NOVELTY - Turbine booster has case with guide piece, several turbine stages with runners and reduction unit with power take-off shaft; turbine stage downstream of guide piece has worm and reduction unit power take-off shaft carries turbine runner; all turbine stages are of independent axial-flow design ensuring speed increase.    USE - Generation of mechanical, electrical, and thermal energy from flowing energy carrier in difficult-to-reach mountainous locations.    ADVANTAGE - Improved utilization of kinetic energy of flow. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The rotating device which is to be slowed is connected to an input shaft (2). An aluminum disc (3) is fastened to the end of the shaft. The disc is sandwiched between an assembly of electromagnets (5) and an assembly of permanent magnets (4). The electromagnets are fed via a control circuit (8) which allows the drag to be adjusted. The system is powered from the mains supply via a cable (10) and plug (9).    USE - For rolling road, exercise bicycle or other stationary exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - Variable braking control does not rely on friction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the device.    Eddy current brake system (1)    Metal shaft (2)    Aluminum disc (3)    Permanent magnets (4)    Electromagnet (5)    Steel core (6)    Housing (7)    Controller (8)    Plug (9)    Cable (10)
NOVELTY - Air passage spaces (16,18) are provided between roof panel (2) and solar battery module (3) attached in the upper surface of the roof (1). Air current openings (6c) for the air passage spaces are provided at the connector (6) and eaves of the roof panel (8).    USE -   For use in roof panel with solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Prevents reduction in the solar power generation efficiency, due to heating by sun, since the solar battery is cooled by air circulation. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of roof panel with solar battery. (1) Roof; (2) Roof panel; (3) Solar battery module; (6) Connector; (6c) Air current openings; (8) Roof panel(16,18) Air passage spaces.
NOVELTY - A concrete foundation (1) is formed in the periphery of the fixed anchor bolt (9). A solar panel mounting frame (2) is fixed to the concrete foundation in a state by which the upper end of the anchor bolt is set in the frame. A water resistant layer (11) is continuously formed on the concrete foundation's surface and the roof surface portion surrounding the concrete foundation.    USE - For solar panel on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Provides waterproofing function without using reinforced concrete slab. Eliminates need for removing the base mortar or water resistant layer. Ensures simple construction of solar panels at the roof of existing building while securing waterproofing capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The base of an anchor bolt (9) is fixed in a hole (6), formed on the roof of a reinforced concrete structure, by using a thermosetting resin as a caulking material (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory cross-sectional view of solar panel mounting structure on roof.    Concrete foundation (1)    Solar panel mounting frame (2)    Hole (6)    Anchor bolt (9)    Caulking material (10)    Water resistant layer (11)
NOVELTY - The frame (1), which has an inverted U-shaped cross-section, has a length equal to the length of the edge of a solar panel (2). The solar panel is attached to the raised surface of the frame in a state by which a height gradient exists in the longitudinal direction. The side flanges of the frame are attached to the roof.    USE - Used for mounting a solar panel to inclined roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables mounting of solar panel to inclined roof without degrading the external appearance of the building. Prevents leakage of rain water in the roof due to function of J-shaped flange.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar panel mounting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory cross-sectional view of frame.    Frame (1)    Solar panel (2)
NOVELTY - Detection sensor (7) detects a relative output variation between a set of solar batteries (2) arranged in series. Light energy is converted into electrical energy by solar batteries and stored in a charging unit. Water supply control unit controls the operation of solenoid valve (105) based on the output of sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The operation of the solenoid is effected by the electrical energy supplied by the charging mechanism.    USE -   For automatic water supply apparatus.    ADVANTAGE -   Since solar batteries are used, low power consumption is offered. Since the size of solar battery is small, installation space is high. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the automatic water supply apparatus. (2) Solar batteries; (7) Detection sensor; (105) Solenoid valve.
NOVELTY - A drive pulley (2) is connected to drive motor (3). A V-belt (6) is attached between drive pulley and following pulley provided with clutch (4). An output shaft is connected to driven portion of the clutch. A connection rope (9) is attached to rope pulley (8) mounted on output shaft. An operating portion controls input current to exciting coil of clutch to adjust output torque of driven portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A deceleration mechanism (13) consists of counter shaft (12) which is supported to the body parallel to output shaft. The rotation speed of driven portion is slowed down and is transmitted to rope pulley.    USE -   In training machine used to train muscles.    ADVANTAGE -   Sets up desired load and obtains fine tuning of smooth and effective load by adjusting input current of exciting coil of clutch with operating portion. Exhibits excellent practicality and offers comfortable and effective training as the training machine can be adapted for varying physical strengths depending on sex, age etc. Slows down speed of driven portion of clutch by deceleration mechanism. Reduces horse power of drive motor, as torque of drive motor can be increased with rope pulley. Reduces size and cost of training machine. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional top view of training machine. (1) Body; (2) Driving pulley; (3) Drive motor; (4) Clutch; (6) Belt; (8) Rope pulley; (9) Connection rope; (12) Counter shaft; (13) Deceleration mechanism.
NOVELTY - The solar battery cell (4) has light receiving surfaces at front and rear surface sides (2,3). Reflector (5) arranged on the rear side of module (1) reflects light passing around periphery of cell to rear surface side (3). Condenser (6) directs incident and reflected light to light receiving surfaces by reorienting light passing around cell periphery.    USE -   For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE -   The design increases quantum of light incident on light receiving surfaces for improved generation of electricity. Unit cost of power is minimized to provide a fillip to solar power generation. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows longitudinal cross-sectional side view of solar battery module. (1) Module; (2) Light receiving surface in rear side; (3) Light receiving surface in front side; (4) Solar battery cell; (5) Reflector; (6) Condenser.
NOVELTY - Module comprises several photovoltaic cells (1001) which are arranged one after another and linked by a connection material (1002). Photovoltaic cell group is then laminated to satisfy the condition B/A=0.003 or 0.045 where `A' is area of one cell and `B' is the sum of area of gaps (1004,1005) between cells.    USE -   In solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   Features a rigid and reliable module suitable for deaeration of photovoltaic cell group during lamination. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of solar battery module. (1001) Photovoltaic cell; (1002) Connection material; (1004,1005) Gaps.
NOVELTY - Solar battery module (2) comprises solar battery cells (3-a,3-b) connected in parallel to a series circuit of by-pass diode (4-a,4-b) and heat emitter (5-a,5-b). A temperature detector senses temperature corresponding to snow coverage on top of battery module and if detected to be below preset threshold, switches power to heat emitter.    USE -   For clearing snow formed on surface of modules of solar battery array of solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE -   The design features de-icing and power switch off by automatic control and no external power source is involved. Power consumption is optimized and cost-effective system is realized. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of solar battery module. (2) Solar battery module; (3-a,3-b) Solar battery cells; (4-a,4-b) Bypass diode; (5-a,5-b) Heat emitter.
NOVELTY - A solar battery element (10) with electrodes (11,12) is sealed in vacuum package (20). Leads (21,22) are taken out from electrodes to the exterior of the reverse side of package.    USE -   For solar battery package.    ADVANTAGE -   High density packaging with compactness is achieved, by the electrode sealing. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of solar battery. (10) Solar battery element; (11,12) Electrodes; (20) Vacuum package; (21,22) Leads.
NOVELTY - Several steps of solar battery modules (SM) installed horizontally and vertically on roof surface are connected in series so that output voltage within the allowable input limits of invertor is obtained.    USE -   For connecting solar battery module for power generation.    ADVANTAGE -   Separates installation construction into roofing work and electrical work. Reduces cost of entire construction and construction mistake. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the connection procedure of solar battery on roof surface. (SM) Solar battery modules.
NOVELTY - Conductive substrate (2a) of each optoelectric transducer (2) is respectively supported on conductive support part (3). Upper surface of laminated section (2b) of each transducer and conductive support of next transducer are serially connected by copper electrode (4).    USE -   Used in solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE -   Improves productivity of photoelectric convertor as series connection is achieved by simple structure. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal component of photoelectric convertor. (2) Optoelectric transducer; (2a) Conductive substrate; (2b) Laminated section; (3) Conductive support part; (4) Copper electrode.
NOVELTY - Holes for fixation of the heat release unit of a tape carrier package (TCP) for driving, are formed in the flexible TCP boards (3). The TCP boards are provided in a photoelectric-transducer board (1) having a driving circuit board (2) in the lower section.    USE - For e.g. facsimile machine, digital copier, X-ray image pick-up apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sufficient heat release efficiency since fixation of heat release unit of TCP is ensured through formation of holes in TCP board. Attains reduction of size of whole converter since overlapped portion of edge section of adjacent circuit boards can be eliminated without increasing converter thickness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of a photoelectric converter.    Photoelectric-transducer board (1)    Driving circuit board (2)    TCP boards (3)
NOVELTY - The optical component (10) includes a hollow portion (22) is formed in the predetermined side of a resin sealing (20). The hollow portion is defined by a cylindrical surface functioning as a locating surface during the attachment of the optical component to other component. The resin sealing encloses and protects an IC chip (14) mounted on a hard board (12).    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple and accurate positioning and attachment of optical component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an optical-component attachment structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the drawing of an optical component.    Optical component (10)    Hard board (12)    IC chip (14)    Resin sealing (20)    Hollow portion (22)
NOVELTY - Electrodes connected orthogonally in multigroups, with leads (10a,10b) placed in parallel to the lead frame (2) mounted on the resin mold (4). The projected ends (7,9) of leads are mutually connected by a removable support (8). DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Other pieces of projected ends (7,9) lie among the lead groups protruding outwardly from the middle of the terminal.    USE -   For lead frame of resin sealed optical semiconductor devices.    ADVANTAGE -   Due to the resin sealed leads, the burr generation is prevented. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the lead frame. (2) Lead frame; (4) Resin mold; (7,9) Projected ends; (8) Removable support; (10a,10b) Leads.
NOVELTY - A prism (8) condenses the beams reflected by the first photodetector to the second photodetector (6) along a predetermined optical path. The tracking condition is detected from the beam-receiving quantity information of the first photodetector, while the focus condition is detected from the beam-receiving quantity information on the second photodetector.    USE - For optical pick-up.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces number of photodetectors used. Simplifies circuit components that generate focus and tracking error signals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Two photodetectors (5,6), positioned at the corresponding light-receiving areas, are formed on a semiconductor integrated circuit substrate (4). The first photodetector (5) condenses the laser beams radiated by a laser diode (10) to an optical disk.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the laser coupler.    Semiconductor integrated circuit substrate (4)    Photodetectors (5,6)    Prism (8)    Laser diode (10)
NOVELTY - The present invention changes the kinetic energy of running water into electric energy through energy conversion for utilization.    USE -   Running water kinetic energy electric generating system.    ADVANTAGES -   The available water supply system does not use the kinetic energy of running water.
NOVELTY - The invention includes enclosed and netted water source installation; drainage device adopting isolation microporosity and plant internal drainage technology; hydroelectric power installation to buffer water pressure and supply electric power; sewage purifying installation to increase water source; water fertilizing installation to increase fertility of water; and moistening and heating installation to ensure water supply in cold season.    USE -   None given.    ADVANTAGE -   It can reach the aims of saving water and power.
The assembly group includes a base module with a cooling body (2) which is selected from several cooling bodies with respect to required heating elimination. The base module includes several electronic components (14,16) and a heat sink (20) to which the components convey generated heat loss.    The heat sink forms a thermal interface (23) at the outer side (21) of the base module. The thermal interface is connected with the selected cooling body. Preferably, the cooling body is allocated to further base modules.    ADVANTAGE -   Allows adjustment to individual application conditions.
NOVELTY - A series of interconnected panels (3-6) are assembled in an elongated, planar span. The innermost panel (3) has a set thickness, and each outward adjacent panel is designed, with a reducing thickness, to provide a uniform distribution of stress along the length of the span.    USE - As a solar array for powering a satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the weight of the panel by as much as 20%, while distributing the stresses more evenly over the solar panel array.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also given for a method of constructing a solar array for powering a satellite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar panel array.    Series of interconnected solar panels (3-6)    Innermost panel (3)
NOVELTY - A pipe channel (2) delivers high pressure water to a hydraulic turbine (3) maintained at specific distance below ground level. The rotary power of turbine is converted as electric power by an alternator (4).    USE - For generating hydroelectric power using sea and river water.    ADVANTAGE - Realizes renewable power source that harnesses power from in exhaustible working fluid such as river and sea water without environmental pollution. Regulating valve ensures automatic regulation of water intake via pipe channel. Installation of hydroelectric power generation system beneath water body. Improves safety of machinery, apart from producing power at high capacity without undue load on land resources. Ensures abundant power production without ecological disruption and global warming.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for underground hydroelectric power generator structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic arrangement of power generation system.    Pipe channel (2)    Hydraulic turbine (3)    Alternator (4)
NOVELTY - The vacuum pump (14) decompresses the gas in negative pressure chamber (17) of higher tank (12). The liquid pumping pipe (18) goes via a pump (15) to pump liquid from lower tank (11) to higher tank. The liquid is pumped from lower tank to higher tank by suction created by negative gas pressure in negative pressure chamber.    USE -   For wind power, solar, hydroelectric power generation system used for domestic purpose.    ADVANTAGE -   Generates large amount of electricity as liquid can be pumped from lower tank to higher tank by driving irrigation pump and vacuum pump with small electric power. Exhibits remarkably high effect of electricity generation with the new hydroelectric power generating system. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of vacuum pump structure for domestic power generating device. (11) Lower tank; (12) Higher tank; (14,15) Pumps; (17) Negative pressure chamber; (18) Liquid pumping pipe.
NOVELTY - The solar battery floor (SF) has solar battery modules (1) which distribute the connection terminals of the solar battery cells (12) connected at the back side of transparent floor boards (11). Supports (2) set the transparent floor boards in predetermined height from the objective installation surface where the solar battery modules are superficially laid.    USE - Used in a building.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective usage of e.g. catwalk, frequently used outdoor path, as solar power generation space. Has reduced construction cost due to easy and standard construction of solar battery module. Ensures simple maintenance and easy removal of solar battery modules from the top part. Ensures favorable heat release property due to treading trough guard plate, which prevents drop of human load, when the transparent floor boards of the solar battery modules are destroyed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sketchy perspective diagram showing the installation condition of the solar battery floor.    Solar battery modules (1)    Supports (2)    Transparent floor boards (11)    Solar battery cells (12)    Solar battery floor (SF)
NOVELTY - The roof (4) has solar panels (10) and roof panels (5) of predetermined sizes arranged on the roof surface. A support rail for joint (R) supports one end of each solar panel distributed along the edge of each roof panel. The support rails and roof panels are mutually adjoined by a connection material (41).    USE - Roof with solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Can be assembled in a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar panels are arranged vertically and horizontally on the roof surface.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the assembly method of the roof with solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing the principal portion of the roof with solar battery.    Roof (4)    Roof panels (5)    Solar panels (10)    Connection material (41)    Support rail for joint (R)
NOVELTY - The building material (101,102) is fixed to a fixing tool (103) installed on the installation surface of a roof lining board (105). The edges of the building material are bent towards the bottom inner side, forming hooks (106,107,108) for coupling to the fixing tool.    USE - Used in e.g. fixing solar battery module electricity generation system on roof.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved workability and versatility due to its curved edges. Does not damage surface of building material when constructed and fixed on roof top. Has improved long term reliability due to suppressed leak on the roof, prevented corrosion on building material, and prevented damage on surface of solar battery module. Ensures easy fixation to already installed fixing tool.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) the fixing method of the building material;    (b) the building material structure;    (c) and the solar battery module electricity generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic sectional views explaining the building material structure.    Building material (101,102)    Fixing tool (103)    Roof lining board (105)    Hooks (106,107,108)
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic resin composition has below 4.510-5[1/C] of linear expansion coefficient at 150-200C.     DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermoplastic resin composition has above 0.55 of a ratio between the linear expansion coefficient in the flow direction and that in the normal direction of the flow direction after solidified. The resin composition has polyphenylene sulfide, has less than 4.510-5[1/C ] of linear expansion coefficient at 150-200C, and has above 0.55 of a ratio of a linear thermal expansion coefficient in the flow direction and that in the normal direction of the flow direction after solidified. The bending strength after solidified is above 74 MPa. Less than 28% of an adhesion improver for improving the adhesion to the other member by the bonding of a polar group is added to the thermoplastic resin.    USE -   Effectively used for sealing a semiconductor.
NOVELTY - The cooler box (10) has a conductor arranged along the internal surface of a heat-insulating container (20) which stores a cold object. A Peltier element has a low-temperature junction connected to the conductor. A fan cools the high-temperature junction of the Peltier element. A solar battery (30) supplies electricity to the fan.    USE - For storing e.g. jar, beverage, fish.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures cold storage of cold objects even if cooler box is exposed to sunlight for a long time. Has enhanced cold storage characteristic due to prevented reverse flow of heat from high-temperature junction to low-temperature junction of Peltier element. Has simple and movable structure. Ensures efficient and uniform cold storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exterior perspective diagram of the cooler box.    Cooler box (10)    Heat-insulating container (20)    Solar battery (30)
NOVELTY - The flight toy has a motor set in the toy main body. The motor is rotated by the electromotive force of a solar panel (7) to provide a driving force to a rotation operating unit in intermediate position. The rotation operating unit has a balanced load distribution condition. The flight toy also has a frame (2) with a deep concave surface center at the top face.    USE - Used as display or educational toy.    ADVANTAGE - Excels in originality and design. Ensures sufficient driving effect. Has simple component, and does not need separate and distant electrical wiring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional perspective diagram of the flight toy.    Frame (2)    Solar panel (7)
NOVELTY - The operation display panel (5) is attached in the main portion of the kinematic device which imitates pedal stroke movement of bicycle. The panel has guidance display unit (21) which displays virtual trainer (T). The selector of panel, selects one desired virtual trainer for every user from the displayed virtual trainer.    USE -   In bicycle ergometer used in gym, home.    ADVANTAGE -   It is used even in the narrow space at general home by avoiding need for large sized TV monitor. Since the operating procedure of the operation display panel is displayed in the operation display panel, the user unfamiliar to machine operation can also operate the machine simply. Facilitates to maintain stroke movement at designated pace, corresponding to predetermined movement menu. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows front elevation of operation display panel. (5) Operation display panel; (21) Guidance display unit; (T) Virtual trainer.
NOVELTY - The element comprises a photovoltaic layer (32) with a first semiconductor junction layer and a current collecting electrode (34) on the light incident side of the layer. A bypass diode is connected in parallel, under the current collecting electrode as a bypass diode layer (38) having a second semiconductor junction layer.    USE - Photovoltaic element for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents destruction of shadowed cells by preventing back-voltage being applied in the serial battery configuration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a photovoltaic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section through the photovoltaic element.    Photovoltaic layer (32)    Electrode layer (34)    Bypass diode layer (38)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a base part with a walking/running surface (2), electromagnets mounted in the base device, a controller (8-10) for driving the electromagnets and at least one pair of magnetically interactive shoes (12). The electromagnetic arrangement, the walking/running surface and the shoes are functionally matched to each other so that a person wearing the shoes can perform a walking and/or running action, that is different from walking or running on the spot, without significantly changing position.    USE - For simulating walking and running actions.    ADVANTAGE - Enables directional changes during running/walking and has minimal numbers of mechanically moving parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a runner using the arrangement    walking/running surface (2)    user (3)    control arrangement (8-10)    shoes (12)
NOVELTY - A low-water-head water turbine features that the work-doing water stream is cut off to increase the static pressure of work-doing water stream and decrease its flow loss by times.    USE -   For electric generation.    ADVANTAGES -   It needs less investment.
NOVELTY - A water turbine utilizes the very low water head by cutting off it to make it become high-volume stream for doing work.    USE -   For electric generation.
NOVELTY - A reflecting surface (26) bends the light which performs incidence from the side of a resin seal (25) so that the light may perform incidence to the light receiving surface of a semiconductor chip (23,24). The reflecting surface crosses the light receiving surface perpendicularly and at a predetermined angle. The reflecting surface is provided to the resin seal which seals the semiconductor chip.    USE -   Used for e.g. personal computer, portable information terminal, electronic still camera.    ADVANTAGE -   Improves position accuracy of optical path. Reduces necessary cost in order to eliminate generation of abnormalities. Reduces manufacturing cost since the use of a prism is unnecessary. Enables making the optical semiconductor device thin. Simplifies formation of the groove where the reflecting surface is provided. Prevents noise caused by the reflection of light via the lead frame or the metal thin line. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure show the explanatory drawing of the optical semiconductor device. (23,24) Semiconductor chip; (25) Resin seal; (26) Reflecting surface.
NOVELTY - A solar battery (12) and a ring diode (11) are formed simultaneously on lower substrate (13b) by identical process. The time division drive of light scattering type liquid crystal is performed by the solar battery and diodes. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for liquid crystal drive element manufacturing method.    USE -   For liquid crystal drive in reflective liquid crystal display for clock, portable telephone, portable information terminal, etc.    ADVANTAGE -   Offers lightweight panel with high display quality at low cost, by integrating the liquid crystal panel and solar panel. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the equivalent circuit cross-sectional diagram of reflection type liquid crystal display. (11) Ring diode; (12) Solar battery; (13b) Lower substrate.
NOVELTY - A bag (102) is distributed on one side of front and back surfaces of the laminated object (103) accommodated in a chamber (101). The generation of the air or gas bubble is prevented by injecting a heating medium or a cooling medium inside the bag.    USE -   In solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   The lamination object of various shapes is producible. Enables mass production of solar battery module. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the lamination object manufacturing apparatus. (101) Chamber; (102) Bag; (103) Laminated object.
NOVELTY - The arrangement includes a roof rail (10') which comprises a supporting surface (10a), and a roof rail angle (44) put on the roof rail, having a supporting surface (46a) for supporting the solar panel (2) and a holder surface (46b) arranged in an angle to the supporting surface for holding the side of the solar panel. The supporting surface of the roof rail is equipped with at least one groove (20) for recording a plot (49) of the roof rail angle and preventing its turn.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified construction and assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an arrangement according to the invention.    roof rail (10')    roof rail angle (44)    supporting surface of roof rail (10a)    supporting surface of roof rail angle (46a)    plot of roof rail angle (49)    groove (20)
NOVELTY - The arrangement includes a roof rail (10) with a surface (10a) for supporting the solar panel (2), which is equipped with at least one groove (20) for receiving functional elements, whereby the groove is formed to engage with corresponding sections of the functional elements, such as roof rail angles, preventing their turn. The groove is preferably equipped with a further mounting groove (28) which includes teething matching a thread.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an arrangement according to the invention.    solar panel (2)    roof rail (10)    supporting surface (10a)    groove (20)    mounting groove (28)
NOVELTY - The arrangement includes a clamp holder (8) which comprises a base bracket and a support bracket arranged in an angle to the base bracket and turned towards the solar panel (2).    USE - Clamp assembly for holding solar panel in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple and reliable mounting of arrangement in different installation conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A holder bracket (14) is formed at the support bracket, which engages preferably with the solar panel. The base bracket is dimensioned and formed in such way, that it can engage in a functional groove in the supporting surface of a roof rail (6), as well as being directly mounted on the building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an arrangement according to the invention.    Solar panel (2)    Roof rail (6)    Clamp holder (8)    Holder bracket (14)
NOVELTY - The system has mirror faces set at variable angles according to the angle of solar ray incidence, for focusing.    USE - For solar energy utilizing system for buildings, ships etc.    ADVANTAGE - Improved solar radiation focusing according to varied solar radiation impingement angle. Approximately fivefold increase in energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system comprises a solar cell group of specified size and surface geometry. At a given distance from the solar cell group is located a mirror face plate with an edge at specified angle in a parallel position to that of the solar cell surface with respect to the sun. If required, the system comprises an inverter with matching performance range. There is a suitable number of batteries with sufficient storage capacity, dependent on the energy requirements and changing idle intervals. The system is completed by a control of suitable current strength, a weather-resistant assembly frame, and a required cable harness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of the focusing system of a solar radiation energy generator.
NOVELTY - A processor (28), which is programmed to receive corresponding signals from receivers (18), generates an identification signal or an error signal by accessing a memory (30) to determine whether signals from receivers correspond to signals from transmitters (17). The receivers are mounted to rails adjacent the respective cradles of a weight rack. The transmitters are provided on each plate of dumbbells.    USE - For weight lifting implement e.g. dumbbell.    ADVANTAGE - Determines whether one or more weight lifting implements are improperly placed on the cradles of the weight rack. Alerts a user that the weight implement is returned in improper location by generating error signal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The memory associates each receiver with the corresponding transmitter. Each receiver is made to accept identification signal from one transmitter to generate a corresponding signal. Each transmitter sends a unique identification signal to identify a corresponding dumbbell. The cradles are provided in predetermined locations at the weight rack to receive the dumbbells.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a monitoring method for weight lifting implement e.g. dumbbell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electrical and optical components of the monitoring system.    Transmitters (17)    Receivers (18)    Processor (28)    Memory (30)
NOVELTY - A solar panel (1), which includes solar cells, generates electricity according to the sunlight received by its front and back surfaces. The solar panel is supported such that its front and back surfaces are positioned vertically with respect to an installation surface. A reflecting plate (2) reflects the sunlight towards the solar panel.    USE - For generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Enables moving solar panel according to irradiation angle of sunlight. Ensures efficient reflection of sunlight towards solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of a solar battery unit.    Solar panel (1)    Reflecting plate (2)
NOVELTY - Stringers (2), which are mutually arranged in parallel, are fixed along a roof surface or a vertical surface. Clamping tools (3) are attached at predetermined intervals to each stringer. The clamping side (3a) of each clamping tool inclines at a predetermined angle. An elongate support (4) is clamped by the clamping sides of the clamping tools of adjacent stringers.    USE - For residences.    ADVANTAGE - Increases installation efficiency, and shortens installation time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of a solar power generating system.    Stringers (2)    Clamping tools (3)    Clamping side (3a)    Elongate support (4)
NOVELTY - Double-sided incidence type solar cells (12) are arranged at alternating polarities between a surface plate and a back plate. Conductive lines (14) electrically connect the adjacent solar cells in series.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple connection of solar cells with conductive lines. Reduces area of solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the main part of solar battery module.    Double-sided incidence type solar cells (12)    Conductive lines (14)
NOVELTY - A `V'shaped opening (12) is formed on a flat substrate (9), whose inner walls are covered by a shading film (11). A light source (1) irradiates light on a secondary medium through lenses (2,3), which is permeable through the substrate. A light receiver (10) is arranged on top of the opening which receives propagation light reflected from a recording medium (5) through the opening.    USE -   For scanning probe microscope, scanning tunneling microscope, and electron microscope.    ADVANTAGE -   The components of entire apparatus is made compact and adjusting of each component is unnecessary, by which implementation of head is made easily. The optical memory head is manufactured with complicated process by which cost is reduced and mass production is improved. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of optical memory head. (1) Light source; (2,3) Lenses; (5) Recording medium; (9) Flat substrate; (10) Light receiver; (11) Shading film; (12) Opening.
NOVELTY - An electrode (21) is formed on the back side of crystal silicon substrate (20). Another permeable electrode (23) is formed on surface of substrate. The sides of silicon substrate are covered by insulating material (26). DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: solar battery module; manufacturing method of crystal solar battery module    USE -   In single crystal or polycrystalline silicon group solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   As insulating material covers sides of silicon substrate, end face leak is prevented easily, thus realizing inexpensive crystal solar battery with excellent low illuminance characteristic. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of crystal solar battery. (20) Crystal silicon substrate; (21,23) Electrodes; (26) Insulating material.
NOVELTY - An n-type silicon layer (2) is formed on the light incident surface of p-type silicon substrate (1). An electric field layer (5) having highly concentrated p-type impurity is formed on back-side of p-type silicon substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the solar battery manufacturing method.    USE -   In solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   As electric field layer has highly concentrated p-type impurity, sufficient field effect and reflecting effect are obtained, thus realizing inexpensive solar battery with favorable photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of solar battery. (1) Silicon substrate; (2) Silicon layer; (5) Electric field layer.
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a a turbine assembly (20) mounted within a housing (10). An inlet and outlet conduit has flange and bolt assemblies (31) that allow the turbine assembly to be connected via standard pipe connections.    USE - Power generation from flow pipes such as fluid flow pipes.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine can be attached to any type of pipe that conveys a fluid either indoors or out. Thus, power can be generated from waste flow pipes and the such like.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section through the turbine and pipe assembly    Housing (10)    Turbine assembly (20)    Flange and bolt connections (31)
NOVELTY - The exercise apparatus can be coupled to a personal computer (PC) for monitoring and displaying user's exercise level on a computer monitor. The PC is coupled to the wheels of the exercise apparatus for monitoring user's body functions during an exercise.    USE - For use with a chair.    ADVANTAGE - Provides user with monitoring and feedback information to encourage use. Includes program that periodically monitors the serial port to determine pulse rate which is displayed graphically. Flashes instruction on screen to either increase or reduce exercise speed to maintain target rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The exercise apparatus is attached to a chair that has a center support post. The exercise apparatus has a resilient mechanism for introducing resistance as a foot support is moved back and forth. The wheels of the exercise apparatus are mounted on the respective ends of the foot support for rolling on the floor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exercise apparatus designed with a counter.
NOVELTY - Square solar panels (10) of a predetermined size are arranged on a roof surface. Rectangular solar panels (10B) and right triangle solar panels (10C) are arranged on roof surface portions on which square solar panels are not arranged.    USE - For unit type building.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies handling of solar panels while effectively maximizing roof surface area on which solar panels are provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of a unit type building.    Square solar panels (10)    Rectangular solar panels (10B)    Right triangle solar panels (10C)
NOVELTY - Solar panels (10) of predetermined size are vertically and horizontally arranged on the surface of a roof (4). Brushes (43) are movably set on the roof surface to clean the surface of the solar panels.    USE - Used in a building unit.    ADVANTAGE - Uses solar panel that can secure enough electric energy for electricity generation. Ensures safe and simple cleaning of roof surface with solar panels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of a building unit that has a roof with solar battery.    Roof (4)    Solar panels (10)    Brushes (43)
NOVELTY - The solar battery module (3) is attached to the inclined roof (2) of a building (1), and has a rectangular plate shape with flat surface. During module construction of the building, the equation X over cosine theta is used, in which X represents the length at the edge of the roof while theta is the inclination angle of the roof.    USE - Used on inclined roof of a building.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient electricity generation since solar battery modules can be attached to inclined roof without wasting saddleback roof. Ensures convenient storage of charge or voltage due to batch operation of electric power performed by solar battery module. Does not degrade easily and ensures beautiful appearance since connection lines are hidden and are not exposed to sunlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the solar battery module attachment roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the building provided with solar battery module attachment roof.    Building (1)    Inclined roof (2)    Solar battery module (3)
NOVELTY - After forming light incident end face (11) by reverse mesa etching groove formation, an opening crack is formed. When forming crack by setting opening angle of needle as 2, width (2W) at upper portion of groove is set to satisfy relation, 2W2(H+Hc)tan(), where `H' and `Hc' are respective depths of groove and crack which extends from upper portion of end face to the groove base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optical light reception layer (13) is formed on surface of substrate (15). The light incidence end face is inclined inwardly so that refraction of light is performed. Moreover light is incident to optical light reception layer diagonally along thickness direction of layer.    USE -   For etching end face in refraction type semiconductor light receiving element manufacture.    ADVANTAGE -   Improves reproducibility by performing opening keeping opening crack as starting point, thereby good yield is achieved during wafer cutting. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the end face etching. (11) Light incidence end face; (13) Optical light reception layer; (15) Substrate.
NOVELTY - The detector includes an oxide film formed on a side surface of a columnar superconductor (1). A superconductor thin film (2) is provided on the oxide film. The two films extend around the whole circumference of the side surface of the columnar superconductor.    USE - For measuring the energy spectrum of a radiation.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a substrate to be eliminated, thus eliminating a loss, at an interference to a substrate, of quasiparticles or phonons caused within the columnar superconductor by radiation. Reduces the probability that quasiparticles are lost at grain boundaries inside the superconductor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of producing a detecting device for detecting radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional views of the radiation detector.    Columnar superconductor (1)    Superconductor thin film (2)    Lead wires (3)
NOVELTY - The present invention is that one or several hydroelectric generating sets are connected to the effluent culvert pipe or water tower pipe of water works to generate electricity.    USE -   Power generating equipment in tap water culvert pipe for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGES -   Opens one new way of utilizing energy and the application makes the energy of running water utilized.
NOVELTY - Cascaded cell portion (124) is formed on a germanium substrate (102) and is covered by cap layer (122) and anti-reflecting coating (1002). Bypass diode is formed on the cap layer. The P-side diode contact (702) is connected to cell contact (802) by a thin interconnect, so that intermediate photovoltaic cells of cascaded cell are bypassed.    USE - For solar cell array used in spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Provides reverse bias protection to the photovoltaic cell portions of solar cell arrays and dissipates heat with power which is bypassed, during reverse bias protection, thus providing efficient and high yield of solar cell panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell circuit fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of bypass diode.    Germanium substrate (102)    Cap layer (122)    Cascaded cell portion (124)    Diode contact (702)    Cell contact (802)    Anti-reflecting coating (1002)
NOVELTY - A pair of translucent handles are attached to the ends of a flexible line of sufficient length, for offering grip to the user. By depressing the activator button (16) in the handle (12), musical sounds from the speaker and incandescent lights flash through the handle for fixed, preset period. Odorizing and coloring features are added to attract the user.    USE - For use as exercise tool.    ADVANTAGE - By adding odorizing and coloring features to the handle, the senses of the user is engaged and can be enjoyed, whether the user is jumping rope or not. Enables the user to enjoy different songs or music, with the provision of the preprogrammed music chip.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The translucent handle (12) comprises a battery, a pre-programmed electronic music chip, an activator button (16) for the music chip and incandescent lights and a dual timing circuit for controlling the timing of the music chip. The tempo of the pre-programmed electronic music chip is not varied using a switch on the jump rope.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of musical jump rope.    Handle (12)    Button (16)
NOVELTY - An inverter (7) converts electric power output from converters (8,9) to an AC voltage. When the voltage ratio of the output voltage of a solar battery (1) opposing to that of a storage battery (2) is more than a fixed value, electric power from the solar battery is used and when the voltage ratio is below the fixed value, electric power from the storage battery is used.    USE - For use in a solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the conversion efficiency to be set to an optimum level, thereby enhancing the solar power generating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pair of converters (8,9) convert the DC voltage output from the solar battery (1) and the storage battery (2), respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solar power generation system.    Solar battery (1)    Storage battery (2)    Inverter (7)    Converters (8,9)
NOVELTY - A resin composition.(X) used for sealing photo-semiconductors comprises an epoxy resin(A) and a carboxylic acid ester as releasing agent(B) DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin composition (X) used for sealing photo-semiconductors comprises an epoxy resin(A) and a releasing agent (B) shown by Formula (1). Formula (1) CH3CH2(CH2CH2)mCH2C(=O)(OCH2CH2)nOH m = integer of 5-30; n = integer of 2-40; n/m = 0.1-3. Loadings of (B) in (X) are 0.01-15 wt. %.    USE -   (X) is used for sealing and continuously transfer molding the elements of photo-semiconductor devices.    ADVANTAGE -   (X) has high light transmittance, releasability and adhesion with metals.
NOVELTY - An elastic sealing (12) is formed on the terminal portion of a solar battery main unit (11), by molding the terminal portion with melted raw material from an extrusion molding machine. The molding and installation of the elastic sealing is performed at identical time by extruding directly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The U-shaped recess of the elastic sealing unit has identical cross sectional length. The terminal portions of the battery main unit are simultaneously fitted into the metallic mold and cooled, so that elastic sealing is formed over the terminal portion. This process is carried out by a robot. A primer is applied to the terminal portion of the battery panel unit, before inserting into the metallic mold. The material of the elastic sealing is thermoplastic resin or rubber.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the attachment structure of the solar battery module, which includes a stand supporting battery main unit.    USE -   For solar power generating system installed in residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE -   Since thermoplastic resin and rubber are used as material of elastic sealing unit, manufacturing cost is reduced and efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows the cross sectional view of extrusion of solar battery module in extruder. (11) Solar battery module main unit; (12) Elastic sealing unit.
(FI9801133-A)   NOVELTY - The measurement data from sensors (208,210) is transferred to a data collection unit (204) which is associated with a holder (206). The data collection unit processes the measurement data and the processed data are transferred from the data collection unit to a receiver (202) by inductive interaction.    USE - For measuring human organ's function like heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, blood-glucose content, blood-oxygen content, etc., when user exercises with exercise devices like bicycle, watercraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Increases data transfer rate to receiver and decreases transmission power necessary for data transfer. Efficient data processing is achieved by transferring measurement data from the sensor to the data collection unit where the data is processed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for system for measuring function of user's organ.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the measuring system.    Receiver (202)    Data collection unit (204)    Holder (206)    Sensors (208,210)
NOVELTY - Multiple flexible solar module strips (2) are formed at the upper side of canopy (1a) mounted on frame. A roller is provided for frame, so that canopy is movable between retracted and extended positions. The solar modules are connected to the storage cells provided to the roller.    USE - In building, home, motor vehicle, trailer, boat, yacht, ship, bus stop shelter, greenhouse, pavilion. For dewing lawn mower, trimmer, hedge clipper.    ADVANTAGE - The canopy is usable as roof as well as protector, thereby possible to save material and construct buildings cheaply. The folding mechanism facilitates extending of awnings at different angles, depending on position of sun. By interconnecting module strip, large surface area is covered. The protective coating protects the canopy from wear, thereby improving durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The radiation absorbed by solar module, is converted into electrical energy and stored in storage cells. Energy is supplied from cell to motor provided in the roller, for performing rotation of roller. The solar modules are mounted on multiple supports of canopy. The storage cells are exposed, for dissipation of heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of awning.    Canopy (1a)    Solar module strips (2)
NOVELTY - Contacts are respectively formed on the back sides of the two solar cells (100) having shallow junction N on P structure. A transparent ceria-doped cover (202) is provided overlaying a portion of the cells. A transparent adhesive (300) is positioned between the cover and the solar cell. Ribbon interconnects (206) are connected electrically with the contacts.    USE - To power spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - As the contacts are located on the backside of the cells, the front contact area is reduced and the active area is increased. The cover glass reduces stress and provides full cell protection from atomic oxygen and high energy particle radiation effects. As size of the cells are larger, less parts are used to handle, less testing, less waste area and less attrition are achieved therefore cost is reduced. The usage of silicone adhesive provides a space qualified non-darkening resilient surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cover (202) and the adhesive (300) remain substantially transparent when exposed to a space radiation environment. The solar cells (100) are formed from silicon having base resistivity of less than 10 ohms-cm. The solar cell array module has power-to-mass ratio of at least 100 W/kg and a power density of at least 87 Wm exp(-2). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of assembling a solar cell array module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the solar cell array module.    Solar cells (100)    Transparent ceria-doped cover (202)    Transparent adhesive (300)
NOVELTY - The display rate of sequential frames in a reproduced video frame sequence is varied in response to the detected actual exercise rate of a user (12) such that a recorded frame includes a frame time stamp. A variable time adjustment factor is produced in proportion to the exercise rate signal and applied to the frame time stamp to determine a modified time at which the next video frame is to be displayed.    USE - For use with exercise machine e.g. stationary bicycle, treadmill, ski machine, stair stepper.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances exercise experience of user since movement sensation for user is enabled in proportion to his or her exercise rate and interactive real time exercise monitoring video system is offered. Enables utilization of virtual reality glasses for viewing of reproduced video regarding exercise environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compact-disc CD player (20) includes a CPU which receives the transmitted input signal from a remote control pad operated by a user. A prerecorded video frame sequence encoded on a recording medium, is played and reproduced by the CD player. A TV monitor (18) is connected to the CD player, for displaying the reproduced video frame sequence.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic side view of a dynamic real time exercise video monitoring apparatus.    User (12)    TV monitor (18)    CD player (20)
NOVELTY - An electric motor is connected to user interface through a mechanical linkage. A microprocessor (402) operates motor upon a selected mode, depending on direction of movement of mechanical linkage. The processor divides exercise stroke into several segments to determine the absolute position of mechanical linkage.    USE - For exercise machines.    ADVANTAGE - The incorporation of force generation and control system in exercise machines allows user to utilize same machine for different exercises, without the need for user initiated calibrations. The direct connection of mechanical linkage to motor without any gear reduction avoids any gear reduction induced stiffness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The microprocessor (402) in addition controls the power supply to motor based on position and velocity of mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage in turn is directly connected to motor without any gear reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of force generation and control system.    Microprocessor (402)
NOVELTY - A horizontally adjustable piping (22) is cantilevered from upper end of a frame (14). A lift mechanism (24) is installed to piping for selectively controlling the movement of barbell (26) attached below, via a chain (34). A control mechanism (56) is operated for selectively moving the barbell up and down. The control mechanism is released to hold the barbell of the selected elevation level.    USE - For assisting weight lifter in selective and incremental raising and lowering of barbells.    ADVANTAGE - Offers safe exerting of maximum effort as frame for adjusting barbell elevation chains and safety switch is provided. Enables incremental adjustment of barbell position during exercising by control mechanism. Simplifies usage as weight adjustment is not done manually.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus has the frame which includes a horizontal stabilizing piping (50) attached to upper end of a pair of vertical telescoping stanchions (16,16'). The lower ends of the stanchions are fixed on a support (42) which is positioned suitably on floor. The horizontally adjustable piping is fixed between the free ends of cantilever piping (20,20') projecting from upper end of the stanchions. A hoist (32) provided with an electric motor and the chain, supports weight in the range of the 1-1000 pounds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the weight lifting apparatus.    Frame (14)    Vertical telescoping stanchions (16,16')    Cantilever piping (20,20')    Horizontally adjustable piping (22)    Lift mechanism (24)    Barbell (26)    Hoist (32)    Chain (34)    Support (42)    Horizontal stabilizing piping (50)    Control mechanism (56)
NOVELTY - The data signals indicating the muscled body area acceleration and direction, muscle tension and pulse rate are produced for translating each signal to be a part of the simulated athletic activity or game programmed within the processor. The activity or the game is displayed and combined with muscled body area to provide an entertaining exercise for the user.    USE - In home, health club, spas, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Provides healthy physical large muscle exercise and fun of a computer game, simultaneously. Provides visual and audible display of exercise levels reached for prompt eye and ear evaluation. Provides target which requires both skill and muscular vigor to strike and provides concurrent reports on the level of success.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Portable sensors are coupled to the human body to sense the muscled body area acceleration and direction, muscle tension and pulse rate. The sensed signals are encoded and transmitted to base unit and monitor (15). The signals are decoded and processed so that the activity of the muscled body area is a part of the simulated athletic activity or game programmed within the processor, and having all the paraphernalia and trappings associated with athletic activity or the game.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the basic system including transmitting unit worn by user and display station.    Monitor (15)
NOVELTY - Power plant has turbine 1 installed in water current of reservoir 2. Turbine 1 is kinematically coupled with pump 8 connected to upflow water channel 3 communicating with distribution water channel 4 which is connected to working water channel 5 whose flow section mounts water-wheel generators 6. Pump 8 is built up of toothed gears 9-12 arranged in pairs. Gears 9,10 have cylindrical teeth and gears 11,12 are distinguished by tooth valleys in the form of cylindrical surfaces. Gear 9 is driving gear and gears 10,11,12 are driven ones. Delivery cavity 13 communicating with upflow water channel 3 is provided between wheels.    USE - Water-energy-to- electricity conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Improved capacity. 2 dwgs
NOVELTY - The lower and upper ends of solar battery modules are arranged horizontally and are respectively fixed to lower-end and upper-end fixed frames (21,22). The right and left ends of the solar battery modules are fixed respectively to the right-end and left-end fixed frames (31,32).    USE - For a roof.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the degree of waterproofness between the solar battery modules and the fixed frames. Enables the construction of solar battery modules in an existing roof surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the roof integrated solar-battery module.    Lower-end and upper-end fixed frames (21,22)    Right-end and left-end fixed frames (31,32)    Solar battery modules (SM)
NOVELTY - An air circulation path (4) is formed outside a roof (2) and between the roof and a solar power generation panel (3). An opening (23) which leads to the air circulation path from the interior of the roof is formed in the roof near a ridge.    USE -   For solar power generation panels installed in roofs.    ADVANTAGE -   Reduces sufficiently the heat caused by the solar power generation panel being transmitted to interior of the room. Improves conversion efficiency of the panels. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the ventilation structure. (2) Roof; (4) Air circulation path; (23) Opening.
NOVELTY - A deposition subject (1) with curved surface, is made inclinable in three-dimension direction in a deposition tank (3). The distance between deposition site on subject surface and a substance (4) having deposited substance release property, is maintained to be a constant. A deposition layer having electromotive force, is deposited on deposition subject.    USE -   For installing solar battery on building roof, motor vehicle and vessels.    ADVANTAGE -   Solar battery can be mounted easily because of reduced weight and curved surface of deposition subject. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of deposition apparatus. (1) Deposition subject; (3) Deposition tank; (4) Substance.
NOVELTY - Epoxy resin composition contains epoxy resin, curing agents, curing accelerators, and xylene resin. The amount of the xylene resin is 3.0-25 wt. % based on the total amount of the epoxy resin, curing agents, curing accelerators, and xylene resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The xylene resin consists of compounds of formula (1) and/or (2) and has number average molecular weight of 200-1,000. r = integer, 0-4; R1 = -CH2OH or -CH2O(CH2O)mCH3; R2 = -CH2O(CH2O)nCH2-; m and n = integer 0-3.    USE -   The epoxy resin composition is used for sealing semiconductor elements of photosemiconductor apparatus.    ADVANTAGE -   Mouldings obtd. from the resin compsn. have high humidity resistance, adhesion to elements and transparency.
NOVELTY - Epoxy resin composition for sealing photo semiconductor contains epoxy resin, curing agents, curing accelerators, and mould release agents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mould release agents contain compounds of formula CH3(CH2CH2)m-(OCH2CH2)n-O-P(=O)(OH)2 (Ia) or [CH3(CH2CH2)r-(OCH2CH2)s-O]2-P(=O)-P-OH (Ib).    m = 1-30; n = 1-50; r = 1-30; s = 1-50.    The weight fraction of group -OCH2CH2- is 40-90 %.    USE -   The resin composition is used for sealing semiconductor chips of photosemiconductor appts.    ADVANTAGE -   Cured products of the resin composition has good mould release characteristics and high transparency and humidity resistance.
NOVELTY - Epoxy resin compsn. for sealing photo semiconductor contains (A) epoxy resin, curing agents, curing accelerators, and (B) mould release agents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mould release agents contain compounds of formula (1). m = 1-30; n = 1-50. The weight fraction of gp. -OCH2CH2- is 40-90 %.    USE -   The resin composition is used for sealing semiconductor chips of photo semiconductor appts.    ADVANTAGE -   Cured products of the epoxy resin composition have good mould release characteristics and high transparency and humidity resistance
NOVELTY - Solar radiation is used to generate electrical energy from one or more photovoltaic silica cell, with one or more thermal collector generating heat from circulating gas or liquid. The container may be manufactured from glass, fiber or plastic material.    USE - For use in heating circulating water or gas, combined with the generation of electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The air evacuation maximizes heat transfer from incoming radiation and enables the device to be used as thermal or sound insulation elements. The device can be manufactured in a form and with dimensions to suit a specific application such as in brick, tile or panel form. The device can be used independently or connected in series with other such devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the device.
NOVELTY - An integrated thermophotovoltaic component has one or more photovoltaic surfaces (2) and a metallic support (3) containing channels (4) in which a liquid flows.    USE - As replacements for normal building elements e.g. tiles, walls, glass partitions.    ADVANTAGE - Controlled ambient conditions are attained through constant temperatures and constant maximum outputs. Maximum electrical input is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN ADDITIONAL CLAIM is also included for taking advantage of thermal energy supplied by integrated thermophotovoltaic components in a building by:    (a) heating the liquid passing to the component exposed to solar radiation;    (b) passage of the hot liquid to the interior of a cistern containing metallic containers;    (c) heating the elements;    (d) deviating the hot liquid to the interior of a collector;    (e) recycling the cooled liquid to the interior of an integrated thermophotovoltaic component exposed to solar radiation;    (f) heating the liquids inside the cistern; and    (g) circulating the hot liquids on the components of internal thermic shields placed in the building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view partially in section of an opaque integrated thermophotovoltaic element.    photovoltaic surfaces (2)    metallic support (3)    channels (4)
NOVELTY - An information carrying body (13) is connected (16) to the light receiving surface of the solar cell module (10). The information body is transparent in the visible range and made of magnetic material with a hue similar to that of the surface of the cell. The information region has at least a different magnetism, sound reflectivity, infrared reflectivity, thermal reflectivity or thermally sensitive color transitivity.    USE - Identification of solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - The area of the module dedicated to photovoltaic effects is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show front and rear views of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (10)    Storage medium (13)    Connectors (16)
NOVELTY - The arrangement is mounted on the upper end of a mounting rod of a training cycle. It has a base seat (20), an upper seat (10), a cell cover (60), an electrical circuit board (40), a display panel (30) showing heart rate, etc., two sensors (50) and several battery elements (70). The base seat has several upper pins, two lateral holder parts, two curved passage holes defined by the lateral holding parts, a cell chamber, an elongated hole and several threaded holes. The battery elements are mounted in the cell chamber.    USE - For training cycle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement has smooth outer surfaces to reduce the danger of injury and has at least one sensor to detect the user's heartbeat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective exploded representation of a control device.    upper seat (10)    base seat (20)    display panel (30)    circuit board (40)    sensors (50)    cell cover (60)    battery elements (70)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has sensors (2) with which parameters specific to performance, can be measured and stored in the system memory (3). All data are transferred to a central computer (5) by data communications (4). Evaluated performance data is transferred back with positions and displayed on a monitor (7) or large image projector as a race track using software in the communications electronics (6).    USE - For fitness center, e.g. for connection to cycles or step or running machines.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. the inability to compare performance with other users.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The parameters which can be measured include revolution rate, heart rate and speed. The arrangement can be connected to cycles and to step and running machines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an arrangement.    Sensors (2)    Remote data communications (4)    Central computer (5)    Communications electronics (6)    System memory (3)    Monitor (7)
NOVELTY - The arrangement consists of an oblong, in longitudinal direction uniform sheet element with a reflecting surface bent in cross-section. At least one strip-shaped solar cell arrangement (20) is arranged in a predetermined distance to the sheet element (2), and is directed with its sensitive surface area (22) against the reflecting surface (4) of the sheet element. The solar cell arrangement may be fastened to the sheet element, and may be mounted on a building.    USE - E.g. for blind system of building.    ADVANTAGE - Provides sun protection, utilizes sunlight in solar cell arrangement, and provides diffuse light with even distribution during day, for illumination of interior of building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an arrangement according to the invention.    sheet element (2)    reflecting surface (4)    solar cell arrangement (20)    sensitive surface area (22)
NOVELTY - The natural flow type electric generation principle for river lies in that it utilizes the natural flow velocity of river as power to produce electric energy. Its important idea is that a double-faced gear impeller turbine is cross-placed in the water, and is impacted by water flow to rotate.    USE -   Natural flow type electric generation principle    for river.    ADVANTAGE -   Utilizes the natural flow velocity of river as power to produce electric energy, and gear engagement to drive power generator and make it work to obtain electric energy.
NOVELTY - An endless treadmill belt (2) is engaged with rollers (4,3) and comprises evenly spaced treading blocks (7) and is driven by an electric motor operating through a gearing unit, belts (10,6) and pulleys (9,17). Gearing unit is adjusted by user to control the transfer ratio between axles (12,16), while an electromagnetic brake provides a resistive force on the rollers.    USE - For simulating pushing of a large heavy object, such as a vehicle, simulating indoors walking or running, generally for exercising in confined space. Can be used for medical testing , and activity supervision.    ADVANTAGE - Comfortable and natural use of exerciser, to improve variety of stamina, such as power stamina, outburst power, and maximal power. Apparatus activates same combination of muscles as are activated by pushing large and heavy load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The user presses against a height-adjustable beam (56) and the heart-rate and pushing force applied to the treading blocks are measured and displayed on display control unit (90).    AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of carrying out pushing/pulling exercises.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing illustrates apparatus of the invention operated in pushing mode.    Endless belt (2)    Rollers (4,3)    Belts (6,10)    Treading blocks (7)    Pulleys (9,17)    Axles (12,16)    Pushing beam (56)    Display-control unit (90)
NOVELTY - The method for making silicon photoelectric cells uses a metal substrate formed by a metal plate (25) with slits (26,29). Slits are separated by linking points (27) defining the bases of a number of cells. A stack of silicon layers is deposited on the metal plates, and this is followed by a metal coating so as to form a group of unit cells (28a,b,c,d). The group of cells is directly mounted on an interconnecting support (30). The linking points are perforated to separate the cells from the rest of the plate.    USE - Manufacture of group of silicon photoelectric cells.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the manufacture of large area cells at a reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the substrate and deposited layers forming the cells.    Metal plate (25)    Slits (26,29)    Linking points (27)    Unit cell group (28a,b,c,d)    Interconnecting support (30)
NOVELTY - The device includes an abdominal electrical activity monitor (12) which has sensors on its outer surface which detect electrical signals representing the level of abdominal contraction of a user (10). The monitor generates a monitor output signal in response to the level of detected signals, and attenuates this signal when the level of detected signals falls below a preset threshold.    USE - For monitoring and promoting the tensioning of a user's abdominal muscles.    ADVANTAGE - Allows an electromyograph (EMG) biofeedback unit to be used in a manner that does not require visual monitoring, may form a portion of an entertainment unit, and does not impede a user's ability to engage in other tasks without sacrificing the ability to monitor muscle activity. Permits the biofeedback to be communicated to the user in a variety of different ways which are more advantageous to the use, enjoyment and effectiveness of the EMG biofeedback device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The monitor is formed to be worn on the user's body adjacent his/her abdominal muscles. A sensor sensitivity circuit is used to adjust the preset threshold. An indicator device generates an indicator output signal when the detected signals fall below the preset threshold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front perspective view showing the device as worn by a user.    User (10)    Monitor (12)    Housing (20)    Audio device (30)    Power control device (32)    Vibrator (38)
NOVELTY - The solar battery has double-sided incidence type solar panel mutually connected to the frame electrically via a leg. The projection angle L of the solar panel, the length `a' of the light receiving side `alpha' of the panel and the rear side `gamma' are included so that predetermined condition is satisfied. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The panel is set so that condition a|L(cos *tan(+)-sin )/2|, `b' the space between solar arrays. b|(2a+Lcos )/tan(+)| is satisfied.    USE -   In solar battery apparatus.    ADVANTAGE -   As the solar battery apparatus has double-sided incidence type solar panel, the output of the solar battery is raised. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows model view of solar battery installation arrangement.
NOVELTY - An attachment unit (2a) is fastened elastically to the right and left periphery border side portion of a helmet (1). Many light emitting diodes (2b) are distributed on the outer circumferential surface of the unit (2a) and a solar panel is attached in the helmet. A battery and control unit (2c) perform flashing light emission of LED.    USE -   For workers, commuters and commuting school students.    ADVANTAGE -   The LED arrangement enables simple structure and lightweight. Since a solar panel is attached in a light emitting device as a power supply, battery can be omitted, thereby improving economy. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged top elevation of helmet with light emitting diode. (1) Helmet; (2a) Attachment unit; (2b) LEDs; (2c) Battery and control unit.
NOVELTY - A hydraulic pressure monitoring device is provided to generate warning, when the hydraulic pressure of upstream side penstock pressure chambers operate movable sheets (13a,13b) and hydraulic pressure of inlet valve reaches a predetermined value. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cylindrical movable sheets are provided to the upstream side and downstream side of a valve case (10) to cut-off the fluid. At the time of closed condition, the seat surface in the valve (11) is made to press contact to seat surface of cylindrical movable sheets. The automatic distributing valves (23a,23b) provided on the water supply and exhaust pipelines (18,19) are operated with the hydraulic pressure signal from pressure detectors (24a-24d).    USE -   For vibration prevention in inlet valve of water/pump turbines in hydroelectric plant.    ADVANTAGE -   Cycle of self excited vibration is cut-off, by which damage of penstock is prevented beforehand. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows longitudinal cross-sectional diagram of inlet valve. (10) Valve case; (11) Valve; (13a,13b) Movable sheets; (18,19) Exhaust pipelines; (23a,23b) Automatic distributing valves; (24a-24d) Pressure detectors.
NOVELTY - There is a p-type semiconductor layer (302) with a first n-type diffusion region (304) formed beneath its surface. A second n-type diffusion region (303) is formed below the first. Different voltage levels are applied to the semiconductor layer and the first diffusion region, which makes the second diffusion region fully depleted. The second diffusion region transfers carriers of electron-hole pairs to the first diffusion region.    USE - For a CMOS image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The photodiode captures photo-generated charges linearly at the initial state. Improves the sensitivity and resolution, especially in bright light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also given for a unit pixel in an image sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photodiode.    P-type semiconductor layer (302)    First n-type diffusion layer (304)    Second n-type diffusion layer (303)
NOVELTY - The photodiode is formed about an n-type semiconductor substrate (1). An n-type light receiving layer (2) is epitaxially grown on the substrate and a central p-type region (3) formed by diffusion. Diffusion shield p-region (11) is formed in a ring enclosing the central region. A signal p-electrode (4) is then formed on the central p-region and a diffusion-shield p-electrode (13) is formed on the peripheral ring region. A protective film covers the end of the central p-n junction and the ends of the peripheral diffusion shield p-n junctions.    USE - Efficient photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - As well as the central p-n junction and electrode, the photodiode has a peripheral p-n junction covered with a protection layer to prevent self-shortcircuit. A reverse bias is applied to the peripheral electrode making a wide depletion layer beneath the peripheral p-n junction. Extra carriers generated by peripherally incident rays are fully absorbed by the depletion layer and annihilated by the reverse bias.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photodiode module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photodiode highlighting the structure.    Substrate (1)    n-type light receiving layer (2)    Central p-type region (3)    Signal p-electrode (4)    Diffusion shield p-region (11)    Diffusion shield p-electrode (13)
NOVELTY - The display (5) comprises solar cells (10) transforming light energy entering the display into electrical energy. The display may be an LCD comprising a two polarizing sheets (20,25) with essentially orthogonal polarization direction. Between the polarizing sheets is a layer (35) of liquid crystal elements.    USE - Especially mobile phone with display.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cells for providing electricity do not occupy precious area on the front surface of the device necessary for the keys. Solar cells are arranged in an optimum orientation towards alight source when the device is oriented in a position which is most convenient during use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The liquid crystal elements of the layer where not excited by an electric field are transparent and change the polarization direction of light passed through the first polarizing sheet, especially by about 90degrees, such that the polarized light is passed through the second polarizing sheet without essential light absorption. The solar cells are arranged on a rear side of the second polarizing sheet opposite to the surface of the LCD.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar liquid crystal display.    Display (5)    Solar cells (10)    Polarizing sheets (20,25)    Liquid crystal layer (35)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (107) is arranged on a base (105). A closed space (108) is cut off from the air provided between the base and the module.    USE - For generating photovoltaic power on a roof.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is easy to construct, inexpensive to install, maintains a good power level as a photovoltaic power generating system, good environmental resistance and improved fire resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structural view of the photovoltaic power generating structure.    Base (105)    Solar cell module (107)    Closed space (108)
NOVELTY - 12-Methylene-cyclopenta(1,2-b:3,4-b')diquinoxalines (IA) and 12-imino-cyclopenta(1,2-b:3,4-b')diquinoxalines (IB) are new.    USE - (IA) and (IB) are used in a highly sensitive electrophotographic laminate and in organic electroluminescent devices (OLEDs) as electron conductors.    ADVANTAGE - (I) have good electron mobility and, to some extent, good solubility in organic solvents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 12-Methylene-cyclopenta(1,2-b:3,4-b')diquinoxalines (IA) and 12-imino-cyclopenta(1,2-b:3,4-b')diquinoxalines (IB), both of formula (I) are new;    in (IA) X(Y)Z = C(Rx)2    in (IB) X(Y)Z = NRx    R1-8 = hydrogen (H), linear or branched alkyl, halogen (preferably chlorine (Cl) and fluorine (F), cyano (CN), OR9, nitro (NO2), acyl (COR10), carboxyl (COOH), ester (COOR11) or (het)aryl (including condensed (het)aryl groups, optionally with substituted side groups); or    R1-8 may = linked groups forming (un)saturated groups, optionally containing heteroatoms, e.g. oxygen (O), sulfur (S) or nitrogen (N);    R9-11 = H, linear or branched alkyl or (het)aryl (including condensed (het)aryl groups, optionally with substituted side groups);    X = carbon (C) or nitrogen (N);    preferably at least one of Y and Z = an electron acceptor group, e.g. CN, SOR9, SO2R9, OR9, COR10, COOH or COOR11, otherwise linear or branched alkyl, (het)aryl (including condensed (het)aryl, optionally with substituted side groups) or NH2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) asymmetric 12-oxo-cyclopenta(1,2-b:3,4-b')diquinoxalines (IC) of formula (I);    X(Y)-Z = oxygen (=O);    R1-4 = one pattern of substituents;    R5-8 = a different pattern of substituents;    (b) methods of preparing (IA), (IB) and (IC);    (c) highly sensitive electrophotographic laminate comprising (IA), (IB) and/or (IC); and    (d) organic electroluminescent devices comprising (IA), (IB) and/or (IC).
NOVELTY - The device calculates the body fat percentage (13) of the person in order to determine the fat excepting weight. A target fat excepting weight can be set (16) along with the number of times of exercise (17). An exercise program is selected (21) using all of the supplied information. Load on the machine is adjusted (22) in order to achieve the target weight and keep the heart rate within a threshold.    USE - Automatically adjusting the load on a gym weight machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables safe and effective training on the equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic flow diagram of the device operation.    Body fat percentage calculator (13)    Target fat-excepting weight input (16)    Number of times of exercise input (17)    Exercise program selector (21)    Load adjuster (22)
NOVELTY - A platform (36) of suspension system (20) is capable of moving downwards by spring force in a bound and rebound directions relative to a frame (22). An electromechanical assembly interconnected between a controller (37a) and platform, provides controlled impact characteristics like bound direction damping rate, based on user input.    USE - For treadmill decks.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of a controllable suspension system enables user to adjust feel of deck to stimulate various running surfaces like pavement, rubber track, grass, gravel and sand. The impact forces produced can be adjusted to reduce stress exerted upon the users legs when exercising.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates partial cross sectional diagram of the suspension system.    Suspension system (20)    Frame (22)    Platform (36)    Controller (37a)
NOVELTY - A silicon light reception layer is formed on a support (1) by coating or vacuum evaporation process. The Si particles have its diameter ranging from 0.1-200 m or less than or equals 1000 m.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar battery.    USE -   For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Since material harmful to human body is not utilized, environmental pollution is eliminated. Since solar battery is manufactured easily, manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic sectional view of solar battery. (1) Support.
NOVELTY - The electric generator has an alternator and a turbine mounted in an external frame. The generator is lowered into a fast-flowing stream, attached by cables to the bank. The output is transferred by electric cable to a battery placed on the bank of the stream.    USE - Electricity generation in mountainous locations    ADVANTAGE - Can be installed in fast moving water flows without modification of the terrain or loss of water flow. Simple construction that allows easy maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the generator in a water flow.
NOVELTY - The quantum well detector is formed by layers of semiconductors from the groups III-V, to obtain a quantum well (3) of thickness 1q separated by a potential barrier (4) of thickness 1b from an accumulation layer (5).    USE - In detectors for measuring electromagnetic radiation, in particular infrared.    ADVANTAGE - Improved performance because of limited rate of recombination of carriers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thickness of the potential barrier is an order of magnitude greater than that of the quantum well, and is with a decreasing slope from an energy level E2, corresponding to an excitation from a ground energy level E1, towards the accumulation layer. The potential barrier separates the processes of absorption in quantum well and the measurement of photo-carriers in the accumulation layer, limiting the recombination of carriers. The device is used for detection by:    (i) measurement of parallel photoelectric current by contacts mounted at the level of the accumulation layer, and    (ii) photovoltaic measurement by placing one contact at the accumulation layer, and the other at the quantum well layer. The thickness of the potential barrier is e.g. 500 Angstroms, and that of the quantum well is e.g. 30-40 Angstroms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the potential energy profile of conduction bands formed by semiconducting layers.    quantum well layer (3)    potential barrier layer (4)    accumulation layer (5)
NOVELTY - The runner (4) is tested and the speed, and its changes, i.e. acceleration, detected by the sensor (6), by a beam parallel to the track.    USE - In ergonomic studies of by testing subjects running on the belt.    ADVANTAGE - Produces quieter running of motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Data is fed into the computer (3) and used to control the belt speed with any changes. The computer carries out ongoing processing of the data.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the runner and detector mounted in frontal or rear position.    running direction of test (1)    operating direction of belt (2)    computer (3)    runner being tested (4)    sensor (6)    rail (7)
NOVELTY - Human body impedance is measured (11) and personal data is inputted (12) such as height, age, sex etc. A color liquid crystal panel (16) displays the calculated body fat percentage and also is used to calculate a fat-excepting weight (14) which is stored (15).    USE - For displaying physical status whilst on a training machine.    ADVANTAGE - The effect of training using the weight machine is objectively displayed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart illustrating the method of operation of the display.    Body impedance meter (11)    Data input (12)    Fat-excepting weight calculator (14)    Data storage memory (15)
NOVELTY - The device uses an exercise machine provided with an ergometer, a weighing device and a pulse rate measuring device, each coupled to a personal computer, for storing exercise data throughout the exercise program, e.g. the calculated body mass index.    USE - The device is used for treatment of adiposity or obesity.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows evaluation of the exercise program.
NOVELTY - The television monitor (30) is supported by a post structure (20) above the hand rails (26b). The keyboard comprising an array of thumb actuated switches (56), is supported by one of the hand rails for controlling pictorial display on the monitor. Therefore, the exercise machine user can operate the keyboard while grasping the rails.    USE - In treadmill type exercise machine installed in commercial and home fitness areas.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates an employee to access corporate voice, video and data networks within the corporate communication system, while at the same time enjoying the benefits of aerobic exercise on the stationary exercise machine. The individual using the exercise machine, surfs the internet web and enjoy an endless quantity of online news information and entertainment features. The discomfort associated with the exercise is reduced as the individual is engrossed in processing information of interest.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An adjustable support unit comprising a support arm (40) and a platform (36), is provided for the television monitor (30). The support arm extends from the post structure (20). The platform is connected to the support arm by a hinge (38).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure represents side elevation view of the computer equipped exercise machine.    Post structure (20)    Hand rails (26b)    Television monitor (30)    Platform (36)    Hinge (38)    Support arm (40)    Switches (56)
NOVELTY - The fat rate calculator (13) calculates body fat based on human body impedance detected by electrode in impedance measurement unit (11) and from data like sex, age, body stature and weight input via data entry unit (12). The amount setting unit (18) compares current body type with classified by classification unit (14) target values. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Frequency setting unit (17) sets frequency of training and training program setting unit (18) sets the load and time period for training, which are then displayed.    USE -   For drawing schedule for adopting weight machine for physical exercises to impart resistance to overarm, chest, pars abdomen, calf muscles, e.g. for sportsman.    ADVANTAGE -   The effect of training, frequency of training, time of training are displayed on a panel and so eliminates user's labor. Training effect can be confirmed easily. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of training schedule formatting device. (11) Human body impedance measurement unit; (12) Data entry unit; (13) Body fat rate calculator; (14) Type classification unit; (17) Frequency setting unit; (18) Amount setting unit.
NOVELTY - The submersible electric generator is developed on the basis of principle described in the patent specification of the "Pipeline automatic rotary extrusion dual-purpose machine", and is characterized by utilizing the water source with a certain high head and flow rate, through pipeline or natural flow.    USE -   A submersible electric generator.    ADVANTAGE -   The rotary vane or screw mounted on the sealed generator shaft rotate in the water to make the submersible electric generator to generate electricity.
NOVELTY - The interior of water pipeline is equipped with spinning body, and when it is used, the impulsive force (pressure) of water in the pipeline and suction (drainage force) of the water are used to drive the spinning body and make it rotate, and before the hydraulic turbine makes power generation, one or multi-pass traction generation is implemented firstly, then the same water head is used to make hydraulic turbine implement conventional power generation.    USE -   Hydroelectric power generation.
NOVELTY - A trench is blasted in the river bed for approx. 50 feet to accommodate the penstock. The penstock is anchored to the bedrock. The penstock is tapered and has steel rods inside the entrance to keep out larger animals and fish, etc. The power generated is a function of the volume of water and the head (a difference between the water inlet and the turbine elevation). A barge pulled by a tugboat could transport the penstock.    USE - For generating power from a fast moving river without the use of a dam.    ADVANTAGE - It eliminates silting which is a problem with conventional dams.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows one of many possible layouts.
NOVELTY - The system includes a pedometer monitoring the motion of the patient during exercise and a heart rate monitor. From the output of these and relevant personal data entered by the user, a processor calculates the user's fitness.    USE - For monitoring the fitness of a person during exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the user with information about his/her current fitness state as well as predictions of future fitness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following: The method of monitoring a persons fitness state.
NOVELTY - The station has low-head hydroelectric power plant communicating with upstream storage reservoir, and a water-lifting unit communicating with upstream and downstream storage reservoirs and with a tank whose top part mounts windmill joined with elevators through reduction gear. The tank communicates with high-head underground hydroelectric power plant.    USE - Wind-power and hydroelectric power engineering; electrification of small settlements, enterprises, and farms, high-capacity water- lifting units for water supply and irrigation.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency of station, enlarged range of working speeds of wind.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Water-lifting unit is made in the form of tower with damper-type tank in its surface part and wells in underground part with elevators connected to windmill through double-reduction gear with gearshift provision. Elevators are built up of ball floats and pistons functioning as water lifting units and sliding in vertical barrels provided with clack valve for intermediate water relief. Low-head and underground high-head plants as well as damper-type tank are integrated into single unit incorporating windmill operating according to double-stage scheme.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevation view of the windmill structure.
NOVELTY - The solar battery module (1) comprises of a number of photo-voltaic cells (2) arranged over process area (7). The cell is covered by a cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS also included for the following: solar battery module manufacturing method; application method of solar battery module    USE -   For electrical power generator installed in roof and ground of installation site.    ADVANTAGE -   The solar battery module of optimum size and shape can be installed over the roof and ground without any damage due to provision of process area. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of the solar battery module. (1) Solar battery module; (2) Photo-voltaic cells; (7) Process area.
NOVELTY - Unit element row module (30) includes unit elements (1) that are joined in row direction. The unit element is mechanically supported by an electrode terminal board (2). The unit element row modules are arranged in column direction on a mounting substrate (40) DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The unit element is formed by semiconductor radiation detecting element which has an electrode. The electrode terminal board is electrically connected to the electrode.    USE -   For detecting high energy radiation.    ADVANTAGE -   The array space between unit elements is reduced by which size of detector is reduced. The number of parts are reduced by which structure of detector is simplified. The element is stably held to substrate by which distortion or disturbance in sequence of unit element is prevented and detection accuracy is improved. The interference with adjacent unit element is alleviated. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of entire component of two dimensional matrix array radiation detector. (1) Unit element; (2) Electrode terminal board; (30) Unit element row module; (40) Substrate.
NOVELTY - The battery has p and n type compound semiconductor films of CIS type chalcopyrite structure. The n type film contains CuAl(SxSe1-x)2.    USE -   For solar power applications.    ADVANTAGE -   Offers n-type conduction film without drop in energy conversion efficiency due to chalcopyrite structure. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar battery.
NOVELTY - A single channel photodiode is formed by combining cut portions of photodiodes having number of channels equal to a predetermined number and that having channels less than the predetermined number as the integers of the number of channels of both photodiodes are reciprocals. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sensitive and insensitive portions are alternately formed on a silicon wafer. Rectangular portions are cut from the wafer excluding the portions having defective channels to form a photodiode block with predetermined number of channels.    USE -   For producing photodiode in radiation detector used for X-ray CT scanning equipment.    ADVANTAGE -   Achieves high yielding and inexpensive epoxy glass substrate as a photodiode block with predetermined number of channels is formed. Achieves high precision of assembly positioning in wiring board thus increasing workability of board.
NOVELTY - The detector (4) does not have any surfaces with a norm (7, 8) oriented towards the focusing lens (1) that could reflect incoming light back through the lens. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Incoming visible, UV or IR light is focused by a lens onto a detector within the lens focal plane (3).    USE -   None given.    ADVANTAGE -   Retroreflection of light by the detector is prevented in order to prevent the position of the sensor from being revealed. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of part of the sensor. (1) Focusing lens; (2) Optical axis; (3) Focal plane; (4) CCD array detector; (5, 6) Field of vision boundaries; (7, 8) Detector norms corresponding to field of vision boundaries.
NOVELTY - Apparatus has endless belt mounted on rolls, sensors for perceiving forces applied by roll neck and converting them into electrical signals supplied through timer and relay to starter for switching off engine during transportation of sportsman. By equipping apparatus with running track starting zone detector, timer and four-contact relay, wire switching of engine creating emergency braking back torque is provided.    USE - Sports equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency, provision for emergency braking of drive at casual transportation of sportsman and enhanced reliability in operation. 3 dwgo
NOVELTY - The solar battery modules (1) which generate the output voltage corresponding to each invertor (3) are electrically connected with a trunk line cable (2), parallelly.    USE -   In solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE -   The resistance loss is reduced, hence even when partial modules fail, running of object can be continued. As the length of the cable is shortened, operativity is increased. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar power generation system. (1) Solar battery module; (2) Trunk line cable; (3) Invertor.
NOVELTY - Several solar cells (2) are connected in series and power generated by the solar cells are obtained from the output terminals (15,16) of the module. By-pass diodes (9) are connected across output terminals to prevent over-heating of solar cells. Diodes (12) are connected in parallel with each of by-pass diode. All the diodes are accommodated in a single molded case (13).    USE -   For solar power module used in solar power plant.    ADVANTAGE -   Offers simple, reliable and inexpensive solar cell module. Simplifies assembly process. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows circuit diagram of the solar cell module. (2) Solar cells; (9) By-pass diodes; (12) Parallel diodes; (13) Molded case; (15,16) Output terminals.
NOVELTY - The substrate includes sequential lamination of support board (201), an optical reflex layer (202) and a transparent insulating layer (203). A collector electrode (208) is formed over sequential lamination of transparent conductive layer (205) and electrode layer (207), with interposed semiconductor layer (206).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of photovoltaic cell.    USE -   For photovoltaic cells with amorphous silicon semiconductor material for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Suppresses migration, thereby preventing short- circuit generation. Improves photoelectric conversion efficiency, by increasing irregular reflection of incident light. Gives high quality solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of the substrate. (201) Support board; (202) Optical reflex layer; (203) Insulating layer; (205) Conductive layer; (206) Semiconductor layer; (207) Electrode layer.
NOVELTY - A conductive pattern is partially formed onto the black matrix of color filter substrate, thereby forming lateral electrode (38) of a solar battery (30). An optical multilayer film is adhered onto the solar battery. The mean value of transmittance of light with wavelength ranging from 400-700 nm, of visible light area of solar battery, is more than 50%.    USE -   In reflective liquid crystal color display, electroluminescent display.    ADVANTAGE -   Since the solar battery comprises light transmittance control layer made of liquid crystal, at the observer side of display, sufficient amount of additional energy is obtained for display. Prevents degradation in brightness and contrast of image display. Due to combination of lateral electrode and black matrix of color filter, the function of solar battery is preserved remarkably. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of reflective liquid crystal display with laminated solar battery. (30) Solar battery; (38) Lateral electrode.
NOVELTY - The selective reflex layer (22) is formed between the solar battery (30) and the light transmittance control layer (10). The presence of optical interference film or optical multi- layer film reflects only specific colors, causing the display of image or character information by absorption or shading of light.    USE -   In liquid crystal display devices.    ADVANTAGE -   The electrode structure of solar battery is configured such that brightness or contrast of display image is not reduced. Specific colors can be reflected efficiently due to the presence of the selective reflex layer. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the reflection type liquid crystal display with solar battery. (10) Light transmittance control layer; (22) Selective reflex layer; (30) Solar battery.
NOVELTY - A foundation insulating film (2) with a thickness of 0.5-10 m is formed on a metal plate (1) by sol-gel process. A surface insulating film (3) is formed on the insulating film (2). Insulating powder (4) having a visible reflecting rate of 70% or more is dispersed in the insulating films.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for insulated substrate manufacture.    USE -   Used for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   The substrate has improved heat resistant and moisture resistant properties. Improves insulation resistance of foundation insulating film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the insulating film formed on the metal plate. (1) Metal plate; (2) Foundation insulating film; (3) Surface insulating film; (4) Insulating powder.
NOVELTY - The exercise device includes two arm levers (16,18) and two foot levers (22,24), each of which has a resting plate that can be swivelled. The swivel movement of each hand resting plate (28) can be coupled to the swivel movement of the corresponding foot resting plate (30).    USE - For medical therapy and rehabilitation for strengthening muscles or for exercising sensomotor system of patients.    ADVANTAGE - Allows exercising complex movements and achieves additional therapeutic effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the exercise device.    Arm lever (16,18)    Foot lever (22,24)    Hand resting plate (28)    Foot resting plate (30)
NOVELTY - A laminate (11) containing several bifacial solar cells is supported in a hollow carbon composite frame (7). High tensile cords (9) are secured to the frame for applying tensile force to the frame so that the laminate is held in the frame opening. Electrodes (13,15) are connected to the cells for drawing the photovoltaic power generated.    USE - For solar power generation in space or on earth.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solar array that uses light reflected through albedo while providing a high equivalent module efficiency on earth and high equivalent specific power (w/kg) in space. Provides a solar array with high efficiency and light weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell array.    Hollow carbon composite frame (7)    Tensile cord (9)    Laminate (11)    Electrodes (13,15)
NOVELTY - A pump (4) performs circulation of water from lower to upper portion of a tank system. A water turbine converts the water circulation into electricity.    USE - Is used in movie theater.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents loss of water head.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional elevation of tank and turbine.    Pump (4)
NOVELTY - A floatage controlled automatic gate for water conservancy and hydroelectric generation features better operating and working performance and high economic index.    USE -   Can be widely used as water gate, blood-diversion gate, tide-stop gate, ship lock, etc. or used for stream diversion or catching water.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for producing electricity has three cylinders arranged parallel to one another. One cylinder is open-ended and has an auger, powered by water and connected to various gears, to power a generator. The two outer cylinders house the generator and a piston in each outer cylinder regulates the buoyancy of the apparatus. Rods powered by small motors controlled from a control panel move the pistons.    USE - For producing electricity by using inert or moving water.    ADVANTAGE - A large number of generators can be accommodated on the floor of rivers without any damage to the environment. The generators are also relatively inexpensive to build.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic representation of the generator.
NOVELTY - Foil electrical contacts (7) are mounted on a circuit board (5) and are coated with a conductive adhesive (17). Back contact solar cells (10) are placed with their contacts (13) on the adhesive and are then covered with an encapsulant (25) and glass face (15). Pressure and heat allows encapsulant to flow around the cells    USE - For an array of photovoltaic cells    ADVANTAGE - Array is assembled without low throughput steps and can easily be automated. Back contact cells allows greater density of cells in the array    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembly where the circuit board is mesh and encapsulant is applied to both sides    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagrammatic section through an assembly    Circuit board (5)    Electrical contacts (7)    Back contact solar cells (10)    Solar cell contacts (13)    Glass face (15)    Conductive adhesive (17)    Encapsulant (25)
NOVELTY - Hollow casings assembled of hollow ducts joined together through water tight joints are installed along river banks. Trough is fixed on river bottom; difference in water flow levels is artificially created by installing head shield in center of trough provided with bottom port and turbine fastening facility.    USE - Mechanical and electrical energy production by using river water force.    ADVANTAGE - Improved design. 2 dwgd
NOVELTY - Hydroelectric turbine casing 1 accommodates two similar runners 6 installed in parallel opposition. Plates 8 are fitted in radial slots 7 of rotors 6. Butt ends of plates 8 have pins 9. Inner surfaces of head covers 4 have contour followers in the form of grooves 5. Pins 9 are engageable with grooves 5. Streamlined guide 11 is installed in top part of casing 1 between runners 6.    USE - Small hydroelectric power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency due to two runners operating simultaneously and due to water action on plates from top of runners to their bottom. 1 dwge
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric generator (12) is attached to the back side of a solar panel (11) and cooling unit (20) cools the thermoelectric generator. The thermoelectric generator generates power based on the temperature gradient between solar panel and cooling unit.    USE -   For converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE -   Overall electrical generation efficiency is increased as solar panel is cooled by cooling unit, thereby increasing power generating efficiency. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure represents explanatory diagram of solar electrical power generator. (11) Solar panel; (12) Thermoelectric generator; (20) Cooling unit.
NOVELTY - A light emitting diode array (101) is directly coupled to optical fiber (102). In the receiving side, the small- sized wavelength filter (103) applicable to each signal wavelength is inserted between optical fiber and photodiode (104).    USE -   For computer system, transmission switching system.    ADVANTAGE -   As large size device such as combiner and splitter are not used at transmission and receiving sides, large capacity interconnection by wavelength multiplexing is achieved with small components, thereby reducing size and cost. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of wavelength multiplex optical interconnection device. (101) Light emitting diode array; (102) Optical fiber; (103) Wavelength filter; (104) Photodiode.
NOVELTY - A group of solar battery cells (1) are mounted on surface (10a) of a foaming aluminum body (10) via a protection sheet (2). Another foaming aluminum body (15) is mounted on the backside of the aluminum body (10) by lamination. A lead wire (4), serially connected to the cell group is connected to a terminal box from which another lead wire is drawn out.    USE -   For installation in wall, roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE -   Sufficient electromagnetic shielding effect and distortion proof rigidity are ensured by the use of foaming aluminum body. Changes in surrounding temperature does not affect power generation efficiency. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of solar power generator. (1) Solar battery cells; (2) Protection sheet; (4) Lead wire; (10,15) Foaming aluminum bodies; (10a) Surface.
NOVELTY - Radiation fins (31-36) are provided in a metallic heat release panel (24) of a support plate (21). A metallic base panel (23) supported on upper surface of the heat release panel, is provided with high and low order portions (28,25). Solar battery modules (22) are installed in the heat release panel under the low projection components. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The upper end periphery of the base panel is shaped to support a vertical hollow cylindrical lens frame (18). A lens aggregate (20) mounted in upper opening of the lens frame, comprises several lenses. Each lens corresponds to specific module. The support plate comprises the base panel and the heat release panel. Cooling ventilation flue is formed externally at perimeter of each low projection component between base panel and radiation fin.    USE -   For electric power generation by using solar battery to supply power to residences.    ADVANTAGE -   Increases rigidity of the support plate due to provision of radiation fins. Increases heat release property of heat release panel due to provision of ventilation flue. The weight of heat release panel supporting plate is reduced and hence radiation fin is formed effectively. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows partially notched perspective front elevational view of condensing type solar power generator. (18) Lens frame; (20) Lens aggregate; (21) Support plate; (22) Solar battery modules; (23) Metallic base panel; (24) Heat release panel; (25,28) Low and high order portions; (31-36) Radiation fins.
NOVELTY - A PN-junction, a surface electrode and a backside electrode are formed on a P-type silicon substrate. A boron electric field layer, a SiO2 protective film and a lattice shaped aluminum electric field layer are formed to the backside of the substrate. A lattice shaped electrode corresponding to the aluminum electric field layer is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thin solar battery manufacturing method.    USE -   In thin solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Avoids curvature, crack or damage of the substrate by providing two electric field layers, at the backside of the substrate. Reduce reverse recombination velocity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The drawing shows the series of manufacture process of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning the product within a chamber comprising curvilinear interior surfaces for facilitating air circulation. A solar collector (141) is positioned in the heat surface. The chamber comprises a warm end with a heat transfer surface and cool end with baffles. The chamber receives air flow from the heat transfer surface and directs it towards the warm end through the baffle.    USE - Used for drying wood, wood products, timber, fruits, flowers and grains, and utilized to heat pickle brine in a pickling process, to provide heat to water and interior of hydroponic garden and to heat building.    ADVANTAGE - Is economically efficient, since solar power is used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of data gathering system.    Solar collector (141)
NOVELTY - Power plant includes water-cooled reactor plant and power supply sources including turbogenerators, emergency diesel-generator and/or storage battery and/or storage battery and thermoelectric generator which is arranged in hermetic container outside pressure hull of submarine in reservoirs of outer hull filled with sea water or inside pressure hull. It is provided with two closed heat-transfer loops with working non-freezing liquid used as heat-transfer agent. First loop supplying heat to hot junctions of thermoelectric generator includes heat exchanger connected to first loop of reactor plant and second loop discharge the heat from cold junctions of thermoelectric generator includes heat exchanger mounted in sea water main. Provision is made for operation of thermoelectric generator both in submerged and surface positions of submarine with no limitation in time.    USE - Shipbuilding; power plants for nuclear submarines, nuclear-powered vessels and ships and floating atomic power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency and reliability; enhanced nuclear safety; continuous unattended servicing for 10 to 15 years.
NOVELTY - Rigid three-dimensional framework built up of similar-type modules is assembled from standard items; sets of floats are installed in several rows both along and perpendicular to operating shaft with one-way rotation clutches provided for each float; the latter are coupled with clutches through flexible links. Auxiliary shafts of transfer mechanisms of different modules are joined through gimbal transmissions. Power plant area, parameters and number of floats are found from formula derived as function of design capacity. Use is made of floats of two optimal shapes for two versions of suspension: on double-arm lever and on vertical section of link closed through four pulleys. Wind-power units, solar energy converters, industrial and dwelling buildings are installed on framework. Wave and wind energy is converted into rotary motion of shaft which transmits it through coupling mechanisms, dispensing boxes, and the like to drives of electric generators, pumps, vacuum disti llation plants, reverse- osmosis demineralizing units, mills, etc. Primary electrical energy having unstable characteristics is used for heating steam, charging storage batteries, for feeding electrolyzers and producing hydrogen which is stored in tanks and used for internal-combustion engines driving other generator whose variables are regulated by means of feedback circuit. Pumps function to convey sea water to tanks above sea surface level and are used for hydroelectric power unit operating as pumped storage plant. The latter is mounted on hinged support or on piles, or on pontoons for regulating framework elevation relative to water surface level which is equipped with wheels for better maneuverability.    USE - Conversion of energy of wind-induced waves in water reservoirs.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency, power capacity, and operating reliability. 25 cl, 14 dwg
NOVELTY - A drainage pipe (12) which branches along two directions, is provided to a submersible pump (P). The leading end (13a) of branch pipe (13) is opened towards bottom of a manhole (5). Another branch pipe (14) is connected to a drainage gutter (15).    USE - For draining waste water stagnated in manholes formed along telephone-cable laying pathway.    ADVANTAGE - Need for labor for entire course of waste water drain is eliminated. Reduces time required for emission of water from manhole which otherwise would have been laborious.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A panel (2) of a solar battery is mounted on a support (1). The submersible pump which is installed in the manhole, is electrically connected to the solar battery, through a switch (6) which detects the level of stagnant water in the manhole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows front elevation of the drainage system.    Support (1)    Panel (2)    Manhole (5)    Switch (6)    Drainage pipe (12)    Branch pipe (13,14)    Leading end (13a)    Drainage gutter (15)    Pump (P)
NOVELTY - On the main housing portion (1) of elevator through which the rack rod (33) penetrates, a cylindrical-shaped solar panel (50) is provided as a rack cover. The battery for motor drive connected with the solar panel is provided to the internal space surrounded by the solar panel.    USE - For door elevator of a sluice installed in non-electrified area.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids wastage of space by covering the circumference of battery with solar panel. Provides a good external appearance. As the solar panel is provided in the upper portion cylindrically, sun light always falls on the solar panel irrespective of the position of sun. The battery is always maintained in charging condition by the solar panel, eliminating separate operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation view of door elevator of sluice.    Housing portion (1)    Rack rod (33)    Solar panel (50)
NOVELTY - High polymer base (11) that has retardation value of 4000 nm is uniaxially stretched. An amorphous transparent conductive film (12) with surface tension 35-60 dynes/cm is formed over base. The film consists of indium tin complex oxide. The amount of adhesive formed between film and base is more than 10g/15 mm width.    USE - The film is used for touch panel used in pen input type display device, electroluminescent (EL) display device, LCD device. It is also used in solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Conductive film with excellent transparency and electroconductivity is provided by improving adhesion characteristic of the film. Peeling or crack generation in electroconductive film is effectively prevented, hence durability of the film is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) touch panel; and    (b) liquid crystal display (LCD) element    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of electroconductive thin film.    Polymer base (11)    Amorphous transparent conductive film (12)
NOVELTY - A modular fitting for heat exchanger panels, solar panels etc. has a support strap (1) with shaped ends to clip onto a sloping roof or to fit in other configurations. Onto the strap are threaded spacers (2) and mounting blocks (3). The blocks support the panel while the spacers are selected for length to match the size of the panel. The mounting blocks have shaped bases to thread onto the strap and with shaped tops to grip the panels/    USE - Fitting of heat exchanger panels, solar panels    ADVANTAGE - A universal fitting system, which is easily adapted to the size of the panels
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a human charging machine for converting mechanical energy into electric energy in human body. Said charging machine can be used to cure various diseases resulted from bad immunologic function of human body, and can buildup body and can save food.
NOVELTY - A button-type thermo-electric battery for calorimeter (coldmeter) is disclosed. The transducer set and thermal radiator are fixed to the flat surface of heat collecting block. After the thermo-electric battery is fixed to heat-supplying pipeline, the heat of hot water in pipeline is transferred via heat-collecting block to transducer set and the afterheat is diffused to space by its heat radiator, so temp difference is generated between both surfaces of transdcer and a thermoelectric E. M. F. is generated at the outut of trasducer because of seeback effect. After conversion of electronic module, when its voltage reaches rated value, it can be applied to the calorimeter (coldmeter). The solid-state thermoelectric battery features long-term, continuous, safe and stable work.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a silicon crystal solar cell module that comprises: (1) a bottom layer substrate; (2) an upper layer substrate; (3) a silicon crystal solar cell array that is made by connecting multiple solar cells from the use of conductive path and is located between the upper layer substrate and the bottom layer substrate; and (4) thermal glue that is used to cover the connection points between the silicon crystal solar cell and the conductive path so as to reduce the thermal stress and the mechanical stress of the connection points.
NOVELTY - The solar power generator includes a photoelectrochemical cell which has at least two kinds of different visible light absorption properties.    USE - For home use or for industrial electric power supply usage.    ADVANTAGE - Enables raising the conversion efficient of the solar power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the photoelectrochemical cell.
NOVELTY - A by-pass diode respectively joined a lead terminal (231,232) which becomes the upper and lower surface of a diode chip (210) from a metallic foil through a joining material (220). A copper board (240) is joined to the area of the lead terminal except a diode chip junction portion, so that the upper and lower surface of the by-pass diode form a nearly identical planar surface.    USE - For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to chip and chip debonding since pressure exerted on diode chip is reduced. Offers small resistance loss. Prevents reduction of electric generation characteristic of solar battery module since bypass diode is protected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation view of a bypass diode.    Diode chip (210)    Joining material (220)    Lead terminal (231,232)    Copper board (240)
NOVELTY - Solar reflector comprises a flexible, reflective sheet(s) having inner and outer parts. Inner spring(s) couples the inner part to the panel and is arranged to urge the inner part towards the panel. Outer spring(s) couples the outer part to the panel and is arranged to urge the outer part away from the panel. Electrically conductive tether(s) is arranged to limit the rotation.    USE - Used in spacecraft solar arrays.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive solar reflector is simple, lightweight, and inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar reflector (60) comprises a flexible, reflective sheet(s) (62) having inner and outer parts. An inner spring(s) (68) couples the inner part to a solar panel (46), and is arranged to urge the inner part towards the panel. An outer spring(s) (70) couples the outer part to the panel and is arranged to urge the outer part away from the panel so that the inner and outer springs urge the reflective sheet towards a planar configuration. The outer spring is further arranged to urge the reflective sheet along a rotation away from the panel face.    An electrically conductive tether(s) (90) is arranged to limit the rotation so that the reflective sheet is restrained in a deployed position in which it defines an angle with the panel to reflect solar radiation onto the panel face.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a method of concentrating solar radiation upon a panel face of a solar panel, comprising    (i) urging a reflective sheet towards a planar configuration,    (ii) urging the reflective sheet along a rotation away from the panel face, and    (iii) limiting the rotation; and    (b) a spacecraft system comprising a spacecraft, a solar panel, and a reflector(s).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged view of a solar panel in a solar wing.    Solar panel (46)    Solar reflector (60)    Reflective sheet (62)    Inner spring (68)    Outer spring (70)    Tether (90)
NOVELTY - Method of operation of extraction turbine comes to change-over from operation with steam passed from high-pressure cylinder through receiver into low-pressure cylinder, to high-pressure cylinder backpressure operation by fitting plugs at high-pressure cylinder outlet and low-pressure cylinder inlet, and by replacing rotor of the latter. Diaphragms are removed from low-pressure cylinder, and rotor is replaced by shaft with cylindrical disks whose summary weight and mass moment of inertia is not less than summary weight and mass moment of inertia of disks without working part of blades.    USE - Heat power engineering; thermoelectric plants.    ADVANTAGE - Improved reliability, simplified design, reduced labour input in manufacture at preservation of economy of extraction turbine. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Module has commutated photoelectric converters 1, mirror reflector 2 mounted on one side of converters 1, and transparent (glass or plastic) guard 3 on their opposite side which forms dihedral acute angle with plane of mirror reflector 2; beta angle of incidence of sun rays on transparent guard 3 and dihedral angle alpha between transparent guard 3 and mirror reflector 2 are interrelated by equation beta+2--curly, or open phi-- = psi1, where psi1 = 80 to 90 deg.    USE - Solar engineering; heat and power generation using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Improved energy concentration efficiency, reduced mass and cost of module. 4 cl, 5 dwg
NOVELTY - Photoelectric module with solar concentrator has two symmetrical parts 1, 2 each incorporating Fresnel lens 3,4 and hyperbolic-section cylindrical reflector 5,6 that has two optical focuses in focal plane 7,8; one focus of hyperbola is aligned with that of Fresnel lens and other focus is between lens 3,4 and reflector 5,6; it also has radiation detector 9 installed in symmetry plane of module; focal planes of both parts of module are located past that of entire module along sun rays; radiation detector is built up of solar cells distinguished by double-ended photosensitivity.    USE - Solar engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Improved uniformity of solar cell illumination which raises module efficiency. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The power generator has a generating unit (20) that outputs electricity by the operation of the rotators (21,22). The rotators are operated using a working fluid by the reciprocating movement of a piston (23) built in an oblong cylinder (19). Two cylinder chambers (24,25) and an airtight hydraulic circuit are connected by piston.    USE - Used in e.g. fishing.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electrical energy effectively through operation of rotator and rotation of hollow container. Effectively prevents corrosion since generator structure is completely protected from sea water. Enhances electricity generation efficiency due to enlarged rotation of hollow container. Has compact structure and stable position control of hollow container. Ensures continuous oscillation movement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The piston is interlocked with the rotation of a hollow container (12), and performs reciprocating motion inside the oblong cylinder. A flexible generator structure is arranged in the airtight hollow container which is reserved under sea by a reserving chain (13). The reserving chain is oscillated by the waves on the sea surface (11).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing the principal portion of the power generator using fluid rotation.    Sea surface (11)    Hollow container (12)    Reserving chain (13)    Oblong cylinder (19)    Generating unit (20)    Rotators (21,22)    Piston (23)    Cylinder chambers (24,25)
NOVELTY - An orifice (14) is formed in a connection portion (1A) between solar panels (1). Another orifice (17) is formed between a back receptacle material (3) and solar panel in alignment with the connection portion.    USE - For connecting solar panel on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Permeation of rain water is prevented by water-proof coating. Deformation and damage of solar panel by thermal expansion are prevented. Since seating member is not used, size and cost of solar panel is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar panel.    Solar panel (1)    Connection portion (1A)    Back receptacle material (3)    Orifices (14,17)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (11) is formed of cells (4) encapsulated with a resin on a back substrate (1) with an anode (6a) and a cathode (6b) busbar. A roof panel (12) is formed of a module, a metallic mounting member (13), a foamable polystyrene back bearing member (22) and a support fitting (15) mounted on a flange section (14). The panel is mounted so that the cathode busbar is on the higher, ridge side and the anode busbar is on the lower, eaves side of a building.    USE - The photovoltaic module installation structure is used for exposing a module to solar energy on a roof of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures that even if rainwater seeps into the module, the more susceptible cathode is less likely to be corroded earlier than the anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of installing a photovoltaic module placing the cathode at a higher position than an anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded perspective view of a roof panel installation structure.    Back substrate (1)    Cell (4)    Anode busbar (6a)    Cathode busbar (6b)    Photovoltaic module (11)    Roof panel (12)    Mounting member (13)    Flange section (14)    Support fitting (15)    Back bearing member (22)
NOVELTY - The wave power generator includes a wave receiving and transferring thrust mechanisms, rotary speed changing actuating mechanism and power generator. The wave transferring thrust mechanism has a four-bar mechanism with its push bar used for receiving the wave thrust force. The latter is transferred to a working flywheel via a connecting bar and crank. The crank and working flywheel are connected in the mode of one-way clutch mechanism.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can use a crank slider four-bar structure or a rocker four-bar structure. It can use several reset devices of inertia flywheel and reset spring.
NOVELTY - The operating system obtains energy by converting the power in operating medium into the energy to be utilized.    USE - For transport systems, power equipment and lighting.    ADVANTAGE - Attain the goals of producing energy, saving energy source and raising endurance of means of transportation.
NOVELTY - The sea wave generation system has a main body, float plates at the side of the main body and a power transmission mechanism on a platform case of the main body. A connecting rod is located between each float plate and power transmission mechanism.    USE - For direct generation of power or as a power source for other machinery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - When sea waves move up and down, the float plates do vibrate around their fixing axles, which drives the rotary wheel in the transmission mechanism to rotate via the float connecting rods. Finally, the rotational force is output via a speeding-up box. Said device can be used directly to generate power or as power source for other machinery.
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric device comprises: (a) an environmentally protected multilayer ceramic substrate having blocks of two different materials (5, 6) arranged thermally in parallel, electrically in series; and (b) lower and upper plates of high thermal conductivity with top and bottom surfaces, and electrically conductive connectors.    USE - For power generation, cooling IC chips and other temperature control applications.    ADVANTAGE - Provides improved thermoelectric characteristics. It has an improved conduction at the electrical and thermal junctions. The use of the ceramic multilayer technology maximizes the heat flow into the thermal sink, i.e., maximizes the heat flow from the object to be cooled to the device, while minimizing the heat flow between the hot and cold sides of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoelectric device comprises:    (a) an environmentally protected multilayer ceramic substrate including blocks of two different materials arranged thermally in parallel, electrically in series;    (b) lower and upper plates of high thermal conductivity having top and bottom surfaces, and electrically conductive connectors inside the plates, forming electrical connections for the blocks on the top and bottom surfaces, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a thermoelectric device.    Heat sink (2)    Blocks of two different materials (5, 6)
NOVELTY - A gas flow rate in the interior of a fluid reactor (1) is set to 4 to 6 meters per second when the ratio of the amount of volatile material and the amount of fixed carbon of refuse derived fuel (RDF) is one or more.    USE - For electrical power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Size of entire combustion apparatus is reduced since height of fluid reactor and secondary combustion furnace is made low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fluid reactor burns the RDF. A cyclone separator (2) isolates the material ejected from the fluid reactor from combustion gas, collects the unburnt material in the combustion gas that passes through a material reflux path (3), and returns the unburnt material to the fluid reactor. The returned unburnt material is then burnt by a secondary combustion furnace (4) provided to the back side of the cyclone separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the combustion apparatus which applies the RDF combustion method.    Fluid reactor (1)    Cyclone separator (2)    Material reflux path (3)    Secondary combustion furnace (4)
NOVELTY - The solar battery module (105) includes several solar batteries (101), and an electric parameter detector (102) for the solar batteries. A communication unit (103) is operated based on the output of the electric parameter detector.    USE - For middle-scale electric power system used outdoors or in individual residence.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures exact evaluation of failure in which operator does not have to come near solar battery module to confirm failure. Cost-effective due to reduced work load, simple construction and maintenance, and reduced wiring cost. Ensures precise failure detection even at night. Ensures easy signal transmission. Ensures easy specification of broke-down solar battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) the building with solar battery module;    (b) the enclosure for the solar battery module;    (c) and the solar power generator using the solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar battery module.    Solar batteries (101)    Electric parameter detector (102)    Communication unit (103)    Solar battery module (105)
NOVELTY - Electric power is generated by residual rotation of a dehydration basket, if electric power is stopped by an electric motor (4). The electric power generated at the time of slowing down is transmitted to an electric power supply source (3) or to a charging unit (7) by a charging controller (6).    USE - For disposal of dredged sludge from rivers, lakes or the seabed.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption by generating power from residual rotation of the basket.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the sludge disposal system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the dehydrator.    Electric power supply source (3)    Electric motor (4)    Charging unit (7)
NOVELTY - A spiral linear drive magnetic coils (W) are bolted spiraling round the craft from top (T) to bottom (B), and wired to high frequency low amperage generator (M) with a wide frequency range so as to control the frequency range. Static DC generator (M) also wired via diodes (D) and isolating condenser (C) to the center top of craft allows ions out at top and in at bottom when outer surface is charged.    USE - For carrying payloads, such as launching space satellites with reduced pollution.    ADVANTAGE - Craft is capable of travelling many times faster than speed of light due to linear action of gravity wave.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ions are oscillated until a high frequency carrier wave is modulated such that gravity wave is bent around the craft enabling it to float freely. Drive is achieved by increase of frequency to the coils    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows embodiment of present invention.    Bottom (B)    Condenser (C)    Diodes (D)    Generators (M)    Top (T)
NOVELTY - A wind-energy car for effective use of the wind energy generated when car is running features that the barrel-type wind-driven electric generators composed of wind blade wheel, guide plates, electric generator and wind barrel are installed to car head, engine and car top to generate high electric current which can drive motor or other systems. Its advantages are full use of energy source and environmental protection.
NOVELTY - A method involves the generation of an explosion in a sealed container that is converted into a substance in the container to high-voltage plasma which is then injected into an EM deflecting field. Under the action of the deflecting field, positive and negative ions bombard conductive side plates to provide high energy instantaneous current.    USE - None given.
NOVELTY - A solar cell has a structure comprising a pair of electrodes between which are interposed at least two thin layers of semiconductor containing different types and/or concentrations of impurity. A process of producing the thin semiconductor layers comprises applying a silicide-containing liquid composition to a substrate to form a coating, and converting the coating to a silicon layer by heat treatment and/or photochemical processing.    USE - Method of manufacturing solar cell.
NOVELTY - A monolithic solar cell includes a vitreous substrate comprising glass; a first semiconductor having a copper indium polycrystalline semiconductor; a second semiconductor having a n-i-p or p-i-n amorphous silicon-containing thin film semiconductor; and an n-type conductor having a microcrystalline n-doped amorphous silicon or cadmium sulfide.    USE - The cell is used for converting solar radiation and other light into usable electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The cell captures a broader spectrum of sun light and converts, and harnesses a greater amount of solar energy into electricity. It is efficient, effective, reliable, and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A monolithic solar cell includes a vitreous substrate (14) comprising glass; a first semiconductor with copper indium polycrystalline semiconductor; a second semiconductor having a n-i-p or p-i-n amorphous silicon-containing thin film semiconductor; and an n-type conductor (20) having a microcrystalline n-doped amorphous silicon or cadmium sulfide. The n-type conductor is positioned between and couples the two semiconductors. The polycrystalline semiconductor is disposed on the substrate, and can be a copper indium diselenide (CIS) or copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS). The second semiconductor is disposed above the first semiconductor. The substrate, polycrystalline semiconductor, thin film semiconductor, and n-type conductor comprise the microcrystalline n-doped amorphous silicon or cadmium sulfide, cooperating with each other for providing a monolithic solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section view of a monolithic multi-junction solar cell.    Substrate (14)    Rear contact (16)    Rear cell (18)    N-type conductor (20)    Front cell (22)    Front contact (30)
NOVELTY - Three general groups (G1-G3) of solar batteries and exclusive group (S) of solar batteries are provided for supplying electric power to unspecified electric equipment and specified electric equipment, respectively.    USE - For electricity generation from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Makes effective usage of entire roof surface. Reduces margin of unused group surface for solar panel without complications. Avoids adverse effect of echo system by using solar energy for electricity generation. Provides exclusive group of batteries separately for specified electric equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Many solar panels (10) are provided on a roof surface (4S) for converting the sunlight into electricity. The solar panels provided on the major portion of the roof surface belong to the general group of batteries and rest of the solar panels belong to exclusive group of solar batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of building equipped with solar batteries.    Roof surface (4S)    Solar panels (10)    Exclusive group (S)    General groups (G1-G3)
NOVELTY - Metallic foils (102,103) with 120 or less vickers hardness are connected with photovoltaic cells such that folding angle of foil is 180degrees. A by-pass diode chip (101) is supported between the foil, through connector made of resin.    USE - For solar power generations system installed in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances connection strength of metallic foil, by maintaining foil at specific angle. Prevents formation of metallic foil by using foil of particular vital hardness, thereby reduces stress acting on diode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The by-pass diode chip is electrically connected between the foil by the resin connector having viscosity 500-2000 poises or less. The photovoltaic cell is formed using single crystal thin film and silicon sheet wafer. Fine crystal or amorphous pin silicon layer is formed on the wafer by peeling the epitaxial film. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: (i) Solar battery module, which includes photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic cells are sealed by resin through back up plate. (ii) The building material which consists of roof and wall panel for mounting solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline and by-pass diode chip.    By-pass diode chip (101)    Metallic foils (102,103)
NOVELTY - The array (3) has 2 support members (4,6) one co-extensive in area with the other and overlying the other. The second is flexible while the first possesses a stiffness characteristic greater than the corresponding stiffness characteristic of the second. A bias unit, carried by the first, pushes opposite ends of the second towards one another to outwardly bow the second.    USE - As a D-wing deployable solar array with an increased power to weight ratio.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the power to weight ratio of the solar array and enhances the electrical power generation on board a spacecraft with minimal or no requirement for increasing launch weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Independent claims describe a solar array, a deployable solar panel and a solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the solar array containing multiple solar panels as deployed in a dual wing solar array assembly.    Solar array (3)    Support members (4 and 6)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module includes a substrate (15) and several solar cells (13) arranged in a plane on the substrate. Connector (16) electrically connects the solar cells to each other to form a power generating circuit. Single transparent cover sheet (11) made of a cerium-containing glass, covers the solar cells and the connector. The solar cells are bonded to the cover sheet via an adhesive layer (12). The sheet has projections for positioning the cells.    USE - In solar cell panels for electric power generation    ADVANTAGE - Improved ease of handling and installation    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the invention.    Cover sheet (11)    Adhesive layer (12)    Solar cells (13)    Substrate (15)    Connector (16)
NOVELTY - A thermocouple (50) having shell type conductive tube (60) with composite layers (A-C) is coated with either p-type or n-type semiconductor material (20,30) in inside. Continuous current flow between adjacent thermocouples is maintained by electrical connection of outer and inner tubes extending via tubes (66,68) respectively towards other thermocouples that have coolant channels (70) at their interior.    USE - For heat exchanger of large power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since conductive tubes of thermocouple is shell type, large heat transfer is made possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The conductive tubes contact the hot gases from the exterior. The current flow is in the direction of heat flow through p-type semiconductor material and in opposite direction through n-type semiconductor material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for tubular heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of thermoelectric couple bank.    Semiconductor materials (20,30)    Thermocouple (50)    Conductive tube (60)    Tubes (66,68)    Coolant channels (70)    Composite layers (A-C)
NOVELTY - Device for conversion of world ocean potential energy into electric power has power unit of depth hydroelectric station located on bottom of water reservoir. Power unit consists of successively installed in direction of water flow located in reservoir water intake for hydraulic turbine, turbine pipelines, spiral chamber with guide apparatus, hydraulic unit, suction pipe and discharge channel communicated with atmosphere. The device has water pressure equalizer - component of power unit connected with discharge channel and ensuring water pressure equalizing in discharge channel with water pressure in water reservoir and continuous pumping of water out of discharge channel back to water reservoir. Offered also designs of water pressure equalizer for power unit of depth hydroelectric station, assembling and installation complex for this unit, and test stand for checking serviceability of water pressure equalizer.    USE - Hydropower engineering; applicable in generation of electric power by conversion of potential energy of world ocean in depth hydroelectric stations.    ADVANTAGE - Higher efficiency of operation of depth hydroelectric station, increased generation of electric power, and extended range of engineering means for generation of electric power.
NOVELTY - The solar battery module (20) includes solar battery cell (21) which is supported on the backface of a board (22). The solar battery cell is distributed such that it is inclined to the surface of the solar battery module.    USE - In roof panel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables improving operativity and reducing cost, even when the irradiation angle of solar light ray is large, thus improving conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for roof panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional chart of solar battery module.    Solar battery module (20)    Solar battery cell (21)    Board (22)
NOVELTY - The module includes a heat sink (2) consisting of several protrusions. On the surface of the heat sink, an insulator (3) is installed over which several solar battery cells (4) are provided.    USE - In solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The capability of solar battery is exhibited sufficiently without polluting natural environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows expanded view of solar battery module.    Heat sink (2)    Insulator (3)    Battery cell (4)
NOVELTY - The battery includes multiple cells (5) each consisting of a base material (6) laminated with thin films (7a,7b) on either surfaces. The cells are arranged inclined at a predetermined angle. A flat panel (2) comprising transparent board (4) is provided only to the surface of cell that faces solar light.    USE - For power storage.    ADVANTAGE - A highly efficient solar battery is manufactured at cheap cost. Solar battery of extremely high industrial value is offered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar battery.    Flat panel (2)    Transparent board (4)    Multiple cell (5)    Base material (6)    Thin films (7a,7b)
NOVELTY - A groove is formed on the center of double sided rip (11a), and guides (11b) are formed on bottom of the rips. Edges of the hollow frames (3) adjoin each other mutually on the rips. A fitting (13) fixes the adjoining frames. A clamping bolt (14) inserted in the fitting, is configured in the groove. A fastener (22) screwed by the lower end of the clamping bolt, is fixed between the guides (11b).    USE - For fixing mutually adjoining solar battery modules.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains fixing device with improved operability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - End plates (11c) are formed on the edges of the rip, facing the groove.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fixing device of solar battery module.    Hollow frame (3)    Double sided rip (11a)    Guide (11b)    End plate (11c)    Fitting (13)    Clamping bolt (14)    Fastener (22)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion active material layer (3) is formed on surface conductive substrate (7). Collector electrodes (4) are provided on one inner side of the photoelectric conversion active material layers.    USE - For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Collector resistance can be reduced without reducing effective area of photochemical reaction, hence output current density per electrode unit area is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic perspective diagram of photo electrode of solar battery.    Active material layer (3)    Collector electrodes (4)    Conductive substrates (7)
NOVELTY - Multiple by-pass diodes (102) are attached to a photovoltaic cell (101) and sealed with a sealing material (105). The sealing material contains at most 20% of resin. The resin contains copolymer of ethylene and unsaturated fatty acid ester such as ethyl acrylate or methyl acrylate. The sealing material produces acid on heat decomposition or hydrolysis.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Photovoltaic cell is sealed with sealing material containing resin copolymer and unsaturated fatty acid ester. Therefore, corrosion resistance becomes excellent. Thus, large temperature difference in humid area, data and night is obtained, reliability and durability are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of photovoltaic cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (101)    By-pass diodes (102)    Sealing material (105)
NOVELTY - A sealing film is formed of a sheet prepared by applying a film deposition to a silane coupling agent-containing clear flexible resin composition. The silane coupling agent contains a polysiloxane compound.    USE - The sealing film is used in the solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The use of the polysiloxane compound prevents a decrease in adhesion caused by the deposited silane coupling agent. The adhesion is retained for a long period of time. The solar battery has superior weather resistance, durability. The performance afforded by the solar battery is retained for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polysiloxane compound consists of a compound of formula (I).    Me = methyl;    X = alkoxy;    Y = epoxy, carboxyl, carbinol, hydroxyl;    Z = polyether, alkyl, aralkyl.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion layer converts incident light into an electric signal. The diffraction layer, present on the opposite side of the conversion layer to the incident light, reflects the light passing through the conversion layer.    USE - Thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Improved optical absorption efficiency and photoelectric conversion efficiency. The devices can be manufactured inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of the thin film device by pressing a master of the diffraction layer on to a transparent thermoplastic or thermosetting resin layer, then filling a light reflecting material into a transfer surface of the resin layer to form a diffraction layer, then bonding the diffraction layer to the photoelectric conversion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of a solar battery.    Solar cell (10)    Plastic film substarte (12,14)    Diffraction grating (15)    Intermediate layer (16)    Adhesive (17)
NOVELTY - The self-generated motor-assisted bicycle possesses bicycle body, self-generating motor-driving device and its control operation mechanism, the self-generating motor-driving device is formed from bicycle saddle used as main power-generating driving mechanism, lever component, transmission-gear box, DC generator, combined accumulator battery, DC driving motor and auxiliary power-generating driving mechanism. It is characterized by that it utilizes the nomally consumed and waste energy produced by running bicycle to make power generation and charge, so that it is convenient for use, low in cost and has no pollution.
NOVELTY - Hybrid solid-state thermionic energy converter using electron tunnelling and thermionic emission improved by reduction in the barrier height from image force effects to improve efficiency and power density.    USE - Hybrid thermionic energy converter for e.g refrigeration.    ADVANTAGE - Maintaining a thermal separation between the emitter (12) and the collector (16) allows ballistic electron transport through the barrier (14) and reduces the transport of electrons through thermal conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid-state thermionic converter comprises:    (1) an electrically and thermally conductive electron emitter (12);    (2) an electrically and thermally conductive electron collector for receiving electrons from the emitter (16);    (3) a barrier (14) positioned between the emitter and collector for filtering high energy electrons transferred from the emitter to the collector;    (4) one or more electrically and thermally conductive fractional surface contacts integral to the emitter, barrier, or collector and positioned between and in close contact with the emitter and barrier, or the barrier and collector, or combination;    (5) a thermally and electrically non-conductive space adjacent to the fractional surface contacts and the emitter and barrier, or the barrier and collector, or combination;    (6) an electric load connected to the emitter and collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Emitter (12), collector (16), barrier (14), frictional surface contact (13, 42, 44).
NOVELTY - Primary and secondary hydraulic actuator (50,52), include primary piston rod (27) which are coupled to the connecting link. The actuators are pivotably secured to S and T axes of support structure of solar collector (24).    USE - In tracking system of solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The accumulator ensures accurate tracking without using expensive electric motors and gear systems. Controller protects the solar panel against wind speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An elongated support arm is included with a drag link which is secured to a platform assembly. A hydraulic power unit connects both the actuators. An electronic controller computes desired angle of inclination of the collector towards sun and regulates actuators based on the detected angle. The controller moves the collector about the wind direction, when excess wind speed is detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the actuators inside platform assembly.    Solar collector (24)    Primary piston rod (27)    Secondary hydraulic actuator (50,52)
NOVELTY - Solar energy receiver includes system of two coaxial parabolic mirrors having common focus, two swivel mechanisms for horizontal and vertical turn of mirrors with electric drives, flexible light conduit whose one end is freely movable in stationary light conduit and control system consisting of two servo systems for vertical and horizontal turn of mirror system in tracking motion of Sun in the sky, light flux intensity sensor, logic unit consisting of two relays and performing functions of starting, stopping, reversing and regenerating storage pertaining to duration of day and maximum declination of Sun. Energy receiver is fully automatic and may operate unattended, but for preventive maintenance and elimination of faults. Mechanical portion of receiver provides for reception of solar energy and automatic control system makes it possible to perform reception of solar energy in unattended mode and to deliver it to consumer irrespective of latitude where receiver is mounted and season, thus saving electric power.    USE - Self-contained power sources for low latitudes with large number of sunny days at intensity of solar flux of 1 kW/sq.m.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency. 8 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - An electric generator installation (2) generates an electricity using the superheated steam from an independent superheater (4) . The independent superheater is made to superheat the steam from a boiler (1) using the fermented gas (20) from a fermenter (3).    USE - Used for generating electricity using livestock dung.    ADVANTAGE - Increases efficiency since the water component is evaporated and superheated during combustion. Increases heat recovery rate and reduces heat loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the entire systematic diagram of the waste matter electric generator facility.    Boiler (1)    Electric generator installation (2)    Fermenter (3)    Independent superheater (4)    Fermented gas (20)
NOVELTY - A hot water is supplied to a pig launcher (30) via branch pipe (14), when hot water flow through other pipe (13) is stopped. A pig is launched to clean a reduction main pipe (15) while hot water is supplied to the pig launcher. The pig is recovered by a pig receiver (70), when the reduction main pipe is connected to the pig receiver via three-way directional control valve (60).    USE - For geothermal steam power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents stoppage of electricity generation n the plant by continuous supply of hot water to pig launcher. Ensures continuous operation and until cleaning of reduction man pipe is completed. Simplifies cleaning operation and reduces fixtures expenses to reduce cleaning cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the cleaning apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the pig launcher for cleaning apparatus.    Pipe (13)    Branch pipe (14)    Reduction main pipe (15)    Pig launcher (30)    Three-way directional control valve (60)    Pig receiver (70)
NOVELTY - The cover film comprises thermal bonding resin layer (2) and weather resistance film (1) formed sequentially over the mesh electrode (3).    USE - For solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the cover film is enhanced and its economical efficiency is increased. The capability and reliability of the cover film are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) manufacturing method of cover film;    (b) solar battery module    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model sectional view of solar battery module using the cover film.    Weather resistance film (1)    Thermal bonding resin layer (2)    Mesh electrode (3)
NOVELTY - A transparent oxide electrode (2) is formed on an insulated substrate (1). A surface treatment layer (11) is formed on the electrode (2) by stabilizing it with plasma and then laminating it by electricity generation layer comprising p type semiconductor layer (4), buffer layer (5), intrinsic semiconductor layer (6) and n type semiconductor layer (7). Then, metal electrode (8) is formed on n type layer (7).    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Resistance of boundary surface adjusting layer can be effectively suppressed by providing electricity generation layer over it, thereby raising the flexibility factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar battery.    Insulated substrate (1)    Transparent oxide electrode (2)    Buffer layer (5)    Semiconductor layer (6)    n type layer (7)    Metal electrode (8)
NOVELTY - Photoresist (4) and electrode (2) used as foundation are alternately formed on the surface of a solar battery wafer (1). Excessive electrode material (21) on the surface of photoresist and electrode is removed using an adhesive tape (3). The plating is performed on the electrode for forming electrode of required thickness.    USE - For forming electrode on solar battery cell mounted in satellite.    ADVANTAGE - As the electrode of required thickness is obtained, the electrical resistance is decreased. Hence the conversion efficiency is improved without reducing light receiving area of solar battery cell. As the light receiving area is reduced, manufacturing cost is reduced. The electrode pattern is formed simply, as the excessive electrode material is removed using adhesive tape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the state removal of excessive electrode material on electrode using adhesive tape.    Wafer (1)    Electrode (2)    Adhesive tape (3)    Photoresist (4)    Excessive electrode material (21)
NOVELTY - The low boundary surface reflective electrical conductive film has substrate on which interlayer comprising magnesium oxide (MgO) thin film or titanium oxide/silicon dioxide (TiO2/SiO2) thin film, and transparent electrical conductive film are formed. The refractive index of substrate (nS), interlayer (n2) and conductive film (n1) satisfies the relation nS less than n2 less than n1.    USE - For use as electric material, electro-optics material, resist electrodeposition material, electrostatic painting material and heat reflecting film. For liquid crystal driving electrode, solar battery electrode, touch panel, planar heating element and permselective membrane.    ADVANTAGE - Low boundary surface reflective electrical conductive film with excellent interference reflective property, is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The refractive index (n1) of transparent electrical conductive film is 1.95-2.2 and refractive index (n2) of interlayer is n1-0.5 to n1-0.05. The thickness d1 and d2 of conductive film and interlayer are 100-500 nm and 80-800 nm, respectively.
NOVELTY - Titanium substrate (4) is immersed in an aqueous solution of electrolyte containing glycerophosphate and metal acetate or phosphoric acid and metal salt of an organic acid and an anodizing film is formed on the substrate. The substrate is then hydrothermally processed in water or in water vapor and treated in acidic solution forming titanium oxide skin layer (1).    USE - For manufacture of porous titanium oxide skin layer for solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The surface area of the anodizing film is increased 500 or more increments.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the porous titanium oxide skin layer.    Porous titanium oxide skin layer (1)    Titanium substrate (4)
NOVELTY - The combustor has a cyclonic combustion chamber (3) with a combustion region and two fuel inlets, 1st for entry into chamber of gas and 2nd for the entry of biomass fuel particles for combustion. The chamber is arranged so the heat generated by the secondary fuel will, at least during startup of the combustor, promote fragmentaion of the incoming biomass fuel particles.    USE - As a direct cycle biomass fired gas turbine system with a biomass combustor for the pressurized combustion of the biomass.    ADVANTAGE - Cools the gas rapidly to a temperature that prevents or impedes particle coalescence and growth, most of the ash particles can be made to pass between the turbine blades without contacting the surface of the blades.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Independent claims describe a direct cycle biomass fired gas turbine system and a process for the pressurized combustion of biomass fuel to produce power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the biomass fired direct cycle gas turbine system.    the combustion chamber (3)
NOVELTY - An integrated thin film solar battery module is manufactured by decreasing an undesired current path at an exposed surface of a semiconductor layer that is removed subsequent to scribing a second electrode layer.    USE - For manufacturing an integrated thin film solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an integrated thin film solar battery module having a high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The integrated thin film solar battery module is manufactured by:    (a) partly removing a first electrode layer (2) formed on a substrate (1) to divide it into unit cells (11);    (b) forming a semiconductor layer (4) on the first electrode layer;    (c) partly removing the semiconductor layer for each of the unit cells to form openings for connection to the first electrode layer;    (d) forming a second electrode layer (6) on the semiconductor layer;    (e) partly removing the second electrode layer and the semiconductor layer in the vicinity of the openings to divide the second electrode layer and the semiconductor layer corresponding to the unit cells;    (f) exposing an edge surface of the semiconductor layer by removing residues of the second electrode layer and the semiconductor layer; and    (g) heat treating at 130degreesC or higher after division of the second electrode layer and the semiconductor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the integrated thin film solar battery module.    Substrate (1)    First electrode layer (2)    Semiconductor layer (4)    Second electrode layer (6)    Unit cells (11)
NOVELTY - The antenna block (1) is fabricated from plastic, and houses a GSM antenna together with a GPS antenna. Built into the block is a sensor module (3) for parameter determination. In addition the surface of the block has a solar energy collection panel (2).    USE - For signal reception in road vehicles or buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement is formed in a simple construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a representative perspective view of the combination.    Antenna block (1)    Solar energy panel (2)    Sensor module (3)
NOVELTY - A 300 Kg flywheel in the form of a gearwheel is mounted on a metal tube by ball bearings. The metal tube has a circular opening at its upper end for receiving a hook connected with a 500 Kg counterweight and a hydraulic pump by a cable rope. A controller, the hydraulic pump, and Earth's gravity cause the tube to reciprocate together with the flywheel which moves up and down and rotates for driving an electric generator.    USE - Electric generator assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A controller disengages the hook from the opening of the tube which, then, together with the flywheel, moves downward by Earth's gravity. At the same time, the hydraulic pump operates to repel the counterweight upwards causing the hook to follow the tube's downward movement until it reaches the bottom where the pump stops, the controller engages the hook with the tube, the counterweight falls down due to Earth's gravity pulling the hook, the tube and the flywheel move upwards until the hook reaches the top. The cycle is repeated for continuous generation of electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electric generator assembly.
NOVELTY - The power generation system comprises two or more hydraulic machines, V-shaped wave-gathering walls at both sides of the machine and a water pipeline and water turbine. The hydraulic machine comprises a piston, hydraulic rod, valve and hydraulic oil between piston and hydraulic rod. The water in the pipeline is pressurized by the hydraulic machines.    USE - Electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - High utilization rate of sea wave and stable electric generation.
NOVELTY - The wind mill (11) is attached in the support stand. A wire (5) is rolled round by the winding apparatus (8) and the edge portion of the wire currently wound around the winding apparatus is connected to the wind mill support and the wind mill support pillar (6) is raised by rolling the wire up. By rewinding the wire to wind mill support pillar is toppled.    USE - For supporting a wind mill on a support stand.    ADVANTAGE - By toppling the wind mill support pillar the wind mill is easily removed from the support pillar and maintenance work is simplified. When a damage to the wind mill is expected due to a typhoon etc., the wind mill is protected by toppling the wind mill support beforehand.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the wind mill support apparatus.    Wire (5)    Support pillar (6)    Winding apparatus (8)    Wind mill (11)
NOVELTY - A thin film solar battery cell (22) has photoelectric conversion areas (121-128) supported between electrodes (111-114,131-135). Output terminals (161,162) are connected to electrodes (114,131) respectively. The connection of the terminals exists outside the photoelectric conversion areas.    USE - Thin film solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the output terminals are connected to electrodes at outer sides of photoelectric conversion areas, damage to photoelectric conversion areas, due to heat and pressure application, during soldering connection of terminals, is avoided and hence reduction in efficiency of solar battery module is inhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of integrated thin film solar battery cell.    Cell (22)    Electrode (111-114,131-135)    Photo electric conversion areas (121-128)
NOVELTY - Solar battery clock consists of movement unit (5) and solar battery (6) latchingly mounted to the transparent back lid (7) of the movement unit. Lid surface opposing battery is at predetermined distance.    USE - Used in solar battery clock.    ADVANTAGE - Solar battery clock with high definitive dial face preserving ornamental property can be manufactured, since dial face need not be light permeable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar battery clock.    Movement unit (5)    Solar battery (6)    Back lid (7)
NOVELTY - The substrate (11) consists of conductive ceramic sintered compact containing 70 vol% or more of SiC.    USE - For thin film silicon solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has excellent electro conductivity and size and cost of thin film solar battery is reduced when compared to conventional thin film solar batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacturing method of the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of thin film silicon solar battery.    Substrate (11)
NOVELTY - Light emitting diodes (4,6), a battery (17) to supply power for LEDs, solar batteries (7,8) to supply power to battery are provided inside the case (2). A flashing control circuit is provided to blink the LEDs. A transparent cover (3) is attached so as to cover the surface of LEDs, solar batteries inside the case. A meniscus lens (3L) is formed continuously opposing to solar battery.    USE - For indicating position of curb stone in road, by light emission during night time.    ADVANTAGE - The incident light is condensed by integral formation of lens, thus strengthening optical intensity of the light irradiated by the solar battery. Amount of electricity generations of the solar battery can be increased. Shock resistance and weather resistance are provided as cover is made from transparent raw material such as polycarbonate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of light emitting device.    Case (2)    Cover (3)    Meniscus lens (3L)    Light emitting diodes (4,6)    Solar batteries (7,8)    Battery (17)
NOVELTY - Shunt control circuits (9-12) are arranged so that bus voltage at the time of ON/OFF of N steps of shunt transistors (8), enters between the shunt transistors (5-7) during 1-N steps, where N is an integer of 3 or more. Solar array strings (1-4) are connected to shunt transistors (5-8) and control circuits (9-12).    USE - For sequential shunt apparatus which stabilizes generated electric power in solar battery of satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Since transistors with large switching speed are used, small-sized shunt apparatus with less field emission noise is obtained with reduced mounting space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sequential shunt apparatus.    Solar array strings (1-4)    Shunt transistors (5-8)    Shunt control circuits (9-12)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying DC bias voltage to the conductive metal mesh (113) which is positioned between the spacer and a substrate (104) placed inside a film formation chamber. The microwave energy (rf) of larger effect is made to react with raw material gas of 100% at internal pressure of 50 or less mTorr, with mesh for gas decomposition.    USE - For deposition film formation for photoreceptive component of photovoltaic cell such as solar battery, thin film transistor, sensor, electrophotography apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The deposition film of reduced thickness can be formed at high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - During formation of deposition film on the substrate, the mesh is heated at a temperature of 100degreesC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of film forming apparatus.    Substrate (104)    Mesh (113)
NOVELTY - A solar collector, comprising hollow or porous fibers internally coated or impregnated with photovoltaic active material, is new.    USE - Especially as a solar collector comprising woven fibers or fibers applied onto a flexible backing layer, e.g. for use on roofs, facades, unproductive land, sand dunes, trees or traffic surfaces.    ADVANTAGE - The design protects the active material against mechanical loads so that the collector has a long service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The hollow fibers are coated with doped semiconductors forming transparent electrode and counter-electrode contact layers separated by an absorption layer. The porous fibers are impregnated successively with several active material layers forming one or more p-n junctions.
NOVELTY - The method involves the main steps: dismount the coal boiler in 50 thousand KW and lower power plant, install garbage burning boiler at the original place, connect with turbine, also connect with the smoke treatment device, water intake device etc of the original power plant.    USE - Electric generation method by using garbage burning boiler.    ADVANTAGE - Ability to use most of the equipments in eliminated small scale power plant and utilize the heat energy produced by burning garbage to generate electric power.
NOVELTY - In the course of train running electrical energy is generated due to engagement between electric generator spinners mounted on surfaces of cars and those installed at sides of cars or on their tops, or on railway bed. Electrical energy can be generated on surface or subsurface of ground using electric train, or motor car, or conveyer. Power generated is used for feeding electric motors mounted on car axles or populated areas.    USE - Revolving body energy regeneration.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated power regeneration process and improved efficiency of running trains. 18 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The plate shaped solar panel (10) has solar battery element (11). An external frame (20) is attached at the periphery of the solar panel using a sealant (30). The sealant is accumulated within the recesses (24-26), that is provided within the external frame.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The assembling operation of external frame to solar battery module is made simple. Water resistance of battery is made favorable as sufficient quantity of resin is used as sealant. As metal plate and metal external frame do not contact, the required insulation for solar battery module is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional views of the solar battery module.    Plate shaped solar panel (10)    Solar battery element (11)    External frame (20)    Recesses (24-26)    Sealant (30)
NOVELTY - The power plant is designed so that on a platform (3), Towers (4) are arranged, which by sheet metal cladding form respectively a buoyancy section (5) and wind turbines (1) with driving nacelle. The water turbines (2) are located rotatable over nacelles (10) designed with buoyancy capability at which are arranged stabilizers, under the platform (3) at the carrier construction (8).    USE - Floating power plant for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The wind turbines are arranged for optimum working and the disadvantageous influence of flows is not only excluded, but the sea flows are used for the further prodn. of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures 1 and 2 show a side view and a front view of the power plant.    Wind turbine (1)    Platform (3)    Water turbine (2)
NOVELTY - The solar energy panel (12) is mounted in a carrier (22) that is supported on a base using a universal joint (14,18). This allows the panel to be moved by controlled motors in the X and Y axes. Inputs to a controller are provided by sensors (44) that detect the direction of movement of the sun. This allows the panel to track the sun.    USE - Solar energy recovery for such as boats.    ADVANTAGE - Allows panel to be orientated with the sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of system.    Solar energy panel (12)    Universal joint (14,18)    Carrier (22)    Controller (32)    Sensors (44)
NOVELTY - The solar power center absorbs and converts solar power into thermal energy and couples wind and/or solar flow into the same system. A plate with a solar energy absorbing surface is rotated with the absorbing surface facing the sun and subjected to a liquid heat carrying medium flow on one or both sides, which is heated in the exposed segments and cools the segment in a regenerative heat transfer process.    USE - For absorbing solar energy and converting it into useable heat.    ADVANTAGE - Enables collector thermal losses to be minimized and improved performance in an autonomous power supply block at minimized cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows schematic lateral and frontal representations of a solar power center with a wind generator    solar collector (1)    wind generator (3)    heat pump (4)    solar tracker (8)    .
NOVELTY - A reflective surface is shaped such that the distribution of the output electromagnetic radiation with at least one interaction with the reflective surface overlays the distribution of the radiation having no interaction with the reflective surface. This will result in the desired distribution of electromagnetic radiation within the output region.    USE - Altering the spatial and angular distribution of electromagnetic radiation e.g. for solar ray concentration and semiconductor processing.    ADVANTAGE - Offers relatively compact device having reflective surface that distributes, in a predetermined manner, the irradiance from a radiation source over a predetermined target area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The input region is defined by an entrance aperture while the output region is associated with an exit aperture. The inner reflective surface is disposed between the entrance and exit apertures, and is rotationally symmetrical about a central longitudinal axis. A portion of the inner reflective surface has a radius that is less than the radius of the exit aperture. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an irradiance redistribution guide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the irradiance redistribution guide which includes a tubular inner reflective surface.
NOVELTY - The rotation bearings (10) are attached to the center of frame (5). A wheel (3) is inserted into the revolving shaft (15a) installed to the bearings. A rigid sphere body (4) glides down in circulation pipe (2) which inclines at a sudden angle. The rigid body collides with a sphere-body receiving roller (22) rotatably supported to sphere-body accepting materials (21) protruded to the periphery of the wheel.    USE - For generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Provides economical, noise-free, environment-friendly electrical power generating device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - By the momentum generated by the collision, a speed-up machine (11) inserted into the revolving shaft is rotated. A generator (12) is rotated by the turning effort of the speed-up machine, to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the sphere-body descent type electrical power generating device.    Circulation pipe (2)    Wheel (3)    Rigid sphere body (4)    Frame (5)    Rotation bearings (10)    Speed-up machine (11)    Generator (12)    Revolving shaft (15a)    Sphere-body accepting materials (21)    Sphere-body receiving roller (22)
NOVELTY - The condenser has anode and cathode electrode plates (1,2). The electrode plate (1) is provided inside the metal container (3) coated with insulator film (e). The plate (1) and container are moved vertically inside the water bath, such that contact surface area of plate (1) opposing the insulating film of container varies.    USE - For generating electric power using tidal energy.    ADVANTAGE - By using a metal container, damage of insulator material while immersing the electrode plate is prevented. By reducing the thickness of insulating film, electrostatic capacitance of condenser is enlarged and thus electricity generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layout of condenser of tidal energy based power generator.    Electrode plates (1,2)    Metal container (3)    Insulator film (e)
NOVELTY - A multivibrator circuit (15) in pressure rise circuit (13), rises the pressure of electric power generated by a thermoelectricity generation unit (12). The generated electric power is charged to a battery power supply (14) which is connected to the pressure rise circuit.    USE - To drive motor loads with large impedance.    ADVANTAGE - Enables driving the loads effectively, even when the output voltage of thermoelectricity generation unit is reduced due to the charged battery power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows circuit diagram of power supply.    Thermoelectricity generation unit (12)    Pressure rise circuit (13)    Power supply (14)    Multivibrator circuit (15)
NOVELTY - A refuse derived fuel is supplied to a bed material reflux path (3) and pulverization of the RDF is performed in the bed material return path by bed material returned from a dust collector (2). The dust collector separates the bed material ejected from a fluidized bed reactor (1) along with combustion gas.    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes combustion of RDF in fluidized bed reactor and reduces height of fluidized bed reactor due to the installation of pulverization unit in the bed material reflux path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a RDF combustion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram indicating RDF combustion method.    Bed reactor (1)    Dust collector (2)    Bed material reflux path (3)
NOVELTY - A rectangular body-like tank or elliptical housing, with a hole is allowed to float on water. The leakage pressure of water through the hole into the body due to gravity is utilized to drive a turbine as well as a pump. The pump discharges out the collected water back into the source.    USE - For power generation using buoyancy and gravity.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation is achieved simply by gravity and buoyancy effects. Noise generation is suppressed by installing sound arrestor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows plan view of electric power generator.
NOVELTY - Multiple air screws (5) are attached to the propeller shaft (4) of rotary unit (3) located at preset depth in water. Propeller shaft is positioned parallel to the direction of wave-flow. The rotation of propeller shaft is transmitted via power transmission shafts (16,17) to the electricity generator (18) mounted on hull (1a).    USE - In hydroelectric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Current supply is stabilized irrespective of climate, season, time since rotary unit is located at preset depth, in water. Repair and maintenance are easy since rotary unit can be lifted. Sufficient power generation is secured since vane position is adjustable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotary unit is attached via lifting mechanism (11) to the hull. The angle of vanes (5a) of air screw, is variable. A rudder (2) protrudes downwards from stern of hull.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of hydroelectric power generation system.    Hull (1a)    Rudder (2)    Rotary unit (3)    Propeller shaft (4)    Air screw (5)    Vanes (5a)    Lifting mechanism (11)    Power transmission shafts (16,17)    Electricity generator (18)
NOVELTY - Gravitational air compressor compresses and stores air by using the gravity of running vehicles. It consists of right and left bridge plates with cover, base, piston linkage, piston, cylinder and high-pressure pipe. Several air compressors are connected together to form a network. While a vehicle passes through the bridge plates, the gravity of the vehicle shifts the bridge plates downwards and compresses air in cylinder into high-pressure pipe. The compressed air is output for generating electricity, driving various machines or inflate. The present invention has significance of both developing energy source and protecting environment.
NOVELTY - The power generation plant comprises first tube through which fresh water of low salinity is sent to a power generation unit. A second tube located in the area of sea water with high salinity. The fresh water is made to contact with sea water directly in the second tube. The mixture of fresh water and sea water generates mechanical power which is used to drive the power generation unit.    USE - For hydraulic generator.    ADVANTAGE - Eases maintenance by simplified structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for system for generation of hydropower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of hydraulic generator.
NOVELTY - A metal particle layer (14) is formed on a barrier layer (12) for electron movement, which is formed on a metal layer (10). A semiconductor layer (16) contacts the metal particles. An ohmic layer (18) and another metal layer (20) with rectifying surface are formed successively on the semiconductor layer.    USE - The rectifier is used for converting heat in a material into electric energy without application of external energy. Hence used for manufacture of automobile running by heat supplied from air and computer having unlimited lasting power.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains electric energy without input of external energy. Converts thermal energy by rectifying thermally moving electrons between minute metal particle dispersed in a layer and a semiconductor layer. Makes it possible to build apparatus with lasting life to realize e.g. car running by heat from air, computer with unlimited power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Minute metal particles are uniformly dispersed in the metal particle layer. The metal layer (20) is an aggregate of minute rectifying surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the construction of the rectifier of thermally moving electrons.    Metal layers (10,20)    Barrier layer (12)    Metal particle layer (14)    Semiconductor layer (16)    Ohmic layer (18)
NOVELTY - Floats are placed on water, and frame with platform, unit with bevel and cylindrical gears and wheels, and power takeoff shaft is arranged above water surface. Flywheel and clutch for connection with electric generator are installed on power takeoff shaft. Middle float is secured on ends of rods. Side floats are rigidly connected with ends of increased length rods. Opposite ends of all rods are provided with holes located on common axis. Floats are mechanically coupled with power takeoff shaft and are made in form of triangular prism with projecting edges.    USE - Power engineering; conversion of wave energy into electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced speed fluctuations of electric generator, increased power output and efficiency. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - A turbine (4) is operated by air discharged from a pump (3), driven by kinetic energy of user. A generator (5) is connected to the output shaft of the turbine. The electric power generated is used to charge the battery.    USE - For charging batteries in child shoes to produce sound while walking.    ADVANTAGE - The air pump alleviates impact force on leg during walk and the pleasure of walking is increased. The humidification is prevented, as fresh air is supplied to the inside of shoe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the shoe.    Pump (3)    Turbine (4)    Generator (5)
NOVELTY - The turbine has guide plate air jet nozzles (3) at primary and secondary stage turbines, which are covered by the air circulation chamber (4) at upper side.    USE - For tidal power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Simplicity is ensured and minimal failure rates are achieved. Energy efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the turbine.    Guide plate air jet nozzle (3)    Air circulation chamber (4)
NOVELTY - The difference of elevation in roughness of surface roughness of a transparent electrode (10) is 10-100nm is formed on a substrate (1).    USE - For solar battery, optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - A high closing light effect and high opening end voltage is provided, since there is reduction in the voltage. High performance of conversion apparatus with less cost is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Substrate (1)    Transparent electrode (10)
NOVELTY - A film is obtained by applying film deposition to a crosslinking agent-containing clear flexible resin composition. The film is embossed.    USE - The sealing film is used in a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The use of the recessed and projected portions exerts sufficient cushioning. This prevents a cell from breakage in the sealing process. The sealing film effectively prevents the cell from damage caused by pressing the sealing film against the cell in the sealing process. The solar battery is produced in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The depth of each recessed and projected portion formed by embossing is 15 microns or higher.
NOVELTY - The method involves using artificial light sources with solar modules (1) designed for the collection of artificial light (3) from various light sources (2) to enable uninterrupted electric current generation. Sunlight is not required for the generation of electric current.    USE - For continuous solar current generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a high level of current to be generated using artificial light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a ring of solar modules about a light tube    solar modules (1)    artificial light (3)    light sources (2)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a support structure (10) including the legs (12) anchored in a sea floor (SL) for carrying an upper frame (14). The paddle units which comprises a paddle rod (20), connected to a housing (24) in each unit are mounted in the upper frame. The lower extremity of the paddle rod is terminated by a paddle plate (28). The distance between the paddle plate and the sea level is kept invariant.    USE - For production of power from sea waves.    ADVANTAGE - Improves utilization efficiency by keeping the distance between paddle plate and sea level constant. Eases maintenance by simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of power production system.    Support structure (10)    Legs (12)    Upper frame (14)    Paddle rod (20)    Housing (24)    Paddle plate (28)    Sea floor (SL)
NOVELTY - The method involves calculating the burning rate constant of the refuse based on ratio of fuel container in the refuse, moisture content and the lower calorific value. The fluidized bed temperature is predicted based on the assessed burning rate constant, and the measured temperature at present. Flow of the refuse is so controlled that the predicted temperature tracks a preset value.    USE - For refuse incinerator or fluidized bed power generating plant using fossil fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses toxic substance let out to the environment by guessing the characteristics of the fuel supplied and controlling the temperature of the fluidized bed temperature. Enables fixing of quantum of electricity generated. Avoids necessity of using any co-relation data of the combustion characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control device for fluidized bed power generating plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the composition of the control device of the fluidized bed type power generating plant.
NOVELTY - Thermoelements (1) connected by flexible connector are connected in form of a chain by flexible connector (2) wound around the neck of human body. The thermal elements having positive and negative electrodes that generate electricity based on human body. The flexible connector is made of either plastic material, cloth or rubber.    USE - For generating electricity using heat from human body, living organism, industrial exhaust.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently converts heat energy into electrical energy using simple components. Moreover, tightening of thermal elements at the time of winding around neck of human body is adjusted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal part perspective view of electricity generation element.    Thermoelement (1)    Flexible connector (2)
NOVELTY - Gear (5) and generator shaft (2) and rotation board (3) coupled by the belt arrangement, are installed inside a case (1). The rotation board is coupled to the piston (13) of pump (7) provided to the side wall of the case (1). The piston (13) inject the iron ball (11) to rotate the turbine to generate electricity.    USE - For power generation by iron ball gravity.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation is easier since iron ball is injected to rotate the turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the iron ball gravity power generation system.    Case (1)    Generator shaft (2)    Rotation board (3)    Gear (5)    Pump (7)    Iron ball (11)    Piston (13)
NOVELTY - Film deposition is applied to a clear flexible resin composition. The clear flexible resin composition contains a clear filler.    USE - The sealing film is used in the solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The clear filler exerts light scattering. The sealing film provides irregular reflection to light passed through the space between cells, or the cells. The resulting light is incident on the cells again. The use of the sealing film enhances the utilization factor of the light incident on the solar battery to enhance power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - A diamine compound is new.    USE - For use in organic electroluminescent element (claimed) for solar batteries, optical refraction thin film, organic photoconductor, photodiode and transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electroluminescent element is novel, excels in stability, durability and has excellent hole transport ability, high glass transition temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The new diamine compound is of formula (I):    Ar1 = phenyl or biphenyl group;    Ar2 = phenylene or group containing phenylene;    Ar1 and Ar2 are condensed and result in a carbazole derivative.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an organic electroluminescent element;    (2) the nitration of (II) to give a compound of formula (III):
NOVELTY - A thermoradiation battery is made through making p-n junction with p-type conductor and n-type conductor or superconductor at low temp. The p-type conductor can absorb thermoradiation electromagnetic waves to convert the thermoradiation of lower-temp substance to electric energy. It can also be used for refrigerator.
NOVELTY - A steam generator using dielectric heating type device such as a magnetron is suitably constructed to generate high-pressure steam to rotate a desired high-speed turbine generator for operating a power plant actively. A water circulation system is made up of a condenser, a feed water heater, and a water feed system circulation pump.    USE - Self-active power generating system using dielectric heating device such as magnetron.    ADVANTAGE - Provides perpetual mobile developing and exploiting a large-scale next-generation power generating system with clean energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The generated electric power is branched by a transformer. A control system is provided to feed the electric power by selecting one of the power sources of steam generator and an operating facility sequentially. With this cyclic construction, the dump power generated by the power generator is exploited. The system is suitably provided with a water supply tank to exploit the steam energy in view of exploiting the non-condensing turbine. generating system of regenerative type and a power generating system of pressurized reactor type of an indirect water feed system cycle are structured and handled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows self-active power generating system.
NOVELTY - A buoy device (10) generates energy by the movement of water and by floating in the sea. A reference figure (11) denotes horizontal water level. A top part above the water level has a metal ring unit (12) filled with cement. The lower part below the water level has a symmetrically rotating hollow metal body (14).    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - This device generates a lot of energy at the lowest possible cost. The highest possible operating level can be achieved with low wave movement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A first outer metal ring (16) connects to the ring unit by a strut (15). A closed pressure cylinder acts as a driving mechanism (22) connected by articulated joints on its underside to a metal sphere (20) and on its upper side by a piston connecting rod (24) to the inner side of a metal hemi-sphere (18).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional drawing of a device according to the present invention for generating energy.    Buoy device (10)    Reference figure (11)    Metal ring unit (12)    Symmetrically rotating hollow metal body (14)    First outer metal ring (16)    Strut (15)    Driving mechanism (22)    Metal sphere (20)    Piston connecting rod (24)    Metal hemi-sphere (18)
NOVELTY - The panel consists of an array of solar cells (10) on an insulated base (11). The cells are covered by glass covers (13) with electroconductive films. Interconnectors (14) connect the cells through the electroconductive films.    USE - In space crafts, satellites.    ADVANTAGE - As the size of the solar panel is considerably reduced, high density mounting is enabled. Also, mounting operation is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar panel.    Solar cells (10)    Insulated base (11)    Glass cover (13)    Interconnectors (14)
NOVELTY - A reflective mirror (7) is installed near the focal position of concave mirror (4). The adjustment of reflective mirror is done by the control unit based on temperature of solar battery detected by thermometer such that reflective mirror receives the reflected light from concave mirror.    USE - For solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Beam condensing capability is increased even during bad weather condition by controlling the position of reflective mirror.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the beam condensing unit for solar power generation.    Concave mirror (4)    Reflective mirror (7)
NOVELTY - The solar battery structure (12) comprises a solar battery cell whose upper and lower surfaces are covered by non-water permeable material like glass pane. The solar battery structure is inserted in recess of frame (4) of U-shaped cross section, provided on surface of roofing tile body (11) and sealed airtight using a sheet-like elastic sealant (5).    USE - For solar power generation system for residence.    ADVANTAGE - Permeation of rain water to solar battery is prevented reliably, thereby suppressing reduction of electricity generation capability of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of roofing tile with solar battery.    Frame (4)    Elastic sealant (5)    Roofing tile body (11)    Battery structure (12)
NOVELTY - A solar battery (4) is arranged in a recess (3) of a base material (2) of a roofing tile (1). Fixing tools (8,9) fix the solar battery to circumferential surface (5) of base material surrounding the recess. The fixing tools have projections (28,29) that are fixed into holes (6,7) provided in the circumferential surface.    USE - Especially for attachment structure of solar battery in roofing tile for solar power generation system in residence.    ADVANTAGE - Enables firm fixation of solar battery to roof tile by using fixing tool, thereby improves attachment strength. Eases installation of solar battery to roof tile, thereby roofing work expense is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for roof tile manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows exploded perspective view of roofing tile with solar battery.    Roofing tile (1)    Base material (2)    Recess (3)    Circumferential surface (5)    Holes (6,7)    Fixing tools (8,9)    Projections (28,29)
NOVELTY - Inclination angle of mobile power generation unit (13) is changed manually by a remote controller (23). A sensor (21) detects sun direction and the detected direction data are stored in a memory (41) sequentially at preset time intervals, by operating the controller. Sun tracking units (16,17,19,22) track the sun for changing inclination angle of power generation unit based on the sun directional data.    USE - Sun tracking type solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy adjustment of the system after installation and hence improves operation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operating method of sun tracking type solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows component of sun tracking type solar power generation system.    Mobile power generation unit (13)    Sun tracking units (16,17,19,22)    Sensor (21)    Remote controller (23)    Memory (41)
NOVELTY - The solar power generation panel includes several solar battery modules (102). The adjacent solar battery modules are connected electrically and mechanically through a connection path (107).    USE - Solar power generation panel installed in roof.    ADVANTAGE - Connection is simplified by avoiding use of connector and cables. Material cost is reduced by avoiding use of terminal box and connector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial perspective diagram of the solar power generation panel.    Solar battery modules (102)    Connection path (107)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor chip (101) is supported between two sheets of metallic foils (102,103) electrically connected by soldering material (104). After exposing the surface of one metallic foil, the resin mold (105) of the soldering material is performed.    USE - For use in photovoltaic cell module, solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The heat release property of the diode is extremely sufficient at thin shape and it excels in corrosion resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of by-pass diode.    Semiconductor chip (101)    Metallic foils (102,103)    Soldering material (104)    Resin mold (105)
NOVELTY - A permeable front cover (2) is configured at light receiving surface side of solar power generation element. A back cover (3) is configured on both sides of solar power generation element, opposing the front cover. The back cover is formed such that a partial edge protrudes from edge of the front cover opposing to outside and sealing agent (4) is filled between the projection edge and edge of front cover.    USE - For solar power generation system for residence.    ADVANTAGE - As gap between projection edge of front cover and edge of back cover is extremely small, certainty of edge sealing improves. Operability during manufacture is sufficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of solar battery module.    Permeable front cover (2)    Back cover (3)    Sealing agent (4)
NOVELTY - Solar battery element (2) and inclusions (7a,7b) are arranged on flexible base substrate. Main wiring extracts electric power generated by solar battery element. Solar battery element is connected to main wiring by an electroconductive material. Plane foil metal plates (3a,3b) and solar battery element are connected so that upper surfaces of metal plates and the solar battery element are at same height.    USE - For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Raises the reliability of the solar battery module used under severe temperature environment. Prevents the fracture of the conductive adhesive tape and enables to insulate the solar battery element and the metal plate stably and simultaneously. Reduces the number of manufacturing processes and raises electroconductivity between solar battery element and metal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar battery module.    Solar battery element (2)    Metal plates (3a,3b)    Inclusions (7a,7b)
NOVELTY - Conducting wires (108a,108b) of a photovoltaic cell module (101) is coated with an organic polymeric resin consisting of thermoplastic resin whose softening temperature is below 200degreesC.    USE - For solar battery power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the resin is coated at softening temperature below 200degreesC, the crack and degradation color change of conducting wire is eliminated, thereby increasing the reliability of the wire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) solar battery module manufacturing method;    (b) solar battery power generation system;    (c) solar battery power module application method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram and expanded sectional view of solar battery module.    Photovoltaic cell module (101)    Wires (108a,108b)
NOVELTY - Several solar batteries (12) are arranged within a frame (11) to form a solar battery module (1). The solar battery modules are inclined and extended along the longitudinal and vertical directions. The arrangement of solar battery modules conforms to the shape of a character, symbol or specific pattern, when observed from the stigmatism position of solar battery module.    USE - For solar panel installation in roof, road and ground.    ADVANTAGE - Displays colorful character, symbol or pattern easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the general view of solar panel.    Solar battery module (1)
NOVELTY - An L-shaped frame (11) has a lamp face to support a solar battery (12) internally. A fresh air inlet (31) is opened in the frame for free flowing of wind.    USE - E.g. solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Presence of fresh air inlet reduces wind pressure exerted on module, hence attachment strength is reduced. Absence of wind pressure reduces rigidity, hence installation becomes reliable. Weight is reduced by simple structure of frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional chart of module.    L-shaped frame (11)    Solar battery (12)    Air inlet (31)
NOVELTY - A solar battery (12) and a wind pressure decreasing unit (30) are clamped on either faces of ridge-shaped lead frame (11) provided in solar battery (12). The wind pressure decreasing unit reduces pressure of wind on the side of lead frame.    USE - Solar battery module installed on flat roof.    ADVANTAGE - Wind pressure effect on battery is reduced by wind pressure reducing unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery module installation structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of solar battery module.    Ridge-shaped lead frame (11)    Solar battery (12)    Wind pressure decreasing unit (30)
NOVELTY - The roof panel comprises flat areas and rectangular projections. Photovoltaic cells (105) are arranged over the flat areas. The connections terminals, cables (102) and ejection box (107) are arranged within inner surface of the projections.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to terminal ejection box, when the roof panels are assembled. Enables effective utilization of space in roof panels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) manufacturing method of solar battery integrated roof panel;    (b) installation method of solar battery integrated roof panel    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows front, isometric and sectional front views of roof panel.    Cables (102)    Photovoltaic cells (105)    Ejection box (107)
NOVELTY - The sensor comprises an aspherical lens (2) which focuses image of sun onto image pickup device (1). The image signal is converted to electric signal. Based on the electric signal, a CPU (6) detects position of sun.    USE - For solar electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables automatic tracking of sun rays without need for driving separate actuator, thereby reducing power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar position sensor.    Image pickup device (1)    Aspherical lens (2)    CPU (6)
NOVELTY - The battery module (17) comprises multiple rod-shaped solar batteries (11) interconnected by connectors (16). Each cell comprises a cell body (13) with amorphous silicon layer formed over a metal wire (12). A transparent coating layer (14) is formed over the cell body.    USE - For solar power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces restrictions on installation space, and enables efficient generation of solar current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of solar battery.    Solar batteries (11)    Metal wire (12)    Cell body (13)    Transparent coating layer (14)    Connectors (16)    Battery module (17)
NOVELTY - An insulated layer (2) is formed on the metal plate (1) by sol-gel method using metal alkoxide bath. About 25-75 mass% of insulated inorganic powder (3) having particle size of 0.2-2.0 microns is dispersed on the insulating layer.    USE - For solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating layer protects the substrate from heat and moisture. The dispersion of inorganic powder improves photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of insulated substrate for solar batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the insulated substrate for solar batteries.    Metal plate (1)    Insulated layer (2)    Inorganic powder (3)
NOVELTY - The heat conduction unit (20) is a continuous structure which is wound around the outer circumference of the shaft (12), such that a portion of the structure is filtrated and fixed by welding or adhesive on the shaft. The continuous structure comprises steel wool which is compressed to fixed thickness, to form a mesh-shape.    USE - For solar battery manufacture, semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Deposition film is formed uniformly over functional unit. The film forming apparatus is not complicated and power saving is achieved by heating and cooling functional unit efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat shaft (1) consists of cylindrical function unit (11) formed on the outer circumference of the shaft (12), which is formed with cooling pipes (18a,18b) connected to cooling unit (19) in longitudinal direction. The shaft (12) comprises an inbuilt heater (15) and heat conduction unit (20) which contacts the internal circumference of functional unit (11) and is formed at center position of shaft (12) in longitudinal direction. The heat conduction unit is connected to power supply (16). A controller connected to cooling unit (19) and power supply (16), controls the respective operations. The continuous structure of heat conduction unit is wound around shaft with a preset interval. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for functional deposition film manufacturing method. The functional unit is maintained in vacuum state inside reaction container. Electricity is passed to heater (15) via heat conduction unit (20) followed by cooling, to form functional deposition film on functional unit (11).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the main and X-X sectional views of functional deposition film forming apparatus.    Heat shaft (1)    Functional unit (11)    Shaft (12)    Inbuilt heater (15)    Power supply (16)    Cooling pipes (18a,18b)    Cooling unit (19)    Heat conduction unit (20)
NOVELTY - A light receiving surface is divided into light receiving areas based on the difference in permissible maximum light receiving load per unit area. Among the divided areas, one area is used for receiving light, so that the difference in the permissible maximum light receiving load, between light receiving and non-receiving areas is maintained.    USE - For electrical power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface of solar battery module is divided depending on permissible maximum light reception load per unit area. The operator is clear about the load taken by each area. Hence operating efficiency improves. A path for walking is provided on the top of module extending area, so that it is easily accessed by the operator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar battery module.
NOVELTY - A thin-film solar battery (10) has a semiconductor layer which is formed on a glass substrate. The solar battery is mechanically supported by a support (11) in portions other than the edge portion of the glass substrate.    USE - For installation on roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since heat insulating material spacer is provided between the solar battery and metal portion of support, influence of disconnecting distortion of glass substrate edge portion can be avoided, in the operating conditions of solar battery. Crack generation in glass substrate due to the thermal stress, is prevented. Mechanical reliability of solar battery module is improved greatly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The support has a metal portion which includes heat insulating material spacer whose thermal conductance is below 10-3 W/cmdegreesC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar battery module.    Thin-film solar battery (10)    Support (11)
NOVELTY - In the roadway is positioned containers (13,22) for a fluid. These have compressible chambers positioned across the direction of travel forming part of a circulating system in which is connected a turbine/generator unit (86,85). As a vehicle passes over the compressible chambers it forces fluid to flow in the circulating system and power the turbine    USE - Wherever a vehicle speed has to be reduced, e.g. motorway exits, junctions, on steep gradients, etc    ADVANTAGE - Not harmful to the environment. Simple construction. Energy recovery, therefore economically advantageous.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a system to the present invention    fluid containers (13,22)    turbine/generator unit (85,86)
NOVELTY - A pair of counter rotatable motors (2) are arranged one above other. The motors have common rotatable shaft and multiple vanes. The sub-vanes of each vanes are rotatable between closed position in which liquid flow is resisted and open position in which liquid flow is permitted. The liquid flow effects rotation of vanes and shaft, thereby enabling generator (6) to generate electricity.    USE - For submersible electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The motors have sufficient inertial mass to reduce effect of variation in speed and force of incoming liquid. Energy conversion efficiency is enhanced, since motors are buoyant and direction of liquid flow is controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The motors are arranged in liquid chamber of buoyant housing (1) having liquid inlet opening (30) and outlet opening (32). Vanes of one motor, is displaced relative to the vanes of other motor. The sub-vanes are switched to closed position, when vanes are rotated in same direction as that of liquid flow. The sub-vanes are switched to open position, when vanes are rotated in opposite direction relative to that of liquid flow. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electricity generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross section of electricity generation system.    Housing (1)    Motors (2)    Generator (6)    Inlet and outlet openings (30,32)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric converter (9) is provided between heating unit (7) and heat exchanger (8). Conveying unit (10) with gas emitter (12) is connected to the heat exchanger.    USE - In electricity generating units.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric converter and gas emitter help in easy ejection of the hot gas within short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of hot gas conveyor.    Heating unit (7)    Heat exchanger (8)    Thermoelectric converter (9)    Conveying unit (10)    Gas emitter (12)
NOVELTY - A solar module, having conductor lines (6) and flexible cell fixing spacers on only one of two glass substrates (2, 3), is new.    USE - As a solar module of the type described in DE4128766.    ADVANTAGE - The module has a simple design so that its production costs are reduced by one-third or more compared with conventional modules, can be reused after glass breakage or the like, allows simple replacement of individual solar cells, is weather protected and has little or no sensitivity to stresses in the glass substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar module has two glass substrates (2, 3) joined by an edge sealing spacer frame and enclosing an air-filled interspace (11) containing solar cells (7) which are spaced from the substrates and which are electrically connected by conductor lines. The conductor lines and flexible cell fixing spacers, respectively, are applied on only one of the substrates.    Preferred Features: The interspace (11) is hermetically sealed by the spacer frame and two elastic seals (16, 17).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a solar module according to the invention.    Glass substrates (2, 3)    Solar cell (7)    Solder bridges (10)    Interspace (11)    Spacer (15)    Seals (16, 17)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning the antenna array (10) so that the photoconductive semiconductor elements (20) receive photonic solar energy from the sun. The delivery of photonic energy to the elements increases the electrical conductivity of the elements and activates the element to be operable for transmitting and receiving electromagnetic signals.    USE - Used for spacecraft subsystems for communications and power generations.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces weight and volume of spacecraft communications and power generating subsystems. Provides dual functionality with respect to electromagnetic signal transmission/reception and solar energy collection in the operation of spacecraft subsystems. The transception and power storage/generation is provided in a cost efficient manner with reduced part count and complexity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a semiconductor array assembly interconnected to a spacecraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a semiconductor array assembly with a pair of antenna arrays and photovoltaic arrays connected to opposing sides of the spacecraft in earth orbit.    Antenna array (10)    Photoconductive semiconductor elements (20)
NOVELTY - The generator includes balls (3) arranged between revolving plates (1,10) to change the direction of power generated by the centrifugal force received by an object. Driving force is generated by the change in direction of the power by the balls to a main body using the centrifugal force acting on the object.    USE - For use in e.g. aeroplane, engine, helicopter, motor, ship, boat.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the driving force in proportion to the square of an angular velocity. Effectively utilizes the centrifugal force for generation of driving force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the driving force generator.    Revolving plates (1,10)    Balls (3)
NOVELTY - An output lead wire (105) is connected to a solar battery element and arranged at the back side reinforcing material (102). A terminal box (104) is arranged at connection point of output lead wire and the solar battery element. The terminal box is arranged independent of anode and cathode of solar battery element. The lead wire is drawn from terminal box along inner direction of battery element.    USE - For solar battery array of solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies field work by enabling easy connection of solar battery modules. Reduces time and cost required for connection of solar battery modules. Improves reliability of installation operation of solar battery module by eliminating wire feeding. Improves yield and endurance of insulating property of solar power generator by avoiding wire damage. Avoids wire damage even if battery module is bent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) solar battery array;    (b) solar power generation system;    (c) solar battery module manufacturing method;    (d) solar battery module installation method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of back side of solar battery module.    Reinforcing material (102)    Terminal box (104)    Output lead wire (105)
NOVELTY - The p and n type silicide electrothermal materials are joined using a soldering material containing 70 atom percent or more of nickel.    USE - Thermoelectric element used in low vacuum reactor.    ADVANTAGE - Excels in strength and heat resistant characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of thermoelectric element.    Thermoelectric element parts (1, 2)
NOVELTY - The collector (1) has a base section (2), profiled to match roof tiles, having a series of holes (3-12) positioned variable distances A from the upper edge (13) so that at least two may lie above a tiling lath. The holes are not completely through the thickness of the base.    USE - For solar energy collector panels.    ADVANTAGE - Drilling and fitting the panel is made easier and quicker.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the panel.    Collector (1)    Base (2)    Molded holes (3-12)    Upper edge (13)
NOVELTY - Method involves passing electric current through crystal assembly, which forms current conductor. Density of electric current is gradually increased from minimal to maximal value. Conductor is subjected to forced cooling. Thermionic blast is detected by thermionic wave that appears in conductor. Corresponding device has current-conducting material, power supply, conductor, which is designed as thin film with developed surface, which is subjected to forced cooling.    USE - Heat power production, in particular, for liberation of power equivalent to nuclear bond energy in conductor upon its thermionic blast.    ADVANTAGE - Production of kinetic energy of blast products, which is caused by thermionic blast of cold solid metal and is significantly higher that electric energy consumed for production of thermionic blast. 6 dwg, 2 tbl
NOVELTY - The colorless, transparent polyamic acid solution is prepared by reacting at least one aromatic tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride with at least one para-substituted aromatic diamine in an organic polar solvent.    USE - The films are particularly useful in liquid crystal display devices, fiber optic cable coatings, waveguides, and protective coatings for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimides overcome the discoloration problems of conventional polyimide films.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent polyamic acid solution is prepared by reacting at least one aromatic tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride of formula (I) with at least one p-substituted aromatic diamine in an organic polar solvent.    X = -O-, -S-,-SO-,-SO2-, -CH2-, -CF2-, -C(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2- or a direct bond, and the p-substituted aromatic diamine(s) is of formula (II) or (III);    Y = -O-, -S-, -SO-, -SO2-, -CH2-, -CF2-, -C(CH3)2-, -C(CF3)2-, -CO- or a direct bond.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a transparent polyimide coating or film comprising at least one recurring structural unit of either formula (IV) or (V);    X and Y = as above    (2) a process for preparing a colorless, transparent polyimide coating or film comprising preparing a polyamic acid solution by reacting at least one aromatic tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride with at least one p-substituted aromatic diamine, and optionally with at least one meta-substituted aromatic diamine in a solvent, forming a coating or film and imidizing the polyamic acid in the coating o film to a polyimide.
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic cell (1) has electrically conducting glass support plates (2, 3) provided with a seal around the edges. Conducting pathways (7, 8) are formed over the electrically conducting layers and are protected up to the cell interior against corrosion by an insulating coating (10).    USE - Used as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has a simple construction and sufficient sealing. Optimum adhesion of the electrically conducting layers to the glass substrate is produced and the formation of large bubbles when coating the glass coating is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for the production of a photovoltaic cell comprising applying parallel electrical pathways to support plates by screen printing, drying at 500, especially 600o C, annealing and providing with an insulating coating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through a photovoltaic cell.    photovoltaic cell (1)    support plates (2, 3)    conducting pathways (7, 8)    insulating coating (10)    electrically conducting layer (11, 12)    seal (13)
NOVELTY - In geothermal power complex water reservoirs of condensate collector and tank of return water-supply system are coupled by balancing line and pipeline downstream of circulating pump is coupled to heating system pipelines. Heating system pipelines are coupled to tank of return water-supply system by means of line with shut-off fittings.    USE - Geothermal power installations for cold climatic zones.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability of operation. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Power plant has thermionic conversion power reactor with core functioning as heat source and direct heat-to- electricity converter, as well as reactor cooling system in the form of circulating loop with radiating cooler, pumping unit, and coolant pipelines. Newly introduced additional heat-to- electricity converter is mounted beyond thermionic reactor core and has delivery pipeline connected to pipeline section running between thermionic reactor and radiating cooler, discharge pipeline connected to pipeline section between radiating cooler and pumping unit, additional system for releasing heat not converted in thermodynamic cycle of additional converter, and device that functions to convey coolant flow from thermionic reactor to additional converter. Thermoelectric or thermionic converter, motor-generator set built around Rankine-, Brayton-, or Stirling-cycle steam or gas machines, and regenerative electrochemical generator may be used as additional converter. Power plant can be used to convey space vehicles including information ones to stationary and, primarily, geostationary orbit to feed space vehicles for long period of 10 to 15 year.    USE - Nuclear power systems for space engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Improved service life at low power requirement. 5 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A power transmission device is located at underground below a motor vehicle plying road (1) or railway track. Load of motor vehicles (13) or tram or train (16) is transmitted to a push rod (2) of the transmission device. Rotation of the push rod is transmitted to electricity generator (14) or a compressor (15).    USE - For generating electric power or compressed air without using fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electricity or compressed air by using weight of plying motor vehicles or tram or train.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of power transmission device.    Motor vehicle plying road (1)    Push rod (2)    Motor vehicles (13)    Electricity generator (14)    Compressor (15)    Train (16)
NOVELTY - A heat sealer (10) has a punctured flat mat made from heat resistant inorganic fiber e.g. a glass fiber, and bent into a hollow square cylindrical form. With the mat in cylindrical form, the curved ends (12,13) are pressed and joined together without possible flattening of the ends.    USE - For heat-sealing combustor tool of e.g. hot liquid supply device, heater, boiler.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost of heat sealer by reducing amount of heat resistant inorganic fiber used for making sealer. Does not cause itchiness to person accidentally touching heat sealer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a heat sealer manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of a hot liquid supply device, using the heat sealer.    Heat sealer (10)    Ends (12,13)
NOVELTY - The tower (1) has main chassis (1B) and basic block (1A). The wind power portion (3) is configured on tower (1) which is installed on ground. The main chassis and wind power portion are connected with basic block via connection tool (5).    USE - For installing in coastal areas.    ADVANTAGE - The main chassis and basic block of tower are manufactured beforehand at factory, thus tower can be built in a short period of time and reduction in cost is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional chart of wind power apparatus.    Tower (1)    Basic block (1A)    Main chassis (1B)    Wind power portion (3)    Connection tool (5)
NOVELTY - A concave-shaped wind mill back-wash guidance unit (4) is provided opposing a wind mill (3). A revolving shaft (1) is positioned at right angle to center of wind mill. The wind blown on wind mill is inverted and diverted towards curved interior (7), by a inversion back-wash (12).    USE - For generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Even during strong wind, the wind mill can be continuously and safely operated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of wind power apparatus.    Revolving shaft (1)    Wind mill (3)    Wind mill back-wash guidance unit (4)    Interior (7)    Inversion back-wash (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves grounding of at least one part of opening edge of an erect ceramic molding (1). At least one part of the outer circumferential surface of the molding is covered by a baking container (2). The volume (R) of the baking container is set in relation to the total surface area (S) of the ceramic molding as follows. S/R is between 1 and 15 inclusive.    USE - For ceramic molding like electrolyte pipe for sodium sulfur battery, sodium molten salt battery, alkali metal thermoelectric converter and SOx sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures optimum control of atmosphere of a volatization component in the baking container by simple procedure. Enables mass production of electrolyte pipe of beta alumina material. Ensures excellent electrical property, mechanical characteristics and sintered compact density by controlling alkali atmosphere in the baking container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the baking container with ventilation holes for cylindrical ceramic molding with a base.    Ceramic molding (1)    Baking container (2)
NOVELTY - A pair of solar battery boards (2a,2b) are accumulated on transparent diffusion boards (1a,1b) respectively. A reflecting plate (3) laminates the bottom surfaces of the diffusion board (1a).    USE - For solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation is remarkably increased for the same area by laminating two or more layers of diffusion boards on which solar battery boards are accumulated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of output power enhancing apparatus for solar power generation.    Transparent diffusion boards (1a,1b)    Solar battery boards (2a,2b)    Reflecting plate (3)
NOVELTY - A calculator (400) computes the amount of electricity to be generated corresponding to the amount of sunlight detected. A detector (16) detects the failure portion in an electricity generation unit (13) facing the sun, based on current amount of electricity generated and computed value in calculator. An output unit (42) outputs the information showing detected failure portion.    USE - For diagnosing fault in condensing tracking type electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing fault diagnosis of electricity generation unit quickly and simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fault diagnosis procedure of electricity generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of fault diagnosis apparatus.    Electricity generation unit (13)    Detector (16)    Output unit (42)    Calculator (400)
NOVELTY - Detectors (30,31) detect the power output from an electricity generator (13) having solar cells. A controller (16) computes difference among detected direction of the sun and direction at which power generated is maximum. The generator is moved along the direction, based on the computed difference in preset time interval. The tracking controller tracks the sun based on detected direction of the sun.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains high power generation efficiency at low cost and maximum power is obtained by tracking the sun based on detected direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sensor (21) detects the solar position and the direction of the sun, based on the installation position, date and time of a solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the component of a solar tracking apparatus.    Electricity generator (13)    Controller (16)    Sensor (21)    Detectors (30,31)
NOVELTY - Sodium and alpha-alumina source are mixed under dry conditions and calcined to form a composite which is pulverized under dry conditions to form pulverized powder which is slurried with water. Drying granulation of slurry is performed by spray drying granulation method and granulated powder is molded, baked to obtain beta-alumina ceramics.    USE - As sodium ion electric conduction substance for sodium-molten salt battery, alkali metal electro thermal converter (AMTEC) and sulfur oxide sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The beta alumina ceramics excels in sodium ion conductivity and mechanical characteristics. Manufacturing cost of battery is reduced.
NOVELTY - The solar panel has an outer transparent covering panel (12) and an internal cover (14) with at least one solar cell (18) embedded between them, an electrical contacting device (28) for tapping the solar current from the cell(s) to the vehicle and a contact element (24) that makes an electrical contact between the cell(s) and the contacting device. The contacting device is mounted horizontally outside the area of the cover panel covered by the internal cover. The contact device side of the contact element extends horizontally over the area covered by the internal cover to the contacting device.    USE - For vehicle roof.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the solar cells to be simply contacted with an electrical contacting device for extracting the solar current into the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a solar panel    transparent covering panel (12)    internal cover (14)    solar cell (18)    electrical contacting device (28)    contact element (24)    .
NOVELTY - An antireflection coated matched emitter (1) for thermophotovoltaic cells comprises a durable high temperature substrate, a metal or metal silicide emitter layer, and an antireflective coating on the emitter layer.    USE - The matched emitter is used in thermophotovoltaic generators. It can also be used in air, vacuum, or inert atmospheres, and in heat sources, e.g. hydrocarbon flames and nuclear heat sources.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has good thermal conductivity and thermal cycle durability. It has high emittance at wavelength below 1.8 microns and low emittance for all longer wavelengths. It provides high ratio of in-band emittance to out-of-band emittance, which leads to higher conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermophotovoltaic generator (15) comprising a heat source (3); an emitter for receiving heat from the source and emitting infrared light waves having wavelength 1.8 microns or less; an infrared filter (9) for passing infrared energy and reflecting wavelength greater than 1.8 microns toward the emitter; and a photovoltaic receiver for receiving the infrared wavelengths. The receiver is low bandgap photovoltaic cell (11).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical section of the thermophotovoltaic generator.    Antireflection coated matched emitter (1)    Heat source (3)    Infrared filter (9)    Low bandgap photovoltaic cells (11)    Thermophotovoltaic generator (15)
NOVELTY - A thermionic converter includes an emitter (6), a collector (8), and a source of cesium vapor. The source of cesium vapor is a porous solid containing oxidized nickel (10) capable of containing liquid cesium and is differentially heated so that the source has a hotter end and a cooler end.    USE - The converter is used in thermionic conversion technology, including power topping cycles and terrestrial cogeneration for industrial processes, e.g., aluminum refining, petrochemical processing, chloro-alkali processing. It is also used in space power applications and in nuclear thermionic technology.    ADVANTAGE - Increased performance is achieved relative to conventional converter performance from 0.9-6.6 W/cm2 in power density, and from 7.6-20.5% in thermal efficiency. The traditional, unique advantages of thermionic for space power applications are also enhanced, making nuclear thermionic technology the clear choice for future generations of high power (at least 100 kW) satellites.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process of producing electrical current using the inventive thermionic converter comprising (a) providing a permeable element as the source of cesium vapor; and (b) heating the end of the permeable element closest to the emitter and collector to a higher temperature than the temperature of the opposite end of the permeable element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing of a cube thermionic converter showing the container for the permeable element and the heater for the emitter.    Emitter (6)    Collector (8)    Oxidized nickel (10)
NOVELTY - Roof top air conditioner has coolant circuits (15,16) connecting the indoor and outdoor heat exchangers (10,20) forming the air conditioner cycle. Warm water circuit is connected to solar panel (40) by a piping (43). Hot water supply machine is connected to radiator (12) which is the integrated portion of indoor heat exchanger.    USE - For air conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the burden of radiator. Enables energy conservation as the warm water circuit is connected to solar panel and hot water supply machine is connected to heat radiator which is integral portion of indoor heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic block diagram of roof top air conditioner.    Heat exchanger (10,20)    Radiator (12)    Coolant circuits (15,16)    Solar panel (40)    Piping (43)
NOVELTY - A char supply controller (280) calculates the drive range of a rotary feeder (26) of a hopper (24) in the melting stage, based on the char supply demand value. Pushers (14,19) in the drying and heat decomposition stages are driven based on the storage level of the hoppers (18,24).    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The stability of drive condition of each component in the plant is improved, since the supply of waste material to the hoppers in the drying and decomposition stages is determined after char supply control to the melting stage, increasing power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hoppers (11,18,24) are provided in the drying, heat decomposition and melting stages for the temporary storage of waste material.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control of the waste treatment plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the waste treatment plant.    Pushers (14,19)    Hoppers (18,24)    Rotary feeder (26)    Char supply controller (280)
NOVELTY - Converter has two piston cylinders, two deflectors, and pipelines. Pistons of hydraulic cylinders are provided with travel limiters and moving-wall tanks, as well as air valve with its opening lever; their intercommunication is effected through flexible pipeline. The latter accommodates power take-off turbine in its flow path. Each deflector is made in the form of louvers whose operating mechanism is joined through flexible coupling with counterpoise mounted in upper part of respective tank.    USE - Wave energy-to- mechanical work conversion for driving machines, such as generators.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency and provision for preventing erosion of bank. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Electricity is generated by the rotation of permanent magnet due to earth's magnetic field, within the tolerance of resiliency.    USE - For generation of power using earth's magnetic field for domestic use, industry, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Contributes to earth environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the power generating apparatus.
NOVELTY - The trapezoidal and tetragonal solar battery modules (SMb,SMa) integrated to form a solar battery array (SA) installed in roof surface are supported by fixation frames. A waterproof mechanism (5-8) is provided between adjacency area of each periphery of solar battery array and tile roof portion of roof surface. A ventilator is provided at the backside of battery array for cooling.    USE - Roof integrated solar battery array.    ADVANTAGE - Since waterproof mechanism is provided, rain water and drain water cannot enter into roofing surface. Since ventilator is provided temperature rise of solar battery module is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of roof integrated solar battery array installed in trapezoidal roof surface.    Waterproof mechanisms (5-8)    Solar battery array (SA)    Solar battery modules (SMa,SMb)
NOVELTY - The main pipes (4) are vertically extended right and left to a row of intakes (2). The drive units (6) which elevate and/or rotate the main pipes are fixed to the dike (1). Exhaust holes (12) are provided by opening a space to each main pipe. A switch (7) that opens and closes each exhaust hole is connected to a cylinder (8) by a branch pipe (9).    USE - For opening and closing doors of porous gate provided in dike.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens full length of coupling and reduces number of couplings, thus simplifying piping construction and reducing possibility of fluid leak. Simplifies maintenance since existence of fluid leak can be known by only evaluating fluctuation of fluid pressure of main pipes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The position of the exhaust hole opposing to each switch is changed by moving the main pipe with a drive unit. The opening and closing of the exhaust hole is controlled to open and close a desired door (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures explain the door opening-closing apparatus in the state in which the doors of the porous gate are all closed, and an expanded sectional view of the switch.    Dike (1)    Intakes (2)    Main pipes (4)    Drive units (6)    Switch (7)    Cylinder (8)    Branch pipe (9)    Door (10)    Exhaust holes (12)
NOVELTY - A caisson (1) is installed at a land side, and a dike (2) is installed by the offing side. An offing-side parapet (3), a retarding basin (4), and a land side parapet (5) are provided sequentially from the offing side to the upper part of the caisson. The heights of the dike and the offing-side parapet are set so that water is deposited in the retarding basin in case of a high wave.    USE - For revetment which has facilities, such as power station.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces amount of breakwater block and caisson upper-part concrete.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the caisson revetment.    Caisson (1)    Dike (2)    Offing-side parapet (3)    Retarding basin (4)    Land side parapet (5)
NOVELTY - A caisson (1) is installed at a land side, and a dike (2) is installed by the offing side. A reversing parapet (4) is installed on the top of the caisson. Multiple layers of breakwater blocks (5) are continuously arranged to a land side of the caisson upper part.    USE - For revetment which has facilities, such as power station.    ADVANTAGE - Improves wave-power reduction capability and reduces generation of a splash. Reduces width of riprap mound since breakwater block is installed on caisson. Improves stability of breakwater block and reduces impact force to reversing parapet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a top coating block type revetment.    Caisson (1)    Dike (2)    Reversing parapet (4)    Breakwater blocks (5)
NOVELTY - A group of solar battery cells (1) are attached to one surface of a protective sheet (2). The bottom of the protective sheet is covered by a heat-conducting board (7) attached to the surface side of an aluminum foaming body (10).    USE - For roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents changes in electricity-generating efficiency due to back air passage. Easy and simple to assemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the notch perspective diagram of the solar panel of the electrical power generating device.    Solar battery cells (1)    Protective sheet (2)    Heat-conducting board (7)    Aluminum foaming body (10)
NOVELTY - A thermosensitive wiring cut-off element (201) with cut-off temperature of 150 degrees or more is provided to the electrical wiring member of the solar battery module.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Improves security against electrical leakage since the wiring is temporarily cut off in the event of a fire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the modular perspective diagram of the solar battery module.    Thermosensitive wiring cutoff element (201)
NOVELTY - P type and n type thermoelectric semiconductor devices (1) are laminated alternately through an electric insulating layer (4) made of glass oxide. The semiconductor devices are connected electrically to electrode (3) that is formed at high temperature and low temperature ends of strain relaxation electrode (2).    USE - For manufacture of electrothermal generator.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies control of electricity generation output based on temperature distribution of heat source. Minimizes loss of electricity generation output. Maintains heat contact satisfactorily, with respect to large heat source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the thermoelectric conversion module.    Thermoelectric semiconductor devices (1)    Strain relaxation electrode (2)    Electrode (3)    Electric insulating layer (4)
NOVELTY - The airship comprises a gas envelope for providing in use a hull on whose outside are mounted solar cell(3) array. The solar array extend around only a part of the circumference of the hull. The solar cell array can be turned, in use, about the longitudinal hull axis to increase the solar array. The solar cell array is rigidly attached to the airship hull.    USE - An airship with solar cells for powering propulsion.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the number of solar cells required on an airship for power requirements and maximizes the solar radiation collected by allowing the orientation of the cells to be changed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell array turning is carried out via weights. The center of gravity of the weights and the solar cell array is positioned on opposite sides of the center of buoyancy of the airship. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also for a method of orienting in-flight solar array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic view illustrating the airship.    solar cells (3)    cables attached to hull point (8,10)    pulleys (14,15)    longitudinal axis of airship (20)    center of gravity of solar cell (21)
NOVELTY - In a solar roof tile based on polymer cement concrete (I), with a photovoltaic module fixed to the water run-off surface, (I) contains not less than 70 wt.% solids in addition to the binder, including not less than 10 wt.% additive to increase the thermal conductivity and not less than 10 wt.% fire retardant.    USE - The product is a solar roof tile (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar tile is hardly flammable, has high mechanical strength and has better temperature properties with respect to the photovoltaic productivity than existing solar roof tiles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the solar tile.    Base (1)    Photovoltaic module (2)    Water grooves (3, 4)    Overlaps (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The current generation circuit has a number of chains of solar cells (10-32) connected in series, with the bypass diodes (50,52,54,56,58,60), connected in parallel across each chain, connected in series with one another. Further diodes (64,66,68,70) are connected in parallel across each group of 2 or 3 series bypass diodes.    USE - The circuit is used for autonomous generation of an electrical current.    ADVANTAGE - The power loss resulting from the bypass diodes is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of a solar cell current generation circuit.    Solar cells (10-32)    Bypass diodes (50,52,54,56,58,60)    Further diodes (64,66,68,70)
NOVELTY - The device includes two solid material pieces (a,b) of high thermal conductivity, connected together via a side connector of low thermal conductivity, so that there is a wedge-shaped gap between them. When a threshold temperature is reached, a wedge-shaped intermediate piece (c), connected to the solid material pieces via one or more bimetal elements (d), is automatically inserted into the gap to thermally connect the two solid material pieces.    USE - E.g. for reducing the at-rest temperature of thermal solar collectors.    ADVANTAGE - Provides reliable operation using the bimetal elements. Uses standard, low-cost materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the heat transfer device.    Solid material pieces (a,b)    Intermediate piece (c)    Bimetallic strip (d)
NOVELTY - Thin-film type silicon single crystal solar battery especially a kind of light-weighted and unbreakable thin-film type silicon single crystal solar battery which is to attach a sheet of thin, transparent and colourless plastic sheet or acrylic sheet on the glass with glue or bond and attach the silicon single crystal sheet on the plastic sheet or acrylic sheet; grinding and polishing the back of silicon single crystal and depositing a anti-reflection layer on it; attaching the silicon single crystal on the back with combination of glue sheet and glass plate; lastly, heating or immersing in solvent for the product of silicon single crystal and take off the glass so that the weight of product can be reduced and prevents the breakage of silicon single crystal solar battery by the plasticity of plastic sheet or acrylic sheet.
NOVELTY - According to the rule of energy transmittance, a high pressure liquid and high pressure compressed gas used as heat source, have same volume when blown at same pressure but have a substantial mass difference. The heat energy generated per second is proportional to the mass difference /cm2.    USE - For heat generation by windmill.    ADVANTAGE - The difference in mass of liquid and compressed gas is utilized for heat energy generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The velocity of object with light mass is more than velocity of heavy mass object. Hence the volume blown off in second/cm2 is proportional to velocity. The heat energy is proportional to volume. Resiliency is maintained. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for windmill.
NOVELTY - A delivery unit (51) absorbs and subsequently lets out a flexible substrate (1s) on which optoelectric transducers (1u) are formed. A measuring unit (52) reads the recorded marks on the substrate, then lets out a predetermined portion of the substrate. A pair of blades (33,34) then cuts the substrate according to the number of optoelectric transducers formed.    USE - For photoelectric conversion module.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable conveyance, heat-treating and curling of flexible substrate according to difference in film stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The resulting cut pieces of the substrate are then positioned to be coated with protective films via a normal feed zone (53), while the unnecessary cut portions of the substrate are collected by a recovery unit (54).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top, front sectional, and right-hand side surface sectional views of the manufacturing apparatus.    Flexible substrate (1s)    Optoelectric transducers (1u)    Blades (33,34)    Delivery unit (51)    Measuring unit (52)    Normal feed zone (53)    Recovery unit (54)
NOVELTY - A pair of metal plates (2) are provided individually at top and bottom sides of electrically connected thermoelements (1). The lower metal plate is in contact with the pipe (4) through which underground water is passed.    USE - For subterranean water, sewer lines.    ADVANTAGE - De-icing is done effectively by heat generated by passing electricity between thermoelements arranged above the flow pipe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Difference in temperature is generated between ends of thermoelements to heat the flow pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of de-icing apparatus.    Thermoelement (1)    Metal plate (2)    Pipe (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves comparing intensities between two chambers separated by opaque plates that throw shadows. The plates can pivot in the y axis towards the upper part whilst perpendicular to the solar sail and can pivot in the x axis. The system is switched off during darkness, switches to standby at first light and rotates towards the sun when the first rays of the sun are received.    USE - For operating a solar tracking system for a solar sail to track the sun, including during darkness.    ADVANTAGE - Enables better alignment with the sun and enables the system to be cleaned during darkness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for implementing the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the operation of the system.
