NOVELTY - A light receiving element (3) and a small-sized light emitting element (2) are arranged on the upper surface of a double-sided printed circuit board (1). A lens (6a) is arranged on the light emitting element. A transmitting and receiving circuit (4) which uses the light receiving element and light emitting element is arranged on the other side of the circuit board.    USE - For personal computer (PC), mobile terminal, portable information terminal such as PDA, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size of double-sided printed circuit board and number of component required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optical communication module.    Double-sided printed circuit board (1)    Small-sized light emitting element (2)    Light receiving element (3)    Transmitting and receiving circuit (4)    Lens (6a)
NOVELTY - The solar-cell module includes double-sided electricity-generation type solar batteries (2) which are separately provided in the transparent portions (201,202). An optical reflecting plate (6) is arranged on one surface side of the solar batteries in the transparent portions such that the optical reflecting plate is inclined with a predetermined inclination angle with respect to the solar batteries.    USE - Solar-cell module using double-sided electricity-generation type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Improves double-sided electric generation of solar batteries, thus attaining maximum output of solar-cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of solar-cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Double-sided electricity-generation type solar batteries (2)    Optical reflecting plate (6)    Transparent portions (201,202)
NOVELTY - A detector (3) placed adjacent to solar cell module (1), detects the amount of light received by the solar cells. A display unit (4) displays the electric power generation amount, based on the detected amount of light.    USE - Solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to visually confirm power generation condition, by displaying electric power generation amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell module (1)    Detector (3)    Display unit (4)
NOVELTY - An end of a solar cell module (4) is supported by intermediate starter unit (10) fixed to roof lining board (13). A water draining plate (9) and cover plate (11) are provided inbetween the starter and top edge portion of a tile (8). The gap between cover plate bottom end and upper end of tile, is sealed by a sealant.    USE - Processing apparatus in solar power generation device for electricity generation during day time.    ADVANTAGE - Easy installation of the solar power generating device on roof top is enabled. Need for skill for installing the solar power generating device is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded view of processing apparatus of solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell module (4)    Tile (8)    Water draining plate (9)    Intermediate starter unit (10)    Cover plate (11)    Roof lining board (13)
NOVELTY - The canopy panel (1) comprises a solar cell (2) arranged between a surface layer (3) made of acrylic resin, and a base material layer (4) made of fiber reinforced plastic (FRP). A differential thermal expansion absorption part (5) is formed in the periphery edge of the solar cell.    USE - For roofs, lid for covering treatment tank and storage tank, and for covering parking place, factory and warehouse.    ADVANTAGE - The canopy panel uses solar light as the source of energy and enables electricity generation. Thus, energy is supplied through a simple and inexpensive construction system. The canopy panel has favorable transparency, and has durability even in unfavorable environments.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the canopy panel.    Canopy panel (1)    Solar cell (2)    Surface layer (3)    Base material layer (4)    Differential thermal expansion absorption part (5)
NOVELTY - The system consists of individual photovoltaic modules and is for integration into building envelopes and especially into a roof or facade. The individual cells of the photovoltaic modules are colored on their sides (rear sides) facing the interior. The rear sides of the modules can be provided with a colored coating of paint.    USE - Especially for integration into building envelopes and especially into a roof or facade.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. to present a pleasant appearance at the rear of the photovoltaic modules.
NOVELTY - The device includes a bearing skeleton (2) arranged on a base (1) in such a way it is rotatable and fixable in any position. The bearing skeleton comprises tiered platforms (3, 3', 3'') provided with a separate constrictor (5, 5', 5'') and with at least one centrifugal turbine (4, 4', 4'') mounted on it. The first input of each turbine is tangentially connected to a cylindrical body (14) of each corresponding turbine by a corresponding manifold (17, 17', 17'') and hermetically connected to the output of the corresponding constrictor arranged on the same stage. The output of each turbine is correspondingly connected to the second input of the corresponding downstream turbine, thus forming a chain of series connected turbines and producing a successive injection of part of the working flow from the downstream turbine (4) into upstream turbines (4', 4'').
