Patents by Inventor Rich Masel

Rich Masel 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).

  • Ion-Conducting Membranes
    Publication number: 20250066521
    Abstract: An anion-conducting polymeric membrane can include vinylbenzyl-Rs vinylbenzyl-Rx and styrene. In some embodiments, Rs is a tetra methylimidazolium, and Rs is a positively changed amine. In some embodiments, the total weight of the vinylbenzyl-Rs groups is greater than 20% of the total weight of the membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventor: Rich Masel
  • Methods of Operating a Water Electrolyzer
    Publication number: 20250066934
    Abstract: A method of running a water electrolyzer that can operate on seawater without a significant voltage rise. In some embodiments, the method includes the use of specific ionomers in the catalyst layer. In some embodiments, the method involves using a Break-In Procedure. In some embodiments, the method can include periodic interruption of the voltage to the AEM electrolyzer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Vesna Stanic, Rich Masel