Patents by Inventor Sompalli Bhaskar

Sompalli Bhaskar 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).

  • Catalyst layer edge protection for enhanced MEA durability in PEM fuel cells
    Patent number: 6861173
    Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly comprising an ionically conductive member and an electrode, wherein the electrode is a smooth, continuous layer that completely covers and supports the ionically conductive member. The electrode further comprises a central region and a peripheral region, wherein a gradient of electrochemically active material exists between the central region and the peripheral region such that a content of the electrochemically active material is greater in the central region than the peripheral region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventors: Sompalli Bhaskar, Hubert Gasteiger, Brian A. Litteer