公开(公告)号：US20080241623A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11936048

申请日：2007-11-06

申请人： Alex Mossman ,  Brian Wells ,  Russell Barton ,  Henry Voss

发明人： Alex Mossman ,  Brian Wells ,  Russell Barton ,  Henry Voss

IPC分类号： H01M8/10 ,  C08J5/00

CPC分类号： H01M8/0234 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M8/0289 ,  H01M8/04119 ,  H01M8/04156 ,  H01M8/1007 ,  H01M8/1065 ,  H01M8/1067 ,  H01M8/1076 ,  Y02P70/56

摘要： Passive recovery of liquid water from the cathode side of a polymer electrolyte membrane through the design of layers on the cathode side of an MEA and through the design of the PEM, may be used to supply water to support chemical or electrochemical reactions, either internal or external to the fuel cell, to support the humidification or hydration of the anode reactants, or to support the hydration of the polymer electrolyte membrane over its major surface or some combination thereof. Such passive recovery of liquid water can simplify fuel cell power generators through the reduction or elimination of cathode liquid water recovery devices.

摘要翻译： 通过设计MEA的阴极侧的层和通过PEM的设计，从聚合物电解质膜的阴极侧的液态水被动回收可用于供应水以支持化学或电化学反应，内部或 在燃料电池外部，以支持阳极反应物的加湿或水合，或支持聚合物电解质膜在其主表面上的水合或其某些组合。 这种液态水的被动回收可以通过减少或消除阴极液体水回收装置来简化燃料电池发电机。

公开(公告)号：US08298719B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US11936048

申请日：2007-11-06

申请人： Alex Mossman ,  Brian Wells ,  Russell Barton ,  Henry Voss

发明人： Alex Mossman ,  Brian Wells ,  Russell Barton ,  Henry Voss

IPC分类号： H01M8/10

CPC分类号： H01M8/0234 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M8/0289 ,  H01M8/04119 ,  H01M8/04156 ,  H01M8/1007 ,  H01M8/1065 ,  H01M8/1067 ,  H01M8/1076 ,  Y02P70/56

摘要： Passive recovery of liquid water from the cathode side of a polymer electrolyte membrane through the design of layers on the cathode side of an MEA and through the design of the PEM, may be used to supply water to support chemical or electrochemical reactions, either internal or external to the fuel cell, to support the humidification or hydration of the anode reactants, or to support the hydration of the polymer electrolyte membrane over its major surface or some combination thereof. Such passive recovery of liquid water can simplify fuel cell power generators through the reduction or elimination of cathode liquid water recovery devices.

摘要翻译： 通过设计MEA的阴极侧的层和通过PEM的设计，从聚合物电解质膜的阴极侧的液态水被动回收可用于供应水以支持化学或电化学反应，内部或 在燃料电池外部，以支持阳极反应物的加湿或水合，或支持聚合物电解质膜在其主表面上的水合或其某些组合。 这种液态水的被动回收可以通过减少或消除阴极液体水回收装置来简化燃料电池发电机。

公开(公告)号：US20080081227A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-03

申请号：US11745341

申请日：2007-05-07

申请人： Alex Mossman ,  Brian Wells ,  Russell Barton

发明人： Alex Mossman ,  Brian Wells ,  Russell Barton

IPC分类号： H01M8/10

CPC分类号： H01M8/04097 ,  H01M8/04186 ,  H01M8/1011 ,  Y02E60/523

摘要： The invention provides gas phase fuel cells for use in such fuel cells and methods of operating such fuel cells.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了用于这种燃料电池的气相燃料电池和操作这种燃料电池的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06953630B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-11

申请号：US09916115

申请日：2001-07-25

申请人： Brian Wells

发明人： Brian Wells

IPC分类号： H01M8/10 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/24

CPC分类号： H01M8/04552 ,  H01M8/04231 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/04365 ,  H01M8/04395 ,  H01M8/0444 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/04589 ,  H01M8/04671 ,  H01M8/04798 ,  H01M8/04955 ,  H01M16/006 ,  H01M2008/1095

摘要： A respective bipolar junction transistor is coupled across pairs of fuel cells in a fuel cell stack to monitor the voltage across each fuel cell pairs for a drop in voltage below a threshold voltage. A respective optoisolator coupled to each of the transistors produces a digital signal corresponding to the status of the respective pair of fuel cells. An “AND” circuit produces a single digital signal corresponding to the status of one or more pairs of fuel cells.