NOVELTY - A photodetector comprises two separated silicide regions on a substrate; and a waveguide of a silicon-based material formed between sidewalls of the two separated silicide regions.    USE - For telecommunications systems, high capacity local area networks, and instrumentation.    ADVANTAGE - The photodetector is relatively simple, and has high quantum efficiency and fast response.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of producing the photodetector having a waveguide of a silicon-based material, comprising depositing a metal layer on a silicon-based material layer of the substrate; etching to selectively remove unwanted regions of the metal layer; and heating the metal layer to induce a metal-silicon reaction to produce at least two separated silicide regions forming the waveguide of silicon-based material in between.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a top view of a silicon-based photodetector with silicide waveguides.    Silicide regions (4)    Silicon-based material layer (5)
NOVELTY - A photographic scanner comprises a cathode ray tube of a computer monitor being utilized as an external light source for illuminating an object to be scanned.    USE - In electrophotographic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive scanner does not require an onboard light source, but rather utilize light from an external source to illuminate an object to be scanned. It is light enough in weight to be easily mounted on a computer monitor. It also does not move during its scanning operations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photographic scanner comprises a scanner screen holder, and a scanner screen. The scanner screen has (i) a rear layer of translucent plastic; (ii) an array of photodetectors/shield units having light passing slots between neighboring photodetector/photoshield units such that light rays from an external source pass through a given slot in the array, impinge upon an object, reflect from the object to a photodetector and converted to data signals; (iii) a platen layer of translucent plastic; and (iv) a lid layer of plastic that defines an object holding space between the platen layer and the lid layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a left front perspective view of the inventive scanner.    Computer monitor (16)    CRT (18)    Scanner screen (32)
NOVELTY - A frame assembly (20) includes a pair of vertical supports (21,22), lateral supports and central brace structure. A tread assembly (40) rotatably coupled to the frame assembly, is operated by a drive assembly (50) to provide a running surface for a quadrupedal animal.    USE - For providing exercise for quadrupedal animals under 150 pounds.    ADVANTAGE - Provides new, low cost treadmill system which is durable and reliable in construction to maintain the health conditions of an animal during inclement weather, and improve the physical and emotional health of an animal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic front view of the treadmill system.    Frame assembly (20)    Vertical supports (21,22)    Tread assembly (40)    Drive assembly (50)
NOVELTY - A photodiode of a complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor(CMOS) image sensor is provided to increase sensitivity of the photodiode by increasing the width of a depletion region, and to increase tunneling electrons by decreasing a tunneling length.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semiconductor substrate(51) of the first conductivity type has the first density. An isolation region defines a field region and an active region, formed in a predetermined region of the semiconductor substrate of the first conductivity type. A doping region(53) of the second conductivity type has the first depth in a predetermined region of the semiconductor substrate of the active region, having the second density lower than the first density. A doping region(54) of the second conductivity type has the second depth lower than the first depth in the semiconductor substrate including the doping region of the second conductivity type, having the third density higher than the first density. A doping region(55) of the first conductivity type has the third depth lower than the second depth on the entire surface of the semiconductor substrate in the active region, having the fourth density higher than the third density.
NOVELTY - A complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor(CMOS) image sensor is provided to maximumly guarantee a photodiode region in the area of a unit pixel region, by forming a photodiode n region before poly gates are formed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Transfer gates(66) are formed in a predetermined region of a semiconductor substrate(61). Photodiode n regions(63) are formed in a position of the first depth of the substrate. A part of the whole width overlaps a part under respective transfer gates. Photodiode surface p regions(64) are formed in a position of the second depth shallower than the first depth, corresponding to the photodiode n regions. A part of the photodiode surface p regions is aligned with one side of the transfer gates. Floating regions are formed in the other side of the transfer gates. Reset gates(67) are formed at both sides of the floating region, separated from the transfer gate.
NOVELTY - A photodiode of a complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor(CMOS) image sensor is provided to improve image sensing sensitivity of the photodiode, by forming a low density n-type diffusion region so that the thickness of a depletion region formed on the interface between a p-well and the n-type diffusion region is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first conductive well(22) is formed in a predetermined depth of a semiconductor substrate(21). A low-density impurity region of the second conductivity type is formed in a predetermined depth of a partial region of the semiconductor substrate having the first conductive well. An isolation region defines a field region and an active region, formed in a predetermined region of the first conductive well. A gate insulation layer and a gate electrode are stacked on a partial region of the first conductive well. A high-density impurity region of the second conductivity type is formed in a predetermined depth of the first conductive well at a side of the gate electrode including the low-density impurity region of the second conductivity type. One side of the high-density impurity region of the second conductivity type comes in contact with the gate electrode, and the other comes in contact with the field oxide layer(24).
NOVELTY - A complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor(CMOS) image sensor is provided to prevent a noise component from being induced to a photodiode region, by forming a noise intercepting barrier layer in a position deeper than a junction depth of the photodiode region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The noise intercepting barrier layer(42) having a predetermined width and a plurality of regions which are separated from each other is formed in the first depth inside a semiconductor substrate(41). A photodiode n region(43) is formed in the second depth shallower than the first depth and on the noise intercepting barrier layer while separated from the noise intercepting barrier layer, having the same width as the noise intercepting barrier layer. A photodiode surface p region(44) is formed on the photodiode n region.
