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  Device for generating hydrogen for use in internal combustion enginesUSPTO Application #: 20070246351Title: Device for generating hydrogen for use in internal combustion engines Abstract: An electrolysis conversion system for converting water into hydrogen and oxygen, includes a housing in which are housed electrodes. The electrodes are immersed in an electrolyte and are connected to a positive and negative sides of an energy source. The housing is a non conductive material that has chambers to separate the hydrogen and the oxygen The present invention further discloses a method of utilizing the electrolyzer in conjunction with the fuel system of an internal combustion engine to improve the efficiency of said internal combustion engine. (end of abstract) Agent: Matthew M. Smola - Centennial, CO, US Inventors: Matthew M. Smola, Frank Schubert USPTO Applicaton #: 20070246351 - Class: 204278000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Chemistry: Electrical And Wave Energy, Apparatus, Electrolytic, Cells, With Feeding And/or Withdrawal Means, Gas Withdrawal The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070246351. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,536,551, issued Mar. 25, 2003, included by reference herein. [0002] The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 5,244,558, issued Sep. 24, 1992, by Chiang, included by reference herein. [0003] The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,096,178, issued Aug. 24, 1998, by Amirav Tzanani, included by reference herein. [0004] The present application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,689,259, issued Oct. 18, 2002, by Klene, included by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0005] The present invention relates to fuel in internal combustion engines and, more particularly, to use in autos and trucks to increase the fuel economy. The present invention generally relates to systems including converters for supplying hydrogen-rich gas to internal combustion engines. The invention more particularly relates to onboard generation systems for use in vehicles and the like in which the systems are capable of instantaneously providing hydrogen-rich gas, reducing pollutants during vehicle startup and allowing use of hydrogen-rich gas during load changes. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0006] The rising cost of fossil fuels has had a negative impact on the economy of most drivers. The cost of fuel is expected to rise and the environmental cost must be figured in too. There has long been a cost effective way to make the average car get better mileage. The rise in sales of hybrid cars shows the publics interest in better gas mileage and cleaner burning internal combustion engines. The invention is a device that can fit on most vehicles as an add on or aftermarket device. [0007] Hydrogen is attractive as a fuel or additive for internal combustion engines because hydrogen as a fuel source can significantly reduce air pollution and can also serve as an alternative energy source to gasoline. Moreover, engine efficiency can be 10-50% higher when running on hydrogen as compared with a gasoline engine. Prior art systems contemplated either storing hydrogen on-board or generating it on board. On-board storage requires high pressure vessels, cryogenic containers if the hydrogen is to be stored as a compressed gas or liquid, or large volumes and weights if the hydrogen is to be stored as a hydride. Moreover, the refill time for hydrogen is substantially longer than that for gasoline when the hydrogen is to be stored on-board. [0008] As to the on-board production of hydrogen, several approaches have been disclosed. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,143,025 to Munday discloses the use of electrolysis to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen and introducing the hydrogen into an internal combustion engine. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,159,900 to Dammann, hydrogen gas is produced by water interaction with solid carbon. Electrical current is passed between the carbon electrodes causing the electrodes to burn and oxidize to form carbon monoxide and hydrogen. U.S. Pat. No. 5,207,185 to Greiner et al. discloses a burner which utilizes a portion of the hydrocarbon fuel to reform another portion to produce hydrogen. The hydrogen is then mixed with the hydrocarbon fuel for introduction into an internal combustion engine. [0009] Another system diverts a fraction of the gasoline from the flow path to the engine and is passed through a thermal converter and steam reformed to yield hydrogen-rich gas. See, Breshears, et al., Proc. of EPA 1st Symposium on Low Pollution Power Systems Development, 268 (1973). We note that the authors state that this system would not be practical to generate hydrogen as the sole fuel for an engine. Yet another system of this type uses partial oxidation in a catalytic converter to produce hydrogen rich gas. See Houseman, et al., Proc. 3rd World Hydrogen Energy Conf., 949 (1980). This system requires carefully controlled catalytic action and temperature range and has limitations for startup and transient response. [0010] The present invention provides a low cost mobile hydrogen generation system that can be added to most cars to provide increased efficiency and fuel economy. It is relatively simple compared to other systems in the field and can be installed quickly and easily into almost any internal combustion engine. [0011] It is therefore an object of the invention to increase the fuel economy of internal combustion engines, more over to be small enough to fit in most engine compartments. [0012] It is an object of the present invention to provide system for producing hydrogen gas that can be used in a internal combustion engine. [0013] It is another object of the invention is to provide a way to increase the efficiency of a internal combustion engine. [0014] It is another object of the invention to provide system that uses hydrogen gas that reduce vehicle emission pollutants during startup or regular operation. [0015] It is a further object of the invention to provide a system for generating hydrogen gas for vehicles on an on demand basis. [0016] It is another object of the invention to provide systems for generating hydrogen and oxygen that can be used for combustion or other uses. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0017] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided mobile elecrolyzer that is both functional and effective in reducing the amount of fuel an internal combustion engine consumes and there by cuts down the hydrocarbons that the internal combustion engine produces. A plastic housing with separate chambers holds the electrolyte. The chambers are vented separately with the hydrogen being introduced into the air intake of the engine. Adding hydrogen to a hydrocarbon fuel has been proven to increase the efficiency of an internal combustion engine. The present invention provides a low cost device that can create hydrogen when it is needed. The present invention provides a system that can generate hydrogen on board for a vehicle or a internal combustion engine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0018] A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in which: [0019] FIG. 1 is the housing (1) provides a space to add water and space for the electrode to come in contact with water. Continue reading... Full patent description for Device for generating hydrogen for use in internal combustion engines Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Device for generating hydrogen for use in internal combustion engines patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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