NOVELTY - Mirror assemblies with mirror strips (14) are supported by insulating supports on electrically conductive base plate (12), with one edge of each strip adjacent to other edge extending away from base plate. The photovoltaic cell (24) secured to base plate between adjacent mirror assemblies with their edges contiguous with edges of adjacent mirror assemblies.    USE - Solar concentrator array used in space crafts for producing reliable electrical power over very long periods. Also used in terrestrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Arrangement of mirrors in front of photovoltaic cell array provides shielding against electrons and protons coming in at off axis angles, and a grounded structure around the cell, limits electrical interaction. Since base structure supports the array and acts as heat radiator, separate radiator is not needed. Fewer and smaller photovoltaic cells improves efficiency, reduce weight and cost. Photovoltaic cells are shielded from electrical fields, electrostatic charge buildup, discharge and leakage current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The continuous planar base plate is made of high thermal conductivity material. Photovoltaic cells each with transparent protective cover are wired together in a predetermined relationship by electrically conducting lines on base plate, and each cell is connected to lines by wires.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of solar concentrator array with two mirror assemblies.    Base plate (12)    Mirror strip (14)    Reflecting face (18)    Back surface (20)    Photovoltaic cell (24)
NOVELTY - A current detector (4) detects the difference of currents in solar battery strings (11-14) at a stretch. A comparator (5) compares the detected current and predetermined reference value, based on which abnormal current in solar battery strings is detected and alerted by an abnormal warning unit (6).    USE - For detecting abnormal current in solar battery strings installed in the roof of a building, nuclear power stations.    ADVANTAGE - Since one or few current difference detectors are used, cost is reduced and installation space is saved. Since defect is detected by comparison, influence of installation place, environment etc, on detection result is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) abnormal current detection procedure;    (b) collector box;    (c) solar power generation system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of abnormal power generation system.    current detector (4)    Comparator (5)    Abnormal warning unit (6)    Strings (11-14)
NOVELTY - An insulated board (4) interposed between a heat collection board (3) and an electricity generation board (2) is divided along a line in a predetermined direction so that heat collection component is arranged on the divided heat collection board along a line perpendicular to the insulated board division line.    USE - In solar energy utilization apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces difference between linear expansion co-efficient of different layers in laminated structure. Prevents deterioration in electricity generation capacity. Enhances life of solar energy utilization apparatus. Prevents generation of thermal stress at junction structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus has a battery provided in an electricity generation board (2) containing a bonding resin layer (6). A heat collection board (3) containing a heat transfer pipe (10) is provided at the back side of the electricity generation board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing indicates sectional view of solar energy utilization apparatus.    Electricity generation board (2)    Heat collection board (3)    Insulator board (4)    Bonding resin layer (6)    Heat transfer pipe (10)
NOVELTY - Solar energy is captured by solar batteries of solar energy absorption panel (3) and is converted to electrical energy. The unconverted energy is carried away by water supplied by water supply system and in stored in the form of hot water in water tank. The unconverted energy is as well used for heating air. The water task and panel are enclosed by heat insulating material.    USE - For generating solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Effective usages of solar energy is established as unconverted energy are used to heat water or air. Energy utilization efficiency is increased as unconverted energy is utilized for heating air and is stored as heat in water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar energy generating system.    Solar energy absorption panel (3)
NOVELTY - A slide jointing portion (28) of a metal fitting (14) is attached to a projecting panel (15). Edge of a solar panel (30) is mounted to a horizontal mount (26) of the metal fitting. A pressure plate (32) is tightened against a higher order horizontal unit (24) of the fitting, using a screw (34). The solar panel is pressed by the horizontal mount and the fitting.    USE - For attaching decoration board, solar panel onto roof, outer wall.    ADVANTAGE - Enables attachment of decorative board and solar panel simply and firmly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A projecting panel (15) is laid on an exterior board (8) adjoined to a background material (4).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows exterior explanatory drawing and sectional view of panel attachment structure.    Background material (4)    Exterior board (8)    Metal fitting (14)    Projecting panel (15)    Higher order horizontal unit (24)    Horizontal mount (26)    Slide jointing portion (28)    Solar panel (30)    Pressure plate (32)    Screw (34)
NOVELTY - Projections (5) are provided on back side of under tile base material. Seal material for antiskid function is stuck on the projection. A solar battery is installed in recess provided in surface side of the under tile base material.    USE - In roofing tile with solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents surface of solar battery from damage by installing solar battery in recess of the under tile base material. Eliminates need for providing wasteful shock absorbing material due to provision of the projections with antiskid seal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of roofing tile with solar battery.    Projections (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves using a divided pillar for improved mounting with a lower part (1) and an outer tube (2) connected via bolts or shafts at a hinge point (8). The lower part is mounted vertically but the outer tube lies horizontally for lateral insertion of the gearbox housing with cover (3). The gearbox housing is inserted with an axial pendulum roller bearing (6) supported on the outer tube's intermediate base and the drive journal on the gearbox housing is blocked by a holding component (11).    USE - For mounting a single-pillar solar tracking energy conversion system.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates certain problems with mounting existing systems, e.g. mounting speed and difficulty.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for mounting a solar tracking energy conversion system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an energy conversion system showing the outer tube positions    lower part (1)    outer tube (2)    hinge point (8)    cover (3)    axial pendulum roller bearing (6)    holding component (11)    .
A temp difference system as power source is a cyclic working system with working medium and is composed of turbine, power generator, medium lifting pump and liquid return unit. The ambient temp difference is used as its energy source and outputs dynamic power. Said power generator can suck the heat to generate power. Said liquid return unit can release heat. Said turbine can generate several kg/sq.cm (even tens kg/sq.cm) of pressure difference between inlet and outlet. Said medium lifting pump can continuously supply medium to power generator. It can be used for electric generation or as powersource.
NOVELTY - The device comprises a lever (24) connected to a float comprising empty drums (26), and a support structure e.g. a pier (12) for supporting the lever and the float in pendulum fashion with the float suspended in the water of the river of sea. An steel cable is connected to the lever and to a generator (60) so that pivotal displacement of the lever between first and second positions causes the steel cable to reciprocate, providing reciprocating motion for driving the generator.    USE - For converting wave energy in river or sea into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Can be constructed relatively easily and a low cost. By utilizing energy of water in a sea or river, electrical energy can be produced relatively cheaply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the device.    pier (12)    lever (24)    empty drums (26)    generator (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves directing sections of air flow at different heights into a forced flow from any wind direction whilst maintaining the incident height. The collection of the wind pressure of the flowing air mass sections with conversion into electric current is performed using turbine blade impact surfaces transverse to the flow direction of the deflected air mass sections.    USE - For large scale generation of electric current from flowing air masses.    ADVANTAGE - Enables an output to be derived from wind power for a good, non-subsidized yield, competitive current extraction and competitively low production costs.
NOVELTY - The floating breakwater and includes a lee wall which is spaced from a sea wall, transverse wall members which are each situated between the sea and lee walls to define between them and the sea and lee walls substantially triangular water compartments with adjacent compartments being of opposite aspect to each other and which are open top and bottom with at least the lee and transverse walls of the breakwater each consisting of two parallel wall elements. At least one of the elements is inclined from the vertical and buoyancy compartments for controlling the buoyancy of the breakwater. The breakwater preferably includes a wave energy device having at least one chamber which has an open bottom and a closed top which is located in a triangular compartment of the breakwater with its open bottom at or below the mean water level in the compartment in use so that a rising water level in the chamber will compress air in the chamber. The device also has a plenum chamber in communication with the air compression chamber, a one-way air valve which opens from the air compression chamber into the plenum chamber and a fan driven device in an outlet from the plenum chamber for generating electrical power.    USE - For generating electricity from wave energy.
NOVELTY - An infrared emitter comprises three layers forming an outer layer (53), a core (55) and inner layer (57). The inner layer is a black absorptive layer, the core layer is a conductive strengthening diffuse reflective layer, and the outer layer is a selective emitter layer having a spectral output matched to a low bandgap thermophotovoltaic cell.    USE - For use with hydrocarbon fired thermophotovoltaic generators.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has layers which absorb radiation from the radiator, and stop a shine-through of long wavelength radiation from the inner layer, which preserves spectral selectivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermophotovoltaic electric generator comprising at least two concentric tubes, an emitter forming an outer tube and a radiator or mantle forming an inner tube. The radiator surrounds a combustion chamber for radiating combustion heat from the chamber to the infrared emitter for infrared emission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the three-layer emitter structure.    Outer layer (53)    Core (55)    Inner layer (57)
Transparent electrically conductive film containing In-Sn-O is formed on polymeric substrate in atmosphere of temperature below 80 &deg;C. The substrate is heat-treated in oxygen atmosphere at temperature more than glass transition temperature of substrate. Ratio of oxygen partial pressure and water component pressure is 10-1000. Ratio of water component pressure and inert gas is 1.3&times;10-5 to 2.5&times;10-4.    USE -   For manufacturing transparent electric conduction laminate used for electrode of various display elements or thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Provides laminate of low specific resistance, since the film contains indium, tin and oxygen.
NOVELTY - A tube connected to outlet and inlet pipes alternatively delivers hot and cold fluids over pyroelectric films arranged in a stack. A voltage controller (62) and a magnetic proximity switch (61) synchronizes thermal and electrical cycling of the energy converter by applying and removing charge from the pyroelectric films.    USE - For converting waste heat energy discharged from pulp and paper mills, steel works, petrochemical plants, glass manufacture and electric power stations.    ADVANTAGE - As the pyroelectric film layers are stacked, the heat is transferred efficiently and the size of the equipment is reduced. As the pyroelectric films are stacked back to back the need for electrical insulation between the films is eliminated. The pyroelectric energy converter provides rapid thermal response and large electrical output from given heat transfer area in given time period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tube alters the flow of hot and cold fluids without reversing the direction of flow so as to achieve rapid film temperature cycling. A solid half cylinder rotating in the tube alternatively blocks the outlet pipes such that inlet pipe is switched between the outlet pipes. The pyroelectric film layers are stacked back to back without using any electrical insulation.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for heat energy conversion method to electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of a pyroelectric generator.    Magnetic proximity switch (61)    Voltage controller (62)
NOVELTY - Machine used to supply with power gas and oil extracting platforms, marine crop plantations, coastal and island settlements, and other users has float in the form of horizontal hollow tube partially filled with water. Maximal cross-sectional area of tube is equal to or smaller than half the maximal length of wave to which machine is rated; installed on top, at side, or inside tube is converter which functions to convert translational motion produced by second vertical tube filled with water and provided with upper toothed racks into rotary motion which is imparted to electric generator through step-up gear that increases its speed and then to user. Machine is capable of running at low waves of Swell Scale numbers 3-4 and at high waves of numbers 5-6 which increases its round-the-year operating time.    USE - Hydraulic power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced cost of power generated comparable with that produced by wind wheel electric generating plants. 2 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A weather resistant film (7) is formed on the light receiving surface of a thin film solar battery cell (10) which contains crystalline silicon or amorphous silicon. A heat dissipation film (1) is formed on the other surface of the thin film solar battery cell. The heat dissipation film includes a backside section (11) and a heat dissipating section (12) formed by protrusions.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Forms large heat dissipation area, thus temperature rise can be suppressed. Has flexible structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawings of solar battery module.    Heat dissipation film (1)    Weather resistant film (7)    Thin film solar battery cell (10)    Backside section (11)    Heat dissipating section (12)
NOVELTY - Metallic oxide sintered compact consists of indium (In), tin (Sn), yttrium (Y) and oxygen (O), such that atomic ratio of Y divide (In + Sn + Y) is equal to 0.1-2.0%.    USE - For use as vapor deposition material for forming indium tin oxide (ITO) thin film used in transparent electrode of flat panel display.    ADVANTAGE - A flat yttrium oxide content indium tin oxide (ITO) thin film with improved etching property is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vapor deposition material using the metallic oxide sintered compact.
The present invention relates to a device capable of directly converting heat energy into electric energy. It overcomes the problems of traditional semiconductor thermoelectric cell which is high incost, low in power, complex in production process and not easy to commercialize, and is characterized by that two sides of its energy conversion conductor are respectively connected with heat transferconductor and radiating conductor, and the heat energy can be passed through the heat transfer conductor, energy conversion conductor and heat radiating conductor, and transferred to exterior, and astable and constant magnetic field is added, and the direction of said magnetic field is perpendicular to the temp. gradient direction being in energy conversion conductor, and parallel to the connected interface between conductors so as to implement said invention. It can be used for making hot-water electric cell and hot-water charging power supply, can be extensively used in solar energy, wasteheat, geothermal and ocean thermo-generation system, and can be used as energy source device of intelligent robot, etc..
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric element is provided in the periphery of inner wall of an air feed pipe in the combustion zone of cylinder type solid electrolyte fuel battery (SOFC). Electric current is generated by the heat of combustion of unreacted fuel and remnant air during operation of fuel battery.    USE - For solid electrolyte fuel battery (SOFC) for converting combustion heat to electric current.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat of combustion zone is easily utilized for electric current generation, electric power of significant quantity is obtained from the battery with zero energy cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cylinder type cell of solid electrolyte fuel battery.
NOVELTY - Converter used for power units characterized by relatively low emitter temperature beyond reactor core and for solar-electric units with solar concentrators has electrodes in the form of heated emitter and cooled collector, emitter-to-collector spacing system, and electrode gap L filled with cesium vapor and chosen from equation: L = (0.8-0.95).(6.10-3)exp(6.78-(3740(0.71 phi-1.15)/Te)), where Te is emitter operating temperature, K; phi is work of emitter material output in vacuum, eV.    USE - Thermionic conversion power reactors.    ADVANTAGE - Improved power capacity and efficiency at adequate emitter temperature.
NOVELTY - Device has pressurized housing, which has two members for heat supply and removal respectively. In addition device has heated and cooled communicating compartments, ion-conducting membrane with electrodes on outer and inner surfaces, current terminal with insulation. One of compartments has heat supply system, another one heat removal system. It has hydraulic and vapor collectors, heat reflection screens. In addition device has third member which is used for heat insulation. Inner surface of heat removal member of housing is covered with capillary structure which is communicating to collectors through pipes. Cooled compartment is provided by wall of heat removal member of housing, capillary structure heat-insulation housing member, outer wall of vapor collector, inner surface of ion-conducting membrane with inner electrode, and inner surface of cap. Heated compartment is provided by hydraulic collector, inner wall of heat supplying member, outer surface of membrane with external electrode and outer cap surface. Heat reflection perforated screens are mounted on heat-insulated housing member inside cooled compartment. Current terminal runs through cooled compartment; its one end is connected to current pickup and inner electrode of ion-conducting membrane. Its another end is insulated with respect to housing.    USE - Electrical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency, increased service life and reliability, decreased power consumption, simplified design.
NOVELTY - A viscoelastic layer (3) of asphalt mastic is integrated and adhered to bottom of a precast concrete box (2). DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of concrete barge.    USE -   Is used for foundation in ocean power generating plant etc.    ADVANTAGE -   Offers inexpensive and quality foundation for use in ocean. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows the side view and partial side view of concrete barge. (2) Precast concrete box; (3) Viscoelastic layer.
An efficient solar battery is composed of emitting area and base area. Said emitting area is divided into contact and non-contact zones. Said contact zone has metal electrode in it. It features that the doping concentration is 8-30 ohms/ for contact zone and 80-500 ohms/ for non-contact zone. The selective doping method for the emitting area can make both zones reach optimal values.
NOVELTY - A transmission light collecting structure extending in nominal light source direction has wave like structure with acute angle between two consecutive surfaces. A solar panel (112) with flat solar cells and active surfaces (116) is attached to each surface of collecting structure. A solar energy collection surface is formed on light collecting structure which refracts received light to the solar cells.    USE - For receiving solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides greater energy output for a given surface area due to zig zag light receiving surface. Efficiently collects solar energy and redirects to solar panels due to provision of the optic medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective side elevational view of the photovoltaic array.    Solar panel (112)    Active surfaces (116)
NOVELTY - The generator comprises a detonation chamber (100) into which fuel, air are fed by a fuel feeding device and air feeding device, a pre-detonator for initiating detonation in the chamber, the device for injecting liquid or steam into the detonation combustion chamber and an outlet for feeding the combustion products into a turbine (4), which drives a generator (6) and air compressor (2).    USE - For generation of electrical power by detonating fuel air and/or oxidant and converting kinetic energy of the products of combustion to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - As the system uses detonative combustion of fuel or air mixture instead of pulse deflagrative combustion system, substantial improvement in the combustion thermal efficiency by 15-30% is obtained. Lower NOx is formed during combustion, due to rapid nature of detonative combustion and short residence times of species at high temperatures. Variety of fuels including micronized coal, fuel oil, natural gas and low or medium BTU gases are usable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device for pulse feeding air comprises a rotor disk valve. A separate steam cycle heat recovery is provided with a feed water pump (10) and heat exchanger (11). Steam exists the heat exchanger and flows into a turbine (12) which drives an electric generator (13). The water is then returned through a condenser (14) to the pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of pulse detonation electrical power generation apparatus.    Air compressor (2)    Turbine (4,12)    Generator (6,13)    Water pump (10)    Heat exchanger (11)    Condenser (14)    Detonation chamber (100)
NOVELTY - Plant has water intake duct installed in stream at river bank, its cross-sectional area reducing along flow; this duct is connected to rectangular-section water conduit assembled of unified working parts. Side walls of these parts have closed holes receiving running blades of vertical axial-flow encapsulated hydraulic-turbine generators placed in barrels with working chambers mounted on mobile platforms displacing over supporting stages attached to working parts. All components of power plant may be mounted on river bottom downstream of lower level of freeze-up elevation which makes it possible to use this plant in freezing water reservoirs. Water intake duct may be mounted to face waves moving towards bank and water conduit may be arranged along bank line which provides for converting energy of waves moving towards bank of water reservoir.    USE - Conversion of river-water and wave energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Improved power capacity and operating reliability of plant.
NOVELTY - The module has thermoelements exhibiting Peltier effect which are mounted on heat absorption side and heat release side of substrate (1). The substrate is formed with the alloy containing nickel, iron and cobalt so that the coefficient of linear expansion of the substrate is set below 6 x 10 to the power -6 per degreesC.    USE - For preventing influence of thermal stress in thermoelectric conversion module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the coefficient of linear expansion of the substrate is set low, the thermal expansion of the substrate is suppressed thereby preventing the module from distortion and increasing endurance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram of thermoelectric conversion module.    Substrate (1)
NOVELTY - The solar batteries (3) are connected in series. A diode is sealed in the electrical opening between solar battery groups (3A), to prevent reverse voltage application.    USE - Double-side irradiation type solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity generation is inexpensive and efficiency is high, since light energy is absorbed on both sides of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrical circuit of solar battery module.    Solar batteries (3)    Solar battery groups (3A)
NOVELTY - Sides of each cold-storage material layer (16) are surrounded by outer metal wall (14). Multiple fluid flow pipes (20) are extended through the cold storage material layer. An heat insulator (23) is interposed between mutually adjacent cold storage material layers.    USE - For electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Strength is enhanced since cold storage material layer is surrounded by outer metal wall. Heating capability is improved since flow-path resistance is small. The endurance is enhanced since heat insulator is interposed between mutually adjacent cold storage material layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of cold storage tank.    Outer metal wall (14)    Cold-storage material layer (16)    Fluid flow pipe (20)    Heat insulator (23)
NOVELTY - Water supply side upper and lower flow paths (7,8) are provided in a casing (2). Rolling up return passage (9) between outer walls of bottom circles pipe (15) and inner walls of funnel-like rolling-up separator (16), raise side lower and upper flow paths (10,11), passing along inner side of path (7) and water supply unit (3) are connected. The flow path (11) is connected to vapor take-off connector (4).    USE - For collecting steam to supply to steam turbine for electricity generation, using geothermal fluid.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the vapor passes through low temperature, stratum region, reduction of vapor temperature is prevented. The circulation apparatus of sufficient thermal energy is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic systematic diagram of airtight fluid circulation apparatus.    Casing (2)    Water supply unit (3)    Vapor takeoff connector (4)    Upper and lower flow paths (7,8)    Rolling up return passage (9)    Long flow path (10)    Flow path (11)    Bottom circles pipe (15)    Rolling-up separator (16)
NOVELTY - Several roof panels (3) supported by support blocks (7) at their rear side, are arranged inclined on a roof frame. A heat collection pipe (2) is positioned over the roof panel and clamped to the support block using a holder (1), along the caves.    USE - For collecting solar heat for sourcing water heater, power generation unit, in building.    ADVANTAGE - Improves decorative effect to roof and also withstands load due to arrangement of heat collector pipe along the caves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the sectional and perspective views of roof.    Holder (1)    Heat collection pipe (2)    Roof panels (3)    Support blocks (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves the buoyancy body being lifted by the liquid (4), remaining at the top dead center, and is taken over by the following buoyancy body or holding down device (22), and slides or rolls on a sloping plane in the air section. The transfer of the buoyancy body from the air section (13) to the liquid section (12) in the lower region results automatically, with the respective buoyancy body being introduced in a drawer (46). This drawer is pushed from the air section into the liquid section, with the help of a carriage (45). The drawer with the buoyancy body (3) is filled with liquid. The liquid volume as a whole, and the liquid circuit, are operated as a closed system.    USE - For liquid operated power plants driven as water mills or by turbines.    ADVANTAGE - Buoyancy and gravity forces are used for carrying out the method to generate power, to attain a power producing system which is as economic as possible, and to save energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side sectional view of a unit for carrying out the method, with conversion of buoyancy and gravity forces into torques at the main shaft, for driving a generator    Energy converters (1,2)    Buoyancy body (3)    Liquid (4)    Main shaft (5)    Generator (7)    Duct filled with liquid (12)    Duct without liquid (13)    Holding down device (22)
NOVELTY - The unit has a sheet metal cover plate with an underside cylinder, a storage container and a hydro-storage. The plate is positioned at right angles to the traffic direction    USE - For production of power by traffic travelling over metal cover under which pump is arranged. For rail and road traffic.    ADVANTAGE - Power is produced to operate a hydraulic motor which drives an electric generator. The arrangement is suitable for road and rail traffic. The hydro-storage is connected in parallel as a buffer storage, and can supply the generator with power for a short time, if there is no traffic flow.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pump unit has a sheet metal cover (2) at its top side for travelling over the pump. The cover (2) is positioned at right angles to the traffic route. A cylinder (3) with a storage container (4) and a hydro-storage is arranged at the underside of the sheet metal cover (2). The pump unit is operated by the downwards movement, produced by the weight of a vehicle transmitted by the wheel (1) whilst travelling over the pump unit. The volume in the cylinder chamber is pressed by the non-return valve (6) across the line in the hydro-storage (7). When a vehicle travels over the sheet metal cover (2), the pressure is discharged, to simultaneously press a spring. The cover (2) and the piston (3.1) are fixed at the metal sheet cover (2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the power production system.    Ridge type sheet metal roof shaped cover (2)    Piston (3)    Cylinder (3.1)    Non return valve (5)    Storage (7)    Spring (8)    Electric generator (12)    Electric current supply (13)
NOVELTY - The foils are water-tightly welded or glued. Intermediate spaces remain between the individual foils, which are inflated, eg. by compressed air thus adding to the buoyancy of the solar collectors on sea water surface and damping the impact in case of collision with ships. A liquid lighter than water, eg. alcohol, may be used for filling the space between the support and top foil, with the filled space forming an optical collector lens for focussing the solar radiation onto the photovoltaic layer.    USE - For development of maritime solar collector systems.    ADVANTAGE - Environment-friendly, low-cost energy generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an example of a floating solar collector assembly.
NOVELTY - The generator field (10) consists of several part-fields (11), movably interconnected, stacked in folded state and unfurled in open state. The unfolding assembly comprises a number of longitudinally extending elements (12) which swivel in a plane parallel to that of the generator field. The elements are coupled to the generator field for its unfurling, when they are swiveled. The elements are movably interconnected at their ends by hinged joints (14), or flexible elements.    USE - For spacecraft installed power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Simple, low weight design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of collapsed and unfolded solar generator    generator field (10)    part-fields (11)    elements (12)    hinged joints (14)
NOVELTY - The concentrator comprises two hinged sections, each comprising cell, radiator and reflector panels (332,320,310). The cell panel comprises a photovoltaic cell for generating electrical power in response to radiation. The cell panel is aligned with the radiator panel at an angle less than 180 degrees but not less than 90 degrees facing the reflective concentrator panel.    USE - To power spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of alternating angles of cell panel edges, facilitates the folding of the panels during pre-deployment and reduces stowed envelope volume. As the radiator panel is flat, the construction of the photovoltaic concentrator is simplified and the overall cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reflective concentrator panel (310) is shaped to reflect and concentrate radiation to the solar cells. The photovoltaic cells are gallium arsenide multi-junction cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a deployable curved reflector.    Reflector panel (310)    Radiator panel (320)    Cell panel (332)
NOVELTY - Marine wind-driven electric plant includes exhaust tower with horizontal discharging cap, air intake in lower portion of tower and wind motor inside it. Air intake is made in form of false walls with structural openings secured to shipboard surfaces at clearance through spacers forming cavities communicated with exhaust tower. False walls are provided with seals over top and around structural openings. Front and side false walls are provided with flap valves slightly opening inside on flexible hinges over lower edge. Radial-axial wind motor is mounted coaxially in upper portion of exhaust water which is mounted vertically for turn of its upper portion. It has port opposite exhaust of cap which opens blades of wind motor to wind.    USE - Shipbuilding; marine wind-driven electric plants.    ADVANTAGE - Possibility of use of all air flows blowing the ship; reduced negative effect on ship's seaworthiness. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Lamp has cylindrical watertight casing (1) with film of solar cells (2) on cylindrical surface. Lens (4) is fixed to both the ends of lamp structure. The control circuits supply power from solar cells on detection of darkness by an optical sensor (3).    USE - For roads.    ADVANTAGE - Increases visibility of road by glowing in darkness as detected by optical sensor and enables usage of solar power by thin film of solar cells provided over cylindrical surface of casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of solar lamp.    Casing (1)    Solar cells (2)    Optical sensor (3)
NOVELTY - ITO sputtering target is a sintered compact with flat surface. The target has relative density of 90% or more and mean value of (+/-) 2% and unevenness of 800 cm2.    USE - For formation of ITO film by sputtering which is used in liquid crystal display and transparent electrode of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - ITO sputtering target has large size, high quality and is economical. The target can be produced easily. Abnormal discharge or nodule during sputtering are not generated and favorable film can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacture of ITO sputtering target. A mixed powder containing indium oxide (In2O3) and 2-20 weight% of tin oxide (SnO2) granulates with specific surface area of 15 m2/g of mixed powder is subjected to isotropic pressing. The obtained tabular casting is positioned inside a sintering electric furnace provided with heater parallel to the flat surface of the casting. Sintering is carried out at 1450-1550degreesC. The sintered compact is then ground and joined with a backup plate.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic solar cell (1a) has a front piece (2a) and back piece (3a) joined in a manner which allows for their separation and recycling with avoidance of environmental contamination. A wire (10) is connected between an external terminal and the cell. The construction does not involve encapsulation of the solar cell unit, but waterproofing is provided. Use of a thermoplastic organic resin for the back piece allows for its reuse and recycling following classification and a heating process. The cell and the transparent front piece are held in close contact to avoid light reflection at their interface and to prevent condensation forming between them. This enables the desirable use of crystalline silicon semiconductor.    USE - Provides an improved and more environmentally friendly photovoltaic solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The module design has regard for ecology by considerations of separating the components and recycling with avoidance of environmental contamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic views of one solar cell.    Photovoltaic solar cell (1a)    Front piece (2a)    Back piece (3a)    Wire (10)
NOVELTY - A recuperative burner, having a burner body containing channels for gas supply to and waste gas withdrawal from a combustion chamber (12), is new.    USE - As a radiant burner or in a thermophotovoltaic generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the combustion chamber is integrated in the burner body, the burner has a simple and compact construction. Additionally, the burner body acts as a counter-current heat exchanger to provide extremely high utilization of waste heat energy for heating the supplied air, fuel or fuel/air mixture and to provide almost complete conversion of the chemical energy of the fuel into heat, thus achieving a higher efficiency than conventional burners.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A burner has an especially ceramic burner body and a combustion chamber (12), the burner body having an internal channel system for gas supply to and waste gas withdrawal from the combustion chamber and being provided with waste gas heat recovery by the counter-current heat exchange principle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a burner according to the invention.    Burner (5)    Ceramic honeycomb burner body (10)    Combustion chamber (12)    Mixing chamber (15)    Gas feed line (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves accelerating a solid body (1) in a central and also an eccentric shaft bearing arrangement, so that the rotation energy stored in the body is increased by a factor of the angular speed and depending on the mass of the body. The equivalent force is increased by about 33 per cent into an external resistance for power utilization.    USE - For generating energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables energy to be generated and utilized in a very effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an arrangement for generating energy.    solid body (1)
NOVELTY - A see-saw unit (210) has horizontal bar (60) supported in center post. Hydraulic piston pumps (50) are coupled between center post and the horizontal bar in square configuration to build-up turbine driving pressure, suitably using principles of leverage of see-saw movement. Ends of cables (160) wound around pulley (290) which is driven in alternating directions, are connected with either end of bar (60).    USE - For electricity generation with higher energy conversion ratio with regards to basic energy e.g. electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables greater energy conversion factor with small basic energy as principles of leverage of a see-saw is used by appropriately connecting the piston pumps between the horizontal bar and the center post. Saves cost in terms of construction of hydraulic system. Saves energy and prevents the pollution problems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The see-saw drive unit comprises of an electric motor, coupled to the pulleys (290) of respective sides through a direction change gear unit (270) and clutch (250). The clutch is controlled based on sensors provided in cushion poles (110) on either sides of the horizontal bar (60). The pumps (50) are coupled suitably through piping, to receive hydraulic oil from a reservoir (240) and build up pressure in an accumulation unit (90) pressure in an accumulator unit (90) to supply pressure to the turbine unit (140).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation drawing of hydraulic turbine drive unit.    Hydraulic piston pumps (50)    Horizontal bar (60)    Accumulation unit (90)    Cables (160)    Reservoir (240)    Clutch (250)    Gear unit (270)    Pulley (290)
NOVELTY - The heat collecting line (18) is mounted within the clear plastic housing (12) with one end connected to the water reservoir (16) for receiving water to be heated. A steam turbine (22) is connected to the other end of line allowing the passage of steam to turbine which is connected to a generator.    USE - For generating electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure below shows a schematic view of the optical solar electric generator.    Plastic Housing (12)    Water Reservoir (16)    Heat Collecting Line (18)    Steam Turbine (22)
NOVELTY - The system includes reflector panels (62) which are inhibited from relative movement by coupling tethers (80). Each panel rotates to be in a stored position adjacent a back face of a respective solar panel (46). From this stored position, each reflector panel then rotates to be in a deployed position in which it forms a reflection angle with a solar cell face of the respective solar panel. The reflector panels deploy together.    USE - A solar array reflector system for a spacecraft is provided.    ADVANTAGE - The system ensures that one of the reflectors does not damage and degrade another of the reflectors during reflector deployment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The first drawing shows a perspective view of a spacecraft in an orbital plane about a celestial body. The second drawing shows an enlarged view of the deployed solar wing.    solar panel (46)    reflector panel (62)    coupling tether (80)
NOVELTY - The air factor of the interior of a gasification furnace is estimated from the temperature of the gasification furnace interior and the composition of combustible gas. A controller regulates the air capacity supplied to the interior of the gasification furnace based on the estimated air factor.    USE - For processing of flammable waste matter.    ADVANTAGE - Enables determination of air factor of gasification interior in real time, hence ensuring appropriate control of temperature of gasification furnace interior. Improves system efficiency since high-temperature combustion in the interior of ashes melting furnace is attained. Suppresses installation cost since large-scale installation is not needed for air factor control.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gasifier performs the combustion of refuse under a low air factor, and produces the combustible gas and unburnt char. An ashes melting furnace performs the high-temperature of combustible gas and the unburnt char, and ejects the combustion exhaust gas and slag.
NOVELTY - A floating body (3) is fitted to a shaft (80) which is fixed by a link (2) at one end, above sea level. The floating body has a flat floating body (4) provided with weight (42) and an auxiliary floating body (5) whose bobbing supplies potential energy to a pump (7) and whose oscillatory motion is converted into kinetic energy to drive another pump (8) provided beside the floating body.    USE - The tidal power converter is used for generation of electricity at coastal area for sea water desalination apparatus, agricultural facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The tidal power converter is useful for generation of electricity of small capacity at the remote, depopulated coastal area, at a delinked island, as the installation is simple and economical, thus the cost per KW power generation is very economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The other end of link is fixed to a shaft (70) which is mounted on a base (10) fixed on sea floor surface or coast.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the pictorial drawing of wave power energy converter installed on sea surface.    Link (2)    Floating body (3)    Flat floating body (4)    Auxiliary floating body (5)    Pumps (7,8)    Base (10)    Shafts (70,80)
NOVELTY - A metal oxide film is formed on one surface of a transparent board (1) which has a transparent electrically conductive film on it. An electroconductive bound with roughness of 10-1000 mum is formed by etching its surface with acid or alkali solution. The substrates which have sensitivity dye adhered on their surfaces are joined by injecting on electrolyte in the space formed due to the joint.    USE - For manufacturing pigment sensation type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Even if electroconductive bound is thin, the area of pigment sensitization type solar battery is made large to absorb more light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of the pigment sensitization type solar battery.    Transparent board (1)
NOVELTY - Large underground reservoirs (17) passes distilled water through a sub-vertical shaft system containing heat exchangers and pressure reducers (15) and hydro turbines (18). The distilled water is flashed to steam in a steam riser (16), passes through a steam turbine and generator (14), exhausting to a condenser from which distilled water returns to the reservoir via a down pipe (12).    USE - Power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Produces only drinking water and salt as by-products powered by distilled water and geothermal heat energy to reduce costs and improve efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The condenser is cooled by sea water (21), producing distilled water (22) and salt. High pressure air from a reservoir (13) is provided to machinery spaces through air pipes (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the plant.    Condenser (11)    Down pipe (12)    High pressure air reservoir (13)    Heat exchangers and pressure reducers (15)    Steam riser (16)    Underground reservoir (17)    Hydro turbines (18)    Supply pipes (20)    Sea water (21)    Distilled water (22)
NOVELTY - A certain quantity of push-fit fittings (5), suitable to be fitted to inlet and outlet pipes (9) of single modules are provided. The push-fit fittings are hydraulically connected to each other by flexible pipes (6). Each push-fit fitting is the central element of a T connector (7) and the side elements (8) of the T connector are rubber-holder or threaded unions.    USE - For modules of solar collectors.    ADVANTAGE - Allows hydraulic connection between single modules of collector in quick manner, without tools and without necessity of skilled operators. Ensures reliable seal in changeable climatic conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a modular solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of a portion of a modular solar collector including a hydraulic connection system.    push-fittings (5)    flexible pipes (6)    connector (7)    side elements (8)    inlet and outlet pipes (9)
NOVELTY - The cylinder (12) of diameter smaller than that of cylinder (8) is received within and coaxial with cylinder (8). A helical guide channel is provided in one cylinder while wheels arranged to run along the channel, are provided in the other cylinder. The relative rotation of the cylinders about their common axis causes the wheels to run along the channel to cause relative axial movement between cylinders.    USE - For positioning parabolic antenna reflectors, or optical mirrors used to produce heat for power generation or to drive chemical reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The structure enables any desired number of coaxial components to be arranged in telescopic fashion to achieve any desired overall length of actuator. Due to accurate control of actuator it is provided close to the axis about which the dish is required to turn. Enables reduction in force required to turn the dish and as the actuation is further from the axis greater accuracy and control are achieved with reduced strength, therefore reducing cost of axis and structure supporting it.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The guide channel is provided on the inner surface of cylinder (8) and the wheels are provided on the outer surface of cylinder (12) or vice versa.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional elevation of partially extended actuator.    Cylinders (8,12)
NOVELTY - A large diameter circular shaped coaxial electrode (82) is placed on the surface of cylinder (80) to be cleaned and moved parallel to the axis of cylinder surface. The electrode is electrically connected with electric field generator (86) in open circuit which generates alternating voltage to clean dust adhered on the cylinder surface.    USE - For cleaning specular or transparent surfaces, and light collecting surfaces of solar power generators.    ADVANTAGE - Since cleaning process is done in atmospheric pressure, particles or dust of broad range size can be removed. Enables cleaning large surfaces, without high power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of surface dust removal apparatus.    Cylinder (80)    Electrode (82)    Electric field generator (86)
NOVELTY - Technological power plant for thermal processing of solid waste includes drier, pyrolysis chamber and gas generator. It is combined with steam and gas plant incorporating gas-turbine unit with combustion chamber and gas turbine, steam-turbine set with waste-heat boiler and steam turbine and lines to supply natural gas to pyrolysis chamber, gas generator and combustion chamber. Air heater is installed in gas conduit of waste-heat boiler and combustion chamber of gas-turbine unit and gas generator are fitted with devices that supply them with hot air. In addition technological power plant can include line to supply pyrolysis gas to drier, pyrolysis furnace, gas generator and combustion chamber. Hot air can be supplied to gas generator from air heater of waste-heat boiler or from autonomous steam or fire air heaters.    USE - Processing of solid waste containing organic matter to generate heat and electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency of conversion of energy during processing of solid householdgarbage. 4 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Mounted under location area of two-sided solar battery is solar concentrator made in the form of two planar mirrors placed at certain distance from solar battery; battery width l1, mirror height l, distance between rear surface of solar battery and mirrors, as well as angle of incidence of sun rays on rear surface of solar battery are interrelated by definite equations.    USE - Solar-electric power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Improved irradiance of rear surface and improved cooling of solar battery.
NOVELTY - Plant has surface platform, vertical bearing mounts, floats, and rocker arms. Each rocker arm is hinged at its inner end to platform bottom and has shock-mounting springs in joint.A vertical toothed rack engages a gear mounted on outer shell of reversing free-wheel clutch whose output shaft is coupled with inertial pulley and rotates unidirectionally. Sealed hollow cylinder partially extends above wave level and is coupled with immersed ballast weight by means of rod connected through hoop and anchor cable to bottom weight.    USE - Conversion of wave and wind energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency of energy conversion. 3 cl, 1 dwg    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each float is hinged with rocker arm and has disk with immersing weight at its bottom; damping plate horizontally mounted under immersing weight below wave level is rigidly coupled with closest supporting mount. Pole-mounted windmill electric generating unit incorporating two vertical-shaft windwheels rotating in opposite directions is arranged above platform.
NOVELTY - The system (1) includes two reflectors (12,16) successively arranged along an optical path so that the first one reflects the radiation towards the second one. The reflectors have spectral characteristics such that they fully reflect the radiation in a reflection range of wavelengths and absorb the radiation in an absorption range of wavelengths. The absorption range of wavelengths of the first reflector (12) includes the absorption range of wavelengths of the second reflector (16).    USE - For use in solar energy plant.    ADVANTAGE - Allows both reflection and absorption of radiation to be controlled at each reflection stage of system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The second reflector reflects most of the radiation emerging from the first reflector    The second reflector has a rear side coated with white paint with low absorption of the solar radiation spectrum and high emissivity in the IR range of wavelengths.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of solar radiation concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a solar energy plant with solar radiation concentration system.    Solar radiation concentration system (1)    First reflector (12)    Second reflector. (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves burning the fossil fuel in the presence of gas containing at least 35-80 vol% of oxygen, at high temperature, to produce combustion products. The combustion products are utilized to displace water into or out of the reservoir (37). The water from reservoir is directed to operate turbine or Pelton wheel (42), for generating hydroelectric power.    USE - For generating hydro-electric power for ships and cities.    ADVANTAGE - As the water in the tank is heated by combustion of fuel-oxygen mixture, viscosity of water is reduced, hence generation of hydro-electric power is performed at greatly increased efficiently. The acidic components from the combustion products are offset and the corrosion of Pelton wheel is prevented, by adding alkaline material and corrosion inhibitors to water. Provides enhanced flame temperature, greater BTUs and greater fuel burning efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The oxygen content in gas increases the oxygen-nitrogen ratio to about 43% and increases the temperature of combustion products, to create high temperature steam in boilers. The fossil fuels are burnt at higher temperature compared to fuel burnt in the presence of air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of hydro-electric power generating system.    Reservoir (37)    Pelton wheel (42)
NOVELTY - The system passes air through solar panels (3, 5, 7, 9) where the air is heated by direct or reflected sunlight. The air is fed to a low pressure, low temperature turbine (11) where the potential energy of the air is used to rotate the turbine shaft which is coupled via a gearbox (12) to an electricity generator (13). The system can produce useful output when the temperature difference between the heated air and the ambient air is a little as 2 degrees C.    USE - extraction of energy from relatively small temperature differences and low air flow rates    ADVANTAGE - Flexible operation in various weather conditions    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system    suction pipe (1)    spaces (2)    left panel (3)    assembly pipe (4)
NOVELTY - Optical deflection layer (14) with sawtooth type cross-section performs total reflection of solar light passing from light receiving and transmitting surfaces (10a,10) and irradiates back to light transmitting layer at angle below its critical angle. The light undergoes repeated refraction-reflection within transmitting layer and passed to condensing surface (10b) on both end faces of transmitting layer.    USE - Condenser for use in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the light undergoes repeated refraction-reflection within the transmitting layer and passed to the condensing surface on both end faces of the transmitting layer, the rate of condensing of solar light ray is enhanced greatly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The condenser has a plate-shaped structure formed by integral junction of optical transmission layer and sawtooth-shaped optical deflection layer. Optical reflecting film (16) which is provided at the inclined surfaces (14a) of the optical deflection layer performs the total reflection of solar light rays and irradiates back to the transmitting layer at an angle below its critical angle. The ridge line of inclined surface extends in the direction of ease and west and inclined surface extends in the direction of north and south.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of condenser.    Light receiving surface (10a)    Condensing surface (10b)    Light transmitting structure (10d)    Inclined surfaces (14a)    Optical reflecting film (16)
NOVELTY - A bypass duct (35) having a damper (36) connects the exit side of a waste heat boiler (7) with a chimney (10). During power service interruption, a generator (32) is operated to energize a blower (26), feed pump and a decomposition drum (2). The damper in duct is opened wide to connect combustion equipment with the chimney.    USE - In heat decomposition melting combustion equipment for municipal waste.    ADVANTAGE - The decomposition drum is made to rotate by the emergency generator, hence decomposition is continuously performed, thereby environmental pollution due to partial decomposition is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system diagram of heat decomposition melting combustion equipment.    Decomposition drum (2)    Boiler (7)    Chimney(26) Blower (10)    Generator (32)    Bypass duct (35)    Damper (36)
NOVELTY - A duct (25) is provided between a dry distillation heat decomposition drum and a melting combustion unit (4). The duct is equipped with steam blowing nozzles (31a-31n) controlled by valves (29a-29n). Multiple pressure sensors (27a-27n) are provided, based on which steam is injected into the duct.    USE - In heat decomposition melting combustion equipment for municipal waste.    ADVANTAGE - Distribution of steam blowing nozzles in duct automatically removes deposited dust without stopping the operation of equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially enlarged system diagram of heat decomposition melting combustion equipments.    Melting combustion unit (4)    Duct (25)    Pressure sensors (27a-27n)    Valves (29a-29n)    Steam nozzles (31a-31n)
NOVELTY - A piston (6) moves linearly in the cylinder (5) attached to a metallic tank (1) which contains working fluid (3). A gear train (7) converts the linear motion of the piston to rotary motion which is transmitted to a generator to generate electricity. A heat sink (2) transfers atmospheric temperature to the fluid and expansion and contraction of the liquid is utilized for generation of electric power.    USE - For generation of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electricity by contracting second law of thermodynamics by generating power with heat of ambient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram of the power system.    Metallic tank (1)    Heat sink (2)    Working fluid (3)    Cylinder (5)    Piston (6)    Gear train (7)
NOVELTY - The element carries a flow of heat transport medium and has a collector body (13) of definable length and width, an outer collection surface (25) for collecting thermal energy from solar radiation and an inner side of the collector surface for practically full transfer of the collected thermal energy to the heat transport medium. The element can be connected to feed and return lines and installed in an insulating casing transparent on the solar radiation side. The collector surface is has an externally concave curvature in one direction.    USE - For solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - A widely applicable solar collector element is produced that can be combined to form different collector registers according to location, alignment and application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the use of several elements to form a solar collector and for a kit of solar collector elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of a solar collector element    collector body (13)    collector surface (25)    solar radiation (arrows)    .
NOVELTY - The solar panel has photovoltaic cells (3) or thermal cells (4) recovering heat. It is mounted in frames (5,6) on a stand. The frames include gimbal or cardan (universal) joints, with pivot axes at right angles. The frame may be formed as a cube or triangular prism.    USE - To mount solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - This mounting can follow the apparent motion of the sun, for maximum efficiency. Numbers of panels may be ganged, each with its own gimbal mounting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a selection of implementations.    photovoltaic cells (3)    thermal cells (4)    frames (5, 6)
NOVELTY - The series-connected part-cells of the solar cell module on a support disc (1) are structured by a separating groove (4). Conductive contact region layers of first conductivity are located on both flanks of the groove are located .The contact region layer of the one side flank of minimum width on the flat surface of a semiconductor layer (3) ends parallel to the groove edge.    USE - Simple technology suitable for low-cost mass production of solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The contact region layer of a second conductivity on this side of the groove is located fully on the top surface of the semiconductor layer, separated from the contact region layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure show a contact region of two series-connected part-cells in cross-section orthogonal to separating groove.    Support disc (1)    Insulation layer (2)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Separation groove (4)    p+ doped contact area (5)    n+doped contact area (6)    antireflection layer (7)    metal contact layer (8)
NOVELTY - The arrangement converts thermal energy into periodically pulsating pneumatic energy. It consists of a round cover plate (1), a base plate (2) of the same shape and size as the cover plate and a closed flat ring (3) forming the side wall of the arrangement; all are tightly joined together to form a flat container. A tube (4) is flanged to the ring so that the tube is connected to the inner camber of the container. The arrangement is filled with liquid and thermal energy is fed in.    USE - For utilizing available energy, e.g. solar heat, earth's heat and marine heat.    ADVANTAGE - The method is suitable for use in developing countries; little wear and a long operating life are to be expected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an energy converter used to drive a pump    cover plate (1)    base plate (2)    ring (3)    tube (4)    .
NOVELTY - The system uses weights (M1, M2), e.g. spherical in shape and made from wood or hollow metal, connected by an endless belt or similar arrangement and passing through two compartments (C1, C2). The first compartment (C1) contains air, allowing the weights to fall freely through it and is separated by two sealed valves (V1, V2) from a second compartment (C2) filled with a liquid such as salt water, in which the weights can rise to the surface.    USE - Producing energy e.g. by connecting endless belt to dynamo.    ADVANTAGE - Produces spontaneous and quasi-perpetual motion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic cross-section of the system.    Compartments (C1, C2)    Weights (M1, M2)    Valves (V1, V2)
NOVELTY - The appts. includes a shaft (15) with several blades (2) extending at angular intervals from a segment of its periphery. The blades extend radially only at one end of the shaft. The other end of the shaft is in communication with a power generator which is driven by rotation of the shaft. Gears are fixed to the end of the shaft which is connected to the power generator. The gears regulate the rotations per minute of the power generator from the shaft thus regulating the power of the ocean's surf. The blades which extend from the shaft are partially submerged in the crest of an incoming surf. The blades are driven by the force of the surf, which in turn rotates the shaft. A platform supports the shaft and the power generator. The platform is capable of buoyancy on the ocean's surface and is placed at a predetermined distance from the ocean's shore, adjacent to the surf, and situated in a position which places the shaft in the crest of the incoming surf.    USE - For extracting kinetic energy of ocean surf.    ADVANTAGE - Harnesses energy of ocean by directly tapping into potential energy of surf on seashore. Optimal paddle placement allows paddles to catch maximum amount of surf's energy input and minimize problems of undercurrent feedback.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the surf-driven electrical appts.    Blades (2)    Shaft. (15)
NOVELTY - The assembly comprises base with a support post (220) secured to the ground with a cap having tubular section (240) extending transversely atop on the post. Cross members (226) have flanges provided mid way, while apertures (292,294) are provided. The frame is made of large tube sections (282) enabling to receive the solar panels with bearings (238) acting as counterweights to the panels.    USE - For use as a solar panel assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly permits tracking of daily movement of the sun, improving the collection efficiency of the panels and track the movement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows    Support post (220)    Cross members (226)    Bearings (238)    Tubular section (240)    Large tube sections (282)    Apertures (292,294)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric conversion device comprises a gas producing means for producing gas by a hydrogen absorbing alloy. A heating/cooling section forms a unit consisting of the hydrogen absorbing alloy of the gas producer, a thermoelectric conversion element, and a heater/cooler. There are circulation systems for a heating medium and a cooling medium, and a piston means for extending and contracting a piston in response to a change in the gas pressure produced by the heating/cooling section. An electronic control arrangement regulates the volume of the piston. An electric conversion system comprises several cylinders containing the thermal conversion systems. A pump is used for forcing the fluids in the cylinders to flow under gas expansion pressure, and there is a generator for electric conversion from the liquid flow by the pump    USE - For generating electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides convenient generation of electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure show a side sectional view of the conversion device.    Heater/cooler (4,5)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell collector plate (1) is arranged within a housing (2) to absorb and transfer light to the solar operated device. The radially extended prisms (7) are attached to the collector plate for refracting light downward towards the bottom surface of the housing. The transparent glass fillers are disposed between the adjacent prisms, and between the prisms and side walls of housing.    USE - For solar powered or heated device.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of collector plate required to operate solar powered or heated device. Reduces manufacturing cost of light collection assembly that has high versatility. Improves stability and structural integrity of device by reducing breakage and crack of prism by fillers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparent cover (8) is arranged on open top of the housing to refract light towards the bottom surface of the housing. The arcuate portion in bottom surface of the housing, reflects light towards the collector plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of light refracting and collecting assembly.    Photovoltaic cell collector plate (1)    Housing (2)    Prisms (7)    Transparent cover (8)
NOVELTY - Array of solar cells (36) comprise two cell strings (42) separated by a switch (28), in each row (38). Each string has several cells (36) interconnected in series, without intervening switches. When switches are closed, string pairs of each row are connected in series between ground voltage and power card (30), and when open the strings of each row are in parallel with each string of other rows.    USE - In solar power system for spacecraft for use during deep space missions e.g. missions that extend beyond the orbit of Mars.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for reconfiguration of solar array to provide suitable voltage and current over the course of mission for a variety of deep space applications. Provides substantial reconfiguration flexibility with minimal non-generator elements thereby reducing cost, size and mass requirements. Allows for convenient scaling of solar power system design to most efficiently meet mission requirements, thereby allowing solar power to be used in a variety of applications where nuclear power might otherwise be required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar array switching unit (SASU) (22) has a solar cell array (26) comprising 2D array of solar cells (36) arranged in rows (38) and columns (40). The switch comprises relay switches and MOSFET logic. The number of cells in each string are equal, where the cells are silicon containing solar cells. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for use in designing a solar power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar array switching unit.    Switching unit (22)    Switch (28)    Power card (30)    Solar cells (36)    Row (38)    Column (40)    Cell string (42)
NOVELTY - An array of flat rectangular solar panels are attached along opposite sides of a torsion tube (32) which defines a north-south axis. The torsion tube is journalled in a pivot of a pier, so as to permit the solar panels to be rocked on north-south axis to follow motion of the sun relative to earth. A linear actuator (42) is located at a distance spaced from the pier.    USE - For utility interactive power system, power supply for remote or unmanned site, cellular phone switch-site power supply or village power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Enables controlling multiple rows of solar panels, using a single actuator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A torque-arm (46) is supported on the torsion tube and has an eye portion displaced from north-south axis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the elevational view of solar panels having horizontal and vertical ground-supported drivers.    Torsion tube (32)    Linear actuator (42)    Torque-arm (46)
NOVELTY - The system extracts energy from the differences in temperature between the sub-soil and the ambient air. Heat pump systems use the energy to heat a medium, e.g. water, which is distributed to a sub-system (1, 2, 3) which converts heat to electricity, and also to conventional radiators or other heat exchangers in the dwellings (5, 6). The electricity generated is used to drive the heat pump (8) and to supplement the supplies to the dwellings.    USE - Auxiliary supply system provides electrical supply and hot water to dwellings.    ADVANTAGE - Saves usage of electrical power from mains supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the system.    motor (1)    alternator (2)    drive shaft (3)    electric cables (4)    dwelling (5)    dwelling (6)    supply to heat pump (7)    heat pump (8)    electrical mains supply (9)    heat pump (10)    heat pump power installation (11)    heat reservoir (12)    pipe (13)    ring pipe (14)    modular pump (15)    modular pump (16)    pipe (17)    pipe (18)
NOVELTY - Incoming radiation unit is provided near exhaust gas outlet (4) of combustor (1), for radiating heat of combustion exhaust gas to heat transfer surface of high temperature side (15) of a thermoelectricity converter (11). One end of heat release mechanism (14) is connected to forced circulation mechanism, for releasing heat and other end is connected to heat exchanger (10) for heat exchange in exchanger.    USE - In disposable compact body warmer.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for battery for circulation of heat medium. Improves heat exchange efficiency by the usage of heat from the combustion exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermoelectricity converter converts radiation heat of the combustor of heater, to high temperature side and generates a thermo electromotive force by a temperature difference with a low temperature side (16). The heat exchanger exchanges the heat medium and the heat generated by thermo electromotive force, from the low temperature side of the converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front sectional view of portable heater.    Combustor (1)    Exhaust gas outlet (4)    Heat exchanger (10)    Thermoelectricity converter (11)    Heat release mechanism (14)    High temperature side (15)    Low temperature side (16)
NOVELTY - A spray condenser structure has a concentric condensation element (17) in an outer shell. An inner shell (16) contains a gas cooler. The exhaust gas from the turbine is made to contact cooling water by spraying water on the gas. After cooling, the gas and liquid are isolated by a separator.    USE - For use in geothermal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust gas in turbine is made to contact with cooling water, hence high degree of condensation is achieved. Provision of separator eliminates water particles with cooled gas. Hence satisfactory flow of non-condensed gas is achieved, thus condensation efficiency is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of spray condenser.    Inner shell (16)    Concentric condensation element (17)
NOVELTY - Timepiece has a solar cell (8) with power generation units (39), each formed by providing, in a mutually overlapping manner, a first electrode, an optical generation layer and a second electrode in that order on a solar cell substrate (31). The power generated by the solar cell (8) is used for an energy source for displaying time on a time display unit consisting of a dial (14) and pointers (5,6) or a liquid crystal display panel (50).    USE - Timepiece with solar power source.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require batteries to drive time display unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell (8) constituted by forming alternately power generation units and transmitting portions having a large transmittance on the substrate (31) is disposed on the visible side of the time display unit such that it overlaps it, thereby ensuring a sufficient generation efficiency of the solar cell without compromise in the time display unit's visibility and restriction in timepiece's design feature.
NOVELTY - A height (x) of an air pocket (5') may be adjusted through a hose (7') for feeding or discharging air to the outside, so as to obtain the resonance condition. The period of the detected water pressure fluctuations, at the upper opening (3) of the vertical duct (2'), or at any other point below the sea surface, is equal to the period of detected pressure fluctuations of the air pocket (5') at any point inside the caisson.    USE - May be used for the construction of a plant, comprising one or more caissons.    ADVANTAGE - Capable of absorbing a high share of the wave energy passing above it, by producing very high pressure fluctuations inside it, and also high current speeds. Use of special turbines with vertical axis, allows the conversion into mechanical rotational energy, of the portion of wave energy which has been already converted into a suitable form.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of an embodiment of the invention.    vertical duct (2')    upper opening (3)    air pocket (5')    hose (7')    height (x)
NOVELTY - Horizontal and identical coaxial rings (2,4) are composed of electrical converting material. Rings are vertically spaced and electrically isolated from each other. The ends of coil (6) in upper most ring (2), are connected to connecting points (7,8). Electrical wires (9,10) that are connected to point (8) and to ring (4), respectively, are intended to be connected to electrical energy consumer.    USE - For converting naturally-occurring radiant energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient conversion of radiant energy. Series or parallel connection of stacked devices can be used to increase voltage and current strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rings (2,4) has a diameter of at least 0-2 meters. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for converting radiant energy to electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows device for converting radiant energy to electric energy.    Device (1)    Rings (2,4)    Coil (6)    Connecting points (7,8)    Electrical wires (9,10)
NOVELTY - Recycling crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules comprises providing a crystalline silicon photovoltaic module comprising a glass substrate, layer(s) of polymeric material and solar cell(s) (12); providing an inert atmosphere; and heating the module in the inert atmosphere.    USE - For recycling crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cells, lead and other module components are recovered without creating any undesirable gases. Solar cells still having their silver contact grids can be recovered to be reused to make other crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules without requiring reprocessing of the silicon wafers to apply the silver contact grids.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the apparatus for heating crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules.    Solar cell (12)    Two polymeric layers (36, 38)    Backing layer (40)    Housing (62)    Chamber (64)    Pyrolytic afterburner (78)    Module holder (80)    Solar cell holder (90)
NOVELTY - A detector in an upper trunk (5) receives the electrical energy from a generator (9), based on temperature difference between radiation incoming portion (93) and heat sink (92). A heat leading board (53) is provided to the lower portion of the heat sink. A lower trunk (6) with a heat conductive material connects with the trunk (5). A back lid (7) is attached to top of the radiation incoming portion.    USE - Thermo-electric type generator integrated wrist watch.    ADVANTAGE - Heat conduction between lower trunk and ring washer is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of wrist watch.    Upper trunk (5)    Lower trunk (6)    Back lid (7)    Generator (9)    Leading board (53)    Heat sink (92)    Incoming radiation board (93)
NOVELTY - High temperature combustion of industrial waste is performed. In gasification melting apparatus (50a), vapor gas (110) is generated from exhaust gas caused by high temperature combustion, to rotate turbine of generator for power generation. The electric power (104) is used as drive source of pulp mold forming apparatus (51) while waste heat is used as heat source for driving furnace (9).    USE - In power generation from industrial waste.    ADVANTAGE - The recycle system enables utilizing effectively the electric power, waste heat, etc., effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of recycle system.    Furnace (9)    Melting apparatus (50a)    Forming apparatus (51)    Electric power (104)    Vapor gas (110)
NOVELTY - The floating body type power generation method involves collecting rotational energy of belt support shaft caused by injecting air into the balloon type floating bodies (8) at the lower part of the endless belt (5) and releasing it at the upper part, gradually.    USE - For underwater plant.    ADVANTAGE - The supply and demand are self regulated during normal running, without getting affected by weather conditions or polluting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Several floating bodies (8) are suspended vertically around the periphery of the endless belt, deep under the water surface. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the floating body type electronic power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the electricity generator of floating body type.    Endless belt (5)    Floating bodies (8)
NOVELTY - Silicon-germanium (Si-Ge) group electrothermal material is obtained by rapid solidification of molten silicon and germanium mixture, by gas atomization.    USE - As thermal element for converting heat energy to electrical energy by Seebeck effect.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric material excels in thermoelectric characteristics and is industrially vital. The thermoelectric powder has a uniform phase. Manufacture of Si-Ge group powder is performed without polluting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacture of Si-Ge group electrothermal material.
NOVELTY - The device comprises a large grille structure with at least one side covered with an electricity-generating solar cell material, e.g. a thin film of amorphous silicon.    TECHNOLOGY FOCUS - ELECTRICAL POWER AND ENERGY - The grille can be made from a drawn metal, or cast polymer or ceramic, and is placed, cast or laminated between two layers of glass.    USE -   For windows, doors or transparent construction elements in buildings.    ADVANTAGE -   Electricity is generated using a cell that prevents the house from getting too hot or bright.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic element comprises two planar or corrugated plates (1,2) connected by a surrounding seal (3) at a spacing of 2 - 20 mm, to form a hollow chamber (4) which contains a number of photovoltaic cells (5). The latter are adhered to one of the two plates, and the plate that holds them is transparent.    USE - The arrangement is used as a photovoltaic element, e.g. for covering and illuminating bus stops.    ADVANTAGE - The element is simple to produce and is resistant to chemical and mechanical influences.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The two plates consist of a plastic which is porous to water vapor, and the adhesive connection of the cells covers at most 30% of the cell surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the seal.    plates (1,2)    seal (3)    hollow chamber (4)    cells (5)
NOVELTY - The flat roof tiling includes transparent flat glass and/or plastic. Maximum tile thickness is 8 mm. Tile size is up to 60 cm x 60 cm.    USE - A transparent roofing tile.    ADVANTAGE - The inventor seeks to reduce cost of transparent tiles by mass production, with the possibility of whole-roof covering. Lighter weight is promised, simplifying and lightening framing and support. Natural illumination of the entire loft space is offered. Replacement of defective tiles is simplified. Thermal collection or photovoltaic recovery of solar energy is facilitated. Tile cutting is simplified. Defects in the roofing frame (e.g. damage, rot) are readily spotted and corrected.
NOVELTY - Entire light flux is passed through translucent insulation 4. Light flux is split into parts and heat is taken off by heat exchanger 6 for utilization downstream of translucent insulation 4. In this case one or several assemblies of device are combined with parts of building and installed behind translucent insulation 4 in openings of building, from internal side of the latter.    USE - Solar power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced losses of light flux energy. 3 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Module has full-reflection prisms 1,2 with photoconverter 3 placed between them. Each prism has effective surface 4 receiving incident rays and rear mirror coating 5. Mirror 6 is mounted on one side of concentrator. Designations on illustration mean: beta is input angle of rays; --curly, or open phi-- is angle at prism apex; L is prism width; d is photoconverter width; l is mirror width; gamma is angle between mirror and vertical line to module surface. Solar module is mounted with its axis horizontal and aimed at west-east or at certain angle to horizontal line so that minimal input angle beta occurs in June 22 (summer solstice day). beta angle at prism apex is chosen according to --curly, or open phi-- angle.    USE - Solar power engineering; power and heat generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improved optical efficiency and, hence, concentration of sun rays. 3 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Plant has kinematically intercoupled windmill and working machine, air loop incorporating air or nitrogen liquefying device electrically connected to windmill to function as energy consumer that incorporates heat-transfer unit, liquid air or nitrogen storage unit, drive kinematically coupled with working machine, and heat absorber communicating with environmental atmosphere. Metering pump is inserted in air loop between liquid air or nitrogen storage unit and drive; the latter is, essentially, positive-displacement air motor connected to heat absorber communicating with surrounding atmosphere; plant proper is provided, in addition, with liquefying device delivery controller.    USE - Wind- power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced space requirement and energy loss, augmented heat transfer from plant, provision for energy storage for its use in calm weather. 10 cl, 5 dwg
NOVELTY - The disc type hull has an array of wind mill group (F1) on its upper periphery and landing strip (2) in radial direction in its center for departure and arrival of airplanes. The generator in the hull and wind mill power generator (3) are coordinately connected. Multipurpose facility is built depending on various application such as lodgings, hangar, warehouse, etc.    USE - For various plants and for defense purpose.    ADVANTAGE - As the wind energy is utilized effectively irrespective of wind speed fluctuations, favorable electricity generation efficiency is attained. Damage accompanied by conversion of wind to electrical energy is reduced. Inexpensive, safe and clean electric power energy is obtained. As the plant is built with additional facilities depending on applications, it can be used as marine park.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic top view of wind power off-shore airbase.    Landing strip (2)    Wind mill power generator (3)    Wind mill group (F1)
NOVELTY - The power device (10) comprises several thermo couples, which are electrically connected in series. The electricity generation voltage of power device is measured. A controller switches power supply to load (20) based on generated voltage. When power is supplied to load through controller for more than a predetermined time, the compensation unit adjusts the electricity generation voltage.    USE - For electronic clock and other portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Supply or stoppage of power to load are optimally controlled based on electricity generation voltage, hence output power is utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of thermoelectric power generation system.    Power device (10)    Load (20)
NOVELTY - An electrode plate (35) is arranged between a sputtering target (33) and the board (10) at the time of forming metallic oxide thin film over silver thin film (13). Therefore the ions generated during sputtering process is captured by the plate and formation of optical absorption layer on silver film is prevented.    USE - For transparent electrode of liquid crystal display device and solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - As the formation of optical absorption layer on the silver film is prevented, the durability of the metal laminated film is enhanced and the liquid crystal device has excellent characteristics such as low resistance, high transmittance and high reflecting rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view explaining the metal laminated film formation.    Board (10)    Silver thin film (13)    Metallic oxide thin film (14)    Sputtering target (33)    Electrode plate (35)
NOVELTY - The power generation means comprises a number of cylinder/piston assemblies (10,20) that are just below the level of the road surface. The passage of a vehicle over the piston/cylinder assemblies causes the pitons to generate an airflow that can be conveyed by pipes (30,34,35) to a wind turbine assembly.    USE - Electrical power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be implemented on existing roads to provide power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of the system    Cylinder/piston assemblies (10,20)    Pipes (30,34,35)
NOVELTY - The high pressure hydraulic generator consists of a large water filled cylinder (1) that floats in water and swings in the path of a circle (58,59) in ocean water. The cylinder is fitted through an arm (3) to the central portion of a frame with a hinged joint (5).    USE - For generating electricity from wave action of the ocean.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic pressure equipment provides a way of obtaining more electricity from the ocean's wave action than by previous methods. The electricity generated is also of a uniform nature, not being subject to fluctuations in pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The arm has an adjustable plate which can be moved vertically in a slot. The axis of the large cylinder is connected with two open wire ropes (6,10,22,26) that are wound over stepped pulleys (7,8,23,24). The frame (55) consists of a set of pistons (15,31) that are connected to piston rods (19,35) that in turn are connected to closed loops. These loops pass though hydraulic cylinders (14,30), and are geared to move freely, whilst the cylinders are held onto the frame. The cylinders have a number of unidirectional valves (17,32,37,60) that provide either inlet or outlet to the cylinders, via branch pipes (21,39). These pipes feed high pressure fluid into a turbine (61) and is directed toward a hydraulic accumulator, to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shown is a cross-sectional side elevation of the electricity generating system.    Large water filled cylinder (1)    Arm (3)    Hinged joint (5)    Open wire ropes (6,10,22,26)    Stepped pulleys (7,8,23,24)    Hydraulic cylinders (14,30)    Pistons (15,31)    Unidirectional valves (17,32,37,60)    Piston rods (19,35)    Branch pipes (21,39)    Frame (55)    Path of a circle (58,59)    Turbine (61)
NOVELTY - Tensioning member (18) is formed by a predetermined length of tape extended and attached in between a sheet material support frame (16) and the parabolic sheet material (14) at predetermined intervals. Support frame has a coefficient of thermal expansion lower than that of the sheet material.    USE - For solar reflector panel in spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents wrinkling of the sheet by applying a tensioning force around the outer edge of the sheet material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sheet material tensioning device.    Sheet material (14)    Sheet material support frame (16)    Tensioning member (18)
NOVELTY - An intermediate metal layer (3) consisting of element chosen from the group containing palladium, platinum, iridium, cobalt, nickel and aluminum, is formed on top and bottom surfaces of P-type and N-type thermoelements (2p,2n) which consists of cobalt and antimony. Edge portion metal layer (4) consisting of copper or aluminum is formed on the intermediate metal layer.    USE - In thermoelectric electrical power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Diffusion reaction in boundary surface of thermoelement layer does not progress, that thermoelectric conversion efficiency is raised. Reduces oxidation degradation of thermoelement. Freedom of wiring design is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric conversion module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing showing manufacturing process of thermoelectric conversion module.    Thermoelements (2p,2n)    Intermediate metal layer (3)    Edge portion metal layer (4)
NOVELTY - The flying body is designed for essentially fixed positioning up to the stratosphere with equipment (2) suitable for holding it at a predefined altitude using aerostatic buoyancy and or an aerodynamic effect. There is equipment for maintaining longitudinal and lateral positions and an arrangement for supplying it with energy via electromagnetic waves from a supply station. The supply arrangement has at least one photoelectric converter (1) that can be pivoted so that the active surface of the converter is positioned optimally towards the incident electromagnetic radiation.    USE - For data acquisition and transmission, e.g. for message and television transmissions.    ADVANTAGE - Enables wireless supply from a supply station by electromagnetic waves with optimal positioning of the active surface of a photoelectric converter towards the incident electromagnetic radiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for a flying body system with a flying body and a supply station, for a mobile information transmission station and for a data acquisition and transmission system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an example flying body    Photoelectric converters (1)    Altitude maintenance arrangements (2)
NOVELTY - An electrically conductive and optically transparent material consists of a high bandwidth oxidic semiconductor in the form of a three-dimensional porous lattice.    USE - Claimed uses of the material are in (i) dispersing it in dry form in a polymer and injection molding the product or applying it as a layer on a substrate; (ii) dispersing it together with a binder in a liquid, applying the suspension to a substrate and drying to form an electrically-conductive layer; and (iii) dispersing it in a polymer or an adhesive and using the product as an adhesive. Typical uses are in optically transparent electrodes for solar cells; with glass or polycarbonates as 'smart windows'; as flat image screens, light detectors or sensors; as electrochromic devices; or as electrically-conductive components which can be used without an additional electrically-conductive coating as electromagnetic screens.    ADVANTAGE - The material combines electrical conductivity and high porosity (and hence low density) with high optical transparency. Unlike the filler material of DE4228608 it is not itself strongly colored and can thus be colored without any variation or clouding of the desired color.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the production of the material by condensation of particles from a supersaturated gas phase containing the elements of the material.
NOVELTY - Superlattice structure (60) has a first set of layers formed by DzJ1-z and a second set and third set of layers formed by LxM1-xDzJ1-z (where, D and J is group VI non-metal such as tellurium, selenium or sulfur, L and M is group IV metal such as lead, tin or germanium, x and z is 0-1, D is not the same as J and L is not the same as M).    USE - For power generation systems, or for systems used for heating and/or cooling applications.    ADVANTAGE - The superlattice structure has high thermoelectric figure of merit, lattice constant, power factor, Seebeck coefficient and thermal expansion coefficient similar to that of lead-chalcogenide superlattice structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermoelectric device comprising a substrate (62) having surfaces (A and B). The surface of superlattice structure is provided adjacent to the surface (B) of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of PbTe/PbSexTe1-x/Te superlattice grown on barium fluoride structure.    Superlattice structure (60)    Substrate (62)
NOVELTY - The generator includes at least one thermoelectric module which is sandwiched between a hot side fin unit with fins extending into the flow of exhaust gases and a cold side fin unit with fins cooled by forced room air. A damper (42) controls the flow of exhaust gases depending on a temperature indication. At least one fan is provided to force room air through cooling fins of the cold side fin unit.    USE - The generator is for the stove pipe of a wood burning cooker and/or room heater.    ADVANTAGE - A convenient way of generating electricity is provided in areas of the country where an electrical supply is not available.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the thermoelectric generator and stove pipe arrangement, with hot gas and air flow patterns being indicated.    damper (42)
NOVELTY - Chalcogenide compound of formula AxMyQz where A = alkali metal(s); M = bismuth or antimony and bismuth; Q = tellurium and/or selenium; x = 1-6; y = 1-20; and z = 2-40. The compound has energy band gaps of 0.01-1.2 eV, greater than 50 microvolts/Kelvin thermoelectric power, greater than 100 S/cm electrical conductivity and less than 3 W/mK thermal conductivity.    USE - Used in thermoelectric power generation and thermoelectric cooling e.g. CFC free air conditioning, sample cooling, refrigeration and electronic circuit and device cooling.    ADVANTAGE - The compound has narrow energy band gaps, high thermoelectric power and electrical conductivity and low thermal conductivity at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A chalcogenide compound (I) has the formula AxMyQz, where A is one or more alkali metals, M is bismuth or antimony and bismuth and Q is tellurium and/or selenium. x is 1-6 inclusive, y is 1-20 inclusive and z is 2-40 inclusive. The compound has energy band gaps of 0.01-1.2 eV, greater than 50 microvolts/Kelvin thermoelectric power, greater than 100 S/cm electrical conductivity and less than 3.0 W/mK thermal conductivity. Q is negatively charged and A and M are positively charged.    alphaK2Bi8Se13, Cs3Bi7Se12, RbBiSe2, K3BiTe3, Rb3BiSe3, Cs3BiSe and K3BiSe3 are excluded.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) electrical device (ii) with electrical leads connected to a compound as (I);    (b) method for producing a modified electrical current comprising applying current via the leads of a device as (II) so that the current is modified by the compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows variable temperature electrical conductivity data.    single crystal beta-K2Bi8Se13 (a)    polycrystalline ingot of beta-K2Bi8Se13 (b)
NOVELTY - A holder (52) holding solar battery modules (51) includes a coolant path (55) through which coolant is made to flow to cool the modules. Inflow and outlet openings (56,58) which are arranged in a row corresponding to each flow path.    USE - For cooling solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Attains energy conservation and operates solar battery efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of cooling system.    Solar battery modules (51)    Holder (52)    Coolant path (55)    Inflow opening (56)    Outlet opening (58)
NOVELTY - A solar panel comprises anode and cathode groups (6A,6B). Switches (23,24) selects either of the electrodes from respective group. The selected electrode is connected to corresponding terminals of storage battery (25).    USE - Is installed on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies construction operations and stabilizes power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of solar power generator.    Anode and cathode groups (6A,6B)    Switches (23,24)    Storage battery (25)
NOVELTY - A mirror (4) is mounted on a support (1) which is rotated uniaxially by a motor. The solar direction is tracked, based on which the mirror is adjusted to reflect light on the point fixed on earth.    USE - Solar tracking reflective mirror utilized also for solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Illuminates chamber using natural light and heating effect is also obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structure of solar tracking reflective mirror.    Support (1)    Mirror (4)
NOVELTY - A data stored in a removable memory attached to housing is temporarily transferred to and stored in a memory at a microcomputer provided inside housing. The page data stored in a memory is displayed on a liquid crystal panel (2) operatably connected to the microcomputer. A keyboard (3) is provided in the upper surface of the housing. A sensor is arranged opposite to the liquid crystal display panel.    USE - Portable electronic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to obtain light weight, compact equipment. Eliminates the need for a school boy to carry all the publications. Saves power consumption by using solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of portable electronic apparatus.    Liquid crystal panel (2)    Keyboard (3)
NOVELTY - The converter comprises a bifilar wound transformer, pulse generator for creating rectangular shaped signals, and power stage which converts external DC signals into a high frequency voltage.    USE - For producing electrical energy from another form of energy, especially ambient energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables achieving conversion efficiency in excess of unity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy converter has a transformer (1) with at least two bifilar wound coils (5-8) on metal cores, with parallel primary windings and series connected secondary windings. A pulse generator produces a first high frequency rectangular signal and a second rectangular signal shifted by at least the pulse width. A power stage coverts a DC signal from an external source into a high frequency voltage fed to the primary transformer coils. At least two controlled switching elements per transformer coil are connected in series, and in parallel with the external source. Their junction is connected to a primary winding, and their control inputs are connected to the generator output. The switching elements are alternately switched by the rectangular signal. At least one capacitor per switching element is connected in series with those of the other switching element, and in parallel with the external source with the junction connected to the other end of the primary winding. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of converting electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a transformer construction    Transformer (1)    Bifilar wound transformer coils (5-8)    .
NOVELTY - A solar collector has solar cell connection leads (2) with a deformable elongated deviation region (31).    USE - As a modular solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The design reduces or eliminates mechanical stress-related contact problems, especially junction resistance increase and/or lead breakage, between the individual solar cells of a module, while retaining a low space requirement for the leads.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar collector has planar solar cells (12) connected by leads (2) having a deviation region (31) in a plane parallel to the cell plane. The deviation region is extremely shallow in the transverse direction or at least not significantly thicker than the cells, is highly deformable in its plane and forms an extra length, along the geometrical connection path between the cell connections, which is not consumed by thermal length changes over the entire possible temperature range of solar collector use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a module for a solar collector.    connection leads (2)    solar cells (12)    cell connection points (21)    deviated regions (31)
NOVELTY - The track generator has a water vacuum gravitational force drive for producing an electric current . The track generator has an associated lever-lifting tool holder system.    USE - For generating electrical drive power.    ADVANTAGE - No raw material is consumed, no exhaust gases exist and the system is independent of the weather.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an example track generator    lever arm bearing (2)    lever arm (3)    rail vehicle with generator (4)    .
NOVELTY - A non-perfluoro fluororesin molded article has a low-temperature heat-sealable surface layer on at least a part of its surface.    USE - The molded articles are particularly useful for cover films or cover laminates in solar batteries (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Excellent low-temperature heat-sealability can be achieved when the ratio of the number of fluorine atoms to that of carbon atoms (F/C) in the low-temperature heat-sealable surface layer portion on the molded articles is 0.2-0.9. Such moldings also have high weatherability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-perfluoro fluororesin molded article has a low-temperature heat-sealable surface layer on at least a part of its surface, wherein the low-temperature heat-sealable surface layer portion has a ratio of the number of fluorine atoms to that of carbon atoms (F/C) being 0.2-0.9, a ratio of the number of oxygen atoms to that of carbon atoms (O/C) being 0.09-0.4, and the residual part of the surface layer has FC which is greater than that of the low-temperature heat-sealable surface layer portion and is 0.8-1.8.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph showing the relationship between F/C and O/C of a discharge-treated ETFE film and its heat-sealing strength.
NOVELTY - Device consists of ribbon units, in which rigidity of photodetector surface in working condition is achieved by tension provided by deployment frame which vertices carries clippers which are designed as cords. Frames has four pairs of intersection rods, which are connected by hinges in vertices. At intersection points each pair of rods is connected by hinge. Pair of angular hinges which are located in same angle of frame and are located in closest adjacency is connected to by drawing device.    USE - Semiconductor electric power generators converting solar power to electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Decreased weight, possibility of repair, increased speed of deployment and folding into compact size for delivery. 4 dwg
NOVELTY - Water or aqueous solutions are added into the path through which steam is run down at high speed to reduce the sound generated in the process.    USE - For e.g. geothermal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that noise within peripheral work environment of geothermal power plant is greatly reduced, making use of ear caps unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the vapor sound reducer.
NOVELTY - A valve (5) connected with booster pump (8), is linked with air injection hole provided to upper surface or side of pressurized room (6). Another valve (5) is connected to water supply opening on upper surface of tank (1a) and feed water pump (3) is connected to the valve. Reduction opening provided on side of room, is connected to prevention valve (a) on inner side and reduction pump (7) on outer side.    USE - For continuous circulation type hydroelectric system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Conserves energy resources and avoids environmental pollution. Erases easy installation due to simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing hydroelectric system.    Tank (1a)    Feed water pump (3)    Valve (5)    Pressurized room (6)    Reduction pump (7)    Booster pump (8)    Prevention valve (a)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generating timepiece comprises a heat radiating case (104) which is thermally connected to a cold pole (1011) of a thermoelectric generator (101). A heat absorbing case (106) is thermally connected to a hot pole (1012) of the generator. An insulating case (105) is located to insulate between the absorbing and radiating portions of the case. A band (107) for attaching the timepiece to a wrist also assists in increasing the temperature difference applied to the generator.    USE - Charging an accumulator using the Seebeck effect for powering the timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - The heat absorbing band and case are integrated so as to minimize losses of heat flow and improve device efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view through the thermoelectric timepiece.    Thermoelectric generator (101)    Heat radiating case (104)    Insulating case (105)    Heat absorbing case (106)    Band (107)    Cold pole (1011)    Hot pole (1012)
NOVELTY - The system has a rotor with at least two blades (B) with adjustable angles of attack and a transducer ( KB,KR,KT) which provides a measurement parameter giving a measure of the current load on an element of the system's structure. The blade angle is adjusted depending on the measurement parameter, which represents an acceleration or deformation of the structural element and gives a measure of a force or torque. The transducer is mounted in a rotor blade and/or the rotor blades are individually adjustable.    USE - Wind power system.    ADVANTAGE - A system for reducing the load fluctuations occurring during operation is developed which is sensitive on the one hand and selective for local gusts of wind on the other hand..    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective exploded representation of a wind power system with transducers on different assemblies    rotor blades (B)    torque sensors (KB,KR,KT)    .
An efficient both thermal and electric generator by solar energy is composed thermoelectric energy collector consisting of transmission-reflection tubes and thermoelectric tubes, solar light gather radiating on the collector, water supply unit, water collector, pipeline, valves and electricity receiver. It serves to generate electricity, supply hot water and store solar energy. Its advantages arelow cost, multiple functions, high photoelectric conversion efficiency, and high thermal efficiency.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric device (100) comprises a substrate (102), two electrodes, and a photoactive channel layer (106) which is interposed between the electrodes. The first electrode (104) is formed on the substrate.    USE - The photoelectric device is used in channel architecture.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive device is made from low-cost materials, simple to fabricate, and exhibits a high efficiency for converting incident radiation to electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of the photoelectric device    Photoelectric device (100)    Substrate (102)    First electrode (104)    Photoactive channel layer (106)    Second electrode (108)
NOVELTY - The inflatable solar mirror contains springy rings (1) with a reflective, conical or rotation-parabolic surface. The rings are positioned so that rays impinging on the reflective surface are reflected in a pre-determined manner. The rings are mounted on an inflatable body (2) and can be assembled by winged nuts and press studs. Electric motors (5) track the sun through its daily arc.    USE - The inflatable solar mirror can be used as a collapsible air heating chamber where the hot air drives a Ljungstrom turbine so that electricity can be made.    ADVANTAGE - The inflatable solar mirror can be easily transported. Complete protection of the rubbery casing of the inflatable support body against the sunlight is provided. The maximum amount of sunlight always falls onto the mirror.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows the inflatable solar mirror.    Springy rings (1)    Inflatable body (2 )    Electric motors (5)
NOVELTY - The concentrator (1) comprises of a spiral horn (2), where the solar energy incident over wide range of incident angles on mouth of the horn is concentrated by multiple reflections from inner walls of the horn to emerge from exit aperture (3) at center of horn.    USE - Concentrating solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy concentrator is combined with energy distributor and conversion chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar energy may be distributed by light pipes to illuminate building or transmitted to solar energy conversion chamber having small entry aperture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar energy concentrator.    Solar energy concentrator (1)    Horn (2)    Exit aperture (3)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generating device comprises a heat insulating drum (4) having a storage space, rear cover (5), a glass (2) arranged on the upper end of the storage space, a bezel (3) and a thermoelectric generator (6). The bezel is fixed to the drum to hold the glass. Heat accumulating material (10a) is arranged in thermal conduction with the heat receiving (6b) or radiating portions (6c). The heat receiving and radiating portions are connected to the back plate (5) and bezel respectively.    USE - Power source for a wristwatch.    ADVANTAGE - Enables watch to function without depleting the earth resources by using conventional silver oxide or lithium batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric device inside the watch housing.    Bezel (3)    Drum (4)    Rear cover (5)    Thermoelectric generator (6)    Heat receiving and radiating portions (6b,c)    Heat accumulating material (10a)
NOVELTY - The conversion unit includes a buoyancy body (12), which is wound helix shaped around a longitudinally running shaft (11). The helix shaped buoyancy body (12) is connected detachable with the shaft (11) or fixed. The buoyancy body is designed hollow and can be filled with air or with a gas lighter than air.    USE - Converting kinetic energy of water waves in to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion system is constructed with few individual parts which have a high efficiency and produces no or only an extremely small ecological loading.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a plan view on the bottom free end of the shaft with helix shaped buoyancy body wound around it.    Conversion system (10)    Buoyancy body (12)    Shaft (11)    Free end (15,16)    Nut (14)    Current generator (20)
NOVELTY - The power recovery arrangement includes a frame structure, which consists of a bottom frame located at the floor of the water body. A top frame is located across the highest water level. Vertical supports connect these two frames. Rotors and/or cavities for obtaining energy are arranged in the frame. The frame also serves as the foundation for water structures. The vertical supports are designed to be hollow. Water inlet and outlet, connection to a compressed air storage, located at the top and valves are also provided.    USE - Converting kinetic energy from waves and other water flows, e.g. in rivers or streams, to electric power or other forms of energy.    ADVANTAGE - Improves economy of known systems using all types of water movement to obtain power. Additional uses are also facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the overall arrangement in side view.
NOVELTY - The system has at least one solar cell (4s) mounted on the aircraft for supplying electrical power to two electrical motors (4m) providing propulsion to a pair of propellers (4p). The power can be used to recharge batteries onboard the aircraft. Solar radiation reflected from a satellite is directed onto the cell after one or more reflections between satellites.    USE - The system is designed to harness solar energy to e.g. modify the earth's weather, supply an electrical generating station, heat a greenhouse or power a solar-powered aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The system is able to discharge solar energy, is frequency agile and also intensity agile w.r.t. millimeter wave or RF pulse trains.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar-powered satellite aircraft.    electrical motors (4m)    propellers (4p)    solar cell (4s)
NOVELTY - Plant has working medium and working shaft coupled with power generator. Working shaft is mounted in casing that carries first tank for accumulating working medium and circulating device as well as a number of auxiliary tanks. The latter are actually distributed over vertical plane of mentioned casing for successive admission of working medium from first tank so as to set in motion working shaft. Each of auxiliary tanks has pipeline for passing working medium downwards to next auxiliary tank; plant has, in addition, working shaft pulse stabilizer.    USE - Electric energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated and cost-effective electric energy generation process.
NOVELTY - Heat pipe (5) is placed at the back side of solar panel (1). Peltier cooling device (6) powered by solar panel is connected to heat release end of heat pipe.    USE - In e.g. solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - As the solar battery is cooled by heat pipe, solar power generation efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar power generation system.    Solar panel (1)    Heat pipe (5)    Peltier cooling device (6)
NOVELTY - The target electrodes (9a-9d) are arranged in parallel to the moving direction of substrates (12a,12b). The electrodes are connected to the common power supply in parallel direction.    USE - For forming films on substrate during manufacture of solar battery module, LCD panel, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies power supply installation, by using common power supply to all electrodes. Ensures uniform film formation, by regulating the power supplied to electrodes, stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the power supply unit of magnetron sputtering device.    Target electrodes (9a-9d)    Substrates (12a,12b)
NOVELTY - A poor filming area is formed near the substrate (4), surface which does not correspond to erosion area formed on target (3). Several shield boards (7) are installed parallel to the substrate which is provided opposing the target.    USE - For large sized display, thin film solar battery manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Since the poor filming area is shielded with shield board, a favorable film is produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for film forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of sputter apparatus.    Target (3)    Substrate (4)    Shield board (7)
NOVELTY - The cell includes a light receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate (1). A dielectric layer (10) is formed between a back surface electrode (5) and the semiconductor substrate (1). A number of openings (11) are formed in the dielectric layer for establishing an electrical connection between the back surface electrode and the semiconductor substrate. A ratio of an area occupied by the openings relative to an area of the back surface is within a range from 0.25 % to 30 %.    USE - In a solar cell for space application.    ADVANTAGE - Good electrical output power characteristics by preventing recombination of the carriers, thus the output power may increase and the conversion efficiency may be improved. Solar light absorptivity is reduced, the operating temperature decreases and the maximum output power at the operating temperature is further improved. Excellent radiation hardness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A back surface reflector (BSR) electrode (5) made of a metal layer such as Al or Au and a back surface electrode (6) made of a metal layer such as Ti-Pd-Ag are laminated on a back surface of the silicon substrate (1). An oxide film (10) made of, for example, Si02 and acting as a back surface dielectric layer is formed between the BSR electrode (5) and the silicon substrate (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-section view showing a solar cell having back surface reflector (BSR) structure according to preferred embodiment of the present invention.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Back surface electrode (5)    Dielectric layer (10)    Opening (11)
NOVELTY - The radiation collector has a mirror surface (2) of essentially concave shape, a radiation absorber (8) and an opening (9). The maximum distance between two points on the mirror surface, viewed in cross-section, is greater than the width of the opening. The mirror surface can have light inlet and light outlet openings.    USE - For photo voltaic cell in a solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Developed so that a very large proportion of the energy incident on the collector is absorbed by the radiation absorber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a radiation detector with a polygonal mirror    Mirror surface (2)    Radiation absorber (8)    Opening (9)
NOVELTY - The machine is composed of machine frame, primary and secondary crankshaft, balance wheels and jack. Said primary and secondary crankshafts are installed on machine frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - On primary crankshaft there are crank arms and primary linkage wheel. Each group of crank arms has connecting rods at both ends. The balance wheel is at end of connecting rod. The secondary crankshaft has secondary linkage wheel. There is chain between primary and secondary linkage wheels. A lifting pull rod is arranged between secondary linkage wheel and connecting rod. The jack is arranged on machine frame.    USE -   Physical motive machine for generating power.    ADVANTAGE -   Its advantages are saving energy and no environmental pollution. It can be used to generate electric energy or as power source of other machines.
NOVELTY - The platform consists of at least one deformable bladder (10) containing a volume of hydraulic fluid compressed by the weight of the moving vehicle (12). A circulation assembly is in fluid communication with the bladder receiving the fluid forced from within the bladder and feeding it back into it. A generator is connected to the circulation assembly in order to convert the mechanical energy of circulating fluid into electric energy. The energy platform system is embedded into the roadway (16) surface.    USE - In energy recovery systems from moving vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Saves fossil fuels and protects the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of generating electrical energy from a moving vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electrical energy generating platform.    Deformable bladder (10)    Moving vehicle (12)    Roadway (16)    Conduit (20)    Manifold (40)
NOVELTY - The installation includes a wind wheel, water wheel (3), two solar plates (1,1A) and wind and current plate (4). Also bearings (11), floats (14), turn table (5), base plate and legs (7) are included which works together to convert four natural resources to electric power suitably.    USE - For electric power generator used in natural resources such as rain, wind, wave and solar energy for use in water and also in lands. Also for use in e.g. car manufacturing factories, chemical producing plants, machine workshops, oil wells, oil refineries.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation is not interrupted even without one or two resources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The natural resources are converted to suitable electric power by adjusting level of tide and direction wind and current suitably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the electric power generating installation.    Solar plates (1,1A)    Water wheel (3)    Turn table (5)    Legs (7)    Floats (14)
NOVELTY - A secondary conduit (32) has a portion for carrying water from a geothermal energy device (30) to the terminal receiver, and having a portion for carrying the water from the terminal receiver to a primary water line (14) at its inlet. A terminal receiver device and the two portions of the secondary conduit device providing a return line circuit (66) in hydraulic parallel to the primary water line.    USE - In geothermal energy utilization.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves the economy and ecology characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for:    (a) a procedure for recovery of a water, which has been caused to floe through a geothermal energy device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a layout of the geothermal energy power plant according to the present invention.    primary water line (14)    geothermal energy device (30)    secondary conduit (32)    return line circuit (66)
NOVELTY - The adjustable attachment mechanism comprises several mounting holes into which free end of piston is pivotally twisted so that the stroke length is larger than the predetermined diameter of the piston. The cylinder is maintained neutrally buoyant by a buoyant jacket.    USE - For driving reciprocating pump using tidal power.    ADVANTAGE - The piston stroke length is adjusted efficiently by utilizing the adjustable attachment mechanism. As the cylinder is maintained neutrally buoyant by wrapping the cylinder end buoyant jacket. Therefore more wave energy is grasped from the liquid body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mounting holes are spaced along the pumping arm (16) so that free end of the piston is selectively moved from one hole to another so as to change the stroke length of the piston.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of rear arm.    Pumping arm (16)
NOVELTY - Two conductors (68) are arranged to respective opposite surfaces of planar solar cell. An interconnector mounts bypass diode (84) on solar cell such that it is spaced apart from beveled edge at one of the four corner locations of the cell. A phantom triangular-shaped element is defined which completes its ordinary outline. The bypass diode is triangular and sized to fill the void defined by this element.    USE - For solar cell assembly of solar panel used in spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The unique robust construction of solar cell assembly reduces cost and improves efficiency, by combining cell interconnector and diode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bypass diode is connected between the conductors in series to protect the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows detailed top plan view of bypass diode and interconnector.    Conductor (68)    Bypass diode (84)
NOVELTY - Solid fuel is converted to a high temperature, high pressure fuel gas in a gasifier (21), cooled to primary temperature exceeding the temperature at which water forms in fuel gas by passing through a primary heat exchanger. The fuel gas is then cooled to secondary temperature in secondary heat exchanger. Particulate solids are removed, reheating is performed and power is generated.    USE - For power generation from solid fuel e.g. coal, biomass.    ADVANTAGE - The need for a high temperature particulate control system and wet clean up system is eliminated. Since liquid water is not removed from fuel gas during cycle, higher cycle efficiency is attained. Low emission levels are attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secondary temperature also exceeds temperature at which water forms in fuel gas and during removal of particulate solids also temperature is maintained. The reheated fuel gas is burned in gas turbine combustor (37) to generate combustion gas. Power is generated by expanding combustion gas in gas turbine (22). A steam flow is generated by transferring heat from exhaust gas flow from gas turbine to feed water of bottoming cycle. Additional power is generated by expanding steam flow in steam turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of power generating cycle.    Gasifier (21)    Gas turbine (22)    Combustor (37)
NOVELTY - Semiconductor crystal which has zinc blend structure is manufactured using seed crystal. The surface orientation of the growth surface of a seed crystal is set such that the surface orientation is inclined at 2-14 degrees in any one of the three (100) directions from (111) B.    USE - For radiation sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of twin crystal is reduced and reproducibility of semiconductor crystal along unidirection is good. The single crystal vapor are large sized and can be obtained economically. The obtained CdTe single crystal vapor has good radiation sensing property.
NOVELTY - The incoming wind energy is transmitted via the cam star to the lifting lever that is connected by a freewheel to the transport shaft. With a lifting movement, the transport shaft turns somewhat and turns the spring store. The transport shaft is prevented from turning back however by a second freewheel. The lifting lever can return into its home position and make a further rotary movement. The home position of the lifting lever however is prevented from release by a centrifugal force-controlled impact at low speed so that with minimal input power and speed, only a minimal lifting displacement is attained and thus with little input power, a minimal feed and storage is attained.    USE - for wind energy    ADVANTAGE - Stores even the lowest wind energy in a spring store.
NOVELTY - The appts. comprises a number of buoyant cylinders (2,3,4) connected into an articulated chain-like structure (1). The couplings (5a,5b) between the cylinders contain hydraulic rams (33,34,35) which resist and extract power from the relative rotational movements of the cylinders. The transverse axes of rotation are skewed from the horizontal and vertical by a roll bias angle which is selected to optimize the dynamic response to incoming waves. The bias is applied by differential ballasting the cylinders or by mooring constraints.    USE - Extraction of power from sea waves.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes power recovery whilst ensuring survival in extreme weather conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detail illustrating the relative orientation of neighboring joints.    The structure (1)    Cylinders (2,3,4)    Couplings (5a,5b)
NOVELTY - The thermo-electric generator for duct-type heat-energy meter is characterized by that the outer wall of its heat source tube possesses several heat-collecting blocks, each of them is respectively fixed a with thermo-electric energy transducer and a matched radiator, after the heat source tube is serially connected with heat-supplying pipeline and when the hot water is run through said heat-supplying pipeline, the heat quantity can be transferred to the energy-transducer by means of heat-collecting blocks, and the waste heat can be diffused into the surrounding space from the radiators to form temperature difference between both surfaces of the energy transducer. Because of Seebeck effect of the thermo-electric element the output end of the energy transducer can produce thermo-electric potential (i. e. open-circuit voltage).    USE -   Heat energy meter    ADVANTAGE -   Through voltage-boosting and voltage-stabilizing conversion, it can provide stable rated voltage for heat energy meter. The energy transducer and the voltage-boosting and voltage-stabilizing modules are solid devices, and seated by polyurethane foam plastics, so that it can be, continuously, safely and stably used for a long period.
NOVELTY - A solar concentrator (50) is positioned to reflect incident light towards solar power converter. The concentrator comprises texture pattern (60) formed on a plastic support (52). Reflector layer (54) is formed on the support on the portion other than the texture pattern. The texture pattern is a set of parallel linear recesses (62).    USE - In geosynchronous communication satellite for amplifying received signals for re-transmission to earth and for other spacecraft operations.    ADVANTAGE - The texture pattern reflects light in the preferred direction towards solar cell so that no light energy is lost. The solar concentrator avoids uneven light distribution so that greater incident solar energy is effectively utilized for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of solar generator.    Solar concentrator (50)    Plastic support (52)    Reflector layer (54)    Texture pattern (60)    Recess (62)
NOVELTY - Plant has floating frame holding electric generator and floats mounted on horizontal shaft. Parallel trestles with shaft supports are mounted crosswise on pontoons which are spaced apart. Each shaft carries floats in the form of hollow half- cylinders mounted with minimal clearances and provided with additional weight and three-dimensional projection.    USE - Electric power generation by using wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - Improved power capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Closest parallel shafts are intercoupled through gear transmission. Shafts arranged along same line either side of pontoon and carrying generator driving mechanisms are also intercoupled and have common gear transmission, reduction unit, and generator.