NOVELTY - An inlet tube (2) filled with water is inserted inclined into a pit-shaft (1). The end of the inlet tube, is protruded in the pit-shaft whose upper portion is connected with a drainage channel (3).    USE - For dissipating vigor of water flowing in spillway of hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The highly capable energy dissipator can be installed in the limited narrow land. The dissipator has high energy dissipation capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the state of flow of water in vertical direction. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pit-shaft (1)    Inlet tube (2)    Drainage channel (3)
NOVELTY - A pump turbine system has an inlet valve and a flow regulating device e.g. guide vane which controls the rate of flow in a pump turbine connected to a generator motor. The closing time of the inlet valve at the time of emergency stop is changed, depending on the pumping or electricity power generation mode of the pump turbine.    USE - For controlling the operation of pump turbine in pumped storage power station.    ADVANTAGE - Economical efficiency of the power station is improved, by preventing the influence on the natural environment and degradation of reliability of the pump turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the inlet valve closing patterns during electricity generation and pumping emergency stop modes. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A self-extinguishing material layer which is coated on the upper-side of a solar roofing (10) and at the back-side of a tempered glass, emits water when the roof is over heated or during fire.    USE - Solar roof with solar-cell module, for residents.    ADVANTAGE - As self-extinguishing material layer is arranged on the solar roof, the flame retardance property of the roof is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar roof. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar roofing (10)
NOVELTY - A read-out device (1) which reads the electric charge stored in the photodiode (5) and a drive unit (2) which drives a switch element (6), are arranged at the edge of the photoelectric conversion array or near the opposing edges.    USE - Electromagnetic wave to electric signal conversion system for use with image sensor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By arranging the read-out device and the drive unit at the edge of the photoelectric conversion array or near the opposing edges, and enlarged pixel area is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for image sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit of the electromagnetic wave to electric signal conversion system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Read-out device (1)    Drive unit (2)    Photodiode (5)    Switch element (6)
NOVELTY - Roof structure comprises an inner roof and at least partially transparent external roof, characterised in that between the external roof and the inner roof there are a number of guiding members along which oblong panels provided with solar cells can be slid. The space between the inner roof and the external roof can be closed so that no echange of air can occur with the external environment. The inner roof, the external roof, the guiding chambers and the panels together form a number of channels. At least one channel extends between the external roof and the panels and at least one channel is formed between the inner roof and the panels. The channels are connected at one end.    USE - In house warm water circuits.    ADVANTAGE - Cells can be maintained and removed without removal of the inner roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows a schematic cross-section of a roof structure.    Inner roof (5)    External roof (6)    Panels (7)    Channels (15,16)    Cover (21)    Heat exchanger. (25)
NOVELTY - The formations comprise a number of cavities (20) on a closed surface of the body. The cavity has a disruption edge (25) adjacent to the cavity, with the disruption edge located upstream of the cavity, so as to set the flowing medium most proximal to the surface into turbulence upon passing the disruption edge. The cavity has a maximum depth from the surface of at least approximately 2mm.    USE - For reducing drag on a body relative to a medium in which the body is located or close to, e.g. for reducing drag of air or water e.g. against the hull of a ship or fast-moving boat, or for reducing drag of liquid or gas carried inside a pipe, e.g. in a ventilation system, liquid conveyors such as conveyors for hydrocarbons, downpipes to hydroelectric power plants or in connection with wave power stations. For use at low and moderate velocities. Can also be used for passenger aircraft moving at moderate velocities.    ADVANTAGE - Surface formations improve drag-reducing effect and efficiency while being economic to fabricate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of surface formations for reducing drag.    surface formations (20)    bottom surface (22)    downstream edge (24)    upstream disruption edge (25)    edges (26,27)    end wall (28)    side walls (29)    flow direction (30)
NOVELTY - The waste-water connection pipe (13a) with a valve (14a) connects inlet port of a reversible pump turbine (12) and waste-water tank (8). A connection tube (13b) with a valve (14b) connects inlet port of the pump turbine and lower pond (3). A controller (15) receives water level detecting signal of waste-water tank and performs switching control of the valves in pipe and tube.    USE - For hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - The water in water-water tank is utilized effectively by performing switching control of the valves in connection pipe and connection tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for waste-water pump apparatus operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of waste-water pump apparatus of hydroelectric power station. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lower pond (3)    waste-water tank (8)    Reversible pump turbine (12)    Waste water connection pipe (13a)    Connection tube (13b)    Valves (14a,14b)    Controller (15)
NOVELTY - A rotor with blades (4) provided on periphery of hub is rotated by flow of water. An angle adjuster is provided to change elevation angle of each blade with respect to flowing water during rotation of rotor.    USE - To drive machineries like pump hydroelectric devices.    ADVANTAGE - Enables tuning of blade towards upstream or downstream side according to flow of water because of the angle adjuster. Enables installing several units in parallel, as each rotor is controlled individually.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows side view and top view of rotor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Blades (4)
