Abstract: An electrical circuit interface board for connecting a fuel cell is described, which includes a substrate, an electrical circuit, a first interface, and a second interface. The electrical circuit is disposed on the substrate. The first interface is disposed on the substrate for electrically connecting the fuel cell, and is electrically connected to the electrical circuit. The second interface is disposed on the substrate for electrically connecting an electrical device, and is electrically connected to the electrical circuit. It becomes feasible to manage the fuel cell through the electrical circuit interface board.

Abstract: A current collection board for a fuel cell is described. The current collection board includes a plate body having a substrate made of a printed circuit board, and at least one current collection circuitry disposed on the surface of the plate body. Furthermore, the current collection board is fabricated according to the shapes and areas of the membrane electrode assemblies. The fabricating method is thus simple and costs less.

Abstract: The invention is disclosed a method of fabricating a layer lamination integrated direct methanol fuel cell. The first step is form a flow-channel/liquid-trench layer by using materials of a printed circuit board (PCB). The second step is to form a membrane electrode assembly layer. The third step is to form a controlling circuit layer by using PCB manufacturing process. The forth step is to join the flow-channel/liquid-trench layer, the membrane electrode assembly layer, and the controlling circuit layer to form a layer lamination integrated direct methanol fuel cell.

Abstract: A method for arranging fuel cell system with intelligently controllable dynamic series and parallel connections, including the following steps: The first step is to provide at least one multi-route switch. The second step is to electrically connect at least two fuel cells to the multi-route switch. The third step is to control the multi-route switch to allow the two or more fuel cells connecting with the multi-route switch to be arranged as one of the following connection modes: series connection, parallel connection, open circuit and partly close circuit.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a bipolar fuel cell board, which integrates electronic devices into the single plate of bipolar fuel cell board. Bipolar fuel cell board comprises anode current collection board, cathode current collection board at least one or above one membrane electrode assembly. The membrane electrode assemblies are closely sandwiched between anode current collection board and cathode current collection board. The present invention is characterized in that at least one electronic device is placed on a bipolar fuel cell board.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a measurement apparatus of measuring fuel capacity used in fuel cell system; the measurement apparatus comprises a sensor device, a resistor, an A/D converter and a controller. The sensor device comprises a first electrode and a second electrode and accommodated in fuel storage and/or fuel flow layer to detect the fuel capacity of the anode, the second electrode connects to a low level voltage, one terminal of the resistor connects to the first electrode, the other terminal electrically connects to a high level voltage. The input terminal of the A/D converter connects to the first electrode and the first terminal of the resistor to input a measuring analog voltage, and also converts into a measuring digital voltage, the controller connects to the A/D converter to input measuring digital voltage and converts into the liquid level of the anode fuel in the fuel storage and/or fuel flow layer.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a semi-active fuel cell apparatus, mainly comprising plural fuel cell boards, gas cycling supply unit, fuel replenishing unit, fuel cycling unit, first fuel control unit and second fuel control unit. By way of connecting these constituent elements, the anode fuel is capable of being supplied to the fuel cell boards by cycling means; the gas cathode fuel is capable of being supplied to the fuel cell boards. Meanwhile, the gas cycling supply unit is also used for heat dissipation.

Abstract: A flat panel direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) includes an integrated cathode electrode plate, a set of membrane electrode assemblies, an intermediate bonding layer, an integrated anode electrode plate, and a fuel container base. The integrated cathode/anode electrode plates are conducive to mass production, and are manufactured by using PCB compatible processes.

