Patents by Inventor Richard M. Mohring
Richard M. Mohring has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 9061910Abstract: Methods and systems for hydrogen generation from solid hydrogen storage compositions which generate hydrogen in an exothermic reaction wherein the heat released can be absorbed by solid endothermic compositions are disclosed. The solid hydrogen storage compositions comprise mixtures of chemical hydrides and water surrogate compounds. Fuel cartridges suitable for use with compositions which generate hydrogen upon the application of thermal initiation and methods for operating the fuel cartridges are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Protonex Technolog CorporationInventors: Michael T. Kelly, Jeffrey V. Ortega, Richard M. Mohring
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Patent number: 9056770Abstract: Methods and systems for hydrogen generation from solid hydrogen storage compositions which generate hydrogen in an exothermic reaction wherein the heat released can be absorbed by solid endothermic compositions are disclosed. The solid hydrogen storage compositions comprise mixtures of chemical hydrides and water surrogate compounds. Fuel cartridges suitable for use with compositions which generate hydrogen upon the application of thermal initiation and methods for operating the fuel cartridges are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2012Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Protonex Technology CorporationInventors: Michael T. Kelly, Jeffrey V. Ortega, Richard M. Mohring
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Patent number: 8372168Abstract: A hydrogen generation fuel cartridge system which can be removably connected to a fuel cell power module is disclosed. The removable hydrogen generation fuel cartridge comprises a fuel storage module and a hydrogen generation system balance of plant (BOP) that is interchangeable with each module. All controls are preferably contained in the BOP. A heat exchanger may be employed to control the temperature of the cartridge and components such as the reaction chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2006Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Protonex Technology CorporationInventors: Grant Berry, Keith A. Fennimore, Richard M. Mohring, Richard Rodican
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Publication number: 20120328491Abstract: Methods and systems for hydrogen generation from solid hydrogen storage compositions which generate hydrogen in an exothermic reaction wherein the heat released can be absorbed by solid endothermic compositions are disclosed. The solid hydrogen storage compositions comprise mixtures of chemical hydrides and water surrogate compounds. Fuel cartridges suitable for use with compositions which generate hydrogen upon the application of thermal initiation and methods for operating the fuel cartridges are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: PROTONEX TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Michael T. Kelly, Jeffrey V. Ortega, Richard M. Mohring
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Publication number: 20120328478Abstract: Methods and systems for hydrogen generation from solid hydrogen storage compositions which generate hydrogen in an exothermic reaction wherein the heat released can be absorbed by solid endothermic compositions are disclosed. The solid hydrogen storage compositions comprise mixtures of chemical hydrides and water surrogate compounds. Fuel cartridges suitable for use with compositions which generate hydrogen upon the application of thermal initiation and methods for operating the fuel cartridges are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: PROTONEX TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Michael T. Kelly, Jeffrey V. Ortega, Richard M. Mohring
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Patent number: 8268028Abstract: Methods and systems for hydrogen generation from solid hydrogen storage compositions which generate hydrogen in an exothermic reaction wherein the heat released can be absorbed by solid endothermic compositions are disclosed. The solid hydrogen storage compositions comprise mixtures of chemical hydrides and water surrogate compounds. Fuel cartridges suitable for use with compositions which generate hydrogen upon the application of thermal initiation and methods for operating the fuel cartridges are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2007Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Protonex Technology CorporationInventors: Michael T. Kelly, Jeffrey V. Ortega, Richard M. Mohring
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Patent number: 7540892Abstract: A system for generating hydrogen gas utilizes a volume exchange housing for the storage of a fuel material that reacts to generate hydrogen gas and a hydrogen separation chamber. The system includes a gas permeable membrane or membranes that allow hydrogen gas to pass through the membrane while preventing aqueous solutions from passing therethrough. The system is orientation independent. A throttle valve is also used to self regulate the reaction generating the hydrogen gas.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Millennium Cell Inc.Inventors: Michael Strizki, Richard M. Mohring
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Patent number: 7530931Abstract: A hydrogen generation system includes a fuel container, a spent fuel container, a catalyst system and a control system for generating hydrogen in a manner which provides for a compact and efficient construction while producing hydrogen from a reaction involving a hydride solution such as sodium borohydride.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Millennium Cell, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Amendola, Phillip J. Petillo, Stephen C. Petillo, Richard M. Mohring
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Publication number: 20090104481Abstract: Systems and methods for hydrogen generation based on the hydrolysis of a solid fuel are disclosed. The hydrogen generator comprises a fuel chamber for storing a solid chemical hydride, a chamber for storing a liquid reagent, and a liquid distributor disposed within the fuel chamber. The contact between the solid chemical hydride and the liquid reagent produces a substantially fluid nongaseous product and hydrogen gas. The liquid distributor is configured to move through at least a portion of the substantially fluid nongaseous product within the fuel chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Richard M. Mohring, Reynald Cantave, Keith A. Fennimore, Kevin W. McNamara
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Publication number: 20090101520Abstract: Systems and methods for hydrogen generation based on the hydrolysis of a solid fuel are disclosed. The hydrogen generator comprises a fuel chamber for storing a solid chemical hydride and a chamber for storing a liquid reagent, and a liquid outlet disposed within the fuel chamber. The contact between the solid chemical hydride and the liquid reagent produces a substantially fluid nongaseous product and hydrogen gas. The fuel chamber is configured for movement relative to the outlet within the fuel chamber, thereby causing relative movement between the liquid outlet and unreacted solid fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2007Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Qinglin Zhang, Richard M. Mohring
