Multi-layer seal for electrochemical devices

Patent · Tue Nov 16 00:00:00 EST 2010

OSTI ID:1014913

Chou, Yeong-Shyung ^[1]; Meinhardt, Kerry D ^[2]; Stevenson, Jeffry W ^[1]

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1. Richland, WA
2. Kennewick, WA

Multi-layer seals are provided that find advantageous use for reducing leakage of gases between adjacent components of electrochemical devices. Multi-layer seals of the invention include a gasket body defining first and second opposing surfaces and a compliant interlayer positioned adjacent each of the first and second surfaces. Also provided are methods for making and using the multi-layer seals, and electrochemical devices including said seals.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC06-76RL01830
• Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute (Richland, WA)
• Patent Number(s): 7,832,737
• Application Number: US Patent Application 11/224,881
• OSTI ID: 1014913
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English