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公开(公告)号：US20150089796A1
公开(公告)日：2015-04-02
申请号：US14563492
申请日：2014-12-08
Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.
Inventor： Thomas J. Kmetich , Chad E. Law , Richard A. Langan
IPC: B01J8/00
CPC classification number: B01J8/008 , C01B3/0005 , H01M8/04208 , Y02E60/324 , Y02E60/364 , Y02P70/56 , Y10T29/49083 , Y10T29/49366
Abstract: A method of making a package for a fuel unit, a fuel unit including the package, and a hydrogen generator including one or more of the fuel units are disclosed. The package includes a package strip made by forming apertures in a nonconductive substrate strip, forming conductor sections in a conductor strip, aligning the substrate and conductor strips, bonding the conductor sections to the substrate strip to cover the apertures, and removing non-bonded portions of the conductor strip. A package enclosing a hydrogen generating reactant is formed by securing a segment of the package strip to itself, to one or more other segments and/or to one or more other package components. One or more conductor sections in the package strip are in thermal contact with one or more quantities of reactant composition so heat can be transferred thermally decompose the reactant composition and generate hydrogen gas.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种制造用于燃料单元的包装件，包括该包装的燃料单元和包括一个或多个燃料单元的氢发生器的方法。 封装包括通过在非导电衬底条中形成孔而形成的封装条，在导体条中形成导体部分，对准衬底和导体条，将导体部分接合到衬底条以覆盖孔，以及去除非接合部分 的导体条。 通过将包装带的一部分固定到其自身，一个或多个其它部分和/或一个或多个其它包装部件来形成封闭产生氢的反应物的包装。 包装条中的一个或多个导体部分与一种或多种量的反应物组合物热接触，因此热可以转移热分解反应物组合物并产生氢气。
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公开(公告)号：US10258950B2
公开(公告)日：2019-04-16
申请号：US14563492
申请日：2014-12-08
Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.
Inventor： Thomas J. Kmetich , Chad E. Law , Richard A. Langan
IPC: B01J8/00 , C01B3/00 , H01M8/04082
Abstract: A method of making a package for a fuel unit, a fuel unit including the package, and a hydrogen generator including one or more of the fuel units are disclosed. The package includes a package strip made by forming apertures in a nonconductive substrate strip, forming conductor sections in a conductor strip, aligning the substrate and conductor strips, bonding the conductor sections to the substrate strip to cover the apertures, and removing non-bonded portions of the conductor strip. A package enclosing a hydrogen generating reactant is formed by securing a segment of the package strip to itself, to one or more other segments and/or to one or more other package components. One or more conductor sections in the package strip are in thermal contact with one or more quantities of reactant composition so heat can be transferred thermally decompose the reactant composition and generate hydrogen gas.
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公开(公告)号：US09695043B2
公开(公告)日：2017-07-04
申请号：US14676393
申请日：2015-04-01
Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.
Inventor： Allison M. Fisher , Guanghong Zheng , Jason L. Stimits , Chad E. Law , Russell H. Barton , Richard A. Langan , Thomas J. Kmetich , Gerald A. Zsigo
CPC classification number: C01B3/001 , B01J19/24 , B01J2219/00076 , B01J2219/24 , C01B3/04 , Y02E60/364
Abstract: Disclosed is a fuel unit for a gas generator such as a hydrogen gas generator that can supply gas to a gas consuming system such as a fuel cell system. The fuel unit includes a housing containing a solid fuel composition and a heat producing material. The fuel composition contains gas releasing solid material that reacts to release gas when heated. The heat producing material reacts exothermically to produce heat. A plurality of quantities of the heat producing material are in thermal communication with corresponding portions of an unsegregated quantity the fuel composition such that, following initiation of a reaction of each quantity of the heat producing material, the quantity of heat producing material will heat the corresponding portion of the unsegregated quantity of the fuel composition, and the corresponding portion of the unsegregated quantity of the fuel composition will react to release a quantity of the gas.
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公开(公告)号：US09231264B2
公开(公告)日：2016-01-05
申请号：US14506260
申请日：2014-10-03
Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.
