FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention relates to an improved oxyhydrogen generator.

BACKGROUND ART

Gradual depletion of global natural fuel resources and the increased awareness in environmental issues, has triggered an increasing trend in the research and development of alternative energy. Amongst the various alternative energy sources available are solar, hydro, and wind power, alternative fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel, and hydrogen, the most abundant element in the world producible from fossil fuels, biomass or electrolyzing water.

The production of hydrogen through electrolysis of water is a known phenomena. The development of Brown's Gas, or HHO gas is part of this development. Brown's gas is generated through decomposition of water into its primitive elements being hydrogen and oxygen. Brown's gas is a mixture of diatomic hydrogen and diatomic oxygen, known as oxyhydrogen gas. Oxyhydrogen gas produces about three times more heat energy during combustion compared to the ordinary hydrogen, H ₂ and oxygen, O ₂ gas.

The common ducted, Brown's gas generators have been in development over the past decade. There are various types of generators, which use various different techniques to electrolyze water and produce oxyhydrogen gas. These techniques vary from the probe configuration to the cylindrical shaped configurations of the electrolytic cells. Although such Brown's Gas generators have achieved a considerable amount of popularity, there is a continuing need for improvement.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

In one embodiment of the present invention is an oxyhydrogen generator comprising of a conductive water storage section and a conductive multi-plate assembly. The conductive water storage section comprises of one water inlet, one gas outlet and an external surface having openings. The conductive multi-plate assembly comprises of conductive plates having openings, insulated spacers, a conductive end plate and an insulated locking mechanism. The conductive plates are interleaved with insulated spacers to form an insulated multi-plate assembly. The insulated multi-plate assembly is disposed between the external surface of the conductive water storage section and the conductive end plate to form the conductive multi-plate assembly fastened using the insulated locking mechanism.

The present invention consists of several novel features and a combination of parts hereinafter fully described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, it being understood that various changes in the details may be made without departing from the scope of the invention or sacrificing any of the advantages of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

For the purpose of facilitating an understanding of the present invention, there is illustrated in the accompanying drawings, from an inspection of which, when considered in connection with the following description, the invention, its construction and operation and many of its advantages would be readily understood and appreciated.

FIG. 1 illustrates a blown up view of an oxyhydrogen generator.

FIG. 2 illustrates a plan view of an external surface of a conductive storage section.

FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of a conductive plate.

FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of a conductive end plate.

FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of the oxyhydrogen generator.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention relates to an improved oxyhydrogen generator. Hereinafter, this specification will describe the present invention according to the preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, it is to be understood that limiting the description to the preferred embodiments of the invention is merely to facilitate discussion of the present invention and it is envisioned that those skilled in the art may devise various modifications and equivalents without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

The present invention provides an improved oxyhydrogen generator, commonly known as a "Brown's Gas generator", which is a single ducted generator that produces oxygen and hydrogen gas simultaneously known as oxyhydrogen gas, by means of electrolysis of water.

The oxyhydrogen generator of the present invention comprises two main components. The first component is a conductive water storage section (102) and the second component is a conductive multi-plate assembly (110).

In one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive water storage section (102) and the conductive multi-plate assembly (110) are in a linear configuration. In another embodiment of the present invention, the conductive water storage section (102) and the conductive multi-plate assembly (110) are in a radial configuration. The description and illustration herein is provided such that the conductive water storage section (102) and the conductive multi-plate assembly (110) are in a linear configuration for ease of explanation. Reference is being made collectively to FIGs. 1, 2, 3 and 4. FIG. 1 illustrates a blown up view of the oxyhydrogen generator according to one embodiment of the present invention, wherein the conductive water storage section (102) and the conductive multi- plate assembly (110) are in a linear configuration.

The conductive water section (102) is fabricated or molded from a high grade and corrosion tested stainless steel material. The conductive water section (102) comprises at least one water inlet (104), at least one gas outlet (106) and an external surface (108). In FIG.1 , the conductive water section (102) is illustrated with one water inlet (104) and one gas outlet (106). FIG. 2 illustrates a plan view of the external surface (108) of the conductive storage section (102). The external surface (108) of the conductive water storage section (102) comprises of a plurality of openings (128, 130). The plurality of openings (128, 130) comprises at least one water flow opening (128) and at least one gas flow opening (130).