NOVELTY - The parabolic trough collector has a reflector in the form of a parabolic trough. An absorber tube (14) runs along the focal line of the reflector. A secondary reflector (16), in the form of a flat plate, is arranged on the side of the absorber tube, facing away from the reflector. The absorber tube is surrounded by a glass sleeve tube (15). The shortest distance of the secondary reflector from the absorber tube, is significantly smaller than the distance between the glass sleeve tube and the absorber tube.    USE - For solar energy power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Provides parabolic trough collector with high efficiency. Bowing of absorber tube is strongly reduced or prevented. Surface of tube is uniformly thermally loaded. Reduced diameter of absorber tube compensates for material cost increase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of receiver, with a part sectioned area.    Absorber tube (14)    Glass sleeve tube (15)    Secondary reflector (16)
NOVELTY - A thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cell (1) apparatus comprises regions. At least one region comprises gallium antimonide (GaSb) crystals (2).    USE - For semiconductor industry and solar photovoltaic field.    ADVANTAGE - The high performance polycrystalline GaSb TPV cells are manufacturable. Cost savings are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of a polycrystalline GaSb TPV cell.    cell (1)    GaSb crystals (2)    grain boundaries (4)    metal grid (6)    bus region (8)
NOVELTY - The energy extractor use several identical energy modules (26,28) which each have a positive and a negative output, the modules being connected through switching circuits (48). Each module has a receiver (40) to which a voltage generator (42) is inductively coupled. A rectifier (44) is connected to the voltage generator and the switching circuit (48) selectively isolates each energy module or couples them in series.    USE - To extract energy from RF signals e.g. radio and television transmissions, cell phone signals, radar    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes the dependence on an AC power source    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Block diagram showing energy modules of the battery charge    Energy modules (26,28)    Receiver (40)    Voltage generator (42)    Rectifier (44)    Switching circuit (48)
NOVELTY - An outer tubular support of refractory metal is arranged in surrounding relationship to inner support. The outer support is made of thermally conductive, electrically insulating ceramic material attached to the interior surface. The inner support is made of thermally conductive, electrically insulating ceramic body and attached to the exterior surface.    USE - In thermionic conversion adapted for high temperature operation by supply of heat either from nuclear fission or from solar energy and used in space vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The coaxial arrangement of inner and outer tubular supports itself lends to an economical construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electron emitters of refractory metal are supported on the ceramic material on either the interior surface on the exterior surface, in axially spaced relationship. A set of electron collectors are supported on the ceramic material on the other interior surface and exterior surface in axially spaced relationship. The emitters and collectors are juxtaposed in pairs with an annular gap in between to form a set of thermionic cells. A set of connectors connect the collector of one of the thermionic cell to the emitter of an adjacent cell. The ceramic material includes a central region of pure refractory metal oxide and flanking regions each in the form of a mixture of refractory metal oxide and particulate refractory metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of thermionic convertor.
NOVELTY - The switch arrangement includes at least one power electronic switch (12,14), and a control circuit for regulating the operation of the power electronic switch. There is a thermoelectric generator (18) for producing electric power from the heat generated by the electronic power switching device, or by another power electronic switch. This supplies the generated electric power to the control circuit.    USE - For electric power converter.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement uses heat generated by the electronic switches, to generate electric power for use by the control circuitry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a power switch arrangement.    Electronic switches (12,14)    Thermoelectric generator layer (18)    Heat transfer plate (20)    DC to DC converter (22)
NOVELTY - The generator has solar cells (8) arranged serially on a carrier frame and electrically connected. The carrier frame has a centrally arranged carrying pipe (2) with perpendicular cross beams (3), which each have an opening (4) to receive the carrying pipe and are securely fastened to it. Profile carriers are fitted on the upper sides of the crossbeams and perpendicular to them.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Simple mounting can be erected with reduced labor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the carrier frame.    carrying pipe (2)    crossbeam (3)    opening (4)    insulation sleeve (7)    solar cell (8)    profile carrier (9)    contact part (10)
NOVELTY - The solar energy system has a tracking control facility to ensure alignment with the sun. This has a number of solar energy sensors (4) that are mounted on both sides of a carrier. These provide outputs that are used to control a motor (2) to align the panels with the suns direction.    USE - For tapping solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Optimum energy recovery is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solar panel.    motor (2)    solar panel sensors (4)
NOVELTY - A building (1) has thermally insulated external walls (2), roof (3) and floor (4). A heat exchanger (10) extends over a substantial part of the wall exposed to the sun (30). The exchanger includes flat transparent sheets (11...15,32,33) and corrugated sheets (31,34) to form passageways. A bottom collecting box (25) with inlet channel (26) connects with through-flow passageways which lead to an upper collecting box (20) with channels (21,23) leading to the outside and inside of the building. Each channel has a valve (22,24,27) with controllers (40,41,42) switched to open or close the valves according to prevailing conditions. When all valves are closed, the heat exchanger forms additional heat insulation for the wall.    USE - Provides an improved solar energy collector and heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature sensors and valves control room temperatures irrespective of weather conditions outside. If too cold outside, the heat exchanger is closed off and acts as additional thermal insulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic vertical section of a building with solar energy collector.    Building (1)    External walls (2)    Roof (3)    Floor (4)    Heat exchanger (10)    Transparent sheets (11...15,32,33)    Upper collecting box (20)    Channels (21,23)    Valve (22,24,27)    Bottom collecting box (25)    Inlet channel (26)    Sun (30)    Corrugated sheets (31,34)    Controllers (40,41,42)
NOVELTY - A satellite in an elliptical orbit will pass through portions (A-C) and its solar array is placed in a trail position to slide through the atmosphere and a debris field edge-on with a minimum exposed area. In a non-drag and/or non-debris region (120) of the orbit (100), the solar array is continually sun-oriented and the drag region (122) occurs at the lower altitudes, where the solar array is positioned edge-on at the approach to the atmosphere and debris particles.    USE - Supplementing the power system of a satellite using Sun-oriented solar array.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced chance of collisions with debris.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of operating a satellite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a satellite in an elliptical orbit at three different points during its rotation.    Orbit (100)    Non-drag or non-debris region (120)    Drag or debris region (122)
NOVELTY - P-type and N-type electro-thermal materials (3,4) are arranged alternately between substrates (10a,10b). Metal electrodes (8a,8b) provided at sides of respective substrates, connect the ends (5a,5b) of the materials, respectively. The material (4) provided at end side is maintained in slanting state, compared to material at center section.    USE -   Used for heating and cooling operation in refrigerator, semiconductor cooling installation.    ADVANTAGE -   Reduces maximum shear stress effected into electro-thermal materials during thermo-cycle running, thus capability is improved and high efficient heat transfer is obtained. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of Peltier element. (3,4) Electro-thermal materials; (5a,5b) ends of materials; (8a,8b) Metal electrodes; (10a,10b) Substrates.
NOVELTY - Peltier element (100) has P-type and N-type electrothermal materials (3,4) arranged alternately between a pair of substrates (15a,15b) and are connected serially by metal electrodes (8a,8b) provided to the opposing surfaces of substrates. The substrates are divided into many units by slit-like grooves (6a,6b) formed on the substrates in locations where metal electrodes are not provided.    USE -   Used in refrigerator, semiconductor cooling system.    ADVANTAGE -   Since heat distortion is parted by the grooves, the amount of accumulations of heat distortion within a substrate is reduced and hence efficiency and durability of Peltier element is increased. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of the Peltier element. (3,4) P-type and N-type electrothermal materials; (6a,6b) Slit-like grooves; (8a,8b) Metal electrodes; (15a,15b) Substrates; (100) Peltier element.
NOVELTY - Double acting gas actuator (50) has its outlets (51,52) connected to gas absorption and desorption apparatuses (10,20,40,41) which include hydrogen absorbing alloy, via paths (11,12,21,22,42,43,46,47). A switching device (45) is interposed between the paths, such that connection between the actuator and the apparatuses is switched between two paths at high speed.    USE -   For generating power.    ADVANTAGE -   Since switching of connection is performed at high speed irrespective of gas used, power is extracted efficiently. Adjustment of double acting space is simple. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the power generating apparatus. (10,20,40,41) Gas absorption and desorption apparatuses; (11,12,21,22,42,43,46,47) Paths; (45) Switching device; (50) Gas actuator; (51,52) Outlets.
NOVELTY - A separator (3) isolates steam from geothermal fluid ejected by production well and transfers it to turbine (1). Steam produced by a flasher (8) from separated hot water is transferred to low pressure header (9) and remaining hot water is supplied to resolution well via reduction water pump (10). The back pressure turbine (12) drives water pump using a part of high pressure steam of separator.    USE -   For geothermal energy system.    ADVANTAGE -   Power consumption is reduced as driving of reduction water pump is done by back pressure turbine using high pressure steam. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of geothermal energy system. (1) Turbine; (3) Separator; (9) Low pressure header; (8) Flasher; (10) Reduction water pump; (12) Back pressure turbine.
NOVELTY - Multiple semiconductor substrates of fixed form with uniform thickness are joined at their end faces and sealed by insulating cement to form composite semiconductor substrate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacture of composite semiconductor substrate. Semiconductor grains or aggregates are immersed into insulating cement accommodated in a heat-resistant container, maintained under vacuum or normal pressure. The container is heated to melt the insulating cement and subsequently cooled to perform coagulation of insulating cement. The obtained solid semiconductor composite is cut into the shape of a sheet or thin plate. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY - Preferred Process: Alternatively, multiple semiconductor substrates having uniform thickness are arranged one above the other so that clearance between the substrates is minimized. Liquid insulating cement having thermoplastic property is poured into the clearances and cooling coagulation is carried out. If the insulating cement has thermosetting property, then heat hardening is carried out to unify the end faces of the substrates. Preferred Compounds: The substrate is single crystal and/or polycrystalline semiconductor substrates. The insulating cement is glass or organic polymer. The thickness of the composite semiconductor substrate ranges between 10 m to 1mm.    USE -   For solar battery, various sensor and optical devices such as light emitting diode, electroluminescence and semiconductor laser.    ADVANTAGE -   Semiconductor substrates of arbitrary shape can be manufactured. Dimension of the substrate is controlled. Manufacturing cost is reduced. Environmental pollution is prevented. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows composite semiconductor substrate. (10) Composite semiconductor substrate; (11) Semiconductor substrate; (12) Insulating cement
NOVELTY - A set of metallic heat exchangers (14,16) are connected indirectly to a thermoelectric conversion module, through an insulating layer formed of a bipolar membrane (31). The insulating layer is fixed to the module by a thermoconductive grease layer (18). DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermoelectric conversion module comprises a set of p-type and n-type thermoelements (11), alternately connected in series by metal electrodes (12). The bipolar membrane is made from resin to which inorganic material powder is fixed.    USE -   For refrigerator, semiconductor cooling system, temperature controller.    ADVANTAGE -   Exhibits good electricity generation characteristics, as thermal resistance of junction part is reduced. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of thermoelectric conversion system. (11) Thermoelements; (12) Metal electrode; (14,16) Heat exchangers; (18) Thermoconductive grease layer; (31) Bipolar membrane.
NOVELTY - The wave-powered electrical generator has a stationary hollow body (1) containing a float (3) which moves up and down within the hollow body in response to the wave movement, with a rack and pinion mechanism (4,5) allowing the reciprocal movement of the float to be used for driving a generator shaft.    USE - The generator is used for providing electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has relatively low energy losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a drive system for a wave-powered generator is also included.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a wave-powered electrical generator.    Stationary hollow body (1)    Float (3)    Rack and pinion mechanism (4,5)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to new energy source technology and is one composite capable of changing the heat energy existing widely in environment directly into electric energy. The composite of the present invention consists of polyaniline or its derivative and dopant and some fillers may be also added to reduce inner resistance.    Using the composite and two different metals, M1 and M2, and constitute one sandwiched structure M1/composite/M2, which has one open-circuit voltage as high as several hundreds of millivolts at room temperature and rising with the increased environment temperature. That is to say, the sandwiched structure produces thermoelectric conversion.
NOVELTY - The two containers (2a,2b) are connected together, with each having a separate draining outlet. Each container is filled (24), the first being filled with material e.g. water, whilst material is drained from the second. This causes the first container to move allowing energy to be harnessed (36) from the movement. The second container is then filled whilst the first is drained, causing the second container to move.    USE - For generating electricity in hydroelectric schemes.    ADVANTAGE - Simple design, cost effective to implement and operate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of harnessing energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of one embodiment of the invention.    Containers (2a,2b)    Filling section (24)    Energy harnessing equipment (36)
NOVELTY - A solar power system comprises at least one solar cell immersed in a medium having two zones. The first zone is in linear alignment with the cell such that incident rays are directed to the cell; and the second zone is a reflective zone extends beyond the cell and redirects incident rays towards the cell by total internal reflection. Method for fabricating the system is claimed.    USE - As a solar panel for space applications.    ADVANTAGE - The immersion medium and total internal reflection system minimise obscuration of incident light and achieve a wide field of view to ease solar panel tracking requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system is fabricated by: depositing an immersion medium on a solar cell for defining the first and second zones; and providing the second zone with a reflective layer to direct incident light to the cell by total internal reflection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar power system in accordance with an embodiment of the invention.    Incident rays (2)    Al wall structure (14)    Fused silica solar cell substrates (16)    Solar cells (18)    Power bus (20)
NOVELTY - The engine block (10) has two sets of interleaved lamella (1,2) made of two different thermoelectric materials, having electrical contact with each other at junctures between them. The lamella receive heat generated by the engine. A first bus (6) is connected to the first lamella and to the positive electrical portion of the vehicle electricity utilizing devices, and a second bus (7) is connected to the negative portion of the electricity utilizing devices. Hot temperatures within the interior surfaces of the lamella provide a DC current to the devices and extract heat from the engine.    USE - For cooling internal combustion engine while generating electricity from waste heat to power vehicle's electrical devices.    ADVANTAGE - Uses waste heat from engine to generate electricity which enables generator/alternator to be eliminated or reduced in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the thermoelectric engine block.    thermoelectric material plates (1,2)    cylinders (3)    electrically conductive buses (6,7)    engine block (10)
NOVELTY - Converter has cathode built up of successive sections of convex cylindrical surface, anode assembled of successive sections of concave cylindrical surface, screening plates at boundaries of sections of cylindrical surfaces, and magnetic- field shapers; magnetic field intensity is perpendicular to electrode surface; anode has higher temperature than cathode. Heat released across anode is conveyed to cathode of next cell.    USE - Power supplies operating under ground and space conditions.    ADVANTAGE - Provision for reusing heat released across anode. 4 dwg
NOVELTY - Converter has toothed electrodes and screening plates installed opposite projections of one electrode and opposite valleys of other electrode; electrodes and plates are arranged so that vector of magnetic field intensity is perpendicular to surfaces of electrodes and plates; anode has higher temperature than cathode. Heat released across anode is conveyed to cathode of next cell.    USE - Power supplies operating under ground and space conditions.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency and provision for reuse of heat released across anode. 10 dwg
NOVELTY - A transparent electrically conductive film (2), cadmium sulfide film (3), cadmium telluride film (4) and a carbon electrode (5) are laminated sequentially on a transparent glass substrate (1). A zinc compound layer (9) is formed between film (4) and electrode (5). A titanium oxide film (8) is formed between transparent electrically conductive film and the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cadmium sulfide and cadmium telluride solar battery manufacturing method.    USE -   In cadmium sulfide and cadmium telluride solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Obtains high conversion efficiency and reliable nature by manufacturing the solar battery with high stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows the sectional view of cadmium sulfide and cadmium telluride solar battery. (1) Glass substrate; (2) Transparent electrically conductive film; (3) Cadmium sulfide film; (4) Cadmium telluride film; (5) Carbon electrode; (8) Titanium oxide film; (9) Zinc compound layer.
NOVELTY - The apparatus uses a reservoir (1) with a non return valve (2) for admitting water at a pressure in excess of the water already in the reservoir. A second reservoir (3) adjoins the first and is separated by a dividing wall, a second non return valve (4) in the second reservoir releases water at a wave trough. A power generator (7,8,9) between the two reservoirs operates in response to a pressure difference and consists of a pump (9) driven by a water wheel (7), the apparatus feeds a common conduit (11) connected to a high level reservoir and turbine generator.    USE - Apparatus for harnessing water wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus uses water wave energy without the need to be located on the surface of the reservoir. A number of systems can be used together at different levels in the reservoir before passing the water to main reservoir and generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic representation of the apparatus.    First reservoir (1)    Non return valve (2)    Second reservoir (3)    Non return valve (4)    Power generator (7,8,9)    Water wheel (7)    Pump (9)    Common conduit (11)
NOVELTY - A ceramic support, having a polycrystalline semiconductor layer deposition face composed of mainly a nucleation-inhibiting component locally or completely surrounding a nucleation-promoting component, is new.    USE - Especially as a polycrystalline ceramic substrate for polysilicon layer deposition for thin film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has a surface grain structure which promotes rapid coarse grain growth and which is formed without expensive additional treatment of the support material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for production of the above ceramic substrate. Preferred Features: The substrate consists of an aluminum oxide ceramic. The nucleation-inhibiting component comprises MgO in an oxide ceramic, Y2O3 in a nitride ceramic or carbon in a carbide ceramic and the nucleation-promoting component comprises crystalline silicon particles especially in a glaze layer.
NOVELTY - The method involves changing the load current periodically with a high frequency, about an operating point. The current change, with respect to a stationary value such as an arithmetic average value, is equal to a voltage change caused by the current change, with reference to a stationary value of the voltage.    USE - For solar cell, Seebeck element, or Peltier element.    ADVANTAGE - Determines dynamic adjustment of external resistance to differential internal resistance during normal operation of energy converter, and maintains this constantly through electronic, delay-free adjustment of load current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - No drawings are supplied.
NOVELTY - A light transmissive substrate receives broad spectrum light from a source. Prisms (110) on the substrate, refract and chromatically disperse the light towards several locations on an active region of a target cell (120). A second set of prisms on the substrate refract and chromatically disperse the light towards a second region. The dimensions of the two prism groups are selected to cause the chromatically dispersed light to mix.    USE - For solar cell based concentrator systems.    ADVANTAGE - Increases power output of monolithic multi-junction solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing a co lour mixing lens for use in a concentrator system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a line-focus concentrator system in which the invention can operate.    Fresnel lens (110)    Multi-junction target cells (120)    Aluminum panel (130)
NOVELTY - A shadowing timer comprises shadowing vanes (14) fastened near an array (10) of photovoltaic solar cells (12) electrically connected in series. The vanes are arranged so that they shadow individual cells or rows of cells as the sun moves through diurnal and annual cycles. The shadows cast by the vanes can modulate the array output power on two independent time scales: time of day and time of year. Because the cells are connected in series, a small shadow can reduce output power.    USE - In ventilation, pumping, irrigation and water circulation applications.    ADVANTAGE - Inexpensive, durable, extremely reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of photovoltaic power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric illustration of the invention.    Solar cell array (10)    Solar cells (12)    Diurnal vane (14)
NOVELTY - Proposed power generating plant for converting low potential heat into mechanical energy differs from widely known installations of similar application in simplified design and reliability. proposed plant does not practically require for its operation any additional heat sources and it can be used for converting low temperature heat of water basins into electric energy all year round. proposed plant can be efficiency used for production of electric energy in Northern regions with cold continental climate.    USE - Power engineering; installation for converting low potential heat into mechanical work.    ADVANTAGE - Costs reduced to minimum, high economy in operation.
NOVELTY - Two semiconductor devices (22,24) are formed between the conductors (14,16) with the respective n type area (50) and p type area (52) near the conductor (14). Electric field in the impressed to the p type and n type areas provided with polar zone.    USE -   For direct thermoelectric conversion.    ADVANTAGE -   Mobility of the carrier in the semiconductor is enlarged and upper temperature gradient is increased since electric field is applied to semiconductor, thermoelectric efficiency is increased. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of thermoelectric conversion module. (14,16) Conductors; (22,24) Semiconductor devices; (50) n type area; (52) p type area.
NOVELTY - A glass fiber bundle (3) of glass fiber (3a) is arranged at the tip of an optical guiding unit (2). An optical introducer (1) is provided with reflecting surface that reflects light such that the light is guided towards the optical guiding unit. The center portion of the optical introducer is set broader that its narrow edges. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The end surface of each glass fiber (3a) is connected to the optical guiding unit (2), at the base end edge of each of the optical introducer.    USE -   For solar power generation system used for illuminating underground buildings.    ADVANTAGE -   Reduces weight of device, by avoiding need for movable units in the condenser. Performs effective usage of optical energy. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the beam condenser. (1) Optical introducing portion; (2) Optical guiding unit; (3) Glass fiber bundle; (3a) Glass fiber.
NOVELTY - The electricity production method uses fluids that are heated underground and passed through a master valve (13). The fluid then passes to a throttling valve (20) where the fluid flow is controlled. A nozzle (21) increases the velocity of the fluid resulting in an increase in kinetic energy at the expense of pressure and enthalpy drop. From the nozzle, the high velocity fluid is directed through an MHD generating duct (22) where a portion of the kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy and carried from the duct via electrical conductors (24) to a power conditioner that coverts the generated DC to AC.    USE - To generate electricity without using fossil fuels    ADVANTAGE - Generates electrical power without causing pollution or emission of greenhouse gases    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for an apparatus to produce electricity from a geothermal source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic diagram of geothermal generating system    Master valve (13)    Throttle (20)    Nozzle (21)    Generating duct (22)    Electrical cables (24)
NOVELTY - Network of positive and negative leads made of grounded metal electrodes is organized above natural power source formed due to electrochemical processes occurring at point where it contacts graphite-containing rock; then mentioned electrodes are connected to potential- summing devices which enable raising voltage to user-desired level.    USE - Construction of environmentally oriented power stations.    ADVANTAGE - Off-line operation, uninterrupted power generation, facilitated setting up in difficult-to-get-at regions. 3 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - An output controller (280) calculates driving level of rotary feeder (26) in waste melting unit, based on demand level of electricity generation. The amount of waste in the hoppers (24,18) are determined and compared with required amount. Based on the comparison, controllers (130,170) calculate and control the driving of the pushers (19,14) to supply waste for drying and heat decomposition. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the waste supply control procedure.    USE -   In waste incineration power generating plant.    ADVANTAGE -   Supply of waste is decided based on demand and hence dynamic balance of mass flow and energy flow is maintained for stable running. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows systematic block diagram of waste treatment installation. (14,19) Pushers; (24,18) Hoppers; (26) Rotary feeder; (130,170) Controllers; (280) Output controller.
NOVELTY - A drive unit (76) drives a lighting prism. A microcomputer (24) controls the drive unit so that the prism is driven to appropriate position depending on solar position. The drive unit has a wind-power apparatus (20) to supply electric power.    USE - For use in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The wind-power apparatus avoids need for solar battery and therefore installation cost and maintenance cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar lighting apparatus.    Wind-power apparatus (20)    Microcomputer (24)    Drive unit (76)
NOVELTY - The doping of Zr or Pr is performed to the complex oxide of Nd2CuO4 group thermal electric conversion material. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric element.    USE -   For space power supply, power supply for military affairs.    ADVANTAGE -   Obtains large Nd2CuO4 group electrothermal conversion material, with reduced toxicity. Since zirconium is used, the cost of material is reduced.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a number of light sensitive elements (10,11,12) in a row in one direction and a shadow mask (15) with transparent and non-transparent regions in the light path at a distance before the elements, which produce an output signal dependent on the angle of incidence. The regions are separated by a boundary perpendicular to the first direction. The angle of incidence is derived from the number of fully shaded elements and the fraction of shadowing of the partially shaded elements.    USE - For determining the angle of incidence of a light source, especially the sun, e.g. for aligning satellites or solar generators    ADVANTAGE - The simple arrangement is very accurate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic lateral representations of an angle of incidence measurement arrangement for inclined and normal incidence    light sensitive elements (10-12)    shadow mask (15)    .
NOVELTY - Apparatus for wave energy conversion has a structure cross-shaped in cross-section. Most of the structure (28) is submerged below the sea level (22) and placed side on to the sea wave front. A superstructure protrudes above sea level, open to the sea waves, housing turbines (56) driving electric generators (42). The crests of the waves flow through the superstructure (64) powering the turbines with little wave energy being imparted to the structure.    USE - For power generation in marine applications.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is more efficient, more compact and is simple in design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wave energy conversion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the wave energy conversion apparatus.    Sea level (22)    Structure (28)    Electric generators (42)    Turbines (56)    Superstructure (64)
NOVELTY - The converter has two groups of floating buoys (1,4,5 ; 2,3) that absorb the relative energy that exists in two opposite wave phases. Between these two groups are placed, with movable joints (7), three or more hydraulic pumps (8,9) which convert the energy. The actual generators that convert the hydraulic energy to electric power can be mounted directly onto the cylinders.    USE - Converts wind and wave energy to usable power.    ADVANTAGE - Remains stable and durable in rough weather. Utilizes the relative energy between two waves simultaneously thus considerably improving efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each group of buoys are placed in a phase difference of half a wavelength, so that the relative energy between these two groups are absorbed by three or more hydraulic pumps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the converter.    First group of buoys (1,4,5)    Second group of buoys (2,3)    Joints (7)    Hydraulic pumps (8,9)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a high-quality solar cell with an interface free from contamination comprises successively forming in multilayer on a substrate, a transparent electrode film, an amorphous silicon film, and a metal electrode film and etching them to a desired pattern by using a resist film having two thicknesses. Solar cell elements are insulated from each other through a predetermined protective film, and a conductive paste is applied over the protective film to electrically connect the solar cell elements in series.    USE - Solar cell manufacture.
NOVELTY - The roofing element (1) comprises of a solar cell (4) glued onto a transparent rigid plate (6), all the three arranged similar to that of several roofing tiles (2) overlappingly arranged relative to each other in rows and/or columns. The solar cell corresponds to the color of the rigid plate and is coated with a transparent covering material.    USE - In roof covering assembly of house and/or building for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Fewer roofing elements are required since the elements are overlappingly arranged relative to each other. Since fewer elements are required, fewer electrical connections are needed. Roof covering is less susceptible to failure and is inexpensive. The solar cell is protected from external weather influences by the rigid plate and thus the life of the solar cell is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the roofing element.    Roofing element (1)    Roofing tiles (2)    Solar cell (4)    Rigid plate (6)
NOVELTY - The module has an in-line clamping device which clamps the two thermoelectric elements and the hot and cold members. The clamping device (60) has a lower mounting plate (63), a lower insulating plate (76) supporting the generating unit, and an upper insulating plate (73,74) supporting an upper mounting plate (64). Loading bolts (104) resiliently engage the mounting plates and clamp the insulating plates between them.    USE - The thermoelectric module is designed to be used for converting thermal energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The module minimizes working parts, maximizes the power density of the module, lowers the manufacturing costs and reduces the risk of premature failure over previous modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational view, in section, of the thermoelectric module.    Clamping device (60)    Mounting plates (63,64)    Insulating plates (73,74,76)    Loading bolts (104)
NOVELTY - The generator has a base formed on the ocean floor supporting the magnetic core (13) with the generator coil movable mounted in the base and connected to a float (21) with a cable (20) passing through cable alignment bearings (22,25). Electromagnetic windings are mounted at the closed end of the generator magnetic flux core.    USE - The generator is designed to generate electrical power from ocean waves.    ADVANTAGE - The generator increase the efficiency of a linear moving coil directly moved by a float riding on the waves in order to convert as much of the potential energy in the wave directly to electrical energy in locations where there is constant wave motion. The electromagnetic winding receives a small portion of the electric energy generated by the moving coil, which increases the magnetic field within the coaxial bore and therefore increases the electrical output of the generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The generator coil reciprocates linearly in response to an external force action on a float by passing ocean swells (10). A cable connects the float with the reciprocating coil. A magnetic field is focussed through the coil as it reciprocates, creating an electromotive force in the coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the submerged reciprocating electric generator mounted to the ocean floor.    Ocean swells (10)    Magnetic core (13)    Cable (20)    Float (21)    Cable alignment bearings (22,25)
NOVELTY - The device comprises two pluralities of refracting elements arranged so a ray of collimated light passes through one of the refracting elements in each of the pluralities and through a gap between the refracting elements, whereby the refracting elements act together to disperse and redirect the collimated light. The area of the regions of focus exposed to the dispersed and redirected light is smaller than the area of the pluralities of refracting elements exposed to the collimated light, and each of the regions of focus receives light having a photon energy spectrum that is narrower than the broad photon energy spectrum.    USE - A solar energy conversion system that concentrates sunlight and refractively splits the solar spectrum into narrow components.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of light permits the use of a smaller quantity of relatively costly photovoltaic cells, and spectrum splitting allows those cells to operate at higher efficiency. The optical components may be economically manufactured of durable materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the parallel arrays of prisms and photovoltaic cells.    Sunlight (10)    Dispersing prisms (12)    Concentrating prisms (14)    Regions of focus (22)
NOVELTY - Floats (2) fixed to axially spaced slide blocks (11) form a spiral path around a rotary shaft (1). The slide blocks are linked through a float spacing device so that the blocks are driven axially by a drive mechanism. The radial movement of the floats caused by waves is converted to rotary motion of the shaft for generator (5). A controller (4) operates spacing device depending on measured wavelength.    USE -   For conversion of wave motion into rotary power for rotating shaft of tidal power generator.    ADVANTAGE -   Enables effective power conversion as float space is adjustable depending on measured wavelength. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows side and front views of float type rotary drive for tidal power generator. (1) Revolving shaft; (2) Float; (4) Controller; (5) Generator; (11) Slide block.
NOVELTY - The substrate (1002) and electrodes (1003-1006) accommodated in an electrometric analysis bath (1001) are subjected to electric current. An oxide is formed on the substrate. The pipe lines connected with electrometric analysis tank (1000) are formed of a dielectric.    USE - USE For electrometric analysis apparatus used in oxide film formation of stainless strip.    ADVANTAGE - ADVANTAGE As the pipe lines are made of dielectric, the deposition of oxide film on pipe lines is prevented and a uniform oxide film on the stainless strip is formed. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows the outline of electrometric analysis tank. (1001) Electrometric analysis bath; (1002) Substrate; (1003-1006) Electrodes.
NOVELTY - Fluid propagation paths (2a,3a) having several through-holes are provided in respective propagation portions (2,3). The through-holes are configured parallelly. A thermoelectric conversion module (4) is inserted between the fluid propagation portions (2,3).    USE -   For heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE -   Pressure loss of gas is reduced as gas flow path is a through hole, thereby booster of fan is made unnecessary. Since thermoelectric conversion module is inserted between both fluid propagation portions, the size and manufacturing cost of heat exchanger are reduced. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows side view of heat exchanger. (2,3) Fluid propagation portions; (2a,3a) Fluid propagation paths; (4) Thermoelectric conversion module.
NOVELTY - The electrolysis of water is performed using electrolysis process of water for hydrogen engine and energy obtained by the combustion of hydrogen and oxygen is converted to electrical energy, by an electricity generation unit. An electric supply unit connected to the output of electricity generation unit, refluxes a portion of the generated electrical energy and supplies electric power to other portions. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electricity generation apparatus.    USE -   For direct electricity generation using electrolysis process of water for hydrogen engines.    ADVANTAGE -   As the system uses the water as source of energy, surplus amount of electric power is generated.
NOVELTY - The electric conversion cells are connected electrically in series via the grooves. The metal connection band (108a) is formed by screen printing of metal paste along one side wall of the groove (107) so that transparent electrode of one cell is connected to back side electrode of adjoining cell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The conversion cell includes crystalline photoelectric conversion layer having 80% or more volume crystallization molar fraction and its thickness is 0.5-20 m and its hydrogen content is 0.5-30 atom%. Grooves (104,107) are formed at back side of backside electrode layer (102) and transparent electrode layer (111) respectively. So that some photo electric conversion cells are formed on the substrate (101). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for describing electrode connection structure formation method.    USE -   For electrode connection in integrated silicon group thin film photoelectric convertor such as solar battery, optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE -   Facilitates to obtain convertor with outstanding photoelectric conversion characteristics by simple technique. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross section diagram explaining manufacturing process of integrated silicon thin film photoelectric convertor. (101) Substrate; (102) Back side electrode layer; (104,107) Grooves; (108) Metal connection band; (111) Transparent electrode layer.
NOVELTY - First conductivity type semiconductor layer (204) laminated by CVD method has fine crystal silicon including the n-type impurity ion within 0.05-9 atom% and whose film thickness is 1-30 nm. Crystalline thin film photoelectric conversion layer (205) and reverse conductivity type silicon layer (206) are present above the semiconductor layer (204) which contacts the board (201).    USE -   For photoelectric transducers used in solar battery, optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE -   Reduces defect in grain boundary of crystalline silicon type thin film formed by CVD method. Suppresses spreading of impurity elements to adjoining layer. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model perspective diagram of the crystalline silicon type thin film photoelectric transducer. (201) Board; (204) Semiconductor layer; (205) Crystalline thin film photoelectric conversion layer; (206) Reverse conductivity type silicon layer.
NOVELTY - Compound semiconductor film comprising zinc, oxygen, sulphur and is chemically grown on a multi-dimensional compound semiconductor thin film (4). Then it is dried for 10-120 minutes by applying pressure of 1-100 Torr at 100-250 C to obtain a transparent boundary layer (5).    USE -   For thin film solar battery manufacture.    ADVANTAGE -   High conversion efficiency is realized since no toxic materials such as cadmium are used. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structure of thin film solar battery. (4) Multi-dimensional compound semiconductor thin film; (5) Transparent boundary layer.
NOVELTY - A transparent substrate (23) is formed on the light receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate (24). Recess (26) is formed in the rear side of the substrate (24) between adjacent solar battery element (16), on whose partial wall, an oxide layer (18) is formed. Wiring (21) drawn from lateral electrode (20) of light receiving surface is mutually connected to a wiring (30) drawn from a rear side lateral electrode (29) of adjacent battery element through the recess. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of solar battery.    USE -   For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Mass production is enabled by connecting wirings of adjacent solar battery elements. Repeated usage of substrate is enabled as thin porous layer is formed above the substrate during manufacture, hence after sublation, substrate is left behind without rupture. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows process diagram involved in manufacture of solar battery. (16) Solar battery element; (18) Oxide layer; (20,29) Lateral electrode; (21,30) Wiring; (23) Transparent substrate; (24) Semiconductor substrate; (26) Recess.
NOVELTY - Minute protrusions (1c) are formed on a silicon substrate (1). The width and height of the protrusions are 2 m or less. The sheet resistance of the substrate is 60-300 ~W/cm due to presence of reverse conductivity type semiconductor impurity. The aspect ratio of the protrusions lies between 0.1-2. Two pair of electrodes (3,4) are formed at specific portion on the upper-lower surface of the substrate, respectively.    USE -   None given.    ADVANTAGE -   Reduces surface reflecting rate and thus improves short circuiting current value. Utilizes light effectively due to reduced reflecting rate. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows the sectional view of the solar battery element. (1) Silicon substrate; (1c) Minute protrusions; (3,4) Electrodes.
NOVELTY - Multiple solar batteries (1) connected with lead wire (3) are dispersed in a transparent filler (2). A heat collection board (4) with heat pipe (5) is provided below the transparent filler. A transparent board (7) which is provided above the energy transducer (6) via a void layer (9), has a thick permselective membrane (8) with low emissivity adhered to its backside. The permselective membrane has high transmissivity in UV, visible and IR bands.    USE -   None given.    ADVANTAGE -   Prevents radiation heat loss. Prevents reduction of electricity generation efficiency caused by temperature rise. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows sectional view of hybrid type solar battery apparatus. (1) Solar batteries; (2) Transparent filler; (3) Lead wire; (4) Heat collection board; (5) Heat pipe; (6) Energy transducer; (7) Transparent board; (8) Permselective membrane; (9) Void layer.
NOVELTY - The lamp (24) comprises a wick (22) above which is mounted a thermoelectric converter (C). Within this is mounted a series of thermocouples which convert the heat emitted by the wick into an electrical voltage sufficient enough to power a transistor or a radio.    USE - Portable gas or petrol powered lamp for camping, expeditions or as a means of providing simple electrical power to remote or disaster stricken areas.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp is simple to run and manufacture and produces a more efficient use of the fuel by providing both lighting and power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section through the lamp    wick (22)    lamp (24)    thermoelectric converter (C)
NOVELTY - An electromagnetic radiating source produces infrared radiation which illuminates the substrate and cover glass at a predetermined azimuth angle. The azimuth angle is varied such that the substrate and cover glass are illuminated at a number of azimuth angles. The substrate and the cover glass reflect portions of the incident electromagnetic radiation. A radiation detector collects portions of the reflected radiation and creates images therefrom which include indicia representative of the defect in the substrate and the crack in the cover glass.    USE - For detecting defect n substrate and crack in cover glass, e.g. solar cells covering substrate.    ADVANTAGE - Can differentiate between cracks in a solar cell and cracks in a cover glass over the solar cell providing a consistent detection and differentiation of cracks without requiring manual inspection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for detecting a defect in a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the inspection device.
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric rectifier material comprises cobalt antimonide doped with a specified quantity of nickel.    USE - As an n-type semiconductor material in a thermoelectric rectifier module.    ADVANTAGE - The material has high power capability over a wide temperature range (50-600 degrees C), exhibits a stable n-type conductivity with low fluctuations caused by composition variations, is chemically stable, is simple and inexpensive to produce by conventional sintering and is less expensive than prior art Pd doped materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoelectric rectifier material, for use as an n-type semiconductor material in a thermoelectric rectifier module, has the formula Co1-xNixSby, where x = 0.03 to 0.09 exclusive and y = 2.7 to 3.4 exclusive.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for production of the above n-type thermoelectric rectifier material by molding and sintering of a powder mixture of CoSb3 and Ni.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the dependency of the Seebeck coefficient on the temperature of use for materials according to the invention (Co0.96.Ni0.04Sb3 and Co0.94Ni0.06Sb3) and for comparison materials (Co0.98Ni0.02Sb3 and Co0.9Ni0.1Sb3).
NOVELTY - The system derives energy from the relative movement of small floating bodies deflected by surface waves in a liquid and a larger, non-deflected basic construction. The system has one or more floating bodies. The basic construction can be floating or non-floating; it can be positioned above, on or below the liquid surface. The energy can be recovered. mechanically, electrically or chemically.    USE - For obtaining energy from relative movement of small floating bodies deflected by surface waves and larger, non-deflected basic construction.    ADVANTAGE - Enables regenerative energy tapping by an alternative method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an energy recover system.
NOVELTY - A transparent glass panel (1) is welded or glued to the heat absorbing glass plate (2), using mutually offset spacers (3a), the welding etc. carried out at the edges (3b). There is a surface connection of the solar radiation collectors to photovoltaic modules and/or window surfaces via a holding frame, or building skeleton, forming by sealed link a unit.    USE - For easy blending the solar radiation collector with the building architecture.    ADVANTAGE - No need for an expensive and heat convecting housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure presents solar collector without housing    transparent glass panel (1)    heat absorbing glass panel (21)    spacer (3a)    collector edges (3b)
NOVELTY - Heat- sensitive drives implementing movement of weights and floats in mutually opposite radial directions with change of temperature of surrounding water are installed close to rotor partially submerged into sea water and mounted for free rotation. It is provided by creation of heating and cooling zones on opposite sides of rotor. First zone is upper layer of water surrounding rotor, second zone is formed by partitions embracing one side of rotor and forming passage isolated from surrounding water open from above and from below which upper part is located above water level. This passage communicates with the aid of flow tube directed horizontally with upper part of pipe- line lowered into deep constantly cool layers of sea water. Flow of water directed downwards is formed in passage of cooling zone by means of blades mounted on rim of rotor which ensures rising of cool water from its deep layers over pipe-line by gravity. Plant makes it feasible to generate ecologically pure mechanical rotation energy due to utilization of difference of temperatures in upper and deep layers of sea water.    USE - Generation of mechanical rotation energy thanks to complex usage of difference of temperatures of sea water at various levels, gravitational interaction and hydrostatic forces.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced functional efficiency and improved environmental control.
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide group transparent electrically conductive film is formed on a substrate by generating direct current plasma in a chamber in which dilute argon gas is introduced. Before generating direct current plasma, high degree of vacuum of 5x10-5Pa or less is created inside the chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cathode formed from zinc oxide group material and anode which is the substrate are arranged inside the chamber opposing each other. A glow discharge is caused between the cathode and substrate and the Ar positive ion collides on the cathode and zinc oxide is deposited on the substrate.    USE -   For manufacturing zinc oxide group transparent electrically conductive film on electrodes of LCD element, solar battery, various light receiving element, for fog prevention heaters etc.    ADVANTAGE -   Zinc oxide group transparent electrically conductive film has low resistance and is manufactured by inexpensive process.
NOVELTY - The watercourse pressure is supplied by pump to a generator. The pressure is in turn used to generate power by the generator (12).    USE -   For generating power in agricultural works etc.    ADVANTAGE -   Enables compact installation and simple operation as the watercourse pressure is supplied to power generator by the water pump. Avoids unnecessary installation and enables usage for warm work where electric power is not supplied from workstations, as generator is used for power generation with the help of watercourse pressure. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the theoretical diagram of the power generator with other components. (12) Generator.
NOVELTY - An electric power generator (55) generates electric power (60a) using steam from a RDF combustion boiler (54) which used a solid waste (51) has fuel. An liquefaction separator (58) uses the electric power to produce oxygen for an incineration ash melting furnace (57) and the liquefied gas for cryogrinding apparatus (59) which performs cryogrinding of the waste. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The incineration ash (56) generated by burning the waste by the boiler (54) is melted by the incineration ash melting furnace using an oxygen burner. The oxygen is supplied by air liquefaction separator to the oxygen burner. The low temperature liquefied gas is supplied to the cryogrinding apparatus. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a procedure for disposing waste.    USE -   For disposing waste to generate electricity.    ADVANTAGE -   Makes effective use of electricity generated by burning the waste, thereby enables economical waste disposal. Performs recycling of incineration ashes effectively and efficiently using cryogrinding apparatus. Makes use of low temperature liquefied gas generated by the system cryogrinding apparatus thereby eliminates the expenditure of transporting the liquefied gas. Provides storage of liquefied gas thereby enables to utilize more electric power at night. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of waste disposal system. (51) Solid water; (54) RDF combustion boiler; (55) Electric power generator; (56) Incineration ash; (57) Incineration ash melting furnace; (58) Liquefaction separator; (59) Cryogrinding apparatus; (60a) Electric power.
NOVELTY - Electrical generator (14) generates power by a steam turbine driven by steam generated from combustion boiler (13) using waste solidification fuel. The incineration ashes generated in the boiler is melted in a furnace (15) under high temperature generated by oxygen burner. An oxygen generator (16) generates oxygen gas by using portion of generated power. The generated oxygen is then supplied to burner. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for waste disposal procedure.    USE -   For generating power using waste incineration plant.    ADVANTAGE -   Recycling of incineration ashes is done efficiently and effectively by melting ashes with oxygen. Power generated is used effectively, thereby waste heat recovery is made economical. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of waste disposal system. (13) Combustion boiler; (14) Electrical generator; (15) Furnace; (16) Oxygen generator.
NOVELTY - The concentrator has several, simultaneously adjustable reflection strips (1), reflecting the solar radiation onto at least one absorber. Each reflection strip is coupled to at least one gearwheel (5), engaging a toothed rack (4) without free play. The toothed rack is pressed against the gearwheels by bearings fitted at the side opposite to the toothed rack. Pref. the toothed rack is resiliently sprung, as are the bearings. The strips conform to a concentrator shape, as a parabola-shaped groove.    USE - For adjustable concentration of solar radiation in a solar installation.    ADVANTAGE - Facility for exact following of the solar movement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an installation, contg. several concentrators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a two-dimensional concentrator.    Reflection strip (1)    gearwheel (5)    toothed rack (4)
NOVELTY - The generator includes individual solar cells (2) arranged and sealed weatherproof on a carrier disk (1). Electric connections are provided in form of plug connections (3, 4), which are freely accessible from the outside, and are mounted with inverted polarity on respectively opposite sides. The individual solar cells can be connected by means of electric conductors to arbitrary voltage and current values.    USE - Solar generator for small electric devices, for camping.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple and cost-effective connection of individual solar cells, enabling fast implementation according to respective application, space saving as can spread it over tent etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an arrangement according to the invention.    carrier disk (1)    solar cells (2)    plug connections (3, 4)
NOVELTY - The method involves a solar energy collector panel being mounted on a stand. A built-in two dimensional position control is used to allows the panel to track the sun. The Y axis adjustment is provided by a motor (M1) built into the central vertical tube, while the X axis is provided by a second motor (M2) located within the panel structure.    USE - For solar energy collection    ADVANTAGE - Provides for Improved efficiency of collection    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the complete photo voltaic device with coverage adjustment    Motors (M1,M2)    Spindle (3)
NOVELTY - The hybrid energy recovery has solar energy cells (1) arranged as decorative artificial flowers at the end of branches or stems that are fixed to a main structure (2). The stems are produced of a flexible material and have built in piezoelectric devices that generate an output proportional to deflection caused by wind forces.    USE - For energy recovery    ADVANTAGE - Gives combined recovery from one structure    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a general view of the energy recovery system.    solar energy cells (1)    main structure (2)
An energy gathering device for gathering natural wind energy, water stream energy, or wave energy to maximum in order to do work, and is composed of coiled spring, force boosting gear set, speed-changing gear set and energy release controller. Its advantages include wide input range of energy, high utilization rate of natural energy, high stability of output energy and convenient storage and application of energy.
NOVELTY - An electron gun (9) is positioned such that its output this directed towards a conducting enclosure (4) which acts as a capacitor. A set of activatable magnets (5) create a magnetic bottle which captures electrons from the gun to form an electron cloud. A conversion circuit (40) connected to the conductor provides a path to ground for discharging the enclosure and converts the induced voltage into a current.    USE - Generation of energy by using a non-electric energy source for the electron gun, such as steam, solar energy or water heated by fossil fuels. Providing a voltage gain, of approximately five hundred percent, if an electrical energy source is used for the electron gun.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple device which provides voltage gain, and may be used to generate electricity by just adding commonly used circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a free electron energy generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the free electron energy source configured to generate electricity.    conducting enclosure (4)    activatable magnets (5)    electron gun (9)    conversion circuit (40)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (50a) includes a positive termination (61) separated by an air-gap (62) from a negative termination (64). The latter is formed from negative terminals (66,68) straddling a positive terminal (70), Air gaps (72,74) separate the negative and positive terminals.    USE - For protecting series connected solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damaged solar cells from dissipating large amounts of power, thereby maintaining current carrying capacity for other panels in the series.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A diode (56a) straddles the positive and negative terminations across the first gap. The anode and cathode of the diode are connected to the terminations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the details of the construction of one of the solar cells and the associated diode.    Solar cell (50a)    Positive termination (61)    Air gaps (62,72,74)    Negative termination (64)    Negative terminals (66,68)    Positive terminal (70)
NOVELTY - Thin reflective film sheets (66) are opened to form a flat sheet from a gathered or rolled storage position by springs attached to the lower corners (68) and upper corners (70) of the film. The springs also rotate the extended panels away from a central solar cell panel (46) until restrained by a stop (82)    USE - To redirect solar radiation on space craft    ADVANTAGE - The reflectors are simple and lightweight and can be gathered into a stowed configuration along a solar panel edge whilst allowing continued use of the panel. More than one panel and reflectors can be deployed as an array    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a space craft system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the solar panel and reflectors in deployed position    Panel of solar cells (46)    Reflective sheets (66)    Lower corner springs (68)    Upper corner springs (70)    Rotation stop (82)
NOVELTY - Cylindrical sections fitted on vertical shaft consist of upper and lower holders with blades secured between them. Blades are evenly distributed in parallel with shaft. Profile of each blade is made by radius whose center lies in straight line connecting the outer end of blade with shaft axle at distance determined by perpendicular constructed through center of chord connecting the ends of blades; inner end of blade is located at distance equal to 2/3 from outer end on straight line connecting the outer end of adjacent blade with shaft axle.    USE - Generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of conversion of flow energy into electric power.
NOVELTY - A solar battery device (100) is soaked in reaction solution (101) to which light is irradiated. The pinhole (105) formed on the transparent conductive layer or electrically conductive layer which are formed as upper or back electrodes, is filled up with insulating or semiconductor film (106). The selective filling up removes short circuit formed between upper and back electrodes.    USE -   For recovery of solar battery affected by short circuits.    ADVANTAGE -   The defects such as pinholes formed by short circuits, manufacture etc, are rectified by filling, by simple procedure. The stability of the element is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of recovery method of solar battery device. (100) Solar battery device; (101) Reaction solution; (105) Pinhole portion; (106) Semiconductor film.
NOVELTY - A porous layer (102) is formed on a silicon wafer (101) by anodization, on which epitaxial growth of semiconductor layer is performed. Synthesis is performed on the surface of semiconductor layer and an opening is formed in the porous layer. The porous layer is etched via the opening and the semiconductor layer is isolated from the silicon wafer.    USE -   For manufacturing optoelectric transducer, solar battery, area sensor.    ADVANTAGE -   Mass production of solar battery with good quality is obtained by forming thin film semiconductor with favorable characteristics efficiently. Manufacturing cost is reduced by using inexpensive metal substrate which can also be reused. Improves manufacturing efficiency by forming thin film semiconductor on both sides of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacturing process of solar battery. (101) Substrate; (102) Porous layer.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor microparticle layer (12) is formed on a conductive support base (11) using screen printing or sol-gel method. A sensitizing dye (13) is laminated over the semiconductor microparticle layer (12) using an extrusion die coater, a wire burr coater a slide hopper type coater or a spin coater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sensitizing dye is coated on the semiconductor microparticle layer after drying the microparticle layer. A counter electrode (16) is provided on organic hole transportation layer (15) that is formed over the sensitizing dye after an elapse of a predetermined time at which the sensitizing dye is adsorbed on the semiconductor microparticle layer.    USE -   For mass production of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Enables to obtain solar battery with uniform photoelectric conversion property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The drawing indicates a sectional view of solar battery. (11) Conductive support base; (12) Semiconductor microparticle layer; (13) Sensitizing dye; (15) Organic hole transportation layer; (16) Counter electrode.
NOVELTY - The solar cell panel has several solar cells (1) connected in parallel and/or series and covered by a single clear glass panel. Part of the glass panel has colorful or dark glass elements (4) melted onto it whilst the solar cells are mounted on the remaining parts of the glass panel. The pattern forming glass elements leave large windows (2) free, behind which several solar cells are arranged immediately adjacent to and/or upon each other.    USE - Decorative solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the walls to be covered with the panels to be given an attractive appearance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the solar panel.    Solar cells (1)    Windows (2)    Glass elements (4)
NOVELTY - The reflector acquires its shape by one or more bodies having such a distribution of the axial surface inertial moment of their cross-sections from their centers to their ends that they adopt an approximately parabolic bending line when subjected to a certain elastic folding bend.    USE - E.g. for concentrated solar collectors and small steam-heat power systems.    ADVANTAGE - The construction of small parabolic channel reflectors is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a parabolic channel mirror    mirrored sheet (1)    wire (2).
NOVELTY - The individual blankets (2) are interconnected by hinges vertically w.r.t the unfolding direction of the array (1). The solar cells are fitted in several parallel and series circuits. The current conductor strip system consists of an inner system (4) and an outer one (5) outside of the cell carrying blanket. The parallel circuits are meander-shaped, and the series circuits are U-shaped, electric conductors (10) provide interconnection of cells in the parallel circuits, while conductors (9) carry the current from the inner system to the energy processors of the spacecraft.    USE - For energy supply systems of spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Low-cost, flexible, foldable solar generator design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a generator array    array (1)    blankets (2)    inner conductor system (4)    outer conductor system (5)    conductors for series circuits (9)    conductors for parallel circuits (10)
NOVELTY - The solar battery units (2,3) are each formed in the shape of a hollow triangular cross-section column. Cells are located underneath outer surface windows (10). Many units can be connected together.    USE - Solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The unit can easily be fixed or placed anywhere, keeping all unsightly wiring to the inside of the column.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar battery.    Solar battery units (2,3)    Surface window (10)
NOVELTY - The power plant has a floating platform (1) with huge metal tanks (2) and several tons of weights (5) loaded onto the platform acting as ballast and to submerge the tanks. The wave energy converter comprises a large tank float (21) pivoted on a fixed structure and operates a piston pump when the float rises up and down with the waves. The wind turbine (30) consist of three pulleys connected by belts with several sails between them.    USE - For generation of electricity without use of conventional fuels.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of power is through power form the wind and waves working high pressure fluid pumps and depth storage devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure of a perspective view of the power plant.    Platform (1)    Tank (2)    Weights (5)    Float (21)    Wind turbine (30)
NOVELTY - An electrical generator (52) recovers energy from a piston cylinder assembly (19) at the time of upward stroke of a piston cylinder (20). The generator further recovers additional energy at the time of returning the piston cylinder to sinking position. A pressure coupler (26) introduces compressed gas into an expandable chamber (24).    USE - For large storage system of electrical utility company. Also for smaller residential and industrial applications. Used for recovering energy from compressed gas.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple, cost effective and efficient energy recovering apparatus that controls the passage of compressed gas into pressure coupler to allow escape of gas from the expandable chamber, lock down system and clutch. Produces large amount of power by increasing the upward stroke and sinking of piston cylinder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for extracting energy from compressed gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system schematic diagram of the energy recovering apparatus.    Piston cylinder assembly (19)    Piston cylinder (20)    Expandable chamber (24)    Pressure coupler (26)    Electrical generator (52)
NOVELTY - A flow restrictor (10) is connected to piezoelectric components (8a-8c) to enable portions of flowing stream of fluid to flow to different sides of the piezoelectric components that cause the piezoelectric components to deform and generate electricity. The flow restrictor relatively moves to the piezoelectric components to change the direction of deformation of the piezoelectric components.    USE - For electricity from energy in flowing stream of fluid in conduit.    ADVANTAGE - Enables utilization in remote or inaccessible locations where a relatively small power source is needed and fluid is flowing. Enables simplified operation since it does not require maintenance once it operates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a generating method for electricity from energy in flowing stream of fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial cross-section of the electricity generating apparatus in conduit.    Piezoelectric components (8a-8c)    Flow restrictor (10)
NOVELTY - Newly introduced in plant are air condenser, ejector, and ejector cooler. Air condenser is connected to steam turbine outlet. Ejector inlet is connected to steam outlet of low-pressure separator and its outlet, to ejector cooler. Inlet of low- potential turbine coupled with generator is connected to outlet of liquid phase coming from low-pressure separator and its outlet, to air condenser.    USE - Power plant engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Improved economic efficiency of plant. 3 cl, 1 dwg CCC1
NOVELTY - According to proposed method, single-component nonoxidizing molecular (active) matter is fed to molecule dissociation chamber through silent discharge. Under action of electrons of silent discharge, molecule atoms get ionized and go from energy level of chemical bond to energy level of interatomic interaction.    USE - Heat-power engineering and electric power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced operational and economical efficiency.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (100) is provided with a readable and writable non-volatile memory medium (103) capable of large quantity information storage. Necessary information such as operation histories can readily be recalled.    USE - Solar power generation for modules attached to buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Each cell in a module can be identified with a serial number and relevant information about operation history i.e. maintenance or inspection date etc. can be recalled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a supervising method for supervising a complete solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top and bottom elevational views of the solar module showing the identification device.    Solar cell module (100)    Memory storage (103)
NOVELTY - A reflector system (60) for a solar wing (36) has adjacent reflector panels (62) which are inhibited from motion by tethers (80). Each panel can rotate into a store position (62A). From storage, each panel rotates to a deployed position, forming an angle with a solar cell face (72). Upon deployment, spring-biased reflector sheets (102) cover holes (100) for wing storage.    USE - Solar power generation for a spacecraft or satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Tethers between reflector panels ensures all deploy together and one does not move past another to damage the surface. Even holes for restraints to keep wing in stored position are covered by reflectors to ensure an optimum reflection surface when in deployed position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method for reducing damage to solar reflectors.    (b) a method for storing a solar wing and solar reflector system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar wing reflector assembly deployed.    Solar wing (36)    Reflector system (60)    Reflector panels (62)    Store position (62A)    Solar cell face (72)    Tethers (80)    Holes (100)    Reflector sheets (102)
NOVELTY - Flexible, lightweight reflective sheets (62) are positioned to concentrate solar radiation upon the solar panels (46). Sheets have inner and outer spring members (68,70) urging sheets into a planar configuration and rotating them away from the panel face. Rotation is limited by tethers (90).    USE - Solar power generation for spacecraft and satellites.    ADVANTAGE - Increased incident radiation onto the solar cell face permits higher yield of electricity, a reduction in the number of cells necessary and hence lower payload weights and sizes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method of concentrating solar radiation upon a panel face.    (b) a spacecraft system, comprising a spacecraft with a solar panel and reflector array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the deployed reflector configuration.    Solar panels (46)    Reflective sheets (62)    Springs (68,70)    Tethers (90)
NOVELTY - In accordance with the principle of beam balance, a stack of cubes, containers or similar are stacked on one side of the balance, and a counterweight is placed on the other side to achieve equilibrium. The containers are fitted with wheels for moving as lifts or elevators. A generator produces electrical energy.    USE - Converting gravity into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The balance of energy is positive, even for relatively high friction, and other losses.
NOVELTY - A generator (1) is started by a starter motor (2) supplied from a battery (8). As generation commences a contactor (6) disconnects the starter motor and supply is given to a prime mover electric motor (4). The prime mover motor drives the generator through a belt and the surplus electricity is used in a residence for cooking, drying or returned to the network.    USE - For generating electricity inside residences.    ADVANTAGE - The plant does not need any fuel and may therefore be safely operated inside a residence.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the generating plant.    Generator (1)    Starter motor (2)    Prime mover (4)    Starter motor contactor (6)    Starter motor battery (8)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric material comprises: at least two different finally divided materials with at least one material having low melting point of at most 300 degrees C; optional present binder resin; and optional dopant are combined to form P or N type thermoelectric material on curing.    USE - Used in thermoelectric modules (claimed) to produce thermoelectric coolers, thermoelectric power generator, temperature sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric material has good mechanical strength, flexibility, chemical stability and temperature stability. The thermoelectric material has good efficiency, high performance thermoelectric modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (i) method of preparing thermoelectric elements in which the composition is applied on a substrate and subsequently heating to curing or sintering temperature;    (ii) forming a precursor of thermoelectric element in which selective pattern is formed on a insulator layer to form pattern holes.    Subsequently, P or N type thermoelectric paste and sintered. The pattern holes containing P type paste is different from N-type deposited paste so thermoelectric element contains thermoelectric couple(s).
(NO9803207-A)   NOVELTY - The wave exploitation system comprises a wave house (2) of rectangular shape with a wave receiver (1) inside. A shovel corresponding to an excavator bucket is fitted on a piston rod driving a piston (5) in a cylinder (4). Friction reduction rollers (10) are fitted to a receiver, while valves (7a,7b) leading in and out with a main valve (6) to release air at predetermined pressure.    USE - For exploiting wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system is efficient, reliable and a reasonable solution in exploiting this energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure of a schematic view of the sea section of the wave energy system.    Wave receiver (1)    Wave housing (2)    Cylinder (4)    Piston (5)    Main valve (6)    Valves (7a,7b)    Friction reduction rollers (10)
NOVELTY - A transparent electroconductive film, cadmium sulphide film and a cadmium telluride film are sequentially formed on a transparent insulated substrate. A laser radiation (10) of wavelength below the absorption range of the cadmium telluride is irradiated from the transparent insulated substrate side. A selected portion of cadmium telluride film is removed to form predetermined pattern.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the solar battery.    USE -   For domestic electric power applications.    ADVANTAGE -   Provides outstanding output characteristics and raises electricity generation efficiency of solar battery with low series resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows the manufacture of the solar battery.    Laser radiation (10)
NOVELTY - The silicon crystal substrate which has p-type conductivity mold is heated to predetermined temperature. Then, oxygen, titanium compound and phosphorus compound of gaseous state are supplied to silicon substrate (1). The amount of supply ratio of the titanium with phosphorus is changed. n-type film is formed such that atomic ratio of the phosphorus opposing to titanium is set to 1:(0.1-1.5).    USE -   For silicon crystal solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Since titanium oxide of uniform thickness is obtained, anti-reflective coating with favorable interference effect is obtained. Therefore number of processes is made few.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the state when forming titanium oxide film on silicon substrate. (1) Silicon substrate.
NOVELTY - The transducer includes a working electrode (10) consisting of a semiconductor layer (3) and a counter electrode (11) between which a solid layer (5) consisting of polymeric porous film is provided. An electrolyte (4) is maintained in the clearance of the solid layer.    USE -   For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Electrolyte leaking or volatilizing reduces as polymeric porous film is used and as well as prevents short circuit. Stabilizes photoelectric conversion efficiency for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of optoelectric transducer. (3) Semiconductor layer; (4) Electrolyte; (5) Solid layer; (10) Working electrode; (11) Counter electrode.
NOVELTY - A plate (2) having a reflective surface and through-holes is provided below layer of funnel-shaped elements (1). A layer (3) consisting of reflective-surfaced canals is placed under the plate, below which another reflective surfaced plate (4) is formed. Another layer (5) consisting of canals is provided below the plate (4), with the axes of adjacent canals forming 60degrees angle.    USE - For collecting sunbeams.    ADVANTAGE - The concentrated sunbeam can be transmitted to the unlit places by the sun by means of reflective surfaced tube thus decreasing the expenses of the electric energy in the day time and improves sanitary conditions. The height of the concentration can be decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The canals of the layer (3) have their places of connection elongated and inserted in the reflective surfaced plate (4). The canal endings (8) coincide with the narrow endings of the funnel-shaped elements and connect the six adjacent funnel-shaped elements on imaginary circle. The central funnel-shaped element in the center of the imaginary circle has length greater than the other elements and is inserted in the concave-sided funnel (6) in the center of six elements. The walls of the concave-sided funnel are reflective and its axes coincide with that of the upper central funnel element. The canal endings are inclined plane reflective surfaces. The length of the canals in layer (5) is 71divide2 times as much as that of the layer (3). The centers of channels of the two layers are analogously connected in the center of the imaginary circle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cut view of the solar radiant energy concentrator.    Funnel-shaped element (1)    Reflective surfaced plates (2,4)    Reflective surfaced canal layers (3,5)    Concave side funnel (6)
NOVELTY - Plant uses catch plate front edges of each wave catch (21) located higher up than catch plate (23a, b and c) front edge of preceding wave catch so several conversion steps are created set in as waves amplitude and energy content increase, so waves energy is used optimally over a very large interval. Cover plates ensure that water of passing waves is led into the wave converter without any waste.    USE - As a plant for utilizing the energy in the waves present at a given time in a section of a water area, such as an ocean or lake.    ADVANTAGE - The plant can utilize the average energy in the waves better and with less construction costs than existing known systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of the plane in operation.    the wave catches (21)    the catch plates (23a, b and c)
NOVELTY - Turbine booster has case with guide piece, several turbine stages with runners and reduction unit with power take-off shaft; turbine stage downstream of guide piece has worm and reduction unit power take-off shaft carries turbine runner; all turbine stages are of independent axial-flow design ensuring speed increase.    USE - Generation of mechanical, electrical, and thermal energy from flowing energy carrier in difficult-to-reach mountainous locations.    ADVANTAGE - Improved utilization of kinetic energy of flow. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Air passage spaces (16,18) are provided between roof panel (2) and solar battery module (3) attached in the upper surface of the roof (1). Air current openings (6c) for the air passage spaces are provided at the connector (6) and eaves of the roof panel (8).    USE -   For use in roof panel with solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Prevents reduction in the solar power generation efficiency, due to heating by sun, since the solar battery is cooled by air circulation. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of roof panel with solar battery. (1) Roof; (2) Roof panel; (3) Solar battery module; (6) Connector; (6c) Air current openings; (8) Roof panel(16,18) Air passage spaces.
NOVELTY - An air circulation path (13) is provided in building roof (1) for circulating air between a thermal storage unit (A) and a habitation space (2). The air circulation path is formed of noise reduction pipe (13A). A fan (9) is provided to circulate air through a heat exchanger (12) towards the thermal storage unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The building roof is attached with a sky light (5) which allows sun light inside. A heat collection board (8) is provided below the sky light and a heat recovery flow path is formed in-between. The heat collection board has a heat installation layer (7) to which the thermal storage unit is attached. A switching unit (11) is provided to open and close each air circulation path provided on both sides of the thermal storage unit.    USE -   For installing air-conditioner in building roof.    ADVANTAGE -   Energy saving in air-conditioning is achieved by utilizing heat from sun light. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows installation arrangement of air-conditioner. (1) Building roof; (2) Habitation space; (5) Sky light; (7) Heat installation layer; (8) Heat collection board; (9) Fan; (11) Switching unit; (12) Heat exchanger; (13) Air circulation path; (13A) Noise reduction pipe; (A) Thermal storage unit.
NOVELTY - Detection sensor (7) detects a relative output variation between a set of solar batteries (2) arranged in series. Light energy is converted into electrical energy by solar batteries and stored in a charging unit. Water supply control unit controls the operation of solenoid valve (105) based on the output of sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The operation of the solenoid is effected by the electrical energy supplied by the charging mechanism.    USE -   For automatic water supply apparatus.    ADVANTAGE -   Since solar batteries are used, low power consumption is offered. Since the size of solar battery is small, installation space is high. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the automatic water supply apparatus. (2) Solar batteries; (7) Detection sensor; (105) Solenoid valve.
NOVELTY - A front wind mill (3) is attached to the front frame (2). Wind mills (7,7') are installed at rear side of vehicle relative to engine chamber. The wind mills are arranged on left and right sides integrally using a cylindrical hood (10). DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A protection frame and an air regulator (11) are attached at wind mills.    USE -   For wind mill installation on electric or motor vehicles for power generation.    ADVANTAGE -   Provides non-pollution, since amount of battery mounting is reduced. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows partial cross-sectional view and perspective view of power generating system. (2) Front frame; (3,7,7') Wind mills; (10) Protection frame; (11) Air regulator.
NOVELTY - The solar battery cell (4) has light receiving surfaces at front and rear surface sides (2,3). Reflector (5) arranged on the rear side of module (1) reflects light passing around periphery of cell to rear surface side (3). Condenser (6) directs incident and reflected light to light receiving surfaces by reorienting light passing around cell periphery.    USE -   For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE -   The design increases quantum of light incident on light receiving surfaces for improved generation of electricity. Unit cost of power is minimized to provide a fillip to solar power generation. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows longitudinal cross-sectional side view of solar battery module. (1) Module; (2) Light receiving surface in rear side; (3) Light receiving surface in front side; (4) Solar battery cell; (5) Reflector; (6) Condenser.
NOVELTY - Module comprises several photovoltaic cells (1001) which are arranged one after another and linked by a connection material (1002). Photovoltaic cell group is then laminated to satisfy the condition B/A=0.003 or 0.045 where `A' is area of one cell and `B' is the sum of area of gaps (1004,1005) between cells.    USE -   In solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   Features a rigid and reliable module suitable for deaeration of photovoltaic cell group during lamination. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of solar battery module. (1001) Photovoltaic cell; (1002) Connection material; (1004,1005) Gaps.
NOVELTY - Solar battery module (2) comprises solar battery cells (3-a,3-b) connected in parallel to a series circuit of by-pass diode (4-a,4-b) and heat emitter (5-a,5-b). A temperature detector senses temperature corresponding to snow coverage on top of battery module and if detected to be below preset threshold, switches power to heat emitter.    USE -   For clearing snow formed on surface of modules of solar battery array of solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE -   The design features de-icing and power switch off by automatic control and no external power source is involved. Power consumption is optimized and cost-effective system is realized. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of solar battery module. (2) Solar battery module; (3-a,3-b) Solar battery cells; (4-a,4-b) Bypass diode; (5-a,5-b) Heat emitter.
NOVELTY - A solar battery element (10) with electrodes (11,12) is sealed in vacuum package (20). Leads (21,22) are taken out from electrodes to the exterior of the reverse side of package.    USE -   For solar battery package.    ADVANTAGE -   High density packaging with compactness is achieved, by the electrode sealing. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of solar battery. (10) Solar battery element; (11,12) Electrodes; (20) Vacuum package; (21,22) Leads.
NOVELTY - Several steps of solar battery modules (SM) installed horizontally and vertically on roof surface are connected in series so that output voltage within the allowable input limits of invertor is obtained.    USE -   For connecting solar battery module for power generation.    ADVANTAGE -   Separates installation construction into roofing work and electrical work. Reduces cost of entire construction and construction mistake. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the connection procedure of solar battery on roof surface. (SM) Solar battery modules.
NOVELTY - Conductive substrate (2a) of each optoelectric transducer (2) is respectively supported on conductive support part (3). Upper surface of laminated section (2b) of each transducer and conductive support of next transducer are serially connected by copper electrode (4).    USE -   Used in solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE -   Improves productivity of photoelectric convertor as series connection is achieved by simple structure. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal component of photoelectric convertor. (2) Optoelectric transducer; (2a) Conductive substrate; (2b) Laminated section; (3) Conductive support part; (4) Copper electrode.
NOVELTY - The method involves acquiring solar cell module information. Installation surface information is then acquired for an installation surface where the solar cell module is to be installed. The installation condition is acquired. The installation information is calculated to arrange the solar cell module on the installation surface on the basis of previous information acquired. Installation information is then output.    USE - For designing an installation layout of solar cell modules on an installation surface in a photovoltaic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the entire solar panel roofing board module fits within an installable area of the roof since a solar panel cannot be cut. Ensures that the roof looks attractive by placing the panels in a repetitive pattern. Satisfies the rated condition of an electric device to be connected to the panel modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also given for:    (a) a processing apparatus for designing an installation layout of solar cell modules in a photovoltaic power generation system; and    (b) a computer program product comprising a computer usable medium with a computer readable program code embodied in it to design an installation layout of solar cell modules on an installation surface in a photovoltaic power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the apparatus configuration.
NOVELTY - Kinetic and potential energy is applied to a guide spring-loaded module (2) located in the operation are of a transport communication (1), alternatively with complete stop of a moving body, preferably a vehicle. The spring-loaded module is connected to a mechanical, pneumatic hydraulic or electric transmission point (3), or their combination. The transmission point transfers energy to the transformation module (4) connected to the transmission power block, the generator (5) of electric power.    USE - For transformation and use of excessive kinetic and potential energy in deceleration and braking of moving bodies for production of electric power use din transport communications.    ADVANTAGE - Design is simple and affects road traffic safety at places requiring road speed regulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for transformation and use of excessive kinetic and potential energy in deceleration and braking of moving bodies for production of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a general design based on a block connection.    transport communication (1)    spring-loaded module (2)    transmission point (3)    transformation module (4)    generator (5)
NOVELTY - A curved Fresnel lens (11) is removably positioned between upper edges of walls with snap fasteners. The solar cells (28) are positioned on the base of a heat sink in optical communication with the Fresnel lens, where the walls of elongated housing are clipped together. The Fresnel lens is snapped to the walls.    USE - For assembly of modular solar energy converter in field itself.    ADVANTAGE - Saves cost incurred in shipping, labor and components, since solar energy converter is assembled within field itself. The use of snap fasteners minimizes the number of fastening parts that need to be used, hence minimizing time and effort needed to assemble the solar energy converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Two linear clips engage bent edges of each upper panel (18) and each lower panel (24) provided in each convergent wall of an elongated housing. A heat sink (15) with a base and vertical wings (16) supports the linear clips and panels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of solar energy converter.    Curved Fresnel lens (11)    Heat sink (15)    Vertical wings (16)    Upper panel (18)    Lower panel (24)    Solar cells (28)
NOVELTY - A series of interconnected panels (3-6) are assembled in an elongated, planar span. The innermost panel (3) has a set thickness, and each outward adjacent panel is designed, with a reducing thickness, to provide a uniform distribution of stress along the length of the span.    USE - As a solar array for powering a satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the weight of the panel by as much as 20%, while distributing the stresses more evenly over the solar panel array.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also given for a method of constructing a solar array for powering a satellite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the solar panel array.    Series of interconnected solar panels (3-6)    Innermost panel (3)
NOVELTY - The converter (10) consists of a rotating canister (18) mounted on support legs. The canister has multiple fins (20) around the outer periphery. Each fin is pivoted (22) and braced (24) in such a way that it can collapse flat in one direction but not in the other. Accordingly, the canister rotates in one direction only, regardless of the direction of the current. An armature is fixed to and rotates with the canister to drive an internal magneto of an electrical generator    USE - Generates electricity by harnessing ocean current or wave motion    ADVANTAGE - Modular construction can be modified as required, can be easily moved between locations    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side view of energy converter    Converter (10)    Canister (18)    Fins (20)    Pivot (22)    Brace (24)    Rotation (26)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module comprises a substrate (14) with a front contact (20) and a back contact (34), and at least one solar cell (26). The back contact comprises a dual layer contact with inner and outer layers. The inner layer is a wide band gap semiconductor oxide such as SnO, ITO, ZnO or cadmium stannate. The outer layer comprises Al, Ag, Mo, Pt, steel, Fe, Nb, Ti, Cr, Bi or Sb, or their oxides.    USE - For converting solar radiation and other light into useful electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - High quality interconnects are formed that are stable under thermal recycling and do not significantly increase in series resistance after humidity freeze cycling. The modules, and the method of forming them, are economical, user-friendly and efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing a photovoltaic module as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the photovoltaic module.    substrate (14)    front contact (20)    solar cell (26)    back contact (34)    interconnect (40)
NOVELTY - A solar boiler with the functions of automatic tracking and directional reflection comprises many reflector units able to automatically track and directionally reflect.    USE -   Used to gather the solar radiation energy onto one or more screen-type heat-collecting evaporators and screen-type heat-collecting vapour overheater. It has more usages including electric generation, refrigeration, heating,    supplying steam, distillation and drying.    ADVANTAGES -   Changing the number of reflectors in running can control its thermodynamic parameters to make the equipment work according to predefined working condition.
NOVELTY - The control stick (30) is frictionally lockable on the pontoon (11) for releasably securing its position. A rod and the control stick lie in the same plane. A trace (42) with one end (43) connected to rod by universal joint (45), and another end (44) being connected to the propeller by universal joint (46), for transmitting notion from the rod to the propeller.    USE - For chair float of catamaran.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains a solar powered raft with improved guidance that is operatable by both right and left hands.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A control panel (20) and a photovoltaic cell (50) are provided on pontoon (11). Between the pontoons (11,12) a chair is suspended to whose rear side a propeller for propelling the raft (10) is provided. Two control units respectively controls the speed of the raft and course of the raft. Roller bearings (40,41) rotatably support the shaft. Control stick (30) projecting upwardly from the shaft manually controls the shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of raft with guidance system.    Raft (10)    Pontoons (11,12)    Control panel (20)    Control stick (30)    Roller bearings (40,41)    Trace (42)    Ends (43,44)    Universal joints (45,46)    Photovoltaic cell (50)
NOVELTY - Both ends of conductivity base (2) formed on a substrate (1) are exposed. Several bus bars (4) fixed in the conductivity base are electrically connected by ultrasonic seam welding.    USE -   For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   Adherence power of bus bar is extremely strong, thereby stability is high with low contact resistance. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of solar battery module. (1) Substrate; (2) Conductivity base; (4) Bus bars.
NOVELTY - A solar battery (12) and a ring diode (11) are formed simultaneously on lower substrate (13b) by identical process. The time division drive of light scattering type liquid crystal is performed by the solar battery and diodes. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for liquid crystal drive element manufacturing method.    USE -   For liquid crystal drive in reflective liquid crystal display for clock, portable telephone, portable information terminal, etc.    ADVANTAGE -   Offers lightweight panel with high display quality at low cost, by integrating the liquid crystal panel and solar panel. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the equivalent circuit cross-sectional diagram of reflection type liquid crystal display. (11) Ring diode; (12) Solar battery; (13b) Lower substrate.
NOVELTY - A bag (102) is distributed on one side of front and back surfaces of the laminated object (103) accommodated in a chamber (101). The generation of the air or gas bubble is prevented by injecting a heating medium or a cooling medium inside the bag.    USE -   In solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   The lamination object of various shapes is producible. Enables mass production of solar battery module. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the lamination object manufacturing apparatus. (101) Chamber; (102) Bag; (103) Laminated object.
NOVELTY - The system has mirror faces set at variable angles according to the angle of solar ray incidence, for focusing.    USE - For solar energy utilizing system for buildings, ships etc.    ADVANTAGE - Improved solar radiation focusing according to varied solar radiation impingement angle. Approximately fivefold increase in energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system comprises a solar cell group of specified size and surface geometry. At a given distance from the solar cell group is located a mirror face plate with an edge at specified angle in a parallel position to that of the solar cell surface with respect to the sun. If required, the system comprises an inverter with matching performance range. There is a suitable number of batteries with sufficient storage capacity, dependent on the energy requirements and changing idle intervals. The system is completed by a control of suitable current strength, a weather-resistant assembly frame, and a required cable harness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of the focusing system of a solar radiation energy generator.
The generator (1) includes a pyroelectric body (10), a filter    and a radio path (3) as a non-linear element. The pyroelectric    body has a wafer form and is between 1 and 7 mm. The body is    located electrical and heat contacting with one of its surfaces    (12) on a millimetre thick bed (14). The outside edge is smaller    by an edge strip (100) than the adjacent wafer surface.    Two wire peaks (34) arranged opposite of each other and forming the radio path are located on bases. The bases are electrically high insulatingly fixed in a insulating base plate. A pressurising gas proof containment is provided for the radio path and a moisture proof housing is provided for the radio path, the filter and the pyroelectric body.    USE -   E.g. for mobile telephone, cordless telephone, date radio    sensors transmitting sensor measure values to destination    location, for telemetry, e.g. for remote temp. or heat    dissipation measurement of central heating radiator.    ADVANTAGE -   Provides optimised high voltage generator.
NOVELTY - The pressure maintained within a casing (12) of a generator (10) must always be kept less than the minimum hydrostatic pressure applied by the waves, so that a membrane cover (16) responds to the different pressures and is displaced up and down. The pressures are constantly measured by inner and outer pressure gauges (40,41) to control the operation of an electric reversible suction pump (44) for lowering the internal pressure and a relief valve (46) to increase the pressure. The membrane cover operates a piston (52), compressing air in a cylinder to drive a turbine (24).    USE - Converting energy of sea waves into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Providing offshore submerged energy generator. Generator can be self-contained i.e. working in closed cycles, without any external intervention, servicing, controls etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the system.    Generator (10)    Casing (12)    Membrane cover (16)    Turbine (24)    Pressure gauges (40,42)    Suction pump (44)    Relief valve (46)    Piston (52)
NOVELTY - An n-type silicon layer (2) is formed on the light incident surface of p-type silicon substrate (1). An electric field layer (5) having highly concentrated p-type impurity is formed on back-side of p-type silicon substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the solar battery manufacturing method.    USE -   In solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   As electric field layer has highly concentrated p-type impurity, sufficient field effect and reflecting effect are obtained, thus realizing inexpensive solar battery with favorable photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of solar battery. (1) Silicon substrate; (2) Silicon layer; (5) Electric field layer.
NOVELTY - The generator includes a generator, a speed changer, a driving shaft, a one-way wheel etc. The generator rotor spindle is connected with the last wheel spindle of the speed changer, the first wheel spindle of the speed changer is connected with the driving shaft and the one-way wheel is set on the driving shaft. A driving connection device is set between one-way wheel and heavy matter (or overhead fixed object).    USE -   The present invention not only can transfer the potential energy of high mountain object into electric energy, but also can fulfil body force semi-automatic generation of electricity.
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic cell comprises a top layer and a bottom layer both having an electrically conductive layer, and semiconductor layer(s) consisting of titanium dioxide particles having a size of 0.1-10 microns and are aggregates of crystallites having a size of less than 100 x 10-9 meter.    USE - Photovoltaic cells are useful in small electronic devices, e.g. calculators and watches.    ADVANTAGE - The use of large, porous titanium dioxide (TiO2) particles allows for safe and easy handling of the particles and also retains the high photovoltaic efficiency of nanometer-sized TiO2.
NOVELTY - The trough-like parabolic concentrator (12) is formed by integral portions (14) having compound parabolic cross section. The concentrator is formed in omega shape by determining the integral portion at common ridge portion. The ridge portion of the concentrator is made to intersect with tangential plane common to the conduits (22,24) of a receiver (20).    USE - For solar collector unit of solar energy collector system used in house, office.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents gap loss by intersecting ridge portion of concentrator in tangential plane common to conduits. Reduces convection heat loss by forming solar panel with high solar energy transmissive glass. Simplifies maintenance of housing by avoiding dust and optical contamination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The receiver is extended along the length of the concentrator in focal plane to receive the solar energy focussed by the concentrator. The fluid to be heated is allowed to pass through the conduits. The concentrator and the receiver are arranged within the housing that has a solar panel. The housing is filled with specific gas. The coating having high solar energy reflection with reflectivity coefficient as 97% is formed on the inward facing reflective surface of the concentrator. The coating having absorptivity coefficient as 97 and emissivity coefficient as 0.04 is formed on the conduits. The reflection prevention coating is formed on solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the pictorial representation of solar collector unit.    Concentrator (12)    Integral portions (14)    Receiver (20)    Conduits (22,24)
NOVELTY - Depressions-projections, at a depth of 25 microns or more and formed on either or both sides of the substrate of a solar sell.    USE - Solar cell is used on board artificial satellites.    ADVANTAGE - Radiation resistance characteristic of the solar cells is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN ADDITIONAL CLAIM is also included for production of the solar cell by etching the substrate using a mask having a frame having a width of 2 - 4 microns and quadrangular patterns at a pitch of 35 microns or more on the mask, forming the projections or depressions on both sides of the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view illustrating steps in the production of a texture of an inverted pyramid type cell.
NOVELTY - A wave and gravity power conversion device for installation in a body of water has a fixed vertical shaft (10). A float is mounted on the shaft to allow vertical movement. The float is reciprocated vertically along the shaft by actions of buoyancy and gravity forces as each wave passes the device. Power takeoff is driven by reciprocation of the float, which is surrounded by a tubular slotted wall. The wall spreads water around and shield the float to produce an even uplift.    USE - For the conversion of wave energy to mechanical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is adapted to cope with variation in wave amplitude.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic elevational cross-section of the device.    Vertical shaft (10)
NOVELTY - A solar panel transfer shuttle (70) movable along a shuttle path, transfer the solar panel between load lock chamber and processing chamber. The shuttle has several panel supports to support during transfer of panel. The panel supports are arranged so as to pass through the slots in platen (120) along vertical direction.    USE - In modular assembly line system for sequential deposition of layers on solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - As unnecessary movement of substrate in semiconductor processing system is eliminated, the processing time is reduced. Eliminates more expensive and cumbersome vacuum robots and transfer chamber systems. Allows storage of shuttle beneath the platen during processing. When the shuttle is maintained in the processing chamber, the formation of assemblies of devices such as solar panels on large glass or metal substrates can be effectively performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A processing chamber coupled to the load lock chamber, has platen (120) with slot to support the panel. When a valve is opened, the panel is transferred between load lock chamber and processing chamber. The shuttle is maintained in the processing chamber during processing. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar panel transferring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross sectional view of load lock chamber during the transfer of the solar panel.    Solar panel transfer shuttle (70)    Platen (120)
NOVELTY - An inverter (7) converts electric power output from converters (8,9) to an AC voltage. When the voltage ratio of the output voltage of a solar battery (1) opposing to that of a storage battery (2) is more than a fixed value, electric power from the solar battery is used and when the voltage ratio is below the fixed value, electric power from the storage battery is used.    USE - For use in a solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the conversion efficiency to be set to an optimum level, thereby enhancing the solar power generating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pair of converters (8,9) convert the DC voltage output from the solar battery (1) and the storage battery (2), respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solar power generation system.    Solar battery (1)    Storage battery (2)    Inverter (7)    Converters (8,9)
NOVELTY - The water supply system has a rainwater fall pipe (a), a pressure line (b) for receiver filling, an electric cable (c) between photovoltaic unit and pump, a storage container (d) for the storage of rain water, a delivery pump (e), a photovoltaic collector (f), a non-pressure vessel (g) under insulated roof for storing rain water.    USE - Water system for buildings e.g. houses.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates economic use of water. Stored rainwater can be used so that WC flushing can be carried out through the whole year. In the event that the high cistern and the rain water storage, the drinking water can be replenished from the drinking water system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - There is also a water level control (h) and a residual feed from the water main (i) and supply to toilets with a water closet (WC).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the disposition of the components.    Photovoltaic collector (f)    Pump (e)    Gravity tank (g)    Toilet basins (k)
NOVELTY - The wave action based pneumatic generator of electrical energy comprises a constant cross-section duct (1) above the sea shallows, whose air content (6) is driven by the wave (5). An accelerator system (2) is a constricted duct enhancing the kinetic energy of the driven air. The accelerated air leaving the vertical constricted duct (9) strikes the blades (10) of a generator turbine.    USE - In power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - The generator utilizes waves breaking in coastal areas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the generator.    Duct (1)    Accelerator system (2)    Wave (5)    Air content (6)    Duct (9)    Blades (10)
NOVELTY - A barrel assembly comprises a hollow elongated barrel (14) wound with coil (18), and a neodymium magnet (12) disposal to move freely within barrel. As the barrel is shaken the magnet oscillates back and forth through coil and causes current flow in coil. The current is rectified by a rectifier (20) and output to a capacitor (22) that charges.    USE - For use in emergencies like power interruption.    ADVANTAGE - As the energy is renewable, the flashlight constantly works without requiring batteries or incandescent lamps. Protecting diode protects LED from high voltage surges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electronic assembly of flashlight (100) that comprises rectifier (20) and capacitor (22), further includes LED (23) positioned near opening of flash light housing. A reed switch selectively engages the charged capacitor to LED for lighting. A Zener diode (24) is connected between LED and capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a longitudinal sectional view of flashlight.    Magnet (12)    Barrel (14)    Coil (18)    Rectifier (20)    Capacitor (22)    LED (23)    Zener diode (24)    Flashlight (100)
NOVELTY - Device has burner, plenum and exhaust air ducts, and two interconnected auxiliary air ducts. Plenum air duct is placed in running-water reservoir so that one of its ends protrudes above water surface and its other end is connected to first auxiliary air duct arranged above water surface. Second auxiliary air duct is buried in ground below its freezing level and connected to exhaust air duct whose other end is located above ground surface and above plenum air duct protruding above water surface.    USE - Wind-power plants, ventilation systems.    ADVANTAGE - Provision for producing permanent air flow. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Plant has turret-type windmill kinematically coupled with volumetric rotary compressor; electric generator kinematically coupled with volumetric rotary engine; closed-circuit tubular receivers communicating through pipes with inlet pipe connection of rotary engine and with outlet pipe connection of compressor. In addition, it is provided with at least two same windmills with compressors and electric generators with rotary engines.    USE - Conversion of wind energy into mechanical energy and electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency of plant. 4 dwgc
NOVELTY - Windmill has wind turbine with vertical axis of revolution placed inside set of wind guiding screens free to turn about vertical axis. Each blade of wind turbine has tip made in the form of airfoil entrance part with curved axis of symmetry over circumference of revolution and hinged plane free to turn about vertical axis. Blade tip is built up of internal fixed part and external moving part free to turn about vertical axis; both parts are interconnected through articulated joint at extreme entrance point of tip. Moving part of tip is held in free-turn sector, wherein extreme positions are preset, in closed position by required clearance provided between end of moving part of tip and end of moving plane in articulated joint; in open position, it is held by forming entrance part of airfoil. Moving plane of blade is positioned in free-turn sector and its extreme positions are preset by optimal angle of attack towards direction of wind flow from wind guiding screensradially arrange d with optimal angle of attack to direction of air flow passing axis of revolution of wind turbine and center of fixed plane located on leeward side. Each wind guiding screen is placed in free-turn sector where extreme positions are preset by straight line crossing axes of revolution of turbine and screen, tangential line to circumference formed by extreme external point of open tip of blade crossing axis of revolution of screen.    USE - Wind-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency of wind energy utilization. 5 cl, 3 dwgb
NOVELTY - The lower and upper ends of solar battery modules are arranged horizontally and are respectively fixed to lower-end and upper-end fixed frames (21,22). The right and left ends of the solar battery modules are fixed respectively to the right-end and left-end fixed frames (31,32).    USE - For a roof.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the degree of waterproofness between the solar battery modules and the fixed frames. Enables the construction of solar battery modules in an existing roof surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the roof integrated solar-battery module.    Lower-end and upper-end fixed frames (21,22)    Right-end and left-end fixed frames (31,32)    Solar battery modules (SM)
NOVELTY - An air circulation path (4) is formed outside a roof (2) and between the roof and a solar power generation panel (3). An opening (23) which leads to the air circulation path from the interior of the roof is formed in the roof near a ridge.    USE -   For solar power generation panels installed in roofs.    ADVANTAGE -   Reduces sufficiently the heat caused by the solar power generation panel being transmitted to interior of the room. Improves conversion efficiency of the panels. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the ventilation structure. (2) Roof; (4) Air circulation path; (23) Opening.
NOVELTY - A deposition subject (1) with curved surface, is made inclinable in three-dimension direction in a deposition tank (3). The distance between deposition site on subject surface and a substance (4) having deposited substance release property, is maintained to be a constant. A deposition layer having electromotive force, is deposited on deposition subject.    USE -   For installing solar battery on building roof, motor vehicle and vessels.    ADVANTAGE -   Solar battery can be mounted easily because of reduced weight and curved surface of deposition subject. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of deposition apparatus. (1) Deposition subject; (3) Deposition tank; (4) Substance.
NOVELTY - A transparent electrically conductive film containing indium oxide, germanium and having visualization light transmittance of 90% or more, is provided. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of transparent electrically conductive film which involves forming a film containing indium oxide and germanium by sputtering using oxygen having partial pressure of 0.04-0.4 Torr, as sputtering gas.    USE - USE For transparent electrodes of thin film transistor type liquid crystal display.    ADVANTAGE - ADVANTAGE Transparent electrically conductive film with high visualization light transmittance and low electrical resistivity is obtained. The film has good display, color and excellent characteristics.
NOVELTY - Incineration boiler (1) generates high pressure saturated steam. A heater (2) superheats the saturated steam to 600 C using heat obtained from iron manufacture by-product gas and combustion air. The superheated steam is supplied to a turbine (3) and power is generated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for superheater.    USE -   For refuse incinerator.    ADVANTAGE -   Superheated steam generation, increases power generation greatly. Prevents high temperature corrosion of boiler tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows the explanatory drawing showing components of refuse electricity generation system. (1) Boiler; (2) Heater; (3) Turbine.
NOVELTY - The sun bed has a movable head part (4) and a movable solar module (1) mounted on the head part for deriving power and as a sunshade. The movable head part is connected to the solar module by continuously adjustable linkages (2). The solar module has a socket strip (7) on its underside for various 3 to 12 Volt plugs.    USE - For sun bathing.    ADVANTAGE - Improved with a movable head part to provide optimal sunshade for the head and to enable the connection of electronic or electrical equipment such as a laptop, a cold box, a Walkman, cigarette lighter, fan or mobile telephone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a sun bed with head part and solar module.    solar module (1)    movable head part (4)    linkages (2)    socket strip (7)
NOVELTY - The pram has a battery driven motor which can also be powered by solar power.    USE - Baby carriage, pram.    ADVANTAGE - Eases uphill walk with pram.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the pram.
NOVELTY - The housing has a tower (1) mounted on a conical frustum-shaped base (2) that is itself mounted on a base plate. The upper end of the frustum has a concrete plate. The base plate, conical frustum and upper cover plate form a unit consisting of strengthened concrete. All components (4-6) used to generate current are mounted in the conical frustum base.    USE - For horizontal wind force system.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes problems of heavy tower heads and the need for heavy cranes to service equipment in the tower heads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic partly sectional representation of a tower and base    tower shaft (1)    base (2)    rigid axle (3)    coupling between axle and transmission (4)    transmission (5)    current generator (6)
NOVELTY - The system includes a solar collector arrangement (a) for producing a heated fluid, a feed system with circulating pump (c) for circulating the fluid, and a photovoltaic arrangement (b) for an, at least partial, electrically controlled supply of the circulating pump.    USE - Solar heating- and water supply for building.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require additional reed system from roof to storage system, or additional operating power supply, and simplifies regulation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system includes preferably a control unit (d), by which the circulating pump is released for a control through the photovoltaic arrangement, especially dependent on sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an arrangement according to the invention.    solar collector arrangement (a)    photovoltaic arrangement (b)    circulating pump (c)    control unit (d)
NOVELTY - The hub end of a plastic core(17) is inserted into a metal holder(16) at the connector(6) and glass fibers(18) are wound around the assembly before the latter is enclosed in plastic foam(21).    USE - The rotor blade is for use on a wind power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The blade has high stiffness and strength together with a positive connection between the blade connector and the hub for transfer of the blade forces into the hub and main generator structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is made for the rotor blade(3) for wind power generators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows apart section through one form of the rotor blade.    rotor blade (3)    connector (6)    metal holder (16)    plastic foam core (17)    glass fibers (18)    blade tip (20)    plastic foam (21)
NOVELTY - Refrigerator/warmer comprises a container with a thermoelectric device (3) having a first portion (5) in thermal communication with the interior of the container and a second portion (4) in thermal communication with the exterior of the container, to generate electric power in response to the temperature difference between the interior and exterior of the container, and a Peltier device (6) in thermal communication with the interior of the device and responsive to the power generated by the thermoelectric device, to cool the interior of the container.    USE - As a refrigerator/warmer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a simple device which uses no external power other than natural energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - ALSO CLAIMED is the method of operation of the device above in which the interior of the device is cooled if the interior temperature is higher than the external temperature and heated if the internal temperature is lower than the external temperature; and the device referred to above in which the container has a main body and a lid, and the power is generated by a number of thermoelectric devices and fed to a number of Peltier devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the heater cooler    lid (1)    container (2)    thermoelectric device (3,4,5)    Peltier device (6)    bottom plate (7)    radiating plate (8)    perforated protective cover (10)
NOVELTY - N-type and P-type thermoelectric films (3,4) are formed on different metallic electrode films (2) provided on substrate (1) and are connected by metallic electrode film (9). Crystals in the thermoelectric films grow perpendicular to substrate surface and are energized along vertical direction of thermoplastic films.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric element manufacturing method.    USE -   Thermoelectric element structure.    ADVANTAGE -   As the crystals in thermoelectric films grow perpendicular to substrate surface and energized along vertical direction of thermoelectric film, electrical resistance in the thermoelectric film is reduced and thermoelectric capability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows section view of thermoelectric element. (1) Substrate; (2,9) Metallic electrode films; (3,4) Thermoelectric films.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric power generator (1) has thermoelectric element module cores (4) distributed between an inner cylinder (2) and an outer cylinder (3). The inner cylinder is provided at the heat collecting side, while the outer cylinder is provided at the cold end. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An insulating layer (6) is formed on the electrode side surface of the inner cylinder. The electrode layer (7) of the inner cylinder is formed on the surface of the insulating layer. The low-temperature edges of the thermoelectric element module cores are held by the outer cylinder, while their high-temperature edges are joined to an end face metal layer (13). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the thermoelectric power generator manufacture.    USE -   Used in converting heat energy of exhaust gas from e.g. combustion installation, incinerator, internal combustion engine, into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE -   Has increased electricity generation output due to enlarged temperature gradient at the ends of the thermoelements. Has excellent heat resistance and thermal shock resistance in which degradation of insulating layer and reduction in heat conduction efficiency are prevented. Has improved thermoelectric conversion efficiency. Has favorable endurance since corrosion caused by exhaust gas to the thermoelements or electrodes is prevented. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an explanatory drawing showing the emission of the thermoelectric power generator and its basic cross-section in perpendicular direction. (1) Thermoelectric power generator; (2) Inner cylinder; (3) Outer cylinder; (4) Thermoelectric element module cores; (6) Insulating layer; (7) Electrode layer; (13) End face metal layer.
