺牲层耦合到结构的边缘,以将每个内部气体通道连接到入口和出口 装置。 加热绿色堆叠结构以烘烤有机材料以形成通道并将活性和非活性部分中的绿色层烧结在一起。
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