NOVELTY - The module includes several cell groups which are electrically connected in series. The cell groups include cells which are formed on an insulated surface (1) and are divided by a dividing groove (7) in the longitudinal direction.    USE - Used in solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Offer simplified wiring and construction. High output voltage is obtained due to connection of cell groups in series. Ensures effective usage of roof or wall space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar power generation system using amorphous silicon solar cell module; and    (2) Building materials integrated solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the various stages in the manufacturing process of the amorphous silicon solar cell module.    Insulated surface (1)    Dividing groove (7)
NOVELTY - The frame for a solar module has straight frame section profiles (1) with corner sections. At least two adjacent sections are formed integrally. The frame can be made of individual profiles, with the ends (6) of the profiles connected. The frame can be made of one profile section with notches to allow folding to form the corners.    USE - For solar collector panels    ADVANTAGE - Allows simplified production of frame    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows side view of profile    Profile (1)    End (6)
NOVELTY - A logic processor (105) comprising a specified validity criteria, outputs an alteration signal in response to a grip signal received from grip sensors (101A,101B), when the user grips the load bearing component. The specified validity criteria is changed into another validity criteria by the processor, based on the grip status signal received from grip sensor status monitors (106A,106B).    USE - For fitness and exercise equipment such as weight lifting exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Actuates locks or brakes even when the operator is not adequately gripping the load bearing components of the exercise equipment. Senses abnormal operation of the equipment accurately and maintains it in safe mode. By providing sensor, mechanical switches are eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Grip sensor apparatus;    (2) Touch-sensitive apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the logic processor of the interlock apparatus.    Grip sensors (101A,101B)    Logic processor (105)    Grip sensor status monitors (106A,106B)
NOVELTY - Solar power generation system incorporating a solar cell (120) with a forced fluid internal solar cell cooling mechanism (130). Includes an optimum cooling operation memory with a clocking mechanism to measure the standard temperature of the atmosphere and drive the cooling mechanism according to the temperature and output of the solar cell. The system includes a sun tracking mechanism.    USE - For solar power generation and solar cell cooling    ADVANTAGE - Because the output of the solar cell is used for the cooling drive, it is not necessary to use an extra means for selecting the temperature of the solar cell thus production costs of a solar cell generation system can be reduced. By performing the drive of the forced cooling means, cooling with excess nor deficiency can always be performed for the solar cell, where the energy required for forcibly cooling the solar cell can be limited to a necessary minimum extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing figure shows a schematic illustrating the construction of a principle part of an example of a solar power generation system provided with a solar cell and which includes a cooling mechanism including a cooling means.    Solar cell (120)    Cooling mechanism (130)
NOVELTY - A controller regulates the solar powered light emitting diodes provided in a light emitting diode assembly mounted in a base, to generate two different types of visually distinct warning light signals simultaneously from one visible exterior surface.    USE - Light bar for solar powered emergency warning signal light for emergency vehicles such as fire trucks, police cars, ambulances.    ADVANTAGE - Provides warning signal light capable of oscillating light signals without using mechanical components. Produces different types of light signals simultaneously. Facilitates color adjustment of warning light signal. Utilizes LED light source to avoid injury to persons. Enhances visibility and safety of vehicle. Reduces power consumption by using solar power to supply current to lamp. Reduces RF emissions to prevent damage to electronic circuits. Reduces heat emission from lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of emergency vehicle.
NOVELTY - An electric power generator (30) is connected to a chargeable battery (40) which is placed inside a matchable and portable container (50) through conductors (32,33). Electric sockets and other display devices are provided on the container through a connecting circuit structure between the container and the battery.    USE - For converting dynamic energy generated by indoor sport appliances such as exercise bike, exercise rowboat, exercise runway, etc., during sporting, into spare electric energy used for household electric appliance such as lamp and fan during power cut.    ADVANTAGE - By storing the electric energy obtained by converting the dynamic energy of the sport appliance, spare power energy conservation is enhanced and the power is used for emergency situation. The presence of sockets on the container facilitates direct insertion of the electric appliance and the display devices shows the amount of power consumed by the appliance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the indoor exercise bike.    Electric power generator (30)    Conductors (32,33)    Chargeable battery (40)    Portable container (50)
NOVELTY - A control circuit mounted within a shell of a spherical marker, alternately turns ON and OFF a light (21) mounted on top section (11) of the shell, to provide flashing of the light. Solar cell arrays (22,23) charges a battery which provides power to the control circuit and the light.    USE - Self powered spherical marker for catenary wires near airports, heliports, across river, canyons, lakes, etc., for highlighting structures mounted on transmission line to provide aviation safety    ADVANTAGE - As the light is powered by solar cell, the light blinks intermittently to draw attention to marker.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the self powered spherical marker.    Top section (11)    Light (21)    Solar cell arrays (22,23)
NOVELTY - The system has vanes (1) that are installed in a river or channel.    USE - Electricity generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Installs at low cost. Prevents producing gas which may contribute to global warming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the fragmentary sectional view of the electricity generating system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vane (1)
NOVELTY - A new electrolyte composition contains a salt of a sulfonylamino carbonyl derivative which has specific formula.    USE - For dye-sensitized photo-electrochemical cells or non-aqueous secondary batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The new electrolyte is non-volatile, having higher charge transporting performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new electrolyte composition contains a salt which has formula (1).    R1, R2 = substitution groups;    Y = (in)organic cation.
