Thomas J Pavlik

US Patent:

20070116996, May 24, 2007

Filed:

Jan 11, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/329904

Inventors:

Thomas Pavlik - Riviera Beach FL, US
James Braun - Boynton Beach FL, US

International Classification:

H01M 8/18
H01M 8/24
H01M 8/10
H01M 8/04

US Classification:

429021000, 429038000, 429032000, 429033000, 429022000, 429034000

Abstract:

A regenerative fuel cell/electrolyzer stack. The regenerative fuel cell/electrolyzer stack may comprise a fuel cell electrode assembly comprising first and second fuel cell electrodes, as well as a fuel cell electrolyte. The regenerative fuel cell/electrolyzer stack may also comprise an an electrolyzer electrode assembly comprising first and second electrolyzer electrodes. A conductive plate may be positioned between the fuel cell electrode assembly and the electrolyzer electrode assembly. The conductive plate may comprise a first surface facing the first fuel cell electrode and a second surface facing the first electrolyzer electrode. The first surface may comprise at least one flow path open to the first fuel cell electrode, and the second surface may comprise at least one flow path open to the first electrolyzer electrode.

US Patent:

20090086025, Apr 2, 2009

Filed:

Jun 6, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/134621

Inventors:

Yan Ngu - Riviera Beach FL, US
John Zabriskie, JR. - Port Saint Lucie FL, US
Max Walter Saelzer - Vero Beach FL, US
Rex Hodge - Riviera Beach FL, US
James Braun - Loxahatchee FL, US
Walter Pierce, III - Lake Worth FL, US
Thomas J. Pavlik - Riviera Beach FL, US
Jeffrey R. Pierce - Palm Beach Shores FL, US
Vesna Stanic - West Palm Beach FL, US
Daniel Agusto Betts - Parkland FL, US
Michel Fuchs - Palm Beach Garden FL, US

Assignee:

ENERFUEL - West Palm Beach FL

International Classification:

H04N 7/18

US Classification:

348159, 348E07085

Abstract:

A remote surveillance system (the system) of the present invention is designed to have a long independent operation, portability, and wireless transmission of digital data from any location worldwide. The system includes a hybrid power element having novel hydrogen storage and generation device, light weight polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, and the low power and low weight electronics. The system also includes multiple day/night cameras, motion detector, global positioning system (GPS), and wireless module. The system is packed in a back pack case and is easily carried between multiple locations due to low weight and compacts size.

US Patent:

20090123784, May 14, 2009

Filed:

Sep 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/210726

Inventors:

Thomas J. Pavlik - Riviera Beach FL, US
Hodge Rex - Riviera Beach FL, US
Jeffrey R. Pierce - Palm Beach Shores FL, US
James Braun - Boynton Beach FL, US
Walter Pierce, III - Lake Worth FL, US
Vesna Stanic - West Palm Beach FL, US

International Classification:

H01M 8/24

US Classification:

429 12

Abstract:

The invention relates to the design and manufacturing of a symmetrical polymer electrolyte fuel cell (the cell module) having two cells arranged in mirror symmetry with respect to a central plane of a non conductive fuel manifold. The symmetrical dual cell configuration allows application of adhesive seals for the innermost fuel electrodes. These seals are formed by gluing two membrane electrode assemblies to the opposing faces of the central manifold. The cell module employed as an array of individual modules, or combined into planar or stacked fuel cell configurations.

US Patent:

20110136030, Jun 9, 2011

Filed:

Dec 3, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/960089

Inventors:

Gaelle Laura Garozzo VALENCIA - Boca Raton FL, US
Thomas J. Pavlik - Palm Beach Gardens FL, US
Marcela Torres - Boca Raton FL, US
Santiago Bresani - Boca Raton FL, US
Luis Riera - Boca Raton FL, US
James Braun - Lake Worth FL, US

Assignee:

EnerFuel, Inc. - West Palm Beach FL

International Classification:

H01M 8/04
H01M 8/24

US Classification:

429435, 429457, 429535

Abstract:

A high temperature proton exchange medium (PEM) fuel stack system includes features for enhancing the thermal management of the fuel cell. The fuel cell can include a plurality of membrane-electrode-assemblies (MEA) separated by bipolar plates. The upper and lower edges of the bipolar plates are configured such that a plurality of fins is formed therein. Air can be passed along the fins in the upper edges of the plates and along the fins in the lower edges in opposite directions. A plurality of channels is formed on one or both surfaces of the bipolar plates. The channels extend along a serpentine path. Except for the end plates, hydrogen is supplied to the channels on one side of each plate and air is supplied to the channels on the channels on the opposite side of each plate. Such features keep the fuel cell within acceptable temperature limits during operation.

US Patent:

20110214930, Sep 8, 2011

Filed:

Mar 8, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/043051

Inventors:

Daniel Carrington Betts - Parkland FL, US
Thomas J. Pavlik - Riviera Beach FL, US
Timothy C. Scalzo - Westfield IN, US
Matthew Graham - West Palm Beach FL, US
Naoki Ota - Fishers IN, US

Assignee:

ENERFUEL, INC. - West Palm Beach FL

International Classification:

B60L 11/18
H01M 10/50

US Classification:

180 651, 429 62

Abstract:

Systems and methods for controlling a temperature of a plurality of batteries of a vehicle are described. The systems and methods may transfer heat from a fuel cell system to the plurality of batteries of the vehicle. The heat produced by the fuel cell system may be transferred to the plurality of batteries through at least one heat transfer system.

US Patent:

20130034789, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/566406

Inventors:

Thomas Pavlik - North Palm Beach FL, US
James Braun - Lake Worth FL, US
Matthew Graham - West Palm Beach FL, US

Assignee:

ENERFUEL, INC. - West Palm Beach FL

International Classification:

H01M 8/04
H01M 4/64

US Classification:

429434, 429518

Abstract:

A bipolar plate assembly includes a first material and a second material. The second material has an in-plane thermal conductivity greater than the first material. The second material has a width and a thickness. A ratio of the width to the thickness of the second material is between 50 and 400.

US Patent:

20130034790, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/566347

Inventors:

Matthew Graham - West Palm Beach FL, US
James Braun - Lake Worth FL, US
Thomas Pavlik - North Palm Beach FL, US

Assignee:

ENERFUEL, INC. - West Palm Beach FL

International Classification:

H01M 8/04

US Classification:

429435, 429434

Abstract:

Disclosed are fuel cell stacks incorporating heat exchangers capable of also acting as members to compress the fuel cell stack. Heat exchange through conduction is enabled by placing the heat exchanger into contact with the edges of the bipolar plates. A compressive force within the fuel cell stack is achieved by placing the heat exchanger in tension between the endplates at the opposite ends of the fuel cell stack.

US Patent:

20130034797, Feb 7, 2013

Filed:

Aug 3, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/566585

Inventors:

Thomas Pavlik - North Palm Beach FL, US
James Braun - Lake Worth FL, US
Matthew Graham - West Palm Beach FL, US

Assignee:

ENERFUEL, INC. - West Palm Beach FL

International Classification:

H01M 8/04

US Classification:

429512

Abstract:

A bipolar plate assembly includes at least one bipolar plate and an insert member in engagement with the at least one bipolar plate. The insert member has an encapsulant encapsulating at least a portion thereof.