Patent ID: 7309535
Filing Date: 2007-12-18
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
1. A fuel cell comprising: at least one bi-cell, said bi-cell comprising: a first hydrogen electrode having a hydrogen contacting surface and an electrolyte contacting surface; a second hydrogen electrode having a hydrogen contacting surface and an electrolyte contacting surface, said hydrogen contacting surface of said first hydrogen electrode disposed adjacent to said hydrogen contacting surface of said second hydrogen electrode; a first air electrode having an air contacting surface and an electrolyte contacting surface, said electrolyte contacting surface of said first air electrode disposed adjacent to said electrolyte contacting surface of said first hydrogen electrode; a second air electrode having an air contacting surface and an electrolyte contacting surface, said electrolyte contacting surface of said second air electrode disposed adjacent to said electrolyte contacting surface of said second hydrogen electrode; and elastomeric material bonded around said bi-cell, said elastomeric material providing mechanical support for said bi-cell and having open portions providing access for air to contact each of said air electrodes.