NOVELTY - Tubular housings (4) above and below the fluid surface (2) contain spherical blades (6) which are interconnected by cables into a continuous belt. Wheels (14) located at either end of the housing have indentations which allow them to be propelled by the spheres and to drive alternators. The fluid is delivered to the spheres by a series of parallel conduits (26)    USE - To recover electrical energy from moving fluid    ADVANTAGE - The equipment is able to recover a higher proportion of the energy available    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the spherical blades and housing    Fluid surface (2)    Tubular housings (4)    Spherical blades (6)    Alternator wheels (14)    Conduits (26)
NOVELTY - Permanent magnets (22) with even numbers of magnetic poles, are fastened to the outer circumference of the curved brake shoes. Their outer surfaces, which lie opposite the cast iron- or forged steel rotor (11), are curved. Around the axis (10), north and south poles of further permanent magnets alternate in a ring formation. A current-generating coil (23) is fixed to the stator (20), opposite the ring of magnets. An electrically-driven mechanism (30) adjusts the clearance between brake shoes and rotor (11)    USE - A magnetic braking unit suitable for an exercise bike or similar training apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - This unit generates its own electricity, which is then used to adjust the electromagnetic brake shoe clearance. No external electricity supply is needed. Electricity generated, may also be used to supply the electronic control panel. Wiring is obviated or minimal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - In a vertical elevation of the hub, internal components are exposed.    axis (10)    cast iron or forged steel rotor (11)    stator (20)    permanent magnets (22)    current-generating coil (23)    electrically-driven mechanism (30)
NOVELTY - Solar energy cells are mounted on a panel (1) and this is supported on a pivot point (13) that allows adjustment in two directions. Actuator rods (10,11) are fixed to the panel at edge points (5,6) that are 90 degree displaced.    USE - Solar energy collection    ADVANTAGE - Improved collection performance    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - View system    Panel (1)    Actuator rods (10,11)    Pivot (13)
NOVELTY - A massaging roller (1) is moved along on a movable slide carriage (2) to and fro by an electric motor (4) via a compression device (3) under the back span. A vibration motor (5) provides a vibration onto the back span from below. The velocity, cycle, and path of the slide carriage are electronically controlled, as is the vibration motor. The control is automatic in accordance with stored or input patient's data.    USE - For treatment of dorsal muscles and vertebral discs.    ADVANTAGE - Improved treatment and facility for targeted application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-section of invented machine.    roller (1)    slide carriage (2)    electric motor (4)    compression device (3)    vibration motor (5)
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 - The photoelectric converter and organic molecule probe disposition region are formed on the front and rear sides (101A,101B) of a silicon substrate (101) respectively.    USE - For organic molecule detecting semiconductor device for analyzing DNA structure.    ADVANTAGE - Compact size and reduction in manufacturing costs are achieved, since there is no need to separately provide optical system for reading the light produced from the target during analysis of molecules. Eliminates formation of impurities onto the photoelectric converter, due to the chemicals used in the formation of the probe, since the photoelectric converter and the probe are placed on mutually different sides of the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Organic molecule measuring method;    (2) Semiconductor device; and    (3) Semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the organic molecule detecting semiconductor device.    Silicon substrate (101)    Front and rear sides (101A,101B)
NOVELTY - The usage information like frequency, duration associated with a user's operation of the exercise device, is received through the network. A usage account associated with the user, is identified for storing the usage points. The usage points are increased in response to the usage information.    USE - For providing incentive awards to users of network-enabled exercise device (NED) in fitness center.    ADVANTAGE - Fitness centers can increase and retain members using reward programs associated with exercise and fitness. The users are given direct motivation to return to the fitness centers on a frequent basis and exercise regularly, thereby providing various health benefits. Also, the usage points can be exchanged for services, products or discounts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for computer program product comprising recorded medium storing incentive awards providing program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram illustrating the architecture of NED.
