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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 1988
Filed:
Nov. 17, 1986
Applicant:
Inventors:
John C Trocciola, Glastonbury, CT (US);
Leslie L VanDine, Manchester, CT (US);
Assignee:
International Fuel Cells Corporation, South Windsor, CT (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F25D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
62434 ; 16510417 ; 429 20 ;
Abstract
Spaced based burst power fuel cells generate large thermal loads in very short time periods. In order to avoid external venting or the use of heavy radiators in space vehicles, such fuel cells must include onboard closed-loop cooling systems. Utilizing subcooled ice as a cooling medium, contactable with either the anode, cathode or coolant recirculating stream provides the fuel cell with a safe, highly efficient and low weight heat absorption capability.