Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Martin

Ronald E. Martin 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).

  • Method for using anodes having NiCo.sub.2 O.sub.4 catalyst for the electrolysis of potassium hydroxide solutions and method of making an anode containing NiCo.sub.2 O.sub.4 catalyst
    Patent number: 4585532
    Abstract: Anodes having NiCo.sub.2 O.sub.4 catalyst used in the electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen and oxygen result in anode voltage requirements of less than about 1500 millivolts at 100 milliamperes per square centimeter of anode area. Typically, oxygen evolving anodes comprised of lead or carbon steel are utilized in the electrolysis of water to produce oxygen resulting in high voltage requirements. Anodes containing NiCo.sub.2 O.sub.4 catalyst require substantially reduced voltages and perform well in the conventional alkaline electrochemical production environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: April 29, 1986
    Assignee: International Fuel Cells Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald E. Martin, Paul A. Plasse