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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 31, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2004
Shimshon Gottesfeld, Niskayuna, NY (US);
William P. Acker, Rexford, NY (US);
Robert S. Hirsch, Troy, NY (US);
Shimshon Gottesfeld, Niskayuna, NY (US);
William P. Acker, Rexford, NY (US);
Robert S. Hirsch, Troy, NY (US);
MTI MicroFuel Cells, Inc., Albany, NY (US);
Abstract
A conformable fuel cell is provided which includes a basic structure that provides flexibility while providing a high compression along the active surface of the fuel cell's membrane electrode assembly, which can be achieved by an injection-molded frame. A suitable fuel is delivered to the anode aspect of the fuel cell. Effective water management could also be provided by appropriate diffusion layers. The fuel cell can be contour-molded to a desired shape, or can be constructed of an array of flexibly connected individual fuel cells that overall have a curvilinear shape, or can be constructed as a pliable fuel cell that can be incorporated into an application device or an article of clothing.