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Publication number: 20080241613Abstract: Methods and systems for hydrogen generation from solid hydrogen storage compositions which generate hydrogen in an exothermic reaction wherein the heat released can be absorbed by solid endothermic compositions are disclosed. The solid hydrogen storage compositions comprise mixtures of chemical hydrides and water surrogate compounds. Fuel cartridges suitable for use with compositions which generate hydrogen upon the application of thermal initiation and methods for operating the fuel cartridges are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Michael T. Kelly, Jeffrey V. Ortega, Richard M. Mohring
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Publication number: 20080160360Abstract: Systems and methods are provided in which a fuel cell purge cycle recaptures fluid material such as water and hydrogen from an electrode of a fuel cell and can recycle the hydrogen to the anode, leading to improved fuel cell efficiency with minimal parasitic load. Pressure fluctuations of a hydrogen generation system may be integrated with the fuel cell purge cycle to recycle hydrogen to the fuel cell and water to the hydrogen generation system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Keith A. Fennimore, Kevin W. McNamara, Richard M. Mohring
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Patent number: 7316718Abstract: An arrangement for generating hydrogen gas utilizes differential pressure to transport fuel and spent fuel components without requiring an electrically powered fuel delivery pump.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2001Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Millennium Cell, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Amendola, Richard M. Mohring, Phillip J. Petillo, Keith A. Fennimore, Stephen C. Petillo
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Patent number: 7105033Abstract: A system for generating hydrogen gas utilizes a volume exchange housing for the storage of a fuel material that reacts to generate hydrogen gas and a hydrogen separation chamber. The system includes a gas permeable membrane or membranes that allow hydrogen gas to pass through the membrane while preventing aqueous solutions from passing therethrough. The system is orientation independent. A throttle valve is also used to self regulate the reaction generating the hydrogen gas.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2003Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Millennium Cell, Inc.Inventors: Michael Strizki, Richard M. Mohring
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Patent number: 7083657Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement in a system for the generation of hydrogen by contacting an aqueous solution of a metal hydride salt with a hydrogen generation catalyst. In particular, the present invention relates to the incorporation within the system of a recycle line of water condensed from the fluid product to the feed line to be contacted with the catalyst. the internal recycle line permits the use of a more concentrated solution of metal hydride as it is diluted by the recycle line prior to contact with the catalyst.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2002Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Millennium Cell, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Mohring, Michael Strizki
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Patent number: 6932847Abstract: A hydrogen generation system includes a fuel container, a spent fuel container, a catalyst system and a control system for generating hydrogen in a manner which provides for a compact and efficient construction while producing hydrogen from a reaction involving a hydride solution such as sodium borohydride.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: Millennium Cell, Inc.Inventors: Steven C. Amendola, Phillip J. Petillo, Stephen C. Petillo, Richard M. Mohring
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Patent number: 6888616Abstract: The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior lithographic microfabrication processes while providing further improvements that can significantly enhance the ability to make semiconductor chips at lower cost. A new type of programmable structure for exposing a wafer allows the lithographic pattern to be changed under electronic control. This provides great flexibility, increasing the throughput and decreasing the cost of chip manufacture and providing numerous other advantages. The programmable structure consists of an array of shutters that can be programmed to either transmit light to the wafer (referred to as its “open” state) or not transmit light to the wafer (referred to as its “closed” state). The programmable technique is provided for creating a pattern to be imaged onto a wafer that can be implemented as a viable production technique.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: Pixelligent Technologies LLCInventors: Gregory D. Cooper, Richard M. Mohring
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Publication number: 20040148857Abstract: A system for generating hydrogen gas utilizes a volume exchange housing for the storage of a fuel material that reacts to generate hydrogen gas and a hydrogen separation chamber. The system includes a gas permeable membrane or membranes that allow hydrogen gas to pass through the membrane while preventing aqueous solutions from passing therethrough. The system is orientation independent. A throttle valve is also used to self regulate the reaction generating the hydrogen gas.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Michael Strizki, Richard M. Mohring
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Publication number: 20040051855Abstract: The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior lithographic microfabrication processes while providing further improvements that can significantly enhance the ability to make more complicated semiconductor chips at lower cost. A new type of programmable structure for exposing a wafer allows the lithographic pattern to be changed under electronic control. This provides great flexibility, increasing the throughput and decreasing the cost of chip manufacture and providing numerous other advantages. The programmable structure consists of an array of shutters that can be programmed to either transmit light to the wafer (referred to as its “open” state) or not transmit light to the wafer (referred to as its “closed” state). The programmable structure can comprise or include an array of selective amplifiers.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: Pixelligent Technologies LLC.Inventors: Gregory D. Cooper, Richard M. Mohring
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Publication number: 20040035054Abstract: The present invention relates to an improvement in a system for the generation of hydrogen by contacting an aqueous solution of a metal hydride salt with a hydrogen generation catalyst. In particular, the present invention relates to the incorporation within the system of a recycle line of water condensed from the fluid product to the feed line to be contacted with the catalyst. the internal recycle line permits the use of a more concentrated solution of metal hydride as it is diluted by the recycle line prior to contact with the catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2002Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Richard M. Mohring, Michael Strizki