Claude Blanc

Title: Claude Blanc: Fuel-Cell Membrane Electrode Assembly Innovations.

Introduction

Claude Blanc is an inventor associated with Clermont-Ferrand, France. His patent work includes methods for producing membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells. He is credited with 8 patents.

Latest Patents

Two of Blanc’s latest patents describe methods for manufacturing membrane electrode assemblies using ion-exchanging membranes, reinforcing elements, and chemical catalyst elements.

One method begins by depositing reinforcement on one face of a membrane held on a support film. The membrane is then released from the film, reinforced on its opposite face, and coated with catalyst on the areas left uncovered by the reinforcement.

The other method starts by depositing catalyst on one face of the supported membrane. After the membrane is released from the support film, it is placed between two reinforcing elements, and catalyst is deposited on the uncovered portion of its second face. Both approaches address the sequence of membrane handling and material deposition during fuel-cell assembly production.

Career Highlights

Blanc’s listed company affiliations include Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin and Michelin Recherche et Technique S.A. His patent activity reflects work on manufacturing processes for fuel-cell components.

Collaborations

Among Blanc’s listed coworkers are Olivier Essinger and Patrick Marro.

Conclusion

Claude Blanc’s patents focus on practical manufacturing methods for fuel-cell membrane electrode assemblies, combining membrane reinforcement and catalyst deposition in carefully sequenced processes.