Patents by Inventor Rachel Louise Smith

Rachel Louise Smith 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).

  • Photovoltaic cell containing a polymer electrolyte
    Patent number: 8945430
    Abstract: A photovoltaic cell comprises a membrane electrode assembly obtainable by the in situ polymerization between two electrodes of one or more monomers to form a polymer, and then infusing an activating agent into the polymer, wherein the activating agent enables the membrane electrode assembly to function as a photovoltaic cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: ITM Power (Research) Ltd.
    Inventors: Donald James Highgate, Nicholas Baynes, Rachel Louise Smith, Kris Hyde
  • Membrane electrode assemblies
    Patent number: 8846267
    Abstract: A flexible MEA comprises an integral assembly of electrode, catalyst and ionomeric membrane material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: ITM Power (Research) Ltd.
    Inventors: Donald James Highgate, Jonathan Anthony Lloyd, Simon Bourne, Rachel Louise Smith
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL CONTAINING A POLYMER ELECTROLYTE
    Publication number: 20130280845
    Abstract: A photovoltaic cell comprises a membrane electrode assembly obtainable by the in situ polymerisation between two electrodes of one or more monomers to form a polymer, and then infusing an activating agent into the polymer, wherein the activating agent enables the membrane electrode assembly to function as a photovoltaic cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: DONALD JAMES HIGHGATE, NICHOLAS BAYNES, RACHEL LOUISE SMITH, KRIS HYDE
  • Production of membrane electrode assemblies and stacks thereof
    Patent number: 8399153
    Abstract: In a method for the production of a membrane electrode assembly comprising a membrane, electrodes and a catalyst, the catalyst is pressed into the membrane material, e.g. when forming the material in situ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: ITM Power (Research) Limited
    Inventors: Donald James Highgate, Jonathan Anthony Lloyd, Simon Bourne, Rachel Louise Smith
  • MULTIPHASE ALUMINA PARTICLE
    Publication number: 20120252665
    Abstract: A particle having an alpha alumina crystalline phase, a non-alpha alumina crystalline phase and titania is disclosed. The particles are useful as catalyst carriers. A process for making the particles is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Philip John Hughes, Rachel Louise Smith
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL CONTAINING A POLYMER ELECTROLYTE
    Publication number: 20110265862
    Abstract: A photovoltaic cell comprises a membrane electrode assembly obtainable by the in situ polymerisation between two electrodes of one or more monomers to form a polymer, and then infusing an activating agent into the polymer, wherein the activating agent enables the membrane electrode assembly to function as a photovoltaic cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Donald James Highgate, Nicholas Baynes, Rachel Louise Smith, Kris Hyde
  • Membrane electrode assembly with controlled water management/ion flow
    Patent number: 7846604
    Abstract: A membrane-electrode assembly includes a grid for controlling ion flow, separate layers of membrane material and/or an ionically inactive material for the transmission of a liquid or gaseous reaction component to end/or form at least one of the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: ITM Power (Research) Limited
    Inventors: Donald James Highgate, Jonathan Anthony Lloyd, Simon Bourne, Rachel Louise Smith
  • Membrane Electrode Assemblies
    Publication number: 20100159349
    Abstract: A flexible MEA comprises an integral assembly of electrode, catalyst and ionomeric membrane material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventors: Donald James Highgate, Jonathan Anthony LLoyd, Simon Bourne, Rachel Louise Smith
  • Composite Membranes for Electrochemical Cells
    Publication number: 20090127130
    Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly in which at least one water content, conductivity, pH, mechanical strength and elasticity of the membrane is graduated across its thickness, between the electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Donald James Highgate, Simon Bourne, Rachel Louise Smith