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Hydrogen energy systemsRelated Patent Categories: Chemistry: Electrical And Wave Energy, Apparatus, Electrolytic, CellsHydrogen energy systems description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070039815, Hydrogen energy systems. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is related to and claims priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 60/710,538, filed Aug. 22, 2005, entitled "Hydrogen Energy Systems", and is related to and claims priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 60/745,056, filed Apr. 18, 2006, entitled "Hydrogen Energy Systems", the contents of both of which are incorporated herein by this reference and are not admitted to be prior art with respect to the present invention by the mention in this cross-reference section. BACKGROUND [0002] The present invention relates to hydrogen energy systems. More particularly, the present invention relates to efficient galvanic hydrogen generation. Even more particularly, the present invention relates to hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines. [0003] No system exists that efficiently, safely, and easily generates hydrogen gas from water for use as fuel without the need to supply electrical power from outside the hydrogen generator. Further, no system exists that provides safe and simple modification of gasoline or diesel-powered internal combustion engines to run partially on hydrogen fuel. [0004] No system exists that efficiently, safely, and easily provides heated water and hydrogen for hot-water using appliances. Further, so system exists that provides UL listed appliances adapted to generate heat and hydrogen via galvanic reaction. [0005] Therefore, a need exists for a system that provides for efficient, safe, and easy hydrogen generation from water without the need to supply electrical power from outside the hydrogen generator. Further, a need exists for a system that provides safe and simple modification of gasoline or diesel-powered internal combustion engines to run at least partially on hydrogen fuel. [0006] Therefore, a need exists for a system that efficiently, safely, and easily provides heated water and hydrogen for hot-water using appliances. Further, a need exists for a system that provides UL listed appliances adapted to generate heat and hydrogen via galvanic reaction. OBJECTS AND FEATURES OF THE INVENTION [0007] A primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide hydrogen energy systems. [0008] It is a further primary object and feature of the present invention to provide such systems comprising galvanic hydrogen generators. It is a further primary object and feature of the present invention to provide such systems comprising hydrogen intake manifolds for internal combustion engines. [0009] It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such systems comprising galvanic hydrogen generator kits. It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such systems comprising hydrogen intake manifold kits. [0010] It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such systems comprising pre-made packets of galvanically corrodible materials usable for galvanic hydrogen generation. [0011] It is a further object and feature of the present invention to provide such systems that efficiently, safely, and easily provide heated water and hydrogen for hot-water using appliances. A further object and feature of the present invention is to provide such a system that provides UL listed appliances adapted to generate heat and hydrogen via galvanic reaction. [0012] A further primary object and feature of the present invention is to provide such systems that are efficient, inexpensive, and handy. Other objects and features of this invention will become apparent with reference to the following descriptions. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0013] In accordance with a preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a galvanic hydrogen generator system, relating to generating hydrogen gas from water, comprising: at least one galvanic cell, comprising at least one anode; at least one cathode; and at least one buffer having an electrochemical potential between such at least one anode and such at least one cathode; at least one container, adapted to contain such at least one galvanic cell, comprising volume in excess of five gallons, at least one construction seam, at least one hydrogen gas storage headspace, and at least one hydrogen gas release valve; wherein such at least one construction seam is substantially permanently sealed; wherein such at least one anode initially weighs at least about seven pounds; and wherein such at least one container is adapted to hold at least one quantity of water sufficient (relative to the quantity of such at least one anode) to prevent overheating resulting in passivation of such at least one anode. [0014] Moreover, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, further comprising at least one electrolyte comprising such at least one quantity of water. Additionally, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one electrolyte comprises at least one solution of about twenty percent sea salt in water, by weight. Also, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one anode, such at least one buffer, and such at least one cathode are electrically connected together by such at least one electrolyte. In addition, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one container comprises such at least one cathode. And, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one container comprises at least one electrolyte drain. Further, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one anode is located above such at least one electrolyte drain. Even further, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one construction seam is substantially permanently sealed by welding. [0015] Moreover, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one container further comprises at least one filter port. Additionally, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, further comprising at least one electrolyte filter. Also, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one anode initially weighs at least about forty pounds. In addition, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one anode initially weighs at least about eighty pounds. And, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one anode comprises magnesium. Further, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one buffer comprises aluminum. Even further, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one cathode comprises iron. Moreover, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one cathode comprises titanium. [0016] Additionally, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, further comprising at least one heat exchanger. Also, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, further comprising at least one heat-energy converter. In addition, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one heat-energy converter comprises at least one Stirling engine. And, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one anode is less than about twenty millimeters away from such at least one buffer. Further, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one buffer is less than about twenty millimeters away from such at least one cathode. [0017] Even further, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, further comprising at least one pH adjuster adapted to adjust pH of such at least one quantity of water to above about pH 10. Moreover, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, further comprising at least one pH adjuster adapted to adjust pH of such at least one quantity of water to below about pH 10. Additionally, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, wherein such at least one anode is substantially consumed within about one year. Also, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator system, further comprising at least one hydrogen storage tank adapted to store hydrogen gas at pressures of about 400 pounds per square inch. [0018] In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a galvanic hydrogen generator kit, relating to generating hydrogen gas from water, comprising: at least one galvanic cell, comprising at least one anode; wherein such at least one anode initially weighs at least about seven pounds; at least one cathode; and at least one buffer having an electrochemical potential between such at least one anode and such at least one cathode; at least one container adapted to contain such at least one galvanic cell, comprising at least one hydrogen gas storage headspace; at least one hydrogen gas release valve; at least one water input port; and at least one water output port; wherein such at least one container is substantially permanently sealed (with the exception of such at least one hydrogen release valve, such at least one water input port, and such at least one water output port); and at least one instruction for using such at least one galvanic cell to generate hydrogen gas. [0019] In addition, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator kit, further comprising at least one electrolyte filter. And, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator kit, further comprising at least one heat exchanger. Further, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator kit, further comprising at least one heat-energy converter. Even further, it provides such a galvanic hydrogen generator kit, wherein such at least one heat-energy converter comprises at least one Stirling engine. [0020] In accordance with another preferred embodiment hereof, this invention provides a galvanic hydrogen generator system, relating to generating hydrogen gas from water, comprising: at least one galvanic charge, comprising at least one anode, and at least one electrolyte material; and at least one container comprising at least one hydrogen gas storage headspace, at least one hydrogen gas release valve, and at least one cathode; wherein such at least one container is adapted to hold at least one quantity of water sufficient (relative to the quantity of such at least one anode) to prevent overheating resulting in passivation of such at least one anode; and wherein hydrogen gas is generated when such at least one quantity of water and such at least one galvanic charge are placed into such at least one container. Continue reading about Hydrogen energy systems... 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