Patents by Inventor Michael Leschiner

Michael Leschiner 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).

  • Cogeneration of power and heat by an integrated fuel cell power system
    Patent number: 6861169
    Abstract: Interconnection layouts are described that are particularly effective in the construction of a steam reformer/fuel cell combination for providing domestic heat and/or hot water as well as electricity. A distinguishing feature of the interconnections is that they permit the operator to optimize the efficiency of operation of the integrated system, and provide a higher efficiency at optimum operation compared to prior art designs. Combinations of reformer/fuel cell systems with conventional furnaces or boilers are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Nuvera Fuel Cells, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark R. Hagan, Matthew H. Dorson, Lawrence G. Clawson, Michael Leschiner