Patent ID: 6696195
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: H01M,Y02E,Y10T

Abstract:
A fuel cell device comprising:a base portion, formed of a singular body, and having a major surface; at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly formed on the major surface of the base portion, the at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly including an electrically conductive hydrophilic material positioned to absorb reaction water; a fluid supply channel defined in the base portion and communicating with the at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly, the fluid supply channel including a mixing chamber and at least one fuel-bearing fluid inlet; an exhaust channel defined in the base portion and communicating with the at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly, the exhaust channel including a water recovery and recirculation channel in communication with the electrically conductive hydrophilic material, the exhaust channel spaced apart from the fluid supply channel for exhausting gases from the at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly, the at least one fuel cell membrane electrode assembly and the cooperating fluid supply channel and cooperating exhaust channel forming a single fuel cell assembly; a plurality of electrical components formed in the base portion for electrical integration of the fuel cell assembly.