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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 24, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 26, 2005
John Hawkins, Redwood City, CA (US);
Eric Nyberg, Belmont, CA (US);
George Kayser, Redwood City, CA (US);
James Crawford Holmes, San Carlos, CA (US);
Paul Schoenstein, Redwood City, CA (US);
Ashok Janah, San Francisco, CA (US);
John Hawkins, Redwood City, CA (US);
Eric Nyberg, Belmont, CA (US);
George Kayser, Redwood City, CA (US);
James Crawford Holmes, San Carlos, CA (US);
Paul Schoenstein, Redwood City, CA (US);
Ashok Janah, San Francisco, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
An electrochemical cellcomprises an ion exchange membranehaving anion and cation exchange materials. The membranecan have separate anion and cation exchange layersthat define a heterogeneous water-splitting interface therebetween. In one version, the membranehas a textured surface having a pattern of texture featurescomprising spaced apart peaksand valleys. The membranescan also have an integral spacer. A cartridgecan be fabricated with a plurality of the membranesfor insertion in a housingof the electrochemical cell. The housingcan also have a detachable lidthat fits on the cartridge. The electrochemical cellcan be part of an ion controlling apparatus