公开(公告)号：US07901816B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-08

申请号：US11270848

申请日：2005-11-09

Applicant: Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Roland A. Wood

Inventor： Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Roland A. Wood

IPC: H01M8/06

CPC classification number: H01M8/2475 ,  C01B3/065 ,  C01B2203/066 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y02E60/362

Abstract: A waterless power generator, particularly a waterless electrical power generator and a passively controlled process for producing electricity with a fuel cell using stoichiometric amounts of a solid hydrogen fuel and byproduct water vapor produced by the fuel cell to generate hydrogen gas. A fuel cell reaction of hydrogen and oxygen produces electrical energy as well as by-product water which diffuses back into the power generator as water vapor to react with the hydrogen fuel, producing more hydrogen gas. This generated hydrogen gas is then used as a fuel which allows the fuel cell to generate additional electrical power and additional water. The process runs without any attached water source or water supply other than the water which is produced by the fuel cells themselves.

Abstract translation: 一种无水发电机，特别是无水发电机和被动控制的用燃料电池发电的方法，该燃料电池使用化学计量的固体氢燃料和燃料电池产生的副产物水蒸气来产生氢气。 氢气和氧气的燃料电池反应产生电能以及作为水蒸汽扩散回发电机的副产物水，以与氢燃料反应，产生更多的氢气。 然后将该产生的氢气用作燃料，其允许燃料电池产生额外的电力和额外的水。 除了由燃料电池本身产生的水以外，该过程没有任何附加的水源或供水。

公开(公告)号：US20110027672A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12904258

申请日：2010-10-14

Applicant: Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Roland A. Wood

Inventor： Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Roland A. Wood

IPC: H01M8/06

CPC classification number: H01M8/2475 ,  C01B3/065 ,  C01B2203/066 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  Y02E60/362

Abstract: A waterless power generator, particularly a waterless electrical power generator and a passively controlled process for producing electricity with a fuel cell using stoichiometric amounts of a solid hydrogen fuel and byproduct water vapor produced by the fuel cell to generate hydrogen gas. A fuel cell reaction of hydrogen and oxygen produces electrical energy as well as by-product water which diffuses back into the power generator as water vapor to react with the hydrogen fuel, producing more hydrogen gas. This generated hydrogen gas is then used as a fuel which allows the fuel cell to generate additional electrical power and additional water. The process runs without any attached water source or water supply other than the water which is produced by the fuel cells themselves.

Abstract translation: 一种无水发电机，特别是无水发电机和被动控制的用燃料电池发电的方法，该燃料电池使用化学计量的固体氢燃料和燃料电池产生的副产物水蒸气来产生氢气。 氢气和氧气的燃料电池反应产生电能以及作为水蒸汽扩散回发电机的副产物水，以与氢燃料反应，产生更多的氢气。 然后将该产生的氢气用作燃料，其允许燃料电池产生额外的电力和额外的水。 除了由燃料电池本身产生的水以外，该过程没有任何附加的水源或供水。

公开(公告)号：US07843695B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US12169793

申请日：2008-07-09

Applicant: Wei Yang ,  Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Chunbo Zhang ,  Alex Gu ,  J. David Zook

Inventor： Wei Yang ,  Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Chunbo Zhang ,  Alex Gu ,  J. David Zook

IPC: H05K7/20 ,  H01L23/34 ,  H01L23/367 ,  F28D15/00

CPC classification number: F28D15/046 ,  F28D15/0233 ,  H01L23/427 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An apparatus includes a plurality of islands each carrying multiple cantilevers. The apparatus also includes a fluidic network having a plurality of channels separating the islands. The channels are configured to provide fluid to the islands, and the fluid at least partially fills spaces between the cantilevers and the islands. Heat from the islands vaporizes the fluid filling the spaces between the cantilevers and the islands to transfer the heat away from the islands while driving the cantilevers into oscillation. The apparatus may also include a casing configured to surround the islands and the fluidic network to create a vapor chamber, where the vapor chamber is configured to retain the vaporized fluid. The islands and the fluidic network could be formed in a single substrate, or the islands could be separate and attached together by a binder located within the channels of the fluidic network.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括多个岛，每个岛承载多个悬臂。 该装置还包括具有分离岛的多个通道的流体网络。 通道被配置成向岛提供流体，并且流体至少部分地填充悬臂和岛之间的空间。 来自岛屿的热量使填充悬臂和岛屿之间的空间的流体蒸发，以将散热物从岛屿转移，同时驱动悬臂进入振荡。 该装置还可以包括被配置成围绕岛和流体网络以形成蒸汽室的壳体，其中蒸气室被配置为保持蒸发的流体。 岛和流体网络可以形成在单个基底中，或者岛可以分开并通过位于流体网络的通道内的粘合剂附着在一起。