NOVELTY - A primary arm and a secondary arm are rotatably connected to the rear surface of a center panel (34) and a pair of outer panels (35a,35b) respectively. A motor is connected to the arms. The arms are configured to rotate the panels (34,35a,35b) about a non-fixed axis.    USE - For deploying satellite panels.    ADVANTAGE - The hinge assemblies do not intersect any portion of the active surface of the panel array when the panel array is in extended state, thereby the hinge assemblies do not interfere with the performance of the active surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Deployable mechanism;    (2) Spacecraft;    (3) Panel array; and    (4) Spacecraft panel array moving method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of the panel array in the folded state.    Center panel (34)    Outer panels (35a,35b)
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 discharge end (28) of funnel (12) is mounted onto an entry end (22) of a housing (10) such that the water entering the mouth (26) of the funnel, passes through the housing to contact the blade to rotate a shaft (18) to produce electrical power.    USE - For use in streams, lakes, rivers to produce electrical power from underwater currents.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge end funnel mounted on the entry end of housing increases the velocity of flow of water and passes the water directly to the housing without allowing water to escape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional side view of turbine.    Housing (10)    Funnel (12)    Shaft (18)    Entry end (22)    Mouth (26)    Discharge end (28)
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 - A water inlet pipe (3) with a mesh covering (2) is connected to an underground water tank (5) equipped with several penstocks (7) having water control valve (6). The penstocks extend towards the turbines connected to generators in an operation room in which water flow through the power plant is controlled. An emergency stairway is provided above the operation room, and underground cable lines from generators extend towards ground transformers.    USE - Underground hydroelectric power generating plant.    ADVANTAGE - Provides pollution free power generation. The mesh covered water pipe prevents entry of fish. The multicontrolled valve provided to the penstock optimizes energy yield of the power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of river and water tank.    Mesh covering (2)    Water inlet pipe (3)    Underground water tank (5)    Water control valve (6)    Penstocks (7)
NOVELTY - A turbine has a moving blade (24) which is rotated within the periphery of a water conveyance pipe (14) by inflow and outflow of treated water to generate electricity.    USE - Floating-type electrical power generator using water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Provides generation of electrical power by actuating the installations at the outside of the processing chamber by the inflow and outflow of the water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of settling pond.    Water conveyance pipe (14)    Moving blade (24)
NOVELTY - Light emitting elements emitting light having different colors, are provided in supplement solar cells and arranged in the gap inbetween the main solar cells (2) arranged in the shape of a triangle or rectangle.    USE - Pattern formation type solar cell system for solar power generation for building.    ADVANTAGE - Improves external appearance and obtains a message display medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the pattern formation type solar cell system.    Main solar cell (2)
NOVELTY - The system has several rectangular solar cell panels (1) that are arranged on the roof within several horizontal and vertical channels (4,9) such that the vertex line (17a) of the solar cell panel system is in parallel to the rain ridge line (17).    USE - Solar cell panel system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the vertex line of the solar cell panel system is in parallel to the rain ridge line, the design of the solar cell panel system is improved and the attachment/detachment of individual solar cell panels is performed easily and hence the maintenance of the solar panel system at the time of failure is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure explanatory view of the solar cell panel system.    Solar cell panels (1)    Horizontal channel (4)    Vertical channel (9)    Rain ridge line (17)    Vertex line (17a)
NOVELTY - The iron-type steel solar roof sheathing (A) is flat along the middle of a main plate (1). A solar crystal (10) with a glass pane (11) or a rigid-plastic plate (12) is mounted on the middle of the plate. The ends of the plate are bent to form stepped portion in which a caulking material is applied.    USE - Solar roof sheathing.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar crystal is integrally mounted on the roof sheathing comprising iron-type steel sheet, the entire cost of the solar roof is very less and the construction is simple. The strength of the roof is excellent. Earth leakage is prevented and electricity generation is effectively reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical front view of the solar roof sheathing.    Main plate (1)    Solar crystal (10)    Glass pane (11)    Rigid-plastic plate (12)    Solar roof sheathing (A)
NOVELTY - The axial bearing for a generator which is driven by a water turbine comprises a bearing plate (30) attached to the rotor shaft (20) and a support pad (32) mounted on the generator casing (36). The plate is made from a polymer matrix containing reinforcing fibers.    USE - Axial bearing for a generator which is driven by a water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The life of the bearing is increased and assembly is simpler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the bearing.    Rotor shaft (20)    Bearing plate (30)    Support pad (32)    Generator casing (36)
