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Enhanced device for generating hydrogen for use in internal combustion engines

a hydrogen generation and hydrogen technology, applied in the direction of machines/engines, mechanical equipment, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of adverse effects, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-10-23
SMOLA MATTHEW M +1
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The present invention provides a device for generating hydrogen for use in an internal combustion engine. The device includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and an electrolyte fluid that enables electrolysis within a chamber. The device also includes a housing with a chamber divider that separates the electrodes and allows the free flow of electrolyte fluid between them. The device can separate the generated hydrogen from other gases produced by electrolysis using vents and a filler cap for replenishing the electrolyte fluid. The invention provides a simple and efficient way to generate hydrogen and oxygen for use in an internal combustion engine.

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The burning of fossil fuels in an internal combustion engine has one inherent problem: it produces emissions, specifically hydrocarbons, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide.
These emissions are released into the atmosphere, having adverse effects thereon.

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[0035]Turning now to the drawings, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, a housing 1 defines a chamber 9 to contain electrolyte fluid 2 introduced through an opening closeable by a fill cap 5. Electrodes in the form of an anode 3 and a cathode 6 are carried by the housing and extend downwardly into the chamber for partial immersion in the electrolyte fluid.

[0036]The positive electrode or anode 3 provides a way for the positive current to come in contact with the electrolyte fluid and the negative electrode 6 provides a place for the negative current to come in contact with the fluid.

[0037]The electrical connectors to the anode and cathode will be described in greater detail and the electrolytes generated by the electrodes in the electrolyte fluid produce oxygen and hydrogen which gases respectively exit through vents 4 and 7. Within the chamber, the oxygen and hydrogen are kept separate by a chamber divider 8.

[0038]The electrolyte fluid 2 is produced by mixing a catalyst with distilled...

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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 engines.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a continuation-in-part of co-pending International Application PCT / US2007 / 009591, filed on Apr. 20, 2007, which designated the U.S., claims the benefit thereof and incorporates the same by reference. The International Application PCT / US2007 / 009591 is a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 409,917, filed Apr. 25, 2006, and claims the benefit thereof, and this continuation-in-part application incorporates the same by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to internal combustion engines and to an apparatus for producing and separating water into hydrogen and oxygen.[0003]The oxygen and hydrogen are provided by electrolysis, and the hydrogen is used to enhance the burn of fossil fuel in the internal combustion engine. The oxygen may be used either to supplement passenger compartment oxygen or to supplement fuel to operate an auxiliary engine or an engine specifically designed to bur...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): C25B1/06
CPCC25B1/02C25B9/00F02B43/10F02B2043/106F02M25/12Y02T10/121Y02T10/32Y02T10/12Y02T10/30
Inventor SMOLA, MATTHEW M.SCHUBERT, FRANK
Owner SMOLA MATTHEW M
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