APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING COMPRESSION OF THE ACTIVE AREA IN AN ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL

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An electrochemical cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a proton exchange membrane disposed between and in intimate contact with the electrodes, and a pressure pad disposed in electrical communication with the first electrode. The pressure pad is an electrically conductive sheet and is of a structure that is conformable to pressure variations within the cell. Methods of forming the pressure pad include disposing dimples or corrugations at the electrically conductive member. A method of maintaining compression within the cell includes disposing the electrically conductive member and the compression member at the first electrode, applying a load at the cell to compress the cell components, and maintaining electrical communication through the electrically conductive member.

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PROTON ENERGY SYSTEMS INC10 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE WALLINGFORD CT 06492

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Byron, Robert H JR Glastonbury, CT 10 29
Molter, Trent M Glastonbury, CT 48 717
Moulthrop, Lawrence C JR Windsor, CT 11 58
Shiepe, Jason K Middletown, CT 28 379
Speranza, A John West Hartford, CT 32 367

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