Patents by Inventor Huan-Ruei Shiu
Huan-Ruei Shiu 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: 8691473Abstract: A fuel cell module may include a membrane electrode assembly two gas diffusion layers, two current collectors, two sealing members, and a fluid flow plate assembly. The membrane electrode assembly may include at least one membrane for fuel cell reactions, and the two gas diffusion layers may be respectively coupled with the two opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. The fluid flow plate assembly is coupled with the membrane electrode assembly at a first side of the two opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. At least one of the membrane electrode assembly, the two gas diffusion layers, the two current collectors, and the two sealing members has a non-planar surface prior to an assembly of the membrane electrode assembly, the two gas diffusion layers, the two current collectors, and the two sealing members, and the non-planar surface is at least partially flattened when the assembly occurs.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20140080028Abstract: A fuel cell module may include a membrane electrode assembly two gas diffusion layers, two current collectors, two sealing members, and a fluid flow plate assembly. The membrane electrode assembly may include at least one membrane for fuel cell reactions, and the two gas diffusion layers may be respectively coupled with the two opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. The fluid flow plate assembly is coupled with the membrane electrode assembly at a first side of the two opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. At least one of the membrane electrode assembly, the two gas diffusion layers, the two current collectors, and the two sealing members has a non-planar surface prior to an assembly of the membrane electrode assembly, the two gas diffusion layers, the two current collectors, and the two sealing members, and the non-planar surface is at least partially flattened when the assembly occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fanghei Tsau
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Patent number: 8652708Abstract: A fluid flow plate of a fuel cell includes a main body and a supporting frame. The main body includes a plurality of fluid channels and an opening, wherein the fluid channels converge at the opening. The supporting frame, mounted on the periphery of the opening, is annular shaped and frames the fluid channels. The supporting frame includes a pair of supporting walls respectively disposed on two sides of the fluid channels.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Huan-Ruei Shiu, Chi-Chang Chen, Shiqah-Ping Jung, Wen-Chen Chang, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20140000783Abstract: A method for fabricating a bi-polar plate of a fuel cell and the bi-polar plate thereof are presented. A graphite film is formed first. Next, a polymeric material added with electrically conductive powder is coated on a surface of a metal substrate. The graphite film is disposed on the polymeric material and the polymeric material is hardened to form an adhesive layer, such that the graphite film is attached on the surface of the metal substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Wen-Lin Wang, Chun-Hsing Wu, Kan-Lin Hsueh, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fang-Hei Tsau, Lung-Yu Sung
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Publication number: 20130295493Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, a fuel cell fluid flow field plate is provided. The fuel cell fluid flow field plate includes a flexible substrate including a fluid distribution zone having at least one flow channel, a manifold penetrating the flexible substrate and next to the fluid distribution zone, an upward extending portion extending upward at a position near an interface between the manifold and the fluid distribution zone, wherein a bend angle is between the upward extending portion and the fluid distribution zone, and the upward extending portion has at least one through-hole penetrating through the flexible substrate to expose the manifold, and a cover extending portion linking with the upward extending portion and covering a portion of the fluid distribution zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Shiqah-Ping Jung, Fanghei Tsau, Wen-Chen Chang
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Patent number: 8557477Abstract: A fuel cell stack including a first end plate, a second end plate, at least a fuel cell, a first current collector and a second current collector is provided. The first end plate includes a first end plate structure component, which is combined with a first end plate manifold component. The second end plate includes a second end plate structure component, which is combined with a second end plate manifold component. The first and the second end plate manifold components are placed between the first and the second end plate structure components, while the fuel cell is disposed between the first and the second end plate manifold components. The first current collector is disposed between the first end plate manifold component and the fuel cell. The second current collector is disposed between the second end plate manifold component and the fuel cell.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Kuei-Han Chen, FangHei Tsau, Wen-Chen Chang
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Patent number: 8557482Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, a fuel cell fluid flow field plate is provided. The fuel cell fluid flow field plate includes a flexible substrate including a fluid distribution zone having at least one flow channel, a manifold penetrating the flexible substrate and next to the fluid distribution zone, an upward extending portion extending upward at a position near an interface between the manifold and the fluid distribution zone, wherein a bend angle is between the upward extending portion and the fluid distribution zone, and the upward extending portion has at least one through-hole penetrating through the flexible substrate to expose the manifold, and a cover extending portion linking with the upward extending portion and covering a portion of the fluid distribution zone.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Shiqah-Ping Jung, Fanghei Tsau, Wen-Chen Chang
