Patent ID: 6572740
Filing Date: 2003-06-03
Classification: A61M,C25B,F15B,Y02E

Abstract:
An electrolytic cell comprising:(a) an electrolyte solution comprising K2HPO4, or a less alkaline phosphate buffer solution, in water, said electrolyte being present at a concentration of about 1 to about 6 M and in an amount of from about 0.15 ml to about 100 L; (b) at least two electrodes comprising an anode and a cathode, wherein: (i) said anode and cathode comprise stainless steel and have a surface area of about 0.19 cm2 to about 50 cm2 or more; (ii) the electrodes are connectable to a source of electrical current, wherein the electrodes are energized by an electrical current that is less than or equal to about 2 mA, said current being conducted through the electrolyte resulting in a gas forming at each electrode, said gas being generated at a steady rate or at a pulsatile rate and is produced at a rate of from about 0.01 ml of gas/hr up to about 1.5 ml of gas/hour.