Patent ID: 7374835
Filing Date: 2008-05-20
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fuel cell element, which comprises a continuous open planar tube with openings at opposing first and second terminal ends thereof, said tube having an open interior running the length of said tube allowing the transmission of gases therethrough, said fuel cell element comprising a solid electrolyte, said tube having an exterior side and an interior side, an outer electrode on said exterior side of said tube, an inner electrode on said interior side of said tube, at least one ring comprising electrically conducting material, said ring being mounted to said tube and electrically connected to one of said electrodes, said ring having a first surface for engaging with a substantially complementary shaped second surface of conduit means to supply a gaseous consumable to an interior of said tube or to carry a gas therefrom, and wherein the mounting of said ring to and engaging of said ring with said conduit means provides an electrical connection between said fuel cell element and said conduit means.