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Hier die News vom 15.04.2002:
TechSys, Inc. Announces Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Patent
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Apr 15, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- TechSys Inc. (Nasdaq: TKSS)
announced today that Adelan Limited, its strategic partner in the United
Kingdom, was awarded a patent entitled "Fuel Cell Operation" which it
anticipates will have significant impact on numerous fuel cell systems in
general and on the Adelan solid oxide fuel cell technology in particular.
TechSys has licensed from Adelan the exclusive right for the commercialization
of its proprietary solid oxide fuel processing technology for fuel cell systems,
which includes the intellectual property contained in this most recent patent.
Keith Blakely, President and COO of TechSys, stated, "Receiving the fuel cell
operation patent and understanding the performance and economic advantages it
will create for our solid oxide fuel cell technology is a significant step
forward in our growth strategy, and secures important protection for fuel cell
systems currently in development. The new technology, when commercialized, will
offer opportunities to enhance the utilization of nearly all hydrocarbon fuels
in a wide range of existing fuel cell technologies and systems. It is a unique
technology specifically designed to meet both the current and future needs of
the fuel cell industry, and will help propel TKSS to the forefront of this
developing energy market."
Dr. Kevin Kendall, the inventor of the technology and spokesperson for Adelan
Ltd., stated, "This invention relates to the key issues of operating solid oxide
fuel cells to give benefits of fuel flexibility and rapid start-up. Ordinarily,
fuel processing for these devices is complex and expensive. This patent shows
how the fuel system can be simplified to give operation on a range of fuels
including renewables. Also, the micro-tubular design shortens the warm-up time
to about 1 minute, thus opening up the usefulness of solid oxide fuel cells to a
wider range of applications."
The UK patent is filed as GB2366070A, and was published on February 27, 2002.
About TechSys, Inc.
TechSys, Inc. is in the business of producing two advanced fuel cell systems:
microtubular solid oxide and direct methanol. The Company is affiliated with
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and has an option to an exclusive
license on all micro direct methanol fuel cell technologies jointly developed
with JPL. TechSys is currently developing micro fuel cells for handheld low
wattage portable devices, including cell phones and laptop computers. It is also
strategically partnered with Adelan, Ltd., based in Birmingham, England, which
is developing proprietary solid oxide fuel cell products aimed at stationary,
portable and mobile electric power markets with residential, military,
industrial and transportation applications. TechSys holds worldwide exclusive
rights to the commercialization of this technology.
CONTACT: TechSys, Inc.
Direct Development Group
Mark Schwartz, 917-881-8956
Und ganze frische News von heute, 23.04.2002:
TechSys, Inc. and Jet Propulsion Laboratory Announce Joint Development of Portable Fuel Cell Technology
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Apr 23, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- TechSys Inc. (Nasdaq:
TKSS), through an exclusive technology agreement with NASA's Jet Propulsion
Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., announced the joint development and design of a
compact, flat fuel cell from what have been traditionally large, bulky stacks of
layered fuel cells. TKSS has the rights to an exclusive license on the
development of this micro direct methanol fuel cell technology from JPL's parent
institution, the California Institute of Technology, also in Pasadena, and
intends to commercialize the JPL portable fuel cell technology for civil and
defense applications.
The micro direct methanol fuel cell technology is a compact, flat fuel cell,
which reduces its weight substantially. The result is a portable fuel cell
technology that may someday operate small, portable electronic devices, such as
cell phones, laptops, handheld organizers and camcorders, for hours and even
days at a time without the need to recharge or use expensive, heavy batteries.
One of the major advantages of fuel cells over rechargeable batteries is that
they can operate for longer periods of time without recharging or interruption.
Unlike batteries, these fuel cells can extend operations by refueling with
liquid methanol. Batteries contain toxic materials and must be disposed of
properly.
Keith Blakley, President and COO of TKSS, stated, "Through our partnership with
JPL, we have achieved one of the most significant milestones in the development
of fuel cell technology. By creating a micro direct methanol fuel cell
technology from what was a traditionally heavy and cumbersome stacked-cell unit,
we have broken through major barriers to the viable use of fuel cells for a
range of technologies in both the government and consumer sectors. TKSS is very
pleased that our combined efforts with JPL to develop a superior fuel cell
solution produced such results."
Dr. S. R. Narayanan, fuel cell technical team lead at JPL, stated, "This is a
significant advance in fuel cell development because by going small, you make
the fuel cell portable and viable for use as a power source to operate small
appliances that require long operating time, such as a laptop. Instead of
recharging your laptop every two hours, imagine being able to use it for ten
hours at a time."
The Fuel Cell Technology
A fuel cell works on the same principle as a battery but is continually fed with
fuel. In this new power source methanol is put in on one side of the unit while
air circulates on the other side. Both are circulated past electrodes and
converted to electricity. This process produces no toxic emissions, only carbon
dioxide and water as byproducts. Methanol, better known as methyl alcohol, is a
common, inexpensive chemical used, for example, in windshield washer fluid.
