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Method of and means for applying sonic energy to fuel cells
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-18
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert G Bodine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M8/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
THE METHOD OF IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF A FUEL CELL HAVING A REACTION AREA AT WHICH COMPONENT ELECTRODE, ELECTROLYTE, AND FUEL OR OXIDIZER PHASES OF THE CELL MEET ONE ANOTHER, THAT COMPRISES: GENERATING SONIC VIBRATIONS; AND TRANSMITTING SAID VIBRATIONS TO SAID REACTION AREA THROUGH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID COMPONENT PHASES OF SAID CELL; SAID VIBRATIONS BEING IN A FREQUENCY AND AMPLITUDE RANGE WHICH INCREASES THE REACTION IN SAID AREA.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
70 words
THE METHOD OF IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF A FUEL CELL HAVING A REACTION AREA AT WHICH COMPONENT ELECTRODE, ELECTROLYTE, AND FUEL OR OXIDIZER PHASES OF THE CELL MEET ONE ANOTHER, THAT COMPRISES: GENERATING SONIC VIBRATIONS; AND TRANSMITTING SAID VIBRATIONS TO SAID REACTION AREA THROUGH AT LEAST ONE OF SAID COMPONENT PHASES OF SAID CELL; SAID VIBRATIONS BEING IN A FREQUENCY AND AMPLITUDE RANGE WHICH INCREASES THE REACTION IN SAID AREA.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |