Ceramatec positions itself in future and existing markets through its intellectual property. Ceramatec has considerable experience in developing patents both domestically and internationally, as well utilizing trades secrets, when appropriate. Ceramatec has over sixty approved patents ranging from solid oxide fuel cells to novel fluid delivery technologies. Additionally, all Ceramatec employees and consultants are trained in maintaining confidentiality and are under formal non-disclosure agreements.

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology

Ionically Conductive Membranes

Advanced Materials and Structures

Custom Sensors

Controlled Release Fluid Delivery Technology

Batteries

Gas Separation

Other

 

Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology
Patent # Patent Title

5,171,645

Zirconia-bismuth oxide graded electrolyte

5,269,902

Ion-conducting module having axially-arranged solid state electrolyte elements

5,298,341

Multiple stack ion conducting devices

5,340,664

Thermally integrated heat exchange system for solid oxide electrolyte systems

5,340,665

Creep resistant, metal-coated LiFeO2 anodes for molten carbonated fuel cells

5,366,819

Thermally integrated reformer for solid oxide fuel cells

5,376,472

Semi-internally manifolded interconnect

5,480,738

Fuel Cell Module

5,612,149

Fuel cell column heat exchanger mated module

5,614,127

High-performance ceramic interconnect for SOFC applications

5,712,055

Multi-stage fuel cell arrangement

5,763,114

Integrated reformer/CPN SOFC stack module design

5,856,035

Electrical connector apparatus for planar solid oxide fuel cell stacks

5,958,304

Doped lanthanum chromite material for bipolar interconnects for solid oxide fuel cells

6,099,985

SOFC anode for enhanced performance stability and method for manufacturing same

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Advanced Materials and Structures
Patent # Patent Title

4,656,071

Ceramic bodies having a plurality of stress zones

4,677,009

Ceramic bodies having a plurality of stress zones

4,828,584

Dense, fine-grained tungsten carbide ceramics and a method for making the same

4,829,027

Liquid phase sintering of silicon carbide

4,876,148

Ceramic bodies having a plurality of stress zones

4,891,341

Fine grained ceramics and method for making the same

5,002,911

Ceramics with high toughness, strength and hardness

5,488,018

New ultra low thermal expansion, highly shock resistant ceramic

5,952,102

Diamond coated WC and WC-based composites with high apparent toughness

5,614,127

High-performance ceramic interconnect for SOFC applications

5,712,055

Multi-stage fuel cell arrangement

5,763,114

Integrated reformer/CPN SOFC stack module design

5,856,035

Electrical connector apparatus for planar solid oxide fuel cell stacks

5,958,304

Doped lanthanum chromite material for bipolar interconnects for solid oxide fuel cells

6,099,985

SOFC anode for enhanced performance stability and method for manufacturing same

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Controlled Release Fluid Delivery Technology
Patent # Patent Title

5,427,870

Gas releasing electrochemical cell for fluid dispensing applications

5,454,922

Fluid dispensing pump

5,538,605

Solid oxide cathode-based electrochemical oxygen generator for fluid dispensing applications

 

 

5,567,287

Gas releasing electrochemical cell for fluid dispensing applications

5,681,435

Fluid dispensing pump

5,707,499

Storage-stable, fluid dispensing device using a hydrogen gas generator

5,744,014

Storage stable electrolytic gas generator for fluid dispensing applications>

5,765,751

Controlled release of volatile substances

5,785,688

Fluid delivery apparatus and method

5,855,761

Gas amplifier

5,899,381

Electrochemical device for delivery of volatile substances

5,921,251

Brush that delivers beneficial agents

5,932,204

Controlled release of substances

5,951,538

Gas generating device for delivering beneficial agents to a body cavity

5,954,268

Fluid delivery system

5,997,821

Gas amplifier

6,042,704

Storage-stable, fluid dispensing device using a hydrogen gas generator

6,045,055

Device and Method for delivering fluid

6,109,539

Controlled release of substances

6,135,126

Brush that delivers beneficial agents

6,220,267

Apparatus and method for controllably delivering fluid to a second fluid stream

6,283,461

Automatic cyclic fluid delivery device and associated process

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Gas Separation
Patent # Patent Title

4,674,321

Leak detector

4,725,346

Electrolyte assembly for oxygen generating device and electrodes therefor

4,768,371

Leak detector

4,879,016

Electrolyte assembly for oxygen generating device and electrodes therefor

5,021,137

Ceramic solid electrolyte based electrochemical oxygen concentrator cell

5,273,628

Mixed ionic-electronic conductors for oxygen separation and electrocatalysis

5,298,138

Solid electrolyte ion conducting device

5,338,623

Series tubular design for solid electrolyte oxygen pump

5,378,345

Ceramic solid electrolyte based electrochemical oxygen concentrator cell

5,399,246

Inert gas purification

5,401,372

Electrochemical catalytic reduction cell for the reduction of NOx in an O2-containing exhaust emission sensors

5,454,923

Inert gas purifying system

5,478,444

Composite mixed ionic-electronic conductors for oxygen separation and electrocatalysis

5,479,700

Design and Manufacturing method for a solid electrolyte ion conducting device

5,593,552

Device for electrochemical generation of gas

5,599,383

Tubular solid-state membrane module

5,607,572

Removal of oxygen from inert gases

5,616,223

Mixed ionic-electronic conductors for oxygen separation and electrocatalysis

5,624,542

Enhancement of mechanical properties of ceramic membranes and solid electrolytes

5,681,373

Planar solid-state membrane module

5,750,279

Series planar design for solid electrolyte oxygen pump

5,868,918

Method for separating oxygen from an oxygen-containing gas

6,042,703

Ion conductor stack with offset seals and biasing electrodes

6,117,288

Insulating support for ion conductor stack

D333005

Transportable oxygen therapy unit

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Ionically Conductive Membranes
Patent # Patent Title

5,290,405

NaOH production from ceramic electrolytic cell

5,578,189

Decomposition and removal of H2 S into hydrogen and sulfur

5,580,430

Selective metal cation-conducting ceramics

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Custom Sensors
Patent # Patent Title

5,120,422

Sodium ion sensor

5,273,628

Mixed ionic-electronic conductors for oxygen separation and electrocatalysis

5,667,652

Multi-functional sensor for combustion systems

6,051,123

Multi-functional and NOx sensor for combustion systems

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Batteries
Patent # Patent Title

4,407,912

Electrochemical cell utilizing molten alkali metal electrode-reactant

4,496,639

Hydrogen selenide treatment of electrolytes

4,895,776

Electrochemical cell utilizing selenium as an electrode-reactant

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Other
Patent # Patent Title

6,060,196

Storage-stable zinc anode based electrochemical cell

6,060,197

Zinc based electrochemical cell

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