Existing fuel cells typically operate at high temperatures, require bulky
thermal insulation and use hydrogen as their energy source. Much of their weight
and size is due to the bipolar plates needed to connect several cells to form a
stack. JPL researchers have eliminated bipolar plates and created what's called
a monopolar pack, which is flat with the cells linked by electrical
interconnects.
To demonstrate the feasibility of a portable fuel cell technology, the team
developed a 5-watt portable power unit. The power source uses the new
lightweight monopolar flat pack technology and is roughly the size of two
paperback books standing tall, back-to-back. It operates efficiently at ambient
temperature without the need of a fan, unlike conventional designs.
Engineers rigged a cell phone to this power unit and placed several phone calls
as a demonstration. They estimate that the 5-watts of power could simultaneously
power five cell phones. The system could be refueled instantly to extend the
talk-time as long as needed.
About TechSys, Inc.
TechSys, Inc. is in the business of producing two advanced fuel cell systems:
microtubular solid oxide and direct methanol. The Company is affiliated with
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and has an option to an exclusive
license on all micro direct methanol fuel cell technologies jointly developed
with JPL. TechSys is currently developing micro fuel cells for handheld low
wattage portable devices, including cell phones and laptop computers. It is also
strategically partnered with Adelan, Ltd., based in Birmingham, England, which
is developing proprietary solid oxide fuel cell products aimed at stationary,
portable and mobile electric power markets with residential, military,
industrial and transportation applications. TechSys holds worldwide exclusive
rights to the commercialization of this technology.
Note to Editors: Demonstrations of a fuel cell powered phone call are available
by calling (818) 354-9382.
CONTACT: TechSys, Inc.
President & COO:
Keith Blakley, 716/446-0471
Direct Development Group
Investor/Public Relations:
Janalyn Schreiber, 917/763-3033
or
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
California Institute of Technology
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Carolina Martinez, 818/354-9382
www.jpl.nasa.gov
der die letzten Wochen schon ganz nette 300% vom Tief zugelegt hat, könnten
schon noch schnell 500% dazukommen.
Aber ein absoluter Small-Cap mit einer Marktkpt. unter 10 Millionen Dollar, Chance und Risiko gigantisch.
Kickys Artikel zu Small-Caps von dem unbekannten englischen Autor, den Sie vor vielen Monaten ins Board gestellt, gehört immer noch zu meiner Lieblingsbörsenlektüre.
Kurs gestern bei 1,35 an der Nasdaq geschlossen, bei 170.000 Umsatz.
Hier die News vom 15.04.2002:
TechSys, Inc. Announces Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Patent
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Apr 15, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- TechSys Inc. (Nasdaq: TKSS)
announced today that Adelan Limited, its strategic partner in the United
Kingdom, was awarded a patent entitled "Fuel Cell Operation" which it
anticipates will have significant impact on numerous fuel cell systems in
general and on the Adelan solid oxide fuel cell technology in particular.
TechSys has licensed from Adelan the exclusive right for the commercialization
of its proprietary solid oxide fuel processing technology for fuel cell systems,
which includes the intellectual property contained in this most recent patent.
Keith Blakely, President and COO of TechSys, stated, "Receiving the fuel cell
operation patent and understanding the performance and economic advantages it
will create for our solid oxide fuel cell technology is a significant step
forward in our growth strategy, and secures important protection for fuel cell
systems currently in development. The new technology, when commercialized, will
offer opportunities to enhance the utilization of nearly all hydrocarbon fuels
in a wide range of existing fuel cell technologies and systems. It is a unique
technology specifically designed to meet both the current and future needs of
the fuel cell industry, and will help propel TKSS to the forefront of this
developing energy market."
Dr. Kevin Kendall, the inventor of the technology and spokesperson for Adelan
Ltd., stated, "This invention relates to the key issues of operating solid oxide
fuel cells to give benefits of fuel flexibility and rapid start-up. Ordinarily,
fuel processing for these devices is complex and expensive. This patent shows
how the fuel system can be simplified to give operation on a range of fuels
including renewables. Also, the micro-tubular design shortens the warm-up time
to about 1 minute, thus opening up the usefulness of solid oxide fuel cells to a
wider range of applications."
The UK patent is filed as GB2366070A, and was published on February 27, 2002.
About TechSys, Inc.
