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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 02, 2007
Aaron Crumm, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Jonathan R. Rice, Whitmore Lake, MI (US);
Aaron Crumm, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Jonathan R. Rice, Whitmore Lake, MI (US);
Adaptive Materials, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Abstract
In one aspect, there is disclosed a high temperature composite insulation assembly for a fuel cell that includes a core portion having inner and outer surfaces. A temperature stable sealant is disposed on the outer surface of the core portion forming a gas retaining mechanically robust insulation assembly. In another aspect, there is disclosed a high temperature composite insulation assembly for a fuel cell that includes a core portion having inner and outer surfaces, and a reinforcing material disposed on the outer surface of the core portion. A temperature stable sealant is disposed on the outer surface of the core portion forming a gas retaining mechanically robust insulation assembly. In another aspect, there is disclosed a high temperature composite insulation assembly for a fuel cell that includes a core portion having inner and outer surfaces and a high temperature refractory material disposed on the inner surface of the core portion. A reinforcing material is disposed on the outer surface of the core portion and a temperature stable sealant is disposed on the outer surface of a core portion forming a gas retaining mechanically robust insulation assembly.