Gas generator with starter mechanism and catalyst shield
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B01J-007/00
H01M-008/06
C01B-003/06
C01B-003/50
출원번호
US-0829801
(2010-07-02)
등록번호
US-8986404
(2015-03-24)
발명자
/ 주소
Rosenzweig, Alain
Curello, Andrew J.
Stepan, Constance R.
Curello, Michael
Spahr, Paul
출원인 / 주소
Societe BIC
대리인 / 주소
The H.T. Than Law Group
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초록▼
The present application is directed to gas generators comprising a fuel mixture and a catalyst. The catalyst is contained in a self-regulated reactor or buoy, and selectively opens and closes to produce a gas in accordance with the demand for gas. This fuel mixture is generally a solution formed by
The present application is directed to gas generators comprising a fuel mixture and a catalyst. The catalyst is contained in a self-regulated reactor or buoy, and selectively opens and closes to produce a gas in accordance with the demand for gas. This fuel mixture is generally a solution formed by dissolving a solid fuel component in a liquid fuel component. The mixing preferably occurs before the first use, and more preferably occurs immediately prior to the first use. The inventive gas generators preferably further comprises a starting mechanism that isolates the solid fuel from the liquid fuel or vice versa before the first use. In one embodiment, the starting mechanism further comprises a catalyst shield mechanism that isolates the catalyst in the reactor or buoy from the liquid and/or the solid fuel prior to the first use.
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1. A gas-generating apparatus comprising: a first compartment containing a first fuel and a second compartment containing a second fuel, wherein the first and second fuel are mixed to form a fuel mixture, said fuel mixture reacts to produce a gas in the presence of a catalyst; andwherein the first c
1. A gas-generating apparatus comprising: a first compartment containing a first fuel and a second compartment containing a second fuel, wherein the first and second fuel are mixed to form a fuel mixture, said fuel mixture reacts to produce a gas in the presence of a catalyst; andwherein the first compartment comprises a cover connected to an actuator located on the outside of the gas-generating apparatus, wherein the actuator is selectively actuatable to mix the first and second fuels,wherein a hollow shaft connects the actuator to a reactor within the gas-generator and is in fluid communication with a reference pressure and with an expandable member of the reactor, expandable member within the reactor, wherein the reactor houses the catalyst; wherein the cover is connected to the actuator by the shaft; and wherein when the actuator is actuated the cover moves away from the first compartment to open the first compartment. 2. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the reactor opens or closes depending on a pressure difference between the reference pressure and an internal pressure of the gas-generating apparatus. 3. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 2, wherein the reactor comprises a cup and a cap connected by the expandable member. 4. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 1, wherein the actuator is movable by a user. 5. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a hydrophobic gas separator. 6. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 5, wherein the hydrophobic gas separator is under compression to separate the gas. 7. A gas-generating apparatus comprising: a first compartment containing a first fuel and a second compartment containing a second fuel, wherein the first and second fuel are mixed to form a fuel mixture, said fuel mixture reacts to produce a gas in the presence of a catalyst; andwherein the first compartment comprises a cover connected to an actuator located on the outside of the gas-generating apparatus, wherein the actuator is selectively actuatable to mix the first and second fuels,wherein the cover is connected to the actuator by a flexible connector; and wherein when the actuator is actuated the cover moves away from the first compartment to open the first compartment. 8. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 7, wherein the cover is connected to the actuator by a chord or a string. 9. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 7, wherein the flexible connector is under tension. 10. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 9, wherein the flexible member is released to actuate. 11. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 10, wherein the flexible member is severed. 12. A gas-generating apparatus comprising: a first compartment containing a first fuel and a second compartment containing a second fuel, wherein the first and second fuel are mixed to form a fuel mixture, said fuel mixture reacts to produce a gas in the presence of a catalyst; andwherein the first compartment comprises a cover connected to an actuator located on the outside of the gas-generating apparatus, wherein the actuator is selectively actuatable to mix the first and second fuelswherein the second compartment comprises a reactor which contains the catalyst, wherein a hollow tube fluidly connects an expandable member of the reactor with a reference pressure source; and wherein when the actuator is actuated the cover moves away from the first compartment to open the first compartment. 13. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 12, wherein the reactor opens or closes depending on a pressure difference between a pressure within the expandable member and an internal pressure of the gas-generating apparatus. 14. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 13, wherein the hollow tube is connected to at least one surface channel defined on an outer surface of the gas-generating apparatus. 15. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 12, wherein the cover is frangible. 16. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 12, wherein the cover is peelable. 17. A gas-generating apparatus comprising: a first compartment containing a first fuel and a second compartment containing a second fuel, wherein the first and second fuel are mixed to form a fuel mixture, said fuel mixture reacts to produce a gas in the presence of a catalyst; andwherein the first compartment comprises a cover connected to an actuator located on the outside of the gas-generating apparatus, wherein the actuator is selectively actuatable to mix the first and second fuelswherein a catalyst shield covers the catalyst, wherein the catalyst shield is movable away from the catalyst when the actuator is actuated; and wherein when the actuator is actuated the cover moves away from the first compartment to open the first compartment. 18. The gas-generating apparatus of claim 17, wherein the catalyst shield is connected to the cover. 19. A gas-generating apparatus comprising: a first compartment containing a first fuel and a second compartment containing a second fuel, wherein the first and second fuel are mixed to form a fuel mixture, said fuel mixture reacts to produce a gas in the presence of a catalyst; andwherein the first compartment comprises a cover connected to an actuator located on the outside of the gas-generating apparatus, wherein the actuator is selectively actuatable to mix the first and second fuels,wherein the first fuel compartment is at least under a partial vacuum before the actuator is actuated; and wherein when the actuator is actuated the cover moves away from the first compartment to open the first compartment.
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