Louis M Carreiro

US Patent:

6737185, May 18, 2004

Filed:

Nov 30, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/006734

Inventors:

Louis G. Carreiro - Westport MA
Steven P. Tucker - Portsmouth RI

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

H01M 808

US Classification:

429 29, 429 27

Abstract:

An additive for an aluminum-based semi-fuel cell system includes a combination of components including gallium, oxygen, and a sodium component dissolvable an alkaline electrolyte solution such as seawater and sodium hydroxide. These components form sodium gallium oxide and prevent or reduce formation of an oxide layer on a surface of an aluminum anode in the alkaline electrolyte of the semi-fuel cell system.

US Patent:

7209240, Apr 24, 2007

Filed:

Aug 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/914777

Inventors:

Louis G. Carreiro - Westport MA, US
Lawrence J. Reinhart - Wilmington MA, US

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

G01B 11/02
G01B 13/08
G01B 7/16
G01N 33/00

US Classification:

356498, 73 375, 73763, 73866

Abstract:

A specialized containment cell with optically transparent apertures, in conjunction with a laser interferometer system provides the means for non-contact displacement measurements of electro-active (piezoelectric and electrostrictive) materials to be performed under controlled conditions of pressure, temperature and applied voltage. A sample of electro-active material is placed inside the cell. Electrical connections are made from a high voltage power source to the sample through the cell. Thermoelectric heaters/coolers and a cooling water heat sink built into the cell control the temperature of the sample. The cell is flooded with a dielectric oil pressurizing the interior of the cell to a desired pressure. The cell is optically aligned to the interferometer, and with the cell heated to the proper temperature, a voltage is applied to the sample as the interferometer measures the displacement of the sample.

US Patent:

7236252, Jun 26, 2007

Filed:

Aug 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/914776

Inventors:

Louis G. Carreiro - Westport MA, US
Lawrence J. Reinhart - Wilmington MA, US

Assignee:

The United States of America as repersented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

G01B 11/02
G01B 13/08
G01B 7/16
G01N 33/00

US Classification:

356498, 73 375, 73763, 73866

Abstract:

A device designed to apply uniaxial pressure to the surface of an electro-active material while simultaneously applying a current to the material under controlled temperature conditions and then measuring the displacement of the material by means of a laser interferometer. The device involves a housing with a chamber in which a sample of material is secured. The chamber has an aperture with a quartz window that allows the laser beam from the interferometer to pass. The sample is connected to electrodes and the chamber is filled with dielectric oil that applies the uniaxial pressure to one side of the sample. The device is placed onto a thermal control system. When the appropriate thermal and pressure conditions are established, current is applied to the sample and the interferometer measures the displacement.

US Patent:

7354626, Apr 8, 2008

Filed:

Oct 26, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/586277

Inventors:

Charles J. Patrissi - Newport RI, US
Russell R. Bessette - Mattapoisett MA, US
Louis G. Carreiro - Westport MA, US
Yong K. Kim - Dartmouth MA, US
Thomas M. Arruda - Quincy MA, US
Craig M. Deschenes - Somerset MA, US

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

B05D 1/14

US Classification:

427462, 427475

Abstract:

A direct charging electrostatic flocking method is provided for the fabrication of a fibrous structure. Fibers are deposited directly on a first electrically conductive surface while a second electrically conductive surface with an adhesive thereon is disposed over the first surface. A vacuum is created in the space between the first electrically conductive surface and the second electrically conductive surface. The vacuum is then filled with sulfur hexafluoride gas. An electric field is generated between the first and second electrically conductive surfaces. The fibers leave the first electrically conductive surface, accelerate through the electric field and sulfur hexafluoride gas, and are coupled on one end thereof to the adhesive. As a result of using sulfur hexafluoride rather than air there is an increase in fiber density of the fibrous structure.

US Patent:

7582334, Sep 1, 2009

Filed:

Aug 11, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/923611

Inventors:

Louis G. Carreiro - Westport MA, US
Charles J. Patrissi - Newport RI, US
Steven P. Tucker - Portsmouth RI, US

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Wahington DC

International Classification:

B05D 1/18

US Classification:

4274301, 4274431

Abstract:

A new treatment method for ion exchange membranes used in semi-fuel cells that accelerates the wetting of the membranes by aqueous electrolyte solutions, thus reducing the start up time for metal/hydrogen peroxide-based semi-fuel cells. Specifically, a NAFION membrane that is intended for dry storage in a semi-fuel cell is treated with glycerin (glycerol) to enhance its rate of absorption of electrolyte solution when the semi-fuel cell is activated.

US Patent:

7635531, Dec 22, 2009

Filed:

Aug 18, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/208125

Inventors:

Louis G. Carreiro - Westport MA, US
A. Alan Burke - Middletown RI, US
Steven P. Tucker - Portsmouth RI, US

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

H01M 8/00
H01M 8/04
H01M 8/10
H01M 2/00
H01M 2/02

US Classification:

429 13, 429 17, 429 30, 429 34

Abstract:

A power source for an unmanned undersea vehicle with increased energy density is described that employs a self-contained fuel system to address carbon dioxide evolution. A solid oxide fuel cell serves as the power source in the self-contained fuel system. In combination with the solid oxide fuel cell, the system comprises a chemical composite that is combined with water to create both a hydrocarbon fuel for the solid oxide fuel cell and a water-soluble byproduct. The byproduct is then combined with the carbon dioxide gas generated by the fuel cell to create a storable solid precipitate.

US Patent:

20090266716, Oct 29, 2009

Filed:

Apr 10, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/386184

Inventors:

Charles J. Patrissi - Newport RI, US
Maria G. Medeiros - Bristol RI, US
Louis G. Carreiro - Westport MA, US
Steven P. Tucker - Portsmouth RI, US
Russell R. Bessette - Mattapoisett MA, US
Craig M. Deschenes - Somerset MA, US

International Classification:

C25D 5/34
C25D 5/48
C23C 28/00

US Classification:

205183

Abstract:

A bipolar electrode fabricated with a combination of materials that will physically separate the catholyte from the metal anode of the electrode while providing high electrical conductivity between the metal anode and the catalyst cathode. This is accomplished by layering the catalyst cathode over a composite of conductive adhesive and conductive foil that is then affixed to the metal anode.

US Patent:

20110065010, Mar 17, 2011

Filed:

Sep 16, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/560786

Inventors:

A. Alan Burke - North Kingstown RI, US
Louis G. Carreiro - Westport MA, US

International Classification:

H01M 8/18

US Classification:

429410, 429420

Abstract:

The invention as disclosed is the integration of a fuel reformer reactor and a carbon dioxide scrubbing reactor for use in high temperature fuel cells. The reformer is placed in series with and between two carbon dioxide scrubbers. Fuel gas from the fuel cell is passed through a first carbon dioxide scrubber where the fuel gas is heated, has carbon dioxide gas removed there from, and is passed to the reformer. The gas exiting the reformer is scrubbed and heated by the second carbon dioxide scrubber before the gas is supplied to the fuel cell.