Inventor： Richard A. Langan , Jason L. Stimits , Chad E. Law , Russell H. Barton , Thomas J. Kmetich , Allison M. Fisher , Guanghong Zheng , Olen Vanderleeden
CPC classification number: H01M8/0643 , C01B3/0005 , C01B3/0084 , C01B3/02 , C01B3/04 , C01B3/08 , C01B2203/085 , C01B2203/1619 , C01B2203/1623 , F17C11/005 , H01M8/04208 , H01M8/04216 , H01M8/0618 , H01M8/065 , Y02E60/321 , Y02E60/324 , Y02E60/327 , Y02E60/364 , Y02E60/50
Abstract: A hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system including a fuel cell battery and the hydrogen generator. The hydrogen generator includes a cartridge, a housing with a cavity to removably contain the cartridge, and an initiation system. The cartridge includes a casing; a plurality of pellets including a hydrogen containing material; a plurality of solid heat transfer members in contact with but not penetrating the casing; a hydrogen outlet in the casing; and a hydrogen flow path from each pellet to the hydrogen outlet. A plurality of heating elements is disposed inside the housing. When the cartridge is in the cavity, each heating element is disposed so heat can be conducted from the heating element and through the casing and corresponding heat transfer member to initiate the release of hydrogen gas. The initiation system can selectively heat one or more pellets to release hydrogen gas as needed.
Abstract translation: 一种氢发生器和包括燃料电池和氢发生器的燃料电池系统。 氢气发生器包括筒，具有可移除地容纳盒的空腔的壳体和起始系统。 盒包括壳体; 包含含氢材料的多个粒料; 多个固体传热构件，其与壳体接触但不穿透壳体; 壳体中的氢出口; 以及从每个颗粒到氢气出口的氢气流动路径。 多个加热元件设置在壳体内。 当盒位于空腔中时，每个加热元件被设置成使得热量可以从加热元件通过壳体和相应的传热构件传导以开始释放氢气。 起始系统可以根据需要选择性地加热一个或多个粒料以释放氢气。
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公开(公告)号：US10259705B2
公开(公告)日：2019-04-16
申请号：US15045916
申请日：2016-02-17
Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.
Inventor： Richard A. Langan , Chad E. Law , Jason L. Stimits , Mark D. Vandayburg , Gerald A. Zsigo , Thomas J. Kmetich , Craig R. Huddleston , Paul D. Griffith, Jr. , Andrew Jasin
Abstract: A packaged fuel unit and a refillable hydrogen generator that uses the fuel unit to produce hydrogen gas are disclosed. The fuel unit includes a reactant that can undergo a thermal decomposition reaction that produces hydrogen gas when heated to at least a minimum initiation temperature. The reactant is contained within a package that includes a poor thermal conductor with one or more thermal conductor sections for conducting heat from outside the package to the reactant. The hydrogen generator includes a holder with a cavity in which the fuel unit can be removably disposed and a heating system for heating the fuel unit when disposed therein. The hydrogen generator can be part of a fuel cell system including a fuel cell battery that is provided with hydrogen gas from the hydrogen generator.
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公开(公告)号：US09295958B2
公开(公告)日：2016-03-29
申请号：US13943945
申请日：2013-07-17
Applicant: INTELLIGENT ENERGY, INC.