NOVELTY - The tray-shaped synthetic carrier with cavity (5) comprises a bottom wall (2) and a circumferential wall (3) which are channel plate-shaped with elevated and lowered sections. A circumferential turned flange (4) with an upright edge (7) and elevated and lowered sections with attachment holes, supports and surrounds a solar panel (10).    USE - Solitary or grouped PV solar panels for flat roofed buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Optimal efficiency for both group and solitary arrangements. Ensures the solar panel lower edge remains above the roof surface, also on gravel roofs, with limited wind load, and so the solar panel is not polluted by splash water. The tray can be easily loosened from a mould, and has a stable placement in both carrier orientations which will suffice for a certain degree of latitude.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The end walls (3a, 3c) are a little inclined with respect to each other, and ballast can be placed on the bottom wall section (2a) which is at an angle (alpha) of e.g. 25degrees to the flange for optimal close group arrangement of e.g. fifty carriers and panels in the Netherlands. Ballast can instead be placed on the bottom wall section (2b) which is at an angle (beta) of e.g. 36degrees for optimal solitary placement in the Netherlands. Drainage holes are provided near the supporting faces.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a group of solar panel carrier assemblies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar panel carrier.    Bottom wall (2)    Circumferential wall (3)    Flange (4)    Cavity (5)    Flange edge (7)    Solar panel (10)
NOVELTY - The device has electrodes (42,46) of equal width formed on the top surface of respective junction structures (20,26) including n-InP and p-InP cladding layers (14,18) of a semiconductor substrate (12).    USE - E.g. Mach-Zehnder interferometer type optical modulator for optical communication and light signal processing fields.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat radiation, since the electrodes have equal width. The contacting area between a supporting element of heat radiation and electrode is large which decreases electrical resistance, thereby improving reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the semiconductor optical modulation element.    Semiconductor substrate (12)    Cladding layers (14,18)    Junction structures (20,26)    Electrodes (42,46)
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 - A hydro generator is provided to efficiently generate power by concentrating water streams and using the water pressure of the concentrated water streams and to use the power as a main power or an auxiliary power in a ship.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydro generator comprises a hopper(13) having an arc-shaped section, a body(15) having two sides of which diameters are different from each other, an outlet(17) to open a specific portion of the inner wall of the body spaced apart from the hopper, a rotating shaft(19) penetrated through the central line of the body, rotating bodies(21) formed at a specific internal space, many fans(23) installed outside the rotating bodies to rotate by the pressure of the water flowing in from the hopper, and a DC generator connected to the rotating shaft to generate power by the rotation of the rotating shaft. Since the hopper concentrates water streams on a specific position, the rotating bodies and the rotating shaft rotate efficiently.
NOVELTY - A combining force generator is provided to efficiently generate power while reducing a producing cost and to control the generating amount according to consumption power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A combining force generating device comprises a small power generator driven by rotational force of a water turbine by current speed of a river; a combination generating pulley(23) mounted on a combination rotational shaft(24) with a specific interval; a combination driving motor(21) installed on the combination generating pulley; a driving chain(22) connecting the combination driving motor; a transmission(25) driving an industrial generator(26); plural float bodies combined by a checking step plate; main and auxiliary fixing supports; and a water turbine rotating to generate the power. Thereby, the combining force generating device efficiently generates the power while reducing a producing cost.
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 substrate (5) has alternative convex-shaped and concave-shaped portions. A circuit pattern (4) is provided in the concave-shaped portion of the substrate.    USE - For mounting semiconductor device (claimed) e.g. photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Occurrence of positional offset is prevented and mounting of the semiconductor element is enabled without using resist. Heat of the semiconductor element is released effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram illustrating the mounting of the semiconductor element on the substrate.    Circuit pattern (4)    Substrate (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (1) is mounted or fixed to roof using a net (2) formed of glass fiber, by covering the light receiving side of module with net.    USE - For installing solar cell module in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Even during deformation of the structure, damage to solar cell module is prevented. Module can be easily installed on roof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell curtain structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Net (2)
NOVELTY - Edge connectors (71,83) have serial connection line (4) in-between, to connect and assemble solar cell assemblies (11-13). The ends of anode and cathode side lines (2,3) are connected to anode and cathode terminals (71a,83a,71b,83b) of connectors (71,83), respectively. Anode of assembly (11) is electrically connected to anode side terminal (71a) and cathode of assembly (13) is connected to cathode side terminal (83b).    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Desired voltage can be obtained, even when small sized solar cell module is used. Parallel connection of serial string is simply enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of serial string.    Anode and cathode side lines (2,3)    Serial connection line (4)    Solar cell assemblies (11-13)    Edge connectors (71,83)    Anode terminals (71a,83a)    Cathode terminals (71b,83b)
NOVELTY - A box shaped mounting stand has inclination surfaces (1,2) for respectively installing a solar-cell and a reflector. The inclination surfaces are provided to the upper portion of the mounting stand.    USE - Mounting stand for solar-cell installation used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the installation cost of a solar cell. Improves the solar power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the mounting stand for solar-cell installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inclination surfaces (1,2)
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 domestic electricity generating unit, comprises a water turbine in a water riser pipe, arranged at 30 degrees to the pipe. The turbine has a thirty centimeter diameter and a three centimeter blade height. The turbine axis is connected to a generator. The turbine is angled so that simply turning on a tap is enough to deliver electricity.    USE - The arrangement is used as a domestic electricity generating unit, in houses and flats.    ADVANTAGE - The water usage of 3-4 people is enough to reduce the electricity consumption by 30-4-%.
