Patents by Inventor Glenn M. Dunn
Glenn M. Dunn 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: 7968236Abstract: A portable electricity generation device comprises a plurality of fuel cells, each fuel cell having an anode end with a catalyst facilitating the separation of hydrogen atoms into electrons and protons, a cathode end facilitating the combination of the electrons and protons into water molecules in the presence of oxygen, and a current bearing portion providing a current path for the electrons to traverse. The electricity generation device also includes a fuel storage container for storing a supply of hydrogen and delivering the supply of hydrogen to an anode end of the plurality of fuel cells so as to initiate a flow of the electrons through the current bearing portion. In addition, the portable electricity generation device includes an air moving device configured to direct atmospheric air toward a cathode end of the plurality of fuel cells, wherein the air moving device is positioned to convectively cool the plurality of fuel cells as it supplies atmospheric air to the cathode end.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems Inc.Inventors: Muralidharan P. Arikara, Lawrence B. Bawden, Kenneth E. Pearson, Glenn M. Dunn
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Patent number: 7914945Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan D. MacGregor, Sinclair D. MacGregor, Kenneth E. Pearson
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Patent number: 7893651Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan D. MacGregor, Sinclair D. MacGregor, Kenneth E. Pearson
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Patent number: 7888906Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan D. MacGregor, Sinclair D. MacGregor, Kenneth E. Pearson
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Publication number: 20100291454Abstract: A portable electricity generation device comprises a plurality of fuel cells, each fuel cell having an anode end with a catalyst facilitating the separation of hydrogen atoms into electrons and protons, a cathode end facilitating the combination of the electrons and protons into water molecules in the presence of oxygen, and a current bearing portion providing a current path for the electrons to traverse. The electricity generation device also includes a fuel storage container for storing a supply of hydrogen and delivering the supply of hydrogen to an anode end of the plurality of fuel cells so as to initiate a flow of the electrons through the current bearing portion. In addition, the portable electricity generation device includes an air moving device configured to direct atmospheric air toward a cathode end of the plurality of fuel cells, wherein the air moving device is positioned to convectively cool the plurality of fuel cells as it supplies atmospheric air to the cathode end.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Muralidharan P. Arikara, Lawrence B. Bawden, JR., Kenneth E. Pearson, Glenn M. Dunn
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Patent number: 7678482Abstract: A portable electricity generation device comprises a plurality of fuel cells, each fuel cell having an anode end with a catalyst facilitating the separation of hydrogen atoms into electrons and protons, a cathode end facilitating the combination of the electrons and protons into water molecules in the presence of oxygen, and a current bearing portion providing a current path for the electrons to traverse. The electricity generation device also includes a fuel storage container for storing a supply of hydrogen and delivering the supply of hydrogen to an anode end of the plurality of fuel cells so as to initiate a flow of the electrons through the current bearing portion. In addition, the portable electricity generation device includes an air moving device configured to direct atmospheric air toward a cathode end of the plurality of fuel cells, wherein the air moving device is positioned to convectively cool the plurality of fuel cells as it supplies atmospheric air to the cathode end.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2007Date of Patent: March 16, 2010Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Muralidharan P. Arikara, Lawrence R. Bawden, Jr., Kenneth E. Pearson, Glenn M. Dunn
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Patent number: 7271567Abstract: There are many inventions described and illustrated herein. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a portable fuel cell power and management system (for example, hydrogen and/or methanol based systems), components and/or elements thereof, as well as techniques for controlling and/or operating such systems. The fuel cell power management system (and method of controlling and/or operating same) actively monitors, manages and/or controls one or more operating parameter(s) of the fuel cell system. For example, the system monitors, manages and/or controls the consumption and/or the rate of consumption of fuel by the system, and in response thereto, may provide and/or alert the user to amount of fuel remaining, consumed, the rate of consumption and/or the time (or estimation thereof) remaining until all of the fuel is spent. In this way, the user may schedule or plan accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2005Date of Patent: September 18, 2007Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glenn M. Dunn, Paul Getchel, Duncan D. MacGregor, Sinclair D. MacGregor, Kenneth E. Pearson
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Patent number: 7241523Abstract: A portable electricity generation device comprises a plurality of fuel cells, each fuel cell having an anode end with a catalyst facilitating the separation of hydrogen atoms into electrons and protons, a cathode end facilitating the combination of the electrons and protons into water molecules in the presence of oxygen, and a current bearing portion providing a current path for the electrons to traverse. The electricity generation device also includes a fuel storage container for storing a supply of hydrogen and delivering the supply of hydrogen to an anode end of the plurality of fuel cells so as to initiate a flow of the electrons through the current bearing portion. In addition, the portable electricity generation device includes an air moving device configured to direct atmospheric air toward a cathode end of the plurality of fuel cells, wherein the air moving device is positioned to convectively cool the plurality of fuel cells as it supplies atmospheric air to the cathode end.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2002Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Jadoo Power Systems, Inc.Inventors: Muralidharan P. Arikara, Lawrence R. Bawden, Jr., Kenneth E. Pearson, Glenn M. Dunn
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Publication number: 20040023090Abstract: A proton exchange membrane (“PEM”) fuel cell stack and components of the fuel cell stack are provided. The fuel cell employs a plurality unique manifold assembly devices that allows for even distribution of the fuel source, e.g., hydrogen, to the anode side of the PEM and is designed so that the entrance orifice for the fuel source is larger than the exit orifice for the fuel source and/or reaction products. A pressure sensitive seal or a flexible, contoured seal is positioned around perimeter borders of the anode face of the PEM and the bipolar separation plate (“BSP”) to form a seal between the BSP and PEM. A sleeve, which is open-D-shaped in cross-section is provided that allows for even distribution of pressure on assembly of multiple fuel cells to form a fuel cell stack of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventors: Kenneth E. Pearson, Glenn M. Dunn