Patents by Inventor Richard G. Betzwieser

Richard G. Betzwieser 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).

  • Architected fuel cell system for modular application
    Patent number: 7014937
    Abstract: The invention provides apparatuses and associated methods of manufacture for fuel cell systems designed for modular application. In one embodiment, a fuel cell system is provided that has a base module assembly. The base module assembly includes a first frame member and a fuel cell stack assembly coupled to the first frame member. A first subsystem module assembly is provided that includes a second frame member and a first subsystem coupled to the second frame member. A second subsystem module assembly is provided that includes a third frame member and a second subsystem coupled to the third frame member. The first frame member is coupled to each of the second and third frame members, and the second frame member is coupled to the third frame member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Plug Power Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Walsh, Richard G. Betzwieser, Karl F. Knapp
  • Architected fuel cell system for modular application
    Publication number: 20040067403
    Abstract: The invention provides apparatuses and associated methods of manufacture for fuel cell systems designed for modular application. In one embodiment, a fuel cell system is provided that has a base module assembly. The base module assembly includes a first frame member and a fuel cell stack assembly coupled to the first frame member. A first subsystem module assembly is provided that includes a second frame member and a first subsystem coupled to the second frame member. A second subsystem module assembly is provided that includes a third frame member and a second subsystem coupled to the third frame member. The first frame member is coupled to each of the second and third frame members, and the second frame member is coupled to the third frame member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: Plug Power Inc.
    Inventors: Michael M. Walsh, Richard G. Betzwieser, Karl F. Knapp