On Demand Carbon Monoxide Generator For Therapeutic and Other Applications
AssigneeDioxide Materials, Inc.
InventorsRichard I Masel, Brian A Rosen
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Abstract
A device that can produce carbon monoxide for therapeutic and laboratory applications is disclosed. The device includes and electrochemical cell that converts carbon dioxide or a carbon dioxide containing molecule such as a carbonate or bicarbonate or bicarbonate into carbon monoxide and oxygen. The cell contains additives so pure carbon monoxide is obtained.
Claims17
An carbon monoxide generator for chemical laboratory or therapeutic uses, comprising
- a. A Carbon Dioxide Source, and
- b. A means to convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide,
- wherein the output of the carbon monoxide generator contains at least 20 times as much CO as H2 on a molar basis.
The carbon monoxide generator in any of the preceding claims, comprising at least one of a) a Helper Catalyst b) A Directing Molecule or c) a Hydrogen Suppressor.
A method of producing carbon monoxide for chemical laboratory or therapeutic uses, comprising the steps of:
- providing the device of any of the above claims;
- providing carbon dioxide, a carbonate, or a bicarbonate from the Carbon Dioxide Source to the device;
- providing any additional water, solvent, or electrolyte as may be needed;
- applying a source of energy, such as an electric current, to the device;
- and
- directing the carbon monoxide thus produced to the intended point of use.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.