NOVELTY - The solar battery has double-sided incidence type solar panel mutually connected to the frame electrically via a leg. The projection angle L of the solar panel, the length `a' of the light receiving side `alpha' of the panel and the rear side `gamma' are included so that predetermined condition is satisfied. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The panel is set so that condition a|L(cos *tan(+)-sin )/2|, `b' the space between solar arrays. b|(2a+Lcos )/tan(+)| is satisfied.    USE -   In solar battery apparatus.    ADVANTAGE -   As the solar battery apparatus has double-sided incidence type solar panel, the output of the solar battery is raised. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows model view of solar battery installation arrangement.
NOVELTY - Main wiring (2) of flexible solar battery module (M) is connected to electrode. A space of 20 mm or less is provided in longitudinal direction between sub-modules. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sub-module has flexible plastic base material on which an optoelectric transducer, is formed.    USE -   In flexible solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   Reduces inferior manufacture of elongate module. Improves reliability and simplifies connection operation of solar battery module. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal part of flexible solar battery module. (2) Main wiring; (M) Solar battery module.
NOVELTY - The carrier density of the conductive film is 9102 0/cm3 with carrier mobility as 20 cm3/Vs. The content of germanium or germanium oxide is set as 2-10 atom% in total amount of indium oxide. The light transmittance of the conductive film is 80% or more.    USE -   For transparent electrode of flat panel display like LCD device, EL display device, plasma display device, solar battery, touch panel, static prevention film, gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE -    Improves light transmittance of transparent electrode. Reduces resistivity of conductive film to 1010-4 ohmcm by adjusting film forming temperature as 250 C. Enables efficient designing contrast and resolution of display device. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts graph showing relation of germanium amount and resistance factor and transmittance of conductive film.
NOVELTY - Circular grooves (31) are concentrically formed at a fixed interval on a lens surface in a state by which the sidewall of each groove incline at a certain angle, so that the optical characteristic of the lens central section will be different from the optical characteristic of the lens peripheral section.    USE -   For condensing the sunlight radiated to solar battery cell.    ADVANTAGE -   Shortens production of die used in lens manufacture, thus cost reduction is attained. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of lens combined to solar battery cell. (31) Circular grooves.
NOVELTY - A bonding resin layer (11) is interposed between a flat component (10) and a heat collecting piece (7). An electric insulation is stuck between the flat component and a solar battery (2). The coefficient of linear expansion of the heat collecting piece is equivalent to that of an electric generating piece (4). DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar battery is arranged on the flat surface and is embedded under the bonding resin layer with permeability. The heat collecting piece is laminated at the back side the electric generating piece which allows solar power generation. The heat collecting piece includes a heat medium pipe (6) provided on the heat collecting board (5) to allow the collection of solar heat.    USE -   For converting solar energy into electrical energy and heat energy.    ADVANTAGE -   Prevents reduction of generator ability and prolongs life of solar energy utilization apparatus. Prevents an increase in the internal pressure of an air space. Prevents corrosion and poor insulation. Maintains reliable function of aeration path. Reduces stress since position of electric generating piece and heat collecting piece is stabilized. Prevents damage of waterproofness since surface protection board can be arranged to desired position. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fragmentary sectional view of the solar energy utilization apparatus. (2) Solar battery; (4) Electric generating piece; (5) Heat collecting board; (6) Heat medium pipe; (7) Heat collecting piece; (10) Flat component; (11) Bonding resin layer.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (107) is arranged on a base (105). A closed space (108) is cut off from the air provided between the base and the module.    USE - For generating photovoltaic power on a roof.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is easy to construct, inexpensive to install, maintains a good power level as a photovoltaic power generating system, good environmental resistance and improved fire resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structural view of the photovoltaic power generating structure.    Base (105)    Solar cell module (107)    Closed space (108)
NOVELTY - An air-driven energy cocoon blows onto a support impeller (4) via a fan wheel (7) in a closed housing. The impeller drives an electric generator (2,3) that generates a power which is greater than the power of the fan wheel. An air deflecting disc (5) which is connected to the support impeller has as many air passage slots (13) as the number of support surfaces on the support impeller. The number of support surfaces is different and the same can be adjustable. The air passage slots are dimensioned so that a bundled air stream impinges on each front edge of the support surface profile. The air passage slots are dimensioned so that their total surface area is less than 30% of the area of the fan wheel. The generator needs be bound to no current type, voltage magnitude or even frequency.    USE - None given    ADVANTAGE - Can be used universally and can be built in all sizes, even for less than one watt up to several gigawatts, and in all points of the Earth, in the air or water.
NOVELTY - The energy exchange equipment has a supporting mechanism supporting a sway bar whose lower end is equipped with a driving mechanism with motor, and at the lower position corresponding to the driving mechanism a static fixed rack mechanism is installed. The upper section of the sway bar is connected with a driving mechanism connected with a power generator device. The power generator is connected with a contactor through an energy-storage device, and the contactor is electrically connected with the motor positioned on the lower end of the sway bar.    USE -   None given.    ADVANTAGE -   Low manufacturing cost, simple structure, easy operation and control, and has no need of consumption of resource, and has no pollution.
NOVELTY - Rounded bodies which may be made from wood or hollow metal are attached by arms (T1,T2) to ball bearing tracks (R1,R2,Gs) which allow them to follow a closed circuit. The first part of the circuit comprises a fall under gravity with export of energy through belt or hydraulic piston and then a sector with two valves permits entry into a second part of the circuit which is filled with liquid and causes the bodies to rise again to recommence the circuit    USE - Quasi-perpetual energy production    ADVANTAGE - The system does not require fuel only make-up water    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the rounded bodies and ball bearing tracks    Arms on rounded bodies (T1,T2)    Ball bearing tracks (R1,R2,Gs)
NOVELTY - At least one portion of electric power obtained by the waste electricity generation installation (22) of a waste treatment plant (23) is used as the power source of an air liquefaction separation apparatus (32). The air liquefaction separation apparatus obtains a liquefaction nitrogen used as the source of cooling of a waste pulverisation plant (24) that performs the cryogrinding of waste.    USE -   Used in waste treatment plant.    ADVANTAGE -   Reduces transportation cost of liquefaction nitrogen since cryogrinding of waste is performed. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the waste disposal system. (22) Electricity generation installation; (23) Waste treatment plant; (24) Waste pulverisation plant; (32) Air liquefaction separation apparatus.
NOVELTY - A silicon light reception layer is formed on a support (1) by coating or vacuum evaporation process. The Si particles have its diameter ranging from 0.1-200 m or less than or equals 1000 m.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar battery.    USE -   For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Since material harmful to human body is not utilized, environmental pollution is eliminated. Since solar battery is manufactured easily, manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic sectional view of solar battery. (1) Support.
NOVELTY - The collector surface is coordinately prepared for solar inward radiation, in order to achieve an optimal degree of effect. This means that automatic control is such that the position angle of the solar collector always receives the optimal direction of the sun.    USE - For a solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The disturbance-free function and optimal degree of effect are provided when technical transmission means analogous to the astronomical principle are present. Is self-regulating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the planetary autogenous control system in function with the sun movement in three positions.
NOVELTY - When water is poured into a water tank (1) and a float (3) submerged on a tank bottom is unlocked, the float and a weight are floated to the upper limit, allowing the float to supply energy to the outside while storing its inner energy by its buoyancy. The method further involves causing the float to remove the water in the tank with the aid of the stored inner energy and empty the tank, permitting the float suspended in an upper space in the emptied tank and the weight to drop the lower limit by gravity, and supplying energy to the outside while having he float increasing its inner energy.    USE - Producing new energy using gravity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tank is filled with water by the force which has caused the float to increase its inner energy, thus returning to the starting point of operation. To attain the above functions, an outer tank (2) adapted to move up and down relative to the water tank is provided, which, by moving up and down, repeats alternate filling and emptying of the water tank. During its vertical movements, in which the outer tank is raised to fill the water tank with water and is lowered to empty the water tank, a weight of the water in the outer tank gradually increases and decreases. To accommodate such varying weight of the water, varying weights adapted to gradually increase and decrease for balancing are mounted to offset the weight of the water in the outer tank. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a motive power apparatus for generating new energy, and an apparatus for producing new energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the energy producing system.    Water tank (1)    Outer tank (2)    Float (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a first thermoelectric converter which generates electric power by utilizing the difference between the temperature in the combustion chamber of a boiler (39) and the temperature of the water supplied from feed water heaters (43,45) to the boiler. A second thermoelectric converter generates electric power by utilizing the difference between the temperature of the steam supplied from a turbine (41) attached to the heaters and the temperature of the water supplied from a steam condenser (35).    USE - For converting thermal energy to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Improved conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the layout of the power generation system.    Steam condenser (35)    Boiler (39)    Turbine (41)    Feed water heaters (43,45)
NOVELTY - The thermohydraulic sun tracking device has a pair of absorber units (7a,7b) positioned facing one another relative to the axis of rotation (5) of the solar energy converter (1), coupled together for containing a common working fluid, with a light control unit selectively blocking or reflecting light for one of the absorber units, via at least one reflector (8a,8b ; 10a,10b) for asymmetric irradiation for correcting an alignment error.    USE - To align a pivoted solar energy converter, e.g. a photovoltaic solar collector with the sun.    ADVANTAGE - Provides low maintenance tracking of a solar energy converter without requiring external power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Shows a schematic diagram of a tracking device for a solar energy converter.    Solar energy converter (1)    Axis of rotation (5)    Absorber units (7a,7b)    Reflectors (8a,8b ; 10a,10b)
NOVELTY - The wave enhancer extends from the cylinder (24) of wave power collection system, below the surface of the ocean. The wave enhancer comprises plates that has a surface which is disposed at an angle of 90 degrees with the direction of motion of the ocean waves.    USE - Used for enhancing amplitude of ocean waves in wave power collection systems.    ADVANTAGE - By increasing the amplitude of waves more energy can be extracted from the waves. Pressurized hydraulic fluid can be used to power prime moves which inturn can drive load such as electrical generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The wave power collection system (10) consists of a float (12) for floating on the surface of the fluid and a cylinder is coupled to the float. A pilaster (26) is coupled to the cylinder. The cylinder and the float are movable with respect to pilaster. The pilaster consists of a portion disposing below ocean floor. A tubular member is coupled to the cylinder. The tubular member disposes the hydraulic fluid in its interior. A rod is disposed in the interior of the tubular member and the rod is coupled to the float. The tubular member along with the rod converts the motion of float into useful energy. When the wave contacts the wave enhancer, the force of the waves in parallel to ocean floor is converted into a lifting force. The lifting force causes the amplitude of wave to increase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagrammatical view of the wave power collection system.    Wave power collection system (10)    Float (12)    Cylinder (24)    Pilaster (26)
NOVELTY - The roof module (16) consists of a solar battery cell portion (161) and the decoration portion (162). A display plane (1621) is provided between solar battery cell portion and decoration portion. The solar battery cell portion consists of the electrical wiring.    USE -   For buildings.    ADVANTAGE -   Enables easy size adjustment. The efficiency of light reception of the solar battery is increased. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts the perspective diagram showing the assembly condition of roof module with solar battery. (16) Roof module; (161) Solar battery cell portion; (162) Decoration portion; (1621) Display plane.
NOVELTY - A transparent electrically conductive film (3) is formed on a transparent base (2). A photoconductive film (4) comprising amorphous material is formed on the transparent electrically conductive film. The thickness of the conductive film is set to 0.8 microns so that the roughness lies within 300- 3000 .    USE -   For silicon sensor light receiver of photoreceptor in electrophotographic copier, printer, image sensor, solar battery etc.    ADVANTAGE -   Since an amorphous film is formed on a transparent electrically conductive film of reduced thickness, generation of sublation of the amorphous film on the transparent electrically conductive film is suppressed. As a result favorable image of high resolution can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of photoconductive element. (2) Transparent base; (3) Electrically conductive film; (4) Photoconductive film.
NOVELTY - The generator consists of a tubular stator (a) which stands vertically and is attached to the sea bed (e), and a tubular armature (b) fits over and slides up/down the stator. The tubular armature is forced upward by the action of sea wave crests on a flotation collar (d) to which it is attached, and would descend by its own weight into the oncoming sea wave trough. Permanent magnets are mounted in layers around the tubular armature.    USE - For generating megawatts of electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Does not rely on complex mechanical contrivances of dubious practicality which so far have delivered only in kilowatts. Sea wave power will be harnessed to deliver the linear forces required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrofoil driven linear generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a sea wave powered linear generator and the schematic of the construction of the linear generator respectively.    Tubular stator (a)    Tubular armature (b)    Flotation collar (d)    Sea bed (e)
NOVELTY - The satellite is located in a geostationary orbit, maintaining part of its structure (12) towards the earth. A pair of solar panels (14) are kept largely facing the sun's rays (18). The panels are mounted on a yoke (16) that is driven by a motor such that it can rotate through 360 degrees during the period of a day to keep it facing the sun. An additional motor and axis (25) allows for up to 23.5 degrees position changes during the year.    USE - For solar panel position control in a geostationary satellite.    ADVANTAGE - By including a second axis the panels can be kept perpendicular to the sun's rays as the earth moves around the sun hence improving the energy supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for increasing the power developed by a solar cell disposed on a solar wing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure of a schematic illustration of a geostationary satellite.    Satellite (12)    Solar panels (14)    Daily rotation axis of panels (16)    Sun's rays (18)    Secondary axis for annual movements (25)
NOVELTY - The mast is made of three mast parts, the upper part disposed within the lower parts, such that in unassembled form is of normal road-transport length. The lower mast part (1) is linked to the middle mast part (2) via a hinge above which a roller guides a rope leading from the middle of the middle mast part to the transportation chassis (3), such that the middle mast part is raised together with the lower mast part when it is raised via a hydraulic cylinder (4).    USE - For use in wind speed measurement to evaluate possible sites for the construction of wind energy farms.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a high and stable mast while enabling simpler transportation and installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram to illustrate the wind speed measurement mast.    lower mast part (1)    middle mast part (2)    transportation chassis (3)    hydraulic cylinder (4)
NOVELTY - The propulsion effect has a heated temperature-resistant disc, e.g. of steel or aluminium, pressed against a thin layer of a thermoelastic material in contact with a heat-conductive support surface, using a magnetic or spring force. The thermoelastic material expands as it is heated causing the disc to roll or oscillate.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - The propulsion effect used direct energy conversion    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a propulsion effect.
NOVELTY - Several light sources (36) are arranged with space in a light panel (30), to emit light against several locations on facet (24). A camera (32) is configured near the light panel to detect the light reflected from the facet surface. A processor (16) controls operation of the camera and the light panel so as to determine actual angular position and optimum alignment position for the facet.    USE - For dish concentrator of solar power system.    ADVANTAGE - Since several light sources are used, measurement data points across reflective surface of facet is increased and thereby improving alignment accuracy. Since processor is used, there is no need to rely on human judgment to determine whether the light image is aligned in the theoretical profile.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A support rod supports the camera and the light panel separately and spaced apart from dish concentrator. The light data detected by the camera is used to calculate facet normal for each facet. A light controller (38) controls operation of the light sources depending on output of the processor. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for facet alignment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the facet alignment system.    Processor (16)    Facet (24)    Light panel (30)    Camera (32)    Light sources (36)    Light controller (38)
NOVELTY - A mirror (6) is provided for reflecting light onto photocells which are provided on a substrate. A heat pipe (16) is provided for keeping the mirror and the photocells coiled around a portion of the outer surface (10) of a spacecraft (4).    USE - For collecting solar energy to supply power for the operation of altitude control systems, payloads and communications in a spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that, since a separate panel section in the substrate accommodates different photocells, a continuous thermal flow is inhibited and rapid dissipation of thermal energy from each separated panel section is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mirror is made of a flexible material. When the spacecraft is in orbit, the solar power system is deployed by releasing the heat pipe to permit the mirror to automatically uncoil. The mirror then extends longitudinally outward from one side of the spacecraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures represent schematic views of the solar collector system in its deployed position and in its coiled launch position.    Spacecraft (4)    Mirror (6)    Outer surface (10)    Heat pipe (16)
NOVELTY - The station may be assembled of one or several wind propulsors. Each station propulsor is assembled of individual components (sails, rods, halyards) directly on a suspension using four cables forming a power flexible shaft linked with a bearing. This bearing is fastened by means of a clamp on horizontal cable, which is tensioned between two or three high masts. The windmill proper is assembled by introduction of two strong rods between the four cables of the flexible shaft perpendicularly to each other and to the flexible shaft. These two rods clamped on the flexible shaft form a single spider, and another spider is similarly assembled lower, to the sail height. Four sails are suspended between these two spiders (from their arms), four sails since there are only four arms here. But the sails are suspended in such a manner that moment of one of the four sails would act on the flexible shaft the whole time, transmitting its rotation to generator installed below. Itis effected due to the fact that the sail vertical edge, which is remote father ahead from the center, serves as if a hinge relative to which the whose sail may have oscillatory motions, and the other vertical edge is lashed on to the carriers. The free ends of these carriers are lashed on to the vertical outer edge of the adjacent sail. The width of the sail and length of its carriers should have a slack but such that maximum efficiency of the working stroke would be attained. At such a taken up slack of the carrier the open sail accomplishes the working stroke, and the tree other sails are making ready for this stroke.    USE - Electrical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of windmill, simplified design, reduced expenditures connected with assembly and construction. 3 dwgJ
NOVELTY - Wind-driven electric plant includes windwheel-generator-wind vane unit connected with mast by means of helical spring fitted with strip in the middle and with twisted edges, thus ensuring free turn under action of wind and return of unit to initial position after twisting to avoid excessive twisting of cable and its break.    USE - Wind-driven electric plants.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Man-made energy carriers are organized by delivering finely dispersed ferromagnetic material capable of sorbing water molecules to definite areas in near space with flying vehicles. Material is delivered to areas determined with due consideration of natural meteorological parameters i.e. maximal altitude of humid air location and minimal strength of magnetic field of Earth.    USE - Solar power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated procedure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows natural meteorological parameters.
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NOVELTY - Connection tab (2) is provided to electrically connect the adjacent solar batteries (1) via connection (2A).    USE -   For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   Since the connection tab is electrically connected to solar battery, the influence of stress during connection is efficiently reduced. Thereby the damage to solar battery is reliably prevented and yield is enhanced. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of connection condition of solar battery and connection tab. (1) Solar battery; (2) Connection tab; (2A) Connection.
NOVELTY - Thin film photoelectric conversion layer (3) is provided between laminated pair of electrode layers (2,4). Solar battery cells (51,52) are mutually connected electrically in series through connection groove (7) which is provided parallel to separation grooves (6,8)    USE -   For integrated thin film solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   Light receiving area loss is reduced due to simple connection process between sub-modules. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows partially broken model 3D view of integrated thin film solar battery module. (2,4) Electrode layers; (3) Photoelectric conversion layer; (6,8) Separation grooves; (7) Connection grooves; (51,52) Solar battery cells.
NOVELTY - Solar battery cells (3) are provided inside single plate glass panes (1) which are supported by a single metallic support (6) via bolt (4). The solar battery cells are tensioned to the side not facing the outdoor of the glass panes.    USE -   For generation of electricity.    ADVANTAGE -   Improves exterior appearance and electricity generation efficiency. Improves heat radiation efficiency of solar battery cells, thus improving reliability. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar battery system. (1) Glass panes; (3) Solar battery cells; (4) Bolt; (6) Metallic support.
NOVELTY - Multiple tile type solar battery modules are arranged in series within each junction box (5) which are mutually connected by link cable (53). Serial output of every group of solar battery module is mutually connected in parallel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Withdrawal cable from tile type solar battery module which is connected to each junction box, has two conducting wire for positive and negative. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery application method.    USE -   In roof of a building for utilizing solar energy.    ADVANTAGE -   As wiring operation is extremely simple, the number of wiring for connection of solar battery on a roof is reduced greatly. Since parallel connection of unit for every number is performed in general, neither a wiring fault nor connection forgetfulness is seen. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the wiring diagram of solar battery panel. (5) Junction box; (53) Link cable.
NOVELTY - A virtual image mirror (13) extends from V-shaped vertex side of the reflecting surface (11) which is the hologram surface. The V-shaped cross-section of the reflecting surface is parallel to the normal line of the condensing section (12).    USE -   For solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE -   Offers condensation of incident light even of large projection angle, hence ensures improved overall condensing efficiency of incident light. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of a beam condensing unit. (11) Reflecting surface; (12) Condensing section; (13) Virtual image mirror.
NOVELTY - The light receiving surface (12) is driven by a control unit (18). The power consumption by the current consumer (20) decide the driving angle of the light receiving surface.    USE -   In tracking type solar power generation unit e.g. solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Avoids excessive electricity generation by keeping in track with consumer's consumption. As only necessary power is generated thermal damage to the battery is avoided. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of tracking type solar power generator. (12) Light receiving surface; (18) Control unit; (20) Current consumer.
NOVELTY - The light receiving surface (12) is driven in accordance with the weather information detected using anemometer (24) and a snow-coverage meter (26), so that load on the light receiving surface is reduced.    USE -   For light tracking apparatus in solar power generation units like solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   The external force effected to light receiving surface by snow-storm etc is reduced by driving light receiving surface in appropriate direction. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of solar light tracking apparatus. (12) Light receiving surface; (24) Anemometer; (26) Snow-coverage meter.
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic cell group (202) is mounted on a reinforcing material (201). Insulated sealing of photovoltaic cell group is performed and flat solar battery module is produced. The solar battery module is molded in a desired shape. A distortion reduction unit suppresses a parallel distortion caused in photovoltaic cell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery module manufacturing apparatus.    USE -   For roof material integrated solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   Crack of photovoltaic cell can be prevented, thereby reliable roof material integrated solar-battery module can be obtained. Inexpensive roof material integrated solar- battery module with extremely high design property can be obtained. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar- battery module. (201) Reinforcing material; (202) Photovoltaic cell group.
NOVELTY - The damage (103) on the surface of the solar battery module is covered with a protecting layer (104). The creeping distance which is the shortest distance from the damage to the edge of the protecting layer is set to be 20 mm or more.    USE -   Used for preventing the penetration of water from the solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   External surrounding is made free of pollution and the safety of the solar battery module is enhanced as the damage is protected and water leakage is prevented. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of a solar battery module. (103) Damage; (104) Protecting layer.
NOVELTY - The solar battery module (1) comprises of a number of photo-voltaic cells (2) arranged over process area (7). The cell is covered by a cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS also included for the following: solar battery module manufacturing method; application method of solar battery module    USE -   For electrical power generator installed in roof and ground of installation site.    ADVANTAGE -   The solar battery module of optimum size and shape can be installed over the roof and ground without any damage due to provision of process area. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of the solar battery module. (1) Solar battery module; (2) Photo-voltaic cells; (7) Process area.
NOVELTY - Solar battery module is provided with transparent glass pane (5) and thin film sheet (7) of different refractive indices on back side. Transparent material with high refractive index is provided in area between solar battery cells (1).    USE -   Solar battery module is used for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE -   Higher photoelectric conversion efficiency is achieved since light from both sides of the module can be made to fall on the cells. Coloring of transparent sheet improves the view of the entire module. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar battery module. (1) Solar battery cell; (5) Transparent glass pane; (7) Thin film sheet.
NOVELTY - Solar battery cells are sealed inside a sealing body (16). The cells are electrically connected to upper and lower sections (18,19). A reflecting plate (20) in the sealing body reflects incident light onto side or back side of cells.    USE -   For double sided incidence type solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   As the quantity of incident light is increased, the amount of power generated is also increased. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the double sided incidence type solar battery module. (16) Sealing body; (18,19) Upper and lower sections; (20) Reflecting plate.
NOVELTY - A glass pane (3) is arranged on surface of an EVA layer (2) embedded with two isolated solar battery cells (1). On lower portion of transparent EVA layer corresponding to light incidence side of battery module, a transparent PET sheet (4) with uneven surface is provided along with permeable light scattering layer.    USE -   In double-sided light incidence type solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   Due to provision of transparent PET sheet, the incident light can be effectively utilized for area between adjacent solar battery cells and hence excels in electricity generation efficiency. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar battery module. (1) Solar battery cell; (2) EVA layer; (3) Glass pane; (4) Transparent PET sheet.
NOVELTY - The beam condensing unit has a wedge shaped prism (11) which is arranged oppositively behind which reflective mirror (13) is provided at its plane of incidence (11A) with an intermediate air space (12) between them. Another prism (21) is also provided at the air space between the wedge shaped prism (11) and reflecting mirror.    USE -   For condensing incident light onto solar battery for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE -   Since the intermediate air space is provided between the reflecting mirror and prism, the condensing efficiency of an incident light can be raised. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram of beam condensing unit. (11,21) Prisms; (11A) Plane of incidence; (12) Air space; (13) Reflective mirror.
NOVELTY - 1-100 wt% of silicon carbide and boron carbide are sintered in argon or nitrogen gas atmosphere to form P-type thermoelectric element. 1-10 wt% of silicon carbide and carbon or 1-10 wt% of silicon are sintered in argon or nitrogen atmosphere to form N-type thermoelectric element. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermoelectric element converts high temperature heat into electricity.    USE -   For power generation using waste heat from nuclear reactor, high-temperature gas cooled reactor, etc.    ADVANTAGE -   Durability is improved, since thermoelectric element is not damaged due to radiation.
NOVELTY - A heating medium conveyor (13) is driven by electricity generated in a thermoelectric converter (11). A controller (14) supplies electric power to the heating medium, which is less than the upper limit of electromotive force generated by the thermoelectric converter.    USE -   For thermoelectric generator.    ADVANTAGE -   As the electric power supplied is limited, the velocity of rotation and current value are suppressed to a limitation value. Thus endurance is secured and the upper limit of the rotational speed is reduced, thereby suppressing oscillation noise. The control electric power can be setup arbitrarily by changing the setup time, thus running loss is prevented. The temperature of the heating medium conveyor is effected thus overheating of thermoelectric converter is prevented. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of heating medium conveyor. (11) Thermoelectric converter; (13) Heating medium conveyor; (14) Controller.
NOVELTY - Electrodes (15,16) serially connect P-type and N- type thermoelements in several guide holes (12) of guide board (11) which has plate shaped insulator. The end faces of P and N type thermoelements are joined to the electrodes using solder (17). A recess in each guide hole formed vertically, is filled with the solder.    USE -   Used in solar thermal power systems.    ADVANTAGE -   The solder bridge is eliminated and hence low cost module with improvement in stability, quality and yield is obtained. The size reduction of the module is also obtained, while preventing leakage of solder from the space. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of thermoelectric conversion module. (11) Guide board; (12) Guide hole; (15,16) Electrodes; (17) Solder.
NOVELTY - A set of P and N type thermo electric materials (1,2) formed with porous metal are arranged such that interconnection between adjacent junctions is provided by electrode (3) of blow rate of 5% or less. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacturing method of thermo element.    USE -   For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE -   Enhances the efficiency of electricity generation and excels in oxidation resistance since carbon dioxide generation is suppressed. Environmental problems such as global warming are prevented. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram showing the porous metal thermo elements. (1) P- type thermo electric material; (2) N-type thermo electric material; (3) Electrode.
NOVELTY - The battery has p and n type compound semiconductor films of CIS type chalcopyrite structure. The n type film contains CuAl(SxSe1-x)2.    USE -   For solar power applications.    ADVANTAGE -   Offers n-type conduction film without drop in energy conversion efficiency due to chalcopyrite structure. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar battery.
NOVELTY - Boundary surface (5) of a laminate body has a window layer (6) as protective coat and two layers of ZnO group transparent electrically conductive films consisting of ZnO:Al or ZnO:Ga on its top.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Laminate body consists of solar battery (1) laminated with board (2) and back side electrode (3) and is together called window layer which is coated on boundary surface layer as protective coat. Two layers of ZnO group transparent electrically conductive film are coated on boundary surface and they consist of ZnO:Al or ZnO:Ga.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacturing method of ZnO group electrically conductive film which involves formation of first film on the boundary surface by RF sputtering and formation of second and third films by sputtering process on the first film.    USE -   For thin film solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE -   Influence of sputtering shock is reduced and sputtering can be produced in large area. Moisture resistance is securable and series resistance is reduced. Short circuit current density and curvilinear factor can be enlarged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows the schematic structural drawing of thin film solar battery using ZnO group electrically conductive film. (1) Solar battery; ; (2) Board; ; (3) Back side electrode; ; (5) Boundary surface; ; (6) Window layer.
NOVELTY - The lamination structure comprising film Ga2 O3 film (3), In2 O3film (4) and copper film (5) formed on soda lime glass plate (1) via Mo film (2), is heated in selenium atmosphere to form chalcopyrite structure compound semiconductor thin film (6).    USE -   For manufacturing chalcopyrite structure compound semiconductor thin film used as optical absorption layer of thin solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Uniform semiconductor thin film is obtained by inexpensive method. Solar battery with high energy conversion efficiency is obtained.     DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows the cross- sectional diagram of the manufacturing process of solar battery involving the manufacturing process of chalcopyrite structure compound semiconductor thin film. (1) Soda lime glass plate; (2) Mo film; (3) Ga2 O3 film; (4) In2 O3film; (5) Copper film; (6) Chalcopyrite semiconductor thin film.
NOVELTY - The system has nine rotatable axles mounted in upper and lower planes in an open casing 5 m wide, 9 m long and 1.5 m high. The casing consists of a mainly open frame (4), e.g. of steel or aluminum tubes, and is transmissive for the waves in the direction of wave motion. Struts maintain the required stability of the frame. Floats (10) or air containers mounted externally on the long sides keep the casing floating horizontally just under the water's surface.    USE - For generating electricity from the power of the waves.    ADVANTAGE - Exploits a renewable energy resource.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - It also uses sensors and electromagnets to switch on generators depending on the power of the waves such that even with minimum wave power there is at least one generator switched.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view representation of a sea wave power system    current cable (2)    frame (4)    water vanes (6)    generators (9)    floats (10)    rudder (11)
NOVELTY - A procedure for converting energy has a quantity of gas brought into contact with a number of relatively small converter elements. On the basis of the small dimensions of the converter elements relative to the gas density, a permanently varying gas pressure works on the converter elements. By the changing deformation of the converter elements, an alternating voltage arises and an alternating current flows. Thus continuously a part of the thermal energy of the effective gas quantity is converted into electrical energy. The space behind the converter elements is evacuated. The converter elements consist of piezoelectric material and have an electrodynamic method of working.    USE - None given    ADVANTAGE - Heat energy can be converted into electrical energy in the most direct and efficient fashion possible.
NOVELTY - A pair of N-I-P photovoltaic cells are stacked in optical and electrical series relationship. Each cell has an intrinsic semiconductor material body (16) which is interposed between the N doped and P doped semiconductor materials (14,18). Amorphous and microcrystalline layers are formed between the N doped body (20) and the intrinsic semiconductor material body.    USE - Used as electrical power sources.    ADVANTAGE - Decrease in optical absorption of the N layer permits more light to pass through, to the photo generative portion of the cell, thereby improving short circuit current. Offers high transparency and high conductivity of microcrystalline body of N doped semiconductor material, while preventing loss of voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of tandem photovoltaic cell.    N,P doped semiconductor materials (14,18)    Intrinsic semiconductor material body (16)    N doped body (20)
NOVELTY - The windmill island (1) has a number of windmills at equispaced intervals around the periphery. Each windmill rotor (3) is on the top of a pillar (4). The bases of the pillars are linked by horizontal concrete tubes (5) The pillars are fastened to the hub (6) by radial fixing cables (9). The hub is anchored to the sea bed by cables (8). A drive mechanism (12) rotates to bring the rotors into the wind. The crew cabin (14) has a helicopter landing pad (13) on its roof.    USE - Electrical generation by wind power    ADVANTAGE - simple and cheap construction    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of windmill island.    island (1)    gondola (2)    rotor (3)    column (4)    horizontal connection pipes (5)    rotatable part of hub (6)    fixed part of hub (7)    anchor cable (8)    radial fixing cables (9)    rotatable cable for generated power (10)    fixed cable for current output (11)    rotation drive for island (12)    helicopter landing deck (13)    crew cabin (14)
NOVELTY - A pair of endless belts (4) are made to rotate rotating drums (2) mounted on a pair of shafts (6). Flat and balanced buoyancy plates (5) are installed between the belts. Shock of wave thrust is transmitted to the belts through the balanced buoyancy plates. The belt rotates the drums and electricity is generated.    USE -   For generation of electricity using sea wave.    ADVANTAGE -   Generates strong shock due to flat nature of the buoyancy plates. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective side view of the electric power generator using sea wave. (2) Rotating drum; (4) Endless belt; (5) Buoyancy plate; (6) Shaft.
NOVELTY - Several louver main bodies (9) are arranged vertically with a space (L) in-between to form a ventilating opening (11) in front of the ventilation space (6). A solar battery (13) with a light receiving surface (10) is provided in each louver body to irradiate the solar light ray (S) which is irradiated onto the building at an angle ().    USE -   For ventilation of multistoreyed building.    ADVANTAGE -   Efficient power generation by solar battery is accompanied along with ventilation to building. Cooling effect is obtained by providing air through holes in louver main body thereby decreasing temperature rise of battery. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows expanded side view of ventilation circuit. (6) Ventilation space; (9) Louver main body; (10) Light receiving surface; (11) Ventilating opening; (13) Solar battery; (L) Space; (S) S Solar light ray.
NOVELTY - A waterproof sealant (5) is installed between the inclined projection joining surfaces (14,21) of long frame (10) and short frame (11) which protects the sealing body (2) which is sealed to a solar battery cell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for frame waterproofing method.    USE -   For sealing frame of solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE -   As waterproof sealant is used, permeation of water, moisture between projection joining surface of frame is prevented and thus sealing effect increases and mass production property of solar battery increases. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the frame waterproofing structure of solar battery module. (2) Sealing body; (5) Waterproof sealant; (10) Long frame; (11) Short frame; (14,21) Joining surfaces.
NOVELTY - The power cable (7) for taking output electric power externally, is drawn from the front side of a surface member (3).    USE -   For solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE -   The power is drawn from front side surface member for easy workability and improved operativity. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross section diagram of solar battery module. (3) Surface member; (7) Power cable.
NOVELTY - The light reflected from the reflecting surface (30) of raft (16), is made to incident on the back side of the battery through the space provided by the support (18).    USE -   For solar battery in waterborne floating object.    ADVANTAGE -   Required electric power is obtained, even with small installation area of solar battery. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the illustration diagram of the solar battery powered waterborne floating object. (16) Raft; (18) Support; (30) Reflecting surface.
NOVELTY - Several semicircular reflective mirrors (1) are arranged in parallel and the solar light from the focal position of these mirrors are irradiated on the solar battery module (2). A link mechanism connects the drive unit (6) to the revolving shaft (3) of the reflective mirrors. The drive unit is operated by the solar track controller (10) which produce signal required for the drive unit.    USE -   Solar battery electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE -   Amount of solar battery used is greatly reduced. Since the solar battery module is irradiated by solar light collected by focal position of reflective mirrors, utilization efficiency is increased. Cost reduction amount can be measured by amendment of solar tracking controller. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structural drawing of solar battery electricity generation system. (1,3) Reflective mirrors; (2) Solar battery module; (6) Drive unit; (10) Solar track controller.
NOVELTY - Several battery modules (A1-A3,B1-B3,C1-C3) each made up of several solar cells are fixed with equal spacing along the circumference of a cylinder (1) in alternating manner to form sets (C1,A1,B1), (C2,A2,B2), (C3,A3,B3). Battery modules in each set are connected in parallel and the parallel combination is connected in series.    USE -   For supplying power to stand alone type wireless base stations.    ADVANTAGE -   The solar battery modules are distributed around cylindrical circumference, such that sunlight falling on each group is equal. Hence electrical efficiency does not decrease when modules are connected in series. Desired voltage is obtained without using converter. Power generation efficiency is improved with increased efficiency. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows layout of solar battery module. (1) Cylinder; (A1-A3,B1-B3,C1-C3) Solar battery modules.
NOVELTY - Circular polarized filter (3) consisting of reflecting polarizer (1) on the light incidence side and phase difference board (2) on the opposite side is placed in front of solar battery (4). Light (7) linearly polarized in specific direction by reflecting polarizer passes through phase difference board and falls on solar battery.    USE -   In clock, calculator, radio and display.    ADVANTAGE -   As circularly polarized filter consisting of reflecting polarizer and phase difference board is placed in front of solar cell, solar battery is visible from outside and hence electrical power generation efficiency is improved. Circularly polarized light filter helps to read displays of clock clearly. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross sectional view of solar battery with circularly polarized light filter. (1) Reflecting polarizer; (2) Phase difference board; (3) Circular polarized filter; (4) Solar battery; (7) Light.
NOVELTY - The disc like periphery of a base (1) is inserted in the groove (9) of an external frame (8) through the visco- elastic waterproofer (7). The end face of a transparent substrate (5) is inserted in the convex structure (13) of the groove, within the limits of its thickness. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrate is arranged at bottom of the solar battery cell (2) through the adhesive layer (4).    USE -   For sealing surface protection substrate of solar panel.    ADVANTAGE -   Maintains excellent waterproof property against solar battery cell. Facilitates effective filling of gap between base and external frame. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar panel. (1) Base; (2) Solar battery cell; (5) Transparent substrate; (7) Visco-elastic waterproof; (8) External frame; (9) Groove; (13) Convex structure.
NOVELTY - The substrate includes sequential lamination of support board (201), an optical reflex layer (202) and a transparent insulating layer (203). A collector electrode (208) is formed over sequential lamination of transparent conductive layer (205) and electrode layer (207), with interposed semiconductor layer (206).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of photovoltaic cell.    USE -   For photovoltaic cells with amorphous silicon semiconductor material for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Suppresses migration, thereby preventing short- circuit generation. Improves photoelectric conversion efficiency, by increasing irregular reflection of incident light. Gives high quality solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of the substrate. (201) Support board; (202) Optical reflex layer; (203) Insulating layer; (205) Conductive layer; (206) Semiconductor layer; (207) Electrode layer.
NOVELTY - A conductive pattern is partially formed onto the black matrix of color filter substrate, thereby forming lateral electrode (38) of a solar battery (30). An optical multilayer film is adhered onto the solar battery. The mean value of transmittance of light with wavelength ranging from 400-700 nm, of visible light area of solar battery, is more than 50%.    USE -   In reflective liquid crystal color display, electroluminescent display.    ADVANTAGE -   Since the solar battery comprises light transmittance control layer made of liquid crystal, at the observer side of display, sufficient amount of additional energy is obtained for display. Prevents degradation in brightness and contrast of image display. Due to combination of lateral electrode and black matrix of color filter, the function of solar battery is preserved remarkably. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of reflective liquid crystal display with laminated solar battery. (30) Solar battery; (38) Lateral electrode.
NOVELTY - The selective reflex layer (22) is formed between the solar battery (30) and the light transmittance control layer (10). The presence of optical interference film or optical multi- layer film reflects only specific colors, causing the display of image or character information by absorption or shading of light.    USE -   In liquid crystal display devices.    ADVANTAGE -   The electrode structure of solar battery is configured such that brightness or contrast of display image is not reduced. Specific colors can be reflected efficiently due to the presence of the selective reflex layer. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the reflection type liquid crystal display with solar battery. (10) Light transmittance control layer; (22) Selective reflex layer; (30) Solar battery.
NOVELTY - A foundation insulating film (2) with a thickness of 0.5-10 m is formed on a metal plate (1) by sol-gel process. A surface insulating film (3) is formed on the insulating film (2). Insulating powder (4) having a visible reflecting rate of 70% or more is dispersed in the insulating films.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for insulated substrate manufacture.    USE -   Used for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   The substrate has improved heat resistant and moisture resistant properties. Improves insulation resistance of foundation insulating film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the insulating film formed on the metal plate. (1) Metal plate; (2) Foundation insulating film; (3) Surface insulating film; (4) Insulating powder.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric couple (50) comprises metallic tubes (60) with n-type and p-type semiconductor materials (20,30). The tubes are connected by parallel electrical connection and also formed with coolant channels (70).    USE - For use in heat exchanger in large power generation system, especially for generating additional power from heat exchanger by using heat induced by power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The paired tube thermoelectric couple are used to generate larger amount of electricity comparatively using simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the paired tube thermoelectric couple.    n-type and p-type semiconductor materials (20,30)    Thermoelectric couple (50)    Metallic tubes (60)
NOVELTY - A laminate (11) containing several bifacial solar cells is supported in a hollow carbon composite frame (7). High tensile cords (9) are secured to the frame for applying tensile force to the frame so that the laminate is held in the frame opening. Electrodes (13,15) are connected to the cells for drawing the photovoltaic power generated.    USE - For solar power generation in space or on earth.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solar array that uses light reflected through albedo while providing a high equivalent module efficiency on earth and high equivalent specific power (w/kg) in space. Provides a solar array with high efficiency and light weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell array.    Hollow carbon composite frame (7)    Tensile cord (9)    Laminate (11)    Electrodes (13,15)
NOVELTY - The sintered compact consists of zinc oxide and aluminium oxide in the range of 0.01-0.1 wt%. Surface resistance value of the compact is 0.05 or less.    USE -   For manufacture of transparent electrically conductive film for amorphous silicon solar battery, liquid crystal display device, EL display devices.    ADVANTAGE -   Absorbs light of specific wavelength. Has high permeability to visible light, thereby facilitating usage as sputtering target in manufacture of the transparent films. Improves productivity of transparent electrically conductive film. As the quantity of aluminium oxide which has a bad effect on compacting is limited, manufacture of large film is facilitated.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for producing electricity has three cylinders arranged parallel to one another. One cylinder is open-ended and has an auger, powered by water and connected to various gears, to power a generator. The two outer cylinders house the generator and a piston in each outer cylinder regulates the buoyancy of the apparatus. Rods powered by small motors controlled from a control panel move the pistons.    USE - For producing electricity by using inert or moving water.    ADVANTAGE - A large number of generators can be accommodated on the floor of rivers without any damage to the environment. The generators are also relatively inexpensive to build.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic representation of the generator.
NOVELTY - External resistors (55-57) are connected in series with rotor winding to control power output for different rotor speed. Inductors (51-53) are connected in parallel with each resistor. The values of inductors and resistors are selected to provide effective resistance which controls current in the generator.    USE - For wind and wave generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control element has fixed values of resistance and inductance, the control elements can be mounted onto the rotor shaft thereby eliminating slip ring and brushes. Therefore maintenance cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stator consisting of three primary windings (11-13) is connected to the power supply source and produces rotating magnetic field. The rotor has secondary windings (17-19) which are coupled to the magnetic field and currents are induced in the secondary winding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the rotor induction machine.    Primary windings (11-13)    Secondary windings (17-19)    Inductors (51-53)    External resistors (55-57)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a solar collector with a transparent, rear ventilated cover, a solar radiation heat absorbing honeycomb structure (5) with additional storage elements and a heat barrier.    USE - Solar cell collecting power for low energy house.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes the problems of costly production and environmentally unfriendly storage media while achieving good summer or winter characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The honeycomb structure has a stationary, incident angle selective geometry on its side facing the sun and or an incident angle selective structure is applied to it to compensate for the seasonal incidence of radiation heat (E) into the honeycomb openings or hollow volume (8) depending on the position of the sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of a solar cell.    Honeycomb structure (5)    Radiation heat (E)    Honeycomb openings (8)
NOVELTY - Foil electrical contacts (7) are mounted on a circuit board (5) and are coated with a conductive adhesive (17). Back contact solar cells (10) are placed with their contacts (13) on the adhesive and are then covered with an encapsulant (25) and glass face (15). Pressure and heat allows encapsulant to flow around the cells    USE - For an array of photovoltaic cells    ADVANTAGE - Array is assembled without low throughput steps and can easily be automated. Back contact cells allows greater density of cells in the array    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an assembly where the circuit board is mesh and encapsulant is applied to both sides    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagrammatic section through an assembly    Circuit board (5)    Electrical contacts (7)    Back contact solar cells (10)    Solar cell contacts (13)    Glass face (15)    Conductive adhesive (17)    Encapsulant (25)
NOVELTY - In starting, plant windwheel is accelerated by means of electric motor and as soon as it gains speed, its acceleration is stopped, and after it has gained speed, it is allowed to drive generator. During motor starting, windwheel is accelerated to intermediate speed omega amounting to 0.3-0.6 of rated speed omegah; then motor is turned off, windwheel is allowed to run at intermediate speed for some time and during this period setting angle of blades is adjusted to maintain windwheel speed between 0.3 and 0.6 of rated; after that, windwheel speed is brought to rated value.    USE - Wind power engineering; starting wind power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated starting procedure. 4 cl, 4 dwg , 1 tble
NOVELTY - Set of aerodynamic screws or axial blade assemblies are coupled with horizontal shafts which are set rigidly through kinematic joints into single spatially stretched line thereby forming wind dam; connected to last shaft of this line is step-up gear and the latter is coupled with high-power ac generator.    USE - Power engineering; wind-electric power generators.    ADVANTAGE - Improved utilization of wind energy for producing commercial current from wind power plants. 3 cl, 5 dwge
NOVELTY - Plant has support with shaft that mounts blades; working part of each blade is made in the form of swivel gills protruding above calm sea level by two thirds of their height and mounted on post; shaft is installed below wave-forming level and coupled with water pump which is connected through pipeline to hydroelectric generator.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Provision for uninterrupted operation of plant irrespective of power of storm waves. 2 dwgs
NOVELTY - Floating barge has two segment-shaped pontoons 1 and 2, rocker arm 3, keel-holding rods 6, and pumps 8 coupled through articulated joints. Keel 7 has two beams dipped in water through one third and two thirds of wave length maximum for particular water reservoir.    USE - Hydroelectric power engineering; alternative power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - Improved design. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A group of solar battery cells (1) are mounted on surface (10a) of a foaming aluminum body (10) via a protection sheet (2). Another foaming aluminum body (15) is mounted on the backside of the aluminum body (10) by lamination. A lead wire (4), serially connected to the cell group is connected to a terminal box from which another lead wire is drawn out.    USE -   For installation in wall, roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE -   Sufficient electromagnetic shielding effect and distortion proof rigidity are ensured by the use of foaming aluminum body. Changes in surrounding temperature does not affect power generation efficiency. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of solar power generator. (1) Solar battery cells; (2) Protection sheet; (4) Lead wire; (10,15) Foaming aluminum bodies; (10a) Surface.
NOVELTY - The solar panel (1) consisting of solar cells installed on both front and rear surfaces, is mounted on a frame (2), supported by legs (21a,21b) at a predetermined inclination angle. An optical reflector unit (3) is fixed to the lower portion of the solar panel at a predetermined angle so that light rays are reflected to the rear surface of the panel.    USE -   Is installed snow coverage area for electrical power generation.    ADVANTAGE -   Enables effective incidence of optical rays at rear surface of solar panel and thereby increases the output electrical power. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of solar battery apparatus. (1) Solar panel; (2) Frame; (3) Optical reflector unit; (21a,21b) Legs.
NOVELTY - A PN-junction, a surface electrode and a backside electrode are formed on a P-type silicon substrate. A boron electric field layer, a SiO2 protective film and a lattice shaped aluminum electric field layer are formed to the backside of the substrate. A lattice shaped electrode corresponding to the aluminum electric field layer is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thin solar battery manufacturing method.    USE -   In thin solar battery.    ADVANTAGE -   Avoids curvature, crack or damage of the substrate by providing two electric field layers, at the backside of the substrate. Reduce reverse recombination velocity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The drawing shows the series of manufacture process of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - A buffer layer (2) consisting of metal or insulating material and two p-type photoconductive layers (3) which constitute one electrode, are formed on a substrate (1). The substrate is composed of steel material containing 98% or more of Fe and stainless steel, and 95% or more of aluminum, titanium and copper.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: in-light sensor; thermoelectric power generating element    USE -   In motor vehicle, roofing tile, window frame, roof steel plate, bicycle, hull, building materials, architectural structure.    ADVANTAGE -   Enables simplification of structure and cost reduction by using metallic substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic principle of a solar battery. (1) Substrate; (2) Buffer layer; (3) P-type photoconductive layer.
NOVELTY - A notch (11) of predetermined shape is provided in the core layer (10a) of a reflective antenna mirror so that the core layer and the outer layer (10c) of the mirror might remain at one side of the perimeter of a sandwich panel (10).    USE -   In solar battery paddle for satellites.    ADVANTAGE -   As the notch portion is provided in the reflective antenna mirror, the weight of the mirror is reduced and the structure becomes simple. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of principal part of reflective antenna mirror. (10) Sandwich panel; (10a) Core layer; (10c) Outer layer; (11) Notch.
NOVELTY - The system has a buoyant body (8), a cable system (18) for anchoring the buoyant body to the Earth's surface. A rotor arrangement (1) and a generator coupled to it are attached to the buoyant body via a suspension and is able to pivot with respect to it. A furling device protects the rotor from storm force winds. A wind detector detects the wind force and a pivot controller drives the pivot drive depending on the detected wind strength.    USE - For environmentally friendly electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improved to overcome disadvantages of conventional systems, e.g. with respect to the durability of the balloon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the wind powered electricity generation system    Rotor arrangement (1)    Balloon (8)    Anchoring cables (18)
NOVELTY - A process for supplying electrical energy to a partially/fully implanted active appts (26), esp a hearing aid, using a thermoelectric energy transducer (10) based on the Seebeck effect, by positioning the warm pole of the transducer in the skull or neck of the carrier, so that it remains at or near body core temp.. The cold pole is implanted so that it is in thermal contact near the body surface.    USE - The process is used to provide an electrical energy supply to an implanted apparatus, eg. a hearing aid.    ADVANTAGE - The process is simple and effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the apparatus.    Apparatus (26)    Transducer (10)
NOVELTY - A pair of turning frames are supported between two stationary support plates for turning movement about a pair of turning axes (C1, C2) in parallel to each other. The sun-ray collecting units (12) are connected together by each of the parallel links disposed in a plane parallel to each turning axes and are supported on each turning frame (11a, 11b) for turning movement about the second turning axes respectively which are arranged on each turning axes.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - The space for placement of the sun-ray tracking system can be relatively reduced in size, while the turning angle of each of the collecting units about a turning axis can be relatively increased and the sun-ray collecting units can be turned about the second turning axes in a simple structure using a single drive force.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A single cable drive (53) is mounted on the support plate, and a pair of push-pull cables each have one end connected to the cable drive mechanism and the other end to one of the units supported on each turning frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the solar generator system incorporating the sun-ray tracking system.    Turning axes (C1, C2)    Turning frame (11a, 11b)    Sun-ray collecting units (12)    Single cable drive (53)
NOVELTY - The conditioned air is provided to passenger compartment in cooling mode of reversible heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system (50) and heat from an external heat source is provided to the passenger compartment in HVAC system heating mode. Heat provided from the external heat source is supplemented by the heat transferred from the cooled battery assembly in the HVAC system heating mode.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases operation range of automotive heat pump system. Cools battery pack efficiently. Improves energy efficiency of electric vehicle and distributes heat energy of the vehicle efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of automotive refrigerant circuit.    HVAC system (50)
NOVELTY - Battery has an electrical double layer capacitor having laminated electrical double layer capacitor elements. A capacitor is placed in a cylindrical dry cell case (10). The collector electrode plates (4,5) of capacitor are respectively connected to positive electrode board (11) and negative electrode plate (13) by connecting terminals (8,17).    USE - Used for motor vehicles, backup power supply of computer memory, road sign lamp, electrically driven razor, toy.    ADVANTAGE - Reuse is enabled and less current is utilized for longer period of time. Quick charging is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the main sectional view of electrical double layer capacitor battery.    Electrode plates (4,5)    Connecting terminals (8,17)    Dry cell case (10)    Negative electrode plate (13)
NOVELTY - The battery separator comprises: (i) a sulfonated fiber obtained by sulfonating a polyolefin resin fiber having an intrinsic viscosity number of 0.2-1.0 dl/g; (ii) a polyolefin resin fiber having sulfonic groups introduced uniformly on surface of the fiber; or (iii) a fiber obtained by sulfonating an oxidized polyolefin resin fiber. The separator has an ammonia-trapping rate of at least 80%.    USE - As a battery separator.    ADVANTAGE - The battery separator has an improved ammonia trapping property of at least 80% without a significant strength deterioration of constitutive fibers of the separator. Using the separator provides a battery that exhibits a less self-discharge and a satisfactory capacity-holding rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) the production of a separator for a battery by oxidizing a polyolefin resin fiber before sulfonating; and    (b) an alkaline battery having the separator between a positive electrode and a negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The double layer capacitor apparatus (300) includes multiple capacitors with voltage detection (50) and discharge (60) circuits. The capacitor bank has positive and negative terminals (302,304) which are connected to a power source (306) that supplies a constant charging current. When the voltage of any one of the capacitors reaches a predetermined maximum value the detection circuit (50) opens the switch (308) to turn off the power supply.    USE - Power supply unit for automobiles    ADVANTAGE - All capacitor voltages are equalized to a predetermined value    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electronic control unit is constructed as a microprocessor and includes a ROM,RAM,CPU, an input port and an output port interconnected via a bidirectional bus. An independent claim is included for a method of adjusting voltages of multiple capacitor apparatus    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Block diagram of capacitor apparatus    Voltage detector (50)    Discharge circuit (60)    Capacitor bank (300)    Supply terminals (302,304)    Power source (306)    Switch (308)
NOVELTY - A grid alloy material of power-type enclosed non-maintenance lead-acid accumulator for electric vehicles features that its resistance is reduced by 30%, which benefits the durable strong discharge, it has Brinell hardness of 145.04 N/sq.mm, tension strength of 58.898 N/sq.mm.    USE - Lead acid accumulator for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alloy has good corrosion resistance. Corroded resultant is PbO2, which can elongate the deep discharge cycle life, and its hydrogen-educing over-potential is up to 1.59 V, which can increase the efficiency of enclosed reaction to 99.7%.
NOVELTY - A noble metal or alloy is deposited on the surface of a portion that contacts another part developing a contact resistance, from which an oxide film has been removed.    USE - For electrically powered cars and small scale generating systems.    ADVANTAGE - Energy conversion efficiency is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a stainless steel separator for a solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell, the separator including a corrugated plate structure, in the central portion (1), having a number of grooves and gas passage holes (4,5) in peripheral flat portions (7); and    (b) a laminated module for the fuel cell, which comprises: a stainless steel or titanium separator; a spacer having a cut-away portion; a solid polymer electrolyte membrane; and a stainless steel or titanium terminating plate having reaction gas feed/drain ports.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the separator.    central portion of separator (1)    gas passage holes (4,5)    peripheral flat portions (7)
NOVELTY - The battery management system (10) provides a predetermined power output from battery system (11) at the output (12) to which a load is connected. Between output (12) and terminal (13) of battery system, a control unit (14) senses predetermined operating parameters and supplies power from the system to the output .Capacitors (15) and (16) are incorporated to sense polarization level of battery and initiate a back charge to battery system.    USE - For indicating amount of residual power available in a battery.    ADVANTAGE - A charger working in conjunction with the power control system and reducing the polarization effect due to the internal resistance permits faster recharge rates without affecting the battery life cycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a battery management system for providing a predetermined power output from a battery system.    Battery Management System (10)    Battery System (11)    Output (12)    Terminal (13)    Control Unit (14)    Capacitors (15,16)
NOVELTY - A clutch transmits or stops drive force between an output shaft of engine and output shaft of speed change gear. Generator-cum-motor is provided on input shaft side of speed change gear from clutch, and performs transfer of torque between clutches.    USE - Generator-cum-motor for motor vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids need for changing components of power train and hence improves degree of freedom of designing. Enables extension of range of type of application. Avoids negative effect on functioning of generator-cum-motor by heat and hence improves input-output efficiency of generator-cum-motor. Improves compactness of device and simplifies device components by avoiding need for engine starter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An input shaft of the speed change gear changes the change gear ratio during switching of neutral condition and forward/backward moving condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of generator-cum-motor.
NOVELTY - Stabilized power supply circuit (10) controlling current of transistor (12) depending on output of amplifier (11) is equipped with feedback circuit (13) having noise removal filter capacitors (C1,C2). The amplifier output sets the output voltage.    USE - Used in electronic control equipments subject to electromagnetic wave noises such as in vehicles etc.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilized power supply not influenced by electromagnetic noise is achieved by the provision of noise removal filter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows stabilized power supply circuit diagram.    Stabilized power supply circuit (10)    Amplifier (11)    Transistor (12)    Feedback circuit (13)    Filter capacitors (C1,C2)
NOVELTY - Coil springs (31B) are mounted on return rod (11A) sliding along a caliper (1). The rod is fixed to a carrier (10) or the caliper. The amount of movement of carrier corresponding to caliper is stored as deformation of disc springs (31A) during damping. The gap between disk (7) and friction pad (8) is maintained during damping release by making caliper to move the pad according to stability of disk springs.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Abrasion of friction pad is reduced by maintaining the gap between the pad and disk. Hence durability is improved resulting in enhancement in fuel consumption. Improves responsiveness during brake operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carrier is fixed to non-rotating portions of vehicle. The disk supports the carrier slidably. The caliper has press head (5) and nail (9) which are provided to both sides of the disk. Friction pads (6,8) slide along axial direction of the disk.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of electrically driven brake gear.    Caliper (1)    Press head (5)    Friction pads (6,8)    Disk (7)    Nail (9)    Carrier (10)    Return rod (11A)    Coil spring (31B)
NOVELTY - The end faces (111a,112a) of two magnetic poles (111,112) in a stator (11) are arranged opposite to the sides (211a,211b) of a step structure provided at the end face of a revolving shaft (2). Both the magnetic poles arranged opposite to the radial direction of revolving shaft are provided at mutually different axial positions.    USE - For flywheel apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces magnetic potential difference between magnetic poles along radial direction. Reduces outer diameter of bearing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A magnetic circuit is formed in the stator between the two poles so that the magnetic flux passes through the revolving shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of thrust magnetic bearing.    Revolving shaft (2)    Stator (11)    Magnetic poles (111,112)    End faces (111a,112a)    Sides of shaft (211a,211b)
NOVELTY - The steel includes S of 0.005 wt% or less, P of 0.025 wt% or less, V of 0.2 wt% or less, Ni of 0.2 wt% or less and Cu of 0.2 wt% or less. The composition also includes Cr of 10.5-35wt%, Mo of 0.5-5wt% and rare earth elements of about 0-0.1 wt%. The composition satisfies the condition 12at mostCr+3xMoat most43.    USE - For solid polymeric type fuel battery separators for vehicle mounted motor.    ADVANTAGE - Excels in electrical property and reduces cost of solid polymeric type fuel battery, as expensive gilding is not required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the solid polymeric type fuel battery.
NOVELTY - Ceramic aggregate (8), carbon material and sulfur and/or sodium polysulfide are taken out from the anode container (3) via a vent formed on it. New ceramic aggregate, carbon material and sulfur and/or sodium polysulfide are inserted via the vent, after which the vent is plugged up.    USE - For recycling sodium sulfur battery used in electric vehicle, emergency power source, uninterruptable power supply and frequency voltage stabilizer.    ADVANTAGE - Time and effort of recycling is saved sharply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section of the sodium sulfur battery.    Anode container (3)    Ceramic aggregate (8)
NOVELTY - The raw material powder of spinel type lithium manganese oxide is passed via the opening of sieve. The difference of ratios of number of lithium and manganese atoms of raw material remaining in sieve and raw material passed through the sieve is less than 0.02.    USE - Used for electric vehicle mounted lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Improves discharge capacity, cyclic property and rate property of lithium secondary battery reliably. Since the rate property of the battery is improved, high power which is required for short time during acceleration of electric vehicle is obtained from the battery, reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) anode raw material powder manufacturing method; and    (b) anode material.
NOVELTY - Ashes formed by fossil fuel combustion are baked, washed in water and trivalent vanadium compound obtained is reacted with an inorganic acid and trivalent Va salt formed is hydrated. The solution is filtered, insoluble solid is removed and vanadium pentaoxide is added to trivalent Va salt solution, reacted, filtered, insoluble solid is removed and tetravalent Va salt solution is recovered as electrolyte.    USE - As electrolyte for redox flow type batteries (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reaction control is performed comparatively easily and a special electrolyzer is not required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Ashes obtained during combustion of fossil fuel are baked at 300-400degreesC and washed in water. Trivalent vanadium compound obtained during washing is reacted with an inorganic acid and trivalent Va salt obtained is hydrated. The solution is filtered, insoluble product is removed and vanadium pentaoxide is added to trivalent Va salt aqueous solution, reacted, filtered. Insoluble solid is removed and tetravalent Va salt solution is recovered as an electrolyte.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of vanadium group electrolyte involves baking dust collector ashes obtained by the combustion of fossil fuel, to form the product which is washed in water followed by solid-liquid separation to form trivalent vanadium compound and trivalent inorganic acid which are reacted to form trivalent vanadium salt. An aqueous solution of trivalent vanadium salt, is recovered by filtration.    USE - For manufacturing vanadium group electrolyte used for redox flow type batteries (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Vanadium group electrolyte is obtained without using an electrolyzer and easy reaction control is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of vanadium group electrolyte involves the following steps: (i) dust collector ashes obtained by the combustion of fossil fuel, are baked to form the product which is washed in water followed by solid-liquid separation to form solid trivalent vanadium compound; (ii) the vanadium compound and trivalent inorganic acid obtained by above process, are reacted to form trivalent vanadium salt which is solubilized by hydration process; (iii) the obtained solution is filtered to remove an insoluble product so that aqueous solution of trivalent vanadium salt is recovered.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas and electrolyte with oxidizing agent gas are respectively supplied to an anode lateral electrode and a cathode lateral electrode, respectively. By thermolysis reaction, hydrocarbon reacts with oxygen to form a carbon compound. Carbon compound isolator (18) is provided to isolate carbon compound and carbon compound is sent to a combustor as a fuel for heat sources.    USE - Used in vehicles for providing fuel using hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - By using carbon compound for heat generation, the fuel used as a heat source in combustor is reduced which enables to reduce the size of the whole battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the vehicle mounted fuel battery system.    Carbon compound isolator (18)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery using a nonaqueous electrolytic solution has positive electrodes and negative electrodes.    USE - The secondary battery is used in an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary battery is available at lower costs and has good cycling characteristics, particularly, at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode uses a lithium manganese composite oxide having a spinel structure of Li1+xMn2-xO4 (x = greater than 0) as a positive electrode active material. The lithium manganese composite oxide is bonded by a positive electrode binder. The negative electrode uses a carbon material capable of absorbing and releasing lithium as its negative electrode active material. The carbon material is bonded by a negative electrode binder. At least one of the positive electrode binder or the negative electrode binder consists of a composite binder consisting of a water-soluble macromolecule and a synthetic rubber-based latex adhesive.
NOVELTY - The anode active material comprises stratified rock salt type lithium nickelate or stratified rock salt type lithium manganate, bonded to conductive material through a binder. The weight ratio of the binder is about 0.026-0.081 corresponding to the active material.    USE - Used in electric vehicle, PC, portable telephone, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Improves battery properties such as cycle property, power characteristics and rate property.
NOVELTY - A first cooling loop (30) cools the fuel cell (12). The loop uses deionized water and includes a heat exchanger (34), a pump (38) and means for heating (42), filling and degassing (36). A second cooling loop (32) using water with de-icing is divided into primary and secondary branches (46,48) and a thermostatic valve (50) switches in the secondary branch when an air/liquid radiator (52) is required to cool the motor and control (10,14)    USE - To cool the fuel cell, motor and motor control on an electric vehicle    ADVANTAGE - The cooling system meets the requirement to use de-ionized water to cool the fuel cell and combines this facility with the additional need for motor and power control cooling using orthodox methods.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vehicle cooling system    Motor and control (10,14)    Fuel cell (12)    First and second cooling loops (30,32)    Heat exchanger (34)    Filling and degassing (36)    Pump (38)    Heating (42)    Primary and secondary branches (46,48)    Thermostatic valve (50)    Air/liquid radiator (52)
NOVELTY - The system connects an E 12V equipment plug, such as a cigarette lighter socket over a cable (6) with a plug power supply adapter (2). An interior contact (4) forms a plus pole, and an outer contact (3) a minus pole. The plug power supply can have different output voltages for versatile applications.    USE - E.g. for vacuum cleaner for motor vehicle, pump, compressor, flashlight.    ADVANTAGE - Enables use over external voltage source, so that car battery is saved, or running of engine and corresponding exhaust fumes are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an arrangement according to the invention.    cable (6)    plug power supply adapter (2)    interior contact (4)    outer contact (3)
NOVELTY - The locks are normally released by operating the outer or inner door handles to open the door. In emergency, e.g. collision or low level main battery charge as indicated by the vehicle management system, operation of a handle actuates a mechanical link to release the lock for a short time. The power for this is provided by a back-up battery    USE - Safety system for motor operated locks    ADVANTAGE - The back-up power supply only supplies low power for a brief period so conserving its capacity. Only a low capacity battery is required so cheapening the cost of the equipment.
NOVELTY - The drive train consists at least of a drive unit (2) with a drive shaft, a gearbox (3) for connection to the drive shaft with a gearbox input shaft and an electrical machine (4) that interacts with the drive shaft or gearbox input shaft with a rotor (10) mounted radially within a stator (15). The electrical machine is mounted coaxially about the drive shaft rotation axis and axially between the drive unit and gearbox. At least one gearbox component that implements the transmission function is mounted radially within the rotor    USE - Especially for a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables integration of an electrical machine between a drive unit and gearbox with maximum flexibility, e.g. as a starter generator, a hybrid drive element and/or a generator that converts mechanical to electrical energy when the vehicle decelerates, with minimal axial length.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of a connecting unit between a gearbox and drive unit radially within an electrical machine.    drive unit (2)    gearbox (3)    electrical machine (4)    rotor (10)    stator (15)
NOVELTY - Electrode structure production, by exposing a film of proton conductive material and carbon particles to a metal atom flux to form distributed metal polycrystals, is new.    USE - Especially in an SPE (solid polymer electrolyte) membrane or PEM (proton exchange membrane) fuel cell for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The process produces a catalyst in the form of metal polycrystals distributed over the exposed film surface to provide increased catalyst utilization and a drastic reduction in the requisite catalyst amount so that electrode production costs are lower than in prior art.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode structure is produced by applying a mixture of a proton conductive material and carbon particles onto a current collector plate and producing a stream of metal atoms which are collected on the surface of the applied film to form distributed metal polycrystals.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (i) production of a combined electrolyte/electrode structure for an electrochemical cell having a solid polymeric proton conductive electrolyte membrane, comprising the above process;    (ii) a combined electrolyte/electrode structure produced as in (i); and    (iii) an electrode structure produced by the above process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded view of a fuel cell with an electrode and a combined electrolyte/electrode structure according to the invention.    Fuel cell (10)    Combined electrolyte/electrode structure (12)    Current collector plates (30, 32)    Electrodes (40)    Anode (42)    Cathode (44)    Solid polymer electrolyte membrane (46)
NOVELTY - A stator (15) is housed in the housing (3). A rotor (17) corresponding a rotor shaft (55) is connected to a crankshaft (22) at one end and its other end is connected to a transmission input shaft (24). A cylindrical portion provided in the rotor shaft between its two ends, is installed with a rotor winding and lamination surrounding the rotor shaft.    USE - Engine driven generator in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Occupies minimum space since the generator is installed between the engine and transmission of motor vehicles. Maximizes versatility by using engine and transmission without alteration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotor winding is exacted by an exciter stator (65) provided in the housing and an exciter rotor (66) installed on the rotor shaft. The rotor shaft is coupled to the transmission input shaft through a coupling (19). The coupling comprises a flex plate (87) and an adaptor plate (89) removably coupled to the flex plate and a fastener which fixes the flex plate to the exciter rotor and another fastener which fastens the adaptor plate to the transmission input shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective cross-sectional view of the inline power generator.    Housing (3)    Stator (15)    Rotor (17)    Coupling (19)    Crankshaft (22)    Transmission input shaft (24)    Rotor shaft (55)    Exciter stator (65)    Exciter rotor (66)    Flex plate (87)    Adaptor plate (89)
NOVELTY - A control circuit supplies the electric power of an electrical double layer capacitor (4) to a starter motor (8). A charging circuit (5) charges the electrical double layer capacitor with the electric power stored in the battery (3).    USE - For starter of motor vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - Convenient and portable due to use of the small and lightweight electrical double layer capacitor. Can be charged anywhere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the power supply.    Battery (3)    Electrical double layer capacitor (4)    Charging circuit (5)    Starter motor (8)
NOVELTY - Carbon is activated by an aqueous alkaline solution of concentration is more than 1 M.    USE - For electrochemical capacitor useful in electrical(power storage, vehicles, power industry), fuel battery or solar battery. Also useful as an emergency power source or back up power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The activation process is performed at a lower temperature. The carbon used for forming an electrochemical capacitor has an increased electric capacitance. The requirement of high heat energy is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a electrochemical capacitor interposed between electrolyte ion, the electrode substance is composed with the carbon powder or carbon sheet obtained from activation process.
NOVELTY - Water vapor is supplied to palladium film (7) of methanolysis device (5) to form non-transparency gas (NTG) comprising carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H) (moistened with water vapor). NTG is then supplied along with water vapor to palladium film (67) of shift reaction device (65) to form NTG comprising H and CO. NTG is then supplied to heating unit of methanolysis device from shift reaction device.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The motor vehicle provided with fuel battery system has wide industrial applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Self-support type fuel battery system comprises methanolysis device and shift reaction device. The water vapor (as sweep gas) is supplied to the hydrogen permeation side of palladium film of methanolysis device to form a non-transparency gas which is rich in hydrogen (moistened with water vapor) and carbon monoxide. The non-transparency gas is then supplied along with water vapor to hydrogen permeation side of palladium film of shift reaction device to form non-transparency gas which is rich in hydrogen (moistened with water vapor) and carbon dioxide. Hydrogen moistened with water vapor (from methanolysis device and shift reaction device) is then supplied to anode (12) and air is supplied to cathode (13) of fuel battery (11). The unreacted air and unreacted hydrogen (from fuel battery), and non-transparency gas (from shift reaction device) are supplied to heating unit of methanolysis device, as heat source. The waste gas ejected from the heating unit is used as the heat source for gasification of methanol and water. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising self-support type fuel battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vehicle-mounted fuel battery system which uses methanol as fuel.    Water tank (3)    Methanolysis device (5)    Palladium film (7)    Fuel battery (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Shift reaction device (65)    Palladium film (67)
NOVELTY - A self-support type vehicle mounted fuel battery system comprises a water vapor modification reaction device (5) configured with hydrogen permeation film (7). Water and methanol are supplied to the device to form reformed gas. Water vapor is supplied to hydrogen permeation side of the film as sweep gas to form non-transparency gas consisting of hydrogen moistened with water vapor (10).    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery system has wide industrial applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The self-support type vehicle mounted fuel battery system comprises a water vapor modification reaction device configured with hydrogen permeation film. Water and methanol are supplied to the device to form reformed gas. Water vapor is supplied to hydrogen permeation side of the film as sweep gas and hydrogen is permeated from the reformed gas to form non-transparency gas consisting of hydrogen moistened with water vapor (10). The vapor (10) is supplied to anode (12) and air is supplied to cathode (13) of fuel battery. Unreacted air, unreacted hydrogen and non-transparency gas are supplied to heating unit of device (5) as a heat source. Gas ejected from the heating unit is used as heat source for gasification of methanol and water. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the vehicle comprising self-support type fuel battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of vehicle mounted fuel battery system.    Water vapor modification device (5)    Hydrogen permeation film (7)    Hydrogen moistened with water vapor (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)
NOVELTY - An apparatus has cylinder filled with heating gas containing sulfur, desulfurizer, modifier and detection sensors for detecting concentration of sulfur in heating gas. When concentration of sulfur is under a fixed value, the heating gas is passed from cylinder to modifier and when concentration of sulfur is beyond a fixed value, the passage of gas from cylinder to modifier is stopped using controller.    USE - For fuel battery system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The poisoning of modification catalyst in the modifier is eliminated, thereby the life span of the catalyst is raised. The electricity generation is stabilized for long period of time. The hydrogen manufacturing apparatus and fuel battery system are operated effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus has cylinders (B1,B2) filled with heating gas containing sulfur group odor component and the cylinders are connected to a desulfurizer (10) through piping (L0,L5) via heating gas supply path, where the heating gas is desulfurized. The desulfurizer is connected to modifier (20) where modification reaction is carried out to form hydrogen rich gas. Sulfur group component detection sensors (SS1,SS2) detect the concentration of sulfur group component in the heating gas. When the concentration of sulfur group component is under a fixed value, the heating gas from the cylinder is sent to modifier side. When the concentration of the sulfur group component is beyond a fixed value, the movement of the heating gas which is desulfurized, from the cylinder to the modifier side is stopped using a control part (50). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation of hydrogen manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of main composition of solid polymeric type fuel battery system.    Desulfurizer (10)    Modifier (20)    Burner (30)    Fuel battery (40)    Control part (50)    Cylinders (B1,B2)    Piping (L0,L5)    Detection sensors (SS1,SS2)
NOVELTY - Anode and cathode boards (51,52) are coated with respective active material. One edge portion of the boards is not coated with active material. The non-coated portion of anode and cathode boards are connected to respective terminals (54,55) by performing laser welding.    USE - For hybrid vehicle and electric vehicles such as electrically driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode and cathode boards are connected to respective electrode terminals by laser welding, connection reliability is improved. Reduces internal resistance of battery cell, as electrical resistance of portion that connects anode and cathode board with respective terminals, is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of battery cell.    Anode and cathode boards (51,52)    Terminals (54,55)
NOVELTY - The converter comprises an input connected to a voltage supply (1), such as a battery, with a main converter circuit (MC) of the booster type coupled to the input (I). A first output (O1) supplies a voltage that is higher than the supply. An auxiliary converter circuit (AC) is coupled to the main converter and includes a controllable electronic switch (M1) in order to supply a second regulated DC voltage at a second output (O2).    USE - To supply several different voltages for supply to various applications on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can also supply one regulated voltage for logic circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A circuit diagram of the converter.    Battery (1)    Auxiliary converter (AC)    Input (I)    Switch (M1)    Main converter (MC)    First output (O1)    Second output (O2)
NOVELTY - An energy generating system divided by a semi-permeable, carbon-doped and surface organic- or metallic-modified filter membrane forming a gas diffusion membrane is new.    USE - As an energy generating process and apparatus employing a catalyst of the type described in DE19627924 as support structure, e.g. in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The process and apparatus allow coupling of various energy conversion processes, e.g. coupling of direct production of water and electrical current from hydrogen and oxygen in a phosphoric acid fuel cell with a waste heat utilization system, in a single operation without use of moving parts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An energy generating process and apparatus employ a system which is divided by a semi-permeable, carbon-doped and surface organic- or metallic-modified filter membrane forming an electrolyte-impermeable gas diffusion membrane.    The apparatus contains an acid electrolyte between its electrodes and is in the form of a hybrid system in which electrical efficiency is increased by coupling with other energy conversion processes so as to form a hot air/fuel cell hybrid system.    The conversion process for producing electrical energy from chemical energy is carried out at well below the ignition, flame and combustion temperatures of the operating medium during the entire oxidation reaction.    Preferred Features: The membrane has mixed phases produced from dopants with carbon black, ceramics or electrically conductive polymeric materials and may consist of silica which is surface modified with e.g. siloxanes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a energy generating mono-cell for use in the energy generating process and apparatus of the invention.    Electrolyte (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Individual cells (4, 5)    Porous gas diffusion walls (6)
NOVELTY - Electrical component enclosure (10) comprises: a protective housing (12) with an opening, which allows fluid to pass between the housing interior and surrounding external atmosphere; and a catalyst, associated with the opening which induces the flammable fluid to react with a non flammable product.    USE - To protect e.g. an electrical switch, a motor starter, a motor or an electrical fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (i) a power generating plant that employs electrochemical fuel cells to generate electricity, the plant having an enclosure to protect the electrical component installed in a zone; and    (ii) a method of making an electrical enclosure for installing in the specific defined location.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-section of the enclosure for an electrical component, having a catalytic interior surface coating.    electrical component enclosure (10)    protective housing (12)
NOVELTY - A design peculiarity of the proposed unit is that a torsional spring is introduced unit in addition to a drive coiled ribbon spring. The unit has also breaker, and reversible overrunning clutch forming a common mechanism which increases cycle of operation of coiled ribbon spring and provides constant transmission of energy to consumer. The invention can be used in an electric car being connected to generator of electric motor, as drive for clock-work and electric models and toys , and as portable power source of constant output.    USE - Transport and power engineering; drives of vehicles and low-capacity power generators.    ADVANTAGE - Enlarged operating capabilities. 5 cl, 7 dwg
NOVELTY - Three sections of unit are capable of producing torque both separately and simultaneously. Torque is imparted to shaft. Annular regenerator is coupled with turbogenerator and with turbomechanical impeller. One of sections can function as turbogenerator or as motor. Unit may be provided with individual compressor mounted for conveying air flow to turbomechanical impeller. Unit is designed to produce additional energy for battery charging and can be connected to main engine as required.    USE - Motor vehicle manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Improved design, enlarged functional capabilities. 4 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A coating film (3) of lead alloy containing antimony is formed on the leg part (2) of lower end edge of a grating substrate (1).    USE - Lead storage battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Amount of hydrogen gas evolution is increased moderately and electrolyte is stirred sufficiently, thus stratification of electrolyte is prevented and overvoltage is restrained, thus life span of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation of grating substrate of lead storage battery.    Grating substrate (1)    Leg part (2)    Coating film (3)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen fermentation reactor which receives collected plants is provided with an outlet for generated gas. Separation device separates the generated gas into hydrogen and carbon dioxide. A conveyor conveys the separated carbon dioxide to the plant growth area. An insertion opening supplies plant grown in the plant growth area and/or other plants to the fermentation reactor.    USE - For manufacture of hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The generated carbon dioxide, liquid component and solid component are utilized for plant growth. Plants such as fruits can be harvested. The grown plant is utilized again for hydrogen manufacture. Global warming is prevented by recycling remaining parts of subsequent plants and use of carbon dioxide is achieved.
NOVELTY - The contact board (8) has a movable contact (7) which contacts with normally closed side contact (5) or operating side stationary contact (6) connected to cathode or anode of battery. A heat fusible metal (12) which carries out melting of movable contact, contacts the operating side stationary contact if movable contact contacts the normally closed side stationary contact.    USE - The thermal relay for batteries used in electric vehicle, electrically driven cart, video camera, personal computer, memory back apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safety by preventing ignition and fixing by temperature rise of battery, in turn improving versatility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermosensitive rod (13) which conducts heat inside battery is penetrated into insulated base (1). A cup (10) is joined to the contact board support and thermosensitive rod with a heat fusible metal. An elastic body (14) pushes against and holds the contact board in the cup.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional diagram of thermal relay.    Insulated base (1)    Side contact (5)    Stationary contact (6)    Movable contact (7)    Contact board (8)    Cup (10)    Heat fusible metal (12)    Thermosensitive rod (13)
NOVELTY - The input voltage (UB) is fed to the terminal (A1), while a voltage controller delivers controlled output voltage (UA) at the output (A2). The voltage controller comprises a length (LR) and a switch controller (SR), which are mutually parallel and so designed that a presettable potential difference is formed between the two controllers (LR-SR).The output voltage of the length controller, which is of an integrated type with 5 output, is lower than that of the switch controller with 5.3V output.    USE - For the supply voltage control in appliances in car network, especially during starting.    ADVANTAGE - Extended voltage range, especially for microprocessors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an example of the circuit design.    input voltage (UB)    input terminal (A1)    output voltage (UA)    length controller (LR)    switch controller. (SR)
NOVELTY - A wind-energy car for effective use of the wind energy generated when car is running features that the barrel-type wind-driven electric generators composed of wind blade wheel, guide plates, electric generator and wind barrel are installed to car head, engine and car top to generate high electric current which can drive motor or other systems. Its advantages are full use of energy source and environmental protection.
NOVELTY - The cooling system has heat exchanger (22) with two water passage ways for cooling. A temperature sensor (2) detects the temperature of main equipment. Based on detected temperature, cooling water from the main equipment is switched between water passage ways.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cooling water is switched between two flow lines based on the temperature of battery. Hence stable battery temperature is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows system diagram of cooling system.    Temperature sensor (2)    Heat exchanger (22)
NOVELTY - The voltage (V) and current (I) of battery are detected during battery charging and discharging at preset battery temperature. Resistance ratios (A1, A2) are calculated based on battery temperature and charging state relating to reference standard charging state, respectively. Internal resistance is computed by equation r=roxA2divideA1 and battery initial voltage E' is calculated using equation E=V+Ixr.    USE - Especially for calculating state of charge of secondary battery such as nickel hydrogen battery, lithium ion battery for electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates to calculate charging state (SOC) of battery accurately using simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hybrid vehicle.
NOVELTY - Capacitor (1) has insulating porous separator (3) between two solid shape activity coal property electrode sheets (2) containing impregnated electrolyte and collector (4) arranged at upper and lower surfaces of these sheets. Electrode sheets contain activated carbon and carbon components other than above activated carbon. 7% or more of activated carbon is contained along crystal plane (100).    USE - For back-up power supply, power supply for vehicles and supplementary power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The prismatic surface in the crystal structure of activated carbon which composes polarizable electrode is controlled to a predetermined range, thereby capacitor with large electrostatic capacitor is produced. Vibration, shock during usage of capacitor is eliminated as the capacitor has excellent mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of electrical double layer capacitor. Carbonaceous raw material and organic binder are mixed, molded to form a compact. The compact is carbonized at 800-1000degreesC under reducing atmosphere. Then the carbon is impregnated in alkali metal solution and dried. The dried compact is activated at 800-1000degreesC to form solid shape activity coal property electrode and a reducing atmosphere. A porous separator is intervened between a laminate of two electrode sheets followed by forming collector on the upper and lower surfaces of the laminate. The obtained laminate is impregnated in an electrolyte to form double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic sectional drawing of electrical double layer capacitor.    Electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Collector (4)
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery has a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a trialkyl silyl compound having a lower alkyl group in the lithium ion secondary battery and provided between both the electrodes. The trialkyl silyl compound has a function of electrical insulation and a function of lithium ion conductivity.    USE - The lithium ion secondary battery having prolonged cycle life in charging and discharging finds its applications in an electric car, power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration is suppressed in the lithium ion secondary battery using a lithium manganese-based composite oxide having a spinel structure, or a lithium cobalt-based composite oxide having a layered rock salt structure as a positive electrode active material. Prolonged life is observed.
NOVELTY - The modifier (1) has evaporation portion (2), modification portion (3) and carbon monoxide reduction portion (4) and generates hydrogen content heating gas from water content hydrocarbon group raw material. A coolant removal valve (10) is equipped in coolant flow path (23) passing through carbon monoxide reduction portion.    USE - For fuel battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Starting time of modifier and fuel battery system is shortened by the provision of coolant removal valve in the coolant flow path passing through carbon monoxide reduction portion of modifier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The coolant removal valve is provided in vertical portion of flow path, below the modifier. A coolant line purge valve (11) is provided in vertical portion of flow path, above the modifier. Thermometers (41,42) are provided in carbon monoxide reduction portion and coolant flow path individually. A selector valve is provided to regulate the coolant flow. A fuel battery stack (12) generates electricity using heating gas obtained from the modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel battery system.    Modifier (1)    Evaporation portion (2)    Modification portion (3)    Carbon monoxide reduction path (4)    Coolant removal valve (10)    Coolant line purge valve (11)    Fuel battery stack (12)    Thermometers (41,42)
NOVELTY - In a non-aqueous electrolyte prepared by dissolving electrolytic salt in an organic solvent, the organic solvent includes at least one diphosphinylidyne compound.    USE - Effectively used in the lithium secondary battery used in an electric car and portable electronic equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The diphosphinylidyne compound is of formula R1(R2)P(O)R3P(O)(R4)R5 (I). The organic solvent is includes at least one kind of carbonate, lactone, ether, sulfolane and dioxolane. 5-80 wt. % of diphosphinylidyne compound is contained in 100 wt. % of total organic solvent.    R1, R2, R4, R5 = 1-8C alkyl in which hydrogen is optionally substituted by halogen, or alkoxy;    R3 = 1-8C alkylene in which hydrogen is optionally substituted by halogen, or dioxyalkylene .
NOVELTY - The serially connected potential dividing resistors (53a-53g,54a-54g) are connected to the batteries (23a-23g) of a charging battery (23) through the switches (52a-52g). A CPU turns ON the switch corresponding to the battery whose voltage is to be measured by the resistors.    USE - For measuring voltage of battery pack of nickel-cadmium battery, lithium-ion battery used in electrically driven bicycle, electric wheel-chair, electrically driven motor scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption by reducing current flow in resistors. Facilitates correct measurement of divided voltage of every battery with simple structure. Reduces power consumption of multiplexer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows circuit diagram of battery pack.    Charging battery (23)    Batteries (23a-23g)    Switches (52a-52g)    Resistors (53a-53g,54a-54g)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has a negative electrode (6) containing cathode electrode active material and binder, positive electrode (4) containing anode active material and binder and non-aqueous electrolyte. The cathode active material is a mixture of carbon fiber material (A) and carbonaceous material (B) and cathode binder is a copolymer of acrylic group rubber.    USE - For use as power supply of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has excellent cycle characteristics and durability. The adhesion between collector and active material layer is excellent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrode group (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Negative electrode (6)
NOVELTY - Separator for batteries comprises high molecular weight polyethylene porous sheet having porosity of 50 volume% and pore size distribution measured by mercury porosimeter. The ratio (V1divideV2) (where V1 is pore volume of pores having size of 0.001-10 mum and V2 is pore volume of pores having pore size of 0.001-200 mum), is 0.1-0.5.    USE - For alkaline secondary battery of electric vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - UHPE powder porous sheet excels in air permeability and electrolyte permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of separator which is obtained by sintering and molding mixture of two or more kinds of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHPE) powder differing in particle size distribution.
NOVELTY - Natural energy such as solar, wind energy is converted into electrical energy and electrolysis of water is performed using the converted electrical energy to generate hydrogen gas. The hydrogen gas is used as fuel for driving internal combustion engines of motor vehicle.    USE - For generating clean power source for use in e.g. motor vehicle, fuel battery in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since natural energy is converted to clean usable energy by generating hydrogen gas energy is used effectively for various applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of energy circulation system.
NOVELTY - Electric power is supplied to a control unit (6) from a power supply (1). Central processing unit (12) outputs control signals to driving elements (9-11) supplying and interrupting the electric power supplied to load. Abnormality detector detects abnormality of power supply circuit containing driving elements. Intermittent driving of driving elements is performed based on output of the detector.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Does not emit smoke at the time of abnormal operation of the power supply circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the driving control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control unit of the motor vehicle.    Power supply (1)    Control unit (6)    Driving elements (9,10,11)    CPU (12)
NOVELTY - Motor vehicle batteries (A) in line produce 108/12 volts each and any amount can be used to achieve any desired power for an appliance (B), which is fed through a wiring connector block (C) with wiring (D). The connector block (C) is split into two to break the in-line flow of current and a battery charger is fitted to the metal manifold terminals.    USE - Providing power to operate power tools using motorcycle batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Simple wiring layout.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the power pack    Batteries (A)    Appliance (B)    Connector block (C)    Wiring (D)
NOVELTY - The step-up circuit is connected to a continuous voltage (12) and a series of induction coils (16a,b,c) and self inductance assemblies (18a,b,c). A current storage capacitor is connected in series to the induction coils and an intermediate diode. Switches (20a,b,c) are controlled sequentially by a control circuit (22).    USE - Voltage step-up circuit for use in vehicle electrical generation circuits.    ADVANTAGE - The step-up circuit is constructed from standard parts that reduce the complexity of the step-up circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical distribution network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of the step-up circuit.    Continuous voltage supply (12)    Induction coils (16a,b,c)    Self induction coils (18a,b,c)    Switches (20a,b,c)
The circuit includes an integrated circuit connected to two supply potential terminals (1,2). The integrated circuit includes a switching device (SV) controlled by a control circuit (AS), and a diode. A coil is connected to the switching device and a first output terminal (A1). A load (Z) is connected between the first (A1) and a second (A2) output terminals.    The switching device consists of two semiconductor switches (T1,T2), T1 being able to carry larger currents than T2. The control circuit may include a clock (3), a pulse width modulator (4) and a driver (5).    USE -   Switching regulators used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE -   Fulfils electromagnetic compatibility requirements. Low loss.
NOVELTY - A monitoring device (24) with an electronic package (26) is positioned away from the bead ring (18) and apex filler (20) in the low flex area of the side wall (14) in the pressurized chamber of the tire (12). The electronic package attached to an anchor patch may monitor at least one engineering condition of the tire and provide information to a data gathering device via an antenna by collecting signals from sensors and includes a battery (30) plugged directly into the electronic package, which could be mounted before curing of the tire.    USE - Attaching battery to an active tire monitoring device.    ADVANTAGE - Embedding monitoring device within tire or on a patch.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a method of connecting an electronic monitoring device to a pneumatic tire, for a monitoring device and for a method of providing power to a monitoring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an enlarged section view of the device and a portion of the tire    Monitoring device (24)    Electronic package (26)    Bead ring (18)    Apex filler (20)    Side wall (14)    Tire (12)    Battery (30)
NOVELTY - The energy source is connected to the primary of a transformer (22) whose secondary is connected to the output terminals via a diode (14) and capacitor (16) network. A control transistor (28) in series with the primary winding receives a logic control signal to close.    USE - Fly back and boost resonant transition DC to DC converters e.g. for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Has reduced switching losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A capacitor (30) is connected in parallel with the control transistor. The transistor is controlled by a control circuit (36). A voltage comparator (32) connected in parallel with the capacitor generates logic level signal which is supplied to the control circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a fly back resonant transition Dc to Dc converter according to the invention.    Diodes (14)    Capacitors (16)    Transformer (22)    Control transistor (28)    Capacitor (30)    Voltage comparator (32)    Control circuit (36)
NOVELTY - Series connected circuits are formed by connecting windings (3a - 3d) and switches (Sa - Sd). The series connected circuits are parallel connected to energy storage devices (Ca - Cd). The windings are magnetically coupled and the switches are synchronously controlled.    USE - Energy transfer on vehicles between batteries and chargers.    ADVANTAGE - Provides reliable energy transfer inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transfer unit (1) is constructed to enable four capacitors to transfer energy between them. The windings form transformers coupled via iron cores. The switches are EFTs or bipolar transistors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the transfer unit.    transfer unit (1)    Transformer windings (3a - 3d)    Capacitors (Ca - Cd)    Switches (Sa - Sd)
NOVELTY - The battery is made up from a number of modules of electric cells (16) each housed in a box (18,20). The modules can be stacked one on top of the other. The cells in each module are connected together at the top, with a pair of leads (30) passing through a duct (28) formed on the side of the box to connect to the adjacent module. The same duct carries leads to an external connector (34).    USE - Batteries for electrically powered fork lift trucks    ADVANTAGE - Compact battery unit containing large number of cells to provide high energy, reducing number of charging and discharging cycles and therefore extending battery life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the battery    Cells (16)    Module boxes (18,20)    Module connecting leads (30)    Duct on side of box to house leads (28)    External connector (34)
NOVELTY - The battery supply comprises battery modules (3) each with battery cells electrically and mechanically connected together. A case (1) holds the modules. End plates (6) are provided at the ends of the case for connection of the positive and negative terminals.    USE - Battery power supply e.g. for electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates attaching battery modules to a case without misattachment of the terminals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The outer surface of each battery module is covered with an armor tube of a resin of polyvinyl chloride. Each module has a positive and negative terminal . The case has a body (5) with open top, bottom and sides. The body has partitions (5a) to accept the modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the battery case.    Battery case (1)    Battery modules (3)    Case body (5)    Partitions (5a)    End plate (6)
NOVELTY - The thermal regulation of the fuel cell and its associated equipment uses waste heat (61) from the battery, which provides a storage buffer for electricity generated by the fuel cell, to preheat the liquid hydrogen arriving (11) from the storage tank (1) to provide the fuel for the fuel cell.    USE - Temperature control of fuel cell providing power for electrically powered vehicle    ADVANTAGE - Avoids freezing in the fuel cell by using waste heat to preheat liquid hydrogen as it is delivered to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit schematic of the system    Battery cooling circuit (61)    Hydrogen supply circuit (11)    Liquid hydrogen storage tank (1)
NOVELTY - At least two separate workstations (20,22) are provided, to which workpieces (16) e.g. a battery, are alternately fed so that at all times, in at least one station, a battery is available to be worked on by a tool (24) carried by a shuttle (26) between the stations. As the shuttle carries the tool to a new station, the battery in the first that has been worked on is moved on and replaced by another. The stations are on a conveyor supported by a frame which also carries the shuttle.    USE - In the mass production of lead-acid motor vehicle batteries    ADVANTAGE - Increased productivity and throughput without increase in costs    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an assembly line    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lead-acid battery assembly line according to the invention.    Assembly line (10)    Conveyor paths (12,14)    Batteries (16)    Workstations (20,22)    Tool (24a-d)    Shuttle (26)
NOVELTY - A fuel stack (61) has fasteners for fastening the fuel cell laminate body in the direction of lamination of the unit cells (32). The fasteners include supports (37); connectors; and fastening tools. The supports are equipped with flanges (42) and arranged at the upper and lower end portions of the fuel cell laminate body.    USE - The fuel stack is useful a power source of a motor used in place of an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Air pollution is not a problem for a motor car using the fuel cell. Noise is scarcely generated from the motor car using the fuel cell. The motor using the fuel cell has a higher energy recovery rate over the one using the internal combustion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell stack comprises a fuel cell laminate body prepared by laminating unit cells, each having a solid polymer membrane between electrodes and a fastener for fastening the fuel cell laminate body in the direction of lamination of the unit cells. The fasteners include supports; connectors; and fastening tools. The supports are equipped with flanges. They are arranged at the upper and lower edges of the fuel cell laminate body. The connectors are joined to the support at the upper and lower end portions of the fuel cell laminate body. The fastening tools fasten the supports in the vertical direction of the fuel cell laminate body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel stack.    Unit cells (32)    Supports (37)    Rib (41)    Flanges (42)    Bolt (48)    Fuel stack (61)
NOVELTY - The electric solar passenger car is characterized by that its main power is a highly-effective lithium charging storage battery mounted on the front upper-middle portion of car chassis, a solar plate is substituted for car top, and two other solar plates are mounted at left and right two side positions of the passenger car instead of an external shell of the passenger car body. These solar plates can transmit the charge into the storage batteries respectively mounted in middle portion and left and right two sides of the car chassis to form two kinds of power supply, and the positive and negative poles of the two kinds of power supply are parallel-connected. When the power supply is loaded, it can output power, and both the power supply can be loaded at the same time, and when the loaded power supply is in static state, the electric supply can directly charge lithium charging storage battery via socket connector so as to make the power possess a stable power supply.
