Manhattan Scientifics Receives Micro Fuel Cell Patent in Japan
Manhattan Scientifics Inc. (Los Alamos, NM) announced that it has received its first miniature fuel cell patent in Japan. The patent is a result of work by micro fuel cell scientist Robert Hockaday, and is a significant addition to Manhattan Scientifics' micro fuel cell patent portfolio. The company has also developed and tested prototypes of its small, light-weight, fuel cell engine that is theoretically capable of driving people on scooters and bicycles for long distances. Fuel cells convert hydrogen to electricity to power the vehicle. An infrastructure of inexpensive hydrogen gas fuel is expected to become readily available at bicycle shops throughout China's cities.
Manhattan Scientifics CEO Marvin Maslow said, "Though our micro fuel cell is not yet commercially feasible, we continue our effort to complete the development. Our goal is to create future revenue as a result of ownership of key protective patents. Manhattan Scientifics has two fuel cell technologies. In addition to our micro fuel cell, we developed and patented a mid-range fuel cell engine that could be used to drive electric scooters and bicycles."
