Patents by Inventor Shing-Fen Tsai

Shing-Fen Tsai 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).

  • Patent number: 8658055
    Abstract: Solid-state hydrogen fuel with a polymer matrix and fabrication methods thereof are presented. The solid-state hydrogen fuel includes a polymer matrix, and a crushed mixture of a solid chemical hydride and a solid-state catalyst uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix. The fabrication method for the solid-state hydrogen fuel includes crushing and mixing a solid chemical hydride and a solid-state catalyst in a crushing/mixing machine, and adding the polymer matrix into the mixture of the solid chemical hydride and the solid-state catalyst to process a flexible solid-state hydrogen fuel. Moreover, various geometric and/or other shapes may be formed and placed into suitable vessels to react with a particular liquid and provide a steady rate of hydrogen release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chan-Li Hsueh, Jie-Ren Ku, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu, Cheng-Yen Chen, Reiko Ohara, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20130337350
    Abstract: A power supply device is provided. The power supply device includes a fuel cell, a hydrogen generator, a check valve and an exhaust valve. The fuel cell has a hydrogen inlet and a hydrogen outlet. The hydrogen generator is connected to the hydrogen inlet and used for generating hydrogen. The check valve is disposed in the hydrogen inlet and used for preventing the hydrogen within the fuel cell from flowing to the hydrogen generator, and preventing exterior air from entering the fuel cell. The exhaust valve is disposed in the hydrogen outlet for exhausting the hydrogen within the fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ya-Yi Hsu, Fang-Hei Tsau, Reiko Ohara, Shing-Fen Tsai, Chien-Chang Hung, Ming-Shan Jeng, Cheng-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 8535838
    Abstract: A power supply device is provided. The power supply device includes a fuel cell, a hydrogen generator, a check valve and an exhaust valve. The fuel cell has a hydrogen inlet and a hydrogen outlet. The hydrogen generator is connected to the hydrogen inlet and used for generating hydrogen. The check valve is disposed in the hydrogen inlet and used for preventing the hydrogen within the fuel cell from flowing to the hydrogen generator, and preventing exterior air from entering the fuel cell. The exhaust valve is disposed in the hydrogen outlet for exhausting the hydrogen within the fuel cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ya-Yi Hsu, Fang-hei Tsau, Reiko Ohara, Shing-Fen Tsai, Chien-Chang Hung, Ming-Shan Jeng, Cheng-Yen Chen
  • Publication number: 20120309612
    Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic catalyst formed by a single or multiple nano metal shells wrapping a carrier, wherein at least one of the metal shells is iron, cobalt, or nickel. The magnetic catalyst with high catalyst efficiency can be applied in a hydrogen supply device, and the device can be connected to a fuel cell. Because the magnetic catalyst can be recycled by a magnet after generating hydrogen, the practicability of the noble metals such as Ru with high catalyst efficiency is dramatically enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chan-Li HSUEH, Cheng-Hong LIU, Jie-Ren KU, Ya-Yi HSU, Cheng-Yen CHEN, Reiko OHARA, Shing-Fen TSAI, Chien-Chang HUNG, Ming-Shan JENG
  • Publication number: 20120244065
    Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic catalyst formed by a single or multiple nano metal shells wrapping a carrier, wherein at least one of the metal shells is iron, cobalt, or nickel. The magnetic catalyst with high catalyst efficiency can be applied in a hydrogen supply device, and the device can be connected to a fuel cell. Because the magnetic catalyst can be recycled by a magnet after generating hydrogen, the practicability of the noble metals such as Ru with high catalyst efficiency is dramatically enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chan-Li HSUEH, Cheng-Hong LIU, Jie-Ren KU, Ya-Yi HSU, Cheng-Yen CHEN, Reiko OHARA, Shing-Fen TSAI, Chien-Chang HUNG, Ming-Shan JENG
  • Publication number: 20120240455
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a solid hydrogen fuel with an initial heating mechanism, including: a solid hydrogen fuel; and a heating promoter disposed on at least one surface of the solid hydrogen fuel, wherein the heating promoter proceeds with an exothermal reaction when contacted with water. Another embodiment of the invention provides: a solid hydrogen fuel with an initial heating mechanism, including a solid hydrogen fuel; and an electrical heating element in contact with the solid hydrogen fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jie-Ren KU, Shing-Fen TSAI, Chan-Li HSUEH, Cheng-Yen CHEN, Yu-Wen LU, Fanghei TSAU, Chung-Ching TU, Chia-Cheng WU, Yih-Hang CHEN
