초록 ▼

The present application is directed to a gas-generating apparatus and various pressure regulators or pressure-regulating valves. Hydrogen is generated within the gas-generating apparatus and is transported to a fuel cell. The transportation of a first fuel component to a second fuel component to gen

The present application is directed to a gas-generating apparatus and various pressure regulators or pressure-regulating valves. Hydrogen is generated within the gas-generating apparatus and is transported to a fuel cell. The transportation of a first fuel component to a second fuel component to generate of hydrogen occurs automatically depending on the pressure of a reaction chamber within the gas-generating apparatus. The pressure regulators and flow orifices are provided to regulate the hydrogen pressure and to minimize the fluctuation in pressure of the hydrogen received by the fuel cell. Connecting valves to connect the gas-generating apparatus to the fuel cell are also provided.

대표청구항 ▼

We claim: 1. A gas-generating apparatus comprising:a gas-impermeable housing;a fuel container having at least one gas-permeable wall surrounding a first fuel component, wherein the fuel container is located at least partially within the gas-impermeable housing;a reservoir containing a liquid fuel co

We claim: 1. A gas-generating apparatus comprising:a gas-impermeable housing;a fuel container having at least one gas-permeable wall surrounding a first fuel component, wherein the fuel container is located at least partially within the gas-impermeable housing;a reservoir containing a liquid fuel component; anda fluid path for introducing the liquid fuel component to the first fuel component within the fuel container to react to produce a gas,wherein the at least one gas-permeable wall of the fuel container comprises a fibrous absorbent layer disposed between an inner layer and an outer layer, wherein at least one of the inner layer and outer layer comprises a liquid-impermeable layer material having at least one opening formed therethrough,a third liquid-impermeable layer having at least one opening disposed outside of said outer layer wherein the at least one opening in the third layer is located away from the at least one opening in the outer layer.