Inventor： Richard A. Langan , Chad E. Law , Jason L. Stimits , Mark D. Vandayburg , Gerald A. Zsigo , Thomas J. Kmetich , Craig R. Huddleston , Paul D. Griffith, Jr. , Andrew Jasin
CPC classification number: C01B3/04 , B01J7/00 , Y02E60/364
Abstract: A packaged fuel unit and a refillable hydrogen generator that uses the fuel unit to produce hydrogen gas are disclosed. The fuel unit includes a reactant that can undergo a thermal decomposition reaction that produces hydrogen gas when heated to at least a minimum initiation temperature. The reactant is contained within a package that includes a poor thermal conductor with one or more thermal conductor sections for conducting heat from outside the package to the reactant. The hydrogen generator includes a holder with a cavity in which the fuel unit can be removably disposed and a heating system for heating the fuel unit when disposed therein. The hydrogen generator can be part of a fuel cell system including a fuel cell battery that is provided with hydrogen gas from the hydrogen generator.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用燃料单元产生氢气的封装燃料单元和可再填充氢气发生器。 燃料单元包括可以经受热分解反应的反应物，其在加热至少至少最小起始温度时产生氢气。 反应物包含在包装内，其包括具有一个或多个热导体部分的不良热导体，用于将热量从包装外部传导到反应物。 氢发生器包括具有空腔的保持器，燃料单元可以可拆卸地设置在其中，并且当设置在燃料单元中时用于加热燃料单元的加热系统。 氢发生器可以是燃料电池系统的一部分，其包括设置有来自氢生成器的氢气的燃料电池电池。
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公开(公告)号：US09056768B2
公开(公告)日：2015-06-16
申请号：US13678614
申请日：2012-11-16
Applicant: Intelligent Energy, Inc.
Inventor： Richard A. Langan
CPC classification number: C01B3/02 , B01J7/00 , C01B3/04 , Y02E60/364
Abstract: A fuel cartridge and a hydrogen generator are provided for supplying hydrogen gas to a hydrogen gas device. The fuel cartridge includes a fuel composition disposed in a container and a multi-layer package material, such as a laminate, enclosing the fuel composition therein. The laminate includes a polymer layer distal the fuel composition and a conductor layer proximate the fuel composition and including a preformed portion. The hydrogen generator includes a punch thermally coupled to a heater assembly and is configured to move between a retracted state and a puncture state. When the fuel cartridge is disposed in the hydrogen generating apparatus, the punch is configured to puncture the polymer layer and bring the coined portion into contact with the fuel composition. Heat is applied to a hydrogen containing material in the fuel composition through the punch and preformed portion to release hydrogen gas.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于向氢气装置供应氢气的燃料盒和氢气发生器。 燃料盒包括设置在容器中的燃料组合物和将燃料组合物包封在其中的多层包装材料，例如层压板。 层压体包括远离燃料组合物的聚合物层和靠近燃料组合物的导体层，并且包括预成型部分。 氢生成器包括热联接到加热器组件的冲头，并且构造成在缩回状态和穿刺状态之间移动。 当燃料盒设置在氢气发生装置中时，冲头被构造成刺穿聚合物层并使模制部分与燃料组合物接触。 通过冲头和预制部分对燃料组合物中的含氢材料进行加热以释放氢气。
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公开(公告)号：US08916305B2
公开(公告)日：2014-12-23
申请号：US14301960
申请日：2014-06-11
Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.
Inventor： Richard A. Langan , Jason L. Stimits , Chad E. Law , Russell H. Barton , Thomas J. Kmetich , Allison M. Fisher , Guanghong Zheng , Olen Vanderleeden
CPC classification number: H01M8/0643 , C01B3/0005 , C01B3/0084 , C01B3/02 , C01B3/04 , C01B3/08 , C01B2203/085 , C01B2203/1619 , C01B2203/1623 , F17C11/005 , H01M8/04208 , H01M8/04216 , H01M8/0618 , H01M8/065 , Y02E60/321 , Y02E60/324 , Y02E60/327 , Y02E60/364 , Y02E60/50
Abstract: Methods for generating hydrogen gas and power and related systems, including a hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system. The hydrogen generator includes a cartridge, a housing with a cavity to removably contain the cartridge, and an initiation system. The cartridge includes a casing; a plurality of pellets including a hydrogen containing material; a plurality of solid heat transfer members in contact with but not penetrating the casing; a hydrogen outlet in the casing; and a hydrogen flow path from each pellet to the hydrogen outlet. A plurality of heating elements is disposed inside the housing. Each heating element is disposed so heat can be conducted from the heating element through the casing to corresponding heat transfer member to initiate the release of hydrogen gas. The initiation system can selectively heat one or more pellets. Hydrogen gas can be provided to a fuel cell battery to generate power.