TechSys, Inc. is in the business of producing two advanced fuel cell systems:
microtubular solid oxide and direct methanol. The Company is affiliated with
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and has an option to an exclusive
license on all micro direct methanol fuel cell technologies jointly developed
with JPL. TechSys is currently developing micro fuel cells for handheld low
wattage portable devices, including cell phones and laptop computers. It is also
strategically partnered with Adelan, Ltd., based in Birmingham, England, which
is developing proprietary solid oxide fuel cell products aimed at stationary,
portable and mobile electric power markets with residential, military,
industrial and transportation applications. TechSys holds worldwide exclusive
rights to the commercialization of this technology.
CONTACT: TechSys, Inc.
Direct Development Group
Mark Schwartz, 917-881-8956
Und ganze frische News von heute, 23.04.2002:
TechSys, Inc. and Jet Propulsion Laboratory Announce Joint Development of Portable Fuel Cell Technology
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Apr 23, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- TechSys Inc. (Nasdaq:
TKSS), through an exclusive technology agreement with NASA's Jet Propulsion
Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., announced the joint development and design of a
compact, flat fuel cell from what have been traditionally large, bulky stacks of
layered fuel cells. TKSS has the rights to an exclusive license on the
development of this micro direct methanol fuel cell technology from JPL's parent
institution, the California Institute of Technology, also in Pasadena, and
intends to commercialize the JPL portable fuel cell technology for civil and
defense applications.
The micro direct methanol fuel cell technology is a compact, flat fuel cell,
which reduces its weight substantially. The result is a portable fuel cell
technology that may someday operate small, portable electronic devices, such as
cell phones, laptops, handheld organizers and camcorders, for hours and even
days at a time without the need to recharge or use expensive, heavy batteries.
One of the major advantages of fuel cells over rechargeable batteries is that
they can operate for longer periods of time without recharging or interruption.
Unlike batteries, these fuel cells can extend operations by refueling with
liquid methanol. Batteries contain toxic materials and must be disposed of
properly.
Keith Blakley, President and COO of TKSS, stated, "Through our partnership with
JPL, we have achieved one of the most significant milestones in the development
of fuel cell technology. By creating a micro direct methanol fuel cell
technology from what was a traditionally heavy and cumbersome stacked-cell unit,
we have broken through major barriers to the viable use of fuel cells for a
range of technologies in both the government and consumer sectors. TKSS is very
pleased that our combined efforts with JPL to develop a superior fuel cell
solution produced such results."
Dr. S. R. Narayanan, fuel cell technical team lead at JPL, stated, "This is a
significant advance in fuel cell development because by going small, you make
the fuel cell portable and viable for use as a power source to operate small
appliances that require long operating time, such as a laptop. Instead of
recharging your laptop every two hours, imagine being able to use it for ten
hours at a time."
The Fuel Cell Technology
A fuel cell works on the same principle as a battery but is continually fed with
fuel. In this new power source methanol is put in on one side of the unit while
air circulates on the other side. Both are circulated past electrodes and
converted to electricity. This process produces no toxic emissions, only carbon
dioxide and water as byproducts. Methanol, better known as methyl alcohol, is a
common, inexpensive chemical used, for example, in windshield washer fluid.
Existing fuel cells typically operate at high temperatures, require bulky
thermal insulation and use hydrogen as their energy source. Much of their weight
and size is due to the bipolar plates needed to connect several cells to form a
stack. JPL researchers have eliminated bipolar plates and created what's called
a monopolar pack, which is flat with the cells linked by electrical
interconnects.
To demonstrate the feasibility of a portable fuel cell technology, the team
developed a 5-watt portable power unit. The power source uses the new
lightweight monopolar flat pack technology and is roughly the size of two
paperback books standing tall, back-to-back. It operates efficiently at ambient
temperature without the need of a fan, unlike conventional designs.
Engineers rigged a cell phone to this power unit and placed several phone calls
as a demonstration. They estimate that the 5-watts of power could simultaneously
power five cell phones. The system could be refueled instantly to extend the
talk-time as long as needed.
About TechSys, Inc.
TechSys, Inc. is in the business of producing two advanced fuel cell systems:
microtubular solid oxide and direct methanol. The Company is affiliated with
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and has an option to an exclusive
license on all micro direct methanol fuel cell technologies jointly developed
with JPL. TechSys is currently developing micro fuel cells for handheld low
wattage portable devices, including cell phones and laptop computers. It is also
strategically partnered with Adelan, Ltd., based in Birmingham, England, which
is developing proprietary solid oxide fuel cell products aimed at stationary,
portable and mobile electric power markets with residential, military,
industrial and transportation applications. TechSys holds worldwide exclusive
rights to the commercialization of this technology.
Note to Editors: Demonstrations of a fuel cell powered phone call are available
by calling (818) 354-9382.
CONTACT: TechSys, Inc.
President & COO:
Keith Blakley, 716/446-0471
Direct Development Group
Investor/Public Relations:
Janalyn Schreiber, 917/763-3033
or
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
California Institute of Technology
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Carolina Martinez, 818/354-9382
www.jpl.nasa.gov
