Patents Examined by Patricia Zuniga
  • Patent number: 5890676
    Abstract: A neutral buoyancy fuel bladder uses hydrogen and oxygen to power an airship. The neutral buoyancy fuel bladder includes a fuel cell, electrolyzer, and means for storing hydrogen, oxygen and water. The fuel cell uses the hydrogen and oxygen to create heat, water and current flow. An energy source transmits a beam to an energy receiving unit on the airship, and the energy from said beam is used to (1) power said airship, and (2) replenish the supply of hydrogen and oxygen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Inventors: Richard Coleman, Lathan Collins