Abstract: A novel flat panel DMFC (direct methanol fuel cell) includes an integrated cathode electrode sheet; a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) unit; an intermediate bonding layer; an integrated anode electrode sheet; and a fuel container. The integrated cathode/anode electrode sheets are manufactured by using PCB compatible processes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a layer lamination integrated fuel cell. A membrane electrode assembly layer has at least one fuel cell unit. The anode current collection circuitries are formed on a single surface, which contacts anodes of all the fuel cell units, of the first printed circuit substrate. The cathode current collection circuitries are formed on a single surface, which contacts cathodes of all the fuel cell units, of the second printed circuit substrate. The membrane electrode assembly layer can be tightly placed in between the first printed circuit substrate and the second printed circuit substrate to be a sandwich structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a constant temperature control system for fuel cell systems. The first end of the heat pipe is extended into the interior of the temperature/fuel sensing layer in order to conduct the heat produced during the anode action of the fuel cell core component to the second end of the heat pipe. The second end of the heat pipe is connected to a heat sink. A device is used to disperse the heat and lower the temperature of the heat sink and a device to increase the temperature of the heat sink. A temperature control processing unit that detects the temperature and heat produced in the anode action of the fuel cell core component. As a result, the constant temperature control system keeps the temperature of the anode fuel within a predetermined temperature range, and increases the effectiveness of the anode action of the fuel cell core component.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a manufacturing process of fuel cell system and to fuel cell systems manufactured using this process. The manufacturing process of the present invention includes the following steps: A step is to provide a membrane-electrode assembly layer, an anode current collection layer, and a cathode current collection layer, whereas each of the membrane-electrode assemble layer, the anode current collection layer and the cathode current collection layer may integrate with a first power/signal transmission layer at each respective layers; A step is to provide one or more electromechanical control layer; A step is to couple the above layers by means of stacking lamination layers.

Abstract: A dual polarized folded dipole antenna comprising: a first unit configured for transmitting and/or receiving signals in a first polarization direction; and a second unit configured for transmitting and/or receiving signals in a second polarization direction. Each unit includes an integrally formed feed section a radiator input section, and radiating section. The feed section is a microstrip feed section, and the radiator input section includes a balun transformer. The antenna has a coaxial to microstrip transition comprising a microstrip transmission line on a first side of the ground plane; and a coaxial transmission line on a second side of the ground plane opposite to the first side of the ground plane. A conductive ground transition body is in conductive engagement with the sleeve of the coaxial line; and a ground locking member applies a force to the ground transition body so as to force the ground transition body into conductive engagement with the ground plane.

Abstract: A dual polarized folded dipole antenna comprising: a first unit configured for transmitting and/or receiving signals in a first polarization direction; and a second unit configured for transmitting and/or receiving signals in a second polarization direction. Each unit includes an integrally formed feed section a radiator input section, and radiating section. The feed section is a microstrip feed section, and the radiator input section includes a balun transformer.

Abstract: Multilayer stents, as well as methods for their use and kits comprising the same, are provided. The subject multilayer stents include at least two distinct layers or structures concentrically arranged in a manner sufficient to provide a multilayer stent that exhibits enhanced flexibility in a compressed state and enhanced hoop strength in an expanded state, as compared to a single layer stent of the same thickness. The subject multilayer stents find use in a variety of different applications, including vascular applications in which the stents are implanted into the vascular system of a patient.

Abstract: A stapler includes a base having a first end portion and a second end portion, a first staple magazine having a first end portion pivotally connected with the first end portion of the base and a second end portion formed with a closed face and containing a staple ejection slot on the bottom portion thereof, a second staple magazine received in the first staple magazine and having a first end portion connected with the first end portion of the first staple magazine and a second end portion, a plurality of first staples each slidably mounted on the second staple magazine and received in the first staple magazine, a plurality of second staples each slidably received in the second staple magazine, and a pressing cap having a first end portion pivotally mounted on the first end portion of the base and a second end portion formed with a staple ejector which can be moved to align with the staple ejection slot.

Abstract: A stapler includes a support base, a guide base having one end pivotally attached to the rear end of the support base, a staple magazine mounted in the guide base and including an outer magazine secured in the guide base and an inner magazine secured in the outer magazine, a slide base slidably mounted on the guide base and including an outer pusher slidably mounted between the guide base and the outer magazine, and an inner pusher secured in the outer pusher and slidably mounted between the outer magazine and the inner magazine, and a press cover having one end pivotally attached to the first end of the support base.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for synthesis of poly(L-leucine). Without any initiator and solvent poly(L-leucine) has been made from L-leucine-N-carboxy anhydride as starting material in the solid state by irradiation with gamma ray. There is only one step in the entire synthetic processing, and the polymerization yield is 100% and the process is a very simple, safe and convenient method. The poly(L-leucine) is one of the best materials for temporary wound dressing.