Patents by Inventor Hayato Katsuda

Hayato Katsuda 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).

  • Patent number: 10693174
    Abstract: A flat-plate-type fuel cell stack including a plurality of plate-shaped stacked fuel cells each including an electrolyte layer, an anode, and a cathode. The fuel cell stack includes at least one of a fuel manifold communicating with a space adjacent to the anode and an oxidant manifold communicating with a space adjacent to the cathode. A compression seal member and a glass seal member are disposed around the at least one manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: MORIMURA SOFC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Hotta, Tetsuya Morikawa, Hayato Katsuda, Hiroshi Sumi
  • Patent number: 9728797
    Abstract: A fuel battery and a fuel cell stack, the fuel battery including: a fuel cell that generates electric power through a power generating reaction of reactant gases and includes a solid electrolyte layer having a first main surface and a second main surface, a first electrode disposed on the first main surface and serving as one of a cathode and an anode, and a second electrode disposed on the second main surface and serving as the other one of the cathode and the anode; an interconnector disposed so as to face the first electrode; and a current collecting member that electrically connects the first electrode to the interconnector. The first electrode includes: an inner portion connected to the current collecting member; and an outer portion disposed outward of the current collecting member and having a height larger than the height of the inner portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Makoto Kuribayashi, Hayato Katsuda, Etsuya Ikeda
  • Publication number: 20160372778
    Abstract: A flat-plate-type fuel cell stack including a plurality of plate-shaped stacked fuel cells each including an electrolyte layer, an anode, and a cathode. The fuel cell stack includes at least one of a fuel manifold communicating with a space adjacent to the anode and an oxidant manifold communicating with a space adjacent to the cathode. A compression seal member and a glass seal member are disposed around the at least one manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicant: NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki HOTTA, Testsuya MORIKAWA, Hayato KATSUDA, Hiroshi SUMI
  • Publication number: 20160226085
    Abstract: A fuel battery and a fuel cell stack, the fuel battery including: a fuel cell that generates electric power through a power generating reaction of reactant gases and includes a solid electrolyte layer having a first main surface and a second main surface, a first electrode disposed on the first main surface and serving as one of a cathode and an anode, and a second electrode disposed on the second main surface and serving as the other one of the cathode and the anode; an interconnector disposed so as to face the first electrode; and a current collecting member that electrically connects the first electrode to the interconnector. The first electrode includes: an inner portion connected to the current collecting member; and an outer portion disposed outward of the current collecting member and having a height larger than the height of the inner portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Makoto KURIBAYASHI, Hayato KATSUDA, Etsuya IKEDA
  • Patent number: 7712349
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a gas sensor in which a gas detection element is mounted on a wiring substrate; in which a protective cap having gas inlets formed therein is attached to the wiring substrate; and which has a structure capable of effectively preventing emanation of gas from the wiring substrate and the protective cap. A gas sensor comprises a gas detecting element on a writing board where a protective cap with air vents is mounted. The sensor effectively prevents a gas from emanating from the wiring board and the protective cap. The wiring board where a plurality of gas detecting elements (8,9) are to be mounted is formed of a ceramic wiring board (2) excellent in heat resistance. The protective cap (3) having air vents (31 to 39) is formed of a metal excellent in heat resistance. The metal protective cap (3) is fitted to the ceramic wiring board (2) instead of using adhesive. In this way a gas sensor (1) is manufactured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hayato Katsuda, Youichi Hattori, Yuichi Kouyama, Takio Kojima
  • Publication number: 20070107493
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a gas sensor in which a gas detection element is mounted on a wiring substrate; in which a protective cap having gas inlets formed therein is attached to the wiring substrate; and which has a structure capable of effectively preventing emanation of gas from the wiring substrate and the protective cap. A gas sensor comprises a gas detecting element on a writing board where a protective cap with air vents is mounted. The sensor effectively prevents a gas from emanating from the wiring board and the protective cap. The wiring board where a plurality of gas detecting elements (8,9) are to be mounted is formed of a ceramic wiring board (2) excellent in heat resistance. The protective cap (3) having air vents (31 to 39) is formed of a metal excellent in heat resistance. The metal protective cap (3) is fitted to the ceramic wiring board (2) instead of using adhesive. In this way a gas sensor (1) is manufactured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Hayato Katsuda, Youichi Hattori, Yuichi Kouyama, Takio Kojima