NOVELTY - A polymer based solid gel membrane (1) contains an ionic species within the gel solution phase. (1) comprises the polymerization product of a polymerization initiator, a monomer selected from water soluble ethylenically unsaturated amides and acids, and a reinforcing element selected from water soluble and water swellable polymers. The ionic species is added prior to polymerization.    USE - In power sources e.g. zinc/air, cadmium/air, lithium/air, magnesium/air, iron/air, aluminum/air (claimed). Zn/Ni, Zn/MnO2, Zn/AgO, Fe/Ni, lead-acid, Ni/Cd, alkaline hydrogen fuel cells, electrochromic devices such as smart windows and flat panel displays.    ADVANTAGE - The solid gel membranes are much easier, less expensive and function efficiently at room temperature as compared to prior art. The measured ionic conductivity is much higher as compared to prior art. The gel membrane protects anode from corrosion and prevents zinc oxidation product from the anode from contaminating the electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following: (A) a rechargeable electrochemical cell comprises a separator, an anode, a cathode and a charging electrode. The cathode and charging electrode may be single bifunctional or individual and separate electrodes. The separator comprises an ion-conducting (1) comprising a support positioned between the anode and charging electrode; and (B) a method of inhibiting corrosion of a metal anode in a metal/air fuel cell system comprises a metal anode and an air cathode. The method comprises disposing at least one (1) between the anode and cathode. (1) is formed on a surface of metal anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a rechargeable metal/air battery having three electrodes, a porous spacer a solid gel membrane incorporated as a separator    metal anode (20)    air cathode (40)    porous spacer (50)    separator (60)    liquid aqueous electrolyte (80)    housing (90)
NOVELTY - Several ribs projecting from surface of bipolar plate are spaced such that they rest between ribs on surface of base plate. The membrane electrode assembly is held against surfaces of base plate and bipolar plate by ribs on bipolar plate surface and base plate surface respectively, so that reaction chambers are formed between membrane electrode assembly and surfaces of base plate and bipolar plate.    USE - For use in multisource electrical drive system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system uses few moving portions, takes advantage of the efficiencies of fuel cell and does not incorporate the systems that use internal combustion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of plates used to form fuel cell stack.
NOVELTY - The connector (21) has a large cylindrical section (21A) to receive can bottom section (20C) of battery (20). A through hole (21b) is formed on small cylindrical section (21B) of connector. Small holes (21d) are formed on side portion (21c) of cylindrical section (21C) and bottom portion (21a) of the cylindrical section (21B) and bottom section (20C) are welded by parallel type resistance welding process.    USE - For connecting secondary batteries e.g. nickel-hydrogen secondary battery use for driving electric vehicles, power assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning relationship of the battery is adjusted automatically due to through holes formed on the connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the connector used with batteries.    Battery (20)    Bottom section of battery (20C)    Connector (21)    Large cylindrical section (21A)    Bottom portion of small cylindrical section (21a)    Small cylindrical section (21B)    Cylindrical section (21C)    Side portion (21c)    Small holes (21d)
NOVELTY - The electrical system has battery (34) and invertor (35) exciting primary coil (29) fixed on main body of vehicle. The secondary coil (26) which supplies power to various loads like winker (36), wiper motor (37) through switching FETs (60), are installed on the door (10). FET (50) is connected between battery and invertor, to switch OFF invertor, when the loads are not in operation condition.    USE - For vehicles for operation of loads like winker, wiper motor.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents wastage of electric power and thereby prevents exhaustion of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power supply system.    Door (10)    Secondary coil (26)    Primary coil (29)    Battery (34)    Invertor (35)    Winker (36)    Wiper motor (37)    FET (50)    Switching FET (60)
NOVELTY - A clamp type current sensor (21) is temporarily built to distribution line (1) near a live-wire opening. When a detected distribution-line currents is below the rated current of generator (5), the distribution line and output end of the generator are connected. A circuit breaker (6) is thrown in with a synchronizing signal detected by synchronous detector (19) of generator vehicle (3) in a generator running state.    USE - Used in power distribution system during construction of distribution line.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies detection of distribution-line current by using clamp type current sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Based on the detected distribution-line current and detected generator current, load transfer is performed to the generator side from the power-supply side of the distribution line. After completing load transfer, the live-wire opening is left opened. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power-supply switching apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of a generator vehicle and a power distribution system.    Distribution line (1)    Generator vehicle (3)    Generator (5)    Circuit breaker (6)    Synchronous detector (19)    Clamp type current sensor (21)
NOVELTY - A cation exchange membrane consists of a perfluoro carbon polymer which contains a sulfonic acid group, as a solid polymer electrolyte. The cation exchange membrane is reinforced by a polyethylene fiber which has average molecular weight of more than 1,000,000.    USE - For vehicle mounted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the battery with high output density. Enables using cation exchange membrane with low resistance and high strength.
NOVELTY - The separator (4) comprises a sheet like element and convex part forming element made of graphite. Several convex parts are formed over the surface of sheet like element by press-fitting convex part forming element over the sheet like element. Both the elements are then integrated together.    USE - For fuel batteries used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Installation area required is reduced as size and weight of battery is reduced. Mechanical strength and molding accuracy is enhanced as the sheet like element is made of material having mechanical strength greater than graphite.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of separator for fuel batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure represents perspective diagram of separator for fuel batteries.    Separator (4)
NOVELTY - The gas analyzer analyzes the concentration of objective gas in sample gas (S). The arithmetic processing unit (3) performs fixed point correction on the output of the gas analyzer, using the relationship between concentration of base gas and span sensitivity of objective gas of sample gas.    USE - For analyzing gas supplied to fuel battery in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Using the relationship between concentration of base gas and span sensitivity of objective gas, objective gas can be analyzed, simply and accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the gas analysis apparatus.    Arithmetic processing unit (3)    Sample gas (S)
NOVELTY - Primary and secondary supply paths (31,81) supply vaporized methanol and hydrogen with support gas to gaseous fuel passageway (21) in container (1), respectively. A controller (9) operates primary path when temperature of oxidation catalyst layer in heat exchanger (2) of container is lower than preset value. Small amount of hydrogen gas is supplied to raise catalyst layer temperature.    USE - For fuel battery system used in residences or for the generator of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - As vaporized methanol is passed to fuel passageway in container, the combustor is started quickly without increase in heater electric power even when the external temperature is low and so catalyzed combustion is started satisfactorily and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Methanol from the storage tank (T1), is supplied as a heat carrier with water into the flow path in heat exchanger having catalyst layer. A vaporizer (3) vaporizes the methanol passed into it for supplying to fuel passageway. A small pressure vessel or cold storage container consisting of hydrogen occlusion alloy, is used to store hydrogen. An auxiliary supply path supplies gas containing hydrogen ejected from a fuel battery to fuel passageway. The control unit operates auxiliary supply path when a fuel battery starts electricity generation. A storage unit for gas containing hydrogen, is provided in the middle of flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the entire composition of fuel battery system.    Container (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Vaporizer (3)    Control unit (9)    Fuel passageway (21)    Primary supply path (31)    Secondary supply path (81)    Methanol storage tank (T1)
NOVELTY - Production of porous film comprises: (1) heating a mixture of 5-30 wt.% (A) ultrahigh molecular wt. polyolefin resin composition and 95-70 wt.% (B) solvents; (2) kneading the obtained solution at 115-240 degreesC and molding it into a first gel-like sheet at a temperature not higher than the freezing point of the solvents; (3) separately heating a mixture consisting of the same components as the above; (4) kneading the obtained solution at 115-240 degreesC and molding it into a second sheet; (5) laminating the first sheet on the second sheet having surface temp. of M+30 degreesC to M-10 degreesC (M = m. pt. of ultrahigh molecular wt. polyolefin resin in (A); (6) molding the laminated sheet into integrally laminated gel-like sheet at a temperature not higher than the freezing pt. of the solvents; (7) biaxially orienting the sheet at M+5 degreesC to M-30 degreesC; and (8) removing the solvents from the oriented film.    USE - The porous film is suited for use as battery separators of electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - The porous film has high sting strength, and good high speed charging and discharging properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - (A) contains at least 15 wt. % of ultrahigh molecular wt. polyolefin resin having wt. average molecular wt. of at least 5x105, preferably 1x106 to 15x106. (B) have freezing pt. of -10 degreesC or lower.
NOVELTY - The supply has a load (6) connected in parallel to two batteries (12,14). The load is connected to the active terminals of both batteries by separate cables (50,52) and to the earth terminals of both batteries by a single cable (70). A rectifier (40,42) in each supply line prevents current flow between batteries. The load earth is through rectifiers (76,78) blocking circulating earth currents.    USE - Back-up supply for motor vehicle electrical systems    ADVANTAGE - Improved operating reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram    Load (6)    Batteries (12,14)    Active terminal cables (50,52)    Battery earth connector (70)    Rectifiers (40,42; 76,78)
NOVELTY - The self-generated motor-assisted bicycle possesses bicycle body, self-generating motor-driving device and its control operation mechanism, the self-generating motor-driving device is formed from bicycle saddle used as main power-generating driving mechanism, lever component, transmission-gear box, DC generator, combined accumulator battery, DC driving motor and auxiliary power-generating driving mechanism. It is characterized by that it utilizes the nomally consumed and waste energy produced by running bicycle to make power generation and charge, so that it is convenient for use, low in cost and has no pollution.
NOVELTY - A full-enclosed maintenance-free lead-acid accumulator for vehicles driven by electric features that its positive electrode plate is made of ultra-low-Sb alloy material, its positive active substance contains Pb powder, H2SO4, solution, PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), modified graphite, acrylic flock, its negative electrode plate is made of Pb-Ca alloy, and its negative active mass contains Pb powder, H2SO4, solution, BaSO4, humic acid, alpha or beta naphthalene acid and ultravonw.
NOVELTY - A bracket (2) fixed to car frame, is provided with a pair of connecting rods (10) protruding vertically from both sides of a base (3). A beam (9) fixed on a battery, has holes on both sides for penetration of connecting rods to fix battery on bracket.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables fixing battery at optimal height to connection rod. Easy fixing and assembly operation is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows isometric view of battery holder.    Bracket (2)    Base (3)    Beam (9)    Rods (10)
NOVELTY - Source voltage of auxiliary battery (19) is measured and measured report is transmitted to user, when source voltage is reduced below specified value.    USE - For reporting to police or emergency report center about accident and sudden illness of vehicle operator.    ADVANTAGE - Transmits data such as current position of vehicles to police and emergency report center, by continuously measuring source voltage of auxiliary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for emergency report system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of component of emergency report terminal device.    Auxiliary battery (19)
NOVELTY - The additive comprises a dispersion of powder of partial saponification polyvinyl alcohol in large mineral salt and/or boric acid of flocculation strength. The polymerization degree and saponification degree of the polyvinyl alcohol is 30-450 and 70 or 90 mol%, respectively.    USE - For lead storage batteries used for electric vehicles, uninterrupted power supply, main power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The additive prevents reduction of capacitance, accompanied by the charging and discharging of a lead storage battery. Internal resistance is reduced and the capacitance of battery increased. Handling property of the additive is improved.
NOVELTY - The separator has a very high molecular weight polyethylene porous sheet. The air permeability of separator is 10 cm-1s-1.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte battery for electric equipment, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent discharge property and high ionic ability.
NOVELTY - Bottom end (1b) of an electrode sheet (1) is placed in groove (1A) of a roller (A). The bottom end is supported by a supporting unit (C). A resin supply unit (B) located at downstream side of the roller supplies resin to the bottom end through the grooves.    USE - In electrodes of batteries used in power supplies such as electric vehicle, power tool, electrically driven assistance bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent vibration resistance property to the bottom end of the electrode sheet at low cost by passing resin continuously through the rollers groove in which electrode sheet is placed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the bottom end processing device.    Electrode sheet (1)    Groove (1A)    Bottom end (1b)    Roller (A)    Resin supply unit (B)    Supporting unit (C)
NOVELTY - Separator consists of a porous sheet containing cross-linked high molecular weight polyethylene particles and pores are formed in the space between the particles. The porous sheet has a tensile strength of 30 kg/cm2 and blow hole rate of 60 volume percent or more.    USE - For batteries such as alkali secondary battery used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent blow hole rate and mechanical strength. Use of very high molecular weight plastics is advantageous. Provides high performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacture of the separator.
NOVELTY - The charge pump is regulated by a regulation potential Vz when the supply potential Vdd is greater than the regulation potential, and when the supply potential is less than a trigger potential that is less than or equal to the regulation voltage, the charge pump is supplied at a potential between Vdd and ground potential.    USE - Voltage doubling charge pump e.g. for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced loss of voltage in charge pump by canceling auxiliary voltage by shorting to ground one of the terminals of the low-voltage supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram    Regulation potential (Vz)    Supply potential (Vdd)
NOVELTY - The voltage adapter has a d.c. voltage converter, an H bridge circuit (H), a pulse width modulator and a regulator (R) whose output depends on the lamp current and voltage. The pulse width modulator consists of a level-controlled flip-flop, a set generator (C), a reset generator (B), a time-controlled set-reset generator (A) and two signal delay elements (dt1,dt2).    USE - For high pressure discharge lamp in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage adapter is very small, simple and inexpensive and operates a d.c. voltage converter in the optimal mode and with the optimal frequency for all lamp operating states.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of a voltage adapter    H bridge circuit (H)    regulator (R)    set generator (C)    reset generator (B)    set-reset generator (A)    signal delay elements (dt1,dt2)    .
NOVELTY - Electrode layer pattern is applied onto a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) web by continuously printing with an ink containing an electro-catalyst and immediately drying.    USE - In the production of membrane-electrode units for PEM fuel cells useful in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The processes allow continuous, inexpensive and simple coating of polymer electrolyte membrane webs with electrode layers in a desired precise pattern without the risk of pinhole formation in the membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode layer pattern is applied onto a polymer electrolyte membrane web by printing front and back faces of the membrane continuously in the desired pattern with the electrode layers using an ink containing an electro-catalyst and immediately drying at elevated temperature. Printing is carried out while maintaining accurate positions of the patterns of electrode layers of front and back faces relative to one another. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: (i) application of patterned electrode layers onto a polymer electrolyte membrane web by printing one side of the membrane continuously in the desired pattern with the electrode layers using an ink containing an electro-catalyst and immediately drying at elevated temperature; (ii) production of a membrane-electrode unit by placing, adhesive bonding or laminating gas distribution structures onto a printed polymer electrolyte membrane produced by one of the above processes; and (iii) a PEM fuel cell membrane-electrode unit produced as described above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a web coating installation for carrying out the process of the invention.    Uncoiler (10)    Screen printing unit (11)    Dryer (12)    Coiler (13)    Web coils (14, 15)    Membrane web (16)    Printing tool (17)    Water bath (18)
NOVELTY - A car has an AC generator (20) which generates an output voltage of 230 or 110 volts corresponding to the domestic mains. There an electrical connector (30), accessible in the inside of the passenger cabin of the car, that is connected with the AC generator, which connects an electrical load. The AC generator consists of an electronic converter unit that is coupled with the DC network (11) of the car and has a voltage converter plus an inverter for the generation of a stabilized AC output voltage. The converter unit has a sensor that detects the operating state of the engine, or the switching state of the ignition key of the car.    USE - For using mains powered electronic equipment in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of electronic equipment in the vehicle, such as notebooks and mobile telephones, is guaranteed at all times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block schematic diagram illustrating the electrical arrangement.    Battery (10)    Converter (20)    Connector (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell device has a rectangular individual fuel cell provided with a rectangular electrolyte layer, e.g solid polymer electrolyte membrane, positioned between a rectangular anode and cathode, with a separator (1) positioned adjacent the cathode in the fuel cell stack provided with an oxidation fluid flow path and a separator positioned adjacent the anode provided with a fuel fluid flow path. Each separator is divided into 2 rectangular halves, each provided with an opening (35a,35b) at its centre for passage of a tensioning bolt used for securing the fuel cell stack together.    USE - The fuel cell device is used for an electrically-driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell device has a reduced number of tensioning bolts with uniform distribution of the tensioning force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a separator for a fuel cell device.    Separator (1)    Openings for tensioning bolts (35a,35b)
NOVELTY - The vol. control valve is earthed via a switch and a valve terminal is connectable to an energy storage, such as a booster capacitor or a capacitor of a DC/DC converter. On the switch opening, the released energy in the energy storage is recharged. The vol. control valve is connectable to supply voltage via a second switch, while a third switch provides the connection of the vol. control valve to the booster capacitor. The DC/DC converter and/or the booster capacitor may be used for voltage supply of further consumer appliances.    USE - For direct injection IC engine etc.    ADVANTAGE - Precise actuation of the vol. control valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows detailed example of the circuit.
NOVELTY - Separator providing a path for a fuel gas or oxidative gas and functioning as a unit cell wall comprises a conductive coating membrane on conductive metal plate where the separator contacts the electrode, and a tight coating membrane on the plate where the conductive coating membrane is not on the plate. The conductive coating membrane has higher conductivity than the tight coating membrane.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has high anti-rust and low electrical resistance characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tight coating membrane comprises:    (a) a coating layer made of the same material as that of the conductive coating membrane; and    (b) an adhesive layer for bonding the coating layer to the conductive metal plate with a tighter adhesion than that between the conductive coating membrane and the conductive metal plate.    Preferably, the tight coating membrane is more able to absorb a metallic ion melted out from the conductive metal plate than the conductive coating membrane, and it has tighter adhesion to the conductive metal plate than the conductive coating membrane.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are given for:    (i) a separator for an electrochemical fuel cell; and    (ii) methods for producing the separator for an electrochemical fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of the separator.    Separator (20)    Conductive coating membrane (24)    Tight coating membrane (26)
NOVELTY - Continuous elongated rectangular housing (62) for collecting gases vented from the cells of battery (10) are provided in the condensation chambers (60) formed on the cover (14). Lid (16) covers the condensation chambers. Exhaust openings (98) extending from inner surface (76) of lid, formed corresponding to respective chambers, exhausts the gases from the chambers.    USE - For venting gases generated in batteries e.g. lead storage batteries used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes the space available to vent gases from the battery cell by suitably modifying the space between condensation chambers. The angular position of base sump, promotes the return of electrolyte to the battery cells, reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sumps having lower portion and an aperture, are formed corresponding to the opening in the base of condensation chamber and are bent vertically from respective chamber. Baffles (102) extending from the inner surface of the lid into the chamber, control the flow of gases in the chambers to promote the condensation of vaporized electrolyte. The periphery of the lid is designed by a pair of opposed side walls and end walls. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) gas venting method for battery;    (b) battery    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of cover and lid of battery with gas venting system.    Battery (10)    Cover (14)    Lid (16)    Condensation chamber (60)    Rectangular housing (62)    Inner surface (76)    Exhaust openings (98)    Baffles (102)
NOVELTY - The system has a microprocessor (40) with associated software (57) to monitor a predetermined voltage of each cell during charging of the battery. The software is adapted to monitor and initiate protective measures to prevent over voltage or under voltage. An audible indicator module (49) provides an audible signal when the voltage of the cell falls below a predetermined value.    USE - Battery management system is used for improving the performance of batteries in portable equipment such as cellular phones and laptop computers. Also used for load leveling, emergency/standby power and power quality systems for sensitive electronic components. Also used in vending machines, manually installed recharge modules, automatic battery removal and replacement carousels, robotic battery replacement facilities and parking/charging stations.    ADVANTAGE - Monitors predetermined voltage of each cell during charging and terminates charging of each cell when it reaches a predetermined voltage indicates, under voltage of a particular cell thus exact protective measure can be taken for the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a generalized battery management system.    Microprocessor (40)    Audible indicator (49)    Software (57)
NOVELTY - The guidance system (30) coupled to pendulous oscillating gyroscopic accelerometer (POGA) (20) detects power failure interruption (PFI) events and communicates the onset/end of each PFI to accelerometer system (10). The velocity change calculated by calculator (12) during PFI and stored acceleration value just prior to PFI are reported to guidance system which in turn determines the velocity after PFI.    USE - For protecting pendulous oscillating gyroscopic accelerometer from power failure interruption events in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the guidance system detects and communicates the onset and end of PFI event, the POGA electronics are respectively put to protected mode and recovered from protected mode for normal operation and thus preventing damage during PFI event.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The POGA which is a part of accelerometer system has servo driven unit (SDM), rotor driven unit (RDM) and torque driven unit (TDM). The guidance system communicates with the POGA during onset/end of PFI event for shutting down/turning on respectively the driving units of SDM and RDM. TSM angular deflection is detected as it is equal to the velocity gained due to velocity change which is velocity difference between the last velocity measurement before PFI and the velocity first measured when SDM and RDM are turned ON. A synchronizer is provided for driving the SDM and RDM with motion of SDM and RDM so that SDM and RDM are driven with the correct phase after the PFI event. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of tuning POGA protecting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of accelerometer and guidance system in vehicle.    Accelerometer system (10)    Calculator (12)    POGA (20)    Guidance system (30)
NOVELTY - The paste type positive or negative electrode plate of lead storage battery contains conductive material provided over porous object made of silicon.    USE - Used as power supply for industrial machines, motor vehicles and in uninterrupted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces tin quantity and so cost. Increases discharge capacity of battery to about 20%. Improves cycle life and utilization factor of active material in battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of lead storage battery.
NOVELTY - A stripe shaped anode board (1) and a strip shaped cathode board (2) isolated by a separator (3) are wound around a cylindrical core (4). The core is arranged in a container (7), with the electrolyte and has holes (20).    USE - For e.g. non-aqueous secondary battery used in electric vehicle for load leveling.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is smoothly supplied by the injection process via the holes on cylindrical core, hence the duration of injection is shortened. The anode mix is filled fully, since holes are provided only on core, thus high battery capacity is secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional chart of the winding type battery.    Stripe shaped anode board (1)    Strip shaped cathode board (2)    Separator (3)    Cylindrical core (4)    Container (7)    Holes (20)
NOVELTY - Collector boards (6a,6b) of small diameter are provided at the ends of the electrode group (5). Leads (2L,4L) are extended from positive and negative electrodes along the circumferential edge, folded and welded to the collector boards, respectively.    USE - For power assisted bicycle, electric vehicles, power tool etc.    ADVANTAGE - Poor welding is reduced. Internal resistance of battery is reduced and is able to secure high discharge operating voltage, as the contact resistance between electrode and collector board is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of structure of the nickel-hydrogen secondary battery.    Leads (2L,4L)    Electrode group (5)    Collector boards (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - A lead (13) is extended from positive electrode board (1) or negative electrode plate (2) to electrode terminal. The board and plate are arranged in laminated state in outer container through separator (3) in container. The sealing board is provided with explosion proof valve (16). The lead is positioned corresponding to valve along perpendicular direction, without mutually overlapping with valve.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids blocking of openings by lead and enables reliable setting of internal pressure. Improves efficiency of assembling of battery. Simplifies positioning of explosion proof valve and improves reliability of valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional views of non-aqueous electrolyte type secondary battery.    Positive electrode board (1)    Negative electrode plate (2)    Separator (3)    Lead (13)    Explosion proof valve (16)
NOVELTY - The elastic units (10,11) are respectively provided on the periphery of die cylinder (8) and Anvil cylinder (9) in a continuous plate, pressure is applied to the plate before and after piercing the blades (12) of die cylinder or Anvil cylinder.    USE - For manufacturing plate of lead storage battery used for starting motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since adhesion of lattice object is performed by active material paste, plate with uniform thickness can be manufactured, reliability and smoothness of plate is improved and curves formed on the curvature of plate is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Several collector edge portions and lattice objects are integrally molded continuously. An active material paste is pointed into the lattice to form a plate.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for lead storage battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram of plate of lead storage battery.    Die cylinder (8)    Anvil cylinder (9)    Elastic units (10,11)    Blade (12)
NOVELTY - The lithium manganese oxide having spinel type crystal structure is heated and backed by increasing the temperature in non-oxidizing atmosphere and is cooled in oxygen atmosphere.    USE - The method is used for manufacturing positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery for electric vehicle, personal computer, portable telephone etc.    ADVANTAGE - Crystal growth during baking is reduced thereby reducing particle size. Particle distribution is made uniform. Hence size of secondary battery is reduced. Provides good load characteristic, charging and discharging cycle property in high current density for lithium secondary batteries thereby improving utilization efficiency.
NOVELTY - A positive temperature coefficient (PTC) resistor (76) is electrically connected with a terminal (6). The PTC resistor is supported between a nut (79) and fastener (7). A lead (41) is electrically connected between PTC resistor and fastener. An insulator (73) is provided between lead and fastener.    USE - The organic electrolyte secondary battery such as cylindrical lithium secondary battery is used for power supplies in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids necessity for special fixing jig. Reduces projection length of electrode terminal fixtures thus reducing space occupied by battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrode terminal fixtures (4) consist of terminal (6) with screw (64). A thread portion (63) of screw (64) penetrates inside through-hole of a cover (12). The nut is screwed in the thread portion (63) that protrudes from the cover. A pair of packing elements (66,70) provided on either sides of the cover provide electric insulation and airtight connection. The fastener provided with built-in thread portion (72) is screwed in the screw (64) of thread portion (63) of terminal by penetrating inside center hole of PTC resistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts the sectional drawing showing principal part of secondary battery.    Electrode terminal fixture (4)    Terminal (6)    Fastener (7)    Cover (12)    Lead (41)    Thread portions (63,72)    Screw (64)    Packing elements (66,70)    Insulator (73)    PTC resistor (76)    Nut (79)
NOVELTY - Rectangular conductors (4) protrude from edge part of rolling-up electrode object (2) in the direction of winding axis of at least one electrode among anode and cathode. The conductors are folded along end face of electrode object where the edge of electrode or separator exposes. Electrode terminal mechanism (3) performs press attachment of terminal board (32) inside battery pot (1) to electrode surface.    USE - Cylindrical type lithium secondary battery is used in portable electronic device, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves high discharge property of secondary battery, by reducing electrical resistance in contact part of conductors and terminal board, since they contact in sufficient area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of lithium secondary battery.    Battery pot (1)    Rolling-up electrode object (2)    Electrode terminal mechanism (3)    Conductors (4)    Terminal board (32)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generated by electrolysis of water is sent to the fuel battery (6), installed at a particular height.    USE - For electricity generation using fuel battery installed in building, mountain.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient electricity generation is made.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel battery electricity generation system.    Fuel battery (6)
NOVELTY - The steel composition includes 0.026 weight percent (wt.%) or less P, 0.004wt.% or less S, 0.02wt.% or less N, 0.2 wt% or less V, 0.01-0.8wt.% Cu, 0.2-6wt.% Ni, 10.5-35wt.% Cr, 0.5-5wt.% Mo, 0.001-0.2wt.% Al, 0.012wt.% or less C, 0.01-0.6wt.% Si and 0.01-0.6wt.% Mn. The steel is given passivating treatment in sulfuric acid at 25-800C and pH of 2.6 and imposed current capability of 0.2V and 50 micro A/cm2.    USE - For separators for solid polymeric fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The steel can be used directly without the necessity of any plating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The steel composition alloy satisfy the relation C+N at most 0.03% and 10.5% at most Cr+3Mo at most 43%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the solid polymeric type fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer (3) reforms fuel that is to be supplied to the fuel battery (2). Heat generated during reforming is guided to heat retention box (14) used for accommodating foodstuffs. Power generated from fuel battery is used for driving the vehicle.    USE - In e.g. foodstuff delivery motor scooter e.g. for pizza.    ADVANTAGE - Provides sufficient heat retention at the time of prolonged carriage without need of special heating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of the heat retention system of vehicle.    Fuel battery (2)    Fuel reformer (3)    Heat retention box (14)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte battery consists of anode (1), cathode (2) and gel-like polymer electrolyte (3). At least one of the electrode is integrated with a support material (3a) consisting of porous sheet such as a nonwoven fabric and the gel-like polymer electrolyte is formed by gelation of a gelling agent impregnating into the electrolyte.    USE - For portable equipments, electric vehicles etc.,    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent internal resistance, load characteristics and workability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the polymer electrolyte battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Gel-like polymer electrolyte (3)    Support material (3a)
NOVELTY - The battery consists of anode (1), cathode (2), a separator (3) and gel-like polymer electrolyte containing 4-10 weight% of polyfunctional monomers (with at least 4 functional groups) and the monomer is subjected to ultraviolet irradiation. The amount of monomer which remains in the gel-like polymer electrolyte is 40 weight% or less and the monomer forms 3 weight% or less of the total electrolyte amount.    USE - For portable equipment, electric vehicle, road leveling etc.    ADVANTAGE - Strength of the gel-like polymer is maintained and the polymer electrolyte battery excellent in load characteristic is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional diagram of the polymer electrolyte battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Separator (3)
NOVELTY - The capacity leveling arrangement for series-connected cells (C1...C4) forming a battery (B) uses voltage dividing circuits (P1...P4) having correcting diodes (D1), and series connected resistors (RA,RB) with their junctions connected to a voltage detecting circuit (1). The voltage dividing circuits have photo FETs (11...14) as switches with light emitting and receiving diodes in the FET packages. A single photo FET (21) is used by the discharging circuits (D1...D3) and the FET gate is connected to the switching control circuit (5) which controls the voltage dividing circuits with ON/OFF signals and supplies the switching control circuit with an inverted ON/OFF signal.    USE - Provides a control circuit for a battery e.g. one providing traction power for an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an improved circuit for capacity leveling a series-connected group of cells e.g. forming a traction power battery for an electric vehicle and especially for cells where overcharging must be avoided e.g. lithium-ion cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a possible circuit diagram.    Voltage detecting circuit (1)    Switching control circuit (5)    Battery (B)    Cells (C1...C4)    Correcting diodes (D1)    Discharging circuits (D1...D3)    Voltage dividing circuits (P1...P4)    Series connected resistors (RA,RB)    Photo FETs (11...14)    Photo FET (21)
NOVELTY - Electric power distribution device comprises conducting device consisting of two conductors (60,61) provided on a circuit board (80), and a connecting unit having positive (902) and negative (901) connections that are fed through the conductors and the circuit board so that they are electrically connected to the electrodes of the capacitor. Starting current of the battery is distributed over capacitor, circuit board, conducting device and connecting unit.    USE - In power system of vehicle electrical loads, such as radio installation.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids need for separate power distribution circuitry.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The capacitor (90) is located between the vehicle battery and the load devices, and has a circuit board (80) together with status (802) and digital (80) displays.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows exploded view of capacitor.    Capacitor (90)    Circuit board (80)    Conductors (60,61)    Electrodes (901,902)
NOVELTY - The wiper unit has an electric motor (1), a rechargeable accumulator or battery (3), a wiper that is either directly or indirectly driven by a gearing unit and a manually operable or remote control on and off switch (7). The wiper is operated without cables for energy supply or to transfer signals.    USE - Windscreen or rear window of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Wiper unit is easy to assemble, as no cables are required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the unit.    Motor (1)    Wiper (2)    Accumulator or battery (3)    Gearing unit (4)    Controller (5)    Charging unit (6)    Remote control on and off switch (7)
The arrangement has a logic circuit (3) for driving a switch (8) connected between the battery (1) and the equipment (MC). The logic circuit is supplied from a separate voltage source (6) and contains a memory (9) in which data for driving the switch for an operating state change are stored.    The switch is used to switch on and off a DC voltage converter(4) supplying the signalling device from the battery.    USE -   Especially for signalling device for installation in stationary and/or mobile equipment, especially vehicle, building machine and/or container.    ADVANTAGE -   Ensures current-conserving operation whilst maintaining reliability and/or functionality.
NOVELTY - The battery includes a pair of air electrode disks each having corresponding recharging and discharge air electrodes (23,24). The anode has metal substrate coated with zinc on its either sides, which is disposed between the electrode disks. A motor (17) moves the anode relative to the air electrodes (23,24) for corresponding recharging and discharging of zinc material.    USE - For use in motor bike, car, truck etc.    ADVANTAGE - As the electrolyte in continuously stirred during recharging operations, even distribution of zinc ions is created in solution, thereby even plating is ensured and anode shape deformation is reduced. Since the movable anode posses unique recharging capabilities, the anode is discharged to high depth of discharge (DOD), thereby ensures reasonable recycling. Ensures longer battery life, by reducing anode shape deformation and has fast recharging capacity and increased turn around efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte contacts the air electrodes and anode material, to form cell (40). A controller (50) controls the speed and direction of rotation of motor moving the anode. The recharging air electrode area is larger than discharging air electrode area, such that recharging of anode is faster that discharging and is at lower current density. A wiper blade is attached to air electrode, adjacent to recharging electrode, for scraping dendrites on anode, when anode moves relative to wiper blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of rotating anode cells of fuel cell battery.    Motor (17)    Air electrodes (23,24)    Cell (40)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary battery and a starter battery are adjacently mounted in the battery housing, having external terminals (10,44). The auxiliary battery is permanently connected across external terminal. The starter battery is connected across external terminal through controllable switch such that when switch is in closed state, the two batteries are connected in parallel across the external terminals.    USE - For use in motor vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Need for wiring harness modification is avoided and hence performance and reliability are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The auxiliary battery for driving auxiliary components, has plate groups for providing cyclic duty. The starter battery for starting an engine has plate groups for providing high current duty. A control device is provided for open/closing the control switch that connects starter battery across external terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external top view of two-terminal battery.    External terminals (10,44)
NOVELTY - A power MOSFET is connected serially between an input connector and output connector. A switch controller automatically changes the operating mode of MOSFET between conductive and non-conductive modes in response to predetermined voltage, to regulate charging of power source.    USE - For battery charger used in military vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents over discharge of vehicle battery by changing the ON/OFF state of the power MOSFET. Improves reliability by automatically stopping power transfer when available charge level of battery falls to predetermined level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of variable DC adapter.
NOVELTY - Improved carbon material for electrochemical cells using precursor material having high char yield so as to yield high amorphous material.    USE - Used for batteries, capacitors, electrolytic cells, photovoltaic cells, sensors, fuel cells etc., filters, carbon-based media for fillers, adsorbants, and inks.    ADVANTAGE - The improved carbon material are fabricated from relatively inexpensive, readily available and renewable precursor material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fabricating an amorphous carbon material comprises:    (a) mixing a lignin material with a salt; and    (b) heating the lignin and salt mixture comprising sodium sulfate.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) the method as above where the salt mixture comprises polymerizable ion(s);    (2) mixing a salt with an organic material selected from phenolphthalein, 1-aminoanthraquinone, fluorescein and/or pyromellitic diimide, and heating the salt and organic material together.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 is a schematic representation of an electrochemical cell including an electrode made of the claimed carbon material.    electrochemical cell (10)    anode (20)    cathode (30)    electrolyte (40)
NOVELTY - The internal temperature prediction involves physical measurements from the vehicle, such as engine coolant temperature, surrounding air temperature, vehicle speed and engine fan state (on or off). This method also uses the initial temperature of the battery, gained from the non-linear dynamic model (14) of internal battery temperature.    USE - This method of determining the internal temperature of a vehicle battery can be used to provide important information to the battery charging control.    ADVANTAGE - An accurate value of the internal temperature of the battery can be provided to the charging control so that the electronic voltage regulator can have a proper set point for the desired battery target voltage, and therefore prevent the battery from overheating at high battery temperatures during charging and prevent the battery from being undercharged at low battery temperatures during charging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the following: a system for determining the internal temperature of a vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the engine control module associated with a vehicle and a non-linear dynamic system model for predicting the internal battery temperature.    CPU (12)    Engine control module (10)    Battery temperature model (14)    Control system (16)    Feed forward portion (18)    Feed back portion (20)    Function blocks (24,26,28,32,34,36)    Integrator (40)    Summation blocks (22,30,38)
NOVELTY - The end of copper collector (1a) and aluminum collector (2a) in respective positive electrode (1) and negative electrode (2), are linked with seal portion (4a) of outer cladding (4). The portion of collectors outside the seal portion is coated by a metal (5) selected from copper, nickel, iron, stainless steel, etc.    USE - For portable electronic machine, electric vehicle and road leveling.    ADVANTAGE - Since the end of copper and aluminum collectors outside the cladding are coated by metal coating material, the collectors are avoided from contacting with atmosphere, hence reliability and storage property of battery is improved, by increasing internal resistance gain of storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A copper collector and aluminum collector are formed on respective anode mix layer (1b) and cathode mix layer (2b) to form positive electrode (1) and negative electrode (2) respectively. A polymer electrolyte layer (3) is formed between the electrodes (1,2) which are covered by an outer cladding (4).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded view of polymer electrolyte battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Copper collector (1a)    Anode mix layer (1b)    Negative electrode (2)    Aluminum collector (2a)    Cathode mix layer (2b)    Polymer electrolyte layer (3)    Outer cladding (4)    Metal (5)
NOVELTY - The connection between positive electrode terminal (5) linked to aluminum lead and the collector (1a) made of aluminum, is performed on the seal portion (4a) of outer cladding (4). A guard plate (7) made of a metal, is attached to outer cladding of positive electrode terminal, outside the seal portion.    USE - Used as power supply in portable electronic machine, in electric vehicle, load leveling, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Corrosion of aluminum is prevented. Strength of the portion outside the seal portion of outer cladding, of positive electrode terminal is increased by the guard plate provision. Reliability of the polymer electrolyte battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of polymer electrolyte battery.    Collector (1a)    Outer cladding (4)    Seal portion (4a)    Positive electrode terminal (5)    Guard plate (7)
NOVELTY - Separator comprises nonwoven fabric containing split type composite fiber (SCF) and polyolefin type composite fiber (PCF). SCF contains methyl pentene (MP) polymer (I) comprising copolymer of poly(4-MP-1) or 4-MP-1 and other olefin as component (I) and polyolefin type polymer (II) as component (II). PCF consists of low and high melting components. The total content of SCF and PCF is more than 60 weight%.    USE - For batteries (claimed) such as nickel-cadmium battery, nickel-zinc and nickel-hydrogen batteries used in electric vehicle and hybrid object.    ADVANTAGE - Separator has excellent liquid retaining property and strength. The battery capacitance using separator is raised without reducing the battery life span. By carrying out sulfonation hydrophilization treatment, the self discharge property of the battery is improved and heat resistance is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Separator comprises a nonwoven fabric containing split type composite fiber and polyolefin composite fiber. The split type composite fiber contains methyl pentene group polymer (I) consisting of copolymer of poly(4-methyl pentene-1) or 4-methyl pentene-1 and other olefin as component (I) and polyolefin type polymer (II) as component (II). The two components are arranged alternatively and at least one component is divided. The polyolefin type composite fiber consists of low and high melting components. The total content of split type composite fiber and polyolefin type composite fiber is more than 60 weight% (wt.%). The nonwoven fabric is hydrophilized and separator is obtained.
NOVELTY - Air permeable combustion catalyst (12a) is filled within a combustion unit (12) through which air is passed from a supply line (14). A fuel vaporizer (16a) equipped at upstream side of catalyst, sprays liquid fuel on catalyst. Air and fuel are supplied in stoichiometric ratio, so that catalyst temperature is not reduced and catalytic combustion is started. Excessive liquid fuel is sprayed and evaporated.    USE - For modifier in fuel battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since air and fuel are supplied in stoichiometric ratio such that catalyst temperature does not reduce, catalytic combustion is started immediately after supply, by self ignition. Self ignition is carried out only by supplying air and fuel since excessive fuel is supplied. Vaporization of liquid fuel is started within a minute. Quantity of water used is reduced and entire thermal efficiency is improved. By the provision of preheaters, air and catalyst are heated to suitable temperature initially for self ignition during low temperature conditions. Starting is done easily at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A water vaporizer (18a) is provided at upstream side of catalyst, that sprays water which is evaporated to modify raw material gas and to contain water vapor after catalytic combustion initiation. Preheaters (15,13) are provided in the air supply line and to heat the combustion catalyst respectively. The catalyst includes alumina particle or honeycomb material of platinum or vanadium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the modifier which is filled with partial oxidation catalyst. Secondary air is partially oxidized and raw material gas is modified into hydrogen content gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of liquid fuel evaporator and modifier.    Combustion unit (12)    Combustion catalyst (12a)    Preheaters (13,15)    Air supply line (14)    Fuel vaporizer (16a)    Water vaporizer (18a)
NOVELTY - The regulator has an oscillator (110) generating a rectangular control signal (C) with a variable duty cycle, which changes to compensate supply (Valim) voltage fluctuation. The control signal operates on the gates of two transistors (Q1,Q2), which combine to shunt the load and to provide series regulation of current. An inductance (25) in series with the load (20) smoothes the current.    USE - Regulated supply to motor vehicle electrical equipment that is sensitive to supply voltage, particularly lighting    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that current passing through equipment is approximately constant, prolonging its life and in the case of headlamps ensuring that light output does not exceed statutory levels under over-voltage conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit schematic    Oscillator (110)    Control signal (C)    Supply voltage (Valim)    Switching transistors (Q1,Q2)    Smoothing inductance (25)    Load (20)
NOVELTY - The power system includes double layer capacitors (CA,CB) connected in two identical banks (A,B). A switch (SS) enables the two capacitor banks to be connected in series between the output terminals (T), and separate switches (SA,SB) enable the capacitors to be connected in various configurations.    USE - For large scale electrical energy storage systems or for power supply to electric vehicles    ADVANTAGE - Only requires a small number of switches    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Circuit diagram of power supply system    Capacitor banks (A,B)    Capacitors (CA,CB)    Switches (SA,SB)    Series switch (SS)
NOVELTY - The current source has a number of fuel cells (1) electrically connected in series, with a respective diode (2) connected in parallel across each fuel cell and providing a low ohmic resistance upon failure of the fuel cell, for preventing a short-circuit across the latter.    USE - The current source is used for providing the electrical current for a portable electrical device, e.g. a torch or a computer.    ADVANTAGE - The device is protected against individual fuel cell failure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for application of a current source in a portable electrical device is also included.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell current source.    Fuel cells (1)    Diodes (2)
NOVELTY - A gas generation electrolysis unit (16) supplies a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases to be combusted with hydrocarbon fuel by an internal combustion engine (12). A turbo fan and alternator unit (20) receives the exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine and provides an AC power output. The AC power output is rectified by a rectifier (22). The DC output of the rectifier is stored by a battery (24).    USE - For e.g. motor vehicle, marine vessel. Used in all forms of land vehicles, marine engines, and stationary motor driven generator sets.    ADVANTAGE - Enables harnessing waste energy from an internal combustion engine. Reduces the pollutants emitted by the power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a compound power supply;    (b) a compound power system;    (c) a compound combustion engine;    (d) a motor vehicle;    (e) a marine vessel; and    (f) a method for recovering waste energy from an internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the compound power plant.    Internal combustion engine (12)    Gas generation electrolysis unit (16)    Turbo fan and alternator unit (20)    Rectifier (22)    Battery (24)
NOVELTY - One end of a battery box (12) is hung to the upper pipe (7) of a body frame. Another end is detachably fixed to a bracket (13).    USE - For electrically-driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables body frame reduction of electrically-driven bicycle. Reduces weight and cost of electrically-driven bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of a battery box attachment structure.    Upper pipe (7)    Battery box (12)    Bracket (13)
NOVELTY - A pair of batteries (33) can be arranged and inserted underneath a controller (31) by inclining the controller. A U-shaped envelopment pipe (18) is provided below pillar pipes (13) to form an accommodation space. A seat pillar (19) is provided between the pillar pipes. A support structure (11) is provided at the center section of a car body (1) and maintained by the controller.    USE - For elderly person.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of controller since contact with batteries is prevented. Improves freedom in design of electric vehicle. Centralizes controller, battery and seat pillar. Reduces number of electric vehicle components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial isometric view of an electric vehicle.    Car body (1)    Support structure (11)    Pillar pipes (13)    U-shaped envelopment pipe (18)    Seat pillar (19)    Controller (31)    Batteries (33)
NOVELTY - A detector (28) detects current following through output terminals (8,9) of DC-DC converter (10). The reference voltage signal is changed by reference voltage setting circuit (27) based on detected current signal. Over-voltage protective circuit (12) compares DC output voltage of the DC-DC converter with reference voltage, detects over-voltage and controls the DC-DC converter through control circuit (11).    USE - For hybrid vehicles comprising supplementary machines like air-conditioner, lamp devices and radio.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle mounted power supply can perform over-voltage protection for supplementary machines, without detecting the terminal voltage of DC power directly and without influence of voltage drop in cable for power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle mounted device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric circuit diagram of vehicle mounted power supply.    Output terminals (8,9)    DC-DC converter (10)    Control circuit (11)    Over-voltage protective circuit (12)    Reference voltage setting circuit (27)    Current detector (28)
NOVELTY - An overvoltage protective circuit (12) compares the voltage supplied to output terminals (8,9) from a DC-DC converter (10) and reference signal and outputs overvoltage detecting signal to a control circuit (11). A switch (2B) interlocked with a power supply switch-on switch (2A) opens and closes the electric circuit formed between the protective circuit (12) and the output side of the convertor (10).    USE - In vehicle mounted apparatus for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents completely discharge effect of DC power for supplement machine by overvoltage protective circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle mounted apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric circuit diagram of vehicle mounted apparatus.    Switches (2A,2B)    Output terminals (8,9)    DC-DC converter (10)    Control circuit (11)    Protective circuit (12)
NOVELTY - The rate of flow of cooling medium which cools the batteries (22), is varied by changing the gap between the batteries. A specific gap is set between the batteries, so that temperature of particular battery corresponds to tolerance temperature.    USE - For cooling batteries in vehicle mounted battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - Enables setting gap between batteries so that they can be aligned easily even when there is manufacturing error in batteries and alignment is allowed to secure in allowable temperature range of batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of vehicle mounted battery pack.    Batteries (22)
NOVELTY - A cap (6) formed with a center hole (61) is equipped among a flat plate (63) and fixed to flange (51) of terminal material. Leading end of collector tabs (3) is extended from center hole of cap to inner surface of flat plate and supported between the inner surface of flat plate and flange.    USE - For electric vehicle and portable electronic machine.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient contact area between collector tab and electrode terminal mechanism is obtained. The internal resistance of battery is reduced, hence output characteristics when passing in a heavy current is improved. Since a cap is supported from surroundings, the assembly of electrode terminal mechanism is easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nut (8) screws to the screw axial portion (53) of terminal material (5) which protrudes from a cover (12). The screw axial portion (53) protrudes to the outer side of cover and flange (51).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing showing the principal part of cylindrical lithium secondary battery.    Collector tab (3)    Terminal material (5)    Cap (6)    Nut (8)    Cover (12)    Flange (51)    Screw axial portion (53)    Center hole (61)    Flat plate (63)
NOVELTY - A level shifter (302) varies the level of drive signal output from drive unit (111), in response to command signal (SW1). A power supply (101) and load (102) are connected to power supply circuit via semiconductor switch (QA) based on drive signals input to the drive unit.    USE - For controlling power supply utilized in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rush current at the time of load drive start is eliminated without the need for microcomputer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of switching device.    Power supply (101)    Load (102)    Drive unit (111)    Pressure rise unit (302)    Command switch (SW1)    Switch (QA)
NOVELTY - Lithium ion secondary battery consists of a positive electrode containing iron and molybdenum or tungsten complex oxide.    USE - Used as power supplier for personal computers, cellular/portable telephones and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode material requires minimum resources and raw material, and it becomes unnecessary to use cobalt. The lithium ion secondary battery can be used stably for long period of time. A lithium ion secondary battery of high output, is obtained with high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium ion secondary battery consists of a positive electrode containing a compound having the formula Fe2(MO4)3 where M' is molybdenum (Mo) or Tungsten (W).
NOVELTY - An insulated ring (2) is joined with solid electrolyte pipe through glass solder. The ring is also connected with anode and cathode container flanges through an intermediate material with linear expansion coefficient larger than that of the ring. A compression residual stress providing ring with smaller coefficient is installed at the junction portion of ring and flanges.    USE - Sodium sulfur battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves strength reliability of the junction portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) sodium sulfur battery manufacturing method;    (b) battery image method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows entire cross-sectional view of sodium sulfur battery.    Insulated ring (2)
NOVELTY - Notched and doughnut baffle plates (16,17) are positioned at lower side of a humidification outlet (14), which is formed at upper portion of circulating water space in a container (10). The circulation water return and pump suction openings (11,12) of non-humidified gas inlet (13) are formed at lower portion of the space.    USE - Mounted in vehicle for humidifying reaction gas of fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Reservation of the amount of circulating water is stabilized with gas humidification which prevents carrying over of water and rolling up of gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of humidifier.    Container (10)    Pump suction openings (11,12)    Non-humidified gas inlet (13)    Humidification outlet (14)    Notched and doughnut baffle plates (16,17)
NOVELTY - Mixture at very high molecular weight polyethylene particle with pores formed between them and resin fiber is sintered. The sintered compact is cut into porous sheet which is used for separator.    USE - For alkali secondary battery used for hybrid electric vehicle and for various electric and electronic machine.    ADVANTAGE - Heat resistant and output characteristics of the battery are excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for separator manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - Resin made porous film of the separator has three-dimensionally spread braid shaped pores. The withstand temperature of the porous film is set higher than the temperature at which the resin fiber deforms.    USE - For batteries such as lithium cell used in electric vehicle, portable telephone, notebook PC.    ADVANTAGE - Contact between electrodes of battery is prevented even under high temperature and battery property is excellent in usual time of solenoid energization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the separator manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A porous sheet is provided with pores formed between very high molecular weight polyolefin particles. A non-woven fabric is laminated on the porous sheet.    USE - For alkali secondary battery used for hybrid electric vehicle and also for portable telephone and notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Mechanical strength and compressibility resistant are improved by laminating non-woven fabric on the porous sheet.
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte includes lithium salt dissolved in an organic solvent. The non-aqueous electrolyte also includes salt having fluoro pyridinium or its derivative as a cation.    USE - For PC, portable telephone, other communication device, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance is improved and high temperature withstanding property is improved.
NOVELTY - Fine coarse layer is formed on aluminum thin plate (2) surface by chemical or electrolytic etching method. The plate is then set on a movable die (12) of a metallic mold (1) such that the coarse layer contacts fixed die (11). Silicone resin (6) is injected through a cavity (3) formed between fixed and movable dies and then molded to form a silicone resin layer (5) on at least one side of thin plate.    USE - For use as packaging material, cushioning material, spacer and especially as separator of fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Silicone resin-metal composite is formed effectively without burr generation, by injection molding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacture of silicone resin-metal composite by injection molding method.    Metallic mold (1)    Aluminum thin plate (2)    Cavity (3)    Silicone resin layer (5)    Silicone resin (6)    Fixed die (11)    Movable die (12)
NOVELTY - The ignition key has a metallic probe with a grip containing infrared, visible light or radio transmission parts to activate door locking or other functions energized by a battery whose charge is maintained by contact with the vehicle battery when in use.    USE - For activating the ignition as well as door locking, illumination and alarm setting of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary functions are permanently available as the battery for the emitter remains charged.
NOVELTY - Gravitational air compressor compresses and stores air by using the gravity of running vehicles. It consists of right and left bridge plates with cover, base, piston linkage, piston, cylinder and high-pressure pipe. Several air compressors are connected together to form a network. While a vehicle passes through the bridge plates, the gravity of the vehicle shifts the bridge plates downwards and compresses air in cylinder into high-pressure pipe. The compressed air is output for generating electricity, driving various machines or inflate. The present invention has significance of both developing energy source and protecting environment.
NOVELTY - The vehicle is in the form of a volumetric body that comprises freight and passenger compartments, a number of electromotive plants and devices for accelerating the crew to a desired speed. The main vehicle consists of an air-flow energy converter that comprises several envelopes separated by several channels. The energy converter may include several turbines and generators for supplying energy to the propulsion device of the vehicle. The operation ability of the energy converter is based on the use of rarefaction at its bottom section and of the energy of the circulating flow that enters the inlet channels. This process also uses a strong increase in the flow rate onto the turbine which is due to the corresponding decrease in its enthalpy, i.e. the thermal component of its global energy. As for support members, propulsion devices, guides and other equipment, the invention involves using the technical solutions applied in high-speed railways, airships, airplanes, etc.    USE - Vehicle for use on high speed highway. Vehicle may have an aeronautic variant in the shape of an airplane or an airship.
NOVELTY - The vehicle is in the form of a volumetric body that comprises freight and passenger compartments, a number of electromotive plants and devices for accelerating the crew to a desired speed. The main vehicle consists of an airflow energy converter that comprises several envelopes separated by several channels. The energy converter may include several turbines and generators for supplying energy to the propulsion device of the vehicle. The operation ability of the energy converter is based on the use of rarefaction at its bottom section and of the energy of the circulating flow that enters the inlet channels thereof. This process also uses a strong increase in the flow rate onto the turbine which is due to the corresponding decrease in its enthalpy, i.e. the thermal component of its global energy. As for support members, propulsion devices, guides and other equipment, the invention involves using the technical solutions applied in high-speed railways, airships, airplanes, etc.    USE - Vehicle for high speed highway. The vehicle may have an aeronautic variant in the shape of an airplane or an airship.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery box has two parallel sides (14,16) which define a space to accept the batteries. The side walls are formed from an assembly of stacked modules (16), each comprising a pair of wall elements (18,20) with inward facing edges to support the batteries. The ends of the box are closed by ventilated plates (28,30) with tabs (32) along the edge to attach to the ends of each module.    USE - Battery housing for electric fork lift trucks    ADVANTAGE - Battery housing that accepts a large number of batteries in a limited space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a part exploded perspective view of the battery box    Side walls (14,16)    Stacked modules (16)    End plates (28,30)    Tabs to attach to ends of modules (32)
NOVELTY - The battery box has two parallel sides (14,16) which define a space to accept the batteries. The inside of each wall is fitted with support plates (30,32) for the batteries. These plates are perpendicular to the wall surface and extend the full length of the wall, and two opposite plates provide support for a battery. The ends of the box are closed by ventilated plates (22,24).    USE - Battery housing for electric fork lift trucks    ADVANTAGE - Battery housing that accepts a large number of batteries and provides effective heat removal during operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a part exploded perspective view of the battery box    Side walls (14,16)    Support plates (30,32)    End plates (22,24)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle (1) comprises a body (2) equipped with a detachable assembly that includes a battery (12) and a charger (13) formed integrally. The detachable assembly can further include a battery meter (14) in addition to the battery (12) and the charger (13). A single CPU is used both for monitoring the battery (12) to protect it and for controlling the charger. Signal lines from the battery meter (14) are connected through a connector to signal lines provided in the body, and a battery meter indicator is provided near a speedometer.    USE - E.g. for electric scooter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the electric scooter.    electric vehicle (1)    body (2)    battery (12)    charger (13)    battery meter (14)
NOVELTY - A metal particle layer (14) is formed on a barrier layer (12) for electron movement, which is formed on a metal layer (10). A semiconductor layer (16) contacts the metal particles. An ohmic layer (18) and another metal layer (20) with rectifying surface are formed successively on the semiconductor layer.    USE - The rectifier is used for converting heat in a material into electric energy without application of external energy. Hence used for manufacture of automobile running by heat supplied from air and computer having unlimited lasting power.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains electric energy without input of external energy. Converts thermal energy by rectifying thermally moving electrons between minute metal particle dispersed in a layer and a semiconductor layer. Makes it possible to build apparatus with lasting life to realize e.g. car running by heat from air, computer with unlimited power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Minute metal particles are uniformly dispersed in the metal particle layer. The metal layer (20) is an aggregate of minute rectifying surfaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the construction of the rectifier of thermally moving electrons.    Metal layers (10,20)    Barrier layer (12)    Metal particle layer (14)    Semiconductor layer (16)    Ohmic layer (18)
NOVELTY - The propelling unit used for converting counter-flow air energy into electricity has turbomechanical drive coupled through central shaft to main engine and though set of gears, to shafts of turbine-generator-motor propellers. Unit incorporates six turbine-generator-motor propellers with ribbed turbines. The latter mount at their front stators and rotors of generators and at rear side, those of motors. Central propellers are arranged to feed air flow to turbine-driven impeller of turbomechanical drive.    USE - Mechanical engineering; automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - Provision for crankshaft rotation both from main engine and from additional-energy generating unit. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A intelligent power switch (1) containing MOSFET is provided to replace a precharge circuit (6) containing mechanical relay or charge resistor and arranged between a battery power supply (4) and motor controller (7) to charge capacitor. When the power supply is switched ON, the capacitor is charged to output a high current.    USE - In electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of motor controller during the switching ON of a power supply. As monolithic integration of the device is performed by MOSFET, size and cost reduction are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing indicates a block diagram of control system.    Intelligent power switch (1)    Power supply (4)    Precharge circuit (6)    Motor controller (7)
NOVELTY - Current (i) generated by charge stored in capacitor (C1), is passed to reactor (L) when transistor (TR) is turned ON. A capacitor (C2) is charged using energy stored at reactor, when transistor is turned OFF. The charging degree of capacitor (C2) is compared with setting voltage. Time at which transistor is turned ON is controlled based on comparison result, to maintain uniform voltage in capacitor (C2).    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The shortening of cycle time is achieved by limiting charging current by internal impedance. Thus durability of power supply is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of electric vehicle.    Capacitor (C1,C2)    Reactor (L)    Transistor (TR)
NOVELTY - A case (12) is arranged in the ashtray installation space (11a) of a panel (11). A power supply circuit containing DC/AC converter is provided in the case. An AC outlet (13) is provided on the surface of the case. DC power is supplied to power supply circuit through the wire (14).    USE - Power supply mounted in ashtray of car for operating TV, notebook PC, shaver, hair dryer, etc in car.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply is stably maintained without exposing the wire. The cigar socket is not wired with power supply, hence socket can be utilized for other purposes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic front elevation of the vehicle mounted power supply.    Panel (11)    Installation space (11a)    Case (12)    AC outlet (13)    Wiring unit (14)
NOVELTY - Positive and negative electrode collector piece (42) is interposed between the respective electrode material layers. The mutually adjoining collector pieces are connected by a PTC element (5). Several collector tabs (3) are arranged on the collector piece and drawn out from the electrode group.    USE - For electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High density battery is offered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of positive electrodes in battery.    Collector tabs (3)    PTC element (5)    Collector piece (52)
NOVELTY - Storage tanks (4) are provided in the circulation pipeline (201) for storing water, hydrocarbon fuel or a mixture of both from which branch pipelines (26,27) are provided for raw material supply which is force fed for modification to a carbon monoxide reduction unit (14) through an evaporation portion (12) and modification portion (13). The carbon monoxide reduction unit is cooled by heat exchanger (5).    USE - For fuel battery (claimed) used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide reduction is stabilized even on load fluctuation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The evaporator evaporates the hydrocarbon fuel and raw material to be modified and feeds to modification portion and carbon monoxide reduction portion. The carbon monoxide reduction unit is cooled by a heat exchanger with coolant circulation pipeline (28), that exchanges heat with raw material circulation pipeline. Alternately, a supplementary raw material supply is provided with circulation pipeline attached to the heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of modifier.    Storage tanks (4)    Heat exchanger (5)    Evaporation portion (12)    Modification portion (13)    Carbon monoxide reduction unit (14)    Branch pipelines (26,27)    Circulation pipeline (28)    Cooling unit (100)    Supply unit (200)    Pipeline (201)
NOVELTY - The system includes a damper, for controlling vehicle wheel movement relative to the vehicle body, with an electrical generator (20) driven by the wheel (12) movement. The generation is controlled to vary the resistance to the movement of the wheel relative to the body at a given movement speed and a measured frequency of the wheel movements. The generator can also run as a motor.    USE - As an electric generator driven by a vehicle suspension via a suspension arm by the vertical movement of the wheel.    ADVANTAGE - Uses a controller to control the damper to provide more resistance to lower frequency movements than to higher frequency movements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim describes the vehicle suspension system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the suspension system    the wheel (12)    the electrical generator (20)
NOVELTY - The batteries' nominal operating voltages are identical, but one is designed for a much higher power/energy ratio than the other. (In practice, one or both parallel sources represents a set of two or more similar batteries; the effect of a unit failure is thus reduced.). Thus one source is regarded as essentially energy providing, the other as power providing. Each branch is independently switched, but satisfactory operation does not require an overall electronic controller.    USE - Electric vehicles, mobile telephones, toys, computers, medical appliances, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Flexible arrangements with low and high power/energy ratio batteries combined in different proportions, no elaborate control equipment being needed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In an example given, the energy source (E1) is rated at 50 Ah, the power source (P1) at 5 Ah, the respective power/energy ratios being 2 and 20. If each source comprises 40 component batteries, this makes available 28 kW and 5 kWh power and energy capacities for a gross weight of 60 kg, compared with 140 kg if the same capacities are to be achieved with low ratio elements only, or 100kg with high ratio only.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the parallel arrangement.    low ratio source, (E1)    high ratio source, (P1)    power/energy ratio (P/E)
NOVELTY - The heater has a stack (21) of fuel cells with end plates (2) and a cooling device (7) with an inverter in a housing (6) that is likewise cooled. The inverter housing is attached to an end plate of the fuel cell stack and is in good thermal contact with it, whereby the stack cooling device also extends beyond the end plate carrying the inverter housing.    USE - Generally for use in power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes the conventional problem of requiring two cooling devices and can be used for heating with a simple design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a fuel cell heater    fuel cell stack (21)    end plates (2)    cooling device (7)    housing (6)    .
NOVELTY - The heater has a plate heat exchanger with a stack (12) of plates (1) with end plates (5,11) and a cooling device (2,3) and an inverter mounted in a housing. The inverter or its housing (6) is attached to one end plate (5) of the plate heat exchanger and is in good thermal contact with it. A cooling medium flows through the end plate.    USE - Fuel cell heater.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes the conventional problem of requiring two cooling devices and can be used for heating with a simple design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a fuel cell heater    stack (12)    plates (1)    end plates (5,11)    cooling device (2,3)    inverter housing (6)    end plate (5)    .
NOVELTY - A tube or corrugated tube, especially for use in the ventilation of car batteries, has a connection section (12) and a tube section. The tube section is equipped with corrugations (14) and the connection section has at least one longitudinal slot which is aligned in the axial extent direction of the connection section. The tube section is provided a damping stretch (16) which projects over the radial extension of the tube or corrugated tube, vertically to the axis of the tube, or corrugated tube, in the radial extent direction of the corrugated tube.    USE - Especially for use in ventilation of car batteries    ADVANTAGE - Provides vibration damping arrangement that is easily assembled. Tolerances at battery connecting posts are compensated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the arrangement.    Connection section (12)    Corrugations (14)    Damping stretch (16)
NOVELTY - Reactor unit comprises a reaction chamber (15) arranged in an inner chamber (9) of an insulating chamber (10), and at least one feed line (25) that empties process fluid into the reaction chamber. The feed line has an expansion bellows with two communicating sections (16, 17) at one point.    USE - Used as an autothermal primary reformer for producing hydrogen for fuel cells in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The unit has a simple structure and can be reliably operated. Good mixing of the reaction partners is also achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for operating a reactor unit comprising dividing the feed line into two communicating sections that are limited by an opening (23) leading to the inside of the feed line. Preferred Features: The expansion bellows is arranged in the inner chamber of a chamber filled with pressurized fluid. The height of the chamber fluid pressure can be controlled. The line sections have front sides (19, 20) facing each other to form an annular gap-like opening and are arranged at an axial distance from each other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reactor unit.    inner chamber (9)    insulating chamber (10)    reaction chamber (15)    communicating sections (16, 17)    front sides (19, 20)    opening (23)    feed line (25)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a mains stage (4), a controller unit (1), a display unit (2) and an output relay (5) that switches the different output voltages of the mains stage to the connecting terminals (6). The output voltage produced by the mains stage is only switched through to the output after the voltage on the output has been measured. The output voltage and current are set automatically depending on the measured voltage at the output and the output voltage and current are measured continuously after switching through the mains stage output voltage.    USE - For supplying low voltage loads and charging batteries e.g. for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the supply of low voltages and charging a connected battery in accordance with a defined charging characteristic to be accomplished in an optimal manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram representation of an arrangement for supplying low voltage loads and charging batteries    mains stage (4)    controller unit (1)    display unit (2)    output relay (5)    connecting terminals (6)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a first voltage converter (e.g. 10) that operates as the main voltage converter and that undertakes the leading function for regulation purposes and the other converters (11,12) act as subordinate converters and are connected to the main converter.    USE - For regulating parallel connected voltage converters, especially in a multi-voltage on-board network in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The oscillation problem associated with parallel voltage converters is overcome.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of parallel voltage converters    voltage converters (10-12)
NOVELTY - The system has an inductive generator (100) with stator field coil windings and ferromagnetic disc-shaped rotor externally driven by motor vehicle engine. An electronic controller (135) responsive to amplitude and frequency variation of generator signal produces output signal with a constant voltage and frequency. Output connector (125) receives signal from the controller and is supplied to external load.    USE - For generating power in passenger vehicles to heavy construction tools, computers, emergency response vehicles. Also for use as residential emergency back-up power system, remote primary power installation, temporary power installation in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Eases mounting within the engine compartment of a passenger vehicle, due to portability and less noise generation. Provides stable output power at a constant frequency, irrespective of the speed of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has a vehicle engine which drives the rotor of the generating unit (100). The controller (135) includes a three phase vector controller (110), electronically coupled to the generator for regulating the generator signal. The vector controller maintains the DC voltage bus (130) at a predetermined voltage level. An AC inverter (120) converts the DC voltage into AC output power signal. A programmable processor (115) communicating with the vector controller and the inverter, monitors the voltage level of the DC voltage bus. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the power generator manufacture in mobile power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power generating system.    Generator (100)    Phase vector controller(115) Programmable processor (110)    Inverter (120)    DC voltage bus (130)    Controller (135)
NOVELTY - A cathode for electrochemical cell comprises an electrically conductive structure (18) provided between air permeable and water-impermeable portion and catalytic portion (22) comprising a mixture of carbon particles, particulate material having high surface area, metal hydroxide, and hydrophobic particles. The electrically conductive structure has sufficient passage to flow air throughout.    USE - For electrochemical cells and for metal-air batteries (claimed) used for automobiles, boat motors and other high powered demand devices down to small miniature button batteries typically used in tiny electronic devices such as hearing aids and watches.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode is a low cost air cathode for electrochemical cells and batteries with improved power density. The metal air cell and batteries having increased service life, high current density with steady current and voltage output, is provided. The batteries generates higher power density and efficiency with steady speed of voltage and current output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: (i) metal-air battery which comprises cathode, metal anode, electrolyte in contact with cathode and anode, and liquid impervious case to support cathode, anode and electrolyte; and (ii) electrochemical cell for providing electrical power which comprises metal anode, cathode structure and an electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged cross section of air cathode.    Conductive structure (18)    Catalytic layer (22)
NOVELTY - The curved surface (9) is formed on one side wall surface of a battery case of a counter type battery operated three-wheeled forklift. An upwardly rotating battery cover (8) of a battery case has rotating fulcrum and located upper portion support of a battery mounted on structure of forklift. A head guard is installed in the forklift structure.    USE - In counter type battery operated three-wheeled forklift.    ADVANTAGE - Protects hands from getting pressed by the head guard during opening and closing of battery cover due to provision of curved surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged partial side elevational view indicating the principal components of battery cover.    Battery cover (8)    Curved surface (9)
NOVELTY - A battery case is formed of a resin composition of 95 - 60 wt.% block copolymer of propylene and other alpha - olefin, and 5 - 40 wt.% ethylene - alpha-olefin copolymer having physical characteristics (A) MFR 0.1 - 50 g/10 minute; and (B) maximum peak of an elution curve obtained by temperature increase elution fractionation is at 15 - 85degrees, and value of H/W is at least 2, where H is peak height and W is width width of the peak at 1/3H.    USE - This battery is useful in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance is facilitated and both mechanical strength and chemical resistance are both provided.
NOVELTY - A secondary lithium ion cell, containing a lithium salt solution in an ethylene carbonate and ethyl-methyl carbonate solvent mixture as electrolyte, is new.    USE - Especially in high current lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles or particularly hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has a high discharge current combined with a reduced decrease in extractable capacity, e.g. the lithium ion cell has, at 10 C discharge, an extractable capacity which does not decrease below 80% of the initial capacity determined at 1 C discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary lithium ion cell has a carbon-containing anode, a lithium-containing cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte which consists of a solution of 0.8-1.3 mol/l lithium salt in an organic solvent mixture of 15-35 vol.% ethylene carbonate and 65-85 vol.% ethyl-methyl carbonate. Preferred Features: Part (20-30 vol.%) of the ethyl-methyl carbonate may be replaced by dimethoxyethane.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has a number of battery cells (1) stored side by side in a case (2). The case is formed of a bottomed trough in the form of a rectangular loop. The case has inner and outer wall portions (21,22) opposed to each other and a base portion (23) that connects the respective lower end portions of the wall portions. The inside space of the trough forms a cell storage space in which the battery cells are arranged in a looped line. A central space surrounded by the inner wall portion of the trough forms a hollow (6) that vertically penetrates the trough.    USE - For modern electro-vehicles, power-assisted bicycles, power tools, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack restrains a rise and variation in temperature of battery cells and ensures steady charging and reliable cell performance. The battery pack structure is highly resistant to external impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded cutaway perspective view showing a configuration of a battery pack.    Battery cells (1)    Case (2)    Hollow (6)    Inner and outer wall portions (21,22)    Base portion (23)
NOVELTY - The system has at least one fuel cell (1), a hydrogen generation system for supplying the fuel cell anode with a pure product gas containing hydrogen and an oxygen delivery arrangement for delivering a gas containing oxygen to a reaction chamber in a hydrogen generation reactor (2) and/or into a gas cleaning stage (5). The oxygen delivery arrangement has a cathode waste gas feedback line (10) to the reaction chamber and/or gas cleaning stage for supplying at least a part of the fuel cell cathode waste gas to the reaction chamber and/or gas cleaning stage.    USE - Fuel cell system with integrated hydrogen generation for use in fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Requires relatively little energy for the entire oxygen supply and is especially suitable for use in fuel cell vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of a fuel cell system with integrated hydrogen generation    fuel cell (1)    hydrogen generation reactor (2)    gas cleaning stage (5)    cathode waste gas feedback line (10)
NOVELTY - The battery system has a starter battery (1) and a network supply battery (2). At least the starter battery has a starter battery heater (3) for heating the starter battery. A switching arrangement (4a) is provided for electrically connecting the starter battery to the network supply battery. The starter battery can have a further heater than can be connected to it by the switching arrangement.    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of a two-battery system is improved, so that the current output capacity is improved, especially when starting the vehicle engine, and the battery operating lives are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an example arrangement    starter battery (1)    network supply battery (2)    starter battery heater (3)    switching arrangement (4a)
NOVELTY - The current source has a number of current supply modules (1), having electrode terminals at either end, arranged in parallel within a support housing (2) fitted with removable side covers (21), each provided on their inside with slotted fixing ribs (23) for securing the current supply modules and preventing their rotation.    USE - The current source is used for providing the electrical current for a drive motor in a hybrid or electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current source provides simple secure fixing of the current supply modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an angled view of the current supply modules within the current source housing.    Current supply modules (1)    Support housing (2)    Housing side covers (21)    Fixing ribs (23)
NOVELTY - A nickel-hydride secondary battery vehicles boosted by electric features that its positive electrode plate is a sintered high-capacity one, its positive active substance is prepared from spherical nickel hydroxide and 0.5-2% cobalt hydroxide through sintering, its negative electrode plate is pressed with Ni band, and its negative active substance is hydrogen-stored alloy. Whole battery is sealed by a plastic shell.
(KR99073281-A)   NOVELTY - When the speed of the cars is accelerated by travelling more than certain speed, any one pair of small rotating wheels (12,12') or (12a, l2a') of any one pair of high speed generator (G,G') or low speed generator (Ga,Ga') are engaged with large rotating wheels (6,6') automatically.    USE - For electrical cars.    ADVANTAGE - Cars may be travelled continuously and thus environmental pollution may be reduced, fuel and time for charging may he saved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotating speed of rear wheels (1,1') according to continuing travelling of cars, large rotating wheels (6,6') equipped respectively on turnabout shafts (5,5') of bevel gears (4,4') connected with the rear wheels (1,1') are rotated. Thus any one pair of the small rotating wheels engaged with them are rotated to generate electric power in generators connected with the small rotating wheels. The resulting electric power is charged in battery (13,13') and by the charged power motors (14,14') are operated to drive cars.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a whole and rear view of an independent electric power system    small rotating wheels (12,12',12a,l2a')    high speed generator (G,G')
NOVELTY - Anode and cathode are arranged opposing each other with an electrolyte filled in between. The electrically non-conductive particles are also filled along with electrolyte.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As the internal resistance of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is reduced, the output density is raised, thus high energy density is obtained.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen occlusion alloy paste (1) is painted in one or both sides of conductive core material (2) fixed and pressed to cathode suitably. Porosity value (Z) of the core material after pressing and satisfying the relation Z=(V-Vm-Vs)/V is set within range of 0.10 at most Z at most 0.30, where V', Vm' and Vs' are the true volumes of cathode, conductive core material and hydrogen occlusion alloy respectively.    USE - For nickel-hydrogen storage battery used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides alkaline battery excellent in high discharge property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen occlusion alloy is immersed into weak acid of pH 2.0-4.0 and performs the activated process. The ratio of painting thickness (T) of hydrogen occlusion alloy paste to one side of core material to entire thickness (t) of coated paste is set to t/T less than 2.2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for alkaline battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model sectional view of press of cathode.    Hydrogen occlusion alloy paste (1)    Core material (2)
NOVELTY - Gas pipes (4,10) from the fuel battery (F) are laid along interior side of side sill (6) of car body (B) and pillars (7-9). The gas pipes are then connected to openings (12a-12c) which are located on side roof rail (11) of vehicle.    USE - For exhausting hydrogen gas from vehicle mounted fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - Gases removed are easily let out into outer atmosphere. Cavities in side sill and pillars are used to place gas tubes and hence body design is not affected, thus the need for special ventilator is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of motor vehicle with gas elimination structure of vehicle mounted fuel battery.    Gas pipes (4,10)    Side sill (6)    Pillars (7-9)    Side roof rail (11)    Openings (12a-12c)    Car body (B)    Fuel battery (F)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode (1) and negative electrode (2) connected to each pole battery side terminal, are installed at sealing portion (4). The tabular temperature sensing rod (30) detects the internal temperature. The support shaft (31) which supports movable contact (25a) is bonded with rod via heat fusible metal and elastic unit (33) drives movable contact, by switching each terminal of safety device.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used as power supply of electric vehicle, electrically driven cart, video camera, personal computer, backup apparatus and security apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The ambient temperature does not influence the working and is continuously used. The abnormal temperature rise in noticed and interruption or short circuit discharge of abnormal battery is found reliably thereby improves safety of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional chart of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Sealing portion (21)    Movable contact (25a)    Temperature sensing rod (30)    Support shaft (31)    Elastic unit (33)
NOVELTY - Solid polymeric type fuel battery includes temperature/humidity (T/H) exchanger (2) which performs exfoliation of temperature and humidity of unreacted and reacted gas. Temperature controller controls temperature of fuel battery main body (FBMB) (1) and temperature sensor (19) detects temperature of FBMB. Control unit (8) controls flow rate of unreacted gas to T/H exchanger based on detected temperature.    USE - For use in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Battery has high reliability with stabilized workability. The drying of solid polymer electrolyte film is prevented reliably. Using temperature/humidity exchanger optimum temperature or humidity conditions of reactive gas is achieved. The apparatus is simple and compact. As the combustion for heating a cooling medium is supplied to gas feed pipe temperature/humidity exchanger and fuel battery main body, efficient preheating system is made. Fuel is saved and starting time is shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Solid polymeric type fuel battery includes temperature/humidity exchanger which performs heat exchange between unreacted and reacted gas and exfoliation of water component. The battery having solid polymer electrode film as main body ejects the reacted gas containing excess water vapor, which is made to contact with unreacted gas through water retention porous object. A temperature controller to control the temperature of the main body is provided. A temperature sensor detects the temperature of the fuel battery and humidity sensor detects humidity of reacted gas. A control unit controls the rate of flow of unreacted gas to the temperature/humidity exchanger depending on the temperature of fuel battery main body measured by temperature sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows systematic diagram of solid polymeric type fuel battery.    Fuel battery main body (1)    Temperature/humidity exchanger (2)    Control unit (8)    Temperature sensor (19)
NOVELTY - Modular batteries are held by adhesive in tiers within an inner casing (43d) such that the terminals extend through holes (46) in the sides of the casing. The casing is in two mirror image halves with the interlocking edges (43e) formed into an crest and wave pattern joined with adhesive. The casing has cooling air inlet and outlet ducts (50a and 51a) that extend through an outer casing    USE - In a hybrid driving system e.g. in conjunction with an internal combustion engine in a car or boat    ADVANTAGE - Outer casing relieves inner casing and modular batteries from stress, insulates against external heat gain or loss and allows control circuitry to be located within itself. Cooling air ducted around the batteries improves efficiency and may be ducted through the outer casing    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the battery including a cooling air suction unit and where modular batteries may be stacked in multiple tiers with progressively fewer batteries per tier from upper to lower tiers    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Perspective view of an inner casing half viewed from the inside    Inner casing (43d)    Interlocking edge (43e)    Inlet cooling air duct (50a)    Outlet cooling air duct (51a)
NOVELTY - Power is supplied by a solar module (10) to a charge control unit (12). This controls the flow of power between the module and the vehicle battery (14) and a battery (16) for supplying an alarm siren (18) and the security electronic system (20). The battery for the security system is located in a position from which it is not directly accessible    USE - Independent power supply for security system    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the security system cannot be defeated by disconnecting the easily accessible vehicle battery    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a system to the present invention.    solar module (10)    charge control unit (12)    vehicle battery (14)    security system battery (16)    alarm siren (18)    security electronic system (20)
NOVELTY - A housing with battery secured inside, has two openings on opposite sides. Two electrodes connected to the battery are biased to retractably extend through the respective openings from the housing.    USE - For providing power for decorative lighting of wheels or hubcap. Also for lighting license plate covers of automobiles, for rotating applications such as toys, roller blades, bicycles or even gears on heavy machinery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lighted hubcap assembly which can be maintained by average driver. Provides secured removable battery pack for use with lighted hubcaps.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Two handles are slidably positioned in two cavities. The electrodes extend through and cooperate with the corresponding handles such that the handles are biased towards the outside edge of the housing. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a hubcap assembly kit for adding decorative lighting to vehicle; and    (b) a lighted wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of lighted hubcap assembly.
NOVELTY - Water line and electric line connect the fuel cell in the vehicle to the building. Electric line from the vehicle is connected to an electric power panel in the building and the water line from the building is connected to the vehicle water tank or water heater. Fuel line and vent line are also connected to the fuel cell. Fuel regulator varies the electrical output of the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate significant amounts of electrical power and to distribute the generated electric power from the fuel cell powered cars to the buildings. Enables to use home garages and drive way parked cars as power sources for the residence and to use the vehicle as a mobile power source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Switch activates the fuel cell when the vehicle is not is locomotion. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of generating, transmitting and distributing electric power from the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell powered car.
NOVELTY - The invertor for wheels and pinions (8,9) convert the voltage of battery (7) to alternating voltage. A control circuit (11) changes alternating voltage frequency and controls rotational speed of electric motors of pinion and front and rear wheels (3,4).    USE - Used in tunnel work site.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle runs irrespective of the angularity of the run point and the maintenance of the vehicle is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure represents side view of the electrically driven truck.    Front and rear wheels (3,4)    Battery (7)    Invertor for wheels and pinion (8,9)    Control circuit (11)
NOVELTY - A cooling plate (10) with specific material is mounted on the surface of a battery cell (16), so as to cool the cell by absorbing radiant heat. The cooling plate has multiple fins (12) that allows turbulent flow of air along the cooling plate, so as to absorb the heat.    USE - For secondary battery as power supply of electric equipment, electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since radiant heat from the surface of battery cell is removed efficiently, cooling efficiency of battery cell is raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of battery cell with cooling plate mounted.    Cooling plate (10)    Fins (12)    Battery cell (16)
NOVELTY - High voltage direct current power source comprising serially connected multiple battery cell (10) is enclosed inside an insulated box (12). A conductive net (16) surrounds the insulated box.    USE - For driving of motor in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive net prevents short circuit between two poles of battery when immersed in water, and the leakage of electric current is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows direct flow power supply unit.    Battery cell (10)    Insulated box (12)    Conductive net (16)
NOVELTY - Several batteries are arranged in a module cope box (2). Through-holes (2a) are formed on module cope box. The batteries are connected by screwing fastener (5) to mating portion of battery through through-hole such that the circumference of through-hole changes the fasteners.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids use of module cope box for supporting each battery, thus reducing the space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows partially enlarged cross-sectional chart of battery supported by module cope box.    Module cope box (2)    Through-hole (2a)    Screwing fastener (5)
NOVELTY - Fuel battery stack (4) generates electricity using hydrocarbon group fuel and reforming raw material which has water is supplied from modifier (3). The water collectors (9a,9b) collect condensed water from modifier and the heating gas is ejected from gas pipeline (14) to gas pipeline (16). The collected water is then recycled.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collected water is recycled without reducing the property of fuel battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of fuel battery.    modifier (3)    fuel battery stack (4)    water collectors (9a,9b)    gas pipelines (14,16)
NOVELTY - The terminals (50) are provided to sequentially laminated separators (100,200,300). The terminals of each separator are commonly connected to connector (27) through measuring cord (13). The solid electrolyte is supported by fuel electrode and oxidating agent electrodes.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the terminals are connected commonly to a connector, entanglement of cord is avoided, hence insertion and removal of cord becomes easy and reliability of fuel battery stack is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of polymer electrolyte type fuel battery stack.    cord (13)    connector (27)    terminals (50)    laminated separators (100,200,300)
NOVELTY - The heat exchangers (51,52) are provided between waste gas ejected from burner (3) and heating gas from fuel battery. A fuel battery carries out electricity generation using heating gas and oxidizing agent gas from turbo assistant compressor (4) which is rotated using ejected waste gas.    USE - In motor vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As heat exchanger is provided between burner and fuel battery, temperature control can be done which prevents water vapor condensation. Thus efficient fuel battery system excellent in electricity generation is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solid polymer electric type fuel battery system.    Burner (3)    Compressor (4)    Heat exchangers (51,52)
NOVELTY - The battery case (1) has strip-shaped electrodes (2) which are wound in the shapes of ellipse tube. The ellipse tubes are placed parallel to each other separated by a strip shaped separator, inside the case.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The wastage of space inside the case is reduced and energy density is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery case.    Battery case (1)    Strip-shaped electrodes (2)
NOVELTY - The pure cooling water supplied to a fuel battery (1) with a main pump (4) from a main tank (2) is cooled with a heat exchanger (5). A main piping (3), sub-piping (11) and sub-pump (12) are provided for pure cooling water circulation. An ion removal filter (6) in the sub-piping removes the conductive ion in pure cooling water and maintains the conductive ion concentration less than predefined value.    USE - For removing conductive ion in pure cooling water supplied to solid polymeric type fuel battery of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since concentration of conductive ion is maintained less than predefined value, the main piping allows necessary rate of flow of pure cooling water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of fuel battery run system.    Fuel battery (1)    Main tank (2)    Main piping (3)    Main pump (4)    Heat exchanger (5)    Ion removal filter (6)    Sub-piping (11)    Sub-pump (12)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen generating apparatus comprises feeds for fuel, water and oxidant gas; a reforming catalyst; a catalyst heater; a carbon monoxide (CO) shifting catalyst; and a CO purification catalyst. The catalysts are placed in order from the fuel feed toward the downstream side. Fuel and water are fed to the heated reforming zone. Oxidant gas is mixed with both the reformed gas introduced to the shifting zone and the shift gas introduced to the purification zone. At least part of the reformed gas and the shifted gas are oxidized in the shifting and purification zones respectively.    USE - The apparatus is particularly useful as a source of hydrogen in fuel cells for domestic or vehicle use.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can be started and stopped frequently as the temperature of the catalysts stabilizes quickly. The apparatus is resistant to (i) the vigorous vibrations encountered in vehicle fuel cells and (ii) catalyst scatter between the different catalyst zones. The apparatus can be operated stably for an extended period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure show apparatus for producing hydrogen.    Reforming zone (2)    Shifting zone (6)    Purification zone (10)
NOVELTY - Low voltage loads (19) are powered by a series resonant DC-DC converter (18) operated at a fixed switching frequency below the resonant frequency of its tank circuit. A transformer (T2) inductively couples the converter tank circuit to low voltage loads, providing full input/output galvanic isolation.    USE - Dual voltage automotive electrical system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides zero current switching and inherent overload protection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A regulated DC source (11,12,14) defines the first voltage supplied to the converter to supply power to the load. A transistor bridge supplies current from the regulated source to the tank circuit. The bridge circuit is driven by a drive circuit (22).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows diagrammatically the dual voltage system.    Regulated DC source (11,12,14)    DC-DC converter (18)    Low voltage loads (19)    Drive circuit (22)    Transformer (T2)
NOVELTY - The positioning structure has an air intake duct (46) for supplying air from within the passenger compartment (10) that extends above one side of the floor panel (23) above the battery (29). Air inside the passenger compartment (10) is supplied to the battery (29) via the intake duct (46) so as to cool the battery, the warmed air passing to the exhaust duct (47).    USE - To ensure that propulsion battery is adequately cooled    ADVANTAGE - Intake duct receives air from air conditioned passenger compartment    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Cutaway perspective view of vehicle    Passenger compartment (10)    Floor panel (23)    Battery (29)    Intake duct (46)    Exhaust duct (47)
NOVELTY - The device has a combustion engine (1) and a fuel cell system (2) providing the electrical energy required by the electrical devices used for operation of the combustion engine, coupled to a buffer battery (26). The fuel cell system has at least one heat exchanger supplied with the hot combustion gases from the combustion engine until a temperature sensor detects that the required operating temperature for the fuel cell system is reached.    USE - The combustion engine and fuel cell combination device is used onboard an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The waste heat from the engine combustion gases is used for heating the fuel cell system to its operating temperature, for efficient energy utilisation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a combustion engine and fuel cell system combination device onboard an automobile.    Engine (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Buffer battery (26)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has an acid neutralising device consisting of an alkali reservoir and a measurement device responsive to acceleration that allows alkali to flow into the accumulator cells in the event of an acceleration threshold value being exceeded to neutralise the acid sol. in the cells so that there is no danger of corrosion and no current can be drawn.    USE - For a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes the problem of accumulators causing short circuits and potentially fires when deformed during accidents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - No drawings.
A method of operating a fuel-cell installation (1), which comprises a fuel-cell unit (2), an air-compressor (4), a water pump (6) and an electronic installation control (12), in which the air compressor and the water pump are driven by a common drive motor (10).    The speed (revs) of the drive motor (10) is controlled by the electronic installation control (12), and more specifically the speed of the drive motor (10) is controlled by a manipulated power-variable, which also controls the electronic power output of the fuel cell unit (2).    USE -   For driving vehicles, where accelerator pedal position can be used as manipulated power-variable. For heating e.g. living accommodation, apartments, houses etc. where thermal energy of hot-water circulation of installation can be utilised for heating purposes.    ADVANTAGE -   High electrical efficiency of fuel cell installation.
NOVELTY - A flowing water actuatable turbine system is mounted for operational co-operation with water current by means of an upstanding column/pile so as to be axially displaceable length way of the column/pile.    USE - Used for producing either electricity directly or to produce rotation of shaft or for production of fresh water, mineral extraction or production of hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of the mounting column/pile and associated support sleeve.
