Patents Examined by Charles E. LeFevour
  • Chrome-halogen energy storage device and system
    Patent number: 4370392
    Abstract: A hybrid redox-halogen energy storage device and system has a housing divided into two chambers by an anionic membrane. One chamber has an inert negative electrode in an electrolyte solution containing chromium ions. The remaining chamber has an inert positive electrode containing chlorine gas dissolved therein. Each electrolyte is circulated to a separate storage tank after passing through its respective chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 25, 1983
    Assignee: The University of Akron
    Inventors: Robert F. Savinell, Chung-Chiun Liu
  • Gas phase free liquid chlorine electrochemical systems
    Patent number: 4086393
    Abstract: A gas phase free, liquid chlorine electrochemical system and apparatus therefore are described in which the housing containing the electrodes is filled with sufficient electrolyte so that the pressure therein is sufficient to liquify the chlorine as it is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Assignee: Energy Development Associates
    Inventor: Thomas G. Hart