Patent ID: 7270906

Claim:
A fuel cell module, comprising: a) a fuel cell element including an anode, an electrolyte layer, and a cathode; b) a frame for receiving said fuel cell element and having a central aperture for exposure of one of said anode or said cathode; c) a cathode spacer for defining a cathode air flow space adjacent said cathode; d) an anode spacer for defining an anode fuel flow space; and e) a separator positioned adjacent to one of said cathode spacer or said anode spacer, wherein said cathode spacer is separate and in contact with said frame, wherein at least one of said frame, cathode spacer, anode spacer, or separator is formed by stamping from sheet stock, wherein outer members of said module are said anode spacer and said frame each including an exposed connection surface, wherein at least one of said cathode spacer or said anode spacer is planar and includes a thickness, wherein said thickness determines a height of at least one of said cathode air flow space or said anode fuel flow space.