NOVELTY - Traction motors of proposed car are supplied from capacitors whose members compose sections of body in form of metal layers separated from each other by insulating materials. External layers of capacitors are made of non-conducting material, for instance, epoxy resins, and are reinforced by fluoroplastic threads.    USE - Transport engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced weight of electric car, enhanced corrosion resistance of car body. 4 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A rectification circuit (11) is connected parallelly to storage element (12). DC component of supplied current is used for charging cell (15) and AC component is utilized for charging storage element. When the potential difference between nodes (A1,B1) connected to anodes of storage element and battery exceeds a preset value, an LED emits light.    USE - For detecting overcharging of batteries in electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require transistor, operational amplifier etc, for overdischarge detection hence cost and power consumption are reduced. Improves reliability as overdischarging is indicated by LED.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of overdischarge detection circuit.    Rectification circuit (11)    Storage element (12)    Cell (15)    Nodes (A1,B1)
NOVELTY - A holder case holds the several power supply modules (1) which are mutually parallel. Sensor leads (14) are protruded from the ends of the modules. The leads of the module is extended to that of adjoining module and the leads of adjoining modules are connected to an end plate (3).    USE - For driving heavy current hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Assembling is carried out using few components, thus reducing manufacturing cost and improving reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of connection structure of sensor leads of power supply.    Power supply modules (1)    End plate (3)    Sensor leads (14)
NOVELTY - A battery case (K) consists of battery modules (K). A bus bar (4) which is installed in normal position to an end plate (3), is linked to electrode terminals (5) of all the battery modules. An electronic circuit (P) which protects the battery is connected to the bus bar.    USE - For driving hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery protection electronic circuit is provided common for all the battery modules in the battery case, maintenance feature is easy and results in high production efficiency. Also the cost is remarkably reduced. Without exchanging the protection electronic circuit, only the battery module which is deteriorated can be removed for repair. Moreover, the power supply is compact and the structure suits for heat release from the electronic circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows disassembling isometric view of the power supply.    End plate (3)    Bus bar (4)    Terminals (5)
NOVELTY - A lid consisting of an inner cover (2) and an upper cover (3) is attached to the upper portion of a battery case (1). A handle (6) is attached to the top of the inner cover. Three or more exhaust gas chambers corresponding to the cell chambers of the battery case, are formed in the upper cover.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers lead storage battery with excellent quality and without unevenness to exhaust gas property. Attains reduction of metallic mold manufacturing cost since metallic mold structure of lid can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of monoblock type lead storage battery.    Battery case (1)    Inner cover (2)    Upper cover (3)    Handle (6)
NOVELTY - A bus bar (4), coupled to the electrode terminal of each of power supply modules contained in parallel inside a holder case, is held in a normal position in an end plate. The bus bar is inserted into an insertion concave portion (18) formed in the main body (3A) of the end plate. A stopper claw (19) blocks the removal of the bus bar from the opening of the insertion concave portion.    USE - For e.g. hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient connection of bus bar to electrode terminal of power supply module or battery since bus bar is held in end plate at normal position. Enables simple exchange of bus without exchanging main body of end plate. Enables simple discard and reuse of bus bar and end plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view showing the installation of bus bar in the main body of end plate.    End plate main body (3A)    Bus bar (4)    Insertion concave portion (18)    Stopper claw (19)
NOVELTY - A waterproof cover (29) is fixed to the back of an end plate (3) to enclose number of opening windows (20) which expose part of the connection of each bus bar (4) and the electrode terminal (5) of each power supply module (1).    USE - For e.g. hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents enlargement of corrosion and contact resistance of bus bar and electrode terminal, and short circuit of bus bar and stopper screw since opening window is enclosed by waterproof cover, hence improving safety of power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bus bar is coupled to the electrode terminal of each of power supply modules contained in parallel inside a holder case. The bus bar is held in a normal position between the main body (3A) and cover (3B) of the end plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of connection structure of bus bar and power supply module in power supply.    Power supply module (1)    End plate (3)    End plate main body (3A)    End plate cover (3B)    Bus bar (4)    Electrode terminal (5)    Opening windows (20)    Waterproof cover (29)
NOVELTY - A bus bar (4) is held in a normal position between the main body (3A) and cover (3B) of an end plate (3). An opening window (20) is opened to the main body of the end plate to connect the bus bar to the electrode terminal of a power supply module. A stopper screw penetrates into the opening window when connecting the bus bar to the electrode terminal of the power supply module.    USE - For e.g. hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient assembly of holder case and end plate at low cost. Enables simple and efficient maintenance and repair of power supply since bus bar is held in normal position between main body and cover of end plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the disassembly isometric view of the end plate of power supply.    End plate (3)    End plate main body (3A)    End plate cover (3B)    Bus bar (4)    Opening window (20)
NOVELTY - A convex holder (11) is formed protruding from a battery lid (8) towards the anode and cathode straps (6a,6b) of a lead storage battery, to perform the holding of the battery straps.    USE - For lead storage battery used in e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers battery lid structure with improved vibration-resistant property, thereby prolonging service life of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially broken exterior perspective diagram of lead storage battery lead structure.    Anode and cathode straps (6a,6b)    Battery lid (8)    Convex holder (11)
NOVELTY - A battery electronic control unit (ECU) (14) detects a supplement positive characteristic showing the relationship of the electromotive voltage of a battery charging state based on the total battery current, when the battery charging state is judged. The battery ECU corrects the state-of-charge (SOC) electromotive voltage property based on the obtained supplement positive characteristic.    USE - For battery used in e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables SOC detection without influence of memory effect. SOC with few error can be obtained from battery electromotive voltage by correcting SOC electromotive voltage property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system block diagram of charging state detector.    (14) Battery ECU (ECU)
NOVELTY - The modifier is equipped with a modifying part which converts methanol or dimethyl ether to hydrogen using a modifying catalyst. The modifying part consists of a corrugated fin (2) pinched between modifying catalyst sheets (1,3) comprising copper and zinc as modifying catalyst. The raw material gas is made to pass through the corrugated fin.    USE - For movable fuel battery used for electric vehicles and general power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The modifier consists of catalyst thin sheet and corrugated fin therefore, time for filling is shortened. The methanol and dimethyl ether can be effectively converted to hydrogen. The modifier is compact. The CO concentration can be reduced effectively. The gas seal sheet prevents short circuit leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow path sectional drawing and composition of catalyst thin film laminate.    Modifying sheets (1,2)    Corrugated fin (2)    Seal sheet (5)
NOVELTY - The modular batteries (12) are held within a casing such that the terminals (12a) extend through holes (46) in the sides of the casing. Adhesive injected into a port (76) flows around the circumference of the battery end and overflows from the casing opening (46). A temperature sensor (82) is bonded at each module. A groove (84) is cut into the casing slightly larger diameter than the battery at each module    USE - In a hybrid driving system e.g. in conjunction with an internal combustion engine in a car or boat    ADVANTAGE - The batteries are effectively attached to the casing with minimum adhesive excessive adhesive can be monitored at the terminal points. The center of the casing is free of adhesive to allow cooling air flow over the batteries. Individual faulty cells may be removed using the groove as punch guide allowing replacement only of faulty cells. Individual temperature sensing allows individual performance to be monitored    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic cross section showing each end of a battery in the casing    Modular battery (12)    Terminal (12a)    Battery mounting holes in casing (46)    Adhesive port (76)    Temperature sensor (82)
NOVELTY - The warning triangle (1) is provided with integrated, battery-powered light diodes (6) a and miniature switching device (3) for periodic production of light pulses serving as a warning signal.    USE - As a warning device in the case of traffic accidents, vehicle breakdowns etc.    ADVANTAGE - Safety is increased in comparison to that attainable by use of warning triangles working on reflection principle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the proposed warning triangle.    Triangle (1)    Light diodes (2)    Miniature switching device (3)
NOVELTY - The metal air fuel cell battery (FCB) system (110) includes a metal fuel transport sub-system (111) for automatically transporting several metal fuel cards into metal fuel discharge sub-system (115). A sub-system for loading the metal fuel cards, simultaneously discharges the card to generate and deliver electrical power across load (116).    USE - For electrically powered transportation vehicle, handheld cellular phone, electronic or optoelectronic instrument.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to produce electrical power in quantities sufficient to specify peak power requirement of host system or electrical load such as engine, motor appliances, machinery, tools, etc. Has substantially same amount of metal fuel available for power production at any instant of time. Enables recording of discharge retard data during discharging mode of operation, for future access and carrying out various types of management operation including rapid and efficient recharging operations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal fuel recharging sub-system (117) recharges the metal fuel cards in order to convert the metal oxide along each metal fuel card into primary metal fuel for reuse in discharging operation. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) metal fuel card;    (b) metal air fuel cell battery head;    (c) electrical power generation system;    (d) operation method of network of metal air FCB sub-system;    (e) electrically powered vehicle;    (f) metal air FCB power producing module;    (g) system of producing electrical power;    (h) generation method of electrical power;    (i) multi-element cathode structure    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of metal air FCB system.    FCB system (110)    Metal fuel transport sub-system (111)    Metal fuel discharge sub-system (115)    Load (116)
NOVELTY - The input side of an alternator (16) is coupled to the output shaft of a turbine (14). The input terminal of a motor speed controller (18) is electrically connected to the output side of the alternator. The input terminal of a drive motor (20) is electrically connected to the output terminal of the motor speed controller. A load (22) is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor.    USE - For powering a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can replace internal combustion piston engine. Increases operation efficiency and produces negligible pollutants when fueled by hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hybrid turbine and electric motor system.    Turbine (14)    Alternator (16)    Motor speed controller (18)    Drive motor (20)    Load (22)
NOVELTY - In proposed power supply system, battery forced cooling system is made form of closed liquid circulation circuit with heat exchangers of battery, traction motor and control units, circulating pump, flow governor and radiator. Battery heat exchanger is made in form of separate sections placed battery cells or groups of cells. Heat exchangers of traction motor and control unit are mounted either on common or separate pipelines shunting the radiator. Circulating pump can be used as flow governor. Circulation circuit can be provided with starting heater mounted on pipeline shunting battery heat exchanger and with temperature sensors to control flow rate.    USE - Transport engineering; electric cars.    ADVANTAGE - Convenience in operation, enhanced electric characteristics and increased service life. 7 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Temperature management system (20) heats or cools an auxiliary battery (19) based on the detected temperature of the auxiliary battery. When power supply from a main battery (7) is impossible due to accidents, power supply is obtained from the auxiliary battery.    USE - In motor vehicles for transmitting data relating to positional information of vehicles, accidents, sudden illness, etc., to police station, fire station.    ADVANTAGE - Power supply from the auxiliary battery is obtained stably when the main battery fails, by maintaining the auxiliary battery at optimum temperature. Emergency report is transmitted to a report center reliably during accidents.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of emergency report system terminal device.    Main battery (7)    Auxiliary battery (19)    Temperature management system (20)
NOVELTY - When the main battery (7) fails, an urgent report transmission button (3) is pressed. The bottom is operated to switch the power supply from main battery to an auxiliary battery (19).    USE - For transmitting data relating to positional information of motor vehicle, accidents, sudden illness etc to police station, fire station.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary battery is used only during transmission of emergency report, thus eliminating wastage of auxiliary battery. Emergency report is transmitted reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the emergency report system terminal device.    Transmission (3)    Main battery (7)    Auxiliary battery (19)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a hydrogen generating unit supplied with water condensed from the generated hydrogen gas and/or from the cathode off-gas.    USE - The fuel cell system is especially useful as an electric vehicle fuel cell system with an integral hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon derivative steam reformer for hydrogen generation.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides extremely efficient water utilization to provide good dynamic properties under fluctuating load conditions and, if required, can have a relatively compact construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system has a water recovery system (13, 15, 16) for condensing water from the process gas delivered by a hydrogen generating unit and/or from the fuel cell cathode off-gas and for returning the condensed water into the water supply system (9, 10a, 10b, 10c) of the hydrogen generating unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system according to the invention.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel cell membrane (2)    Fuel cell anode (3)    Fuel cell cathode (4)    Product gas line (5)    Conversion reactor (6)    Shift reactor (7)    Hydrogen separation membrane (7b)    Water tank (9)    Conversion reactor water feed line (10a)    Shift reactor water feed line (10b)    Cathode water feed line (10c)    First condenser (13)    Second condenser (15)    Water return line (16)    Common cooling circuit (17)    First heat exchanger (20)    Residual gas expansion unit (21)    Product gas pump unit (22)    Second heat exchanger (23)    Mixer unit (24)    Catalytic combustion unit (27)    Combustion gas expansion unit (28)    Air feed pump unit (29, 30)
NOVELTY - A catalyst bed (2) comprises a monolithic open cell foam member having a lattice (4); and a catalyst. The lattice defines interconnected interstices, and it has a core which is provided with a high surface area wash coat layer on all surfaces of the core. The catalyst is deposited on the wash coat layer.    USE - Used in fuel processing system that catalytically renders a fuel gas stream useful for fueling fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The use of an open cell lattice enables the formation of very compact, light weight, and high surface area catalyst bed with excellent gas flow-through characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of forming the catalyst bed, comprising providing the monolithic open cell foam member having lattice with core; forming a wash coat layer on all surfaces of the core; and depositing the catalyst on the wash coat layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a perspective view of the open cell foam catalyst bed.    Catalyst bed (2)    Lattice (4)
NOVELTY - Carbon monoxide conversion apparatus for fuel cells has a reaction vessel having gas outlet and inlet containing a catalyst comprising at least platinum or palladium on a support having basic spots on the surface.    USE - The converter can be used for instantaneously carrying out a starting operation for modifying a gas containing hydrogen, carbon monoxide and steam so the carbon monoxide is converted to carbon dioxide while generating hydrogen. The fuel cell generating system is effective in e.g. domestic or vehicle power sources.    ADVANTAGE - The modification treatment can be carried out at increased temperature. The operation which prevents inhibition of the electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen with carbon monoxide is performed effectively and instantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell generating system comprising a reformer which converts raw material fuel to hydrogen-rich reformed gas, a carbon monoxide converter as above into which reformed gas from the reformer is introduced, and a fuel cell having fuel electrodes into which reformed gas from the reformer is introduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a drawing showing the carbon monoxide converter used in the fuel cell generating system.    Carbon Monoxide Converter (40)    Reactor (41)    Gas Supply Tube (42)    Gas Exhaust Tube (43)    Plates (441, 442)    Catalyst (45)    Cooling Coil (46)
NOVELTY - An estimation circuit calculates the target voltage of a capacitor (C1) provided to receive the electrical energy generated by a solar generator, so that the transfer of power from the generator is maximum. A processor (10) controls a field effect transistor (FET) (Q1) to adjust discharge from capacitor so that the capacitor is maintained at estimated target voltage level.    USE - For solar electrical generator in recreational vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides greater battery charge current. Controls duty factor of buck regulator to limit current to prevent over-charging of the battery. Enables to operate solar generator at its maximum power capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of controller for solar power generator.    Processor (10)    Capacitor (C1)    FET (Q1)
NOVELTY - A rotary stopper (11) and fixed stopper (21) attached to either sides of battery case (1). The stopper (11) provided at the entrance (4) of the battery storing chamber (3), has a stopper arm (13) ad detachable stopper plate (14). The stopper (21) has an L-shaped plate (23) and stopper plate (24) which is insertable or detachable to or from stopper holder (22).    USE - For regulating battery case movement in commercial vehicles like fork lift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains battery case at stable position without affecting stability of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of top view of battery storing chamber and battery stopper apparatus.    Battery case (1)    Storing chamber (3)    Entrance (4)    Rotary stopper (11)    Stopper arm (13)    Stopper plate (14)    Fixed stopper (21)    Stopper holder (22)    L-shaped plate (23)    Stopper plate (24)
NOVELTY - A total unit (54) calculates the remaining amount of battery based on detected electric current value. A threshold voltage calculator (56) computes threshold value based on filtered electric current value. A comparator (58) compares the threshold voltage value with filtered voltage value. When the filtered voltage value is larger, a reset unit (60) set the remaining amount of battery as predefined value.    USE - For detecting remnant amount of battery mounted on electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Detects remaining amount of battery with high accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electric current detectors (30,40) detect the output electric current and regeneration electric current of battery. A voltage detector (44) detects the output voltage of battery. Filters (46,50) perform low pass filtering of the detected electric current and voltage. A time constant alteration unit (52) alters the time constant of the filters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of remnant battery amount detector.    Detectors (30,40)    Voltage detector (44,56)    Filters (46,50)    Alternation unit (52)    Total unit (54)    Comparator (58)    Reset unit (60)
NOVELTY - A sheet material (6) is attached so that an injecting nozzle (2a) is covered from outer side of battery case. Metal made injection stopper (5) is welded so that the sheet material is covered from the outer side of battery case.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Poor welding of injection stopper can be prevented, since the sheet material prevents the electrolyte from evaporating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Injecting nozzle (2a)    Injection stopper (5)    Sheet material (6)
NOVELTY - The male screw (3a) of terminal which is attached to battery case by an insulated sealing material, has screwing section (3c) which engages with nut (6) in air tight manner. Reverse screwing section (3d) of diameter smaller than screwing section (3c) and with center axis shifted suitably from the screwing section (3c), is arranged to the end side of screwing section (3c).    USE - Non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents electrolyte leakage and attenuation in air resistance inside battery by screwing sections.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially enlarged cross-sectional view of battery.    Male screw (3a)    Screwing sections (3c,3d)    Nut (6)
NOVELTY - The surface of an iron frame (1) is coated with cobalt film (5). A hole (6) is formed between several such iron frames and is filled with an active material (7).    USE - For secondary battery such as nickel-cadmium, nickel-hydrogen batteries and lithium cell etc used in portable electronic machine and electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains elution of iron, by coating cobalt film. Hence electroconductivity and battery property are raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrode substrate manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows external view of metal porous substance.    Iron frame (1)    Cobalt film (5)    Hole (6)    Active material (7)
NOVELTY - The separator has a porous sheet containing high molecular weight polyethylene particles. The porous structure is formed by space between the particles. The ratio of sheet area (A2/A1) after heat processing (A2) at 170degreesC for 10 minutes and before heat processing (A1) is A2/A1 at least 0.9.    USE - For batteries e.g. alkali secondary battery used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has low contraction at high temperature and hence is utilized in alkali secondary battery. The battery is safe and does not contract even at high temperature.
NOVELTY - The charging completion of the battery is charged, when the variation of initial value of voltage and temperature exceeds set value.    USE - For secondary battery used in electric vehicle like electric bicycle, electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - Provides exact charging condition judgment.
NOVELTY - A latching electro-mechanical relay (32) is connected to microprocessor and control electronics and also between the starter section positive pole (14) and the auxiliary section positive pole (26).In response to input signals, the microprocessor and the control electronics opens and closes the relay. When open, the auxiliary section is connected to external battery terminals (10,44) and when closed both the starter section and auxiliary section are connected in parallel across external terminal.    USE - For automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - It obviates the need for wiring harness modifications and installation costs with improved performance and reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external top view of battery illustrating embedded conductors, latching relay and internal battery poles.    Terminals (10,44)    Positive Pole (14)    Auxiliary Section Positive Pole (26)    Relay (32)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic (PV) assembly (10) mounted on the upper part of a roof (12), consists of a monolithic photovoltaic panel (14) with number of PV cells (20).    USE - For electric golf car.    ADVANTAGE - Prolongs range of electric car, reduces cost of using electric car and prolongs service life of battery since batteries are charged during operation. Reduces labor cost by increasing required time between battery charges. Reduces number of cars used in the facility since effective utilization of cars is attained. Reduces cost, simplifies construction and obtains more reliable system. Permits simple storage and access to components in the car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top, rear and right side view of the phtovoltaic roof assembly.    PV assembly (10)    Roof (12)    Monolithic photovoltaic panel (14)    PV cells (20)
NOVELTY - At least one direct aqueous alcohol fuel cell (12) for producing electrical energy and a direct alcohol and water transfer device (14) for recovering alcohol and water leaving the plant and transferring them back to the plant are included in the recovery apparatus (10).    USE - For power generation applications. e.g. in spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Effective recovery reduces the rate of crossover from an anode side of the cell through a cell electrolyte to the cathode side.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Recovery system (10) comprises:    (a) direct aqueous alcohol fuel cell power plant device (12) to produce electrical energy;    (b) an oxidant inlet passage (38) that passes process oxidant stream into the fuel cell;    (c) a plant exhaust passage (42) receiving exhaust stream; and    (d) a direct alcohol and water transfer device (14) secured in fluid communication with the oxidant inlet passage and plant exhaust passage.    The direct transfer device has:    (i) a mass transfer medium (50) for sorbing polar molecules within the exhaust stream and desorbing the fluid; and    (ii) a separator housing (52) to support the mass transfer medium, so both streams come into contact with the medium and prevent bulk mixing of the exhaust and processing streams.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an alcohol and water recovery system for a fuel cell power plant.    alcohol and water recovery system (10)    fuel cell (12)    direct alcohol and water transfer device (14)    oxidant inlet passage (38)    plant exhaust passage (42)    mass transfer medium (50)    separator housing (52)
NOVELTY - A mounting pad (40) extended downwardly from the bottom surface (15) of base (12), has an aperture. A connecting tube (41) attached to mounting pad and joined to side walls (24,26) of rectangular tray (10) and end walls (28,30) has inner diameter larger than aperture of mounting pad.    USE - For tying down battery in boat, motor vehicle such as trucks.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves maximum strength with less number of components hence occupies less space for mounting the battery retainer within the vehicle. The battery can be easily installed and maintained and can be removed or replaced quickly and simply. Clampers are provided to hold the batteries effectively efficiently and economically in motor vehicles during severe shocks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tray (10) includes a base (12) having top surface (14) and bottom surface. The base includes a pair of side edges (16,18) and a pair of end edges (20,22) adjoining the side edges (16,18) to form four corner portions. The side walls (24,26) of tray are extended upwards from side edges. The end walls of tray are extended upwards from the end edges. The base includes a pair of parallel spaced and downwardly extending belt guides formed in bottom surface of tray. The vertically extended bolt passages are attached to each side wall and end wall, to support battery hold-down bolts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of battery retainer.    Tray (10)    Base (12)    Top and bottom surfaces (14,15)    Side edges (16,18)    End edges (20,22)    Side walls (24,26)    End walls (28,30)    Mounting pad (40)    Connecting tube (41)
NOVELTY - A maintenance sealant (3) made of inorganic fiber of low organic component content, is sewed to form a thin mat-like structure. Fixed goods (5) made of low organic component content, has protrusion so that it is clamped to outer circumferential surface of the sealant. The sealant is arranged to the periphery of catalyst holder (4). A cylindrical metal shell (2) covers the periphery of the catalyst holder.    USE - For manufacturing catalytic converter used for fuel battery reforming machines mounted on motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the catalytic converter excels in attachment property, the deterioration of catalyst is prevented. As fixed goods and sealant are made of low organic content component, deterioration of catalyst is further prevented, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows disassembled isometric notched view of catalytic converter.    Metal shell (2)    Sealant (3)    Holder (4)    Fixed goods (5)
NOVELTY - A battery (63) is in battery box (23) with inlet and exhaust (44) fixed in support bracket (22) of frame. The hot air from generator (18) is sent to box (22) through primary and secondary ventilator (51,52) and inlet, by supply pipe. The supply pipe binding unit (21) is removably connected to pipe line.    USE - For industrial vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The heating is done efficiently and the unit is compact and flexible in design with effective adoptability of the piping system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of battery heating unit.    Generator (18)    Support bracket (21)    Battery box (23)    Exhaust hole (44)    Primary and secondary ventilators (51,52)    Battery (63)
NOVELTY - The rate of temperature changes of secondary battery is computed sequentially. When the rate of temperature change exceeds the minimum rate of temperature change, then complete charging condition is detected.    USE - For detecting full charging condition of secondary battery used for various electronic machine, electric vehicle, power tool, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Charging condition can be detected reliably, without influence of cell voltage after charging initiation.
NOVELTY - An arch-shaped curved surface (13) is formed along the projection direction of the radiation fin (11). The curved portions are formed in the area corresponding to concave portion (12) formed in battery jar main section (6).    USE - For electric power storage batteries in motor vehicles for supplying power to electric equipment such as lamp, wiper, starter motor etc.    ADVANTAGE - Improves cooling function of the battery jar for batteries, as the curved surface is formed along with the concave portion for generating the cooling effect. Prevents stagnation of cooling effect. Improves pressure resistance along thickness direction and reduces weight of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery jar main section which receives an element which has storage function, is arranged and held by restricted band (5), at the ends. Some radiation fins are arranged at the outer side of the battery jar main section, between the restricted bands. The concave portion is formed between each of the radiation fins of the battery jar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial view of the battery jar for batteries.    Restricted band (5)    Battery jar main section (6)    Radiation fin (11)    Concave portion (12)    Arch-shaped curved surface (13)
NOVELTY - High output vanadium redox battery comprises a conductive porous electrode (3) that maintains electrolyte inside pole room, arranged near bipolar board (2) and a reactant electrode (5) with high vanadium ion exchange activity arranged near ion-exchange membrane (4). Single cell of current density from 10-2500 mA/cm2 and voltage of 1.7-0 V capable of repeating rapid charging and discharging is obtained.    USE - For power storage apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - Intense voltage fluctuations with instantaneous target that perform rapid charging and discharging characteristics is obtained. Durability of the battery is more than 1,00,000 cycles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional outline of principal part of the high output vanadium redox battery.    Bipolar board (2)    Conductive porous electrode (3)    Ion-exchange membrane (4)    Reactant electrode (5)
NOVELTY - An injection hole (2a) is provided to the positive electrode terminal (2) which protrudes to one end face of cylindrical battery case (1). The injection hole is sealed with injection stopper. Safety valve is provided to negative electrode terminal protruding through another face.    USE - Battery.    ADVANTAGE - An injection hole and safety valve are provided so as to obtain sufficient current capacity even if terminal enlarges.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of electrode terminal.    Battery case (1)    Positive electrode terminal (2)    Injection hole (2a)
NOVELTY - The window portion (2b) of metal plate is provided on the top portion of cathode collector (2). The bent portion of pushing board piece (2c) which faces window portion is protruded. The bent pushing board piece presses the curved portion of cathode (1a) which is supported portion (2a) such that ends of cathode are connected to collector cathode by welding.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since cathode is supported by supporting portion, the dropping of cathode due to shock and vibration is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross section of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Cathode (1a)    Cathode collector (2)    Supported portion (2a)    Window portion (2b)    Pushing board piece (2c)
NOVELTY - A probe (4) immersed in electrolytic solution, a ceramic sling (6), an insulated via molten aluminum (8). The purity of silicon/silicone in molten aluminum is more in surface layer of aluminum when compared to other portion.    USE - For electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Elution of silicone in non-electrolytic solution, after battery assembly is prevented, thereby reduction of battery property is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of brazing structure of anode and ceramic sling via molten aluminum.    Probe (4)    Ceramic sling (6)    Molten aluminum (8)
NOVELTY - Insulating electrolyte transmission material (I) present between anode and cathode of non-aqueous electrolyte battery through which non-aqueous electrolyte permeates, is manufactured by melting a crystalline polymer which has a glass transition temperature of 150degreesC to non-crystalline polymeric form at 150degreesC, to form (I) which is dried at 80degreesC and then dipped in a non-aqueous electrolyte solution.    USE - In lithium cells for portable electronic machines and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte battery is manufactured with sufficient productivity.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (9) is integrated into a vehicle as a subassembly comprising of a water cooling system. This includes a water pump (3) and a compressor (4) supplying air under pressure. A turbine assembly recovers the exit air to reduce the power consumption of the pump unit.    USE - Fuel cell assembly for an electrically powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilises the exit air from the cooling system to reduced the power consumption of the water pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of the system    Pump (3)    Compressor (4)    Fuel cell (9)
NOVELTY - Power generation system has an engine (125) with an intake and exhaust. An air supply (1) and a fuel supply (31) are in fluid communication with the intake. At least one solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) (110) has an air intake in fluid communication with the air supply, a fuel side intake, a SOFC effluent (21') and an air effluent (23'). The fuel side intake is in fluid communication with the exhaust.    USE - For generating tractive power, and for operating vehicle accessories (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system has essentially zero emissions, high efficiency, and is compatible with existing fuels and infrastructure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating the above power generation system, which comprises supplying at least first portions of air and fuel to the engine, and reacting them together to form an engine effluent. The effluent is introduced into the funnel intake of the SOFC. A second portion of air is introduced to the air intake of the SOFC, and the oxygen in it is ionized, so that it migrates to the fuel side where it reacts with the engine effluent to produce SOFC effluent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows    air supply (1)    SOFC effluent (21')    air effluent (23')    fuel supply (31)    SOFC (110)    preheater (115)    engine (125)
NOVELTY - A power generation system has at least one solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) (110). A preheater (105) is in fluid communication with the fuel and air sides of the SOFC, and with air and fuel supplies (1, 33), to heat the air and introduce it to the air side, and burn, vaporize and/or atomize the fuel and introduce it to the fuel side. An energy converter is in fluid communication with fuel side SOFC effluent (21).    USE - For hybrid power systems for generating electrical and mechanical power, for automotive applications.    ADVANTAGE - The system is compatible with conventional fuels, and has essentially zero emissions and high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also given for a method of operating the above power generation system, comprising compressing an air stream to a first pressure. Fuel and the compressed air are then introduced to the preheater. A first portion of the fuel is burned in the preheater, to form a preheater effluent and a heated air stream. The preheater effluent is then introduced to the fuel side of the SOFC, and the heated air stream introduced to the air side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power generation system.    air supply (1)    SOFC effluent (21)    fuel supply (33)    preheater (105)    SOFC (110)    engine (125)    turbine (130)
NOVELTY - An article is fabricated by providing an array of aligned carbon nanotubes (42) and truncating a portion of the nanotubes such that at least 10 percent are free of end caps. A device comprises truncated carbon nanotubes having a height within 30 percent of the average truncated height, with at least 10 percent, preferably at least 50 percent, free of end caps.    USE - Especially in an energy storage device (claimed) e.g. a high density hydrogen battery for e.g. an electric vehicle; and also in a flat panel display device or a microwave amplifier.    ADVANTAGE - The open-ended carbon nanotube structure provides high hydrogen adsorption capacity as well as high-emission cap-free tips.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a method for carbon nanotube truncation in which the carbon nanotube ends are dissolved by solid state diffusion.    aligned carbon nanotubes (42)
NOVELTY - A solar sliding and sunshine roof (1) is described. The surface of the sliding or sunshine roof is completely equipped with solar cells (2), cast in and sealed. Via electric cables (see sketch) and a relay (3), diverse loads can be connected.    USE - For vehicular air conditioning systems.    ADVANTAGE - Allows air-conditioning in parked cars to be run from solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a layout of the system    sunshine roof (1)    solar cells (2)    relay (3)
NOVELTY - The capacitor (SES) is directly connected to a d.c. voltage converter supplied by a generator (KSG) and regulated to deliver constant current or power to the capacitor. The generator is an electrical machine that operates as a starter/generator and is connected via a pulse inverter bridge (PWR) to the capacitor or capacitor intermediate memory and d.c. voltage converter and can be connected to the network (BN) via a switch (SCH) in generator mode.    USE - For charging a capacitor, esp. for a generator in an on-board network in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables rapid, reliable charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an example device for charging a capacitor    capacitor (SES)    generator (KSG)    pulse inverter bridge (PWR)    on-board network (BN)    switch (SCH)    .
NOVELTY - Production of a water (preferably H3O+ ion)-selective permeable polymer membrane, especially a polyelectrolyte membrane for methanol fuel cells, is such that the membrane (1) is coated with a thin crosslinked polymer layer (3) by plasma-polymerization.    USE - In treating of water-selective (e.g. perfluorinated polysulfone) membranes for methanol fuel cells used for the production of electricity by oxidation.    ADVANTAGE - Coating of the membrane greatly reduces the MeOH permeability without affecting water permeability, reductions by a factor of 10 for MeOH-crossover being achievable. Further, the coatings have a smooth surface and good adhesion to the base membrane, and cells using the coated membranes have a long life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the coated membrane.
NOVELTY - Device for controlling the output of a fuel cell stack comprises a probe for measuring the partial pressure in the reaction gas in the process gas line of the stack and an electrical control unit connected to it. The control unit compares the output signal with the actual output of the stack and the partial pressure of the reaction gas in the process gas, and the process gas introduced is adjusted.    USE - For regulating a drive unit of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output of an air-driven fuel cell stack is simply and directly controlled.
NOVELTY - The metal fuel tape (5) wound around spindles (15A,15B) generate power to be delivered to load at specific output voltage. During discharge mode, tape is transported through discharging head assembly (7), at selected speed and direction by tape transport mechanism (4) which is controlled based on availability of metal fuel.    USE - For electrical power generation system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Performance of the system during discharge mode is improved. Different output voltages can be generated. Same amount of metal fuel is available for power production at any instant of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) method of generating power from metal air fuel cell battery (FCB) system;    (b) method of recharging metal fuel tape;    (c) electrical power generation system;    (d) operation of network of FCB subsystems;    (e) metal air fuel cell battery head;    (f) electrically powered vehicle    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic block diagram of metal air FCB system.    Tape transport system (4)    Metal fuel tape (5)    Head assembly (7)    Spindles (15A,15B)
NOVELTY - A battery monitoring unit (2) has a processor (6) which outputs a signal based on the charging-discharging state of battery (1). A controller (7) controls the processor based on signal indicating vehicle state. High and low power consumption operation modes of the vehicle are controlled based on the vehicle state signal.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state of the secondary battery can be monitored easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of battery monitoring unit of electric vehicle.    Battery (1)    Battery monitoring unit (2)    Processor (6)    Controller (7)
NOVELTY - The ends of bolting rod (14) penetrating through the presser foot material (13) and lower holder (11) are screwed by nuts (15). A spring (16) is provided between the nut and lower surface of lower holder. Several adjusting bolts (17) are provided to top portion of upper holder (12).    USE - Fuel battery tightening apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Even if presser foot material is deformed, the tightening torque of bolting strength adjusting bolt is adjusted to provide uniform press strength to stack of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of fuel battery tightening apparatus.    Holders (11,12)    Presser foot material (13)    Bolting rod (14)    Nuts (15)    Spring (16)    Bolts (17)
NOVELTY - The temperature of a predetermined portion in a modifier, carbon monoxide concentration in gas and the voltage remaining in the fuel battery are detected, when any two among the three conditions, satisfy predetermined conditions, supply of gas from the modifier to the fuel battery is approved.    USE - Fuel battery system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents poisoning of catalyst, since carbon monoxide is supplied to the fuel battery based on the decision that carbon monoxide concentration in gas is low. Raises the electricity generation efficiency and the durability and reliability of fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The frame structure (2) of foam metal object, comprises two layers (5,6). An active material (3) is filled on one side of the metal object, along thickness direction, so that degree of pressure application deformation is small. The other side of metal object where active material is not filled, has high degree of pressure application deformation.    USE - For secondary battery such as nickel cadmium, nickel hydrogen batteries and lithium cell used in portable electronic machine, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains heat generation by internal electrical resistance, hence charging and discharging property is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional model view of electrode substrate.    Frame structure (2)    Active material (3)    Layers (5,6)
NOVELTY - The power supply circuit has an output monitoring voltage selector that makes the voltage of a main power supply or sub power supply as the output monitoring voltage injected to a power supply switch (PSW) based on the detected condition of the power supply switch.    USE - For vehicle-mounted electronic device e.g. portable telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures controlled voltage supply in predetermined value regardless of condition of power supply switch. Cost-effective and has reduced size since only one regulator is used for the main power supply and sub power supply. Requires small component area due to utilization of integrated circuits. Ensures simple circuit improvement without excessive cost increase. Has improved stability in voltage control in which output monitoring voltage can be switched.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A detector, comprising of a comparator (CMP2), determines the condition of the power supply switch. The voltage from the sub power supply is injected as the output monitoring voltage when the power supply switch is in OFF state. The output monitoring voltage selector comprises of output monitoring voltage switches (S2,S3) and an inverter (INV1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit block diagram of the power supply circuit.    Comparator (CMP2)    Inverter (INV1)    Power supply switch (PSW)    Output monitoring voltage switches (S2,S3)
NOVELTY - Membrane-type fuel cell gas electrode production involves impregnating heat treated carbon with a platinum anion solution and chemically reducing the platinum.    USE - Especially in a PEM fuel cell useful for electric vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - Conventional electrochemical reduction of the platinum anions is replaced by simple chemical reduction which can be carried out by non-specialist personnel after electrode production and optionally after mounting in the fuel cell and which is applicable to large surfaces at minimal cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of a gas electrode for a membrane-type fuel cell comprises subjecting carbon to heat treatment, and then impregnation with a solution of platinum anions prior to mixing the carbon with an ionic solution and deposition of the mixture on a carbonaceous support, the platinum being reduced by a chemical method.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a PEM (proton exchange membrane) fuel cell having one or more electrodes produced by the above process.    Preferred Features: Chemical reduction is carried out by electrode immersion in a molecular hydrogen saturated aqueous solution or by exposure to a gaseous hydrogen stream.
NOVELTY - A storage battery power supply comprises supply modules fitted in a casing (2) having an air conduit with intermediate air inlets (38) for cooling the modules.    USE - As a high current power supply useful for an electric or hybrid automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The design permits uniform and effective cooling of all the modules to avoid battery output degradation resulting from temperature differences.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A storage battery power supply comprises several supply modules fitted parallel to one another in a holder casing (2) in which they are cooled by air circulation. The casing (2) has an air conduit, extending between air inlet and outlet openings (35, 36) at opposite sides of the casing, and intermediate air inlets (38) positioned along the conduit such that air, drawn in through the air inlet opening (35) and the intermediate inlets (38), flows along the conduit to cool modules arranged in several rows in the casing (2).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a similar storage battery power supply, in which the intermediate air inlets (38) are positioned along an air conduit (37) extending between two air outlets (36) at opposite sides of the casing (2).    Preferred Features: The supply modules are selected from nickel-hydrogen, nickel-cadmium and lithium ion batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a casing for a power supply according to the invention.    Casing (2)    Air inlet opening (35)    Air outlet opening (36)    Intermediate inlets (38)
NOVELTY - The active material comprises a powder formed from a lithium-manganese compound, such as an oxide, fluoride and/or sulfide, coated with V2O5.    USE - For lithium secondary cells for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The active material has good cycle life characteristics at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive active material for a lithium secondary cell, comprises:    (a) an active material component formed from a manganese compound such as LixMnO2, LixMnF2, LixMnS2, LixMnO2-zFz, LixMnO2-zSz, LixMn1-yMyO2, LixMn1-yMyF2, LixMn1-yMyS2, LixMn1-yMyO2-zFz, LixMn1-yMyO2-zSz, LixMn2O4, LixMn2F4, LixMn2S4, LixMn2O2-zFz, LixMn2O4-zSz, LixMn2-yMyO4, LixMn2-yMyF4, LixMn2-yMyS4, LixMn2-yMyO4-zFz, LixMn2-yMyO4-zSz, where 0less thanxat most1.5, 0.05at mostyat most0.3, zat most1.0, and M is Al, Co, Cr, Mg, Fe, La, Sr or Ce; and    (b) a coating of vanadium pentoxide.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of preparing the active material by coating the lithium-manganese compound powder with an aqueous or alcoholic solution of V2O5, and heat treating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a graph showing charge/discharge characteristics of a lithium secondary cell as above.
NOVELTY - The active material comprises a metal oxide coated powder formed from a lithium-manganese compound such as an oxide, fluoride and/or sulfide.    USE - For an active material for a lithium secondary cell, especially electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Batteries formed using the active material display good cycle life characteristics at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A positive active material for a lithium secondary cell, comprises:    (a) an active material component formed from a manganese compound such as LixMnO2, LixMnF2, LixMnS2, LixMnO2-zFz, LixMnO2-zSz, LixMn1-yMyO2, LixMn1-yMyF2, LixMn1-yMyS2, LixMn1-yMyO2-zFz, LixMn1-yMyO2-zSz, LixMn2O4, LixMn2F4, LixMn2S4, LixMn2O2-zFz, LixMn2O4-zSz, LixMn2-yMyO4, LixMn2-yMyF4, LixMn2-yMyS4, LixMn2-yMyO4-zFz, LixMn2-yMyO4-zSz, where 0less thanxat most1.5, 0.05at mostyat most0.3, zat most1.0, and M is Al, Co, Cr, Mg, Fe and La; and    (b) a metal oxide coating.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of preparing the active material by coating the lithium-manganese compound powder with a metallic alkoxide, and heat treating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a graph showing high temperature charge/discharge characteristics of lithium secondary cells using the above active material.
NOVELTY - A battery system in cars with an accumulator has a circuit breaker (6) inserted in the lead (4,5) from at least one of the poles (2,3) of the battery (1) that can be opened by means of an operating element (7) which can be activated by sensor (11) responding to a strong deceleration of the car.    USE - In cars with accumulators.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the battery energy leading to damage in the event of an accident.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The circuit breaker is to be opened by means of electrical energy and the operating element is designed as an electromagnetic lifting magnet. The electrical energy to open the circuit breaker is made available by a separate battery of minimal energy content. The circuit breaker is to be opened by compressed gas as well and the operating element is designed as a piston/cylinder unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a layout of the battery system    battery (1)    poles (2,3)    circuit breaker (2,3)    lead (4,5)    circuit breaker (6)    operating element (7)    sensor (11)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell process gas humidifying and compressing equipment, comprising a membrane humidifier and a side channel type compressor with an integrated humidifier, is new.    USE - Especially for a PEM fuel cell unit used in stationary or especially mobile applications.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment provides optimal humidifying with minimal temperature rise of the compressed gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a fuel cell unit in which process gas is passed through a side channel type compressor with an integrated humidifier and then through a membrane humidifier prior to conversion in a fuel cell stack. Preferred Features: The process gas is the oxidizing gas (air) stream and is humidified with water recovered from the fuel cell off-gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of humidifying and compressing equipment according to the invention.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Membrane humidifier (2)    Compressor (3)    Control unit (4)    Air supply line (5)    Filter (6)    Water reservoir (7)    Water supply line (8)    Fuel cell off-gas (9)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a radio tyre pressure detector, including tyre pressure detection transmitter and its correspondent tyre pressure receiver. Said tyre pressure detection transmitter includes power supply unit, pressure-sensing unit and transmitting circuit, and the vibration power generating device of power supply unit is formed from piezoelectric element, sheet spring and weight block. The pressure-sensing unit includes a capacitor device, and is formed from pneumatic component, conducting component and conversion circuit, the pneumatic component and conducting component are arranged in preset spacing distance, and when the pneumatic component is pressed by tyre pressure, the capacitor value is changed, and then RC oscillation waveshape of oscillating circuit is detected by conversion circuit, so the first signal is transmitted, the second signal is transmitted by transmitting circuit.
The 14V automobile accumulator consists of one 14V automobile accumulator comprising one 12V automobile accumulator and one 2V accumulator, an automobile power generator, a current regulator, which isconnected serially to the exciting winding of the automobile power generator and comprises a change switch and a tapped resistor, an ammeter, a relay and a temperature controlled position regulatingswitch. The change switch may be a three-band one or a SPDT one and resistor may be made of tungsten wire. The ratio betwen the automobile accumulator voltage and the power generator voltage 12 to 14-16.
NOVELTY - Process for quantitatively determining alcohols comprises passing the measuring medium through an electrode chamber of a fuel cell, feeding a fluid through the chamber, producing a current or voltage, measuring the current and/or voltage, and using this measurement as a measurement for the concentration of alcohol in the medium.    USE - For quantitatively determining alcohols.    ADVANTAGE - The alcohol to be determined reaches the anode directly or indirectly and is oxidized at the anode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for carrying out the determination process comprising a device containing a fuel cell, an electrolyte (3) that is permeable for alcohols, and devices to measure the voltage or current produced in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic structure of a methanol fuel cell.    anode chamber (1)    electrolyte (3)    cathode chamber (5)
NOVELTY - Hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon/water mixture evaporation and/or superheating equipment, comprising a burner (3) supplying hot combustion waste gas to the heat carrier side (1b) of a heat exchanger (1), is new.    USE - For a fuel cell gas generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Use of hot combustion waste gas as the heat carrier in the heat exchanger provides high thermal efficiency and good dynamic response to different thermal energy requirements, protects the heat exchanger against excessive heating and chemical attack by direct contact with the burner flame, allows use of a simple heat exchanger construction and avoids formation of an explosive gas mixture within the heat exchanger.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The burner (3) is supplied with fuel cell anode and cathode off-gas and with a fuel and carries out almost complete combustion. The heat exchanger (1) operates in counter-current. The waste gas stream from the heat exchanger (1) may be delivered to a second larger heat exchanger, a second burner optionally being provided between the two heat exchangers and being supplied with fuel cell anode off-gas and/or fuel. The fuel is the same hydrocarbon as that being evaporated and/or superheated or is hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrocarbon evaporation and/or superheating equipment.    Heat exchanger (1)    Medium side (1a)    Heat carrier side (1b)    Dosing device (2)    Burner (3)    Mixer unit (4)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell(1) comprises a membrane-form polymer electrolyte(2), a fuel electrode(3) and an air electrode(4). (3) and (4) are disposed on either side of (2) and is made of gas diffusion electrode(5) having a catalyst covered with a fluorocarbon ion exchange resin(6). The ion exchange capacity of the ion exchange resin of (3) is larger than (4).    USE - In automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - (1) gives no adverse effect to the global environment. (1) gives a high energy efficiency and very high output current density at a relatively low operation temperature and minimum amount of water repellent as compared with other fuel cell systems.
NOVELTY - Airtight lead storage battery contains separator, anode board and cathode plate with their lower portion immersed in electrolyte. Expanded grating object contains rolling object of an alloy of lead-calcium-tin to form an alloy layer of lead-tin on surface of anode board.    USE - For use in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Discharge property, maintenance and life span at high temperature are increased.
NOVELTY - A fuel battery system comprises a fuel battery stack (1) laminated with two or more cells which supports electrolyte by two electrodes (fuel electrode and oxidation agent electrode). The amount of voltage required is fewer than the required voltage of external load on minimum usage by the cells. A booster converts DC-DC (2) generates electricity required by the fuel battery stack distribution.    USE - For electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A high output of voltage is distributed between the cells. The construction of apparatus is simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows different parts of a fuel battery system.    Fuel battery stack (1)    DC-DC converter (2)
NOVELTY - The separator includes gas conduction paths (10a,10b) independently through which gas consisting of heating gas or oxidizing agent gas, is supplied from a gas inlet (1) to gas outlet (2) sides. A set of cooling agent conductive paths which guide cooling agent from inlet to outlet sides are provided independently.    USE - In solid polymer electrolyte type fuel battery for motor vehicles, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The reactive gas density difference and temperature difference are made small, thus providing reliable fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the separator of solid polymer electrolyte type fuel battery.    Gas inlet (1)    Gas outlet (2)    Gas conduction paths (10a,10b)
NOVELTY - A safety device (20) with thermally actuated switch (21) made of shape memory alloy, is enclosed with terminal seal (14) and insulation cover (15). The sensing rod (22) for determining the temperature inside jar, is penetratingly provided inside the seal and safety device. The shape memory alloy ring is connected to the rod, depending on temperature variation.    USE - For electric vehicle, electrically driven cost, video camera, PC and as power supply of security system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety as the electrode and outer terminals are maintained in conduction state depending on the temperature variation. Raises thermal response characteristics of battery, as the sensing rod and shape memory alloy switch are connected directly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode (1) and cathode (2) in the battery jar are connected to respective terminals (8,9) through seal. The insulation cover encloses the terminals and is integrally fixed with the switch. Both anode and cathode are separated through separator. The connection of external terminal is switched using the switch circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Terminals (8,9)    Terminal seal (14)    Insulation cover (15)    Safety device (20)    Thermally actuated switch (21)    Sensing rod (22)
NOVELTY - The directional control valve (12) is provided in the flowpath (7) between the hydraulic pump (2) and the hydraulic motor (3) which drives the generator (G). A pilot pump (13) supplies switching pressure to the direction control valve (12) controlled by a proportional control valve (20). An excitation controller (21) is provided to regulate switching speed of the proportional control solenoid (20a).    USE - For lighting up work area at night for hydraulic excavator.    ADVANTAGE - Regulates hydraulic motor speed and generates speed inspite of engine speed change a proportional control solenoid is provided with excitation controller to regulate switch speed of direction control valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydraulic circuit of hydraulic drive motor.    Hydraulic pump (2)    Hydraulic motor (3)    Flowpath (7)    Direction control valve (12)    Proportional control valve (20)    Proportional control solenoid (20a)    Excitation controller (21)    Generator (G)
NOVELTY - A fuel -producing reactor, especially for hydrogen, has at least one flow channel (11) for the fuel and another, separate channel (14) for a heating/cooling medium. The channels are spiraled and contiguous by virtue of a shared wall (20), so as to ensure a high level of heat transfer. The channels are preferably fabricated from sheet steel ribbon, and the process channel is at least internally coated with a catalytic layer.    USE - Provision of fuel, by exothermic oxidation reaction, to a hydrogen fuel cell, especially in an electric powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A simple and efficient reactor with lower flow resistance than tubular reactors containing porous plugs of catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The channels may have rectangular cross-section, and the catalytic coating may be restricted to the common wall surface. The reactor can also be used for endothermic reforming reactions. The spiral configuration provides a high residence length in a compact space, and the process channel may be in contact with two or more heat transfer fluid circulated channels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows a plan view of a spiral reactor.    process and thermal fluid circulated channels (11,14)    common wall. (20)
NOVELTY - A gas reservoir (6a,6b) is formed of a one or two-piece tubular hollow chamber open at the top. The reservoir is sub-divided into a reservoir chamber (6a',6b') and a pressure-compensation chamber (6a'',6b'') by a stopper (9) through which a vertical tube (10) passes, linking the chambers. The gas reservoirs are positioned directly against or are co-formed with the end-plates (4a,4b). The respective half-cells (2a,2b) are linked via passages in the end-plates and openings (7) with the respective reservoirs and their electrolyte content.    USE - Experimental electrolysis cell or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is robust, compact, easy to operate and cheap to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic cross-sectional view of the cell.    Half-cells (2a,2b)    End-plates (4a,4b)    Gas reservoirs (6a,6b)    Reservoir chambers (6a',6b')    Pressure-compensation chambers (6a'',6b'')    Openings (7)    Stopper (9)    Vertical tube (10)
NOVELTY - The cart resembles a cage structure with two sections (12,14) and a door (20) at one end. A stainless steel sub-floor is covered with an aluminum floor, both floors having drainage holes. Support (122) wheels are provided at the corners of each cart section, and abutment plates (128) guide the cart along a predetermined path. A battery driven motor is coupled to the driving wheels (104) that are powered through a belt driven differential    USE - To circulate a boar down a row of cages containing the sows    ADVANTAGE - Improves success ratio of artificial insemination, can be remotely controlled    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Perspective view of the cart    Cart sections (12,14)    Door (20)    Driving wheel (104)    Support wheel (122)    Abutment plates (128)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-absorbing alloy comprises a composition containing rare earth element or yttrium, and refractory metal of group IVB, VB and VIB elements, in specific proportion. The composition is free of manganese.    USE - For use in rechargeable batteries for electrical vehicles or hybrid electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The alloy has favorable high rate discharge (preferably greater than 500 mA/g) and is free of manganese.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen-absorbing alloy comprises a composition of formula (I).    R(CouAlvMwNi1-u-v-w)z (I)    R = rare earth element or yttrium;    M = refractory metal of group IVB,VB and VIB elements;    u = 0-0.25;    v = 0-0.1;    w = 0-0.05; and    z = 4.70-5.50.    The composition is free of manganese.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen-absorbing alloy comprising a manganese-free composition represented by formula (II).    RCouAlvMwNiz-u-v-w (II)    R = rare earth element or yttrium;    M = refractory metal of group IVB,VB and VIB elements;    u = 0-1.375;    v = 0-0.55;    w = 0-0.275; and    z = 4.70-5.50.
NOVELTY - Method includes calculating a number R of energy elements required to provide a desired voltage V (32), assigning each of the total number of energy elements M a number from zero to M-1, selecting a number S from zero to M-1 (44), connecting the energy elements in a set of groups R energy elements in series, and connecting in parallel the set of groups of the R energy elements. The parallel connection is applied to the load as the desired voltage V and the steps are reiterated following termination of a predetermined assignment period.    USE - For use with DC power sources for connecting energy of elements to achieve predetermined DC voltage steps and variations between those steps while ensuring uniform usage of energy elements.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform discharge of each energy element is assured, thereby increasing life of individual energy elements and increasing the time between recharges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for providing a voltage V.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of DC current generator.    Specify desired voltage V (32)    Select a number S from zero to M-1 (44)
NOVELTY - Proposed system has device (converter) for converting 380 V, 50 Hz alternating current into higher frequency alternating current, and short-circuited feeder. Inductive power receiver and capacitors featuring higher capacitance per volume unit are installed on vehicle.    USE - Electrified transport.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced operation reliability. 1 dwg    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Additional inductive power receiver with rectifier provides charging of capacitors when traction motors operate at low load and at coasting. Power consumption of traction motors is provided through DC thyristor regulator. Proposed system is notable for higher operation reliability as it provides normal functioning of vehicle at current through feeder whose value corresponds to motor current at continuous duty.
NOVELTY - The DC-AC converter (2) transforms DC voltage from battery (5) to AC voltage. A detector (3) detects output current of converter. A controller (4) limits the output current of converter when it is more than predetermined level by PWM control.    USE - For converting DC power to AC power in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since controller limits the output current of DC-AC controller when overcurrent flows, damage to invertor is prevented, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of invertor.    DC-AC converter (2)    Detector (3)    Controller (4)    Battery (5)
NOVELTY - Multiple cylindrical shaped batteries (28) coated with heat shrinking film, are arranged in battery case. The battery case (25) is detachably installed along the main frame (5) of electrically driven supplementary bicycle (1). The discharge connector (38) connected with the battery, is arranged near one side of case. A built-in plug is arranged adjacent to connector.    USE - In electrically assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Insertion and removal of battery group in battery case is easy as the connector and charger are positioned near by, the connecting cord length is shortened and the battery case size is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic side view of electrically assisted bicycle.    Bicycle (1)    Main frame (5)    Battery case (25)    Multiple cylindrical shaped batteries (28)    Discharge connector (38)
NOVELTY - A group of cylindrical Ni-Cd batteries integrated with shrinking film (36), are arranged in the longitudinal direction of battery case (25) which is detachably installed along a frame of bicycle. A U-shaped handle (35) is rockably provided to upper section of case and clamp (37) is detachably provided to the frame section adjoining the upper section of battery case.    USE - For battery powered bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case does not jut out, as it is provided along the frame and it is not obstructive. Insertion and removal of batteries to the case is easy. Provision of U-shaped handle and clamp, helps in easy removal of battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic side view of battery case.    Battery case (25)    Handle (35)    Shrinking film (36)    Clamp (37)
NOVELTY - A punch (12) is aligned with a die (11). A rectangular surface (12a) of the punch forms the main section (1a) of a container (1). Some recesses (22A) provided in the lower surface of the punch, in the width direction form convex portions (2A) of the main section of the container.    USE - For press forming of base container for battery used to supply power for electric vehicles, portable telephone, personal computer etc.    ADVANTAGE - Thickness variation in the longer side wall of the base container is eliminated. The base of the container has excellent strength. Since the convex portions do not exist in the center of the base container, it is convenient for providing a groove in the center section of the base container for making the container explosion-proof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the press forming mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the base container and the mold.    Container (1)    Main section (1a)    Convex portions (2A)    Die (11)    Punch (12)    Rectangular surface (12a)    Recesses (22A)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a canister (2) for adsorbing fuel vapor generated within fuel tank (1). After completion of the adsorption the canister is detached and fuel vapor modifier (3) reacts hydrocarbon with oxygen to form hydrogen that is fed to an alkali form fuel battery (4) to generate electrical energy during the conversion and carbon dioxide which is ejected into the atmosphere .    USE - For processing the fuel vapor from motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel vapor is not flowed into an internal combustion engine, hence does not affect the performance of the combustion engine, but is ejected into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide and water which are harmless components to atmosphere, hence does not cause pollution too.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the theoretical diagram of the fuel vapor processing apparatus.    Fuel tank (1)    Canister (2)    Fuel vapor modifier (3)    Fuel battery (4)
NOVELTY - A fuel battery system has an oxidizing agent gas supplier (1) for supplying oxidizing agent gas to an oxidizing agent gas pipeline (7), and humidifier (5) for supplying water. Water flow detector (4) is provided to pipeline (9) formed between water force feeding unit and humidifier. Control unit (20) for controlling water flow based on signal from the detector, is also provided in the system.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery system is economical and accurately controls the rate of water flow to the oxidizing agent gas, using control unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas pipeline is connected to the oxidizing agent feed hopper of fuel battery. A water force feeding unit (3) is provided to the water pipeline (9) which connects the humidifier and water storing unit (2).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of fuel battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagrammatic view of vehicle mounted fuel battery system.    Oxidizing agent gas supplier (1)    Water storing unit (2)    Water force feeding unit (3)    Water flow detector (4)    Humidifier (5)    Gas pipeline (7)    Water pipeline (9)    Fuel battery (10)    Control unit (20)
NOVELTY - Lead storage battery consists of a spirally wound cathode plate and anode board with separator in between formed on surface of collector. The collector consists of lead and tin group alloy.    USE - Used as secondary battery for motor vehicle, portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of cracks in the collector of the anode board is reduced by winding of the plate. Overcharging property is inhibited.
NOVELTY - Lithium ion secondary battery consists of artificial graphite cathode and lithium manganese anode. The mean particle diameter D50 of the lithium manganese spinel particles and graphite particles is 15-100 microns and 15-50 microns respectively. The anode and cathode do not contain particles of size 10 microns or less.    USE - As a lithium ion secondary battery for power supply in electric vehicles, computer and portable telephones etc..    ADVANTAGE - The battery has excellent charging and discharging cycle properties, improved life span and is highly economical. Battery having improved properties is obtained by adjusting the particle size.
NOVELTY - Respective cathode and anode of batteries are mutually connected. The length (L) of the battery and the breadth (r) of the battery are related with angle (theta radians) made between adjacent batteries, with respect to vertical, by sin theta less than 0.1r/L.    USE - For driving motor of electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates effective battery cooling. Maintains operating environment satisfactorily. Avoids interior electrode deterioration. Provides remarkable effect of increasing the number of cycles of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the angle made between adjacent lithium secondary battery.    Battery (10A)
NOVELTY - Anode and cathode (1,2) are connected to internal terminals (8,9) penetrating a sealing member (14). Internal terminals and external terminals (16,17) integrated with an insulated cover (15) are switched, during operation of a thermal or pressure actuation switch (21). Self discharge circuit with a current limiting load object is formed during operation of the switch (21).    USE - For electric vehicle, electrically driven cart, video camera and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to detect abnormality in the battery quickly and to prevent ignition and firing in the battery. Improves battery operation safety by safely releasing the stored energy during the rise in the temperature or pressure inside the battery. Improves versatility by emitting an alarm or by performing display for indicating abnormality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Internal terminals (8,9)    Battery jar (10)    Sealing member (14)    Insulated cover (15)    External terminals (16,17)    Switch (21)
NOVELTY - The anode and cathode laminate (2) with separator is arranged in the armored can (1). The collectors (3) fixed to the can, are connected with one side of the laminate. The electrode section (3b) of the collector is exposed outside, with collector section (3a) arranged inside the can.    USE - For use in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies welding inspection of can, by exposing the welding sections of can and electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view and geometric view of battery.    Armored can (1)    Laminate (2)    Collector (3)    Collection section (3a)    Electrode section (3b)
NOVELTY - A safety valve (5) is provided to the battery case main portion (1) having the electricity generation element. A battery content scattering prevention unit is provided between the electricity generation element and the safety valve inner surface.    USE - In e.g. non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery used for electronic equipment and for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Excels in safety as battery contents does not scatter when the safety valve is opened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows battery case cover being mounted to battery case main portion.    Battery case main portion (1)    Safety valve (5)
NOVELTY - The battery cell connective object has a locating hole (40) which corresponds to multiple sensing line (34) connected to connection conductors for batteries (32) and conductor for terminal (33) of anode or cathode of secondary battery, and joint parts (32a,32b,33a). The battery is connected to connection unit (31) in which sheath like film(s) is coated on each conductors and multiple sensing wires and integrated.    USE - For motor vehicles, electric vehicle and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The disconnection caused by a fatigue during storage is prevented as a sheath like film is coated on battery cell connection unit. The connection reliability of Celcon trawl unit which performs voltage detection of each battery cell is enhanced along with safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the battery apparatus for mounting in motor vehicles, internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the battery cell connective object.    Connection unit (31)    Connection conductors (32,33)    Joint parts (32a,32b,33a)    Locating hole (40)
NOVELTY - The various data are displayed in a display unit (14) that is made to pass through transparent surface of a helmet (12). The electric power is supplied from a battery (16) to the display unit. The battery is charged by power from vehicle side battery (20) through a discharge unit (22) and wire (18) when helmet is not used.    USE - For operator of two wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables automatic charging of helmet side battery when helmet is not used. Reduces charging burden by just attaching helmet in latch during charging. Avoids short circuit by avoiding need of unreserved electrode by enabling battery charging by EM induction. Avoids power loss of vehicle side battery power generated by solar panel. Reduces charging frequency by reducing size of helmet side battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The helmet is accommodated in a latch in the vehicle when not used. The discharge unit is arranged in the latch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of helmet mount display unit.    Helmet (12)    Display unit (14)    Battery (16)    Wise (18)    Vehicle side battery (20)    Discharge unit (22)
NOVELTY - Battery (1) is disposed beneath the rear seat of a vehicle (12). Power bus (4) is formed by control module (7,9,11) having a switch and a relay block (8,10,12) having a relay and includes a protection circuit for protecting a load from short circuit, and serving as load driver, which are connectable and separable by a connecter. it is also connected to a starter (13) motor through a power line (5) and to alternator (6) through power supply line from the starter.    USE - Supplying electric power to electrical loads of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Numbers of wires is reduced and wire harness is prevented from being thicker in the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows the arrangement of power supply center in the power supply network. (1) battery, (4) power bus, (5) power line, (6) alternator, (7,9,11) control module, (8,10,12) relay block and (13) starter motor.
NOVELTY - Battery cell comprises half cell unit with two serially connected half cells. Each half cell has central anode compartment where oxidation occurs and outer cathode compartment contacting the anode compartment which is coated with up to 1 microns of inert noble metal, preferably Pt, to prevent surface corrosion.    USE - For electric motors and generators.    ADVANTAGE - Improved weight, cost and rechargeability characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The outer cathode surface undergoes reduction to become positive terminal with outer capacitor strip of Cu strips, separated by alumina grit and filled with barium titanate, to push ions towards outer cathode surface in cathode compartment for reduction of ions with ammonium chloride in anode compartment, as anode is oxidized and cathode ions are reduced, so that hydrogen passes through fine stainless steel gauze passage at the top of the cell to ammonia in the cathode compartment, to form ammonium ions as ammonium chloride with alkali metal hydroxide in both compartments. The process is reversed during recharging.    Both anode and cathode have circular grooves cut with holes for hydrogen and water boil off passage if battery gets too hot, and also they have holes for deposited metal granule retention in case of bumping shock. A spring loaded relief valve system is located in central anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a horizontal cross-section of the cell.    Cathode compartment (1)    Anode compartment (2)    Inert noble metal coating (3)    Hollow iron anode (4)    Copper cathode (5)    Plastic or castable polymer resin (6)    Capacitor strip (7)    Epoxy resin coating (7a)    Barium titanate and alumina grit (8)
NOVELTY - The connector (12) has two integral solid bar connectors (16,18) each joining one battery (14) terminal on each of the batteries making up the assembly. Each bar connector has insulation covering (24) that portion of the bar connector extending between connected terminals. Terminal nuts (28) secure the bar connector to the terminals in a tight relationship so that the connected batteries are secured to each other to resist dislodgment from each other and from the vehicle during movement of the vehicle.    USE - For electrically connecting a number of batteries in parallel for operation and stability during movement of the carrying vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Positively secures and electrically connects the batteries and firmly maintains them without movement with respect to each other and with respect to the supporting mechanism of the vehicle carrying them. Prevents corrosion of terminal connectors and thereby avoid shorts and outages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of the solid bar battery connector assembly connecting four side-by-side automotive batteries in parallel.    Solid bar battery connector (12)    Battery (14)    Solid bar connectors (16,18)    Insulation covering (24)    Terminal nuts (28)
NOVELTY - Storage technique involves electrolyzing hydrogen-containing compound for production and storage of hydrogen intended for use as fuel for stand-by generators placed in operation during peak-demand periods of power systems. Electrolysis is conducted with electrochemical anodic dissolution of hydrogen-substituting substance in hydrogen-containing compound involving discharge of hydrogen cations across cathode and sedimentation of chemical compound. The latter is subjected to hydrolysis to obtain original amount of hydrogen-containing compound and solid product. Aqueous solution of solid product is subjected to reverse-polarity electrolysis so as to recover original amount of substance; in the process, additional amount of hydrogen is obtained.    USE - Excess electricity storage for use during peak-power demands in power systems.    ADVANTAGE - Augmented hydrogen production process, reduced cost, improved environmental friendliness. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - A chopper system switching regulator (30) makes DC 12-13V smooth by a reactor (331) and a capacitor (332), and outputs DC12V. The switching regulator (10) has a transformer (13) which makes an input energy transmit to an output side. The reactor is provided in the transformer independently from the secondary coils (S1,S2).    USE - For motor vehicle. For supplying electric power to air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size and cost by using coil of transformer as reactor of smoothing circuit of chopper system switching regulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A switching regulator for AC input (10) converts the AC100V input to DC117V and DC12V. A switching regulator for DC input (20) converts DC 12-13V to DC117V.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the AC/DC power supply.    Switching regulator for AC input (10)    Transformer (13)    Switching regulator for DC input (20)    Chopper system switching regulator (30)    Reactor (331)    Capacitor (332)    Secondary coils (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - A transistor (33) is made to ON state, when voltage of an electrical double layer capacitor exceeds predetermined upper limit.    USE - For electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents performance degradation due to overcharge of capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A charger (22) is provided, which is connected parallely to the capacitor through external terminals (5A,5B).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of power supply.    External terminals (5A,5B)    Charger (22)    Transistor (33)
NOVELTY - Electrolyte (2) is filled in the holes (1a) of a porous core material (1). A gel-like electrolyte film (3) is formed on one side of the core material.    USE - For electric vehicle, electronic machines like portable telephone, video camera, notebook type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - High ionic conductivity is obtained leading to high performance, since the porous core material is sealed by the gel-like solidification film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solid ionic conductor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solid ionic conductor.    Core material (1)    Hole (1a)    Electrolyte (2)    Gel-like electrolyte film (3)
NOVELTY - The punching holes (11,21) are formed at edges of an anode foil (1) and the cathode foil (2) along winding cross direction at specific interval. The protrusion (51,52) in the sprocket like winding frame (5) are connected to the punching holes when anode and cathode foils are wound around the frame. The end of protrusions is crushed to fix wrapping of foil around the frame.    USE - For regenerative braking energy storage device of power supply used in engine igniter of gasoline automobile, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simultaneous connection of anode and cathode foils to ejection electrode. Improves mechanical reliability of storage element by avoiding dead space formation. Simplifies electrode connection process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows exploded view of winding element.    Anode foil (1)    Cathode foil (2)    Winding frame (5)    Punching hole (11,21)    Protrusion (51,52)
NOVELTY - The laminate (71) is formed by laminating the cells (74) having the separator board in between the fuel electrode and the oxidizing agent electrode. The diffusing capacity of fuel electrode of unique single cell is set smaller than that of fuel electrode of other single cells.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces damage of cell having reduced size and weight. Improves efficiency of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrolyte film is arranged between the electrodes. The fuel and oxidizing agent are supplied to the respective electrodes by the flow paths in separator board. The pressure loss of fuel flow path of unique single cell is set larger than that of fuel flow path of other cells. The water repellent property of fuel flow path of unique cell is smaller than that of fuel flow path of other cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of the laminate.    Laminate (71)    Cell (74)
NOVELTY - Air released from a fuel battery (1) is supplied to an intake flow path (41) through a reflux line (65) that is branched from an exhaust stream line (42). A diverter valve (6) in reflux line is operated by a controller (9) to open reflux line before supply of air and fuel. The air pump (5) is operated to recirculate high temperature air to warm-up the fuel battery.    USE - For fuel battery used in motor vehicles, electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates efficient warm-up of fuel battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Air inhaled through the intake flow path is compressed by air pump and supplied to the fuel battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of warm-up system.    Fuel battery (1)    Air pump (5)    Diverter valve (6)    Controller (9)    Intake flow path (41)    Exhaust stream line (42)    Reflux line (65)
NOVELTY - Each cell has a separator board (31) through which the fuel electrode and oxidizing agent electrode are laminated. The fuel flow paths (11a-11c) and the oxidizing agent flow path are provided to separator board. The holes (26,27) are formed in middle of separator board. The holes of separator board of each cell are connected to enable flow of same fluid in the cells.    USE - For electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces variation in cell property by maintaining stable flow rate of reactive gas. Improves characteristics of battery by reducing resistance. Simplifies structure of separator board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top view of separator board.    Fuel flow paths (11a-11c)    Holes (26,27)    Separator board (31)
NOVELTY - An oxidating agent electrode (4) is arranged opposing a fuel electrode (1). An electrolyte layer(3) is arranged between the fuel electrode and the oxidating agent electrode. An ion conductor intermediate layer (2) is arranged between fuel electrode and electrolyte layer.    USE - For vehicle mounted power supply.    ADVANTAGE - As ion conductor is arranged between electrode and electrolyte layer, the current density is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the fuel battery.    Fuel electrode (1)    Intermediate layer (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Oxidating agent electrode (4)
NOVELTY - Lithium secondary battery has an electrolyte in which a separator, anode and cathode are immersed. The separator is placed between anode and cathode. The cathode contains electrically conductive carbon particle having metal which does not form lithium or alloy.    USE - For electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery excels in charging, discharging cyclic property, has increased heat dissipation property and decreased metal content.
NOVELTY - The battery consists of a solid polymer film as electrolyte and a temperature/humidity exchange part. The temperature/humidity exchange part consists of water retention porous object (30) and mesh (31) which are alternately arranged.    USE - As power supply for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The drying of solid polymeric electrolyte is prevented. The water component of reactive gas is moved to unreacted gas, therefore water is not required for humidification. Freezing does not occur. The heat and water vapor exchange is efficient. The solid polymeric type fuel battery is compact, inexpensive and reliable. The porous object excels in selectively allowing only water to pass through.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The existing reactive gas which passed the reaction part and the unreacted gas before passing to reaction part are made to contact the water retaining porous object. At least one side of the reactive gas carrying mesh contacts the porous object so that gas circulates through the gas supply path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the temperature/humidity exchange part of the solid polymeric type fuel battery system.    Water retention porous object (30)    Mesh (31)
NOVELTY - A three dimensional metallic material (40) containing diallyl phthalate resin and provided with fine spacings is impregnated with a mixture of phenol resin, epoxy resin, thermosetting resin (50) such as polycarbonate resin, acrylonitrile butyl styrene. Flow path and gas passage way are formed in the resulting prepeg by heat compression using a shaping die (30) provided with convex portions.    USE - For fuel battery cells.    ADVANTAGE - The separator excels in mechanical strength, electroconductivity and productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacture of the separator using shaping die.    Shaping die (30)    metallic material (40)    resin (50)
NOVELTY - Nickel hydride secondary battery has positive electrode carrying active nickel hydroxide powder and negative electrode with hydrogen storage alloy powder. The battery also includes tungsten and sodium elements in the form of tungstic acid ions and sodium ions.    USE - The secondary battery is used in a hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high discharge characteristics in a high temperature environment, high charging efficiency. It can exhibit a large current discharge even at the initial stage of the discharge and also has good low temperature charging characteristics.
NOVELTY - The method involves the step of starting an internal combustion engine(30) having a number of combustion chambers and a turbocharger, the engine being a prime mover for an electric power generator(22). The chamber each have a respective fueling period. It also involves preparing the engine to accept a generator load by withholding fuel during the respective fueling period of portion of the chambers to increase boost pressure provided with the turbocharger. It involves driving the generator with the engine, with the engine accepting the generator load after increasing the boost pressure during the preparing.    USE - As an internal combustion engine for vehicle propulsion system.    ADVANTAGE - Better handling of load transitions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power generation system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Shows a schematic view of the electric power generating system.    electronic power generator (22)    engine (30)    compressor (72)    intake pathway (50)    exhaust pathway (60)    turbine (78)
NOVELTY - The installation has a heat source formed by a condenser of the heat pump, in which the evaporator is acted upon by a fuel cell arrangement    USE - None given    ADVANTAGE - Allows the use of waste heat, thus saving primary energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heating installation has a heating body arrangement (11) which is connected with a heat source via outward and return flow lines (12,13). The heat source is formed by a condenser 96) of a heat pump (10) whose evaporator (19) is acted upon by a fuel cell arrangement. A further evaporator (191) of the heat pump has heat-conducting contact with an exhaust pipe 92) of the fuel cell arrangement which also has an additional burner. An evaporator of the heat pump has heat-conducting contact with a proton exchange membrane fuel cell stack (9). The evaporator of the heat pump is designed in several parts and these parts have heat-conducting contact with connecting lines (3,4) carrying hot media.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram illustrating the arrangement.    Fuel cell stack (9)    Heat pump (10)    Heating body (11)    Return flow lines (12,13)    Evaporator (19)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical cell comprises, high pressure side electrode, low pressure side electrode, membrane (108) interposed between and in intimate contact with high and low pressure side electrode, low pressure flow field (110), high pressure flow field (112) and electrically conductive pressure pad (118) located adjacent to and in close contact with high pressure flow field.    USE - For use as electrolytic cell and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical cell is inexpensive, highly reliable and can be manufactured, assembled by simple methods. The electrochemical cell has lower electrical resistance which leads to high current density and lower cell voltage due to elimination of screen layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a high pressure electrochemical cell. A low pressure fluid (LPF) is introduced into a low pressure flow field, and is reacted on a low pressure electrode (LPE) to form ions. The LPE is adjacent to and in fluid communicating with LPF. The ions formed are migrated to high pressure electrode (HPE) across a membrane and a high pressure fluid (HPF) is formed at HPE. The HPF formed has pressure exceeding 1000 psi greater than the pressure of LPF and is passed through a high pressure flow field which is disposed in intimate contact with an electrically conductive pressure pad.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of electrochemical cell.    Membrane (108)    Low pressure flow field (110)    High pressure flow field (112)    Pressure pad (118)
NOVELTY - A microprocessor (16) in a transponder (10), emits an identification signal bearing an identification code in response to an interrogation signal from a remote station. A data port (20) provides the incoming data to a data processing unit (30). A microprocessor (32) in data processing unit decodes the data to obtain an audio/visual signal, based on which a modulated signal is generated.    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Data signals can be specifically directed to a given vehicle, even if other vehicles are within the specified range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of transponder communication system.    Transponder (10)    Microprocessor (16)    Data port (20)    Data processing unit (30)    Microprocessor (32)
NOVELTY - A primary damping signal generator (38) and lock-up signal generator (42) adjusts shock absorber damping rate controlled by microprocessor (36) which is responsive to accelerometer and roll over sensors in a seal frame. The microprocessor and primary damping signal generator are directly powered by a dynamo (44), while the lock-up controller is powered by a battery (40).    USE - For commercial vehicle driver's seat.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable lock-up control during collision, even when the engine is stopped as lock-up controller is powered by the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The suspension comprises an air spring (28) and an electro-rheological shock absorber (30).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of integrated semi-automatic seat suspension and lock-up system.    Air spring (28)    Electro-rheological shock absorber (30)    Microprocessor (36)    Primary damping signal generator (38)    Battery (40)    Lock-up signal generator (42)    Dynamo (44)
NOVELTY - When base container (M) gets released from dies (1) after press-molding, an intake unit (5) sucks air from space (S1) between lower wall (Ma) of container and cavity (4). If the base container detaches from punch, then an intake unit (8) sucks air from the space (S2) formed between punch surface (2a) and container (M). Finally, impact extrusion of base container is carried out.    USE - For manufacture of base containers such as battery case of power supply battery for electric vehicles or lighter case. Also used in power supply battery for notebook personal computer, portable telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Deformation of side wall of base container into concave shape and deformation of lower wall of base container into bulge shape are prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for shock extrusion molding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing depicting impact extrusion of base container.    Dies (1)    Punch (2)    Punch surface (2a)    Cavity (4)    Intake units (5,8)    Base container (M)    Lower wall (Ma)    Spaces (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - Separator (20) comprises a conducting metal plate (22), a conducting coating membrane (24) on the plate so that the separator contacts the electrode, and a stationary coating membrane (26) on the conducting plate so that the conducting membrane is not on the metal plate.    USE - Used for an electrochemical fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical resistance between the separator and the electrode is kept low, and the problem of rust from the metal plate is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for producing a separator comprising placing a conducting coating membrane on the conducting metal plate so that the separator contacts the electrode, and then applying the stationary coating membrane on the plate so that the conducting membrane is not on the plate. The stationary coating membrane has a stronger adhesion to the metal plate than the conducting coating membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-section of a part of a separator for a fuel cell.    Separator (20)    Conducting metal plate (22)    Conducting coating membrane (24)    Stationary coating membrane (26)
NOVELTY - The device has one or more batteries (20), an inverter (22) for converting their DC current to AC, and an electrically powered hot or cold food or drink dispenser. The device also has a water tank (24), a heat exchanger (26) for heating/cooling of the water, and also a piping system for taking the heated or cooled fluid to the dispensing system. The electric heating element is rated at 2 kW or less. The device may be incorporated in a motorized vehicle and the batteries are charged by an alternator in the vehicle, and driven by its engine.    USE - For vending of hot and cold drinks, as well as whipped ice cream from trolleys, vans or light trucks, such as mobile lunch vans.    ADVANTAGE - Saves space, the batteries are recharged as the vehicle is driven from site to site with only a small increase in fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of a mobile lunch van showing the location of the components.    van front (10A)    food store (12)    van (13)    food warmer (14)    compartment (16)    batteries (20)    inverter (22)    water tank (24)    heat exchanger (26)
NOVELTY - An accumulator battery also contains a pulse accumulator (2) with a lower internal resistance than that of the main accumulator (1) and the unipolar output terminals (9,10,13,14) of these accumulators are connected in a closed loop. An auxiliary accumulator (19) is placed in the common body (3) in its own separate cavity and its output terminals (22,23) are connected to the wires (24) of the ignition circuit, to stabilize the current in this circuit when an engine is continually or intermittently under heavy loading.    USE - Starting internal combustion engines of light and heavy vehicles, buses, aircraft, motorboats and ships and also static engines.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizing current in ignition circuit during heavy loading of engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an overall view of an accumulator battery used with a unitary body and main, pulse and auxiliary accumulators    Main, pulse and auxiliary accumulators (1,2,19)    Output terminals (9,10,13,15,22,23)    Common body (3)    Ignition circuit wires (24)
NOVELTY - The on board power generation system comprises electric traction motor (10) driving vehicle wheels (12) and powered by rechargeable storage cell block (14). A flywheel (16) is mounted at the rear of the vehicle connected to a turbine (18) receiving impulse stream of gases emitted by fuel combustor fueled by fuel supply (22). The flywheel connects and passes through power control (26) with an array of resistors.    USE - For use as an on board power generation system in electrically operated vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The flywheel may be tapped to provide extra power to accelerate steep grades and augmented during braking by transferring some of the vehicle momentum through the drive train by a clutch mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure of a block diagrammatic view of the on board power generation system.    Electric traction motor (10)    Wheels (12)    Cell block (14)    Flywheel (16)    Turbine (18)    Fuel supply (22)    Power control (26)
NOVELTY - A domestic energy storage system employs a metal hydride/light battery buffer. Surplus energy from the domestic e.g. diesel-electric generator is exported to the grid, and energy is drawn from the grid when demand exceeds local supply.    USE - Electrical energy buffer for domestic premises that have their own power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Metal hydride batteries have a greater storage capacity for a given volume than do lead batteries. They have a longer working life. Operating as fuel cells, they convert hydrogen and light into electrical energy; in reverse, they supply hydrogen for use as a fuel without greenhouse gas emissions.
NOVELTY - The constant voltage circuit (2) converts mains supply voltage and always supplies power to electronic controller (4). Another constant voltage circuit (3) connected to mains, has self-operating prohibition function, and supplies current larger than that of the circuit (2) to the controller.    USE - For energizing electronic controller in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As one constant voltage power supply uses low power from power supply to supply power in standby position whereas second supply with large current supplying capability is switched during running condition, drain from battery is reduced in standby condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of power supply connection.    Constant voltage circuits (2,3)    Electronic controller (4)
NOVELTY - Each cell of the modular bank of series connected electrical energy converters (2) has a measuring interface (4) and a measuring signal transducer (5), which receive from the interface (4) via a connection (M) a measuring signal. The measuring signal is provided in response to individual selection pulses transmitted from a common logic unit (6) via a second connection (L).    USE - For precision control of banks of electrical energy converters.    ADVANTAGE - Has diode protection against inverse voltages and electrical discontinuity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Successive interfaces (4) are connected together by first and second parts of a series connection. At least two interfaces corresponding to two successive cells are connected by two parts, one to the firsts connection and the other to the second connection, each containing a protective diode (12) mounted in series to prevent inverse voltage reaction and in case of break in electrical continuity between the cells to which correspond to the interfaces between which the diodes are mounted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the measuring circuit.    Cells (2)    Protective fuse (3)    Interfaces (4)    Transducers (5)    Common logic unit (6)    Selection pulse processing circuit (7)    Switch (8)    Measuring signal generator (10)    MOS transducer (11)    Diode (12)
NOVELTY - A safety display light device with which a car width and a driving speed can be identified without provision of a separate power source and which can function as a safety display light when the device is attached to an automobile, a bicycle and a motorcycle or to the helmet of a driver, the device comprising a generating unit (10) having a small-sized generator (12) powered by the torque of a turning blade (11) turned by a wind velocity and a display unit (20) having a light emitting diode (LED1) operated by electricity supplied from the generating unit (10).    USE - The safety display light device is used by with a car to indicate car width and a driving speed    ADVANTAGE - An advantage would be improved road safety by the use of increased signaling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a simple layout of the safety light display.    Generating unit (10)    Turning blade (11)    Small-sized generator (12)    Display unit (20)
NOVELTY - The negative pressure engine sucks mixture of hydrogen and oxygen during intake stroke so as to move the piston towards bottom dead center (BDC) for combustion. The ignition of H2 and O2 is made at BDC and as a result water vapor is generated. The pressure is reduced and so the piston (2) raises to top dead center (TDC) by which the crank shaft is rotated.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Environment is safe guarded by avoiding generation of CO and NO. Torque fluctuation of crank shaft is prevented and smooth rotation is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - About 2 mole of H2 joins with 1 mole of O2 to generate 2 moles of water vapor, to reduce the volume of 2divide3 and the pressure is also reduced to 2divide3 of atmospheric pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows expanded sectional view of negative pressure engine.    Piston (2)
An operating procedure for a fuel cell installation (1) which    comprises a fuel cell unit (4), a cooling water circulation (6)    and a housing (2) enclosing the heat-emitting components of the    fuel cell plant (1). Air required for operating the fuel cells    of the fuel cell unit (4) is flowed into the housing (2) and    flows around the fuel cell plant components located in the    housing and is then supplied to the fuel cell unit (4).    The fuel cell unit (4) delivers heat to the cooling water of the cooling water circulation (6) and the heat of the cooling water heats up the water of a heated water circulation (14). The air is specifically compressed in a liquid ring compressor (12) (before it is supplied to the fuel cell unit (4)) and is humidified with the cooling water to 100% air humidity.    USE -   As PEM-fuel cells mobile unit e.g. for driving various    kinds of vehicles. As PEM-fuel cells units with utilisation of    heated-water circulation water for heating of living    accommodation, apartments, housing etc.    ADVANTAGE -   Makes use of heat given off by fuel cell installation components.
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a body with a modular chassis (1,3) and modular running gear (2), whereby there are drive units mounted both in the chassis and running gear. The chassis is made in periodic and/or spatial (three-dimensional) form.    USE - Especially a vehicle with a chemical-electrical converter and at least one electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - The compact, robust vehicle fully exploits the new technology of chemical-electrical conversion for safe transportation of people and goods and decentralized output of electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a vehicle    modular chassis (1,3)    modular running gear (2)
NOVELTY - Temperature, pressure and load sensor are connected to fuel cell for producing corresponding operating and ambient temperature signal, pressure signal, operating load signal. A water level sensor is connected to water tank for producing water level signal based on water quantity. A water balance controller adjusts the operating temperature of fuel cell by controlling fuel cell cooling system.    USE - In automotive systems.    ADVANTAGE - Need for condenser and any associated fan is eliminated, thus reducing system size, complexity and parasitic load. The assembly minimizes breakdown and damage due to fuel cell water depletion, thus optimizing the performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for water quantity controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The electrode assembly (4) of the alkaline storage battery has a side end along a longitudinal axis of an anode, protruding upwardly from the assembly, and a second side along the longitudinal axis of a cathode protruding downward.    USE - For use in electric vehicles, cellular phones and portable computers.    ADVANTAGE - Simple structure, excellent vibration and shock resistance and large current discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The storage battery has the electrode assembly (4) with anode (1) and cathode (2) strips and interposed separator (3), wound spirally, inside a metal case (5). The sealing plate construction seals an upper opening of the metal case via a gasket , with a cap terminal on the upper part. Protrusion of the cathode (2a) is electrically connected with the bottom of the metal case. Protrusion of the anode is joined with a lower face of the sealing plate construction. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacture of the cylindrical alkaline storage battery, which comprises:    (a) accommodating the assembly in the metal case;    (b) electrically connecting the protrusion of the cathode with the case bottom;    (c) electrically connecting the sealing plate with the anode protrusion;    (d) sealing the upper case opening;    (e) contacting the plate with the anode protrusion directly or via nickel brazing; and    (f) irradiating a laser beam to the outer surface of the plate construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial vertical sectional view of the cylindrical storage battery.    anode strip (1)    cathode strip (2)    cathode protrusion (2a)    separator (3)    electrode assembly (4)    metal case (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a power supply (B) which is connected to an electronic control device, pilot electronic box (C1) and an electric machine for starting the cooling fan (V). A pilot circuit is arranged between control device and electric machine. The electric machine is controlled by an application program which makes machine to conduct, based on parameter function and command inside and outside the system.    USE - Electric fans for car radiators.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption by the pilot circuit. Eases controlling by providing electronic power switches in circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pilot circuit has a bridge configuration with two electronic power switches (P3,P4) and two diodes (D1,D2) all are connected to the windings (E,Ra,La) of the electric machine. The power supply has storage battery to which a filter is electrically connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of energy recovery system.    Power supply (B)    Pilot electronic box (C1)    Diodes (D1,D2)    Windings (E,Ra,La)    Electronic power switches (P3,P4)    Cooling fan (V)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the on-board supply voltage and varying a signal for driving the control drive (13) in accordance with the measured voltage level so that the same voltage is always applied to the control drive.    USE - For operating a control drive for a motor vehicle with different on-board voltages.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable operation with different on-board supply voltages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for setting the internal temp. of a motor vehicle .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a drive circuit for a control drive    control motor (13)    end stage transistors (18-21)    microprocessor (22)    .
NOVELTY - Electronic modules (26) are coupled to terminal of each series connected batteries (20). Modules have current dependent voltage source whose voltage is measured by coupling output of voltage source to common mode via a resistor. Based on measured voltage, modules are segregated into groups with common address to all modules in single group. Segregation is repeated until all groups has one of the module.    USE - For distributed electronic system in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the system is increased as the controller is assigning data based on the measured voltage. The controller can easily communicate with the module and the address are stored in non-volatile memory such as EEPROM.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electronic modules identification system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a distributed electronic system.    Battery (20)    Electronic modules (26)
NOVELTY - A damper mechanism (55) with spring (54) dampens the moving speed of switching valve (47).    USE - In fuel battery system of motor vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of noise is eliminated by reducing moving speed of valve using damper mechanism, thus durability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of pressure governing valve.
NOVELTY - The cell (10) includes multiple anode and cathode plates (1,2) that are separated by a distance 0.1-0.2 mm. The plate height is 140 mm or less and the battery capacitance is 30-80 Ahs.    USE - For electric vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since capacitance is high, charging and discharging efficiency are excellent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exterior perspective diagram of the cell of the nickel-hydrogen battery.    Cathode and anode plates (1,2)    Cell (10)
NOVELTY - The collector (41) and electrode material (42) together form positive electrode (4). The thin conductive film (5) is interposed between one end (32) of collector tab (3) and electrode material such that other end (31) of collector tab is connected to electrode material.    USE - For use as power supply in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By interposing conductive film between collector tab and collector, load characteristic during heavy current is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Collector tab (3)    Positive electrode (4)    Thin conductive film (5)    Ends (31,32)    Collector (41)    Electrode material (42)
NOVELTY - The battery module has a battery group (1) with several cylindrical batteries (1a,1b) connected serially along the axial direction. A support (4) is electrically isolated along the longitudinal direction, to support the battery group.    USE - For electric vehicles, electrically driven assistant bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The support prevents the damage of battery module from shock and vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of battery module.    Battery group (1)    Cylindrical batteries (1a,1b)    Support (4)
NOVELTY - Station (2) has charge (3) and modulator/demodulator (4) with transformer (5) having three windings (6, 7, 10) coupled by magnetic circuits. Two first windings (6, 7) are linked to charge; winding (6) is between network (1) and first line terminal (8) and winding (7) is between second line terminal (9) and earth.    USE - For coupling station to electricity supply network, and especially for connecting network stations for a car.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies cabling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a synoptic representation of coupling device.    Network (1)    Station (2)    Charge (3)    Modulator/demodulator (4)    Transformer (5)    Windings (6, 7, 10)    First line terminal (8)    Second line terminal (9)    Decoupling capacitor (11)
NOVELTY - An electrical contact connection (10), is corrosion protected by a glass-ceramic layer (14).    USE - Especially as an electrical contact between a nickel wire mesh and a CrFe5Y2O31 interconnector in a high temperature fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion protective layer provides a long term stable and chemically inert barrier to corrosion in an oxygen-containing gas even at up to 950 degrees C to prevent increase in electrical resistance resulting from corrosion (e.g. chromium oxide formation), thus ensuring long term high conductivity of the contact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A corrosion protected electrical contact (10) comprises a metallic component (11), electrically connected to a conductor (12) at a contact region (13), and a corrosion protective layer (14) of a glass-ceramic, comprising crystals embedded in a glass component, for gas-tight sealing of the contact region and for (partially) covering the metallic component.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for production of the above corrosion protected electrical contact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an electrical contact according to the invention.    Electrical contact (10)    Metal sheet (11)    Conductor wire (12)    Contact region (13)    Corrosion protective layer (14)
NOVELTY - The battery (4) is made up of individual battery cells (11) of a circular sector shape. Adjacent cells are joined together by a shape-locking connection (12) in the form of a socket strip. The cells are arranged so as to form a ring.    USE - Especially for mounting in motor vehicle spare wheel basin.    ADVANTAGE - Makes good use of the available space in the vehicle without having to have a number of variants with different charging capacities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view representation of a battery    battery (4)    individual battery cells (11)    shape-locking connection (12)    .
NOVELTY - The kit comprises drive unit (2) mounted on a front fork (4). The unit has engagement/disengagement lever (6) with friction rollers (8) mounted on shafts of electric motors (9) straddling tires (10). The rollers make frictional contact with the flanks of the tire generating a tangential force to produce a torque on the wheel (12).    USE - For use in converting a bicycle into a motor assisted vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The support member is insertable into and withdrawable from the bracket facilitating rapid mounting and dismounting of the electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure of a perspective view of the drive unit.    Drive unit (2)    Front fork (4)    Lever (6)    Friction rollers (8)    Electric motors (9)    Straddling tires (10)    Wheel (12)
NOVELTY - Detecting fluid leak in fuel cell involves introducing fluid containing a tracer into a passage (13) in the cell assembly. A second fluid is introduced into another passage (21) and remains isolated from the first fluid in the absence of a leak. The exhaust stream of the second fluid is monitored to detect presence of tracer.    USE - Detecting leak in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Fluid is introduced into both reactant fluid passages for leak testing, thus reducing chance of damage to the thin membrane caused by pressure differentials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the fuel cell assembly comprising electrodes, fluid passages, electrolyte, reactants, coolant, tracer supply (28) and detector (32).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of the fuel cell with tracer supply and detector.    First fluid passage (13)    Second fluid passage (21)    Tracer supply (28)    Tracer detector (32)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle power supply system (402) in which the actual capacity, i.e. the maximum capacity learned value at the present time, of a chargeable battery (400) when the battery (400) is used cyclically is found, comprises a discharging device (403) for performing a refresh discharging of the battery (400). A discharging controller (404) controls the discharging device (403) so that the refresh discharging is performed with a discharging current, the waveform of which includes a pulse waveform. An actual capacity learning device (405) finds the actual capacity of the battery (400) from the discharge capacity including the discharging capacity during the refresh discharging.    USE - For electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The series hybrid drive system comprises a number of series-connected capacitor cells instead of a secondary battery to form a capacitor bank as a storage device. Parallel monitors are each connected across each of the capacitor cells to bypass discharge current when a predetermined terminal voltage is reached, and switching converters having a constant current output characteristic control charging current for the capacitor bank.    USE - For series hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improved fuel efficiency and running cost.
NOVELTY - Relay (21) has switch to couple power from power cord (12) to female outlet (14) via a transformer for boosting the voltage from the power cord by specific amount and has another switch for bypassing transformer. Control circuit (22) controls the relay so that voltage from power cord is boosted when that voltage is below a threshold level and is not boosted when that voltage is above the threshold level.    USE - For recreational vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to turn the RV voltage booster ON and OFF automatically and to provide an electrically and mechanically user friendly unit that relieves the owner from continuously monitoring the line voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of boosting voltage level in a recreational vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block circuit diagram of the voltage boosting device.    Power cord (12)    Female outlet (14)    Relay (21)    Control circuit (22)
NOVELTY - The non-contact electric power feeder has an electric power calculation unit to compute the electric power needed for running vehicle based on imparted running condition information. A power supply unit supplies the electric power computed by electric power calculation unit.    USE - For vehicles, factories and warehouse, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since electric power more than required is not supplied to the feeder, wastage of electric power consumption for feeder is prevented. Reduces cost of apparatus as there is no necessity of providing new installation for communication as the required information is transmitted to feeder using superposition communication.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of non-contact electric power feeder.
NOVELTY - The sheet contains carbon powder of 65-90 wt%, binder of 5-20 wt% and pulp of 5-20 wt%. Thickness of carbon powder is 0.05 - 2 mm. Specific gravity and volume resistivity of sheet are 0.8-1.3 g/cm3 and 0.2 Ohmcm, respectively. The blowhole diameter is about 1-20 micron. The permeability of the sheet is about 0.001-10cc/cm2/min/mmAq. The average particle diameter of carbon powder is about 5-30 micron.    USE - For polymeric type fuel batteries, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Improves chemical resistance, electric conductivity, strength heat conductivity, air transmittance, compressive strength due to provision of specific mean particle diameter of carbon powder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of electroconductive porous carbon sheet.