The water inlet (104) is a threaded water inlet molded from an insulated polymeric material, typically a high grade plastic. The threaded water inlet is capped with an insulated polymeric material, typically a high grade plastic cap (132). The conductive water storage section (102) is filled with water to a predetermined level through the threaded water inlet.

An insulated polymeric material, typically a high grade plastic, 90° connector is screwed onto the gas outlet (106). This gas outlet (106) allows the generated oxyhydrogen gas to exit the oxyhydrogen generator. The threaded water inlet and the plastic 90° connector are able to sustain temperatures of higher than 100 ⁰ C. A water level gauge (122) is installed on the conductive water storage section (102) to indicate water level contained in the conductive water storage section (102). The water level gauge (122) comprises a polymeric hose disposed between two stainless steel 90° connectors. The polymeric hose is also able to sustain temperatures of higher than 100 ⁰ C.

The conductive multi-plate assembly (110) comprises of a plurality of conductive plates (112), a plurality of insulated spacers (114), a conductive end plate (116) and an insulated locking mechanism (118). The conductive multi-plate assembly (110) is configured such that the number of conductive plates (112) may be varied to cater for the effective potential difference applied to the oxyhydrogen generator. Advantageously, the multi-plated assembly (110) system allows the oxyhydrogen generator to be applied with any given power source.

The conductive plates (112) and the conductive end plate (116) are fabricated or molded from a high grade and corrosion tested stainless steel material. The insulated spacers (114) and the insulated locking mechanism (118) are fabricated or molded from polymeric material such as nylon, silicon or rubber. The insulated locking mechanism (118) comprises a plurality of partially threaded bolts (124). In FIG.1, the conductive multi-plate assembly (110) is illustrated with three conductive plates (112), four insulated spacers (114) and one conductive end plate (116).

FIG. 3 illustrates a plan view of the a conductive plate. Similar to the external surface (108) of the conductive storage section (102), the conductive plates (112) also comprise of a plurality of openings (128, 130). The plurality of openings (128, 130) comprises at least one water flow opening (128) and at least one gas flow opening (130). An insulated multi-plate assembly (120) is configured by interleaving the conductive plates (112) with the insulated spacers (114). Each of the conductive plates (112) is fabricated or molded from high grade stainless steel and treated for corrosion resistance. Each of the conductive plates (112) are of no less than 2mm thickness and are spaced no less than 1mm apart. Should the conductive plates (112) be spaced more that 1mm apart, the conductive water storage section (102) should be filled to a predetermined level with water and a catalyst material. The catalyst material used may be sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or other metal catalyst materials.

The insulated multi-plate assembly (120) is disposed between the external surface (108) of the conductive water storage section (102) and the conductive end plate (116) to form the conductive multi-plate assembly (110). The conductive multi-plate assembly (110) is fastened to the external surface (108) of the conductive water storage section (102) using the insulated locking mechanism (118).

The insulated locking mechanism (118) provides compression to the conductive multi- plate assembly (110) such that water does not leak out of the said assembly. The external surface (108) of the conductive water storage section (102) comprises a plurality of threaded holes (126) to receive the plurality of partially threaded bolts (124) of the insulated locking mechanism (118).

The generation of the oxyhydrogen gas is by means of passing electricity through water contained in the conductive multi-plate assembly (110). Water is filled into the conductive water storage section (102) and the same passes through the at least one water flow opening (128) of the external surface (108) of the conductive water storage section (102). Water gradually fills the conductive multi-plate assembly (110) through the at least one water flow opening (128) of the plurality of conductive plates (112) in the conductive multi-plate assembly (110).

The conductive water storage section (102) is configured to have negative electrical polarity causing the external surface (108) of the conductive water storage section (102) to serve the purpose of a cathode. This is achieved by grounding the conductive water storage section (102).

FIG. 4 illustrates a plan view of the conductive end plate (116). The conductive end plate (116) is configured to have positive electrical polarity causing the conductive end plate (116) to serve the purpose of an anode. This is achieved by means of a high amperage wire (134) attached to the conductive end plate (116) by means of a small stainless steel bolt.

This configuration causes each plate of the conductive multi-plate assembly (110) to provide a potential difference of at least 2.2 volts. The number of conductive plates (112) is directly proportionate to a potential difference provided to the oxyhydrogen generator. As such, should a greater source of potential difference be provided to the oxyhydrogen generator, the number of conductive plates (112) may be increased and vice versa.