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Fuel cell, method and apparatus for manufacturing fuel cell

CA 2604439 C · Owner: Akimoto, Naomichi · Inventors: Akimoto, Naomichi

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A fuel cell (stack or a single cell) includes a cell module to which an aging , process that progresses initial creep has been applied such that creep during use is reduced compared with a cell module to which the aging process has not been applied. A manufacturing method of a fuel cell (stack or a single cell) includes an aging step for progressing through initial creep by applying at least a compression load to a cell module.

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  • Filed April 12, 2006 and granted April 10, 2012. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 12, 2026.
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FiledApril 12, 2006
GrantedApril 10, 2012
Term endedApril 12, 2026
Patent numberCA 2604439 C
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