摘要翻译： 相应的双极结晶体管耦合在燃料电池堆中的两对燃料电池上，以监测每个燃料电池对上的电压，以降低阈值电压以下的电压。 耦合到每个晶体管的相应的光隔离器产生对应于相应的一对燃料电池的状态的数字信号。 “AND”电路产生对应于一对或多对燃料电池状态的单个数字信号。

公开(公告)号：US06571897B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-03

申请号：US09927917

申请日：2001-08-13

申请人： Rob Baumert ,  Craig Greenhill ,  Henry H. Voss ,  Brian Wells

发明人： Rob Baumert ,  Craig Greenhill ,  Henry H. Voss ,  Brian Wells

IPC分类号： B60K100

CPC分类号： H01M8/04097 ,  F02B43/10 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04156 ,  H01M8/04164 ,  H01M8/1007 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02T10/32 ,  Y02T90/32

摘要： A vehicle includes a traction unit capable of delivering mechanical power for driving the vehicle; electric loads; and a fuel cell system for supplying the electric loads with electric power. The fuel cell system includes a fuel cell stack with an anode input line, an anode exhaust line, a cathode input line, and an cathode exhaust line. A compression/expansion loop is employed in the cathode exhaust line. The expansion side of the compression/expansion loop is in thermal contact with the cathode exhaust to cool the cathode exhaust and to transfer the heat of the exhaust to the compression side of the compression/expansion loop at a higher temperature level. A water separator is arranged in the cathode exhaust line for collecting water vapor of product water that is carried in the cathode exhaust and is recycled to the fuel cell system.

摘要翻译： 车辆包括能够提供用于驾驶车辆的机械动力的牵引单元; 电负载; 以及用于向电负载供电的燃料电池系统。 燃料电池系统包括具有阳极输入线，阳极排气管，阴极输入管线和阴极排气管线的燃料电池堆。 在阴极排气管线中采用压缩/膨胀回路。 压缩/膨胀回路的膨胀侧与阴极排气热接触，以冷却阴极排气并将排气的热量传递到压缩/膨胀回路的压缩侧，温度越高。 在阴极排气管线中布置有水分离器，用于收集在阴极排气中携带的产品水的水蒸气并将其再循环到燃料电池系统。

公开(公告)号：US06171374B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-09

申请号：US09321408

申请日：1999-05-27

申请人： Russell H. Barton ,  Brian Wells ,  Joel A. Ronne

发明人： Russell H. Barton ,  Brian Wells ,  Joel A. Ronne

IPC分类号： B01D5322

CPC分类号： B01D63/081 ,  B01D63/085 ,  F28F3/083 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0273 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04141 ,  H01M8/04149

摘要： An improved plate-and-frame assembly selectively transfers a fluid component from one fluid stream to another fluid stream. In a preferred embodiment, a plate-and-frame humidity exchanger with unitary plates and seals transfers water vapor and heat between two fluid streams.

