US3098768A
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Fuel gas system for fuel cells
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1959-12-23
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1979-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Titterington William Alexander
- 👤 Blackmer Richard Hardin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M8/00; H01M8/06; H01M8/0606; H01M8/065; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A FUEL GAS SYSTEM FOR A FUEL CELL COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION; A FUEL GAS GENERATOR COMPRISING MEANS FOR MIX ING FUEL GAS-GENERATING REACTANTS AND VALUE MEANS OPERABLE TO VARY THE RATE OF MIXING OF THE REACTANTS; A SURGE TANK CONNECTED IN FLUID FLOW RELAATION WITH SAID GENERATOR FOR RECEIVING FUEL AND GAS GENERATED THEREBY; A FUEL CELL COMPRISING A PAIR OF ELECTRODES AND AN ELECTROLYTE POSITIONED BETWEEN AND IN CONTACT WITH SAID ELECTRODES, SAID FUEL CELL ADAPTED TO CONSUME FUEL GAS; CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING ONE OF SAID ELECTRODES IN FUEL HAS FLOW RELATION WITH SAID SURGE TANK; AND PRESSURE-REGULATING CONTROL MEANS OPERABLE IN REPONSE TO THE PRESSURE OF FUEL GAS IN SAID CONDUIT MEANS, SAID CONTROL MEANS, OPERATIVE TO REGULATE THE RATE FLOW OF FUEL GAS IN SAID CONDUIT MEANS SUCH AS TO MAINTAIN A PRESELECTED RANGE OF PRESSURES OF THE FUEL GAS SUPPLIED TO SAID ONE OF SAID ELECTRODES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A FUEL GAS SYSTEM FOR A FUEL CELL COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION; A FUEL GAS GENERATOR COMPRISING MEANS FOR MIX ING FUEL GAS-GENERATING REACTANTS AND VALUE MEANS OPERABLE TO VARY THE RATE OF MIXING OF THE REACTANTS; A SURGE TANK CONNECTED IN FLUID FLOW RELAATION WITH SAID GENERATOR FOR RECEIVING FUEL AND GAS GENERATED THEREBY; A FUEL CELL COMPRISING A PAIR OF ELECTRODES AND AN ELECTROLYTE POSITIONED BETWEEN AND IN CONTACT WITH SAID ELECTRODES, SAID FUEL CELL ADAPTED TO CONSUME FUEL GAS; CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING ONE OF SAID ELECTRODES IN FUEL HAS FLOW RELATION WITH SAID SURGE TANK; AND PRESSURE-REGULATING CONTROL MEANS OPERABLE IN REPONSE TO THE PRESSURE OF FUEL GAS IN SAID CONDUIT MEANS, SAID CONTROL MEANS, OPERATIVE TO REGULATE THE RATE FLOW OF FUEL GAS IN SAID CONDUIT MEANS SUCH AS TO MAINTAIN A PRESELECTED RANGE OF PRESSURES OF THE FUEL GAS SUPPLIED TO SAID ONE OF SAID ELECTRODES.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |