Patents by Inventor Michael B. Cutlip

Michael B. Cutlip 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).

  • Membranes, membrane electrode assemblies and fuel cells employing same, and process for preparing
    Patent number: 6465136
    Abstract: A composite membrane structure is disclosed comprising a composite membrane and at least one protective layer disposed adjacent to the composite membrane. The composite membrane comprises a porous polymeric matrix and an ionically conductive solid, noble metal or combination thereof dispersed within the matrix, and preferably, a binder. The binder is preferably an ion exchange polymer. The protective layer comprises binder and ionically conductive solid, hygroscopic fine powder or a combination thereof. Also disclosed is a composite membrane comprising an ionically conductive solid, a binder and support polymer. The membrane is formed by casting a solution of the support polymer, ionically conductive solid and binder to form a film. The film may optionally be combined with a protective layer as described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2002
    Assignee: The University of Connecticut
    Inventors: James M. Fenton, H. Russell Kunz, Michael B. Cutlip, Jung-Chou Lin