Technology
FAQ
• What is a fuel cell?
• What type of fuel cell is the
Medis technology based on?
• What makes the Medis DLFC
technology unique?
• What is Medis’ first
product?
• Can the Medis DLFC technology
be used for other fuel cell products?
• Why a fuel cell instead of
a battery?
• Why do I need to activate
the Medis 24-7 Power Pack?
• How many hours talk
time will I get on my mobile phone?
• What will I need to purchase
and how much will the Power Pack cost?
• How do I dispose of the Power
Pack once all the energy is consumed?
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What is a fuel cell?
A fuel cell is an electro-chemical device that catalytically
converts the chemical energy of a fuel, such as our
patented fuel, into electrical energy.
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What type of fuel cell is the Medis technology based
on?
Medis’ technology is based on our proprietary
Direct Liquid Fuel Cell (DLFC) technology. The underlying
chemistry is a direct liquid borohydride technology.
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What makes the Medis DLFC technology unique?
Many companies throughout the world are developing fuel
cell technology, but most of them are focused on one
of the five or six well established chemistries that
have been around for over 30 years and still have not
been successfully commercialized. The Medis technology
is based on an alternative chemistry that allowed us
to overcome the problems faced by the more traditional
chemistries and is economically viable for a broad range
of applications.
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What is Medis’ first product?
Our first product is the Medis 24-7 Power Pack. It is
a micro-fuel cell based auxiliary power source for portable
electronic products, designed to power and charge most
common handheld electronics. At about 185 grams (6.5
oz) and slightly larger than a deck of cards, the product
is convenient for on-the-go power needs. In addition
to the Power Pack, Medis is currently developing larger
format fuel cells for military, laptop and SOHO applications
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Can the Medis DLFC technology be used for other fuel
cell products?
The DLFC chemistry that is underlying technology for
the Medis 24-7 Power Pack can be extended to other micro
and larger fuel cell applications. Medis is currently
developing larger format fuel cell products for military
and consumer applications, including laptop and SOHO
(small office/home office) products.
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Why a fuel cell instead of a battery?
The Medis 24-7 Power Pack is designed to support batteries
currently used in portable electronic devices. Still,
as an auxiliary power supply the Medis 24-7 Power Pack
has higher energy content (longer use times) and provides
a higher wattage (more power) over extended periods
of time compared to other battery-based chargers available
today.
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Why do I need to activate the Medis 24-7 Power Pack?
The Power Pack is a fuel cell product with an integrated
fuel cartridge. The fuel is stored in the fuel cartridge
before the product is used. By removing the safety tab
and squeezing the product (“activating it”)
you are filling the fuel cell with fuel from the cartridge.
After activation, the Power Pack begins to generate
power almost immediately and you can begin powering
your devices.
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How many hours talk time will I get on my mobile phone?
Talk / use time is specific to the portable electronic
device you are using and how you use it. When used to
power a typical cell phone for standard calls, the Medis
24-7 Power Pack will deliver the equivalent of approximately
30 hours of talk time. Under less demanding conditions,
such as audio play back with an iPod, use time can be
60 to 80 hours.
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What will I need to purchase and how much will the Power
Pack cost?
The Medis 24-7 Power Pack will be available in two product
configurations. The first purchase will be a starter
kit which contains the Power Pack, a Power Cable and
connector tips. After buying the starter pack, you will
have all the accessories you need, so you need only
purchase the Power Pack replacement pack. The starter
kit is expected to retail around $29.99 and the replacement
pack is expected to retail for $19.99.
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How do I dispose of the Power Pack once all the energy
is consumed?
We recommend recycling the product. Instructions for
recycling the product are included in the package.
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