Abstract translation: 用于产生氢气和电力及相关系统的方法，包括氢发生器和燃料电池系统。 氢气发生器包括筒，具有可移除地容纳盒的空腔的壳体和起始系统。 盒包括壳体; 包含含氢材料的多个粒料; 多个固体传热构件，其与壳体接触但不穿透壳体; 壳体中的氢出口; 以及从每个颗粒到氢气出口的氢气流动路径。 多个加热元件设置在壳体内。 每个加热元件设置成使得热量可以从加热元件通过壳体传导到相应的传热元件以引发氢气的释放。 起始系统可以选择性地加热一个或多个粒料。 可以向燃料电池电池提供氢气以产生电力。
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公开(公告)号：US10014540B2
公开(公告)日：2018-07-03
申请号：US14707715
申请日：2015-05-08
Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.
Inventor： Jason L. Stimits , Guanghong Zheng , Richard A. Langan
IPC: H01M8/065 , B01J7/00 , B01J35/02 , C09K3/00 , C01B3/06 , B01J35/00 , B01J4/00 , B01J7/02 , B01J21/06 , B01J23/06 , B01J23/10 , B01J23/22 , B01J23/26 , B01J23/34 , B01J23/40 , B01J23/48 , B01J23/70
CPC classification number: H01M8/065 , B01J4/004 , B01J7/00 , B01J7/02 , B01J21/063 , B01J23/06 , B01J23/10 , B01J23/22 , B01J23/26 , B01J23/34 , B01J23/40 , B01J23/48 , B01J23/70 , B01J35/0006 , B01J35/02 , C01B3/065 , C09K3/00 , H01M2250/30 , Y02B90/18 , Y02E60/362
Abstract: A hydrogen generator is provided for generating hydrogen gas for a fuel cell stack. The hydrogen generator includes a container, and a liquid reactant storage area configured to contain a liquid including a first reactant. The hydrogen generator also includes a reaction area within the container, and a solid containing a second reactant within the reaction area and having a concentration gradient that varies along an axis such as length of the solid. The hydrogen generator further includes a liquid delivery member for delivering the liquid to the solid in the reaction area to generate hydrogen. The concentration gradient controls a reaction rate of the first and second reactants.
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公开(公告)号：US20160159647A1
公开(公告)日：2016-06-09
申请号：US15045916
申请日：2016-02-17
Applicant: Intelligent Energy Inc.
Inventor： Richard A. Langan , Chad E. Law , Jason L. Stimits , Mark D. Vandayburg , Gerald A. Zsigo , Thomas J. Kmetich , Craig R. Huddleston , Paul D. Griffith, JR. , Andrew Jasin
IPC: C01B3/04
CPC classification number: C01B3/04 , B01J7/00 , Y02E60/364
Abstract: A packaged fuel unit and a refillable hydrogen generator that uses the fuel unit to produce hydrogen gas are disclosed. The fuel unit includes a reactant that can undergo a thermal decomposition reaction that produces hydrogen gas when heated to at least a minimum initiation temperature. The reactant is contained within a package that includes a poor thermal conductor with one or more thermal conductor sections for conducting heat from outside the package to the reactant. The hydrogen generator includes a holder with a cavity in which the fuel unit can be removably disposed and a heating system for heating the fuel unit when disposed therein. The hydrogen generator can be part of a fuel cell system including a fuel cell battery that is provided with hydrogen gas from the hydrogen generator.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用燃料单元产生氢气的封装燃料单元和可再填充氢气发生器。 燃料单元包括可以经受热分解反应的反应物，其在加热至少至少最小起始温度时产生氢气。 反应物包含在包装内，其包括具有一个或多个热导体部分的不良热导体，用于将热量从包装外部传导到反应物。 氢发生器包括具有空腔的保持器，燃料单元可以可拆卸地设置在其中，并且当设置在燃料单元中时用于加热燃料单元的加热系统。 氢发生器可以是燃料电池系统的一部分，其包括设置有来自氢生成器的氢气的燃料电池电池。
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