Patents by Inventor Jeremy Gernand

Jeremy Gernand 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).

  • Spiral microreformer assembly
    Patent number: 8034134
    Abstract: A design for a microchannel steam microreformer has been developed to provide power in conjunction with a micro fuel cell for a portable, low-power device. The design is optimized for low pumping power and rapid operation as well as thermal efficiency, overall size, and complete generation of the available hydrogen. The design includes at least one microchannel having a grooved surface with a continuous groove oriented in a spiral configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: Yildiz Bayazitoglu, Jeremy Gernand
  • SPIRAL MICROREFORMER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20100028737
    Abstract: A design for a microchannel steam microreformer has been developed to provide power in conjunction with a micro fuel cell for a portable, low-power device. The design is optimized for low pumping power and rapid operation as well as thermal efficiency, overall size, and complete generation of the available hydrogen. The design includes at least one microchannel having a grooved surface with a continuous groove oriented in a spiral configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: Yildiz Bayazitoglu, Jeremy Gernand