Patents by Inventor Bruce G. Pound

Bruce G. Pound 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).

  • Stable high conductivity functionally gradient compositionally layered solid state electrolytes and membranes
    Patent number: 5985476
    Abstract: Stable high conductivity functionally gradient compositionally layered solid bodies suitable for use as electrolytes and membranes and providing improved oxygen-ion conductivity for electrolytes and improved mixed oxygen-ion and electronic conductivity for membranes. The electrolytes provide solid oxide fuel cells with high efficiency operation at 300.degree. to 800.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Gas Research Institute
    Inventors: Eric D. Wachsman, Palitha Jayaweera, David M. Lowe, Bruce G. Pound
  • Stable high conductivity functionally gradient compositionally layered solid state electrolytes and membranes
    Patent number: 5725965
    Abstract: Stable high conductivity functionally gradient compositionally layered solid bodies suitable for use as electrolytes and membranes and providing improved oxygen-ion conductivity for electrolytes and improved mixed oxygen-ion and electronic conductivity for membranes. The electrolytes provide solid oxide fuel cells with high efficiency operation at 300.degree. to 800.degree. C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Gas Research Institute
    Inventors: Eric D. Wachsman, Palitha Jayaweera, David M. Lowe, Bruce G. Pound