Patents by Inventor James R. Dafler

James R. Dafler 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).

  • Thermoelectrochemical process using copper sulfate for producing hydrogen and oxygen from water
    Patent number: 4192726
    Abstract: A thermoelectrochemical process for production of hydrogen and oxygen from water providing a closed cycle reactant regenerative process wherein the primary energy input is thermal and a smaller electrical energy input is required for an electrolysis step. The process is a hybrid copper oxide-copper sulfate water splitting cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1980
    Assignee: Gas Research Institute
    Inventors: Jon B. Pangborn, James R. Dafler