Patents by Inventor J. Michael Funk

J. Michael Funk 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).

  • Ceramic membranes with integral seals and support, and electrochemical cells and electrochemical cell stacks including the same
    Patent number: 7736787
    Abstract: Ceramic membranes with integral seals and support, and related electrochemical cells and cell stacks. The membrane comprises a thin electrolyte layer supported on a porous electrode layer which in turn is supported on a thick ceramic support layer, preferably a ceramic electrolyte support. The support layer is divided into a plurality of self-supporting thin membrane regions by a network of thicker integrated support ribs. The thin electrolyte layer and thick ceramic support layer preferably define a sealing perimeter surrounding the porous electrode layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: NexTech Materials, Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael J. Day, J. Michael Funk, Todd G. Lesousky, Matthew M. Seabaugh