NOVELTY - The present invention relates to miniature satellite sun sensor technology and features that one optical slit with outer single-side shape function of f(t)=-kAh/(hh+tt) is used for nonlinear compensation of the input optical signal of the sensor so to make the input/output linearly, where k is the slope of the input-outer characteristic, h is the distance between the optoelectronic sensor plane and the optical slit plane, and A is one quarter of the slit. The corresponding slit in the masking board of the sun sensor has quadratic inner edges and outer edges of symmetrical arch-shape curve. The change in practical photo sensing area of different quadrant in the sensor can be used to carry out non-linear compensation of the light signal input to the sensor.    USE - In solar power sensing and control technology.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has features of linear output characteristic, great flexibility, high accuracy, high sensitivity, wide view angle, and high resolution.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an axial turbine (1) with blades with adjustable pitch. The turbine (1) is secured to a housing and the housing (2) is secured to a foundation founded on the seabed (10) below the flowing body of water. The apparatus is completely submerged below the surface of the body of water, and the turbine blades can be twisted at least 180 degrees to allow the turbine to rotate the same direction regardless of the direction of flow of the body of water, to drive an electric generator.    USE - Tidal power apparatus for production of electric energy from ocean and river water currents.    ADVANTAGE - Apparatus is exposed to reduced mechanical and corrosive loads and is not an obstacle to navigation. Apparatus is not unappealing in the environment and can be simply and economically installed on various seabed conditions and simply maintained with simple replacement of components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The turbine can be used to propel a pump instead of the electrical generator. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of founding the above power generating apparatus on the seabed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the last two steps of the sequence of the installation.    axial turbine (1)    housing (2)    seabed (10)    pillar (16)    hinged cable gate (17)    guiding lines (18)    cable (19)
NOVELTY - Several photovoltaic modules (2-7) are coupled to form a strip. The strip is pleated by transversely extended flexible creases to form a series of panels (14-19), so that the panels are folded in a concentric manner by the creases to obtain a compact form during non-usage conditions and are extended out during usage condition.    USE - Foldable photovoltaic strip device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to modules during storage condition. Enables storing the device in a compact manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the foldable photovoltaic strip device.    Photovoltaic modules (2-7)    Panels (14-19)
NOVELTY - A turbine (20) mounted to the vehicle (2), rotates due to an air stream generated by forward movement of the vehicle. The turbine rotates an alternator or a DC generator, to generate an electric current used to charge electric battery in an electric drive motor (8) attached to the vehicle.    USE - Electrical vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Permits automatic charging of the batteries of the vehicle, whenever the vehicle travels at sufficient speed to rotate the turbine and thereby extends the effective range of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Electric vehicle charging method; and    (2) Charging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevational view of electric vehicle.    Vehicle (2)    Electric drive motor (8)    Turbine (20)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric converter (200) transduces thermal energy generated by a burner (100) into an electric power signal. A battery charger (400) coupled to the thermoelectric converter, converts the electric power signal to a temperature compensated signal within predetermined voltage range, for charging a rechargeable battery (300) which provides power signal to load. A programmable controller (500) selectively controls the components in accordance with several predetermined operational states.    USE - For low power applications such as remotely located gas pipeline monitoring station.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies power to load in a highly automated, efficient and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram illustrating the flow of signals between the circuits in the burner driven generator system.    Burner (100)    Thermoelectric converter (200)    Rechargeable battery (300)    Battery charger (400)    Programmable controller (500)
NOVELTY - A Fresnel lens (22) has several adjacent facets with width and radius of curvature increasing in direction away from its central facet. A photovoltaic cell (28) with a heat sink (40) is installed within focal range of the lens, at a distance lesser than the focal distance of the lens, from the Fresnel lens. The cell is electrically connected and is covered by a transparent protective cover (38).    USE - Solar energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The Fresnel lens acting as optical concentrator has required optical characteristics providing sufficient accuracy and hence there is no need of extra concentrator and so the design and construction of the solar module is greatly simplified, reducing the size of the solar converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged view of the Fresnel lens and the solar cell.    Fresnel lens (22)    Photovoltaic cell (28)    Protective cover (38)    Heat sink (40)
NOVELTY - Several openings are formed in a globular space (10) accommodating an optical reflector. The solar light condensed by a collector (1) is irradiated through one opening. Light drawn from another opening is irradiated to a solar cell (12).    USE - Solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Light is introduced efficiently into the electricity generation area of the solar cell by reducing light loss. Enables uniform distribution of the condensed light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the solar power generation device.    Collector (1)    Globular space (10)    Solar cell (12)
NOVELTY - A heater heats silicon solution provided in a crucible of a chamber (2) of a furnace (6). Inert gas is supplied to the interior of the furnace through a nozzle during cooling of the melted solution. Multiple exhaust ports (22a-22c) inclined along the periphery are provided to the furnace and the chamber to exhaust the silicon carbide (SiC) gas.    USE - Manufacturing crystalline silicon used for polycrystalline silicon solar cell manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - As the crystallization of silicon carbide gas is prevented, adherence of silicon carbide gas on the exhaust port is prevented so the time and effort for cleaning the exhaust port are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the crystalline silicon manufacturing apparatus.    Chamber (2)    Furnace (6)    Exhaust ports (22a-22c)
NOVELTY - A sun-tracking day lighting apparatus for directing sunlight into a building through a light-reflecting means (30) comprises the light-reflecting means (30) for reflecting sunlight, a drive means (60) for driving the light-reflecting means, a control means (70) for directing the light-reflecting means toward the sun by controlling the drive means, and a power supply means (20) for supplying power to the drive and control means.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power supply means (20) is charged by a solar cell panel (40) and provided with a main power supply (22) for supplying power to the drive means (60) and the control means (70) and a backup secondary cell (24) charged by the main power supply and adapted to supply power to the control means (70). The control means (70) is provided with a real-time clock means (75) for measuring the time and a CPU (76) for calculating the azimuth of the sun according to the information on the time measured by the clock means and thereby controlling the operation of the drive means. The operation mode of the CPU (76) is switched from a sleep mode to an active mode according to the time information from the real-time clock means (75).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Sun-tracking day lighting apparatus for directing sunlight into a building Light-reflecting means (30)    Drive means (60)    Control means (70)    Power supply means (20)    Solar cell panel (40)    Main power supply (22)    Secondary cell (24)    Clock means (75)    CPU (76)
NOVELTY - A large, given number of DC current generators (13:1-13n) are coupled in series amongst themselves in order to generate an adapted high DC voltage. Each DC current generator cooperates with a protective circuit (40:2) so that the generator is bypassed if it becomes damaged.    USE - For generating DC current from wind or water power.    ADVANTAGE - Individual generators are easily replaced or serviced and a large number of small generators are used to produce the equivalent amount of electricity as a large generator, but the total cost of all the small generators is less than that of the large generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The arrangement (1) comprises a drive mechanism (11) for a rotary shaft (11a), a gear mechanism (12) for transmitting the rotary force to a third mechanism (13) that converts this force into electrical energy (14a, 14b). The gear mechanism transmits a rotary force from one shaft to a number of output shafts (12:1-12:n) cooperating with DC current generators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 2 shows a block diagram representing the energy converting arrangement.    Energy converting arrangement (1)    Drive mechanism for rotary shaft (11)    Rotary shaft (11a)    Gear mechanism (12)    Output shafts (12:1-12:n)    Generator (13)    DC generators (13:1-13:n)    Conductors (14a, 14b)    Protective circuit (40:2)
NOVELTY - Station has barrel with bearing and housing, solar panels, and windwheel; novelty is that thrust bearing is used, housing accommodates dispensing chamber with bottom communicating at the front through adapter with pipe connection and on the rear, through partitions with outlet pipe connections; windwheel is mounted in adapter and its horizontal shaft is coupled with adder located in center of dispensing chamber and joined through vertical shaft with rotor-type windmill mounted on top of housing; horizontal shafts are coupled with electric generator attached to housing on one side; housing also accommodates windwheels in its top part behind transverse partition which are coupled through horizontal shaft with electric generators arranged on sides of outlet pipe connections; adjusting shutter is mounted on shaft under partition; frames of solar panels are attached on one side to electric generators and on other one, to brackets fixed to outlets of pipe connections; frame of solar panel mounted on the rear along housing axis is secured by means of brackets to rear part of pipe connections and to their outlets.    USE - Wind- and solar-power engineering; conversion of solar and wind energy into electricity for industry and utility purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design, enhanced operating efficiency and stability. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Windmill-electric generating plant is made in the form of support-mounted power unit incorporating at least one turbine with nozzle assembly mechanically coupled with generator, central shell, annular front shell with at least one turbine inlet passage that constitutes, together with central shell, turbine outlet passage, and also annular external shell forming, together with central shell, outlet diffusion passage; power unit is provided with additional annular shell forming, together with outer surfaces of front and central shells, intermediate converging-diverging passage communicating in intermediate section with outlet passage of turbine; together with inner surface of external shell it forms second intermediate passage communicating, together with first intermediate passage, with outlet diffusion passage. Novelty is that guide fins are installed in inlet passage and/or in converging part of first and/or second intermediate passage to form air flow swirling devic e.    USE - Wind- power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of wind flow energy utilization. 9 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Water power generating ship system by using water power is provided to produce power by rotating a water wheel through water pressure while floating the water power generating ship and to regenerate energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generating ship is floated on a river and is fixed by a wire. A water wheel mounted on the power generating ship is rotated to generate power. The power generating ship is produced according to conditions of a river or sea. The water wheel is established while being submerged. Then, the water wheel is rotated by water pressure to generate the power. The power generating ship is manufactured by considering width of the river, depth of the water, inletting amount and pressure of the water. Thereby, the power generating ship system by using the water power produces the power by rotating the water wheel through the water pressure while floating the waterpower generating ship. Moreover, the power generating ship system by using the waterpower regenerates pure energy while protecting environment.
NOVELTY - A wave power generating device is provided to minimize an installing cost by simplifying structure, to prevent breakage of equipment by a shock absorber and to improve efficient of power production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wave power generator comprises a generator(2) mounted on a main pillar(1); a lever(3) mounted on a generator shaft; a control spring(9) absorbing impact transferred from a wheel by being mounted between a body and the wheel; a vertical auxiliary pillar(5) mounted on an upper portion of the generator; a horizontal auxiliary pillar(7) installed on a lower portion of the generator; a drum case(4) mounted on the lever; and a separation preventing bar(6) inserted to a hole of the lever. Thereby, the wave power generator minimizes an installing cost by simplifying structure. Moreover, the wave power generator prevents breakage of the wave power generator by a shock absorber to improve efficiency of power production.
NOVELTY - A vertical shaft wind power generator of an adhesive type is provided to reduce an installing cost by using a small vertical shaft wind generator in substitute for a cutting unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vertical shaft wind power generator of an attaching type comprises an install plate(11) mounting a wing power generator(2); a street lamp(1) connected to an upper portion of the generator; a connecting pipe(15) engaged with an upper portion of the wind power generator by being mounted on a lower side of the street lamp; a rotational wheel assembly(19); upper and lower bearing assemblies(16,17) having a trust bearing; a power transferring shaft(18) transferring movement energy; and a speed increaser(24) receiving power by passing through a rotating unit. Thereby, the vertical shaft wind power generator of the attaching type reduces an installing cost by using a small vertical shaft wind generator in substitute for a cutting unit.
NOVELTY - A wind power generation system of a door type is provided to improve structure strength by attaching a rotor, a gearbox and a generator on horizontal/vertical supports.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wind power generating system of a door type comprises plural vertical supporting plates(3) connected to a base; a horizontal supporting plate(4) engaged with the vertical supporting plate; a rotor formed on the vertical supporting plate; a ladder(8) conveniently installing or managing the wind power generator; a median strip(6) preventing offset of travelling wind generated in opposite vehicles; and a filler plate connecting the wind power generator to a lower portion of the vertical supporting plate. The median strip is connected to a vertical supporting pillar to improve strength of the door typed structure. Thereby, the wind power generating system of the door type improves structure strength by attaching a rotor, a gearbox and a generator on the horizontal/vertical supports.
NOVELTY - A horizontal shaft wind power generator of a median strip installing type is provided to increase size of rotor in a limited space as a median strip and to prevent resistant travelling wind by covering a rotor cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A horizontal shaft wind power generator in a median strip install type comprises a wind inducing film isolating offset between travelling wind; a wind prevent wall support vertically protruded on a ground to fix the wind inducing film; a vertical supporting pillar(14) pressed fit from the ground; a slave gear(12) mounted on an upper side of the vertical supporting pillar; a generator(13) installed on an upper portion of the vertical supporting pillar; a rotor having horizontal shafts on both sides of the slave gear; and a rotor cover(10) isolating resistant travelling wind preventing rotational movement of the rotor. Thereby, the horizontal shaft wind power generator of the median strip install type increases size of rotor in a limited space as the median strip. The horizontal shaft wind power generator prevents the resistant travelling wind by covering the rotor cover.
NOVELTY - The robot has a secondary battery (200) that stores power generated by a solar cell (100). The stored energy of the battery is utilized for actuating a motor which actuates the wheel and clock of the robot.    USE - Robot.    ADVANTAGE - The robot is operated depending on variation in surrounding situation. Hence the robot entertains the people and the size of the robot is also reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of robot. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (100)    Secondary battery (200)
NOVELTY - Several thin discs (1) are held in overlapped condition for converting the natural energy such as solar energy. An impulse component (7) in various forms such as curved, straight and dimple-like structure are included in the disc. A pin point injection nozzle (2) is used for injection of steam intermittently in the disc gap.    USE - Viscosity and impulse composite-type steam turbine using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a low cost turbine which obtains and overall efficiency of 60-80% in the co-generation utilization using condensed water. Increases the maximum output linearly depending on the number of discs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view explaining the entire structure of composite-type steam turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Discs (1)    Pin point injection nozzle (2)    Impulse component (7)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric module (9) has N-type and P-type thermoelements (9b,9a) at its high temperature side, and electrodes (17,18) at its low temperature side. The module is fixed to side wall of a water cooled jacket (7). The electrodes of the module are connected to a electric storing device (12), through a electric power recovery line (11).    USE - For industrial furnace like a resistance heating furnace or a combustion furnace.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption of furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the electrothermal electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water cooled jacket (7)    Thermoelectric module (9)    P-type thermoelements (9a)    N-type thermoelements (9b)    Electric power recovery line (11)    Electric storing device (12)    Electrodes (17,18)
NOVELTY - A rate-of-flow generator (3a,3b), a front guide (5), a windmill or a water turbine (4), and a rear guide are made to fulfill the balanced flow conditions of the axial component and peripheral component in order to artificially generate, in a circulation pipeline (1), the balanced flow energy the same as the balanced flow energy in natural phenomena, such as wind, typhoon, tornado and river.    USE - For using three-dimensional universal gravitation and universal gravitation pressure of composite grain filled to space, as new energy resource.    ADVANTAGE - Allows human beings to correctly understand providence of coexistence fusion which is the formula of balanced flow energy which maintains nature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The balanced flow energy comprised from the axial component and peripheral component is generated and maintained. The rate of flow of the axial component is maintained. The windmill or water turbine is actuated and outputs the peripheral component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the entire circulation structure showing the usage method of three-dimensional universal gravitation and universal gravitation pressure of grain filled to space.    Circulation pipeline (1)    Rate-of-flow generator (3a,3b)    Windmill or a water turbine (4)    Front guide (5)
NOVELTY - A measurement unit (25) measures the electro conductivity of steam condensate that is subjected to anion exchange resin. Based on the output of the measurement unit, soluble solid substance content in the steam is measured and displayed.    USE - In geothermal power plant, for measuring the amount of soluble solid substance such as sodium chloride (Nacl) and potassium chloride (Kcl), in the steam.    ADVANTAGE - Since the soluble salts in the steam is measured and monitored continuously, the damage of equipments is prevented and reduction in electricity generation efficiency of the power plant, is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the steam purity monitoring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Measurement unit (25)
NOVELTY - The solar energy collector panel (1) is mounted in a frame (2). The collector surface may be protected by a flexible foil (4) that is fitted over it. The foil has a number of hooks (5) that locate in a groove in the frame such the foil is taught.    USE - Solar energy collection    ADVANTAGE - Easy to fit cover    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Cross section    Solar energy collector (1)    Frame (2)    Cover (4)    Hooks (5)
NOVELTY - A powered buoy (1) which simultaneously utilizes wave- and solar energy in a device for generating renewable energy and through which the economy is increased relative to separate units. On the top surface of the powered buoy is located a wind wheel, which is specifically designed as a conventional Darrieus wind wheel (2).    USE - For simultaneously utilizing wind power, wave energy and solar radiation to generate device power.    ADVANTAGE - Improved economy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional view of the powered buoy with Darrieus wind wheel, is given.    Powered buoy (1)    Darrieus wind wheel (2)    Struts (4)    Tensioning wires (7)    Guide tubes (8,9)    Hydraulic cylinder (12)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a solar energy battery capable of tracking the sun automatically and an illumination system by using optical fiber to collect light. It is composed of array of condensing lightmodules for collecting sun light, mechanical drive set for driving said module to be turn, trace and control circuit for controlling the mechanical drive set, a tracking sensor for providing locationsignal to control circuit and optical fiber for receiving convergent sun light. It also includes array of solar cells, storage batteries and controller for charging or discharging battery. The arrayof solar cells is connected to array of condensing light modules, providing controlling circuit and lamps with electric power. The invention is able to keep solar battery work at optimal power outputstatus and is an illumination system with high efficiency and no pollution.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses an equipment for generating electricity by utilizing wave energy of linkage from sea frame floater. All wave energy captured by the floater is transferred to interlinked shaftvia the arm of force and transsport gears. The energy transferred can be collected and stored in an inertia wheel. The inter linked shaft outputs power for dynamotor to generate electricity. The invented frame floater is stable and safe, and can be built and installed on the sea.
NOVELTY - The system has a rotating body(4) with front inlet and rear outlet(2,3) ends. At least one transfer member(6) is connected between the front inlet end and a power generator(not shown). The body(4) has a cylindrical waist section(7) with a conical or bulb shaped tapering section(8) extending towards the inlet side. Turbine blades(10) are provided along the circumference of the waist section to maintain rotation of the body(4).    USE - As an energy generating system for utilising seawater currents.    ADVANTAGE - The relatively cheap and easy to make body(4) can be optimised for particular site conditions to improve efficiency in operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section of the rotating body.    Front inlet end (2)    Rear outlet end (3)    Rotating body (4)    Transfer member (6)    Waist section (7)    Tapered inlet section (8)    Turbine blades (10)
NOVELTY - Producing an electrical conductor comprises (a) electrodeposition of copper skeleton (10) on conductive parts of an electroforming matrix in an electrodeposition bath; (b) removal of deposited copper skeleton from the matrix; and (d) further growth of skeleton by electrodeposition of lead to form the screen material (12) having a density of openings of 1-20,000/cm2.    USE - The method produces an electrical conductor for use in batteries, storage batteries or solar collectors (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - An electrical conductor of the invention does not have any sharp edges. It is easy to handle as an electrode compared to punched or stamped electrode materials. Compared to etched electrode material, the electrical conductor of the invention has a more uniform thickness, hole shape and hole size. The method allows the production of electrodes with finer grids of openings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) Solar collector comprising a current collector made of an electroformed screen material comprising a copper skeleton;and    (b) Electrochemical cell comprising an electrode made of an electroformed screen material comprising a copper skeleton.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of a dike of a further grown skeleton.    Copper skeleton (10)    Screen material (12)
NOVELTY - An electric power generating car may be attached behind a driving vehicle of a rail vehicle. Typically the generator may accommodate a range of powers from 10 kW to 200 kW. The generated power is supplied to the high-voltage line.    USE - For generating electric power from long-distance mainline trains.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the electric power consumed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a rail vehicle.    Electric power generating vehicle (1)    Wheel for electric power generation (2)    Rail vehicle (5)
NOVELTY - Working medium is evaporated in solar-power plant due to solar energy and condensed by means of coolant whose function may perform any environmental substance permanently held at low temperature; if such substance is not available, use is made of any liquid coolant which is cooled down in heat exchanger by environmental substance when its temperature is at lowest value. Thoroughly heat-insulated storage tanks are installed for hot and cool coolants in order to ensure operation of plant any time and not only during sunshine; when additional coolant is used, there are also tanks for coolant absorbing waste-steam heat and for coolant releasing its heat to environmental substance. Such arrangement ensures rather high efficiency of plant over 10%.    USE - Thermal engineering; heat-to-power conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced evaporation and condensation temperature drop of working medium and efficiency of power plant. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Plant has anchored watercraft with windwheel mounted on its deck and with inclined generator drive shaft; novelty is that counterweight is hinged on gumball in deck opening in center of anchored watercraft; mentioned counterpoise is fixed to vertical shaft of windwheel in the form of Darier rotor kinematically coupled via gear transmission with convertible DC machine supplied with power from off-line source such as on-board wave-electric power plant when running as motor.    USE - Wind-power engineering; wind-to-electrical energy conversion under open sea conditions.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced power capacity of plant. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Wind-powered generator has tower with adjustable windwheels, wind-orienting device, wound rotors and stators; novelty is that its rotors are made in the form of aerodynamic disks which are, essentially, concavo-concave disks secured at ends of blades and its stator is provided with pole shoes whose ends are magnetically coupled with rotors.    USE - Wind-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design, reduced mass and size. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Plant has four sails mounted on shaft of each of windmills; they function as running blades; windmills are arranged into strings and function to set low-speed electric generators into rotary motion; novelty is that windmills are mounted on tubular supporting piles and horizontal straight strings are swinging under action of wind away from powerhouse ; each string has tubular shafts whose ends are rigidly fixed together by means of clamps to form common power shafts.    USE - Wind power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced power capacity, reduced construction cost and maintenance charges, simplified design. 9 dwg
NOVELTY - A mounting stand (1) is mounted on the upper end of a hollow tube (13) after mounting a caulking material (16) in hollow tube. The mounting stand is fixed by passing through a wood nail (15) inside the hollow tube into a screw hole in mounting stand and into a roof lining board (10). An adhesive agent (14) is filled in a gap between a through hole (12) and hollow tube to fix hollow tube to a roof material (1).    USE - For installation of mounting stand for solar-cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to easily install the mounting stand with respect to a cement type roof material. Improves the practicability of the application roof of the solar-cell module. Improves the strength of construction of the mounting stand.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method involves forming the through hole to the predetermined part of the roof material using a core drill. The hollow tube is inserted in the through hole at predetermined length. The lower end of the hollow tube is contacted to the roof lining board. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an installation structure for mounting stand of solar-cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial enlarge cut view of the installation structure for mounting stand of solar-cell module.    Mounting stand (1)    Roof material (1)    Roof lining board (10)    Through hole (12)    Hollow tube (13)    Adhesive agent (14)    Wood nail (15)    Caulking material (16)
NOVELTY - Light emitting diodes are provided along the blade (12) with fluorescence to reflect light of different wavelengths. A synchronous trigger transmission unit (30) performs synchronous light-emission control of light emitting diodes to produce clock-like residual image effect.    USE - For amusement windmill system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light sources provided to blade of the windmill, adds amusement property to windmill.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for amusement windmill system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external appearance structure of an amusement windmill. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Blade (12)    Synchronous trigger transmission unit (30)
NOVELTY - The solar construction includes a conical base element (1), lying on the ground. The cone has a cut-away section determined by its contact with the ground, and is orientated on a north-south axis for energy collection.    USE - Collection of solar energy for room or water heating, or electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides optimised use of solar energy in building constructions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar construction includes a conical base element (1), the cone being cut along a surface which lies on the ground. This ground surface includes two generator lines (2) of the cone, such that a further theoretical part of thecone would extend below the ground surface. The angle of the summit of the cone is wide, preferably greater than 90 degrees. A further panel (5) provides a cover between the cut surface of the ground and the supported part of the cone. The base cone is orientated along a north-south axis, the base of the cone being directed to the north in the northern hemisphere, and towards the south in the southern hemisphere.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - the diagram shows the solar energy cone.    conical base (1)    generator lines (2)    closure panel (5)
NOVELTY - A combination power station comprises a base structure (1) resembling a cooling tower with a ground energy producer (2) whose vapors drive an up-current wind turbine with generator (3) through a heat exchanger (6). This, together with wind force (4) and solar units (5) provides the energy.    USE - As a combination power station (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - High efficiency is achieved by combining many energy sources, sun, wind, biogas and earth heat. Output is large, continuity high and cost low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional sketch of the power station is shown. The drawing contains non-English language text.    Base structure (1)    Turbine/generator (3)    Wind turbine/generator (4)    Solar power unit (5)    Heat exchanger (6)
NOVELTY - Water splitting corpuscle comprises photovoltaic cells or organic semiconductor crystals arranged in series, and delivers a starting voltage for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen when in contact with electrolyte water and light.    USE - Used for decomposing water using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The corpuscle is compact.
NOVELTY - The spontaneous system withdraws water from river and pumps the water into a generator (H) after controlling its speed suitably. The water leaving from the generator enters into a long hose (J) placed suitably to reduce the speed of water. Plastic rubber tubes (K1-K4) attached with electrical gates are connected to ends of the long hose to cool the water.    USE - For usage of overflowing river water for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Controls speed of the water effectively, thereby enabling effective usage of overflowing river water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the electricity generating system.    Generator (H)    Hose (J)    Plastic tubes (K1-K4)
NOVELTY - The system has at least one rotatable water wheel (2) whose rotation axis (4) is inclined, preferably at 30-45 degrees, to the wave propagation direction and is arranged approximately at the height of the wave crest (18) if the wave height exceeds the water wheel radius and the lowest radial extent (20) of the water wheel is at about the level of wave trough (19) if the wave height is less than the radius.    USE - For generating energy from water waves.    ADVANTAGE - Enables continuous energy generation exclusively from wave power and independently of tides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system    water wheel (2)    rotation axis (4)    wave crest (18)    lowest radial extent of water wheel (20)    wave trough (19)
NOVELTY - The solar cell consists of crystalline or amorphous organic or inorganic semiconductor material. The surface consists of an arrangement of miniature rods. The rods may have various lengths between 400 nm and 700 nm. The rods may be spaced at any suitable distance, and made of any suitable material.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - High efficiency conversion of sunlight into electric current, as the rods interact with incoming photon wavelengths, as does an aerial.
NOVELTY - The device has solar cells (1) on suitable vehicle body parts (2) as separate or integrated components and connected to loads on the vehicle or to the battery to supply the generated electrical current. The solar cells are mirrored (12) on the back or provided with an internal reflective coating.    USE - For generating current and providing shade in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Significant parts of the vehicle are shaded by solar cells and therefore heat up less and current is simultaneously generated for use in the on-board electrical system or battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an inventive device    solar cells (1)    body part (2)    mirroring (12)
NOVELTY - The buoy (1) uses the energy of the wind, the waves and sunlight simultaneously on the one device for the generation of renewable energy, whereby the economic efficiency is increased compared to conventional devices. A wind wheel (2) is mounted on the top of the buoy in the form of a Darrius wind wheel with three elements (3) attached to three struts (4).    USE - For producing renewable energy.    ADVANTAGE - Improved economy by generating energy from wind and wave power and solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device    Buoy (1)    Wind wheel (2)    Wind wheel elements (3)    Struts (4)
NOVELTY - The system has at least one rotor and a drive element connected to its driven shaft. At least one rotor (2) is mounted on the building, integrated into the facade or roof surface, with a vertical axis and air conducting facade elements (3,3a) on one or both sides forming an air channel (5,5a) with the roof or wall (6) for rectifying, compressing and focused transport of wind flowing onto or around the building to the rotor.    USE - For generating electricity from wind power.    ADVANTAGE - Can be mounted on a building without adversely effecting its external appearance and can achieve a high specific power at relatively low wind speeds with improved efficiency compared to conventional wind turbines for buildings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of their aerodynamic lamellas of a facade element    rotor (2)    air conducting facade elements (3,3a)    air channels (5,5a)    wall (6)
NOVELTY - A solar battery electrode with nanometre crystal film used the nano crystal film of wide-gap semiconductor as a basement and to adsorb a layer of metal ion on the basement surface, further more the photosensitization agent being adsorbed on the adsorption layer of metal ion. The potential barrier which can lower down the electric charge complex effectively has been formed by the nanometer crystalfilm electrode on the nanometer crystal surface with the surface decoration of metal ion so that the light to current conversion performances can be much improved for raising the light to current conversion effeciency of solar battery by 5-10% as compared with the simple titanium dioxide solar battery.
NOVELTY - The converter can be implemented in a variety of forms, the simplest being a floor plate. It consists of depressible plates with small barrel electric generators attached to the bottom and geared to turn downward pressure into rotational energy. The current generates is stored in a battery assembly and the flooring is designed to lock together on all four side.    USE - To generate electricity by pressure created by pedestrians or traffic.    ADVANTAGE - Energy can be used directly or stored in batteries, uses of the shelf components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram of basic converter
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric conversion material (TCM) (1) has coercive force (HcJ) of at least 79.6 kA/m. TCM is a composite of rare earth magnet (R) alloy powder, and bismuth-based TCM containing 5 atom% or less of dopants (elements of group III, group IV or transition metal) in bismuth. The alloy powder is R-iron-boron-based alloy powder, R-iron-nitrogen-based alloy powder or R-cobalt-based alloy powder.    USE - For use in thermoelectric conversion elements, Peltier elements, and thermoelectric (electrothermal) conversion element.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric conversion element using the thermoelectric conversion material, synergistically utilizes the Seeback effect and the Nernst effect. Thus, the thermoelectric conversion element has high Seeback coefficient, and afford greater thermoelectromotive force. Since the thermoelectric conversion material is a kind of magnet having coercive force, the need for application of external magnetic field from the outside to the element is eliminated. Thus, the thermoelectric conversion element comprising thermoelectric conversion material is compact and lighter in weight, and is maintenance-free.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Manufacture of thermoelectric conversion material; and    (2) Thermoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the oblique view of thermoelectric conversion material, illustrating a method for using the thermoelectric conversion material.    Thermoelectric conversion material (1)
NOVELTY - The device has a semiconductor material having formula X2YZ5. X, Y and Z are selected from the group consisting of Tl, Cu, Ag, In, Cs, K, Na and Rb, and Si, Ge and Sn, and Te and Se, respectively. The semiconductor material is selected from the group of K2SnTe5, Rb2SnTe5 and Tl2SnTe5.    USE - For heating, power generation and temperature sensing.    ADVANTAGE - Provides thermoelectric device with increased efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an electrical schematic drawing of thermocouple of the thermoelectric device.
NOVELTY - A cylindrical water tower (12) has a bent upper end and a bottom aperture connected to the float ball hole (13) of a guide tube (14). A float ball accommodation hole (30) is provided to a transmission unit (24) to receive a float ball (20) slidably from a fixing board (40) of a chain (38). A generator (36) drives gears (34) to tension and rotate chain between cylindrical water tower and float accommodation hole.    USE - Buoyancy electric power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies structure, improves user convenience and reduced waste of exhaust water resources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electricity generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a buoyancy electric power generator structure.    Cylindrical water tower (12)    Float ball hole (13)    Guide tube (14)    Float ball (20)    Transmission unit (24)    Float ball accommodation hole (30)    Gears (34)    Generator (36)    Chain (38)    Fixing board (40)
NOVELTY - The solar cell modules (3) are arranged in the inclination direction of the tile material (4). The modules (3) are arranged along the length of the tile material, so that the modules (3) and the tile material are arranged in parallel to each other.    USE - For residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - As the solar cell modules are arranged in the inclination direction of the tile material, the parting of tiles and solar cell module is eliminated. Thus external appearance and design of the roof is enhanced. As the solar cell modules are arranged along the length of the inclined roof, the need for changing the design of the solar cell module is prevented. Thus, cost is reduced. As the light receiving area of the solar-cell module is ensured efficiently, the power generating efficiently is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the roof.    Solar cell module (3)    Tile material (4)
NOVELTY - Support (65) has a fixing portion (66) fixed to a roof backing material (30). Edge (12) of the solar cell module (3) is inserted in the groove (67) of the support. Fixing portion and the groove are connected for fixing the edge of the solar cell module.    USE - Support for solar cell module installed on roof.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the shakiness and the floating of the edge of the solar cell module, enables installing the solar cell module and the tile material in steps continuously along the roof inclination direction, simplifies structure and reduces construction cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the solar cell module installation structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fixing state of the upper frame material and the solar battery module.    Solar cell module (3)    Edge of the solar cell module (12)    Roof backing material (30)    Support (65)    Fixing portion (66)    Groove (67)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric element alternately connects n-type and p-type oxide electrothermal conversion elements with the inner face or outer surface of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) flow-path wall, so as to extract electric power generated during vaporization of liquefied natural gas.    USE - For vaporizing LNG.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is generated simply and efficiently using the heat of LNG, while realizing inherent vaporization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph indicating capability of n-type oxide electrothermal conversion element with respect to changes in temperature. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The thermoelement (21) clamped between the heat-absorption portion (23) and heat release portion (22) of the housing (2), is floated on water through float.    USE - Electric device to generate electricity by temperature difference.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient amount of electrical energy is generated even when the water quantity of river changes, as the heat-absorption portion is always dipped in water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the electric device at the time of floating. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Housing (2)    Thermoelement (21)    Heat release portion (22)    Heat-absorption portion (23)
NOVELTY - A heat energy utilization method comprises collecting the discharged heat energy into a heat-collecting tank, and utilizing quick-heating device in the heat-collecting tank to quickly heat according to different requirements and reuse the waste energy to attain the goal of saving energy source, reducing pollution and protecting environment.    USE - The method is used for air-conditioners, water-heaters, electric boilers, solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy and various waste energy utilization techniques,
NOVELTY - A reciprocable single acting piston (104) has a hollow elongated portion (126) with upper and lower end faces (124,128). The surface area of the lower end face is smaller than that of the upper end face, to provide a pressure difference between a body of fluid such as ocean, lake and a working fluid during a forward stroke of the piston.    USE - For use in ocean, lake, pond and reservoir.    ADVANTAGE - Since the hydraulic pumping apparatus has few moving parts, it is of relatively simple construction and thereby requires minimal maintenance. The pump is used on any desired scale like underwater and is suitable as a portable device, since it is readily installed for use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydraulic pumping apparatus operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective exploded view of hydraulic pumping apparatus.    Reciprocable single acting piston (104)    Upper end face (124)    Hollow elongated portion (126)    Lower end face (128)
NOVELTY - Wave energy device includes a central pole (2) mounted in the sea bed (A) and along which an assembly (4) of rotor blades can be used. The blades (5,6) are so designed that they rotate irrespective of the direction of the waves and current. The rotating hub of the rotor is mechanically coupled to an electrical generator. In the event of a storm the device can be submerged deeper to prevent damage while continuing to generate electricity.    USE - For conversion of wave energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Sudden great forces are avoided, low operating costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a method of using wave energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation of the device    pole (2)    rotor assembly (4)    blades (5,6)    sea bed (A)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module (30) comprising a quadrangular module main body (61), and a frame body (61) attached to the periphery of this main body. The frame body is formed by assembling an upper frame member (63), a lower frame member (64) and a pair of side frame members (65, 66). The upper frame member (63) is provided with an insertion projection (71) projecting from the thickness-wise intermediate portion of the frame member. The thickness of this projection (71) is less than the thickness of the upper frame member (63).    USE - Solar battery module for photovoltaic power generation system comprises quadrangular module main body    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Solar battery module (30)    Main body (61)    Upper frame member (63)    Lower frame member (64)    Side frame members (65,66)    Upper frame member (63)    Insertion projection (71)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a joint for connecting a metal tube and a glass tube. The joint is composed of a metallic part and a glass part. Each part has a through hole. The two parts are sealed together along the periphery of the holes. The joint is used in vacuum heat collecting tube system of a solar energy heating apparatus. A glass tube of the solar energy heating apparatus is sealed to the glass part of the joint and a metallic heat absorber is sealed to the metallic part of the joint.    USE - A joint for connecting a metal tube and a glass tube and its use in vacuum heat collecting tube system of solar energy    ADVANTAGE - By using the joint according to the present invention, the sealing process and manufacturing device are simplified, the manufacture cost is lowered.
NOVELTY - A wave energy converter grouped into a primary converter for converting a wave energy into the other mechanical energy, wherein a frame body for partitioning an area of sea is disposed around movable objects and guide side plates (4) are installed at the opening parts allowing seawater to be accessed, the depth (a) of the frame body being formed shorter than 1/6 of the length of the wave caused by the seawater, whereby a horizontal force can be avoided from acting on the support parts of the movable objects installed in the frame body to amplify the amplitude of the vertical movement of the water level around the movable objects.    USE - Movable object type wave energy converter for converting wave energy into mechanical energy    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Guide side plates (4)
NOVELTY - A power source generates hydraulic energy to generate power. A hydraulic power module (11) is associated with the power source to which several hydropneumatic accumulators (26) are associated. A main hydraulic motor is associated with a flywheel assembly (40) and hydrostatic drive unit. A generator is associated with hydraulic drive unit which is associated with hydraulic power module.    USE - For generation and conversion of energy in wind energy industry. Also used for propulsion system for tankers, or large commercial ships and in avionics industry.    ADVANTAGE - Hydraulic circuit system is easily installed, maintained and repaired. Provides backup power generation without using fossil fuels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy storage and conversion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the hydraulic circuit.    Hydraulic power module (11)    Hydropneumatic accumulators (26)    Flywheel assembly (40)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rotor (2) coupled to the input shaft of a gear assembly (4). The gear assembly has an output shaft coupled to a generator (6) having generating capacity detected by a sensor. A controller varies the gear ratio of the gear assembly, based on the detected generating capacity, such that the generator receives predetermined range of torque to maximize power generation.    USE - Wind-driven electrical power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures operation of apparatus at optimal power-conversion efficiency. Increases operating life of apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotor is rotated by wind pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the wind-driven electric power generating apparatus.    Rotor (2)    Gear assembly (4)    Generator (6)
NOVELTY - The angle of a solar panel cell (1) can be adjusted as required in an upper lid (12) and a porous support structure (22) is created between the solar panel and the bulb (3) to act as a heat sink. The bulb may include a tapered footing structure (4) to be planted directly into the ground.    USE - Integrating heat sink into garden solar lighting fixture.    ADVANTAGE - Preventing heat damage to charging circuit or to cell components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fixture    Solar panel (1)    Support structure (22)    Bulb (3)    Footing structure (4)
NOVELTY - A solar panel support brace attached to the rotation bar in a mast (6), pivots about the axis of the bar. A water-proof power conditioning panel (8) attached to a mast, has a safety switch which is opened to interrupt an electric circuit, when the door is opened. The panel has a charge controller connected to the panel and a rechargeable battery.    USE - For domestic purposes, residence.    ADVANTAGE - The switches are automatically opened when the door of power conditioning panel is opened, therefore a potential mishap is prevented. The PV modulator solar generator is compact, flexible, modular hence easy to install and maintain. Power blackouts or brown outs are eliminated, as the solar generator provides an independent distributed power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the portable photovoltaic modular solar generator.    Mast (6)    Water-proof power conditioning panel (8)
NOVELTY - Several regulators (18a-18n) respectively connect indivisible power source and/or energy storage devices onto a regulated bus (14). Each regulator independently compares regulated voltage of the sensed bus with respective reference voltage and generates an error signal for coupling source and/or energy storage devices onto the bus, for supplying regulated power to the load (16).    USE - For managing power delivered to load for microsatellites and nanosatellites.    ADVANTAGE - The power sphere offers a solution of providing adequate electrical power from unevenly illuminated solar cells to loads in a satellite. The source and storage cells are connected in parallel through several regulators such that energy delivered from each cell is maximized and power delivered from the remaining cells is not affected even when one of the cells fail. Provides a cheap power distribution system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a pictorial representation of power sphere connected to the satellite power distribution system.    Regulated bus (14)    Load (16)    Regulators (18a-18n)
NOVELTY - The blades (34) are vertically pivoted at their top and bottom extremities, close to the leading edge, to horizontal support struts (36), so as to allow varying of the pitch angle of the blades. The compression of biasing springs connected to turbine drive shaft, counter reacts the tangential pull exerted by a control rod on a control disc mounted on the drive shaft.    USE - For wind turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The dynamic oscillations in the pivoting of the blade due to variation in aerodynamic forces acting on the blade during rotation of the turbine, are prevented. The aerodynamic forces acting on the blades are decreased, by using biasing springs to counter react the tangential pull exerted on the control disc as a result of wind speed exceeding rated values.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially perspective view of blade assembly in neutral position.    Blades (34)    Horizontal support struts (36)
NOVELTY - The article has a metallic wire structure (20) that is vibrated by the solar light absorbed by a board (30) mounted on the limb of the wire structure. The vibration of the wire structure causes a motor to rotate the housing (40) mounted on the head portion of the wire structure, so as to create a visual sensation.    USE - Decorative article.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a decorative article which is convenient to assemble, and simple. Provides improved animated feeling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the decorative article.    Metallic wire structure (20)    Board (30)    Housing (40)
NOVELTY - Electrical energy is generated by means of windmill-electric generating unit, then it is passed to electrical energy accumulator which also accumulates electrical energy produced by converting gas combustion heat, and conveyed to user; as soon as desired level of accumulator charge is attained, accumulator is first disconnected from heat-electric generator and then from windmill-electric generating unit; at the same time disconnection of accumulator from heat-electric generator ceases gas supply to the latter; when accumulator charge drops below permissible level, it is first connected to windmill-electric generating unit and then to heat-electric generator whereupon gas is supplied to this generator and burned therein; heat released as result of gas combustion and not converted into electrical energy is passed to heat accumulator wherefrom it is conveyed to user; heat produced by solar energy conversion is also passed to this accumulator. Proposed method is implement ed by device specially designed for the purpose.    USE - Wind-power engineering; windmill-electric generating units for farms and other remote users.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced consumption of gaseous fuel; improved environmental friendliness. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Vortex windmill has vortex-generating stator with at least one contraction channel, rotor whose shaft mounts shaped blades, and additional source of hot upflow air source; novelty is that vortex-generating stator accommodates air vortex shaping zone whose side surface is formed by end sections of contracting channels, bottom and top bases, by supporting rings provided with through holes, and vortex- generating stator proper is mounted on supporting structure above the earth surface in air stream whose speed is higher than at its surface.    USE - Wind-power engineering; conversion of storm-like vortex energy into mechanical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced output power of windmill. 8 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Solar-wind electric generating plant built around several solar batteries and windwheels has central vertical shaft, solar batteries, and windwheels; novelty is that triangle is attached to shaft through radial brackets arranged in same plane as windmills; joined to triangle apexes are axles coupled with mentioned windmills, their tail parts being rigidly coupled with vertically positioned solar batteries; power plant proper has, in addition, inclined rods forming spider which is joined with shaft and rod-type tetragon fixed to shaft and to inclined rods mounted above part of trapezium-shaped solar batteries secured to shaft and to triangle sides as well as to rod- shaped tetragon sides through their tops by means of clips; inclined sides of these trapezium-shaped batteries are attached by means of clips to inclined rods of spider.    USE - Wind- and-solar power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced power output and reliability of plant. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - A power generator using waves is provided to generate power only by using waves without a separate fuel after a power generator is installed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Air containers(61b) continuously generate power by the force of waves. Drums(49) rotate in a direction with upward and downward motions. When waves rise, the air containers make a spur gear(66a) rotate in a direction via a ratchet(50). When waves fall, the air containers move downward and rotate in a direction. A rotating pulley of a compressor generates compressed air via a rotating pulley connected with the spur gear. An elastic member is prepared to make intake and exhaust and to control opening and closing of a cylinder by the pressure of a low pressure air container. Thereby, air of uniform amount is sent by the low pressure air container. By rotating a rotating pulley of a cylinder, energy is generated limitlessly.
NOVELTY - A drag reduction method and an ocean thermal energy conversion technique are provided to reduce the drag due to the warm current by adding a water soluble high polymer material to the sea water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - For reducing the drag due to the warm current of the sea water, such a water soluble high polymer material having large-sized molecules and linear structure as polyethylene oxide is added to the seat water in a cold sea water pipe. If the temperature of the sea water is high, the drag is reduced rapidly. Thus, energy loss is reduced and energy efficiency is enhanced. Herein, the molecular weight of the polyethylene oxide is from 4x10E5g/mol to 5x10E6g/mol. The optimal concentration of the polyethylene oxide is from 40ppm to 100ppm.
NOVELTY - The paste containing silver is applied on anti-reflective coating provided on a silicon wafer (1). An electrode is formed by baking the paste in oxygen atmosphere.    USE - In solar cells with high initial stage characteristics.    ADVANTAGE - Since soldering property is improved, solar cells used in panel is connected by lead wire strongly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conveyor type kiln used in the manufacture of solar battery element.    Silicon wafer (1)
NOVELTY - The device comprises a solar power generation module comprising a pair solar cells provided with different colors.    USE - Solar power generation light emitting device installed in roof of buildings for advertisement applications like advertisement tower, signboard, neon sign.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents pollution, since solar power is utilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optoelectric transducer pigment sensitizing method.
NOVELTY - The oscillation frequency of electric power generated by wind power generator is calculated based on the output electric power of the generator. The calculated oscillation frequency is compared with a theoretical presumed frequency, based on which the number of poles of the generator is distinguished.    USE - For determining running state of wind power machine used in wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the number of poles of generator are determined, the cause of electric power variation due to number of poles switching or due to speed variation, is distinguished efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the running state discrimination method of the wind power machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A metal plate (2) has specific portion (2a) with thickness larger than that of other portions (2c,2e). A screw (6) provided on the thinner area fixes a solar cell (1) provided in the thicker area to the roof-lining board (5).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the screw is provided in the thinner area, exfoliation of the solar cell is prevented thereby improving the yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional expanded view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell (1)    Metal plate (2)    Metal plate portions (2a,2c,2e)    Roof-lining board (5)    Screw (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves melting and solidifying thermal storage powder to form globular shape thermal storage material (3). The solidified thermal storage material is filled in the container (1). A prefabricated cover is mounted at the top opening (1a) of container and are mutually joined by electron beam welding.    USE - For manufacturing latent heat regenerator used for solar power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Enlarges powder density of thermal storage material by melting and solidifying, resulting in size reduction of regenerator. Extends life of regenerator as electron beam welding is carried out in vacuum atmosphere, whereby oxidation is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the container. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Container (1)    Top opening (1a)    Thermal storage material (3)
NOVELTY - A water-pouring amount command unit (2) transmits a command signal about the amount of water-pouring to a control valve (71) based on a signal transmitted by a signal transmission device, and sets a wide range of main vapor amount. The control valve adjusts the amount of water-pouring by increasing the ratio value with respect to the reduction of amount of main vapor.    USE - Geothermal steam-turbine device.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses adhesion of foreign materials to the main-vapor flow-through path at the time of partial load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control valve adjusts the quantity of wash water (92) injected by a water-pouring unit (7). The signal transmission device transmits the signal corresponding to the supply amount of main vapor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the geothermal steam-turbine device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water-pouring amount command unit (2)    Water-pouring unit (7)    Control valve (71)    Wash water (92)
NOVELTY - The upper and center portions of a tower attached to the base, are assembled horizontally by a hinge (16). During the horizontal assembly of the tower, a nacelle, hub and blade are connected to the tower.    USE - For installing generator for large-sized wind mills.    ADVANTAGE - Installation of the generator is made easy and economic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the installation of generator.    Hinge (16)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical rotor provided with obstructions at its either ends, increases the speed of wind when it passes through the obstructions by causing acceleration of air around obstructions.    USE - For power generation system using wind and fluid.    ADVANTAGE - Extracts maximum energy from the wind force with respect to free space, and using simple and efficient system assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the wind speed amplification.
NOVELTY - The operation state of the solar-power-generator, is indicated through a blink pattern of a display device.    USE - Solar-power-generator.    ADVANTAGE - Power consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the blink pattern of a display device of solar-power-generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The collection method involves floating three or more components (34) connected with the expansion cylinder (32) on the water surface (S). Each expansion cylinder expands by the relative motion between the components. The fluid pressure of the expansion from each cylinder, is then converted into electrical energy.    USE - For collection of wave energy on ocean surface.    ADVANTAGE - The wave energy is efficiently collected by a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wave energy collection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional elevation of collection equipment.    Expansion cylinder (32)    Components (34)    Water surface (S)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the number of rotations of a windmill (1). A control unit (10) enlarges the ratio of output voltage to input voltage of an electric power converter connected between a rectifier connected to a generator (2) and a load (7), when the detection result exceeds standard value.    USE - For converting wind force into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively maintains supply of electric power to load and battery from the generator. Enables supplying electric power to load continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the wind power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Windmill (1)    Generator (2)    Load (7)    Control unit (10)
NOVELTY - The on-the-ocean wind power device includes an anchor (4) which maintains a wind power machine (2) in a fixed position on the surface of the water. The wind power machine is installed on a framework structure (1) which floats on the surface of the ocean via a float (3).    USE - On-the-ocean wind power device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy installation of the wind power device. Enables reducing the size of the wind power device. Enables supporting the culture device during a storm by the anchor. Enables easy supply of fresh water flow with respect to the culture device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of the on-the-ocean wind power device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Framework structure (1)    Wind power machine (2)    Float (3)    Anchor (4)
NOVELTY - The blades (12) on a rotary table (11) are rotated by wind so that a ratchet gear (16) in the table is also rotated. The drive from the gear is transmitted to the sprockets (22c,22d) which engage with latches during rotation to disengage the latch from a pin and engage a large diametral gear (24) which meshes with a pinion (25) by the bias force from two coil springs for reversing the rotation of the blades.    USE - Windmill in amusement park.    ADVANTAGE - The reversal mechanism increases the advertisement effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the windmill. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rotary table (11)    Blades (12)    Ratchet gear (16)    Sprockets (22c,22d)    Pinion (25)
NOVELTY - A wind-power machine (1) is mounted on a pole (2) installed in a stern (3) of the ship.    USE - Wing-power energy conservation ship.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids need of heavy fuel oil, thereby eliminating outlet of CO2 and other exhaust gas from the ship.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of wind-power energy conservation ship.    Wind-power machine (1)    Pole (2)    Stern (3)
NOVELTY - A guide vane (27) and an auxiliary vane (29) of several wind mill units (30), are arranged coaxially. Rotor shaft (23) of each wind mill unit is connected coaxially so that a torque of rotor (20) of each wind mill unit is jointly transferred to a generator connected to the rotor shaft at the output end of the wind mill. The guide vane shielding the periphery of the rotor is rotated to open fresh air inlet of the rotor.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient wind force energy is utilized to generate power as the rotor shafts of each wind mill unit are connected coaxially.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the wind mill.    Rotor (20)    Rotor shaft (23)    Guide vane (27)    Auxiliary vane (29)    Wind mill unit (30)
NOVELTY - Several bearing pipes (2) are radially arranged, at equal intervals at the periphery of tip of main rotary shaft (1) An inclined blade (3) is mounted and fixed to a rotary shaft (4) which is provided as an extension of the bearing pipe. A coil spring (7) supports the blade so that the base end of the blade shaft is extended for resisting wind pressure.    USE - Windmill with blades capable of withstanding heavy winds such as typhoons.    ADVANTAGE - Large torque is generated in the windmill using large quantity of air received by several blades arranged radially. Prevents damage to the support pillar which supports the windmill by reducing the load when receiving heavy wind pressure during typhoons as the coil-spring is provided for supporting the base end of the blade, resisting the wind pressure. Hence provides a safe and stable windmill. Enables automatic return of blade to its normal state due to spring force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and side views of windmill.    Main rotary shaft (1)    Bearing pipes (2)    Blade (3)    Rotary shaft (4)    Coil spring (7)
NOVELTY - The structure includes a basic tube (17) which is inserted in a concrete made cylinder (15) inserted in a cylindrical member (11). A second pallet pressed the upper section of a first pallet with side ends spread radially.    USE - For on-the-ocean wind power device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables safe, simple and reliable installation of the wind power device. Enables checking the wind power device easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section explanatory drawing of the basic structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cylindrical member (11)    Concrete made cylinder (15)    Basic tube (17)
NOVELTY - A thermo element (31) generates an electromotive force, when it is heated by the heat generated by a combustor (32).    USE - Portable equipment e.g. mobile telephone, portable computer, portable calculator, portable radio, portable television, portable navigation device and portable game machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since thermoelement which generates EMF is installed, the batteries are not required thus size and cost of the device are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of portable equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thermoelement (31)    Combustor (32)
NOVELTY - The operating method has at least 2 solar cells (5,6) at different points within the solar module, used independent of the serial solar cells (2), as sensor cells providing signals representing the incident solar radiation level. The sensor cell signals are evaluated for operation of a switching device (8) when the difference between the sensor cell signals is above a threshold value, for providing a bypass across the terminals of the solar cell serial circuit.    USE - The method is used for a operation of a photovoltaic solar module, with a serial circuit of solar cells, in dependence on the incident solar radiation level.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows a defective solar module to be bypassed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Also included are INDEPENDENT CLAIMS for the following:    (a) a solar module with a number of solar cells;    (b) a serial circuit with a number of solar modules    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified block circuit diagram of a solar module.    Serial solar cells (2)    Sensor cells (5,6)    Switching device (8)
NOVELTY - The converting system is designed with a control unit (1), for controlling the current production, depending on the relative speed between the mass and the guide. The control unit is arranged so that above a specified lowest relative speed, by means of the power converter (110) extracts the power resulting from the relative vibration movements.    USE - Generation of electric power from wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system is designed so that with the utilization of relative small wave movements the generation of electric power is facilitated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a schematic view of structure of a proposed control unit for speed dependent loading of a power converter, so that the current user load is a rechargeable accumulator.    Control unit (1)    Accumulator (7)    Power converter (110)    Voltmeter (3)    Control element (2)    Switch element (4)
NOVELTY - The energy generation plant has a pivoted impact plate (P1) supported approximately perpendicular to the wavefront of an open body of water, for rotation about a fixed axis in accordance with the wave motion, its movement converted into a stroke movement for driving a pumping device. Water held in a storage reservoir at a given height above sea level may be discharge via a flow path containing a turbine for driving a current generator.    USE - The plant is used for converting kinetic and/or potential energy of water into mechanical and/or electrical energy, e.g. for provision of de-salinated drinking water or for land irrigation.    ADVANTAGE - The energy generation plant uses no fossil fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section through a water-powered energy generation plant.    Impact plate (P1)
NOVELTY - The system for power generation by using draught and sand control from source head includes wind guiding wall, power generator set and rolling gate. The wind guiding wall is placed between two mountedbodies, it can possess several wind guiding walls, and the distance between two wind guiding walls is 10-30 m, and said wind guiding wall is made into stepped form. The power generator set is mountedon the cross beam between two wind guiding walls, and the rolling gate is placed in the front end between adjacent two wind guiding walls. The system not only utilizes the wind force between two mountain bodies to make power generation, but also can reduce wind speed to obtain the effect of controlling sand.
NOVELTY - The mechanical wave power-generating equipment capable of converting seawater wave energy into electric energy includes float, channel, unidirectional transmission device and power generator, in the float the channel,unidirectional transmission device and power generator are mounted according to a certain order, it possesses at least four channels, the bottom portion of every channel is equipped with connecting bar slot, and on the connecting bar slot the connecting bar is mounted, and on the channels of two sides of the connecting bar the rolling body is placed respectively. Each unidirectional transmission device includes connecting bar, click, spring, ratchet wheel and support, and is mounted on the low-speed shaft by means of bearing.
NOVELTY - The power generating equipment consists of lower position reservoir, upper position reservoir, wind driven water pump system and hydraulic power generating system. The method of combining wind driven water pump system to pump from the lower position reservoir to the upper position reservoir and the hydraulic power generating system to generate electricity with water in the upper position reservoir makes it possible to output continuous and smooth electric energy and to utilize wind energy in large scale.
NOVELTY - The device has a pressure distribution unit that converts traction and compression forces acting in different directions on several energy carrier elements (2) into a rotational or thrust movement in one direction. The unit contains eccentric yokes (3) connected to a shaft (4) and energy carrier elements on the sides of the yokes remote from the shaft.    USE - E.g. for use as an elementary energy drive mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the available energy to be converted to rotational or thrust energy without losses and without ejecting mass in an environmentally friendly manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for a drive mechanism with one or more inventive devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device    energy carrier elements (2)    eccentric yokes (3)    shaft (4)
NOVELTY - A wave energy converter (WEC) includes a tubular structure and a piston (12) within the tubular structure where the relative motion between the piston (12) and the tubular structure is used to generate (42) electric power. The length (L) of the tubular structure may be selected to have a predetermined value based on several parameters.    USE - For conserving energy from ocean surface waves.    ADVANTAGE - Harnesses the energy more efficiently and optimizes the power generated and power transferred.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for selecting the length of a tubular shell of a wave energy converter to be used in a system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sketch of a tubular wave energy converter system.    Piston (12)    generate (42)    Length (L)
NOVELTY - Collecting and converting radiant energy apparatus (12) has spaced concave reflective surfaces (18) located parallel, and at predetermined distances from energy receiver (24). Energy incident on reflective surfaces is concentrated and directed to concentrate fluxes onto energy receiver. The surfaces are adapted to track the sun by adjusting axle (25) and provide Fresnel lens-like operation with high energy concentration and irradiance distribution on energy receiver which converts it to electricity.    USE - For converting solar energy into electricity and heat.    ADVANTAGE - The reflective surfaces are minimize screening and shadowing on other reflective surfaces to increase the efficiency of sunlight concentrated on linear absorber. The mirrors have self supportive properties and do not require sophisticated support structures to maintain their parabolic shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of collecting and converting radiant energy apparatus.    Collecting and converting radiant energy apparatus (12)    reflective surfaces (18)    energy receiver (24)    axle (25)
NOVELTY - Spaces are provided between adjacent solar cells (2), with some of the spaces serving as repair spaces (3) which are larger than the separation spaces (5).    USE - Used as e.g. power supply for artificial satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Waste of solar cells is minimized since other normal cells adjacent to failed or damaged solar cell are prevented from being destroyed when failed or damaged cell is removed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a replacement solar cell;    (b) and a method of replacing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the plan view of the solar battery module.    Solar cell (2)    Repair space (3)    Separation space (5)
NOVELTY - High temperature energy with temperature ranging from 100 to 300 degree Celsius is stored in the form of heat.    USE - For use in steam generation out of high temperature water heated through solar energy, exhaust heat, high temperature heat carrier, energy discharge in e.g. electric power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generation of steam of fixed temperature and constant pressure after obtaining greater heat storage amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the latent heat energy storage type accumulator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A solar power generation unit (15) has several transparency substrates (21) arranged in a single tier, with solar cells sealed by the back cover (23). The protrusions (23a) of the back cover, are joined to form a sheet.    USE - For solar power generation device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The formed sheet acts as water resistance sheet, thus water-proof property of the substrate is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar power generation unit array manufacturing method;    (2) Solar power generation device; and    (3) Solar power generation roof device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view, side view and sectional view of the solar power generation unit array. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar power generation unit (15)    Transparency substrates (21)    Back cover (23)    Protrusions (23a)
NOVELTY - Front and back covers (2,3) are joined in the periphery of the solar cell module (1). A resin layer (4) is formed either in the circumference of front or back cover.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - As the peripheral edge of solar cell is sealed by front/back covers and resin layer, the permeation of water content into the module is reduced. As the need for additional components for sealing the peripheral edge of solar cell module is eliminated, the cost is reduced. Enables reliable, easy and efficient manufacture of solar cell module with front and back film structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded sectional view of the peripheral edge of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Front and back covers (2,3)    Resin layer (4)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (2a) has solar cells integrated on a flat plate. An anchoring unit (5) is attached to a metal float (3a) on which the solar cell module is mounted. The dense closed space inside the float is divided into several chambers.    USE - Power generating device installed in lake, reservoir, river, ocean.    ADVANTAGE - A light weight and simple structured power generating device is obtained. Mass production is achieved at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the power generating device.    Solar cell module (2a)    Metal float (3a)    Anchoring unit (5)
NOVELTY - A peltier element (28) is installed between a capacitor (18) and air flow path. Electric power generated by solar cells (3a,3b) installed in a aircraft (1) is supplied to the peltier element.    USE - For aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling capacity of capacitor is enhanced. Provides effective air conditioning during low sky cruise of aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the air conditioning system.    Aircraft (1)    Solar cells (3a,3b)    Capacitor (18)    Peltier element (28)
NOVELTY - An insulation groove (8) is formed in two electrode layers and a photoelectric converting layer, for insertion of longer side of a rectangular cell. A connector (9) serially connects several insulated sub-modules (1a-1d). Positive and negative electrodes (10a,10b) connected to the sub-modules, output generated electricity.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains electricity generation circuit of necessary high voltage output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top views of the divided solar battery module.    Insulated sub-modules (1a-1d)    Insulation grooves (8)    Connector (9)    Positive and negative electrodes (10a,10b)
NOVELTY - Process for regulating and smoothing the power output of an offshore power station close to the coast comprises producing oxygen and hydrogen in the gas state by electrolysis; storing the hydrogen produced and optionally the oxygen produced in a storage unit; converting the stored hydrogen and oxygen or air enriched with oxygen into electrical energy; and injecting the electrical power into a collecting rail (8) which connects the power units (1) and the energy storage devices (10) to momentarily smooth and raise the total power output in addition to the power of the power station.    USE - Used for wind farms.    ADVANTAGE - The gases can be directly used from the electrolyzer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for regulating and smoothing the power output of an offshore power station close to the coast. Preferred Features: A low or high pressure electrolysis process is used for producing gaseous oxygen and hydrogen, in which the oxygen and hydrogen are pre-compressed in separate compressors (11) before being fed to the storage devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through a power station.    power units (1)    collecting rail (8)    energy storage devices (10)    compressors (11)
NOVELTY - An artificial tidal-energy generating method is characterized in that one end of the high-frequency tidal-enrgy generator is connected to a chain belt, on one side, the inner end is higher and the outer end is lower, so that the liquid flows to the outer end, on the other side, the inner end is lower and the outer end is higher, so that the liquid flows to the inner end, so that a moment difference is produced, the side in higher moment will move to the side in lower moment, a self rotatation in cycles can be generated. A driving element is used to drive the generator to generate electricity.
NOVELTY - A wave hydraulic generator group disigned by the reference of autometer basic principle for fully using the energy of the sea wave includes a floating platform in the middle of which is formed a rectangular through slot, at the both sides of the through slot is fitted with gear boxes in which is provided with energy-storage spring and speed-changing gear etc., between the two gear boxes is provided with a weight which can swing corresponding to the floating platform to convert the wave energy into mechanical energy and further to electric energy. Said invention features in simple production and can be widely used as electric energy for the lighthouse on the sea.
NOVELTY - The present invention is two-, three-, or four-wheeled wind-driven electric bicycle, in which wind or man power drives electricity generator to charge accumulator or to drive electric motor. Without gasoline engine, the present invention produces no environment pollution, and needing no charging accumulator from external power source, the present invention can run long distance. The present invention is one economic transportation means producing no environment pollution.
NOVELTY - A movable object type wave power energy converter, wherein a generator and a power extracting means having power extracting pulleys engaged with wires and a reversible unit are mounted on a movable object, and at least a pair of wire mechanisms having fixed objects such as anchors installed at a sea bottom, weights, and wires having one ends connected to the fixed objects and the other ends connected to the weights are installed along a major wave advancing direction and generally symmetrically in longitudinal direction, and the wire mechanisms are installed additionally in the direction perpendicular to the major wave advancing direction so that the energies caused by the vertical movement, horizontal movement, and rotating swing of the movable object by wave can be extracted effectively.    USE - Movable object type wave power energy converter
NOVELTY - Several pin are arranged in a guide groove (10) formed in a disc (9), which is stationarily retained with respect to medium flow direction and are connected to rotor blades (5).    USE - For driving pumps and milling plants.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor blades are always placed in an optimal position, hence the capacity of each of the rotor blades is maximally utilized. Dangerous ice piece shots from device in extreme weather and noise generation is almost completely avoided, hence problems to the neighborhood due to the devices is completely excluded.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows disc in the wind or water powered device.    Rotor blade (5)    Disc (9)    Guide groove (10)
NOVELTY - An external wire connects the conductive plate having photocatalyst coating to the metal structure (12) that has to be protected. The photocatalyst plate (10) acts as the non-sacrificial anode to continuously provide electrons to metal structure when sunlight irradiates on the photocatalyst plate.    USE - For preventing corrosion of metal structures.    ADVANTAGE - The photocatalyst functions as non-sacrificial photoanode under sunlight, hence external power supply is not necessary. The system is easily installed outdoors, hence maintenance is easy. The photocatalyst used is inexpensive and does not require sophisticated technique to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the corrosion prevention system.    Photocatalyst plate (10)    Metal structure (12)
NOVELTY - A laminate (11) integrated in a material, has several layers including solar cell which delivers the electrical energy and stores them in a rechargeable battery connected to a charge management and control circuitry (16).    USE - Apparel e.g smart jacket, helmet worn by military personnel in battle field. Also used for transporting electronic devices e.g. computer, audio/video devices etc. For use in law enforcement, business and leisure activities and also applicable for power electronic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Provides fused data to permit an army to perceive, communicate and act in the manner necessary to accomplish its mission. The laminate is sufficiently flexible that can be unobtrusively integrated into the material for sensor covering thereby allowing the energy from sun to penetrate and converted to electrical energy. Also provides unprecendented visibility and awareness of the battle field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Sensor outer cover; and    (2) Transportable electronic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the smart jacket and block diagram of the information gathering, processing and transmission capabilities of smart apparel of the 'smart' electronic battlefield.    Laminate (11)    Solar cell (12)    Rechargeable battery (14)    Charge management and control circuitry (16)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (3) is adjoined with a tile material (4). Projecting pieces (80) protrude mutually opposing to each other from the edge portions (14,25) of the solar cell module and the tile material, respectively. The projecting pieces protrude towards the gap between the edge portions.    USE - For installing solar cell module on roof.    ADVANTAGE - As the tile material and the solar cell module are clamped together efficiently, the design property is improved, thus the aesthetic appearance of the installation structure is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the installation structure.    Solar cell module (3)    Tile material (4)    Edge portions (14,25)    Projecting pieces (80)
NOVELTY - The drive unit has different drive modes which perform the usual and vibration operations of a piezoelectric element (2). The vibration operation repeats micro reciprocation function except the usual operation.    USE - For vibration wave motor in universal head device e.g. monitoring camera, sensor device, solar panel, side mirror for vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Size reduction is obtained by being light weight. The error at the time of positioning of the drive unit is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the vibration wave motor.    Piezoelectric element (2)
NOVELTY - A process for installing flat solar energy modules (1) onto non-stabilized bases comprises mounting each module on two or three stilts (3) anchored or fixed (2) to the base so that each module is separated from the next by at least an open slit.    USE - For mounting solar energy modules (claimed) on unstable surfaces such as waste disposal sites    ADVANTAGE - A stable base is no longer needed in order to mount the solar energy module and installation is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for a mounting aid for the above and a solar energy unit produced as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A plan view of two solar energy modules is shown.
NOVELTY - Sunlight enters a light tube (12) through its light collection end and passes through smooth interior surface of the tube to strike the solar collectors (14) in order to produce electricity. Electricity flows through electrical connections (20) connected to collecting sides of the solar collectors.    USE - Used for solar photovoltaic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The array of densely packed light tubes allow increased electricity generation for a given amount of surface area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar collecting unit.    Light tube (12)    Solar collectors (14)    Electrical connection (20)
NOVELTY - Each of the roofing tiles (5) has an internal cavity filled with gas, liquid or fire retardant material to provide protecting function of combating the usual natural elements such as hail, rain and sunshine.    USE - Roofing tile in solar heating assembly (claimed) installed in roofs of industry.    ADVANTAGE - Increases efficiency of roof construction and increases usefulness of multiple tiles by allowing to be filled with fire retardant material, which provides added protection to the building and also construction of roofs can be greatly increased since the tiles can be fairly light until they are filled with filler. Multiple tiles in an array incorporates one internal rib within the cavity, so as to divide the cavity into two interconnected spaces to improve flow characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) Roof forming method;    (b) Array of tiles;    (c) Solar heating assembly; and    (d) Liquid heating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic plan view of an array of tiles.    Roofing tiles (5)
NOVELTY - The light reflective shell halves (14,16) are pivotally mounted on a support frame which includes frame uprights (22). The light reflective shell halves are adapted to collapse over radiation absorbing segment (18) of a tube carrying fluid, after removal of the struts, and rotate with respect to the support uprights along the rotational axis.    USE - For solar energy collection systems for home, office buildings, spas, swimming pools, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The shell halves collapse with each other, thereby protecting the light reflective surface and radiation absorbing segment of the tube carrying heat transfer fluid. The reflective surfaces are maintained in a clean and safe environment. During the non-usage period, the collapsed and secured shell system keep the critical components of the system safe and secure from adverse weather condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show diagrammatical representation of the solar energy collection system and the two shell halves collapsed onto each other.    Light reflecting shell halves (14,16)    Radiation absorbing segment (18)    Frame uprights (22)
NOVELTY - A water tank (2), storing water, receives the solar energy from the solar energy collector and converts the water into steam. The steam powers a steam turbine and generator assembly. The tank has inner and outer tank layers (25,26), and a superconductor material (20) filled in the chamber between the tank layers.    USE - For converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides inexpensive way to convert solar energy to electrical energy. Provides high electrical power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The turbine and generator assembly includes a steam turbine and an electric power generator. The turbine produces the mechanical rotary motion upon receiving steam. The generator converts the rotary motion into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the tank of a solar energy conversion apparatus.    Water tank (2)    Superconductor material (20)    Tank layers (25,26)
NOVELTY - The module includes double-sided electricity generation type solar battery elements (2) which are formed at regular intervals in transparent portion (2b). Several optical passing-through openings (6a) are formed on optical reflecting plate (6) provided at one surface side of the solar battery element.    USE - Solar cell module installed in window, wall, roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Offers solar battery module with both transparent function and double-sided electricity generation function, effectively. Since optical passing-through opening is formed on optical reflecting plate, outstanding lighting effect can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar battery element (2)    Transparent portion (2b)    Optical reflecting plate (6)    Optical passing-through opening (6a)
NOVELTY - Several transparent elements (2b) are provided at a specific interval, in solar battery (2). Inclination angle of an optical reflecting plates (6) in the solar battery are adjusted by an adjustment unit with respect to the solar battery.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - As inclination angle of optical reflecting plate is adjusted with respect to solar battery, electricity generation amount is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery (2)    Transparent element (2b)    Optical reflecting plate (6)
NOVELTY - An insulating film is formed on the surface of a metal substrate.    USE - The method produces the insulating substrate used for a thin film polycrystal silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The silicone-based resin having a high inorganic bond ratio provides the insulating film with enhanced heat stability and evolves no defects, including blister at high-temperature heating. The insulating film has superior heat stability, less gas generation at high-temperature heating in forming the solar battery cell. No adverse effect is exerted on equipment for forming the solar battery cell. No heat cracks and superior insulation are observed. The solar battery cell has high electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The insulating film is formed by blending a silicone-based resin using an Si-O bond of formula (I) as its major skeleton with a composite oxide pigment having a particle diameter of 1 micrometers or less, 10-60 percent by mass.    R1, R2 = alkyl, alkenyl, or phenyl;    R3 = phenyl;    m = less than n.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has diodes (16,17) arranged in a diode field as illumination bodies on a bearer in the form of a flexible conducting track (10-12) via which the diodes are supplied with electrical energy. The conducting tack can be in the form of a conducting liquid or electrically conducting plastic embedded in a flexible tube.    USE - For lighting.    ADVANTAGE - Low power consumption and long operating life, simple mechanical fixing and electrical connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a Diode lighting arrangement    diodes (16,17)    flexible conducting track (10-12)
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle using wind power is composed of wind gathering screen, wind nozzle, blade wheel, electric generator, accumulator and motor. The wind energy collected by wind gathering screen drives blade wheel via nozzle and in turn the electric generator and motor. Its electric generator can generate electric energy only when the vehicle is running.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a method for erecting hydroelectric power station on the rapids and shoals by using ships, and said hydroelectric power station can be moved with ships. It is characterized by that the rapids can be used to drive waterwheel and make it rotate, so that the transmission shaft of the power generator also can be rotated with watewheel so as to produce electric energy.
NOVELTY - The energy may be generated using pyrolysis gas produced in one or more pyrolysis reactors (3) in which solid wastes (10n) are subjected to a pyrolysis process providing thermal energy to pyrolysis reactors (3) themselves. The thermal energy is obtained wholly or partly by heat exchange between one or more pyrolysis reactors (3) and the exhaust gases discharged from one or more turboalternators (2).    USE - The invention defines a thermodynamic cycle of thermal conversion of wastes.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves high electrical efficiencies without the use of water/steam cycle and associated turbine, thus limiting the impact and the complexity. It is still possible of utilizing the hot flue gases (at a temperature of around 350oC) for the production of hot water, process steam, co-generation, desalination, etc.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a plant for generating energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing Shows an implementation of the process according to an e' of the present invention.    pyrolysis reactors (3)    turboalternators (2)    solid wastes (10n)
NOVELTY - The generator assembly has a rectangular frame having two long horizontally mounted metal beams (1) two short vertical beams (2). A massive eccentric weight (15) is mounted in the middle of the frame on a vertical axle (12) to which a generator rotor (13) and electromagnetic valves (17) are fitted. A stator (14) is mounted on the lower horizontal beam. Two lateral arms (8) are connected to pistons (16) for compressed fluid that swing the frame.    USE - To generate electrical power by utilizing the force of gravity and a weighted pendulum.    ADVANTAGE - Self contained, simple to construct, very low running costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagrammatic plan view of the generator    Beams (1,2)    Lateral arms (8)    Vertical axle (12)    Rotor (13)    Stator (14)    Weight (15)    Pistons (16)    Valves (17)
NOVELTY - An outer rim of wheel (8) is shaped as gear with multiple teeth (80) which are spaced from the longitudinal axis of the shaft (9). A hole (29) in teeth permits a blade (7) to sequentially and gravitationally slide in, during which block (19) of blade is passed into oppositely facing sliding groove (21) of wheel teeth.    USE - Hydraulic turbine for conveying energy of flowing water in river or water channel, shore.    ADVANTAGE - Since the displacement of the blades is identical to the direction of flowing water, the blades receive the floating force of water and hence the water wheel generates a larger thrust force. The apparatus can be installed in rivers or at shores, so that the energy of flowing water can be converted effectively into other energy. The water is further transferred to the shore after energy conversion, hence water is used more effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of hydraulic turbine.    Blade (7)    Wheel (8)    Shaft (9)    Block (19)    Sliding groove (21)    Hole (29)    Teeth (80)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric converter (12) provided between a warm-water path pipe (7) and a heat passage (2), generates electricity based on temperature difference between high temperature and low temperature surfaces. A circulator (15) actuates by the generated electricity, circulates warm water forcedly.    USE - Solar energy operated water heater.    ADVANTAGE - Since the exchange of heat from a heat surface is performed by force convection using circulation section, heat exchange efficiency is improved. Since the circulation section is driven without external electric power, power conservation is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar energy operated water heater. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat passage (2)    Warm-water path pipe (7)    Thermoelectric converter (12)    Circulator (15)
NOVELTY - The liftway (1) has one side being left open so that light enters the liftway. The solar panels (13) are mounted on exposed wall surfaces (1a) to supply electric power produced for lift operation.    USE - Lift.    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance and checking operations become easy, since one of its side is left open. The solar panels also act as decorative panels. Is environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lift.    Liftway (1)    Wall surfaces (1a)    Solar panels (13)
NOVELTY - The power from the solar panel is stored in a capacitor till it is sufficient for rotating the solar panel, reaching a preset threshold. On reaching the threshold, the panel is turned back until it has fallen short of a preset threshold and the processes are repeated until the panel reaches the brightest location.    USE - For positioning solar panels held on sides of pyramidal structure to light-reception position, at current solar altitude and resetting to original position to track next day's sunrise.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for battery for storage of power for panel drive motor while increasing exactness of tracking and return. The precision of star guide does not depend upon illumination. The readjusting position is increased even for smaller currents. The logarithmic dependency of control precision is changed to linear dependency, providing exact and optimal aiming to the direction where highest intensity is received. Reduces number of sensors used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a control device for placing solar panel onto the current solar altitude.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows plan view of solar detector device.
NOVELTY - A vertical axial wind turbine blade is provided to maximize a rotating torque by reducing drag force and removing a swivel event and a vacuum area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Turbine blades(11,12) are half elliptic tube shaped. The turbine blades are combined in a rotating shaft(15) through a fixing member. Turbine blades(13,14) are a right angle to the turbine blades(11,12) and combined with the rotating shaft(15). Many turbine blades are combined with the same method. Drag force of the turbine blade(11) is larger than drag force of the turbine blade(12). The turbine blades are rotated clockwise by generating a rotating torque. By sticking a damper(31) to be opened in one way, wind through the turbine blade(11) is not passed by closing the damper. And the damper of the turbine blade(12) is opened. Thereby, the rotating torque is increased proportionally. Thereby, the rotating force is not reduced and the rotating efficiency is improved.
NOVELTY - A method for mounting a repair crane on a power generating windmill has the steps of; 1) using a permanently windmill nacelle mounted light crane stressed to raise a heavier repair crane(18)and temporary positioning it on permanent foundations provided on nacelle (6) 2) after the repair or replacement work has been completed using the light crane to remove the repair crane from the windmill    USE - On power generated windmills to provided the necessary cranage for assembly and repair of wings and other components in the nacelle    ADVANTAGE - Replaces use of mobile cranes or if the windmill is off shore crane ships or platforms which can be can be left unemployed for long periods and prior art cumbersome and slow self climbing cranes and nacelle mounted cranes sized to hoist the required heavy loads which interfere with the air flow to the mill    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred features;If required the repair crane can by partially dismantled before being hoisted up to and from the nacelle    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a windmill nacelle with its light crane raising a repair crane    windmill nacelle (6)    repair crane (18)
NOVELTY - A gas turbine is connected to a generator and a compressor, for expanding hydrocarbon gas heated using compressed air for producing power. The natural gas is supplied to a heater for heating the compressed air in a gas turbine unit.    USE - For solar based power plants, for supplying synthetic gas to fuel cells used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The synthetic gas such as hydrogen enriched gas can be supplied to fuel cells used in land, sea, air vehicles, etc. Enables retrofitting the power generation apparatus to existing fossil fueled power plants, for generating power using solar energy.
NOVELTY - The rolling-up device has stockpile stand (1) with guide path for down flow of spherical loads (2). The load which falls into each basket (4) fixed to the outside of a gravity variable flywheel (3), is pressed by a prevention board (5). The loads are wrapped-in automatically by a belt guide (6) and guide board (7). Energy is created at a new position by ensuring continuous rotation of the flywheel.    USE - For electricity generator using tidal energy.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures continuous rotation of the flywheel without any slippage. Enables creation of energy of a new position. Enables recovery of spherical loads which overflow from the basket and fall at lesser installation expense.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of rolling-up device of spherical loads to flywheel of electricity generator using tidal energy.    Stockpile stand (1)    Spherical loads(3) Gravity variable flywheel (2)    Basket (4)    Prevention board (5)    Belt guide (6)    Guide board (7)
NOVELTY - Bismuth group electrothermal transformation material (1) contains bismuth or composite containing bismuth and 5 atomic% or less of alloying elements.    USE - For thermoelectric elements (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transformation material has high conversion efficiency. The characteristics of thermoelectric transformation material can be improved by impressing temperature gradient along specific direction. The material can be easily produced using a simple installation, and eliminates the need for maintenance during use. The transformation material enables formation of thermoelectric element having improved Seebeck effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows isometric explanatory drawing of thermoelectric conversion material.    Thermoelectric transformation material (1)
NOVELTY - A mounting clip for fixing solar modules onto roofs comprises a perforated metal base plate of welded U-profile (9), carrying clip (6), an M8 fixing screw (3) and a spring washer (4). There is flexibility in the installation of the clip, with only one fixing screw corresponding to the roof tile and this applies to all subsequent fixings.    USE - In fixing solar modules to roofs (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The fixing clip is weather-resistant and needs only one screw or nut to adapt the module to the roof. The base plate is perforated so that there are no positional fixing problems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A drawing of the mount is shown.    Screw (3)    Carrying clip (6)    Baseplate (9)
NOVELTY - Covered by a protective sleeve (1) formed as a barrier impact surface, a small magnet (2) fits in a coil (5) in a springy manner. A single drop of rain falling on the protective sleeve presses the magnet downwards. Shortly after, the magnet springs back up into its output position. Pressure exerted briefly downwards lets the magnet bob up and down while controlled in a guide tube (4) wounded round with the coil. The bobbing up and down of the magnet causes an induction voltage .The magnet can spring back up because it is kept suspended by a counter-poled repulsing magnet (7). Voltage can be picked up at the end (8) of the coil.    USE - For storing converted energy in accumulators.    ADVANTAGE - Rain energy converters are wired together in a surface structure several square metres large.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed view of a single coil with a middle section of its winding taken out to make clear the position of the inner magnet.    Protective sleeve (1)    Small magnet (2)    Coil (5)    Guide tube (4)
NOVELTY - The nasal energy collector includes nasal plugs, breath pipe connected to the nasal plugs, energy collecting unit and connector between the breath pipe and the energy collecting unit. The nasal energy collector accumulates energy continuously through controlling breath.
NOVELTY - The gravitation attraction can make all things on the earth possess pressure, and the pressure can be converted into motive power, and the motive power also can be converted into electric power. Said invention utilizes the tremendous energy of gravitation attraction to generate power instead of traditional power generation method. Said invention can utilize river water flowing into the sea, make it flow backwards into its waterhead so as to make the river water permanently recirculating flow without a letup, and all the waters of all the rivers on the earth can be connected into one body by means of water pipes to form a stereonetwork, and can eliminate the scourge of floods on the earth.
NOVELTY - The rate at which fluid circulates through a solar collector (112) is regulated depending on the increase in fluid temperature. Fluid is then pumped through an absorption chiller (102) after circulation of the fluid through the collector. Refrigerant is then pumped through the chiller and through the heat exchanger positioned within a building, the exchanger cooling the ambient building temperature.    USE - Operation of a solar powered air conditioning system.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes energy collection through efficient flow regulation, effectively extending the working hours of the system. Effectively maintains optimum temperature within the building.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar-powered air conditioning system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar powered air conditioning system.    Absorption chiller (102)    Solar collector (112)
NOVELTY - A solar generator (350) supplies power to wires (310,320) of opposite polarity. Insulative rods (3301-330n) position the wires within a predetermined tensile strength range, for maintaining predetermined distance between the adjacent wires and for maintaining the wires above a surface.    USE - Electric shock system for inhibiting birds from entering defined regions, used by home owners, building owners, farmers, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The bird control system provides better coverage over desired regions, permanently keeping creature/animals/birds away. The system can be installed easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for creatures/animals/birds penetration inhibition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the connections for the bird control system.    Wires (310,320)    Insulative rods (3301-330n)    Solar generator (350)
NOVELTY - Several blades (6) and the wind collecting boards (9) are arranged spirally at equal intervals around a revolving shaft (3). The outer edges of blade and board are bent towards the peripheral direction. The blades and boards are respectively attached at an angle of 0-45degrees and 0-75degrees degrees with respect to the shaft.    USE - Percolation wind mill.    ADVANTAGE - As the outer edge of each blade is bent towards the peripheral direction, the wind force is efficiently used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional-view of the percolation windmill. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Revolving shaft (3)    Blade (6)    Wind collecting board (9)
NOVELTY - A heat collection device (12) which collects heat from solar battery module (11) to heat the water, is provided to the back side of solar battery module.    USE - Solar power generation unit.    ADVANTAGE - Water is heated simultaneously along with solar power generation without reducing the efficiency. Effective usage of solar energy is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal part perspective view of solar power generation unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery module (11)    Heat collection device (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves reducing heat loss on the side exposed to sunlight by the interaction between a primary absorber (40) and a thermal reflector (105) arranged before the absorber in the solar radiation direction so as to cover it. The transparent thermal reflector strongly reflects heat so as to reflect heat from the primary absorber back to itself.    USE - For increasing the efficiency of a solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the thermal isolation for a solar collector whose internal pressure corresponds to atmospheric pressure to be further improved on the side of the transparent cover, enabling a significant increase in specific power to be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of a solar collector    primary absorber (40)    thermal reflector (105)
NOVELTY - Said system includes at least one floating body and is characterized in that it comprises a device arranged inside said body to transform the movement of the floating body into pneumatic or hydraulic energy, in addition to means for transmitting the energy to land or a fixed structure. This provides an energy generating system that can be produced in less time and more economically than other currently known systems. The fact that the transformation device is arranged inside the floating body protects the system against water corrosion, sudden movements caused by sea currents and other possible external agents that might break or damage or any of the components of the system.    USE - Energy generating system using sea waves includes transformation device
NOVELTY - A long substrate (262) is delivered with the application of tensile force which is changed between delivery stages.    USE - For use during manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adverse effects of the edge waviness is suppressed, hence scratching of the film face of the semiconductor layer, unstableness of the discharge caused by plasma leakage are prevented, thereby stabilizing and improving production yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the roll-to-roll system of continuous plasma CVD apparatus.    Substrate (262)
NOVELTY - Proposed solar power plant contains solar collectors 1, tank-accumulator 8, distributing tank 9, pump 26, pipelines and shutoff and control valves and fittings. Distributing tank 9 keeps raw water. Tank 9 is arranged under tank-accumulator 8 and is connected with the latter by additional pipelines with shutoff members and devices for mixing warm and raw water. Both tanks 8, 9 form a tower bearing solar collectors 1. Tower is installed on runner-like supports 11 through intermediate structure. In other design version, solar power plant is furnished with wind power-generating device arranged by means of taper top tower.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enlarged operating capabilities. 7 cl, 5 dwg
NOVELTY - Proposed Savonius-type rotor has two blades each having central part with front thickened edge and flat plate joined with rear edge of cylindrical part of blade along tangential line with respect to it. Front edge is thickened in the form of wing-type profile with sucking surface on external side of blade and arranged on loose end of flat plate is segment-type aerohydrodynamic profile with back facing center of rotor motion.    USE - Wind-power engineering; windmills and hydraulic motors.    ADVANTAGE - Improved design. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Windmill-electric generating plant designed for use in permanent wind areas and also in Northern and Far East regions has four sails on each windmill mounted on its shaft and functioning as moving blades; propellers are assembled to form strings setting in rotary motion their respective slow-speed generators; novelty is that windmills are mounted on tubular supporting piles and straight horizontal strings are fanned out starting from arc-shaped powerhouse with its convex side facing the strings.    USE - Wind-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced construction cost and maintenance charges; enhanced total power capacity. 6 dwg
NOVELTY - Power unit has two pairs of bottom-mounted supports for horizontal power take-off shaft installed thereon for rotation and kinematically coupled with electric generator, as well as flat float arranged under shaft on water surface whose lower central part is secured with aid of flexible member to bottom and upper central member mounts vertical post whose loose top is made in the form of U-shaped fork loosely embracing power take-off shaft; inner surface of U-shaped fork is covered with rubber layer and cylindrical surface of steel shaft is knurled at point of its contact with fork.    USE - Hydroelectric power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Provision for continuous running of unit with tidal waves periodically varying their direction. 4 dwg
NOVELTY - The power generator has a thermoelectric conversion unit which is provided with heated and cooled portions. An air duct (50) connected to the air outlet (31) derives cooling air which is passed through the cooling air path.    USE - Thermoelectric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Cools the portions of the thermoelectric conversion unit without needing excessive power by which the temperature difference between cooled and heated portions can be increased, thereby resulting in a large quantity of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline of thermoelectric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air outlet (31)    Air duct (50)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device has a light receiving element (13) arranged on back side of an insulating layer (11), to receive an input light and output an electric power to a MOS transistor arranged on the lower surface of the insulating layer.    USE - Semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - As the light receiving element utilizes natural light energy, the device is operated for a long period of time and the necessity for exchange of a battery is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacturing semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the semiconductor device.    Insulating layer (11)    Light receiving element (13)
NOVELTY - A soft resin protective layer (4), a sealing material layer (3) and a photo voltaic cell group (1) are sequentially laminated on a rigid resin substrate (5) whose surface is covered by a transparent adhesive layer (6).    USE - Solar power generation module installed on roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Internal thermal stress generated between the photo voltaic cells, is reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar power generation module.    Photo voltaic cell group (1)    Sealing material layer (3)    Soft resin protective layer (4)    Rigid resin substrate (5)    Transparent adhesive layer (6)
NOVELTY - A reflecting plate (7), which has a heat insulation function, is arranged between a roof structure (10) and a double-sided solar battery cell (3). The plate reflects sunlight, which penetrated the periphery of the solar battery cell, at the back side of the solar battery cell.    USE - Roof-mounted solar power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the volume of generated electricity, and avoids heating of indoor space e.g. attic space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar power generating device.    Double-sided solar battery cell (3)    Reflecting plate (7)    Roof structure (10)
NOVELTY - An internal thread (16) is formed in the bulge portion (15) at the upper portion of the external derivation terminal (14).    USE - For composite semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced manufacturing cost due to reduced number of components since use of nut and formation of nut receiving hole is unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the composite semiconductor device.    External derivation terminal (14)    Bulge portion (15)    Internal thread (16)
NOVELTY - The cooling system has a generator side inverter and a motor side inverter whose respective recirculation diode and switching unit are arranged on a straight line for every phase on a cooling plate (21). Coolant pipes (22) are arranged in linear array for every phase in the cooling plate.    USE - For power module.    ADVANTAGE - Cost-effective due to reduced manufacture cost, size of coolant pipes and bents on coolant passage. Ensures enlarged thermal capacity to suppress temperature increase of semiconductor components included in cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views illustrating the structure of the cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling plate (21)    Coolant pipes (22)
NOVELTY - A combustor (81) burns the combustion gas in a gas combustion chamber provided in a housing (72), and generates a combustion flame. Based on the heat generated with the combustion flame, a thermo-electric-power-generating element (1) generates electric power.    USE - Gas lamp.    ADVANTAGE - Provides gas lamp which can generate electric power efficiently even if solar light ray is interrupted by surrounding wooden construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a principal-part longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gas lamp.    Thermo-electric-power-generating element (1)    Housing (72)    Combustor (81)
NOVELTY - The crack detection method involves measuring change in electrical resistance of laminate. Crack in the laminate is detected based on the measured value. Electrode is connected for measuring the electrical resistance change of each layer of the laminate.    USE - For crack detection in solar battery element.    ADVANTAGE - Crack is detected inexpensively and efficiently, without any special apparatus and complicated process. The material does not heat-shrunk even at high temperature process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the crack detection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Method for determining the surface properties of a parabolic mirror (40) in which a screen is placed between the focal point (20) of the mirror and the intersection of the normals from the mirror edges. The screen has a line image on it that is reflected by the mirror to a camera detector. The actual image is compared with an ideal image and from the differences, conclusions made about the mirror surface.    USE - Determination of the surface optical characteristics of parabolic mirrors used in a solar powered steam generator.    ADVANTAGE - Parabolic mirrors used in such steam generators are made up of sections that can be displaced by sun or wind effects and thermal stresses. The invention provides a method for checking the alignment of such sections. The efficiency of the steam generator is optimum when the mirrors are correctly aligned.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The invention also relates to a device for implementing the above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows a perspective view of a solar powered steam generator.    focal point and position of steam generator tube (20)    parabolic steam generator unit (12)    mirror surface. (40)
NOVELTY - An accelerator of wind speed is composed of a trancated conic barrel made of sheet and a rotary axle installed at the position which is far from the small end of barrel by 1/3 length of the said conicbarrel. The wind comes in it from its small end and is exchansted from its big end. The wind-driven machinery such as wind-driven electric generator and its blade wheel is installed in the said conicbarrel and near the small end. It can increase wind speed by 30-50% and wind power by 2.1-3.3 times.
