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Fountain Valley, CA, United States of America

Nguyen Q Minh

This inventor holds 20 USPTO granted patents, primarily in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells. Top assignees: Alliedsignal Inc., Hybrid Power Generation Systems, LLC, Allied Signal Aerospace. Active years: 1990-2010.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Nguyen Q Minh. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/nguyen-q-minh

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 20

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.8

ph-index = 14

Forward Citations = 948(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal12 out of 3,002 
 
Alliedsignal Inc.
 patents
silverMedal5 out of 21 
 
Hybrid Power Generation Systems, LLC
 patents
bronzeMedal2 out of 4 
 
Allied Signal Aerospace
 patents
4. 1 out of 52,387 
 
General Electric Company
 patents

Years Active: 1990-2010

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Areas of Expertise:
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
Internal Reforming
Catalyzed Interconnect
Stacking
Manifolding
High Performance Cathodes
Integrated SOFC
Hybrid Electrical Power System
Monolithic Fuel Cell
Thin Electrolyte
Fabrication Methods
20 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7732084 - Solid oxide fuel cell with internal reforming, catalyzed interconnect for use therewith, and methods (2010-06-08),
2. 6803136 - Stacking and manifolding of unitized solid oxide fuel cells (2004-10-12),
3. 6735953 - Turbomachine-driven environmental control system (2004-05-18),
4. 6649296 - Unitized cell solid oxide fuel cells (2003-11-18),
5. 6632554 - High performance cathodes for solid oxide fuel cells (2003-10-14),
6. 6558831 - Integrated SOFC (2003-05-06),
7. 6500578 - Stacking and manifolding of angularly offset, unitized solid oxide fuel cells (2002-12-31),
8. 6296962 - Design for solid oxide fuel cell stacks (2001-10-02),
9. 6270536 - Method of fabricating solid oxide fuel cell electrodes (2001-08-07),
10. 5968680 - Hybrid electrical power system (1999-10-19),
11. 5788788 - Preparation of a solid oxide fuel cell having thin electrolyte and (1998-08-04),
12. 5589017 - Preparation of a solid oxide fuel cell having thin electrolyte and (1996-12-31),
13. 5368667 - Preparation of devices that include a thin ceramic layer (1994-11-29),
14. 5356730 - Monolithic fuel cell having improved interconnect layer (1994-10-18),
15. 5342705 - Monolithic fuel cell having a multilayer interconnect (1994-08-30),

Title: Innovator Nguyen Q Minh: Pioneering Advances in Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

Introduction

Nguyen Q Minh is a distinguished inventor based in Fountain Valley, California, recognized for his remarkable contributions to the field of energy technology. With a portfolio of 20 patents, he has been at the forefront of innovation in solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), which are essential for clean energy generation.

Latest Patents

Nguyen's latest patents include groundbreaking technologies such as a solid oxide fuel cell with internal reforming and a catalyzed interconnect. This innovation involves a metallic substrate that facilitates fuel gas flow over the anode and includes a catalytic coating that converts hydrocarbon fuels into hydrogen-rich reformate. Additionally, he has developed a patent for stacking and manifolding unitized solid oxide fuel cells, enabling a spiral configuration of planar fuel cells. This design optimizes thermal management, enhancing cell efficiency and providing flexible gas flow configurations, leading to reduced operational costs and higher power system efficiency.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Nguyen Q Minh has significantly contributed to reputable companies in the energy sector, notably AlliedSignal Inc. and Hybrid Power Generation Systems, LLC. His experience in these organizations has been instrumental in shaping his innovative approach toward fuel cell technology.

Collaborations

Collaboration has played a key role in his success as an inventor. Notable colleagues, such as Estela T Ong and Craig R Horne, have worked alongside Nguyen, contributing to the development and refinement of his pioneering projects in energy solutions.

Conclusion

Nguyen Q Minh's work exemplifies the spirit of innovation that drives advancements in clean energy technology. His patents not only contribute to the understanding and application of solid oxide fuel cells but also pave the way for a sustainable energy future, showcasing his commitment to addressing global energy challenges.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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