US3585078A
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Method of reformer fuel flow control
Assignee: RTX Corp
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Filing: 1968-11-19
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1988-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A FUEL CELL CONTROL IS DISCLOSED WHEREIN THE METHOD OF REGULATING THE REFORMER FEED FLOW IS RESPONSIVE THE THE HYDROGEN CONSUMPTION DEMANDS OF THE FUEL CELL. THE BASIC MODE OF OPERATION CONCERNS THE CONTROL OF REFORMER FEED FLOW AS A FUNCTION OF FUEL CELL GROSS CURRENT AND BIASING THE FEED FLOW AS A FUNCTION OF REFORMER TEMPERATURE. FLOW SETTINGS ARE ACHIEVED RAPIDLY THROUGH GROSS CURRENT CONTROL AND THE REACTOR TEMPERATURE PROVIDES TRIMMING OF THE FLOW SETTINGS.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A Sederquist
- 👤 John W Lane
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US
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2026-11-07 15:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M8/00; H01M8/06; H01M8/0606; H01M8/0612; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/30; Y02E60/50
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |