Patents by Inventor Daniel I. Harris

Daniel I. Harris 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).

  • RAPID LIGHT-OFF CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR FOR FUEL CELL VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20080220295
    Abstract: A catalytic combustion unit for a fuel cell system is provided. The catalytic combustion unit includes a reactor having a porous medium with a catalyst deposited thereon. The reactor is disposed adjacent a heat exchanger and adapted to receive an air stream and a hydrogen stream. The reactor is further adapted to promote an exothermic reaction and modulate a temperature of a fuel cell stack. A fuel cell system and method employing the catalytic combustion unit are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel I. Harris
  • Pressure relief feature for a fuel cell stack
    Publication number: 20080102334
    Abstract: A pressure relief feature for a fuel cell stack is disclosed, wherein the pressure relief feature relieves excess pressure from the fuel cell stack and facilitates control of a maximum pressure reached within the fuel cell stack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel I. Harris