Patents by Inventor Michael Lee Warddrip

Michael Lee Warddrip 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).

  • Patent number: 7470468
    Abstract: A flexible graphite sheet exhibiting enhanced isotropy is provided. In addition, an apparatus, system and method for continuously producing a resin-impregnated flexible graphite sheet is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: GrafTech International Holdings Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Joseph Paul Capp, Michael Lee Warddrip, Thomas William Weber
  • Publication number: 20080160284
    Abstract: A flexible graphite sheet exhibiting enhanced isotropy is provided. In addition, an apparatus, system and method for continuously producing a resin-impregnated flexible graphite sheet is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Joseph Paul Capp, Michael Lee Warddrip, Thomas William Weber
  • Patent number: 6923631
    Abstract: A flexible graphite sheet exhibiting enhanced isotropy is provided. In addition, an apparatus, system and method for continuously producing a resin-impregnated flexible graphite sheet is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Joseph Paul Capp, Michael Lee Warddrip, Thomas William Weber
  • Patent number: 6706400
    Abstract: A flexible graphite sheet exhibiting enhanced isotropy is provided. In addition, an apparatus, system and method for continuously producing a resin-impregnated flexible graphite sheet is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Joseph Paul Capp, Michael Lee Warddrip, Thomas William Weber
  • Patent number: 6620506
    Abstract: Fluid permeable graphite article in the form of a perforated flexible graphite sheet having increased electrical and thermal conductivity transverse to the surfaces of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2003
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Thomas William Weber, Michael Lee Warddrip
  • Patent number: 6613252
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing material suitable for the construction of a component of a fuel cell, such as a flow field plate or electrode. Uncured resin impregnated flexible graphite sheet is ground into particles. Without re-expanding the particles, and without adding further resin to the particles, the particles are molded into the form of the desired material. The material is then cured. Additives may be mixed with the particles to improve the properties of the material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Advanced Energy Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Julian Norley, Michael Lee Warddrip, Daniel Witold Krassowski, Robert Angelo Mercuri
  • Patent number: 6548156
    Abstract: Fluid permeable graphite article in the form of a perforated flexible graphite sheet having increased electrical and thermal conductivity transverse to the surfaces of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Graftech Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Thomas William Weber, Michael Lee Warddrip
  • Patent number: 6528199
    Abstract: A graphite article in the form of a flexible graphite sheet having transverse fluid channels passing through the sheet and a groove formed in one of the surfaces of the sheet communicating with a plurality of the transverse fluid channels is presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Assignee: Graftech Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Thomas William Weber, Michael Lee Warddrip
  • Publication number: 20030024967
    Abstract: Fluid permeable graphite article in the form of a perforated flexible graphite sheet having increased electrical and thermal conductivity transverse to the surfaces of the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: February 6, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Thomas William Weber, Michael Lee Warddrip
  • Publication number: 20030022056
    Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly is provided comprising a pair of electrodes and an ion exchange membrane positioned between the electrodes, at least one of the electrodes being formed of a sheet of a compressed mass of expanded graphite particles having a plurality of transverse fluid channels passing through the sheet between first and second opposed surfaces of the sheet, one of opposed surfaces abutting said ion exchange membrane, said transverse fluid channels being formed by mechanically impacting an opposed surface of the sheet to displace graphite within the sheet at predetermined locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Thomas William Weber, Michael Lee Warddrip
  • Patent number: 6506484
    Abstract: Fluid permeable graphite article in the form of a perforated flexible graphite sheet having increased electrical and thermal conductivity transverse to the surfaces of the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2003
    Assignee: Graftech Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Thomas William Weber, Michael Lee Warddrip
  • Publication number: 20020180091
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing material suitable for the construction of a component of a fuel cell, such as a flow field plate or electrode, is provided. Uncured resin impregnated flexible graphite sheet is ground into particles. Without re-expanding the particles, and without adding further resin to the particles, the particles are molded into the form of the desired material. The material is then cured. Additives may be mixed with the particles to improve the properties of the material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Julian Norley, Michael Lee Warddrip, Daniel Witold Krassowski, Robert Angelo Mercuri
  • Publication number: 20020160249
    Abstract: A graphite article useful in producing a membrane electrode assembly comprising a pair of electrodes and an ion exchange membrane positioned between the electrodes is presented. At least one of the electrodes is formed of a sheet of a compressed mass of expanded graphite particles having a plurality of transverse fluid channels passing through the sheet between first and second opposed surfaces of the sheet, one of opposed surfaces abutting the ion exchange membrane when used in a membrane electrode assembly. At least some of the fluid channels are interconnected to enable flow of fluid therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Thomas William Weber, Michael Lee Warddrip
  • Patent number: 6468686
    Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly is provided comprising a pair of electrodes and an ion exchange membrane positioned between the electrodes, at least one of the electrodes being formed of a sheet of a compressed mass of expanded graphite particles having a plurality of transverse fluid channels passing through the sheet between first and second opposed surfaces of the sheet, one of opposed surfaces abutting said ion exchange membrane, said transverse fluid channels being formed by mechanically impacting an opposed surface of the sheet to displace graphite within the sheet at predetermined locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Graftech Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Thomas William Weber, Michael Lee Warddrip
  • Publication number: 20020132102
    Abstract: Fluid permeable graphite article in the form of a perforated flexible graphite sheet having increased electrical and thermal conductivity transverse to the surfaces of the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Thomas William Weber, Michael Lee Warddrip
  • Patent number: 6432336
    Abstract: A flexible graphite sheet exhibiting enhanced isotropy is provided. In addition, an apparatus, system and method for continuously producing a resin-impregnated flexible graphite sheet is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Graftech Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Joseph Paul Capp, Michael Lee Warddrip, Thomas William Weber
  • Patent number: 6433067
    Abstract: Formable mixture of flexible graphite sheet particles having embedded ceramic fibers extending into the particles from the particle surfaces to increase the permeability of the sheet to resin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Graftech Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Michael Lee Warddrip, Thomas William Weber
  • Patent number: 6413671
    Abstract: A graphite article useful in producing a membrane electrode assembly comprising a pair of electrodes and an ion exchange membrane positioned between the electrodes is presented. At least one of the electrodes is formed of a sheet of a compressed mass of expanded graphite particles having a plurality of transverse fluid channels passing through the sheet between first and second opposed surfaces of the sheet, one of opposed surfaces abutting the ion exchange membrane when used in a membrane electrode assembly. At least some of the fluid channels are interconnected to enable flow of fluid therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Gaftech Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Thomas William Weber, Michael Lee Warddrip
  • Publication number: 20010041253
    Abstract: A flexible graphite sheet exhibiting enhanced isotropy is provided. In addition, an apparatus, system and method for continuously producing a resin-impregnated flexible graphite sheet is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Joseph Paul Capp, Michael Lee Warddrip, Thomas William Weber
  • Publication number: 20010038909
    Abstract: A flexible graphite sheet exhibiting enhanced isotropy is provided. In addition, an apparatus, system and method for continuously producing a resin-impregnated flexible graphite sheet is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Robert Angelo Mercuri, Joseph Paul Capp, Michael Lee Warddrip, Thomas William Weber