POWER GENERATION CAPACITY INDICATOR
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1. A power generator comprising:
- a fuel gas generator comprising a solid fuel;
a fuel cell in fluid communication with the fuel gas generator; and
a capacity detection element disposed at least partially within the fuel gas generator.
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Abstract
Improved portable power sources such as batteries, fuel cells, power generators and the like can include structure or apparatus that are adapted to provide an indication of the power capacity remaining within the portable power source. In some cases, these power sources may be configured to accommodate remote communication regarding their remaining power capacity.
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20 Claims
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1. A power generator comprising:
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a fuel gas generator comprising a solid fuel; a fuel cell in fluid communication with the fuel gas generator; and a capacity detection element disposed at least partially within the fuel gas generator. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A hydrogen gas generator, comprising:
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a solid fuel; an inlet for water vapor; an outlet for hydrogen gas; and a fuel capacity indicator disposed at least partially within the solid fuel; wherein the fuel capacity indicator outputs one of a visual representation of remaining fuel capacity or an electrical signal representing remaining fuel capacity.
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14. A portable power source assembly comprising:
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a power source; a power source capacity indicator; and an RF transmitter in communication with the power source capacity indicator. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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