公开(公告)号：US20100233553A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：US12722388

申请日：2010-03-11

Applicant: Steven J. Eickhoff

Inventor： Steven J. Eickhoff

IPC: H01M8/06

CPC classification number: H01M8/04201 ,  B01J7/02 ,  C01B3/065 ,  H01M6/04 ,  H01M6/14 ,  H01M6/5011 ,  H01M6/5077 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M16/006 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  Y02E60/362

Abstract: A recharger includes a manifold having an input to couple to a hydrogen generating module and an output port to couple to at least one rechargeable fuel cell. A vacuum pump is coupled to the manifold to evacuate the manifold. A valve is coupled to the manifold between the vacuum pump and the input of the manifold. A controller is coupled to control the vacuum pump and the valve,

Abstract translation: 充电器包括具有耦合到氢生成模块的输入和耦合到至少一个可再充电燃料电池的输出端口的歧管。 真空泵联接到歧管以抽空歧管。 阀门联接到真空泵和歧管输入端之间的歧管。 控制器耦合以控制真空泵和阀，

公开(公告)号：US20100178573A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-15

申请号：US12634264

申请日：2009-12-09

Applicant: Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Chunbo Zhang ,  Steve Swanson

Inventor： Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Chunbo Zhang ,  Steve Swanson

IPC: H01M8/06

CPC classification number: H01M4/383 ,  F17C11/005 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/065 ,  Y02E50/30 ,  Y02E60/321

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 用于电化学电池的燃料源包括两个或多个化学氢化物颗粒，与每个氢化物颗粒接触并且至少部分地围绕每个氢化物颗粒的柔性，多孔，液体不透水，氢气和水蒸气可渗透的膜，以及位于 每个氢化物颗粒。 每个颗粒之间都有气隙。

公开(公告)号：US07727647B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11451165

申请日：2006-06-12

Applicant: Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Soumitri N. Kolavennu

Inventor： Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Soumitri N. Kolavennu

IPC: H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/186 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A portable fuel cell charger has a water source and an electrolyzer coupled to the water source and adapted to be coupled to a power source. A fuel cell cartridge coupler is coupled to the electrolyzer and is adapted to be coupled to a fuel cell cartridge for providing pressurized hydrogen from the electrolyzer to the fuel cell cartridge.

Abstract translation: 便携式燃料电池充电器具有耦合到水源并适于耦合到电源的水源和电解器。 燃料电池盒联接器联接到电解器，并且适于联接到燃料电池盒，用于从电解器向燃料电池盒提供加压氢。

公开(公告)号：US20090315644A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12142487

申请日：2008-06-19

Applicant: Sabrina C. Sheedy ,  James F. Detry ,  Andrzej Peczalski ,  Chunbo Zhang ,  Steven J. Eickhoff

Inventor： Sabrina C. Sheedy ,  James F. Detry ,  Andrzej Peczalski ,  Chunbo Zhang ,  Steven J. Eickhoff

IPC: H03H9/00 ,  H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H03H9/2436 ,  H03H2009/0237

Abstract: A nanoresonator device with high quality factor and method for fabricating the same is disclosed herein. The nanoresonator device generally includes an input electrode, an output electrode, a nanoresonator anchored at its motionless nodal points of its resonance modes by support beam(s) and/or anchor. The nanoresonator device can be fabricated on various wafers including a silicon on insulator (SOI) wafer, which includes an insulating layer and a heavily doped silicon layer. The nano structures with high quality factor can be patterned on a film utilizing nano fabrication tools and the patterned structures can be utilized as a mask to form permanent nano structures on the silicon layer by reactive ion etching (RIE). The insulating layer can be removed to form the anchor beams and a cavity by wet etching utilizing an etching solution.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了具有高质量因素的纳米谐振器器件及其制造方法。 纳米谐振器装置通常包括输入电极，输出电极，通过支撑束和/或锚固在其谐振模式的静止节点处的纳米谐振器。 可以在包括绝缘层和重掺杂硅层的绝缘体上硅（SOI）晶片的各种晶片上制造纳米谐振器器件。 具有高质量因子的纳米结构可以利用纳米制造工具在膜上图案化，并且图案化结构可以用作掩模，以通过反应离子蚀刻（RIE）在硅层上形成永久性纳米结构。 可以通过使用蚀刻溶液的湿蚀刻来去除绝缘层以形成锚梁和空腔。