  • Publication number: 20110217456
    Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic catalyst formed by a single or multiple nano metal shells wrapping a carrier, wherein at least one of the metal shells is iron, cobalt, or nickel. The magnetic catalyst with high catalyst efficiency can be applied in a hydrogen supply device, and the device can be connected to a fuel cell. Because the magnetic catalyst can be recycled by a magnet after generating hydrogen, the practicability of the noble metals such as Ru with high catalyst efficiency is dramatically enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chan-Li HSUEH, Cheng-Hong LIU, Jie-Ren KU, Ya-Yi HSU, Cheng-Yen CHEN, Reiko OHARA, Shing-Fen TSAI, Chien-Chang HUNG, Ming-Shan JENG
  • Patent number: 8003267
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flexible power supply including a hydrogen supply device connected to a flexible fuel cell, wherein the hydrogen supply device includes a moldable hydrogen fuel. In one embodiment, the flexible fuel cell is a sheet structure, and the hydrogen supply device is a flexible flat bag, wherein the fuel cell and the hydrogen supply device are adhered to complete a sheet of a flexible power supply. The sheet of flexible power supply can be put in the pocket of cloth or baggage, or directly sewn on the outside of cap or overcoat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ya-Yi Hsu, Cheng-Yen Chen, Shing-Fen Tsai, Reiko Ohara, FangHei Tsau, Chien-Chang Hung, Ming-Shan Jeng
  • Publication number: 20110143235
    Abstract: A power supply device is provided. The power supply device includes a fuel cell, a hydrogen generator, a check valve and an exhaust valve. The fuel cell has a hydrogen inlet and a hydrogen outlet. The hydrogen generator is connected to the hydrogen inlet and used for generating hydrogen. The check valve is disposed in the hydrogen inlet and used for preventing the hydrogen within the fuel cell from flowing to the hydrogen generator, and preventing exterior air from entering the fuel cell. The exhaust valve is disposed in the hydrogen outlet for exhausting the hydrogen within the fuel cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ya-Yi Hsu, Fang-hei Tsau, Reiko Ohara, Shing-Fen Tsai, Chien-Chang Hung, Ming-Shan Jeng, Cheng-Yen Chen
  • Patent number: 7959898
    Abstract: Disclosed is super water absorbent polymers applied to contain water, and the polymers may further collocate with water absorbent cotton materials to accelerate water absorbent rates. The described water absorbent materials are combined with solid hydrogen fuel to complete a stable hydrogen supply device. Performance of the hydrogen supply device is not effected by inverting or tilting thereof. Even if inverting or tilting the device, the water contained in the water absorbent materials does not flow out from the device. As such, the MEA film in the fuel cell connected to the hydrogen supply device will not blocked by the water, thereby avoiding the fuel cell performance degradation even breakdown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chan-Li Hsueh, Jie-Ren Ku, Ya-Yi Hsu, Shing-Fen Tsai, Reiko Ohara, Chien-Chang Hung, Cheng-Yen Chen, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20100304238
    Abstract: A solid hydrogen fuel, in a form of a solid block, includes at lease a hydride powder well-mixed with at lease a solid catalyst. Method of manufacturing the solid hydrogen fuel includes steps of well-mixing the hydride powder and the solid catalyst; and compressing the mixed powders to form a solid block. When use of the solid hydrogen fuel is required, water is mixed into the hydride powder for generating hydrogen gas, wherein the hydride powder is catalyzed by the solid catalyst and reacts with water to generate hydrogen gas. By using the solid hydrogen fuel, large amount of hydrogen gas can be generated completely in an effective time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20100285376
    Abstract: Disclosed is a magnetic catalyst formed by a single or multiple nano metal shells wrapping a carrier, wherein at least one of the metal shells is iron, cobalt, or nickel. The magnetic catalyst with high catalyst efficiency can be applied in a hydrogen supply device, and the device can be connected to a fuel cell. Because the magnetic catalyst can be recycled by a magnet after generating hydrogen, the practicability of the noble metals such as Ru with high catalyst efficiency is dramatically enhanced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chan-Li Hsueh, Cheng-Hong Liu, Jie-Ren Ku, Ya-Yi Hsu, Cheng-Yen Chen, Reiko Ohara, Shing-Fen Tsai, Chien-Chang Hung, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20100279183