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Patent number: 8546046Abstract: A method for fabricating a bi-polar plate of a fuel cell and the bi-polar plate thereof are presented. A graphite film is formed first. Next, a polymeric material added with electrically conductive powder is coated on a surface of a metal substrate. The graphite film is disposed on the polymeric material and the polymeric material is hardened to form an adhesive layer, such that the graphite film is attached on the surface of the metal substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Wen-Lin Wang, Chun-Hsing Wu, Kan-Lin Hsueh, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fang-Hei Tsau, Lung-Yu Sung
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Patent number: 8263284Abstract: A fluid cell fluid flow plate comprises: a fluid flow plate, having one face being a fluid flow face for receiving a reactive fluid and the other face being a non-active surface, provided with a first manifold, a second manifold, and a flow channel disposed on the fluid flow face; and a shell passageway piece, configured with parallel-disposed first face and second face that are connected to each other through a connecting face with at least one through hole provided thereon; wherein the flow channel being respectively connected to the first manifold through a first opening and to the second manifold through a second opening; and when the shell passageway piece and the fluid flow plate are combined, the first face contacts the fluid flow face, the second face contacts the non-active surface, and the first manifold communicates with the first opening by the through hole.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Shiqah-Ping Jung, Fanghei Tsau, Wen-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20110256462Abstract: A fluid flow plate for fuel cells may include a first surface and a second surface. The first surface has a first fluid inlet for receiving a first fluid, a plurality of first flow channels extending substantially along a first direction for transporting the first fluid, and a first fluid outlet for releasing the first fluid. The second surface having a second fluid inlet for receiving a second fluid, a plurality of second flow channels extending substantially along the first direction for transporting the second fluid, and a second fluid outlet for releasing the second fluid. The first fluid inlet and the second fluid outlet each is located near a first side of the fluid flow plate, and the first fluid outlet and second fluid inlet each is located near a second side of the fluid flow plate. The second side of the fluid flow plate is opposite to its first side. Each of the first and second flow channels has substantially the same length.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Shiqah-Ping Jung, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Chi-Chang Chen, WenChen Chang, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20110177429Abstract: A fluid flow plate of a fuel cell includes a main body and a supporting frame. The main body includes a plurality of fluid channels and an opening, wherein the fluid channels converge at the opening. The supporting frame, mounted on the periphery of the opening, is annular shaped and frames the fluid channels. The supporting frame includes a pair of supporting walls respectively disposed on two sides of the fluid channels.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: July 21, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Huan-Ruei SHIU, Chi-Chang CHEN, Shiqah-Ping JUNG, Wen-Chen CHANG, Fanghei TSAU
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Publication number: 20110159407Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, a fuel cell fluid flow field plate is provided. The fuel cell fluid flow field plate includes a flexible substrate including a fluid distribution zone having at least one flow channel, a manifold penetrating the flexible substrate and next to the fluid distribution zone, an upward extending portion extending upward at a position near an interface between the manifold and the fluid distribution zone, wherein a bend angle is between the upward extending portion and the fluid distribution zone, and the upward extending portion has at least one through-hole penetrating through the flexible substrate to expose the manifold, and a cover extending portion linking with the upward extending portion and covering a portion of the fluid distribution zone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Shiqah-Ping Jung, Fanghei Tsau, Wen-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20110136043Abstract: A fuel cell module may include a membrane electrode assembly, two gas diffusion layers, two current collectors, two sealing members, a fluid flow plate assembly. The fluid flow plate assembly may include a first manifold, a second manifold, and a fluid flow channel. The membrane electrode assembly may include at least one membrane for fuel cell reactions. The two gas diffusion layers may be respectively coupled with two opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. The two current collectors respectively coupled with the two gas diffusion layers, and the two sealing members respectively coupled with the two current collectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Chi-Chang CHEN, Huan-Ruei SHIU, Chun-Hsing WU, Fanghei TSAU, Wen-Chen CHANG