公开(公告)号：US20090252995A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12062315

申请日：2008-04-03

Applicant: Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Chunbo Zhang

Inventor： Steven J. Eickhoff ,  Chunbo Zhang

IPC: H01M8/06 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/0485 ,  H01M8/04022 ,  H01M8/04037 ,  H01M8/04126 ,  H01M8/04149 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04291 ,  H01M8/04365 ,  H01M8/04373 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/04589 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/04731 ,  H01M8/04738 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/04955 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M8/0656 ,  H01M8/10 ,  H01M8/184 ,  H01M16/006 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2300/0082 ,  Y02E60/528

Abstract: A power generator includes a fuel cell having a proton exchange membrane for generating electricity from hydrogen and oxygen. An oxygen generator is coupled to the proton exchange membrane for providing oxygen to the proton exchange membrane. A hydrogen producing fuel may be used to provide hydrogen to the proton exchange membrane.

Abstract translation: 发电机包括具有用于从氢气和氧气发电的质子交换膜的燃料电池。 氧发生器耦合到质子交换膜，以向质子交换膜提供氧气。 可以使用生产氢的燃料来向质子交换膜提供氢。

公开(公告)号：US20090117442A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US11933997

申请日：2007-11-01

Applicant: Steven J. Eickhoff

Inventor： Steven J. Eickhoff

IPC: H01M2/00

CPC classification number: H01M8/04201 ,  F17C11/005 ,  H01M8/004 ,  H01M8/0289 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  Y02E60/521

Abstract: A method of forming a fuel cell stack, wherein the stack includes an anode electrode layer, an adhesive and anode gas diffusion layer coupled to the anode electrode layer, an ion exchange membrane coupled on a first side to the gas diffusion layer opposite the anode electrode layer, an adhesive and cathode gas diffusion layer coupled to a second side of the ion exchange membrane, and a cathode electrode layer coupled to the adhesive and cathode gas diffusion layer opposite the ion exchange membrane. The fuel cell stack may be flexible.

Abstract translation: 一种形成燃料电池堆的方法，其中所述堆叠包括阳极电极层，耦合到所述阳极电极层的粘合剂和阳极气体扩散层，在第一侧上与所述阳极电极相对的所述气体扩散层的离子交换膜 层，耦合到离子交换膜的第二侧的粘合剂和阴极气体扩散层，以及耦合到与离子交换膜相对的粘合剂和阴极气体扩散层的阴极电极层。 燃料电池堆可以是柔性的。

公开(公告)号：US20090117423A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US11934021

申请日：2007-11-01

Applicant: Steven J. Eickhoff

Inventor： Steven J. Eickhoff

IPC: H01M8/18 ,  H01M4/94

CPC classification number: H01M8/065 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M4/9041 ,  H01M8/0206 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0273 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/242 ,  H01M8/2455 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: A flexible fuel cell stack is also described that includes an anode electrode layer, an adhesive and anode gas diffusion layer coupled to the anode electrode layer, an ion exchange membrane coupled on a first side to the gas diffusion layer opposite the anode electrode layer, an adhesive and cathode gas diffusion layer coupled to a second side of the ion exchange membrane, and a cathode electrode layer coupled to the adhesive and cathode gas diffusion layer opposite the ion exchange membrane. The fuel cell stack may be incorporated into a power generator that includes a hydrogen producing fuel.

Abstract translation: 还描述了一种柔性燃料电池堆，其包括阳极电极层，耦合到阳极电极层的粘合剂和阳极气体扩散层，在第一侧上耦合到与阳极电极层相对的气体扩散层的离子交换膜， 耦合到离子交换膜的第二侧的粘合剂和阴极气体扩散层，以及耦合到与离子交换膜相对的粘合剂和阴极气体扩散层的阴极电极层。 燃料电池堆可以并入包括产氢燃料的发电机中。