(US5789091-A)      A fuel stack (110) includes endplate assemblies (115,120) and fuel cells (125). Compression bands (130) extend tightly around the endplate and fuel cell assemblies to secure the stack in its assembled state. The bands are preferably formed from rolled stainless steel and prewelded with the joint located on one of the end assemblies.    The edges (115a,120a) of the end plate assemblies are preferably rounded to reduce stress on the band. Strips of reactant and coolant fluids are supplied and exhausted through internal manifolds via a central distribution plate (150).    USE -   Provides simple compact and lightweight compression mechanism for fuel stack.    (GB2333890-A)      A fuel stack (110) includes endplate assemblies (115,120) and fuel cells (125). Compression bands (130) extend tightly around the endplate and fuel cell assemblies to secure the stack in its assembled state. The bands are preferably formed from rolled stainless steel and prewelded with the joint located on one of the end assemblies.    The edges (115a,120a) of the end plate assemblies are preferably rounded to reduce stress on the band. Strips of reactant and coolant fluids are supplied and exhausted through internal manifolds via a central distribution plate (150).    USE -   Provides simple compact and lightweight compression mechanism for fuel stack.    (DE19782129-T)      A fuel stack (110) includes endplate assemblies (115,120) and fuel cells (125). Compression bands (130) extend tightly around the endplate and fuel cell assemblies to secure the stack in its assembled state. The bands are preferably formed from rolled stainless steel and prewelded with the joint located on one of the end assemblies.    The edges (115a,120a) of the end plate assemblies are preferably rounded to reduce stress on the band. Strips of reactant and coolant fluids are supplied and exhausted through internal manifolds via a central distribution plate (150).    USE -   Provides simple compact and lightweight compression mechanism for fuel stack.    (US5993987-A)      A fuel stack (110) includes endplate assemblies (115,120) and fuel cells (125). Compression bands (130) extend tightly around the endplate and fuel cell assemblies to secure the stack in its assembled state. The bands are preferably formed from rolled stainless steel and prewelded with the joint located on one of the end assemblies.    The edges (115a,120a) of the end plate assemblies are preferably rounded to reduce stress on the band. Strips of reactant and coolant fluids are supplied and exhausted through internal manifolds via a central distribution plate (150).    USE -   Provides simple compact and lightweight compression mechanism for fuel stack.    (GB2333890-B)      A fuel stack (110) includes endplate assemblies (115,120) and fuel cells (125). Compression bands (130) extend tightly around the endplate and fuel cell assemblies to secure the stack in its assembled state. The bands are preferably formed from rolled stainless steel and prewelded with the joint located on one of the end assemblies.    The edges (115a,120a) of the end plate assemblies are preferably rounded to reduce stress on the band. Strips of reactant and coolant fluids are supplied and exhausted through internal manifolds via a central distribution plate (150).    USE -   Provides simple compact and lightweight compression mechanism for fuel stack.    (JP2001504632-W)      A fuel stack (110) includes endplate assemblies (115,120) and fuel cells (125). Compression bands (130) extend tightly around the endplate and fuel cell assemblies to secure the stack in its assembled state. The bands are preferably formed from rolled stainless steel and prewelded with the joint located on one of the end assemblies.    The edges (115a,120a) of the end plate assemblies are preferably rounded to reduce stress on the band. Strips of reactant and coolant fluids are supplied and exhausted through internal manifolds via a central distribution plate (150).    USE -   Provides simple compact and lightweight compression mechanism for fuel stack.