NOVELTY - The seawater robot is a robot which can be driven by sewater wave as powder and can be up-down moved to apply work. It has no need of any fuels and electric energy, belongs to a green environment-protecting energy source. The guideway of robot can be fixed on the offshore field platform frame, marine floating bridge, island shoreside support and large-size seagoing vessel. The seawater robot adopts computer to make monitoring work, and possesses extensive application, can be used for desalination of sea water, and the seawater robot group can be used for building up energy-saving power plant on the island, also can be used as energy source of marine chemical plant.
NOVELTY - The generation apparatus has two platforms (13,14) that float of the ocean surface. An elongate member (18) is pivoted to a ram (20) which causes a piston (24) to slide inside a cylinder (22) and drive a fluid motor. The motor is coupled to an alternator which generates electricity that is transmitted via cables to an onshore location.    USE - For power generation from a reusable source such as wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - Low running costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side view of energy generation apparatus    Platforms (13,14)    Elongate member (18)    Ram (20)    Cylinder (22)    Piston (24)
NOVELTY - A structure utilizing geothermal energy capable of effectively utilizing a thermal energy in an underground constant temperature layer while using a supplementary heater and an air conditioner and natural energies such as solar heat or solar light, wind power, and water power in order to prevent limited fossil energies such as petroleum, gases, and coal from being exhausted, wherein an insulating wall (A) formed of a plurality of insulation panels (1) connected to each other and extending from a ground surface (4) to the underground constant temperature layer (21) is buried in the ground while surrounding a building (22) adhesively to the ground exposed portion and the underground buried portion of a foundation (5).    USE - Structure utilizing geothermal energy for power generation    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Insulation panels (1)    Ground surface (4)    Building (22)    Foundation (5)
NOVELTY - A housing has Fresnel lenses (12), compound parabolic concentrators (CPCs) (14) and heat pipes (16) which are integrated with additional solar compound concentrators. The Fresnel lenses concentrate the intensity of light 5-10 times the normal levels. The focused sunlight is further concentrated 20-50 times by the CPC. The concentrated light energy increases the temperature and pressure of the fluid (18) passing through the pipe.    USE - Solar thermal electric power generation system for use in residences.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient collection and concentration of sun's rays, and optimizes performance of electric power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar compound concentrator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side perspective view of the collector system.    Fresnel lenses (12)    CPCs (14)    Heat pipes (16)    Fluid (18)
NOVELTY - A control unit is actuated by a pipeline fluid pressure to maintain the hydraulic motor flow rate proportional to a pumping pressure power average value based on a wave pressure to adjust mean energy and load amount.    USE - For pendulum-type wave-activated generator.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective acquisition of energy. Increases efficiency and reliability of generator. Prevents oscillation of continuous control system.
NOVELTY - A light-gathering solar engine is composed of external cylinder sleeve, internal rotor, several sliding plates, two end covers and bearings in the downward eccentrical hole on end cover for the internal rotor. An air-tight cavity is formed by several slide plates radially installed on rotor, internal surface of external cylinder sleeve and two end covers. The air coming into the said air-tight cavity is compressed at lower stop point, where is absorbs the heat of focused sunlight and then expanded at upper stop point to do work, so converting solar energy to mechanical energy. It is suitable for compressor of air conditioner, electric generator, etc.
NOVELTY - Geothermal water processing involves adding a solution containing bivalent iron ion to the geothermal water and neutralizing the geothermal water containing bivalent iron ion. The bivalent iron ion addition process and the neutralization process are combined in series, and the combination process is performed two or more times.    USE - For processing underground hot water containing harmful arsenic.    ADVANTAGE - Silicic acid is removed, so that disturbance of silicic acid is restricted, and formation of magnetic precipitate is performed reliably. Arsenic is removed from the magnetic precipitate, and geothermal water with low arsenic concentration is obtained. Magnetic precipitate is then removed reliably from the supernatant solution by filtration and magnetic separation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Geothermal water processing involves adding a solution containing bivalent iron ion to the geothermal water and neutralizing the geothermal water containing bivalent iron ion. The bivalent iron ion addition process and the neutralization process are combined in series, and the combination process is performed two or more times.    The combination process is followed by filtration process and magnetic separation process. Temperature of the geothermal water is made more than 40degreesC, before the combination process.
NOVELTY - A fan (10) that rotates by flow of combustion waste gas is provided in a scrap passage (3) of combustion waste gas. The revolving shaft (11) of the fan is made to face in a flow direction of the combustion waste gas. The fan's revolving shaft is interlockingly connected to the revolving shaft of a generator (14) provided out of the scrap passage.    USE - Used for electricity generating using raise energy of combustion waste gas produced in chemical processing plant, refuse incineration plant, factory or thermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - Enables economical electricity generation since fuel consumption for electricity generation is completely unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a principal-part expanded sectional view showing the combustion waste gas passageway.    Scrap passage (3)    Fan (10)    Revolving shaft (11)    Generator (14)
NOVELTY - In a coolant circuit containing an organic liquid or R125 coolant at critical pressure/temperature, the coolant is heated at lower heat exchanger (11) by heat obtained via solar energy, to attain maximum temperature of liquid so that the liquid expands in a riser tube (14) gaining potential energy. The liquid is cooled at upper heat exchanger (12) for shrinkage and falls in a fall tube (15) gaining kinetic energy, to drive a current-generating Pelton turbine (13).    USE - For power generation from heat source e.g. solar energy, by converting solar heat into electrical energy, geothermal heat or recovered waste heat from other sources.    ADVANTAGE - Maximum efficiency can be attained with simple arrangement, since the coolant is always maintained in liquid state, as no latent vaporization heat is involved, and design limitations of riser pipe and exchange surfaces are avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the power plant schematically. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat exchangers (11,12)    Turbine (13)    Riser tube (14)    Fall tube (15)
NOVELTY - A steam source supplies thermal energy to the condenser (46') comprising several condenser tubes (48'). A thermoelectric module (60) comprising several thermoelectric elements, is connected to the condenser tubes for facilitating flow of thermal energy through the elements to generate power.    USE - For steam power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The latent steam heat generated in the condenser is used in conjunction with the thermoelectric modules to generate additional power, thereby increasing the power output of the steam power plant. The efficiency of the thermoelectric modules is high, hence the power loss is reduced and efficient heat transfer is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thermoelectric power generator.    Condenser (46')    Condenser tubes (48')    Thermoelectric module (60)
NOVELTY - The palette (15) ascends and descends because of the wave movement and thus the plunger (4) drops and the plunger (3) rises. As the plunger (4) drops, the water forces the breeches (6,7) to close and the water is led to the outlet pipe (33). As the plunger (3) rises, the breech (5) is opened and the cylinder chamber is filled with water, which closes the breeches (5,8) and is also led to the outlet pipe (33), from where it can be channeled into a tank and used for power production. The air chamber can have any desired shape, size and scale.    USE - A seawater pump used for the production of electrical power and other kinds of output    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water can rise as much as 60% of the air chamber volume, as 40% of it is sunk into the sea. The pump can be used with other driving forces to pump any fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the pump when the sea is calm.    plungers (3,4)    breaches (5,6,7)    palette (15)    outlet pipe (33)
NOVELTY - A shell mounted about a piston (12) is placed in water and relative motion between shell and the piston is produced due to water waves. An electric generator (42) produces voltage or current as a function of relative motion of the shell and piston. A controller couples the output of the electric generator to a load which has an impudence whose value is a function of period of waves and mass of water in the shell.    USE - For production of electrical energy from ocean.    ADVANTAGE - The controller varies the load to ensure the value of load applied to output of electric generator to be continuously varying value, hence ensures optimum transfer of power into the load. Efficiency of the system is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Power transfer optimizing method for power generating system; and    (2) Power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of wave energy converter.    Piston (12)    Electronic generator (42)
NOVELTY - Several satellite tubes (104) are extended between a pair of end plates (106) and radially spaced apart from a central tube (102), such that the tubes (104) are rotatable about the tube (102) and the end plates. A wire made from nitinol is looped about the tube (102) and each tube (104). The wire deforms asymmetrically in same direction when heated.    USE - For driving a rotor in electric generator (claimed) to generate electrical energy, utilizing sources of wastes or unutilized thermal energy e.g. lava, geysers and other areas of geothermal energy emanation for generating torque in the generator. Also suitable for solar energy utilization as well as waste heat from a conventional thermal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity is generated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Electric generator;    (2) Electrical power generating system;    (3) Torque generation method;    (4) Electricity generation method; and    (5) Engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the rotating assembly.    Central tube (102)    Satellite tubes (104)    End plates (106)
NOVELTY - A detector (23) detects ground fault in a cable connecting several solar panels. A switch (21) is opened, depending on the output of the detector.    USE - Solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power generation device is controlled without stopping the operation of the solar power generation device and open discharge voltage of solar battery is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation device control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the components of the solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Switch (21)    Detector (23)
NOVELTY - Solar collector has reflective mirror (1) of two dimensional shape or composite parabolic surface condensing type of three dimensional shape.    USE - For solar heater used for heating room.    ADVANTAGE - Offers excellent collection of heat performance. Manufacturing cost is reduced and size reduction is enabled. Application can be widened from warm water manufacture for room heating to steam electricity generation, photovoltaic and source of heat of an absorption machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory drawing of compound parabolic concentrator type solar collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reflective mirror (1)
NOVELTY - A solar collector panel is mounted on a roof by an essentially L-shaped flange (3) with a tongue (15) which interlocks with the tip of an L-shaped profile (14) forming part of a roof mounting rail (2). The flange (3) tip (4) provides side-support for the panel (1).    USE - Two-part roof fixture for solar collector panel.    ADVANTAGE - The self-locking arrangement simplifies and lowers installation costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side-view of the roof rail and collector fitting.    Solar panel (1)    L-shaped panel (3)    tongue (15)    L-shaped profile (14)    mounting rail (2)    tip (4)
NOVELTY - A solar radiation concentrator rotated about a straight line vertical to the reflector arrangement surfaces so that the incident solar radiation can be led onto the reflector arrangement surface along the specified direction and a method of concentrating solar radiation.    USE - Solar radiation concentrator for concentrating solar radiation for use generating electrical power    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The concentrator, comprising a plurality of reflectors (10) disposed on reflector arrangement surfaces, a plurality of reflector vertical bars (20) connected to the plurality of reflectors, rotating center holding members (30) for holding the center points of the rotating motions of the plurality of reflector vertical bars, motion members (40) for collectively rotating the plurality of reflector vertical bars, and guide members (50) for guiding the motions of the plurality of reflector vertical bars so that the plurality of reflector vertical bars can be rotated along specified reflector vertical bar routes, wherein the motion members perform motions along the specified motion member routes according to a variation in the incident angle of the incident solar radiation, and holes (40A0 of a specified shape are provided in the motion members.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Reflectors (10)    Vertical bars (20)    Rotating center holding members (30)    Motion members (40)    Guide members (50)
NOVELTY - The solar collector facade is assembled to form a complete prefabricated entity and the visible surfaces of the frame construction are covered by cover strips (7), so that independent of the remaining facade form, the cladding masonry can be applied on smooth unfinished stone work as well as on finished masonry, or also can be mounted on an upright latching construction. The cover strips (7) covering the external peripheral limiting frame construction (6), also the cover strips which cover the frame construction (9) between adjacent collector surfaces have the same width.    USE - Building facades for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Frame construction is provided, which facilitates the use of same width cover strips. This is facilitated by the use of varying width sections of the frame construction. So that already with the assembly of the solar collector, consideration can be given, at which place of the collector facade, the respective solar collector should be placed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a side section through 2 solar collectors arranged one over the other.    Solar collectors (1,2)    Edge section (3)    Butting sections (4,5)    External frame construction (6)    Glass holding strip (8)    Seals (9,10)    Facade (25)
NOVELTY - The solar cell battery replacement unit includes a solar panel (17) located on the exterior of a cartridge with a capacitor (20). The solar panel provides an electronic device with a replacement power source derived from the photovoltaic conversion of ambient light without removal of the cartridge from the electronic device and without interruption of the operational status of the device.    USE - For electronic device e.g. calculator. Used as a power source for large scale integrated circuit. Used for e.g. cellular telephones, personal digital assistant, compact disc and digital video disc players, remote controllers, radios, alarms.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates necessity of repeated purchase of disposable batteries for operation of an electronic device over an extended period. Provides an environment friendly power source for electronic devices. Eliminates necessity of utilizing a standard electric power for recharging rechargeable batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar panel includes photovoltaic cells capable of converting ambient light into direct current electricity and charging the power capacitor contained in the cartridge. The power capacitor has sufficient capacitance for holding an electric charge sufficient to power the electronic device. The cartridge includes contacts (23) dimensioned to fit inside the battery cavity of the electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the underside of the cartridge dimensioned to fit into the battery cavity.    Solar panel (17)    Capacitor (20)    Contacts (23)
NOVELTY - Several water boxes (319) are connected through outlet tube (317) which supplies water during low water level in box by check valve (318). A pair of valves (320,321) are switched to supply air from atmosphere and tube (421) of air source respectively, by press block (406) resting on top pontoon (407) switched to case (401) by a linkage (405). The linkage is swings and is connected between case and a lower pontoon (417) by a string (415).    USE - For accumulating and storing low power energy from wind, wave and solar sources to form high power energy.    ADVANTAGE - Natural power of low or middle power is converted to rise the level of water so that the energy is stored in a water and conformity is achieved to the requirement of environmental protection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy accumulating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of water box with linkage.    Outlet tube (317)    Check valve (318)    Water boxes (319)    Valves (320,321)    Case (401)    Linkage (405)    Press block (406)    Top pontoon (407)    String (415)    Lower pontoon (417)    Tube (421)
NOVELTY - The method involves irradiating laser beams onto a transparent electrode film (F1) laminated onto an amorphous semiconductor film or electrode film (F2), to form groove. The intensity of laser beam is varied, such that the laser beam intensity distribution is perpendicular to the groove.    USE - Used for manufacturing solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Improves optoelectric conversion efficiency of battery, without degrading element characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the laser etching process during solar battery manufacture.    Electrode films (F1,F2)
NOVELTY - Solar collector element comprises an absorber part (10) and a pipe for a heat carrier liquid connected to the absorber part on a first side (B). The absorber part consists of a composite material with a metallic support (1) and an optically active coating on a second side (A) on the support. The coating consists of layer system (3) made up of an upper dielectric layer (4), a middle layer (5) made from an oxidic, fluoridic or nitridic layer of formulae MeOz, MeFr or MeNs having a refractive index n of less than 1.8, preferably a chromium oxide layer CrOx, and a lower layer (6) made from gold, silver, chromium, aluminum and/or molybdenum (where x, z, r and s = a stochiometric or non-stochiometric ratio in the oxides, fluorides or nitrides).    USE - Used for recovering energy from sun rays.    ADVANTAGE - The element has high light absorption and a high degree of reflection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The upper layer is a silicon oxide layer. An intermediate layer (2) is applied on a substrate (1) below the layer system. The substrate is made from aluminum. The layer system is applied by sputtering, CVD, PECVD or by vaporizing from a thermal source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the solar collector element.    substrate (1)    intermediate layer (2)    layer system (3)    upper dielectric layer (4)    middle layer (5)    lower layer (6)    absorber part (10)    upper side (A)    lower side (B)
NOVELTY - The base (2) of a thick, thermally conductive ceramic material (AbO3 or AlN) also acts as the substrate. It's upper side accommodates the electronic components and associated connection systems. On the underside a metallisation layer (16) is applied to which a heat sink (3) is secured by soldering. This consists of rows of corrugated strips of thin corrugated aluminium, sinusoidal in profile, displaced to one another to form flow channels (18) cooled by the motor cooling medium.    USE - For the supply and control of motors in the kw range.    ADVANTAGE - The thick, thermally conductive base provides for sturdy construction and good heat dissipation. The module is simple to manufacture at low cost. The low weight heat fin assembly can be sized in accordance with the heat to be dissipated and inserted in the motor cooling medium (air or water).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section through a module to the present invention.    heat sink (3)    base (2)    metallisation layer (16)    flow channels (18)    .
NOVELTY - The engine has a housing (1) made as a reinforced concrete box firmly anchored to the earth or the sea floor, and a concrete float chamber (2). The concrete chamber floats within the engine housing, is air filled and contains the generating system. Continuous cables are suspended vertically from the center ceiling of the engine housing into the center of the float chamber around a spool and back down to the center of the engine housing floor. The cables provide tension to turn the spool and the generators as water enters and leaves the area surrounding the float chamber.    USE - For obtaining electricity from the tidal power of the sea in a bay or estuary.    ADVANTAGE - Has a simple design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ocean version is described where the tide provides lift and fall. In the land version, any low volume water source suffices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows ocean and land based versions of the BTE.    engine housing (1)    engine float (2)    spool (4)    shaft (5)    generators (6)
NOVELTY - Several photovoltaic devices are connected with one another. The peripheral portions of the photovoltaic devices have no rectangular portions. The curved lines of the peripheral portion connect the straight lines of the peripheral portion to one another.    USE - In amorphous and crystalline solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The anti-reflection film is formed so as to prevent the deterioration of the efficiency attributed to light reflection on the solar cell surface. Since the organic material is rich in flexibility and low in hardness as compared with the inorganic material, the penetration phenomenon is avoided. Productivity and yield ratio are improved. Durability is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar cell module; and    (2) Solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the photovoltaic device assembly.
NOVELTY - A saucer-shaped fuselage (11) has several transverse ducts (15) extending from top to bottom for channeling prop blast downward. Several photovoltaic cells (20) are provided at the bottom of fuselage, which generate power from radiation received from ground station (50) and supply it to a motor which drives a propeller (17), for permitting transport to and hovering at a remote station for prolonged time period.    USE - Remote piloted aircraft used as data monitor, reconnaissance platform and relay station.    ADVANTAGE - Prolonged operation of remote piloted aircraft, is achieved because the aircraft is powered by radiation beamed up from ground station. Occupies less space and weight, as it does not carry sufficient fuel for power for flight. Danger for crew and limit for payload, endurance and capability are avoided because the aircraft is operated remotely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of saucer shaped remote piloted aircraft.    Saucer-shaped fuselage (11)    Transverse ducts (15)    Propeller (17)    Photovoltaic cells (20)    Ground station (50)
NOVELTY - The wheel (1) of a passing railcar pushes a first contact (5) laterally away from a rail (2) to rotate a pivoting component in a first direction around a shaft (7). The wheel of a passing railcar pushes a second contact (6) laterally away from a rail to rotate the pivoting component in a second direction around the shaft.    USE - Used for extracting energy from wheels of passing railcar e.g. train.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces vertical dynamic reaction force exerted by energy converter on railroad vehicles while extracting energy from passing trains, thus reducing probability of accidental derailment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first elongated arm (3) of the pivoting component has one end coupled to the shaft and the other end coupled to the first contact. The second elongated arm (4) of the pivoting component has one end coupled to the shaft and the other end coupled to the second contact. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy extracting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an energy extracting apparatus.    Wheel (1)    Rail (2)    First elongated arm (3)    Second elongated arm (4)    First contact (5)    Second contact (6)    Shaft (7)
(NO312377-B1)   NOVELTY - Wave power station device (1) wherein the waves flow up a ramp (12) and wherein the ramp is provided with fixed openings (17) arranged in such a way that water flowing up the ramp will flow down through the openings to an insignificant degree, whereas water flowing down the ramp will essentially flow down through the openings. The ramp constitutes a geometry like a taper, taper part, cone or cone part.    USE - For production of electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved efficiency and can withstand the forces that arise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic vertical section of the wave power station.    Power station device (1)    Ramp (12)    Ramp (17)
NOVELTY - The system has several solar battery modules (K1-K22) that are connected in parallel and divided into several groups. Each of the divided groups are serially connected using a pair of positive and negative electrode conducting wire cables (12-15). Output circuits (17-19) generate an array voltage between positive and negative electrode conducting wires to output predetermined electric power.    USE - For generating solar power used in residential application.    ADVANTAGE - The system is constructed in a site easily and high voltage is output efficiently without producing waste in a generated output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wiring connection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar power generation system and a top view of the solar power generation system.    Wire cables (12-15)    Output circuits (17-19)    Solar battery modules (K1-K22)
NOVELTY - The hybrid collector (1) which has solar battery cell on the main surface of a panel, has air passage used as heat exchange medium. The air passage is divided into several partitions along periphery and interior of the panel.    USE - For electricity generation and collection of heat by solar light using hybrid collector installed on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the heat exchange efficiency of each panel using air as heat medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the components of hybrid solar light utilization system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hybrid collector (1)
NOVELTY - A light and heat hybrid module (18) is arranged on the north side of a flat roof portion (17). A solar battery module (19) is arranged from hybrid module on the south. The storage tanks (20) are arranged on the north side of a building provided with flat roof portion.    USE - Solar energy utilization system provided with light and heat hybrid module and solar battery module on roof portion of the building, for generating electric power and heat energy from solar light.    ADVANTAGE - The connection of light and heat hybrid module with storage tank is performed easily, by arranging both on north side of flat roof portion and thereby the heat energy acquisition efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar energy utilization system.    Flat roof portion (17)    Hybrid module (18)    Solar battery module (19)    Storage tanks (20)
NOVELTY - An attachment mounting stand (23) is arranged on a flat roof (22) of a building (20). Heat receiving panels (25) are formed on the attachment mounting stand such that they are in an inclined position.    USE - Double roof structure using the heat receiving panel to entrap and use solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Is durable and protects the flat roof from rain or sunlight. Hence, coating of a roof surface is simplified and a reduction of the coating expense is achieved. Energy of solar light is attenuated and heating of flat roof is reduced. Since heat receiving panels are arranged at a predetermined angle, rain water flows down easily and dust does not adhere to its surface. The air space between surface glass cover and heat receiving panel provides heat insulation and sound insulation, thereby improving the amenity. Space for suppressing heat or sound conduction need not be provided between the flat roof and ceiling, thereby a high ceiling is provided which increases the habitation space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar energy utilization system using the energy from the heat receiving panels on the flat roof building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the double roof structure of the flat roof building.    Building (20)    Flat roof (22)    Attachment mounting stand (23)    Heat receiving panel (25)
NOVELTY - Several photoelectric conversion cells (4) are respectively arranged around several radiation light emitters (2). The photoelectric conversion cells have a conversion efficiency that is dependent upon the light emission intensity strength of each emitter.    USE - Thermo-optical electrical power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides optimized and enhanced photoelectric conversion efficiency, even when the temperature distribution of the emitter is non-uniform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross section view and top view of cylindrical type photovoltaic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Radiation light emitters (2)    Photoelectric conversion cells (4)
NOVELTY - The generator (2) is installed in the case (1) of the turbine coaxial with the turbine runner.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces number of bearings and cost of installation, as the generator is in turbine casing and coaxial. Improves energy conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of first order tidal wave energy converter for electricity generation.    Turbine casing (1)    Generator (2)
NOVELTY - A transparent soft resin composition is film-deposited to form a sealing film. The transparent soft resin composition consists of an expandable adhesive resin composition foamed by heating.    USE - The sealing film is used for the solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The irregular surface of the sealing film formed by foaming exhibits light scattering. The sealing film for the solar battery provides irregular reflection to incident light at the portions except the cell. The resulting light is again incident on the cell. The result provides the light incident on the solar battery with high utilization factor to enhance power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - The back-side sealing film (3) consists of polyethylene terephthalate film whose thickness is 7% or more of total thickness, and contains polymer with 18500-40000 number molecular weight laminated to a gas barrier layer.    USE - For solar battery (claimed) used in electronic components e.g. watch, calculator, mobile telephone, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Back-side sealing film has high reflecting rate, hydrolyzable resistance, heat resistance and weather resistance. Is excellent in reducing leakage current and has light-weight property. The sealing film has favorable mechanical characteristics and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the solar battery which uses the solar battery back-side sealing film.    Back-side sealing film (3)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has an inverter (20) attached to a low temperature portion of its rear surface.    USE - In photovoltaic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Omits DC circuit wiring, minimizes power imbalance and promotes easier installation. Increases reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a solar cell module with power converter.    Inverter (20)
NOVELTY - The solar cells, embedded in the foil (8), are electrically interconnected and the holder is secured on an understructure. The solar modules (1,2) between the glass panes (3,5; 4,6) have in their edge section a spacing profile (7), or a spacing shank.The holder is formed, outside of the glass panes, by partly set, elastic holder elements (9), free of bending moment. Pref. the holder element consists of a rubber element with a shaft (10). It may have a bore for a fastener.    USE - For support structure of solar modules.    ADVANTAGE - Simple, low-cost securing of solar modules and damage protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows partial cross-section of two solar modules in holder.    foil, (8)    solar modules, (1,2)    glass panes, (3,5;4,6)    spacing profile, (7)    holder element, (9)    shaft (10)
NOVELTY - The solar module contains two parallel, spaced panes forming an intermediate chamber, in which is located at least one solar cell. Near the pane edges is fitted a spacing ledge, whose thickness corresponds to the thickness of the solar cell contg. foil sandwiched by the panes.Pref. the ledge has two oppositely directed extensions abutting the front sides of the adjacent panes. The extensions may comprise attachments at their end sections covering positively the pane edges.    USE - For solar module mfr.    ADVANTAGE - Facility for precise space adjustment and keeping between solar cell sandwiching panes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows plan view of invented solar module.
NOVELTY - The shingle includes a transparent carrier plate (12) for a photovoltaic cell which is covered round each edge at least by the carrier plate (12). A covering for the photovoltaic cell is arranged on the side of the photovoltaic cell, opposite the carrier plate. The carrier plate extends over the photovoltaic cell in at least one direction.    USE - For mounting photovoltaic solar modules.    ADVANTAGE - Simple mechanical and electrical installation. Rain proof, while providing good water drainage characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the shingle.    Carrier plate (12)
NOVELTY - A solar module (22) is connected to a carrier plate (24). Electrical connections of a solar shingle (10) are formed as a plug (20) or socket (18) which can be connected directly to a socket or plug on the roof or facade side, or of an adjacent solar shingle.    USE - For facing or siding on a facade or roof.    ADVANTAGE - Simple electrical connections, so that they can be installed by a roofer without problems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a facade paneling.    Socket (18)    Plug (20)    Solar module (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves using a generator installed in a pontoon anchored to the seabed and suitably secured against drifting and heeling. The energy generated can be used to produce hydrogen and oxygen from water.    USE - For generating electrical energy from water wave motion and producing hydrogen and oxygen from water.    ADVANTAGE - Can be implemented where there is no electrical supply network.
NOVELTY - A translucent structure having a tower, is filled with air at its base and is heated by radiation of sun. A windmill, an electric generator and air deflecting vanes are arranged within the tower. The vanes guide heated air to the windmill, after which air escapes through an aperture at the top of the tower, so as to reduce lateral displacement of the structure due to force developed by reduced air pressure.    USE - Solar-powered air-flow generator.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solar-powered air flow generator which is simple to assemble and inexpensive to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of solar-powered air flow generator.
NOVELTY - Solar energy impinged upon a solar collector (10) is captured and is transferred as thermal energy to gas and liquid reservoirs, through a heat converter and an internal conduit (20). The reservoirs store the thermal energy for eventual distribution.    USE - For providing heating, ventilating and airconditioning services to a building.    ADVANTAGE - The system is uncomplicated and inexpensive. Both heating and cooling is enabled from a single solar energy source. Significant efficiency is contributed to both heating and cooling inhabited space. Delivers and removes heat from a building without relying on external power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar collector.    Solar collector (10)    Internal conduit (20)
NOVELTY - A fan (7) is provided below a thermophotovoltaic converter assembly (3) with a fuel/air combustion chamber (11). The chamber is connected to a fuel source (17), for performing hydrocarbon combustion. An infrared emitter (13) emits infrared radiation, when the emitter is heated by combustion gases. A receiver (15) surrounding emitter and heat shield (27), converts the radiation into electric power.    USE - For use in recreational vehicle, sailboat, mountain cabin and small residential area. Also for use in variety of potential application.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the fan increases the combustion air supply, allows increased fuel flow, increased emitter temperature and increased electric power output. The heat shield prevents hot gases from reaching the receiver.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Wall-mountable thermophotovoltaic power generator;    (b) Thermophotovoltaic power generation method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical cross sectional view of thermophotovoltaic power generator.    Thermophotovoltaic converter assembly (3)    Fan (7)    Fuel/air combustion chamber (11)    Infrared emitter (13)    Receiver (15)    Fuel source (17)    Heat shield (27)
NOVELTY - An apparatus for generating electric power using a thermoelectric semiconductor and a method of bonding a bimetal type thermoelectric semiconductor are to produce the electric power using the thermoelectric semiconductor for converting thermal energy into electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An endothermic portion(30) has a plurality of cooling pins are disposed on an upper portion of a main body(100) and a cooling oil path. A heat radiating portion has a path of heat medium oil. A thermoelectric semiconductor holding portion(50) is horizontally disposed between the heat radiating portion and the endothermic portion. A bolt portion(60) closely couples the endothermic portion and the thermoelectric semiconductor holding portion. A coupling portion(70) couples the main body and the heat radiating portion. A circulating pump(80) circulates the heat medium oil. A heating portion(90) heats the heat medium oil. A tank(140) stores the circulated heat medium oil. A cooling coil portion(150) has a cooling pan, a folding hinge and a flexible pipe.
NOVELTY - Several light emitters of light emitting elements (24) are exposed from the ceiling and/or the side walls of a main case (15). A solar battery supplies electric power to the light emitting element, to emit light during night.    USE - In parking place of motor vehicles such as car.    ADVANTAGE - Restrictions of the installation area of a solar battery, and the influence by climate are reduced. The light emitting element can emit light reliably, and the over discharge of a battery is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for bumping post installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of bumping post installation.    Main case (15)    Light emitting elements (24)
NOVELTY - The cladding tile with a support plate (2), has a chamber (5) which accommodates a photovoltaic cell (6) in order to constitute a portion of a visible surface (4). The support plate is fixed to the visible surface.    USE - For decorative tile (claimed) used within or outside building, to generate electricity to drive pumps, in fountain, pools, and to light lamp in path in garden.    ADVANTAGE - Enables surface-cladding tile to be endowed with electricity generating properties, and hence cables need not be laid and connection to the power distribution network is not required. Makes possible to create compositions of photovoltaic cells and panels that can be applied to tiles to create pleasing aesthetic effects and to generate electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for decorative unit having surface-cladding tile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of the holes made for the passage of the connecting wires in the bottom face of the tile.    Support plate (2)    Visible surface (4)    Chamber (5)    Photovoltaic cell (6)
NOVELTY - A height-adjustable roller blind (2) is arranged over the solar collector (1), and has a reflective underside. When lowered and extended the blind protects the solar collector from too intense radiation and mechanical damage. When the blind is raised, it deflects additional radiation onto the collector.    USE - For water and home heating using flat collectors or vacuum tube collectors.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids damage and increases the power of existing collectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the roller blind assembly.    Solar collector (1)    Roller blind (2)
NOVELTY - The device has a pivoted paddle with front (4) and rear (6) faces that are moved forward and backward by the waves. A reflector (18) reflects a water wave (28) which has passed the paddle, back onto the rear face (6) of the paddle. The paddle has a neoprene skirt with an edge (30) that is in contact with the bottom (15) of the wave passage and which harnesses energy from the wave passing under the paddle to exert additional force on the paddle.    USE - To generate power where ever waves are present e.g. seas, lakes, reservoirs.    ADVANTAGE - Uses renewable resources, running costs are low, can also contribute to sea calming at harbor entrance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Independent claims are included for a paddle with a flexible skirt, a power generation system, and an electricity generator    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Cross section showing movement of paddle under influence of wave    Front face (4)    Rear face (6)    Bottom of passage (15)    Reflector (18)    Wave (28)    Edge of skirt (30)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic (PV) building assembly includes an array of PV modules (10). A PV module is mounted to the body (14). A weather resistant layer (24) is applied onto the outer surface of foam insulation layer (22) to ensure a water-tight surface for the assembly. PV modules have gaps (26) between the modules which provide for air venting from air cavities (28) created between the modules and the insulation layer.    USE - The assembly provides electricity generation, building thermal insulation and building waterproofing in a simple, lightweight and cost-efficient construction assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is useful in both new construction and retrofit applications. In retrofit applications roof leveling or roof sloping is provided. The PV modules can span low-lying roof penetrations and obstructions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing the roof of the building and an array of photovoltaic modules.    PV module (10)    Body (14)    Insulation layer (22)    Weather-resistant layer (24)    Gaps (26)    Air cavities (28)
NOVELTY - The solar battery array (8) has several double-sided light reception type solar battery module (1). Structural units (2,3) which fix several edges of battery module, are arranged at the peripheral portion of each double-sided light reception type solar battery module.    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction of power generation is prevented, as hindrance of sunlight to both front and back light receiving surfaces of solar battery module is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of solar battery array.    Solar battery module (1)    Structural units (2,3)    Solar battery array (8)
NOVELTY - A rotary drum (4) has a generating unit which generates electrical energy which is transformed into power which is used for rotation of semipermanent motor.    USE - Motor and generator assembly for large sized thermal power station and nuclear power station.    ADVANTAGE - The need for high economical status and high level technique for constructing thermal power stations and nuclear power stations are eliminated, thereby reducing the environmental pollution of earth scale, and need for fossil fuel is also eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of motor and generator assembly.    Rotary drum (4)
NOVELTY - Several rectangular panels (6) and irregular panels (8) with solar energy transducing capacity, are arranged at predetermined spacing along the roof surface (1) with an inclined edge (7). Sword point covers (10) are installed in the triangular empty spaces (9) between the irregular panels and the ridge (2) provided to the inclined edge of roof. A ridge package (11) is provided to the ridge.    USE - Solar roof structure.    ADVANTAGE - Provides improved waterproofness to roof surface by using sword point covers and irregular panels to cover the inclined edge of the roof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar roof application method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the roof structure.    Roof surface (1)    Ridge (2)    Rectangular panels (6)    Inclined edge (7)    Irregular panels (8)    Triangular empty space (9)    Sword point covers (10)    Ridge package (11)
NOVELTY - An arm (5) is connected to an electric motor (7) which functions as a generator, through a motor shaft (6). The ends of the arms are provided with conical discs (1). A gear (4) is provided to change direction of rotation of the disc, based on the rotation of the motor shaft. The motor generator generates electricity utilizing driving force of the disc.    USE - For spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Force of gravity exerted by earth is utilized as a source of energy for generation of electricity, hence inexhaustible and stable supply of electricity is enabled. Size reduction of the generator is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side sectional view of the motor generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Conical discs (1)    Gear (4)    Arm (5)    Motor shaft (6)    Electric motor (7)
NOVELTY - The residence building (10) has roof (2) with downward sloping sides (21,22). A solar panel (5) is equipped on one sloping side. A notch (23) is provided to another sloping side, which corresponds to a pergolas formed to a ridge surface (11).    USE - Residence building with solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Attains an impressive look to a residence building after fitment of solar panel on one sloping side of roof and forming pergolas corresponding to notch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the residence building.    Roof (2)    Solar panel (5)    Residence building (10)    Ridge surface (11)    Downward sloping sides (21,22)    Notch (23)
NOVELTY - An inner tube (16) accommodates samples at an inner face of an accommodation container (11). An inner tube is formed so that high pressure fluid passes through accommodated samples (19). An accommodation container, inner face of cover body (12) and entire surface of inner tube is metal coated.    USE - For geothermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - Sampling is easier without damaging inner wall. Prevents deformation brought about by pressure change.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the high pressure reaction container. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Accommodation container (11)    Cover body (12)    Inner tube (16)    Samples (19)
NOVELTY - The anisotropic conductive film comprises 0.05-300 weight parts of organic binder and 1 weight part of electro conductive particle. The film composition excludes lead and the concentration of the metal composition changes continuously from the inner portion towards the particle surface. A low melting point layer and high melting point layer are provided inside the particle surface.    USE - For liquid crystal panels, tape automated bonding to a terminal electrode, liquid crystal television, liquid crystal video camera, thermal head, solar battery, calculator, computer and hybrid IC conductor circuit board, printed circuit board, connection with outer layer chip mounting of multi layer substrate for low-temperature baking processing, and conductor circuit board of flexible printed substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The electro conductive particle of the film has low temperature connectability, electro conductivity, oxidation resistance and good dispersibility. Hence the film has inherently the properties. High connection reliability, high current density and anisotropic conductivity of the film are ensured. Since lead is not included, toxicity is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The low melting point layer melts at a temperature close to the curing temperature of the binder. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrical connection material comprising anisotropic conductive film.
NOVELTY - The structure supports four or more wind turbine towers (1), which is designed to capture all renewable energy sources such as wind, wave and tidal current energy from designated marine site.    USE - Offshore power generating structure e.g. tidal barrage structure.    ADVANTAGE - Enables servicing major mechanical part and turbines without removing these parts to shore. Prevents movement of structure from designed settlement position and reduces size of structure, thereby reducing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of typical pier arrangement.    Turbine towers (1)
NOVELTY - The method is carried with a power plant including a generator mounted on a platform. This platform is anchored by one or more columns at the floor e.g. of the sea. The drive results using a floating body of great mass, which is connected with the drive shaft by a piston rod changeable in its length. In certain cases the power produced can be used for decomposing of water in to hydrogen and oxygen.    USE - For generation of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The power plant unit can be sited where at present it is uneconomic to supply mains electricity. The power plant can be installed as a single unit or as a part of a system and also used as a reserve plant for use in an emergency. It can also be used mounted on pontoons already in situ.
NOVELTY - The extractor uses high frequency electronic pumping of a thermoelectric material to generate electricity. By dynamic operation of the extractor circuit at a certain frequency, maximum efficiency of energy production is secured because of the properties of the electron-phonon interactions in the power generating material and the effects of the displacement current.    USE - To generate electricity by using the inherent properties of thermoelectric materials.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes the efficiency of electricity production from heat energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a method of operating the electron extractor    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic view of thermoelectric power generator
NOVELTY - The halogen lamp (3) and xenon lamp (4) arranged in the chambers (1,2) of the frame (F), radiate light to the solar battery module (A) placed at the frame upper portion, through the optical filters (8,9).    USE - For testing photoelectric conversion property of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need of solar light measuring device, shutter mechanism and lens, hence size and cost reduction are enhanced. Since the light receiving surface faces downwards, the connecting terminals are not needed and hence the size reduction is much more enhanced, thus provides a small-sized device having large irradiation surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical side view of the solar simulator.    Chambers (1,2)    Halogen lamp (3)    Xenon lamp (4)    Optical filters (8,9)    Battery module (A)    Frame (F)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage apparatus (12) and a thermal accumulator (13) are provided with measurement units (51,52) to measure the amount of power generated and heat energy respectively, from a electrothermal generator (11). Measurement units (71,72) measure the amount of power supplied and heat dissipated to a load (40). A controller (14) controls the generator based on the measurement values.    USE - For control chamber (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of thermoelectric generator is maintained perfectly. The device reduces overall energy cost of the co-generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thermoelectric energy supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrothermal generator (11)    Electrical storage apparatus (12)    Thermal accumulator (13)    Controller (14)    Load (40)    Measurement units (51,52,71,72)
NOVELTY - A temperature difference is generated in a sealed gas container (1) by external static pressure, external static tension, or adiabatic expansion and the temperature difference is used for power generation by a thermoelectric element (3).    USE - As non-conventional power source.    ADVANTAGE - Preserves natural resources. Prevents air pollution as only static pressure is used and not any combustion. Provides clean and stable power generation. The structure is simple, easy to install and maintain at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of power generation method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sealed gas container (1)    Thermoelectric element (3)
NOVELTY - The thermo-element comprising a sintered material has a ratio of volume (mm3) to surface area (mm2) of less than 3.7.    USE - For thermo-electric transformation techniques, such as thermoelectric generation and thermoelectric cooling.    ADVANTAGE - The thermo-element has improved performance index. The thermo-element obtained by cold press has excellent properties, such as porosity, when compared with thermo-element obtained by hot press method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacturing method of thermo-element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of hot-pressed pellet, cold-pressed pellet and cold press material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The pair of input-output shafts (5,5') and vertical shafts (30,30') are connected to the ends of an actuator along the axial direction. A one way clutch (21) connected between the shaft pairs rotates the shafts along mutually reverse direction. A controller moves a piston (2) within the operating chamber of a cylinder (1) based on rotation of shafts for controlling the pressure in the liquid passage.    USE - Hydraulic rodless cylinder type pump motor used in hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies assembly of hydraulic system and improves operating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of hydraulic pump motor.    Cylinder (1)    Piston (2)    Input-output shafts (5,5')    Clutch (21)    Vertical shafts (30,30')
NOVELTY - The insulating metal foil band (1) has an insulated skin layer, formed by applying a coating material (6) on one surface of a metal foil band having thickness of 10-200 mum. The coating material comprises polyether sulfone resin as principal component and 5-40 volume% of pigment having mean particle diameter of 3-30 nm.    USE - For amorphous silicon solar battery substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating metal foil band has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency and insulating property. Generation of cracks or pin-holes on the surface is prevented. The film thickness of metal foil band is effectively controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for insulating metal foil band manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows production of photogravure system.    Metal foil band (1)    Coating material (6)
NOVELTY - Electricity generating system mounted on a ship (2) comprises an elongate retractable line secured to the vessel. The system includes a reel that winds the retractable mooring line (6) and a clutch (28) for transmitting the rotation to a main drive shaft which subsequently transmits to a power storage mechanism. The generator (50) can derive power equally efficiently if it is rotated in either direction.    USE - For generating electricity using wave power to recharge a ships battery particularly applicable to small yachts, power boats to feed electrical on board systems.    ADVANTAGE - Power is generated continuously even at night, when a solar panel is inactive; and when wind is light, in the case of using a wind generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an sectional side elevation of the power generation device    Ship (2)    Mooring line (6)    Gearing (26)    Clutch (28)    Generator (50)
NOVELTY - The system for converting wave energy is especially for localities where the water depth is several times greater than the greatest wave amplitude and where the wave energy can come from several directions. The system comprises a float (1) connected with an anchor (3) via a mast (2). A guide device (5) gives the float freedom to move axially in relation to the anchor and an energy converter (6) damps the wave-generated axial movements and converts the damping energy to an energy form which can be fed to land.    USE - For the conversion of wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system can swingn around and adopt an optimal direction in relation to that of wave approach, it is self-compensating for tidal variations, and the energy can be safely fed to a conduit on shore.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure displays an example of the system.    float (1)    mast (2)    anchor (3)    guidee device (5)    energy convertor (6)
NOVELTY - A thermo-motor includes thermocouples inside a firing chamber with a cold source set, electrical current regulator, electronic controller and a high voltage igniter. The thermocouples inside the chamber are connected to form a large scale thermoelectricity conversion network. The lead out wire of the network is connected to the electrical current regulator via the cold source set.    USE - Thermo-motor    ADVANTAGE - The thermo-motor can reach the performance figure of high specific energy, high specific power, high efficiency, and low pollution, without problems due to vibration and acoustic noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electronic controller is linked with the electrical current regulator and inputs control signals by using signal linkage and is connected between the electronic controller and the high voltage igniter as well as between the electronic controller and the firing chamber.
NOVELTY - A solenoid valve (14) in an oil path (11) lets oil from a hydraulic power unit to be supplied to a hydraulic brake to apply the brakes. An orifice (20) and a buffer accumulator (21) are provided in the oil path between the solenoid valve and the hydraulic brake.    USE - For wind mills.    ADVANTAGE - Applies brakes without applying large impact on machine structures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the brake shock absorber. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Oil path (11)    Solenoid valve (14)    Orifice (20)    Buffer accumulator (21)
NOVELTY - The method is carried out using multiple equations listed as a multiple-linear input-output regression expression for the determination of the desired value and choosing one of the equations listed for the evaluation.    USE - Monitoring function and yield of solar thermal systems.    ADVANTAGE - Method for determining the yield of solar thermal systems which takes account of the characteristics of the solar collector panel and the meteorology on the one hand and of the conventional energy supply plant specified conditions on the other side. So that the solar yield measurement is facilitated with high accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a schematic view of a solar thermal system with a monitoring unit.    Solar collector (1)    Heat exchanger (12)    Heat storage (14)    Circulating pumps (16,18)    Temperature sensor (101,102)    Lines for solar circuit fluid (20)    Temperature sensor for outside temp. (001)    Radiation sensor (0001)    Monitoring unit (22)    Flowmeter (SK)    Flowmeter in user load circuit (KW)
NOVELTY - The wind wheel is designed so that the blade adjustable in its pitch angle, at the blade tip and in the region between hub and blade tip, respectively carries respectively a pair of rings. An alteration of the pitch angle of the blade, rotates the front ring compared to the rear ring. So that also the pitch angle of all blade segments fixed at the ring pairs are correspondingly altered. The blade segments have a cross section comparable with the carrying wing of an airplane. By means of the wind energy, the water is dissociated and hydrogen is obtained.    USE - Wind wheel for electrolytic splitting of water to produce hydrogen, e.g. on the high sea.    ADVANTAGE - The wind wheel can operate well on the high sea where severe storms to give pitch angle of nearly 90 degree. by the uplift with the same rpm, the torque is increased.
NOVELTY - The wind power plant is designed, so that the rotor of the wind power plant is mounted on a mast, tower or other structure, which in addition to its normal function e.g.. electricity generation as installation platform for the wind power rotor carries out at least one further task e.g.. an aerial mast. The rotor blades (1,2) are adjustable so that e.g.. the blade (1) offers maximum resistance to the air flow, the blade (1) offers a minimum resistance to the air flow.    USE - Primary purpose for the production. of power e.g.. electric power and secondary purpose for advertising, navigation, radio and telephonic transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a vertical shaft system for a wind power plant.    Adjustable rotor blades. The rotor blade (1,2)    has a movement component in the wind direction with highest air resistance possible and (1)    The other blade has the lowest possible air resistance (2)
NOVELTY - The system is able to be operated individually or in a wind farm with an energy storage arrangement. The wind wheels (1) are operated behind the tower with a small inner vane (2) at the center of rotation for regulating the residual turbulence. The wind wheel is operated at 45 degrees to the plane and is operated with other wind wheels with the aim of generating a pressure build-up.    USE - For converting and storing wind energy.    ADVANTAGE - Construction effort is simplified, increased utilization is enabled and useful energy storage is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a main van and an inner vane    main vane (1)    inner vane (2)    vane shafts (3,4)    main vane bearing (5)
NOVELTY - At least one energy conversion module (1), at least consisting of one generator that is accommodated together with a gearbox in watertight fashion in a housing.    USE - For conversion of kinetic energy of flowing liquid, especially ocean flow, into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Can be erected with minimum capital and has minimal running costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power station has an essentially horizontal gearbox shaft protruding from the housing and an axial flow turbine wheel that transmits a torque to the gearbox shaft, is held by at least one buoyancy body whose buoyancy force at least compensates the weight of the underwater power station. Tension devices are held in fixed bearings, especially tension cables, in an essentially fixed position in the flow (25).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the underwater power station.    module (1)
NOVELTY - Solid photoelectric conversion element has a solid substance which acts as a hole transporting layer and a hole-collecting electrode.    USE - Used in the production of solar cells for mobile power sources for communication computer terminals and for power source devices for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Energy conversion is high for low irradiation amounts. Secondary batteries are effectively charged where current output from the conversion element is stored in a capacitor. Energy conservation is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (i) the manufacture of a solid photoelectric conversion element by forming a solid substance containing a pi-conjugated compound and/or a complex comprising a conjugated compound and a metal element at the outermost surface where a solution including this is included in the pores of a metal oxide having a photosensitivity-increasing compound on the surface and the solvent is removed;    (ii) a solar cell using the element;    (iii) a mobile power source including the element;    (iv) a mobile communication computer terminal including the mobile power source;    (v) a power source device for vehicles having a photoelectric conversion module and a capacitor for electricity storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solid photoelectric conversion element.    transparent conductive electrode (5)    titanium oxide (6)    photosensitivity-increasing compound (7)    solid material (8)
NOVELTY - A rigid support frame (11) affixes a housing (12) and accommodates power source. A mechanically driven rotation unit attached to housing, has an elongated shaft (18) with pulley in connection with drive pulley through belt. The shaft is connected to hollow arms (13) containing particulates. Each arm has a container having visual stimuli at its end. A controller in housing produces visual and audible stimulus.    USE - For scaring unwanted animals like deer tending to damage crops in agricultural areas.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable apparatus is obtained for scaring deer and other unwanted wild animals away from crop using unnatural audible and visual stimuli. Enables operating animal scaring apparatus in remote areas and at various intervals of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of animals scaring apparatus.    Rigid support frame (11)    Housing (12)    Hollow arms (13)    Elongated shaft (18)
NOVELTY - A band (11) holds a support pipe (30) and has projection flanges with respective holes and a guide slit to incline and fix the upper and lower edges of frame (21) for mounting solar panel (20). The frame and the support pipe are connected through a bridge pipe (41).    USE - For arranging solar panel on utility pole, for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to attach flat solar panel of large size to utility pole with adjustable angle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the mounting structure of a solar panel.    Band (11)    Solar panel (20)    Frame (21)    Support pipe (30)    Bridge pipe (41)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (20) is used as an electric power supply source of the electric power supply apparatus. Preferably, a solar cell can also be provided in the electric power supply apparatus.    USE - Parking place management system.    ADVANTAGE - Offers expenditure reduction e.g. electric toll and running costs, shortens installation time, environmental friendly, applicable for heating a drinking water automatic vending machine or warm water supply to a car wash by using fuel cell as an electric power supply source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic front view of an unmanned parking place with a parking place management system attached.    Fuel cell (20)
NOVELTY - The gas extractor has a water level control valve (16) connected to a drain line (17) laid between a post-cooler (4) and a main condenser (2). The water level control valve regulates the drain water level in the post-cooler in constant value based on the output signal of a water level transmitter (15). The water level transmitter is attached to the post-cooler.    USE - Used in geothermal turbine plant.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable and reliable operation and drain water collection. Ensures gas sealing function without affecting pressure fluctuation inside turbine system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The drain water produced in the post-cooler is collected into the main condenser through the drain line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the non-condensable gas extractor. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Main condenser (2)    Post-cooler (4)    Water level transmitter (15)    Water level control valve (16)    Drain line (17)
NOVELTY - A high pressure air from an air blower (1), is discharged upwardly through a nozzle (2) onto several buckets of a water turbine (3) that faces downwards. The irregular air bubbles caused by blowing air, replaces water in buckets with air, for generating buoyancy to levitate the turbine. The rotary motion of the turbine, rotates the generator for power generation.    USE - For generating power using buoyancy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables rotary motion of turbine due to generation of buoyancy by blowing air upwardly towards buckets, hence power is effectively generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of power generator.    Air blower (1)    Nozzle (2)    Water turbine (3)
NOVELTY - The substance which forms electroconductive oxide having crystal anisotropy and forming template of crystal orientation material or its precursor powder material is mixed with zinc oxide (ZnO) or its precursor powder. The resulting mixture is molded at normal temperature so that anisotropic form powder material orients the material of admixture in uniaxial direction, followed by heat-processing.    USE - For thermoelectric transformation device (claimed), thermoelectric power generation and thermoelectric refrigeration.    ADVANTAGE - The inexpensive thermoelectric material having excellent thermo-electric property and mass productivity and high crystal orientation, is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermo-electric transformation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the comparison of temperature dependency of the sample, and non-oriented crystal conventional sample. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A junction portion (903) joins the electrodes (901-1, 902) electrically and mechanically. The density of the electro conductive particles (903-1) in the junction portion is reduced near the surface of electrode (901-1).    USE - E.g. Solar battery for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The stress resistant property of photovoltaic cell is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photovoltaic cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of photovoltaic cell and sectional view of junction portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrodes (901-1, 902)    Junction portion (903)    Electroconductive particles (903-1)
NOVELTY - The functional film has at least two functional layers (12,13) on a support (11). At least one of the two functional layers is compressed layer of functional microparticles.    USE - The functional film comprising conductive layer and photocatalyst layer, is used for solar batteries. The functional film can be combined with functional layers such as magnetic layer, ferromagnetic layer, dielectric layer, ferroelectric layer, insulating layer, optical absorption layer, optical selective absorption layer, reflex layer, anti reflex layer, catalyst layer, photocatalyst layer, color development layer, emitter layer, electrochromic or electroluminescent film, to form multilayered functional films.    ADVANTAGE - The functional film can be easily manufactured at low temperature by coating. The functional film eliminates problems associated with resin binders used conventionally.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for functional film manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the multilayered structure of functional film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Support (11)    Functional layers (12,13)
NOVELTY - The tubular container (1) has a closed cover (2) and an open base, which is located within the water so that the lower water level is below the cover.    USE - Energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Simple low-cost construction using hydrostatic pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cover or the upper container section has at least two valves. One valve (6) opens at excess pressure and closes at low pressure, the other valve (5) opens at low and closes at excess pressure. The height of the container is larger than the difference between upper and lower water levels. The container is positioned in a vessel with water intake and U-shaped rising pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows side view of container.    container (1)    cover (2)    valves (5,6)
NOVELTY - The plant consists of several turbine modules, positioned in a row, and has generators to generate electricity.    USE - Energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Low cost retrofitting of shutter weirs in large flowing waters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The turbine modules are located in a floating pontoon, which can be flooded and raised by compressed air. The pontoon is positioned in front of a shutter weir etc. Connection between underwater areas and turbines is by pipes via the shutter into the stilling basin. Auxiliary appliances are located in chambers on the bank, above high water level and protected against the weather.
NOVELTY - The present invention, electric power generation technology based on reversible electrostatic field principle is suitable for direct power generation from various heat source. The technology is the improvement of electric gas power generation, and it uses the electronic fluid caused by electrostatic field rather than heat fluid in electric gas power generation, and this eliminates the effect of entropy and is far from thermodynamic system. The present invention realizes high efficiency of thermoelectric conversion.
NOVELTY - A gas supply line (11) includes a secondary gas path (15) passing through an energy generating module (16) and vented into the air, while a piezoelectric valve (17) controls the flow of gas through the bypass line (15). The meter/regulator unit (12,13) is connected to a charge storage device (18) which is continually recharged from the energy generation unit.    USE - Electrical powering of gas meter.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of powering an electrically powered gas meter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the electronic meter/regulator unit.    Bypass line (15)    Energy generation unit (16)    Valve (17)    Meter/regulator unit (12,13)    Charge storage device (18)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the fish to be entrained by the turbine. The detected fishes are directed towards a selected area of the turbine, corresponding to a preferential flow path through the turbine.    USE - For enhancing the survivability of fish in hydroelectric power generation installation in dam.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the probability of fish survival and provides maximum power output, maximum efficiency and revenue. Enables passage and survival of maximum quantity fish in minimum quantity of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fish survivability enhancing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of turbine power generating system.
NOVELTY - A generator using a buoyancy and a gravity is provided to obtain a large amount generated by using a relatively simple apparatus and improve a practical use and economical effect by simply installing anywhere having water around.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dock(2) is installed under the seawater(1). The depth of the dock(2) corresponds to the amount generated. The depth ranges from 50 to 80m adaptable to produce electricity. A buoyant mechanism(3) is a quadrangular tank having a tare weight of two times of the maximum buoyancy of the dock(2). The buoyant mechanism(3) is installed inside the electric dock(2). The buoyant mechanism(3) cannot be moved westward and eastward but moved upward and downward. A rack gear(4) is installed on an external surface of an upper part of the electric buoyant mechanism(3). A gear(5) being engaged with the rack gear(4) is installed on a lateral part of the dock(2) and operates a generating unit(6) connected to the gear(5) as the rack gear(4) and the gear(5) are rotated due to upward and downward movement of the buoyant mechanism(3). A pump(7) pumps a water of the dock(2). A drain tube(8) of the pump(7) is adjacent to the bottom of the dock(2). A valve(10) and a water wheel generator(11) are installed on a water channel(9) connecting the seawater(1) and the lowest part of the dock(2).
NOVELTY - Variation in waveform of power generated from a generator (2) is determined and based on which variation in power output from a flywheel (4) is compensated by a power variation suppression unit (12).    USE - Power generation system using wind force, wave power, tidal power, geothermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - By determining compensation, electric power to an electric power system using electric power variation suppression unit, and by compensating variation of output electric power of generator, a highly reliable electricity generation system is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power generator (2)    Flywheel (4)    Power variation suppression unit (12)
NOVELTY - A data acquisition device (2) connected to LAN (5), acquires the measurement data of a solar power generation system (4). The acquired data are transmitted through a communication path (3), to a WWW server (1), which is separated from the data acquisition device (2) and the LAN.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents unauthorized access of measurement data.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for data processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of data measurement display system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    WWW server (1)    Data acquisition device (2)    One-way communication path (3)    Solar power generation system (4)    LAN (5)
NOVELTY - Water circulates at main body of container (1) provided at heat collector device. A shipping box (2) is provided at peripheral surface of device. An insulating sheet of thin film is used as a heat insulation layer (3) between main body of container and shipping box.    USE - For e.g. heat collector device.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent in heat retention. Energy efficient. Lightweight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar panel.    Main body of container (1)    Main body of container (1)    Shipping box (2)    Shipping box (2)    Heat insulation layer (3)    Insulation layer (3)
NOVELTY - The device has a terminal electrode (17) and conductor pattern having thickness of 0.5 mm, are formed on a base board (15) through an resin insulating layer (18), such that the electrode projects outwardly. A lead frame (13) is integrally formed on the insulating layer.    USE - Power semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal resistance is reduced easily, by setting up the thickness of conductor pattern more than 0.5 mm, thereby wiring width of the pattern is reduced and a highly reliable compact semiconductor device with voltage withstanding structure is obtained inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lead frame (13)    Base board (15)    Terminal electrode (17)    Resin insulating layer (18)
NOVELTY - A through hole (4a), formed in a joint section (4), is directly positioned under the installation position of a terminal box (5). A tab wiring (3) is connected to the terminal box via the through hole.    USE - For solar power generating system of building e.g. dwelling.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces exposure of tab wiring to outside air, thus improving reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and sectional view of solar battery module.    Tab wiring (3)    Joint section (4)    Through hole (4a)    Terminal box (5)
NOVELTY - The silica gel composite film comprises a porous polymer film with continuous pores. Silica gel is packed in the pores and the silica gel composite film has 550 nm light transmittance of 60 % or more. Porous polytetrafluoroethylene film (1), is used as the porous polymer film.    USE - As filler for heat insulating glass, window material for solar collector and as functionality providing material.    ADVANTAGE - The composite film retaining has the original chemical stability and electrical properties. The porous polymer film has flexibility. The material is easy to handle. Function of silica gel is provided reliably by adhering on a base material, without impairing transparency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of silica gel composite film using polytetrafluoroethylene film as a porous polymer film.    Polytetrafluoroethylene film (1)
NOVELTY - The thermoelement (TE) comprises a nickel film (4) formed on bonding surfaces of cobalt antimonide (CoSb3) element (1) and bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) element (2), through a platinum film (3). The elements (1,2) are coupled by a solder (7) or electro conductive material.    USE - Divided junction type thermoelement made of several heterogeneous thermoelectric materials is used for thermoelectric conversion, thermoelectric cooling applications etc.    ADVANTAGE - By the formation of nickel film on the bonding surfaces of cobalt antimonide element and bismuth telluride element, peeling at the boundary surface of elements and nickel film due to the mechanical stress of thermal strain is prevented, hence connection strength of elements and nickel film is improved, and therefore reliable divided junction type thermoelement is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for divided junction type thermoelement manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model sectional view of divided junction type thermoelement. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cobalt antimonide element (1)    Bismuth telluride element (2)    Platinum film (3)    Solder (7)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric element module is connected to p-type and n-type semiconductors through a connection fragment. An electric insulating silica film having polysilazane solution is provided to a surface of the connection fragment.    USE - For producing Seebeck effect in thermoelectric power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating film has reliable heat resistance and thermal conductivity characteristics. The electricity generation of thermoelectric element module is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the formation process of silica film of thermoelectric element module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The P-type thermo-element material has a composite metallic oxide which consists of four or more kinds of metals containing lanthanum, chromium, strontium and cobalt and/or nickel.    USE - P-type thermo-element material used for thermoelectric power generation using Seebeck effect.    ADVANTAGE - The material has high thermo-electric property, and hence heat can be effectively converted into electrical energy.
NOVELTY - The melting electrodes (2) are electrically connected at the edge portions of the thermoelectric converter.    USE - Electronic device e.g. thermoelectric converter, ceramic capacitor, ceramic positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Provides reliable and high durable electronic device. Prevents increase in internal resistance due to damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electronic device.    Melting electrodes (2)
NOVELTY - A sol dispersed with particles (3) is coated with a particle film (2) and is formed on surface of a base material (1). A metallic oxide film (4) such as titanium oxide or thin oxide film, contacts metal fluoride solution or fluoride complex solution. The particles on the surface of metallic oxide film is precipitated to form a film (5).    USE - For manufacturing pigment-sensitizing type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides increased photoelectric conversion efficiency in a short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional diagram of the prototype layers of solar battery.    Base material (1)    Particle film (2)    Particles (3)    Metallic oxide film (4)    Film (5)
NOVELTY - The support units (101,102) provided with support portion (105) supports the periphery of different varieties of solar energy converters (21-23) with same thickness. The gap between the clamps (103,104) is set, based on the thickness of solar energy converter.    USE - Solar energy utilization device using solar energy converters such as light and heat composite module, solar battery module, heat collection module, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A wide use of the support unit which supports a variety of solar energy converter is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar energy utilization device using solar battery module, light and heat composite module, and collection of heat modules.    Solar energy converters (21-23)    Support units (101,102)    Clamps (103,104)    Support portion (105)
NOVELTY - The solar battery module has an input terminal and the output terminal. The number of solar battery modules to be connected is varied to set desired output voltage.    USE - For radio and portable player.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates efficient setting of desired voltage even without inverter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for connector for solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of implementation of the power supply. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A power supply system (23) comprising a power controller controls a battery system (25) and a solar energy system (27). The battery system is enabled to support a wireless peripheral device in normal operation mode, while solar energy system activates the wake-up device to support the wakeup operation.    USE - For a transmitter of an universal serial bus (USB) based wireless peripheral device such as keyboard, mouse, joystick, writing or game pads, in a computer system.    ADVANTAGE - Since power requirement for the wakeup operation is less, the device is small in size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the wireless remote wakeup device.    Power supply system (23)    Battery system (25)    Solar energy system (27)
NOVELTY - The absorber metal sheet is designed so that its surface is completely sectioned. The section in its side view has the shape of a wave or a saw tooth pattern or a continuous U shaped contour, or the shape has a successive ascending or descending steps or similar. The full surface sectioning can be achieved by honeycomb shaped depressions, circular impressions, waffle patterns or other impressions of any shape.    USE - Solar collectors.    ADVANTAGE - Absorber metal sheet is so designed, that despite a small wall thickness of approximately 0.2mm also with large heat development at the absorber sheet, it reliably prevents wave formation, so that an optimum distance between the absorber sheet and the glass cover is maintained, so that the long term stability of the absorber is increased by means of the sectioning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows the wavy cross section of the metal sheet of the collector, which has a thickness of 0.2mm.
NOVELTY - The wave power generator has a concrete tower (11) built in the tidal zone and containing a float (3) which moves up and down with the tide. The reciprocation of the float operates a crown gear transmission to convert it into rotary motion. The rotary motion is used to drive a generator (10). The float can be flooded at maximum height to increase its weight.    USE - For producing power form the tides.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows cross section of tower.    Float (3)    Generator (10)    Concrete tower (11)
NOVELTY - The tide power plant involves the construction of a build-up dam (1) in a natural bay or cove, functioning as a water retention basin (3). Lift gates (2) are provided in the dam wall, making possible a problemless filling of the water retention basin. The base of the plant (4) is funnel-shaped, whereby the water pressure in the water outflow apertures (5) is increased. These apertures are in front of the turbines (6).    USE - As a tidal power plant for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The function of the plant is cyclic, with the water retention basin being empty when the sea level at high tide is at its deepest. The lift gates are then opened and the process is always repeated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The single figure displays the plant and its function schematically.    build-up dam (1)    ilft gates (2)    water retention basin (3)    base of plant (4)    water outlet apertures (5)    turbines (6)
NOVELTY - The device consists of an artificially constructed reservoir basin separated from a tidal watercourse by a dividing wall with one or more through passages that is or are fitted with a turbine or turbines. Level compensation of the water volume between the reservoir basin and the tidal watercourse takes place via the passage(s) in the dividing wall.    USE - For generating electrical current from water power.    ADVANTAGE - Enable continuous electrical power generation using the tidal rise and fall and the resulting tidal flow with great consideration for nature by limited use of space.
NOVELTY - In a solar module that can be integrated into a roof covering there is a tray (10) with air inlet and outlet openings (23a,23b,24,25) underneath a solar panel (9). These openings use a current of air (26,27) flowing from the eaves to the roof ridge to facilitate ventilation of the tray and consequently cooling of solar cells on the underside of the solar panel.    USE - In solar panels for converting light into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cells are protected from damage on their inner side by the tray. A current of air used for ventilating behind the solar panel has lower temperatures compared with a current of air acting on the outer side of the roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lengthwise cross section of the present invention.    Tray (10)    Air inlet and outlet openings (23a,23b,24,25)    Solar panel (9)    Current of air (26,27)
NOVELTY - The solar energy panels (30) are formed in a group and are supported on rails that pass from one side of a pitched roof (10) to the other. Mounted on the roof is a toothed rack (55) that is engaged by a drive pinion gear (105) that is mounted on a motor (95) shaft. As the sun moves so do the panels to achieve maximum energy collection.    USE - Solar energy collection    ADVANTAGE - Improved collection efficiency    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - View of roof assembly    Solar panels (30)    Pitched roof (10)    Toothed rack (55)    Motor (95)
NOVELTY - Solar generator comprises several solar cells (2) mounted at a distance from each other on a support (6) and covered with sealing layers (1) on at least the side facing away from the support material. Conducting layers (5) are applied to the sealing layers and there is at least one gap between each solar cell and the neighboring solar cells.    USE - Used for spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The solar generator is easy to manufacture. Effective prevention of primary discharge is guaranteed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: At least one of the gaps per solar cell is filled at least along a part of its length between neighboring solar cells with a conducting adhesive (3) from the support material up to the conducting layers.    The conducting layers (5) cover at least partial regions of the surfaces (8) of the sealing layers facing away from the solar cells.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing the solar generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through a solar generator.    Sealing layer (1)    Solar cell (2)    Conducting adhesive (3)    Conducting layer (5)    Support (6)    Surface of sealing layer (8)
NOVELTY - The system is characterized by multiple heat exchangers(26a......26h) connected in series. Each successive heat exchanger is located in a rock void at a greater predetermined depth below ground level than the previous unit. A riser passage(40) extends from the lowest heat exchanger(26h) up to turbine means(6) mounted above the top heat exchanger. Natural heat in the rocks converts water into steam into the heat exchangers with the steam rising up passage(40) at a pressure capable of driving the turbine.    USE - As a natural geothermal power generating system with multiple heat exchangers.    ADVANTAGE - The large scale improved system can be installed at depth at any point in the earth's crust that is relatively stable geologically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section of one arm of the multiple arm system.    Arm (1)    Generator chamber (3)    Condenser chamber (4)    Surface connection shafts (15,......,19)    Individual heat exchangers (26a, ... ...,26h)    Riser passage (40)
NOVELTY - A solar radiation reflecting device, comprising arms disposed in parallel with each other, reflector units connected to the arms, and having reflectors, reflecting direction indicating members indicating specified reflecting directions, and a driven mechanism driven by the arms, respectively, a common link for simultaneously rotating the arms, and a drive mechanism driving the common link so that the arms are positioned in parallel with an incident solar radiation; and a solar energy system comprising the solar radiation reflecting device and a solar energy converting device, where each of the reflector units reflects the solar radiation in a specified reflecting direction indicated by the reflecting direction indicating member.    USE - Solar radiation reflecting device comprises reflector units and arms disposed in parallel with each other
NOVELTY - A solar radiation reflector comprising arms arranged in parallel, driver mechanisms driven, respectively, by the arms, reflectors turned, respectively, by the driven mechanisms, reflection direction designating members connected, respectively, with the driven mechanisms to designate a predetermined direction of reflection of reflectors, respectively, a common link for turning the arms simultaneously, and a drive mechanism for driving the common link to direct the arms in parallel with the incident direction of solar radiation, and a solar energy system comprising the solar radiation reflector and a solar energy converter. The driven mechanisms driven simultaneously by the drive mechanism through the common link and the arms so that the reflectors may reflect solar radiation, respectively, toward specified directions turn the reflectors, respectively.    USE - Solar energy system comprising solar radiation reflector
NOVELTY - A matrix solar dish is connected to a uniform-flux high-intensity photo-voltaic receiver located at its focal length and is formed of long narrow strips of glass mirror fixed into a matrix of uniform flexible parabolic trusses to form accurate parabolic mirror curves. The solar dish can track the solar azimuth as it is turned on a wheel running on a track.    USE - Concentrating solar energy onto receiver.    ADVANTAGE - Quick assembly of apparatus using flat glass mirrors to form accurate parabolic curves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a method and system for making a parabolic space frame for supporting rectangular mirrors of solar dish concentrator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a matrix solar dish.
NOVELTY - The hydroelectric generators (15,16) rotate a water turbine. A distribution device (9) selects between a main battery (8) side power supply and a generator side power supply to actuate an electric motor (22) and drive a front wheel or a rear wheel. A battery (10) for accessories drives the hydroelectric generator at the time of start-up.    USE - For amphibious electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses exhaustion of battery, thus improving efficiency of charging a battery by utilizing driving wind, hydraulic power and solar light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the charging system.    Main battery (8)    Distribution device (9)    Battery for accessories (10)    Hydroelectric generators (15,16)    Electric motor (22)
NOVELTY - A reflector (11) has a reflecting surface (11a) reflects sunlight towards the light receiving surface (10a) of a power generating assembly (10). The reflecting surface is inclined downwards to a predetermined angle with respect to the light receiving surface.    USE - For home use.    ADVANTAGE - Offers simple and cost-effective solar power generator. Increases output of solar power generator. Maintains desired power generation condition. Prevents reduction of power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of a solar power generator.    Power generating assembly (10)    Light receiving surface (10a)    Reflector (11)    Reflecting surface (11a)
NOVELTY - The invention dislcoses a generator system using buoyancy force to generate electricity. The system consists of generator, speed changer, upper pond, lower pond, ball-drop tube, ball float, and powergenerating set. Relative fall exists between upper pond and lower pond. The system generates power by using buoyancy force produced circularly and the system also can be used in situation of small relative fall and small water flow.
NOVELTY - The production of thin films on a conducting glass substrate comprises a simplified technique for making solar photo electrochemical cells. The raw materials used are monocrystalline and polycrystalline silicon.    USE - In photo electrochemical cells production.
NOVELTY - Proposed engine is installed outside heat source. It is hermetically sealed vessel made of heat conducting material and formed by two concentric walls with partition in between dividing the vessel into inner and outer areas and filled with liquid working medium, for instance, water, with air cushion. Engine has turbine, electric generator made so that stator is secured on partition at turbine level, and windings of rotor are found in turbine. Atmospheric air is used as cooling medium which simplifies design of engine and does not require energy for cooling of working medium.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency of engine supplied with low-grade heat. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (14) of a water tank (11) is connected to a solar heat collection device (21) through a pipeline (23) through which anti-freezing solution circulates. A thermo sensor (18) provided to the upper portion of the tank, detects the temperature of water in the tank. Electricity or collected solar heat is supplied to the heaters (12,13) of the tank, to heat the water in the tank.    USE - Hybrid type electric water heater with solar heat utilization function.    ADVANTAGE - The versatility of the device is improved, since the water is heated using solar heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hybrid type electric water heater.    Water tank (11)    Heaters (12,13)    Heat exchanger (14)    Thermo sensor (18)    Solar heat collection device (21)    Pipeline (23)
NOVELTY - Plasma (9) is generated by applying high frequency power between a rotating electrode (3) and a processed object (5). An earthing electrode (10) with an acute protrusion (10a) is positioned opposite to the acute tip of the rotating electrode, pinching the processed object. The processed object is supported by the earthing electrode through an insulator (2).    USE - For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Increase in atmospheric pressure and increase in high frequency power are avoided, and a localization of plasma is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the semiconductor device manufacture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Insulator (2)    Rotating electrode (3)    Processed object (5)    Plasma (9)    Earthing electrode (10)    Acute protrusion (10a)
NOVELTY - The pillar structure is divided into three portions (2-4) which have an electrical storage device, a solar battery and a luminaire. The pillar portions are coupled such that direction of the pillar portions provided with solar battery and the luminaire are changed arbitrarily and independently.    USE - Illumination pillar with electricity generation function.    ADVANTAGE - Enables varying attachment angle of luminaire and the solar battery freely and independently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side and front views of the pillar. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Portions (2-4)
NOVELTY - Multiple wooden clogs (5) are arranged on the bottom portion (3a) of solar battery module support stand (3). The thickness of the clogs are setup such that the clogs do not damage rain water draining pipe.    USE - Solar battery module installed in roof (claimed) of a house for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - By using the wooden clogs, the rain water is drained smoothly through the water draining pipe and hence damage of solar battery due to moisture is prevented. Therefore the durability and reliability of the solar battery module is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar battery module.    Support stand (3)    Bottom portion (3a)    Wooden clogs (5)
NOVELTY - A lining material (10) is provided between a back lining (3b) of a solar battery module (3) and a roof surface (2). An upper lack portion is provided at upper rear side of lining material. A lower lack portion (12) that accommodates top edge of a flat tile (4) is provided at lower rear side of lining material.    USE - Is installed in roof of residence.    ADVANTAGE - Eases fixation of lining material to roof surface. Improves waterproof capacity by simple construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Roof surface (2)    Solar battery module (3)    Back lining (3b)    Flat tile (4)    Lining material (10)    Lower lack portion (12)
NOVELTY - A shock absorbing material (12) is packed around an adhesive agent (10) at the back side of the solar panel (4), to fill the gap between the solar panel and the building material panel (1).    USE - In roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Penetration of light is prevented and hence degradation of the adhesive agent is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical side view and the top view of building material integrated solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Building material panel (1)    Solar panel (4)    Adhesive agent (10)    Shock absorbing material (12)
NOVELTY - A solar panel (8) is fixed to an attachment portion in a projection of a longitudinal attachment section (6) which is attached to the purline (2) installed on roof through a roof lining board (1).    USE - Solar-energy collector device installed on roof top.    ADVANTAGE - Installation of the solar-energy collector having water proofness, drainage and air permeability is simplified due to the fixing of the solar panel in the projection of the longitudinal attachment section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the center portion of constructed solar-energy collection device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Roof lining board (1)    Purline (2)    Longitudinal attachment section (6)    Solar panel (8)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module (6) is arranged between the U-shaped portions of the rail modules (4) provided on the sheet metal (3) of roof lining board. A drain board is detachably fixed to the ends of the rail modules.    USE - For mounting solar battery module in roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - As the drain boards are fixed to the ends of rail modules using screws, maintenance is easy. As the rail modules can fix several solar battery modules, the number of parts are reduced. The flow of rain water between rail module and solar battery module, is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roof mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sheet metal (3)    Rail module (4)    Solar battery module (6)
NOVELTY - A splicer (36) is placed inbetween the eaves edge of solar battery unit (1) and roof material (60). Insertion space (70) is formed between the eaves edge and roof material, by raising the eaves edge in upward direction, with biasing force of splicer. The eaves edge is pushed against the ridge edge, which is inserted into the insertion space and fixed with bolt (50) when biasing force of splicer is resisted.    USE - For installing solar battery unit and solar heater in the roof of residence.    ADVANTAGE - Workability is improved, safety is achieved and a favorable maintenance is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of solar battery unit connection section.    Solar battery unit (1)    Splicer (36)    Bolt (50)    Roof material (60)    Insertion space (70)
NOVELTY - A protective layer (105) for protecting a semiconductor chip (101) from humidity and another protective layer (106) for absorbing stress, are formed sequentially around the semiconductor chip. Metal terminals (102,103) are connected to the chip.    USE - Semiconductor device in solar battery module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Semiconductor device which is outstanding in corrosion resistance and impact strength is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of semiconductor device.    Semiconductor chip (101)    Metal terminals (102,103)    Protective layers (105,106)
NOVELTY - Electron beam (9) having energy of 60-150 eV is injected to the chamber (1) from an electron beam accelerator (8) for generating plasma of gas containing hydrogen at a pressure of 1x10 Power (-3) - 10 Pa. Silicon film (14) is deposited on the surface of the substrate (12) using the plasma.    USE - For solar battery installed in building, enterprise or research system.    ADVANTAGE - Deposits silicon film of specific optical band gap and uniform thickness, thereby the productivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for silicon film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of silicon film manufacturing apparatus.    chamber (1)    electron beam accelerator (8)    electron beam (9)    substrate (12)    silicon film (14)
NOVELTY - Granular silica gel is dehumidified by passing warm air heated using solar energy, after which air to be circulated in room interior is passed for moisture absorption. The air is cooled by passing over a thermal accumulator (7) which is cooled during night. The silica gel whose temperature is raised after dehumidification is cooled by a heat exchanger.    USE - Air conditioning system for homes.    ADVANTAGE - A simple and practical air conditioning system using solar energy is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the air conditioning system using solar heat.    Thermal accumulator (7)
NOVELTY - The amount of chemical composition in the production fluid and vapor condensate from respective wells in a subterranean reservoir, are determined using a parameter model. The geothermal fluid mass in the reservoir, which has predetermined amount of chemical composition, is calculated based on which the production well is evaluated.    USE - Geothermal fluid circulation system evaluation method.    ADVANTAGE - The production capacity of the production well is accurately evaluated. The rate of fluid recirculation in the reservoir is easily evaluated inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the geothermal fluid circulation system.
NOVELTY - A direct coupling circuit (8) circulates the heat medium between the subterranean heat exchanger (1) and heat exchanger for deicing (3) in the direct coupling condition bypassing the heat pump (2). A solar power generation device (10) or a wind power generating unit is provided for supplying power to the pump (9) for direct coupling circulation in the direct coupling circuit.    USE - For deicing installation for melting snow on roads and open space, which utilizes geothermal heat.    ADVANTAGE - Energy saving is achieved by utilizing geothermal heat for deicing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of geothermal deicing installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Subterranean heat exchanger (1)    Heat pump (2)    Deicing (3)    Direct coupling circuit (8)    Pump (9)    Solar power generation device (10)
NOVELTY - Two same metal rods (3,4) are soacked in an electrolyte (2). One metal rod is heated. The voltage produced between the metal rods by cooling the other metal rod is utilized as a battery.    USE - For transforming heat energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost and maintenance cost. Does not contribute to air pollution nor radioactive leak.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the thermoelectric cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolyte (2)    Metal rods (3,4)
NOVELTY - A solar-battery (15) supplies electricity to the buzzer which is connected at the entrance without wiring. Another buzzer connected inside the room, receives electromagnetic waves from the buzzer connected at the entrance and operates using light of an indoor luminance. Both buzzers use a battery as an auxiliary power supply.    USE - For building and interior of houses.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies attachment of buzzer at entrance, without need for wiring. Improves durability of battery and reduces cost. Reduces labor time and increases turnover rate, and improves convenience of operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side and front views of solar-battery powered call buzzer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar-battery (15)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric element (14) with Seebeck effect, is attached to the surface of the electronic element (13). The internal electric power is generated by converting heat from electronic element into electrical energy by thermoelectric element. The power regenerative circuit (15) supplies regenerated electric power based on internal electric power.    USE - For electronic device with LSI element.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates simultaneous temperature rise reduction of electronic element and effective collection of heat generated by electronic element. Reduces noise by using Seebeck effect for temperature rise prevention. Reduces power consumption by using internal electric power after restoration. Simplifies design of apparatus by avoiding use of heat release block and ventilating hole. Enables charging secondary battery by regenerated power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of heat energy regenerating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electronic element (13)    Thermoelectric element (14)    Power regenerative circuit (15)
NOVELTY - A resin molded plug (5) embedded with a pair of terminals (3) and cables (4) for external connection, is integrated with a resin box (2) of a terminal box (1). Tips of the terminals are exposed into a connection aperture (21a) formed with a surrounding wall (22) in the low wall (21) of the box, to connect the copper laminates forming the electrodes of a solar battery module.    USE - For providing an electrical connection to extract the voltage from a solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The connection portion between the terminals of a terminal box and the copper laminates which forms the electrodes of a solar battery module can be effectively sealed, by filling a smaller amount of an insulating resin such as a silicon resin into the space divided in the surrounding wall of the box as compared to the case where the entire terminals are sealed, since the terminals are embedded in a resin molded plug integrated with the box with only the tips exposed to a connection aperture through which copper laminates are inserted in the low wall of the box within the surrounding wall. The terminal box can be manufactured by reducing the consumption of expensive insulating resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the terminal box structure of a solar battery module.    Terminal box (1)    Box (2)    Terminal (3)    Resin molded plug (5)    Low wall (21)    Connection aperture (21a)    Surrounding wall (22)
NOVELTY - The solar battery module (7) consisting of an electricity generating element (8) and a permeability sheet (9) is movably maintained in the transparent outer cladding film (12).    USE - Solar power generation unit attached to green houses for agriculture, horticultural house, architectural errand field, pipe wall, camp, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar battery module is movably held by the outer cladding film, damage to the electricity generating element due to tension is prevented and the electricity generating element is protected from ultraviolet degradation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar power generation unit attachment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of solar power generation unit.    Solar battery module (7)    Electricity generating element (8)    Permeability sheet (9)    Outer cladding film (12)
NOVELTY - A compressor (2) is driven by: (i) the voltage generated by a solar panel (1) connected to an electric condenser (5); or (ii) the output voltage of a rectifier (10) connected to the AC mains (3). When the output of (1) is lower than a set value, the electric power to drive (2) is supplied from (3).    USE - For supplying power to a water purifier used in a factory.    ADVANTAGE - Even during cloudy weather, continuous operation of a compressor is facilitated by connecting the AC mains in parallel to a solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar battery system containing solar panel and AC mains (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (1)    Compressor (2)    AC mains (3)    Electric condenser (5)    Rectifier (10)
NOVELTY - The PN junction of the photoelectric conversion cell is formed at a position on a single crystal or polycrystalline silicon substrate, far from light receiving surface.    USE - Solar battery e.g., amorphous silicon, single crystal silicon solar battery, polycrystalline silicon solar battery for space application, terrestrial application, photo sensor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency and radiation-resistant property of the solar battery are improved at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar battery for space application. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lower electrode (1)    N-type crystalline silicon layer (2)    P-type crystalline silicon substrate (3)    P-type crystalline silicon layer (4)    Intermediate layers (5, 6)    N-type amorphous silicon layer containing hydrogen (7)    I-type amorphous silicon layer containing hydrogen (8)    P-type amorphous silicon layer containing hydrogen (9)    Upper electrode (10)    Silver surface collection electrode (11)    Lower-part photoelectric conversion cell (12)
NOVELTY - The solar rays passing through the convex lens (2), heats up the metal conductor (3) in the inner container (1), to convert water (4) into steam. Due to the pressurized steam, the valve (8) in the outlet of inner container is opened and the blades of a turbine are rotated to generate electric power.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Compact in size and produces enough voltage to be supplied to individual cooler fans and other electrically driven devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the construction of the solar steam production system.    Inner container (1)    Convex lens (2)    Metal conductor (3)    Water (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves regulating the torque produced by each of the generators of a torque dividing gear box, to ensure the torque balance between generates at any given load. The generators are individually coupled to output shafts of the gear box. The output shafts surround a main power input shaft, and individually mounted with sub powertrains.    USE - For controlling distributed generation drivetrain of wind turbine or ocean current turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures more practical and cost effective control of drivetrain. Smoothens momentary, excess torque events. Reduces peak torque of drivetrain, when necessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of a distributed generation drivetrain control system.
NOVELTY - A power generating device by using waves is provided to generate power efficiently without additional energy by converting the vertical reciprocating motion energy of floating material according to waves into power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generating system is composed of a floating body(10) floating on the surface of water; a buoyant chamber placed in the lower part of the floating body; a power chamber placed in the upper part of the floating body to convert the up-and-down motion energy of the floating body into power; a fixing rope(20) constraining the floating body; a power rope(30) related to the fixing point of the floating body and the power chamber; a power generator generating power according to operation of the power rope; and a power transmitter interlocking with the power generator, and transmitting power to a generator. Power is generated efficiently without additional energy consumption by the vertical reciprocating motion of the floating body.
NOVELTY - An energy converting device is provided to generate electrical energy from the vibration energy of waves by installing a float in a concrete structure and a power transmission unit for transmitting the vibration energy of the float.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An energy converting device is comprised of: a float(25) moving by the waves on the surface of water; an energy converting unit converting the vibration energy of the float by interlocking with the float; a power transmission unit fixed onto the float to transmit the movement of the float to the energy converting unit; and a base structure guiding the upward and downward movement of the float. A power transmission bar(35) combined to the float transmits the movement of the float to a power transmission pole(30). The upward and downward vibration transmitted to the power transmission pole is converted to rotational movement by a pinion(55) engaged with a rack(30a) of the power transmission pole. The rotation of the pinion is transmitted to a generator(65). Therefore, electrical energy is generated.
NOVELTY - A multiple pressure water turbine is provided to maximize the efficiency of tidal power generation by composing a turbine as a multiple pressure turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tidal power plant comprises a power generation water reservoir, a water tank, an elevating rail for lifting up and down a multiple pressure turbine, a sensor and a drain port. A multiple pressure water turbine body(4) is installed below the water tank, and many vanes(8) are installed in the body. A corrugated partition is installed in the vane, and two water circulating holes are formed in the vane. An open and shut-off valve plate is installed in the water circulating hole. Tidal water of the power generation water reservoir is stored in the water tank, and the lower tidal water of higher pressure is interferingly inserted to the body by the underwater pressure. Then, water pressure is applied to the corrugated partition of the vane and the partition rotates continuously. Thus, the turbine body rotates. Herein, the valve plate is opened and air is supplied through the opening. Thus, the tidal water is drained through the drain port. Therefore, the water turbine body is effectively rotated and the efficient tidal power generation is realized.
NOVELTY - A generator using ocean current is provided to generate power by driving generating equipments with rotating a gear connected to a roller, and to install the generator promptly and conveniently for generating power without fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ocean current generator(100) is composed of a floating body(1) having a valve adjusting buoyancy for floating the generator; a flange closing the floating body; wire ropes(8,10) fixing the generator against the turn of the tide or overflow, and automatically adjusting the water level; an adjuster automatically moving up and down according to ebb and flow by installing a casing(12) in the floating body and the generator in a supporting rod(11) by a hinge; rollers(4,5) fixed in the floating body with a rotating shaft; a generator(7) outputting power by rotating a power board connecting body(2); a roller preventing power loss; and plural holes preventing a board plate from being bent by passing flow. Rotational force from a roller gear is transmitted to an accelerating/decelerating apparatus(6) and the generator by rotating the roller in concentrating tension to the power board connecting body to generate power.
NOVELTY - A tidal motor is provided to install a permanent hydroelectric power plant at any sea having the appropriate ebb and flow of the tide without pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ship is set afloat and four or more columns are driven to ascend and descend a dredger of the ship by the difference between the ebb and flow of the tide. A rope wound on the dredger becomes unwound and wound. A plurality of spring wind barrels connected to pile gears(59,60) compress the wind, so that an electric generator is operated by using the wind.
NOVELTY - A power generator by using wind and waves is provided to generate power by using wind and waves on a seashore while improving power generating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generator is formed by a floating body(10) having a storing space unit; a rotating body(20) inserted to the floating body while interposing a rotating shaft(22); a support body(30) installed in the store space unit of the floating body while having a balance support plate(32) and a sub floating body to support the rotating body; and an electricity generating instrument installed in the rotating body and the support body for generating electromotive force. Herein, the electricity generating instrument contains a first power generate unit(40) at upper and lower portions of the support body while installing first and second magnets between bobbins. Thus, power is induced by vertical movement of a shaft. Moreover, a second power generate unit(50) is formed to inducing electromotive force in rotation of the shaft by installing a third magnet in the rotating shaft.
NOVELTY - A common riser tube (3) is provided to a hot water circulation system (1) and a low boiling point medium circulation system (2). A separator (9) separates the vaporized medium from the hot water which falls and turns a turbine (8), thereby generating electricity.    USE - Geothermal electric power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies electric power stably without being influenced by natural conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the cross-sectional view of the geothermal electric power generating device.    Hot water circulation system (1)    Low boiling point medium circulation system (2)    Riser tube (3)    Turbine (8)    Separator (9)
NOVELTY - An electrolysis apparatus converts a portion of electric power from a solar battery and generates electricity. Alternately, a fuel cell (20) generates electricity using hydrogen stored in hydrogen storage tank.    USE - Domestic electric power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables switching of electric power supply from solar battery or from fuel cell depending on necessity, and hence facilitates stabilization of electric power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline component explanatory diagram of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (20)
NOVELTY - The condensing ratio (C) of solar light at the light receiving surface is set more than ten, when the mean temperature rise (delta T) of coolant is 5 K, the resistivity (R) of the base layer is more than 0.1 ohm-cm and the thickness (t) of base layer is more than 0.002 cm. The product ((R)(delta T)(t)(c)) is set less than (-2.9log(c)+5.1).    USE - For manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Increases conversion efficiency by adjusting condensing ratio.
NOVELTY - The solar battery module includes several modular units each having a base and double-sided walls. The side walls have terminal boxes and respective cables. The distance between the side walls on one end of the modular unit is larger than that on the other end, such that each modular unit has narrow and wide edge portions.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The module is assembled efficiently using modular units having wide and narrow edge portions, improving operativity. The construction is simple and the size of the module is also reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) solar battery module utilization method; and    (b) solar battery module packing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the shape and the sectional view of the solar battery modular unit.
