公开(公告)号：WO2007085096A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：PCT/CA2007/000151

申请日：2007-01-25

Applicant: ANGSTROM POWER INC. ,  ZIMMERMANN, Joerg ,  ROBERTS, Joy ,  SCHROOTEN, Jeremy

Inventor： ZIMMERMANN, Joerg ,  ROBERTS, Joy ,  SCHROOTEN, Jeremy

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M2/14 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04104 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04231 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2418 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: A method for operating a passive, air-breathing fuel cell system is described. In one embodiment, the system comprises one or more fuel cells, and a closed fuel plenum connected to a fuel supply. In some embodiments of the method, the fuel cell cathodes are exposed to ambient air, and the fuel is supplied to the anodes via the fuel plenum at a pressure greater than that of the ambient air.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于操作被动式呼吸空气燃料电池系统的方法。 在一个实施例中，系统包括一个或多个燃料电池和连接到燃料供应的封闭的燃料增压室。 在该方法的一些实施例中，燃料电池阴极暴露于环境空气中，并且燃料通过燃料压力室以比环境空气大的压力被供应到阳极。

公开(公告)号：WO2007079580A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-19

申请号：PCT/CA2007/000029

申请日：2007-01-09

Applicant: ANGSTROM POWER INC. ,  MCLEAN, Gerard F. ,  PETERSEN, Mark ,  SCHROOTEN, Jeremy ,  SOBEJKO, Paul ,  ZIMMERMANN, Joerg

Inventor： MCLEAN, Gerard F. ,  PETERSEN, Mark ,  SCHROOTEN, Jeremy ,  SOBEJKO, Paul ,  ZIMMERMANN, Joerg

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/04208 ,  H01L23/373 ,  H01L23/433 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M16/006 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A fuel cell system including, among other things, one or more of a fuel cell, a fuel reservoir, a current collecting circuit, a plenum, or a system cover. The fuel reservoir is configured to store fuel, and may include a regulator for controlling an output fuel pressure and a refueling port. A surface of the fuel reservoir may be positioned adjacent a first fuel cell portion. The current collecting circuit is configured to receive and distribute fuel cell power and may be positioned adjacent a second fuel cell portion. The plenum may be formed when the fuel reservoir and the first fuel cell portion are coupled or by one or more flexible fuel cell walls. The system cover allows air into the system and when combined when a fuel pressure in the plenum, may urge contact between the fuel cell and the current collecting circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种燃料电池系统，其特别包括燃料电池，燃料储存器，集电电路，增压室或系统盖中的一个或多个。 燃料储存器被配置为存储燃料，并且可以包括用于控制输出燃料压力的调节器和加油口。 燃料储存器的表面可以邻近第一燃料电池部分定位。 集电电路被配置为接收和分配燃料电池功率并且可以被定位成邻近第二燃料电池部分。 当燃料储存器和第一燃料电池部分联接时或者通过一个或多个柔性燃料电池壁可以形成气室。 系统盖允许空气进入系统，并且当气室中的燃料压力组合时，可以推动燃料电池和集电电路之间的接触。

公开(公告)号：EP1982378A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-22

申请号：EP07701749.9

申请日：2007-01-25

Applicant: Angstrom Power Inc.

Inventor： ZIMMERMANN, Joerg ,  ROBERTS, Joy ,  SCHROOTEN, Jeremy

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M2/14 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04104 ,  H01M8/04201 ,  H01M8/04231 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2418 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: A method for operating a passive, air-breathing fuel cell system is described. In one embodiment, the system comprises one or more fuel cells, and a closed fuel plenum connected to a fuel supply. In some embodiments of the method, the fuel cell cathodes are exposed to ambient air, and the fuel is supplied to the anodes via the fuel plenum at a pressure greater than that of the ambient air.

公开(公告)号：EP1979960A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-15

申请号：EP07701660.8

申请日：2007-01-09

Applicant: Angstrom Power Inc.

Inventor： MCLEAN, Gerard F. ,  PETERSEN, Mark ,  SCHROOTEN, Jeremy ,  SOBEJKO, Paul ,  ZIMMERMANN, Joerg

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/04208 ,  H01L23/373 ,  H01L23/433 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01M8/0271 ,  H01M8/04089 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/04753 ,  H01M8/065 ,  H01M8/2465 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M16/006 ,  H01M2250/30 ,  Y02B90/18 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A fuel cell system including, among other things, one or more of a fuel cell, a fuel reservoir, a current collecting circuit, a plenum, or a system cover. The fuel reservoir is configured to store fuel, and may include a regulator for controlling an output fuel pressure and a refueling port. A surface of the fuel reservoir may be positioned adjacent a first fuel cell portion. The current collecting circuit is configured to receive and distribute fuel cell power and may be positioned adjacent a second fuel cell portion. The plenum may be formed when the fuel reservoir and the first fuel cell portion are coupled or by one or more flexible fuel cell walls. The system cover allows air into the system and when combined when a fuel pressure in the plenum, may urge contact between the fuel cell and the current collecting circuit.

公开(公告)号：EP1745523A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-24

申请号：EP05741083.9

申请日：2005-05-03

Applicant: Angstrom Power, Inc.

Inventor： MCLEAN, Gerard, Francis ,  NGO, Tran ,  DJILALI, Ned ,  STUKAS, Anna ,  SCHROOTEN, Jeremy

IPC: H01M2/14 ,  B01D69/12 ,  H01M8/00

CPC classification number: C25B13/00 ,  H01M8/1044 ,  H01M8/1053 ,  H01M8/1058 ,  H01M8/1065 ,  H01M8/1067 ,  H01M8/1086 ,  H01M8/1088 ,  H01M8/1093 ,  H01M2300/0082 ,  H01M2300/0091 ,  H01M2300/0094 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  Y10T428/24273 ,  Y10T428/24306 ,  Y10T428/24314 ,  Y10T428/24331

Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides an ion-conducting membrane comprising an ion-conducting region and a non-ion-conducting region. The ion-conducting region is formed by a plurality of ion-conducting passageways that extend through the membrane. The passageways are filled with ion-conducting material and may be surrounded by non-ion conducting material. The membrane may comprise a substrate of non-ion-conducting material that is penetrated by openings, each opening providing a corresponding one of the passageways.

公开(公告)号：EP1745162A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-24

申请号：EP05741066.4

申请日：2005-05-03

Applicant: Angstrom Power, Inc.

Inventor： MCLEAN, Gerard Francis ,  STUKAS, Anna ,  SCHROOTEN, Jeremy

IPC: C25B9/10 ,  H01M8/00 ,  H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/0202 ,  H01B1/122 ,  H01M4/8626 ,  H01M8/0247 ,  H01M8/0289 ,  H01M8/0297 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  H01M8/241 ,  Y02E60/50

Abstract: An electrochemical cell structure has an electrical current-carrying structure which, at least in part, underlies an electrochemical reaction layer. The cell comprises an ion exchange membrane with a catalyst layer on each side thereof. The ion exchange membrane may comprise, for example, a proton exchange membrane. Some embodiments of the invention provide electrochemical cell layers which have a plurality of individual unit cells formed on a sheet of ion exchange membrane material.