"LEGACY" On demand hydrogen-oxygen gas separator

Abstract

A hydrogen/oxygen, gas separator and purification method used to retrieve and separate molecules of hydrogen and oxygen from water. A nonconductive device installed within the hydrogen generator: Kasprzak et al. U.S. Pat. No. 8,535,493 entitled “Miami Max Hydro” The Ultimate Hydrogen Cell. Presented here is a separator composed of a nonconductive disc and nonconductive sleeves constructed as one unit allowing charged atoms (ions) to pass through and between electrodes. Sleeves are aligned with multiple anode and cathode generator rods, where-in a micro-channel exists between those two. When energized, the hydrogen and oxygen gas is introduced to the micro-channels located inside the generator. The sleeves are composed of thin film plastic tubes installed around the cathode or anode electrodes causing the hydrogen to separate from the oxygen in a highly efficient manner.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of and claims priority to Kasprzak et al. U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/200,091, which was filed on Sep. 19, 2011, issued on Nov. 17, 2013 as U.S. Pat. No. 8535493, and which is a continuation of U.S. patent application of Ser. No. 61/519,235, which was filed May 19, 2011 and which is a continuation of U.S. patent application PCT/US2012/000062, which was filed Feb. 12, 2012.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Currently, the greenhouse effect and massive pollution around our planet is poisoning the environment, humans and animals. The extraction of oil and gas from Earth is very costly and always risky. The accidents of Valdez, Deep Water Horizon, and the most recent nuclear disaster in Fukoshima speak for themselves.

The apparatus of a similar purpose, like: Flessner et al, U.S. Pat. No. 7,273,044 describes a hydrogen fuel system for a combustion engine. The Flessner idea however, is less effective and involved storage of hydrogen in highly pressurized metal tanks, and that detail alone carries additional highly expensive safety features.

Another example could be: S. Mayer et al, U.S. Pat. No. 4,936,961. Mayer however had to amplify the electrical current to about 1000 volts, and only then he could retrieve the mixture of hydrogen—oxygen gasses. A High voltage and highly pressurized system of injectors included in his design also involve costly equipment and additional safety features that cannot be omitted.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The presented here application is in-part continuation of Kasprzak et al. U.S. Pat. No. 8,535,493 entitled “Miami Max Hydro” The Ultimate Hydrogen Generator”. The presented here invention relates to systems and methods that are used to retrieve and separate molecules of hydrogen and oxygen from liquid water in a highly efficient manner. More particularly, the presented invention is the ultimately low pressure and On Demand system that is available.

“Legacy” uses the method of separating hydrogen and oxygen from liquid water by applying low electrical current. At any time when the objective of higher demand and volume arises, and the production of hydrogen must increase, all we have to do is simply apply higher voltage supply to the system.

For example: any vehicle with a combustion engine or appliance (e.g. welder) that is relying on a steady 12-14V DC supply may increase the production of hydrogen , simply by adding 1-3 batteries and tying them together with a series of 48V DC.

The presented here “Legacy” the hydrogen-oxygen separator uses a method that provides a fuel that is pollution free, eco-friendly, recyclable, and infinite in supply.

“Legacy” hydrogen-oxygen separator works on low pressure system and is pollution free, recyclable, and infinite in supply. It can also be used—on demand—as needed (e.g. driving a vehicle with a combustible engine)

The presented here device and its method will significantly reduce the cost involved in the currently used process of producing of hydrogen gas. Precious metals, like Palladium, the use of highly pressurized systems, its sophisticated technology is expensive and not affordable for a small businesses and shops. At the present time, only large chemical plants and the corporations in this industry is the beneficiary in the productions of hydrogen Kasprzak et al, U.S. Pat. No. 8,535,493 “Miami Max Hydro” and presented here “Legacy” are the ultimate solution for—all of the energy starving industries of our planet. The presented here invention could be developed from small portable generators to a large power plants a like. Presented here method of production of hydrogen is the superior in the industry, it is the safest and it is the least expensive technology that may bring relief too many.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1 & 1a is an illustration of cross section terminal discs A and B. Circular rods arrangement and number of electrodes are optional and can be changed depends on size and design of the generator.

FIG. 2 is an illustration of complete assembly terminal disc A and B

FIG. 3 is an illustration of the operable constructed preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an illustration in cross section of the operable constructed preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an illustration of optional wiring diagram of power supply.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION AS DEPICTED IN DRAWINGS

With particular reference now in FIG. 1 there is illustrated detail of assembly of terminal discs “A” and “B”. During assembly it is absolutely crucial to install isolating sleeves 4 on each of circular rods attached to disc “A”. Circular rods 1 are not fixed in the position and can be arranged in any other order depend on the design. Each individual unit can be sized depends on the design. Terminals 2 are treaded rods necessary to transfer electrical current to the cell/generator. Space 3 between terminal A and B could be filled with any waterproof isolating material available. A structure represent by FIG. 2 is a complete assembly of hydrogen cell/generator. The low voltage, direct current applied to terminals 2 transfers the electrical current to circular rods 1 fastened to disc plates A & B. It does not matter each terminal is positive and each negative. The total number of circular rods in this particular generator/design is (29)—fourteen rods in disc “A” and fifteen rods in a disc “B”. The total number of circular rod is not fixed and can vary, depends on the design. Miami Max Hydro individual cells/generators can be group together and electrically connected in series or parallel.

With particular reference now in FIG. 3 is an illustration of the operable constructed preferred embodiment of the present invention in completed form

With particular reference now in FIG. 4 it is complete illustration in cross section of the most simplified operable constructed preferred embodiment of the present invention.

All components with included separator 5 composed of a nonconductive disc 5 and nonconductive sleeves 5 constructed as one unit.

With particular reference now in FIG. 5 is an illustration of optional wiring diagram of 48V DC power supply. This method may increase the production of hydrogen significantly.

Claims

1. Hydrogen/Oxygen gas separator. A method, of gasses separating the system and the device and separating the hydrogen and oxygen atoms from each other, comprising of:

a) a nonconductive disc and sleeves constructed as one unit surrounding multiple anode or cathode electrodes or their array.

b) one or more layers of thin film sleeve tubing are installed, allowing charged atoms (ions) to pass through and between electrodes.

c) a water vapor source generated by passing within the electrically energized container. The container is operable to deliver in a form of hydrogen and oxygen gasses in direct delivery to the independent output ports.

d) cylindrical container with the water inlet and hydrogen and oxygen outlets;

2. Electrolytic hydrogen generator comprising of:

a) two disc plates arranged with multiple metallic circular rods, where-in the disc plates are both located at the bottom of the cylindrical container and are separated from each other by an isolating material;

b) a terminal fastened to each disc plate to transfer an electrical current to circular rods;

c) a direct current power source in electrical communication witch each terminal; where-in the hydrogen generator, when energized, does not require any type of electromagnetic device to break the water molecule into a gas form;

d) a structure wherein all installed metallic rods is circular in shape

e) a structure arranged with multiple metallic circular rods an operable, device that delivers hydrogen and oxygen gas directly to separated output ports.

g) a device of claim 1 generating hydrogen for an internal combustion engine, and a method comprising the steps of providing an electrolytic operative connected to said engine