NOVELTY - The characteristic length of a shaft having non-dimensional electrode pitch more than 0.37 and a shaft having normalization resistance more than 0.2 omega is calculated using predetermined formula. The array pitch of several parallel conductors of a comb-shaped electrode is determined from the characteristic length and the non-dimensional electrode pitch.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery cell used in solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The array pitch for obtaining high conversion efficiency is determined effectively.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cells (50) include several solar battery units which are mounted on a flexible sheet (52). A flexible electroconductive plate (53) connects the photovoltaic cells electrically. A covering material (54) seals the cells individually. The electroconductive plate is separated from the flexible sheet in the area between the solar battery units.    USE - In solar power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides solar battery module which is easily folded and efficiently conveyed due to the flexible area between the photovoltaic cells. Reduces amount of packaging material needed during conveyance of the module, by providing flexible sheet and covering material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) solar battery module conveying method;    (b) solar battery module usage method; and    (c) solar power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model diagram of the solar battery module.    Photovoltaic cells (50)    Flexible sheet (52)    Electroconductive plate (53)    Covering material (54)
NOVELTY - The microchips (1) mounted on substrate at constant pitch, are transferred to form highly densed matrix by varying the pitch between the microchips in both X and Y directions.    USE - For manufacturing thin film transistor used in drive circuit of DMD, transmissive, reflective liquid crystal display used for computer, television receiver, and electronic devices such as calculator, digital camera, hand scanner, portable radio, MD player, electronic dictionary, electronic notebook, image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - By minimizing the empty space in semiconductor substrate, material utilization and manufacture efficiency can be improved. Production control is simplified with simplified transfer of the microchips. The size of the element substrate for manufacturing microchips can be chosen arbitrarily. Therefore, existing and unused lines can be used for some other purpose.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thin film transistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains transfer method of microchip.    Microchip (1)
NOVELTY - A movable wave accepting unit (2) is provided on both sides of a cylindrical vessel. A ratchet mechanism has rotation and speed change gears (10,11) to transmit rotary power of wave. A buoyancy components (17) and a power output cable (26) are connected to the cylindrical vessel. Stabilizers and an anchor chain (24) are connected to center and anchors are connected to end of the cable.    USE - Wave activated power generator.    ADVANTAGE - As cylindrical vessel is clamped under sea using anchors and anchor chain, power is generated without using fuel. A compact generator which adapts to change of marine weather and shock of wave is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the wave activated power generator.    Wave accepting unit (2)    Rotation and speed change gears (10,11)    Buoyancy component (17)    Anchor chain (24)    Power output cable (26)
NOVELTY - A transmittance device (8) is connected to a generator (9) installed in the quay. Buoyancy components (1-3) are fixed at the ends of three arms (4-6) that are fixed to the revolving shaft (7) of the transmittance device.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables conversion of wave power to rotary motion with a simple device and hence performs electricity generation easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the wave activated power generator with three buoyancy components. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Buoyancy components (1-3)    Arms (4-6)    Revolving shaft (7)    Transmittance device (8)    Generator (9)
NOVELTY - An insulator layer is formed on an amorphous silicon solar battery layer (1), provided to a transparent substrate (5). Another transparent substrate (7) having same dimension as that of the substrate (5), is attached to the transparent substrate by applying adhesive agent (9) on the circumference of insulator layer.    USE - Frameless solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - An inexpensive and highly reliable solar battery module is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the frameless solar battery module.    Amorphous silicon solar battery layer (1)    Transparent substrates (5,7)    Adhesive agent (9)
NOVELTY - A heat carrier heated with a heat exchanger (13) is evaporated. The evaporated carrier rises through a riser tube (11) and liquefied by a cooling-heat exchanger (14). The liquefied heat carrier descends through a down comer (12) in which a turbine (15) for power generation is arranged in the lower portion. A nozzle (21) attached at the end of conduit (20), discharges the droplets to the riser tube, which rises with the vapor.    USE - For thermosyphon electricity generation method.    ADVANTAGE - The necessary amount of heating is reduced by changing all heat carrier into vapor and not moving a heat carrier upwardly, but injecting only a portion in the form of droplet and move upwardly. Necessary amount of cooling is also reduced. Improves the electricity generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermosyphon electrical power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the thermosyphon electrical power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Riser tube (11)    Down comer (12)    Heat exchanger (13)    Cooling-heat exchanger (14)    Turbine (15)    Conduit (20)    Nozzle (21)
NOVELTY - A lever is driven by dropping weight on a power point (4) arranged away from a lever support point (3). The lever pushes up the spherical ball group (8) with rising device (7) positioned at lever application point (6). Spherical balls are guided by an adjusting device (9) to rotate a large fly wheel (10), which is rotated continuously by making the spherical balls to enter at insertion point (12) and discharge at exit point (13).    USE - Tidal power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains large output stably as variable gravity type fly wheel is used along with tidal energy, reduces installation and running cost, eliminates pollution, economizes fossil fuel and atomic energy resources and offer safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of power generation system which uses variable gravity type fly wheel for generation of tidal energy.    Lever Support point (3)    Power point (4)    Lever application point (6)    Rising device (7)    Spherical ball group (8)    Adjusting device (9)    Large fly wheel (10)    Insertion point (12)    Exit point (13)
NOVELTY - Power is generated by using a basic principle utilizing the gravity of the earth. The convergence and dispersion of generated power is performed at a specified time zone.    USE - For domestic purpose and other applications.    ADVANTAGE - The device is inexpensive, safe and does not pollute the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Electricity generation method;    (b) Domestic power generator;    (c) Domestic power generation method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the electrical power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The solar powered house has a heat-collecting box (30) installed on a roof at the upper end position of an airflow path (2). The heat-collecting box, which functions as a heat collecting duct with inlet port (31) on the side, is connected to the inflow side of a handling box (5). The outflow side of the handling box is connected to a duct (10).    USE - Solar powered house.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures quick construction in sufficient space, reliable waterproof top structure, and simple inspection and maintenance while avoiding heat release within the house and ensuring fire prevention.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The duct has an end opened to an air circulation space between the thermal storage concrete slab and floor panel. The airflow path is formed with roof gradient under the roof sheathing (1). One end of the airflow path is opened as an outer air intake (3). The heat-collecting box is made of heat insulating material and connected to the other end of the airflow path. The handling box has a damper and a heat-collecting fan inside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical side view of the solar powered house. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Roof sheathing (1)    Airflow path (2)    Outer air intake (3)    Handling box (5)    Duct (10)    Heat-collecting box (30)    Inlet port (31)
NOVELTY - The workpiece retainer has multiple rotating pins (17a,18a,19a) and fixed to a stage. A solar battery cell (1) and a cover glass (3) are provided to the retainer through adhesive agent (2). A masking tape is stuck on the stage.    USE - For satellite, space station in space, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since masking tape is stuck, dislocation of cover glass corresponding to solar battery is prevented. Contamination due to adhesive agent is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top, side and sectional views of the solar battery manufacturing apparatus.    Solar battery cell (1)    Adhesive agent (2)    Cover glass (3)    Rotating pins (17a,18a,19a)
NOVELTY - The module (21) has a cell (23) which is interposed between a transparent portion and the pane (24). The semi-transparent film (26) is integrally formed with the pane so that the cell is covered. The pane is attached to the film, at a predetermined location through metallic sash (32), non-metallic sash or a fixture.    USE - For roofs, walls and windows of the building for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Lighting of indoors is improved by using transparent solar battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Platform transit shed;    (b) Path transit shed    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Module (21)    Cell (23)    Pane (24)    Semi-transparent film (26)    Metallic sash (32)
NOVELTY - A circular manhole is formed under underwater or subterranean water surface. A water turbine (3) is housed in the manhole. The turbine is driven by fall of effluent through channel tube (4). Stagnated effluent from the manhole is sucked out using a lever actuated vacuum pump (2) located at ground level.    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require large space, since manhole is used for housing water turbine which is driven by fall of effluent through channel tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram of manhole type hydroelectric power generation system.    Lever actuated vacuum pump (2)    Water turbine (3)    Channel tube (4)
NOVELTY - An optical electricity generating element (2) is provided at the bottom of a conical-shape condensing prism (1) which is tapered from the top to the bottom to present a cone in the inner wall face (5) and the outer wall face (4). The light irradiated from the bottom of the condensing prism is guided to the optical electricity generating element via the condensing prism.    USE - For converting solar energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Amount of optical electricity generating component, such as silicon solar cell, is reduced since degree of condensing solar light is made ten times higher by using the condensing prism of conical shape, thus cost reduction of solar-power generation device is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thickness between the inner wall face and the outer wall face of the condensing prism is made thin from the top to the bottom.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the solar-power generation device which uses hollow cone-like condensing prism.    Conical-shape condensing prism (1)    Optical electricity generating element (2)    Outer wall face of condensing prism (4)    Inner wall face of condensing prism (5)
NOVELTY - A laser beam (L1) is irradiated on a transparent substrate (1) and a predetermined area of a backside electrode layer (4) and semiconductor layer (3H) are removed to form a backside electrode separating groove (4a) for separating the electrode layer and several backside electrodes. A heat influence area (Ab) to the side of the backside electrode separating groove (4a), is removed by irradiation of laser beam (L2) with power less than the laser beam (L1).    USE - For manufacturing integrated hybrid thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - A battery with high photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of manufacturing method of integrated hybrid thin film solar battery.    Transparent substrate (1)    Semiconductor layer (3H)    Laser beam (4)    Electrode separating groove (4a)    Heat influence area (Ab)    Laser beams (L1,L2)
NOVELTY - A plate-shaped section (12) is provided on the upper face of a solar battery array (3) present in a case (11). The solar battery array is electrically connected by wiring (2). A solar battery (1) within the array is extracted by removing the plate-shaped section.    USE - Jig for holding transparent glass pane during solar battery module manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery array is extracted without peeling of the wiring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the right sectional view of the jig for solar battery module manufacture.    Solar battery (1)    Wiring (2)    Solar battery array (3)    Case (11)    Plate-shaped section (12)
NOVELTY - An electrode formed on a ceramic substrate (12), is precoated with the solder (20). The copper bus bars (11a,11b) are provided for connecting solar cell (10) and the electrode. When the substrate is heated, the solder melts for joining the same. The substrate is cooled.    USE - For manufacturing the solar cell assembly used with condense tracking type solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell assembly with an outstanding reliability is cheaply manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (10)    Copper bus bars (11a,11b)    Ceramic substrate (12)    Solder (20)
NOVELTY - A transparent electrode layer (11), amorphous silicon layer (12) and metal electrode layer (13) are laminated sequentially and formed on a glass substrate (4). A panel (10) is formed by bonding a back cover sheet (5) to the laminate surface of the glass substrate through adhesive sheet (3). The panel is cut to desired shape using a cutter blade.    USE - For performing batch cutting of solar panel used for solar battery manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - As the batch cutting of solar panel is performed at desired shape, the solar battery of different sizes is manufactured with improved productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of panel before and after cutting. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Adhesive sheet (3)    Glass substrate (4)    Back cover sheet (5)    Panel (10)    Transparent electrode layer (11)    Amorphous silicon layer (12)    Metal electrode layer (13)
NOVELTY - A peeling layer (90) is provided to the tip of an external lead wire connection (51) of power withdrawal section (40). The connection (51) is connected to an internal lead wire (52). The protective layer (70) and the external lead wire connection tip are integrally sealed and the peeling layer is removed, to connect the exposed tip to a cylindrical terminal (209) of a cable.    USE - For power lead withdrawal for solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Since power lead withdrawal is performed externally using an external cable, a reliable power withdrawal is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric power lead wire withdrawal tip. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power withdrawal section (40)    External lead wire connection (51)    Internal lead wire (52)    Protective layer (70)    Peeling layer (90)    Cylindrical terminal (209)
NOVELTY - The solar panel has several unit cells (70) each comprising a light receiving surface and a bottom surface. A cementing layer (4) and a reinforcement layer (5) are formed on the bottom surface of the cells. A cementing layer (72) and a weather resistance resin layer (73) are formed on the light receiving surface, in the form of continuous abridging cross-section to form several convex-shaped arc structures.    USE - Solar panel module.    ADVANTAGE - The light receiving surface with protective layer in convex arc shape reduces the light quantity reduction due to solar light irradiation angle variation, thus improving the comprehensive photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model fragmentary sectional view of solar panel module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cementing layers (4,72)    Reinforcement layer (5)    Unit cells (70)    Weather resistance resin layer (73)
NOVELTY - The solar panel includes solar battery modules (8,9,16,17) of even number, arranged parallel to each other. Each solar battery module is arranged such that poles of adjacent solar battery modules are opposite to each other.    USE - Roof-mounted solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of solar battery modules simplifies wiring connection and installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an installation structure of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery modules (8,9,16,17)
NOVELTY - The sheets (24,74) are individually cut from the set sheet groups (23,73). A bus bar is adjoined with the ends of both sheets and laid on a substrate of a solar battery (2). The delivery portion of the group output extraction line is cut to specific length during mounting the laminated sheet after bending the extraction line (86). An one end of the output extraction line is soldered to a pair of bus bars.    USE - For soldering output extraction line to bus bar used for solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Bending operation of the output extraction line can be omitted and thereby contributing the productivity of the solar battery module for improved quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for output extraction line attachment device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of output extraction line attachment device of solar battery module.    Solar battery (2)    Sheet groups (23,73)    Sheets (24,74)    Extraction line (86)
NOVELTY - Separating grooves (2a,4a) are provided between transparent electrode layers (2) and back-side electrode layers (4) respectively. The heat loss of light receiving area of transparent electrode layer, that is formed by the removal of predetermined portions of the back-side electrode layer and a semiconductor layer (3) by laser irradiation on the separating groove (4a), is set between 2-10%.    USE - Integrated thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The degradation in photoelectric conversion efficiency for light receiving area of the transparent electrode layer is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for integrated thin film solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of integrated thin film solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrode layers (2,4)    Separating grooves (2a,4a)    Semiconductor layer (3)
NOVELTY - Several metal boards (9) in suspended position are fixed to a rotating shaft (12) under the surface and along the length of the swash plate. The shaft held between bearings (11), is supported by a beam structure (2) and connected to a generator (14). The forward and backward movement of plates caused by tidal energy rotates the shaft, to generate power.    USE - As non-conventional energy source from breakwater.    ADVANTAGE - Structure is simplified and high level of reliability is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory schematic views of breakwater structure.    Beam structure (2)    Metal boards (9)    Bearings (11)    Rotating shaft (12)    Generator (14)
NOVELTY - Plastic films (13,14) are respectively bonded to the light-receiving surface side and back side of a steel plate (11) via adhesive agents (12). A low water vapor permeating layer (15) is coated on the plastic film (14) bonded at the back side of the plate.    USE - For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces water vapor that reaches the steel plate, thus ensuring extended operating life since corrosion of steel plate is considerably slowed down.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the back cover structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Steel plate (11)    Adhesive agents (12)    Plastic films (13,14)    Low water vapor permeating layer (15)
NOVELTY - The laminate component of an electricity generating group (4), a heat collecting group (7), an insulating sheet (18) and a flat plate is integrated to bonding resin layers (3,11). The heat insulating sheet is interposed between the heat collecting group and the electricity generating group.    USE - For transforming solar energy into electrical or heat energy.    ADVANTAGE - Attains stress reduction of solar battery or solar battery connection tab. Reduces deformation of electricity generating group. Prevents reduction of generator ability. Prolongs durability of device. Increases strength of laminate component. Ensures stable and reliable fixation of flat plate. Improves assembly quality of device. Ensures dense utilization of solar energy. Increases electricity generation efficiency. Simplifies manufacture of device. Offers small and reliable device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar energy utilizing device assembly method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fragmentary sectional view of a solar energy utilization device.    Bonding resin layers (3,11)    Electricity generating group (4)    Heat collecting group (7)    Insulating sheet (18)
NOVELTY - The solar battery assembly (2) consists of a solar battery (5) sandwiched between two sheets (6,7). Clamp pieces (13,16) are provided in the peripheral area (11) of solar battery assembly and the mounting sheet (14) respectively that are fixed to outer circumferential surface (3) of aircraft.    USE - For mounting solar battery in aircraft, watercraft.    ADVANTAGE - Since the clamp pieces does not cover the peripheral area of solar battery, peeling of mounting sheet from outer circumferential surface of aircraft due to high speed air current is prevented and hence solar battery assembly is reliably mounted on the aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial sectional view of solar battery mounting device for aircraft.    Solar battery assembly (2)    Outer circumferential surface of aircraft (3)    Solar battery (5)    Sheets (6,7)    Peripheral area of solar battery assembly (11)    Clamp pieces (13,16)    Mounting sheet (14)
NOVELTY - A coiled pipe (2) coupled with revolving shaft (1) in impeller (9), is coupled to a connector (5) through rotation force feeding pipe (4) at one end and other end is immersed in water tank. The connector connects force feeding pipe with force feeding installation (6) coupled to blow off pipe (7), to rotate a turbine (8) by high pressure water and air supplied alternately for every rotation of impeller.    USE - For generating power from water courses such as river using water-air jet.    ADVANTAGE - Power is generated by alternately supplied air-water jet and hence CO2, SOx, NOx are not generated. Small head is enough for power generation, as coiled pipe and blow off pipe raise the water pressure. Investment is less as dam construction is unnecessary and hence ecology is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows entire power generating turbine installation, impeller and sectional view of impeller.    Revolving shaft (1)    Coiled pipe (2)    Rotation force feeding pipe (4)    Connection apparatus (5)    Force feeding installation (6)    Blow off pipe (7)    Impeller (9)
NOVELTY - A direction sensor (18) detects the direction of sun. A controller (20) corrects the time of a clock (21), based on difference between time at which sun reaches a preset direction and time at which sun again reaches that preset direction detected by sensor.    USE - Solar power generation device with built-in clock error correction function.    ADVANTAGE - Corrects error of built-in clock automatically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Direction sensor (18)    Controller (20)    Clock (21)
NOVELTY - The machine comprises several floats (3) coupled in an endless loop wound around a pair of vertically spaced flywheels (4). The floats (3) at upstream side of flywheel, are made to float upward through a column of water (1) in a container (2) to rotate the flywheels.    USE - For generating electric power using buoyancy principle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers simple energy conversion machine for effective use of buoyancy of floating objects in water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of power generation machine using buoyancy principle.    Column of water (1)    Floats (3)    Flywheels (4)
NOVELTY - The wave energy generation system has energy capture units with their outputs connected to a pipeline (4) delivering water jets to a Pelton wheel that drives an electric generator. Each energy capture unit has a water pump on the sea bed. As a wave rises, a float (1), connected by a rope (2), raises a weighted arm on the pump (3), drawing in sea water which is then delivered as the wave falls.    USE - Conversion of wave energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Allows multiple energy capture units to be connected to remote single electrical generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation schematic.    Pipeline to shore (4)    Float (1)    Rope (2)    Submerged pump (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves collecting rainwater in a drop tube (1) into which a small pipe (4) protrudes to a blockage (3) and that leads out and down at a higher point, e.g. at a bend (10). The pipe contains a seal (5) through which the pipe passes. The transparent pipe extends from above the seal to a water wheel (6) driving a generator (7) to produce energy.    USE - For generating power from rain water.    ADVANTAGE - An ecological, environmentally friendly and up-to-date energy source is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an arrangement for generating power from rain water    drop tube (1)    pipe (4)    blockage (3)    bend (10)    seal (5)    water wheel (6)    generator (7)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a light sensitive detector device (1) and an arrangement (2) for shading part of the light incident on the detector device arranged in a plane at a distance from the detector device. The shading arrangement is in the form of at least one wire. The detector device is in the form of a one-dimensional row of detectors.    USE - For determining position of light source.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves uniform and ideally greater measurement accuracy than conventional devices independently of the angle of incidence.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: a solar sensor for determining the angle of incidence of sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a two-axis measurement arrangement with crossed wires for shading    light sensitive detector device (1)    shading arrangement (2)    shading (3)
NOVELTY - A floating hull (1) is designed to offer resistance to water and is elevated by an incoming wave, so that the front end of a truss beam (2) moves, pressing the piston on its other end down in a hydraulic cylinder (4) so that oil is forced towards a hydraulic motor. As the front end of the vessel falls, the piston in the cylinder is pulled upward, driving oil towards the hydraulic motor. The dead points of the cylinder are stabilized by a flywheel (6).    USE - Converting wave energy into electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a truss beam, for a converter of rectlinear movement into rotation and for a hydraulic engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the converter    Hull (1)    Truss beam (2)    Hydraulic cylinder (4)    Hydraulic motor (5)
NOVELTY - Energy from the windmill (8) or other mechanical collection system is coupled via a flywheel (7) to crank systems (6) which operate pumps (1, 2). The pumps force water into vertical columns (20). When required, the potential energy of the columns of water is released by feeding (23) the water to generator turbines.    USE - Storage system for energy    ADVANTAGE - Provides smoothed constant supply of energy to electrical generation turbines    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the system.    pump cylinders (1)    pump pistons (2)    crank systems (6)    flywheel (7)    water storage columns(23) output feed to turbines (20)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module for a structural component is to improve a structure of the solar battery module to use the solar battery module as a facing component for a building and also to use electricity by solar power generation.    USE - A solar battery module for a structural component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A facing portion(110) is comprised of an external tempered glass portion(111), an upper and lower resin layer(112,113) attached to a lower face of the external tempered glass portion, a plurality of solar battery cells connected between the upper and lower resin layers, and a transparent back-sheet resin portion(115) attached to a lower face of the lower resin layer. An internal tempered glass portion(130) is disposed at a lower portion of the back-sheet resin portion of the facing portion. A spacer(120) is attached to the back-sheet resin portion. The spacer is also attached along an edge portion of the internal tempered glass portion and the back-sheet resin portion between the internal tempered glass portions. The upper and lower resin layer is formed of EVA(Ethylene-Vinylacetate Copolymer) resin.
NOVELTY - A 3 dimensional solar cell is provided to increase power generation capacity of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The 3 dimensional solar cell includes a solar cell light absorber and a 3 dimensional solar cell module. The solar cell light absorber is implemented on both sides of the solar cell and absorbs laser beam, and reflected light. Conventional solar cell could be provided in order to maximize the light absorption capacity and to reduce the manufacturing cost. The 3 dimensional solar cell module is provided by making the solar cells in modules to cut down the manufacturing cost. Devices for generating the power of the solar cell are further shared by auxiliary light absorber and are implemented on both sides of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - An electronic wave converting unit having an improved conversion efficiency is provided to convert a thermal energy into an electromagnetic wave energy of 4-micron approximately 12-micron (far infrared radiation) at above 92% rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heat storage electromagnetic wave coating layer(12), a reflection plate(14) and an electromagnetic wave conversion coating layer(16) are accumulated in an electromagnetic wave conversion unit(10) successively. When a thermal energy is conducted to the electromagnetic wave conversion coating layer(16) through the heat storage electromagnetic wave coating layer(12) and the reflection plate(14), the thermal energy is converted into an electromagnetic wave energy of 4-micron approximately 12-micron which is helpful to a human body. The reflection plate(14) is constructed using an aluminum light metal plate and has 100% electromagnetic wave reflection effects.
NOVELTY - The reverse idle running gears (4,5) are integrated to a floating object (1) of the drive unit during wave propagation.    USE - Tidal power generator drive unit.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids global warming and environmental pollution by oil, gas, nuclear power, by generating electricity using natural energy. Avoids concentration of energy, in one direction due to bobbing of a wave.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the electricity generation drive unit.    Floating object (1)    Gears (4,5)
NOVELTY - A coil (7) is provided on the upper portion of the support (4). One portion of support arm (8) is installed at the center upward portion of upper board (21). Screws (11,12) respectively connect support with underplate (22) and support arm with upper board. Circuit board (14) with LEDs (13) which emits light by EMF generated by the coil, is attached to the support arm. A lead wire (28) electrically connects the LED and coil.    USE - For manufacturing wind power machine (claimed) for learning and teaching materials.    ADVANTAGE - Wind power machine is manufactured efficiently with minute structure. Student's interest is improved and high learning effect is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wind power machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of wind power machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Support (4)    Coil (7)    Support arm (8)    Screws (11,12)    LEDs (13)    Circuit board (14)    Upper board (21)    Underplate (22)    Lead wire (28)
NOVELTY - A housing (2) includes a generator accommodated in a hole formed at the back side of an insertion portion that is connected to the shaft of a moving blade (1). A protection structure that surrounds the periphery of the blade, has an attachable transparent front cover (4) mounted with light emitters (6) that utilize the electric power from the generator, for their operation.    USE - As a teaching aid for teaching the assembling of wind power machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the machine has a small structure with light emitters utilizing the generated power supply, experiments on assembling of the kit is performed easily, thus learning effect is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wind power machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of wind power machine.    Moving blade (1)    Housing (2)    Attachable transparent front cover (4)    Light emitters (6)
NOVELTY - Water obtained from wastes being dried in a pre-treatment system (18), is purified in a water treatment system (19). The pure water is converted into steam by a boiler (30) with waste gas generated by decomposing the dried wastes in a thermal decomposition system (20). The steam is supplied to a combustor (37) which forms combustion gas by burning waste gas in an electricity generation system (21).    USE - For generation of electrical power by utilizing the products of a waste treatment system which processes an untreated solid state or liquid state waste material ejected from houses and industries, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of electricity generation by using a generator of an electricity generation system, is made to increase based on the increase in the output from the gas turbine of an electricity generation system, since steam generated by heating pure water obtained from the water content of the wastes with the decomposition waste gas is supplied to a combustor which burns the waste gas to drive the gas turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline diagram illustrating systematic composition of an installation used for electricity generation by utilizing waste treatment system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pre-treatment system (18)    Water treatment system (19)    Thermal decomposition system (20)    Electricity generation system (21)    Boiler (30)    Combustor (37)
NOVELTY - A solar panel (2) is made to move along the orbit of a theoretical sun. A personal computer (9) controls first and second stepping motors (3,6) so that sunlight is vertically irradiated to the solar panel.    USE - For generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Enables tracking of sun to attain maximum solar power generating condition, thus increasing electricity generating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of solar power generating device.    Solar panel (2)    Stepping motors (3,6)    Personal computer (9)
NOVELTY - The cooling medium is circulated over the solar panel (1) for cooling the panel and to control the humidity raise. The heated cooling medium is circulated through the heating circuit (12) for heat recovery from it.    USE - For solar power cogeneration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The heat is recovered simultaneously with power generation by the solar panel, which can be used effectively. Temperature increase of panel is prevented, hence decrease in its output due to heating is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar battery cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (1)    Heating circuit (12)
NOVELTY - Several optical semiconductor elements (12), each formed by lamination of optical semiconductor layer interposed between transparent and metal electrodes, are arranged juxtaposingly between back-side cover (16) and transparent guard plate (14). An irregular reflection layer (20) comprising mixture of different kinds of resin (41), is formed on top surface of guard plate.    USE - Solar battery module panel installed in outer wall, roof of a building, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents light collection faults due to reflection of light, beside light incidence, by the provision of irregular reflection layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view and top view of solar battery module panel.    Optical semiconductor elements (12)    Transparent guard plate (14)    Back-side cover (16)    Irregular reflection layer (20)    Resin (41)
NOVELTY - Solar panel (12) comprises several solar battery modules (13) arranged in matrix shape with transparent openings in electricity generation area in front side of module. The rear side of modules has a color different from the front side, and is covered by a transparent sealing material, for displaying character, graphic or pattern.    USE - Multifunctional solar panel with display function for indoor lighting and also used as signboard for advertisement purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Is economical and user friendly, since the panel can be used for lighting purpose and advertisement purpose by simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the reverse view of solar panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (12)    Solar battery modules (13)
NOVELTY - A control signal-interconnection component (20) consisting of an insulating material (23) and the interconnection unit, is provided between pair of common-electrode boards. The interconnection component determines the position of electrodes of each semiconductor chip for supplying external control signal.    USE - For electric power converter (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in size and mounting cost of a flat type semiconductor device, are achieved. The package density is improved and high reliability is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric power converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the control signal interconnection component comprising the flat type semiconductor device.    Control signal-interconnection component (20)    Insulating material (23)
NOVELTY - Several independent wiring conductors (15) separated by fixed distance, which connect terminals are formed in a mask (14) on which a lead frame (6) is aligned using a metal base (3) formed with an adhesive sheet (4). Wiring conductor patterns are transferred on the frame by punching using dies (17,18).    USE - For forming conductor patterns on lead frame for manufacturing semiconductor device such as semiconductor power modules.    ADVANTAGE - The deflection of wiring conductors due to deflection in the lead frame position is prevented by the metal base without requiring any additional device, to form small-sized semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view explaining the alignment of lead frame to the mask.    Metal base (3)    Adhesive sheet (4)    Lead frame (6)    Mask (14)    Wiring conductors (15)    Dies (17,18)
NOVELTY - A metal base board (1) having size same as ceramic insulated substrate (2), is joined to the substrate through a solder layer (5). Periphery of the base board is completely surrounded by a frame (4) which has opening (4H) to accommodate base board. Screw holes are formed on corners of the frame for fastening the radiation fins.    USE - Used in power electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Material cost is reduced, while enhancing reliability of solder junction portion between the base boards and the ceramic insulated substrate of the semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Metal base board (1)    Ceramic insulated substrate (2)    Frame (4)    Opening (4H)    Solder layer (5)
NOVELTY - The generator has convex lenses (12) which focus solar light ray on several electricity generation panels (17) arranged sequentially on a belt-like holder (16). The holder moves the panel relatively to the irradiation point of solar light, so that solar light impinges on each panel sequentially.    USE - Solar-power generator used for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature rise in specific solar panel is avoided by moving the solar panels, hence burning of solar panel is prevented and efficient electricity generation is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional diagram of the electric-power generator.    Convex lenses (12)    Belt-like holder (16)    Electricity generation panels (17)
NOVELTY - The solar panel (A) has a triangular corrugated sheet on which photocells (2) are provided.    USE - Solar panel installed in building roof for electricity-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity-generation efficiency of the solar panel is improved by using the panel in triangular corrugated sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and side views of the solar panel.    Photocells (2)    Solar panel (A)
NOVELTY - A solar panel (1) is supported at the upper portion of a pillar (2) through an universal joint (5). A set of angle correction arms (4) are provided, that extend east-west and north-south sides respectively to perform connection support of the panel. By performing angle adjustments of the arms, the panel always face the direction of sun.    USE - Tower type solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Provides wide angle adjustment of the solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the solar power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (1)    Pillar (2)    Angle correction arms (4)    Universal joint (5)
NOVELTY - A solar battery (5) is sealed inside the permeable encasement (2). The solar battery is removable when releasing the sealing of the encasement.    USE - For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Weather resistance of solar battery is improved, as the solar battery is installed inside the airtight solar battery module, thus durability of battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of battery module.    Permeable encasement (2)    Solar battery (5)
NOVELTY - A coating film (3) containing a filler layer (3a) and another coating film (4) containing a weather resistance layer (4a) are provided on both the sides of a solar battery element (1) provided with a barrier layer (2) at the upper surface. A pollution protection layer (5) or an ultraviolet shield layer (6) is provided over the weather resistance layer.    USE - In solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to obtain solar battery module with excellent weather resistance, heat resistance, water resistance, moisture resistance, air resistance, hail resistance and stain resistance properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a laminated sectional view of solar battery module.    Solar battery element (1)    Barrier layer (2)    Coating films (3,4)    Filler layer (3a)    Weather resistance layer (4a)    Pollution protection layer (5)    Ultraviolet shield layer (6)
NOVELTY - The bonding plane side of semiconductor chip is connected to the connecting terminal within the resin sealing area. The other side of semiconductor chip exposed to 0.2 mm from the resin sealing area is connected to the pattern of mounting board for forming bridge circuit.    USE - Resin-sealed semiconductor device for use in electronic and electric equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the device is reduced, by suppressing the component of connecting terminal and semiconductor chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of semiconductor device.
NOVELTY - A power semiconductor chip (3) is mounted on a flexible substrate that is placed inside a case (4). A lid (7) is inserted through an opening of the case, such that substrate curves towards the heat sink (10) that is abutted with the substrate.    USE - Power semiconductor device with flexible substrate.    ADVANTAGE - Adherence between flexible substrate and heat sink is enhanced, since substrate is curved towards the heat sink. Hence, inexpensive and light-weighted semiconductor device with favorable heat dissipation property is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram of power semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power semiconductor chip (3)    Case (4)    Lid (7)    Heat sink (10)
NOVELTY - A bond portion is provided between each connection pad (112,132) of a first chip (110) and the selected terminal on the first surface of an interposer (120) and between each connection pad of a second chip (130) and selected terminal on second surface of interposer. The electric terminals (123,124) formed by an electroconductive path is provided to connect each chip to other components and to interposer.    USE - Semiconductor chip assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Increases throughput and reduces manufacturing cycle time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the profile sectional view of the semiconductor chip assembly.    First chip (110)    Connection pad (112,132)    Interposer (120)    Electric terminals (123,124)    Second chip (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating the connection lands (24), formed on mounting surface of a substrate (20), after installing a semiconductor device (10) on the substrate via solder balls (18). The solder balls are melted due to the heat transfer effect from the heated connection lands, so that the mounting completion of the semiconductor device on the substrate is enabled.    USE - For semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Attains size reduction and energy conservation of actual fitting installation of semiconductor device on substrate, without possibility of heating components of semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process explanatory drawing showing mounting process of semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor device (10)    Solder balls (18)    Substrate (20)    Connection lands (24)
NOVELTY - A through-hole (50) is formed on the semiconductor chip (14) which has an electrode. A conductive layer (70) is formed on the inner side of the through-hole (50).    USE - For manufacturing semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Since conductive layer is formed on the inner side of the through-hole, electric connection is performed easily and highly reliable semiconductor device is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Semiconductor device;    (b) Circuit board;    (c) Electronic device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the semiconductor device.    Semiconductor chip (14)    Through-hole (50)    Conductive layer (70)
NOVELTY - An integrated chip containing chip sites functioning normally are identified and tested. The cluster of identified chip sites are arranged adjacently on a wafer map on a wafer. The wafer is diced by cutting the cluster periphery forming a complete integrated package of clusters.    USE - In multichip module package.    ADVANTAGE - An IC package for MCM containing independent integrated cluster chip of multiple chip sites is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of wafer map in which chip cluster selection method is shown.
NOVELTY - The rotor system has parallel rotor blades (B) or blades fitted at an angle to the rotor axis (A) that rotate in the rotation direction (C) about the rotor axis cyclically with the wind and against the wind. The rotor blades can be adjusted individually and mutually independently in their blade angle relative to the rotor axis.    USE - For using wind energy using aerodynamic buoyancy principle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables direct use of the buoyancy in magnitude and direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a rotor system    rotor blades (B)    rotor axis (A)    rotation direction (C)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module is arranged on resin substrate (10) which defines several holes (10a,10d) for connecting with an output terminal of the module. A conducting material (40) in the holes extends to the back side of the substrate being covered by a protective resin film. The protective resin film has opening larger than the back side shape of the conducting material.    USE - For use as power source of watch/clock.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic devices can be superimposed in perpendicular direction for storage, since the conducting materials are arranged on the surface of the back side of the protective resin film. The expansion or contraction of the protective layer do not make the conducting materials stress, thereby avoiding problems regarding disconnection of the conducting material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photovoltaic device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the photovoltaic device.    Resin substrate (10)    Holes (10a,10d)    Conducting material (40)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module with a permeable reflective cover is provided to maximize the generating amount of a solar cell by using a permeable reflective cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module with a permeable reflective cover has a permeable reflective cover. The permeable reflective cover is formed on a solar cell module in order to maximize the amount of light absorbed by a solar cell. The permeable reflective cover passes the received light and shields the light reflected to the outside in order to reflect the reflected light to the solar cell. The generating amount of the solar cell is maximized since the solar cell module absorbs the maximum amount of the incident light.
NOVELTY - A wafer-level multichip package is provided to easily cope with variation of coordinates of chip pads and variation of size of semiconductor chips, by using a wafer-level chip size package(CSP) process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plurality of the first chip pads(53) are formed on the first semiconductor chip(51). A plurality of the second chip pads(59) are formed on the second semiconductor chip(57) installed on the first semiconductor chip. A buffer layer(61) is formed on the first and second semiconductor chips. A plurality of bumps(67) are formed in the buffer layer, located in a position corresponding to the first and second chip pads. The first and second interconnections(63,65) electrically connects the first and second chip pads with the respective bumps, formed in the buffer layer to make the first and second chip pads correspond to the respective bumps. A solder ball(69) functions as an external terminal, adhered to the respective bumps.
NOVELTY - Cone shaped wave guide board (10) guides seawater to upper pond (11). Air separation tank (16) in sea bed (15) has a riser pipe (19) to drain sea water, and is connected to upper pond. The compressed air in upper space (21) of the air separation tank, is removed through a compressed air extraction pipe (22).    USE - For compressing air by energy of wave produced in ocean.    ADVANTAGE - A simple installation which compresses air is obtained, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of air compressor.    Wave guide board (10)    Upper pond (11)    Sea bed (15)    Air separation tank (16)    Riser pipe (19)    Upper space (21)    Air extraction pipe (22)
NOVELTY - Solar battery (3) and storage battery (4) are arranged to the lower portion of surface layer (1). A heater (2) which heats up the surface layer is connected to the solar battery through storage battery.    USE - For defrosting the snow formed on the road surface.    ADVANTAGE - Road surface is heated automatically without supply of external energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Unit board;    (b) Non-frozen road construction method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the unit board.    Surface layer (1)    Heater (2)    Solar battery (3)    Storage battery (4)
NOVELTY - Several elements (1-6) arranged around the periphery of a flat plate electrode (10), are electrically connected to the electrode using a high frequency power supply (11). The value of the impedance of each element is specified such that the electric field distribution of the electrode is uniform.    USE - For chemical vapor deposition (CVD) of semiconductor wafer, liquid crystal panel, solar battery, plasma asher, etching etc., using high frequency plasma.    ADVANTAGE - The electron density for plasma processing of the wafer surface is equalized by having a uniform electric field distribution and thereby contributing to high quality of plasma processing and an increase in efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of the plasma processing apparatus.    Elements (1-6)    Flat plate electrode (10)    High frequency power supply (11)
NOVELTY - A hot plate (6) is provided to the bottom surface of an upper chamber (8). The void (s) is maintained between bottom chamber (7) and a diaphragm (4) mounted on bottom chamber.    USE - Lamination apparatus of double vacuum system for laminating solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Diaphragm of crack in diaphragm is avoided, even when diaphragm expands by heating, by provision of void between diaphragm and bottom chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the lamination apparatus.    Diaphragm (4)    Hot plate (6)    Bottom chamber (7)    Upper chamber (8)    Void (s)
NOVELTY - A liquid tube (3) which has a diaphragm (5) for adjusting fluid flow and a gas tube (4), are respectively connected to input and output sides of an evaporator (1). A bottom thermo electric generating element (12) has cooling surface in contact with evaporator and heating surface (11) facing outer air.    USE - For evaporating liquefied gas such as propane gas used in hot water supply machine.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes low temperature energy of liquefied gas and heat energy of outer air by thermo electric generating element. Improves energy utilization and efficiency of the vaporizer is improved by thermoelectric generating element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of vaporizer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Evaporator (1)    Liquid tube (3)    Gas tube (4)    Diaphragm (5)    Heating surface (11)    Thermo electric generating element (12)
NOVELTY - A heating section heats a junction (1a) of the thermoelement and a cooling section cools another junction (1b). The voltage produced in the thermoelement due to Seeback effect, lights the lamp.    USE - For torches used in emergencies such as earthquakes, and in camps, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since voltage is generated by Seeback effect, the need for a battery or dry cell is avoided, thereby making the lamp more reliable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view and the front view of the thermoelectric lamp.    Junctions (1a,1b)
NOVELTY - Laminate (1) with flat semiconductor device (17) and heat sink (19) alternately, is pressed along lamination direction by pressure application bolt (25) through pressure application supports (7,9). Amount of bolt motion along lamination direction is displayed on a pressure application scale (55) and amount of rotary motion of bolt centering around pressure application axis is displayed on another scale (57).    USE - For flat semiconductor devices e.g. semiconductor converter.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to apply pressure on the laminate reliably and easily by manual operation and to visually confirm the applied force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the whole stack of flat semiconductor device.    Laminate (1)    Pressure application supports (7,9)    Flat semiconductor device (17)    Heat sink (19)    Pressure application bolt (25)    Pressure application scales (55,57)
NOVELTY - Leads (19) drawn from the pair fo IC package are arranged in the lands (13) formed in the substrate (11). Lands (14a,14b) for terminal for external connections, are arranged in a zigzag manner. Bumps are formed either on substrate upper or lower surface connecting with terminal for external connection.    USE - For e.g. semiconductor module.    ADVANTAGE - As the bumps for external connection are formed connecting with terminal for external connection either on substrate upper or lower surface, the fracture of solder junction portion of terminal due to thermal fatigue is eliminated. The short circuit between bumps for external connection is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the semiconductor module.    Substrate (11)    Lands (13,14a,14b)    Leads (19)
NOVELTY - Leads are arranged protruding from both sides of laminated semiconductor device (20) mounted on an electronic circuit substrate (17). Reflow of adhesive agent (19) and cooling are performed on both sides of the substrate at the time of mounting the electronic circuit substrate. Laminated semiconductor device is attached to substrate surface by adhesive agent.    USE - For semiconductor memory device for personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the dropping off of laminated semiconductor device from the substrate during reflow process. Shortens mounting time and reduces positional offset of each semiconductor device. Improves locating operation efficiency of the semiconductor device and enables to perform bending of lead to desired shape.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Lead shaping jig;    (b) Locating jig    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows mounting of semiconductor device on the substrate.    Electronic circuit substrate (17)    Adhesive agent (19)    Semiconductor device (20)
NOVELTY - A taper-shaped hole is formed on the surface of a mold resin on the surface side of a lead frame for power chips (2a). The back side of the lead frame for power chips approaches the outer surface of the mold resin from the back side of the lead frame for IC chips (2c). The lead frame for power chips is parallelly configured with the lead frame for IC chip through a lead step portion (2e).    USE - For e.g. air conditioner, washing machine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reduced processing in which mold resin can be positively poured into a portion of the first frame back side. Suppresses mold resin breaks due to radiation fin mounted to mold resin. Suppresses injection of mold resin to first frame surface side. Ensures improved filling property of mold resin. Ensures improved maintenance property and simplified structure of metallic mold.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power chip lead terminal (2b) is coupled to the lead frame for power chips. An IC chip is mounted on the lead frame for IC chips.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing the cross-section of the semiconductor power IC.    Lead frame for power chips (2a)    Power chip lead terminal (2b)    Lead frame for IC chips (2c)    Lead step portion (2e)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device (10) has semiconductor chips (26,30) configured on a circuit board (14) which is configured on a mother board (12). The circuit board has wiring (20) which electrically connects pad electrode (16Y1') and relay electrode (18). The semiconductor chip (30) has a pad electrode (32Y1) which is connected by a bonding wire (34), with the corresponding pad electrode (16Y1').    USE - Semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the wire bonding property. Enables mounting of the semiconductor device on various mother boards without altering the circuit wiring of the semiconductor chip.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for semiconductor device wiring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial perspective diagram of semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor device (10)    Mother board (12)    Circuit board (14)    Pad electrodes (16Y1',32Y1)    Relay electrode (18)    Wiring (20)    Semiconductor chips (26,30)    Bonding wire (34)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves cutting the wafer (W) along a cutting line, only after joining a secondary semiconductor chip (2) to the primary semiconductor chip (1) which is joint to the wafer in opposing, and cut out the primary chip to a piece.    USE - For manufacture of chip-ON-chip type semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improvement in the productivity of the semiconductor device, using simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram illustrating manufacturing method of the semiconductor device.    Primary semiconductor chip (1)    Secondary semiconductor chip (2)    Wafer (W)
NOVELTY - An electrode (13,15) is formed on the main surface (11,12) of each of two semiconductor chips (1,2), respectively. The chips are sealed with a packaging resin (5). In order to relax press power by contraction of the resin during sealing of the chips, one side (22) of at least one of the chips is exposed from the resin.    USE - Semiconductor device of chip-on-chip structure.    ADVANTAGE - Raises package density of circuit elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing a semiconductor device.    Semiconductor chips (1,2)    Packaging resin (5)    Main surface (11,12)    Electrode (13,15)    Side (22)
NOVELTY - A primary metal wiring (16) is formed on a base (12). Insulating agent is applied on the primary metal wiring to form a flexible insulating layer. A secondary metal wiring is formed on the insulating layer inside contact hole (18) and connected with primary metal wiring.    USE - For manufacture of semiconductor device package e.g. multi-chip package.    ADVANTAGE - Enables multilayer interconnection and avoids disconnection failure by reducing thickness of insulating layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Semiconductor device manufacturing method;    (b) Connection substrate;    (c) Semiconductor device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and side views indicating the connection substrate manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base (12)    Metal wiring (16)    Contact hole (18)
NOVELTY - Solder balls (6) are formed in the shape of a matrix on the base of a ball grid array (BGA) substrate (1). A normal chip (2) performs flip-chip connection to the BGA substrate. A preparatory chip is mounted to a preparatory pad (20), and performs flip-chip connection to the BGA substrate when the connection of the normal chip is poor.    USE - Semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Changes state to which fixed operation is used, without generating waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the flip chip ball grid array (FCBGA) substrate of the semiconductor device.    BGA substrate (1)    Normal chip (2)    Solder balls (6)    Preparatory pad (20)
NOVELTY - Semiconductor elements (3a,3b) are arranged in a recess (1a) on an insulated base material (1) on which wiring conductors (4) are arranged. A sealing resin (6) seals the upper part of the insulated base material, with external lead terminals (2) projecting outwards. The recess has a step-like inclination surface.    USE - For information processors e.g. computers.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents cracks from being generated on insulated base material, thereby preventing disconnection of wiring conductors. Prevents generating air bubbles in sealing resin, thereby ensuring stable operation of semiconductor device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a semiconductor device manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the sectional drawing of the semiconductor device.    Insulated base material (1)    Recess (1a)    External lead terminals (2)    Semiconductor elements (3a,3b)    Wiring conductors (4)    Sealing resin (6)
NOVELTY - A vertical hole (24) is formed from the backside (22) of the chip (10) so that a electrode (16) in the surface (14) of the chip is exposed. A metal wiring (30) is extracted from a tungsten layer (18) of the exposed electrode through the hole.    USE - For manufacturing semiconductor chip used in electronic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Delay of a signal transmission can be prevented and operation of semiconductor chip can be stabilized. Restriction of the wiring on a semiconductor chip can be alleviated and hence reduction in mounting area is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Semiconductor chip;    (b) Semiconductor module;    (c) Electrode device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the structure of the semiconductor chip. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor chip (10)    Surface (14)    Electrode (16)    Tungsten layer (18)    Back-side of chip (22)    Vertical hole (24)    Metal wiring (30)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module (4) includes a hot melt resin (6) and solar battery cell (5). A transparent sheet (2) seals the module. Another transparent sheet (8) is formed on the sheet (2) through a spacer (7) and heat insulation layer (9). A sealing frame (10) seals the periphery of multilayered structure (S).    USE - For manufacture of light-and-heat hybrid panel used in solar battery modules installed on roofs of residences, and residence solar-heating system.    ADVANTAGE - Performs sealing of periphery of multilayered structure by synthetic resin of low cost, by which sealing reliability is raised. Reliability of panel is improved by injecting synthetic resin to cavity space at pressure less than shearing stress between transparent sheets and spacer. Prevents peeling of transparent sheets by preventing distortion of seal due to outdoor temperature change.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for light-and-heat hybrid panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the light-and-heat hybrid panel.    Transparent sheets (2,8)    Solar battery module (4)    Solar battery cell (5)    Hot melt resin (6)    Spacer (7)    Heat insulation layer (9)    Sealing frame (10)    Multilayered structure (S)
NOVELTY - The solar cell modules (1a,1b,2a,2b) of different sizes and having equal output voltages, are connected in parallel.    USE - For installing solar cell modules on roof of building such as private house for photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - By using solar cell modules of large size, the number of the modules to be installed can be reduced, thus construction time of the generation system and the cost are reduced. Efficient installation without wasting the installation area is achieved, since modules of smaller size can be installed at ends.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an illustrative diagram of photovoltaic power generation system.    Solar cell modules (1a,1b,2a,2b)
NOVELTY - A satellite (10) and a gravity gradient boom (12) are connected and the satellite moves in the direction of the velocity vector (14), while sunlight strikes the normal solar panels (10c) from direction (16). Adjustable solar panels (18) and a control unit (20) have motors to move the panels and vary the areas of the panels exposed to the sunlight in response to movement of the satellite from the nadir point as a result of thermal heating of the boom.    USE - Compensating thermal deformation of gravity gradient boom on a satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Maintaining satellite at nadir point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of rotating a satellite to the nadir point.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the gravity gradient satellite    Satellite (10)    Boom (12)    Normal solar panels (10c)    Adjustable solar panels (18)    Control unit (20)
NOVELTY - Titanium oxide particles are prepared by preparing aqueous acidic titanium salt solution of 10-50% total titanium salt; and precipitating particles by combining acidic titanium salt solution with aqueous basic solution having at least 20% base at 20-95degreesC, after rapid initial heating of reaction and dilution, until a pH of 2-4 is reached to produce a precipitate.    USE - For preparing TiO2 particles used in photovoltaic cells for use in small electronic devices, e.g. calculators and watches.    ADVANTAGE - The invented method provides greater volume efficiency to achieve more product per reactor volume. It also requires less water and less time to wash the products to acceptable ionic conductance levels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for    (A) a process for preparing doped titanium oxide (TiO2) particles with at least other metal component; and    (B) a method of using the above TiO2 particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Cross-section of typical dye-sensitized titanium dioxide photovoltaic cell.    FTO substrate (1)    TiO2 layer coated with sensitizer dye (2)    Electrolyte solution (3)    Platinum-coated ITO glass substrate (4)
NOVELTY - An electricity generation module (1) containing piezoelectric elements (13), is supported to an attachment base (2) through a spring (3). The entire structure is made to float on a fluid surface.    USE - For electric power generation using wind and wave power.    ADVANTAGE - Compact structure of the piezoelectric element for electricity generation is obtained. Since complicated structure is not employed in the device, manufacture of the device is performed easily in a less expensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the electrical power generating device.    Electricity generation module (1)    Attachment base (2)    Spring (3)    Piezoelectric elements (13)
NOVELTY - The beam direction length (L1) of the solar energy utilization apparatus, e.g. solar-battery module (1), is about the same as the reference module of a building. The roof inclination direction length (L2) of the solar energy utilization apparatus is almost half of the reference module.    USE - Solar energy utilization apparatus, e.g. solar-battery module, solar-hot-water module.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures satisfactory design accompanied by installation of apparatus to the roof since the size of solar energy utilization apparatus is set according to the reference module of a building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of a solar-battery module.    Solar-battery module (1)    Beam direction length (L1)    Roof inclination direction length (L2)
NOVELTY - A solar battery is provided to the vending machine which also includes a fuel cell (10) having a tubular shape. The battery has two cells to store electrolytic solutions of anode and cathode. The collectors constituting a cathode and an anode, are suspended in the respective solution. The solar battery and the fuel cell function as main/auxiliary power supply with respect to the energy stored in them.    USE - Automatic vending machine for selling beverage cans used in remote areas such as farmland, mountainous area.    ADVANTAGE - Highly economical as a solar battery is used to meet up the excess need of power, hence eliminating the need for an alternator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of vending machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - The float has central opening and skirt which is suspended in a deep-water area. The skirt is provided at the circumference of the central opening. A pump pumps water from the bottom of the float, through the opening to the outer surface of the skirt. Electric power generation devices are installed on the float.    USE - For circulation of deep water of ocean, for fish cultivation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pump pumps water from the bottom of the float through the opening to the outer surface of the float, deep water rises slowly through the float. Since the water flowing in the outer surface of the skirt is ejected to other fish cultivation areas, large quantity of deep water is easily pumped up utilizing less amount of electric power. Since phytoplanktons and zooplanktons which serve as bait for the fish are quickly proliferated using the deep water, large-scale fish cultivation is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fish cultivation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the float disposed in the fish cultivation area.
NOVELTY - Endothermic and radiation plates (3,6) are protruded from endothermic and heat release surfaces (11,12) of a thermo-electric power generating element (1), respectively. The surface area of plates (3,6) are larger than that of surfaces (11,12). The heat release area of radiation plate is larger than endothermic area of endothermic plate.    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - By ensuring required temperature difference beside heat release and heat absorption structures, the electricity generation effect is enhanced much more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of thermo-electric power generator.    Thermo-electric power generating element (1)    Endothermic plate (3)    Radiation plate (6)    Endothermic surface (11)    Radiation plate surface (12)
NOVELTY - The chemical formula of the thermoelectric conversion material is NaalphaMxAyO4-z. M' consists of alkali metal elements chosen from potassium, rubidium and cesium; A' is chosen from cobalt, nickel, iron and copper; alpha = 0-1.2; x = 0.1-1.0; alpha+x = 0.7-1.2; y more than 0; and z at least 0.    USE - Thermoelectric cooling element (claimed) in thermoelectric cell (claimed) and cooler (claimed) in electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces heat conductivity and manufacturing cost. As the thermoelectric transfer characteristic is increased, the thermoelectric conversion efficiency is enhanced. Enhances safety, since toxic elements are not included in conversion material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) thermoelectric cooling element;    (b) thermoelectric cell; and    (c) cooler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the crystal structure of the thermoelectric conversion material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Water storage containers (2-1 - 2-n) and water tank (3) are supported on a frame (1). Submersible pump (4) is operated by the power supplied from a solar battery (5) through a power supply circuit (6) for supplying water from the water tank to the water storage container. Overflow water of the water storage container (2-n) is supplied to water tank by a drainage pipe (9).    USE - For residence and building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform automatic management of solid flower bed without using a commercial power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Automatic irrigation device;    (b) Container    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the solid flower bed.    Frame (1)    Water storage containers (2-1 - 2-n)    Water tank (3)    Submersible pump (4)    Solar battery (5)    Power supply circuit (6)    Drainage pipe (9)
NOVELTY - A light source (4) is arranged on specified sides of solar panel (3) to illuminate the content (15) on surface of panel. A protection panel (14) is provided at the surface side of solar panel.    USE - In display device.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates light guide display board by providing display content on the surface of solar panel. Display content is protected by providing protection cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the solar light source. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (3)    Light source (4)    Protection panel (14)    Display content (15)
NOVELTY - Lands (13a-13d) are formed on substrate (81) in the wiring board (10), with predetermined width (W1). The lands provided at periphery of the substrate, is provided with width (W2) which is more than the predetermined width.    USE - For solar battery, power modules.    ADVANTAGE - Multiple lands are provided to the wiring board, and are approximately arranged in the shape of stripe so that die bonding of the chip can be performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram of wiring board. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lands (13a-13d)    Wiring board (10)    Substrate (81)
NOVELTY - The optoelectric transducer is a laminate of electrode layer (2), photoelectric conversion layer, hole carrying layer (5), conduction layer (6) and counter electrode layer (7).    USE - For solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectric transducer has strong mechanical strength. The spilling of electrolyte is prevented. The optoelectric transducer is stable and reliable. Since hole carrying layer and conduction layer are adjacent, the thickness of hole carrying layer is minimized. The hole injected from the optical sensitizing dye reaches the counter electrode, therefore energy conversion efficiency is high. The manufacturing cost is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows solar battery.    Electrode layer (2)    Hole carrying layer (5)    Conduction layer (6)    Counter electrode layer (7)
NOVELTY - The device has frames (12a,12b) which are fastened together and reassembled. The frame (12) is made to deviate on the water surface by fixing floats (14) to lower surface of the frame (12). Holding frames (17a,17b) hold and support solar-battery modules (16) arranged on the frame (12). The light enters into the bottom portion of the device through an opening (20).    USE - For installation of solar-battery device on water surface of lake, dam, river and ocean.    ADVANTAGE - Protects ecosystem under water surface by allowing required light to pass through the device, thereby providing environment-friendly device. Simplifies structure of main frame and hence reduces weight and cost of device. Improves efficiency of power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar-battery device.    Main frame (12)    Device frames (12a,12b)    Fixing floats (14)    Solar-batter modules (16)    Opening (20)    Holding frames (17a,17b)
NOVELTY - The light-receiving surface of a tempered glass (3) receives solar light and transmits it to a solar battery element (1) through a transparent resin (2). A permeable resin sheet (4) is provided in rear side of solar battery element. A space (9) is formed in-between resin sheet and rear side of a tempered glass (5). The periphery of transparent resin is sealed.    USE - Window mounted solar-battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Heat retention effect of module is high. Solar battery module with improved reliability and appearance is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fragmentary sectional view of solar battery module.    Solar battery element (1)    Transparent resin (2)    Tempered glasses (3,5)    Permeable resin sheet (4)    Space (9)
NOVELTY - Solar battery module (2) has several solar battery elements (6) serially arranged in the light receiving side of solar battery device. A converter (5) which rises voltage and outputs DC output of solar battery module, is arranged at light non-receiving side of the solar battery module.    USE - Solar battery device.    ADVANTAGE - Simplification of wiring operation is attained as the private line for communication is unnecessary. Enables utilizing the generated output of solar battery module effectively without increasing solar battery elements by using the converter. Since converter output is controlled externally, safety is increased during construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the light receiving surface and light non-receiving surface of the solar battery device.    Solar battery module (2)    Converter (5)    Solar battery element (6)
NOVELTY - A float (5) rises with each wave, relative to a support (3) and is counterbalanced by a counter weight (30) to retain at water surface. A power generator (10) converts movement of the float into a power output.    USE - For use in complex valve and turbine systems.    ADVANTAGE - The float is retained at the water surface irrespective of weather conditions, using the reliable counter weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagrammatical side view of wave energy harnessing apparatus.    Support (3)    Float (5)    Power generator (10)    Counter weight (30)
NOVELTY - The buoyancy machine is a new power generation equipment including three important components, and the most of said equipment is soaked in water, its buoyancy ball only consumes small quantity of external power (electric power) and can apply large useful work by means of water buoyancy (can make a rotary wheel form large torque) to obtain obvious mechanical efficiency, so that it is an ideal powerfor power generator.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power generation system which does not take up large space and which require a lower initial cost for a device than the prior art and a low running cost. This system comprises: a modifier (1) for producing a hydrogen rich gas by using a raw gas; raw gas feeding means (3a) for feeding the raw gas to the modifier (1); air feeding means (5) for feeding purging air to the modifier; and a fuel cell (9) for generating the electric power by using the hydrogen rich gas produced in the modifier (1) and the power generating air from the outside. When the run of the fuel cell (9) is interrupted, the feed of the raw gas to the modifier (1) is interrupted, and the fuel cell power generation system is cleared of the hydrogen rich gas, the steam and the purging air in the recited order.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system comprises modifier for producing hydrogen rich gas by using raw gas    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Modifier (1)    Raw gas feeding means (3a)    Air feeding means (5)    Fuel cell (9)
NOVELTY - Inner and outer floating devices (3,4) having surface floats (5,6) and submerged vessels (9,10) below the surface of the liquid (2), have linkages (12) between them. The devices move relatively when passing over waves and the corresponding energy transfer is harnessed by the linkages.    USE - For power generation in offshore floating installation such as fog horns and navigation buoys, offshore oil and gas plants, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the amplitude of relative motion between the devices is less than amplitude expected from a single device, the incidence of amplitude exceeding the design limits of the hydraulic cylinders is greatly reduced and facilitates the use of hydraulic cylinders of shorter stroke and hence lower capital costs. By using submerged vessels having high internal mass and low gravitational mass than desired, the self-reacting heaving buoy point absorber approaches an ideal mass spring arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of wave energy converter.    Liquid (2)    Inner and outer floating devices (3,4)    Surface floats (5,6)    Submerged vessels (9,10)    Linkages (12)
NOVELTY - An air pump (20) linked to the reciprocating pump shaft (16) of windmill (10), delivers compressed air into the well (32). An air lift fluid pump (36) positioned within a well, has a fluid conduit (38) and a mixing chamber where compressed air and water is mixed to form a buoyant mixture. Through the fluid conduit the mixture flows upwards.    USE - Associated with windmill for pumping water from well for livestock, domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - Pumping system is driven by reciprocating windmill pump rod that is inexpensive to manufacture, install, maintain and operate. Provides air lift pump that retrofits to existing windmill structures and eliminates maintenance effort.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of retrofitting an improved pumping system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the windmill pump system.    Windmill (10)    Reciprocating pump shaft (16)    Air pump (20)    Well (32)    Air lift fluid pump (36)    Fluid conduit (38)
NOVELTY - A plant is completely submerged below the surface of the water and comprises several turbines (A) with blades (G), a carrying assembly (C) supported by buoyant vessels (B), a backstay system (E) and a generator. The shafts of the turbines are oriented perpendicular to the direction of the water flow and the blades are shaped as wings so that the turbine rotates in the same direction regardless of the direction of flow. The plant is built from modules.    USE - For generating energy from water currents    ADVANTAGE - Simplified maintenance, small size yet can still cover a large cross section of a flowing mass of water, components or entire plant can be more easily raised to the surface for maintenance and repair    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plant according to the invention as seen from the sea bed looking towards the system in the direction of the flowing current.    Turbines (A)    Buoyant vessels (B)    Carrying assembly (C)    Backstay system (E)    Blades (G)
NOVELTY - An 'Archimedes' type screw or auger drives an electric generator by the flow of a river etc. One or more propeller blades may be substituted for the auger. The generator and machine components are encapsulated in a watertight housing. A planetary gear system is coupled to the shaft end allowing for power transmission of the generator shaft at an increased rotational speed. The device is held in position by a pivot arm anchored to the ground.    USE - In hydroelectric power generation    ADVANTAGE - Provides an alternative to the use of low or high head hydroelectric turbine installations    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general layout of the invention.
NOVELTY - The turbine runner (46) has a hub (54) and two or more blades (50). The runner is characterized by a minimum pressure of 10 psi at the trailing edge (66) of the blades, a maximum velocity gradient of 15 ft/sec/in, and a maximum rate of pressure change of 80 psi. All these factors are conducive to the safe passage of fish.    USE - To reduce flow separation at leading edge of blades to promote safe passage for fish.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes pressure changes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Section through turbine runner    Runner (46)    Blade (50)    Hub (54)    Trailing edge (66)
NOVELTY - An electronic unit which is driven by a solar battery whose transparency has been improved by extremely narrowing photovoltaic cells. An electronic unit having a solar battery and a device driven by the power generated by this solar battery, wherein the solar battery (10) comprises a transparent board (12), a plurality of conductive portions (14a-14d) formed around the periphery of the transparent board (12) and connected in series, and a plurality of photovoltaic cells (18) in the form of narrow lines formed on the transparent board (12) at suitably spaced intervals and connected to the conductive portions (14a-14d). Further, a transparent electrode film (80) is formed on the transparent board (12) and earthed, whereby it is protected from the adverse effect of static electricity.    USE - Electronic unit that is driven by a solar battery using narrowing photovoltaic cells    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Solar battery (10)    Transparent board (12)    Conductive portions (14a-14d)    Photovoltaic cells (18)    Transparent electrode film (80)
NOVELTY - The hydraulic device includes one or more posts (20) secured on a sea floor, a float (60) buoyant on the wave (10), a housing secured to the posts and having a slidable piston for separating the interior of the housing into two chambers. Four pipes (50,52) are coupled to the chambers (45,47) of the housing with four check valves (41,42,43,44), for allowing the fluid to be drawn into the chambers from two of the pipes and to be forced out of the chambers into the other pipes step by step in order to generate a hydraulic power or energy and for powering or actuating the other facilities.    USE - As hydraulic device powered by wave, such as sea wave.    ADVANTAGE - Is powered by wave to generate required energy or power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydraulic device.    wave (10)    posts (20)    check valves (41,42,43,44)    chambers (45,47)    pipes (50,52)
NOVELTY - Solar cell module with anti-dust and anti-pollution functions, includes (a) substrate with light transparent safety glass upper layer, in which the safety glass has been treated with an optical catalyst coating treatment and polyester type lower layer with climate-resistant characteristics; (b) photosensitizer including a conduction wire copper foil and a packaging film, located between the upper and lower substrates.    ADVANTAGE - Has high conversion efficiency and output power in addition to high reliability and stability, since the solar cell module has anti-dust and anti-pollution properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating the composition by coating the composition material of optical catalyst on the safety glass,and heating to transform to crystal type metal red stone. The composition material of optical catalyst includes metal oxide material, acid solution and interface activation solution.
NOVELTY - Solar power plant includes parabolic or facet concentrators 1, spherical boilers 4, supply pipes 6, drives for rotation of concentrators in horizontal and vertical planes, ropes 10 for transmission of motion and hot water or steam receiver; concentrators 1 are movably suspended from horizontal bent rods 2 pass through focus; they are secured to top of supports 12 for synchronous rotation around horizontal lines passing through focus. Boilers 4 are immovably mounted on support in bent of rod with focus in center of boiler; supply pipes 6 are heat-insulated and are connected together with boilers in series-and-parallel circuits; their inlet end 14 is connected to cold water pump 15 and their outlet end 15 is connected to hot water or steam receiver. Secured on each vertical revolving axle of concentrator is lever 9 which is connected with rope 8 rotating the concentrator in horizontal plane. Taps 11 secured to rope 8 rotating the concentrator in vertical plane are conne cted with edges of concentrator, thus ensuring synchronous rotation about horizontal axes. Ropes bought to hot water or steam room are connected with respective actuating motors of turn control unit. Supports 12 are mounted in several series-and-parallel rows reaching their centers in radii.    USE - Solar power plants with solar radiation concentrators for parallel operation of heat sources; domestic and technological purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Possibility of rotation of concentrators around focus in two mutually perpendicular planes when spherical boiler is immovable in focus. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - According to proposed method on-coming air flow is sucked into hollow blades of propeller through central diffuser, air is compressed by centrifugal force and is expelled through nozzle. Air is sucked in through guard screen and controllable electromagnetic valve built into diffuser which is open at standard operating conditions of wind power plant to provided passage of air to jet nozzles. Part of compressed air is pressurefed through pipes built into blades and control valve into compressed gas container after filling of which control valve is closed. Starting of plant is effected by closing of diffuser valve and compressed air for starting is directed into tangentially arranged jet nozzles with opening of control valve.    USE - Wind power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Increased power output of wind power plant, possibility of its starting under load. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Power plant is provided with off-centered-gravity main wheel mounted on bearing floors and sprocket ; tanks are intercommunicating through water conduit with gate valve and water pump; chain transmission of one of floats is coupled with left-hand shaft and other one, with right-hand shaft; these shafts are joined through flange with intermediate shaft coupled by means of two flanges rotating in opposite directions and three gear wheels with secondary shaft transmitting unidirectional rotary motion by means of pin gearing with main wheel whose sprocket is coupled through chain transmission and coupling with flywheel; the latter, in its turn, is coupled through chain transmission with electric generator. Power plant provides for power generation using energy of wind, waves, waterfalls, and the like ensuring periodic operation of its pumps.    USE - Conversion of renewable-source energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Improved environmental friendliness of power plant. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Plant has frame installed on support for turning in horizontal plane under effect of wind pressure on frame-- mounted stabilizer; novelty is that plant frame is made in the form of axles mounting shafts with blades; shafts are mounted for synchronous rotation in plane transversal to longitudinal axis of frame and are kinematically coupled with generator shaft; frame incorporates flaps protecting shaft-to-shaft space against wind.    USE - Wind-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design, reduced noise in operation. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The solar battery tile is laminated over the other tile, such that the surface electrodes (25A,25B) and backside electrodes (26A,26B) provided in front and at the side edges, are made to contact with that of the other solar battery tile.    USE - Installed in inclined roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar battery tiles are electrically connectable without using any wire, wiring operation is eliminated and hence the roof reed operation is performed simply and rapidly and versatility of the solar battery tile is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar battery tile.    Surface electrodes (25A,25B)    Backside electrodes (26A,26B)
NOVELTY - A ground electrode and a high frequency electrode (5) are arranged on either sides of a substrate. Rough surfaces of large and small dimensions are formed on the shower electrode surface, such that specific average roughness is obtained.    USE - For manufacture of solar battery, photoreceptor, semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates adhesion of flakes to substrate. Enhances continuous operation time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for shower electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of shower electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High frequency electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A transparent electrode layer (12) has main thickness section having stannic acid compound and indium tin oxide as main component, and a coated layer of zinc oxide (12a) having thickness in the range of 50-500 nm.    USE - Integrated thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables providing an integrated thin film solar battery without reducing conversion efficiency per effective area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of thin film solar battery.    Electrode layer (12)    Zinc oxide (12a)
NOVELTY - The support rail of solar panel is provided in the roof surfaces (41,42). A support rail (6) for trough, is provided with a leg (61) attached along a trough (4B). Support section (62) is provided for supporting leg (523A) of the triangular solar panel.    USE - Support rail of solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Generates large amount of electricity, as the solar panel is installed along the trough without any gap. The solar panel is installed reliably in the trough of roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an enlarged sectional view showing the principal component of the support rail of solar panel.    Trough (4B)    Support rail (6)    Roof surfaces (41,42)    Leg (61)    Support section (62)    Leg (523A)
NOVELTY - The solar battery module (7) is attached in the optimum light receiving direction on the flat roof (6) using metal fitting (27) irrespective of the position or facing direction of the roof.    USE - For mounting solar battery in roof residence for supplying power to domestic electrical appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation efficiency is improved as the solar battery module is attached in optimum light receiving direction. Facilitates adjustment of solar battery module to light receiving direction irrespective of position or direction of roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar battery module during installation on roof.    Flat roof (6)    Solar battery module (7)    Metal fitting (27)
NOVELTY - The foldable solar panels (3) are provided at the outer surface of the scooter housing. The elevating angle and the direction of the panels with respect to solar light is adjusted during parking. The generated power using solar energy is stored with a battery (6) using a charging circuit and a control circuit.    USE - Electrically driven scooter with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables adjusting orientation of panels effectively with respect to solar light to increase production of electrical energy. Increases durability and life of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the electrically driven motor scooter with solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Foldable solar panels (3)    Battery (6)
NOVELTY - The tubular frame used to construct a house is of square section. This has solar cell module carriers provided on the different surfaces. Solar cells may be rapidly installed into the carriers.    USE - Solar energy    ADVANTAGE - Ease of cell installation    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - General layout    Tubular strut (1)
NOVELTY - The transparent section is populated internally with solar cells (5) facing outwardly. These are electrically connected through the controller (9) to the drive (4).    USE - A solar energy powered illumination and/or ventilation unit for buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The improved current supply and control system, enable efficient, reliable, universal operation of the lighting and/or ventilation unit without great additional cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block schematic diagram is seen.    drive (4)    solar cells (5)    controller (9)
NOVELTY - The electric power plant has a solar engineering system, storage units, an induction core, capacitors and an ion motor turbine.    USE - For production of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The solar collection surfaces ensures a clean system which is environmentally friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric power plant is such that the ion motor turbine produces electric power by the insertion of ion cannons in a sealed vacuum chamber. A turbine is rotated by a fuel accelerator. The ion turbine is coupled to a flywheel and drives an electric generator.
NOVELTY - A transmissive thin film solar cell module comprises a light permeable substrate (2); a front side electrode layer (3); a layer (4) for photovoltaic conversion; a rear side electrode layer (7); a heat retaining element covering the rear side layer; and a sealing layer (10) for sealing the rear side layer. The heat retaining element has a light transmission of 40% or more in the near red wavelength region.    USE - Used as a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has improved performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The sealing layer comprises a blue glass plate with a light transmission of 70% or more in the region of visible light of 400-800 nm. The glass plate has a zinc oxide film or a laminate film of zinc oxide and silver on the surface of the glass plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the solar cell module.    Light permeable substrate (2)    Front side electrode layer (3)    Layer for photovoltaic conversion (4)    Rear side electrode layer (7)    Sealing layer (10)
NOVELTY - The AMTEC unit requires heating for one stage of its operation and cooling for a second. The source of the heat can be the exhaust gases of an IC engine or a separate burner using the engine fuel. Heat extracted in the cooling process can be used to supplement the vehicle heating system.    USE - As a main or supplementary source of power supply for charging the vehicle battery or supplying the vehicle auxiliaries (lighting, air conditioning) when engine is shut down).    ADVANTAGE - Increases overall efficiency by utilizing exhaust gas waste heat, Use of a fuel burner provides power to operate on board auxiliaries when engine is not running or to replace mechanical generator driven by engine and the associated components. Particularly useful for providing power equipment to, e.g. coffee machines on long distance buses, during long halts.
NOVELTY - Production of contact collecting rails comprises: (i) pressing a contact collecting rail with electrostatically charged highly conducting metal powder on a glass plate and sintering; and (ii) placing the glass plate on the ITO layer of a solar cell and forming a contact between the metal bus and the solar cell.    USE - Used for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The contact properties between the rails and solar cell are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: Pressing of the rails is carried out electrophotographically or by screen printing. The metal powder is 5 nm to 500 mum wide and 1 nm to 500 mum thick on the glass plate. The metal powder is bound in a highly conducting thermoplast. The glass plate is flexible.
NOVELTY - The generation system uses a simple basic installation, with individual units of simple components added to it, dependent upon the type of energy required. These are mechanical oscillation devices, e.g. chains, with two or more gas springs to generate pressure gradients for the conveying of fluids, and with fluid pistons, which require no sealants and lubricants. The system is of enclosed construction, to make it maintenance-free and operationally friendly.    USE - Generation of all types of energy, esp. for use on islands.    ADVANTAGE - Technically simple, can supply e.g. heat, cold, electricity, compressed air, pumping work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows system.
NOVELTY - The fluid flow machine is designed so that at one plate (2,3) at least are arranged swivelable vanes (5-12), the swivelling of which is controlled by the velocity head of the flowing liquid.    USE - Water wheels or in wind or gas flows.    ADVANTAGE - Produces rotational power which can be used on many applications. Compared to existing water wheels, it has an improved efficiency and is relatively independent of the flow volume.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows the flow machine in a first proposed example.    Flow machine (1)    End plates of vane wheel (2,3)    Swivel vanes (5-12)    Shaft (4)    Swivel bearings (14)    Stop (15)    Flow direction (13)    Rotation direction. (27)
NOVELTY - A wind-driven engine features that 4 wind blades are equipped to one gear box. When the wind blades are drive by wind, the fan drive the gear box and power output shaft to rotate. A regulation plate is used for regulating the direction of said wind-driven engine when wine direction changes. Its advantages are high utilization rate of wind energy and low cost.
NOVELTY - A multistage sprocket configuration (60) is coupled to an input shaft (56). Housing (58) encloses the sprocket configuration and is coupled to a solar reflector. An output shaft (54) is coupled to the sprocket configuration and a pedestal. The output shaft receives the output torque such that the housing, the sprocket configuration, and the solar reflector rotate about the pedestal.    USE - In an azimuth drive unit for a solar power system having a multistage chain and sprocket configuration for application to a high concentration solar central receiver.    ADVANTAGE - Capable to be used with virtually no modifications for a variety of applications, increase the production rate, reduce the cost while providing large angular range. Can be relatively easily modified for use with a range of sizes and still be cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) a multistage sprocket configuration for a solar power system azimuth drive unit    (b) a method of rotating a solar reflector about a pedestal    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of an azimuth drive according to the present invention.    output shaft (54)    input shaft (56)    housing (58)    multistage sprocket configuration (60)
NOVELTY - A windmill comprises a tower and means for obtaining power from wind which is mounted on the top of the tower. The means for obtaining power from wind comprises a rotor and STS-energy-exchanging-coupling-elements, in which an electromagnetic element as an stationary electric element is fixed in the tower and a magnetic element is combined with the rotor to form a moving assembly. Each blade is supported at its two ends on a bow shaped frame and is aerodynamically similar to a wing of an air sailer so that a tangential force that makes the blade to rotate may be obtained at the middle part of the blade. By means of STS, the speed of the rotor can be automatically adjusted to match the speed of the energy exchanger and to keep the optimal efficiency.    USE - Windmill for obtaining power includes blades supported at two ends on bow shaped frame
NOVELTY - The inventive solar power plant comprises a radiation concentrator fitted with a drive, a solar tracking system provided with a control unit and a fixed radiation receiver. The drive is embodied in such a way that it allows the concentrator to perform an in-line alternative motion. Said concentrator is embodied in the form of the mirror having a cylindrical surface. A current value of the radius of the directrix of the cylindrical surface deviates by not more than plus or minus 10% from a mean value corresponding to the radius of the directrix of the circular cylinder. The radiation receiver is embodied in the form of a photoelectric transducer arranged on the focal plane.    USE - Solar power plant using a drive-based radiation concentrator
NOVELTY - A solar panel carriage of the solar panel carriage assembly (10), is mounted on a pivot that is attached to the top plate of the mounting assembly (12). The top plate which functions as a weather guard, is bolted to a ram screw assembly comprising a motor and a protection switch. The solar panel carriage assembly is bolted together by nuts.    USE - For tracking the sun for maximum intake of solar energy for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an inexpensive, dependable and fully effective solar seeker. Rotates solar panels 680 degrees about a vertical axis and raise panels from horizontal to 45 degrees above the horizontal. Eliminates or greatly reduces the need for petroleum driven generators. Can be bolted to solar panels of different size by providing the carriage assembly that is bolted together by nuts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an environmental front, perspective view of solar seeker.    Solar panel carriage assembly (10)    Mounting assembly (12)
NOVELTY - An energy pulse is applied to activate a reaction surface (603). Reactions in a region surrounding the reaction surface is stimulated to create high-vibration excited molecules which are converted into electricity.    USE - In gas-phase-reactant-pulsed electric generator for generating energy such as electricity, also for energizing LED, laser diode, quantum well, chemical reactions.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances heating of electrons over atomic vibrations, by choosing the thickness of conductive layers in the order of 10-50 nm. The temperature of reaction surface is raised without raising the underlying substrate temperature above 600 K, by raising short reaction time and pulses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for energy generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the gas-phase-reactant-pulsed electric generator using reaction stimulator in a box geometry with a fuel port.    Reaction surface (603)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (10) consists of a substrate (20) on which the solar cells (11, 12, 13) are held by bonding elements (18) and connected electrically by conducting elements (17) and traces (19). Tabs (14) clip around the cells and are held by the bonding element. A bypass diode (15) is fixed to the rear of the cells next to an insulating element (16).    USE - Used for solar power generation on earth or in space on satellites.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is low cost, and lightweight, providing a top to rear side connection of cells having a bypass diode. The module also requires less processing steps and less processing handling and cleaning operations. The module also minimizes the potential of shunting cells through defects in the dielectric insulating the metal wraparound from the cell substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (10)    Solar cells (11, 12, 13)    Tab (14)    Bypass diode (15)    Insulating element (16)    Conducting element (17)    Bonding element (18)    Conductive traces (19)    Substrate (20)    Rear side (21)    Top side (29)
NOVELTY - Light funnel is provided for further concentrating radiation that has been concentrated at least in part by the first lens. The light funnel has an enlarged V-shaped trough member, with two tapered side-walls. Each side wall has an upper edge and a bottom portion. The bottom portions adjoin each other while the upper edges are widely spaced apart.    USE - Collimating direct and diffused solar radiation e.g. for thermoelectric generator, photovoltaic electricity generation, steam generation, solar power for electric vehicle, and use of arrangement as lens for vehicle headlamp.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fixed-position solar collector which accepts both diffused and direct solar radiation from all directions the same as a flat-plate collector but, in addition, focuses and concentrates both forms to produce significantly higher temperatures and efficiencies than achieved by conventional collectors. When used in vehicle headlight, avoids blinding of other drivers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A receiver is positioned to receive radiation that has been focused at least in part by the first lens. A heat transfer system is operatively connected to the receiver, for removing heat or energy form the receiver. The apparatus has a first collimator for receiving incident radiation. A first lens is operatively connected to the collimator, for concentrating radiation transmitted through the collimator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the concentrating system for heating and/or cooling of space.
NOVELTY - Polar shaft (26) and an orbital shaft are mounted such that polar axis of the polar shaft and longitudinal axis of the orbital shaft form an angle equal to angle of tilt of earth's axis. A polar drive (24) rotates the polar shaft at a rate equal to rate of rotation of the earth's axis and a orbital drive (30) rotates the orbital shaft equal to rate of orbital revolution of the earth about the sun.    USE - Portable solar tracking apparatus for solar dependent equipment such as solar heaters, solar generators, solar concentrators, special purpose solar telescopes and celestial apparatuses such as apparatus simulating starts positions, star rise and star set for given observer on earth.    ADVANTAGE - Provides polar rotation at constant velocity of 366.25 revolutions per year and orbital revolution that is slightly variable of one revolution per one year in counter clockwise direction, thereby improving solar tracking efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar tracking method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side elevational view of portable tracking apparatus.    Polar drive (24)    Polar shaft (26)    Orbital drive (30)
NOVELTY - A cellular phone charger using wind force is provided to enable a cellular phone to be charged in the open air while a user uses a two-wheeled vehicle such as a bicycle or motorcycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A charger(50) charges a battery of a cellular phone. A coupling surface couples the cellular phone. The charger has the coupling surface on a front side thereof and receives an electric power by connecting to a generator with a wire. An impeller is disposed on a shaft of the generator(52) and operates the generator(52) by a wind force. A current is generated in the generator. A constant voltage compensator(55) maintains a stable voltage to be proper for charging of the current. The charger(50) has the static voltage compensator(55) thereinside. The generator is operated by the wind force. The charger receives the power which is generated in the generator, so that the cellular phone can be charged any time even in the open air or outdoors if a simple wind force is provided, thereby giving convenience in use to the user.
NOVELTY - A wave power generation system is provided to generate electricity by potential energy of a floating tank having electric generation and transmission equipments and to generate ocean energy capable of being maintained in a low price in comparison with generation equipments using tidal energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wave power generation system includes floating tanks(1) floating on the sea in four groups of three rows and fixed with joints(12), channels fixed at an outer section bottom of the floating tanks, a main rope(33) passing the channel and fixed at an inner fixing part of rope fixing floats(29), connection ropes(33') connected to the rope fixing floats and a rope connecting hole of each channel, four inclined tracting anchors(35) mounted in the bottom of the sea, inclined tracting anchor ropes(34) connected to inclined tracting anchor rope fixing holes of the inclined tracting anchors and fixing an outer fixing part of the rope fixing floats, roller chains(11) geared to latch gears(10) formed on a driving shaft of each floating tank connecting part. Each roller chain has an end having a weight(37) maintaining a prescribed depth from the water surface and the other end fixed to a vertical tracting anchor(14).
NOVELTY - A rotatory power gear (6) has a chain ring (13) with a built-in ratchet mechanism to transmit rotatory power at fixed directions, while a conversion gear (14) converts the rotating direction of the rotary blades (12) into the corresponding watercourse energy. Buoys and weights are attached at the outer lower portions of a buoyancy chamber (3) through which the electricity generator (1) floats.    USE - For underwater cylindrical vessels.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that sufficient electricity is generated without using fuel. Easy to install due to its floating structure and can easily adapt to changes in weather conditions. Ensures efficient operations due to strong resistance against shock caused by strong waves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the wave activated generator.    Electricity generator (1)    Buoyancy chamber (3)    Rotatory power gear (6)    Rotary blades (12)    Chain ring (13)    Conversion gear (14)
NOVELTY - Coupling electrode (10) comprises two or more electrodes of network structure (11) laminated to each other. Each electrode of network structure has an electro-conductive metal net, an oxide semiconductor film formed on the surface of metal net, and an organic coloring matter film formed on the surface of semiconductor film.    USE - As lateral electrode for pigment sensitizing type solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pigment sensitizing type solar battery using the coupling electrode, has small internal resistance, and favorable electronic transfer. Effective usage of light can be planned by the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for pigment sensitizing type solar cell (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure of pigment sensitizing type solar battery. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    pigment sensitizing type solar battery (1)    oxide semiconductor pigment coupling electrode (10)    electrode of network structure (11)
NOVELTY - Oxide semiconductor electrode (10) comprises a network structure, of an electro-conductive material such as a metal, as a core part. The network electrode (11) has a porous oxide semiconductor layer adhered on the metal mesh. The oxide semiconductor layer comprises inner and outer layers, and a porous, organic coloring matter film exists on the inner part of the semiconductor layer.    USE - For pigment-sensitizing type solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Internal resistance is minimized and electron transfer is made favorable, by the structure of the electrode. The pigment-sensitizing type solar battery obtains a favorable electric current versus voltage curve, by effectively utilizing light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The oxide semiconductor pigment-coupled electrode (10) is used as a lateral electrode of a pigment-sensitizing-type solar battery (1). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) network electrode; and    (b) pigment-sensitizing type solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows explanatory drawing of pigment-sensitizing-type solar battery. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    pigment-sensitizing type solar battery (1)    electrolyte container (5)    oxide semiconductor pigment-coupled electrode (10)    network structure electrode (11)    electrode (30)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor (4) comprises a porous, sintered compact of a semiconductor material containing titanium oxide.    USE - For solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, porosity and surface roughness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Titanium oxide is titanium dioxide. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Semiconductor manufacture;    (b) Solar battery    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of a solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor (4)
NOVELTY - One end of a seebeck element (3) is maintained at a high temperature by immersing it in a fluid heated by a heat pump (2).    USE - For generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is generated simply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the electrical power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat pump (2)    Seebeck element (3)
NOVELTY - A high pressure air injection hole (14) is provided near the connection portion of U-tube (8) with the turbo generator (10). The impeller motor (9) supplies generated energy to an irrigation pump (12) which supplies water sequentially to water tanks (4b-4g) and the main tank (5) through the channel tube. The pump, air pump (11), impeller, turbo generator, water level sensor (15) and solenoid valve (6) are coupled to a control unit (13).    USE - Electrical power generator utilizing the hydraulic power due to chemical machining fuel, fossil fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The running costs is reduced. The air pollution is prevented as fossil fuel energy is used. The electrical energy is generated efficiently, and external supply is possible after self consumption of electricity. The necessity of external input is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The generator consuming 12KV-34.8A outputs more than 200V-20KV-58A at 20 atmospheric pressure. The vacuum pressure generated in the main tank is utilized for reducing the self power consumption of irrigation pump upto 30%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of electrical power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water tanks (4b-4g)    Main tank (5)    Solenoid valve (6)    U-tube (8)    Impeller motor (9)    Turbo generator (10)    Air pump (11)    Irrigation pump (12)    Control unit (13)    High pressure air injection hole (14)    Water level sensor (15)
NOVELTY - The cold-heat electric power generator generates electricity using the cold-heat of a liquefied gas storage tank (2) in a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker (1).    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the generator recovers the cold-heat of the storage tank of a liquid gas tanker as electrical energy by thermoelectric conversion solid-state element, it is simple and does not have a movable portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the LNG tanker which mounted the electric power generator.    LNG tanker (1)    Liquefied gas storage tank (2)
NOVELTY - High pressure water is supplied to a tank (6) to compress the air to high pressure.    USE - For electric power generation, compression and chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - Large quantity of electricity is generated using the high pressure water, without causing pollution problems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the device for converting hydraulic pressure power to pneumatic pressure power. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tank (6)
NOVELTY - A heat generation layer (2) equipped with a high frequency electromagnetic wave generator, is formed at the bottom of the surface layer (1) of road. The surface layer conducts the generated heat and melts the snow covered on road and then the water is drained out.    USE - For melting snow on road and runway of airport.    ADVANTAGE - Melts ice or snow formed on road automatically by heat generation layer, and so it saves labor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of snow melting device in road.    Surface layer (1)    Heat generation layer (2)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a thermal decomposition furnace (2a) performs the heat decomposition of the refuse-derived fuel (RDF) to a carbonization gas (a) and a heat-decomposition residue and char (b). A melting furnace (55a) burns the char and the carbonization gas. A waste heat boiler (57) generates steam with the heat of the combustion exhaust gas discharged from the melting furnace.    USE - Refuse solidification fuel processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of exhaust gas is reduced since the heat decomposition of RDF is performed by thermal decomposition furnace, thus allowing size reduction of gas turbine to reduce installation cost. Has improved electricity generation efficiency since a part of the exhaust gas of the gas turbine and the exhaust gas from the heating tube of the thermal decomposition furnace is supplied to waste heat boiler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A steam power generator (59) and gas-turbine electrical power generating device (70) is driven with the steam generated by the waste heat boiler. Most of the exhaust gas discharged from the gas turbine of the electrical power generating device is introduced into the heating tube (12) of the thermal decomposition furnace. The remaining exhaust gas is supplied to the waste heat boiler through a pipe with a control valve (71,73). Most of the exhaust gas that comes out of the heating tube of the thermal decomposition furnace is supplied to the melting furnace as a combustion gas. The remaining exhaust gas is supplied to the waste heat boiler through a pipe (74) with a control valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the refuse solidification fuel processing apparatus.    Thermal decomposition furnace (2a)    Heating tube (12)    Melting furnace (55a)    Waste heat boiler (57)    Steam power generator (59)    Gas-turbine electrical power generating device (70)    Control valve (71,73)    Pipe (74)    Carbonization gas (a)    Char (b)
NOVELTY - The surface of heat resistance resin film is positively charged, when rolling.    USE - Roll of heat resistance film which is used as base film of electronic components e.g. printed wiring, solar battery, vapor deposition type magnetic tape, thermal transfer type inked ribbon for the electrical insulation material, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance during film unwinding is low, as the positive electrification previously added to the surface is neutralized by the negative electrification occurred when pulling out the film. The uniform coating film is obtained when coating the coating agent which contained the magnetic substance as the adherence of dust is prevented. Thin film is formed stably by vapor deposition or sputtering and quality of product is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Heat resistance resin is polyimide resin or aramide resin. The average thickness of the film is 1-150 micronsm. The mean particle diameter of inactive microparticles of 0.005-1.0 weight% in resin, is 5-150 nm. Average aggregation degree of the microparticle is 1-100. The symmetry average roughness (SRa) in at least one side of the film surface measured on the cut-off wavelength of 25 micronsm, is 0.1-10 nm.
NOVELTY - A positive ion atom and a negative ion atom are combined to form a composite atom in which the electrical charges are balanced to obtain a neutral atom and the electron vacancy in the electron orbit is eliminated.    USE - Atoms combining method for atoms in thermoelectric conversion material.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to develop a novel thermoelectric compound.
NOVELTY - The composite material has copper and copper oxide. The aspect-ratio of the copper oxide is 50% or more, the area ratio of the cross-section is 3 or more and it is oriented in one direction.    USE - For heat sink used for semiconductor devices such as insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) used in electric power conversion system.    ADVANTAGE - As the composite material has high heat conductivity and low heat expansion property, it gives a remarkable effect when used for heat sink.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Heat sink for semiconductor devices;    (b) Semiconductor device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top view of insulated gate bipolar transistor.
NOVELTY - The anisotropic electroconductive material whose particle concentration varies from surface to center is crimped and hardened between the electrodes, to join the electrodes. The melting point of the electroconductive powder is also varied from surface to center.    USE - For connecting large scale integrated (LSI) chip in printed circuit board, hybrid IC substrate, liquid crystal panel, IC card, electrical connection element of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Offers outstanding environmental resistance, and provides stable electroconductivity and thus prevents crack generation in the boards.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electroconductive material includes main component such as tin, copper and bismuth, and additional components selected from silver, zinc, nickel, palladium, chromium, indium, antimony, aluminum, germanium phosphorus, silicon, beryllium, cadmium, tungsten, molybdenum or manganese.
