Munich, Germany

Wolfgang Scholkopf

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Zae Bayern Bayerisches Zentrum Für Angewandte Energieforschung E.v.. Active years: 2013.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Wolfgang Scholkopf. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/wolfgang-scholkopf

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Years Active: 2013

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Wolfgang Schölkopf and Fuel Cell Innovation

Introduction

Wolfgang Schölkopf is an inventor associated with Munich, Germany, and the Bavarian Center for Applied Energy Research (ZAE Bayern). His patent work addresses fuel-cell operation in systems that are sensitive to thermal stress.

Latest Patents

Schölkopf is credited with 1 patent: “Method for Operating Fuel Cells for Systems That Are Restricted by Exposure to Thermal Stress and Fuel Cell Stack for Carrying Out Said Method.” The invention describes operating a fuel cell at 60°C to 110°C while thermally insulating it from the surroundings. Surplus incoming air cools the cathode exhaust, while heat exchange preheats the supplied fuel. The approach is intended to support cost-effective fuel-cell systems for applications with strict thermal constraints.

Career Highlights

His listed work connects fuel-cell engineering with practical requirements for managing heat and operating reliably in thermally sensitive systems. The patent identifies ZAE Bayern, the Bavarian Center for Applied Energy Research, as his associated organization.

Collaborations

Schölkopf’s listed coworkers include Ulrich Stimming and Carsten Cremers.

Conclusion

Wolfgang Schölkopf’s patent focuses on thermal management in fuel cells, combining insulation, exhaust-air cooling, and fuel preheating to serve systems constrained by thermal stress.

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