Inventors:
Mark R. Kinkelaar - Glenmoore PA, US
Kenneth P. Overk - Deptford NJ, US
Salvatore C. Panarello - Sewell NJ, US
Joseph W. Lovette - Newark DE, US
Roeland J. Tuinman - West Chester PA, US
Richard M. Good - Glenmoore PA, US
International Classification:
H01M 8/00
H01M 2/02
H01M 2/08
H01M 2/14
US Classification:
429 12, 429 34, 429 35, 429 38
Abstract:
A fuel reservoir for a liquid fuel cell particularly useful for portable electronic devices or for a reformer, includes (a) a container defining a volume for holding a liquid fuel; (b) a wicking structure positioned within the volume and into which at least one portion of the liquid fuel wicks and from which said liquid fuel subsequently may be metered, such as by pumping; (c) a retainer to hold the wicking structure in a desired orientation within the container; and (d) an outlet for the liquid fuel that is in communication with the wicking structure. A method of dispensing liquid fuel and a method of assembling a fuel cartridge are also disclosed.