Patents by Inventor Ya-Yi Hsu
Ya-Yi Hsu 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).
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Patent number: 10756363Abstract: A hydrogen circulation system for fuel cell includes a hydrogen supply pipeline, a return pipeline, a buffer tank, an ejector, a differential pressure valve, a solenoid valve, and a controller. The return pipeline connects a hydrogen outlet of a fuel cell stack and the hydrogen supply pipeline. The buffer tank is installed at the return pipeline. The ejector is installed at the hydrogen supply pipeline for connecting the buffer tank. The differential pressure valve is between a hydrogen source and the ejector for adjusting a pressure in the hydrogen supply pipeline based on a pressure difference between an anode inlet and a cathode inlet of the fuel cell stack. The solenoid valve is installed at the return pipeline between the buffer tank and the hydrogen outlet. According to an output voltage or a load of the fuel cell stack, a switch of the solenoid valve is controlled by the controller.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chun-han Li, Reiko Ohara, Jar-Lu Huang, Ya-Yi Hsu, Ming-Tao Hu
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Publication number: 20190148746Abstract: A hydrogen circulation system for fuel cell includes a hydrogen supply pipeline, a return pipeline, a buffer tank, an ejector, a differential pressure valve, a solenoid valve, and a controller. The return pipeline connects a hydrogen outlet of a fuel cell stack and the hydrogen supply pipeline. The buffer tank is installed at the return pipeline. The ejector is installed at the hydrogen supply pipeline for connecting the buffer tank. The differential pressure valve is between a hydrogen source and the ejector for adjusting a pressure in the hydrogen supply pipeline based on a pressure difference between an anode inlet and a cathode inlet of the fuel cell stack. The solenoid valve is installed at the return pipeline between the buffer tank and the hydrogen outlet. According to an output voltage or a load of the fuel cell stack, a switch of the solenoid valve is controlled by the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2017Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chun-han Li, Reiko Ohara, Jar-Lu Huang, Ya-Yi Hsu, Ming-Tao Hu
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Patent number: 8658055Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2009Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Chan-Li Hsueh, Jie-Ren Ku, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu, Cheng-Yen Chen, Reiko Ohara, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20130337350Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: 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
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Patent number: 8535838Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20120309612Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20120244065Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20110217456Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: 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
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Patent number: 8003267Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20110143235Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: 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
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Patent number: 7959898Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20100304238Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: December 2, 2010Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20100285376Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2009Publication date: November 11, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20100279183Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20100266910Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: October 21, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: 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
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Publication number: 20100230636Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chan-Li Hsueh, Jie-Ren Ku, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu, Cheng-Yen Chen, Reiko Ohara, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20100234211Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Chan-Li Hsueh, Jie-Ren Ku, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu, Cheng-Hong Liu, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau
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Publication number: 20100233077Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Jie-Ren Ku, Shing-Fen Tsai, Ya-Yi Hsu, Chan-Li Hsueh, Ming-Shan Jeng, Fanghei Tsau