NOVELTY - The projector comprises a light source (1) and a projection lens (3). A transparent solar battery (2) interposed in the optical path, absorbs light energy from light source except visible light, to generate electrical power to be supplied to a cooling system.    USE - E.g. slide projector, OHP projector.    ADVANTAGE - Need for external power supply is avoided, by supplying electric power generated by solar battery to cooling system. Suppresses heat generation, by operating cooling system using electric power from battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for lighting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline diagram of projector.    Light source (1)    Transparent solar battery (2)    Projection lens (3)
NOVELTY - The integrated covering has several solar battery modules (21) formed on the board surface (201) of the covering (2). The rear side of the surface board is made to face the terminal box fixed to the rear side of each module, through an opening (200) provided on center of surface board. A receiving unit (4) is mounted in the opening.    USE - Solar battery integrated covering.    ADVANTAGE - By using receiving unit, fall of terminal box and penetration of fire are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the roof covering.    Covering (2)    Receiving unit (4)    Solar battery module (21)    Opening (200)    Board surface (201)
NOVELTY - Lead (2) has upper section (2a) with thickness more than that of semiconductor device (1) and lower section (2b). Upper and lower surfaces of sealing resin (4) is at same level as that of lead upper section and lead under surface (2c) respectively such that lead upper section and under surface are exposed.    USE - For electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Small thin package is materialized. Testing of device is enabled easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Bonding wire (3) connects electrode pad of semiconductor device and lead lower section. Sealing resin seals the bonding wire and semiconductor device. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a semiconductor device manufacture process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of the semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor device (1)    Lead (2)    Lead upper section (2a)    Lead lower section (2b)    Lead upper surface (2c)    Bonding wire (3)    Sealing resin (4)
NOVELTY - A linear cylindrical type style truck vehicle built at the end of a ship, provides a fold-up type stage structure having an inclined platform roofing. A water turbine rotates a generator inside the ship by transmitting the wave rotation of water into rotary motion.    USE - For use in e.g. emergency refuge harbor.    ADVANTAGE - Inclined fold-up stage structure enables connecting the power generating ship to several locations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic entire side view of ocean ship water turbine electricity generation due to an inclination platform stage and guidance side wall.
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger plate for transferring heat from operating chamber (5) to externally supplied warm water circulated in secondary cooling chamber (6), is provided between the operating chamber (5) and secondary cooling chamber (6). Saturation pressure of the opening chamber is set corresponding to the saturation pressure at maximum temperature.    USE - For controlling temperature of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Heat transfer is efficiently performed in solar battery by the heat exchanger pipe provided between operating chamber and cooling chamber. By setting saturation pressure of operating chamber corresponding to saturation pressure at maximum temperature, optimum electricity generating efficiency is provided under all sunlight conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of module of solar battery heat cooling apparatus.    Operating chamber (5)    Secondary cooling chamber (6)
NOVELTY - An impeller (13) and a rotor (17) are integrally formed by a magnetic substance. One heat transfer surface is heated, and another heat transfer surface is cooled. The impeller stirs a cooling water which cools one heat transfer surface. The rotor performs the rotation drive of the impeller by passing a current.    USE - For performing built-in of thermoelectric module.    ADVANTAGE - Assembly of impeller and rotor is eliminated. Stabilizes rotation of impeller since weight ratio is improved. Improves heat exchange efficiency. Abrasion of spindle is reduced. Reliability of Peltier element is improved since penetration of water within the Peltier element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the impeller of the manifold. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Impeller (13)    Rotor (17)
NOVELTY - An upper end side support which supports the upper end side of the solar panel (2) is provided higher than the solar panel lower end side. The lower end side support that supports lower end side of the solar panel are arranged orthogonal to the horizontal rails.    USE - For attachment of solar panel to the outer surface of a building roof.    ADVANTAGE - Easy to attach such that solar panel can be attached easily also to a folding panel roof. Need not reinforce the building outer surface to which the solar panel is mounted since dead weight of the support structure is minimal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the solar panel support structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (2)
NOVELTY - A transparent electrode layer (2), semiconductor photoelectric conversion layer (3), back side electrode layer (4) are formed sequentially on the back side of transparent insulated substrate (1) of solar battery cell. A gluing film (7) is used as a portion of the sealing agent which seals the back side of solar battery cell.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The wrinkle which causes penetration of moisture is not formed in sealing agent, hence the long term reliability of solar cell is improved. Time of sealing process is shortened and productivity of solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of peripheral portion of solar battery module. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    substrate (1)    electrode layers (2,4)    photoelectric conversion layer (3)    gluing film (7)
NOVELTY - The invertor has an invertor section (5) consisting of several transistors (Q2-Q5). When the electric power output from the invertor section reduces, its duty control is performed by a controller (33).    USE - Invertor connected with solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency of direct current to alternating current conversion, during low output operation of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic component of invertor.    Invertor section (5)    Controller (33)    Transistors (Q2-Q5)
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric conversion material with 5-40% porosity contains 0.05-20 atom% of Ge, added to Si to form a p-type or n-type semiconductor composite, where the final amount of Ge is 0.05-5 atom%. One or more kinds of alloying elements are added to Ge to form a crystalline structure and segregated to occupy 80% or more of the boundary of Si polycrystal.    USE - For small-sized portable electrical power generators.    ADVANTAGE - Heat conductivity and electrical conductivity of the material is reduced greatly. Performance of the material is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacturing method of thermoelectric conversion material.
NOVELTY - In the mirror above the wash basin an array of solar cells is integrated. The mirror is formed by a sheet of glass (10) on which a reflecting metal film (12) is vapor deposited. This layer allows through sufficient light (ambient or artificial) for a solar cell array (6) behind the mirror to charge a battery which powers electrically operated tap fittings.    USE - To provide an independent power source for operating electric valves or taps.    ADVANTAGE - The mirror is normally large enough to allow through sufficient light to charge the battery, thus making the installation a self sufficient unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section through a mirror assembly to the present invention.    solar cell array (6)    glass sheet (10)    metal film (12)
NOVELTY - The parabolic mirror (1) carries amorphous solar cells. In a de-focused region of the mirror, the absorbent surface of a collector (4) is located to intercept non-converted, long wave thermal radiation (3) reflected by the solar cells (2). The collector forms part of a primary circuit comprising: pump (6) flow- and return lines (9, 8), expansion tank (5) and heat exchanger (11) in a water-filled storage tank (7). Consumers are connected to the secondary circuit (12, 13).    USE - A dual-mode solar energy collector.    ADVANTAGE - The system collects solar energy, converting a portion of it to electricity at the solar cells. A further portion of the remainder, normally wasted, is collected as thermal energy e.g. for hot water in a building. Energy efficiency and usefulness are increased, for little additional expense.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic diagram of the system is presented.    parabolic mirror (1)    collector (4)    long wave thermal radiation (3)    solar cells (2)    pump (6)    flow- and return lines (9, 8)    expansion tank (5)    heat exchanger (11)    water-filled storage tank (7)    secondary circuit (12, 13)
NOVELTY - The solar panels are mounted on rails (1) on the roof of a building. The rails are supported on brackets (2) that have ends (3,4) that engage the roof tiles. Each bracket has a slot that receives a spacer (5) and this is fixed using a bolt (8).    USE - Solar energy collections.    ADVANTAGE - Ease of mounting .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - 3D view of mounting    Panel mounting rails (1)    Brackets (2)    Spacer (5)
NOVELTY - The sound barrier includes several noise prevention panels (6) connected via carrier posts (1,2) formed of steel sections having two arms of different lengths defining an angle between them of 90 to 140 deg. The longer arms (1) are anchored and an angle to the weld and the shorter arms also run at an angle to the weld. The longer arms act as a guide section for panels (6) inserted between the posts from above. The shorter arms act to fasten suitable solar panels (5).    USE - In sound barriers on e.g motorways, railways etc.    ADVANTAGE - The barrier incorporates solar panels at the optimum angle, secured against damage and theft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of the barrier.    post (1)    post (2)    foundation (3)    ribs (4)    solar panels (5)    wall panels (6)    roadway (7)    crash barrier (8)    ground (9)
NOVELTY - The edge and shape of the solar module matches two-row roof tile group to be replaced by the module and the solar panel (9) is fitted in the module base body, formed by a housing with a peripheral support flange for the solar panel.Under the solar panel the housing contains a trough (10), which has at least one inlet port and at least one outlet port for at least a part of the air stream (27) flowing under the roof skin from the eaves to the roof ridge.    USE - For photovoltaic solar, roof mounted installations.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency by better rear ventilation of the solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of two overlapping solar modules integrated into roof skin.    solar panel, (9)    trough, (10)    air stream (27)
NOVELTY - The set includes a support section (8) which can be placed along the edges of a solar module (7) that extend in the ridge-gutter direction, and can be laid transverse on the roof laths and connected thereto. Under the support section, at least one lining part is provided for covering an opening in the roof seal membrane. A holder (27) is placed on the edges of the solar module in the ridge-gutter direction. Covering members (16) cover the opening at the tile junction region.    USE - For the installation of solar modules or thermo-modules comprising pipes on an inclined roof.    ADVANTAGE - Universally applicable to all roof coverings and dimensions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows part of a roof seal membrane with opening and a solar module.    Solar module (7)    Support section (8)    Covering members (16)    Holder (27)
NOVELTY - A diffusion-absorption refrigeration unit (10) is employed in the design. The thermal solar unit has a gas pump with a center key (12) has at least a rising main and an entrance side with a fins. A three compartment heat exchanger (15) has a feed line for an inlet feed and an operation material steam opening.    USE - Solar-powered refrigeration equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The plant operates in reliable, effective and simple manner from a thermal solar power plant, especially in the small to medium ranges of refrigeration power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block diagram of an implementation is presented.    diffusion-absorption refrigeration unit (10)    center key (12)    heat exchanger (15)
NOVELTY - The lower edge (12) of the mirror is directly adjacent to its support plane. Seen in plan view, this edge is either straight or slightly-curved. The parabolic mirror (10) pivots up and down about a pivotal axis (36) located close to the support plane.    USE - A mirror concentrating solar energy onto a receiver. The mirror can form a roof and/or may illuminate a room below (claimed applications).    ADVANTAGE - At low cost, high mounting stability is achieved. The reflector can be brought into a resting position, to avoid effects of wind when not in use. In this state it is storm-proof and protected against precipitation. It can form part of the roof itself.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A plan view shows the mirror swung down.    parabolic mirror (10)    lower edge (12)    pivotal axis (36)
NOVELTY - The solar collector is in the form of a transparent tube (1) through which water flows. The maximum heating effect is obtained by focussing the suns rays using a parabolic reflector strip (3). This is supported on a toothed ring (4) that has a pinion that is moved by a motor.    USE - Solar energy heating    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes energy recovery    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - 3D view of collector    Tube (1)    Reflector (3)    Gear ring (4)
NOVELTY - The system has integrated energy and supply equipment using a concrete space cell (1) of water-tight concrete. The inner chamber of the concrete cell is divided by one or more internal walls (2a,2b,..) into at least two sub-cells (3b,3c). The concrete cell has a construction (12) above it that carries a solar roof (4). The cell can be cast monolithically as a pre-fabricated part.    USE - For providing an environmentally friendly power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the costs of a chimney and other components of a conventional heating system to be saved and extra living space to be gained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a building system for environmentally friendly power supply    concrete space cell (1)    internal walls (2a,2b,..)    sub-cells (3b,3c)    construction carying solar roof (12)    solar roof (4)
NOVELTY - An automatic steering equipment for wind power machine is formed from components of support driving mechanism, 'conical wind power machine', dust keeper and right-angle bent shaft. The 'conical wind power machine' is assembled on the support frame in the mode of out-of-centre point of support, and the wind-catching action of wind-inducing cover and free rotation of square bent shaft and driving shaft can make 'conical wind power machine' freely and flexibly rotate with change of wind direction, and can accurately face the coming wind so as to fully produce wind energy conversion effect. The said invention utilizes the advantages of high power of 'conical wind power machine', and can change with wind direction so as to fully utilize and develop wind energy source.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a method for building the submarine power generation plant by using tidal energy. It better solves the problem of ocean movement change. Because the inflow of seawateris limited by aperture of water inlet, so that in the course of practical operation, it is designed to be able to implement normal operation regardless of climinatic circumstances. In order to implement normal power generation, it must have water discharge pumps set up as more as possible so as to ensure the water discharge quantity is identical to the water inflow quantity. Its under intake portion and water discharge portion are made into a closed circulating pipeline, if the water discharge is stopped, the electric machine also is stopped, so that the raising of working efficiency of waterdischarge pump and float plate is a key point of be improved.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a wave power high-pressure pump. It possesses a frame body, a connecting rod movably connected with the frame body, a float tank fixed on another side of the connecting rod, a pressurizing sleeve fixed at the connecting rod near to float tank, lower end port of the pressurizing sleeve is equipped with a blade door capable of freely opening, and its internal side ofupper end port is equipped with a non-return water-collecting pipe whose lower end port is equipped with a freely-opening blade door and upper end port is equipped with water-collecting main pipe. Itcan directly use sea wave power to produce high-pressure, and its manufacture cost is low.
NOVELTY - A roof-type multifunctional solar water heater is composed of roof-type water-collecting container, transparent soft bag as insulating cover of roof, water tank, temp controller and pipeline network. Its advantages are simple structure, providing hot water while insulating building, high performance and moderate cost.
NOVELTY - The sea wave energy collector has a floating pendulous paddle facing oncoming waves, with power taken off via a sliding mass (5) able to move normally to the face of the paddle. The sliding mass is placed as high as possible. The sliding mass has wheels or rollers running on rails, and its motion is resisted or aided by hydraulic rams, so that it travels in a straight line. The moving mass is above the water level.    USE - For extracting energy from sea waves.    ADVANTAGE - Improved effectiveness of the sliding mass for both power extraction and dynamic turning, enabling it to greatly reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the swinging arm version of the sea wave energy collector.    Sliding mass (5)
NOVELTY - An energy element comprising a photovoltaic layer (73) cooled by a flat heat exchanger (11) either has a flexible film photovoltaic layer laminated to the heat exchanger or is separated from, and parallel to, the heat exchanger in a carrier.    USE - As a photovoltaic device for solar energy    ADVANTAGE - Laminating the photovoltaic device to, or positioning it parallel to, a heat exchanger cools the device and minimises the loss in efficiency caused by higher temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-section of the device is shown.    Heat exchanger (11)    Photovoltaic element (36)    Photovoltaic layer (73)
NOVELTY - Solid state thermionic converter comprises an emitter with at least one region having a first donor, a collector and a gap region between the emitter and the collector in electric and thermal communication. The semiconductor contains a second donor whose concentration is selector such that the natural logarithm of the donor concentration ratio is between 0 and 7. A compensated region is created between the gap region and the collector in order to suppress electric current flowing from the collector to the gap region. The emitter temperature is higher than the collector temperature when an electric current flows from the emitter to the collector.    USE - For conversion of thermal energy into electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - High efficiency and power density is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a thermal diode.    Converter (10)    Emitter (14)    Gap region (16)    N-type region (14)    Hot ohmic contact (12)    Cold ohmic contact. (20)
NOVELTY - A polycrystalline silicon thin film comprises nucleus substrate layer (51) containing metal, alloy, metallic oxide or silicon, nucleus layer (52) containing silicon, and polycrystalline silicon layer (53), sequentially laminated on substrate (20). The substrate is glass, ceramics, metal or alloy, which is deposited with transparent electroconductive resin film. The film production is performed at 500degreesC.    USE - For thin film solar battery or thin film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The polycrystalline silicon thin film having high crystallization rate, is efficiently formed by low temperature process, on inexpensive substrate such as glass, ceramics, metal or alloy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Manufacture of polycrystalline silicon thin film;    (b) Silicon group optoelectric transducer;    (c) Manufacture of silicon group optoelectric transducer    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional diagram of polycrystalline silicon thin film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (20)    Nucleus substrate layer (51)    Nucleus layer (52)    Polycrystalline silicon thin film layer (53)
NOVELTY - The renewable energy generation system includes a float (1), fixed to an open ended tube (6). An Archimedes screw (7) is fitted to the tube such that the screw is rotated, when the wave lifts the float.    USE - For generating power from sea water.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently and effectively extracts energy from wave motions, while being robust to withstand weather conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the renewable energy generation system.    Float (1)    Open ended tube (6)    Archimedes screw (7)
NOVELTY - Method involves determination of characterizing values as well as power, current and voltage. The effective serial resistance is determined from the resonance curve from a photovoltaic array at a discontinuity point in the power output. The serial resistance value is processed by a real-time modular training system and a statistical analysis undertaken.    USE - Determination of the serial resistance of a photovoltaic array and the increase in serial resistance caused by a faulty component. Determination is carried out during manufacture of solar cells. The invention also enables a fault location, type and cause to be determined and a consequential reduction in the serial resistance.    ADVANTAGE - There is no existing method for determination of an effective serial resistance, which affects charging processes and reliability of finished components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a classification phase, characteristic values are determined for structure, type of component and their multiplication weighting factors, which are then used to classify input data for determination of limiting values for operating conditions.
NOVELTY - The pivot movement is performed by means of a lever mechanism with a pivot arm in such a manner that the solar collector and photovoltaic module connected to the lever mechanism are swung over the crest of the roof and in two end positions against the roof, parallel to the roof surfaces, their edges being below the crest of the roof.    USE - For pivoting solar collectors and photovoltaic modules over the crest of a roof whose surfaces are not optimally aligned with the sun.    ADVANTAGE - Allows reliable pivoting with little mechanical cost. In the end positions, the visual appearance of the roof is not interrupted by modules extending beyond the crest of the roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the lever mechanism.
NOVELTY - The invention portable environmental protection battery can autoconvert radiant energy for light, heat, electromalgnetic wave and sonic wave in the environment to electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Battery consists of: metal with photoelectric properties, diode, electronic vapour condensation plate, capacitor, thermoelectric cooling element, temp. controlled switch, piezoelectric meterial, electromalgnetic resonant circuit, photopermeability vacuum container, photopermeability outer casing, heat storage chip and insulating material. The photoelectric characteristic of specific metal is used as combined with structure condition of specific circuit by said invention method to autoconvert the environmental noise energy into electric energy to be utilized. The characteristics are easy to carry and supply electricityfor long time needing not manual charging.
NOVELTY - A thin semiconductor device having a semiconductor chip bonded to the surface of a solid-state device (semiconductor chip or wiring board). A parent chip (31) and a child chip (32) are bonded, with the active surfaces opposed to each other, to form a chip-on-chip structure. The parent chip (31) has bumps (BE) for external connection disposed outside the child chip (32). The bumps (BE) are connected with the surface of an intermediary substrate (33). A through hole (40) containing the child chip (32) is made in the inner region of the intermediary substrate (33). A heat-dissipation plate (45) is attached to the nonactive surface of the parent chip (31). Heat can be dissipated well from the parent chip (31) and the child chip (32).    USE - Thin semiconductor device with chip bonded to solid-state device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Parent chip (31)    Child chip (32)    Bumps (BE)    Intermediary substrate (33)    Through hole (40)    Heat-dissipation plate (45)
NOVELTY - The panel has a drain gutter opening onto an abutting face of a heat insulating support to communicate it. A cable holding groove opens onto the abutting face of a leg, vertically provided on the heat insulating support. The groove is deeper than the diameter of the laid cable in order to hold the cable without allowing it to project from the opening.    USE - For solar panel is integrated with building material    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel module has sufficient drainage and ventilation ensured on the rear side. The output cable is prevented from being caught during installation. Long term reliability is ensured by preventing bleed of the output cable. Water leakage into the house and failure due to water collection is avoided by imparting a waterproof function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Furthermore, several members are arranged on the bottom of a supporting base. The thickness of each member is so set that the supporting base does not collapse.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a solar cell module
NOVELTY - Two dimensional (2D) representation of two opposing active optical surfaces is defined based on boundary conditions of the phase space representation and outer caustics and it is symmetrically extended. The optical surfaces are defined such that theoretical transmission efficiency exceeds maximum transmission efficiency.    USE - For designing non-imaging optical device of refractive refractive(RR)/refractive reflective (RX)/RXI/XX/XR type, such as photovolatic solar energy collector, concentrator, collimator, reflector, coupler, etc. Also used for optical wireless communication.    ADVANTAGE - Since the second derivative of the active optical surface is continuous, the optical surface is provided on improved theoretical transmission of non-uniform radiation distribution to uniform radiation distribution, by neglecting attenuation losses in the processing path. Also representation of optical device is very useful for interfacing, modifying and adapting the design with CAD packages and CNC and also for manufacturing it with diamond turning equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optical drive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional diagram of a RXI type collimator with embedded LED device.
NOVELTY - A porous layer is formed on one side of crystalline silicon wafer (101) by anodizing on which a metallurgical grade silicon substrate is fixed. Force is applied to one of substrate and porous layer by inserting a blade onto the porous layer so that at least portion of the porous layer is cleared from the silicon wafer and is transferred onto the substrate.    USE - For transferring porous layer onto substrate in manufacture of thin film crystalline solar battery (claimed) and semiconductor device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since metallurgical grade silicon substrate is used instead of metal substrate, including impurities into epitaxial layer can be significantly suppressed in deposition process. Hence the transfer method is suitable for mass production of high efficiency solar batteries, semiconductor devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Semiconductor manufacturing method;    (b) Solar battery manufacturing method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross-sectional views of solar battery during manufacture.    Crystalline silicon wafer (101)
NOVELTY - An electrode substrate having organic and inorganic insulating regions is produced by performing a plasma treatment of the organic region, forming a first transparent conductive layer in contact with the organic region and a second transparent conductive layer in contact with the inorganic region, and etching the first and second transparent conductive layers in the same step.    USE - For producing electrode substrate (claimed) for display devices including electroluminescence display devices, touch panels, and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows simultaneous etching of transparent conductive layer in contact with organic insulating layer, and transparent conductive layer in contact with inorganic insulating layer. Thus, the production process of the electrode substrate and the production cost of the display device including the electrode substrate are reduced.
NOVELTY - Several solar cells (12) are embedded in window pane (10). An electrical circuit coupled to the solar cells, converts direct current into oscillating current. An external circuit magnetically coupled to the electrical circuit, outputs electrical energy from the window pane.    USE - For generating electricity from solar energy in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical connections for using solar energy derived power is made simple without the need of skilled labor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric exploded view of solar panel.    Window pane (10)    Solar cells (12)
NOVELTY - A pair of semiconductor structures (26) which is provided on either sides of a fission source layer (24), produces electron-hole pairs due to impingement of heavy ions and alpha particles. A voltage source (38) connected to a metal contact layer (36) contacting the semiconductor structures, applies voltage across a cell (22) which has terminals (42) connected to collector leads (44).    USE - E.g. radioisotope thermoelectric generator for geosynchronous communication satellites and space missions.    ADVANTAGE - Produces electrical power using a small amount of fissioning fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevational view of the power generating cell.    Cell (22)    Fission source layer (24)    Semiconductor structures (26)    Metal contact layer (36)    Voltage source (38)    Terminals (42)    Collector leads (44)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric device has one or more thermoelectric cells comprising electron emitter (1) with resistor between anode (2) and cathode (3) which are firmly against the electron emitter. The anode has a larger area of contact with the emitter than the cathode. The anode and cathode are associated with the temperature of their surroundings.    USE - For common batteries, individual residence and business power plants, hybrid fuel and electric vehicles. Also for cooling, electronic amplification, power transmission, and as an electrical resistor.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an effective, versatile, economical source of electrical power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode is immersed in the emitter. An electron controller extends the full length of the emitter at both ends of the emitter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of thermoelectric cell.    Electron emitter (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)
NOVELTY - Output electrodes (9,10) which includes porous conductive foil made of predetermined metal, are respectively fixed to low and high temperature end faces (6,7) of semiconductors (1,2). The semiconductor is divided through an insulator (8) made of inorganic fibers.    USE - For gas combustion type thermoelectric converter.    ADVANTAGE - Since internal resistance is reduced, thermoelectric conversion efficiency is improved, thus utilization of thermoelectric conversion is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of structure of thermoelectric element.    Semiconductors (1,2)    Low and high temperature end faces (6,7)    Insulator (8)    Output electrodes (9,10)
NOVELTY - A conversion element controls the mechanical/thermal energy generated by a person or animal into electrical energy which is stored in a storage battery. A distributor superimposes a portion of the stored energy onto the main electrical energy when the capacity of the storage battery reaches a predetermined quantity. The energy stored in the battery is collected and stored.    USE - For accumulation of electrical energy from the mechanical/thermal energy generated by a person.    ADVANTAGE - Small amounts of wasted energy can be collected and recycled into effective energy, and conversion efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for energy collection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the small scale energy collecting system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Aluminum oxide layer (11) formed on insulated substrate (13) has multiple pores (12). A conductive path is provided between the bottom of pores and a conductive layer (15) formed on insulated substrate.    USE - For microstructured devices such as quantum effect device, electrode chemical sensor, biosensor, magnetic memory, light emission device, solar battery, photonic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive path is selectively formed between bottom of pores on aluminum oxide layer and conductive layer on insulated substrate. Also enables formation of pores with various forms to extend application range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Nano structure manufacturing method;    (b) Microstructured electronic device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure having pores. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Aluminum oxide layer (11)    Pores (12)    Insulated substrate (13)    Conductive layer (15)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor layer (4) formed on a substrate (11) carries pigment particle which conducts electric charge to a conductive layer (2) when an electron is excited by photoirradiation. A support substrate (1) is formed on the conductive layer. The substrate (11) is then removed. A counter electrode (5) supports an electric charge carrying layer (3).    USE - For manufacturing pigment sensitizing type solar battery used in portable equipment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Pigment sensitizing solar cell with high photoelectric conversion efficiency and flexibility is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) pigment sensitizing type solar battery;    (b) portable equipment    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacture of pigment sensitizing solar battery.    substrates (1,11)    conductive layer (2)    electric charge carrying layer (3)    semiconductor layer (4)    counter electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A connector (21) is formed on end face side (33) of a solar battery module. An U-shaped protection cover (22) is mounted on connector so that front and back surfaces (31,32) of a glass support the connector from end face side (33). A sealing material (27) made of silicone rubber, is injected and fixed into protection cover (22).    USE - Solar battery module connection structure.    ADVANTAGE - Improves appearance of the solar battery module connection structure, since an U-shaped protection cover covers the connector on end face side of solar battery module. Since sealing material is injected into protection cover, the connector is protected from heat, weather and water. Even when external power or vibration, is received, chipping of connector is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial top view of solar battery module connection structure.    Connector (21)    Protection cover (22)    Sealing material (27)    Glass support surfaces (31,32)    Face side (33)
NOVELTY - The computer mouse pad for use with such has a portable or laptop computer has flexible top layer with a lower layer. The lower layer has embedded solar energy collection cells. The cells are used to provide power for the operation of the computer.    USE - Laptop,notebook computers    ADVANTAGE - Provides power supply
NOVELTY - The energy collection system has one or more vertical poles (1) on top of which are wind turbines (2) that are coupled to electrical generators. Lower down the poles are solar panels (5) that are angular adjustable.    USE - Natural energy recovery    ADVANTAGE - provides both solar and wind energy collection    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - 3d View of system    Support pole (1)    Wind turbine (2)    Solar panels (5)
NOVELTY - The transparent solar window for generating the current needed in houses is described. The window pane is made up of two sheets, a transparent solar sheet facing outwards and a heat-insulating transparent sheet facing inwards, which prevents the heat exchange between the air in the house and the air outside.    USE - For generating the current needed in houses.    ADVANTAGE - Simple construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - On the one hand, the window generates current by solar heat and on the other hand prevents the temperature exchange between the air in the house and the air outside which always leads to heat loss in the house and thus requires more current. All this is without impairing the vision and brightness in the house.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the solar window.    transparent solar sheet (1)    heat-insulating transparent sheet (2)
NOVELTY - Photocell is soaked in transparent cooling liquid and the cooling liquid absorbs and transmits solar light to produce heat on the surface of the photocell. This solves the problem of irradiated photocell producing high temperature to ensure relatively low working temperature and thus high efficiency and long service life of photocell. The said device is simple in structure and low in cost.
NOVELTY - The turbine includes a rotor (2) with multiple blades (5) around its periphery. Drag surfaces are created by disc surfaces in the rotor which receive a working fluid that is caused to flow spirally towards a central aperture (7) in the rotor. The working fluid is supplied at hypersonic or lower speeds and may be provided by a fuel burning means. The turbine shaft (3) is mechanically coupled to an electrical generator.    USE - For generating electrical power from available thermal energy in an air conditioning cycle.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes the efficiency of energy transformation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for (a) an electric generator, (b) a thermodynamic cycle, and (c) a method for generating electric potential.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the turbine.    Rotor (2)    Turbine shaft (3)    Blades (5)    Aperture (7)
NOVELTY - Tilt mechanism incorporates individual panel tilt means associated with each panel assembly of the array of panels. All tilt axes are aligned along a common tilt axis. The mechanism further supports each individual panel assembly for tilting about the second axis so aligned that the center of mass lies along or near the second tilt axis. Pivot points are mounted in the center of pressure of individual panels. The linkage is realized in the form of a lever mechanism, cable or chain or any other means like electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic. The system may be automated to detect the position of the sun using a sensor.    USE - In solar panel mobile or stationary systems.    ADVANTAGE - Effort required to tilt panel assemblies is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows a perspective view of a solar panel array.    Tilt mechanism (11,11A)    Solar panel assembly (10)    Second tilt axes (18,18A)    Panel assemblies. (12,13,14)
NOVELTY - A collector lens partially focuses incident light onto an array of lenses, such as a Fresnel lens array. Each element of the lens array is smaller than the collector lens. As the sun moves overhead the partially focused sunlight moves across the lens array.. As the angular position of the sun changes, the focal spot moves across the surface of the solar cell and eventually off the edge, as this occurs the partially focused beam moves across to an adjacent element.    USE - Self tracking, wide angle, solar concentrators.    ADVANTAGE - Simple structure with improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The collector lens (1) spans an opening (o) and collects incident rays (r) and partially focuses incident sunlight rays (4) onto a part of one element (21) of the lens array (2). The element directs the light onto the solar cell (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the solar concentrator.    Collector lens (1)    Lens array (2)    Solar cell (3)    Incident sunlight rays (4)    Opening (o)    Rays (r)
NOVELTY - The sealing and fixing system (10) has a support element (18) for a photovoltaic module (20) attached to a bearing element (14) secured to a roof lath (12) in the crest/gutter direction, with a base element (16) extending on either side of the bearing element, for overlapping the adjacent sub-roof panels (24).    USE - The sealing and fastening system is used for mounting overlapping photovoltaic modules on a building pitched roof.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing and fastening system allows photovoltaic modules to be fitted to an existing roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a sealing and fastening system for a roof photovoltaic module.    Sealing and fixing system (10)    Roof lath (12)    Bearing element (14)    Base element (16)    Support element (18)    Photovoltaic module (20)    Sub-roof panels (24)
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric uni-couple comprises two legs (110,120) formed on N and P type thermoelectric materials, and a connection between the legs. Each leg comprises two segments (112,114,122,124) formed of different materials and having different lengths. Each length of the segment is adjusted to provide at least one of the same current and/or the same thermal conductivity to the segment.    USE - For radioisotope thermoelectric generators for deep space missions, and for recovering energy waste heat from heat generation processes, e.g. industrial processes or vehicle exhaust.    ADVANTAGE - The invention achieves high thermal to electrical efficiency values and can be operated at large temperature gradients.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a segmented uni-couple.    legs (110,120)    segments (112,114,122,124)
NOVELTY - A wire connector (13) is passed through a coating of a cable to electrically connect it to the core wire of the cable.    USE - Installed to roof of house.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is capable of being easily connected to a ground wire at a low cost, as no connector is required. Since wire connector is buried in the coating of the cable, high water proof property is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Method of installing solar cell modules;    (b) Method of connecting solar cell module to cable;    (c) Method of connecting solar cell module to ground wire    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar cell module.    Wire connector (13)
NOVELTY - The complete device (10) consists of a thermoelectric device (16) between a heat source and heat sink. The thermoelectric device is capable of transferring heat and generating electrical power. The heat sink consists of a desorber combustor (18) and the heat source is a microchannel combustor. The combustion chamber (26) allows combustion to take place and the products to flow out (26).    USE - May be used in compact and lightweight portable cooling systems for individuals wearing protective clothing such as firefighters, police or military personnel.    ADVANTAGE - The unit has a low weight, is easily portable, compact, durable, and has a minimum of moving parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a heat transfer and electrical power generation component    Complete component (10)    Heat source (12)    Combustion chamber (14)    Thermoelectric device (16)    Desorber (18)    Contactor sheet (20)    Insulating layer (22)    Combustion products (26)
NOVELTY - Method for power takeoff from wind stream flowing over windwheel of wind-electric generating unit involves additional generation of swirl compressed over its perimeter in region adjacent to windwheel; according to invention swirl is generated by continuous helical wind jets over windwheel perimeter from windward to leeward zone of air stream flowing over windwheel. Proposed method is implemented by means of appropriate wind-electric generating unit.    USE - Wind-power engineering; wind-electric generating plants.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced windwheel capacity, reliability, and strength. 10 cl, 6 dwg
NOVELTY - A complex power generator is provided to increase the amount of power and to save a power producing cost by using tidal power, wind power and solar heat together.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A complex power generator comprises a supporting pillar(10); a barge(20) floating on the sea between the pillars; a tidal power generator(30); an air prevention structure(40); connecting strings(50,52); a rotor blade(70) rotated by air flow in each pillar; a wind power generator(80) generating electricity by converting the mechanical energy of the rotor blade to electric energy; a solar heat collecting plate(90) converting sunbeams to heat; a solar heat generator(110) generating electricity from the solar heat collecting plate; and a power combination and adjustment equipment(130) combining and adjusting electricity from the tidal power generator, the wind power generator and the solar heat generator. The power combination and adjustment equipment transmits power to a complex power transmission tower(180).
NOVELTY - The revolving shaft (2) and the pulley (4) are floated by magnetism.    USE - Non-resistant rotating apparatus e.g. small scale electrical power generation device due to wind force and hydraulic power.    ADVANTAGE - Since the revolving shaft and pulley are floated by magnetism, resistance to rotation is eliminated. Energy loss and noise are also reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of revolving shaft. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Revolving shaft (2)    Pulley (4)
NOVELTY - Electric power generator utilizes physical property of a liquid flowing in the closed circuit (CS), which vaporizes and expands at low temperature. The expansion power of liquid is converted into electrical power.    USE - Electrical power generating device using liquid with low vaporization temperature.    ADVANTAGE - External power is not required and resistance loss of closed circuit is reduced. Enables utilization of temperature sources e.g. solar heat and low temperature exhaust heat to vaporize the liquid for production of power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system diagram of the electrical power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Closed circuit (CS)
NOVELTY - A solar energy/wind energy based auxiliary power supply takes over when the regular power supply fails during liquid unloading into the underground storage tank (1) for instance. The operations of liquid level detection and radio relay of this information are also executed by use of backup power, apart from maintaining the other communications e.g. telephone lines.    USE - Backup power supplies are deemed necessary in several sensitive installation e.g. fuel dispensing bunks and similar other outfits offering round the clock essential services.    ADVANTAGE - It enables the execution of routine operations e.g. fluids unloading without hitch and without the use of complex/elaborate electrical circuitry, raising the operational productivity of the installation as a whole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of discharging of liquid contents from tanker truck.    Underground storage tank (1)
NOVELTY - Oil pressure power device has hydraulic circuit (2) with branch connector for connecting hydraulic motor (17) or actuator to hydraulic motor (11). Hydraulic pump (5) and hydraulic circuit are driven by electric motor (8). The hydraulic motor driven by hydraulic circuit rotates generator (12) which generates electricity.    USE - For engineering construction work.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in energy utilization efficiency is restrained. Satisfactory work environment is maintained without using fossil fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the oil pressure circuit diagram.    Hydraulic circuit (2)    Hydraulic pump (5)    Electric motor (8)    Hydraulic motors (11,17)    Generator (12)
NOVELTY - Several bellows (4) are attached to a rotor through a chain (9). The bellows expand or contract by air circulation, for rotating chain to generate power. When the bellows are filled with air at lower side of chain, the air filled bellow are pushed to the water surface due to buoyancy. At the top, restraining wheels (1,2) squeezes the bellows to discharge the air. The compressor again fills the empty bellows.    USE - Power generation using buoyancy principle.    ADVANTAGE - No fuel or chemical is used for rotating the generator, as the generator is rotated using buoyancy principle. Hence there is no environment pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic structural view of power generation system utilizing buoyancy application. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Restraining wheels (1,2)    Bellows (4)    Chain (9)
NOVELTY - Several solar cells (10) are arranged in semicircular arrangement with each cell provided with a concave mirror. The emitter (20) placed at the focus of the solar cell arrangement, receives light reflected from the mirrors. The photoelectric conversion of the solar light is performed by the solar cells. Electricity is generated by combining the output of emitter and output of solar cells.    USE - For generating electricity used as small-sized generator in residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces contamination due to exhaust gas fossil fuel, as solar energy is used for power generation which is surplus. Provides a noise less power generator, as there are no moving portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cells (10)    Emitter (20)
NOVELTY - beta-alumina ceramic material has a fracture toughness more than 2.3 MPa.m0.5, according to JIS R 1607, and a relative density of 97.5% or more.    USE - For sodium ion electroconductive substance used for electrochemical devices like sensors, fused salt partition, sodium-sulfur battery, sodium molten salt battery and alkali metal thermo-electric convertor (AMTEC).    ADVANTAGE - The material is cheaply obtained and has excellent mechanical and electrical properties like fracture toughness and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacturing method of the beta-alumina ceramic material.
NOVELTY - Thermo electric device includes a pair of thermoelectric materials (153, 154) arranged in series with each other. The device has electrodes capable of being wired outside from the thermoelectric material junctions. The electrodes maybe different from a pair of electrodes (155) for input/output of the device capable of electrical connection from outside of the thermoelectric device.    USE - Used as a power generating device, a cooling device, or a temperature control device utilizing the Peltier effect.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a thermoelectric device which is small in scale and high in function. Improves the arrangement of thermoelectric material chips in the conventional themoelectric device. Provides a thermoelectric device in which the size of thermoelectric material chips is reduced and the chip density is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a view showing only a metal wiring part of a thermoelectric device.    thermoelectric materials (153,154)    electrodes (155)
NOVELTY - A vertical aerovane able to be opened or closed features that it can be driven by wind in any direction. Its advantages are high power and low cost.
NOVELTY - The present invention is one portable environment protecting battery capable of converting light, heat, electromagnetic wave, sound wave and other radiation energy into electric energy automatically. It consists of alkali metal, diode, electronic steam condensing board, capacitor, thermoelectric refrigerating element, temperature control switch, piezoelectric material, electromagnetic resonant loop, transparent vacuum container, transparent casing, etc. The present invention converts environmental noise energy into electric energy for utilization by utilizing the physical characteristics of alkali metal and in specially circuit structure condition. The battery is easy to carry and lasting in power supply and has no need of recharging.
NOVELTY - The electric generator includes three parts of relay baton, generators and floating body. The vertilal relay baton connected with the generators consists of mandrel ,upper pressing spring, rack sleeve, shaft sleeve and other parts connected into one intergral; the horizontal generators are fixed inside one cantilever and has roller fixed at one end for ascent or descent freely and the other end meshed with gear rack of relay baton via the gear of speeder input shaft; and the floating body below the relay baton can ascend or descend along one fixed slideway. Inside the said equipment, buoyancyis transmitted directly to the relay baton and converted to drive the generators to produce electricity.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric transducer comprises oxide semi-conductor particles sensitized with an azo pigment of a specific formula.    USE - Used in solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The transducer has good transforming efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric transducer comprises oxide semi-conductor particles sensitized with an azo pigment of formula (1).    Ar1 = aromatic group substituted via a crosslinking group by carboxylic acid group, OH, phosphoric acid group, and phosphate;    Ar2 = an aromatic group substituted by at least one electron donating group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery using the transducer.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric element has at least one n-type layer (1) and at least one p-type layer (2)for providing a pn junction, each of which is selectively contacted, with a temperature gradient (T1,T2) applied or obtained parallel to the boundary layer (3) between them. The pn junction extends over the full length of the longest extension of the n-type and p-type layers and the entire boundary layer.    USE - The thermoelectric element is used for direct conversion of a temperature gradient into an electrical current.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric element allows a modular configuration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Also included are INDEPENDENT CLAIMS for the following:    (a) an application of a thermoelectric element for converting a temperature difference into a current;    (b) an application of a thermoelectric element as a cooling element    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principle representation of a thermoelectric element.    N-type layer (1)    P-type layer (2)    Boundary layer (3)    Temperature gradient (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - The device has a float (1) mounted around a vertical column (2) by a coupling (4-8) with energy converters (9,11). The coupling allows the float to move in both axial and pivotal directions and this movement is utilized to drive the energy converters. The energy can be used to drive mechanical pumps or electrical generators and energy production can be increased by the addition of a windmill mounted on tip of the column (20).    USE - To generate mechanical energy that can be converted into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Few parts and easy to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side view of wave energy device    Float (1)    Column (2)    Coupling (4-8)    Energy converters (9,11)
NOVELTY - One or more protrusions (4) of substantially uniform height are formed in generally planar metal fins (2). The fins are arranged on an elongated base (1) in an array with the fins extending across the base. The fins are spaced apart by contacting the protrusions with an adjacent fin. The fins are joined to the base and are interconnected adjacent at a location separate from the base. The protrusions are tabs formed in the fins by stamping.    USE - To cool and support linear photovoltaic solar concentrator systems    ADVANTAGE - Improved heat dissipation, can be produced economically using high volume production techniques, low assembly costs, width and length can be easily adapted, low weight, rigid structure    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a convective heatsink    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the invention.    Base (1)    Fins (2)    Tabs or protrusions (4)
NOVELTY - Concrete mass (2) is freely anchored to the base structure (3) lying under the water level (7) and supported over the piling (8), and floats over the water. As waves cause the up/down bobbing motion of the mass, the linkages e.g. shafts (45,47) which are part of the linear to rotary motion conversion mechanism (40), provide the rotary drive to the generator (50) which converts the mechanical energy into electrical power.    USE - Wave energy is being actively explored as a backup source of electrical power amongst other non-conventional energy sources e.g. those based on solar radiation, wind power, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The energy source is virtually inexhaustible, relatively inexpensive, non-polluting and comes with adequate conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic outline of the wave energy based electrical power generator highlighting the basic modules conceptually.    Concrete mass (2)    Base structure (3)    Water level (7)    Piling (8)    Rotary motion conversion mechanism (40)    Shafts (45,47)    Electrical power generator (50)
NOVELTY - Charged spheres are mounted on flywheel and standing-way such that the Coulomb force between the spheres rotate a rotator for electricity generation.    USE - For generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Pollution is eliminated as fuel is not combusted for power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the portable generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal organization chart of portable electricity generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The natural energy collection system is in the form of a tower that supports a wind energy turbine (1) that rotates a shaft coupled to a vertical shaft (5) that delivers energy to a storage unit (9). Solar energy is collected by panels (7,8). The complete assembly has a base (38) that is hemispherical and allows the receiving direction to be changed with the seasons of the year.    USE - Natural energy collection    ADVANTAGE - Allows optimum collection    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Cross section of system    Wind turbine (1)    Drive shaft (5)    Solar panels (7,8)    Energy storage unit (9)    Base (38)
NOVELTY - The permanent or removable tarpaulin is made of textile or plastics fabric. Its shape fits the yacht sail and locates a firmly coupled matching solar cell panel. The sail tarpaulin is held upwards open by ropes.    USE - For current supply for sailing yacht.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents possible accidents caused by slipping on wet solar panels fixed to yacht board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure presents plan view of sailing yacht.
NOVELTY - The natural energy collection system has a combination of solar and wind energy devices mounted on a roof. The wind energy device is in the form of a sail boat type propeller that is designed to cause little injury in the case of a mechanical failure.    USE - Wind power    ADVANTAGE - Safe operation
NOVELTY - The frame has an adjustable positioning device (4) with a wind-loading-dependent control, so that by changing the adjustment the wind loading is reduced. The connection between the vapor seal (3) of the flat roof and the frame is created by the magnetic force fields of permanent magnets (5).    USE - For mounting solar modules on flat roofs.    ADVANTAGE - Enables solar modules to be installed on flat roofs with low permissible roof loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar module which is controlled based on the wind loading.    Vapor seal (3)    Positioning device (4)    Permanent magnets (5)
NOVELTY - A body of electrodes runs at RPMs synchronized at mains power frequency. A burning point with a suitable diameter is directed onto electrode metal sheets (E1-E4) so that at the right place and the right time energy transformation can take place by using an electrical oscillating circuit. Energy captured by the electrodes can be accepted on collector rings.    USE - For generating artificial electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The transformation process can be completed with one or more electrodes moving to and fro.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a body of electrodes for picking up power in the present invention. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrode metal sheets (E1-E4)
NOVELTY - The batteries (10,11) supply power to electric motor (1) to drive generators (2,3). A relay (14) switches between different conditions so that the batteries supply power to motor, respectively. A detector (15a) detects the battery voltage. A control system (15) controls switching operation of relay based on the output of detector.    USE - For driving electric product, machinery at factory, school, home, hospital, office.    ADVANTAGE - Since the switching operation of relay is controlled, an efficient power generating device is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric motor (1)    Drive generators (2,3)    Batteries (10,11)    Relay (14)    Control system (15)    Detector (15a)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive film (10) consists of an electroconductive inorganic compound (4) which is provided on a connection type porous support (1).    USE - Electrode of solar batteries and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive film is flexible, light weight, chemically stable and transparent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacture of the transparent electroconductive film. A coating liquid containing an electroconductive substance is applied on the surface of a connection type porous support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the electroconductive film.    Porous support (1)    Inorganic compound (4)    Electroconductive film (10)
NOVELTY - The tube (10) is closed at both ends (11), and is pivoted (14) at the center. The volume enclosed by the tube (12) is partially filled with e.g. water (13) so that the tube is bistable. Energy is extracted from a flowing stream of water or air (15) by a vane (16) at the trailing end of the tube.    USE - Extraction of power from stream of water or air.    ADVANTAGE - Sloshing of water from end-to-end of tilting tube assists oscillating movement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A regulator (17) hinges the vane downwards, to give an upward force, when the trailing end of the tube is at the bottom end of its travel. It raises the vane, to give a downward force, when the trailing end of the tube is at the top of its travel. A drive mechanism (19-21) for a working machine (22) is attached to the tilting tube, and has additional vanes (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the power generating machine.    Tube (10)    Ends of tube (11)    Volume enclosed by tube (12)    Water (13)    Pivot (14)    Flowing stream of water or air (15)    Vane (16)    Regulator (17)    Drive mechanism (19-21)    Additional vanes (20)    Working machine (22)
NOVELTY - The heat storage system is designed so that it is located outside of the building. It is located under the ground in the vicinity of the building or under the concrete foundation.    USE - Storage of heat e.g. from solar collectors.    ADVANTAGE - The heat storage requires no space for accommodation in the building. The storage medium is readily available and cost effective. The heat storage is provided underground with inherent heat insulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heat storage medium is designed in such a manner, that it consists of the excavated material resulting from the erection of the heat storage and the associated equipment including heat exchanger (3), valves, pumps and pipework. Also included is other suitable material such as sand and gravel.
NOVELTY - The device has a generator mounted with a gearbox in a housing in a watertight manner, a gearbox shaft protruding out of the housing and a turbine wheel subject to axial flow that transfers torque to the gearbox shaft. The turbine wheel is mounted concentrically inside an axially open housing with an upstream inlet part with a concave inner surface line and a diffusing expanding downstream section with at least one concentric annular gap.    USE - For using the kinetic energy of a flowing liquid, especially an ocean current, to generate a current.    ADVANTAGE - Low maintenance operation and a high level of efficiency are achieved with a relatively low equipment cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device has a generator mounted with a gearbox in a housing (3) in a watertight manner, a gearbox shaft protruding essentially horizontally out of the housing and a turbine wheel (2) subject to axial flow that transfers a torque to the gearbox shaft. The turbine wheel is mounted concentrically inside an axially open housing (4) with an inlet part upstream of the turbine wheel with a concave inner surface line (6) and a diffusing expanding downstream section in which the housing is interrupted by at least one concentric annular gap (5).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an underwater power generator    generator housing (3)    turbine wheel (2)    outer housing (4)    concave inner surface line (6)    annular gap (5)
NOVELTY - The combination includes discrete solar roof glass panels (2,3) without exterior molding, overlapped to form a glazing system. Discrete spacer clip fasteners (6) having separated recesses, are provided to support the glass panels downwards so as to resist uplift forces in strong wind. The fasteners are connected to channels (4) longitudinally extending away from solar energy medium.    USE - Solar panels and roofing systems combination.    ADVANTAGE - The glass panels form a superior glazing system, without requiring exterior molding around individual panels, by supporting the panels by spacer clip fasteners connected to channels extending away from solar energy medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar thermal roof collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar roof collector using diamond pattern array of tempered glass panels.    Solar roof glass panels (2,3)    Channels (4)    Discrete spacer clip fasteners (6)
NOVELTY - A pipe (57) is provided along an oblique side extended along a hip. The hip is extended in a diagonal lower part from the edge of a large ridge.    USE - For roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Secures water resistant property and drainage ability of roof. Ensures reliable emission of rain water without increasing capacity of pipe. Reduces interval between hip and support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of a solar panel.    Pipe (57)
NOVELTY - Device converting radiant energy into electric energy used as a dc power supply and as a cooling element. The aim is to increase the efficiency factor and to widen the functional capabilities of the device for converting radiant energy into electric energy. The aim is achieved by using a heating element containing an active substance which is decomposed by the effects of thermal radiation.    USE - Heating element for converting radiant energy into electric energy
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has flexible photoelectric conversion sheet (3) wound around a cylindrical winding core. Optoelectric transducers (11) are arranged at the bottom of the front and back surfaces of the photoelectric conversion sheet. A control circuit regulates the charging and discharging of the secondary battery.    USE - Optical charging type secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to charge the battery reliably even when the photoelectric conversion sheet is turned by external force such as wind. Prevents environmental pollution and utilizes earth resources effectively and prevents the damage or degradation of optoelectric transducer and the reduction of electricity generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the photoelectric conversion sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photoelectric conversion sheet (3)    Optoelectric transducers (11)
NOVELTY - The system includes rotary conductor (9) supported in a cap (5) by a support shaft. Copper boards are passed through the shaft and connected to electrodes at the edge of shaft through cord. The electrodes are inturn connected to the conductors in the ball bearing of the shaft.    USE - Solar light condensing system is mounted in residence roof, roof or motor vehicle for supplying power to air conditioner, water heater, lighting system and other electrical equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The cap can be aligned to the sun rays efficiently, hence power generation efficiency is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of solar light condensing system.    Cap (5)    Rotary conductor (9)
NOVELTY - An open-ended hollow tube in submerged vertically below the ocean surface. The tube is fixed with respect to passing waves. The length of the tube and the depth of the top end of the tube below the mean water level are selected dependent on wave conditions. During operation, pressure variations at the top end caused by passing waves in comparison with a relatively fixed pressure at the bottom end cause vertical flows of water through the tube driving an energy converter.    USE - In the generation of electrical energy from ocean surface waves    ADVANTAGE - Relatively high efficiency of operation is obtained which is relatively insensitive to random variations of wave frequencies and amplitudes    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for capturing energy from preselected surface waves on a body of water    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side-sectional view of an embodiment of the invention.    Turbine (40)    Electric generator (42)    Turbine shaft (44)
NOVELTY - A high impedance device (32) is electrically coupled between a ground terminal (30) and a solar panel. The solar panel is coupled to a spacecraft payload (24).    USE - Satellite circuit.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to protect solar panels from electrostatic discharge and increases impedance connection between the negative potential end of the solar cells and the spacecraft ground for preventing power loss of the spacecraft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a satellite;    (b) and a method for preventing electrostatic discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of satellite circuit with electrostatic discharge protection.    Spacecraft payload (24)    Ground terminal (30)    High impedance device (32)
NOVELTY - The orientation system has a set of tilt cables (23) for connecting several solar panels (21) that are to be oriented and a frame. The tilt cables change the orientation of each panel in two rotational degrees of freedom. A winching system is provided for operating the tilt cables to change orientation of the panels.    USE - For orientation of objects like arrays of solar panels suspended by cables from balloon gondola in glassed entry area of office building. Also for orientation control of telescopes, radar dish, security camera, mirror mount used with laser optics in laboratories, venetian blind, swash plate of helicopter main rotor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Continuous rotation of the panel with respect to the frame is eliminated even though the pointing direction of cam rotate arbitrarily, since winching system allows flexible adjustment and control of orientation of panels. System is structurally efficient and lightweight as cables in tension are used rather than struts in bending.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for object orientation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of suspended tilt mechanism orienting a parallel stack of solar panels.    Solar panel (21)    Tilt cable (23)
NOVELTY - Fabrication of a thermionic device which uses a combination of silicon micromachining and wafer bonding techniques, where a central depression of a uniform depth is created on the face of an electrode. A layer of thermionic material is coated on the surface of the central depression.    USE - For thermionic generators.    ADVANTAGE - Thermionic generator is made using micromachining techniques easily in automated, reliable and consistent fashion. Manufactures inexpensively and in large quantities. Generates electricity without any moving parts. Provides close-spaced electrodes and has reduced space-charge effects. Operates at high current densities. Uses new electrodes having low work function. Generates electricity from heat sources of 1000K or less. Recovers waste heat. Produces electricity at lower temperatures. Enables use of a variety of heat sources. Generates electricity where needed rather than at large power station. Can replace alternator used in vehicles powered by internal combustion engine, increasing engine efficiency. Reduces maintenance costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for converting heat to electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fabrication of a thermionic device which uses a combination of silicon micromachining and wafer bonding techniques.
NOVELTY - The collection of heat surfaces of a collection of heat body absorb solar heat due to sunlight. The collection of heat temperature sensors arranged to the partition surfaces detect a temperature depending on sunlight angle with respect to the collection of heat body that varies due to the change of season and time. A solenoid valve is opened and closed based on the temperature sensors.    USE - For hot water storage type hot water supply apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency in collecting solar heat due to sunlight even if sunlight angle with respect to collection of heat body differs due to change of season and time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hot water storage type hot water supply apparatus using the solar heat collection device.
NOVELTY - The elongated solar battery module (100) has a photovoltaic cell (101) coated with organic polymeric resin (102). A reinforcing material (103) is arranged at the non-light receiving surface, while a bending section is formed with a horizontal portion (107) and a rise portion (104). The rise portion has a double structure and bends on the long edge side of the reinforcing material.    USE - Used in electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable transport, handling and construction of solar battery module without causing stress on photovoltaic cell. Ensures reduced material, accessory and construction costs. Ensures simple construction with high reliability and improved workability at low cost. Simple and lightweight for easy handling. Ensures outstanding wind pressure resistance property and fine view property. Ensures reliable electricity generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) the application of the roof-integrated solar battery module;    (b) the roof installed with solar battery;    (c) and the electricity generation system using solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view and perspective diagram illustrating the installation condition of the solar battery module.    Solar battery module (100)    Photovoltaic cell (101)    Organic polymeric resin (102)    Reinforcing material (103)    Rise portion (104)    Horizontal portion (107)
NOVELTY - A control device (15) evaluates new tracking position based on the position of sun. The prism (13) is moved from initial tracking position to new tracking position through a small distance when the power generated due to solar energy is judged to be insufficient.    USE - For solar lighting system.    ADVANTAGE - Tracking property of the tracking section is improved at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar lighting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar lighting system.    Prism (13)    Control device (15)
NOVELTY - A suction device (7) draws air through inlets (3,5) provided in the head of a cylinder (1) fitted with a pair of mutually connected pistons (2,2a). Hypobaric state is induced inside the cylinder to reciprocate the pistons. A crankshaft (10) converts reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion.    USE - For producing electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Realizes innovative engine to harness power from atmospheric air. Environmental pollution is avoided, since fossil fuel is not burnt to produce power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic arrangement of pneumatic power cylinder system.    Cylinder (1)    Pistons (2,2a)    Inlets (3,5)    Suction device (7)    Crankshaft (10)
NOVELTY - The energy supply has linear generator (13) with magnet (16) moved through a coil (14) by a linear machine part (18) of a valve (2) controlled from a compressed air (4) supply and feeding an energy store (15).    USE - Electrical energy supply to remote wireless control units in process zones.    ADVANTAGE - The wireless control unit does not require an electrical supply wire and is not affected by supply interruptions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the system.    Valve (2)    Compressed air supply (4)    Linear generator (13)    Energy store (15)    Coil (14)    Magnet (16)    Linear machine part (18)
NOVELTY - The energy supply uses a radio receiver (13) to collect radio energy from a central transmitter (14) and stores (15) it to supply the flow rate sensor (16) and wireless data transmission unit (12).    USE - Electrical energy supply for remote wireless sensor units.    ADVANTAGE - The remote wireless unit does not need a power supply wire. Not vulnerable to power supply interruptions. Complicated supply networks are not needed. One transmitter can cover several units in a defined area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the system.    Wireless data transmission unit (12)    Radio power receiver (13)    Central radio power transmitter (14)    Energy store (15)    Flow rate sensor (16)
NOVELTY - The energy supply uses a thermoelectric converter (14) with one probe position (142) in the process medium and stores (15) energy to supply the temperature sensor (13).    USE - Electrical energy supply for remote wireless sensor units.    ADVANTAGE - The remote wireless unit does not need a power supply wire. Not vulnerable to power supply interruptions. Complicated supply networks are not needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the system.    Thermoelectric converter (14)    Temperature sensor (13)    Energy store (15)    Probe position (142)
NOVELTY - The method involves using heterogeneous evaporation by integrating a heat pump to enable optimal utilization of the thermal energy collected by a solar collector so heat bearer medium in the solar collector is cooled to a temperature close to ambient temperature. The collector cover is a thin film solar cell that acts as an energy source for the heat pump or re-heats the heat bearer with almost no losses at low solar radiation power levels.    USE - For storing thermal solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables solar energy to be stored so as to achieve improved efficiency of solar energy acquisition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an arrangement for storing thermal solar energy (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - A portable battery able to automatically convert the light, heat, electromagnetic wave and sound wave in environment to electric energy is composed of metal with photoelectric characteristics, diodes, electronic vapor condensing plate, capacitors, thermoelectric refrigerating element, temp controlled switch, piezoelectric material, electromagnetic resonance loop, transparent vacuum container, transparent shell, heat storing plate and insulating material. Its advantages include permanent power supply and convenient carrying about.
NOVELTY - The novel wind power receiving and utilizing method features that plate perpendicular to wind direction performs controlled reciprocating motion so as to receive wind power as high as possible. The plate type windmill has several receiving plates mounted via steering lever onto skeleton and the skeleton is supported by windmill wheel, which draws the skeleton to reciprocate under the action of wind power and the limitation of guide track, with the wind power being output via the gear rack and gear pair on skeleton. The present invention can result in wind power utilization as high as 90% and power capacity of thousands Kw.
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric material includes a filled Chevrel phase material having crystalline material with voids defined between the crystalline elements. Movable metal filling atoms are defined within the voids.    USE - In thermoelectric circuit for producing energy and thermoelectric generators used in space missions.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has improved thermoelectric effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows Mo6X8 building block of the rhombohedral Chevrel phase structure.
NOVELTY - Solar battery module has primer and glare-proof layers (40,10) sequentially formed on the top surface of transparent substrate (1). Glare-proof layer includes organic and inorganic particles (30) and a binder (20) containing acrylic resin. Photo semiconductor layer (3), resin and cover layers (6,7) are formed sequentially on rear surface of transparent substrate.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - By the provision of glare-proof layer and primer layer formed sequentially on the top surface of transparent substrate, problems due to air pollution are overcome and the waterproof property is improved. Effective utilization of solar light is enabled and design property is improved. Degradation of inorganic particles is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar battery module.    Transparent substrate (1)    Photo semiconductor layer (3)    Resin and cover layers (6,7)    Glare-proof and primer layers (10,40)    Binder (20)    Inorganic particles (30)
NOVELTY - The back-side protection sheet (A) has an inorganic oxide vapor deposition film (2) provided to one surface of a base film (1). Polyolefin type resin layer (3) and cyclic polyolefin type resin layer (4) are provided on one surface of the inorganic oxide film by co-extrusion of polyolefin type resin and cyclic polyolefin type resin.    USE - For solar battery modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inorganic oxide vapor deposition film has excellent water vapor barrier property and oxygen barrier property. The back-side protection sheet excels in weather resistance, heat resistance, water resistance, wind pressure resistance, light resistance, hail resistance, light reflection property, light diffusion property, design property and stain resistance. The sheet has damp proof property which prevents penetration of moisture and oxygen. Long term degradation is restrained to a minimum extent. The safe battery module is manufactured stably and inexpensively using the back-side protection sheet. The back-side protection sheet has excellent protection capability, strength and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the solar battery module which comprises a surface protection sheet, filler layer, solar battery element as photovoltaic cell and a back-side protection sheet. Vacuum attraction of surface protection sheet, filler layer, solar battery element and back-side protection sheet is carried out to form a integrated compact by heat crimping lamination process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows rough sectional drawing showing the outline of back-side protection sheet laminate.    Base film (1)    Inorganic oxide vapor deposition film (2)    Polyethylene group resin layer (3)    Cyclic polyolefin type resin layer (4)    Co-extrusion resin layer (5)    Back-side protection sheet (A)
NOVELTY - A mooring buoy is installed to a predetermined sea area so that its upper part protrudes from the sea surface. A floating platform (P) which appears on the sea is provided independently from the mooring buoy. The mooring buoy and platform are connected separately. A wave-activated-generation system is provided to the platform.    USE - For performing fixed-point observation of material environment about global warming on sea.    ADVANTAGE - Fixed-point observation of circulation of global-warming material can be performed over long period in storm area of large depth. Enables accumulation of essential data needed for research and estimate of climate change. Reduces expense required for adjustment since maintenance inspection of platform can be performed from mooring buoy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The outer shell of the platform main body (1) is made into a double shell structure, to form the air chamber of the wave-activated-generation system. A generator produces electricity by the air flow caused by the wave energy in the air chamber. A downward column (14) is provided from the center section of the platform main body, and a horizontal stable board (15) is provided to the lower part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a side view of the entire offshore platform.    Platform main body (1)    Downward column (14)    Horizontal stable board (15)    Floating platform (P)
NOVELTY - The thermoelements (1) are arranged in row without any gap in between the warm and cold water pipes, so that the cross-section of the arrangement is in the shape of square. The power generator transforms heat energy into electrical energy using energy difference between warm and cold water.    USE - Combined power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Output electrical energy and rate of electrical energy conversion are increased, by increasing number of pipes corresponding to temperature difference between warm and cold water, using simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the arrangement of thermoelement.    Thermo elements (1)
NOVELTY - An electrothermal electronic material arranged inside exhaust paths (8) of combustion chamber, recovers heat of exhaust flue gases.    USE - For power supply to illumination, control circuits, etc., of industrial reactor.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiency of the overall system is increased by generating electrical energy from heat of the flue gases, so that energy saving is materialized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of industrial reactor. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    Exhaust paths (8)
NOVELTY - The orientable frame (3) has two faces and carries thermal or photovoltaic detectors. The frame moves following a continuous or step by step movement with respect to the suns rays.    USE - Solar energy collection.    ADVANTAGE - Allows solar energy to be collected optimally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic side view of the moveable frame    orientable frame (3)    movement axis (5)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an anidolic device for concentrating or collimating radiation on a receiver or an emitter (14) as the case may be. The device comprises a lens (50) surrounding the receiver and having an aspheric surface (21), in addition to the lens (15) whose top refractive surface (16) may be aspheric while the bottom surface is aspheric (17) in the central region thereof (between 18 and 19) and has a discontinuous slope structure (20) in the outer region thereof, in which the faces (22) fundamentally refract the rays while the faces (23) reflect the rays by total inner reflection. The design method makes it possible for the device to have considerably better concentration/collimation properties than existing inventions. Said lens can be used in radiation sensors, LED lighting systems, wireless optical communications or photovoltaic solar energy.    USE - Device for concentrating or collimating radiant energy with discontinuous slope structure    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Emitter (14)    Lens (50)    Aspheric surface (21)    Lens (15)    Top refractive surface (16)    Aspheric (17)    Slope structure (20)    Faces (22)    Faces (23)
NOVELTY - Horizontal-shaft windmill-electric generating plant has support 1 whose top part mounts turning head 4 which is, essentially, conical casing 5 with cover plate 6 at base. Angle at cone apex is 45-120 deg. Casing 5 accommodates horizontal shaft 7 and electric generators 8, 9 kinematically coupled with mentioned shaft through reduction units 10, 11. One extension of horizontal shaft 7 is located in top part of casing 5 and other one protrudes from cover plate 6 and mounts windwheel 12 built up of radial fastening rods 15 and at least two concentric rings 13, 14 carrying wing-shaped radial blades 16. Largest part of blade 16 juts above edge of casing 5; blade length shaded by cover plate 6 amounts to 5-15 mm. Conical casing 5 functions as wind vane to concentrate wind flow arriving at windwheel 12. Provision is made for accelerating wind flow as it leaves edge of conical casing 5.    USE - Wind-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of plant. 11 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The solar battery module (101) has a positive-electrode terminal box (103) and a negative-plate terminal box (108) separated in predetermined length, in which the positive-electrode output lead wire (104) and negative-plate output lead wire (106) are larger than the distance at the edge of the solar battery module.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures saved labor in preparing polarity direction and reduced complexity in roof installation of solar battery module. Ensures improved operation and extraction of output lead wires. Ensures reduced manufacture labor and management, and manufacture and management cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The negative-plate output lead wire is electrically connected to the positive-electrode terminal box present in the connection portion of one solar battery. The positive-electrode output lead wire is electrically connected to the negative-plate terminal box present in the connection portion of one solar battery. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the installation of the solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically shows the back side of the solar battery module. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Solar battery module (101)    Positive-electrode terminal box (103)    Positive-electrode output lead wire (104)    Negative-plate output lead wire (106)    Negative-plate terminal box (108)
NOVELTY - A metal electrode is formed on the surface of a polyimide film having a coefficient of thermal expansion of -10 to 10 ppm/degree degreesC and a Young's modulus of 700 kg/mm2 or more. An amorphous silicon layer is formed on the metal electrode. A transparent electrode is formed on the amorphous silicon layer.    USE - The method efficiently produces the substrate for use in a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has flexibility and is capable of bending. No crack is observed in producing or handling the substrate. The results exhibit superior handling, and invite no distortion in a substrate base, no curling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polyimide film consists of a polyimide having structural units of formula (I) and formula (II).    R1, R2 = selected from group of formula (3);    R3 = 6C or more-aromatic group;    mol ratio of X:Y = 100-20:0-80.
NOVELTY - The speed of the ribbon feeder (5) which is provided on both sides of ribbon silicon wafer (3), and string feeder (6) which sends out string to the crucible from lower portion of crucible, are suitably controlled.    USE - For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The defect by the excessive thermal stress and cooling process is prevented by controlling the temperature of contact surface. Quality is improved by effecting crystallization of the silicon using ring-like string. The possibility of mixing of impurities by contact with dissimilar material is restrained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heater provided under the ribbon feeder controls the contact surface temperature of the ribbon feeder and ribbon silicon wafer. The flow generator provided in the crucible generates flow of molten silicon in the crucible. The ring-like string made out of two rings or four rings, are provided between the tanks in the crucible (1). The ribbon silicon wafer is passed through the melting silicon and the crystalline silicon is pulled up by rotating the ring-like string. The nozzle supplies air at the meniscus limit of crystalline silicon and melting silicon on both sides. The ribbon is cut aslant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of ribbon silicon wafer for solar batteries.    Crucible (1)    Ribbon silicon wafer (3)    Ribbon feeder (5)    String feeder (6)
NOVELTY - Coating material is applied on the rectangular glass or quartz substrate by baking. Electrodes (8a,8b) are made to contact the baked surface at both ends of substrate, to cover whole length. Conductive film (2) is formed by applying voltage across the baked surface.    USE - For forming transparent electrically conductive film on substrate of solar battery, infrared rays reflective glass, display device e.g. LCD, plasma display.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces resistance of film by forming film using baking process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the outline of the vacuum reactor used for baking process. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    conductive film (2)    electrodes (8a, 8b)
NOVELTY - A source (8) produces radiation with bandwidth resembling that of sunlight. A filter (9) attenuates long- and/or short waves and can be moved at right angles to the direction (13) of irradiation from the source. Objects (especially solar cells) (6, 7, 10, 11) are held on mountings in a plane (12) for irradiation. Spacing from source and filter is such that light from them is incident onto the plane, essentially as homogeneous radiation from a point source.    USE - A solar simulator used make test measurements on solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - A simplified and variable sun simulator is described. Only one simulated solar source is required. The filter allows the spectral composition of the light to be adjusted. The point source distributes radiation evenly, avoiding local irregularities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective representation of the solar simulator.    objects (6, 7, 10, 11)    source (8)    filter (9)    plane of irradiation (12)    direction of irradiation from source (13)
NOVELTY - The proposed form of power supply can take several forms, all based on the conversion of thermal or mechanical forms of energy. Changes in air pressure, mechanical pressure or flexure of a card type microsystems, changes in ambient temperature or acceleration forces acting on the transponder are representative of such sources. The electric power so produced can be stored during periods where there is no demand for power    USE - With sensors, chip cards, cash or telephone cards    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for wire connections between the transponder and external power supply
NOVELTY - In the vacuum tube (1) collector the reflectors (7) are used as support and coupling components and there is no additional frame. The collector housing (4) is a sheet metal jacket round the collector tubes (9), spaced by 5 to 15 mm. Thus, round the collector tubes, which have a small surface themselves, is formed a well damping air cushion (10). Typically the vacuum tubes are open downwards and the collector tubes are underneath. The vacuum tubes are enclosed tightly by the collector housing without any special sealing elements.    USE - For solar collector installations.    ADVANTAGE - Very good optical and thermal properties and reduced material requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The single figure shows a realization of the invention.    vacuum tube, (1)    reflector, (7)    collector housing, (4)    collector tubes, (9)    air cushion (10)
NOVELTY - The gravity-gravitational attraction power generator is a new-type electric generator formed from gravitational attraction power machine, power mechanism and electric generating mechanism.
NOVELTY - Photolithography is used to form a number of converters (A) on a semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor layers in the converter comprise Group III-V elements.    USE - For converting light carried by optical fibers and originating from a laser, in order to generate electrical energy for use in hazardous environments, e.g. for powering sensors and electronics in applications such as mines, high voltage equipment, the (petro)chemical industry, nuclear installations, aircraft, rockets, satellites or biomedical applications (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Photovoltaic electricity is generated efficiently at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high efficiency photovoltaic converter for high intensity light is made using optoelectronic technology. The semiconductor layers in the converter comprise Group III-V elements and photolithography is used to form a number of photovoltaic converters on a semiconductor wafer, as well as to form the front mesh for each of these layers. The size of the converter is in the magnitude of 0.1-1 x 10 power -1 mm2. Converters are separated from the wafer by sawing, point cutting, cleavage or other techniques.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of a photovoltaic converter comprising several semiconductor layers.    Medium with given refraction index (1)    Anti-reflection layers (2)    Photoactive semiconductor layers (3-5)    Photovoltaic converter (A)    Beam of light (B)    Substrate (n)
NOVELTY - The power generation apparatus includes a sealed structure (13) of predetermined height containing a guide channel (10), a water chamber (11) and a pressure chamber (12). The water chamber imparts buoyancy to floating drums (15) which create a lifting thrust that operates a power chain carrier (23) that drives an electrical generator (30).    USE - For generation of power without requiring additional power input.    ADVANTAGE - Does not pollute the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side view of the power generation apparatus.    Guide channel (10)    Water chamber (11)    Pressure chamber (12)    Structure (13)    Drums (15)    Chain carrier (23)    Generator (30)
NOVELTY - A conductivity meter (51) receives a sample liquid collected from boiler condensate types such as condensers (2), condensate pumps (3) and condensate demineralizers (4). A controller (54) sends the sample liquid from the conductivity meter to an ion chromatograph (52) which detects sea water leakage, when high leakage is suspected.    USE - For power generating plants such as thermal power stations.    ADVANTAGE - The sea water leakage is detectable in high accuracy by an ion chromatograph which rapidly confirms the existence of sea water leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the sea water leakage detector in the boiler condensate group. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Condenser (2)    Condensate pump (3)    Condensate demineralizer (4)    Conductivity meter (51)    Ion chromatograph (52)    Controller (54)
NOVELTY - Substrate (50) is arranged on electrode (3). U-shaped cover (23) which acts as electrode (2) is arranged without contacting electrode (3) and substrate by maintaining a preset space (25). Inlets (4,26) are coupled to exhaust ports (5,27) formed by cover, between cover and substrate. The cover forms main gas passageway (FR) for plasma treatment such that abrupt change is not applied to gas flow between inlet and exhaust ports.    USE - For performing silicon film forming, processing, surface using plasma manufacture thin film silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables improving the speed high quality and uniform plasma treatment is enabled for substrate of large surface area by the uniform plasma flow across the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the plasma processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional diagram of the plasma processing apparatus.    Electrodes (2,3)    Inlets (4,26)    Exhaust ports (5,27)    Cover (23)    Space (25)    Substrate (50)    Gas passageway (FR)
NOVELTY - Supporting plate (2a) holding solar panel (1), is mounted on load resistant pillar (8) on base plate (9). Movable support mechanism (2b) fixing panel to plate (2a), has Y-shaped pillar support (2c) to hold movable plate fixed to connection plate (2f). The plate (2f) is fixed in groove of sending sleeve (3a) to which feed connecting rod (3b) is screwed and is moved by drivers (5,6) between auxiliary pillars (4a,4b).    USE - In tracking apparatus of solar panels e.g. for tracking weather changes.    ADVANTAGE - The rotatable arrangement of supporting plate allows positioning of solar panel to desired angles. The arrangement of drivers between auxiliary plate, facilitates flexible movement of feed connecting rod.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structural view of tracking apparatus of solar panel.    Solar panel (1)    Supporting plate (2a)    Movable support mechanism (2b)    Y-shaped pillar support (2c)    Connection plate (2f)    Sending sleeve (3a)    Feed connecting rod (3b)    Auxiliary pillars (4a,4b)    Drivers (5,6)    Load resistant pillar (8)    Base plate (9)
NOVELTY - Thin film photoelectric conversion cells (10) are formed on a substrate (2) and connected to each other in series to form an array (11). A reverse biased voltage is repeatedly applied to each cell until a current equal to a short-circuit current flows in each cell. Arrays having a low short-circuit current may be connected in parallel using pairs of electrodes (12a, 12b) and bypass diodes (15a, 15b, 15c, 15d) may be connected to sub-arrays (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d).    USE - The thin film photoelectric conversion module is used for a photoelectric module array.    ADVANTAGE - If light to one of the cells is interrupted, the cell is prevented from being overheated and a module has a high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a thin film photoelectric conversion module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic plan view of a thin film photoelectric conversion module.    Substrate (2)    Thin film photoelectric cell (10)    Array (11)    Electrodes (12a, 12b)    Sub-arrays (13a, 13b, 13c, 13d)    Bypass diodes (15a, 15b, 15c, 15d)
NOVELTY - A mobile solar reflector for warm water or current generation has two half-round support arms (18) demountably connected to pivots on a carrier frame (1) from which they lead at an angle of 30-40 degrees. They are bound to an axle (20) at the mid-point and form a static isosceles triangle from the turning axle.    USE - For warm water and/or current generation (claimed) for swimming baths    ADVANTAGE - The unit is readily transported and erected, the frame and water connections are secure and stable, sun-following by the unit is both easy and safe and overheating of photovoltaic cells is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A drawing of the solar unit is shown.    Carrying frame (1)    End connections (7)    Half-round supports (18)    Axle (20)
NOVELTY - The device has gas or air pipelines (1) placed preferentially along the air flow so that the air flow can flow ever upwards, e.g., the pipelines are laid on a natural incline. In the northern hemisphere they are laid on a southern slope of an incline and vice-versa, preferably along the slope of a mountain.    USE - E.g. for deriving an electric current from gas or air currents.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. the danger of chimney damage in earthquakes or very high winds or other damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a line laid on a mountain slope (Drawing includes non-English text)    air pipelines) (1)    transparent roof (2)    air inlet (3)    air outlet (4)
NOVELTY - An electricity generating apparatus with closed convection tube by utilizing geothermal energy has two types. One is to suck the water with the core pipe of double pipe and then to down press automatically via the closed bottom to outer shell by several thousand metres high potential energy to boil and evaporat by several hundred degree C of high temperature geothermal energy for upwards convection. The powerful jetting force of their reaching on the ground will drives large size of steam generator to generate the electricity. Another which has more function than above is that it can utilize the geothermal of lower than 100 degree C for preheating. All the equipment has thermal insulation except the heating zone of outer layer.
NOVELTY - A electricity generating system by utilizing waterpower resources converts the drop potential energy created from up and down of the seawater to the running power of the generator sets for generatingthe electricity to be used. The system includes an operation platform with many supporting drawbars setting around on it. The supporting drawbars move up and down by the floaters to make the clampingrest at its top bring the ratchet run, and to transfer the rotating power produced by the ratchet to the generator sets. The system can provide permanent electric power because the seawater will waveup and down constantly.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generator comprises a solid layer made of sulfide semiconductor particles aggregated in a moisture containing state and having a relatively small band gap. A solidified redox reaction system, adjacent one of the surfaces of the solid layer, generates a low reaction potential with respect to a vacuum level. An anode, adjacent the outside of the redox reaction system and a cathode, in contact with the opposed surface of the solid layer, generate a high reaction potential with respect to a vacuum level in a balanced reaction state.    USE - Thermoelectric generator using intermediate or low temperature heat    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generator operates with high efficiency by using intermediate or low temperature heat, which cannot be used by conventional technology, including the use of solar and geothermal heat. Does not corrode the cathode. Allows simplification of the construction and improvement of the output persistence, and facilitates the maintenance of the thermoelectric generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A reaction potential difference separates carriers thermally excited between bands, and, gives energy above a thermally balanced state to the carriers to allow the carriers to produce external work as a current. At that time, the solidified redox reaction system loses its mobility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Boundary A (1)    Boundary B (2)    Boundary C (3)    Anode (4)    Electron (5)    Redox reaction system (6)    Semiconductor (7)    Cathode (8)
NOVELTY - A conductor is provided to a primary substrate, facing recess of a secondary substrate. Another conductor is provided to the secondary substrate extending from the floor boundary of the recess, so that surfaces of the conductors are parallel and opposite to each other. The conductors are provided with different coatings.    USE - For converting heat energy to electricity, for use in satellite, deep space missions, smaller gas fired combined-cycle plants, home heating system, to generate electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the MTC enables easy customization in size, shape and electrical characteristics to accommodate different power requirements. Enables energy conversion efficiency up to 30 % and thousands of devices can be fabricated at modest cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows arrangement of elements in microminiature thermionic converter.
NOVELTY - A carbon film (11) and an insulating layer (12) constitute a substrate (1) of the solar battery.    USE - For e.g. CIS thin film semiconductor solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Offers flexible solar battery with reduced weight and excellent photoconversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a right sectional view of the solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (1)    Carbon film (11)    Insulating layer (12)
NOVELTY - The substrate is made of silicon carbide sintered compact. The thermal expansion coefficient of compact is in the range of 3.8 x 10-6-4.6 x 10-6/degreesC and heat conductivity is more than 150 W/mK.    USE - For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Distortion of photoelectric conversion layer, crack and debonding are prevented due to specific thermal expansion coefficient. Since thermal conductivity is high, the substrate is heated quickly and hence solar battery that excels in productivity is achieved.
NOVELTY - Flexible photoelectric conversion sheet (3) is wound around a cylindrical core (2) in the internal space formed between core and cylindrical outer peripheral wall (51), by rotating the peripheral wall. A slit (51a) is provided in the wall, for insertion/extraction of sheet. Convex projections (51b) are formed on the internal circumference of peripheral wall.    USE - Solar battery used as power source of electrical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since convex projections are formed on the internal circumference of outer peripheral wall, damage to photoelectric conversion sheet is prevented and durability of sheet is improved. Hence power generation efficiency and charging performance of sheet are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A storage battery (4) and a control circuit (5) to control charging and discharging of storage battery, are provided inside the core. Upper and lower flanges (6,7) are formed on both ends of outer peripheral wall, for supporting the wall during rotation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cylindrical core (2)    Photoelectric conversion sheet (3)    Storage battery (4)    Control circuit (5)    Flanges (6,7)    Outer peripheral wall (51)    Slit (51a)    Convex projection (51b)
NOVELTY - The partially saturated metal solution (112) is contacted with base material (109) containing coarse crystal plane semiconductor raw material. Subsequently, semiconductor layer (115) is grown on the crystal plane of base material with saturated metal solution (114).    USE - Solar battery (claimed) and as epitaxial board in production of bipolar large scale integrated circuit    ADVANTAGE - The board formed by liquid phase crystal growth method has excellent surface smoothness without subjecting to additional process. The epitaxial growth of the film is of high quality with minimized defects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (i) manufacture of semiconductor member in which the base material with first semiconductor layer is formed by liquid phase growth method serves as a raw material. A first member is formed with second semiconductor layer and separated by a another layer. The separating layer is moved to second member side after bonding the first member and second member so that the second semiconductor layer exists between the first and second member and; and    (ii) manufacture of solar battery in which a second semiconductor layer has a junction portion which serves as a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the manufacture of semiconductor member. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base material (109)    Partially saturated solution (112)    Saturated metal solution (114)    Semiconductor layer (115)
NOVELTY - Several solar battery modules are serially connected by multiple parallel connected strings to form a solar battery array. Based on detected output current from each string, a switch (13) is controlled to short circuit the output terminals of strings.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - By short circuiting the output terminals of string based on detected output current, the safety of solar power generation apparatus is increased even when it is placed closer to the ground and is accessible by child.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram explaining the example of a component of the solar power generation system.    Switch (13)
NOVELTY - A substrate (13) is successively transferred through a film-forming chamber (4) to form a semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type, a second chamber (5) for forming an i-type semiconductor layer, and a third (6) for forming a semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type. Substrates arranged within the first, second and third chambers are simultaneously transferred, each having a semiconductor layer into adjacent chambers on the downstream side.    USE - Manufacture of semiconductor devices suitable for use in solar panels    ADVANTAGE - Increased through-put, reduces thermal stress on substrate during processing    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for manufacturing a semiconductor device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the apparatus according to the invention.    First, second and third film-forming chambers (4,5,6)    Substrate (13)    First conductivity type layer (16)    I-type semiconductor layer (17)    Second conductivity type layer (18)
NOVELTY - The solar generator (1) edges are enclosed in a plastics frame (3) and has an inverter, especially designed for its use. The inverter is contained in a casing forming integral part of the plastics frame which also comprises an electric connection between the solar generator and inverter. The plastics frame comprises fastening facilitating members, such as holding straps or threaded inserts. The inverter casing may be closed by a lid. The inverter may be embedded in the plastics during the frame casting, injection molding etc.    USE - Solar generator for photovoltaic installations.    ADVANTAGE - Simple design for easy incorporation into modular photovoltaic installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of complete solar generator    solar generator, (1)    plastics' frame, (3)    solar cells (2)
NOVELTY - An air-mixing dynamic generator system for electrical power generation includes a lateral pipe having an opening lying over the liquid surface in a return channel/duct, and a lateral pipe extending over a number of blade/vane chambers, each of the latter being axially joined to the impeller of the generators. The upper ends of the blade/vane chamber of the high-pressure flow jet/nozzles are joined to the high-pressure mixed-air output conduit of the pump and the inlet opening of the pump juts into the liquid within the return channel/duct. The liquid pumped out of the return channel/duct by the pump passes to the in feed-side connection of all the impellers.    USE - Generation of electrical power for domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - The air-mixing dynamic generator system can be joined to conventional generators in order to increase the current generation of the generators and the generators used can be flexibly selected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Mixed-air is flowed at high-pressure for rotating the impellers of a number of generators for the generation of current and for increasing the power output capability.
NOVELTY - The plasma is generated in vacuum chamber (14). A susceptor (82) disposed in the chamber, supports silicon wafer. The annular shield (203) adjacent to susceptor, blocks introduction of impurities from back side of the susceptor and reduces the amount of the impurities.    USE - For controlling distribution of impurities implanted on wafer used for manufacturing semiconductor integrated circuits, micro electromechanical systems, sensors, actuators, solar cells, flat panel displays e.g. LCD, AMLCD, piezoelectric devices, multilayered integrated circuit devices, biological and biomedical devices, photonic devices, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Provides cost effective device for improving implantation uniformity across wafer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of plasma treatment system.    Vacuum chamber (14)    Susceptor (82)    Annular shield (203)
NOVELTY - A large water tank is provided next to an inclining base having many side walls for generating small waves. Pumps are arranged behind the inclining base. The supply and drainage of water are varied by a water turbine and a generator.    USE - Wind power device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables waves of irregular sizes to be produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the conceptual diagram of the wind power device.
NOVELTY - The method involves atomization of raw material solution by heating and spraying it through a nozzle (31) on a board. The distance in-between the board and nozzle is detected and kept uniformly.    USE - For production of solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Uniform film thickness is formed and film quality is maintained with sufficient reproducibility by the method. Continuous film formation is possible by using this process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thin film forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of thin film forming device.    Nozzle (31)
NOVELTY - The tiles (1) resemble normal tiles but have channels which can carry water to a special gutter (6). Water flows from the gutter past a temperature sensor (18) to a hot water tank (8). This tank has a level gauge (15).    USE - Solar heating system delivering hot water.    ADVANTAGE - Tiles absorb heat from solar radiation and add heat to domestic hot water system with minimum losses due to evaporation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A water heater (13) and a heat pump (14) are connected to the tank. The tank has its own temperature sensor (9). A pump (17) transfers water to a second tank (10), with a user connection (19). The tank has a level gauge (16) and there is a pipe with a pump (12) delivering water to the ridge of the roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section and a perspective view of part of a roof, also a circuit diagram of the system.    Tiles with water channels (1)    Special gutter (6)    Hot water tank (8)    Temperature sensors (9,18)    Second tank (10)    Water pumps (12)    Water heater (13)    Heat pump (14)    Level gauge (15)    Level gauge (16)    User connection (19)
NOVELTY - Parabolic reflector assembly (10) comprises a base member (11) formed of magnetic material and defining a parabolic surface, and a flexible magnet sheet (18) carrying a reflective sheet (19) magnetically bonded to the parabolic surface to form a parabolic reflecting surface.    USE - As concentrator in a solar energy collecting apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Is relatively inexpensive, and may be easily constructed and replaced in event of damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a method of manufacturing the parabolic reflector assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the components of the parabolic reflector assembly.    Reflector assembly (10)    Base member (11)    Flexible magnet sheet (18)    Reflective sheet (10)
NOVELTY - The mirror is produced by displacing the central portion of a spherical membrane mirror along its optical axis with a plunger. The plunger has a flat circular disk of diameter less than half the spherical mirror diameter in contact with the membrane. In order to vary the focal length the differential pressure on the membrane mirror surface is altered relative to the plunger displacement.    USE - For solar energy concentration and astronomical telescopes.    ADVANTAGE - The mirror can be configured as the primary aperture of an optical telescope.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin film membrane mirror with stress impacted by a central plunger.
NOVELTY - The method involves generating swirl in water by passing through a conveying flow guide in a support casing. Air is directed through the center of water flow path, following vortex flow pattern. The direction of air flow is selected, so as to generate Coriolis force effect.    USE - For power generation by buoyant engine e.g. for mobile electric generation for locomotive, ships and submarines..    ADVANTAGE - Optimization in engine design is achieved by high performance air transportation through water medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Convergent air vortex generator;    (b) Buoyant engine    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of buoyant engine.
NOVELTY - Converter reactor has power-generating stacks. Each stack is, essentially, pressurized vessel accommodating power- generating fuel assemblies and two coolant headers placed on two ends of power-generating stacks. Each stack incorporates internal partition that functions to hydraulically separate fuel assemblies of stack and one of headers to form two groups. Coolant inlet and outlet pipes are connected to respective parts of partition-separated header. Partition may be made of heat-insulating material.    USE - Nuclear power engineering; spacecraft nuclear power units.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design, reduced size and mass of radiation shield. 2 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Flat plate type gate (5) and rotation type gate (S) are respectively provided in apertures (15,16) formed on fixed wall (3) of air chamber (1), for inlet and exit of water. An air turbine generator (7A) generates electricity by the agitation of water and suction-ejection of air in the chamber due to synchronous opening-closing of apertures (15,16) by the gates.    USE - For generating power using hydel power in low level water channel e.g. agricultural water channels using air turbine with composite floating gate.    ADVANTAGE - Allows passage of aquatic organism e.g. fish by using composite floating gate and increases the utilization range of generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of air turbine type hydroelectric power generating device.    Air chamber (1)    Fixed wall (3)    Flat plate type gate (5)    Turbine generator (7A)    Apertures (15,16)    Rotation type gate (S)
NOVELTY - The device has an oscillating chamber (1) which houses a top pressurizing chamber (5) and a bottom floating body (3). A seawater opening (2) is formed through one side of the oscillation chamber, to lead inflow of seawater. A water turbine (11) is set within a manifold (17) connected to the pressurizing chamber by an outlet (33) and an outflow pipe (30).    USE - Wave-power utilization power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy conversion efficiency. Simplifies maintenance of water turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The manifold is also connected by an inlet and an inflow pipe to the pressurized chamber. Supply and discharge pipes extend from the manifold, at the upstream and downstream sides of the water turbine, towards a reservoir (16). The incoming seawater floats the floating body, such that water in the pressurizing chamber is pressurized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the wave-power utilization power generating device. (Diagram includes non-English language text)    Oscillating chamber (1)    Seawater opening (2)    Floating body (3)    Pressurizing chamber (5)    Water turbine (11)    Reservoir (16)    Manifold (17)    Outflow pipe (30)    Outlet (33)
NOVELTY - The solar panel in the solar tracking device (5) is rotated around the output shaft by the motor which is energized by the solar batteries provided by the sides of solar panel until electricity generation output difference of batteries become zero. The motor is rotated by the solar battery provided at backside of solar panel and the solar panel is rotated around the output shaft until the output of the battery becomes zero.    USE - Solar heat boiler used in home for converting solar energy into direct current.    ADVANTAGE - As small sized and simple structured parabola reflective mirror is used, low cost solar heat boiler is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mirror surface protection door is provided to the parabola reflective mirror (4) openably. The heat collection tube surface (3) consists of transparent double wall U-tube through which fluid flows in both ways, is provided inside the heat collection tube. Solar tracking device (5) is arranged in contact with the output shaft. Thin flat shading board is protruded towards the solar panel light receiving surface from the solar panel which has a pair of solar batteries on its both sides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of solar heat boiler.    Heat collection tube surface (3)    Parabola reflective mirror (4)    Solar tracking device (5)
NOVELTY - The protective sheet (A) is obtained by laminating a base film (1) provided with a shading film (2) and a base film (3) provided with vapor-deposited inorganic oxide film (4).    USE - For solar battery module (claimed) as electricity generation unit for calculator, electronic machines.    ADVANTAGE - The protective film has excellent water vapor barrier property, oxygen barrier property, strength, weather resistance, heat resistance, light resistance, wind pressure resistance, chemical resistance and stain resistance. The protective sheet is inexpensive and has excellent durability, and can manufacture safe and stable solar battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery module which has surface protection sheet, and a pair of filler layers separated by a solar battery element such as photovoltaic cell. The layers are integrated by heat crimping lamination process in vacuum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rough sectional drawing of protective sheet.    Base films (1,3)    Shading film (2)    Inorganic oxide film (4)    Protective sheet (A)
NOVELTY - A sunlight tracking sensor is composed of optical signal receiver and 4 groups of signal outputs. Said optical signal receiver consists of 4-quadrant photovoltic sensor and light barriers which are crossed and stand up on the 4-quadrant photosensing surface of photovoltic sensor. A solar range appliance is composed of optical system consisting of siad sunlight tracking sensor, primary and secondary reflectors and planar reflector, mechanical driver and optical signal feedback processing circuit. Its advantages include simple structure, and high tracking precision.
NOVELTY - The solar module (1) has solar cells (5) which are embedded in a foil (4), sandwiched between 2 opposing glass plates (2,3), coupled together via electrical lines (14,15) which project beyond the solar module for connection to a socket (10) incorporating at least one protection diode (11,21). The socket is made of metal, with an outer mantle having integral cooling ribs (13) enclosing the reception space for the protection diodes, which are coupled to the outer mantle.    USE - The solar module is used for mounting on a building for generation of electricity from incident solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The socket mantle acts as a heat sink for preventing over-heating of the protection diodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section through a solar module and socket fitted in a holder.    Solar module (1)    Opposing glass plates (2,3)    Solar cells (5)    Socket (10)    Protection diodes (11,12)    Cooling ribs (13)    Electrical lines (14,15)
NOVELTY - Flat surfacing tile (10) of transparent material, such as annealed or tempered glass or laminated or impregnated plastic, has flat front and back faces (2, 4), sides (6), top (12) and bottom (14) edges and attachment hole (20) for screw or nail (22). Tiles are fitted to absorbing support surface (16) so that they overlap to define open airflow chambers (18) between back face and support surface, in which air is heated by transmitted solar radiation.    USE - The flat surfacing tile is used for a solar energy collection system to heat air.    ADVANTAGE - The tile is simple to fabricate using low cost materials and simplifies construction of a solar collecting panel. Heat loss due to convection, conduction or radiation from the heated surface behind the tiles is reduced. The whole surface covered by the tiles is used to collect energy and heat the air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) an L-shaped tile with flat front and back faces and a supporting back edge;    (b) corrugated or shaped supporting surfaces;    (c) tile retaining clips    (d) and a solar collection system including overlapping tiles and an absorbing surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevation view of an assembled tile configuration.    Flat faces (2, 4)    Side (6)    Top edge (12)    Bottom edge (14)    Support surface (16)    Open airflow chamber (18)    Hole (20)    Screw or nail (22)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module comprises a transparent surface substrate having a first and a second major plane, a semiconductor photoelectric converting layer, a filling resin, and bottom surface cover provided on the first major plane of the substrate, and a glare-resistant film formed on the second major plane of the substrate.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - The use of a glare-resistant film effectively prevents light environmental pollution caused by light reflection. The glare-resistant film has improved hydrophilicity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar battery module comprises a transparent surface substrate having a first and a second major plane, a semiconductor photoelectric converting layer, a filling resin, and bottom surface cover provided on the first major plane of the substrate, and a glare-resistant film formed on the second major plane of the substrate. The glare-resistant film has good wettability having a contact angle to water of less than 75degrees.
NOVELTY - The steam plant has high- and low-temperature steam supply ports (12,13) that eject high- and low-temperature steam from the high- and low-temperature chambers of a steam turbine (1) to a step moving blade (21). The high- and low-temperature chambers are formed inside the turbine casing of the steam turbine.    USE - Used in e.g. waste incineration.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains thermal stress due to separate supply of high- and low-temperature steam using rotation of step moving blade. Ensures improved strength for improved turbine performance. Has simple structure in which switching unit for supplying high- and low-temperature steam to all regions is not needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing the rotor axial center line near the vapor inlet of a steam turbine in a waste incinerator plant.    Steam turbine (1)    High- and low-temperature steam supply ports (12,13)    Step moving blade (21)
NOVELTY - The device uses the falling gravitational energy of a falling weight (6) falling on bars or paddles (10) connected to two chains (1) whose trajectory is defined by their installations on two toothed wheels (2) maintained spaced by two smaller toothed wheels (3), in order to obtain a vertical fall in their trajectory. The weights falling on the paddles, drive the chains and thereby causing the wheels to rotate.    USE - Used as a machine for producing energy by utilizing gravitational force, and usable to drive machinery etc.    ADVANTAGE - Can use a flywheel to regulate the energy fluctuations and a generator to charge a battery to enable storage of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a drawing showing the arrangement.    chains (1)    toothed wheels (2)    smaller toothed wheels (3)    falling weights (6)    bars or paddles (10)
NOVELTY - The solar collector (10) has a collector surface and a water supply system (14,30,32) which supplies water to a water outlet (16). The outlet is arranged such that water coming out of it flows or is sprayed onto the collector surface or onto a cover of light transparent material on its surface.    USE - Cleaning system for solar roof panels etc. installed on houses.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is easily cleaned increasing its efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water outlet is preferably an opening, with a nozzle, in a flexible tube or a rigid pipe. A water collector may also be provided. To clean the collector, it is set at an angle of between 10 and 80 degrees relative to the base and the water is applied to the surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the collector panel.    Solar heat collector panel (10)    Water supply system (14)    Water outlet (16)    Glass pane (18)    Gutter (20)    Tube (22)    Reservoir (24)    Overflow (26)    Fresh water supply (28)    Pump (30)    Pipe (32)    Control (34)    Light sensors (36)
NOVELTY - The adjustment system for a solar generator includes a toothed rod whose linear movement causes adjustment about the first axis, i.e. azimuthal adjustment. The teeth of the rod engage in the teeth of a wheel (12) causing it to rotate.    USE - For optimal generation of solar power.    ADVANTAGE - The generator follows the sun to maximize the solar power. The driving of the generator uses minimal power and the system has high mechanical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The adjustment about the second axis, i.e. elevation adjustment, is caused by a hydraulic cylinder (14) which has pivot pins mounted in bearings (54) which are screwed to a plate (13) fastened to the toothed wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the apparatus.    Toothed wheel (12)    Plate (13)    Hydraulic cylinder (14)    Bearings (54)
NOVELTY - A tubular mill tower (2) of a windmill, firmly anchored to seabed, encloses a storage tank between sea surface and a mill rotor (3). Several pumps fill the tank with water by a non-return valve, for supplying the water to a turbine.    USE - Wind and wave energy plant for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the water is stored in the tank for supplying it to the turbine, a large pressure drop across the turbine wheel is achieved, thereby improving the efficiency of turbine. Greater energy production is achieved without using costly structures such as separate foundations for wind mill and wave energy plant or larger pumps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of wind and wave energy plant.    Tubular mill tower (2)    Mill rotor (3)
NOVELTY - Proposed technique for energy conversion depends on mechanical coupling of motor shaft with rotor of at least one electric generator that has n-phase stator winding when part of electrical energy picked off windings is conveyed to user and other part may be converted into other kind of energy in storage device . Novelty is that when power plant is operating into power mains and has at least two generators, one of them being mechanically coupled with motor shaft and having different winding phase number m, power is supplied to user from winding of at least one generator only at rotor speed corresponding to frequency of user's current taken off windings and such speed is stabilized due to connection or disconnection and variation in storage device load simultaneously for all phases of at least one generator connected at the same time to user and/or for separate phases of at least one generator disconnected from user.    USE - Electrical engineering; windmill-electric and hydroelectric plants for generating electricity and other energies such as heat.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of power plant whose motor speed and/or output power is not constant. 7 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Motor includes housing in which there are arranged: inertial body, frame and ratchet pinion mounted on power take-off shaft horizontally secured to frame. First and second levers provided with dogs are mounted freely on power take-off shaft. Motor also includes third lever mounted in horizontal axle secured to frame. Inertial body is in the form of first and second wheeled platforms with weight placed outside frame. First and third levers are secured by cantilever fashion to first and second wheeled platforms respectively. Second lever is jointly connected with third lever through additional link. Frame is freely suspended in housing on second horizontal axle secured to housing with possibility of rotation around it.    USE - Wave type power plants, namely conversion of mechanical oscillation energy to shaft rotation energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of motor. 2 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - An electroconductive paste (10) attaches lead wires (9a,9b) with an electrode terminal (7). The paste (10) in the attachment portion of the lead wires and the electrode terminal, is coated with a coating agent (11).    USE - For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since electrode terminal is connected with lead wire using a electric conducting paste, the loss of output electric power is reduced. The coating agent of lead wire improves the weather resistance and hence a high output is obtained for longer period, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the solar battery sub-module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrode terminal (7)    Lead wires (9a,9b)    Electroconductive paste (10)    Coating agent (11)
NOVELTY - A collector is formed in the shape of an elongated compressed spine by connecting several large diameter cylindrical sections end to end, each section having a fluid passage. The sections are connected by many axially compressible connectors made of elastic, reinforced polyethylene or natural rubber. The sections pivot mutually to vary the distance between the passage mouths of adjacent sections.    USE - For extracting power from tides.    ADVANTAGE - Offers a wave power collector with reliable structure and cost is less in manufacturing and maintaining. Facilitates forming several fluid passages in the cylindrical sections. Reduces cost of power generation by using the tidal power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The internal volume of the connectors reduce as the distance between the passage mouth reduce and increase as the distance increases. The ends of connectors are arranged to slide in the fluid passages of the sections. The sections are held together by two cables passing through the sections. The oscillating motion of the collector caused by the sea waves pumps the fluid inside by the variation of the passage and the pressure of the fluid is used to drive a turbine. The flow of the fluid to the turbine is controlled by a spear valve. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Manufacturing method of wave power collector;    (b) Connector for wave collector;    (c) Connection piece    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of wave power collector on water surface.
NOVELTY - An elongated hollow tube (10) is vertically mounted at a submerged orientation in a mean water level. A tube top end is submerged at a depth approximately equal to the maximum amplitude of the waves. A tube bottom end is submerged at a depth wherein the wave energy level at the maximum wavelength is small. A piston (12) is set between the tube top and bottom ends to collect energy from the passing waves.    USE - Applicable for generation of energy from preselected surfaces waves of body of water e.g. ocean.    ADVANTAGE - Attains maximum efficiency of operation when preselected waves are present, with small operation efficiency reduction due to variations of wave conditions. Enables vertical flow of water through tubes without influences of passing waves, to drive an energy converter through movement of piston within the tube so that mechanical energy caused by surfaces waves can be converted into useful energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy collection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic side sectional views of power converting system with energy collection apparatus deployed in body of water e.g. ocean.    Tube (10)    Piston (12)
NOVELTY - Plant has housing divided by means of semi-transparent partition into solvent- releasing non-mineralized solution compartment and solvent-accepting mineralized-solution compartment. These compartments communicate via respective supply lines with solvent and solution sources; solution compartment has spent-solution discharge line. Semi-transparent partition is made in the form of movable piston that functions as moving working part of power plant.    USE - Osmotic energy conversion; mechanical or electrical energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design; provision for direct conversion of osmotic energy. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Plant has windmill, hydraulic pump, air-water storage, and motor- generator set. Novelty is that plant is provided with check and proportional valves arranged in tandem between hydraulic pump and hydraulic motor; delivery water line; hydraulic lock whose inlet communicates with delivery water line; and hydraulic booster built up of two convertible hydraulic machines of different working volumes and provided with low-pressure inlet and outlet; high-pressure line communicating with air and water storage; pressure switch connected to the latter, and electromagnetic valve whose outlet communicates with control inlet of hydraulic lock and inlet, with outlet of the latter and with low-pressure inlet of hydraulic booster; distributor whose inlet is connected to low-pressure outlet of hydraulic booster and two outlets, in parallel with hydraulic pump; tachometer mounted on common windwheel and hydraulic pump shaft; control unit whose three inputs are connected to respective o utputs of motor-generator set, tachometer, and pressure relay; connected to three outputs of control unit are respective inputs of electromagnetic valve, proportional valve, and hydraulic motor.    USE - Wind-power engineering; environmentally oriented power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced mass and size of plant; improved regulation of motor- generator speed; enhanced utilization of wind energy. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The portable device (1), which is attached to the moving body e.g. small child, has a power supply unit (4) with a generator (30) and electric-power storage unit (20). The generator produces electricity from the motion of the moving body. The electric-power storage unit stores the output of the generator.    USE - For monitoring e.g. wandering elder, small child, pet, machine tool.    ADVANTAGE - Portable device is maintenance-free since battery replacement and determining remaining electric energy are unnecessary. Ensures few false report.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power supply unit also has a charging and discharging control device (40) and a transmitter (2). The charging and discharging control device switches over the charging and discharging of the electric-power storage unit depending on the stored electric energy in the electric-power storage unit. The transmitter sends out a predetermined signal with the electric power discharged with the charging and discharging control device. The moving-condition monitoring system (A) includes an antenna (50) and an information processor (60). The antenna receives the signal from the portable device. The information processor monitors the moving condition of the moving body based on the signal received by antenna.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the moving-condition monitoring system.    Portable device (1)    Transmitter (2)    Power supply unit (4)    Electric-power storage unit (20)    Generator (30)    Charging and discharging control device (40)    Antenna (50)    Information processor (60)    Moving-condition monitoring system (A)
NOVELTY - Generating electrical or mechanical power uses the movement of large quantities of a gas such as air passing over solar ponds or water heated by geothermal energy or nuclear power station cooling systems to drive the pistons or turbines of a generator. The air is heated by comparatively low temperature differences and then cooled to give a pressure difference of about one atmosphere in vast compartments. The performance of the solar ponds can be enhanced with the aid of layers of thermal insulation, anti-reflection or anti-evaporation materials.    USE - Production of electrical or mechanical power.    ADVANTAGE - The process uses natural or existing sources of heat, avoiding any additional impact on the greenhouse effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic cross- section of a power recuperating turbine. (Drawing contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves rotating the spacecraft (10) appendages (12,13) such as North and South solar array wings towards the sun on a stepwise basis, via a servo controlled stepping mechanism (14), using a control algorithm implemented in the controller such that the North and South solar array wings are stepped at a rate required for sun tracking. The period between the North and the South wing steps is selected to deadbeat the disturbance imparted to the spacecraft body (11) by the North and South solar array wings.    USE - For controlling positioning of appendages such as solar wings on spacecraft during sun tracking while reducing spacecraft positioning disturbances.    ADVANTAGE - Points appendages towards the sun to reduce spacecraft attitude pointing disturbances and improve spacecraft attitude pointing. Cancels predictable disturbance torques before they produce a pointing error, improving the spacecraft pointing performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method predicts a disturbance torque exerted on the body due to the controller moving the one or more appendages, calculates a feedforward torque necessary for the controller to cancel the disturbance torque and includes the feedforward torque in the calculation of the total control torque applied to the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a spacecraft employing the appendage stepping method.    spacecraft (10)    body (11)    solar array wings (12,13)    stepping mechanism (14)    controller (15)
NOVELTY - A power generating ship with renewable sources of energy includes two-floaters with platform supporter erecting with speed acceleration mechanism and generator; There is floating bowel between two floaters with the floating bowel axle centre at the same level as water level, around the surface of floating bowel impellers are erected and at both ends of floating bowel, gears are erected which are connected with the generator, the floaters are fixed by fixing mechanism, floating bowel is to be set in the same direction as water flow and to be erected on the bearing seat. The ship can float up and down as the water level up and down to avoid the flood influence.
NOVELTY - High levels of light trapping can be obtained in a silicon film deposited on commercial glass by using a transient optical heating process in which a thin silicon layer is melted and solidified over a controlled period of time without significant heating of the underlying glass.    USE - Production of photovoltaic cells, for example.    ADVANTAGE - Surface characteristics and film profile can be controlled, to provide significant improvements in operational characteristics of a device provided on the film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Formation of a thin film crystalline silicon layer supported by a substrate involves:    (a) forming a crystalline film of average thickness 0.1-10 microns (preferably 0.5-5 microns, most preferably 0.8-3 microns) on the substrate;    (b) heating the polycrystalline film the controllably melt the silicon layer and subsequently allowing the melted silicon to solidify.    The heating step is controlled to produce non-parallelism over the dimensions in the order of the average thickness between points on opposed surfaces of the film at either end of a line perpendicular to one surface, i.e. the average difference in the orientation of the opposed surfaces is greater than 8 degrees, most preferably, greater than 20 degrees.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are given for semiconductor devices formed in thin silicon films supported by substrates, the thin silicon film having an average thickness 0.1-10 microns over an active area of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an embodiment of the invention using a pulsed excimer source.    Pulsed excimer laser (11)    Laser beam (12)    Silicon film (13)    Higher quality crystalline silicon film (14)    Glass substrate (15)    Barrier layer (16)
NOVELTY - The scavenger energy converter has a wide face sail-type fluid detector to impede and drive moving fluids. This enables compressing or pumping of the fluids, for converting the moving fluid energy into mechanical energy and into electrical energy.    USE - For generating mechanical and electrical power from moving fluid energy e.g. wind, and for solar power..    ADVANTAGE - Provides for maximization of efficiency in fluid deflection for maximizing the conversion of the energy in fluids in motion, by using wide face sail, or by turbines with blades made wide-face.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The converter has an oppositely rotating coaxial wide face sail-type bladed centrifugal air pump serving as a supercharger compressor, together with several driven machines, including a rotating turbine compressor and an electric generator, which are all in coaxial alignment with the pump. There is also a solar trap chamber for collecting solar heat, and a waste incinerator. A high voltage large capacitor is used as an energy bank, which is connected via wires to the electric generator, via a step-up transformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a representation of a wide face scavenger energy converter system using a wide face kite.    Boat (1)    Wide face kite (2)    Star kite (3)    Wide face hull (16)    Wide face wall fenders (18)    Electric generator (25)
NOVELTY - Power is generated using the pressure differential of the liquid. The hydraulic pressure of a high-pressure container (A) and a low-pressure container (B) is respectively transmitted to three directional control valves (D,E) through piping. The swing motility of a swing mechanism (F) can be changed into a rotary motion by a rotating mechanism (H), and an energy can be extracted.    USE - Power-generating mechanism.    ADVANTAGE - Power can be generated easily without generating carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a systematic diagram showing the power-generating mechanism.    High-pressure container (A)    Low-pressure container (B)    Three directional control valves (D,E)    Swing mechanism (F)    Rotating mechanism (H)
NOVELTY - A pair of fixed mounts (E) have horizontal fixed surfaces inserted and attached to the gap between adjoining coverings (B). A clamp surface, formed at the top of the rise surface of each fixed mount, connects a clamp groove of a clamp and cover piece (F). One end of a panel (H) is inserted into a groove defined by each fixed mount and each clamp and cover piece.    USE - For mounting e.g. solar panel, to existing or new building covering e.g. roof, wall.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies panel construction on coverings. Reduces panel attachment cost. Suppresses excessive temperature rise of panel e.g. solar panel. Increases efficiency of electricity generation which involves use of solar panels. Ensures wiring within space defined by coverings and panels. Does not require skill for panel mounting work. Ensures waterproof property of panel mounting structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cover dressing surface at the bottom of each clamp and cover piece is bent downward to fix the panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and isometric views of a panel mounting structure.    Coverings (B)    Fixed mounts (E)    Clamp and cover piece (F)    Panel (H)
NOVELTY - A solar battery element (3) is provided between heat resistant resin filler layers (2,4). A transparent, elastic protective layer (1) and a protective layer (5) are formed on respective surfaces of respective filler layers.    USE - Solar battery module for use in electronic device such as calculator.    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of battery is prevented by using heat resistant resin filler layer comprising resin layer such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer. Excellent weather resistance, heat resistance, water resistance, moisture resistance, and wind pressure resistance properties are achieved, thus reliability is improved and durability is increased. Since manufacturing is simplified, cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar battery module.    Protective layers (1,5)    Filler layers (2,4)    Solar battery element (3)
NOVELTY - Steam produced in a heat recovery boiler (3), runs a turbine (6) to drive a generator (5). An air heating furnace (10) acts as a heat source for a super heater (9) which heats the steam produced in the heat recovery boiler.    USE - For power generation by incinerating refuse e.g. organic city refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Power consumption for ventilation fan which supplies air to heat decomposition drum is reduced, by use of air heating furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of the co-generation system.    Heat recovery boiler (3)    Generator (5)    Turbine (6)    Super heater (9)    Air heating furnace (10)
NOVELTY - The solar energy collecting and light to heat converting equipment includes reflection unit(s), heat collecting units in required amount and control circuit. It is suitable for use in different scale, easy to implement and capable of controlling thermodynamic parameters. The present invention may be used in power generation, energy storing water pumping, distillation, sea water desalting, heating,refrigerating and other fields.
NOVELTY - The inorganic oxide vapor deposition film (2) is formed on one side of the base film (1). A heat resistant polypropylene group resin film containing, whitener and ultraviolet absorber is formed on both sides of the film.    USE - Solar battery modules.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery module has excellent weather resistance, heat-resistance, water-resistance, light resistance, wind pressure-resistant property, hail resistance, chemical resistance, damp proofing, stain-repellent property, light reflection property, light diffusion property and design property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the solar battery module. The surface protection film contains a filling layer, solar battery element as photovoltaic cell and inorganic oxide vapor deposition film to one side of the base film. The reverse side is coated with polypropylene group film. The sheet is laminated with heat resistant polypropylene group resin containing whitener, ultraviolet absorber in both sides of base film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows section of reverse side protection sheet for solar battery module.    Base film (1)    Inorganic oxide vapor deposition film (2)
NOVELTY - The box (1) is approximately square or rectangular and has rounded corners and edges. There is a lid (2) at the top, which is hinged so that it opens to allow access to the contents of the box. There may be a cooling system in the walls or base of the box.    USE - Transportable box for keeping food cold.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells may replace or supplement a 12V battery in the box. The box may be plugged into the electrical system of a car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A flat plate, covered with solar cells (3) may be placed on the lid of the box or may be clamped to a part of a motor vehicle exposed to sunlight. The solar cells are connected to the box by an electric cable. the refrigeration unit in the cool box works with 12V current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cool box with a solar cell panel resting on top.    Cool box (1)    Lid (2)    Solar cells (3)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a horizontal well bore (6) connecting an input well bore (1) and an output well bore (2) and located in a hot rock strata (4). The well bores are lined with a casing (8,9) to prevent fluid flowing through the well bores from coming into contact with ground or ground water.    USE - For e.g. geothermal power generation system for generating power using water obtained from outside source and which is recycled, instead of using water from hot rock strata.    ADVANTAGE - Since the horizontal well bore and the input and output well bores are lined with a casing, water or steam flowing through the well bore do not become contaminated. Hence the water is capable of being recycled. Extensive chemical treatment is not required for water. The steam turbine need not be located near the water input well bore. The wells are easily drilled by horizontal well drilling techniques in common use in the oil industry. Hence geothermal system is installed easily. Since the system is maintained, without withdrawing water from the strata, the pressure inside the strata is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The input well bore receives water. The output well bore is adapted to supply steam. An unit is provided for passage of water from the input bore, through the horizontal bore in order to turn water into steam. Steam or water present on condensed steam obtained from the output well bore is returned to the input well bore for recycling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline of the geothermal power generation system.    Input well bore (1)    Output well bore (2)    Hot rock strata (4)    Horizontal well bore (6)    Casing (8,9)
NOVELTY - One end of a superconductor (2) is exposed to a source of natural heat energy and its other end is inserted into water in a tank (3) of a steam boiler. Heat collected by the superconductor converts the water into steam.    USE - For converting natural heat energy into electrical energy etc.    ADVANTAGE - Converts effectively natural heat energy such as solar energy, geothermal energy into electrical energy, due to provision of the superconductor exposed to natural heat energy and immersed into water tank of boiler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Energy conversion device for converting natural heat energy into another form of energy;    (b) Water heating method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram explaining the energy conversion method.    Super conductor (2)    Tank (3)
NOVELTY - Solar cell arrays having electrical contacts are interconnected by patterning a conductive and thermal epoxy (non-electrical epoxy) on a substrate.    USE - For interconnecting solar cell arrays having electrical contacts for interconnection to form a solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates the need for wire bonding directly to the solar cells to minimize damage to the solar cells, reduces the cost of manufacture, and minimizes processing steps. It also isolates the individual cell from electrical shortage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Interconnection of solar cell arrays (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62) having electrical contacts to form a solar cell panel comprises forming an interconnection pattern of electrically conductive areas and non-electrically conductive areas on the substrate, applying an electrically conductive epoxy on the electrically conductive areas, aligning the electrical contacts on a solar cell array(s) with the electrical conductive areas, and disposing the solar cell arrays on the substrate so that electrical contacts are in contact with the conductive areas to form an assembly. A joint is defined between the substrate, which is an aluminum hollow foil panel carrier, and solar cell (64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80) array(s).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar panel comprising solar cell array(s), each having a positive polarity electrical contact (82) and a negative polarity electrical contact (84); a substrate having an interconnection pattern; an electrically conductive epoxy; and a non-electrically conductive epoxy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the interconnection of solar cell arrays.    Solar cell arrays (52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62)    Solar cell (64, 66, 68, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80)    Positive polarity electrical contact (82)    Negative polarity electrical contact (84)
NOVELTY - The electricity generation system pumps seawater to a storage reservoir on a mountain using wave power.    USE - Electricity generation system using pumped seawater wave.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable electricity generation by pumping seawater to storage reservoir on a mountain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the activity of a valve observed from the front when wave is pulled in the electricity generation system. Drawing includes non-English language text.
NOVELTY - The generation position of a standing-wave node moves to a rear-wall side through the shallow depth of water in a water chamber (3) provided to a caisson (1) towards the fixed wall (4) of the rear side of a pendulum (2). The pendulum is attached to the standing-wave node to resonate with the wave to a position equivalent to the standing-wave node.    USE - Applicable for conversion of wave energy of ocean into machine power in electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains increase of caisson length in a coast of long sea with high energy density, thus maintaining high wave efficiency and high energy acquisition efficiency. Attains reduction of size of whole generator through shortening of caisson length, hence reducing construction cost of whole generator without reduction of efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional chart of caisson length shortening type and pendulum type wave-activated generator.    Caisson (1)    Pendulum (2)    Water chamber (3)    Fixed wall (4)
NOVELTY - The electrical current generation plant uses the line flow pressure of a water supply network for current generation using controlled valves for feeding the line flow pressure to pneumatic/hydraulic pressure converters, providing a raised pressure acting as a drive torque for a conversion gearing driving an electrical current generator.    USE - The electrical current generation plant is used for providing an autonomous current supply for a domestic building.    ADVANTAGE - The current generation plant provides electricity without combustion of hydrocarbon fuels.
NOVELTY - The generator converts stored gravitational energy into useful energy. Water is introduced into a water column at low costs in terms of input energy, causing corresponding quantities of water to overflow at the top and release considerable quantities of commercially favorable energy.    USE - For releasing gravitational energy.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a gravitational energy storage water power generator (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - A solar energy series: power machine, electric generator, water pump and water desalter is disclosed, which feature every single unit doing direct work in the integral whole so with no need of mergingor no multi-layered consumption. Its advantages include no environmental pollution, no energy exhaust, and high efficiency.
NOVELTY - A sealing material for a solar battery consists of an ethylene copolymer composition.    USE - The sealing material is used for the solar battery and finds its application in the solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The use of the silane coupling agent containing the amino group, or the epoxy group provides the sealing material with superior heat resistance and adhesiveness without compromising transparency inherent in the ethylene.polar monomer copolymer and yiedls the sealing material having a storage elastic modulus at 150 degrees C of 1.0 multiplied by ten to the part of 3 Pa or more, preferably, 5.0 multiplied by ten to the part of 3 Pa or more, and a light transmittance of 90% or more, preferably, 91% or more. The sealing material has no fluidity or deformation even if temperature elevation is observed in using the solar battery module without compromising the external appearance of the solar battery. No peroxide is used. The result dramatically increases productivity in producing the solar battery module to dramatically reduce production costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ethylene copolymer composition is formed by blending an ethylene.polar monomer copolymer, 100 parts by weight, containing a polar monomer, 1 percent by weight or more, having a polar group selected from the group consisting of carboxylic acid, carboxylate, a carboxylic acid anhydride,, epoxy group, hydroxyl group, and amino group with a coupling agent, 0.05-5 parts by weight, containing an amino group, or epoxy group. Where, when the polar monomer has the epoxy group only, the coupling agent containing the amino group is used as an essential constituent. When the polar monomer has the hydroxyl group, or the amino group only, the coupling agent containing the epoxy group is used as the essential constituent.
NOVELTY - An elongate chamber (1) floating in water has a water plane area such that its vertical oscillating movement is damped relative to the height of waves in water. An inlet port in the chamber faces wave train. A pair of internal tapering side plates (7A,7B) arranged in the chamber deliver compressed air to an outlet port (9) and a baffle (8).    USE - For deriving energy from sea waves. Also for estuary use.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies construction and enables manufacture of energy deriving apparatus of different sizes to suit different types of conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view energy deriving apparatus.    Elongate chamber (1)    Tapering side plates (7A,7B)    Baffle (8)    Outlet port (9)
NOVELTY - The panel includes a mechanical structure made up of a supporting loom, engines, a storing tank and a thermal-electric converter, and an electronic apparatus made up of sensors and control circuits. The engines are activated depending on irradiation conditions and the position of the sun to properly position the solar panels and determine the qualification of the thermal station.    USE - Photovoltaic-thermal integrated panel.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces junction temperature by cooling, and reduces fictitious increase of picking up surface by concentrating mirrors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a concentrating system with mirrors;    (b) an automatic tracking system;    (c) a system links together with a thermal-electric generator;    (d) a cooled photovoltaic cell;    (e) a combined panel for exploitation of concentration of the sun rays;    (f) and a solar panel with photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the photovoltaic-thermal integrated panel.
NOVELTY - Optical component (1) comprises a plastic Fresnel lens (3) which is glued or laminated on to a substrate (2) which is made from a different material    USE - E.g. for focusing sunlight on to a solar cell or vacuum tube.    ADVANTAGE - The plastic lens has good focusing efficiency while the substrate stabilizes its shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the component.    Optical component (1)    Substrate (2)    Plastic Fresnel lens (3)
NOVELTY - Optical component (1) comprises a transparent glass substrate (2) and a plastic Fresnel lens (3) which is glued or laminated on to its surface.    USE - E.g. for focusing sunlight on to a solar cell or vacuum tube.    ADVANTAGE - The plastic lens has good focusing efficiency while the glass substrate stabilises its shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the component.    Optical component (1)    Glass substrate (2)    Plastic Fresnel lens (3)
NOVELTY - A multifunctional light-gathering mixer using full-spectrum solar energy for generating electricity and light and heating is composed of light-gathering reflector able to track the sun, heat-sucking vacuum box, high-intensity photoelectric laser, optical fibre interface, optical cable and base box. The unit for automatically tracking the sun consists of motor, speed regulator and relay controller, all of which are energized by the solar battery on base. The solar accumulator at focal distance is used to charge the accumulator as power supply of laser pump source. Other solar accumulator can beused for heating and generating electricity. Said optical fibre can directly deliver the gathered sunlight and laser beam into room.
NOVELTY - The thermo-electrical power generating element has a high temperature electric-heat board (8) to which surface of compressor (3) is contacted. A low temperature electric-heat board (9) of element, is made to contact a drain water piping (13). An electricity generation unit generates electric power, based on temperature difference of two boards.    USE - Air conditioner for warehouse and refrigerators for foodstuffs preservation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves working efficiency of air conditioner, refrigerator, by utilizing wasteful energy. Improves operation performance, by providing two electric-heat boards.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Thermo-electrical power generator;    (b) Refrigerator;    (c) Compressor    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of thermo-electrical power generator of refrigerator. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    Compressor (3)    Electric-heat boards (8,9)    Drain water piping (13)
NOVELTY - An electrical power generating device (50) is embedded under the road surface (R), corresponding to the pressure section (51) on the road surface. The pressure of the vehicle (C) passing on the pressure section (51) is converted to electrical power by the converter.    USE - For lighting road sign, marker lamp and signal light.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generation is performed simply and reliably using the external load like vehicles. Since the objects like signal light installed in roads is not influenced by the weather, the visibility of objects is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The signal light (53a) connected to electrical power generating device (50) via the cable (52) receives the power and emits light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the road installation object connected to power generating device.    Electrical power generating device (50)    Electrical power generating device (51)    Cable (52)    Signal light (53a)    Vehicle (C)    Road surface (R)
NOVELTY - The dust-proof and weather-resistant photovoltaic module (2) has a front substrate of light transmittable safety glass plate (1) and a back substrate of weather-resistant polyester polymer. A photosensitizer having electrical circuit copper foils and polymeric enclosing material, is located between the front and back substrates. A photocatalyst semiconductor material (3) is applied on the safety glass plate.    USE - For converting light into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module overcomes adherence of air pollutants to the surface of module and conventional problems with adhesion and uniformity of applied semiconductor material. The organic pollutants such as dust and dirt flow away from the surface of photovoltaic module. The semiconductor material is inexpensive, and has high chemical stability, non-toxicity and easy activation under a wavelength of less than 400 nm. The acid reagent added into the semiconductor material improves adherence of semiconductor material to substrate, without degrading its activity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic graph showing mechanism of photovoltaic module.    Glass plate (1)    Photovoltaic module (2)    Semiconductor material (3)
NOVELTY - The solar cell array (100) includes thin film concentrators (102,114,104,112) between columns (106,108) of solar cells. The concentrators are raised to a predefined height by the springs when deployed and compressible when in stowed position.    USE - Solar cell array with concentrator for space applications.    ADVANTAGE - The concentrators can be automatically positioned for reflecting recognized light intensity on solar cells. The concentrator is made of low mass material of thin film, thereby reducing weight. The concentrator configuration provides relatively even distribution of thermal load, due to reflected light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a solar cell array assembly method; and    (b) a solar system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top plan view of solar cell concentrator.    Solar cell array (100)    Film concentrators (102,114,104,112)    Columns (106,108)
NOVELTY - Rotor of wind-electric generating plant has vertical shaft, upper and lower crossmembers of aerodynamic profile arranged in pairs or over the other and connected to shaft through fastening units spaced in height, and at least two wing-shaped blades installed on ends of paired cross-members symmetrically relative to axis of shaft rotation by means of butt-joining units spaced in blade height, thus forming upper and lower cantilevers of blade. According to invention, root part of each blade arranged between butt-joining units is made rectangular in shape in plan with straight-line front and rear edges. Front and rear edges of each cantilever have sweep forward angle, plane of chords of blade root part profiles is arranged parallel to shaft axis, upper and lower pair crossmembers are located in one vertical plane passing through longitudinal lines of profile foci.    USE - Wind power engineering; wind plant with vertical axis of rotation of rotor.    ADVANTAGE - Provision of rotor with improved aerodynamic characteristics. 11 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Wind-electric generating plant has generator and rotor which has at least two sail blades, sails of blades being connected with rotor by slings. According to invention, blade has at least one said elementary cell. Said cell consists of rectangular sail enclosing support rod and connected with driven rod of rotor by slings. One end of each sling is connected to driven rod and other end, to one of two sides of sail which are parallel to support rod. Axis of rotor can be arranged vertically, and sail blade can rest on support trolleys installed on horizontal closed track. Plant can be furnished additionally with device to regulate area of sail up to complete closing of range at storm loads. Invention can be used also for conversion of energy of water flows.    USE - Wind power engineering; supply of different consumers.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design of wind electric generating plants with sail blades, increased protection from high wind. 8 cl, 5 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention relates to electric generating plants containing solar batteries and windmills. Said carrousel solar-and-wind electric generating plant has support with lower and upper bearings, electric generator, solar batteries and carrousel wind motor. According to invention, plant is furnished additionally with longitudinal beam connected to lower bearing and upper and lower wire ropes connected to beam and upper bearing. Two-sided magnet is fastened on beam bottom. Magnet carries hollow drums and electric generator interacting through interrupted shaft with hollow drums, and through reduction gear, with carrousel wind motor installed on end of beam. Vertical solar battery is secured on end of beam and on support bearing square to shaft. Two triangular solar batteries are connected to upper wire ropes. Solar batteries are interconnected by hinge joint and are connected to beam by brackets. Hollow limiters are mounted on top pf drums provided with arc-shaped longitudina l blades. Conducting frames are embedded in hollow limiters.    USE - Solar-and-wind power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced power intensity, increased generating capacity. 2 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Plant has horizontal supporting surface that carries shaft mounted for rotation, two vertical supporting frames that mount blades turning about vertical pins to form sail-like working planes, wind vane, and generator. Novelty is introduction of parallelogram-type mechanism made in the form of front transversal link fixed at center to shaft, rear transversal link equal and parallel to the former, side longitudinal links that hinge ends of transversal links together; longitudinal links mount vertical and perpendicular supporting frames, respectively; mentioned mechanism is also provided with intermediate longitudinal link parallel to side links, its front and intermediate points being hinged to shaft and to center of rear transversal link, respectively; wind vane, as well as revolution converting mechanism, flywheel, and generator coupled in series with shaft are mounted at end in parallel to longitudinal links; revolution converting mechanism attached at bottom to supp orting surface and accommodated in closed casing has input gear coupled with shaft through its pin, first and second driven gears, first and second ratchet sleeves coupled with the latter through their input pins, respectively, first and second drive gears fitted, respectively, on their output pins, and output gear coupled with them by internal and external mesh, respectively.    USE - Wind-power engineering; wind-to-electrical energy conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced energy output under varying wind velocity.
NOVELTY - Plant with diffuser has windwheel mounted along horizontal axis of revolution that carries hollow blades, air intakes controlled by electric generator, and air turbine. Novelty is that diffuser is flexible structure and that inner spaces of blades are made in the form of helical ducts; diffuser is mounted on floats coupled with supports; novelty in method for protecting plant against destructive atmospheric actions by reducing area or contact between plant and wind flow it that windmill-electric generating plant is immersed in liquid medium, ; novelty in plant setting up using energy of compressed air is provision for flexible diffuser wherein air is injected under higher- than-atmospheric pressure by forced rotation of windwheel in reverse-to- working direction.    USE - Wind-power engineering; heavy-power windmills.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability of plant protection against atmospheric actions, simplified design, increased power output. 8 cl, 15 dwg
NOVELTY - The main portion of the blade is manufactured with a lightweight material such as glass fiber reinforced plastic. The tip of the blade is made of stainless steel which has high coefficient of elasticity and high specific gravity.    USE - For large-sized wind mill.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces noise due to vibration of the blade. Prevents bending and twisting of the blade. The construction cost per unit output and the electricity generation unit price are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the blade of the wind mill.
NOVELTY - A uniform water flow pipeline is heated and a generator is rotated by the heat convection produced by the hot water.    USE - Fluid energy apparatus for generating electricity in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Produces electricity by utilizing the heat energy, at high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the pipeline diagram of fluid energy apparatus.
NOVELTY - A current-producing molded part comprises a highly transparent flat glass disc (1); an elastic adhesion promoting layer (2); silicon solar cells (3) with soldered electrically conducting pathways; an adhesion promoting coating (4); a polymer artificial stone decorative layer (5), and a polymer artificial stone base layer (6).    USE - Used as a photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The part is resistant to temperature changes and moisture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A current-producing molded part comprises a highly transparent flat glass disc (1); an elastic adhesion promoting layer (2) made of highly transparent ethylene vinyl acetate; silicon solar cells (3) with soldered electrically conducting pathways; an adhesion promoting coating (4) made of polyvinyl acetate on the rear side of the cells; a polymer artificial stone decorative layer (5) made of used glass granules non-colored transparent inorganic fine filler and transparent reaction resin; and a polymer artificial stone base layer (6) made of colored and/or non-colored used glass granules and/or recycled polymer artificial stone granules and non-colored inorganic fine filler and transparent reaction resin.    Preferred Features: Electrical connecting bushings are embedded in the edge of the decorative layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the molded part.    Glass disc (1)    Adhesion promoting layer (2)    Solar cells (3)    Adhesion promoting coating (4)    Polymer artificial stone decorative layer (5)    Polymer artificial stone base layer (6)
NOVELTY - The generator has a paddle wheel that also acts as a float body and contains bearings, a flywheel, coil springs, a gear mechanism and a generator. The generator produces electricity from the wave movement or the river current. Several generators may be connected one behind the other.    USE - To generate electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Fast construction and dismantling. Small animals, such as fish or crabs, are not disturbed. Sand removal from island is sharply reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section through a floating unit (Drawing contains non-English language text).    Axle (Achse)    Generator (Generator)    Gear mechanism (Getriebe)    Bearing(right and left) (Lager (r. +1.))    Paddle (Schaufel)    Float body (Schwimmkoerper)    Flywheel (Schwungrad)    Coil spring (Spiralfeder)
NOVELTY - The conical wind mill consists of vane, induced draught shield, belt roller and support, and its bottom edge is equipped with a certain quantity of wind screen. When the strong wind is passed throughthe induced draught shield, and under the action of extrusion formed from oblique plane in the interior of shield and slope of vane the wind screens is rotated by wind force several times stronger than that of dispersed and this results in raised power of said wind mill, and changed the primary state of wind mill. The present provides a new prospect for development and utilization of wind energy source.
NOVELTY - Two air cathodes are positioned within respective movable retainers. A soft pocket is positioned between the cathodes. The cathodes, flexible planar walls of the pocket and the retainers form a electrolyte containing chamber in which a zinc anode (24) is positioned.    USE - Mechanically rechargeable zinc-air battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is rechargeable by mechanical replacement of the anode. The battery does not leak electrolyte or electrolyte mist and is suitable for rapid refueling and is durable for several refueling operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semi-permeable PTFE membrane impermeable to liquids, is positioned in the soft pocket upper portion, to flow out the gases. Several straps secure the cathode retainers in their respective positions. Expansion retainers limit expansion of the top opening of the soft pocket beyond a specific retaining position. The anode which is firmly retained within the soft pocket by a resilient retainer, has a trapezoidal base portion (72) positioned within an enclosure bag (78) and a zinc support structure (64). An anode tab (68) of each cell is electrically connected to the cathodes of adjacent cells by a conductor which abuts the tab.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of anode of the zinc-gas battery.    Zinc anode (24)    Zinc support structure (64)    Anode tab (68)    Trapezoidal base portion (72)    Enclosure bag (78)
NOVELTY - A power input plug and power output plug (8) are linked through cables. The input plug and an auxiliary plug are releasably connected. A pair of retraction reels provided at base of the adapter, winds and retracts the two cables separately.    USE - For portable computer e.g. laptop computers used in vehicle/aircrafts.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies winding and rewinding of power cables depending on usage conditions, by the provision of the retraction reels at the base of the adapter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Power converter adapter; and    (2) Elongated power adapter plug housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the adapter.    Adapter (2)    Power output plug (8)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary battery over-discharge avoiding apparatus of an electric vehicle is provided to avoid operation failure due to over-discharge by charging the auxiliary battery with a main battery prior to over-discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An auxiliary battery over-discharge avoiding apparatus of an electric vehicle comprises a main battery(1), a main contact(2), a converter(3), a charge level monitoring unit(4), a controller(5), a driving motor(6) and an auxiliary battery(7). The contact(2) operates switching on/off based on an on/off signal of the controller(5). The converter(3) includes an inverter(3-1) for converting a DC power to an AC power to supply to a driving motor(6), and a DC/DC converter(3-2) for converting a high DC power to a low DC power to supply to the auxiliary battery(7). The charge level monitoring unit(4) monitors charge level of the auxiliary battery(7). The controller(5) controls on/off operation of the main contact(2) and the DC/DC converter(3-2). The auxiliary battery(7) supplies power to an engine controller, headlights, wipers and a starting motor.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for avoiding discharge of a car battery and a method thereof are provided to avoid discharge and improve durability of a starting motor and adjacent wires.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for avoiding discharge of a car battery comprises a Hall sensor(1), a relay(3), and a control unit(5). The Hall sensor(1) is arranged at a wire connecting from an anode of the battery(100) to an electronic switch(104) of a starting motor(106). The relay(3) is serially coupled to the starting switch(102) to the wire from the anode of the battery(100) to an S terminal of the electronic switch(104) of the starting motor(106). The control unit(5) operates the relay(3) based on a signal from the Hall sensor(1). The Hall sensor(1) measures current flowing through the wire. The control unit(5) has a threshold current preset based on temperature of an engine, surrounding temperature and humidity for comparing the measured current with the threshold current.
NOVELTY - A vehicle electric generator is provided to supplement an insufficient electric generating amount by converting up and down shakes of a vehicle into an electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A shock absorber gear(100) absorbs a vertical vibration of a vehicle. A clutch bearing is connected to a driving shaft(130). An ascent gear(110) rotates when the shock absorber gear(100) ascends and the ascent gear(110) revolves when the shock absorber gear(100) descends. A descent gear(120) rotates when the shock absorber gear(100) descends and the descent gear(120) revolves when the shock absorber gear(100) ascends. A first driving gear(140) receives a rotatory force of a driving shaft(130). A second driving gear(150) transfers the rotatory force of a first driving gear(140) to an electric generator rotatory shaft(160). An electric generator(170) receives a rotatory force of the second driving gear(150) and makes an electricity.
NOVELTY - The substrates (4-6) for controlling modifier (1), fuel cell (2) and heat recovery device (3) are connected serially with a main control substrate (7) through a main wiring (8). The substrates (4-6) are arranged near the respective devices.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies control wiring of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modifier (1)    Fuel cell(3) Heat recovery device (2)    Substrates (4-6)    Main control substrate (7)    Main wiring (8)
NOVELTY - A voltage detector (15) detects the voltage of one or more serially connected cell units of a fuel cell (10). The detector detects mostly the voltage of the site where reduction of voltage of cell unit takes plate at early stage.    USE - For electricity generation application.    ADVANTAGE - Detects voltage reduction of cell promptly by use of voltage detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Voltage detector (15)
NOVELTY - Air pole exhaust portions (12a,12b) include mixing vessels (15a,15b) and an air introduction path (19) for introducing air between fuel cell portions (11a-11c) that are arranged serially. The air pole exhaust portion and fuel-electrode exhaust portions are operated independently.    USE - In turbine electricity-generation facility (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Generates electricity with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for turbine electricity-generation facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel-cell electricity generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell portions (11a-11c)    Air pole exhaust portions (12a,12b)    Mixing vessels (15a,15b)    Air introduction path (19)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit calculates capacitance of each battery, based on output of a voltage detector that detects the voltage of each battery. The difference between average capacitance of the batteries and the capacitance of single battery, is compared with a preset value. The abnormality in the battery pack is detected based on the comparison result.    USE - For detecting abnormality in battery pack used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality in the battery pack is determined quickly and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph representing the relationship of charging capacitance and battery voltage. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A pipe supplies dehumidification water which is ejected from an air conditioning facility (13) at the time of air conditioning operation, to a water recovery equipment (6).    USE - In e.g. fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the air cooled heat exchanger integrated in a water recovery equipment is small, size and cost reduction of fuel cell power generating device are realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water recovery equipment (6)    Air conditioning facility (13)
NOVELTY - A fastening piece e.g. bolt (28,40) fastens a mounting piece (14) to a fuel cell (10) or a support body (12) on a first or second fixed metal fitting (16,18) using a rubber elastic piece (20).    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances assembly property by providing the e.g. bolt which fastens the mounting piece using the rubber elastic piece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the fuel cell attachment apparatus.    Fuel cell (10)    Support body (12)    Mounting piece (14)    Fixed metal fitting (16,18)    Rubber elastic piece (20)    Bolt (28,40)
NOVELTY - A resin capacitor sealing plate has a metal terminal which is impregnated in anaerobic polymerization composition and hardened.    USE - For electrolytic capacitor used in electronic device, domestic electrical appliance, motor vehicle electrical-equipment component, and also used in fuel-cell vehicles, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Adhesion with metal terminal is favorable and sealing plate for capacitor is manufactured efficiently with high reliability.
NOVELTY - A positive and negative electrodes (1) include activated charcoal and polyvinylidene fluoride binder containing carboxylic acid.    USE - For electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used in solar power generator unit, electric vehicle, electric storage system such as lithium secondary battery, nickel hydrogen battery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitance per unit volume is large as a specific activated charcoal is used. The adhesion of an electrode layer and a collector is excellent. Capacitor of low internal resistance and high output is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional diagram of the capacitor.    Electrodes (1)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the corrosion of platinum in oxygen atmosphere at high temperature, based on which increase in electrical resistance is measured to detect hydrogen gas.    USE - For hydrogen powered motor vehicle and battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables detecting leakage of hydrogen gas, even at high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the above hydrogen gas leakage detection sensor.
NOVELTY - An adhesive synthetic fiber comprising adhesion component is integrated with the separator sheets.    USE - Used for lead storage batteries of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the adhesive synthetic fiber is integrated with the separator sheets efficiently, good quality separator is produced reliably. The durability of the efficiency of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the cylinder mold type dried layer uniting paper machine.
NOVELTY - The lighting is integrated in the hubcap of motor vehicle and includes a power supply and a centrifugal switch, whereby the electric circuit is closed through the wheel rotation. The lighting consists of light-emitting diodes (LED).    USE - Hubcap lighting for illuminating the side regions of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the danger potential which could result from the lack of lighting on the sides of motor vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the hubcap with the integrated lighting.
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a fluid to the process air and setting the temperature of the fluid with a controllable or regulatable temperature setting unit (13). The fluid is injected into a compressor (11) that generates the process air and/or into a compressor process air feed line. The fluid temperature is set depending on further operating parameters by a control unit (15).    USE - For conditioning process air in fuel cell system, e.g. for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables satisfactory setting of a relative air moisture content of the process air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell system, especially for a vehicle    temperature setting unit (13)    compressor (11)    control unit (15)
NOVELTY - The composite motor is one combination of motor and power generator and includes mainly main shaft, motor stator, generator stator, rotor, bearings, casting and other parts. It has the advantages of simple structure, small volume, wide used, high efficiency and low power consumption, and is especially suitable for use as power source of electric car.
NOVELTY - Providing a compact ammonia-based hydrogen generating apparatus for use with fuel cells and other applications that operates at a relatively low temperature, yet does not require a significant volume of adsorbent to be employed to remove residual ammonia from the product.    USE - Used for fuel cells in the field of military and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction chamber loaded with ammonium decomposition catalyst has light-off temperature below 600 degrees C, enabling the reactor to be constructed with any standard non-refractory materials like titanium or stainless steel, which provides good thermal conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reactor core has a reaction surface and combustion surface with two sets of spaced apart fins extending outwardly from reaction and combustion surfaces. The two sets of fins have combustion channels and reaction channels defining gas flow paths. The flow paths created by the set of channels are straight or zig-zag. The reactor is fabricated from a non-refractory material such as titanium or stainless steel. The reactor chamber is loaded with an ammonium decomposition catalyst with light-off temperature below 600 degrees C. The ammonium decomposition catalyst such as ruthenium or nickel is either packed in the reaction channel or coated on the internal surface of the flow channels in the reaction chamber. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of generating hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of primary components of ammonia based hydrogen generation apparatus.    Reactor (18)    Ammonia supply (12)    Adsorbent supply (14)    Heat exchanger (16)    Ammonia-based hydrogen generation apparatus (10)    Heat source (20)    Fuel cell (22)    Hydrocarbon fuel supply (26)
NOVELTY - A response is induced in a long-lived electrochemical device by contacting a conjugated polymer (10, 14) working electrode and a counter electrode with an ionic liquid (18) having an anion and a cation. A voltage is applied between the working electrode and the counter electrode.    USE - For inducing response in long-lived electrochemical devices, e.g. actuators, electrochemical capacitors, batteries (claimed), fuel cells, electrochromic devices, light emitting electrochemical cells, sensors, and photoelectrochemical solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides devices having great stability and long life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a cross-sectional view of the electrochromic device.    Conjugated polymer (10, 14)    Ionic liquid (18)    Electronic power supply (20)
NOVELTY - The multilayer thin film battery (40) comprises of thin film battery cells (44,46,48,50) arranged in stacked configuration, such that one thin film battery cell is positioned directly on top of the another thin film battery cell in an upside-down orientation with the thin film battery cells sharing an anode current collector material (32).    USE - Multilayer thin film battery e.g. for use in medical devices, telecommunications products and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves higher voltages and higher capacities and currents than a single layer battery. Can be manufactured in a more efficient and effective way using aligning drum system. Subject to indexing process for cutting between web containing multilayer thin film batteries without shorting batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each of the thin film battery cells has a deposited cathode material (26), an electrolyte material (30) adjacent to the cathode material, an anode material (28) adjacent to the electrolyte material, and an anode current collector material adjacent to the anode material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) a multilayer thin film battery separating system;    (b) a multilayer thin film battery separating method; and    (c) a multilayer thin film battery manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the multilayer thin film battery having cells connected in series.    Cathode material (26)    Anode material (28)    Electrolyte material (30)    Anode current collector material (32)    Multilayer thin film battery (40)    Thin film battery cells (44,46,48,50)
NOVELTY - The power supply unit housing includes a pair of positive and negative terminals connected to the flashlight contained in the housing. A releasable clamp secures the external power supply to the housing such that the positive and negative terminals contact the positive and negative terminals on the external power supply.    USE - For connecting a flashlight to an external power supply e.g. a rechargeable cellular telephone battery. For vehicle trailer, such as a semi-trailer, camper, mobile home, etc, for the purpose of flashing all or some trailer lights on and off while the trailer is unhitched on the side of a road so as to warn passing motorists of its presence.    ADVANTAGE - Enables flash light to function using mobile telephone battery when other power source is not available.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective diagram of the unit.
NOVELTY - The capacitance of a backup power source is calculated based on the outputs of a counter (74), that correspond to the time periods required to obtain a predetermined regulated output voltage during connecting specified loads (82,84) to the power source.    USE - For measuring capacitance of backup power source in a restraint control module of air bag system in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The backup power source is operated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for capacitance measurement system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the capacitance measuring system.    Counter (74)    Loads (82,84)
NOVELTY - A vehicle battery voltage is detected and average vehicle battery voltage is derived. The operational status of the motor is inferred, based on the difference between detected and average vehicle battery voltages.    USE - For determining operational state of vehicle starter motor.    ADVANTAGE - The operational status is determined accurately, by monitoring changes in battery voltage and without using engine rotation detector on starter voltage/current sensor. Minimizes occurrence of vehicle no-starts, avoids reverse rotation of the engine and prevents undesired ignition of an air-fuel mixture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Vehicle starter motor operational status determining system;    (2) Article of manufacture for determining operational state of vehicle starter motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the motor operational status determining process.
NOVELTY - An anode affluent fuel and fuel reformate are supplied to combustor selectively, based on the determined thermal load demand of fuel processor. The thermal output capacity of combustor during supply of anode affluent fuel and fuel reformate is estimated. A hydrocarbon fuel is supplied to combustor based on estimated output capacity, to obtain output relevant to load demand.    USE - For fuel cell system utilizing electrochemical fuel cells such as methanol/ethanol/gasoline based cells used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables obtaining maximum combustion output irrespective of vehicle conditions, due to complete utilization of all fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining combustion startup control sequence.
NOVELTY - A device for preventing power consumption of battery in hybrid electric car and a method of the same are provided to reduce a power consumption of a battery by judging a driver's will for operating a steering angle in a hybrid electric car running in an HEV(hybrid emission vehicle) mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A steering wheel(100) varies a rotation state according to a driver's will for running. A magnetic valve(310) supplies a steering electric motor(18) with a power supplied from a battery(16). A pressure tank(320) which is connected with a steering oil pump(19) and a steering gear box(20) stores an air and an oil. A control unit(200) judges a steering angle variable according to the driver's will for running, outputs a control signal for supplying and cutting off the power supplied from the battery(16), and outputs a control signal for ejecting/inhaling the oil from/into the pressure tank(320).
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (30) is attached to the support brackets (28a,28b) of a handle bar which controls the steering of a front wheel.    USE - Electric power-assisted bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy maintenance check of fuel cell. Provides heat to bicycle rider during winter season. Reduces energy loss from lead wire. Prevents damage of fuel cell due to impact. Enables easy replenishment of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of a fuel cell and a support bracket.    Support brackets (28a,28b)    Fuel cell (30)
NOVELTY - Voltage-current characteristics of the battery are calculated based on the periodically measured terminal voltage and the discharge current of the battery. Change in the battery resistance with respect to the change in the discharge current is measured based on the voltage-current characteristic. Battery resistance is calculated based on the computed change in the battery resistance and the maximum discharge current.    USE - Battery resistance measuring method for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to measure battery resistance without performing high speed calculation in real-time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery resistance measuring equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the basic composition of the battery resistance measuring device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A actuation diode (6) is provided between battery (1) and the DC motor (2). A regeneration circuit (11) comprising capacitor (8) connected in series with transistor (9) is provided parallel to the actuation diode (6). The transistor is switched ON and regeneration capacitor (8) is charged, depending on the voltage level of the smoothing capacitor (5).    USE - E.g. for vehicle, forklift truck, machine tool, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The regenerative electric power is stored reliably and supplied to the motor, thus motor drive unit always use the electric power stored in the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the motor drive unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (1)    DC motor (2)    Smoothing capacitor (5)    Actuation diode (6)    Regeneration capacitor (8)    Transistor (9)    Regeneration circuit (11)
NOVELTY - A short circuit detector detects short circuit of a wiring (3) connected to a battery due to the failure of insulating coating provided to the conductor wire.    USE - Pre-diagnostic device for short circuit of battery wiring in working vehicle, motor vehicle, vehicle used in construction industry such as hydraulic excavator.    ADVANTAGE - Detects the short circuit of a wire connected to a battery reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the wiring.    Wiring (3)
NOVELTY - A circular rotation balancer (200) is provided to reduce the imbalance force due to a drive motor, such that at least one section of the balancer front surface contacts surrounding gas through a smooth curved surface during rotation.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses noise by providing the circular rotation balancer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the (a) perspective diagram and (b) sectional view of the scroll-type compressor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Circular rotation balancer (200)
NOVELTY - The exhaust port (56) of a jet pipe (48) is provided between a trim (52) and an outer body (58) and exhausts air to perform cooling on battery (10).    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple structure and ensures sufficient cooling efficiency due to the formation of the exhaust port of jet pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the battery cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (10)    Jet pipe (48)    Trim (52)    Exhaust port (56)    Outer body (58)
NOVELTY - The opening of a valve is adjusted based on the requirement output of a fuel cell system, such that the flow rate of reformed gas is adjusted.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Allows suitable driving of fuel cell due to the formation of the opening of valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The thickness of a rigid anodic oxide film is 20 to 100 micrometers, such that secondary battery receipt housing is made from aluminum alloy with the rigid anodic oxide film.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances usage property by providing the rigid anodic oxide film with thickness of 20 to 100 micrometers.
NOVELTY - A battery fixing element (30) is formed integrally with a lower case (26). Several tapered protrusions are formed to position a battery between lower case and the battery fixing element based on a pressure, so that several batteries are fixed collectively.    USE - Battery fixing structure for electric vehicles such as hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to fix several batteries in a row efficiently by providing tapered protrusion to increase battery fixing efficiency. Cools battery efficiently by passing cooling air in gap between batteries. Enables to position a battery efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lower case (26)    Battery fixing element (30)
NOVELTY - A rolling element containing lead - silver group alloy is used for the collector of positive electrode plate so that the rolling direction of the rolling element and winding direction of collector are same. The amount of silver present in the rolling element is within 0.02-2.5 mass%.    USE - Controlling valve type lead storage battery for motor vehicle, uninterrupted power supply and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction in overcharge characteristics due to crack in crystal grain boundary of collector of lead alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the curve indicating the overcharge life characteristic of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The proton conductor (1) near the pole (2) conducts non-hydroxyl group containing proton dissociation property. Another proton conductor (7) near another pole (3) conducts hydroxyl group containing proton dissociation property. The proton conductors are clamped between the poles.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Permeation of water into proton conductor is prevented and hence proton conductivity and electromotive force are maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for proton conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Proton conductors (1, 7)    Poles (2, 3)
NOVELTY - The clad rolling temperature (T) is set into 100-170 degreesC. The thickness of the clad plate before rolling and after rolling, satisfies a predetermined relation. The clad rolling temperature and the pressure rate are related by a prescribed expression.    USE - For clad rolling of tin and aluminum in separator of solid polymer fuel cell used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent moldability is obtained. Because of high corrosion resistance, contact electricity resistor is produced. Since use of contact electricity resistor is small, collector property of fuel cell does not reduce. Stable output is obtained. Manufacturing cost is reduced. Thus industrial value becomes large.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The clad rolling temperature and the pressure rate are related by expression, ((-7.51 x 10 to the power -4)T+0.459) log T+1.024 at most log r at most ((6.04 x 10 to the power -4)T-0.362) log T+2.436.
NOVELTY - An external energizer (16) connected to a cigar-lighter socket (15), impresses DC voltage to a controller (12) through a relay circuit (R1) when the charge of sub-battery (E1) mounted in the vehicle is low.    USE - Power supply backup equipment for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By utilizing the DC voltage from the external energizer, a controller is made to move the vehicle. Also the sub-battery can be charged using the output voltage of DC-DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the backup apparatus of power supply circuit in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Controller (12)    Cigar-lighter socket (15)    External energizer (16)    Sub-battery (E1)    Relay circuit (R1)
NOVELTY - A wind-power apparatus (1) and a solar-power-generation apparatus (2) are integrated or mounted in a self-driving-type, pulling-type vehicle. The electric power generated by the wind-power apparatus and solar-power-generation apparatus is utilized for the start-up of the vehicle engine, an electrical machinery, and a hydraulic system.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sufficient electric power for operation of motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a top view of the motor vehicle.    Wind-power apparatus (1)    Solar-power-generation apparatus (2)
NOVELTY - Air inlet and discharge ports (33,34) are provided opposing to each other in a bottom lid (39). Serially connected batteries (1) are accommodated horizontally in the lid such that batteries are positioned perpendicular to air flow direction. A resin cover is attached to the lid by inserting a bolt in holes in the flange of lid and the cover.    USE - In electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car, gasoline or diesel engine vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - As the batteries are arranged perpendicular to cooling wind direction, the heat exchange area of the battery is enlarged and the cooling efficiency is increased. Enables stable attachment of lower lid and cover. As the lid and cover are attached through bolt and nut, the exchange of battery module is improved and a battery recycling property is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for group battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery module.    Batteries (1)    Air inlet and discharge ports (33,34)    Bottom lid (39)
NOVELTY - Process for producing hydrogen comprising extracting hydrogen from a biological process using a membrane, is new.    USE - For producing hydrogen from biogenic material.    ADVANTAGE - The energy content of the hydrogen is produced from regenerative sources.
NOVELTY - The arrangement has an on-board electrical network (2) for supplying the load, a limiting element (10) in parallel with the network and a trigger unit (18) for triggering an isolation element (20). The trigger unit has at least one semiconducting element (24) arranged in a pyrotechnic charge (22) for igniting the charge, which opens the isolating element.    USE - For protecting loads in vehicle electrical circuits, e.g. electrolytic capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - Protects against polarity inversion damage in a particularly simple manner and especially has a favorable power balance, even for networks with high load currents, enabling protection of cables and batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram for an inventive arrangement    electrical network (2)    limiting element (10)    trigger unit (18)    isolation element (20)    semiconducting element (24)    pyrotechnic charge (22)
NOVELTY - The multi-layered polymer electrolyte comprises a separator film layer, a gelled polymer electrolyte layer and an organic electrolyte solution in which lithium salt is dissolved in an organic solvent.    USE - For lithium secondary battery (claimed) used for small electronic appliances, communicating apparatus and electric automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The multi-layered polymer electrolyte has superior adhesive property with electrodes, compatibility with organic electrolyte solution for battery, mechanical strength and permeability. The battery showed good performance in low- and high-temperature characteristics, high rate of discharge characteristic, capacity of battery, cycle life and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The multi-layered polymer electrolyte comprises    (1) a separator film layer formed of a polymer electrolyte, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyvinylidene difluoride (PVdF) or non-woven fabric;    (2) a gelled polymer electrolyte layer which is cast onto one or both surfaces of the separator film layer, comprising polyacrylonitrile (PAN) group polymer (in weight%) (5-90), polymer selected from PVdF group polymers and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) group polymers (5-80), polymer selected from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) group polymers and PVdF group polymers (5-80); and    (3) an organic electrolyte solution in which lithium salt is dissolved in an organic solvent.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lithium secondary battery comprising a cathode, an anode and the electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of a lithium secondary battery comprising multi-layered polymer electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A supply water separator (15) is arranged on the lower section of the fuel mixed outlet (13a) of ejector pump (13).    USE - Fuel cell equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents stray of condensed water due to the formation of the water supply separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell equipment.    Ejector pump (13)    Fuel mixed outlet (13a)    Supply water separator (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a hydrogen supply path (30) through which dry hydrogen is supplied when dry oxygen is supplied through an air path (20), based on the wet condition in the fuel cell (10).    USE - For vehicle such as ship.    ADVANTAGE - Water content inside the fuel cell is removed easily and thus the electric conductivity of an electrolyte film is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Air path (20)    Hydrogen supply path (30)
NOVELTY - A heating value calculation unit (25) calculates the heating value of a battery (11) and a cooling amount calculation unit (26) calculates the amount of cooling of a cooling system (14). A cooling controller (27) controls the amount of coolant in the cooling system depending on the calculated values.    USE - For charging secondary battery such as nickel hydrogen battery used in electric vehicle and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Performs a quick charging of the secondary battery at a high charging rate, by preventing charging lack and energy loss. Thereby improves the lifetime of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the battery charger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (11)    Cooling system (14)    Calculation units (25,26)    Controller (27)
NOVELTY - Several unit batteries (E1-E4) are connected in series. A capacitor is provided in parallel through a sample and hold switch across each unit battery. A CPU (30) measures the voltage between the two poles of the capacitor.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Detects the voltage of each unit battery with high accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic circuit block diagram of the battery pack equipment.    CPU (30)    Batteries (E1-E4)
NOVELTY - The electric power device has a heater duct (36) which is arranged at the end of a battery cell row (28). The duct portion (36a) of the heater duct shields the battery cell from getting cooled.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the battery output even during low temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the vehicle provided with the electric power device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery cell row (28)    Heater duct (36)
NOVELTY - The alkali storage battery comprises press plate attached parallel to the outer surfaces of an electrode group (2). The press plate is a metal corrugated plate. The electrode group is a laminate of several anode plates, separator and cathode plate.    USE - As power supply for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) power supplies.    ADVANTAGE - The alkali storage battery has excellent cycle characteristics and electrical property. The electrode group of the alkali storage battery can be easily inserted into a battery jar by reducing the thickness of the electrode group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the electrode group installed with a wave die-pressing plate and collector plate of collector terminal unit.    Electrode group (2)
NOVELTY - A double-sided battery jar (6) having an opening (1) is divided into several cell chamber (5) using partition plate (4). Rectangular anode and cathode plates (7,8) are arranged in the chambers along longitudinal direction of the chambers. The opening of the jar is closed fluid-tightly by a lid.    USE - For motor vehicles, power supply of lamps.    ADVANTAGE - Durability is improved. the number of cell chambers can be increased without enlarging an installation area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the closed lead type storage battery.    Partition plate (4)    Cell chamber (5)    Double sided battery jar (6)    Rectangular plates (7,8)
NOVELTY - A battery jar (6) having an opening (1), is divided into several cell chamber (5) using partition plates (3,4). Anode and cathode plates (7,8) are arranged in the chambers along horizontal direction. The opening of the jar is closed using fluid tight lid.    USE - For motor vehicles and lamps.    ADVANTAGE - Durability is improved. Many cell chamber can be accommodated without enlarging the installation area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the closed type lead storage battery.    Opening (1)    Partition plates (3,4)    Cell chamber (5)    Battery jar (6)    Anode and cathode plates (7,8)
NOVELTY - A throttle valve (31) is provided to the outlet of the condenser (20) for collecting the water vapor contained in the gas which is ejected from the fuel cell stack. The pressure in the condenser (20) is raised by limiting the flow of gas in the coolant flow path.    USE - For fuel cells used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the recovery of the water vapor contained in the gas by providing a throttle valve to condenser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the pure water collection equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Condenser (20)    Throttle valve (31)
NOVELTY - The sealed-type lead storage battery has a terminal pole (3) above strap portions (2a,2b). The terminal pole tip (3a) is welded with a lid terminal (6). The pole terminal tip comprises a non-calcium group lead alloy free of antimony and calcium. The lower portion (3b) of the pole comprises calcium type lead alloy.    USE - For regulating electrolyte.    ADVANTAGE - Welding of the lid terminal and the terminal pole is enabled easily, economically and favorably by a simple process. The sealed-type lead storage battery has excellent quality and corrosion of the junction is significantly inhibited.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the sealed-type lead storage battery.    Strap portion (2a,2b)    Terminal pole (3)    Terminal pole tip (3a)    Terminal pole lower portion (3b)    Lid terminal (6)
NOVELTY - Each collector terminals (5) including a rivet (54) with a flat head and an axial portion, and a washer (53), is attached to non-coated portion (40). The tip of the axial portion penetrating through a non-coated core unit (49), is caulked for exerting pressure of the non-coated core unit and a lead (7), between the rivet flat head and the washer.    USE - E.g. lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic device, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves collector efficiency and reduces electrical resistance between the electrode and electrode terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery.    Collector terminal (5)    Lead (7)    Non-coated portion (40)    Non-coated core unit (49)    Washer (53)
NOVELTY - The elastic ring (16), metal ring (17) and push nut (18) are installed at the cylindrical portion (12) of connection component between cells. The metal ring is bound tightly in the flange portion, by the pressure of cell interval wall (23) activated by an annular projection.    USE - For electric vehicles, industrial use, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the material cost and assembly cost of connection component between cells, as number of components are reduced. Attains simplification of assembly process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of connection portions between cells in the mono block battery.    Cylindrical portion (12)    Elastic ring (16)    Metal ring (17)    Push nut (18)    Cell interval wall (23)
NOVELTY - A waterproof cover (17) that blocks the water from entering into a battery core, is arranged in the bottom of a case (1). A printed circuit board (7), a discharge connector (5) and a charging connector (6) are arranged under the waterproof cover.    USE - For electrically driven vehicles such as electrically driven bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents failure of battery pack due to rain water, effectively without heating electronic components in the printed circuit board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Case (1)    Discharge connector (5)    Charging connector (6)    Printed circuit board (7)    Waterproof cover (17)
NOVELTY - The battery pack fixes a discharge connector (5), charging connector (6) and a printed circuit board (7) to the inner case (4) of a plastic mold and are integrated to form a charging-discharging block (3). The charging-discharging block is accommodated in the lower portion of the case (4). The discharge connector and charging connector are fitted exposing to the outer side of case.    USE - For supplying electric power to motor for driving vehicles such as bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - As the charging and discharging connectors are provided in the charging and discharging block, the assembly of the block is performed, easily. As the connector need not be wired separately, wiring operation is simplified. The connectors are accommodated in the case and the printed circuit board is protected, thus making the structure hard.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the battery pack for electrically driven vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Charging-discharging block (3)    Inner case (4)    Discharge connector (5)    Charging connector (6)    Printed circuit board (7)
NOVELTY - The dimension of an thermoplastic resin battery jar (5) and a lid (2) is measured. The holding position of the thermoplastic resin battery jar and the lid in the heat welding process, is determined based on the measurement result.    USE - For welding the battery jar and lid of lead storage battery used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient welding of the battery jar and lid, by accurately determining their holding position. Provides lead storage battery with stable quality and thus the productivity is increased and cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view and the side view of the heat welding equipment.    Lid (2)    Battery jar (5)
NOVELTY - The battery case is a molded product (1) made from a steel plate. The battery case has length that is 6 or more times of its width and depth that is 5 or more times of its width.    USE - For hybrid motor vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The battery case of high durability and light weight is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Battery case manufacturing method; and    (2) Blank for battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and side views of the molded product of the battery case.    Molded product (1)
NOVELTY - Holding plates (2) are screwed onto aluminum rods (3) with rubber bushes (5) and stainless steel clamps (7) in stabilizing bearings (6) and semi-stationary plates (8) can slide up and down in nylon sleeves on the corner rods, while carrying a circle of permanent magnets (14) enclosing a copper wired coil (9). Spinning aluminum discs (10) each carries a circle of magnets near the edge and a dividing buffer piece (11) is made of plastic, while the magnetic fields cause levitation and rotation of the disc, buffer and flange assembly.    USE - Generating electricity using magnetic fields.    ADVANTAGE - Providing free energy in electric vehicles etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the machine    Holding plates (2)    Semi-stationary plates (8)    Coil (9)    Buffer piece (11)    Permanent magnets (14)
NOVELTY - Production of a tetrafluoroethylene polymer comprises polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) in an aq. medium in the presence of a water-soluble polymerization initiator. The water used in the polymerization is regulated to have at most 100 ppb TOC and/or at most 1.0 muS/cm electrical conductivity.    USE - The polymer is used as a fine powder for starting materials of high-strength tapes and fuel cell adhesives, and as a molding powder for high-strength molded products.    ADVANTAGE - The polymerization rate shows little decrease or fluctuation, and the polymer has high-strength and shows little reduction of material properties.
NOVELTY - Nontoxic fuel cell engine coolant comprises: (1) electrical resistivity of 250 kOhm-cm; (2) boiling point of 90degreesC; (3) thermal conductivity of 0.4 W/m-k; (4) viscosity of 1 mPa.s at 80degreesC and 6 mPa.s at 0degreesC; and (5) heat capacity of 3 kJ/kg-K. It is compatible with current cooling system materials.    USE - Nontoxic fuel cell engine coolant for use as fuel cell engine heat exchange coolant/antifreeze for cooling systems of fuel cell powered vehicles and/or equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive coolant has high electrical resistance, nonconductive and manifests corrosion resistant properties, thus protecting the fuel cell from shorting out and prevents electrical hazards. It has an electrical resistivity of more than 250 kOhm-cm. It can be formulated to various concentrations, thus achieving freeze points of 40 (degreesF or degreesC). It offers more favorable boiling points, e.g. 234degreesC, in aqueous solutions than traditional ethylene glycol (EG) based coolants. It has thermal conductivity, viscosity, and heat capacity comparable to EG based coolants. It has better durability than EG based coolants, thus offering closed, lifetime-filled low or no maintenance coolant system. It is compatible with, e.g. aluminum or elastomer materials. It is less toxic and less palatable than the EG based coolant. The cost of the coolant over the life of the system is comparable to existing premium coolants.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the comparison of aqueous solution freeze point characteristics of 1,3-propanediol and GM 6043.
NOVELTY - The vehicle battery has a specific arrangement of attachable terminals for adaptation to various geometric configurations. A positive connection (19a) and a negative connection (19b) are in electrical communication with the internal battery cells and comprise female threaded orifices allowing for threaded engagement of a standardized side terminal (20).    USE - Vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables side terminal polarity repositioning merely by reversing the battery orientation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of vehicle battery.    Positive connection (19a)    Negative connection (19b)
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon fuel is reformed to produce a reformate comprising H2 and CO. The reformate is reacted with steam in a water-gas-shift reactor (2) having a catalyst bed, to reduce the CO content of the reformate. Oxygen is injected into the downstream portion of the catalyst bed to further reduce the CO content in the reformate so that the amount of catalyst required to effect the further CO reduction is reduced.    USE - For operating a mobile PEM fuel cell system e.g. for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The downstream portion of the catalyst bed is equipped with an oxygen distributor so that the oxygen injected exothermally reacts with the carbon monoxide and hydrogen in the reformate passing through the downstream portion of the catalyst bed to significantly reduce CO concentration without the need for more catalyst otherwise needed for steam to effect the same low CO level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a PEM fuel cell system.    Water-gas-shift reactor (2)
NOVELTY - A heater (36) is formed on a surface of insulation layer (34) of a semiconductor substrate. The thermopiles (37,38) are formed on both sides of the heater. A gap (33) is formed at the substrate under the heater and thermopiles. The temperature measuring element has ambient temperature dependence characteristic that cancels ambient temperature dependence characteristics attributable to factors other than the thermopiles.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flow sensor has small ambient temperature dependence because thermopiles are provided with ambient temperature dependence that cancels ambient temperature dependence attributable to factors other than the thermopiles, hence eliminates the need for temperature correction circuit and reduces the size, cost of flow sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Flow sensor manufacturing method; and    (2) Fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the flow sensor.    Gap (33)    Insulation layer (34)    Heater (36)    Thermopiles (37,38)
NOVELTY - The connection of power supply to connection terminals accommodated in a connector, is cut off before disconnecting the connection terminals.    USE - In vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric current is not flowing in the connector terminals at the disconnecting time, the arc is not produced. The melting of the terminal caused by the disconnection of connector and disadvantage of loads are not produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the power supply system.
NOVELTY - A vehicle security controller for sending vehicle position and security signals through a wireless communication device to a monitoring station (30), is connected to a battery sensing circuit which senses vehicle battery voltage. The controller enables or disables operation of receiver of the wireless communication device, when the sensed voltage is greater than or less than a threshold value, respectively.    USE - For tracking vehicle such as passenger cars, trucks, buses, fleet vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The controller enables or disables the receiver of the wireless communication device, based on the sensed battery voltage. Thus controller allows the receiver which consumes significant amount of battery power to remain ON as long as possible while preserving enough battery power to allow the vehicle to be started and to allow other components to function properly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle tracking method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified block diagram of the vehicle tracking system.    Monitoring station (30)
NOVELTY - A pair of divider weir (20,24) are arranged in a water vessel (16) such that a pressurized air column is established in a down-pipe (28) to limit the inflow of the water into battery cell (14), when the electrolyte level in the cell is equal to or higher than desired level. An aperture (26) is provided in the vessel to evacuate water below the divider weir level, so that the air column is re-established to the top of the vessel.    USE - For filling water into electrolyte of battery used in vehicle and also applicable for filling water into swimming pool, industrial engine sumps.    ADVANTAGE - Since the air column limiting the flow of liquid into the container is re-established to the top of the vessel, the over-topping of the battery cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is made for a battery watering unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross sectional view of the water filling unit.    Battery cell (14)    Water vessel (16)    Divider weir (20,24)    Aperture (26)    down-pipe (28)
NOVELTY - The earth leakage suppressors (9,10) are provided between a power supply line (7) and a ground line (8). The collector (31) of a transistor (3) provided for actuating a relay (2) constituting the suppressors, is connected to a coil (211) of the relay.    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the vehicle is wet, the drive circuit is operated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the drive circuit of vehicle.    Relay (2)    Transistor (3)    Power supply line (7)    Ground line (8)    Earth leakage suppressors (9,10)    Collector (31)    Coil (211)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (120) includes several tabular tank elements (125) and several outer fins (126), which are laminated alternately. Each outer fin is inclined at predetermined angle with respect to the tank element for supporting a combustion catalyst.    USE - For fuel cell electricity generation system used as power supply source in motor vehicle, factory, office, hospital, flats, hotel, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Heat exchange area with respect to the volume of the exchanger is widened. Since the outer fins are inclined at predetermined angle, a high heat efficiency is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the lamination-type heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (120)    Tabular tank elements (125)    Outer fins (126)
NOVELTY - A water collection section is provided to a casing (2) which surrounds the fuel cell stack (1). A detection element (5) detects leakage of water from the fuel cell stack, based on the amount of water collected by the water collection section.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Abnormal heating of stack, poor insulation are prevented by detecting water leakage and hence fuel cell is driven safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system block diagram of fuel cell water leakage detector.    Fuel cell stack (1)    Casing (2)    Water leakage detection element (5)
NOVELTY - A sensor detects the output voltage of the cells of the fuel cell stack (10). The supply of hydrogen to fuel cell is increased to a predetermined amount so that the minimum cell voltage becomes larger than the predetermined minimum voltage, when the minimum cell voltage is less than the predetermined minimum voltage, based on the detection result.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric vehicle, ships.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents over discharge due to voltage reduction even when the voltage characteristics of each cell varies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the entire composition of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)
NOVELTY - A structure comprising tabular tank elements (125) with a flow path and wave-shaped outer fins (126) are arranged alternately. The fins support combustion catalyst.    USE - In fuel cell for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of heat exchanger and thereby reduces cost due to provision of the wave-shaped outer fins installed with combustion catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the laminated type heat exchanger.    Tabular tank elements (125)    Outer fins (126)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (120) includes multiple alternately arranged primary thin sheet (123) and secondary thin sheet (124). Both sheets are provided with grooves (123a,124a), through which fuel and combustion gas flows, respectively. A combustion catalyst (125) is provided in combustion gas flow paths.    USE - For fuel cell electricity generation system used in motor vehicle, factory, office, hospital, hotel, flats, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces weight by reduction in size. Improves heat exchange efficiency by the lamination of primary and secondary thin sheets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the lamination-type heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat exchanger (120)    Primary thin sheet (123)    Grooves (123a,124a)    Secondary thin sheet (124)    Combustion catalyst (125)
NOVELTY - A humidity distribution unit controls relative humidity of heating gas and oxidation gas zone in the cell sequence direction of a fuel cell stack (4) at the time of voltage detection. The relative humidity is calculated by investigating voltage distribution for every cell and if the humidity is judged to be low, a judging unit indicates that moisture of fuel cell is inadequate.    USE - Solid electrolyte type fuel cell e.g. for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Wet condition is detected and operation is controlled without providing a reference electrode to each cell of a fuel cell stack. Hydrogen purge is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell stack (4)
NOVELTY - A lead (3) is provided along the side of an electrode element (1) such that the top edge of the lead is situated above the top edge of the electrode element. A heat insulating material (8) is distributed between the top edges of the electrode element and the lead.    USE - E.g. lithium battery for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the battery is charged and discharged by heavy current, temperature of electrode element is not increased, hence thermal-runaway problem is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of a battery cell.    Electrode element (1)    Lead (3)    Heat insulating material (8)
NOVELTY - One bus bar (2) is provided for each of the divided plates (4-6) for connecting electrodes of batteries. A flexible retainer (10) provided to each divided plate moves independently to the electrode.    USE - For connecting batteries used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The bus bars and electrode are connected correctly and easily, thereby improving the performance of the battery connection plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of battery connection plate.    Bus bar (2)    Divided plates (4-6)    Flexible retainer (10)
NOVELTY - The thermal management of a reformer (1), for the production of a fuel for a fuel cell (P) of a electrically propelled motor vehicle (V), able to obtain calorific energy as a function of the calorific needs of the reformer comprises producing at least a part of this energy by the condensation of a refrigerant fluid.    USE - Used for the thermal management of a reformer for the production of fuel for the fuel cell of an electrically propelled motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The process allows an acceleration of the heating of the reformer, especially during cold starting conditions and that may also be adapted for cooling the reformer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a device for the thermal management of a reformer for the production of fuel for a fuel cell; and    (b) a vehicle incorporating a reformer using this device for its thermal management.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the thermal management.    Reformer (1)    Fuel cell (P)    Motor vehicle (V)
NOVELTY - The control has a circuit (3) which determines switching of power transistors (Q1, Q2), a battery (2) over- and under-voltage detector (7) and a transistor gate driver circuit (5) using transformers. If a voltage error is detected, the driver transformer secondary is short-circuited, and the resulting high current in the transformer used to signal the presence of a voltage error condition.    USE - Control of DC-DC converters used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improved transfer of isolated signals indicating over- or under-voltage of the principal battery, offering higher reliability than conventionally used photo-couplers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a power circuit schematic.    Control circuit (3)    Power switching transistors (Q1,Q2)    Principal battery (2)    Over- and under-voltage detector (7)    Power transistor driver circuit (5)
NOVELTY - A controller (30) for a generator (20) links to the generator connected to a current redresser set-up (10) so that the generator's outputs carrying an AC voltage delivered by the generator match the AC voltage connectors for the current redresser set-up, which has first (B+) and second (B-) DC voltage connections linked to a DC system (100) with a battery (60) and first (40) and second (50) consumers.    USE - In motor vehicle on-board electrical power systems.    ADVANTAGE - The Zener diodes are used in a conducting direction in order to rectify/redress an AC voltage applied to AC voltage terminals and have a lower Zener voltage limit that is lower than a lower preset DC voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a generator with an arrangement of diodes for connecting to a DC system with an upper preset DC voltage impressed at maximum on the DC system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram for a generator with a current redresser and a DC system.    Controller (30)    Generator (20)    Current redresser set-up (10)    First DC voltage connection (B+)    Second DC voltage connection (B-)    DC system (100)    Battery (60)    First consumer (40)    Second consumer (50)
NOVELTY - A pair of terminal plates (21) is arranged outside respective end fuel cell units (15a,15b). A terminal element (36) is extended from each terminal plate, at a location corresponding to the oxidizing gas passage area in the end fuel cell unit, where partial water vapor pressure is less than saturated water vapor pressure.    USE - For vehicle such as passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The location of the terminal element effectively prevents condensation of water vapor in the end fuel cell units and increase in total electrical resistance of the terminal plate, while minimizing the height of the fuel cell, thereby reducing the space occupied by the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the fuel cell stack.    Fuel cell units (15,15a,15b)    Terminal plate (21)    Terminal element (36)
NOVELTY - A fuel stream (22') is supplied to fuel channels (20') formed in an anode flow field plate (18'). The fuel channels are interrupted at a location spaced from an exit edge (26) of an anode substrate (15'), so that the fuel stream is directed to permeate the anode substrate before being exhausted from fuel cells.    USE - For enhancing operational efficiency of the fuel cell power plant (claimed) e.g. proton exchange membrane fuel cell power plant for propulsion system for space vehicle and motorized vehicles for stand-alone power generation.    ADVANTAGE - As the fuel channel is interrupted, an uniform flow is established, thereby allowing for increased hydrogen utilization and decreasing incidence of catastrophic failure of fuel cell due to dehydration. As the fuel flow rate through the fuel channels is reduced, more efficient humidification of the fuel stream is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the fuel channel and a flow restrictor.    Anode substrate (15')    Anode flow field plate (18')    Fuel channels (20')    Fuel stream (22')    Exit edge (26)
NOVELTY - The physical processes are consolidated for electrical components of an equivalent galvanic circuit. The mathematical relationships describing behavioral components of each electrical component are established. The parameters of each electrical components are identified and correlated with response data to develop a model of galvanic device.    USE - For improving design and performance of galvanic device such as fuel cell, battery used in portable device such as cellular phones, hand tools and also in uninterrupted power supply and electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the identified parameters are correlated with response data to develop model of galvanic device, the need for acquiring electrochemical data and device design information is eliminated, and battery model is chemistry and structure independent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the galvanic device design and performance improvement process.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system circulates exhaust gas within a fuel cell (9) through a passage (10). A fuel injector (3) injects liquid fuel into the circulated exhaust gas and a vaporizer (4) vaporizes the injected fuel.    USE - As a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the response of the system because the liquid fuel injected into exhaust gas is vaporized rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic flow diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel injector (3)    Vaporizer (4)    Fuel cell (9)    Passage (10)
NOVELTY - A time profile of voltage drop in the storage battery, is evaluated by applying heavy current load, and voltage is determined from voltage response U(t). The state value of the battery is determined from the voltage, battery temperature and state of charge, and compared with a preset value, to determine performance of the storage battery.    USE - For determining the performance of storage battery used in internal combustion (IC) engine of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Allows prediction of the performance of battery in different state of charge and at different temperatures than the present states, by evaluating the time profile of the voltage drop with heavy current load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The preset value is calculated from comparison values which are determined from the state values for previous heavy current loads applied to the storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph illustrating the voltage response U(t) of the storage battery.
NOVELTY - A temperature signal responsive to a reformer temperature and air flow signal indicating air flow within the reformer are received. Based on the temperature and air flow signals the composition of reformate is estimated with respect to the fuel flow signal.    USE - For evaluating composition of reformate in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) based electric power system utilized in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances control of reformer or electorchemical cell irrespective of operation conditions due to effective composition analysis performed without need of expensive sensors and equipments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Reformate composition estimation system;    (2) Storage medium storing reformate composition estimating program; and    (3) Computer data signal for reformate composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of reformer and SOFC system.
NOVELTY - A positive terminal of a battery for a high voltage source is connected to a positive terminal of a battery for a low voltage source through a pulse width modulation control circuit and a load.    USE - For an automobile system.    ADVANTAGE - The system eliminates or reduces the requirement for a complex and bulky DC/DC converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an automobile voltage supply system.
NOVELTY - An air-conditioning system (1) has a generator (4) powered by a separate fuel source (35), to generate electric current for powering the air-conditioning system. A muffler system (10) located adjacent the generator, has a muffler enclosed within a baffle system, for muffling the noise from an exhaust (66) of the generator.    USE - Air-conditioned cart such as golf cart used for storing golf tools and devices, maintenance cart, or other cart used in controlled environments such as amusement park, hospital, building complex, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The cart is continuously air-conditioned using the generator without effecting the drive mechanism of the cart. Thus the utility of the cart is improved. Noise generated from the exhaust of the generator is effectively reduced by the muffling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side cross-section of the cart and the air-conditioning system.    Air-conditioning system (1)    Generator (4)    Muffler system (10)    Fuel source (35)    Exhaust of generator (66)
NOVELTY - An amendment unit decreases/increases the target supply current, depending on the charging and discharging state of the capacitor selected by charging and discharging selector. The capacitor is connected in parallel to the fuel cell.    USE - For use in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses excess and deficient supply of reactive gas to the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of target supply current amendment circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A non-return valve (180) in a cathode waste gas piping (20) connected between outlet of a cathode (112) and a turbine combustor (210), blocks reverse flow from the combustor to the cathode. An exhaust pipe (21) which branches from the cathode waste gas pipe, has a flow regulating valve (181).    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The flow regulating valve adjusts the pressure of cathode waste gas, which enable stable recovery of the exhaust heat from cathode waste gas. The non-return valve prevents backward flow of combustion gas to fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the piping diagram of the fuel cell compound electrical power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cathode waste gas piping (20)    Exhaust pipe (21)    Cathode (112)    Non-return valve (180)    Flow regulating valve (181)    Turbine combustor (210)
NOVELTY - A gas modifier (119) is provided between a cooling chamber (103) and a heat exchanger. The exhaust gas of high temperature emitted from the cooling chamber, is steam reformed with hydrocarbon group gas.    USE - For producing hydrogen used in fuel cell motor vehicle, electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Effective usage of exhaust gas, enables to produce hydrogen gas cheaply and efficiently. Desired calorie can be filled up timely to the exhaust gas of high temperature and quality of coke can be reformed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coke dry-quenching method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the coke dry-quenching equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling chamber (103)    Gas modifier (119)
NOVELTY - The exchanger has several heat exchange units (21) connected by soldering. Each unit has two rectangular divide plates (22,25) separated by a corrugated inner fin (24) that has a fluid flow path (29). The fin (24) has a pair of spacer (23) present on its edges. Another horizontal spacer (26) with another inner fin (27) and heat flow path (30), is present on other sides of the plate (25) that does not contact the inner fin (24).    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The heat exchange units reduce size and weight and ensures high heat exchange property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat exchange unit (21)    Rectangular divide plates (22,25)    Spacers (23,26)    Inner fins (24,27)    Fluid flow path (29)    Heat flow path (30)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger tube elements (20) have a flat coolant flow path (28) for passing the coolant to inner side of the cores (23) which are piled. A catalyst adhered to the outer fins, is passed through tube elements in coolant circulation direction and orthogonal direction, during coolant circulation.    USE - Heat exchanger with catalyst, for fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Harmful component such as carbon monoxide is efficiently removed and hence property of catalyst is maintained satisfactorily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the heat exchanger with catalyst, for fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat exchanger tube elements (20)    Core (23)    Flat coolant flow path (28)
NOVELTY - A nozzle (44) discharges hydrogen occlusion and releasing materials supplied from different containers in fog form towards a catalyst (42) for enhancing hydrogenation or dehydrogenation reaction in a reactor (35).    USE - For hydrogen storage and supply for fuel cells for electricity generation for motor vehicle and for other domestic applications.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the hydrogen supply and storage efficiency using a simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nozzle (44) discharges hydrogen occlusion and releasing materials supplied from different containers in fog form towards a catalyst (42) for enhancing hydrogenation or dehydrogenation reaction in a reactor (35). The nozzle discharges the hydrogen occlusion and releasing materials for 0.5-30 seconds at predetermined time intervals towards the catalyst in the reactor for enhancing the hydrogenation and dehydrogenation processes. A hydrogen supply apparatus supplies the hydrogen generated in the reactor after passing the hydrogen to a cooling tank (36). A power generating device generates power using the cooled hydrogen.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen storage and supply apparatus which has a heater that heats the catalyst in the reactor to 200-400 degrees C during the hydrogenation process and 60-120 degrees C during the hydrogenation reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of a hydrogen storage and supply apparatus.    Reactor (35)    Cooling tank (36)    Catalyst (42)    Nozzle (44)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage and supply unit has hydrogen reactor with heater, hydrogen supply unit and electrical power generating device for generating electricity using hydrogen formed by dehydrogenation in the reactor. The heater heats the hydrogen storage components which stores hydrogen with aromatic components, and hydrogen supply components which releases hydrogen by dehydrogenation.    USE - For storing and supplying hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction efficiency of hydrogenation and dehydrogenation reaction is increased, and hydrogen and liquid raw material are separated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) Hydrogen storage and supply apparatus comprising spraying mechanisms with injection nozzle, and cooling tanks (25) for cooling the hydrogen storage and supply components; and    (2) Catalyst (88) for hydrogen storage and supply, which is adhered onto the surface of heater (92) which heats the catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen storage and supply apparatus.    Cooling tank (75)    Filter (76)    Catalyst (88)    Heater (92)    Control unit (106)
NOVELTY - The battery case (5) within an aluminum container (7), includes output terminals (1a, 1b) which are connected to the ends of positive and negative electrodes. The container is bent such that notches (11) are formed at the opening sides (10) of the container.    USE - Cylindrical secondary battery such as lead storage battery, nickel cadmium storage battery, nickel hydrogen secondary battery, silver oxide zinc battery, lithium ion battery, used in electric vehicle, motor vehicle, cordless device, uninterruptable electric power device, watch, clock, calculator, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents short circuit between the terminals of the battery and the metal container by forming notches at the opening sides of the container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective and top views of the secondary battery.    Output terminals (1a, 1b)    Battery case (5)    Aluminum container (7)    Opening side (10)    Notches (11)
NOVELTY - A carbon fiber comprises a coaxial stacking morphology of truncated conical tubular graphene layers. Each layer includes a hexagonal carbon layer (10) and has a large ring end at one end and a small ring end at the other end in an axial direction. At least part of edges of the hexagonal carbon layers is exposed at the large ring ends. A catalytic metal is supported on the exposed edges.    USE - The carbon fiber is for supporting catalytic metal (claimed). The catalytic metal is for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The exposed edges of the hexagonal carbon layers have an extremely high activity. The carbon fiber is capable of increasing a catalytic effect due to the reduced size of the support and the capability of supporting a large number of catalytic metal particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of an enlarged transmission electron micrograph of a carbon fiber having a herring-bone structure manufactured by a vapor growth process.    Hexagonal carbon layer (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a current or voltage measurements on pairs of half bridges (13) combined to form current measurement units. The current or voltage measurement can be performed in a current measurement unit either on the high side (11) or on the low side (12) of the half-bridge involved. Regulator output parameters are fed to a PWM regulator that generates center-aligned PWM signals.    USE - For measuring currents in multi-phase converters, e.g. for on-board electrical systems.    ADVANTAGE - Regulator input parameters can be provided with a considerably reduced number of current measurement elements, resulting in reduced costs, circuitry and potential error sources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a multi-phase converter with 4 offset-clocked half-bridges and current measurement in the transistor path    half bridges (13)    high side (11)    low side (12)
NOVELTY - The system has two battery arrangements (2,3), each with at least one cell (2',3'), in a housing (100) with externally accessible positive and negative terminals (108,102) and a switch (4) for changing the battery between two states. In the first state the first battery arrangement can be charged or used as an energy source and the second can be charged but not discharged. In the second state the second battery arrangement can provide energy.    USE - Especially for a motor vehicle or other fuel powered device.    ADVANTAGE - Is very convenient, can be simply retrospectively fitted to commercially available vehicles and prevents energy wastage through fruitless attempts to start or similar.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: an electrical system for a motor vehicle or other fuel powered device, an electrical starter arrangement for a motor vehicle or other fuel powered device and a method of starting a motor vehicle or other fuel powered device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device    battery arrangements (2,3)    cells (2', 3')    positive and negative terminals (108,102)    switch (4)
NOVELTY - The circuit has a controller changeable from rest to operating mode with a number of inputs connected to an evaluation circuit driving the controller so at least signal state changes at one input are detected and the controller is changed from rest to operating mode. The evaluation circuit combines two inputs via an EXOR function, combines the results of this function with further EXOR functions and repeats until only one output connection remains.    USE - Especially for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Substantially insensitive to electromagnetic noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The circuit has a controller (SG) changeable from rest to operating mode with a number of inputs (E1-EN) connected to an evaluation circuit (BS) controlling the controller so that at least signal state changes of at one input are detected by the evaluation circuit and the controller is changed from rest to operating mode. The evaluation circuit combines two inputs via an EXOR function and combines the results of this function with further EXOR functions and repeats this until only one output connection remains.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive circuit    controller (SG)    inputs (E1-EN)    evaluation circuit (BS)
NOVELTY - The terminal assembly (14) includes a collar for connecting the battery post to a terminal. Each assembly includes a shunt resistor that has a known value. The battery case (18) includes a circuit board (52) with a voltmeter, a memory to store the known resistance, and a processor programmed to run calculations based on the battery data and parameters.    USE - To constantly monitor vehicle battery state by measuring input and output current.    ADVANTAGE - Simple design, easily incorporated in a battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a battery and a battery post cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Exploded perspective view of battery    Terminal assembly (14)    Case (18)    PCB (52)
NOVELTY - The control device for a DC-DC converter (12) controls an output voltage of the DC-DC converter by open/close control of a switch in the DC-DC converter. This is characterized by a control means (20) for outputting a control signal for controlling opening/closing the switch. The opening/closing is performed with the timings of (tl and t2) to obtain a target output voltage (Vout) from an input voltage (Vin) of the DC-DC converter, and wherein the DC-DC converter is feed forward controlled by the control means.    USE - For vehicle battery charging.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a device and method which can control an output voltage of a DC-DC converter to a desired voltage even when the input voltage is varied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conceptual view of a first embodiment of the control device.    DC-DC Converter (12)    Control means (20)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen manufacture comprises contacting water, water vapor or a gas containing water vapor to iron or iron oxide. A metal other than iron is added to the iron or iron oxide.    USE - Used in hydrogen supply means for supplying hydrogen to fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - A hydrogen generating medium is provided which achieves a high rate of hydrogen generation, can prevent the activity of gas generation from being decreased and has good durability to the repeat of oxidation and reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen supply device comprising a conveyable cassette in which a medium for hydrogen generation based on iron or iron oxide, is housed and at least2 pipe installing means are fitted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1A shows the reaction system of the iron compound.    Reactor (1)    Gas Circulation Pump (2)    Gas Pipe (3)    Gas Pipe (4)    Pressure Meter (5)    Electric Furnace (6)    Water Vapor Trap (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a reactor (11) having electrodes (14-17) and dielectric materials (22-27) which are spaced such that plasma having electric field strength exceeding 10,000 volts/cm is generated from gaseous reagents passing through the reactor by applying electric potential.    USE - Hydrocarbon reforming apparatus for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the efficiency of treatment of gaseous reagents through the reactor by increasing the number of discharge points emanating from the barrier and also reduces/eliminates the need to supply additional heat energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bed of high permittivity dielectric particles of barium titanate or calcium titanate, is provided in the form of spheres, pellets, extrudates, fibers, sheets, wafers, fruits, meshes, coils, foams, honeycomb monoliths or granules or as a coating on any shaped particles or contained within a dielectric, polymeric/metallic material, in the space between electrically conducting surfaces of the electrodes. The permittivity of the particles serves to concentrate the electric potential at the contact points between the particles so as to attain desired electric field strength. Membranes (34a-34c) provided by the electrodes in the form of a gas permeable electrically conducting material with coating, are positioned to receive output gaseous product from the reactor, to separate hydrogen gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrocarbon reforming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional of the reactor.    Reactor (11)    Electrodes (14-17)    Dielectric materials (22-27)    Membranes (34a-34c)
NOVELTY - A lamp switch selectively provides power from a dynamo (1) to a lamp (4). A lamp control circuit (10) coupled to a lamp switch and to a battery charged by the dynamo (3), controls the lamp switch to intermittently supply power to the lamp, when the battery voltage is below a selected value. A rectifier rectifies power from the dynamo to the battery.    USE - For receiving electric power from a bicycle dynamo and for controlling the operation of a lamp and a charging circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The lamp circuit effectively controls lamp operation, so as to reduce load on the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lamp control circuit controls the lamp switch to supply power to the lamp at intervals approximately equal to half-cycles of the output voltage of the dynamo.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a detailed schematic diagram of the lamp control circuit.    Dynamo (1,3)    Lamp (4)    Lamp control circuit (10)
NOVELTY - The refrigeration system (100) includes an integrally mounted unitary engine driven non-synchronous power system comprising a electronic control system regulating output frequency of permanent magnet synchronous generator assembly. The non-synchronous power system directly supplies power to compressor drive motor (118) and fan motors at predetermined frequencies independent of output frequency of generator assembly.    USE - Electric truck trailer on-board refrigeration system with non-synchronous power system. Also for use in other types of refrigeration systems.    ADVANTAGE - The non-synchronous power system design allows for greater flexibility with respect to being able to operate the compressor and the fan motors at speeds independent of the engine speed of generator output frequency, allowing optimization of refrigeration system efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic flow diagram of trailer refrigeration system.    Trailer refrigeration system (100)    Compressor motor (118)
NOVELTY - A basin (66) mounted on a foundation (24), contains floating liquid (68) between an interior wall (52) and a central hub (54) to buoy a turbine (22). The turbine has a collector (26) with openings (46) between blades (32) covering periphery of a floor (42). An annular buoy (50) mounted under the floor, supports the collector over the fluid.    USE - Wind mill used in crater or on a hillock, electric vehicle, electric motorcycle, boat.    ADVANTAGE - The floating liquid eliminates friction and permits rapid movement of the wind mill at greater acceleration without noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the perspective view and sectional view of the wind mill.    Turbine (22)    Foundation (24)    Collector (26)    Blades (32)    Floor (42)    Openings (46)    Annular buoy (50)    Interior wall (52)    Central hub (54)    Basin (66)    Floating liquid (68)
NOVELTY - Borohydride compounds are produced by reacting a borate compound with carbon dioxide and water to obtain boron oxide; reacting the boron oxide with carbon and e.g. halide to obtain boron-containing compound; and reacting the boron-containing compound with e.g. alkali metal hydride, to obtain a borohydride-containing compound which is then reacted with diborane to obtain the borohydride compound.    USE - The borohydride compounds can be used as e.g. an anodic fuel in a fuel cell or as hydrogen storage medium.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and energy efficient and can produce large quantities of borohydride compounds.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of borohydride compounds involves:    (a) reacting a borate of formula YBO2 with carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) to obtain a bicarbonate compound of formula YHCO3 and boron oxide (B2O3);    (b) converting the YHCO3 to an oxide compound of formula Y2O, CO2 and H2O;    (c) reacting the B2O3 with carbon (C) and X2 to obtain a boron-containing compound (BX3) and CO2;    (d) reacting methane with Y2O to obtain Y, carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas (H2);    (e) reacting the Y with H2 to obtain YH;    (f) reacting the BX3 with the YH to obtain a borohydride-containing compound (YHBX3);    (g) separately reacting BX3 with H2 to obtain diborane (B2H6) and HX; and    (h) reacting the YHBX3 with B2H6 to obtain YBH4 and BX3.    Y = alkali metal, pseudo-alkali, ammonium ion, or quat. amine of formula NR4+;    R = H or 1-4C alkyl;    X = halide, alcohol, alkoxide, chalcogen or chalcogenide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flow diagram illustrating the method for producing borohydride compounds.
NOVELTY - The apparatus consists of an inverted conical pre-reactor (6) equipped with rotary stirrer, in which granulation growth of carbon is performed. A pair of main reactors (7,8) are prevented, to undertake further growth of granulated carbon.    USE - For manufacturing carbon using exhaust gas from chemical plant, foodstuff factory, waste treatment plant, for use in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Continuous carbon of high purity formation is achieved by setting amount of CO2, hydrogen and biogas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIM are included for carbon manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining carbon formation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pre-reactor (6)    Main reactor (7,8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a polymeric electrolyte film (11) that is pinched between an anode (12) and a cathode (13). The anode and the cathode have a gaseous diffusion layer (14) with respective anion and cation exchange resins (15, 16). Anode and cathode side electroconductive separator plates (21, 31) have gas passageway to supply heating gas to the anode and oxidizing agent gas to the cathode, respectively.    USE - For power supply of electric vehicles, domestic co-generation system, etc..    ADVANTAGE - The presence of anion and cation exchange resins in gaseous diffusion layers prevents diffusion of impurity ions to polymeric electrolyte film, and hence the fuel cell is driven stably for longer duration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of enlarged gaseous diffusion layer of the polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.    Polymeric electrolyte film (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Gaseous diffusion layer (14)    Anion exchange resin (15)    Cation exchange resin (16)    Anode side electroconductive separation plate (21)    Cathode side electroconductive separation plate (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit has a housing with 2 housing parts which are sealed together via a coupling surface parallel to the stacking direction of fuel cell units within a fuel cell block, provided by a flange extending perpendicular to the stacking direction.    USE - The fuel cell unit is used for a fuel cell block with a number of fuel cell units positioned one after the other in a given stacking direction.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling surface allows compensation of manufacturing tolerances during manufacture of the fuel cell unit housing parts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a fuel cell block with a number of fuel cell units is also included.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell device.
NOVELTY - Composite proton exchange membrane comprises perfluorosulfonic acid and a dopant. The membrane has a carbon monoxide tolerance above 100 ppm at above 130 degreesC.    USE - The composite proton exchange membrane is used for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) (claimed), e.g. hydrogen/oxygen PEMFCs which are used as potential alternative to internal combustion and diesel engines for transportation, and for stationary power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive membrane allows the fuel cell to operate at higher temperatures with improved carbon monoxide-tolerance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) A method for producing a composite proton exchange film or membrane, which comprises adding a dopant to a solution of perfluorosulfonic acid (PSFA) and an organic solvent, evaporating the solvent to leave a membrane, and rinsing the membrane with at least one solvent; or when forming a membrane, immersing a perfluorosulfonic acid membrane in a solution comprising a silane and a solvent, removing the membrane from the solution, drying the membrane, and treating the membrane with at least one solvent; and    (b) A high temperature, carbon monoxide-tolerant proton exchange membrane fuel cell comprising a platinum cathode, a composite proton exchange membrane comprising perfluorosulfonic acid and a dopant, and a platinum/ruthenium (Pt/Ru) anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cyclic voltammograms comparing the unmodified Nafion 115 and Nafion 115/silicon oxide membranes.
NOVELTY - An electrochemical element comprises electrochemical cells which are stacked with a separator film interposed between each stacked cell. The separator film consists of a polymeric support layer film and a porous gellable polymer layer formed on side(s) of the support layer. The support and polymer layers are joined with each other without an interface between them.    USE - For use in supercapacitors, ultracapacitors, primary batteries, secondary batteries, fuel cells, sensors, electrolysis devices, and electrochemical reactors.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive electrochemical element has improved energy density. It is more convenient to manufacture and utilizes space more efficiently than conventional electrochemical element. It provides unique but simple cell structure capable of maximizing the content of electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a layered structure of a full cell.    Positive electrode (7)    Negative electrode (8)    Separator layer (15)
NOVELTY - The alkaline fuel cell (20) hydrogen storage alloy electrode (anode) (24) is activated by applying current cycles to the electrode. Each current cycle includes a forward current pulse to at least partially charge the electrode and a reverse current pulse to at least partially discharge the electrode.    USE - Activating hydrogen storage alloy electrode of alkaline fuel cell used as power supply for transportation vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophilic material contained in the anode prevents the electrolyte from entering the gas compartment. The discharge current pulses impose certain density changes in the hydrogen storage alloy electrode so producing micropores through which electrolyte is distributed through out the electrode causing uniform and complete activation of the electrode. Catalytic properties of the alloy electrode are increased. Application of controlled current to the hydrogen storage electrode via a current source provides a current source more effective and more efficient activation process. The activation process causes the resistance of the hydrogen storage alloy electrode to decrease over time during activation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an alkaline fuel cell.    Alkaline fuel cell (20)    Anode (24)
NOVELTY - An anode (112) is placed in an electrolyte solution and is subjected to vacuum so that electrolyte is absorbed into the anode. A separator (116) is formed around specific portions of the anode.    USE - For metal-air electrochemical cells used as power source in stationary or mobile power plant, electric vehicle, portable electronic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes ion conduction rate, density and overall depth of discharge and minimizes water leakage from the cell by forming the separator around the anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the metallic electrochemical cell.    Anode (112)    Separator (116)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen occlusion tank (1) which contains hydrogen occlusion alloy, and a hydrogen tank (19) which stores hydrogen in compressed state supply hydrogen through a supply line (9) to a fuel cell (7). A controller controls flow rate of hydrogen supplied from the hydrogen occlusion tank and the hydrogen tank, depending upon temperature of the hydrogen occlusion tank.    USE - For fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flow rate of hydrogen from the hydrogen occlusion tank and the hydrogen tank are controlled, the required amount of hydrogen is supplied to the fuel cell stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic structural diagram of the fuel cell system.    Hydrogen occlusion tank (1)    Fuel cell (7)    Supply line (9)    Hydrogen tank (19)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell stack (24); a reformer (22) in fluid communication with the fuel cell stack; and an air conditioning system in fluid communication with the reformer.    USE - Used with an engine to operate a vehicle as well as providing electricity and heat for auxiliary systems.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a more efficient source of water without requiring the owner to constantly maintain the levels of water required for the fuel cell system. The requirement of storage space for water canisters is relieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) a method of making a fuel cell system comprising disposing a reformer in fluid communication with a fuel cell stack; and disposing an air conditioning system in fluid communication with the reformer; and    (b) a method of using a fuel cell system comprising directing a condensate from an air conditioning system to a reformer; producing a reformate (34) in the reformer; and utilizing the reformate in a fuel cell stack to produce electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Reformer (22)    Fuel cell stack (24)    Reformate (34)
NOVELTY - The supercapacitor has a magnetized metal backing element (6) detachedly attached to a casing (1) provides a magnetic field to a porous composite electrode (3) and an electrolyte has a paramagnetic substance added to it.    USE - For use as auxiliary power source in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of magnetized metal backing element produce enhanced magnetohydrodynamic stirring in electrolyte and porous electrode, thereby providing optimum balance of high specific capacitance and high rate capability for charging and discharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the supercapacitor.    Casing (1)    Porous composite electrode (3)    Magnetized metal backing element (6)
NOVELTY - Unidirectional tooth are provided at both the side edges of a lower plate of a plate terminal. The lower plate is pressed into a snug fit hole provided in a cover (C), so as to fix the respective tooth in engagement with opposing inner wall faces.    USE - For use in sealed lead-acid battery for motor bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The plate terminal is reliably prevented from turning laterally, deforming or coming off upwards and hence a stable and stout terminal structure is obtained merely by pressing the lower plate into recessed snug fit hole. Thus the assembly operation of the terminal structure is easier and quicker and the storage battery is obtained without any manufactural loss at increased efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the storage battery.    Cover (C)
NOVELTY - A pair of bipolar plate assemblies arranged on opposite sides of a membrane electrode assembly respectively have a gas distribution layer with multiple porous flow channels with foam media, extending traversely through the layer in parallel orientation. A catalytic layer and a non-porous conductive separator plate are secured to respective face of each layer.    USE - For motor vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The substitution of foam gas distribution layer reduces both the weight and volume of the fuel cell. The ability of the foam gas distribution layer to distribute gas uniformly over entire area of membrane allows elimination of graphite paper or cloth between bipolar plate and membrane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - An open-circuit voltage of a storage battery is compared with a reference voltage that corresponds to a reference state-of-charge predetermined in a state of correction range defined around a target state-of-charge. The state-of-charge is corrected when it lies within the range by bringing it close to the reference state-of-charge, based on the result of comparison.    USE - For hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the state-of-charge of the battery is corrected when it lies within the state of correction range by bringing it close to the predetermined reference state-of-charge based on the result of comparison between the open-circuit voltage and the reference voltage, the cumulative error in calculating the state-of-charge of the battery, caused by a variation in charge/discharge efficiency of the battery is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating the storage battery control program.
NOVELTY - A power approximate expression determination using difference value of a predetermined disconnect voltage and an assumed open circuit voltage, is repeatedly performed by updating the assumed open circuit voltage until the determined power approximate expression becomes -0.5 or about -0.5. The assumed open circuit is estimated to be the open circuit voltage.    USE - For estimating battery open circuit voltage of vehicles such as general 14 V power source vehicle, multi-power source (14 V and 42 V) vehicle, electric vehicle, gasoline automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Since the determination of power approximate expression in repeatedly performed until it becomes -0.5 or about -0.5, an asymptote of the power approximate expression unchangeable by temperature is estimated in relatively short time without temperature correction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the process of estimating open circuit voltage of the battery.
NOVELTY - Anode substance containing anode active material (10) and hollow particles (20), are distributed in each hole of a nickel porous substance.    USE - Used as a power tool in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances capacitance of the nickel hydrogen secondary battery. Reduces manufacturing cost of the nickel porous substance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nickel hydrogen secondary battery manufacturing method; and    (2) nickel porous substance manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of anode active material in nickel hydrogen secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Anode active material (10)    Hollow particles (20)
NOVELTY - Reactor comprises a reactor element (15) consisting of a functional unit (20) having a channel structure with channels (21) having a channel inlet (22) and a channel outlet (23). A reaction material (R) is provided in the channels which reacts with a medium (D) passing through. The reaction material is provided in the channels in such a way that the channels have regions (40-42) with different reactivity of reaction material over the longitudinal extension of the channels.    USE - Used for carrying out exothermic reactions, as a heat exchanger, catalytic burner, reformer or reactor for carrying out partial oxidations, or in a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reaction can be controlled in the reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: More than one reaction material is provided in the channels. The channel regions are partially made from the different reaction materials. The reaction materials have a concentration profile within the channels over its longitudinal extension. The reaction material is a catalytic material. The reactor element has a second functional unit (30) having a channel structure with channels (31) having a channel inlet (32) and a channel outlet (33).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the reactor element.    reactor element (15)    functional units (20, 30)    channels (21, 31)    channel inlets (22, 32)    channel outlets (23, 33)    medium (D)    reaction material (R)
NOVELTY - The circuit includes a diode rectifier (7) and two regulators (8,12). The first regulator (8) is connected to two resistors ((9,10) that act as a voltage divider, and the output is applied to a second regulator (12) that is configured as a current regulator. The output of the current regulator is applied to a light source (14). The light may be an LED array in a vehicle lighting system.    USE - To enable vehicle lamps such as marker, stop/brake and tail light to operate over a wide range of voltages.Also for LED lamps.    ADVANTAGE - Cost effective and reasonably priced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a vehicle lamp    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic diagram of lamp circuit    Diode (7)    Regulator (8,12)    Resistors (9,10)    Lamp (14)
NOVELTY - An air-breathing polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell unit is arranged in an enclosure, such that the anode of the fuel cell unit is facing the interior of the enclosure. Liquid hydrocarbon fuel is provided in the enclosure at level sufficient to contact the active region of the anode and is mixed with water to form a liquid hydrocarbon fuel solution.    USE - E.g. air-breathing direct methanol fuel cell for generating electricity for vehicular use and stationary use.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for auxiliary equipment such as fan, blower and humidifier for providing oxidant to the fuel cell and removing water from the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an air-breathing direct methanol fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A control module (70) engages a clutch (72) between vapor engine and drive shaft, when the drive shaft rotation sensor (20B) senses rotation of shaft and output of power setting sensor (20A) is greater than zero. The sensor (20A) senses the throttle setting of the primary heat engine. The waste heat converting engine is coupled by a one-way clutch to a motor-generator that is coupled through an engageable clutch to the vehicle drive train. As well as utilizing waste heat the system can convert braking energy for storage in the vehicle's battery.    USE - For parallel hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Produces less waste heat, since waste heat is converted into work to augment torque supplied to vehicle drive train.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the vehicle mounted waste heat conversion system.    Power setting sensor (20A)    Drive shaft rotation sensor (20B)    Control module (70)    Clutch (72)
NOVELTY - A compression spring moves a battery between a position displaced from a light bulb, when a frame (14) is not magnetically connected to a metallic surface of vehicle, and another position connected to the light bulb, when the frame is magnetically connected to the metallic surface, such that the light bulb is energized.    USE - For holding messages such as advertisement in vehicle. Also for displaying driver experience.    ADVANTAGE - The light bulb is automatically energized when the frame is magnetically connected to the metallic surface of the vehicle. Since the frame is magnetically connected to the metallic surface, disconnection of the frame is easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the lighted display device.    Frame (14)
NOVELTY - A sensor subassembly (70) including a bracket (72) is slidably mounted in a counterbore (12) of a transparent handle (10). The bracket is connected serially to the contacts (26) of the counterbore and a cap (20). A spring (100) biases the subassembly to electrically and mechanically contact with the contacts. A buzzer (76) and a light bulb (84) on the bracket are parallel connected between the contacts.    USE - For testing short circuit, circuit continuity, polarity and battery drain of electrical circuits in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient usage of tester in any environment where low voltage testing is appropriate. Enables efficient detection of short circuit, circuit continuity, polarity and battery drain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the electric circuit tester.    Transparent handle (10)    Counterbore (12)    Cap (20)    Contacts (26)    Sensor subassembly (70)    Bracket (72)    Buzzer (76)    Light bulb (84)    Spring (100)
NOVELTY - The surface hardness of each roller (24) which serves as a connector of roller clutch (16) is not less than 1100 Vicker's hardness. The Chromium content of the steel roller ranges from 8 to 20 percent. The nitrogen content of the nitrated case is 3 percent by weight.    USE - For alternating current dynamo used as generator of the motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains roller with outstanding antiwear quality and increased impact strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for pulley device for one way clutch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fragmentary sectional view of the one way clutch. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Roller clutch (16)    Roller (24)
NOVELTY - The lead powder of 10-20 weight % is kneaded with water and dilute sulfuric acid to form a paste. The paste is coated on the lattice structure so as to have a packing density of 4.3-5.3 g/ml.    USE - For manufacturing positive electrode plate for lead storage batteries used as power supply in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lead storage battery excellent in high discharge property and long life, and having wide application in industries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph which shows the high temperature float life time property. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generator contains a metal hydride contacting hydrogen generating promoter to generate hydrogen inside a hydrogen supply generators, such as a fuel cell. The metal hydride and/or promoter are in liquid state, and are stored in receptacle arranged at inner portion of the machine. The water pressure on the outside of the machine is equalized.    USE - For producing hydrogen in hydrogen supply apparatus such as fuel cell used for power source of diving machine such as diving ships, and submarines.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator is safer, lightweight and generates hydrogen easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Two or more sheets (3) of non-woven fabric are joined to the separation substrate (1) made of thermoplastic synthetic fibers and inorganic powder.    USE - Separator for lead storage batteries used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly operation of battery is improved. Has long life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Separation substrate (1)    Non-woven fabric sheets (3)
NOVELTY - The separator consists of a porous film whose structure maintenance index is more than 2 and is calculated using the formula Y = (G80divide108)x(G80divideG20), where G20 is storage elastic modulus of the film at 20 degrees Celsius and G80 is storage elastic modulus at 80 degrees Celsius.    USE - For non-aqueous electrolytic battery (claimed) used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Lengthens battery life span and prevents battery discharge during charging of battery because the separator has porous film with specific structure maintenance index.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolytic battery.
NOVELTY - The sliding cover movable in direction parallel to plane of roof, comprises several solar modules (6) and an auxiliary electrical generator. The size of the solar modules is equal to width size of roof opening. The auxiliary generator mounted on end face of the cover is hydrogen operated strip shaped polymer electrolyte fuel cell or direct methanol fuel cell.    USE - For covering roof opening of motor vehicle such as passenger car, truck, van, bus, railroad car, ship, airplane and mobile homes etc.    ADVANTAGE - By providing auxiliary generator, the engine of the vehicle is independently operated by arranging the solar modules equal to size of roof opening, several modules are arranged and hence usage efficiency of the cover is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross section of the sliding cover guide arrangement.    Solar modules (6)
NOVELTY - The bilateral permanent magnet excited synchronous motor consists of stator core (7) and an air gap. The core and windings of non-contact power feeder which correspond to secondary core of a stator transformer, slides longitudinally along the air gap.    USE - Permanent magnet excited synchronous motor and non-contact power feeder integrated system for crane, maglev train or electric railway car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables non-contact power supply by simply installing a secondary core and a secondary winding at the portion of the runner and primary transformer winding at stator, thus reduces the cost of system manufacture and provides very clean transportation system. Permanent magnet excited linear synchronous motor has high-efficiency and high driving force, thus the system can be lightened and energy can be saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show illustrations of the integrated system and a stator core separated from integrated system.    Motor runner (2)    Windings (6)    Stator core (7)
NOVELTY - An enthalpy transfer device is provided for conditioning the streams of a fuel cell. A portion of a species is transferred from one fuel cell stream having higher potential to another fuel cell stream having lower potential by the enthalpy transfer device of a fuel cell engine.    USE - For PEM fuel engines used in electrically powered transport vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The weight and expense of the components of the fuel cell is minimized, by conditioning the anode inlet of the fuel cell. The efficient control and management of stream flow of the fuel cell is performed using enthalpy transfer device. performance is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Fuel cell engine stream conditioning system;    (2) Reactant conditioning method; and    (3) Reactant conditioning system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of cathode humidification system.
NOVELTY - A ground-referenced switching device (Q1) connected to a terminal of a center-tapped transformer (T1) is driven by a modulator (26). A battery (BT1) is connected between another terminal of the transformer and a ground reference. A diode (D3) is connected to another terminal of the transformer and a diode (D2) is connected between the diode (D3) and the battery.    USE - Power converter in switch-mode power supply (SMPS) of vehicle and also for portable camera, boom box and home/office equipment such uninterruptable power supply (UPS) and battery-operated appliance and in portable and mobile applications and also for high power audio amplifier, inverter and computer control system.    ADVANTAGE - The ground referenced switching device is simple and economical to drive and is capable of providing output voltage of any magnitude and polarity, thereby improving efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the switch-mode power supply.    Modulator (26)    Battery (BT1)    Diodes (D2,D3)    Ground-referenced switching device (Q1)    Center-tapped transformer (T1)
NOVELTY - The pressure rollers (2a,2b) process both the concave and convex surfaces of the separator (1), simultaneously.    USE - For solid polymer fuel cells in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Inexpensive solid polymer fuel cell can be manufactured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the separator manufacturing apparatus.    Separator (1)    Pressure rollers (2a,2b)
NOVELTY - The system has two on-board electrical systems with different voltage levels and correspondingly two batteries (1a,20a), whereby each electrical system has an associated current distributor (1,20) and different loads (5,8,27,28,33) are associated with the current distributors. The current distributors are intelligent devices that process the input and output current and the state of charge of each system using a power management device (9).    USE - Motor vehicle electrical systems.    ADVANTAGE - Two intelligent current distributors are associated with the two electrical systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of two current distributors for two systems    batteries (1,20a)    current distributors (1,20)    loads (5,8,27,28,33)    power management device (9)
NOVELTY - Lithium secondary cell comprises an inner electrode body impregnated with a non-aqueous electrolyte made up of a positive electrode and a negative electrode wound or laminated together with an inserted separator. A cell case contains an inner electrode body and an electrode cover seals the inner electrode body and terminals. The cell has cooling for the electric current path which includes the external terminals. The cell can be mounted on a vehicle and has a capacity of 2Ah or more.    USE - Cell is for use as a power supply for e.g. motor vehicle, electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cell avoids heating of the secondary cell and its connecting structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - There is an INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a lithium secondary cell connecting structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a lithium secondary cell.
NOVELTY - A cathode has multiple discharge regions within an operational potential range. A separator electrically insulates the cathode and anode having specific irreversible capacity (AIR). An electrolyte electrochemically reacts with the cathode and anode, such that the potential of cathode in completely discharged state is equal or greater than highest potential of its discharging regions.    USE - For driving motors of vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and also applicable for electrical devices such as electric portable telephones, personal digital assistant (PDA), laptop computers, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent acceleration performance is achieved in both electrical quantity and power capacity, because there is no requirement for the restriction of the operation voltages in order to prevent degradation caused by repetitive charge and discharge, thereby improving the running performance and fuel efficiency using the battery with reduced size and weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Battery manufacturing method; and    (2) Electric automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph illustrating relation between the discharging potential and discharging capacity of spinel-type composite oxide.
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) includes several stacked unit cells (14,16) of different structures, which have unified frames (18,20) with anodes (26a,26b) and cathodes (24a,24b). Solid polymer electrolyte membranes (22a,22b) are arranged between the anode and cathode. Cross-sections of reaction gas passages (52,56,58) of the unit cells are different from each other.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation performance and size of cell assembly are optimized by using cells of different structures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Fuel cell stack; and    (2) Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell assembly operation method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the cell assembly.    Assembly (10)    Unit cells (14,16)    Unified frames (18,20)    Solid polymer electrolyte membranes (22a,22b)    Cathodes (24a,24b)    Anodes (26a,26b)
NOVELTY - Several groups of electrodes are arranged within a battery case (13) to which a battery case lid (14) is welded. An electrolyte is poured into the case through a hole in the lid and a preassembled safety valve (3) is welded to the hole.    USE - For manufacturing sealed storage battery with safety valve, used in domestic electric appliance and electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of contact between the safety valve and the battery case as well as the hermetic effect are enhanced. Even when the pressure of the battery rises due to production of gas during overcharge or over discharge, adverse effects are not encountered and the lid is not damaged, thus ensuring proper operation of the safety valve. The number of holes formed in the lid is reduced, thus reducing electrolyte leakage. Ensures excellent reliability for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view explaining the spinning welding process of valve.    Safety valve (3)    Battery case (13)    Battery case lid (14)
NOVELTY - The casing (2) is made of a composite material such as mullite material, alumina material, carbon material and silica. The composite material includes 50-70% of hollow grains contained in the form of metallic matrix.    USE - For accommodating battery, junction box, etc, in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The casing has reduced weight and excellent shielding properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the casing.    Casing (2)
NOVELTY - Storage tank (10) accommodates fuel comprising decahydronaphthalene, which is supplied to reaction tank (20) consisting of catalyst through supply pipe (14). Liquid film is formed on catalyst surface, while supplying fuel, and film is dehydrogenated to generate naphthalene and hydrogen. Hydrogen separation film (40) in separation tank (30) coupled to tank (20), separates hydrogen from naphthalene.    USE - For generating hydrogen gas used for fuel cells in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen gas of high purity is supplied to the hydrogen utilizing device reliably. The efficiency of hydrogen utilizing device is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the hydrogen generation apparatus.    Fuel storage tank (10)    Fuel supply pipe (14)    Reaction tank (20)    Separation tank (30)    Hydrogen separation film (40)
NOVELTY - At intervals, and especially during fuel cell warm-up, the electrical operating point is adjusted to increase power losses. Current density (S) in this mode, is intentionally increased above that at optimal- or maximum power density (S1, S3). The power loss (W) is used to heat the fuel cell to the desired operating temperature. On achieving it, current density is reduced.    USE - A method of operating a fuel cell system, particularly of electric vehicles, especially during start up.    ADVANTAGE - Little additional cost and complication is involved in operating in this mode. The desired operating temperature, e.g. that for maximum power and/or efficiency, is reached more quickly. A programmable control system is able to carry out the process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the corresponding control system with processor and program, the memory device for the program and the correspondingly-controlled fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph illustrates the claimed process, including the maximum power point (Pmax, S3).(Drawing includes non-English language text)    total power (G)    voltage/current (K)    output power (P)    heat output (W)
NOVELTY - Biogas is generated by sludge gasification reactor and is returned to the aerobic treatment stage where it is mixed with the nascent biogas. The sludge is gasified at between 400 and 1200degreesC producing primarily methane. The mixture is drawn from the anaerobic reactors for use as fuel.    USE - To generate biogas as a fuel, used in e.g. a district heating power station, a hot water boiler, or a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The energy yield is considerably greater than prior art municipal biogas generation plants. There is further a drastic reduction in the volume of sludge for final disposal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Foul sludge stage (11) biogas and anaerobic stage biogas circulate between the reactors before it is drawn off for use as a fuel.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sludge treatment assembly, comprising an anaerobic stage (3, 4), a foul sludge thickener (5), a foul sludge homogenizer (6), a de-watering unit (7), a foul sludge stacking container (8), a sludge drier (9), a dry sludge store (10) and a sludge gasifier (11). The assembly has a pipe linking the foul sludge gasifier to the anaerobic stage containers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the process. (Drawing includes non-English-language text).    anaerobic reactors (3, 4)    sludge thickener (5)    de-watering unit (7)    sludge stacking container (8)    sludge drier (9)    sludge gasification reactor (11)    district heating power station (16)    hot water boiler (17)    fuel cell (19)
NOVELTY - The transmission takes place between at least one circuit unit and one or more circuit units in a slidable car seat. At least one transformer has its primary and secondary coils in separate shell cores (4), with the first shell core located in the surface of stationary car part.The second shell core is located on the mobile car part. The two shell cores form a closed circuit for the magnetic flux between the coils. There is at least one cover plate (7) for the first shell core, which encloses the coils and firmly connects them to the surface of the stationary car part.    USE - For circuit units firmly fitted to car body and slidable car seat respectively, e.g. for release of safety bags.    ADVANTAGE - Good coupling between primary and secondary of an inductive transformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded presentation of first shell core and cover plate.    shell core, (4)    cover plate (7)
NOVELTY - A carbon-base composition used as the negative electrode of secondary lithium ion battery is prepared from carbon (95-60 at.%) and high-lithium material (5-40 at.%) through ball grinding (or chemical treatment) for a long time to make the granularity reach 1-100 nm and the high-lithium material be surrounded by carbon.    USE - Suitable for electrically driven car.    ADVANTAGE - Features high specific capacity up to 500-1040 mAh/g and cyclic stability between charges and discharges, and is easy to prepare.
NOVELTY - Powder metallurgical method for producing high density shaped parts from an alloy consisting of at least 20 wt.% chromium, and iron or an additional alloy in an amount of not more than 10 wt.% comprises compacting the powder feedstock approximately into its final shape and sintering, where the additional alloy proportions are introduced in the form of a master alloy powder. The master alloy is composed of the additional alloy proportions and iron proportions, or additional alloy proportions, iron proportions and chromium proportions, or additional alloy proportions and chromium proportions.    USE - Used for producing high density shaped parts, e.g. an interconnector of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A high quality part is produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The powder feedstock is a mixture of elementary chromium powder with a pre-alloy powder of iron and additional alloying proportions. The powder mixture is compacted with a multiple component stamp having the geometry of the molded part to be produced.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen-containing gas stream is produced by generating steam. The steam is contacted with a molten metal mixture (404) in a reactor. The mixture comprises at least 20 wt.% iron dissolved in a first diluent metal. At least a portion of the iron is oxidized to an iron oxide and at least a portion of the steam is reduced to form hydrogen. A hydrogen-containing gas stream is extracted.    USE - For the production of hydrogen-containing gas stream used in the generation of energy and in chemical processes, e.g. the treatment of coal or the production of ammonia.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides a method for producing hydrogen that is technically sound and economically viable. By contacting the steam into iron that is dissolved in a diluent metal, the problems associated with thermodynamic and kinetic limitations inherent in prior steam reduction methods are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a reactor operating in steam reduction mode of the invention.    Molten metal mixture (404)    Slag layer (406)    Lance (408)
NOVELTY - Inks comprise a platinum catalyst for a cathode catalyst and a platinum-ruthenium catalyst for an anode catalyst, purified water which is 4-20 times that of the catalyst by weight, and a perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer in an amount effective to provide an ionomer content in dried anode and cathode catalyst coats of 20-80 vol.%.    USE - For making anode and cathode catalysts for application to ionomeric membranes for direct methanol fuels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) the production of inks for use in anode and cathode catalysts applied to membranes for direct methanol fuel cells, comprising combining platinum or platinum-ruthenium catalysts with purified water to form a first mixture, cooling the first mixture to a temperature that reduces evaporation of water from the first mixture, placing the first mixture in a cooler and agitating the mixture to obtain a first homogeneous suspension, adding an alcoholic solution of perfluorosulfonic acid to the first homogeneous suspension to provide a second mixture, agitating the second mixture in the cooler to obtain a homogeneous ink suitable for application to the appropriate anode or cathode side of the membrane; and    (b) a method for applying anode and cathode catalyst to anode and cathode surfaces for a direct methanol fuel cell, comprising forming a mixture of water, perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer, alcohols, and catalyst of platinum-ruthenium for the anode or platinum catalyst for the cathode while cooling and agitating the solution, placing the mixture in a cooler, continuously agitating the mixture, spraying the mixture on the anode or cathode surfaces as determined by the catalyst content.
NOVELTY - The insulation resistance of the load circuit of the fuel cell system is measured. The coolant quality of the system is determined as a function of the measured insulation resistance value.    USE - For determining quality of coolant such as cooling water in fuel cell systems, used as power supply system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of coolants is controlled with a high degree of reliability without any additional effort and cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Method for controlling coolant quality of fuel cell system; and    (2) Apparatus for monitoring coolant quality of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional relationship between the insulation resistance and the electrical conductivity in a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - A high side component and a low side component (56) with respective logic circuits (150) control corresponding FETs (8) connected between the outputs (84,86) of the two components, based on voltages of the respective logic inputs (90) and switching outputs. A pulse width modulator connected to the logic inputs, outputs control signal to switch the high and low side FETs, respectively.    USE - For power converters, automotive systems, logic converters for power interfaces, power supply or motor drives    ADVANTAGE - Easily arranges several FETs in parallel in places of single high and low side transistors, as each includes its own circuitry for avoiding shoot through. Shoot through is prevented without the need for providing complex circuitry to pass control signals between high and low side circuits. The switching speed improved and the dead time in which neither of FETs are conducting, is reduced. Reduces the board space and simplifies the board design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) High side component for use in switching circuit;    (2) Low side component for use in switching circuit; and    (3) Synchronous DC-DC converter circuit operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of synchronous DC-DC voltage converter using the low side and high side components.    FET (8)    Low side component (56)    Outputs (84,86)    Logic inputs (90)    Logic circuits (150)
NOVELTY - Permanent magnets (20) are fixed to the crankshaft in crank chamber (4) so as not to move relative to crankshaft. Coils are held on the bearing cap (8) in the crank chamber. The magnets and coils form electric motors, generators or electromechanical transducers (M1,M2).    USE - Internal combustion engine with electromechanical transducer.    ADVANTAGE - Size of the internal combustion engine is minimized. The small gap between the magnets and coils can be easily maintained. Power is generated at a high power generating efficiency when magnets and coils form motors and generators. The coils can be effectively cooled with large amount of lubricating oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of internal combustion engine.    Crank chamber (4)    Bearing cap (8)    Permanent magnets (20)    Electromechanical transducers (M1,M2)
NOVELTY - A dual function connector (50) has a contact that functions as a battery connector and a system connector to connect the communication circuits of the cellular phone (10) to a battery (48) and to an external device such as cradle for the phone, respectively. A system interface projects from a side of the connector, for connecting the external device to the communication circuits.    USE - Mobile communication device e.g. cellular phone capable of being connected to external devices such as vehicle mounted cradle, hands free kit, facsimile or computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connector is configured as system and battery connectors, the component and space requirements needed for system and battery connections is reduced, and hence the cost and size of the phone are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dual function electrical connector for a mobile radio communication device powered by a battery and having internal communication circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the mobile telephone.    Cellular phone (10)    Battery (48)    Dual function connector (50)
NOVELTY - The transmission device (1) has a transformer (4) arranged between a column side circuit (2) and a steering side circuit (3). The amplitude of the electrical signal produced in secondary coil (L2) of the transformer increases, when the circuit (2) transmits an airbag detonation signal (7). A monitoring circuit (14) detects the change in voltage level, based on which an airbag inflator (15) is switched ON.    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The detonation signal is transmitted from the column side to the steering side of the vehicle accurately and immediately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric signal-transmission device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric signal-transmission device (1)    Column side circuit (2)    Steering side circuit (3)    Transformer (4)    Airbag detonation signal (7)    Monitoring circuit (14)    Airbag inflator (15)    Secondary coil (L2)
NOVELTY - A controller (400) controls the output of the fuel cell, when the flow rate and the discharge pressure of a coolant pump (202) respectively detected by a flow rate detector (302) and a pressure detector (303), are abnormal.    USE - For protecting fuel cell system used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Abnormal control for lifetime reduction evasion is performed reliably and quickly, thereby the fuel cell system is protected effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the protective device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Coolant pump (202)    Flow rate detector (302)    Pressure detector (303)    Controller (400)
NOVELTY - The terminal (2) includes tightening pieces (17,18) which are inserted into the tapered portion of a bracket (3). The pieces are tightened with the bracket using a bolt (4) and a nut (5), so that the battery electrode inserted into the holes (14,15) is held tightly.    USE - Battery mounting terminal in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables equal application of load on the bracket and terminal, hence deformation of the bracket is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the battery electrode mounting terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Terminal (2)    Bracket (3)    Bolt (4)    Nut (5)    Holes (14,15)    Tightening pieces (17,18)
NOVELTY - Mounting holes (9) for mounting a battery pole (200), are formed on respective top and bottom portions of a metal plate folded in the form of a U-shape. A slit connects the top and bottom mounting holes. The taper of specific breadth is formed in the inner face of the two mounting holes. The angle between circumference of top and bottom mounting holes with respective reference plane is formed identically.    USE - Battery terminal connected to electrode of battery mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves retention strength of the battery pole, thereby improving workability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Mounting holes (9)    Battery pole (200)
NOVELTY - The bio toilet (2) has a fermentation layer which accommodates excrements. An exhaust heat supply device supplies exhaust heat from the fuel cell (7) to the fermentation layer so as to heat the fermentation layer to a predetermined temperature.    USE - Bio toilet used in mountainous region and national parks, where mains power supply is not available.    ADVANTAGE - Biodegradation of excrements in fermentation layer is accelerated by heating the fermentation layer with the exhaust heat of fuel cell and so construction of electric heaters using external power is not required. Fermentation layer is heated irrespective of day and night and weather by utilizing exhaust heat of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of bio toilet system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Bio toilet (2)    Fuel cell (7)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the voltage of the battery (E2) used for driving a pump (13). When the detected voltage is below a predetermined value, an electric motor (15) that drives a hydraulic machine (10) is stopped and the operation of the hydraulic machine is continued by operating an engine (11).    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the operation of the hydraulic machine is continued by operating an engine automatically when battery voltage exceeds a predetermined value, the need for an operator to switch on the machine is eliminated and the pump drive motor is protected reliably, thereby enhancing the durability of the battery protection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the drive unit of hydraulic machine mounted in vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydraulic machine (10)    Engine (11)    Pump (13)    Electric motor (15)    Battery (E2)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte contains an alkali metal salt with ion dissociation property, and an imidazolium salt having hexafluorophosphate (PF6-)anion.    USE - For lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for portable electronic devices and electrical vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has high energy density, high oxidation resistance and reduction resistance. The electrolyte is non-flammable. The lithium secondary battery has long term stability, safety and favorable charging-discharging cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium secondary battery containing the electrolyte (4), positive electrode (1) which can reversibly carry out electrochemical reaction of lithium ion, and a negative plate (2). The alkali metal salt is lithium salt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structural drawing of lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative plate (2)    Electrolyte (4)
NOVELTY - The jump starting detection device (10) has a control element (20), e.g. an electronic contact, which detects the opening movement of a cover unit (16), fitting over a battery terminal (12) for connection of a jump lead in its closed position. The cover unit and the control element may be formed integral with one another.    USE - The device is used for detecting jump starting of an automobile engine.    ADVANTAGE - The jump starting lead cannot be connected to the battery without triggering the jump starting detection device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a method for detecting jump starting of an automobile engine is also included.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section through a jump starting detection device for an automobile engine.    Jump starting detection device (10)    Battery terminal (12)    Cover unit (16)    Control element (20)
NOVELTY - Resin-impregnated expanded graphite product comprises a solvent-free low-viscosity acrylic resin.    USE - Resin-impregnated expanded graphite products are useful as sealing elements, fuel cell components or heat-conducting elements.    ADVANTAGE - The resin seals the pores of the graphite without creating defects, e.g. bubble or cracks, to obtain products that are corrosion-resistant, electrically and thermally conductive and impermeable to liquids or even gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for production of the resin-impregnated expanded graphite product comprising:    (1) impregnating the expanded graphite with the resin;    (2) optionally shaping the resulting prepreg; and    (3) curing the resin.
NOVELTY - The transistors (Q1,Q2) are made to conduct alternately, such that the component of frequency that is twice the switching frequency, is less than or equal to the component of switching frequency in the waveform of the current which is supplied from a DC power supply.    USE - Switching power supply circuit for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By setting lower switching frequency, the noise level of the entire waveform of supplied current is lowered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Half-bridge type switching power supply circuit; and    (2) Full bridge type switching power supply circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the switching power supply circuit.    Transistors (Q1,Q2)
NOVELTY - The high-pressure gas supply system (1) has a supply line (4) which supplies a high-pressure gas from the high-pressure tanks (3a,3b). A switch valve controls the opening and closing of each tank. The supply line has supply pipings (30,31) coupled to the tanks and coupled by a piping joint (32). The check valves (34a,34b) prevent the counterflow of the high-pressure gas from the piping joint to each tank.    USE - For fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents rapid increase of high pressure in high-pressure tank since counterflow of high-pressure gas to high-pressure tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of high-pressure gas supply system.    High-pressure gas supply system (1)    High-pressure tanks (3a,3b)    Supply line (4)    Supply pipings (30,31)    Piping joint (32)    Check valves (34a,34b)
NOVELTY - The battery current and voltage are measured. A comparator inputs the estimated cranking power provided by an engine cranking power specification table and the estimated battery capacity provided by a battery capacity table, and determines if the battery capacity exceeds the estimated cranking power.    USE - For diesel engine-equipped vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Informs operator of battery condition without need to remove battery from vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of monitoring a vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the flowchart of the vehicle battery condition monitoring method.
NOVELTY - The cathode for a plasmoelectrolytic reactor has a cylindrical section of refractory material and a rod section inserted in a dielectric rod with a male thread. The cylindrical section has symmetrical holes and a conical recess from below. The rod section is made of refractory material. The cathode has an axial hole connecting its cylindrical and rod sections. The dielectric rod is conical at the top.    USE - Equipment for production of heat, hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plasmoelectrolytic reactor including the novel cathode.
NOVELTY - A hydrocarbon type fuel composition comprises a hydrocarbon with an octane value of 89 or more, an aromatic compound content of 15 vol.% or more, a sulfur content of 1 ppm or less, a 5% distillation temperature of 25 degrees C or higher, a 50% distillation temperature of 70-100 degrees C, a 95% distillation temperature of 190 degrees C or lower and an H/C ratio of 2.0 or higher.    USE - Used as a fuel for cars.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the composition is low.
NOVELTY - The electrochemical cell main structure (52) has a pair of inlet holes (60,61) and outlet holes (62,63) for flow of different electrolytes. A diaphragm (50) is provided between the two different electrolyte flow paths. A voltage is impressed to the electrodes (66,67) present in the flow paths such that uniform electrochemical reaction takes place.    USE - E.g., redox cell.    ADVANTAGE - By impressing a voltage to the electrodes present in the flow paths separated by diaphragm, uniform electrochemical reaction is performed easily and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the electrochemical cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Diaphragm (50)    Electrochemical cell main structure (52)    Inlet holes (60, 61)    Outlet holes (62, 63)    Electrodes (66, 67)
NOVELTY - The separator has a stainless steel plate (21) of predetermined form as a base material. A carbon layer (24) formed on a portion of the surface of the plate, contacts gas diffusion electrodes (22) through a carbon diffused layer (23). A passivity skin layer is formed on the remaining portion of the surface of the plate.    USE - Fuel cell separator, e.g. solid polymer fuel cell used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon layer contacting to gas diffusion electrode has a low contact resistance equivalent to carbon. The stainless steel plate is protected from environmental corrosion effect by high passivity skin layer. The weight and cost of fuel cell are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell separator.    Stainless steel plate (21)    Gas diffusion electrodes (22)    Gas diffused layer (23)    Carbon layer (24)
NOVELTY - The polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell has an electrode (16) between a hydrogen-ion conductive polymeric electrolyte film (11) and an electroconductive separator plate (19). The electrode has a catalyst layer (12) contacting the film (11), and a gas diffusion layer (14) contacting the plate (19). The layer (14) has groove forming gas passageway (15) in a surface contacting the plate (19).    USE - As power supply for electric vehicles and domestic cogeneration system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell is small-sized and has high performance. The separator is thin and inexpensive. High battery characteristics are obtained by reduction in resistance of the electroconductive separator. Since the gas diffusion layer has gas passageway, gas diffusion to the electrode is improved by control of the thickness of the gas diffusion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    Polymeric electrolyte film (11)    Catalyst layer (12)    Gas diffusion layer (14)    Gas passageway (15)    Electrode (16)    Separator (19)
NOVELTY - The processed surface of a passive state metal (1) is covered by high hardness particles (3) and noble metal (4) on its either sides. An ultrasonic wave is radiated to vibrate the high hardness particles that collide with the passive state metal to remove the surface oxide film and to coat the surface of the metal with the noble metal.    USE - For treating the carbon surface of separator used in solid polymer fuel cell used in motor vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the passive state metal are treated using ultrasonic waves, a low contact resistance property of the solid polymer fuel cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the surface treatment method of carbon present in the passive state metal.    Passive state metal (1)    High hardness particles (3)    Noble metal (4)
NOVELTY - A process for producing catalysts that contain pacified copper and zinc oxide and/or aluminum oxide, comprises: (i) Precipitating a mixture of catalyst precursors which are dissolved in a solvent or in a sludge, using precipitating agents that contain anions. (ii) The mixture is washed and dried to form a solid catalyst precursor in powder or granulate form. (iii) The precursors are calcined until the anion content is 0.1-2.5wt%. (iv) The calcined precursors are then shaped and reduced and pacified, to form the catalyst. (v) Precipitation tales place by the addition of carbonates, and in the precipitation of zinc and aluminum salts the Zn:Al ration is 3:1-1:3, and the alkali carbonate solution has a pH of 5-12 and a temperature of 20-100degreesC. (vi) The precipitate is separated and washed to remove the alkali ions. (vii) After drying, calcining takes place at 250-800degreesC.    USE - The process is used to produce catalysts that contain pacified copper and zinc oxide and/or aluminum oxide, eg for the production of hydrogen e.g. for vehicle fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst material has improved mechanical strength.
NOVELTY - The communication module (14) receiver (12) picks up a signal from an external transmitter (30), activating a controller (18). A command sequence entered into the controller, is carried out as a result.    USE - To reduce standing current to an idle vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Standing current is reduced by equipment with greater flexibility. Current conditions and the special requirements of the driver are matched optimally. The pre-programmed command sequence can be used to leave required items on, selectively. Use in conjunction with a mobile telephone is cited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the corresponding method, which causes transition to a low standing current- or switched-off state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A vehicle with a block diagram representation of an implementation is shown.    receiver (12)    communication module (14)    controller (18)    external transmitter (30)
NOVELTY - Two position switch (110) changes operation between functions of converting from AC-DC by a rectifier (108) and from DC-AC by an inverter (102), respectively.    USE - Used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Allows the user to charge the HEV's battery, during emergency or unusual condition, and to draw vehicle's electric power to run external electrical devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Battery charger using method; and    (2) Hybrid electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the battery charger.    Inverter (102)    Rectifier (108)    Two position switch (110)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a moisture exchanger (30) at the suction side of the air supply (7). This causes and increase in the pressure and temperature differentials of the fresh air and the cathode exhaust in the moisture exchanger and promotes transfer of moisture. Since the moisture exchanger effectively transfers moisture it is possible to reduce the size of the radiator for the cooling water and condenser (60).    USE - Power supply for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Compact and lightweight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Block diagram of fuel cell system    Air supply (7)    Moisture exchanger(60) Condenser (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has at least one individual cell with an electrolyte-electrode unit (12,14) and at least one conducting end or intermediate plate (20,24,26), for supplying a gaseous reactant to at least one electrode of the latter via a gas inlet region (14,18). The end or intermediate plate has a heat exchanger region (30,34) infront of the gas inlet region, for removal of heat from the anode side of the individual cell.    USE - The high temperature fuel cell is used for providing electrical energy from an electrochemical reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The incorporation of the heat exchanger reduces the overall size and complexity of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-section through a high temperature fuel cell.    Electrolyte-electrode units (12,14)    Gas inlet regions (14,18)    End or intermediate plates (20,24,26)    Heat exchanger regions (30,34)
NOVELTY - A high conductive compound having potassium nickel fluorite structure is new.    USE - For electrode for electrochemical cell (claimed) used in vehicles, such as alkaline, metal-air, PEM fuel cell and supercapacitors and sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive compound has good storage capacitance and/or conversion rate or catalytic activity. It has high electrical conductivity. It is inexpensive to reproduce and does not have any environmental or health drawbacks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high conductive compound having potassium nickel fluorite structure of ABCO(x-delta))Hal(y-epsilon) is new.    A and B = Na, K, Rb, Ca, Ba, La, Pr, Sr, Ce, Nb, Pb, Sm or Gd;    C = Cu, Mg, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Nb, Mo, W or Zr, and/or Pt, Ru, Ir, Rh, Pd or Ni;    x+y = 4;    delta and epsilon = -0.7 to +0.7;    Hal = F, Cl, Br or I.    A and B are not identical; and A and C are not both Nb. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) A method for preparing an electrode for electrochemical cell comprising providing substrate and forming a continuous layer of material comprising inventive compound with high conductivity for electrons on the substrate by applying a mixture of material, binders and solvent, removing the solvent, and heat treating if necessary;and    (b) An electrochemical cell having at least two electrodes comprising the inventive compound, and electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the results for a cell in which the platinum reference electrode was also fitted in the separator.
NOVELTY - A positive spiral electrode layer and a separator layer are placed between positive and negative electrode layers. The positive electrode layer comprises a thin metal sheet with micro-corrugations. The metal sheet defines a surface region comprising high microporosity.    USE - Used for hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost and time required for manufacture are reduced. Low initial capital outlays, improved quality, modest floor space requirement and ease of production are facilitated. The micro-thin sheet allows high load rapid discharge and recharge by the vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the provision of a high capacity electrode;    (2) the use of a high capacity battery;    (3) a high capacity battery;    (4) the production of a bipolar battery; and    (5) the production of positive and negative battery cell electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a representation of the series connected hybrid electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger is connected to a humidification unit for cooling process gas stream to second lower temperature, condenses excess moisture in the process gas stream and removed the condensed moisture having predetermined temperature and humidity level.    USE - For controlling temperature of process gas stream of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Can be dynamically controlled and provide correct and accurate inlet fuel gas stream temperatures and relative humidities to ensure efficient operation of the fuel cell over wide range of current densities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic flow diagram of a fuel cell humidification system.
NOVELTY - A stack of flow plates have openings to form a coolant manifold passageway and reactant manifold passageway. Two gaskets respectively form a seal around the coolant and reactant manifold passageways between the adjacent pair of plates. The two gaskets are formed of different materials that are compatible and incompatible with coolant, respectively.    USE - For converting chemical energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the cost of arrangement, since the material that forms the gaskets is relatively inexpensive. Permits a less expensive and more reliable seal to be used to seal off the coolant flow between adjacent coolant plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack sealing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of cooler plate.
NOVELTY - A switching unit connects a waste gas purifier (7) and a motor (2) to a power supply, when the charging amount of a condenser (3) is greater than a predetermined value during energy regeneration mode.    USE - Hybrid-type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption by connecting waste gas purifier and motor to power supply based on charging amount of condenser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hybrid-type electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Motor (2)    Condenser (3)    Waste gas purifier (7)
NOVELTY - A front and back panels (4,5) have minimum value of coefficient of linear expansion in the length direction of a solar cell module (2) and maximum value in the orthogonal direction. The length and width of the solar cell module, that includes solar cells connected in series, satisfy specified relationship.    USE - Solar cell panel installed in motor vehicle, residential building.    ADVANTAGE - A thin film solar cell module is embedded without causing performance degradation of the solar cell module, by the differential thermal expansion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell panel.    Solar cell module (2)    Front and back panels (4,5)
NOVELTY - An active material layer is formed on a surface of an electrode sheet, opposing another electrode sheet. Another active material layer is formed in portions except the ends of a collector opposing the already formed active material layer. A separator is fixed to the ends of the active material layer formed on the collector.    USE - Winding type electrode battery for notebook computer, portable device, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A battery which is compact, is manufactured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for winding type electrode battery manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the winding type electrode battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An insulation plate (11b) is provided on the upper face of the harness (12), such that the stud bolt (8) and nut (9) are isolated electrically from the terminal component and harness.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the stud bolt or nut is touched accidentally, electric shock is prevented and hence safety of lead storage battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principal sectional view of the output terminal section of the lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stud bolt (8)    Nut (9)    Insulation plate (11b)    Harness (12)
NOVELTY - The sharp rigid materials (3) are welded to the sides of the positive and negative collector terminals (1,2).    USE - In hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - As components are inexpensive, cost is reduced. As edge portion of collector terminals and plate is welded reliably, discharge property and electrical property of battery is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagram of electrode group of battery.    Collector terminals (1,2)    Sharp rigid materials (3)
NOVELTY - A reactor for producing hydrogen comprises a first reactor for the partial oxidation of a hydrocarbon fuel in an oxygen-rich gas flow, a second reactor for converting the obtained carbon monoxide using water vapor and a membrane for separating off the hydrogen.    USE - For hydrogen production.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen is extremely pure, there is no need for a catalyst, no soot is formed and the process can be used for a long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a reactor for producing hydrogen.    First reactor (1)    Second reactor (2)    Membrane (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a refueling point (9) for providing fuel or fuel extract to mobile users as part of a static fuel supply system for several buildings (6,6a,6b) . The mobile users (1) contain mobile fuel cell systems (4) and mobile storage tanks (2). The source (5a,5b) of fuel is in the form of a line network and/or storage tank associated with one of the buildings.    USE - For supplying fuel to static fuel cell systems and vehicles for supplying several buildings with electricity and/or heat.    ADVANTAGE - An adequate infrastructure is made available for vehicles without requiring expensive reconstruction measures at refueling points.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system    refueling point (9)    buildings (6,6a,6b)    mobile users (1)    mobile fuel cell systems (4)    mobile storage tanks (2)    source of fuel (5a,5b)
NOVELTY - An outer sealant (5) provided inbetween two separators (3,4). An inner sealant (6) is provided between one of the separator (4) and a membrane electrode assembly (2). A anode or cathode is placed opposite to inner sealant, interposing membrane electrode assembly.    USE - Fuel cell for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves sealability between the membrane electrode assembly and separator with reduced cost, by inner and outer sealants. The electrode protects the thin electrolyte membrane from being deformed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Membrane electrode assembly (2)    Separators (3,4)    Outer sealant (5)    Inner sealant (6)
NOVELTY - The charge of the autonomous capacitor (C) is measured (6a). A current limiter (1) restricts current drawn (I) from the supply network (2) as a function of the measured charge (Uc(t)) on the capacitor (C).    USE - For the bus systems of passenger protection units in vehicles with data transmissions modulated onto the supply voltage (claimed application).    ADVANTAGE - The circuit reduces loading of the bus. It also protects the assembly of electronic components. By controlling the gate voltage of a MOSFET for example, discharge from the capacitor can be limited, when its charge has reached a critical state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block schematic circuit diagram is presented.    current limiter (1)    supply network (2)    voltage measurement component (Zener) (6a)    autonomous capacitor (C)    current drawn (I)    ) measured voltage (Uc(t)
NOVELTY - A generator (3) generates the constant voltage. An A/D converter (2) converts the constant voltage that is input through an analog input channel (5) as a reference voltage for measurement of the power supply voltage. An A/D conversion-result register (8) stores the A/D conversion result obtained by the A/D converting unit (2).    USE - For detecting value of power supply voltage for microcomputer driven by battery or computer installed in car.    ADVANTAGE - The execution of the A/D conversion enables the power supply voltage to be continuously determined, thereby enabling monitoring of the change and shift in the power supply voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Power supply voltage detection method; and    (2) Computer-readable recorded medium storing power supply voltage detection program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit block diagram of the power supply voltage detection circuit.    A/D converter (2)    Generator (3)    Analog input channel (5)    Result register (8)
NOVELTY - The chair may be similar to the usual type with a tubular frame (1) holding a seat (2) and two large wheels (3). There may be two small front wheels (14). A tow bar (7) has a raised front end pivoted (8,9) to the motor unit by a ball and cone mechanism.    USE - motorized wheel chair.    ADVANTAGE - Modified chair is lighter and requires less space than a four wheel motorized wheel chair. More stable then four wheel chairs with equivalent track width. Cheap way of making a motorized wheel chair. Easy to split and put the parts in a car boot. The ball and cone connection allows play free and secure locking together.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The motor unit has a 24 V battery (12), an electric motor (4) and a drive wheel (5). There are handlebars for steering (6), and a motor control button (11). The chair may be further adapted for use with the motor unit by omission of the usual front wheels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a typical four wheel chair with a motor unit added.    Seat unit (1)    Seat (2)    Wheel (3)    Motor (4)    Handlebars (6)    Tow bar (7)    Socket (8)    Pin (9)    Control button (11)    24 V battery (12)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10), housed in a thermally insulated body (12), is secured by fixings (16) in the engine block. In that region the thermal insulation propertied of the material are not as effective which permits heat losses generated in the cell (e.g. during boiling off conversion of cryogenic fuels) when the vehicle is shutdown to be transferred to the engine (first phase). If the engine is shut at its operating temperature it maintains the cell temperature above 400C.    USE - With fuel cells providing auxiliary electric and IC engine main propulsion.    ADVANTAGE - When the motor is shut down cell heat losses heat the engine block and maintain it at approximately. 400C so that when restarted there is no need to enrichen the air/fuel mixture. When the engine is running little heat transfer takes place as the temperature of cell and block at the transfer point are similar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sketch of a cell/engine block combination to the present invention.    fuel cell (10)    thermally insulated body (12)    fixings. (16)
NOVELTY - When a driver calls for a change in power demand by operating the accelerator, from the accelerator movement, in particular its angular acceleration and its position, the current RPM and torque set point of the motor an anticipated torque set point and RPM are generated to immediately to initiate an increase or reduction in the output of the generating system.    USE - For use with vehicles powered by fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The early generation of an anticipated change in power output increases the time available for that change to be initiated and leaves more time for the fuel cell to respond so eliminating the delay between the call for change and an appropriate response.
NOVELTY - A device for utilizing surplus thermal energy (heat) of motor vehicle fuel cells in the vehicle is equipped with a number of current-generating thermo-element based on the Seebeck effect. Through the heat emitted by the fuel cells (39), certain temperature potentials of a thermo-converter are supplied to a temperature base (53-55) of the thermo-bridge (59,60,61,87,88) forming the thermo-element. Several thermo-elements are combined into one or more modules, which are preferred as carrying elements as part of the outer shell of a motor vehicle or are integrated in to the vehicle system.    USE - For utilizing the excess thermal energy (heat) from motor vehicle fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The device is designed to utilize the thermal energy accrued during operation of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic of a motor vehicle fuel cells drive conception with the assigned device is given.    Fuel cell (39)    Chassis drive (46)    Temperature base (53,54,55)    Thermo-bridge (59,60,61,87,88)
NOVELTY - A separating device (4) in the metering device (1) separates water admixtures especially anti-freeze. The separator is designed as a molecular sieve or membrane and the metering device operates in pulses using a piston (3) moving to and from the separator. Water with additives comes in through line (6), having line (7) to draw additives off from the device (1). Valves (8,9) are fitted in both lines (6 and 7). The clean water is fed on for use and the cleaning operation requires vacuum on the separator input side or impactive flow onto the water surface.    USE - Fuel cell technology.    ADVANTAGE - Water purification of the fuel cell is performed by molecular sieve or membrane and separate lines for admixed inflow and outflow of additives. The system is proof against minus temperatures, e.g. lengthy idle periods.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system details.    metering device (1)    cylinder (2)    piston (3)    separator (4)    nozzle (5)    admixed water flow (6)    additives outflow line (7)    valves. (8,9)
NOVELTY - An antifreeze concentrate for use in fuel cell cooling systems which gives a ready-to-use aqueous cooling composition of maximum conductivity 50 muS/cm is based on an alkylene glycol or derivative containing a specified ortho-silicic acid ester as corrosion inhibitor.    USE - The concentrates are diluted with deionized water to give ready-to-use antifreezes for use in fuel cell cooling systems, e.g. for PEM-type fuel cells used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Inclusion of small amounts of (I), especially in systems such as those of WO 00/17951 which contain an ion-exchanger and which can be of the PEM type, results in a low conductivity and hence a much longer life for the coolant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An antifreeze concentrate for use in fuel cell cooling systems which gives a ready-to-use aqueous cooling composition of maximum conductivity 50 muS/cm is based on an alkylene glycol or derivative containing an ortho-silicic acid ester of formula (I).    Si(OR1)(OR2)(OR3)(OR4) (I)    R1-R4 = 1-20C alkyl, 2-20C alkenyl or 1-20C hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted 6-12C aryl and/or a glycol ether substituent of formula -(CH2CH2O)n-R5;    R5 = H or 1-5C alkyl; and    n = 1-5.
NOVELTY - A brake lever (18) is pressed to deactivate a cruise control motor activated by a battery (40) and causes the bicycle to operate as a normal pedaling bicycle. A digital panel (16) has a button for selectively turning on the battery to cause the bicycle to operate as a cruise control bicycle.    USE - Cruise control bicycle for mountain, cross-country riding, bike touring, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Allows rider to maintain a programmable speed by attenuating muscle strain and fatigue.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for bicycle handlebar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric side view of the bicycle.    Digital panel (16)    Brake lever (18)    Battery (40)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (10) has an anode (20), a cathode (14) and a fuel composition (24) containing a primary fuel and an auxiliary fuel. The primary fuel contains at least one surface active compound and the auxiliary fuel contains at least one hydrogen-containing inorganic compound with a high reduction potential.    USE - Fuel cell for generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary fuel acts as a highly reactive source of energy and serves to catalyze the catalytic oxidation of the primary fuel. The primary fuel oxidation products are effectively removed from the anode catalytic sites by the oxidation of the auxiliary fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell where the fuel composition is supplied as an anolyte.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode (14)    Anode (20)    Fuel composition (24)
NOVELTY - A transmitter transmits a tire condition signal obtained from a sensor (130) with charging request signal of a capacitor (152) to an interrogator, on receiving an electromagnetic wave of certain frequency from the interrogator. A power converter (112) converts an electromagnetic wave of frequency below 200 KHz received from the interrogator, into electric energy which is stored in the capacitor for driving the sensor.    USE - Transponder attached to tire of vehicle for obtaining information such as internal pressure, temperature and rotation of tire.    ADVANTAGE - Enables capacitor to be charged simply and automatically by receiving electromagnetic waves of lower frequency, while improving energy transfer efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an interrogator; and    (2) a transponder system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the transponder.    Power converter (112)    Sensor (130)    Capacitor (152)
NOVELTY - Anode electrolyte dry-out barrier (30) is attached inbetween the electrolyte and the anode flow field for restricting the movement of water from the electrolyte into reducing fluid stream passing through the anode flow field. Anode electrolyte dry-out barrier is extended along the entire reducing fluid flow path through a distance adequate for the saturation of reducing fluid stream with water.    USE - Fuel cell for transportation vehicle, portable power plants and stationary power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fuel cell operating with relative humidity reducing fluid and process reactant streams passing through the fuel cell without unacceptable drying out of the electrolyte.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of restricting transfer of water from a proton exchange membrane electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell.    Anode electrolyte dry-out barrier (30)
NOVELTY - A thermophotovoltaic insulation is arranged in thermal communication with the fuel cell (24).    USE - E.g. solid oxide fuel cell system and proton exchange membrane fuel cell system in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances the efficiency of the fuel cell system. Eliminates the need for thicker insulation. As the heat is retained by the thermophotovoltaic insulation, the need to consume fuel to maintain the fuel cell system at or near operating conditions is reduced. As heat recovered with thermophotovoltaic insulation is converted into electricity, the output of the fuel cell system is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the flow of thermal energy through thermophotovoltaic insulation.    Fuel cell (24)
NOVELTY - Invention can be used in automotive industry, basic engineering industry, small size power generation, in particular, as vehicle auxiliary engines, on mobile and portable power generating units, electric welding sets, etc. proposed free-piston engine has internal combustion diesel engine consisting of cylinder with nozzles accommodating piston with rod, linear generator with stator windings arranged on cylinder and armature winding arranged in piston and interacting with excitation system consisting of brushes with wires to supply excitation, load takeoff system and cooling system. Engine is provided with two cutoff rings secured on rod between armature winding and end face parts of piston, and cooling tubes connected with intra-piston chamber. Armature winding is located on piston rod. Each cutoff ring is placed between winding and end face parts of piston, and brushes are installed in cylinder body. Each cutoff ring is hollow and is provided with valve to communicat e with coolant supply tube.    USE - Power generating plants.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced losses of magnetic field by 30-50% owing to provision of armature winding temperature within +20 and -20 C during operation of engine with resulting increase in efficiency. 2 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The positive electrode activator is formed by mixture of specified lithium-manganese composite oxide and lithium-nickel composite oxide and the negative electrode activator is formed by mixture of double structural graphite particles obtained by coating amorphous carbon layer on graphite particles and graphitized meso-carbonic micro-beads.    USE - The non aqueous electrolytic secondary battery with energy capacity higher than 30Wh and volumetric energy density higher than 180Wh/l is suitable as battery systems for solar generated power, electric motorcars etc..    ADVANTAGE - The non aqueous electrolytic second battery with high reliability and safety is provided while suppressing thermal run away.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode activator is formed by mixture of specified lithium-manganese composite oxide and lithium-nickel composite oxide.    USE - The Non aqueous electrolytic secondary battery with energy capacity higher than 30Wh and volumetric energy density higher than 180Wh/l is suitable as battery systems for solar generated power, electric motorcars etc..    ADVANTAGE - The Non aqueous electrolytic secondary battery with high reliability and safety is provided while suppressing thermal run away.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium-manganese composite oxide is represented by a composition of formula (I):    (where, x is larger than 1 and less than 1.2, y is larger than 0 and less than or equal to 0.1, z is larger than or equal to -0.3 and less than or equal to 0.3 and MA is an element selected from magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co) or nickel (Ni))    and the lithium-nickel composite oxide represented by a composition of formula (II):    (where, a is larger than 1 and less than 1.1, b is larger than 0.5 and less than 1, c is larger than 0 and less than 0.5, b plus c is equal to 1 and MB is an element selected from Co, Al and manganese (Mn)).
NOVELTY - A circuit breaker (5) is placed between the drive units connected to power supply cables (6-8) wired in different hierarchies such as tree, star.    USE - For motor vehicles, train, airplane, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The number of fuses and wire harness is reduced by placing the circuit breaker.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Circuit breaker (5)    Power supply cables (6-8)
NOVELTY - The overcurrent detector detects a voltage drop in a resistor. An output voltage reduction circuit reduces the output voltage corresponding to the reduction in input voltage so as to maintain the difference between the input voltage and output voltage and to operate overcurrent detector irrespective of the changes in the input voltage.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables maintaining operation of overcurrent detector irrespective of changes in input voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the DC/DC converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A controller (10) actuates a DC-DC converter (8) at the time of engine start-up with a generator motor, and makes electricity transfer from a high-voltage electrical-storage device (1) to a low-voltage electrical-storage device (9).    USE - For hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces vehicle weight, without reducing capability of hybrid motor vehicle. Reduces voltage variation at the time of heavy-current usage of high voltage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block circuit diagram of the drive unit of hybrid motor vehicle.    High-voltage electrical-storage device (1)    DC-DC converter (8)    Low-voltage electrical-storage device (9)    Controller (10)
NOVELTY - The alkali secondary battery is accommodated in a container (1). The battery comprises an electrode group of positive electrode and negative plate, with separator in between, and an alkali electrolyte. A metal sealing plate is welded to the opening of the container. A resin layer (19) is formed on the boundary of the container and the sealing plate.    USE - E.g., nickel hydrogen secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has long life and improved air resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of alkali secondary battery.    Container (1)    Resin layer (19)
NOVELTY - The positive and negative electrode plates (5,6) have main portion with active material and collector provided between thin film layers which are formed on both sides. The cut portions are provided on the outer areas of the layers. The electrode plates are separated by a separator (4).    USE - For storage battery used in motor vehicle, consumer apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the defect caused due to bending of the plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for spiral electrode group manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the manufacturing method of the spiral electrode group.    Separator (4)    Electrode plates (5,6)
NOVELTY - A projection (6) includes a diameter reduction portion (1a) by which outer diameter of an axial ring (7) is reduced, and a tip (1b) which is elastically deformed when the axial ring is inserted into specific axial portion (1) of a battery component attached to an electric pole (4). The thermal expansion coefficient of the electric pole (ET), axial ring (RT) and an axial portion (AT) are set such that ET is less than AT less than RT.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the electrode group to resist vibration, shock. Is easily fixable to battery containers and thereby durability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the cylindrical lithium ion battery.    Axial portion (1)    Diameter reduction portion (1a)    Tip (1b)    Electric pole (4)    Projection (6)    Axial ring (7)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas from hydrogen occlusion material (32) in a hydrogen cartridge (3), is supplied through a gas passageway (33) to a gas supply end (31). A filter (34) prevents dispersing of hydrogen occlusion material.    USE - For generating electrical power for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since dispersion of hydrogen occlusion material is prevented by the filter, the reduction in electricity generation efficiency is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen cartridge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional view of hydrogen cartridge.    Hydrogen cartridge (3)    Gas supply end (31)    Hydrogen occlusion material (32)    Gas passageway (33)    Filter (34)
NOVELTY - A control unit performs drive control of the generator (54) so as to output power necessary for driving an auxiliary machine, when the engine is stopped. The control unit performs drive control depending on the secondary battery condition, when the engine operates, so that voltage between the terminals of the secondary battery increases gradually, when the engine start-up is finalized by an automatic start/stop control unit.    USE - For controlling generator which generates electricity from internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can be controlled efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for generator control method for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of control apparatus of the generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Generator (54)
NOVELTY - The air battery consists of a battery tank (1) equipped with an electrolyte storage container (20) which accommodates electrolyte, and a cell battery formed by binding several cells, immersed in the electrolyte.    USE - For electricity generation in motor vehicles, during emergency.    ADVANTAGE - Direct contact of the user and the electrolyte is prevented. The air battery structure has simple operativity and excellent reliability during emergency. Leakage of electrolyte is prevented. Scrap member is reduced by effective recycling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the cell battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the air battery structure.    Battery tank (1)    Electrolyte storage container (20)
NOVELTY - The system has reversible type fuel cell (2) so that system acts as fuel cell in day time and as a hydroacid material generator at night.    USE - Electric power supply system, for home, office, building, factory, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Increases power load balancing function. Generates electrical power and hydroacid material effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of electric power supply. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reversible type fuel cell (2)
NOVELTY - A voltmeter (2) is connected to detect the abnormality of a battery. A switch (4) is connected in parallel to each cell (1) to control electric supply. A bypass circuit (3) provided with a resistor (5) and a fuse (6) are serially connected to interrupt electric supply due to overcurrent.    USE - Group battery such as lithium ion secondary cell for hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Detects abnormality of a battery reliably to detach it from a group. Ensures supply of minimum necessary power reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the group battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell (1)    Voltmeter(3) Bypass circuit (2)    Switch (4)    Resistor (5)    Fuse (6)
NOVELTY - The harmful traveling environment for a fuel cell is judged to setup a fuel cell stop area. A controller stops the operation of fuel cell in the fuel cell stop area, and drives a motor with a secondary battery to drive a vehicle in a fuel cell stop area.    USE - Fuel cell motor vehicle e.g. car having solid oxide type, molten carbonate type, phosphoric acid type, solid polymer type and alkali type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction in property and degradation of fuel cell during driving of vehicle in tunnel areas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the fuel cell motor vehicle control operation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The hydrogen fuel and oxygen reacts electrochemically in a fuel cells (4) for electrical power generation.    USE - For use in residential places.    ADVANTAGE - Small size and light weight are achieved. Harmful gases are not generated and gas is exhausted with low noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (4)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen permeation material comprises hydrogen permselectivity film consisting of silver-palladium alloy from the inductive-coupling of plasma support magnetron sputtering.    USE - For fuel cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen permeation material has high hydrogen permeation velocity and excellent hydrogen separation property. Generation of waste water is inhibited and hence the process of hydrogen permeation material formation, is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen permselectivity film is formed on a porous material surface having continuous pores.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the results of variation in time of hydrogen permeation velocity in the present and conventional hydrogen permeation material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A hot water reservoir accumulates heat generated in the fuel cell (11) during power generation and supplies hot water.    USE - For domestic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective use of generated heat using simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting the on-board electrical system (4) voltage provided by the battery (2). The system voltage and current are monitored in a defined time window for a given operating mode so that the system voltage at the end of the time window exceeds a definable threshold depending on the current delivered during the time operating mode.    USE - For determining performance of battery for providing on-board electrical system voltage, especially for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables very simple and reliable detection of the functionality of a battery with a particularly simple and inexpensive arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: an arrangement for determining battery performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a inventive arrangement with a monitoring unit for determining battery performance    battery (2)    on-board electrical system (4)    monitoring unit (10)
NOVELTY - The container has an arrangement (12) for varying a flow cross-section in the container in opposition to the flowing fluid with at least one element (14) of a shape memory alloy that can be subjected to heat. A shape memory alloy wire can regulated a flap opening. The container is used for the separation of water particles from a gas flow.    USE - For separation of water particles from a gas flow for a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables variable separation surface to be provided very simply for a gas flow for separation of water particles from the gas flow.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: a fuel cell system with an inventive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an inventive device    arrangement for varying flow cross-section (12)    element of shape memory alloy (14)
NOVELTY - The system has at least one reformer unit (2) for generating reformat gas containing hydrogen, at least one fuel cell (4), at least one device (5) for setting the operating pressure of the reformer unit and at least one device (3,6) for setting the operating pressure of the fuel cell. At least one of the devices for setting the operating pressure of the fuel cell is arranged between the reformer unit and the fuel cell.    USE - For generating electricity, especially in the automobile industry.    ADVANTAGE - The volume and weight of the system can be reduced as far as possible and higher efficiency can be achieved at the same time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: a method of controling a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system    reformer unit (2)    fuel cell (4)    device for setting reformer unit operating pressure (5)    device for setting fuel cell operating pressure (3,6)
NOVELTY - The device has a reservoir, a gas connection (10) for removing hydrogen from the reservoir and at least one heater (18) with which the reservoir can be heated to give off hydrogen. The reservoir is divided into at least two modules (14-17) that can be heated independently of each other. The modules contain a metal with which hydrogen can be temporarily stored in the form of a metal hydride.    USE - For producing gaseous hydrogen for a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improved energy efficiency, especially requiring less energy to heat the device to the required operating temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device    gas connection (10)    heater (18)    reservoir modules (14-17)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a method for preparing lithium manganese oxide of spinel type as a positive electrode material of lithium ion battery. It is characterized by that by adding aqueous solution of 1-10% (wt) oxydol and 1-5% lithium hydroxide to water solution of 1-5% manganous nitrate, with said mixed solution being stirred for 0.5-2 hours, then aging in room temperature the reaction precursor with its ingredient being mixed evenly is obtained. Baking the produced procursor for 3 days at temperature 400-900 deg. c the desired product is obtained. The method does not need expensive materialand uses simple production technology. The invention has advantages of lower baking temperature, pure spinel structure with even granularity. The lithium ion battery produced by the invented method can be widely used in mobile phone, notebook computer, mini-type video camera and recorder, and electrical automobile.
NOVELTY - A solar and wind energy hydrogen producing apparatus comprises a solar cell and/or windmill generator, a water electrolyzing barrel, a compressor, a solenoid valve and a central control circuit. The electric energy produced by the solar cell and/or windmill generator is stepped up and applied to the water electrolyzing barrel, and the generated hydrogen is compressed by the compressor into a steel cylinder.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus converts electric energy produced by the solar cell and/or windmill generator into combustion gas which has a storage density far greater than that of electric power in an accumulator.
NOVELTY - The electrical generating system consists of a fuel cell (260) with oxygen and hydrogen gas inlets to the cathode and anode respectively. A portion of the cathode gas exhaust is recirculated back to the inlet. A rotary pressure swing adsorption module has a rotor (11) revolving within a stator, and has feed and product rotary valve faces at opposite ends of the adsorber module.    USE - For industrial applications and suitable for installation in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Compact and lightweight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic diagram of generating system    Rotor (11)    Fuel cell (260)
NOVELTY - A gas purification system comprises a reaction catalyst coating in contact with exterior side of heat conduit wall; a gas selective membrane within reactor volume between reactor wall and conduit wall; an outlet channel for removing raffinate from contact with selective membrane; and a passageway for the removal of gas from the interior of the reactor.    USE - For the purification of hydrogen from a mixture of gases.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus achieves thermal integration of a heat source and a reaction catalyst to allow heat to transfer through a solid component to the reaction catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas purification system comprises a reactor having a reactor volume and a reactor wall. The reactor wall having an interior side (18) and an exterior side (16) defines a communicating portal for a mixed gas flow. A heat conduit within the reactor volume has a conduit wall. The conduit wall having an interior side and an exterior side defines a channel for passing a heated material through the reactor volume. A reaction catalyst coating (28) is in contact with the exterior side of the conduit wall. A gas selective membrane is within the reactor volume disposed between the reactor wall and the conduit wall. The gas membrane is in contact with the mixed gas flow. It selectively passes a constituent gas of the mixed gas flow such that a raffinate of the mixed gas flow is retained in contact with the membrane. An outlet channel removes the raffinate from contact with the selective membrane. A passageway (24) is provided for the removal of the constituent gas from the interior of the reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a membrane reactor apparatus including a reaction catalyst coated on the external wall of the reactor of the invention.    Exterior side (16)    Interior side (18)    Passageway (24)    Reaction catalyst coating (28)
NOVELTY - The burner element (12) has a reaction gap formed between two parallel plates (20). Catalytic combustion of fuel gas/oxygen mixture takes place on the catalyst-coated surface of the plate and generates heat which are emitted by radiation, convection and conduction to neighboring endothermic stage. One of the plates displays fins or bars which extend into the reaction gap.    USE - Heat emitting burner element for fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves a high heat output per reaction volume unit with efficient transfer to heat to neighboring stages, by radiation, convection and conduction. Achieves a compact design as plates displaying catalyst coated bars or fins are used. Achieves uniform temperature as efficient heat conduction takes place.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Catalyst-coated plate; and    (2) Endothermic deforming reactions control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the heat emitting burner element.    Burner element (12)    Parallel plates (20)
NOVELTY - Diaphragms attached to a needle inserted into a nozzle form chambers where a compressed gas fluid and mixture of fluids from a fuel supply section (22) and a fuel cell (21) of a fuel cell system (20) are supplied, respectively. The diaphragms move due to pressure produced by the fluids in the chambers to thereby displace the needle, so as to change the area of an opening around the needle in an opening at the nozzle head.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) in electric vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the area of the opening around the needle in the opening at the head of the nozzle, is changed due to needle displacement by movement of the diaphragms, flow rate of the fluid ejected from the nozzle is reliably controlled without the need for applying an electrical control for the purpose. Thus, complication of the fuel cell system is avoided and manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (20)    Fuel cell (21)    Fuel supply section (22)
NOVELTY - A separating column (9) separates the methanol content from the methanol and water mixture introduced into a fuel distribution unit arranged in the main cycle (6) of an anode (2). A metering pump (14) is connected to the inlet segment of the anode cycle between the separating column and the fuel distribution unit so as to introduce the separated methanol into the anode cycle.    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the metering pump introduces separated pure methanol into the anode cycle, the concentration of the methanol is reduced, thereby the operation of the fuel cell is improved and the heat balance of the fuel cell is also maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Anode (2)    Main cycle (6)    Separating column (9)    Metering pump (14)
NOVELTY - Multiple spacers (52,53) arranged above and below each layer of stacked batteries, direct air flow across top and bottom surfaces of the batteries (12) and through cooling air channels between the cells of each battery. A front manifold (74) as separate runners for evenly distributing input air between the spacers.    USE - For electric/hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the air flows through the vertical cooling air channels in addition to flowing over the top and bottom surfaces of the batteries, the temperature is distributed evenly throughout the pack, thereby increasing the life of the battery pack, decreasing the expensive pack replacements and increasing the efficiency of the pack to provide larger driving ranges on a single battery pack charge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the battery pack.    Batteries (12)    Spacers (52,53)    Front manifold (74)
NOVELTY - A pair of separators (3) is clamped to the outside of a pair of electrodes (9), that is provided on both sides of solid polymer electrolyte membrane. A non-conductive picture frame shaped unit arranged at an outer edge of the separators allows increase and decrease of a space between separators, while sealing a gap between the separators.    USE - Used in fuel cell stack (claimed) mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents adjacent separators from being electrically short circuited while improving the corrosion resistance. Prevents intrusion of foreign substance at the time of enlargement of the space between the separators and insufficient sealing with deterioration of the sealing material with the lapse of time and thus maintains excellent power generation performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell stack having separators on the solid polymer electrolyte membrane.    Separators (3)    Electrodes (9)
NOVELTY - A casing having an air inlet, encloses a fuel cell stack (11). The cathode flow field inlet in the stack, through which oxidant is supplied in contact with cathode catalyst, receives air from interior of the casing. An oxidant pump (38) is arranged outside the casing and interconnected with the cathode flow field outlet to draw oxidant through cathode flow field.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for an oxidant reactant gas manifold, by drawing oxidant into fuel cell using an oxidant pump, thereby achieves size reduction of fuel cell. As the fuel cell is encased, the leak and effluent hydrogen from anode is purged with air within the housing, thus reduces concentration of unspent fuel vented into environment and eliminates hydrogen leak into vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell stack (11)    Oxidant pump (38)
NOVELTY - The desired current output and available current output with respect to the fuel cell system (FCS) are calculated based on vehicle load. The FCS is started by cold start-up and operated in its most efficient operation range. The supplemental power from a battery is utilized to level the vehicle load, based on requirements and then the kinetic energy of the vehicle is recaptured using regenerative braking.    USE - For controlling load dependent current generating system such as fuel cell system in hybrid electric vehicles, and other electric powered vehicles with internal combustion engines and metal air cells.    ADVANTAGE - The battery meets the needs of cold start-up dynamic response and captures energy from regenerative braking. Also, the use of supplemental power from the battery reduces the size of the fuel cell, and hence reduces cost. The battery provides power assistance for vehicle acceleration and hill climbing, thus permitting a smaller, potentially less expensive and more efficient primary FCS.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the control strategy for the vehicle power system.
NOVELTY - The connecting terminal includes a connecting terminal section (1) provided with insertion holes (4,4') which receive a post terminal and the connection terminals. The tight fixation of the post terminal and the connection terminals to the insertion holes is performed using a bolt (5).    USE - Storage battery used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows separate connections of various numbers of connection terminals to one connection terminal section depending on the necessity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the connecting terminal for storage battery.    Connecting terminal section (1)    Insertion holes (4,4')    Bolt (5)
NOVELTY - An upwardly projection bead section (42-1) is formed at bottom of a battery tray (4). A band (30) with a buffer material is formed at a top of the batteries accommodated in the trade. A U-shaped bolt (48-1) engages with the bead section such that both ends of the band are fixed between the adjacent batteries. A portion of the bolt is provided within a groove of the bead section.    USE - For vehicles such as electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Movement of battery on the battery tray is prevented, by fixing the battery in middle of the tray with the band, and loosening of the band is prevented, by fixing both ends of the band between the batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the battery unit.    Battery tray (4)    Band (30)    Bead section (42-1)    U-shaped bolt (48-1)
NOVELTY - A non-aqueous rechargeable battery comprises a positive electrode with a positive electrode active material having a capacity of at least 120 mAh/g; and a negative electrode with a negative electrode active material having a capacity of at least 280 mAh/g and a reversible rate of the capacity of at least 80%. The ratio of the positive electrode capacity to the negative electrode capacity is set to 0.6-0.9.    USE - For an electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, and a fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous rechargeable battery has a light weight and a high energy density (e.g., at least 150 Wh/kg).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing results of a simulation of battery capacities based on values of: positive electrode active material capacity (CP), negative electrode active material capacity (CN), reversible rate of a negative electrode capacity (RN), ratio between a positive electrode capacity and a negative electrode capacity ((CP.WP)/(CN.WN)).
NOVELTY - The lamp is removably mounted in a vehicle, e.g. in a sun visor in the case of a truck or car, and has a remote-controlled activated sensor and a solar module which are arranged in the interior or exterior of the lamp (1), e.g. using LEDs. The sensor triggers the switching of the lamp. The lamp may be controlled by a radio or infrared signal.    USE - Removable lamp for vehicles such as passenger car, truck, train, boat, airplane, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effectively triggering the switching of the lamp, from a remote location.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the lamp.    Lamp (1)
NOVELTY - A low pressure conduit system, coupled to multiple expansion valves (46,48,50,52), receives and circulates decompressed refrigerant gas throughout a battery pack (12) to ensure rapid and uniform cooling of the battery pack. The expansion valves are coupled to a high pressure conduit system to decompress refrigerant gas.    USE - For electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces thermal gradients within battery pack. Ensures efficient, quick and uniform heating of battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack cooling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of a battery pack cooling system.    Battery pack (12)    Expansion valves (46,48,50,52)
NOVELTY - A first region and a second region, formed on each metallic conductor, respectively have different lengths and cross-sectional areas. The positive metallic conductor is extended between a positive terminal (48) and a positive electrode. The negative metallic conductor is extended between a negative terminal (50) and a negative electrode.    USE - Used in e.g. automobile, portable electronic devices, spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents uneven performance of plate sets of nickel hydrogen type. Provides constant electrical resistance. Ensures easy manufacture of electrochemical cell. Does not require stocking of large lead varieties of different cross-sectional areas. Reduces error in manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrochemical cell has a terminal set including a positive terminal and a negative terminal, a cell including at least two plate sets, each with an electrolyte between its positive and negative electrode, and an electrode lead set for each respective plate set, each with a metallic conductive lead. The electrode lead set comprise the positive and negative metallic conductor leads (54a, 54b, 56a, 56b), and the two regions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of an electrochemical cell.    Positive terminal (48)    Negative terminal (50)    Positive conductor lead (54a, 54b)    Negative conductor lead (56a, 56b)
NOVELTY - A hob (13) maintains air resistance on a hydrogen tank (10), such that the hydrogen tank is thermally connected to one end of the hob. A radiation fin (14) accelerates the heat exchange with the external environment in which the hydrogen tank is arranged.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures uniform container temperature by providing the hob which is thermally connected to the hydrogen tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the (a,b) sectional and (c) rear views of the high pressure gas storage container. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen tank (10)    Hob (13)    Radiation fin (14)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a propeller (1) installed to receive wind force while driving the vehicle. The increasing turning effort or wind force of the propeller is converted into a driving force for rotating a motor (2), inducing a battery (6), and maintaining satisfactory discharge of battery.    USE - Energy-saving electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Saves energy, safe to use and environment-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the electric vehicle with propeller.    Propeller (1)    Motor (2)    Battery (6)
NOVELTY - The fluid machine has a movable scroll (5) which is arranged in both sides of a housing (15). The crank shaft (2) and main shaft (1) arranged rotatably are connected through a timing gear (13) in the housing. A crank cotter pin (8) provided to either ends of the crank shaft is interfitted to a bearing (10) provided on the opposing surface of a scroll end plate (6). The movable scrolls are rotated by the rotation of pin.    USE - Used as compressor for fuel-cell electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - As the size of connection mechanism of movable scroll and crank chain is reduced and simplified, size and weight reduction are achieved. Compression efficiency and volume efficiency are enhanced, hence a highly reliable scroll type fluid machine is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the double scroll type fluid machine.    Main shaft (1)    Crank shaft (2)    Movable scroll (5)    Scroll end plate (6)    Crank cotter pin (8)    Bearing (10)    Timing gear (13)    Housing (15)
NOVELTY - The gasket comprises a compressive inorganic or organic fibrous material (2) impregnated with rubber such that a rubber sealing (1) is formed on one or both sides of compressive inorganic or organic fibrous material.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of gasket is improved by providing rubber sealing. Therefore, the handling property and preservation property of the gasket are improved. Since the fibrous material and rubber are integrated without using adhesive, the need for adhesion process in the production of gasket is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded sectional view of the rubber sealing in the gasket.    Sealing (1)    Material (2)
NOVELTY - A fuel storage tank (1) supplies fuel gas and hydrogen gas to a fuel cell stack (6), through fuel and hydrogen gas flow paths (11 12), respectively. The hot gas flow path (12) has a by-pass valve (4) to adjust flow rate of the supplied hydrogen gas. A controller controls fuel gas flow rate and hydrogen gas rate in the flow paths (11 12), when fuel gas and hydrogen gas are supplied to the cell stack, respectively.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures sufficient circulation of hydrogen gas during low and high flow rates. Eliminates the need of enlarging diameter of nozzle, even when layer amount of hydrogen gas is needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non English language text).    Fuel storage tank (1)    By pass valve (4)i    Fuel cell stack (6)    Hydrogen gas flow paths (11,12)
NOVELTY - The linear relationships of electric current and voltage are estimated at various conditions. The discharge voltage of a secondary battery with a predetermined electric current is estimated using one of the linear relationships.    USE - For estimating discharge voltage of secondary battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Correctly estimates the discharge voltage at the time of high discharge of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for discharge voltage estimation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph showing the linear relationship of electric current and voltage. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Non-aqueous electrolytic batteries separator has a porous film containing a cross-linked material obtained by cross-linking polyolefinic polymer and a polymer having double bond. The separator has Gurley value of 10% or less, measured by JIS P8117, before and after preservation (after fixing separator circumference to a frame) at 60 degrees Celsius for 20 days under 500 kPa pressure (gauge pressure).    USE - As separator for non-aqueous electrolytic batteries (claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator for non-aqueous electrolytic batteries, enhances the battery life span. Reduction of permeability of the separator in each portion of the battery is minimum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolytic battery utilizing the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph of change of Gurley value obtained by battery storage test. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A sheet article, such as separator comprising polyolefin type resin is sulfonated using sulfonated solution and/or sulfonated process gas. The sulfonated sheet is subsequently pressurized at 120 degrees Celsius or more.    USE - For processing battery separator (claimed) for alkaline cells such as alkaline secondary battery used in electric vehicles and electric tools.    ADVANTAGE - The processed separator has high degree of self discharge inhibition. Strength of the separator is improved, and short circuiting and battery defects are significantly reduced. Battery capacity, battery performance and high volume retention are improved by reducing thickness of the processed separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Processing apparatus for providing acidic groups during processing. A bearing strength of 0.05-50 kPa is applied to the sheet; and    (2) Battery separator containing the sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the separator processing equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A hydrogen peroxide is formed by electrolysis of raw material gas containing oxygen. The generated hydrogen peroxide is decomposed in the presence of manganese oxide to generate oxygen.    USE - For manufacture of oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - Produces oxygen efficiently and reduces power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for oxygen manufacturing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of oxygen manufacturing device.
NOVELTY - Hydrogen separation and refinement device is partitioned into three vessels (5A-5C) for effective supply of hydrogen rich gas.    USE - Reformation type fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supply of highly purified hydrogen to fuel cell, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of reformation type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vessels (5A-5C)
NOVELTY - The separator contains inorganic oxides of 0.1-50 weight%, chosen from the group consisting of calcium oxide (CaO), aluminum oxide (Al2O3), manganese oxide (MnO,Mn2O3,Mn3O4,MnO2,Mn2O7), magnesium oxide (MgO), tin oxide (SnO,SnO2), nickel oxide (NiO), cobalt oxide (CoO,Co3O4), yttrium oxide (Y2O3), ytterbium oxide (Yb2O3,YbO), zinc oxide (ZnO), vanadium oxide (VO), silicon dioxide (SiO2).    USE - For alkali secondary battery (claimed) e.g. nickel hydrogen battery, nickel cadmium battery used in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, motor vehicles, power tool, small-sized portable apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Durability of battery is enhanced and exhibits excellent high temperature charging and discharging characteristics, by using inorganic oxides in separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkali secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph illustrating relationship of positive electrode utilization factor and number of charging and discharging cycles of battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The catalytic converter (5) is used with a heat engine (1) in a hybrid vehicle having a fuel cell (7) to provide electric energy, and is heated by combustion of hydrogen from the fuel cell injected into the exhaust (4) ahead of the converter, or waste heat from the fuel cell, delivered as hot air or water. Direct Joule heating using electricity from the fuel cell may also be used.    USE - Catalytic converters in petrol or diesel engined hybrid motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures catalytic converter is at optimum operating temperature when engine is restarted after period with vehicle running on electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block schematic.    Catalytic converter (5)    Heat engine (1)    Fuel cell (7)    Exhaust (4)
NOVELTY - The filter is regenerated by injecting and burning hydrogen in the exhaust system (4) ahead of the filter (5), ensuring combustion of particles trapped by the filter. The hydrogen is obtained from the fuel cell (7) used to provide electrical power for the vehicle, or alternatively from a hydrogen reservoir (2).    USE - Removal of particulates from exhaust from diesel engines in hybrid motor vehicles with a fuel cell for electric supply.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient filter regeneration without addition of additives to the fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block schematic.    Exhaust system (4)    Filter (5)    Fuel cell (7)    Hydrogen reservoir (2)
NOVELTY - The device is for thermally managing a number of heat exchangers (31,34) inserted in a circuit (26) having a compressor (30) and in which circulates a cooling fluid. The exchangers are on one side connected between themselves by pressure reducers (44,47) and on the other side connected selectively to the suction and delivery side of the compressor by a pair of valves (45-49).    USE - Used for thermally managing all the heating functions present in an automotive vehicle run by fuel cells, especially the heat generated during the chemical reaction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic drawing of the vehicle.    circuit (26)    compressor (30)    heat exchangers (31,34)    pressure reducers (44,47)    valves (45-49)
NOVELTY - A housing material with at least one layer of liquid crystalline plastics and/or at least one layer of polyarylene sulfide, if necessary in combination with another plastics material or metals is new.    USE - The polyarylene sulfide or liquid crystalline polymer are useful for the production of housings having a low water permeation rate (claimed), especially for fuel cell stacks and for the inner cladding of gas pressure vessels (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The housing material, surprisingly, has extremely low hydrogen gas permeablility combined with high strength, is corrosion resistant, and is suitable for mass production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a housing, e.g. for fuel cell stacks, having at least one layer of the above housing material.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell having a gas control valve, comprises a fuel cell unit containing a cathode (50), an anode (30), an electrolyte (40) between cathode and anode, an inlet and outlet coupled to the fuel cell unit, an actuator disposed in the gas control valve, and a reducing gas supply for actuating the actuator and for regulating gas to the fuel cell unit.    USE - For supplying electric power to automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The gas control valve alleviates anode oxidation by saturating the anode with hydrogen based reducing gas. The gas control valve permits variation of flow of hydrogen based contaminants/activation gas, variation of flow of reformate into the fuel cell and flow of unreacted fuel out of fuel cell in a compact design. The valve ensures a constant supply of reducing gas to prevent anode oxidation, thereby extending the life and improving the performance of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell gas control valve for regulating fuel concentration in fuel cell; and    (2) a method of supplying and containing a flow of reducing gas within a fuel cell, utilizing a gas control valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows view of electrochemical cell.    Anode (30)    Electrolyte (40)    Cathode (50)
NOVELTY - A filling pod housing (64) has a base (65) detachedly engaged with a battery cover (56). An integral channel defined by the base, has two channel portions, in fluid communication between filling pod ports (68,72) and pair of fluid supply ports (76a-76d), respectively. The fluid supplied through pod ports, flows in specific amount through channel portions to respective battery cells (38a-38d) supported by battery housing (42).    USE - Battery and filling pod combination for vehicles (claimed) such as electric golf car or utility vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage and occurrence of blockages resulting from damage of conduit are reduced, as the filling pod does not include separate filling devices connected by separate conduits. Allows the operator to replenish electrolyte fluid easily and automatically in the battery by simply supplying the fluid through filling pod to the cells, even when the battery and filling pod are supported in a difficult to access position on the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Vehicle; and    (2) Filling pod and battery assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of battery and filling pod combination.    Battery cells (38a-38d)    Battery housing (42)    Battery cover (56)    Filling pod housing (64)    Base (65)    Filling pod ports (68,72)    Fluid supply ports (76a-76d)
NOVELTY - A direct mass and heat transfer device is secured with both an oxidant stream entering into a fuel cell and an exhaust stream leaving the fuel cell. The device secures an inter-digitated enthalpy exchange device (12) between the oxidant and exhaust streams to transfer mass and heat between the streams and to prevent bulk mixing of the streams within the device.    USE - Fuel cell power plant for use in transportation vehicles or portable/stationary power plants, for powering electrical apparatus such as apparatus on-board space vehicles, and on-site generators for buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The enthalpy exchange device provides for direct transfer of mass and heat from the exhaust stream to the oxidant stream while restricting loss of liquid from the plant in the exhaust stream. Provides for enhanced filtration of fine dust particles within the process oxidant stream entering the fuel cell, and suppresses noise of a blower located between the direct mass and heat transfer device and the fuel cell that could pass along the process oxidant stream and out of the plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for exchanging mass and heat from a plant exhaust stream.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the inter-digitated enthalpy exchange device.    inter-digitated enthalpy exchange device (12)
NOVELTY - Biological fuel cell using electrodes fixing transition metals which can convert directly the reducing power generated from the energy metabolism of microorganism into electric energy without using electron transfer media.    USE - Biological fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The biological fuel cell comprises: an anode fixing the transition metal capable of reduction by the reducing powder generated from the energy metabolism of microorganism, wherein the transition metal is at least one selected from the group consisting of copper(II) oxide, nickel oxide, and tin oxide; a cathode fixing the transition metal capable of oxidation by oxygen, wherein the transition metal is at least one selected from the group consisting of iron(III) oxide, zinc oxide, and aluminium oxide; a reaction tank of the cathode and the anode; an electrolyte; an ion permeation membrane being at least one selected from the group consisting of a fine glass particle sintered ion exchange membrane, a ceramic ion exchange membrane, and a synthetic resin ion exchange membrane; a microorganism catalyst.
NOVELTY - A safety system of a hydrogen-oxygen gas generator comprises a liquid level sensing circuit (10) in which inductors are connected to an oscillator (11) in a row, and AC/DC converters (14,14') and comparators (15,15') are connected to each of the inductors in series.    USE - For safety of hydrogen-oxygen gas generator.    ADVANTAGE - The novel system contributes to the safe operation of the hydrogen-oxygen gas generator by controlling liquid levels of a water tank and an electrolytic cell of the hydrogen-oxygen gas generator and sensing the gas leakage on the electrolytic cell and gas piping.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A safety system of a hydrogen-oxygen gas generator comprises a liquid level sensing circuit (10) in which inductors are connected to an oscillator (11) in a row, and AC/DC converters (14,14') and comparators (15,15') are connected to each of the inductors in series; a latch circuit (20) controlling the water supply valve relay switch (30) that turns on or off a water supply valve; a water supplying timer (40) checking a water supplying time; a latency timer (50) checking a water supplying latency; a safety circuit (60) checking gas leakage, pressure abnormality and electrolytic cell temperatures; and a relay switch (70) turning on or off a gas valve and power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing schematically shows the above system.    liquid level sensor (10)    oscillator (11)    AC/DC converter (14,14')    comparator (15,15')    latch circuit (20)    relay switch (30,70)    timer (40,50)    safety circuit (60)
NOVELTY - Combustion of fuel (E) and an oxidizing agent (H) is performed in a chamber (13), to heat a heat exchange equipment installed in the chamber. The heat exchange equipment heats a heat accumulation medium (A).    USE - For generating power.    ADVANTAGE - Apparatus of small size and simple structure is obtained, by installing the heat exchange equipment inside the combustion chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model and a sectional view of power generating device.    Chamber (13)    Accumulation medium (A)    Fuel (E)    Oxidizing agent (H)
NOVELTY - The anode (1) and cathode (2) having same thickness and same length, are wounded continuously, such that the ends (5,6) of the anode and cathode are shifted mutually.    USE - For motor vehicle, such as scooter, and portable machines.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the battery during assembly is prevented. Provides small and high output cylindrical battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of electrode group of the cylindrical battery.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Ends (5,6)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (11) is connected to a load in parallel condition through a voltage booster and charging circuit of the battery. The output from the fuel cell is monitored and accordingly the terminals of fuel cell are switched between load and charging circuit.    USE - For control of fuel cell apparatus mounted on satellite, spacecraft. Also for domestic power supply and use in car, bus, truck.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity generation efficiency of fuel cell is increased without increasing capacity of battery and fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (11)
NOVELTY - The power supply output controller (10) calculates the output limiting value (PLD) of the power source based on system demand and possible output of the fuel cell (11). The output limiting value is lesser than the control value of the secondary battery (12).    USE - For power supply control in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High efficiency is attained by controlling power supply based on battery residual charge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply output controller (10)    Fuel cell (11)    Secondary battery (12)
NOVELTY - A wire terminal receptacle (71) with left and right walls (72), a back wall (74) and a ceiling wall (73), is in the shape of a hinge. The receptacle (71) is locked in the closed condition by lock (81) and lock frame (82), when electric wire (55) is inserted into the connection groove (61) which engages with the connector (85).    USE - For covering terminals of battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Inserting the wire terminal into wire terminal receptacle is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the cap for battery terminals. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric wire (55)    Connection groove (61)    Wire terminal receptacle (71)    Left and right walls (72)    Ceiling wall (73)    Back wall (74)    Lock (81)    Lock frame (82)    Connector (85)
NOVELTY - An initial stage differential amplifier (4) amplifies the voltages output from the multiplexers (2,3) until it reaches the minimum voltage. A post-stage differential amplifier (5) amplifies the output of the amplifier (4), based on the vehicle potential taken as the standard potential, and outputs a signal voltage to a signal processor.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage detector of the group battery has simple circuitry with better accuracy and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the voltage detector circuit of the group battery for vehicles.    Multiplexers (2,3)    Initial stage differential amplifier (4)    post-stage differential amplifier (5)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell with anode, cathode and a waste gas lead (13) having at least two devices to recover water from the waste gas. At least one unit is a small re-cooler and at least one further unit comprises an adsorption device    USE - As a fuel cell system (claimed), especially for mobile units    ADVANTAGE - Water formed in the fuel cell is effectively removed from the outlet gas and recycled: the fuel cell operates efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process operating the above system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A drawing of the adsorption unit is shown. The drawing contains non-English language text.    Water recovery unit (13)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises at least one fuel cell (2) with cathode (K), anode (A) and a waste gas outlet tube (12a). This outlet contains at least one water recovery unit which is a membrane vapor separator.    USE - As a fuel cell system (claimed), especially for mobile units    ADVANTAGE - Water recovery from the waste gas stream is complete and cell efficiency is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for operating the above system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block diagram of the system is shown. The drawing contains non-English language text.    Fuel cell (2)    Waste gas outlet (12a)
NOVELTY - The motor cycle helmet contains an infrared antenna, a receiver, a solar system, an accumulator and battery compartment with a receiver and a rear brake light of high quality light emitting diodes and there is a transmitter for the vehicle.    USE - For motor cycle riders.    ADVANTAGE - Guarantees safety by night and day and in fog.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional perspective exploded block diagram representation of an inventive helmet (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - A fuel system comprises a cryogenic reservoir (1) for hydrogen fuel, a fuel cell unit (2), a heating circuit (6,7,8) to warm and evaporate hydrogen in the reservoir and a cell cooling circuit (4,5,9). The heating and cooling circuits are directly coupled though a heat exchanger (3).    USE - As a fuel system (claimed), especially for mobile use.    ADVANTAGE - Waste heat from the fuel cell is used to vaporize the liquid hydrogen and the size, weight and cost of the fuel system are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sketch of the system is shown.    Reservoir (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Cooling circuit (4,5,9)    Heating circuit (6,7,8)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a cooling element (1) provided with a rectangular cooling medium space (3) having 4 corner regions (5a,5b,5c,5d), with entry and exit openings (7a,7b) for the cooling medium provided in 2 diagonally opposing corner regions. A second cooling medium exit opening (7c) is provided in a third corner region, with a ratio of between 7 and 25 between the flow cross-sections of the first exit opening and the second exit opening.    USE - The planar rectangular fuel cell is used for a fuel cell block providing electrical energy from an electrochemical reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling element provides uniform cooling for preventing localised heating within the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a fuel cell block is also included.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section through a cooling element for a planar rectangular fuel cell.    Cooling element (1)    Rectangular cooling medium space (3)    Edge regions (5a,5b,5c,5d)    Entry and exit openings in diagonally opposing corner regions (7a,7b)    Second cooling medium exit opening (7c)
NOVELTY - A reaction chamber supports and maintains an anaerobic environment, and contains reactant components that reach with one another to continually produce hydrogen. The hydrogen is diffused to a fuel cell that is arranged adjacent the reaction chamber. The fuel cell has positive and negative electrodes for converting the hydrogen into energy.    USE - For vehicular and stationary engines and fuel cell systems.    ADVANTAGE - Encloses system for continuous production of hydrogen which is used as clean fuel in energy producing device. Provides hydrogen generating system that regenerates hydrogen easily and relatively inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a hydrogen production process using an iron catalyst.
NOVELTY - The positive and negative conducting edges in contact with the active surface areas of positive and negative electrodes, form current collectors along the edges of the positive and negative electrodes, respectively. A process separator is positioned between the surface areas. The conductors conduct electric current to an external device from the battery.    USE - For prismatic battery used in portable electronic device such as watch, mobile phone. Also used in a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications to power vehicles, electric equipment, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Improves balanced current transmission between the electrodes and communicating terminals by maximizing contact area. Eliminates tab and wire welding for communication between electrodes and terminals, thereby reducing cost and manufacturing time. Minimizes resistance to current flow to and from the electrodes through the electrode contacts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graphical representation of the higher voltage drop due to welded tab design limiting current flow from electrodes.
NOVELTY - The battery (1) is recharged by filling the tank with liquid electrolytes from the charged batteries which are recharged by the passage of electric current.    USE - For electric vehicles, electrically powered devices.    ADVANTAGE - The recharging of battery is done by filling the tanks with liquids, thus avoiding the time required for electrically recharging the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of electrically powered vehicle or device.    Battery (1)
NOVELTY - Air mass flow controller valve (10) includes two passages, at least two air mass sensors, seat positions, closure members and actuators. The first and second banks of outlets are in communication with the inlet and are coupled to the number of first and second passages. The two air mass pressure sensors (50) are close to the first passages. Each closure is movable to a number of positions.    USE - For fuel cells containing several flow passages, each control independently by an associated electromechanical actuator.    ADVANTAGE - To accurately regulate the amount of air or oxygen delivered to each fuel unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of distributing the air flow. A first position permits air flow between the inlet (20) and passages Two actuators are coupled to a one of at least two closure members and are responsive to the two air mass sensors to move the closures in place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mass flow controller    Controller valve (10)    Inlet (20)    Pressure sensors (50)    Housing (30)
NOVELTY - A base plate (180) has a permanent magnet DC generator (125) that generates DC power when a gasoline engine (25) runs. The RPM output of the engine is controlled by a governor circuit having multiple zener diodes and capacitors connected to the generator in order to maintain its output voltage.    USE - For motor vehicles, boats, water crafts, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the RPM of the engine is controlled efficient fuel consumption is achieved and constant voltage to emergency devices are provided effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of portable DC power generator.    Gasoline engine (25)    Permanent magnet DC generator (125)    Base plate (180)
NOVELTY - A substrate (16) is arranged below the thin p-GaN membrane (12) to form a microchannel (20) between the substrate and the membrane. The electrode structures (18a,18b) are arranged on sides of membrane along the sides of microchannel.    USE - In fabrication of micro fluidic device or hydraulic circuit such as fuel cells, water filtration, blood regulation, micro chemical analysis devices, light emitting diode, photodetectors, Shottky diodes and mobility transistors.    ADVANTAGE - As the p-GaN membrane has high piezoresistive effect, the electrical strain sensing in micro-positioners is improved. As the chemical inertness and temperature stability of the GaN is enhanced, the micropump is efficiently used in MEMS applications in harsh environments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Micropumping method; and    (2) Suspended nitride membrane fabricating method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the micropump.    P-GaN membrane (12)    Substrate (16)    Electrode structures (18a,18b)    Microchannel (20)
NOVELTY - Self-powered sunroof assembly has a movable window, a motor (24) to control movement of the window, a self-contained power supply unit that supplies power to the motor and including at least one auxiliary battery and at least one solar cell array that charges the auxiliary battery, and a monitor (30) that detects and displays activity of the solar cell array and the auxiliary battery.    USE - The self-powered sunroof assembly is used in vehicles roof. It can be used in spoiler sunroofs, slide-tilt sunroofs, or other types of sunroofs.    ADVANTAGE - The invention requires minimal coordination between automotive manufacturer and supplier and minimal reliance on the vehicle's systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a top view of a self-powered sunroof assembly.    Motor (24)    Auxiliary battery (26)    Solar cell array (28)    Monitor (30)
NOVELTY - Preparation of a metal borohydride comprises reacting a borate and a metal hydride in a reducing atmosphere at 500-1,000 degrees C under a specific pressure.    USE - The metal borohydrides obtained can be used as sources of hydrogen in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Borates and metal hydrides can be converted to borohydrides at high yields.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of a metal borohydride comprises reacting a borate and a metal hydride in a reducing atmosphere at 500-1,000 degrees C under a pressure satisfying formula (1) or (2).    47 - 0.084T at most P at most 15 (500 at most T at most 550) (1)    0.8 at most P at most 15 (500 at most T at most 1000) (2)    T = temperature (degrees C); and    P = pressure (MPa).
NOVELTY - A hydrogen occlusion alloy (3) with a degraded oxide film on the surface is heated within a sealing container (1). The oxide film of alloy is removed by reduction reaction for fixed time in hydrogen atmosphere.    USE - For the regeneration of hydrogen occlusion alloy used in fuel cells used as power supplies for electric vehicles and air conditioners.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen occlusion alloy can be regenerated in powder form without performing grinding and composition adjustment processes. The alloy can be regenerated easily and inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a hydrogen occlusion alloy regenerating apparatus.    Sealing container (1)    Hydrogen occlusion alloy (3)
NOVELTY - The catalyst contains (1) a co-catalyst component which comprises a catalyst active ingredient and a heat-resistant oxide; (2) a catalyst support component; and (3) a carrier containing component which neutralizes the acidic site of a catalyst support component.    USE - The hydrogen produced is used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - A high conversion ratio of hydrocarbon is enabled, even at low temperature. Precipitation of carbon on catalyst surface is prevented and degradation is reduced. Durability of catalyst is increased. Exterior heat source is not needed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrocarbon modification method, which involves using hydrocarbon modification catalyst and obtaining hydrogen gas by modifying hydrocarbon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the apparatus used for hydrocarbon modification.
NOVELTY - A rod-like electroconductive core material is inserted in the hollow portion of a tubing material for heat-resistant coating. The ends of the core material are interrupted from oxygen in air by an interruption unit, and an assembly component (20) is prepared for rolling. The assembly is heated and hot-rolled by a pair of reduction rolls (25) which are mutually rotated in a reverse direction.    USE - For producing conductive material used for heat resistances of fuel cell apparatus for self electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method is simple and economical and provides heat resistances having excellent heat resistance and oxidation resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains a hot rolling process.    Assembly component (20)    Reduction roll (25)
NOVELTY - A battery, especially a starter battery for motor vehicles comprises a housing with a battery lid (1) and two poles (2,3) between which is a pole cover (4) containing control components for the battery and/or one or more control components for the vehicle.    USE - As a starter battery for a motor vehicle (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - Battery charge sensors and monitors are conveniently provided along with vehicle control elements and a main switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective drawing of the battery is shown.    Battery lid (1)    Poles (2,3)    Pole cover (4)
NOVELTY - The system extracts mechanical energy from the kinetic energy of incoming air flows and the air passes out to the rear, side, top or bottom at its residual speed. The energy of the incoming air (3) is converted into rotary motion in a turbine (1) that drives a generator (2) for producing current that can be fed to an auxiliary drive or stored in batteries.    USE - For extracting energy from air flows in land vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables flows, especially of ram pressure losses, to be reduced, whereby additional energy is extracted from the braked air flow and hence the overall efficiency of the vehicle is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a truck with an inventive system    direction of wind produced by motion (3)    wind resistance surfaces (9)    turbine (1)    generator (2)
NOVELTY - The device includes a signal path for an input signal and comprising a signal processor and a speaker. A power source is provided for supplying a DC voltage to the signal path. The power supply comprises a fuel cell unit. The fuel cell unit comprises two or more fuel cell elements electrically connected in series.    USE - For mounting on or in the ear.    ADVANTAGE - Provides full functionality for longer period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a fuel cell unit and for a battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a communication device.    Battery (10)    Microphone (12)    Processor (13)    Speaker. (14)
NOVELTY - A cover (20) which is mounted on top of a battery base (30) with lead chamber having electrolyte, has several outlets. A hollow plug (10) is retained in the corresponding outlet using O-ring (12) so as to allow vapor from the chamber to the atmosphere. A valve cap (16) and a replaceable filter (170) provided in the plug regulates flow of vapor and purifies the vapor before venting to the atmosphere, respectively.    USE - Venting case for battery used for starting internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The hollow plugs enable even-dispersion of waste product vapors from chambers of the battery. The filter in the hollow plug purifies the vapor thereby protecting the environment. The filter can be easily removed and therefore easy maintenance of the battery is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the battery venting case.    Hollow plug (10)    O-ring (12)    Valve cap (16)    Cover (20)    Battery base (30)    Replaceable filter (170)
NOVELTY - A silicone gasket placed on flat peripheral sealing region on each face of a graphite/carbon bipolar separator plates (11,12), contacts polymer electrolyte membrane (13) of fuel cell to form a peripheral silicone seals (16,17). The gaskets prevents the mixing of oxidant, fuel gas and cooling medium provided by the plate to the anode (14) and cathode (15) of the fuel cell.    USE - For gasketing fuel cell stacks used in power generation, vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains proper electrical conduction within fuel cell stack. Provides uniform thickness to the silicone seal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Bipolar separator plates; and    (2) Integral sealing method of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of single polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell disposed between two separator plates.    Graphite/carbon bipolar separator plates (11,12)    Polymer electrolyte membrane (13)    Anode (14)    Cathode (15)    Peripheral silicone seals (16,17)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell includes a water outlet connected to a component (22) such as a washing system, a cooling system, a humidification system or combination of three systems.    USE - Vehicles with fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell, alkaline fuel cell, phosphoric acid fuel cell, molten carbonate fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Excess water is properly used by the systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell water usage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial view of the vehicle that includes fuel cell connected to vehicular component.    Component (22)
NOVELTY - A chemical compound from which hydrogen (H2) is hardly obtainable and which has an actual H2 yield of less than 50% of the stoichiometric yield in a raw material is converted by a conversion reaction. H2 is generated from obtained chemical compound from which H2 is obtainable and which has actual hydrogen yield of 50% or more of the stoichiometric yield, by reforming and/or hydrocarbon decomposition.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen from a raw material containing a chemical compound from hydrogen is hardly obtainable and which has actual hydrogen yield of less than 50% of the stoichiometric yield, used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is manufactured from the raw material such as a waste liquid containing chemical compound from which hydrogen is hardly obtainable, inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for manufacturing hydrogen which has a converter (2) for converting chemical compound from which H2 is hardly obtainable and which has an actual H2 yield of less than 50% of the stoichiometric yield in the raw material into chemical compound from which H2 is obtainable and which has actual hydrogen yield of 50% or more of the stoichiometric yield, and a reactor (3) for generating hydrogen from the chemical compound from which hydrogen is obtainable by reforming and/or hydrocarbon decomposition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the hydrogen manufacturing system.    Converter (2)    Reactor (3)    Conversion catalyst (12)    Hydrocarbon decomposition catalyst (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell power plant comprises a first cell stack assembly(12) and a second cell stack assembly(14) in electrical communication with one another. An inter-stack reactant manifold assembly(16) is interposed between the cell stack assemblies and directs the flow of reactants to and from the fuel cell stack assemblies. As the oxidant stream enters the manifold assembly via the front inlet opening (22), a number of baffles divert this stream upwards towards the manifold header and the oxidant inlet plenum.    USE - Esp. in highly reliable, stand-alone power generation, e.g. such as required in space vehicles and mobile units including generators and motorized vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Has reduced height, weight and volume as well as increased operational efficiency. The manifold assembly distributes a substantially equal amounts of supplied oxidant to each of the cell stack assemblies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of increasing the operational efficiency of the fuel cell power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Shows a front view of a fuel cell power plant    first and second cell stack assemblies (12,14)    manifold assembly (16)    housing (18)    front inlet opening (22)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-energy generation system reduces oxidized metal components by redox reaction, after generating hydrogen by water vapor contact, and regenerates the metal fine components.    USE - For regenerating metal fine components, used for fuel cells and reciprocating engines of motor vehicles (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen-energy generation system is of simple composition, and has excellent efficiency and total energy balance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of a hydrogen-generation system, using a cartridge container and composition for recovering heat. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A pair of amplifiers (4,5) with a low output impedance, are arranged between the multiplexers (2,3) and a capacitor (6) selects the potential of cells (11-15) in order. A differential amplifier circuit (9) that is connected to the ends of the capacitor through the analog switch (SW1-SW6), detects the stored electrical voltage of the capacitor.    USE - For detecting voltage of fuel cell in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit protection property is improved without increasing voltmeter measuring time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of voltage detector.    Multiplexers (2,3)    Amplifiers (4,5)    Capacitor (6)    Differential amplifier circuit (9)    Cells (11-15)    Analog switch (SW1-SW6)
NOVELTY - A calculator computes the power to be generated from a fuel cell (10). A correction unit corrects the output of the calculator, based on which a supply controller controls the amount of fuel supplied to a modifier.    USE - For controlling modifier in fuel cell, etc., used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Excess charging or discharging of fuel battery is prevented, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the entire block diagram of modifier control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)
NOVELTY - Alkaline cell separator has piercing strength of 5 N or more, fabric weight of 75 g/square m and thickness of less than 150 microns.    USE - For alkaline cells such as alkali secondary batteries used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has high self discharge inhibition function. The separator is free of problems associated with strength reduction, when compared to conventional sulfonated separators. The separator is thin, and eliminates fear of accidents by short circuit. The thin separator enables formation of a reliable high-performance battery having excellent characteristics such as high volume retention, improved battery capacity and capacitance retention.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the separator processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A separator is formed by uniform heat processing of a non-woven fabric containing polyolefin group resin as main component at 120 degrees Celsius or more.    USE - For alkaline cells, particularly alkali secondary batteries for electric vehicles and tools.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has high degree of self discharge inhibition. The strength of the separator is improved, hence short circuiting is inhibited. The battery capacity and high volume retention by the separator are improved using a thin separator. The performance of the battery is improved using the thin separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the separator processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A porous ceramic material comprises a repetitive bonding structure of Si-N. The peak value of the pore volume distribution in the ceramic material is within 0.1-50 nm.    USE - The porous ceramic material is used for gas separation filters, hydrogen separation membranes, molecular sieves or modifiers for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The filter material has chemical stability at high temperature and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a ceramic film.
NOVELTY - The gas occlusion method involves liquefying a gas and occluding the gas in a solid by capillarity.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The amount of occluded gas with respect to solid is increased. Since the gas is occluded in the solid, the gas is stored without using heavy container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A pair of drive pulleys (8,17) are connected to edges of crankshaft (7) and motor shaft (15) through one-way clutches for coupling to driven pulley (10) connected to compressor shaft through an endless belt (6). When the engine stops, torque of the motor is transmitted to the driven pulley and not to the crankshaft. When engine runs, torque of the crankshaft is transmitted to driven pulleys and not to the motor shaft by one-way clutches.    USE - For driving accessories such as compressor for air conditioners, pump for power steering, AC dynamic, cooling fan even when engine stops in idle running function.    ADVANTAGE - Size reduction of an electric motor and reduction of power consumption are obtained. Actuates supplement machines even after the engine stops in idle running function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic elevation of auxiliary driving gear for motor vehicles. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Endless belt (6)    Crankshaft (7)    Drive pulleys (8,17)    Driven pulley (10)    Motor shaft (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a tubular membrane (1) of polymer electrolyte, the inside of the tube has carbon particles (2) and catalyst particles of platinum-ruthenium alloy, the actual tube being filled with a solution of sulfuric acid and methanol. Platinum particles (3) are deposited on the other side of the membrane to constitute an air electrode. The output terminals (4,5) are connected to the catalyst layers on the inner and outer sides of the tube.    USE - For electric vehicle or domestic power source.    ADVANTAGE - Compact and transportable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram of fuel cell    Membrane (1)    Carbon (2)    Platinum (3)    Terminals (4,5)
NOVELTY - The amount of fuel supplied to a fuel cell stack (111) is controlled to attain a desired voltage output, that is based upon input current and voltage for a battery (220) connected to the fuel cell stack.    USE - In vehicle power system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces operational cost due to decreased losses that are associated with converters. Improves dynamic range of the system by minimizing excessive transients load sending and thereby provides protection for battery and solid oxide fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of electrical system including SOFC stack.    Fuel cell stack (111)    Battery (220)
NOVELTY - The temperature of a reformer zone (24) is sensed to determine whether the temperature is above or below a selected temperature range. Air (52) is supplied to the reformer zone, if the reformer zone temperature is raised above the selected temperature range.    USE - For controlling temperature of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) auxiliary unit in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - By controlling the temperature in reformer zone, the fuel cell system operates more efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Electricity production method;    (2) Thermal management system; and    (3) Fuel cell system thermal management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of an exemplary fuel cell system with thermal management system.    Reformer zone (24)    Air (52)
NOVELTY - The method involves estimating the open-circuit voltage (UR), internal resistance (RI) and internal voltage drop (UK) caused by density variations in the battery acid. A model is initialized to estimate the capacity with the estimated values. The model is stimulated using a load current characteristic of a load to obtain the battery voltage at the voltage response (Ubatt,prad) of the model. The voltage response of the model is compared with a minimum battery voltage, to estimate the capacity.    USE - For motor vehicle starter battery.    ADVANTAGE - The model is as simple as possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for estimating the capacity of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representing the estimation of capacity.
NOVELTY - A start up assembly for a fuel cell (3) has a gas generator with a hydrocarbon reformer (1) unit and one or more selective oxidation stages (2) for the removal of carbon monoxide from re-formed substances. The system also has one or more catalytic fuel burners (5). During the warm-up phase one or more of the burners is operated to evaporate fuel and water, and to heat a supplementary partial re-forming unit or a partial oxidation stage (7).    USE - Start-up process for an automotive fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The process minimizes the warm-up time and maximizes the electrical energy available during the warm-up phase.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - During re-forming or partial oxidation, a flow of hydrogen gas is delivered to the fuel cell (3) which then operates at limited power during the warm-up phase. During the warm-up phase, the catalytic burner (5) is pre-heated by electrical power and receives a feed of hydrocarbon fuel or hydrogen from a reservoir. Also claimed is a commensurate process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a bock diagram of the process.    Reformer (1)    selective oxidation stage (2)    fuel cell system (3)    pipe (4)    catalytic burner (5)    evaporator (6)    partial re-forming unit or partial oxidation stage (7)
NOVELTY - An electrically-heated fuel cell reactor (1) has a series of catalyst substrate panels (5) alternating with layers of insulation (6). Several layers of catalyst substrate panels and insulation are transverse to the oncoming flow (S) of the fuel medium which flows vertically between the layers. The catalyst substrate forms part of the electrical circuit.    USE - Power generation fuel cell reactor. The gas flow pattern through the reactor minimizes reactor heat-up time and the presence of reactor inner cold spots.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement minimizes the discharge of unwanted emissions during the warm-up phase.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reactor catalyst (5) substrate has a first (7) and second (8) electrical contacts which are so positioned that the electrical current flows at right angles to the direction (S) of fuel medium flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional diagram of the reactor catalytic plate and insulation arrangement.    reactor (1)    fuel supply (2)    discharge (3)    housing (4)    catalyst substrate (5)    insulation (6)    electrical contact (7,8)    conduit (10)    fuel flow (S)
NOVELTY - A mains-independent mobile fuel cell system comprises a miniature fuel cell (3), metal hydride store (1) hydrogen source, pressure reducer (2), a gas recycling channel(4) around the cell, a downstream valve (6) to remove product water and regulate inert gas and a microcontroller (5) to control the recycler and valve.    USE - As a mobile source of electric power independent of the main supply (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The unit is small, light, mobile and has low energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrical generator with low energy consumption connected to the fuel cell above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block diagram of the system is shown.    Metal hydride store (1)    Pressure reducer (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Gas recycling channel (4)    Microcontroller (5)    Valve (6)
NOVELTY - The battery trough is designed with a double sheet trough cover (2), the upper sheet of which has openings (6) inn an essentially flat areal lid (4) and the lower sheet (5) of which, is spaced at a distance from the upper sheet (4) and also is provided with openings (7) displaced in relation to the openings (6) of the upper sheet (4). The openings (7) are provided at their edges with cylindrical sections pointing upwards, ending at a distance from the top sheet (4, lid).    USE - Lead-acid batteries esp. as traction batteries in fork lift trucks and similar.    ADVANTAGE - The battery trough is designed so that the top cover is constructed shallow, but is simple to manufacture, with which the explosive risk gases can escape easily without the openings being over sized. The double sheet top cover also ensures that the batteries are reliably protected against penetrating spray water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a battery trough in cross section.    Trough lower part (1)    Trough top cover (2)    Lead acid batteries (3)    Lid (4)    Lower sheet of top cover (5)    Openings in lid (6)    Openings in the lower sheet (7)    Cylindrical sections (8)    Slit (9)    Edge of trough lower part (10)    Slits for supply air (11)
NOVELTY - Alloy composition is given by: TiaCrbMoc , where the atomic weight percentages are given by: a = 25-45, b = 30-65 and c = 5-40.    USE - A hydrogen-storage alloy. It is used, e.g., in hydrogen supply for thermal conversion, for fuel cells, as a negative electrode in a nickel hydrogen battery, as a hydrogen purification and recovery material, and to absorb hydrogen in a hydrogen gas actuator.    ADVANTAGE - Higher storage capacity and outstanding characteristics for hydrogen storage at or near room temperature are offered. The reversible storage reaction is accompanied by thermal transfer which can also be exploited. The alloy better resists storage cycling, with improved retention of its structure and equilibrium dissociation pressure, than prior art alloys. It therefore has a longer service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of manufacture. The alloy of composition as defined, is heated to 1200-1500 degrees C for 1 minute to 24 hours. It is cooled no less rapidly than by water quenching.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The hydrogen pressure-composition isotherm is shown for an alloy conforming with the disclosure.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An arrangement for contactless transmission of electrical energy between a fixed vehicle part and a linear movable vehicle part has at least one transformer (1,2) with primary and secondary windings (3,6) positioned in separate pot-type cores (11,12), in which one pot-type core (11) is arranged on a fixed vehicle part and the other (12) is arranged on a movable vehicle part, the cores (11,12) together being conceived along sliding rails forming a closed circuit for the magnetic flux between the windings (3-6). One transformer (1) is used for data transmission and the other (2) for power transmission.    USE - For contactless transmission of electrical energy between a fixed vehicle component and a linearly movable vehicle part, such as for releasing a restraint located in a rail-mounted vehicle seat    ADVANTAGE - None stated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - An arrangement with a data transformer and a power transformer in cross-section and perspective view is given.    Data transformer (1)    Power transformer (2)    Windings (3-6)    Pot-type cores (11-12)
NOVELTY - The controller has control and regulation unit (3) and a direct voltage converter (1) connected to the unit. The converter can produce one of several direct voltages (14V, 42V) and the controller (S) has an output connection (A) for the currently selected output voltage. The direct voltage converter acts in a uni-directional manner.    USE - For controlling on-board electrical system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables auxiliary batteries, e.g. 12 volt or 36 volt batteries or supercapacitors, of different capacities to be supplied with an optimal charging voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device    control and regulation unit (3)    direct voltage converter (1)    controller (S)    output connection for currently selected output voltage (A)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell assembly fits within the conventional battery tray, the power supply comprises a fuel cell and a storage battery that are designed to meet the average load requirements of a vehicle. A fuel cell (60) is mounted n the upper part of the housing (32) and above a storage battery (64). A controller (70) is located adjacent to the fuel cell and the power output (44) is coupled to a DC bus (66). A reformer (68) is connected by fuel lines to a fuel storage chamber (50).    USE - Hybrid power supply apparatus for electric off road vehicles such as construction site support vehicles and fork lift trucks.    ADVANTAGE - Uses a similar interface and therefor is interchangeable with a conventional battery and does not require vehicle modification. The battery and power supply are able to respond to very high instantaneous load demands.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a method of converting an electric vehicle to hybrid power    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Isometric view of the power supply apparatus    Housing (32)    Output (44)    Fuel storage (50)    Fuel cell (60)    DC bus (66)    Reformer (68)    Controller (70)
NOVELTY - The system has an integral starter generator that charges up a dual layer capacitor and an accumulator via a bi-directional AC/DC converter in generator mode and driven by the stored energy in motor mode. An intermediate circuit capacitor is between the converter poles, and a first switch connects the plus poles of the converter and accumulator, and a second switch connects the plus poles of the converter and capacitor.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Systems costs are significantly reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has an internal combustion engine, an integral starter generator that charges up a dual layer capacitor (DLC) and an accumulator (B1) to a first voltage a bi-directional AC/DC converter (1) in generator mode. The generator is driven in motor mode by the energy stored in the capacitor or accumulator and an intermediate circuit capacitor (C) between the converter poles. A first switch (S1) connects the plus poles of the converter and accumulator with the negative accumulator pole earthed, a second switch (S2) connects the plus poles of the converter and capacitor with the negative capacitor pole at a reference potential.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive 42V/14V system    Bi-directional AC/DC. converter (1)    accumulator (B1)    intermediate circuit capacitor (C)    dual layer capacitor (DLC)    switches (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - An onboard fuel cell system includes a fuel cell (100) containing hydrogen and oxidative gases for generating electric power. The hydrogen-off gas and oxygen-off gas from fuel cell pass through the flow passages (407,503), respectively.    USE - In vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - As the hydrogen concentration level in the exhaust gas is reduced before exhausting to atmosphere, environmental pollution is prevented favorably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen-off gas discharging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the onboard fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (100)    Hydrogen-off flow passage (407)    Oxygen-off flow passage (503)
NOVELTY - Shut valves (102,104) are provided to a supply port and an exhaust port of a fuel cell (100), such that shut valves are opened and closed to permit or stop the flow of hydrogen gas into the fuel cell. The fuel cell produces electric power from the hydrogen gas and exhausts remaining hydrogen gas.    USE - For automobiles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents leakage of hydrogen gas during the stoppage of hydrogen gas supply. Enables to stop flow of hydrogen gas reliably at the time of emergency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen gas supply portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic block diagram of an onboard fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (100)    Shut valves (102,104)
NOVELTY - A controller (90) provides fuel delivery signal to a fuel handling subsystem (50) to start fuel supply to a fuel flow path of a primary fuel cell stack (10) and an auxiliary fuel cell stack (30). The controller applies electric power to a compressor to feed oxidant into the primary fuel cell stack upon receiving start-up signal.    USE - PEM fuel cell power generation system e.g. for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides start-up power to fuel cell support subsystems and provides power that supports key-off system loads for land-based or vehicular fuel cell applications. Performs cell operation even at low temperature condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a fuel cell power generation system.    Primary fuel cell stack (10)    Auxiliary fuel cell stack (30)    Fuel handling subsystem (50)    Controller (90)
NOVELTY - A preheater (6) is connected to a fuel cell (4) generating electricity. The temperature of catalytic converter (12) and reformer (14) is changed, based on the output of preheater.    USE - Vehicle using preheater to reduce emissions.    ADVANTAGE - Warms fuel cells at low ambient temperatures and reduces vehicular emissions. The lag period between startup of the vehicle and effective conversion of pollutants contained in the exhaust is significantly reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Fuel cell operation method; and    (2) Vehicular emission reduction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial view of the vehicle in which a fuel cell is connected to an internal combustion engine.    Preheater (6)    Fuel cell (4)    Catalytic converter (12)    Reformer (14)
NOVELTY - The outlet of a reformer (3) is connected to inlet (17) of fuel channel of high temperature fuel cell (6). The outlet of the fuel channel is connected to a inlet of a distributor (8). One outlet of the distributor is connected to fuel inlet (20) of combustion chamber (9) and the other outlet is connected to the reformer inlet. The outlet of combustion chamber is connected to a volume expansion engine (11).    USE - Power plant for use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is utilized efficiently because the combustion chamber is utilized efficiently and unprocessed fuel from outlet of the fuel channel of the high temperature fuel cell is fed back into the reformer. The dynamic characteristics of the power plant can be improved by providing additional fuel and air to the volume expansion engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hybrid power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the power plant.    Reformer (3)    Fuel cell (6)    Distributor (8)    Combustion chamber (9)    Volume expansion engine (11)    Inlet of fuel cell (17)    Fuel inlet of combustion chamber (20)
NOVELTY - A thermosensor (25) detects the internal/ external temperature of battery case (26). Based on detected temperature, the discharge capacity of the battery is restricted to value lower than specific capacity ratio.    USE - E.g. non-aqueous nickel-hydrogen electrolytic/storage battery module for mobile telephones, video camera and electric vehicle, etc. Also for industrial apparatus used in solar power plant, wind power based power plant and used as uninterruptable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Safety is improved by preventing generation of fire due to excess discharge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of electrical equipment with battery module.    Thermosensor (25)    Battery case (26)
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide (CO) concentration reduction catalyst contains a metal catalyst and a high heat conduction material with a heat conductivity of more than 30 W.m-1.K-1. The catalyst performs oxidation removal of CO in fuel reformed gas.    USE - For a CO concentration reduction apparatus (claimed), specifically a fuel cell power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst effectively reduces carbon monoxide concentration in fuel reformed gas. The CO concentration reduction apparatus reduces CO concentration by oxidation without the need for a large or complicated apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for CO concentration reduction equipment using the above CO concentration reduction catalyst. The equipment contains a cooler for removing the heat generated by CO oxidation reaction.
NOVELTY - The battery box arranged below the seat accommodates several batteries (B). The fans (46,47) ventilates the battery box inner side, through upper face left open and several openings through which a seat belt passes so as to fix on to the vehicle case.    USE - For vehicles such as hybrid motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the battery box is miniaturized thereby the battery box is easily mounted onto the vehicle and the efficiency of the battery box is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the battery box.    Fans (46,47)    Batteries (B)
NOVELTY - The electrical storage device is provided with several capacitors that are divided into three groups (41-43). Switching units (401-403) change the connection between the two capacitor groups (41,42), based on the detected voltage of the electrical storage device.    USE - Power supply for electrical vehicles such as hybrid motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Controls connection between the two capacitor groups to effectively utilize a charge discharge cycle to control discharge to output desired power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The two capacitor groups are connected in parallel in a normal mode. When the detected voltage of the storage device is decreased from preset level, the two capacitor groups are connected serially.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a hybrid type motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Capacitor groups (41-43)    Switching units (401-403)
NOVELTY - The method involves making a fluidic connection (50,51) between the region above the fuel cell module (10) and the surroundings, whereby leakage hydrogen is sucked up as a result of the suction vacuum in a filter box (20) and passed with the air flow to the cathode of the fuel cell to be destroyed by thermal conversion.    USE - For preventing formation of explosive mixtures in installation space with hydrogen/air powered fuel cell systems e.g. for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the formation of explosive mixtures in installation space with hydrogen/air powered fuel cell systems to be prevented without additional electrical components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: an arrangement for implementing the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the rear section of a bus with an integral fuel cell system and auxiliary systems    fluidic connection (50,51)    fuel cell module (10)    filter box (20)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a controller (8) that switches the auxiliary heater (2) on at a defined time. A battery heater (6) is provided that is in thermal contact with the battery. The controller only activates the auxiliary heater if the starter battery has been heated to a defined temperature by the battery heater    USE - For operating auxiliary heater for a vehicle passenger compartment, preferably for vehicle with internal combustion engine and starter battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the supply of electrical energy to an auxiliary heater to be maintained at an adequate level and a battery to be simultaneously kept at an adequate level for starting a vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: an arrangement for operating auxiliary heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the principle of the invention (Drawing includes non-English text)    passenger compartment (1)    auxiliary heater (2)    starter (5)    generator (9)    battery controller (7)    controller (8)    battery heater (6)
NOVELTY - Device comprises a power divider (40) with at least one output (45) for supplying an electrical load (46) with measurement means (41, 42, 44) for measuring one on more electrical values at the output. A signal processor (44) compares measured electrical values with threshold values, to detect and indicate a fault state.    USE - Fault detection in a multiple voltage power supply, especially for use in a motor vehicle with different power supply voltages.    ADVANTAGE - Output voltages from the power source are measured and easily compared with design values.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows a circuit diagram for a two-voltage power supply network.    power divider (40)    output (45)    electrical load (46)    electrical measurement meters (41, 42, 44)    signal processor. (44)
NOVELTY - The alarm (1) comprises a mounting that is worn by a person over the ear and carries a gas tilt operated switch (23) and electronic warning device. The tilt switch completes a circuit to activate the warning device and the mounting (2a,2b) is in two halves and contains a battery (14) for power. The warning device is a buzzer (17) and the alarm can be powered by solar panels and mounted on the user head.    USE - For preventing motor vehicle driver from falling asleep at the wheel while driving.    ADVANTAGE - Alarm is user-friendly, easy to produce and is personally mobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the main components of the fatigue alarm.    personal alarm (1)    mounting (2)    battery (14)    buzzer (17)    tilt switch (23)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation catalyst comprises a proton conductive material with hydrogen occluded within its crystal lattice.    USE - For use in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - This phenomenon of hydrogen generation in the catalyst is a unidirectional diffusion of H+, and therefore new H+ which is diffused into the lattice is captured in the vacancy of the lattice from which the previous H+ has bee eliminated to enable generation of hydrogen gas repeatedly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing hydrogen by contacting the catalyst with a compound containing hydrogen as a constituent element to generate hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Structural model of occluded state of hydrogen in crystal lattice.
NOVELTY - A resistor having predetermined temperature coefficient senses the operational parameters such as operating current, the temperature associated with the field effect transistors (FET) (110) in the electronically controlled load (100). An analog feedback loop in the load adjusts the current flowing through the FET to prevent the FET from operating outside its safe operating area.    USE - For protecting field effect transistors (FETs) in electronically controlled load for testing electrochemical energy convertors such as fuel cell and battery.    ADVANTAGE - The load sharing is inexpensive and simple so that it can be added to each FET without significantly increasing the system cost or complexity or degrading reliability. The specific portion of the feed back loop is best controlled by software since any number of conditions, exemptions and short term ventures out of the safe operating area (SOA) can be taken into account when determining the threshold voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIM are included for the following:    (1) Energy convertors testing system; and    (2) FET protection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic circuit diagram of the electronically controlled load.    Electronically controlled load (100)    FET (110)
NOVELTY - Several elongated battery cells (412) of hexagonal cross-section, are arranged in a honeycomb configuration, within a battery housing. A hexagonal-shaped cooling channel (442) is provided at interior location, among the battery cells.    USE - For hybrid vehicles used in industry.    ADVANTAGE - The honeycomb configuration of the battery cells prevents the amount of unused and wasted battery cells due to cylindrical battery cells, hence compact battery and cooling system is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic horizontal cross-sectional view of the battery for hybrid vehicle.    Battery cell (412)    Cooling channel (442)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary device (1) is provided on a base board (2) whose terminals (5e) are electrically connected to a connecting portion (5e') on a case (3) when the base board is mounted in the case. Positioning portions (6) for the terminals are provided on the connecting portion.    USE - For e.g. car-mount type charge coupled device (CCD) camera.    ADVANTAGE - Has reduced size and weight due to minimum number of elements provided around auxiliary device. Biting on electric wires when base board is mounted on case is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the exploded perspective view of the auxiliary device module.    Auxiliary device (1)    Base board (2)    Case (3)    Connecting portion (5e')    Terminal (5e)    Positioning portion (6)
NOVELTY - A generating apparatus using a DC battery is provided to avoid damage to an electrode plate of the battery due to charge/discharge, lengthen life time, and enable a car to drive a long distance with a fully operated motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A generating apparatus comprises a battery(10), a DC motor(20), a DC generator(30), and an automatic switch(40). The battery(10) supplies 12 V, 90A current for about 60 minutes without external power to the DC motor(20). The DC motor(20) is driven by the power from the battery(10) to operate the DC generator(30). The DC generator(30) is coupled to the DC motor(20) through an operable pulley(20a) for generating 13.5 V electricity to charge the battery(10) and supply remaining electricity to the DC motor(20). The automatic switch(40) is switched to be on during operation of the DC generator(30), and to be off when the battery(10) is fully charged for avoiding overload of the DC generator(30).
NOVELTY - A motor vehicle and method for utilizing power accumulated in a battery is provided to prevent energy waste, while utilizing solar cell as a power for motor vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery for electric motor vehicle is arranged in such a manner that the power generated during operation of a motor vehicle utilizing a fuel cell is accumulated into the battery for electric motor vehicle. Thus-accumulated power is re-utilized to operate the motor vehicle. The fuel cell and solar cell are utilized as a primary power, the power generated from the primary power during operation of the motor vehicle is utilized as a secondary power, and the power generated while the motor vehicle is being operated by the secondary power is utilized as a third power. Thus, it is possible to allow motor vehicle to travel further distance. The solar cell is mounted to the vehicle exterior.
NOVELTY - The oxidizing agent gas is intermittently introduced to carbon monoxide (CO) selective oxidation device (4) (CO removal device). The oxidation device carries out selective oxidation of CO contained in hydrogen-containing gas ejected from a modifier (3) by the oxidizing agent gas. The intermittent introduction of oxidizing agent gas to the CO selective oxidation device is carried out periodically.    USE - For introducing oxidizing agent gas to CO selective oxidation device using oxidizing agent introduction apparatus for fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse shift reaction in CO selective oxidation device is controlled, and selective oxidation reaction of carbon monoxide is accelerated. The carbon monoxide concentration in the heating gas is controlled, by increasing the flow rate of oxidizing agent gas to the selective oxidation device. Thus, the CO concentration of heating gas supplied to fuel cell is controlled reliably, and CO poisoning of fuel cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for introducing oxidizing agent gas to CO selective oxidation device. The apparatus consists of an injector which carries out intermittent introduction of oxidation agent gas periodically to CO selective oxidation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system equipped with oxidizing agent gas introduction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modifier (3)    CO selective oxidation device (4)
NOVELTY - The supply has three independent energy sources (6, 7, 8) able to supply each load component (2, 3, 4, 5), a connection line (9.1 to 12.3) between energy supply and load components can be opened or closed by a switch (13.1 to 16.3). A logic controller (17, 18, 19) is provided for each of the switches in the connection lines.    USE - Secure supply for multiple redundancy braking control fitted to motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Fail operational fault tolerant supply to braking system that is able to accommodate double faults in the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block schematic.    Energy sources (6,7,8)    Connections between supplies and load components (9.1 to 12.3)    Switches (13.1 to 16.3)    Logic controllers for switches (17,18,19)
NOVELTY - Power supply unit comprises a generator (21) for generating electrical power, a main power supply circuit (22) for regulating drive power, and a capacitor (23) for storing electrical power supplied by the main power supply circuit.    USE - For an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Capable of stably providing drive power to a control circuit of the internal combustion engine and capable of rapidly starting up the control circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - It also includes a current control circuit (26) for supplying electrical power to the control circuit (15) other than the capacitor and the various loads (24) when the voltage outputted by the main power supply circuit is less than the first set voltage, and supplying electrical power to the capacitor when the voltage outputted by the main power supply circuit is greater than or equal to the first set voltage V1, and a discharge circuit (28) for supplying electrical power accumulated at the capacitor to the control circuit and the various loads when the output voltage of the main power supply circuit falls to a voltage equal to or less than the capacitor voltage. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power stabilising unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system configuration of the power supply.    Control circuit (15)    Generator (21)    Power supply circuit (22)    capacitor (23)    Various loads (24)    Current control circuit (26)    Discharge circuit (28)
NOVELTY - Power converter comprises a signal generator (12) for generating multiple signals having different frequencies, a signal selector for selecting signals of specified frequency from the multiple signals and outputting the signals sequentially in the predetermined order, a switching element (10) for switching input voltage in response to signals selected, and a filter circuit for smoothing the output voltage of the switching element.    USE - Suitable to be used as a DC-DC converter for electronic apparatus like controller for vehicle engine, brakes or automatic gears.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable reduction of noise at all levels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram representing a voltage drop type switching regulator.    Switching element (10)    Signal generator (12)
NOVELTY - The cooling system has a cooling medium circulated in a cooling circuit containing at least one cooler (2), a cooling medium pump (3) and additional components (5) to be cooled external to the fuel cell (4), with valves (8,10) controlling the flow quantity of the cooling medium through the cooled components in dependence on their actual temperatures.    USE - The system is used for cooling a fuel cell installation with a gas generation system in an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling system allows the temperature of the fuel cell components to be regulated individually.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a cooling system for a fuel cell installation.    Cooler (2)    Cooling medium pump (3)    Fuel cell(5) Additional components (4)    Valves (8,10)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a separating element between the battery (2) and the electrical loads (9) in the electrical system for automatic isolation of all loads from the battery when the ignition is switched off. The loads can be connected to the battery by operating a separate switch (4) and/or an electrical load and/or the ignition switch (8).    USE - For preventing deep discharge of battery in vehicle electrical system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables highly reliable re-starting of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device    battery (2)    electrical load (9)    separate switch (4)    ignition switch (8)
NOVELTY - The inverter output voltages (30, 34, 42) have a frequency variable as a function of the generator speed. Their voltage curve can be analyzed (Fourier) into a fundamental component of sinusoidal form at the same frequency, and at least one odd harmonic component of sinusoidal form. Components are so weighted, that the amplitude of the fundamental exceeds that of the converter output voltage curve, so obtaining a voltage increase.    USE - A vehicle generator system and the associated control method.    ADVANTAGE - The system employs an asynchronous generator and an inverter delivering output voltages from a DC source, forming a three phase output producing a rotary field in the machine. This is suitable for the generator function. Weighting of frequency components from the inverter is such that a voltage increase can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the corresponding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block schematic circuit diagram of the system is presented.    inverter output voltages (30, 34, 42)
NOVELTY - A motor vehicle (1) has an electrical energy-generation device (EEGD) (2) like a PEM fuel cell. A power switch/load-break switch (3) connects to electrical outlets/poles for the energy-generation device that produces a DC voltage of 200+V when operating. On the output side the power switch/load-break switch links to branches (4,5,6) for a high-voltage radiating-wire network. The EEGD links to an energy-distribution network with a higher voltage.    USE - For high- and low-voltage power generation in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical consumers connect to a central control and distribution unit via flexible conductors with plug connector halves on the conductor ends.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block circuit diagram for an electrical energy distribution network in a motor vehicle with an energy generation device and electrical consumers linked to a central switching and distribution unit via wires with plug connectors on the ends. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Motor vehicle (1)    Electrical energy-generation device (2)    Power switch/load-break switch (3)    Branches for a high-voltage radiating-wire network (4,5,6)
NOVELTY - After a failure of normal supply the kit may be used with a cable extension and a set of 12V bulbs to supply a domestic electricity system at 12V from the car or vehicle. The battery maybe recharged from the car engine in the case of a prolonged failure of public supply. The kit may also be used to attract attention in case of roadside emergency, for camping and permanent standby to homes using a separate battery and solar recharging    USE - For emergency electricity supplies    ADVANTAGE - The emergency kit enables a very commonly available battery and lamps to be used    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the emergency kit.(The drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar powered jet vehicle has two solar panels (2-5) each on the roof and bonnet to develop ten thousand degrees Kelvin on the top and bottom of each panel. The panels have chrome panels to reflect light. the panels charge six batteries (9,10) to operate power generators which are operated in cycles over the length of the journey.    USE - For land sea and space vehicles    ADVANTAGE - Claims versatility in operation with low pollution    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows sketch view of vehicle    Solar panels (2-5)    Batteries (9,10)
NOVELTY - The method involves feeding a gas or gas mixture as a filling gas to a pressure container (5), whereby the pressure container is cooled before and/or during the delivery of the filling gas. The filling gas can be cooled in a pre-cooler (17) before being fed to the pressure container. The filling gas is delivered at a defined pressure, preferably higher than 100 bars.    USE - For filling pressure containers with low boiling point permanent gases or gas mixtures for fuel cells and/or for vehicles powered by gaseous fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inexpensive method and arrangement enable storage under high pressures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: an arrangement for implementing the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    pressure containers (5)    pre-cooler (17)    coolant bath (2)    tank (8)    fill line (11)    hydrogen tank (12)    valves (16)    liquid nitrogen (3)    thermal insulation (6)
NOVELTY - A microcontroller monitors the charging current applied to a battery cell and determines whether the current indicates a trickle charge. A timer measures the duration of the trickle charge application and terminates the charging after a predetermined time of two hour.    USE - For portable devices such as cellular phones and cigarette lighter.    ADVANTAGE - The termination of the charging current after the predetermined time prevents battery cell damage resulting from extended battery charging cycles and extends the battery cell life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery cell charge control circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating battery charge termination.
NOVELTY - Battery retainer (40) includes locating portion for positioning the retainer horizontally relative to tray and battery (20). The head includes angled engaged surfaces (48,50) for selectively engaging the angled upper surfaces (26) of the batteries, respectively.    USE - For retaining batteries in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Retainer allows retaining different battery types, enhancing versatility of device. Interchangeability of battery type is effected easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Motor vehicle; and    (2) Battery securing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of battery retainer.    Battery (20)    Angled upper surfaces of batteries (26)    Battery retainer (40)    Angled engaged surfaces (48,50)
NOVELTY - Amplifier circuits (122a-122d) connected across each of the battery segments (Bn - Bn-3) convert differential voltage to a reference current. The converted reference current is again converted to a voltage signal proportional to the voltage across the battery segments by a sense resistor (R102) and a voltage measurement node measures the voltage signal.    USE - For energy storage device in commercial electric and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The input and sense resistors are chosen such that each has the same value within each amplifier circuit, thus maintaining consistent voltage translation ratios corresponding to each battery segment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of voltage transfer circuit.    Amplifier circuits (122a-122d)    Battery segments (Bn - Bn-3)    Sense resistor (R102)
NOVELTY - The electrolyte temperature and voltage of the battery (54) are estimated periodically, when an ignition switch is ON. The battery current is estimated using the battery temperature and the voltage. The state of charge of the battery is determined using the amp-hours estimated using the battery current, when the engine is running. An optimum battery charge voltage determined using the battery charge state and temperature, is delivered a generator (32).    USE - For regulating charge voltage delivered to battery used in vehicle such as car, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Monitors both temperature and state of charge of the battery accurately using less amount of wires and electronic components, timely and precisely adjusts the output voltage of the generator, thereby preventing undercharging and overcharging in battery and improving life of battery and lights in vehicle and overall vehicle fuel economy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery charge voltage regulation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit block diagram of a battery charge voltage regulating system.    Generator (32)    Battery (54)
NOVELTY - A main converter (14) changes voltage of a battery (10) and supplies main power to a load (22). A sub-converter (16) connected in parallel with the main converter, changes voltage of battery and supplies auxiliary electric power to load. A control unit activates two controllers alternately, when a switch (18) operates load in ON and OFF states.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the load is operated due to an abnormality, power is supplied to load only by sub-converter, thereby capacity reduction of the battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power supply circuit.    Battery (10)    Main converter (14)    Sub-converter (16)    Switch (18)    Load (22)
NOVELTY - Titanium doped lanthanum chromite group sintered compact has a relative density of 90% or more, and is obtained by mixing and grinding lanthanum, chromium and titanium materials followed by sintering at high temperature.    USE - As interconnector for fuel cell (claimed) or electrolytic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The sintered compact is obtained economically without phase transformation. The fuel cell is used effectively and stably even during temperature changes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Titanium doped lanthanum chromite group sintered compact (LaCr1-xTixO3, where x is 0.12-0.32) has a relative density of 90% or more, and is obtained by mixing and grinding lanthanum, chromium and titanium materials followed by sintering at high temperature.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of titanium doped lanthanum chromite group sintered compact; and    (2) fuel cell (10) comprising sintered compact as interconnector (15).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of cylindrical mold fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Interconnector (15)
NOVELTY - A humidifier (13) connected to a water tank (39) and a humidified water feed pump (41) through humidified water supply routes (43,43a) and humidified water return path (45), recirculates the feed water.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of cavitation during pumping of water to the tank is prevented, by the recirculation of feed water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell apparatus.    Humidifier (13)    water tank (39)    Humidified water feed pump (41)    Humidified water supply routes (43,43a)    Humidified water return path (45)
NOVELTY - A controller (41) controls a DC-DC converter (31) to transform low voltage power from a battery (33) into high voltage power, when a judging unit judges that sudden acceleration exceeding a preset value is required based on an accelerator opening. The controller supplies power to an inverter (25) only during the time set with respect to battery capacity and inverter requirement.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the acceleration property of the vehicle, even when the required electric power to drive the vehicle is not supplied from the fuel cell. Protects the battery by preventing the over discharge from the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inverter (25)    DC-DC converter (31)    Battery (33)    Controller (41)
NOVELTY - The method of heating a fuel cell powered motor vehicle passenger compartment uses the coolant fluid fed via a radiator (6) to be used for heating. The heating circuit uses an air heater (9) and the fuel cell (1) has reformer (15) which produces heated gas. The method involves selectively preheating the heated gas for transfer to the coolant.    USE - For heating a fuel cell powered motor vehicle passenger compartment    ADVANTAGE - Allows reliable heating without transient loss of heating    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Claims include a heater using the method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows circuit diagram for vehicle heating    Fuel cell (1)    Radiator (6)    Air heater (9)    Reformer (15)
NOVELTY - Should the charge demand power above a set fuel cell capability, the control circuit releases power from the power storage unit (hereafter the accumulator), to make up the difference. This prevents fuel cell power overload.    USE - To control a fuel cell (11) used with an accumulator (12) and a regenerative load. The fuel cell is typically used to drive the regenerative motor of a vehicle (14).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be operated at a high constant charging, at which reagent flows are optimized for efficiency. Irreversible damage to the cell by overloading is prevented by the claimed control circuit action. Conversely by avoiding too low a loading on the cell, other mechanisms causing irreversible damage are also avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A first implementation is shown.    fuel cell (11)    accumulator (12)    regenerative motor of vehicle (14)
NOVELTY - The module includes a stand (3) supporting a mobile phone with a connection via a connector (2). A socket (9) on the side allows for connection of a keyboard. In the front there is a volume control (6) and a loudspeaker (5) for hands-free operation.    USE - Hands-free operation of mobile phone in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides support, charging facility and hands-free operation of mobile phone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The telephone support module (1) includes an input terminal for a DC supply (8) and a direct current converter changing a low voltage into the supply voltage needed by a mobile telephone. The module may be removably attached to a support plate, which may be mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle. The module includes a stand (3) supporting a mobile phone with a connection via a connector (2). A socket (9) on the side allows for connection of a keyboard. In the lower front region of the module there is a volume control (6) and a loudspeaker (5) enabling use of the telephone in hands-free mode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows the support with a telephone mounted.    support module (1)    connector (2)    stand (3)    loudspeaker (5)    volume control (6)    keyboard socket (9)
NOVELTY - A gas density detector comprises an electrolyte film having hydrogen ion conductivity, a detection electrode with a first catalyst coming into contact with one face of the electrolytic film, an opposing electrode with a second catalyst coming into contact with the other face of the electrolytic film, a first collector forming a first flow passage having a first opening part opening only to a first recessed part and communicating with the first recessed part and having a face coming into contact with the detection electrode, and a second collector forming a second flow passage having a second recessed part and a second opening part communicating with the second recessed part and having a face coming into contact with the opposed electrode.    USE - As a gas detector.    ADVANTAGE - The detector can be easily mounted on a fuel cell system, measures gas density without relying upon gas flow, can be refreshed against high density carbon monoxide gas, and eliminates an abrupt change in output current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section through the gas detector.
NOVELTY - The solid oxide fuel cell system (100) includes a solid oxide fuel cell (110) which is provided within an enclosure (130). A fuel cell flow controller (140) and an enclosure pressure controller (150) are coordinated to provide suitable pressure differential between the fuel cell and the enclosure.    USE - Used in automotive industry. Also for vehicle system and hybrid electrical system.    ADVANTAGE - The differential pressure relieves stresses on the solid oxide fuel cell and existing seals within the fuel cells, which enables use of seals having lower cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Pressure control system;    (2) Solid oxide fuel cell system operation method; and    (3) Reformer system operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solid oxide fuel cell system.    Solid oxide fuel cell system (100)    Solid oxide fuel cell (110)    Enclosure (130)    Fuel cell flow controller (140)    Enclosure pressure controller (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves detecting the voltage of a rechargeable lithium battery (1) used in a starter motor (20). The detected voltage of the lithium battery is compared with a predetermined value. The lithium battery supplies the voltage to the starter motor is allowed when the detected voltage of the lithium battery is equal to or more than the predetermined value, otherwise, the voltage supply is prevented.    USE - For engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient and reliable start of vehicle engine at low temperature without unnecessary waste of power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle engine starting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of structure of a vehicle engine starting system.    Lithium battery (1)    Starter motor (20)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas formation equipment (100) has chemical reaction portion having hydrogen gas outlet (60), raw material supplying unit (10), thermal protection structure isolating reaction portion thermally from the outside and air-tight case (70) for covering reaction portion. Heat-resistant particles prevent contact between the reaction portion and air-tight case.    USE - For hydrogen gas formation by modification reaction of gasoline, alcohol, ether and aldehyde.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas formation equipment is economical and easy to handle. The apparatus has a high temperature portion and is insulated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of hydrogen gas formation apparatus, which involves preparing an air-tight case for covering the chemical reaction portion, packing the heat-resistant particles in the void of the case, inserting the chemical reaction portion in the case and carrying out vacuum suction of the case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the outline composition of the hydrogen formation equipment which uses gasoline as reformation raw material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Raw material supplying unit (10)    Cooling portion (35)    Hydrogen gas outlet (60)    Case (70)    Gas formation equipment (100)
NOVELTY - The power unit has photovoltaic cells (11) located on the upper surface of a lighting unit (4). The cells are connected by conductive wiring to appropriate batteries through a blocking diode. An appropriate electrical current is distributed from either appropriate batteries of from a photovoltaic cell or cells to a suitable component or equipment at a point within the casing as appropriate.    USE - For bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the bicycle with on-board limitless supply of electrical current from sun light entering the cell. Since the cells are connected to the batteries through the blocking diode, the back flow of current from the batteries to the cells is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the photovoltaic cell in the outer surface of the lighting unit.    Lighting unit (4)    Photovoltaic cells (11)
NOVELTY - Each rectangular metal or ceramic plate's (10) surface has a 3D relief structure (12) in order to magnify the surface coming into contact with a fluid. On the outside of each plate there are four fluid-feeding devices (11) in the form of tacked metal sheets. These devices can be half or full rings and have a dosing capability.    USE - In materials processing, unit operations and chemical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Each fluid-feeding device stays in contact with all the modules for a group of modules on the outside of a module. This means that fluid can be fed to each module individually.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system with a heat exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plate for a heat exchanger.    Plate (10)    3D relief structure (12)    Fluid-feeding device (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves using fuzzy logic to combine selected operating parameters (I, V, T, IR, VZ) and/or battery states (E, tE, ZA, delta rho, delta rhoAK). Prior to the combination, the selected operating parameters and/or operating states may be treated as linguistic variables and allocated membership functions (mu) with at least to linguistic terms each. An interference operator is created containing a set of knowledge-based rules.    USE - For rechargeable electrochemical storage batteries such as lead storage batteries used in motor vehicles, or regenerative energy systems such as photovoltaic or wind-based power generators.    ADVANTAGE - Simple online monitoring which indicates which of the operating parameters or states influences the aging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an apparatus for determining and/or judging aging of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram representing the method.
NOVELTY - The system has at least one fuel cell module that is arranged in the vehicle so that when the vehicle is moving the fuel cell module (10) operates in a substantially self-breathing manner. This is achieved by providing breathing air substantially from the energy of the wind caused by the motion of the vehicle.    USE - For a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Arrangements for storage of and filling with hydrogen are simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive fuel cell module (Drawing includes non-English text)    module (10)    fuel cells (11,11')    flaps (40,40')    auxiliary fan (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves regulating the operating temperature of the fuel cell module (10) under varying load conditions. The thermal insulation is performed while operating the fuel cell module in a vehicle. Peaks of temperature fluctuations are buffered in mobile applications. Stored excess energy is used to heat the fuel cell module to operating temperature.    USE - For thermal insulation for fuel cell system with at least one fuel cell module for mobile use e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improved heat balance is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell module with a latent heat store    fuel cell module (10)    latent heat store (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring the fuel cell (2) output voltage during a change in pedal position dependent current demand value, monitoring it against a lower voltage threshold, reducing the demand by a load current drain and the demand for setting fuel cell power to the drive power corresponding to the pedal dependent demand current and setting a residual demand value as available current for generating torque so the lower threshold is not crossed.    USE - For generating pedal position-dependent current values for drive power control in mobile device e.g. vehicle with fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Optimal dynamics are achieved without explicit detection of the parameters influencing the response of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: an arrangement for generating pedal position-dependent current values for drive power control in mobile device with fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of a mobile device (Drawing includes non-English text)    fuel cell stack (2)    fuel cell system (6)    hydrogen generator (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a polymer electrolyte membrane (16) between anode (14) and cathode (18) reactant flow fields, and includes a blower (32), the power control signal (56) of which is provided by a controller (46) in response to a current signal (63) indicative of the load (71) sensed by a current detector (68). The controller responds to a schedule of blower power as a function of load current density to provide a range of stochiometries.    USE - Power generation for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improved operation at near atmospheric pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a fuel cell system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic diagram of fuel cell power plant    Anode (14)    Membrane (16)    Cathode (18)    Blower (32)    Controller (46)    Control signal (56)    Current signal (63)    Current detector (68)    Load (71)
NOVELTY - The terminal connector has 2 cooperating clamp halves (10,11) which are hinged together, each having a single contact region (14,15) of an electrically-conductive material, spaced from the hinge coupling (20), for connection of a battery contact to a respective electrical line (12,13), e.g. for connection to a load and a voltage and/or current measuring device.    USE - The terminal connector is used for a battery testing device, e.g. for connecting a battery pole of an automobile battery to a load and a current and/or voltage measuring device.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a battery pole to be coupled to 2 electrical lines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a terminal connector for a battery testing device.    Clamp halves (10,11)    Electrical lines (12,13)    Contact regions (14,15)    Hinge coupling (20)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a starter generator (4), a first on-board voltage supplied by an accumulator (1), a double layer capacitor (3) acting as a short-term accumulator that produces a second on-board voltage and supplies the starting energy or power for the starter generator and a uni-or bi-directional converter (2) via which the double layer capacitor is charged from the accumulator.    USE - For starting internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - Developed to enable starting processes for internal combustion engines with low power density accumulators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    starter generator (4)    accumulator (1)    double layer capacitor (3)    converter (2)
NOVELTY - Graphite flakes are treated with an oxidizing intercalant solution and the intercalated graphite flakes formed, are washed. Surfactant is then added to the washed graphite flakes to manufacture intercalated graphite flake.    USE - For manufacture of intercalated graphite flake used in the manufacture of products such as gaskets, thermal management materials and fuel cell components, as seat cushions and furniture upholstery in aircraft, in combination with polymer foams form. The flake is incorporated in resin-based coatings for wallboards, lumber and other construction materials.    ADVANTAGE - Flakes having improved expansion characteristics when exposed to elevated temperature are produced. Upon exposure to fire, the high temperature causes the particles of intercalated graphite to exfoliate and minimizes or prevent the formation of toxic gases from the polymer foam and smother a fire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for intercalant graphite flake.
NOVELTY - A flow transfer section (26) extending between a reactant inlet and a reactant outlet of reactant flow field plate, direct the flow between several flow-through reactant flow field channels (18) and interdigitated reactant flow field channels (21,22).    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the provision of interdigitated reactant flow field channels, the fuel cell reactant is utilized without the need for high pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a stylized, simplified sectioned side elevational view of the hybrid fuel cell reactant flow field.    Flow-through reactant flow field channels (18)    Interdigitated reactant flow field channels (21,22)    Flow transition (26)
NOVELTY - A primary load switch (154) is opened to disconnect a primary load (146) from an external circuit (178) and a valve (166) is closed to stop flow of hydrogen containing fresh fuel from a fuel source (140) to an anode flow field plate (118). The fuel remaining in the flow field is displaced with air by blowing air through the flow field plate.    USE - For shutting down an operating PEM fuel cell system in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fuel remaining in the anode fuel flow field plate is displaced using air, the need for purging with an inert gas such as nitrogen is eliminated. Thus the cell performance decay due to corrosion of the cell catalyst and catalyst support by oxygen generated using the inert gas is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell system.    Anode flow field plate (118)    Fuel source (140)    Primary load (146)    Primary load switch (154)    Valve (166)    External circuit (178)
NOVELTY - Air in anode flow field of fuel cell is purged by delivering a continuous flow of fresh hydrogen containing fuel into the anode flow field at a rate such that a fuel moves through the anode flow field and displaces all the air initially present within the anode flow field in 1.0 seconds. Then primary load is connected across the cell.    USE - For starting fuel cell system in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method provide safe, cost effective start-up procedure which do not cause significant performance degradation and do not require the use of inert gas or any other gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of the fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - A power section (15) transmits dry oxygen-rich air received from dry side (3a) of a humidification membrane (3) to a portion exchange membrane (50) produce moisture-containing exhaust air wet side (3b) of the humidification membrane receives the moisture-container air for transferring moisture to the inlet dry air flow which the air is exhausted out of the fuel cell.    USE - Used a power supply for vehicle. Prevents of proton exchange membrane by exhausting the air form the fuel cell after surrounding the moisture to the inlet dry air without affecting the power output of cell.    ADVANTAGE - The humidification membrane act as a barrier to prevent diffusion of oxygen from the oxygen rich inlet air flow to the oxygen deplated outlet air flow, thereby preventing the power loss of the fuel cell. Humidification in accomplished through material flow of air through the fuel cell without using control elements such as value of CPU, hence the need for calibration, maintenance and replacement of the elements is eliminated. Prevents dehydration of proton exchange membrane by exhausting the air from the fuel cell after surrounding the moisture to the inter dry air without affecting the power output of cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell humidification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded isometric view of the fuel cell.    Humidification membrane (3)    Dry side (3a)    wet side (3b)    Proton exchange membrane (5a)    Power section (15)
NOVELTY - Several solar cells (12) are arranged on upper surface of transparent sheet (11) of a glare-proof plate (1).    USE - Glare-proof device with solar power generation facility for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generates light during night time, by storing solar energy in solar cells during day time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of glare-proof device.    Glare-proof plate (1)    Transparent sheet (11)    Solar cells (12)
NOVELTY - Non aqueous electrolytic solution comprises a quaternary ammonium salt.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolytic solution is used for the electrochemical capacitor for use in memory back up for various electronic devices, or power for an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The quaternary ammonium salt has superior resistance to hydrolysis. The resulting nonaqueous electrolytic solution has less hydrolysis compared with a nonaqueous electrolytic solution using a tetrafluoroborate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nonaqueous electrolytic solution comprises a quaternary ammonium salt of formula, Q+(Rf)nRF6-n) (I)    Q+ = ammonium ion;    Rf = perfluoroalkyl;    n = 1-6; and    n = at least 2, then Rf optionally forms cyclic structures in conjunction with phosphorus.
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide removal method involves oxidizing carbon monoxide in hydrogen-containing-gas using an oxidation catalyst. The temperature of the catalyst inlet gas is controlled uniformly near the boiling point, using a water cooling type heat exchanger at the front stage of the oxidation catalyst. The temperature of the coolant is kept constant.    USE - For fuel cell of motor vehicles, and for methanol reformer which performs hydrogen production in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature of the catalyst inlet gas is controlled easily using the heat exchange system. Even when temperature control near the boiling point of water is carried out using the latent heat of vaporization, the difficulty in temperature control or operation control is relieved. Selective oxidation of carbon monoxide, which is the poisoning substance of a fuel cell is carried out effectively and with high selectivity. A compact processing apparatus is availed.
NOVELTY - The method of reducing carbon monoxide in gas containing hydrogen involves introducing hydrogen containing gas which contains oxygen/carbon monoxide in the molar ratio of 0.01-0.5 into a catalyst at 60-350 degrees Celsius. The catalyst contains ruthenium metal component as catalytically active component and a carrier component.    USE - For fuel cell of motor vehicles, and for methanol reformer which performs hydrogen production in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The difficulty in oxygen amount control is eluded. Carbon monoxide concentration in gas is reduced effectively to 10 ppm.
NOVELTY - The modification catalyst comprises platinum supported with a carrier. The carrier contains complex oxide of zirconium, and at least one of lanthanum, cerium, aluminum, gallium, titanium, magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium.    USE - For hydrogen generator (claimed), used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The auto-thermal modification of the town gas and liquefied petroleum gas is carried out by the modification catalyst. Catalyst degradation by sulfur poisoning is inhibited, leading to effective catalyst durability and hydrogen formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen generator.
NOVELTY - The electric current generator (1) uses chemical reactions to produce electric current. An osmotic wall (2) separates two compartments in the reaction chamber and liquid reagents are delivered to each compartment from storage tanks (7,8). Spent reagents are collected in a recovery tank (17). A flushing agent cleans the reaction chambers when empty.    USE - Electric power source for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids complication of exchanging or recharging batteries, replacing spent reactants with fresh reactants.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block schematic.    Current generator (1)    Osmotic wall (2)    Storage tanks (7,8)    Recovery tank (17)
NOVELTY - Battery (40) charge indicator has a current sensor (30) with processor (10) that periodically updates the relative value stored in memory (11) and remeasures the voltage for low levels or shows full on the LED display (21) above certain percentage.    USE - Battery charge indicator for electrically driven cars.    ADVANTAGE - Gives a more accurate indication of charge status than battery voltage measurement alone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a unit block diagram. (Drawing includes non English language text)    Processor (10)    Memory (11)    LED display (21)    Current sensor (30)
NOVELTY - A dielectric material (4) has a barrier which chemically reacts with a liquid electrolyte to form solid products which are stable in the electrolyte.    USE - For electronically insulating a manifold or other component from a liquid electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dielectric material exhibits improved resistance to dielectric creepage. The dielectric frame provides stable and durable dielectric insulation of the liquid electrolyte fuel cell stack from the metallic manifold. The barrier inhibits flow or creepage of electrolyte from reaching the metallic manifolds. The insulating characteristics of the dielectric material are preserved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a liquid electrolyte fuel cell system containing the dielectric material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell stack incorporating a dielectric material having a barrier.    manifold (2)    dielectric material (4)
NOVELTY - A drive shaft (14) transmitting power to a front axle (15) and a rear axle (17), is arranged in parallel with a horizontal straight line connecting the centers of the front axle and the rear axle. A fuel cell (33) and a reformer (32) of a fuel cell system (30), are provided above the horizontal line and a fuel tank (31) is provided above the fuel cell and the reformer.    USE - For e.g. all terrain vehicle for transportation for agriculture, cattle breeding, hunting, security surveillance, leisure.    ADVANTAGE - Design of fuel powered motor vehicle is optimized, as drive shaft is easily provided without interfering with fuel cell system. Inexpensive waterproofing measure is easily incorporated in vehicles design. Supply of fuel cell and reformer under pressure is made easy, as fuel tank is provided above fuel cell and reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of fuel cell powered motor vehicle.    Drive shaft (14)    Front axle (15)    Rear axle (17)    Fuel cell system (30)    Fuel tank (31)    Reformer (32)    Fuel cell (33)
NOVELTY - An air cleaner (38) is arranged below the seat of a vehicle. A battery box (36) is attached to one side (39b) of the air cleaner, so as to extend along the width of air cleaner.    USE - For motor cycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to mount air cleaner of large capacity, by attaching battery box on one of its sides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery box mounting structure.    Battery (36)    Air cleaner (38)    One side of air cleaner (39b)
NOVELTY - Lithium manganese complex oxide has ratio (A/B) of diffraction peak intensity (A) observed at 15.3+/-1.0degrees to diffraction peak intensity (B) observed at 18.2+/-1.0degrees, of more than 0.001, according to powder X-ray diffraction measured using copper-K alpha (CuKalpha = 1.5418 Angstrom ) rays as source with divergent slit of 1degrees, scattering slit of 1degrees, light-receiving slit of 0.2 mm and step width of 0.05degrees.    USE - For anode material of lithium secondary battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The initial stage discharge capacity of anode active material comprising stratified lithium manganese complex oxide, is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Manufacture of lithium manganese complex oxide, involves wet grinding of manganese compound, lithium compound and other metallic compound, spray drying of ground mixture followed by baking the mixture;    (2) Anode material for lithium secondary battery, contains lithium manganese complex oxide;    (3) Anode for lithium secondary batteries, comprises anode material and binder; and    (4) Lithium secondary battery comprises anode, cathode and electrolyte layer.
NOVELTY - A reactor has an exothermic reaction side route (EXR) and an endothermic reaction side route (ENR), with a catalyst on the heating surface. The heat balance of the exothermic reaction and endothermic reaction is adjusted.    USE - For plate fin-type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Reaction rate of the reactor is highly controlled and heat balance is easily achieved. Load of catalyst used is adjusted accordingly and hot spot generation is prevented. Even when there is load fluctuation, abrupt change of temperature is prevented. When direct combustion reaction is not performed, the heat from the heat medium is retained for intermittent use and the reactor is started instantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a catalyst used in the above reactor which has a heating surface that is adjusted to control the reaction rate, in which the area which supports the catalyst differs by the number of sheets, height, thickness and/or form; and    (2) the production of the catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of combustion catalyst and modification catalyst used in the reactor.    Combustion catalyst (13)    Modification catalyst (14)
NOVELTY - The electric power supply system consists of solar cell and fuel cell. The storage battery stores the electric power generated by the two cells and supply of AC from battery through power inverter is controlled.    USE - For motor vehicle e.g. taxi.    ADVANTAGE - Eco-friendly, safe and stable electrical power supply is provided. Reduces fuel cost and maintains electric power even on encountering disaster. Effect global warming countermeasure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the independent self-support type electricity generation system using fuel cells and solar cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Self-heating type hydrogen generator consists of metal honeycomb structure formed by laminating or winding flat and corrugated stainless steel foils with surface(s) covered by (alpha)-alumina insulating layer having equilaxillar and/or columnar crystals. A catalyst supported on the metal honey-comb surface reforms hydrocarbon or alcohol in gas, to hydrogen and carbon dioxide.    USE - For domestic use for generating electricity and for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The self-heating type hydrogen generator has favorable insulation property and rapid temperature increase rate. Since the starting time of the generator is reduced, efficiency is improved greatly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the influence of the thickness of alpha-alumina film on the dielectric breakdown voltage, in stainless steel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The auxiliary drive for a motor vehicle turbo-compressor has an electric motor (11) with a control (13) connected to the motor and having a connection to a battery (5) for the engine. An electrical energy store (17) is connected to a step up voltage transformer and coupled to the control (13) to retain electrical energy at a higher voltage than the battery.    USE - For a turbo-supercharged motor vehicle internal combustion engine    ADVANTAGE - Allows rapid operation of assist motor    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows diagram of engine supercharger circuit    Battery (5)    Motor (11)    Control (13)    Energy store (17)
NOVELTY - The battery (12) is cooled by subsidiary evaporator tubes in the air conditioning circuit (26) cooling the vehicle interior. An electronic control unit (38) responds to internal temperature and condition of the battery, and regulates operation of the air conditioning unit to ensure it cools the refrigerant to hold the internal temperature of the battery to a set level.    USE - Control of cooling of traction battery in electrically powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures batteries can operate below ambient air temperature, prolonging battery life and improving efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram.    Battery (12)    Vehicle air conditioning (26)    Electronic control unit (38)
NOVELTY - The vehicle battery (12) is cooled by part of the air conditioning system of the vehicle. The air conditioning system (14) has a refrigerant circuit (16) with a flow regulator (18), a main evaporator (20), a compressor (22) and a condenser (24). The refrigerant flow is branched (38) to tubes round the battery, to act as a supplementary evaporator which is in parallel with the main evaporator.    USE - Cooling of batteries in battery powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures batteries can operate below ambient air temperature, prolonging battery life and improving efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block schematic.    Vehicle battery (12)    Air conditioning system (14)    Refrigerant circuit (16)    Flow regulator (18)    Main evaporator (20)    Compressor (22)    Condenser (24)    Fluid branch round battery (38)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell is made of a stack of pole plates. The face of each plate (10) has raised areas (17,25,26) to fit into recesses under the adjacent plate. The space between plates allows circulation of a coolant. Holes (12A,12B,12C) allow passage of fixing bolts and distribution of fuel through a spiral path (11) on the surface of the plate, with coolant passages between the fuel passages.    USE - Fuel cells for urban vehicle traction and stationary electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies fabrication of different parts, particularly the pole plates and electrodes, and ensures efficient operation and good sealing of the assembled fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded three-dimensional view.    Pole plates (10)    Raised areas on pole plate face (17,25,26)    Holes for fixing bolts and distribution of fuel (12A,12B,12C)    Spiral path carrying fuel and coolant in alternate loops (11)
NOVELTY - A support plate (4) has two separate conductive blades (2,3) formed by electro-deposition on the insulated support plate and inserted into the electrolytic cell. The blades are electrically connected to an LED (6a), filament lamp or an audible alarm which emits a perceptible signal when the solution contacts the conductive blades.    USE - For measuring the level of electrolyte in an electrolytic cell or battery used in motor vehicle such as fork truck. Also for commercial and industrial equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Provides gage with easy installation. Usage of the LED allows easier recognition of the solution levels inside the cell even in case of poor lighting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the signaling device.    Conductive blades (2,3)    Support plate (4)    LED (6a)
NOVELTY - A fixed resistance (R2) is connected between a negative terminal (70) of a fuel cell stack (60) and a stack chassis (62). The coolant voltage between a positive terminal of the stack (68) and the stack chassis, is measured by a voltmeter (V1) and compared with a predetermined voltage to report, if the coolant voltage is less than or equal to the predetermined voltage.    USE - For detecting leakage current in coolant of fuel cell stack e.g. proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells used in electrical vehicular power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Reliably detects leakage currents, as reaction time of measuring components are faster and the drift of voltmeters with time are reduced. Provides inexpensive leakage current detection process because cheaper measuring components such as resistor and voltmeters are used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack coolant current leakage detection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell stack coolant current leakage detection apparatus.    Fuel cell stack (60)    Stack chassis (62)    Stack (68)    Negative terminal (70)    Fixed resistance (R2)    Voltmeter (V1)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an electric motor drive and on-board electrical supply for which at least one fuel cell module is used and an air conditioning system (25-55) for providing cold air generated by an air conditioning compressor (25) supplied from an electrical drive and regulated by a temperature-controlled regulator (55).    USE - Electrically driven vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Suitable operating power is provided, e.g. so that operation of the air conditioning system is guaranteed irrespective of whether the vehicle's drive motor is running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive air conditioning system    compressor (25)    temporary latent heat store (30)    electric gearbox (35)    electric motor (45)    regulator (55)
NOVELTY - The portable unit has a box (1) housing at least two 12 V batteries (10) connected to terminals accessible from outside the box. Terminals are provided for 12 V and 24 V supply. A motorized reel delivers welding wire at a variable (8) speed to a welding torch coupled by a flexible cable to the box.    USE - Autonomous portable unit for starting vehicles, welding, supplying lamp or compressor.    ADVANTAGE - Provides power needed for a range of needs in a motor garage, without need for external power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation of the unit with the cover removed.    Box (1)    Batteries (10)    Variable speed controller for welding wire reel (8)
NOVELTY - The converter has a transformer with its primary winding (Xp) connected to capacitors (C1,C2) and chokes (L1,L2), the capacitors being charged and discharged in a cyclic manner such that an AC current flows through the primary coil when a DC source is connected to the primary circuit. The secondary circuit (Xs) has rectification means such that an AC current induced in the secondary coil is converted to a DC output.    USE - For automotive and telecommunications applications.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient and minimizes number of components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a primary circuit    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Circuit diagram of converter    Capacitors (C1,C2)    Chokes (L1,L2)    Primary winding (Xp)    Secondary winding (Xs)
NOVELTY - The converter transformer has a primary winding (Xp) connected to capacitors (C1,C2) and chokes (L1,L2), the capacitors being charged and discharged in a cyclic manner by pairs of switches (Rs11,Rs12,Rs21,Rs22) such that an AC current flows through the primary coil when a DC source is connected to the primary circuit. The secondary circuit (Xs) has rectification means such that an AC current induced in the secondary coil is converted to a DC output    USE - For automotive and telecommunications applications.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient and minimizes number of components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Circuit diagram of converter    Capacitors (C1,C2)    Chokes (L1,L2)    Switches (Rs11,Rs12,Rs21,Rs22)    Primary winding (Xp)    Secondary winding (Xs)
NOVELTY - A power supply for electric vehicle in which a current capacity can be ensured for a plurality of in-wheel type motors from a small number of batteries. In an electric vehicle comprising a plurality of in-wheel type motors (R1-R4, L1-L4), a first battery (1), a second battery (2), and a main controller (11), the batteries are divided into a plurality of groups and the main controller controls each battery to supply the paired in-wheel type motors with power without overlapping.    USE - Power supply for electric automobile    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - In-wheel type motors (R1-R4,L1-L4)    First battery (1)    Second battery (2)    Main controller (11)
NOVELTY - Process for improving the water balance of a fuel cell stack comprises exchanging water between the cathode gas and the coolant through the porous separation plate arranged between the cathode gas chamber (3) and the cooling chamber (4) using an aqueous coolant which has a lower temperature-dependent water-vapor partial pressure with respect to water.    USE - Used in low pressure fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - A homogeneous electrolyte state can be achieved without using addition measures, e.g. a water tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: A separator plate (6) arranged between the cathode gas chamber and the cooling chamber has a hydrophilic surface on the cathode side and a hydrophobic surface facing the cooling chamber. The cooling medium is a buffer solution or organic solution such as glycols or salts of organic salts. The water exchange between the cathode gas chamber and the cooling chamber is adjusted by the pressure within the cathode gas chamber and/or the cooling chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    cathode gas chamber (3)    cooling chamber (4)    separator plate (6)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a fan (6) for supplying air to and/or for cooling the fuel cell module (10). The fan is supplied with electric current by the fuel cell module and can be regulated in two stages or continuously. The engine (3) can be diesel engine, a Once-Through-Then-Out engine or a hydrogen combustion engine.    USE - Cooling systems for vehicles with internal combustion engines and on-board power supply systems with fuel cell module(s).    ADVANTAGE - Improved on-board electrical power supply systems, including optimal use of fuel cells, are achieved, especially for vehicles with internal combustion engines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an on-board electrical supply system    fan (6)    fuel cell module (10)    engine (3)
NOVELTY - A carbon monoxide sensor comprises sensing element, temperature sensor and signal processing module connected with the temperature sensor. The sensing element has an adsorbent dispersed on a support material. The adsorbent is capable of exothermally adsorbing carbon monoxide. The temperature sensor sends signals indicating the temperature of the sensing element to the processing module.    USE - The carbon monoxide is used in self-cleaning ovens and fuel cells. It also used for monitoring heating installations that employ fossil fuels as energy source or monitoring exhaust fumes from internal combustion engines.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive carbon monoxide is economical, robust, fast-response and has high-sensitivity as compared to infrared sensors and thin-film metal oxides sensors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for detecting of carbon monoxide in a gas by exposing a sensing element having an adsorbent dispersed on the layer of a support material to the gas comprising carbon monoxide, adsorbing a portion of the carbon monoxide in the gas onto the adsorbent which results in an increase of temperature in the sensing element, and using the temperature increase to indicate the presence of the carbon monoxide in the gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic cross-sectional view of carbon monoxide sensor.    Processing module (12)    Protective membrane (14)    Permeable membrane (16)    Temperature sensor (22)    Heating element (24)    Reference element (26)    Second temperature sensor (28)    Second heating element (30)
NOVELTY - The charging element device comprises positive and negative electrode terminals (40A,40B) which are located at one end of a cylindrical battery case and interconnected by a series of busbar connections (51). A filler plug (32) in the base of each cell has a safety valve and any electrolyte leakage is confined to the outer case (50). A detecting device (56) initiates an alarm if there is an electrolyte leakage.    USE - For electric and hybrid vehicle battery such as nickel-metal hydride or lithium types or even a double layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents short circuit between battery terminals. Also, warning device informs driver if electrolyte leakage occurs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a holding structure for a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Longitudinal cross section through holding structure    Filler (32)    Terminals (40A,40B)    Case (50)    Busbar (51)    Leakage detector (56)
NOVELTY - The solid polymer electrolyte membrane (2) consists of an element (7) with a thickness up to 200m and multiple catalyst grains (9) of noble metal that are carried by an ion exchange in a surface layer (8), having thickness equal to or less than 10 microns, located inside a surface of the membrane element (7) and which are dispersed uniformly in the entire surface layer (8). The air (3) and fuel (4) electrodes comprising carbon plates (10) are connected to a load (12) such as a vehicle DC motor.    USE - For vehicle dc motor.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces amount of noble metal used as a catalyst whilst enhancing performance of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagrammatic side view fuel cell    Membrane (2)    Air electrode (3)    Fuel electrode (4)    Membrane element (7)    Surface layer (8)    Catalyst grains (9)    Carbon plates (10)    Load (12)
NOVELTY - Part of the cooling liquid drained from the heat exchanger (3) flows into the ion exchange device (15) through a passage (11B), the flow rate being adjusted by a regulator (14). Accordingly, as the electrical demand rises and falls it is possible to manage conductivity in the cooling liquid and to ensure adequate cooling.    USE - Cooling fuel cell is electrically driven vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes flow rate of cooling liquid thereby saving energy and improving efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Circuit diagram of the cooling device    Heat exchanger (3)    Coolant passage (11B)    Regulator (14)    Ion exchange device (15)
NOVELTY - A battery is heated by a pulsed charging or discharging operation by alternatively executing charging and discharging operations before charging of battery, when the temperature of the battery is lower than a predetermined temperature.    USE - For controlling the charging of alkali or lithium batteries for motor of hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the battery is heated by alternate charging and discharging operations at low temperature, the increase in voltage does not reach the upper limit, so a rapid charging operation can be completed in a short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural diagram of the battery charging control apparatus.
NOVELTY - The battery includes an outermost anode active material unformed portion whose length L at least2piR where R is the distance from two outermost anode active material unformed position to the center of a rolled structure (40) comprising an anode (41) cathode (42) and a separator (43).    USE - Electrode rolled battery such as lithium ion secondary battery used in electric car.    ADVANTAGE - By setting the length of the uniform portion, the internal impedance of the rolled structure is reduced thus when a large current is continuously is supplied to the load, heating of rolled structure and the degradation of electrolyte are prevented, thus improves the cycle life time characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrode rolled battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of electrode rolled battery.    Rolled structure (40)    Anode (41)    Cathode (42)    Separator (43)
NOVELTY - A control unit (30) includes a switch to operatively select either the clutch engageable pulley of an air conditioner compressor (12) or the clutch engageable pulley of an electric motor (28), such that the air conditioning system introduces cool air through the ducts, when a main engine or Kubota diesel engine (10) is employed.    USE - For use in semi-trucks and lorries with trailers.    ADVANTAGE - Retro-fits the system on existing vehicles, and enables positioning of auxiliary power plant anywhere in the truck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the integrated air conditioning system.    Kubota diesel engine (10)    Air conditioner compressor (12)    Electric motor (28)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - A method for producing power for motor vehicle is provided to continuously produce energy by using a solar cell attached to the exterior of the motor vehicle, while preventing environmental contamination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell is attached to an exterior of the motor vehicle, and the generated power is accumulated into a vehicle battery. The motor vehicle operates by thus-accumulated power, and the power generated during the operation of the motor vehicle is accumulated again into the vehicle battery. The motor vehicle operates by thus-accumulated power. By repeating the cycle, power for driving motor vehicle is produced in a comfort, economical and environment-friendly manner.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) comprises a fuel electrode (11), an ion exchange membrane (12) and an oxygen electrode (13). The fuel electrode comprises a carbonaceous base material, and is impregnated with a group having proton dissociation property. The oxygen electrode has an organic substance group proton conductor.    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the fuel cell is driven in the state of non-humidified fuel condition, environment below freezing point and high temperature environment of 100 degrees C or more, ionic conduction of the electrode is carried out effectively. Water is formed by the reaction of hydrogen ion, oxygen and the electrode supplied from the external circuit of the oxygen electrode. Ion exchange membrane is produced easily, even when a proton conductor having low film forming property is used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel electrode forms a negative plate and the oxygen electrode forms a positive electrode. Hydrogen ion is formed by the fuel electrode. The ion exchange membrane has a porous base material. Hydrogen ion is conducted from the fuel electrode to the oxygen electrode, by the ion exchange membrane. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    fuel electrode (11)    ion exchange membrane (12)    oxygen electrode (13)
NOVELTY - A macromolecular solid electrolyte consists of a fluorine-based high-molecular compound.    USE - The macromolecular solid electrolyte is suitably used for the fuel cell, water electrolysis, halogenated hydroacid electrolysis, sodium chloride electrolysis, an oxygen thickener, humidity sensor, gas sensor and finds its applications in the macromolecular solid electrolytic film, the solution for covering the electrode catalyst, film/electrode bonded body, and the fuel cell. The fuel cell is used for a household power supply, electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The macromolecular solid electrolyte has age resistance better than that inherent in a perfluoro sulfonic acid film or the practically sufficient age resistance, and high durability and allows easy production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fluorine-based high-molecular compound contains at least a structural unit of formula (1).    n = integer of 1-5.
NOVELTY - Pure water (PW) in a container (20), is electrolyzed by supplying current to electrolysis cell in an electrolysis cell stack (12), to obtain hydrogen and oxygen gas. The hydrogen and oxygen gas are supplied to a fuel cell (16) that actuates a motor (18) for driving a motor vehicle.    USE - For driving vehicle (claimed) such as motor vehicle and two-wheeled vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Drives a vehicle effectively, without emitting NOX, SOX, hydrocarbon gas, CO2, since the liquid hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon gas is not reformed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the driving mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolysis cell stack (12)    Fuel cell (16)    Motor (18)    Container (20)    Pure water (PW)
NOVELTY - A transformer (T1) has a double winding each of which is center tapped and the switches (s1,s2,s1a,s2a) are field-effect transformers, driven by a microprocessor drive circuit. The system can be used to convert solar power-generated electricity into a more flexible voltage and/or current value with higher efficiency and can be incorporated into an electric vehicle to achieve quasi-gear changing by matching the voltage to the motor speed.    USE - DC-AC-DC conversion of voltage and current.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced loss by eliminating rectifying diodes from circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the converter    Transformer (T1)    Switches (s1,s2,s1a,s2a)
NOVELTY - The method of regulating the passenger compartment temperature of a fuel cell (1) powered motor vehicle. The method involves increasing the electrical power to a threshold value (Pseuil) if there is a high heating demand and the cell is not supplying (Pelec). A secondary battery (6) can be used to provide auxiliary power for heating.    USE - For fuel cell powered motor vehicle heater    ADVANTAGE - Allows simplified power circuitry    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows diagram of method.    Drawing includes non-English text
NOVELTY - An electromagnetic relay (15) with a normally closed contact supplies non-essential equipment (13). It's coil is rated for a voltage above the battery voltage. If the battery voltage drops a microcontroller (17) initiates a voltage amplifier (21), the relay picks up and disconnects the non- essential equipment. A resistor (19) in parallel with the relay contact provides a limited current to the equipment and, if the battery voltage rises, through a resistor (R) initiates the microcontroller to switch off transistor (T) and de-energise the relay.    USE - To isolate non-essential equipment (vacuum cleaners, mobile telephones, refrigerators) if motor vehicle battery voltage falls below a set threshold.    ADVANTAGE - By utilising the fact that the relay pick-up voltage is higher than the drop-off voltage it is not necessary to use a bistable relay so reducing cost and space requirements    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram for a device to the present invention.    non-Essential equipment (13)    relay (15)    microcontroller (17)    resistor (19)    voltage amplifier (21)    resistor (R)    transistor (T)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module (10) is designed so that it delivers power to the battery (5), so that the fuel module (10) itself is always moved to the optimum operating point. The fuel cell module (10) is provided solely for the charging of the otherwise self sufficient battery (5).    USE - Fuel cell system for user loads, eg. for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of a fuel cell for supplying a user load is improved, so that the battery or accumulator itself is charged up by the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows an electric user load fed by a battery.    User load (1)    Battery (5)    Fuel cell module (10)    Charging module (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has at least one self-breathing fuel cell module to which fuel and air are supplied. The operating method involves cleaning the air before supplying it to the fuel cell module. Multi-stage air cleaning is carried out, e.g. two-stage cleaning including particle cleaning and harmful material cleaning.    USE - For operating fuel cell system for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Operation of the fuel cell system is guaranteed for any ambient situation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: a fuel cell system for use in motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a fuel cell module and an air cleaning unit    fuel cell module (10)    air cleaning module (50)    chemical air cleaner (40)    heat exchanger (30)    filters (45,45')
NOVELTY - A pulse generator (10) is connected via leads (12a-12g) directly to all individual cells of an accumulator (1) and monitors each individual cell, then matches its pulses to the state of each cell with respect to pulse frequency, amperage, voltage, pulse time and width. These pulses are transmitted through each cell in order to reduce buildup of lead sulfate.    USE - Reducing lead sulfate buildup in lead/acid accumulators.    ADVANTAGE - Achieving efficient chemical storage and release of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an accumulator    Accumulator (1)    Pulse generator (10)    Leads (12a-12g)
NOVELTY - Sensor for outputting signal for concentration of aqueous methanol solution comprises membrane electrode assembly with anode and cathode sides, cathode current collector to provide access of solution to cathode side, anode current collector to exclude air, and voltage source for electro oxidation of methanol to produce output current.    USE - For determining concentration of methanol in methanol fuel supply.    ADVANTAGE - Interference of oxygen from air is avoided by eliminating air access to the electrode. The sensor provides a good indication of methanol concentration in a feed stream. It may be easily calibrated using a methanol solution of known concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sensor for outputting signal for concentration of aqueous methanol solution comprises membrane electrode assembly (10) with anode and cathode sides, cathode current collector (18) with flow channel for stream of solution and openings to provide access of solution to cathode side, anode current collector (16) sealed to anode side of assembly to exclude air, and voltage source to apply voltage across assembly for electro oxidation of methanol to produce output current related to methanol concentration of solution accessing cathode side of assembly.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of determining methanol concentration ion an aqueous solution using the above sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above methanol sensor.    membrane electrode assembly (10)    anode current collector (16)    cathode current collector (18)
NOVELTY - Sensor for outputting signal for concentration of methanol in aqueous solution comprises membrane electrode with anode and cathode sides, an anode current collector with a flow channel for the solution and to control access of the methanol to the anode side, a cathode current collector allowing access of air over the cathode side, and a current sensor to measure current in a short circuit across the electrodes to provide the signal.    USE - For sensing methanol concentration in direct methanol fuel cell power system.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor is self driven and shows a good linear response to the methanol concentration range used in direct methanol fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sensor for outputting signal for concentration of methanol in aqueous solution comprises membrane electrode with anode and cathode sides for methanol oxidation and oxygen reduction respectively, an anode current collector supporting the anode side with a flow channel to flow a stream of the solution and form a physical barrier to control access of the methanol to the anode side, a cathode current collector supporting the cathode side and allowing access of air over the cathode side, and a current sensor to measure current in a short circuit across the electrodes to provide a signal that may be related to the concentration..    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for determining the concentration of methanol in an aqueous solution using the above sensor.
NOVELTY - A tank is disposed beneath a floor (46) for storing methanol and water. A reforming unit is disposed beneath the floor for generating hydrogen from methanol and water supplied from the tank. A fuel cell (43) is disposed beneath the floor for generating electricity from an electrochemical reaction of hydrogen generated by the reforming unit and oxygen in air.    USE - Fuel-cell powered four wheel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides technology for optimally placing fuel cell, reforming unit or secondary battery in installing fuel cell on four wheel vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A secondary battery is disposed beneath the floor for storing electricity generated by the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective of a fuel cell-powered four-wheel vehicle.    Fuel cell (43)    Floor (46)
NOVELTY - A U-shaped oxidant gas channel (211) and a V-shaped fuel gas channel are formed in the cathode separator (10) and an anode separator, respectively. The inlet/exit of the oxidant and the fuel gas channels are on different sides of the cathode and anode separators. The V-bend of the channels act as a buffer.    USE - Used for e.g. solid polymeric fuel cell and molten carbonate type fuel cell used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the turning portion of the oxidant gas channel corresponds to the inlet of the fuel gas channel, the humidification assembly size is reduced, humidification is improved and related water discharge assembly rate is also reduced. Since the V-bend acts as buffer, even if condensed water blocks a part of the grooves in the channel, the channels introduce reaction gas into the unblocked area so effective reactive area is not reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas channel plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the cathode separator.    Cathode separator (10)    U-shaped oxidant gas channel (211)
NOVELTY - A bottomed ring (8) is mounted on a wiring harness (4) or on a battery terminal (2) at a specific position distanced from a terminal portion (2A) of the battery terminal. A current sensor (12) is mounted on the bottomed ring.    USE - Battery terminal unit for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Bottomed ring is spaced from the battery terminal portion by specific distance, hence current sensor is mounted smoothly without being hindered by the battery or structures around the battery. Current sensor is connected with wiring harness at a connection site to the battery, hence current sensor is not damaged, during handling of wiring harness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of battery terminal unit.    Battery terminal (2)    Terminal portion (2A)    Wiring harness (4)    Bottomed ring (8)    Current sensor (12)
NOVELTY - A current sensor (4) is mounted at a connecting portion (2B) where a battery side terminal (2) and a harness side terminal (3) are connected.    USE - Battery terminal provided with current sensor for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The current sensor is not mounted on the wiring harness initially and cannot be damaged during transportation and handling of the wiring harness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery terminal assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the battery terminal provided with the current sensor.    Battery side terminal (2)    Harness side terminal (3)    Current sensor. (4)
NOVELTY - A seal (10A) is preformed into predetermined shape and set at the mounting portion of the membrane electrode assembly (20). The seal is integrally formed with the membrane electrode assembly, by hot pressing.    USE - For mounting seal in polymer electrolyte fuel cell, in manufacture of fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the seal is mounted on the membrane electrode assembly, operation for handling separated seals can be omitted, when the membrane electrode assemblies and the seals are alternately layered to form a fuel cell stack and the seal does not easily become twisted and misaligned thereby improving sealing properties. Problems such as deterioration, contamination and damage to the electrode plates and electrolyte membrane can be avoided and the seal can be normally mounted on the membrane electrode assembly, since excess heat load is not exerted on the electrode assembly. Simplifies fuel cell stack manufacturing process, since the assembly of the membrane electrode assembly and the seal mounting can be performed at the same time as the hot pressing. Improves seal securing strength without need for adhesive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts a vertical cross-sectional view explaining the seal mounting process.    Seal (10A)    Membrane electrode assembly (20)
NOVELTY - An elastomeric connector of a bridge supported by a clamp, is placed between a circuit board (15) and a fuel cell stack (8). The cell voltages produced by the stack is output to contacts of the circuit board through the elastomeric connector.    USE - For monitoring voltage in electrochemical device e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The connector is highly compressible and flexible with the characteristics permitting the connector to be compressed forming solid electrical contacts between the stack and the circuit board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Fuel cell stack assembling method; and    (2) Cell voltage provision apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front perspective view of the fuel cell stack assembly.    Fuel cell stack (8)    Circuit board (15)
NOVELTY - A blend, dissolved in solvent after casting, is casted again to form a visually stable membrane. The blend is a mixture of a sulfoxylate polyphenylether sulfone polymer and unsulfoxylate polyphenylether sulfone polymer.    USE - Fuel cell membrane manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains improves and cost-effective fuel cell electrolyte membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell membrane electrode assembly manufacture.
NOVELTY - A switching device is connected between the two poles of a battery. The switching device operates in response to a control signal which is generated in accordance with the predetermined algorithm responsive to a temperature and a voltage drop across the two poles.    USE - Battery control circuit for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables warming of the battery responsive to both temperature and charge condition of the battery in a highly controlled manner, hence unnecessary warming of the battery is minimized and operating efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining vehicle starting circuit control method.
NOVELTY - An integral starter-alternator (32) converts the mechanical energy of internal combustion engine to electrical energy given to the catalyst heater to heat the catalyst (18) to maintain it in the operating temperature range during vehicle overrun. A sensor (24) senses the temperature of the catalyst and a controller (28) controls the starter-alternator to keep the catalyst in the operating temperature range.    USE - For vehicles using spark ignition internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Controls exhaust emissions. Helps catalyst to maintain its temperature and remain active and efficient. Eliminates the need to disable fuel during overrun that leads to emission penalties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Motor vehicle; and    (2) Method for cleaning exhaust gas generated by internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of system for distributing electrical energy from integral starter-alternator during overrun vehicle condition to electrically heated catalyst.    Catalyst (18)    Temperature sensor (24)    Controller (28)    Integral starter-alternator (32)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode for a nickel/metal hydride secondary cell comprises a hydrogen storage alloy, a binder and a current collector comprising a mixture of carbon black and copper in a weight ratio of 10:90-50:50.    USE - Negative electrode for a nickel/metal hydride secondary cell for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel/metal hydride secondary cell has an improved inner cell pressure and a high rate of discharge and energy density per volume, without changing the characteristic properties of the active materials (hydrogen storage alloys, binders and current collectors). The negative electrode is simple, has high performance and does not pollute the environment.
NOVELTY - Power plant has electrochemical generators using hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells, electrical equipment, cryogenic hydrogen and oxygen storage tanks with valves, hydrogen ventilation and afterburning device, water accumulation tank, and cooling circuit units all mounted in separate pressurized recesses; all pressurized recesses are disposed inside pressurized housing made in the form of modular compartment of submersible craft; each recess holding cryogenic hydrogen tanks with valves is, essentially, vertical pit disposed in modular compartment and welded into its housing with sealed manhole on upper lid; recesses for cryogenic oxygen tanks, electrochemical generators, air ventilation and hydrogen afterburning devices, reaction water dump tanks, and power plant electrical equipment are disposed at different elevations in modular compartment.    USE - Power plants with electrochemical generators for submersible craft.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced power capacity, facilitated installation and maintenance, reduced harnessing, wiring, and repair charges, enhanced running characteristics and fire safety.
NOVELTY - The cathode has fibrous carbon comprising 3-dimensional carbon structure having voids which occlude lithium, lithium ions and lithium clusters in between inner carbon layers, and an inlet-outlet port through which lithium, lithium ions and lithium clusters are easily moved into the inner portions.    USE - For lithium secondary battery for note-type personal computer, mobile telephone and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Light weight lithium ion battery with high performance is economically mass-produced using cathode.
NOVELTY - A set of flat plates (13,14) with bolt passing through holes (21,22) extend outwardly from the both ends of C-type joint (12). The flanges (17,18) which protrude from the outer surface flat plates are connected to the wires.    USE - For connecting the batteries in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves elastic strength of joint and flat plate without excess deformation thereby reliability of connection is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for connecting terminal manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the connecting terminal.    C-type joint (12)    Flat plates (13,14)    Flanges (17,18)    Through holes (21,22)
NOVELTY - The fuel battery includes multiple anodes and cathodes (12,14) which are arranged alternatively on either sides of an ion conductor plate (10). Every anode is suitably connected to its adjacent cathode.    USE - For OA apparatus, domestic electrical appliance, mobile telephone, PC, also in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The small-sized fuel battery with less weight and high capacity is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of small-sized fuel battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ion conductor plate (10)    Anode (12)    Cathode (14)
NOVELTY - Exhaust tube (16) connected to a sensor (12), sucks/absorbs air in a battery housing unit (4a) during detection of combustible gas leakage from a fuel cell (5) that is accommodated in the housing. A gas detection element (2a) of the sensor senses the leakage gas that exists in the suction air.    USE - For detecting leakage of combustible gas such as hydrogen gas from electric and motor vehicular fuel cell in production line.    ADVANTAGE - The detector detects gas leakage reliably, quickly and correctly in the production line and thus improves efficiency and quality of production of the fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the gas detector.    gas detection element (2a)    battery housing unit (4a)    fuel cell (5)    sensor (12)    exhaust tube (16)
NOVELTY - Separation and refinement device (5) separates hydrogen from reformed gas containing hydrogen as raw material. A flow line (8) mixes hydrogen pole side exhaust gas with refinement device secondary side hydrogen rich gas. A controller (23) controls outlet gas pressure such that hydrogen flow rate in the reformed gas is maintained less than a fixed value.    USE - Fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Carbon monoxide concentration in the hydrogen rich gas and concentration of impurities such carbon dioxide, water vapor, etc., are reduced greatly and thus improves hydrogen purity and thereby enhances fuel cell system efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the outline block diagram of the fuel cell system. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    separation and refinement device (5)    flow line (8)    controller (23)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (15) placed near a fuel cell (FC) receives an ion removal primary coolant which is cooled by heat exchanger (3) and a heat radiator (16). The coolants of the both heat exchangers exchange heat mutually, so as to raise the temperature of coolant from ion exchanger (14).    USE - For cooling fuel cells such as hydrogen ion exchange film type fuel cell used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective temperature management, by preventing damage of ion exchange resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat exchangers (3,15)    Ion exchanger (14)    Heat radiator (16)    Fuel cell (FC)
NOVELTY - An active material (A) is coated along the longitudinal direction of the electrode plates (41,43). The edges of the plates are left uncoated and are secured to external terminals.    USE - E.g. lithium ion secondary battery for portable electronic device, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Because of the uniform winding pressure used in the manufacturing process of the battery, core distortion can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electrode equipped in the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Electrode plates (41,43)    Active material (A)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery comprises a positive electrode (26) and a negative plate (24) which can occlude and release lithium, separator (25) and non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative plate material consists of two or more kinds of carbonaceous material containing low-temperature baking carbon.    USE - For electronic devices like mobile telephone, personal computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has improved high temperature charging and discharging cycle characteristics. The negative plate of the battery is improved, producing highly reliable and high-performance battery which is operated normally even in harsh environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode and the negative plate have the structure respectively applied to the collector positive electrode material and negative plate material. The low-temperature baking carbon is the carbon material baked at a temperature of less than 1,000 degreesC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    Negative plate (24)    Separator (25)    Positive electrode (26)
NOVELTY - A separator (3) is interposed between pair of electrodes (1,2) impregnated in electrolyte. Polyaniline or its derivative obtained by oxidation-polymerization of porous carbon group material, is provided to surface of the electrodes.    USE - For spark plug of gasoline engine in vehicles, emergency power supply in computer, for memory in mobile telephone, IC card, pager, data communication apparatus and power supply for electric vehicle, flash signal light in hybrid motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Capacity of double layer capacitor is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of electrical double layer capacitor.    Electrodes (1,2)    Separator (3)
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly (5) is placed between two separator plates (11,12). An encapsulating seal (80) is placed on a side of a cell stack and between the separator plates, and an individual cell seal (60) between the electrode assembly and the encapsulating seal.    USE - Electrochemical cell stack of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The encapsulating seal insulates cell stack from outside environment and provides a backup sealing function and also serves to prolong the effectiveness of the seals. The encapsulating seal eliminates need for time-consuming and expensive maintenance during failure of individual cells. The seal material forms seals which have sufficient strength and resiliency providing compressive force to the cell stack. The seal reduces leakage and provides electrical or thermal isolation and added protection against damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Compression assembly; and    (2) Electrochemical cell assembly manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of fuel cell stack.    Electrode assembly (5)    Separator plates (11,12)    Cell seal (60)    Encapsulating seal (80)
NOVELTY - The element comprises a skeleton formed by two metal plates (30), separated by blocks (34,35) between which circulates a refrigerant fluid. A corrugated metal structure (21I,21S) is fixed to each of the plates. Collectors of fuel and comburant (15) supply the circulation spaces (21F) defined by the corrugated structures through channels (33).    USE - Elements for fuel cells used in public transport vehicles or urban vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell plates are simply and cheaply fabricated and light in weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional partial cut-away view of the plate structure.    Metal plates (30)    Separating blocks (34,35)    Corrugated structure (21I,21S)    Fuel and comburant collectors (15)    Supply channels (33)    Circulation spaces formed by corrugated structure (21F)
NOVELTY - A reformer (3) generates a reformate gas containing hydrogen from gaseous fuel supplied from a vaporizer. A valve (11) cuts off supply of gaseous fuel to the reformer from the vaporizer. Another valve (13) cuts off a recovery passage returning gaseous fuel in the vaporizer to a fuel tank storing liquid fuel.    USE - For generating reformate gas for fuel cell stack in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the supply of the reformer is immediately stopped, the flow of reformate gas to the vaporizer through the fuel cell stack is also promptly stopped. Thus, the time required in order to stop heat supply to the vaporizer is short which reduces the time required in order to stop the operation of the fuel cell power plant. Prevents unnecessary consumption of the fuel when the power generation amount of the fuel cell stack undergoes a sharp decrease or power generation by the fuel cell stack is stopped. Has improved operational efficiency by avoiding fuel wastage, since recovered fuel is reused in power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell power plant.    Reformer (3)    Valves (11,13)
NOVELTY - The number plate holder (1) is designed so that in at least one cut out section (2) formed in the number plate in which at least one dynamic indicator (3) is arranged for visual communication with and/ or (objective-directed) for the attention of other road users.    USE - Information and advertising for motor vehicles aimed at occupants of other road vehicles and other people.    ADVANTAGE - Provides improved holder for a dynamic controllable indicator, esp. easily installed without any further damage to the vehicle bodywork. By means of which topical short term data from a motor vehicle can be visually imparted to other traffic part takers, can be added to and altered, using words, imagery and other media.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A control module (4) is provided especially for the dynamic control of the indicator. A current supply facility (5) provides electric current independently of the on-board vehicle mains to the electronic component parts (3,4,8,9,11,13), e.g. using a solar cell (5a), and accumulator (5b), a battery (5c) and/ or similar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a number plate holder with a recess section.    Number plate holder (1)    Recess section (2)    Indicator (3)    Control module (4)    Current supply facility (5)    Solar cell (5a)    Interface (7)    GSM transmitter receiver (8)    Timer (11)
NOVELTY - The voltage equalization device has a number of secondary windings magnetically coupled via a core (3) and a number of switching devices (2-1,2-n) each connected between a respective secondary winding and a respective battery unit (1-1,1-n). The secondary windings are magnetically coupled to a primary winding via the core, with a second switching device (2-m) connecting the primary winding to a further battery unit (1-m), for transporting energy stored in the core to the latter.    USE - The voltage equalization device is used for a number of series connected battery units for an electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows efficient use of the magnetic core.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a voltage equalization device for a number of battery units.    Battery units (1-1,1-n)    Further battery unit (1-m)    Switching devices (2-1,2-n)    Second switching device (2-m)    Core (3)
NOVELTY - An improved porous current guiding plate for miniature fuel battery is a slotted composite metal plate made up of metal sheets and insulating sheets. Its advantages are high strength and electric conductivity, and high output power of fuel battery (increased from 1.2-1.5 W to 2-3 W).
NOVELTY - The control method is applicable to a hybrid vehicle having an engine (12), an electric motor generator (16), a battery (20), and associated controls inserted between the engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission (24). The interaction between the engine and the motor is controlled by comparing the efficiency of charging the batteries with throttling the engine, i.e. energy is only taken into the battery system if it is more fuel efficient than throttling the engine and operating it at a lower efficiency.    USE - Method of controlling a hybrid vehicle with smaller battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - Instant response, better fuel economy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Independent claims are included for a control apparatus, and a battery control method and apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the vehicle motive power system.    Engine (12)    Motor generator (16)    Battery (20)    Transmission (24)
NOVELTY - The turbine has a vane (1) curved in section with a nozzle (2) somewhere in the inner side that is constructed to extend along the axis of a hollow vane shaft (3). The fluid fed from the vane shaft end into the vane shaft is spouted through the nozzle (2) against the inner side of the vane and is rotated.    USE - Rotary nozzle turbine for use in low power cogeneration or as a power generator in electric vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the turbine.    Vane (1)    Nozzle (2)    Hollow vane shaft (3)
NOVELTY - A node (2) has a controlled current switch (7) that connects a power bus (1a) to output (4), for supplying current to a load. The output voltage of a converter (3) provided between the switch and output of the node, is selected by controlling timing of ON/OFF pulses of the switch.    USE - For vehicles such as cars.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a wide variety of selectable output voltage with suitable control. Controls duty cycle of switch by reducing the width of the pulses when output voltage or current exceeds a desired level. Reduces only the supply voltage of the headlights in the system during daylight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exemplary circuit layout for realizing a selectable output voltage.    Cable (1)    Power bus (1a)    Node (2)    Converter (3)    Output (4)
NOVELTY - Fingerprint recognition key comprises a power charge/discharge part (112), which is recharged by a power source terminal (111), a fingerprint recognition part (113) and a key control (114), which registers and erases fingerprint inputted in to the recognition part and provides fingerprint codes information and control codes information upon request.    USE - For controlling a lock device, such as a door or starting a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides better security, preventing unauthorized access and misuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - It also includes a wireless transceiver part (116), which receives a wireless request signal from the door or vehicle and transmits the same to the key control and transmits the information from the key control to the door of vehicle starting device.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a method of locking/unlocking a door using a finger recognition device and for a method for controlling start vehicle using fingerprint recognition device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates configuration of a fingerprint recognition key.    Power source terminal (111)    Charge/discharge part (112)    Fingerprint recognition part (113)    Key control (114)    Wireless transceiver (116)
NOVELTY - A strip-shaped anode (41) and strip-shaped cathode (42) are wound with strip-shaped separator comprising resin having a polar group to form winding type electrode. A portion of the electrode projecting outside after winding is pressed towards the radial direction to form a flat-shaped electrode component. The rough maximum surface height of separator surface(s) is 1 mum or more.    USE - To produce flat electrode component for battery for portable apparatuses such as note-type personal computer, mobile phone and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - The crack in the electrode plate produced due to the non-uniform contact between the electrodes is prevented. Friction produced between electrode plate and separator is reduced and the electrode component is produced with high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the battery.    Anode (41)    Cathode (42)
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive and negative electrodes with capacitance ratio defined by specific formula of 0.724-0.914, a non-aqueous electrolyte containing non-aqueous solvent which mainly comprises gamma-butyrolactone, and a separator.    USE - For electronic devices, such as video tape recorder, mobile telephone, personal computer and cordless, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has high volume, performance and reliability, and improved charging and discharging cycle life and preservability at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has positive and negative electrodes which can occlude and release lithium, a separator and a non-aqueous electrolyte. The positive electrode contains a chalcogen compound as an active material. The negative electrode contains two or more kinds of carbonaceous materials and binders as negative plate material supported by a collector. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a non-aqueous solvent mainly containing gamma-butyrolactone. The capacitance ratio of positive electrode and negative electrode defined by formula C = (PcxPp)/(NcxNp), where Pc and Nc are charging capacitance (in mAh/g) of positive and negative electrodes, respectively, Pp and Np are weights (in g/m2) of positive and negative electrodes, respectively, is 0.724-0.914.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery comprises an anode containing lithium manganese complex oxide as active material, cathode containing a substance which occludes and desorbs lithium as active material, and an electrolyte containing aqueous solution of lithium salt.    USE - For mobile telephone, personal computers and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery is inexpensive and ensures high safety. The lithium secondary battery has excellent charging and discharging capacitance, output and cycle characteristics under high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship of the capacitance of each active material and potential (Vs. lithium/or lithium ion). (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A battery pack (2) comprises an electricity generation cell (38) covered by a cell cover portion (13) of a cover. The portion (13) is sealed by a sealing portion (14). The cell is electrically connected to an electrode terminal (7) which is positioned on the portion (13).    USE - For mobile telephones, note type personal computers, and individual information terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The battery pack has small-size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a mobile telephone using a battery pack.    Battery pack (2)    Electrode terminal (7)    Cell cover portion (13)    Sealing portion (14)    Cover unit (35)    Electricity generation cell (38)
NOVELTY - An acid and a phenol derivative are added to a lignocellulose group substance. Lignin is separated from the mixture, polymerized using a polymerization agent, and is used as addition agent for lead storage batteries.    USE - For lead storage battery (claimed), used in motor vehicles and electric power devices.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has long life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lead storage battery.
NOVELTY - Backup supply is battery (14) mounted in parallel with main battery (10), and has electrical lock (2) fed from battery. Backup supply is mounted in electrical circuit which includes capacitor (22) so that in case of loss of supply from battery, the backup supply charges capacitor so that when fully charged it can actuate electrical lock during its discharge.    USE - For backup supply to automobile central locking.    ADVANTAGE - Designed to reduce leakage current from backup supply source, thus prolonging its life, by isolating it electrically from central locking circuit until an actuating signal is triggered    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Backup supply mounted in parallel with battery is electrically isolated in absence of central locking actuating command. The backup battery is electrically isolated by diodes (16,18) from the rest of the electrical circuit. The diodes are mounted in opposition and are fitted between the battery and the backup battery. The central locking circuit includes a square wave signal generator (34) and inductance (32). A transistor (36) is fitted between the backup supply and a capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing the central locking circuit with backup and main batteries    electric lock (2)    main 12 volt battery (10)    3 volt lithium chloride battery (14)    diodes (16,18)    capacitor (22)    inductance (32)    square wave signal generator (34)    transistor (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves comparing the battery current (IBatt) in the motor vehicle with a desired current value (ISoll), feeding the determined difference signal to a regulator (2) and using the regulator output signal (PK) to influence the power made available to the controllable load (5). The desired current value is determined depending on the battery's state of charge.    USE - For regulating power supply of controllable loads in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a desired battery current to be set up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of power supply regulation    battery current (IBatt)    desired current value (ISoll)    regulator (2)    regulator output signal (PK)    controllable load (5)
NOVELTY - Particle-fiber agglomerates contain fibers with the structure of single fibers, fiber bundles and/or fiber bunches with adhering particles.    USE - Used as catalysts in mobile applications, in fuel cells and in the treatment of exhaust gases (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The agglomerates are effective as catalysts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the production of particle-fiber agglomerates comprising mixing fibers with a binder and contacting with particles, or mixing fibers with particle powder, pressing to form agglomerates and breaking into pieces.    Preferred Features: The fibers are glass fibers, ceramic fibers, carbon fibers, graphite fibers, polymer fibers or metal fibers. The particles contain an inert mass or a catalytically active mass.
NOVELTY - A device is provided for externally supplying electrical power into a motor vehicle and for the power supply of electrical loads (consumers) connected to a battery of a motor vehicle electrical system. An inductive receiving device (3) is arranged in the vehicle and is joined to at least one load (7) in the vehicle and can be coupled into the external inductive electrical current.    USE - Voltage device for feeding voltage externally into a motor vehicle for powering electrical consumer loads such as the ignition unit and alarm devices e.g. connected internally to the starter battery of the vehicle electrical system, and for electronic vehicle access authorization systems, driver authorization systems, such as Keyless-entry /Keyless -Go systems .    ADVANTAGE - Circuit has improved functionality and avoids the problems associated with access authorization systems without mechanical locking devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block circuit diagram arrangement of the device is given.    Inductive receiving device (3)    Reception coil (4)    Coil cores (5)    Consumer load (7,10)    Transmitting device (8)    Transmitting coil (9)    Transmission electronics (11)
NOVELTY - A catalyst for the fuel battery with proton exchange membrane is prepared through adding catalyst precursor to carbon powder suspension, adding alkali to regulate pH value to 4-9, low-temperature vacuum drying to obtain component A, adding solid reducing agent to the A, grinding until solid-phase reaction to adsorb metal salt microparticles to carbon carrier, alkali washing, pickling, washing in water and drying to obtain powdered catalyst carried by carbon powder.    USE - For fuel cell,
NOVELTY - A distributor plate (1) has three channel areas (2), inside which gas channels (3) run as zigzags. Gas channel sections (4) each with the same length for each gas channel are set out between deviations and fit in parallel to each other. First connection channels (6) run between a first port area (5) for supplying reaction gas and the channel areas. Each first connection channel links each gas channel's end to the supply port area. A second port area (8) removes gas.    USE - In anode/cathode fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Gas channels in the area of the distributor plate are not combined in a bundle but are disentangled and distributed over multiple separated channel regions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a distributor plate with three channel areas having gas channel sections for gas channels in the channel areas not operating in parallel.    Distributor plate (1)    Channel area (2)    Gas channel (3)    Gas channel section (4)    First connection channel (6)    First port area (5)    Second port area (8)
NOVELTY - An electric motor (2) drives a compressor (1) that sucks in surrounding air and compresses it. The compressed air has a higher temperature than the air sucked in by the compressor. Part of the compressed air is fed to a first heat exchanger (5) that forms a component in a cold-air process air-conditioning unit and removes heat energy from the compressed air flowing through. This is applied to air from a vehicle cabin (4).    USE - In vehicles with cold air handling systems and fuel cell installations.    ADVANTAGE - Since this device needs only one compressor, its weight and overall costs are reduced accordingly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for an application of a cold-air process air-conditioning unit or heating pump as a source for compressed air fed to a fuel cell unit and for an application of a compressor to supply a fuel cell unit with compressed air as a source for compressed air that forms the working substance of a an air-conditioning unit or heating pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an operating diagram of the present invention.    Electric motor (2)    Compressor (1)    First heat exchanger (5)    Vehicle cabin (4)
NOVELTY - A planar spring sheet (110) has multiple regularly repeating internal and peripheral openings (115,120) to make the sheet resilient. The internal openings are two lobed dumbbell-shaped and have identical dimensions.    USE - For electromagnetic fuel cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for springs and reduces the number and complexity of fasteners. The sheets not only provides compression mechanism but also forms enclosure of the fuel cell, resulting in reduction in overall weight of the fuel cell module. The thickness of springs is varied such that uniform stress is exhibited throughout the spring sheet to make it resilient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for compliant compression mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the compression spring sheet.    Planar spring sheet (110)    Internal opening (115)    Peripheral opening (120)
NOVELTY - Consumable device for electricity supply comprises a fuel cell with a hydrogen store in the form of a solid body (20) made of material that liberates gaseous hydrogen by combustion after ignition using pyrotechnics (24, 26).    USE - Consumable electrical power supply based on fuel cell technology for portable electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive device is sufficiently small and lightweight that it can be used to power portable electronic devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The invention also relates to a corresponding fuel cell with electrolyte (18), anode (12), cathode (10), means for stocking hydrogen, means for guiding hydrogen to the anode, means for capturing ambient air and bringing it into contact with the cathode, means for controlling hydrogen liberation and means for neutralizing excess water produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows a schematic representation of an inventive fuel cell device.    solid body hydrogen fuel store (20)    ignition pyrotechnics (24, 26)    electrolyte (18)    anode (12)    cathode. (10)
NOVELTY - A reformer for producing hydrogen-rich gas from a hydrocarbon-containing liquid, having a housing containing at least one reformer zone and at least one inlet, includes a heat shield for thermally insulating the reformer, such that a reduction in the operating temperature of at least one reforming zone by 50% takes at least 8 hours    USE - The reformer is especially used for producing hydrogen to drive the fuel cell of an electrically powered automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The heat shield improves the cold start performance of the reformer, since the device is prevented from cooling too quickly. This is especially advantageous in automobile applications, where the devices are repeatedly reactivated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic and perspective diagram of the reformer.    Reformer (1)    Housing (2)    Reaction zones (3, 4, 5)    Interior space (6)    Inlets (7)    Heat shield (8)    Electrical heater (9)    Honeycomb structure (10)    Fuel cell (14)    Heat reservoir (15)    Axis (17)    Flow direction (19)
NOVELTY - In a reactor for partial oxidation of hydrocarbon-containing gas mixtures (A), comprising a housing with an inner surface at least partially surrounding a honeycomb structure (with inlet and outlet end faces) through which (A) flows, the honeycomb structure has at least one free heat dissipating surface (facing the housing inner surface) with an emissivity of more than 75% (preferably more than 85%) at 600 degrees C.    USE - The reactor is especially a mobile reformer (claimed), e.g. for producing hydrogen-containing gas to drive the fuel cell of an electrically powered automobile.    ADVANTAGE - At transient high temperatures (ca. 1300 degrees C) reached during the partial oxidation, the honeycomb structure radiates heat at an increased rate to be absorbed by the housing, so that the reactor is protected against overheating of the honeycomb structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the reactor.    Reactor (1)    Housing (3)    Inner surface (4)    Honeycomb structure (5)    Inlet end face (6)    Outlet end face (7)    Free emitting surface (8)    External surface (9)    Cooling fins (10)    Heat exchanger (11)    Cooling medium (12)    Sensor (13)    Flow direction (14)    Microstructure (15)    Mixing region (23)    Catalyst (26)    Oxidant supply (29)    Burner (31)    Radiation direction (32)    Axis (34)    Reformer (35)
NOVELTY - A control unit (10) controls the flow rate or pressure of gas supplied to fuel cell, in order to generate power equivalent to deficient amount of power obtained by subtracting input and output power from margin load power.    USE - Used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Immediate and sufficient supply of electric power to the load circuit are made possible, as the control unit controls the flow rate of gas. Deterioration of power storage unit is inhibited as the control unit sets the electric power input from fuel cell to be equal to the input power of power storage unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    Control unit (10)
NOVELTY - Method for mineralizing water with a fuel cell system based on hollow microfibers, uses monosilane as the fuel and catalyst activator, and involves using products obtained by oxidizing and/or nitrating monosilane while producing electrical energy and heat from chemical energy.    USE - Mineralizing water for use as drinking water (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is easy to transport and the surface area and flexibility are high.
NOVELTY - The power source includes a fuel cell (40) and a storage battery (20) connected in parallel. A DC-DC converter (30) is connected to the battery side. A maximum output ratio of the fuel cell and the battery is set in a range in which the output of the fuel cell falls within 65% to 80% of the total output. Accordingly, electric power loss due to the converter is controlled and a high energy efficiency can be achieved.    USE - Can be adapted to power an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for an electric motor driven vehicle and a method of designing a power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Block diagram of electrically driven vehicle    Battery (20)    Converter (30)    Fuel cell (40)
NOVELTY - The slide door-mounted battery (27) is charged with the electric power supplied from a main battery (21), when loads in the slide door are in a stopped condition and charging rate of the battery is below a predetermined value.    USE - For charging battery mounted on slide door of vehicles for driving power window.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient charging is effected and burden on the main battery is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the vehicle slide door power supply apparatus.    Main battery (21)    Slide door-mounted battery (27)
NOVELTY - Controller (50) senses output voltage level of the alternating current voltage output to enable and disable a rectifier unit (32) which allows or blocks current flow through a circuit path between a common center connection point, a battery (60) and a load (64) in response to the sensed voltage output level.    USE - Vehicle electrical system to provide lower and higher voltage from alternator to respective groups of power units in vehicle, such as lighting systems, radio players, windshield wipers, horns.    ADVANTAGE - Provides higher voltage from an alternator to one group of power consumers in a vehicle and simultaneously provides lower voltage from the alternator to another group of power consumers such as traditional vehicle electrical components that cannot tolerate higher voltages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of an alternator driven battery charging and load system for a vehicle.    Rectifier unit (32)    Controller (50)    Battery (60)    Load (64)
NOVELTY - The coolant is supplied from a coolant reservoir (50) to a fuel reactant inlet (37) and an oxidant reactant inlet (39) of the stack (11), when oxidant and fuel is not supplied to the inlets from an oxidant source (46) and a fuel source (42) respectively. The coolant flows into the stack so as to purge the fuel reactant and oxidant reactant flow paths of the stack.    USE - For purging stack of solid polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) type fuel cell system used in vehicle and power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Protects the fuel cell during transient periods such as start up and shut down. Minimizes or eliminates the unwanted reaction during shut down process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a purge system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel cell stack purging system.    Stack (11)    Fuel reactant inlet (37)    Oxidant reactant inlet (39)    Fuel source (42)    Oxidant source (46)    Coolant reservoir (50)
NOVELTY - An organic or inorganic metal compound, a ruthenium metal component and a carrier component are mixed and dissolved in a solvent, and an amorphous complex oxide formed is baked, to form a ruthenium group catalyst.    USE - For the manufacture of a ruthenium group catalyst used in a methanol reformer for producing hydrogen in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst having high activity, reaction selectivity, durability and carbon monoxide selective oxidizing ability, is obtained. Selective oxidation of carbon monoxide which is the poisoning substance of fuel cell, is performed efficiently by the catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal compound is a complex which has a ligand or alkoxide. The carrier component is an oxide of aluminum, magnesium, titanium, zirconium and/or silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solid polymer fuel cell apparatus which uses ruthenium group catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A low-temperature oxidation catalyst for burning gas containing hydrogen comprises at least one of platinum, iridium, and ruthenium, and/or palladium, as a catalyst component.    USE - For burning gas containing hydrogen in a reformer of a vehicle-mounted solid polymer fuel cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - A low-temperature oxidation catalyst which performs oxidation combustion at normal temperature is provided. The catalyst enables to start a hydrogen fuel motor vehicle stably at normal temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A low-temperature oxidation catalyst comprises a catalyst component supported on a carrier comprising a complex oxide of zirconia, alumina, ceric oxide, lanthanum oxide, yttrium oxide and/or neodymium oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell using the low-temperature oxidation catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion electrode consists of catalyst layer formed on one surface of a carbon sheet. Several through-holes (19) are formed extending from the surface of the electrode base material (4,6) to the surface of the catalyst layer (5,7).    USE - For electrochemical device (claimed) used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The gas permeability of the electrode is increased, and the energy formation efficiency of a fuel cell is improved greatly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The gas diffusion electrode contains 400 through-holes per cm2 or more. The diameter of the through-hole is 0.1 mm or less. A proton conduction material is applied to the catalyst layer. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of gas diffusion electrode;    (2) electrochemical device using gas diffusion electrode; and    (3) manufacture of electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective diagram of the gas diffusion electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrode base materials (4,6)    catalyst layers (5,7)    through hole (19)
NOVELTY - The electrochemical device comprises a proton conductor clamped between a pole supplying hydrogen gas and a pole supplying oxygen gas, and a water content supply device. The proton conductor comprises cluster derivative with a group of proton dissociation property in the carbon atom of the cluster. Water is supplied to the proton conductor.    USE - For motor vehicle and drive.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductivity is improved by the electrochemical device, and a high output is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrochemical device comprises a mixer which mixes water content to the hydrogen gas and the oxygen gas. The proton conductor contains 20 weight% or less of polymeric materials. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for drive method of electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the tube-like carbonaceous derivative of the proton conductor.
NOVELTY - The proton conductivity film comprises polymer containing 0.01-5 milliequivalent/g of sulfonic acid groups supported on an aliphatic hydrocarbon polymer porous membrane having sulfonic acid groups.    USE - For fuel cells (claimed) and ion-exchange membranes.    ADVANTAGE - The non-porous film has high conductivity, excellent water resistance and is cheap.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Manufacture of proton conductivity film; and    (2) Fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The separator has a sheet article comprising fiber containing polyolefin group resin bonded with sulfonic acid group, and a sheet article to which hydrophilization treatment except chemical bonding with sulfonic acid group is performed.    USE - For alkaline cell used for electric vehicle and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has excellent ammonium trapping property and oxygen permeability, and high strength, and rapid, quick and uniform absorption of electrolyte liquid. The battery using the separator has excellent self discharge property and capacity, long life and safety. Short circuit is prevented using the battery. Increase of internal pressure of the battery is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for alkaline cell.
NOVELTY - A controller estimates the output characteristics of a fuel cell on the basis of detected output current and detected voltage between terminals, detected by current voltage detector, and the basic output characteristics of fuel cell.    USE - For estimating output characteristic of fuel cell in vehicle (claimed), ship, aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel output characteristics is estimated accurately and the operation of the fuel cell is optimized accordingly, thereby enhancing overall energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Fuel cell system;    (2) Vehicle;    (3) Fuel cell output characteristic estimation method; and    (4) Data storage medium storing fuel cell output characteristic estimation program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining fuel cell output characteristic estimation method.
NOVELTY - The automobile with blower generator as one kind of transportation facility features that one small blower generator is installed onto the automobile and the blower rotated by the wind generated during the running of automobile drives the armature of the power generator to rotate and produce current for the automobile. The present invention can save power and reduce environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - An electric power output control system for electric vehicle with fuel battery features that a DC/DC converter is used to boost the voltage of fuel battery to proper value under low-load state, said fuel battery is also used as on-board charger, besides said fuel battery an external high-power secondary battery is used for supplementing additional energy under high load state, and a controller area network is used as control channel.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to improvement on deflecting plate structure in fuel battery with proton exchange membrane. The deflecting plate consists of gas inlet, gas outlet and deflecting groove. The defflecting groove is composed of groove bottom and groove wall. Diffusive and convergent channels are formed by section of the deflecting groove caused from shape versatility of groove bottom and groovewall. Multi-shapes of groove bottom and groove wall including sand hill shape, ripple shape, saw-tooth shape bring varied section of deflecting groove to multiple structure that causes 15% increased generated electricity per unit area and 10% increased electricity generating efficiency.
(AT200100637-A)   NOVELTY - Combined heating and power station comprises a fuel cell and a reformer (2) impinged with the exhaust gas from the fuel cell. The reformer is connected to a metal hydride hydrogen storage device (3) which in turn is connected to the fuel cells on the outlet side.    USE - Used as a combined heating and power station.    ADVANTAGE - The station can be quickly started up.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The metal hydride hydrogen storage device contains metallic elements, e.g. Pd, Mg, La, intermetallic compounds such as ZrMn2, LaNi5, Mg2Ni or multiple phase alloys such as TiNi-Ti2Ni or Mg-Mg2Ni. A bypass line (15) is arranged parallel to the hydrogen storage device and is connected to it via switching valves (7, 8) in a connecting line (14) between the reformer and the hydrogen storage device and in a removal line of the hydrogen storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the combined heating and power station.    reformer (2)    metal hydride hydrogen storage device (3)    switching valves (7, 8)    connecting line (14)    bypass line (15)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell arrangement comprises: a fuel cell current source (10); peripheral units; a controlled hydrogen source (11) assigned to the current source; an electronic control circuit (12) for regulating the current source; and an electronic control circuit (13) for regulating the hydrogen source.    USE - Used as a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell arrangement is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The binder of the electronic control circuit for regulating the current source is coupled to the corresponding binder of the electronic control circuit for regulating the hydrogen source.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for operating the fuel cell arrangement comprising: directly controlling the hydrogen source depending on the power requirement for the fuel cell current source.    Preferred Features: The electronic control circuits are microprocessors. The hydrogen source comprises a tank (19) for the liquid containing a hydrolyzable hydride and catalyst beds (28) for effecting the hydrolysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the fuel cell arrangement.    fuel cell current source (10)    controlled hydrogen source (11)    electronic control circuit (12)    electronic control circuit (13)    tank (19)    catalyst bed (28)
NOVELTY - Exhaust channel (38) in base portion (14) with electrical components for integration of fuel cell assembly, is spaced from fluid supply channel (32) and ejects fluid from fuel cell membrane electrode assembly. Methanol concentration sensor (39) is connected to fuel cell membrane electrode assembly and channel (32) which in combination with exhaust channel form single fuel cell assembly (12).    USE - For supplying power to portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The system is semi-self contained system which is not orientation sensitive and hence it is easily movable. The provision of sensor enables to regulate methanol concentration in supplied fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell array apparatus; and    (2) fuel cell array apparatus fabricating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the simplified sectional view of direct methanol fuel cell system.    Fuel cell assembly (12)    Base portion (14)    Fluid supply channel (32)    Exhaust channel (38)    Methanol concentration sensor (39)
NOVELTY - Preparation of transition metal-containing zeolite catalysts by hydrothermal synthesis and calcification, comprises using a transition metal carbonyl, isonitrile or cyano complex.    USE - For the oxidation of organic compounds, particularly phenol from benzene, cresol from toluene, methyl-substituted phenol, trimethylphenol and trimethylhydroquinone from trimethylbenzene, nitrophenol from nitrobenzene, aminophenol from aminobenzene and halophenol from halobenzene, benzcatechin, resorcinol, hydroquinone, pyrogallol, phloroglucin, tocopherols and propylene oxide from propene, and in fuel cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The selectivity, activity and conversion are high, the catalyst is thermally stable and the product is easily separated from the catalyst (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of transition metal-containing zeolite catalysts by hydrothermal synthesis and calcification comprises using a transition metal carbonyl, isonitrile or cyano complex of formula (I):    (metal2(CO)a(CN)b(CNR)c(X)d(Y)e)m (I)    R = 1-10C alkyl;    a-e = 0 or integer where a+b+c+d+e = at least 1;    X and Y = volatile component; and    m = 0 or positive or negative whole number.
NOVELTY - A resin layer (12) covers a single side or both sides of a multilayered substrate (10a) having through-holes at predefined positions. The black lead paint is coated into each of through-holes to form protrusions (10b) which project from the sides of the substrate.    USE - For use as separation for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing time and cost of the separator are greatly reduced, by coating black lead paint in through-holes of the substrate to form protrusions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for conductive plate manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the separator.    Multilayered substrate (10a)    Protrusion (10b)    Resin layer (12)
NOVELTY - The dynamic parameters such as the complex impedance, complex admittance, dynamic resistance or dynamic conductance between adjacent pairs of the three Kelvin contacts of an electrochemical cell/battery is measured by a dynamic parameter measuring circuitry. From the measured dynamic parameters, the dynamic parameter of the electrochemical cell/battery is computed by a computation circuitry.    USE - For electrochemical cells and batteries e.g. primary cells/batteries, secondary cells/batteries and fuel cells/batteries used in automobile, traction, heavy equipment, standby and telecommunication applications.    ADVANTAGE - Precisely determines dynamic electrical parameters with handheld test equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dynamic parameter evaluating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing of the cell/battery connected a load.
NOVELTY - Polysiloxanes comprising hydrolyzed/condensed product of mixture of specific silane compounds (A) and (B), and (C) either one or both of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid, heat treating at 100-300 degrees C provides a self supporting film.    USE - Used in fuel cell, capacitor and electrochromic display element.    ADVANTAGE - Product is obtained in a self supporting film and is highly proton conductive and reduction of the conductivity retains even in hot and dry condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polysiloxanes comprises a hydrolyze/condensed product of a mixture of (A) a silane compound of formula (I), (B) a silane compound of formula (II) and (C) one or both of phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid, then heat treating at 100-300 degrees C as required.    R1aSi(OR2)4-a (I)    R3bSi(OR2)4-b (II)    R1 = monovalent functional group;    R2 = monovalent organic group;R3 = H, halogen atom, alkyl or aryl;    a = integer 1-2;    b = integer 0-2
NOVELTY - A separate discharge circuit (34A-34N) is provided for each single position battery cell. A microcomputer (14) calculates the SOC for each single position battery cell during stoppage of a motor. When the deviation of the SOC is beyond predetermined value, the discharge circuit is operated with the discharge control signal from the microcomputer.    USE - For correcting battery capacity of battery system for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Variation in amount of discharge of unit battery cell can be corrected easily and capacity of battery can be fully utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a principal-part circuit block diagram showing the battery capacity correction system.    Microcomputer (14)    Separate discharge circuit (34A-34N)
NOVELTY - A charge state detecting unit (14) detects the charge state of a battery, only when an equilibrium judging unit judges the potential at the battery is in equilibrium state.    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Accurately detects the battery charge state within shortest time period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of detecting a charge state of a vehicle battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of charge state detector.    Charge state detecting unit (14)
NOVELTY - Production of electrical energy from hydrogen produced as waste product during carbon monoxide synthesis comprises releasing the heat energy from the hydrogen and converting into electrical energy using a galvanic fuel element.    USE - Used for producing electrical energy from hydrogen produced as the waste product during carbon monoxide synthesis.    ADVANTAGE - The process is economical.
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle using wind power is composed of wind gathering screen, wind nozzle, blade wheel, electric generator, accumulator and motor. The wind energy collected by wind gathering screen drives blade wheel via nozzle and in turn the electric generator and motor. Its electric generator can generate electric energy only when the vehicle is running.
NOVELTY - In a nonwoven fleece of hollow fibers with an internal diameter of 10 nm - 50 mum and an outer wall material (I) comprising inorganic compounds containing metal, polymers and/or metals. The hollow fibers are preferentially oriented in one direction in the fleece.    USE - The fleece is used as separation or storage medium for gases, liquids or particle suspensions; in dialysis, as artificial lung, protein store, controlled release or drug delivery system on in medical separation techniques. It is also used as sensor constituent, microreactor or in microelectronics as wire, cable or capacitor; in superconductor technology, as composite material, filler, mechanical reinforcement, thermal insulator or in the cladding industry; in fuel cells, batteries or in electrochemical reactions; in capillary electrophoresis, in scanning probe microscopy or in catalytic systems; as dielectric; and as interlayer dielectric in chip manufacture. The fleece is also used for producing cross-ply fleeces (all claimed), which are useful e.g. in microreactors as micro-heat exchangers or for gas separation.    ADVANTAGE - Extrusion spinning is suitable for making hollow fibers with an inside diameter down to 2 microm but not less. Electrostatic spinning is suitable for making massive fibers with a diameter of 10-3000 nm but not hollow fibers. The process used for producing the present fleeces gives preferentially oriented hollow fibers with an inside diameter in the nm to microm range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the production of fleece comprising:    (1) obtaining fibers of a first degradable material (II), preferentially oriented in one direction;    (2) coating with other material(s) (I); and    (3) decomposing (II) to give a fleece of hollow fibers preferentially oriented in one direction, with an inside diameter of 10 nm to 50 microns.
NOVELTY - A gasket is formed in one body on at least one surface of a porous carbon sheet. It comprises a vulcanizate of a composition comprising liquid perfluoro rubber, liquid silicone rubber, liquid nitrile rubber, liquid ethylene-propylene-diene rubber, or liquid fluoro rubber. The porous carbon sheet is made of a carbon powder or made of a carbon fiber and an ion-exchange membrane.    USE - For layer-built fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The gasket has an excellent sealability when used in the layer-built fuel cells and an excellent processability when the layer-built fuel cells is assembled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for making the gasket on the sheet by preparing at least two molds having a groove (40a) by which the gasket is formed; placing the sheet (40) between the two molds and closing the molds so that the O-ring (35, 37) on one of the molds contacts on a surface of the other mold; closing the inlet of the mold by a closing mechanism stalled in a tip of an injection nozzle to make a closed space closed by the O-ring and by the tip; sucking air out from the closed space until a degree of vacuum reaches to a predetermined value; and injecting the liquid rubber into the mold. The injection molding is carried out at 2-30 MPa.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a mold of injection molding.    O-ring (35, 37)    Sheet (40)    Groove (40a)
NOVELTY - The pulse width modulation is performed by a pair of inverter circuits (18,20) to have the respective phase angles. The modulation is controlled such that the relative phase angle difference between the inverters corresponds to the operating condition of the machine.    USE - For switching of inverter system used in automotive application.    ADVANTAGE - The ripple current in the inverter system is reduced by providing the relative phase angle difference corresponding to the operating condition of the machine and hence the size of the capacitor in the inverter circuit is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical machine operation control circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electrical machine operation control circuit.    Inverter circuits (18,20)
NOVELTY - Linear action battery clamp (10) has a frame (16), a reciprocating actuator rod (30), a biased sliding actuator (38), a lever arm (52) forming the action grip and a brake (58) connected to the rod. The brake is normally biased to a brake position to hold the rod in fixed position, and has a release position that allows manual movement of the rod to a desired position.    USE - For attaching a battery cable to a vehicle's battery terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates easy attachment and removal of the clamps from battery terminals located on the side or top of the battery. Provides additional force for firm and quick attachment, thus providing good electrical conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial side view showing the jaws of actuator rod.    Linear action battery clamp (10)    Frame (16)    Reciprocating actuator rod (30)    biased sliding actuator (38)    Lever arm (52)    Brake (58)
NOVELTY - Separator comprises liquid resin impregnated with compact containing expanded graphite powder and resin for molding    USE - For fuel cells (claimed) for motor vehicles and power generators.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has favorable gas-impermeable property, electrical property, dimensional accuracy, liquid lubricity and mechanical strength, and is economically produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the separator with a piece rib. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion electrode comprises catalyst carrying fibrous carbon (21), and several proton conduction materials carrying fibrous carbon (23). The catalyst (20) and the proton conduction material (22) are entangled mutually.    USE - For fuel cells used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the electrical energy formation is increased by joining the fibrous carbon which is an electrical conducting material, catalyst and proton conduction material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst carrying fibrous carbon and proton conduction material carrying fibrous carbon, are formed on the surface of a carbon sheet. The proton conduction material comprises a carbonaceous base material and a group having proton dissociation property. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the production of a gas diffusion electrode;    (2) a fuel cell; and    (3) the production of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of catalyst carrying fibrous carbon and proton conduction material carrying fibrous carbon.    Catalyst (20)    Catalyst carrying fibrous carbon (21)    Proton conduction material (22)    Proton conduction material carrying fibrous carbon (23)
NOVELTY - The liquid fuel is mixed with water at a suitable mixture ratio. The mixture is emulsified before heating it in a vaporizer (7).    USE - For vaporizing water-insoluble liquid fuel such as petroleum product including kerosene, in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The decomposition of liquid fuel at high temperature is prevented. Thereby variation in the quality of the liquid fuel is prevented. As an electric heater is provided to the vaporizer, rapid heating of liquid fuel is enhanced. Also the energy conservation is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vaporizer (7)
NOVELTY - A charge detector detects charge amount of a secondary battery (21) connected in parallel to a fuel cell (10). A hydrogen flow meter (13) measures amount of hydrogen supply to the fuel cell. The amount of electric power generation of the fuel cell is controlled based on detected charge amount, measured hydrogen supply and electric power requirement of a motor (19).    USE - For vehicles, vessels, and portable electricity generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is generated effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline composition of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen flow meter (13)    Motor (19)    Secondary battery (21)
NOVELTY - A frame seal (20) provided between an electrolyte layer (14) and an lateral anode (16) has a laminated internal circumference. Corrugated surfaces (28) are provided along the direction of the internal circumferential surface to alter the width dimension of the frame continuously.    USE - Electrolyte layer-electrode contact piece for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The frame seal reduces regions of fuel cell that do not generate electricity, thereby improving electricity generation and reducing the size of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the components of electrolyte layer-electrode contact piece.    Electrolyte layer (14)    Lateral anode (16)    Frame seal (20)    Corrugated surfaces (28)
NOVELTY - The separator has graphite sheets (1a,1b) which are formed by processing slurry containing 65-85 mass parts of graphite particles, 3-10 mass parts of reinforcement fiber and 5-30 mass parts of thermosetting resin and water.    USE - For fuel cells used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the graphite sheet is formed by processing slurry, manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of fuel cell.    Graphite sheets (1a,1b)
NOVELTY - The carbon monoxide removal catalyst contains at least one alkali earth metal oxide, and ruthenium supported on an inorganic oxide carrier.    USE - For removing carbon monoxide from gas containing hydrogen, and obtained gas containing hydrogen is used for solid polymer fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon monoxide is removed from the gas with high efficiency. Thereby carbon monoxide poisoning of the electrode catalyst at hydrogen pole of solid polymer fuel cell, is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst contains 0.05-5 weight% of ruthenium load.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) a carbon monoxide removal catalyst structure;    (b) a carbon monoxide removal method from gas containing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing relationship of carbon monoxide removed, and molar ratio of oxygen and carbon monoxide in the catalyst. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Two sets of supply passages (10A,10B,11A,11B) supply air to a reformer (2) and a carbon monoxide oxidizer (3) for producing hydrogen rich gas. The air supply passages (11A,11B) has a smaller cross-section area than the other. The control valves (7A,7B) cut-off the air supply passages (10A,10B).    USE - Fuel cell power plant for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The control valves control the air supplied to the reformer in order to maintain the temperature of a fuel cell stack during standby operation, thereby preventing reduction in energy sufficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell power plant for the vehicle.    Reformer (2)    Carbon monoxide oxidizer (3)    Control valves (7A,7B)    Supply passages (10A,10B,11A,11B)
NOVELTY - Electrochemical microgap/microchannel electrolyzer consists of fine sheet metal/foils and fine lattices with imprinted microgaps/microchannels.    USE - Used in the production of hydrogen fuel and detonating gas (hydrogen + oxygen) for vehicles, fuel cells and turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The energy is renewable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electrochemical microgap/microchannel electrolysis process;    (2) a two stage electrolytic/electrochemical conversion process for producing hydrogen/oxygen mixtures by electrolysis of NaOH to Na+ and OH-.
NOVELTY - Material (A) with magnetic resonance properties comprises a matrix (2), especially of polymer, in which a carrier is incorporated and data about the material are collected with a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) machine (5). The carrier includes at least one active compound (Z) and a contrast agent (X), so as to form a carrier-(X)-(Z) adduct (3), and the distribution of (3), and therefore (Z), within (2) can be measured with (5).    USE - (A) Are used to make medical/surgical devices, e.g. dialysis/surgical tubing or plasters, designed to release e.g. antithrombotic or antibiotic agents, which can be located or positioned exactly by NMR, e.g. in the brain or spinal cord and to prepare membranes, especially where (X) is a proton source (specifically phosphoric acid) for use in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Polymer-based (A) can be tested (for quality control) non-destructively using an NMR-MOUSE (mobile universal surface exposure probe).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparation of (A).
NOVELTY - A gas turbine is connected to a generator and a compressor, for expanding hydrocarbon gas heated using compressed air for producing power. The natural gas is supplied to a heater for heating the compressed air in a gas turbine unit.    USE - For solar based power plants, for supplying synthetic gas to fuel cells used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The synthetic gas such as hydrogen enriched gas can be supplied to fuel cells used in land, sea, air vehicles, etc. Enables retrofitting the power generation apparatus to existing fossil fueled power plants, for generating power using solar energy.
NOVELTY - A bi-directional flyback converter (32) has pair of FETs that are connected in parallel to a transformer and act alternately as a secondary rectifier and a main switch. The converter and a control circuit (34) are coupled to an energy storage capacitor. A redundant voltage sensing circuit in the control circuit, protects the capacitor against over-voltages caused by circuit failure.    USE - For enabling power to be supplied continuously to electronics in aircraft, trucks and other vehicles and computer.    ADVANTAGE - Allows maximum possible utilization of energy storage capacitor without affecting existing supply operation and minimizes the size of the capacitor so that charge voltage is regulated at the optimum energy storage point of the capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for enabling power to be supplied continuously to electronics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the active energy hold-up circuit.    Bi-directional flyback converter (32)    Control circuit (34)
NOVELTY - A power point (310) which is movable from an initial position, is located in a track structure on a portion of vehicle. the power point is slidable on the track structure (314), and is connected to a retractable cord which supports the power point to be removed from the track structure and to be extended to the remote position in the vehicle.    USE - For powering cellular phone, light, tire re-inflating air compressor, electric cooler, CB radio and other DC-appliances e.g. DC television in vehicle such as minivan. Also for powering emergency appliances exterior to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power point can be infinitely adjusted through a finite series of positions where it is releasably locked with pushbutton structure engaging various locking recesses. Provides a convenient and slack-free extension.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show perspective view of interior of vehicle and adjustable sliding mechanism of power point.    Power point (310)    Track structure (314)
NOVELTY - A ring (32) extended from an end of a connector (31) has a bore (39) for receiving an electrode (4). A plate (38) extended from the connector is located above the ring, to form a gap (43) which shields the electrode. The plate has an aperture (33) in which an electric wire (5) is attached.    USE - For connection with battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates easy and quick connection of electric devices to electrode of battery by attaching the electric wire to the aperture in the plate. Allows electric connector to be easily removed from a molding device by provision of oblique slot between the connector and the ring. The oblique slot enables securing the ring to the electrode of the battery, easily. Allows easy molding or machining of the connector, since the ring and plates can be formed into various shapes. The connector shields the electrodes of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show an exploded view and the cross-sectional views of the electrical connector.    Electrode (4)    Electric wire (5)    Connector (31)    Ring (32)    Aperture (33)    Bore (39)    Plate (38)    Gap (43)
NOVELTY - A microprocessor which can receive multiple inputs corresponding to signals from a vehicle is provided. Electronic switches are operated to connect/disconnect an electrical load to/from a battery. In response to an output received from the microprocessor, a gate input circuit manipulates the electronic switches.    USE - For protecting and maintaining charge within battery of motor vehicles, such as cars, marine vessels, and trucks.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of battery from short circuits or improper jump-start conditions. Battery maintains a minimal charge for operating essential systems, such as starter motor of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bypass circuit allows a minimal electrical current for maintaining volatile memories of an electrical component to bypass the electronic switches. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method for determining whether a battery is coupled to an electrical load;    (b) and a method for maintaining the state of charge in a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flowchart illustrating portions of a command sequence employed by the control algorithm of the battery discharge protection system.
NOVELTY - A FET (34) selectively supplies the charging current from a generator to an auxiliary battery. The size of the charging current is detected by a current sensor (40). A current limiter (42) controls the FET based on the detection result of the current sensor, so that the charging current may become less than a predetermined value.    USE - For charging auxiliary battery used in motor vehicles, vessels, and job site.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents that excessive current flows to auxiliary battery and degradation by charging of auxiliary battery can be prevented. Enables rapid attachment of auxiliary battery since it is directly connected to terminal of main battery connected to generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing the auxiliary battery charger.    FET (34)    Current sensor (40)    Current limiter (42)
NOVELTY - Electrolyte containing lithium ion is impregnated in the internal element (2) formed by oppositely arranging the anode and cathode material for electrical double layer capacitors (D+,D-), and oppositely arranging the lithium ion battery anode and cathode materials (L+,L-).    USE - For electrical storage used in electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides electronic component for electrical storage which has high amount of electricity like a battery and has excellent output characteristic like an electrical double layer capacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite anode body (11) is comprised by integrally forming the anode material for electrical double layer capacitors and the lithium ion battery anode material. A composite cathode body (12) is comprised by integrally forming the cathode material for electrical double layer capacitors and the lithium ion battery cathode material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composite electrode body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures include an explanatory drawing of the internal element of the electrical component for electrical storage, and an equivalent circuit diagram of the electronic component for electrical storage.    Internal element (2)    Composite anode body (11)    Composite cathode body (12)    Anode and cathode material for electrical double layer capacitors (D+,D-)    Lithium ion battery anode and cathode materials (L+,L-)
NOVELTY - A first vaporizer (1) unidirectionally sprays combustion fuel, while a second vaporizer (3) sprays raw modifiers at a direction different from the direction by which the fuel was sprayed.    USE - For fuel modification machine. For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers short start-up time. Ensures high evaporation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an example of the fuel cell system.    Vaporizers (1,3)
NOVELTY - Primary coolant circulates between a fuel cell (1) and a primary heat exchanger (11) via a primary coolant flow path (12), while secondary coolant in turn circulates between the primary heat exchanger and a secondary heat exchanger (15) via a secondary coolant flow path (16). An ion exchanger (22) is provided at the primary coolant flow path to absorb the elution ions in the primary coolant.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that fuel cell can be warmed up right away since the temperature of the primary coolant can be raised quickly when necessary. Maintains durability of the ion exchanger since generation of ions is effectively suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heater (24) heats the coolant flowing within the secondary coolant flow path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell (1)    Primary heat exchanger (11)    Primary coolant flow path (12)    Secondary heat exchanger (15)    Secondary coolant flow path (16)    Ion exchanger (22)    Heater (24)
NOVELTY - A catalyst combustor (9) burns released gas from a valve (7) of a liquid hydrogen storage tank (5). A flow path (14) leads the released hydrogen gas from the valve to the combustor. An ejector supplies air to the combustor, whenever hydrogen gas is released from the valve.    USE - For mounting in internal combustion engines, liquid hydrogen fuel cell motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Because of air supply, low concentration hydrogen gas is supplied to the combustor and so output gas from the combustor has low hydrogen concentration. The air is supplied to the catalyst combustor without external power, because of the ejector, thereby reducing apparatus cost and size. Hydrogen gas is treated rapidly by oxidation as the air is supplied to the combustor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of liquid hydrogen storage apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Liquid hydrogen storage tank (5)    Valve (7)    Catalyst combustor (9)    Flow path (14)
NOVELTY - The vehicle includes a first charging condition judging apparatus (4) which measures the internal impedance of a 36V battery (3). The remaining capacity of the 36V battery is computed by electric current integrating method using the discharge rate calculated from the measured internal impedance.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures accurate measurement of remaining capacity of battery, before restarting of engine and without adverse influence from operated e.g. AC dynamo, DC-DC converter, indicator, hazard lamp.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A 12V battery supplies electricity to the first charging condition judging apparatus and an idle running stop processing apparatus (12). The idle running stop processing apparatus regulates the starter during restarting of the motor vehicle. When the remaining capacity is judged to be not enough to restart the internal combustion engine, the engine operation is stopped. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following :    (a) a remaining battery-capacity calculating method;    (b) and, a remaining battery-capacity calculating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic circuit diagram of the remaining battery-capacity calculating apparatus. (Diagram includes non-English language text)    36V battery (3)    First charging condition judging apparatus (4)
NOVELTY - An aqueduct (3) has a bottom end immersed into the water in a water tank (2) and a top end connected to a water injection line (122).    USE - Compressor.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies water supply to compressor. Offers cost-effective and small compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a compressor. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    Water tank (2)    Aqueduct (3)    Water injection line (122)
NOVELTY - A cooperation controller connects an AC electric power and mains electric power. A system controller regulates operation of the system cooperation controller. A polyelectrolyte fuel cell contains polymer that produces electricity using heating gas and oxidizing agent gas with hydrogen. An electric connector introduces produced electric power from an electrolyte fuel cell to the cooperation controller.    USE - For e.g. electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced cost and increased conversion efficiency at the time of driving operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cooling water flow unit collects heat produced by a hydrogen formation unit or the polyelectrolyte fuel cell. A power electric storage unit accommodates electric power produced by the polyelectrolyte fuel cell. An AC-DC converter generates AC electric power using the DC power output from the polyelectrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electricity generation pattern of fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A detector (22) detects if an Acc power supply (14) connected to an accessory terminal is in ON state. A CPU (23) acts as standby electric-power supply to an electronic device (17) for predetermined time, if the Acc power supply is in ON state. A power supply switch group (21) is switched ON after predetermined time to supply power after predetermined time.    USE - Vehicle-mounted electronic device controller such as CD/MD player, radio receiver, air-conditioner, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the load of battery at the time of engine start-up. Possible to start the engine operation more reliably, even in the case of low power battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the vehicle-mounted electronic device controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Acc power supply (14)    Electronic device (17)    Power supply switch group (21)    Detector (22)    CPU (23)
NOVELTY - The power supply device has a standardized network stage (1) coupled to an external power line (2) and a charging module, for charging a power supply battery, used when no external power line connection is possible. The network stage and the charging module are releasably coupled together, with a switch (4) for automatic switching of the electrical loads (6,7) connected to the network stage across to the battery upon failure of the power line connection.    USE - The electrical power supply device is used for the electrical loads within a caravan.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures that the current supply is maintained upon failure of the external power line connection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a caravan provided with an electrical power supply device is also included.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principle representation of an electrical power supply device for a caravan without a charging module.    Network stage (1)    External power line (2)    Switch (4)    Electrical loads (6,7)
NOVELTY - A battery terminal post clamp (1) gives releasable fixture of a battery current cable on a cylindrical, slightly conical, terminal post. The clamping surfaces of the clamping jaws (4,5) are evenly flat and are oblique to the direction of in-feed, and those of the tensioning piece are parallel to those of the clamping jaws (4,5).    USE - For motor vehicle batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Enables good, secure location of the terminal surfaces against one another.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A top view of the battery terminal post clamp is given.    Terminal post clamp (1)    Clamping ring (3)    Clamping jaws (4,5)    Gap (8)
NOVELTY - A housing (100) receives two or more stacks of battery cells (115) each containing at least three valve-regulated lead-acid cells connected via terminals (120,122), while a front cover (150) protects the terminals and openings (154) provide ventilation. The housing is sized to match the dimensions of battery chambers used in lift and pallet trucks and spacers (106) may be provided to hold the cells securely, while the cells are compressed slightly to fit into a space slightly less than their uncompressed height.    USE - Holding and compressing multiple stacks of valve-regulated lead-acid batteries e.g. for electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system    Battery cells (115)    Terminals (120,122)    Spacers (106)    Housing (100)
NOVELTY - The power supply (1) consists of a block of fuel cells (3). Each cell has a power diode (7) in parallel so that if a cell fails it is bypassed and power is not interrupted. A standby cell (5), normally bypassed by a switch (18), is switched in when current flow is detected in a bypass diode. If the pack voltage falls below that of the external supply (13) blocking diode (19) prevents reverse power flow and resistor (9) is switched in to carry the blocking diode reverse current.    USE - To provide power at a high d.c. voltage.    ADVANTAGE - The protective system proposed enable power to be maintained on failure of individual cells and prevents a power reversal initiating complete failure of the fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a power supply to the present invention.    power supply (1)    fuel cells (3)    standby cell (5)    power diode (7)    resistor (9)    external supply (13)    switch(19) blocking diode (18)    .
NOVELTY - The invention creates to a fuel cell in which a fuel gas is oxidized to produce electric power. The channels (3,4) through which the gases or a cooling medium are guided are formed by very thin profiled, e.g. .corrugated, metal sheets. These have thickness of 0,02 to 1.1 mm, preferably between 0.03 and 0.08 mm and the channels a ratio of amplitude/wavelength (A/L) of the corrugations of 1:2.    USE - For supplying power in hospitals, to drive vehicles or supply small electrical devices (laptops).    ADVANTAGE - Employing extremely thin metal sheets enables the channels to have a very shallow profile reducing the size of cell stacks. Smaller structures facilitate extraction of waste heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a cell to the present invention.    channels (3,4)    amplitude/wave length (A/L)    .
NOVELTY - The components forming the cell are such that have a magnetic permeability of less than 1.1, e.g. of non-magnetic materials or austenitic steel. Plates forming heat sinks are formed from a plastic component doped with graphite and provided with an anti-corrosion Ti coating. Alternatively those fuel cell components in contact with reactants have at least a surface coating of a nickel alloy.    USE - In underwater vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the detection of the presence of the underwater vehicle due to the amplification of the magnetic fields produced by the cell operation.
NOVELTY - The battery includes complimentary reticulated structures (12,14) comprising the anode and cathode which are interdigitated, each having protrusions (28) and complementary indentations (26) that are separated at a uniform distance. The anode (12) and cathode (14) are in ionic communication with an electrolyte (16).    USE - For rechargeable lithium battery high energy applications e.g. electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - High energy density, no environmental hazard, low material and processing costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Independent claims are also included for the following    (a) a bipolar device;    (b) an electrode with a porous framework;    (c) an apparatus comprising an electrode;    (d) a method of providing energy    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Cross section showing bipolar devices and reticulated electrodes    Anode (12)    Cathode (14)    Electrolyte (16)    Anode indentations (26)    Cathode protrusions (28)
NOVELTY - An electromotive force is generated by using an anode, a cathode and an electrolyte interposed between them. The electrolyte molecules are excited by optical absorption to oxidize hydrocarbons electrochemically. The molecules are fed with the hydrocarbons while irradiating them with light thereby to oxidize the hydrocarbons at the cathode with the molecules.    USE - Power generating method and cell using light to irradiate the anode and cathode to produce energy    ADVANTAGE - The chemical energy that the hydrocarbons have can be directly utilized as electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves driving an air compressor (21) for compressing air and delivering compressed air to a fuel cell system using a produced shaft work. Energy is removed from a working fluid gas to change the gas into liquid. The shaft work is produced by expanding the high temperature and high-pressure gas using an expander (116).    USE - Used in a fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Uses Rankine cycle in cooling system of fuel cell stack to recover waste thermal energy. Allows reduction in ancillary power equipment, reduction in size of cooling system, and provides means of heating fuel cell stack in cold start conditions. Eliminates electricity requirement of conventional air compressor. Reduces start-up time of fuel cell system since supplemental boiler or super heater heats cooling fluid which in turn heats fuel cell stack in fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method begins by pumping a working fluid at an elevated pressure, and heating the working fluid at high temperature to produce a high-pressure gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration showing the fuel cell system and its process flow.    Air compressor (21)    Expander (116)