    Abstract: Disclosed is a flexible power supply including a hydrogen supply device connected to a flexible fuel cell, wherein the hydrogen supply device includes a moldable hydrogen fuel. In one embodiment, the flexible fuel cell is a sheet structure, and the hydrogen supply device is a flexible flat bag, wherein the fuel cell and the hydrogen supply device are adhered to complete a sheet of a flexible power supply. The sheet of flexible power supply can be put in the pocket of cloth or baggage, or directly sewn on the outside of cap or overcoat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jie-Ren KU, Chan-Li HSUEH, Ya-Yi HSU, Cheng-Yen CHEN, Shing-Fen TSAI, Reiko OHARA, FangHei TSAU, Chien-Chang HUNG, Ming-Shan JENG
  • Publication number: 20100266910
    Abstract: Disclosed is super water absorbent polymers applied to contain water, and the polymers may further collocate with water absorbent cotton materials to accelerate water absorbent rates. The described water absorbent materials are combined with solid hydrogen fuel to complete a stable hydrogen supply device. Performance of the hydrogen supply device is not effected by inverting or tilting thereof. Even if inverting or tilting the device, the water contained in the water absorbent materials does not flow out from the device. As such, the MEA film in the fuel cell connected to the hydrogen supply device will not blocked by the water, thereby avoiding the fuel cell performance degradation even breakdown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chan-Li HSUEH, Jie-Ren KU, Ya-Yi HSU, Shing-Fen TSAI, Reiko OHARA, Chien-Chang HUNG, Cheng-Yen CHEN, Ming-Shan JENG, Fanghei TSAU
  • Publication number: 20100233077
    Abstract: A solid hydrogen fuel is formed into a solid pressure-formed block. The method of manufacturing the solid hydrogen fuel includes following steps. First, at least a hydride powder and at least a hydrogen releasing catalyst powder are mixed well. Next, the mixed powder is bonded into a block by pressure. When in use, the solid hydrogen fuel is mixed with water to produce hydrogen. The hydride powder and water bring about a hydrogen releasing reaction. The hydride releasing catalyst powder is used for catalyzing the hydrogen releasing reaction to produce hydrogen. The solid hydride has higher hydrogen production and can release hydrogen completely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20100230636
    Abstract: Solid-state hydrogen fuel with a polymer matrix and fabrication methods thereof are presented. The solid-state hydrogen fuel includes a polymer matrix, and a crushed mixture of a solid chemical hydride and a solid-state catalyst uniformly dispersed in the polymer matrix. The fabrication method for the solid-state hydrogen fuel includes crushing and mixing a solid chemical hydride and a solid-state catalyst in a crushing/mixing machine, and adding the polymer matrix into the mixture of the solid chemical hydride and the solid-state catalyst to process a flexible solid-state hydrogen fuel. Moreover, various geometric and/or other shapes may be formed and placed into suitable vessels to react with a particular liquid and provide a steady rate of hydrogen release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chan-Li Hsueh, Jie-Ren Ku, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu, Cheng-Yen Chen, Reiko Ohara, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau
  • Publication number: 20100234211
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a catalyst for catalyzing hydrogen releasing reaction includes following steps. First, a solution with metal catalyst ions is provided. Next, several catalyst supports are provided. Each catalyst support includes several chelating units. Then, the catalyst supports are mixed with the solution, so that the metal catalyst ions in the solution chelate with the chelating units on the surface of each catalyst support. Subsequently, the metal catalyst ions chelating with the surface of the catalyst supports are reduced, so that metal catalyst nano-structures and/or metal catalyst atoms are coated on the surface of the catalyst supports, for forming catalysts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Chan-Li Hsueh, Jie-Ren Ku, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu, Cheng-Hong Liu, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau