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Process for the production of hydrogen and oxygen gases
Assignee: VARTA AG
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Filing: 1966-08-30
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Granted: 1971-09-21
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Expires: 1986-08-30
Abstract
Abstract A process and apparatus for the simultaneous production of hydrogen and oxygen gases in which an oxygen generating compound is catalytically decomposed, the oxygen is separated and concurrently therewith a hydrogen generating compound is catalytically decomposed by means of the heat generated by the decomposition of the oxygen generating compound.
Inventors
- 👤 Andreas Basch
- 👤 Hans Hermann Von Dohren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:43
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M8/00; H01M8/06; H01M8/0606; B; B01; B01B; B01B1/00; B01B1/005; C; C01; C01B; C01B13/00; C01B13/02; C01B13/0203; C01B13/0211; C01B13/0214; C01B3/00; C01B3/02; C01B3/32; C01B3/34; C01B3/38; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 in which the diffuser comprises a palladium alloy.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
25 words
The process of claim 1 in which the catalyst for the hydrogen-generating compound is at least one of the following: nickel chromite and copper chromite.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 1 in which the catalyst for the decomposition of the oxygen-generating compound comprises an oxide of manganese.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 1 in which essentially all of the heat required for the decomposition of the hydrogen-generating compound is provided by the exothermic decomposition of the oxygen-releasing compound.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1 in which the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen gas produced is 2 to 1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the oxygen-generating compound is hydrogen peroxide and its alkaline or alkaline earth salts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the hydrogen-generating compound is liquid or a gas.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the temperature of reaction is in the range of 80* C. to 1,000* C.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the temperature of reaction is in the range of 100* C. to about 600* C.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the separated hydrogen is fed to a fuel cell for combustion as a fuel therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the separated oxygen is fed to a fuel cell for reaction therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The process of claIm 1 wherein the separated hydrogen and oxygen gases are fed to a fuel cell for reaction therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process of claim 1 in which the vaporization of the inflow of the aqueous hydrogen-releasing compound is carried out by means of the combustion of the hydrogen gas in the produced gas mixture.
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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) | 1974-09-20 | 1975-03-22 | 1975-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-20 | 1979-03-22 | 1979-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-20 | 1983-03-22 | 1983-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |