Self-regulating gas generator and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9522371
APP PUB NO 20130295002A1
SERIAL NO

13465798

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A self-regulating gas generator that, in response to gas demand, supplies and automatically adjusts the amount of gas (e.g., hydrogen or oxygen) catalytically generated in a chemical supply chamber from an appropriate chemical supply, such as a chemical solution, gas dissolved in liquid, or mixture. In some embodiments, the gas generator may employ a piston, rotating rod, or other element(s) to expose the chemical supply to the catalyst in controlled amounts. In another embodiment, the self-regulating gas generator uses bang-bang control, with the element(s) exposing a catalyst, contained within the chemical supply chamber, to the chemical supply in ON and OFF states according to a self-adjusting duty cycle, thereby generating and outputting the gas in an orientation-independent manner. The gas generator may be used to provide gas for various gas consuming devices, such as a fuel cell, torch, or oxygen respiratory devices.

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  • ENCITE LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Marsh, Stephen A Carlisle, US 35 860
Parker, Donald M Marblehead, US 10 87
Pintauro, Peter N Brentwood, US 25 229

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