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Publication number: 20110136033Abstract: A fuel cell module may include a membrane electrode assembly two gas diffusion layers, two current collectors, two sealing members, and a fluid flow plate assembly. The membrane electrode assembly may include at least one membrane for fuel cell reactions, and the two gas diffusion layers may be respectively coupled with the two opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. The fluid flow plate assembly is coupled with the membrane electrode assembly at a first side of the two opposite sides of the membrane electrode assembly. At least one of the membrane electrode assembly, the two gas diffusion layers, the two current collectors, and the two sealing members has a non-planar surface prior to an assembly of the membrane electrode assembly, the two gas diffusion layers, the two current collectors, and the two sealing members, and the non-planar surface is at least partially flattened when the assembly occurs.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Chi-Chang CHEN, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20110136042Abstract: A fluid flow plate assembly may include a first manifold, a second manifold, and at least one fluid flow channel coupled between the first manifold and the second manifold. The first manifold has a fluid inlet for receiving an incoming fluid and extends along a first direction to provide a channel for transporting the incoming fluid partially along the first direction. The first manifold has at least one distribution outlet in at least a portion of a sidewall region of the first manifold and releases at least one portion of the incoming fluid as a released fluid through the at least one distribution outlet. The second manifold has a fluid outlet for discharging a discharged fluid, the discharged fluid comprising at least one portion of the incoming fluid and extends along a second direction to provide a channel for transporting the discharged fluid partially along the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Chi-Chang CHEN, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Shiqah-Ping Jung, Fanghei Tsau, Wen-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20110132477Abstract: A fluid flow plate assembly may include a first manifold, a second manifold, a first flow channel, and a second flow channel. The first manifold may have a fluid inlet for receiving an incoming fluid and may extend along a first direction to provide a channel for transporting the incoming fluid along the first direction. The first manifold may have at least two distribution outlets, each located in at least a portion of a sidewall region of the first manifold. The first manifold releases at least one portion of the incoming fluid as a released fluid through each distribution outlet. The second manifold may have a fluid outlet for discharging a discharged fluid, and the discharged fluid includes at least one portion of the incoming fluid. The second manifold may extend along a second direction to provide a channel for transporting the discharged fluid along the second direction. The second manifold receives the discharged fluid through at least two discharged fluid inlets on the second manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2010Publication date: June 9, 2011Inventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Wen-Chen Chang, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20110123906Abstract: A method for fabricating a bi-polar plate of a fuel cell and the bi-polar plate thereof are presented. A graphite film is formed first. Next, a polymeric material added with electrically conductive powder is coated on a surface of a metal substrate. The graphite film is disposed on the polymeric material and the polymeric material is hardened to form an adhesive layer, such that the graphite film is attached on the surface of the metal substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Wen Lin Wang, Chun Hsing Wu, Kan Lin Hsueh, Huan Ruei Shiu, Wen Chen Chang, Fang Hei Tsau, Lung Yu Sung
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Publication number: 20100227243Abstract: A single cell structure used in a fuel cell stack with metal separators, the single cell structure comprising: a cathode gas diffusion layer; an anode gas diffusion layer; a membrane electrode assembly, disposed between the cathode gas diffusion layer and the anode gas diffusion layer; a pair of first separators disposed outside the cathode gas diffusion layer and the anode gas diffusion layer, a first surface of the first separators being provided with a plurality of grooves and ribs thereon; a pair of second separators disposed outside the first separators to be assembled with the first separators, a first surface of the second separators being provided with a plurality of groove and ribs; and a pair of middle separators disposed outside the second separators to be assembled with the second separators.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: SHIQAH-PING JUNG, HUAN-RUEI SHIU, CHI-CHANG CHEN, KUI-HAN CHEN, SSU-TAI LIN, WEN-CHEN CHANG, FANGHEI TSAU
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Publication number: 20100143765Abstract: A fuel cell stack including a first end plate, a second end plate, at least a fuel cell, a first current collector and a second current collector is provided. The first end plate includes a first end plate structure component, which is combined with a first end plate manifold component. The second end plate includes a second end plate structure component, which is combined with a second end plate manifold component. The first and the second end plate manifold components are placed between the first and the second end plate structure components, while the fuel cell is disposed between the first and the second end plate manifold components. The first current collector is disposed between the first end plate manifold component and the fuel cell. The second current collector is disposed between the second end plate manifold component and the fuel cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chi-Chang Chen, Huan-Ruei Shiu, Kuei-Han Chen, FangHei Tsau, Wen-Chen Chang
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Publication number: 20100124690Abstract: A fluid cell fluid flow plate comprises: a fluid flow plate, having one face being a fluid flow face for receiving a reactive fluid and the other face being a non-active surface, provided with a first manifold, a second manifold, and a flow channel disposed on the fluid flow face; and a shell passageway piece, configured with parallel-disposed first face and second face that are connected to each other through a connecting face with at least one through hole provided thereon; wherein the flow channel being respectively connected to the first manifold through a first opening and to the second manifold through a second opening; and when the shell passageway piece and the fluid flow plate are combined, the first face contacts the fluid flow face, the second face contacts the non-active surface, and the first manifold communicates with the first opening by the through hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: CHI-CHANG CHEN, HUAN-RUEI SHIU, SHIQAH-PING JUNG, FANGHEI TSAU, WEN-CHEN CHANG