摘要翻译： 改进的板 - 框架组件选择性地将流体组分从一个流体流转移到另一个流体流。 在优选实施例中，具有单一板和密封件的平板式和湿式湿度传感器在两种流体流之间传递水蒸气和热量。

公开(公告)号：US20140034327A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13994036

申请日：2011-12-14

申请人： John White ,  Brian Wells ,  Colin Bickersteth

发明人： John White ,  Brian Wells ,  Colin Bickersteth

IPC分类号： E21B43/013

CPC分类号： E21B43/013 ,  E21B43/0107 ,  F16L1/26

摘要： A vertical connection apparatus for connecting a pipeline to a subsea structure comprises a guide funnel for controlling the position of the pipeline relative to the subsea structure; a moveable barrier and a attachment region for a drive mechanism; the moveable barrier is operable between an open position in which the pipeline can pass through the guide funnel and a closed position in which the barrier prevent the end of the pipeline passing through the end of the guide funnel. A tool with a drive mechanism can be attached between the pipeline and guide funnel to manipulate the pipeline into a connectable position. A clamp connector secures the connection between the pipeline and subsea structure conduit.

摘要翻译： 用于将管道连接到海底结构的垂直连接装置包括用于控制管道相对于海底结构的位置的导向漏斗; 可移动屏障和用于驱动机构的附接区域; 可移动屏障可操作在管道可以穿过导​​向漏斗的打开位置和封闭位置之间，其中阻挡物阻止管道的端部通过引导漏斗的端部。 具有驱动机构的工具可以安装在管道和引导漏斗之间，以将管道操纵成可连接的位置。 夹紧连接器固定管道和海底结构导管之间的连接。

公开(公告)号：US20060252993A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11388247

申请日：2006-03-23

申请人： David Freed ,  John Golden ,  Michael Chu ,  Oscar Carrillo ,  Yem Chin ,  Mark Adams ,  Benjamin Morris ,  Brian Wells ,  Todd Hall ,  Gregory Furnish ,  Vasiliy Abramov ,  William Mers-Kelly

发明人： David Freed ,  John Golden ,  Michael Chu ,  Oscar Carrillo ,  Yem Chin ,  Mark Adams ,  Benjamin Morris ,  Brian Wells ,  Todd Hall ,  Gregory Furnish ,  Vasiliy Abramov ,  William Mers-Kelly

IPC分类号： A61B1/00

CPC分类号： A61B1/0125 ,  A61B1/00133 ,  A61B1/0052 ,  A61M25/0009 ,  A61M25/005 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  A61M25/0147 ,  A61M25/0152

摘要： Several embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to medical visualization systems that comprise combinations of disposable and resuable components, such as catheters, functional handles, hubs, optical devices, etc. Other embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to features and aspects of an in-vivo visualization system that comprises an endoscope having a working channel through which a catheter having viewing capabilities is routed. The catheter may obtain viewing capabilities by being constructed as a vision catheter or by having a fiberscope or other viewing device selectively routed through one of its channels. The catheter is preferably of the steerable type so that the distal end of the catheter may be steered from its proximal end as it is advanced with the body. Some embodiments of the invention are directed to in-vivo visualization devices and systems comprising user-actuatable control features and steering devices. A suitable use for the in-vivo visualization system includes but is not limited to diagnosis and/or treatment of the duodenum, and particularly the biliary tree.

摘要翻译： 本发明的几个实施例通常涉及包括一次性和可重复组件（例如导管，功能手柄，轮毂，光学装置等）的组合的医学可视化系统。本发明的其它实施例一般涉及特征和方面 一种体内可视化系统，其包括具有工作通道的内窥镜，通过该工作通道布置具有观察能力的导管。 导管可以通过构造为视觉导管或通过使纤维镜或其它观察装置选择性地穿过其通道之一来获得观察能力。 导管优选地是可操纵的类型，使得导管的远端当其与身体前进时可以从其近端转向。 本发明的一些实施例涉及体内可视化装置和包括用户可致动控制特征和转向装置的系统。 用于体内可视化系统的合适用途包括但不限于十二指肠，特别是胆汁树的诊断和/或治疗。

公开(公告)号：US06913847B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-05

申请号：US09916212

申请日：2001-07-25

申请人： Brian Wells ,  Kenneth W. Strang

发明人： Brian Wells ,  Kenneth W. Strang

IPC分类号： H01M8/04 ,  H01M2/00 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M8/00 ,  H01M8/12

