Bryan J Dec

Title: Bryan J. Dec and His Fuel Cell Inventions.

Introduction

Bryan J. Dec is an inventor associated with Chicopee, Massachusetts. His work includes inventions related to fuel cell technology and electrode fabrication. He holds 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Dec’s patent, “Fuel Cell Stack Liquid Electrolyte Migration Prevention Arrangement,” describes a way to prevent liquid electrolyte from migrating between adjacent fuel cells. The design uses separator plates that resist liquid passage while remaining wettable by the electrolyte. A non-wettable material applied to the plates’ peripheral surfaces, and optionally their marginal surfaces, helps block electrolyte movement between cells.

His patent, “Method for Fabricating Molten Carbonate Ribbed Anodes,” presents a process for making ribbed electrodes while accommodating shrinkage during thermal cycling. The method applies a nickel-, copper-, or nickel-copper-and-chromium composition to a ribbed mold, prefires the mold and composition in a reducing atmosphere, removes the formed electrode, and then sinters it in a reducing atmosphere. This approach is intended to reduce cracking caused by stresses from the mold.

Career Highlights

Dec’s listed company affiliations include International Fuel Cells, LLC, and United Technologies Corporation. His patent work reflects a focus on fuel cell components and manufacturing methods.

Collaborations

Among Dec’s listed coworkers are Robert J. Misage and Wayne G. Wnuck. Their names provide context for the professional network associated with his work.

Conclusion

Bryan J. Dec’s patents address practical challenges in fuel cell design and production, including electrolyte migration and cracking in ribbed electrodes.