Combined electrical lead and gas port terminals and electrolytic gas generator comprising same
US11773496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/36
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Electrolytic gas generator and multi-functional current collector for use in same. In one embodiment, the current collector is constructed both to conduct current from an electrode to a conductive lead and to conduct gas generated at the electrode to external tubing. Accordingly, the current collector may be formed by bonding together a top metal plate and a bottom metal plate of similar profiles, each of which may be shaped to include a main portion and a lateral extension. The bottom metal plate may have central through hole in the main portion for receiving gas from the anode. The top metal plate may have a recess on its bottom surface. The recess may have a first end aligned with the through hole on the bottom metal plate and may have a second end at the end of the lateral extension. A lead and tubing may be attached to the lateral extension.
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