NOVELTY - A primary cylinder (1) filled with combustion catalyst (8) is surrounded by a secondary cylinder (2) filled with modification catalyst (9) subsequently surrounded by an outer cylinder (3). The outer cylinder has an exit sideboard (5) and an entrance sideboard (4) with a fuel mouth (6). The outer circumferential surfaces of the cylinders consists of perforated panel (10).    USE - For hydrogen gas manufacture from fuels such as hydrocarbons, liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas or methanol and water vapor used in solid polymeric type fuel batteries of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - As primary and secondary cylinders are filled with combustion and modification catalysts, heat due to partial oxidation is transmitted by modification catalyst so as to increase thermal efficiency. As cylinders are used, the modifier becomes compact with good pressure resistance and excellent manufacturing property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The entrance sideboard has fuel mouth that supplies fuel, air or oxygen and water vapor into primary cylinder. An air vent sends air or oxygen between primary and secondary cylinders. Alternately, a partition cylinder is arranged inside the primary hollow cylinder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of fuel modifier.    Primary cylinder (1)    Secondary cylinder (2)    Outer cylinder (3)    Entrance sideboard (4)    Exit sideboard(6) Fuel mouth (5)    Combustion catalyst (8)    Modification catalyst (9)    Perforated panel (10)
NOVELTY - The frame (10) having side walls (11,12) is mounted in the space (P) formed at bottom surface of car chassis. The battery (13) is mounted in the frame. The width of chassis is set equivalent to width of the battery frame. The frame is used as reinforcing material.    USE - For mounting battery in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases space in battery frame by setting width of frame equivalent to chassis. Maintains required gap between battery and frame and between batteries by increasing space in frame. Improves air cooling efficiency of battery. Simplifies structure of chassis by using frame itself as reinforcing material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of car chassis.    Frame (10)    Side walls (11,12)    Battery (13)    Space (P)
NOVELTY - The output of each DC supplies (2A-2E) of same specification are connected in series in battery charger to obtain high output voltage. A charging controller (3) controls output of each DC power supply.    USE - For charging group battery in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - High voltage for charging group battery is obtained by connecting in series the output of each direct flow power supply of same specification. Battery charger is cheap as it is made of simple and low cost components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the entire block diagram of charger.    Direct flow power supplies (2A-2E)    Charging controller (3)
NOVELTY - The sensor (18) detects charging and discharging current of battery. Based on the detected charging and discharging current, charging state (SOC) of the battery is detected. The electromotive voltage VOsoc' corresponding to SOC is calculated. Electromotive voltage VO' is calculated based on current voltage characteristic. The calculated SOC is corrected based on the difference between VOsoc' and VO'.    USE - For detecting charging state of battery used in electric vehicle, portable personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Charging state detection accuracy is improved by correcting the charging state value based on electromotive voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the system including battery charging state detector.    Sensor (18)
NOVELTY - The charging state (SOC) of battery (10) is detected based on charging and discharging current detected by current sensor (16). During sensor failure, the charging state of battery is detected based on the battery voltage detected by voltage detector (12).    USE - For controlling charging state of battery in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suitable charging and discharging control of battery is performed, as charging state of battery is detected based on battery voltage even during failure of current sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram showing the charging state control apparatus of battery in hybrid vehicle.    Battery (10)    Voltage detector (12)    Current sensor (16)
NOVELTY - Fluid introductory manifolds (15,16) and fluid elimination manifold are provided on a laminate (1) divided into blocks (11,12). The fluid conduction path of separators (41,42) are connected with one of the fluid introductory manifolds and fluid elimination manifold.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The rate of supplying flow between cells and unevenness in temperature is decreased. Since cryogen conduction path of separator is connected with one of cryogen introduction manifold and cryogen elimination manifold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of polymer electrolyte type fuel battery.    Laminate (1)    Blocks (11,12)    Introductory manifolds (15,16)    Separators (41,42)
NOVELTY - The cell laminate is supported between the pressure plates (4a). The holes (5-10) are formed in the plate (4a) to supply and discharge the hot gas, oxidized agent gas and cooling water. The corrosion resistance of the holes is set high.    USE - For motor vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids contamination of gas passage way and cooling water flowpath by corrosion product, electrode catalyst. Improves reliability of battery by avoiding corrosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each cell has an electrode and contact piece that makes contact with electrolyte. The hot gas and oxidizing agent gas are supplied to the electrode through the gas conduction path in the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of pressure plate.    Pressure plates (4a)    Holes (5-10)
NOVELTY - Gas feed hoppers (8,10) are provided at same height as that of gas supply manifold of battery laminate and are connected to hoppers (9,11) at lower portion via holes (31,32). Gas receptacles (12,14) are provided at same height as that of emission manifold. Emission holes (33,34) are provide to receptacles (13,15) which are at higher position are connected to exterior piping.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel battery of small size is obtained and drain holes reliably eject condensed water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The drain branch holes (16,17) at emission manifold are connected to the exterior. The hoppers are provided adjacent to the laminate pressure plates (6,7). The drain holes are provided at position lower than emission manifold. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fuel battery aggregate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of pressure plate.    Gas feed hoppers (8,10)    Hoppers (9,11)    Gas receptacles (12,14)    Receptacles (13,15)    Holes (31,32)    Emission holes (33,34)
NOVELTY - The battery is divided into different laminations (1-4). Feed pipes and discharge pipes (6a-6c) through which supply and exhaustion of fuel for cell takes place respectively, are provided in parallel with the direction of laminations.    USE - For fuel battery used in motor vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery is divided into laminations, electricity generation property is carried out for every lamination, thereby facilitating proper mounting of battery on vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows fuel battery for motor vehicles.    Laminations (1-4)    Discharge pipes (6a-6c)
NOVELTY - Insulated boards (I1-I4) are laminated between sub-stacks (S1-S4) where collector terminals (T1-T8) are provided between sub-stacks. A separator has heating gas path, oxidizing agent gas path and cryogen conduction path arranged between electrolyte and electrode of cell.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies large amount of electricity at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of fuel battery.    Insulated boards (I1-I4)    Sub-stacks (S1-S4)    Terminals (T1-T8)
NOVELTY - Discontinuous channel like folded back grooves (13a-13d) and independent conductive paths (14a-14d) are formed in the intermediate path structure (14). The conduction structure is formed inbetween inlet and outlet side structures (11,12). Between the ends of convex sections (17a-17d) of the paths, the length of groove and path reduces gradually.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fuel battery yield remarkably by uniform gas distribution and reduced contact resistant with the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation view of the separator.    Inlet and outlet side structures (11,12)    Intermediate path structure (14)    Conductive path (14a-14d)    Convex sections (17a-17d)
NOVELTY - The heating gas inlet (10) connected with heating gas introduction manifold hole (1), is connected via fuel gas passageway groove (9) to heating gas emission manifold hole (8). The cross-section of at least one gas conduction paths (11,31) of gas inlet and gas receptacle is made larger than that of gas passageway groove.    USE - For solid polymeric polyelectrolyte type fuel battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnected gas inlet and receptacle makes fluid resistance of gas small and water collection during electricity generation does not occur.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the gas manifold integrated separator of solid polymeric polyelectrolyte fuel battery.    Transduction manifold hole (1)    Gas emission manifold hole (8)    Passageway groove (9)    Gas inlet (10)    Conduction paths (11,31)
NOVELTY - A slider (20) has battery terminal (3) at its one end and a holder (10) is fixed at the other end. The holder is slidably provided from main portion of a battery to front of car body. The slider slides based on press strength effected at one end of slider by car body due to vehicle collision and detaches the battery terminal from battery box (2).    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The detachment of battery terminal at the time of vehicle collision prevents secondary calamities caused due to short circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the disassembled isometric view of compulsive battery terminal detachment apparatus.    Battery box (2)    Battery terminal (3)    Holder (10)    Slider (20)
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas outlet (6) is provided to the upper side of cover (5) installed in upper side of battery (1). A catalyst (7) is used to oxidize hydrogen gas generated from battery via ventilation hole (2A) of liquid discharge stopper (2) and to discharge as water vapor through the exhaust gas outlet.    USE - For batteries used as power supply for in-vehicle and outdoor purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Performs easy installation of battery in-vehicle as hydrogen gas is oxidized and discharged only as water vapor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of hydrogen gas treatment apparatus.    Battery (1)    Liquid discharge stopper (2)    Ventilation hole (2A)    Cover(6) Exhaust gas outlet (5)
NOVELTY - Battery cells (84) are arranged in parallel along the longitudinal direction of a case (54). The length of the battery case is set depending on the capacity of the battery (55). The breadth of the battery case is fixed, and the height of the case is changed depending on the battery capacity. The electrode terminal of the battery is positioned at a standard position.    USE - For power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easily installing the battery even in narrow spaces within vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the battery.    Case (54)    Battery (55)    Battery cells (84)
NOVELTY - An intermediate fluid passage is formed in the middle of upper and lower valve seats (1a,1b) provided in the valve body. A hole is formed in the intermediate portion of the upper and lower valve seats.    USE - For fuel battery system in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for coupling and pipeline between each valve, thereby saving occupancy space and reducing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of valve unit.    Upper and lower valve seats (1a,1b)
NOVELTY - The battery heating system consists of an electrical heating resistance which can be installed inside or outside the battery case. The heater is designed to heat the battery electrolyte. The supply to the heater is taken from the battery terminals, both heater supply connections and heater are insulated from other battery components. Operation of the electric heater can be done manually or by appropriate means linked to the automobile ignition key when very low ambient temperature make it necessary.    USE - For automobile engine starting in very low temperatures.    ADVANTAGE - Designed to available electrical battery power in very low temperature conditions.
NOVELTY - The storage device comprises charge capacity based on the terminal voltage of the storage battery (14). The main frame (3) of the vehicle carries the electric power device (11) supplying electric power, with a motor (7) converting electric to mechanical force. The electric power device has battery bank (14) disposed in the middle lower section and a remaining capacity meter (15), power supply circuit (16), control circuit (17) and charger (18).    USE - For use as an assist device of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The determining charge capacity based on the terminal voltage when the surface charge state is present is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the storage battery device in the vehicle.    Main frame (3)    Storage battery (4)    Rotor (7)    Electric power device (11)    Battery bank (14)    Remaining capacity meter (15)    Power supply circuit (16)    Control circuit (17)    Charger (18)
NOVELTY - The on-board network has a primary system (20) consisting of a generator, an on-board network battery and at least one load in a parallel circuit and a secondary system (30) connected in parallel with the primary system. The primary system has a driven DC/DC converter connected to a super capacitor that can be charged or discharged according to the vehicle's operating state. The super capacitor is preferably. charged during phases when the vehicle is being driven.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Substantially eliminates loading of the on-board network battery with cyclic charging and discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method and for an arrangement for controlling an on-board network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an on-board network    primary system (20)    secondary system (30)
NOVELTY - Foam (28) edge-fastens the transparent cover (12) to the surrounding carrier (26). It is sealed against ingress into the outer gripping region (24), by the elastic sheet composite (16, 18, 22) containing the solar cells. At the same time, the sheet composite is edge-clamped between the carrier and the transparent cover.    USE - A construction combining a sheet solar cell composite with a transparent roof cover in a vehicle, using foam for sealing and bonding.    ADVANTAGE - Better sealing, lower cost and a suitable method are offered. Presenting a sealing channel which the foam can enter, improves the seal, whilst edge clamping of the sheet composite prevents excessive foam penetration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The edge seal is seen in cross section.    transparent cover (12)    elastic sheet composite (16, 18, 22)    outer gripping region (24)    surrounding carrier (26)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical hydrogen storage alloy comprises nickel, titanium, vanadium, and catalyst to increase the discharge capacity of the alloy at high discharge rates.    USE - For electrical vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, power tools, and ultracapacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has attained high density energy storage, efficient reversibility, high electrical efficiency, bulk hydrogen storage without structural change or poisoning and long cycle life, deep discharge capability and a high rate capacity capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for: (A) a negative electrode for nickel-metal hydride batteries comprising an electrically conductive substrate and the above electrochemical hydrogen storage alloy; and (B) nickel-metal hydride battery having negative electrode(s) comprising a substrate and an active alloy material.
NOVELTY - The power bus backplane (8') contains a number of bus bars which are connectable to a power source. The functional modules (6a',6e',6f') provide geometrical packages for enclosing and supporting functional components, circuitry and connectors (12a-12c,14a,14b). The connectors facing power bus backplane are positioned to connect with specific terminals within each pattern on the bus bars.    USE - For electrical power distribution systems in military and commercial nautical applications, large land transportation vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the nodes are modular in construction, easy adaptation of nodes to changes in load requirements is enabled. The nodes can be easily upgraded during load and system changes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrical modular power node has power bus backplane and a number of functional modules. Each functional module (6a',6e',6f') has a functional component and connector (12a-12c,14a,14b) for connecting to a terminal on a bus bar. Each bus bar has a number of terminals at regular intervals along the bus bar. Each terminal is in a standard position in a pattern with terminals from other bus bar. All terminal patterns are in a standard orientation on the backplane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded isometric schematic view of power node control center and backplane.    Functional modules (6a',6e',6f')    Power bus backplane (8')    Connectors (12a-12c,14a,14b)
NOVELTY - A tread (2B) is mounted to the footstep for maintenance inspection (2A) among the footstep group (2) installed on the truss (4) of an escalator (1). A display device (8) installed outside the escalator displays the photographed image from a video camera (7) which photographs the situation in the truss.    USE - For maintenance operation of escalator.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens maintenance inspection time of escalator using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an escalator in which the maintenance inspection apparatus is applied.    Escalator (1)    Footstep group (2)    Footstep for maintenance inspection (2A)    Tread (2B)    Truss (4)    Video camera (7)    Display device (8)
NOVELTY - A capacitor (10) supplies power to a motor-generator set (2) which starts an engine (1). A supplement machine battery (15) supplies power to a starter motor (8). When there is no demand for starting an engine, a power supply controller supplies the power of capacitor to the battery.    USE - For hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - As the power of capacitor is supplied to battery when there is no demand for engine start, wastage of electrical power is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline diagram of hybrid vehicle.    Engine (1)    Motor-generator set (2)    Starter motor (8)    Capacitor (10)    Supplement machine battery (15)
NOVELTY - The nonaqueous solvent comprises (a) a saturated cyclic carbonate, (b) an unsaturated cyclic carbonate, and (c) a straight chain ester of a saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid. The negative electrode contains a fluorine free polymer binder.    USE - Used for electricity generation, e.g., in electric vehicles or radio communications applications.    ADVANTAGE - The battery performs well at temperatures at most -20 degrees C.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Rechargeable lithium battery comprises:    (A) an electrolyte comprising a lithium salt; dissolved in    (B) a nonaqueous solvent comprising:    (a) a saturated cyclic carbonate,    (b) an unsaturated cyclic carbonate, and    (c) a straight chain ester of a saturated aliphatic monocarboxylic acid;    (C) at least one positive electrode; and    (D) at least one paste type negative electrode comprising:    (a) a fluorine free polymer binder, and    (b) an electrochemically active carbon material, that is capable of incorporating lithium ions.
NOVELTY - A pressurized gas storage arrangement comprises a closed container (11) with an inlet/outlet (14), and containing a carbon nano-structure conglomerate adsorbent of higher apparent density than the original carbon material. The container also has a gas contents gauge (20).    USE - Gas storage, particularly hydrogen at up to 150 bar, e.g. fuel supply for hydrogen propelled vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Use of carbon nano-structures as adsorbent particles in cylinders provides significantly greater storage capacity than the previously used finely divided metal , and the weight of the cylinder is also reduced. The system allows the use of a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) detector device as a cost effective fuel / contents gauge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The use of a hydrogen storage container filled with carbon nano-structures is CLAIMED . The preferred form of container is a cylinder , which may be of metal or fibre-reinforced plastics construction. The carbon nano-structures may typically be nano-fibres or nano-tubes e.g. (35nm o.d. x 10nm i.d.), and these may be embedded in gas permeable polymer e.g. styrene. The carbon nano-structures may alternatively be loaded as pressed pellets or discs, either loose or in a stack of containment cans (75). A heating / cooling system (40) may be provided to assist gas withdrawal e.g. heating to meet fuel demand peaks , and cooling to assist filling. The contents measurement device (20) is preferably an NMR device containing both a permanent magnet and an ac electro-magnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows a storage cylinder in section.    storage cylinder (11)    gas inlet/outlet (14)    contents / fuel gauge (20)    heating / cooling system (40,41,42)    carbon nano-structure conglomerate. (60,61)
NOVELTY - The accumulator has degassing plugs (1) in the cell cover and a splash basket (3) permanently connected to the underside of the degassing plug. The splash basket has several downward expanding peripheral slots (6) extending to the internal return surface (8) of a conical base (7).    USE - Especially a lead accumulator, e.g. for use as starter batteries with capacities of 100 Ah or more for lorries.    ADVANTAGE - Improved oxygen retention and drying effect are achieved under extreme vibration and degassing and oxygen retention are ensured under heavy loading, especially for starter batteries with capacities of 100 Ah or more for lorries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of a degassing plug screwed into a cell opening    degassing plug (1)    splash basket (3)    slots (6)    conical base (7)    return surface (8)
NOVELTY - The windscreen (100,200) has a transparent region (101,201) and an integral opaque roof region (102,202) incorporating at least one element (107,207) with an electrical function, e.g. a transmission and/or reception antenna (107) or a solar cell element (207).    USE - The automobile front or rear windscreen is used for providing a combined windscreen and roof.    ADVANTAGE - The combined windscreen and roof provides a streamlined appearance and improves the aerodynamic characteristics for greater fuel economy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an overall view of an automobile with a combined front and rear windscreen and roof.    Windscreen (100,200)    Transparent region (101,201)    Opaque roof region (102,202)    Transmission and/or reception antenna (107)    Solar cell element (207)
NOVELTY - An automotive-type light contains batteries (4), a switch (8) and a circuit board (2) integrated into its design and is equipped with vehicular plug-in clips (6) and a vehicular plug-in body (7). Batteries of any size or description can be integrated with a light of any size or description for use in any vehicle to ensure functioning of the light during failure of the external voltage supply.    USE - Providing back-up to a vehicle light during external power failure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cutaway of an automotive-type light    Circuit board (2)    Batteries (4)    Vehicular plug-in clips (6)    Vehicular plug-in body (7)    Switch (8)
NOVELTY - Method includes preparation of initial solutions, their mixing with activation additive containing barium ions, precipitation and separation of mother liquor from precipitate, subsequent pressing-out of precipitate, first drying, washing from impurities, second drying and stage analytical control. First drying is ended at paste moisture content of 10-14%.    USE - Methods of production of inorganic compounds, particularly, methods of production of nickelous hydroxide applicable in electrical engineering for manufacture of alkaline storage batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Higher efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Introduced into the paste is solution containing cobalt ions at their definite relation to nickel ions. After first drying, sample is taken and subsequent operation of production of final product are simulated in laboratory conditions. In case of deviation of specific volume from the required value, introduced into main process is additional operation- washing of paste before the second drying with alkaline solution to correct quality of final product. Produced nickelous hydroxide has optimal crystalline structure and other parameters which make it possible to increase electrochemical capacity and coefficient of nickel use in discharge of alkaline traction batteries manufactured from nickelous hydroxide.
NOVELTY - The battery is charged and charging quality is evaluated according to charging voltage state. The quality of battery is evaluated by discharging the battery subsequently.    USE - For judging quality of lead storage battery used in engine starter.    ADVANTAGE - Raises judgment accuracy of quality of battery simultaneously with charging of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for charger of lead storage battery.
NOVELTY - The connector terminals (201) of battery cable (400) and power cable (500) in battery side and power supply side connectors (300,200) are connected to the internal circuit of the battery activation device (100) through terminals (101,102) respectively. The device generates current pulses to peel off lead sulfate adhered on plate surface of battery.    USE - For reducing lead sulfate deposit on plate surface of battery used in vehicles such as forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Sends respective connector terminals of battery cable and power cable are connected to internal circuit of the lead storage battery activation device, the device can be easily attached with the storage battery of vehicles like forklift truck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lead storage battery activation device with connector.    Battery activation device (100)    Terminals (101,102)    Connectors (200,300)    Connector terminals (201)    Battery cable (400)    Power cable (500)
NOVELTY - Methane is supplied to air pole (12) and air is supplied to fuel electrode (14), during cooling after shutdown of battery.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode property is recovered as the operating temperature is high thereby reduction of battery property can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solid oxide type fuel battery.    Air pole (12)    Fuel electrode (14)
NOVELTY - Cathode is made of fibrous carbon material (6) occluded with alkali metal ions. A polypropylene microporous film (4) is arranged between the two electrodes.    USE - For power supply for domestic electrical appliances, electric vehicles, as object for road leveling.    ADVANTAGE - Has a high energy density and low rate of self discharge. The invertibility is good and hence battery life is long.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional diagram of secondary battery.    Microporous film (4)    Fibrous carbon material (6)
NOVELTY - Nickel anode consists of an anode active material of nickel hydroxide, on the surface of a nickel collector present in an alkali electrolyte containing Zn2+ ions, formed by repeating sweeping potential in the range of oxidation-reduction reaction of Ni2+/Ni3+ ions.    USE - For various storage batteries such as nickel-hydrogen or nickel-cadmium storage battery of cordless telephones, personal computer or for motor vehicle power supply.    ADVANTAGE - High output and electricity is obtained since the contact property of a nickel collector and the nickel anode active material is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the nickel anode manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A nickel positive electrode active material comprises a positive electrode containing nickel hydroxide microparticle having particle diameter of 50 mum.m2/g with a specific surface area, in a storage battery.    USE - As a positive electrode in storage batteries useful in supplying power for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The output of the battery is high. The charge acceptance property in high temperature is favorable. The amount of expensive cobalt is minimized. The output property of the battery can be stabilized hence the battery can be used in portable telephone or notebook personal computer
NOVELTY - An electrical energy storage element comprises positive and negative electrode and an electrical energy storage element containing an ion conductor. The reversible amount of occlusion and total amount of occlusion of negative electrode on alkali metal element is 900 mAhs/ml.    USE - As an electrical energy storage element for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The storage element has high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical energy storage element comprises positive and negative electrode and an electrical energy storage element containing an ion conductor. The negative electrode consists of carbon element and metallic element of at least silver, zinc, aluminum, gallium, indium, silicon, germanium, tin or lead. The reversible amount and total amount of occlusion of alkali metal element is 900 mAhs/ml and 70% or more of total amount of occlusion can be used repeatedly.
NOVELTY - Separator formed by giving hydrophilic treatment to cloth or nonwoven fabric comprising core sheath type composite fiber which contains tangled polyolefin type resin component(s), is packed with positive and negative electrodes. The battery contains polar group laminate alternately between positive and negative electrodes, and alkali electrolyte in a battery-jar.    USE - For air-tight electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline battery excels in hydrophilicity and electrolyte maintenance property for long period of time. The alkaline battery excels in cycle characteristics and has endurance. By packing precise and thin shaped separator with positive and negative electrodes, capacitance of the battery is not reduced. Generation of short circuit during the production of battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan schematic of the battery layout
NOVELTY - The battery comprises a positive electrode (13), a negative electrode (16) containing a lithium ion-storage/dischargeable negative electrode active material and lithium ion conductive, non-aqueous electrolytic solution or polymer electrolyte. The negative electrode active material contains a carbonaceous material and particles comprising element(s) capable of forming a compound with lithium. The elements have a melting point of at least 900degreesC and a thermal expansion coefficient of not more than 9 ppm/K at room temperature. The particles are imbedded in layers of the carbonaceous materials, and together with a carbonaceous material are subjected to a mechanical treatment to make size reduction of the initial particle sizes in advance.    USE - For lithium secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has distinguished charging/discharging characteristics such as a higher voltage, a higher energy density, a higher charging/discharging capacity and a longer cycle life as well as improved safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included of the production of the battery by    (a) mechanically treating the carbonaceous material and the element(s) forming a compound with lithium,    (b) mixing the resulting particles with a precursor of a carbonaceous material,    (c) carbonizing the particles to form a negative electrode active material, and    (d) arranging a positive electrode, a negative electrode and the electrolyte in a container. Preferably the elements forming a compound with lithium are silicon and germanium. The carbonaceous material comprises crystalline carbon enclosed by amorphous carbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery.    Positive electrode (13)    Negative electrode (16)    Separator (17)    Positive electrode tab (18)    Negative electrode tab (19)    Battery can (20)    Lid (21)    Insulating plate (23)
NOVELTY - An accumulator battery, especially a lead/acid one with a measuring device located on the housing for functional control, has a springy contact element (9) located on the carrying handle, the pole protective cap or the pole cover strip (4) for the electrical contact between measuring device and battery poles. The springy contact element contacts the battery poles (2) before the end position of the carrying handle, pole cover cap or pole cover strip.    USE - with measuring device located on housing for functional control    ADVANTAGE - Simple but reliable contact between the measuring device and the end poles of the accumulator.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has through hole connections (21,22) that are located in the end plate (23) and the collector, for to and from feeding of the reaction and cooling medium. A sealing element is sandwiched with a cover plate. A connector(25) is inserted in the end plate    USE - For electricity generation    ADVANTAGE - The system is cost effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the hole connection region.    Holes (21,22)    End plate (23)    Connector (25)
NOVELTY - A process and assembly converts biological waste, wood, garden refuse, waste food, hydrocarbons and organic compounds, into energy especially hydrogen, gas, methanol, electricity and fertilizer.    USE - Process to convert organic waste into energy and fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The process operates without pyrolysis or incineration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A process and assembly converts biological waste, wood, garden refuse, waste food, hydrocarbons and organic compounds, into energy especially hydrogen, gas, methanol, electricity and fertilizer. The material is treated by mixing, de-watering and conversion to pellets, followed by fermentation. Pelletized bio-refuse are used as fuel for a hydrogen generator for use in a fuel cell or for the generation of methanol, steam or electricity. Residual materials are then used as a compost additive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sketch of a suitable assembly.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) consists of one or more sensors (3) which are installed on the vehicle (2). A transmitter (4) is operatively associated with the sensors (3). In use, when the sensors (3) sense an emergency condition, the transmitter (4) is activated and emits an emergency alert signal (5). An emergency alert system (10) is also provided and consists of the emergency alert apparatus (1) and a signal monitoring unit (12) to monitor signals (5; 18) that are indicative of the emission of the emergency alert signal (5) by the transmitter (4).    USE - For alerting search and rescue personnel to an emergency condition of a land vehicle travelling in remote areas.    ADVANTAGE - Operates even if badly injured vehicle occupants are unable to raise an alert, or if the vehicle is rolled over.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is given for a method of alerting search and rescue personnel to an emergency condition of a land vehicle.    Preferred Features: The emergency condition includes vehicle impact, collision, or roll-over. A manual override is incorporated so that the transmitter may be manually activated even if the sensor does not sense an emergency condition. An on-board GPS unit is included together with a long-life battery pack. Four aerials may be used to ensure reliable operation even if some of them are snapped off.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the total alert system in use.    apparatus (1)    vehicle (2)    sensors (3)    transmitter (4)    monitoring unit (12)    satellite (16)
NOVELTY - Cooling units (19,20) cool a portion of non-generating zone arranged outside the generating zone. The generating zone is defined by the range of pair of gas guides (7,9) overlapping with each other in stacking direction and maintains temperature of portion of non electrochemical reaction zone to be lower than the electrochemical reaction zone to condense and recover condensable substrate from gases guided by guides into cells (2).    USE - For recovery of liquid electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature reduction in condensation and recovery zone is high thereby increased degree of effective condensation of electrolyte or water vapor is ensured without excessive cooling of condensation and recovery zone. Since cooling zone for condensation and recovery of electrolyte or water vapor can be concentrated in limited area, reduction in power generating capacity of fuel cell stack is minimized for effective condensation and recovery of electrolyte or water vapor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stack (1) includes cells (2) each of which has pair of porous electrodes (4,5) with an electrolyte layer (3) sandwiched inbetween. A pair of gas guides (7,9) arranged adjacent to porous electrodes, pass fuel gas (14) and oxidizing gas (15) in a direction perpendicular to each other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows partial exploded perspective view of fuel cell stack.    Stack (1)    Cell (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Porous electrodes (4,5)    Gas guides (7,9)    Gas (14)    Oxidizing gas (15)    Cooling units (19,20)
NOVELTY - Lead-acid battery (10) comprises a container (12) with electrically connected cells, a battery element in each cells having positive and negative plates and separators. The positive plates comprise conductive grids pasted with positive active materials. The grids have strip grid with a modified surface to enhance battery performance.    USE - In starting, lighting, and ignition (SLI) requirements of an automobile, and for marine and vehicle use. It can also be used with valve-regulated lead-acid cells and batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The maintenance-free lead-acid battery is capable of a satisfactory service life when operated in relatively high temperature environments. It imparts performance characteristics comparable to batteries using gravity cast positive grids with superior high temperature corrosion resistance.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a voltage regulator (2) that converts a first voltage (1) at its input into a second output voltage (2). The first or second voltage is fed to at least one impedance converter (6) at a control input, whereby the output is connected to exactly one load (4,5) and the output voltage corresp. to the voltage applied to the control input.    USE - For electrical controller in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables each load to be provided with the same reference voltage and losses to be eliminated or distributed in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application of the circuit for an electrical controller in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a circuit with multiple loads    input voltage (1)    regulator output voltage (2)    voltage regulator(4,5) loads (3)    impedance converters (6)    .
NOVELTY - Local modules (14,16,18) are connected to the cells of battery pack (12). The local module receives voltage signals from battery pack and outputs as multiplexed signals. A processor (20) monitors the voltage signals by processing the multiplexed output signals.    USE - For monitoring multi-cell battery pack in hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The multiplexed communication system reduces the number of wiring harness lines within vehicle. A cost effective simplified management system is offered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The multiplexer of local module is driven by a counter circuit. The local module further includes an isolation amplifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of battery management system.    Battery pack (12)    Local modules (14,16,18)    Processor (20)
NOVELTY - The controller has an electricity reducer for reducing the amount of generated electricity without changing the torque of a generator when the electric power from the generator is not accepted by a condenser. The generator is connected to a driving system which transmits power to a driving wheel. The condenser conserves the electric power from the generator.    USE - For vehicle with generator and condenser.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of vehicle transit since required damping force and driving force can be obtained. Has reduced size and does not need special apparatus for consuming surplus energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart for explaining the controller operation.
NOVELTY - Charge amount of battery is calculated individually using opening voltages (E2,E3). The opening voltage (E2) is obtained by power calculation of terminal voltage (V) and current (I), during charging and discharging. Opening voltage (E3) is computed using terminal voltage, current and internal resistance of battery.    USE - For charge amount calculation of secondary battery used for driving in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charge amount of battery can be computed accurately in various run pattern, using either two of the calculation processes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The charge amount of the battery can also be computed based on electric current integration value (Ah) and terminal voltage (V), during unloaded state, individually. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for charge amount calculation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional block diagram of the calculation unit.    Voltages (E2,E3)    Current (I)    Terminal voltage (V)
NOVELTY - Voltmeters (20,22,24,26) detect voltage of each battery modules (12,14,16,18) and voltage difference between each battery modules is detected using detector (28). Charging and discharging current flowing in a group battery (10) is detected by an ammeter (30). Based on the relationship of voltage difference and current value, generation of a over discharge in a battery is detected by judging unit (32).    USE - For group battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since generation of over discharge in storage battery cell is judged using judging unit, difference in internal resistance is generated reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the group battery equipped with an over discharge cell detector.    Group battery (10)    Battery modules (12,14,16,18)    Voltmeters (20,22,24,26)    Detector (28)    Ampere meter (30)    Judging unit (32)
NOVELTY - Solid electrolyte (5) is interposed between the sodium (7) and sulfur (6) in a positive electrode container (4). An insulated ring (3) joins the negative electrode container (1) and positive electrode container through the insert material (2). The joining of electrode container is performed in the process chamber by applying predetermined temperature using metal plates.    USE - For electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains high reliability and manufactures sodium-sulfur battery efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of battery.    Negative electrode container (1)    Insert material (2)    Insulated ring (3)    Positive electrode container (4)    Solid electrolyte (5)    Sulfur (6)    Sodium (7)
NOVELTY - A laminate (1) comprising cells (1a) supports electrolyte, fuel electrode and oxidizing agent electrode between the end plates (2,3). A pressure application piston (14) presses end plate (3) and a boosting piston (12) boosts pressure of driving liquid higher than that of oxidizing agent gas. Electricity is generated using heating gas and oxidizing agent gas.    USE - For use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The internal pressure of laminate is stabilized even under influencing variable factors. Hence sealing performance is secured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vehicle mounted solid polymer electrolyte fuel battery.    Laminate (1)    Cell (1a)    End plates (2,3)    Boosting piston (12)    Pressure application piston (14)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle is powered by a fuel battery (4) located on the top of the roof (3). Liquid fuel for battery such as methanol supplied from fuel tank (5) is converted to hydrogen gas in a modifier (8) and the hydrogen gas is supplied to the fuel battery as the power source. The battery is located in isolation from the fuel tank.    USE - For preventing collision accidents and explosion triggered by fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The safety of the fuel battery powered electric vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of components of the electric vehicle.    Roof (3)    Fuel battery (4)    Fuel tank (5)    Modifier (8)
NOVELTY - The fuel battery (1) supplies hydrogen gas as heating gas to one electrode and oxygen as oxidizing agent gas to another electrode. The electricity generation system comprises of main water tank (4) which supplies water to humidifier and an auxiliary water tank (7) having lesser capacity than main water tank and with thermal insulation cover.    USE - For electric vehicle especially for operation in cold regions.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generation system using the fuel battery operates with stability even at low temperature environments such as cold districts. Cooling of water in fuel battery during operation is prevented, since reserve tank water is supplied to fuel battery at the start of operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode comprise ion conductivity film on both sides. A humidifier (3) is used for humidification of hydrogen and oxygen gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of electricity generation system using fuel battery.    Fuel battery (1)    Humidifier (3)    Main water tank (4)    Auxiliary water tank (7)
NOVELTY - An electrode material consists of a metallic foil coated with a film of an electroactive material carrier and a binder component. The ratio of area of metallic foil in contact with electroactive material carrier (A) and/or the binder component (B) is given by BdivideAx100 and the degree of contact (Rc) is 40% or more.    USE - As power supply and for power storage for example in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The charging and discharging property of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacturing method of the electrode material.
NOVELTY - The alumite process or boehmite process is carried out in which a resin of ionomer, EAA and denatured PP of 1-5 mm thickness is coated on the surface of heat sealing portion of aluminum manufacturing terminal.    USE - For heat sealing type lithium ion battery used as a source of energy in portable telephone, notebook personal computer, motor vehicles manufacturing terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Since a adhesive resin is coated on the surface of terminal, adhesive property of terminal with inner surface film of package is improved. Blister of battery is avoided, even if lithium ion battery is exposed in high temperature, hence battery can be used with stability even at high temperature.
NOVELTY - Gas treatment by biomass thermolysis is done by converting the gas obtained consisting of hydrogen and carbon dioxide and adding petroleum producing microbe.    USE - For biological waste treatment and chemical preparation using the gas obtained from biomass thermolysis.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmospheric air can be prevented. The biomass thermolysis can be utilized without wasting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the equipment for gas treatment. The equipment has thermolysis unit, carbon monoxide conversion unit, petroleum producing microbe culture unit and hydrogen utilization methanation microbe culture unit. Thermolysis of the biomass is carried out in the thermolysis unit to obtain gas consisting of hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The gas is converted by the carbon monoxide conversion unit and transferred to culture containing petroleum producing microbe.
NOVELTY - Forced discharging circuits (D1,D2,D3,D4) each of which is configured by connecting in series a transistor (2), a reverse blocking Zener diode (3), and a discharging resistor (4) are connected between positive and negative output terminals of cells (C1-C4), respectively. In each of the Zener diodes, the Zener voltage is set to be equal to the cut-off voltage of discharge of the corresponding cell. The bases of the transistors are connected to a switching control circuit (5).    USE - For traction battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Capacities of cells of battery group can be leveled to enhance reliability of system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transistor of each of the forced discharging circuits is set so as to have a larger on-duty ratio, as the cell to which the forced discharging circuit is connected is remoter from a ground line, so that the average currents flowing through the cells are equal to one another.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the capacity leveling circuit.    transistor (2)    Zener diode (3)    discharging resistor (4)    cells (C1-C4)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell process air is charged in two stages. In one stage, it is charged by a compressor (ML) and in the other stage, by a combined expansion and compression machine (ATL), preferably an exhaust turbocharger. Hence the gas expansion is used for the compression of charge air.    USE - For fuel cell system used in automobile, railway system, methanol cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high pressure, recovers energy from exhaust gas, high efficiency, flexible arrangement for assembly of components, operates oil free.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram of exhaust turbocharger.    Expansion and compression machine (ATL)    Compressor (ML)
NOVELTY - System has two fuel cell stacks of different operating temperatures connected to common cooling circuit. The low temperature stack (1) has typical operating temperature of 80 degrees C and high temperature stack (2) has over 100 degree C operating temperature. Process gasses are fed first to high temperature stack and coolant flows from high temperature stack to low temperature stack.    USE - Supplies power for electrically-driven vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Quickly reaches operating temperature, supplies power in warm-up period, quick warm-up period    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram of fuel cell system.    Low temperature stack (1)    High temperature stack (2)    Connection line (3)    Cooler (5)
NOVELTY - A commutatorless electric current generator comprises at least one conductive coil (1) rotatable between a pair of magnetic poles (5,6) and an external electrical circuit (4) connected to the coil. The arrangement of the magnetic poles and the coil is such that a pulsating direct current is induced in the same direction in the rotatable coil as it moves past each of the magnetic poles.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides improved generator without employing commutators or rectifiers and does not suffer from drawback of arcing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of the motor in its simplest form.    coil (1)    electric circuit (4)    magnetic poles (5,6)
NOVELTY - The pack has a column of batteries (12) interconnected with a row of batteries so that a battery is connected to an adjacent battery in same column in series and an adjacent battery in same row in parallel.    USE - For electric vehicle, golf cart.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to obtain, independent battery type, self balancing, more stable and fault tolerant battery pack. Provides more stability against individual component failures. Balances mismatch between individual battery cells automatically to eliminate risk of battery degradation to increase cycle life of battery pack. Enables to operate as low-current energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure indicates a block diagram of battery pack.    Batteries (12)
NOVELTY - On board a main road vehicle, such as a motor car, lorry, bus or similar is an electrical circuit for lighting, ignition, or the like and a device for transporting a small vehicle, such as a bicycle, scooter, tricycle, wheelchair or similar. In the area of the transport device is a retainer (3) for a small electric vehicle. The small vehicle (1) has an electrical drive (2) and a rechargeable battery.    USE - Electrically driven small vehicle carried in a transport vehicle capable of recharging small vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery of the small vehicle can be charged during transport without cost with no time lost in having to charge the battery separately away from the transport vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The main vehicle electrical circuit has an electrical charging unit (6) with an adapter for the battery of the small vehicle. The retainer is provided with an introduction aid for the small vehicle into the transport device and also has a securing device such as wheel troughs for the small vehicle in the transport position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Shows a view of the invention    small vehicle (1)    electrical drive of small vehicle (2)    retainer (3)    electrical charging unit (6)
NOVELTY - A controller regulates transistor (40). When the transistor is in ON state, energy is stored from battery to a resonator (50) and energy is returned from resonator to battery if transistor is in OFF state.    USE - For heating batteries such as NiCad, NiMH, Li-ion batteries used in electric or hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - As switching at turn ON and turn OFF occurs at zero voltage, the switching loss is made negligible even at higher frequencies. Efficiency of heating is maximized by suitably selecting inductor and capacitor. Increases the effective operating temperature range of batteries, thereby the utilization of the stored energy is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of self heating battery circuit.    Transistor (40)    Resonator (50)
NOVELTY - A resilient binder-less glass microfiber (22) is provided in between surface layers (24,26) to form a air laid fibrous mat. The mat installed between electrode plates of a battery, has thickness of 110% of spacing between the electrodes when load of 1.5 psi is applied. The mat maintains contact with the surfaces of mat, during repeated expansion and contraction of electrode plates in service condition.    USE - For rechargeable batteries such as sealed, starved electrolyte lead-acid batteries used in vehicles, aircraft, emergency equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Resilient separators exhibit better wet thickness recovery which provides faster and more uniform degree of electrolyte wetting. Increases cell capacity and service life of cycle by minimizing corrosion existence within the battery cells. The smooth surface of fibrous mat separators, facilitates movement of electrode plates over the surfaces of the mat, permitting the electrode plates and intermediate separators to be easily and quickly formed into stack for assembly of battery cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The resilient binder-less glass microfiber mat has weight, thickness and length between 75-150 gms/m2, 0.05-0.25 inches and 0.8 mm, respectively. The mean diameter of microfiber is between 1.2-1.7 microns. The glass microfiber in the fibrous mat, has two surfaces on either sides to increase the tensile strength of the mat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows enlarged cross sectional view of resilient fibrous mat.    Microfiber (22)    Surface layers (24,26)
NOVELTY - The remnant capacity calculator computes the remaining capacity of the battery based on amount of internal resistance, amount of opening voltage, internal resistance characteristics and opening voltage characteristics.    USE - For detecting remaining capacity of secondary battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Computes the remaining capacity accurately with reduced calculation error.
NOVELTY - A pair of gas diffusion electrodes are formed on both sides of a solid polymer electrolytic film. Catalyst layers made of platinum or ruthenium, are coated on electrode surface which contacts the surface of electrolytic film. The contact area of electrode and the film is set to 0.005 m2/cm2 or more of electrode.    USE - For space object, vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Offers efficient solid polymeric type fuel battery by setting contact area of electrode with electrolytic film, thus load of catalyst is reduced, since electrochemical metal surface area of catalyst is secured sufficiently, rationalization of three-phase boundary surface is attained.
NOVELTY - The separator (7) comprises a housing (8) made of metal plate (8a). Carbon ion is made to adhere to surface of metal plate and a thick portion (8b) is formed by partial coating. A gas passage (6) is formed between the thick portion.    USE - For solid polymer electrolyte fuel battery used in motor vehicle, electric train, vessels and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since carbon touches direct electrode, increase in electrical resistance by oxidation film of metal separator can be prevented. By changing the shape of thick portion arbitrarily, gas passage can be formed easily thus reducing processing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of separator.    Gas passage (6)    Separator (7)    Housing (8)    Metal plate (8a)    Thick portion (8b)
NOVELTY - The controller comprises a raw fuel quantity determinator for determining the quantity of fuel supplied to a heater (3), and a target temperature setter for setting the target temperature of the raw fuel on the basis of the quantity of raw fuel determined by the determinator.    USE - Controller for fuel reformer which generates a mixed vapor by heating raw fuel, e.g. methanol, and reforms the mixed vapor to a desired fuel, e.g. a gas containing rich hydrogen, for use in a vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Melting of the burner and damage suffered as a result are prevented. Transient responsibility of a control for heating raw fuel is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reformer (2) comprises a heater (3) for heating raw fuel to a predetermined target temperature, and a controller. The controller comprises a raw fuel quantity determinator for determining the quantity of fuel supplied to the heater, and a target temperature setter for setting the target temperature of the raw fuel on the basis of the quantity of raw fuel determined by the determinator.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (i) a fuel cell (1) with a fuel reformer (2) controlled by the above controller, the fuel cell supplying reformed fuel to the fuel cell;    (ii) a vehicle including a fuel cell with a fuel reformer controlled by the above controller, with the fuel reformer supplying reformed fuel to the fuel cell and having at least one driving power source; and    (iii) a method for controlling a fuel reformer, comprising determining the quantity of raw fuel supplied to the heater and setting the target temperature of the raw fuel on the basis of the quantity of fuel determined.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of a system of the fuel reformer connected to a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Fuel reformer (2)    Heater (3)    Burner (6)    Vaporizer (7)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical propulsion system (10) in a vehicle (20) comprises an electrochemical engine (12) and a drive system (48). Fuel is supplied to a hydrogen generator (26), which includes a combustor (28) and a reformer (30) having a partial oxidation reactor. The combustor supplies heat to the reformer which partially oxidizes and reforms the fuel to produce a hydrogen containing gas.    USE - For generating electricity to power a drive system for propelling a vehicle such as passenger car, truck, or van.    ADVANTAGE - The hardware is arranged in close proximity, thus shorter interconnect lengths are required which minimizes the system pressure drop.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen containing gas is delivered under pressure to a fuel cell stack (36) which carries a series of individual bipolar fuel cell plates (38). The electricity generated in the fuel cell stack powers the drive system. The fuel cell stack is orientated parallel to the vehicle longitudinal direction. The hydrogen generator is arranged longitudinally forward of the fuel stack and to the lateral side of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic plan view of a vehicle with an electrochemical propulsion system.    Electrochemical propulsion system (10)    Electrochemical engine (12)    Vehicle (20)    Hydrogen generator (26)    Combustor (28)    Reformer (30)    Fuel cell stack (36)    Fuel cell plates (38)
NOVELTY - Interstage weightings relevant to input processors is set depending on input model vectors and respective target values. The model vectors and target values are set using battery parameters obtained during charging. The values of each parameter is determined, based on which recall vector is set in neural network.    USE - For monitoring charging level of battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates determining charge of battery without interrupting recharge cycling by utilizing neural network. Raises accuracy, as both non-linear and linear sigmoid processing are carried out simultaneously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The input stage comprising processors and hidden stage comprising non-linear processors are connected. The scalar value of charge value of battery is determined using non-asymptotic convergence process and is output. The charging values of battery under different operating conditions are detected. A specific standard value of battery parameter is set and accordingly the charging value is set as scalar value with complete non-asymptotic convergence relative to zero charge. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for charging level estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow diagram of programs used in neural networks.
NOVELTY - A separator (64) is interposed between an anode (60) and a cathode (62). The anode comprises a single piece of micro-thin metal sheet having a thickness of 4-62 mils and comprised of integral micro-corrugations. The thin metal sheet defines an integral region having high micro-porosity.    USE - E.g. bipolar battery, lead acid battery, silver/zinc battery for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces electrolyte-phase resistance to flow of ionic current within the electrode. Minimizes polarization resistance during both charging and discharging. Minimizes morphological changes during operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal sheet comprises lead or silver and is electrochemically corroded on one side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows 3D schematic view of electrodes.    Anode (60)    Cathode (62)    Separator (64)
NOVELTY - The system receives power from a source (10) and supplies power to an external device (40) via power adaptor (231). The adaptor has ROM (232) to hold ID information of the device. Programmed digital electronic microprocessors (224) select supply voltage, supply impedance and current based on information stored in microprocessor associated memory, to supply power to one device associated power adaptor.    USE - For portable electrical devices such as ordinary audio cassette players, handheld electronic games, portable television sets, facsimile, video camera, PC, computer printer, etc and other portable devices such as passenger's telephones and laptops, dictating equipment in vehicles such as ships, airplanes, trains, buses, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The system avoids undesirable voltage drop and heat dissipation since the weight of power adaptor is less. Control of multiple supplied devices is automatic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of universal power supply connection system relating to power adaptor.    Source (10)    External device (40)    Microprocessor (224)    Power adaptor (231)    ROM (232)
NOVELTY - A controller (A7) drives power supply cut-off units (A3,A4), after passage of cut queuing time (Tn) and ignition key (TG) switch off, when total distance (N) calculated by calculator (A1) is below preset value. The power supply cut-off units (A3,A4) cut the power supply circuits of back up memory and in vehicle lamp, respectively.    USE - For exhaust prevention of battery in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates wasteful electric power supply of in vehicle lamp and back up memory, in the distance region beyond preset value, hence reliable prevention of battery exhaust is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional block diagram of battery exhaust prevention apparatus.    Calculator (A1)    Power supply cut units (A3,A4)    Controller (A7)    Total distance (N)    Cut frequency time (Tn)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is configured with an aluminum or aluminum alloy anode terminal (1) which can be connected to connection terminal (7). A metal layer (3) comprising tin, lead, nickel, titanium, gold, silver, palladium or platinum or their alloys or stainless steel is formed on contacting surface of the terminal (1).    USE - For use in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Contact resistance due to electrolyte adherence or liquid spills is prevented by the metal layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross section of pressure connection terminal fitting of the positive electrode terminal.    Positive electrode terminal (1)    Metal layer (3)    Connection terminal (7)
NOVELTY - An electrode terminal mechanism (4) attached to a cover (12) of a battery jar (1) is connected with an electrode group (2) via a collector tab (3). The mechanism has a nut (8) with pinholes (83) for heat release and screwed to axial screw notch (53) provided in the outer surface of a contact terminal (5) inserted via the cover. The terminal is extended from a flange (51) connected to group (2) via tab.    USE - For lithium battery used as power supply in portable electronic machine, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat release property. Suppresses deterioration of electrode characteristic due to overheating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The wound-up electrode group (2) is housed inside the cylindrical battery jar (1) provided with an opening closed by a cover (12).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of cylindrical battery.    Battery jar (1)    Electrode group (2)    Collector tab (3)    Electrode terminal mechanism (4)    Contact terminal (5)    Nut (8)    Cover (12)    Flange (51)    Notch (53)    Pinholes (83)
NOVELTY - An active material layer is formed on collector sheet having strip shaped edges. Rectangular leads are cut by slitting along longitudinal direction on edge area. Lead arranging plate is wound over edge such that each lead turns in preset direction and juxtaposes in parallel. The leads are piled mutually and are connected with electrode terminals.    USE - For electrode of battery, capacitor used in portable electronic device, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to connect electrode and terminal easily, irrespective of position of leads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of collector structure of electrode.
NOVELTY - A testing module with a comparator, determined the voltage between terminals of current limiting resistor. The power is supplied to testing module from constant voltage circuit (30), based on switching state of transistor (33). The capacitor is inspected, based on the detected voltage.    USE - For inspecting back-up capacitor used in power supply of air bag system in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing capacity diagnosis reliably, by utilizing the common transistor and resistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the diagnosis circuit.    Constant voltage circuit (30)    Transistor (33)
NOVELTY - The solid electrolyte includes inactive inorganic particles with particle diameter of 0.2-10 mum, polymer and an electrolyte. The weight ratios of the inorganic particles and polymer are 55:45-90:10.    USE - For electrochemical devices like battery, capacitor, display and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Ionic conductivity is high and excels in discharge characteristics. Increases strength and reduces thickness of film. Reduces occurrence of short circuit and excels in high temperature characteristics.
NOVELTY - The rotor (Ro), comprising e.g. several sections on a common shaft, rotates in a sealed housing (A) to which the working fluid is admitted by sets of valves (K1,K2), alternately opened and closed, from the cylinders (C1,C2), one of which is being cooled, with fan assistance (V1,V2) while the other is exposed to solar rays, augmented if necessary by battery-fed heaters (F1,F2). Flow reversal is prevented by unidirectional valves (Cp).    USE - Propulsion of road and other vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Solar energy converted without invoking electronic technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The working fluid, e.g. liquid CO2, is confined in a sealed system and requires no replenishment. Safety valves (S1,S2) divert gas from the heated into the cooled cylinder if excess pressure arises. As well as the traction load, clutch-connected (Eb), the rotor drives an alternator (D), charging the battery (B), and a fan and water pump (Pe) associated with a radiator cooling the rotor casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the conversion arrangements    rotor casing, (A)    battery, (B)    cylinders, (C1,C2)    unidirectional valves, (Cp)    clutch, (Eb)    heaters, (F1,F2)    fluid control valves, (K1,K2)    rotor, (Ro)    safety valves (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The management circuit comprises a shunt resistor (12) connected to a power supply (20). A MOSFET (14A) is connected to a first electrical load (22A) and connected in series with the shunt resistor between the shunt resistor and the first electrical load. A second MOSFET (14B) connected to a second electrical load (22B), is connected in series with the shunt resistor between the shunt resistor and the second electrical load, and connected in parallel with the first MOSFET.    USE - For monitoring and controlling supply of power to electric loads in motor vehicles. Has particular application for loads connected to power supply supplying 42 volts.    ADVANTAGE - Provides improved protection for electrical loads in simple and easy arrangement, without the use of fuses or relays.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A control unit (16) monitors the current (ISUM) passing through the shunt resistor and controls the operation of the first switch and the second switch dependent on the monitored current through the shunt resistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric load management circuit.    shunt resistor (12)    electrical switches (14A,14B)    control unit (16)    power supply (20)    electrical loads (22A,22B)    current passing through shunt resistor (ISUM)
NOVELTY - The positive (18) and negative (19) electrode terminals of the battery of groups of secondary batteries (12) and the input/output terminals (20) of cell control units (14A-P) are provided in an external casing. A modular casing (13A, 13B) that contains the secondary batteries is housed in a housing spacing to constitute an all-in-one unit.    USE - For e.g. hybrid vehicle using both battery and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Allows several lithium ion batteries to be used to power an electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the battery device with the upper half of the casing removed.    Secondary batteries (12)    Cell control units (14A-P)    Positive electrode terminals (18)    Negative electrode terminals (19)    Input/output terminals (20)    Modular casing (13A, 13B)
NOVELTY - A composition containing (A) 30-99.5 wt% sulfonated aromatic polyether-ketone with an ion exchange capacity of 1.3-4.0 meq (-SO3H)/g polymer and (B) 0.5-70 wt% polybenzimidazole.    USE - Membranes based on this composition are used in fuel cells, especially direct methanol fuel cells, in high-performance condensers or for electrodialysis or ultrafiltration (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A composition based on low-cost materials, enabling the production of high-performance membranes with excellent electrical properties (especially conductivity), excellent mechanical properties, high stability towards boiling water (more than 50 hours, compared with 2-3 hours for membranes based on sulfonated polyether-ether-ketone) and a low content of residual solvent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for (a) sulfonated aromatic polyether-ketones of the PEK type with an ion exchange capacity as above; (b) membranes containing this type of PEK or the above composition; (c) a process for the production of these membranes by dissolving a salt of (A) and polymer (B), or the PEK-type polymer, in a suitable solvent, especially dimethyl sulfoxide, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide or N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), and forming a membrane from the solution by known methods such as casting, spreading, spraying or spin-coating.
NOVELTY - A calculating unit (19) detects the charging and discharging electric current in the secondary battery (12) when an ignition switch (20) is ON. The detected electric current value is corrected using offset values stored in non-volatile memory (26). The remnant capacity of secondary battery is calculated using the corrected values and other values stored in non-volatile memory.    USE - For secondary battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The remnant capacity of secondary battery is detected with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The calculating unit performs frequency sampling of offset current value detected by electric current detector (16) for a fixed time when the ignition switch (20) is OFF. The output of calculating unit are stored as offset correction values and offset values in the non-volatile memory (26). A voltage detector (17) detects battery open voltage and stores it in non-volatile memory.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of remnant capacity detector.    Secondary battery (12)    Electric current detector (16)    Voltage detector (17)    Calculating unit (19)    Ignition switch (20)    Non-volatile memory (26)
NOVELTY - During power supply to load (4), controller (50) switches ON relay (10) and judges connection of relay (6) based on capacitor voltage measured by voltmeter (18), and switches ON relay (6) to charge capacitor (16) to preset level. The controller then switches OFF relay (10) after appropriate time and judges connection of relay (8) based on voltmeter output and switches ON the relay (8) to charge capacitor.    USE - For electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The connection of relay which controls the supply of power is detected reliably by the controller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The primary and secondary relays are connected to respective terminals of a battery (2). Tertiary relay and a resistance (14) are connected parallel to the secondary relay. The controller controls ON/OFF of each relay and the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit block diagram of power supply controller.    Battery (2)    Load (4)    Relays (6,8,10)    Resistance (14)    Capacitor (16)    Voltmeter (18)    Controller (50)
NOVELTY - Based on opening voltage corresponding to battery voltage sampled at predetermined timing, the remnant charging capacity of a battery (10) is estimated. The battery voltage is supplied by a input circuit (14).    USE - For detecting remnant battery charging capacity in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the method is irrespective of sampling time and based on battery opening voltage, remnant battery charging amount can be estimated correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of remnant battery charging capacity display device.    Battery (10)    Input circuit (14)
NOVELTY - The remaining charge of battery mounted in a vehicle is measured periodically. A measurement time span is longer when mains power supply is switched OFF.    USE - For detecting remaining charge in battery used in electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids wastage of battery power and exacting measurement is ensured. Varying the measurement period till attaining favorable measurement conditions. Reduces power wastage and aids in accurate measurement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of principal part of battery remaining amount display device.
NOVELTY - Carbon monoxide reduction unit is provided with coolant flow path units. The flow path resistance of the coolant which flows in each coolant flow path unit is different.    USE - For vehicle mounted fuel battery system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces carbon monoxide content with high efficiency irrespective of small structure, and hence durability of fuel battery system is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel battery system.
NOVELTY - A gasket (2) made of liquid rubber curing substance of hardness 60 or less is formed on the processed groove provided on the surface of a plate-like porous carbon material (1).    USE - For fuel batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Excels in sealing performance and rip contact property since the gasket is provided on the plate-like porous carbon material and in turn preventing position gap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of carbon material.    Plate-like carbon material (1)    Gasket (2)
NOVELTY - The separator for fuel batteries is a synthetic resin sheet comprising 20-55 wt.% of electroconductive fiber. The electroconductive fiber is obtained by complete solidification of synthetic resin. The electrical resistance of the resin sheet separator is 1 /cm2.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the separator manufacturing method.    USE -   For fuel batteries especially phosphoric acid fuel battery used as power generator. For electric vehicles, portable power source, emergency power source, etc.    ADVANTAGE -   The separator for fuel batteries is excellent in gas seal property, electroconductivity and flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows the perspective diagram of basic composition of flat plate type fuel battery.
NOVELTY - The discharge voltage and discharge current of a battery (1) are detected. The amount of discharge of battery is determined based on the detected discharge current. The present capacity of the battery is calculated from the amount of discharge and full capacity of the battery. The deterioration degree of the battery is judged based on the present capacity of battery.    USE - For judging deterioration degree of battery used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration degree judging apparatus of battery is high versatile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of degree judging apparatus of battery.    Battery (1)
NOVELTY - Preparing a solution and/or dispersion containing sulfonic(per)fluorinated ionomers comprises dissolving them at between room temperature and 150degreesC (preferably 50-100degreesC) in a monophasic ternary mixture constituted of water, a lower alcohol and a fluoro(poly)oxyalkylene having one hydrogen atom in at least one fluorinated end group in which the polymer particle sizes are in the range 30-100 nm.    USE - The solutions can be used in electrolytic and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The particle size is smaller which increases sulfonic group availability. Preparation does not require high temperatures or the use of pressure equipment such as autoclaves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A process for preparing a solution and/or dispersion containing sulfonic (per) fluorinated ionomers having -SO3M functional groups, where m is selected from H, Li, K, NR4 (R selected from H (preferably), CH3, C2H5), comprises dissolving the ionomers at between room temperature and 150 degreesC, preferably between 50 and 100 degreesC, in a monophasic ternary mixture consisting of water in a percentage in the range 0.1-50 wt.%, by an alcohol in a percentage in the range 50-99 wt% and by a fluoro(poly)oxyalkylene having one H atom in at least a fluorinated end group, in a percentage in the range 0.1-40 wt.%, whereby the dispersed polymer particle sizes are in the range 30-100 nm.
NOVELTY - The electric current generation is facilitated directly using rotating wheels, without additional mechanical cost. A system e.g. a tachogenerator used for determining rpm can be used for current generation. In addition the possibility exists to swing the coil or turn it aside, to prevent idling losses. Instead of a separate dynamo a bicycle wheel can be magnetized and a current pick-up wound coil can be applied.    USE - Generating electricity on bicycle or motor cycle using existing components already available or adding other components to provide second type of data in addition to first data. The equipment can be fitted as a supplementary package. Provides economic efficient electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables variety of materials to be used with number of options including magnetic strip and small spacing of magnets is possible, whilst preventing short circuit. Cost effective and very efficient.
NOVELTY - The method involves producing the supply voltage (Uout) in three related input voltage (UIN) intervals (I1-I3) depending on the input D.C. voltage. The input D.C. voltage is passed after reduction by a fixed amount in a first voltage interval. In a second interval a defined supply voltage is produced. If the input voltage exceeds the second voltage interval for longer than a defined interval, the supply voltage is derived by reducing the input voltage by a second constant amount.    USE - For generating a supply D.C. voltage from variable input D.C. voltage for a signal generator unit.    ADVANTAGE - Normal operation is not affected by short duration overvoltages and thermal overload is still substantially prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application of the method to a signal generator unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of the voltage characteristic with respect to the three intervals    input D.C. voltage intervals (I1-I3)    supply voltage (Uout)    input voltage (UIN)
NOVELTY - A continuous reactor (1) has a catalytically heated section (5.1) separated from a second section (5.2) by a heat conducting wall (4). A reactant (8) is fed into the first section (5.1) via an inlet (2) and progresses along its length (7), being at least partially converted , and discharging via an outlet (3). The reactant (8) is subjected to two peak temperature conditions (T1, T2) during its residence time in section (5.1). The temperature peaks may be generated by simultaneous exothermic reaction of a second substance (9) in the second section (5.2). However the second substance may be non-reactive.    USE - As fuel cell e.g. for oxidation of residual hydrogen in anodic off-gases.    ADVANTAGE - Control of heat transfer in regions of peak catalytic activity. Reactor volume and reactant inventory can be minimized. System may obviate need for a flare.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The catalyst (6) has maximum efficiencies coinciding with the temperature peak values T1 and T2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reactor.    reactor (1)    inlet (2)    outlet (3)    heat conducting wall (4)    catalytically heated section (5.2)    catalyst (6)    length (7)    reactant (8)    substance (9)
NOVELTY - The module comprises flat sections (12, 14) connected together by foaming (20) around them.    USE - To make a roof module for a vehicle, optionally including solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method combines numbers of flat sections, such that manufacture, handling and mounting are simplified. It is not limited to a single type of section, so that solar cells, glass, and opaque, finished panels can be combined in a single module. Foaming achieves a flush, designer finish.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of manufacture, by foaming around the sections in a mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The module is seen in plan view.    Flat sections (12, 14)    Solar cells (16)    Foam (20)
NOVELTY - The functional group has a supply line between the rechargeable battery and the inductive load, which is connected to the storage device (10) via an electronic power unit that switches at high frequency. The supply line has a core conductor (12') connected to one pole (10a) of the battery and a casing conductor (12) enclosing the core conductor and connected to the other pole (10b) of the battery.    USE - For motor vehicle with battery and connected inductive load, especially with AC motor connected in drive train of combustion engine as a starter, generator or vibration damper.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a connecting line to be provided between a battery and an inductive load connected to it via a fast-acting power switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram representing a functional group    battery (10)    battery poles (10a,10b)    core conductor (12')    casing conductor (12)
NOVELTY - The roller shade consists of pliable solar cell strips, which are provided, rolled together or coiled up in the interior of the motor vehicle. It is designed so long, that it can extend across the entire upward aligned surface of the motor vehicle, from the front windscreen to the rear end. The roller shade is fitted at the vehicle ceiling above the rear seat.    USE - Roller shade used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Roller shade is provided in vehicle, with small space needed for installation and has sun blind exceeding many times dimensions for adequate reception of solar energy.
NOVELTY - The door unlocking device uses a back-up battery (13) coupled to a non-electrical energy store (14), used for release of the electrically-operated door locking element (15) for an automobile door lock (16), in response to a signal provided by a voltage monitoring circuit (12), detecting failure of the automobile battery (10).    USE - The device is used for emergency unlocking of a door lock for an automobile with centralized locking.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures safe operation of a central locking system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block circuit diagram of an automobile door unlocking device.    Automobile battery (10)    Voltage monitoring circuit (12)    Back-up battery (13)    Non-electrical energy store (14)    Door locking element (15)    Door lock (16)
NOVELTY - A D.C. supply, e.g. a 12 volt vehicle battery is connected to a high tension generator coil. The coil generates voltages of between 2 and 40 kilovolts. The high voltage is fed to poles to cause eddy currents in the vicinity of the lamps which are to be cooled. The eddy currents affect paddles in a tunnel area. The high voltage ionizes the air, which has a disinfecting effect.    USE - Cooling of lamps.    ADVANTAGE - Silent and reliable as it has no moving mechanical parts.
NOVELTY - The charging method involves using power from the battery to charge the capacitors. As charging takes about 5 seconds the charging process may be initiated in response to e.g. remote keyless entry, keyless entry, use of key to unlock door to eliminate the delay before the user can start the vehicle. During park when the vehicle is turned off by switching the ignition key to the off position, the ultra capacitor discharges by charging the vehicle battery to eliminate high voltage access. If no starting attempt is made after the vehicle's doors were opened, system logic assumes that the doors were opened to enter the vehicle only and the capacitors begin to drain.    USE -   For starting hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE -   Eliminates delay before user can start hybrid vehicle due to ultra capacitors having to charge, while lowering key off voltage level by discharging capacitors.
NOVELTY - The compact air conditioning unit (8) contains an electrical motor which is directly coupled to a compressor in an anti-vibration mounting. The motor is supplied with D.C. power by the vehicle's own battery and alternator system. The battery can also be charged by the output of a solar panel (11) or, when stationary, by an external mains supply via a charger (13).    USE - For use in land, sea and air vehicles    ADVANTAGE - The system is integrated with vehicle's own electrical system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a road vehicle equipped with the system.    vehicle (7)    air conditioning system (8)    vehicle battery (9)    vehicle alternator (10)    solar power panels (11)    control unit (12)    optional mains charger unit (13)
NOVELTY - The degree of degradation of lubricating oil and electrolyte of secondary battery is diagnosed by using monochromatic light having any one of the wavelength between 600 and 1600 nm. The specific consumption of fuel, determined by a predetermined formula, is controlled based on detected degradation value.    USE - For controlling specific consumption of fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Engine trouble is prevented, thereby economical and efficient run of vehicle is attained, since specific consumption of fuel is controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for oil degradation diagnostic apparatus.
NOVELTY - A shaft (4) is rotatably supported by an angular ball bearing (10) and a damper ring (30). Lubricating oil is supplied to the bearing (10) from a radial gap (51) at the damper ring along an oil path (36). An oil path (39) branched from oil path (36) guides lubricating oil to the axial gap (52) formed between end face of damper ring and that at side plate (49).    USE - Turbocharger with electricity generator and electric motor for converting exhaust gas energy to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Since oil film for damping is formed on the radial gap between damper ring and housing, the shaft is supported stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rotor of generator is attached to the shaft connected to the turbine in a housing for driving the generator using exhaust gas energy. A stator is attached in the housing. The shaft is rotatably supported by bearing distributed on both sides of the rotor. The oil film for damping is formed on the radial gap between damper ring and housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of bearing structure.    Shaft (4)    Ball bearing (10)    Damper ring (30)    Oil paths (36,39)    Side plate (49)    Radial gap (51)
NOVELTY - A shaft (4) connects a turbine (2) and compressor (3), which supports a rotor (16) attached with a stator (17). Bearings (10,11) are provided between turbine housing (12) and compressor housing to support the shaft. A water jacket (57) is provided inside a stator housing (27) to cool the stator which consists of stator coil of generator.    USE - In turbine which is driven by exhaust gas energy of engine.    ADVANTAGE - Since water jacket is provided inside the stator housing to cool the stator, forced cooling of stator housing is performed by flowing cooling water and so temperature rise of stator of generator is prevented, thereby sufficient generator output is obtained from a stator and driving of generator is performed with stability and effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of turbocharger.    Turbine (2)    Compressor (3)    Shaft (4)    Bearings (10,11)    Housing (12)    Rotor (16)    Stator (17)    Stator housing (27)    Water jacket (57)
NOVELTY - The fuel battery system includes a burner (3) which burns using the unused heating gas and unused oxidizing agent gas ejected from a fuel battery stack (2).    USE - For electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The burner burns using unused heating gas and unused oxidizing agent gas which is ejected from a fuel battery stack. There is no differential pressure of heating gas and oxidizing agent gas at time of regular run. Damage of solid polymer electrolyte fiber is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solid polymer electrolyte fuel battery system.    Fuel battery stack (2)    Burner (3)
NOVELTY - Fuel-battery system has a CO-densitometer (7) in the modifier (1). A three-way selector valve (9) is provided for changing the supply of heating gas to the fuel-battery stack. A burner (3) is also provided to burn the heated gas ejected from the fuel-battery stack.    USE - For solid polymeric type fuel batteries used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the provision of CO-densitometer in modifier prevents the carbon-monoxide poisoning of electrode catalyst, easy control of fuel-battery system during starting process ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel battery system.    Modifier (1)    Burner (3)    CO-densitometer (7)    Three-way selector valve (9)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode consists of porous substance that provides self support property to carbon material. The porosity is 20-50 volume% whereas the mean pore size is 5-40 mm.    USE - For power supply of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - As negative electrode consists of porous substance with specific porosity volume percentage and mean pore size, charging and discharging characteristics are improved and a collector is unnecessary so that weight efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - At least one side of positive electrode or negative electrode has heteroatom. The liquid electrolyte consists of non-cross linked polymer and lithium salt of molecular weight 200-20000.    USE - For power supply of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A heteroatom and liquid electrolyte with polymer and lithium salt are included, safety of the battery from overcharging is improved and hence industrial value is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - In apparatus for the detection and/or removal of harmful oxidizable substance, e.g. carbon monoxide, in gaseous or liquid fuel, especially for a fuel cell generating electrical energy, there is a change in the marking property, especially color, pH and/or thermal and/or electrical conductivity, of the oxidant through which the fuel flows when it reacts with the oxidizable substance.    USE - Used in conjunction with a fuel cell for generating electrical energy, preferably in the fuel supply pipe, in (part of) the fuel stream or directly connected to the fuel cell; and for detecting and/or removing harmful oxidizable substances, especially CO, in fuel for fuel cells, especially for driving a vehicle engine (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen-rich gas for fuel cells produced by reforming readily available and storable fuel, e.g. natural gas or methanol, contains carbon monoxide (CO), which damages fuel cells and must be removed. Detection using infrared spectrometers or gas chromatography is cumbersome and costly and therefore not practical for fuel cells used in cars. Catalytic oxidation with gas containing oxygen necessitates water-cooling, uses costly equipment and also requires complex electrical circuits for the sensor. The present apparatus and method are simple and cost-effective and suitable for use with fuel cells in vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the detection and/or removal process using this apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows apparatus for generating electrical energy.    Generator (10)    Fuel supply (11)    Fuel cell (12)    Pipe (13, 18)    Apparatus for preparing fuel (14)    Apparatus for detecting and removing harmful oxidizable substances (15)    Oxidant (16)    Scale (17)    pH meter (19)    Containers (20)    Direction of fuel flow (SB)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (2) has an airscrew (4) mounted on a horizontal shaft at the front. The airscrew drives an electrical generator. In addition to providing energy, the airscrew displaces the air to the sides of the vehicle and cuts down the effect of air resistance.    USE - Energy reclamation on vehicle    ADVANTAGE - Reclaims energy otherwise lost by overcoming air resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the vehicle and airscrew.    air (1)    vehicle (2)    direction of travel (3)    airscrew (4)
NOVELTY - A power generation system based on gasification of combustible material comprises a low-temperature gasifying furnace (2) for gasifying combustible material, e.g. combustible waste and coal, at predetermined temperatures, for example, 400-1,000 degrees C. Power is generated by feeding the produced gas produced in the low-temperature gasification furnace (2) into a fuel cell (6). The low-temperature gasification furnace preferably comprises a fluidized-bed gasification furnace.    USE - None given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a block diagram of the system.    gasification furnace (2)
NOVELTY - The transcutaneous energy transmission system (TETS) (10) has a transmitter (12) for generating a radio frequency (RF) signal. An implantable receiver (14) is inductively coupled to the transmitter and has a class E full wave low dv/dt rectifier. The transmitter has an external TETS circuiting which in turn has a class D amplifier circuit to receive a DC power input and to output an RF signal.    USE - For low power prosthetic devices, cochlear implants, muscle stimulators, bone growth stimulators, visual cortex stimulators, high power devices, total artificial hearts and ventricular assist devices.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the system and compatability with body tissue is improved by reducing the amount of heat produced by parts of the system implanted within a body. The efficiency of TETS is maintained continuously at high level even if coefficient of coupling between the coils and power required by implant vary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of TETS system.    Transcutaneous energy transmission system (10)    Transmitter (12)    Implantable receiver (14)
NOVELTY - The conditions for existence of fogging is detected. The discharge temperature of refrigerant is raised at controlled rate over a predetermined period of time.    USE - For preventing fogging of windows in passenger compartment of electric vehicle provided with reversible heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes energy consumption during heating operation of the automotive HVAC system. Dynamically updates the heating mode selection, as operating conditions change and energy efficiency of the electric vehicle is increased. As the moisture inside the heat exchanger is evaporated by raising the discharge temperature of refrigerant, the compressor speed is increased to its steady-state speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the anti-fogging reversible HVAC system in vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows flow diagram of anti-fog algorithm for the fogging controlling method.
NOVELTY - The device comprises a self latching circuit (11) which maintains power supply to vehicle control panel (10), from battery (B). When specific command is not output from control panel for more than a predetermined time, the self holding of latch circuit is released by a releasing unit (12).    USE - For automatic guided vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses battery power consumption. Enables automatic supply/release of power to control panel, without need for human intervention.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows circuit diagram of power supply control device.    Vehicle control panel (10)    Self-latching circuit (11)    Releasing unit (12)    Battery (B)
NOVELTY - The drive unit has a shaft and a rotor which deliver and receive an electromagnetic torque. A regulation mechanism (101) constrains rotation of flywheel (102) fixed to the output shaft of engine (1) at the time of reverse running. The rotor converts engine torque to electrical energy, partially or completely.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reverse rotation is regulated by generating strong reverse torque, easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram of drive unit.    Engine (1)    Regulation mechanism (101)    Flywheel (102)
NOVELTY - A duct (2) for receiving wind pressure is attached in bonnet surface portion (1) of an electric vehicle. The duct has opening through which received wind is blown-off to rotate wing (5). Transformation of electric power extracted from rotating wing is performed to 24 V or 12 V by charger (7). The extracted energy is supplied to secondary battery (8).    USE - For power supply from wind mill to secondary batteries of vehicles such as electric motor vehicle, electric motor three wheelers, rocket or spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since the effective utilization of wind power received when motor vehicle rows, is obtained, the transformation efficiency of wind power to the electric power is improved, hence the weight of vehicle is reduced by eliminating the use of capacitance for secondary battery charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of electric vehicle with wind mill.    Bonnet surface portion (1)    Duct (2)    Wing (5)    Charger (7)    Secondary battery (8)
NOVELTY - An alkali secondary battery comprises a negative electrode including a specific hydrogen absorbing alloy particles.    USE - Used in personal computers, portable telephones, electric automobiles, etc.,    ADVANTAGE - The practical charging and discharging cycle life can be obtained, and the discharging property at very low temperature can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen absorbing alloy particle is represented by a formula Lm Niv Cow Mnx Aly Zrz, and a particle size of D50 is 20 - 70 microm. A quantity of La in the Lm is above 60 wt.%.    Lm = at least one kind of rare earth element including La;    v = above 3.8;    The total atomic ratio is between 5.1 and 5.4.
NOVELTY - The elongation deformation rate of electrode during rolling process is about 3-30%. The rolling rate of electrode is about 3-15%. The width of perforated metal plate (5) along a direction right-angled to longitudinal direction, is about 2 mm or less.    USE - For manufacturing electrodes used in secondary alkali batteries mounted in hybrid passenger cars.    ADVANTAGE - The specific rolling and elongation deformation rate of electrode reduces the generation of fracture in perforated metal plate and also increases the effect of active material packing density of electrode, to maximum. Increases the charging and discharging properties of electrode. Since the width of metal plate along a direction right-angled to longitudinal direction is about 2 mm or less, the distortion of dome of electrode during rolling process is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the manufacturing method of electrode.    Perforated metal plate (5)
NOVELTY - A battery case (1) is accommodated in battery case receipt space of battery case holder. A handle (10) having long side (3a) and short side (3b) and rotation center (3c), is rotatably attached to battery case. A protrusion receipt space (5) is provided in holder with guide portions (A,B) to guide battery case to be inserted in holder.    USE - For electric wheelchair.    ADVANTAGE - Battery case can be inserted or removed from the battery holder, by using guide portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The protrusion receipt space has convex portion (A) having a narrow entrance. A guide portion (B) succeeding the guide portion (A) is used for guiding the insertion of battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of battery case holding mechanism.    Battery case (1)    Long side (3a)    Short side (3b)    Rotation center (3c)    Protrusion receipt space (5)    Handle (10)    Guide portions (A,B)
NOVELTY - A mold resin printing board (11) has bus bars (16,16') which are molded in such a way that each one of them connect a sequence of batteries. A terminal (17) for detecting the voltage of a battery is provided in the printing board (11). A wire protector is provided in the junction between bus bar and voltage detection terminal.    USE - Connection plate for battery in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since very few portions of connection plates are exposed, security is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery connection plate manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of connection plate for battery.    Printing board (11)    Bus bars (16,16')    Terminal (17)
NOVELTY - Air flow sheets (7,8) are interconnected at the edge portion of the hydrogen alloy accommodation chamber. The air flow sheets are connected to a hydrogen releasing opening (10). An U-tube (6) is connected to a heat carrier inlet (11) and heat carrier outlet (12).    USE - For hydrogen storage container used in fuel battery motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces weight of container. Accommodates hydrogen absorbing alloy efficiently. Sufficient hydrogen is stored. The discharge of hydrogen is performed smoothly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A partition wall (2) and another partition wall are distributed inside the chamber. The U-tube for flow of heat carrier and air flow sheets are distributed inside the chamber along the same direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top view of hydrogen storage container.    Partition wall (2)    U-tube (6)    Air flow sheets (7,8)    Hydrogen releasing chamber (10)    Heat carrier inlet (11)    Heat carrier outlet (12)
NOVELTY - The system derives electricity directly from solar cells and also indirectly from a temperature gradient existing between hot and cold metal tank plates. The expansion and contraction of a low boiling point liquid is used to drive a generator for storing in capacitor.    USE - For electric vehicle and also for trains and trams, aircraft, hovercraft.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies power day or night perpetually without polluting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Heat and light energy absorbed by gas molecules containing charged particles is converted into electricity by passing the gas between magnetic poles. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar powered transportation system.
NOVELTY - The system comprises an internal combustion engine (12) connected to a transmission (20) and control unit (22). The output shaft of the engine is joined to electrical systems (14) prior to the transmission. If the peak demand current is greater than supply, the alternator system is activated thus increasing peak flow.    USE - Automobile electrical systems    ADVANTAGE - The system compensates for current shortfalls.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of the vehicle drive train    engine (12)    Electrical systems (14)    Transmission (20)    Control unit (22)
NOVELTY - A fluorocarbon based conductive polymer is prepared by plasma polymerisation of a fluorocarbon gas.    USE - Fluorocarbon based conductive polymer prepared by plasma polymerisation of a fluorocarbon gas, for organic light-emitting device, electrodes for battery, fuel cells, electrochromic, chemical and biochemical sensors, ion exchange and release devices, and neutron detection.    ADVANTAGE - The layers are highly conductive and have excellent conformality, sufficient durability, and good adhesion to substrates. The process is simpler than the conventional methods to fabricate conductive polymers. Hole injection is enhanced, and the device operational stability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMs are also included for (1) a method of making a conductive polymer layer comprising: (a) placing a substrate on an electrode in a plasma polymerisation system; (b) evacuating the system; (c) introducing a flow of fluorocarbon gas into the chamber at a predetermined pressure; and (d) selecting an appropriate power level of a low-frequency input signal to generate a plasma from the gas which forms a conductive polymer over the substrate, (2) an electroluminescent device comprising a substrate (302), a conductive anode (304), an organic light-emitting structure (310) formed over the anode including a hole-transport layer formed of a fluorocarbon based conductive polymer (306) prepared by plasma polymerisation of a fluorocarbon gas, a cathode (308) formed over the organic light-emitting structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an organic light-emitting device.    Light-transmissive substrate (302)    Light-transmissive anode (304)    Plasma polymer layer (306)    Cathode (308)    Organic light-emitting structure (310)    Organic hole transporting layer (312)    Organic light-emitting layer (314)    Organic electron-transporting layer (316)
NOVELTY - The bicycle dynamo is designed so that the rotational movable bearing (10) of the hub (11) of the wheel on the axle (12) of the wheel, simultaneously represents the only bearing of the rotor (2,5,6) compared to the stator (3,4,7). The fixing of the rotor (2,5,6) at the hub (11) results across an adapter (1), specific for each type of hub.    USE - Provision of electric power for headlamp and rear lamp also auxiliary lighting.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamo is producible cost effectively, it is robust and reliable, which can be fitted as an auxiliary to bicycle and it has the highest possible efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal section of the dynamo.    Adapter (1)    Ring type inner lying rotor (2,5,6)    Ring shaped outer lying stator (3,4,7)    Copper windings (4)    Iron circuit (3)    Bearing (10)    Hub (11)
NOVELTY - The electric tool is designed so that the hollow cylinder (22) of the fixing partition (2) is inserted in the shaft hole (431) located in the middle of the driven gear (43). So that the driven gear is engaged in the drive gear (12) fitted at the front end of the reversing motor (1), to transmit the driving power.    USE - Vehicle tyre assembly and dismantling of associated parts.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration is considerably simplified so that prodn. and assembly becomes easier and prodn. costs are lowered in order to exchange tires without necessity of towing vehicle to repair workshop or garage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In addition the round shaft (62) located at one end of the drive shaft, by the guide hole (46) arranged at the end surface of the front side of the drive part (4), is arranged rotationally jointed, to fix the drive shaft (6). So that the drive power holder (61) of the drive shaft, which corresponds to the arched surface (31) at the lower end of the brake block (3). The guide hole is sealed by a shaft sealing bush (5), in order to form the electric tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a perspective exploded view of the electric tool.    Reversing motor (1)    Fixing partition (2)    Brake block (3)    Drive part (4)    Shaft end sealing bush (5)    Drive shaft (6)    Coupling piece (7)    Return springs (8a,8b)    Fixing pin (9)
NOVELTY - The battery connector consists of ring clamp (10) that fits onto the battery terminal. The clamp is integral with a connecting block (1) and this has threaded holes to receive an insert that comprises a series of elements (20-24) that allow a fuse (23) to be connected into the supply line (3).    USE - Road vehicle electrical power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - Overload protection through integral fuse    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Exploded view    Connecting block (1)    Ring clamp (10)    Fuse (23)
NOVELTY - The system has an integrated dynamo (1) connected via conversion electronics to a rechargeable accumulator (11) that supplies an integrated lighting system consisting of at least one front headlamp and a rear light (13). The dynamo can be mounted on the front or rear wheel or pedal axle.    USE - For cycles.    ADVANTAGE - Guarantees the same standard of lighting as achieved for motorized vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram of a lighting system    dynamo (1)    accumulator (11)    lights (13)
NOVELTY - Power supply (10) provides step function voltage signal to oscillator (20) based on voltage output by vehicle battery. The oscillator outputs triangular voltage signal in response to signal from power supply. Comparator (40) compares magnitude of triangular voltage signal with reference voltage to output pulse width modulation signal that is received by power FET driver (80) to illuminate dashboard light.    USE - For controlling power to dashboard dimmer light for vehicle e.g. car, truck etc.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes heat generated and reduces need for heat since by inclusion of low ON-resistance MOSFET in power driver.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The oscillator (20) includes operational amplifier and resistor. A capacitor is also included in series for feeding back triangular voltage signal to inverting terminal of operational amplifier for producing oscillating signal. The power FET driver (80) includes E-rated MOSFET which in response to received pulse width modulation signal provides current signal to dashboard light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows circuit diagram of automobile dashboard light dimmer circuit.    Power supply (10)    Oscillator (20)    Comparator (40)    Power FET driver (80)
NOVELTY - A gaseous phase reformer comprises a containment housing with gas inlet and outlet nozzles, holding a catalyst presented on a carrier surface, and a heater. The working surface area of the catalyst is adjusted as a function of the volumetric flow rate or pressure, for example by means of a piston device.    USE - Continuous flow gas and vapor phase reactors for reforming methanol or natural gas, etc into hydrogen , especially for use as an energy source for a fuel cell in applications having variable demand , such as vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A reformer having high turn-down capability whilst retaining high conversion efficiency, e.g. units which can operate satisfactorily down to 60% of design capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reforming reactor (1) has a number of sub-chambers (1a-e),preferably concentrically arranged around a vertical, axial gas main (3). Feed gas is supplied upwards through the bottom connection and passes through a free-sliding distributor (4), which has a perforated head (4b) mounted on a closed pipe section (4a); the head also has a nozzle (2) which generates back pressure, proportional to the gas flow, and acts against a loading spring (5). As the gas flow increases the perforated head is moved downwards, uncovering the inlets to more of the sub-chambers; conversely on decreasing feed flow, the spring (5) urges the head upwards to occlude the inlets to the surplus chambers. Gaseous product is collected in a common header at the top of the reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows a reformer vessel in section.    concentric catalyst chambers (1a-e)    sliding, perforated feed distributor (4b)    loading spring (5).
NOVELTY - Thin film micro-electrochemical energy storage cells (MEESC) has two thin layer electrodes, an intermediate thin layer of a solid electrolyte and current collector layers deposited throughout the inner surface of cavities and on both surfaces of the substrate. The cavities have arbitrary shape with high aspect ratio.    USE - The micro-electrochemical energy storage cell e.g., microbattery, or double-layer capacitor, can be applied to computer memory back-up and many other uses e.g., autonomous micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS).    ADVANTAGE - The invented MEESC has a superior performance and has up to two orders of magnitude increase in capacity due to the increase in available area for thin film deposition that leads to an increase in volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Thin film micro-electrochemical energy storage cells (MEESC) has two thin layer electrodes, an intermediate thin layer of a solid electrolyte, and optionally, a thin current collector layer. All the layers are deposited in sequence on a surface of a substrate. The MEESC has a substrate provided with cavities of arbitrary shape, with high aspect ratio. The electrodes, solid electrode, and current collector layers are also deposited throughout the inner surface of the cavities and on both surfaces. The solid electrolyte is an ionically-conducting or electronically non-conducting material that can be glass, polymer electrolyte, or polycrystalline material.
NOVELTY - The cell has a housing with two outer major surfaces and two spaced apart inner walls. The inner walls define a first chamber for a zinc electrode. The chamber also forms, with the outer surfaces, two outer chambers that receive reaction air. The flow of reaction air is directed from an inlet provided in the outer side surface of a cell housing to provide oxygen required for cell operation.    USE - For multicell metal-air battery for electric vehicle or motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates leak caused by peripheral side by side welding of two housing halves. Eases fabrication of cells including the alignment of two symmetrical half cells for gluing. Prevents damage and short circuiting in the electrical interconnection between current collectors of adjacent cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reaction air is divided to pass through the outer chambers (24) in a uniform flow across the outer faces of the air electrodes (30). The reaction air minus the consumed oxygen exits through another outlet (42) provided in the outer side surface of the cell housing. The reaction air passing through a cell (12) is significantly heated in the cell due to contact with the hot air electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded view of the modular zinc-air cell.    Cell (12)    Outer chambers (24)    Air electrodes (30)    Outlet (42)
NOVELTY - Wheel has hub, disk rim with tire secured on disk. Electric generators are uniformly spaced between rim and tire. Fixed part of generator is secured on rim. Winding is connected to wire assembly through contacts which are closed when winding is energized. Generator has also movable part with magnetic system with permanent magnets. magnets interact with tire surface through pusher taking up elastic deformation of tire. With wheel rolling and at tire deformation magnetic system, through magnetic and electromagnetic fields, interacts with windings of fixed part inducing in the latter electric current supplied to electric car consumers, for instance, to stator or rotor winding of traction motor. This provides additional power source.    USE - Transport engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enlarged operating capabilities. 6 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A flywheel (1-3-1) equalizes manual treading in force imparted to a pedal (1-1). A detection unit senses manual work based on the equalized manual work. A control unit regulates the operation of the manual work detection used. The motor is driven by a battery.    USE - For bicycle equipped with electric motor.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents loss of mechanical power and electric power due to provision of the flywheel serving as mechanical equalization unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the bicycle with electric motor.    Flywheel (1-3-1)    Pedal (1-1)
NOVELTY - Production of porous film comprises dissolving ultra high molecular weight polyolefin resin in a solvent, kneading the mixture at 115-185 degreesC and forming a gel sheet under cooling at a temperature lower than -45 degreesC and drawing it in biaxial direction and removing the solvent from the sheet.    USE - The porous film is useful as separator of secondary battery such as lithium battery, especially on board electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The porous film has finely and homogeneously dispersed fibril with three dimensional net work structure and is improved in ion transmission and in charging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of porous film comprises dissolving 5 -35 wt.% high molecular weight polyolefin resin with weight average molecular weight of at least 5 x 10 5 or resin composition containing at least 15 wt.% the resin and polyolefinic resin with weight average molecular weight of up to 5 x 105 in 95-70 wt.% a solvent with freezing point of up to -10 degreesC under heating, kneading the mixture at 115-185 degreesC, forming a gel sheet under cooling it to lower than -45 degreesC to crystallize the ultra high molecular weight polyolefinic resin and polyolefinic resin and drawing it in biaxial direction at a temperature in a range of (M +5) to (M - 30) degreesC (M = melting temperature of the ultra high molecular weight polyolefinic resin) to form drawn film and removing the residual solvent from the drawn film.
NOVELTY - When a compulsive ventilation unit is not operating, dead weight or a spring bias force closes the flow path (22) and a natural gas is allowed to flow through battery storage case (18). A control unit stops the operation of compulsive ventilation unit when emission of gas from battery (14) is detected. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pressure of air through air inlet (26) is resisted when compulsive ventilation unit is operated, and the flow path for natural gas emission is closed. When the ventilation unit is not operated the air is blown through exhaust outlet.    USE -   For use in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE -   Efficient heat utilization is materialized and hence cooling or warm up of battery is efficiently performed. Though gas is emitted from battery, air in the cabin is not polluted and hence structure is simplified. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows outline diagram of vehicle mounted battery temperature adjusting device. (14) Battery; (18) Battery storage case; (22) Flow path; (26) Air inlet.
A circuit arrangement for driving a current generator, in    which the current generator (3) is arranged between the poles    (+,-) of a power source (1), includes a current mirror circuit    (5) for feeding a measurement current (IM) proportional to the    generator current (I) into a measurement resistor (RM). Also    included is a control device (4) for controlling the voltage drop    (US) at the current mirror circuit (U5) to a given desired value    (USOLL).    The current mirror circuit (5) contains a first transistor (T1) in series with the current generator (3), and a second transistor in series with the measurement resistor (RM).    USE -   As Hall-sensor.    ADVANTAGE -   Guaranteed operation of current generator.
NOVELTY - The physical interface for the assisting starting of a vehicle is designed in the same form of a battery connection compared to the system hitherto.    USE - Motor vehicle assisted starting, including 42 V systems.    ADVANTAGE - Motor vehicles of different on board batteries can be started without running the risk of damaging the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The two-four quadrant DC-DC converter is realized according to the image (Drawing 4b and 4c), with which the battery arrangement can be loaded differently at the 12-14 V and the 36-42 V connection. For the realizing of a universal assisted starting connection and a simultaneous 12 V source for 12-14 V users, corresp. image (figure 3), the symmetrically two-four quadrant DC-DC converter according to the circuit concepts comes into being (Figures 4b,4c).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows the arrangement of the symmetrical DC-DC converter for a system consisting of a conventional 12 V battery and a 24 volt battery, which e.g. can be built up by two 12 V batteries connected in series.
NOVELTY - In the production of hydrogen (H2) by reacting an aqueous alkaline solution with silicon (Si) and/or Si alloy(s), when H2 is evolved and Si dissolved as Si ions, (a) the Si (alloy) is dissolved at elevated temperature and (b) the dissolved Si ions are precipitated as crystalline, anhydrous silicon dioxide (SiO2) at a temperature not less than 150 degreesC and below the dissolution temperature of the Si (alloy).    USE - The apparatus is used for H2 synthesis for fuel cells or for vehicles with H2 drives, e.g. fuel cells, H2 engines or the like (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - In existing methods of using this reaction, precipitation of the dissolved Si ions is very slow and a large amount of solution must be used, which prevents compact construction. Also, as silica is precipitated in the form of polymeric hydrate, the process consumes relatively large amounts of water. The present process consumes only Si and the amount of water needed for complete oxidation of Si and can be carried out in a compact column.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the apparatus used. The apparatus has a H2 reactor with a sealable charging port, gas valve and a permeable plate to hold a charge of Si (alloy). There is also a column below the plate for crystallization of SiO2 and a device for feeding (I) to the plate.
NOVELTY - The integrated memory has a memory chip built into the battery or accumulator that records all processes that influence the life of the battery and compares these with optimal performance curves produced by the manufacturer for proper maintenance and charging. The chip remains attached to the battery throughout its operating life.    USE - For batteries and accumulators of any type, e.g. for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the operating life and reserves of a battery or accumulator to be displayed, showing how much life the battery has remaining.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a battery arrangement with a printer connected to print out the chip contents.
NOVELTY - A system for storing electrical energy in the form of chemical bonds has an electrolysis unit connected to water supply and electric source (i.e. solar panels) to generate hydrogen upon electrolysis; and a reactor for receiving hydrogen and provides reaction with carbon dioxide to form a storage compound. The reactor is connected to a storage tank for storing the storage compound.    USE - The system is used for storing electrical energy. This stored electrical is used to fuel an internal combustion engine or to generate electricity either directly or indirectly.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides storing electrical energy which is flexible, environmentally friendly and easily adaptable to widely differing rates of electricity generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for storing electrical energy involving:    (a) electrolyzing water to yield hydrogen;    (b) reacting hydrogen with carbon dioxide to form at least one storage compound or a storage compound/water mixture;    (c) storing the product of step (b); and    (d) utilizing the stored compound/water mixture to fuel an internal combustion engine or to generate electricity either directly or indirectly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the electrical energy storage system.
NOVELTY - The operating system uses a well-defined layer of software designed specifically for receiving inputs, scaling them and servicing the output drivers. The input/output operations can be time-optimized by doing most of them in one centralized area of the software employing a virtual input/output (VIO) layer to read all addresses, to scale their reading into engineering units and to present these data for use by general control algorithms.    USE - Control of a fuel cell using a real-time operating system supervised by a state machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The VIO layer must also provide calibration and monitoring capabilities for all its functionalities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the VIO system of the software.
NOVELTY - Corrugated plates (3,4) having hydrogen absorbing alloy filling part (2) are piled with parallel flat plates (5,6) in between. Heat exchange medium flow paths (1) are formed between adjoining corrugated plates and flat plates. Hydrogen gas inlet (11) and outlet (12) are connected to filling parts through a filter board and inlet (7) and outlet (8) for heat exchange medium are connected to flow path.    USE -   For heat pump, fuel battery and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE -   Heat transfer property of the heat exchanger is excellent. The heat exchanger has reduced weight and size. The endogenic part and heat generation part are integrated by the hydrogen absorbing alloy filling part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows principal part of heat exchanger. (1) Heat exchanger medium flow path; (2) Alloy filling part; (3,4) Corrugated plates; (5,6) Flat plates; (7,8) Inlet and outlet for heat exchange medium; (11) Hydrogen gas inlet; (12) Hydrogen gas outlet.
NOVELTY - A valve (5) connected with booster pump (8), is linked with air injection hole provided to upper surface or side of pressurized room (6). Another valve (5) is connected to water supply opening on upper surface of tank (1a) and feed water pump (3) is connected to the valve. Reduction opening provided on side of room, is connected to prevention valve (a) on inner side and reduction pump (7) on outer side.    USE - For continuous circulation type hydroelectric system used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Conserves energy resources and avoids environmental pollution. Erases easy installation due to simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing hydroelectric system.    Tank (1a)    Feed water pump (3)    Valve (5)    Pressurized room (6)    Reduction pump (7)    Booster pump (8)    Prevention valve (a)
NOVELTY - The external connecting terminal (16) is connected to the external energizer (18) e.g. other vehicle battery, at the time of charging a main battery (3). The electric power is supplied from an external energizer through the external connecting terminal, to charge the sub battery (17). The electric power is supplied to the generator (4) from sub battery, when the sub battery is sufficiently charged.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable starting operation of engine even if charge of battery cannot drive generator due to external connecting terminal provided to vehicle, hence reducing component cost. Offers fast charging of battery due to booster circuit which boost voltage supplied from external. Ensures small size and fast charging since only battery for driving generator is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the mechanical components of a hybrid motor vehicle.    Main battery (3)    Generator (4)    External connecting terminal (16)    Sub battery (17)    External energizer (18)
NOVELTY - A gasket material consists of a vulcanized molded part formed of heat hardening perfluoroether-based liquid fluorocarbon rubber.    USE - The gasket material is used for a battery, capacitor, ultracapacitance, or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gasket material reduces contamination and denaturation relative to a liquid or a gas to be sealed in the gasket material and exerts less influence caused by the liquid, the gas, heat, and ozone to produce the gasket material having prolonged life and high reliability. The gasket material also has low hardness, chemicals resistance (liquid resistance), heat resistance (resistance to permanent set in fatigue). Particularly, the thin gasket material yields the small battery, capacitor having prolonged life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat hardening perfluoroether-based liquid fluorocarbon rubber consists of (CF2CF(CF3)O)n.
NOVELTY - A power-supply control circuit (30) performs the supply of electric power of the battery (26) of a cellular telephone (20) to a MAYDAY electronic control unit ECU (16), when a MAYDAY detector (18) determines an emergency generation.    USE - For use in providing emergency message during emergency time in a moving body e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Emergency message can be generated and transmitted even when disconnection of vehicle-mounted power system is performed during emergency period. Enables space saving and cost reduction since reserve power supply of large capacity becomes unnecessary.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The charging of the battery of the cellular telephone is performed from a vehicle-mounted power supply. The MAYDAY ECU commands the cellular telephone to send the message of the position information of a vehicle to a predetermined communication tip via a communication circuit, when generation of emergency is detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power-supply system and a power supply control circuit.    MAYDAY ECU (16)    MAYDAY detector (18)    Cellular telephone (20)    Battery (26)    Power-supply control circuit (30)
NOVELTY - A battery housing structure comprising a space filled by an insulating material with heat conductivity, which is a liquid state when charged in the space and hardened after the charging process, between the outer surface of a housed cylindrical battery and the inside surface of a housing case.    USE - They are suitable for housing a battery in an electric vehicle using the battery as a power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a battery housing structure    Battery Cell (1)    Terminal (1a)    Housing Case (3)    Cylindrical Space (33)    Insulating Material(37)Insulating Material Injecting Opening (35)