CPC分类号： H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04119 ,  H01M8/04231

摘要： An electric power generating system is provided that comprises a fuel cell stack having at least one solid polymer fuel cell, a cooling system having a coolant flow path that directs coolant to and from the stack, a fuel regulating system having a fuel flow path and for regulating the supply of fuel from a fuel supply to the stack via the fuel flow path, and a hydrogen concentration sensor. The sensor is located in the vicinity of the fuel regulating system and in the coolant flow path at a location downstream of the stack to detect hydrogen that may have been discharged by components of the power generating system in the coolant flow path upstream of the sensor, or by the fuel regulating system. In the event the measured hydrogen concentration exceeds a threshold level, steps are taken to reduce or stop the discharge of hydrogen from the power generating system.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种发电系统，其包括具有至少一个固体聚合物燃料电池的燃料电池堆，具有将冷却剂引导至堆叠的冷却剂流动路径的冷却系统，具有燃料流动路径的燃料调节系统， 通过燃料流路调节燃料从燃料供应到堆叠的供应，以及氢浓度传感器。 传感器位于燃料调节系统附近并且位于堆叠下游位置处的冷却剂流动路径中，以检测在传感器上游的冷却剂流动路径中可能由发电系统的部件排出的氢， 或燃油调节系统。 在测量的氢浓度超过阈值水平的情况下，采取步骤来减少或停止来自发电系统的氢的排放。

公开(公告)号：US20050080440A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-14

申请号：US10955624

申请日：2004-09-30

申请人： Russell Durgin ,  William Kelly ,  Lance Wolf ,  Brian Wells ,  Vasily Abramov ,  Gregory Furnish

发明人： Russell Durgin ,  William Kelly ,  Lance Wolf ,  Brian Wells ,  Vasily Abramov ,  Gregory Furnish

IPC分类号： A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/12 ,  A61B17/122 ,  A61B17/128 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B17/08

CPC分类号： A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/083 ,  A61B17/122 ,  A61B17/1227 ,  A61B17/1285 ,  A61B34/71 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00845 ,  A61B2017/00849 ,  A61B2017/12004 ,  A61B2017/292 ,  A61B2034/715 ,  A61B2090/034 ,  A61B2090/037 ,  A61B2090/038

摘要： A hemostatic clip assembly for mounting on a delivery device comprises a capsule and a clip slidably mounted within the capsule so that, when the clip is drawn proximally into the capsule, arms of the clip are drawn together to a closed position, an abutting surface of at least one of the arms contacting a corresponding surface of the capsule when the clip is drawn to a predetermined position within the capsule to provide a first user feedback indicating closure of the clip in combination with a tension member connected to the clip arms and biasing the clip arms toward an open, tissue receiving configuration and a yoke slidably received within the capsule and releasably coupled to the tension member, the yoke including a ball cavity for receiving a ball connector of a control element of the delivery device to maintain the clip assembly coupled to the delivery device, wherein the control element is frangible to detach the yoke from the delivery device and to provide a second user feedback and, wherein release of the yoke from the tension member provides a third user feedback.

摘要翻译： 用于安装在输送装置上的止血钳组件包括一个胶囊和一个可滑动地安装在胶囊内的夹子，使得当夹子向近侧拉入胶囊时，夹子的臂被拉到一起到关闭位置， 当夹子被拉动到胶囊内的预定位置时，臂中的至少一个与胶囊的相应表面接触，以提供第一用户的反馈，指示夹子与连接到夹持臂的张力构件的组合并且偏置 夹持臂朝向打开的组织接收构造和可滑动地容纳在胶囊内并且可释放地联接到张紧构件的轭，轭包括球腔，用于接收输送装置的控制元件的球形连接器，以保持夹子组件连接 其中所述控制元件易碎以将所述轭从所述输送装置分离并提供第二用户馈送 ck，并且其中，所述轭从所述张力构件的释放提供第三用户反馈。