Patent ID: 6969563

Claim:
A multiple fuel cell layer structure comprising: a. a plurality of layers of fuel cells, each layer of fuel cells comprising an anode side and a cathode side, a positive end and a negative end, and wherein a first layer of fuel cells is stacked on top of a second layer of fuel cells such that the anode side of the first layer of fuel cells and the anode side of the second layer of fuel cells adjoin, a third layer of fuel cells is stacked on the second layer of fuel cells such that the third layer of fuel cells cathode side adjoins the second layer of fuel cells cathode side forming a stack with adjacent layers of fuel cells, additional layers of fuel cells can then be disposed on said first, second and third layers of fuel cells in a like manner; b. at least one seal disposed between said adjacent layers of fuel cells forming at least one plenum; c. a positive connector for connecting said stack to an outside load; and d. a negative connector for connecting said stack to said outside load; such that when fuel is presented to the anode sides of the plurality of said layers, and oxidant is presented to the cathode sides of the plurality of said layers current is produced to drive said outside load.