NOVELTY - The surface-type solar system is formed by thermal collectors (1) and photovoltaic modules (2). They are fitted in a large surface configuration in a single plane. The elements have no frames and do not overlap. The dust-free, gapless junction is provided by a seal (4) and the assembly is held by a support profile (5) such that the photovoltaic modules serve as junction elements in preset size of surface w.r.t. the thermal collectors.    USE - For solar installation applicable to roofs and facades.    ADVANTAGE - Integrated fitting of thermal and photovoltaic element in a planar system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the planar solar system.    thermal collector (1)    photovoltaic module, (2)    seal, (4)    support profile (5)
NOVELTY - The pressure faces (4-7) move to and fro on the swivel axes (8) and encounter endstops (9) in the radial planes between swivel axes and rotor axis (19). Radially directed arms (21-24 and 31-34) towards the swivel axis on the ends of the pressure faces lie onto the ends of the rotor axis. The rotor axis stands vertical to form the rotor shaft of an underwater electric generator and the radially directed arms are designed as low-resistance flow profiles, here set at the generator endfaces and edgedly encircled by a wheel rim. The generator motors briefly provide the starting moment for the rotor.    USE - Renewable energy sources, tidal power.    ADVANTAGE - A simple design can be fitted to shallow waterways, bay inlets or river mouths alike at low cost using a river etc bed-anchored shaft axis. Tidal rise as low as 3 m and less is economically viable and networks of similar stations can bridge generating gaps or pauses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the rotor details.    rotor (1)    pressure faces (4-7)    swivel axes (8)    endstops (9)    rotor axis (10)    radial arms. (31-24 and 31-34)
NOVELTY - The present invention is a power generating system including desilting reservoir, eliminating floated matter, collecting separated sand, stone and floated material, and utilizing slit to drive hydraulic turbine to generate electricity. The system consists of siphonic pipe, silt sucking valve, regulating valve, silt discharging valve, hydraulic turbine, power generator, pebble, and coarse sand screening and conveying machines, and fine sand conveying aqueduct. The present invention utilizes potential energy of water to eliminate sand and floated matter, and can increase power generating capacity of reservoir and eliminate siltation of reservoir radially.
NOVELTY - The copper corrosion inhibitor consists of benzotriazonyl and its derivative in the ratio of 1 to 0.1-10 with the concentration being 0.5-ppm. When the inhibitor is used, red copper parts are soaked in it for over 36 hours to produce a corrosion inhibiting rate of over 99 per cent.    USE -   Especially for corrosion inhibition of hollow copper wire used in water-cooled turbogenerator and water turbogenerator, and also in other places with coexistent pure water and copper.    ADVANTAGE -   Produces a corrosion inhibiting rate of over 99 per cent.
NOVELTY - A reflective mirror (31) and a direction sensor (30) are connected through the link mechanisms (32-36). A controller controls the drive mechanisms (41,45) of the link mechanisms so as to turn the direction sensor towards the sun, and to change the reflective mirror posture accordingly, so that sunlight is reflected on an object (20).    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - By the peculiar link mechanisms, the direction sensor and the reflective mirror are actuated effectively. Provides simple and inexpensive structure, thereby reducing installation cost, time and maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar light reflective device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Object (20)    Direction sensor (30)    Reflective mirror (31)    Link mechanisms (32-36)    Drive mechanisms (41,45)
NOVELTY - A standard panel (17) and a solar panel (18) comprising solar cells (22), are arranged on a roof frame (4) of a roof (3). The panels are used as a specification roof panel (16) of the car portico (A).    USE - Outdoor structure such as car portico.    ADVANTAGE - Due to use of solar panels on the roof of the car portico, electric power supply is accomplished to outdoor structure efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of car portico.    Roof (3)    Roof frame (4)    Roof panel (16)    Standard panel (17)    Solar panel (18)    Solar cell (22)    Car portico (A)
NOVELTY - Wiring tab (1a) for output is pulled out from a solar cell portion (1) attached to a metal plate (2) through notch portion (2g) and a through-hole (12b) formed in the base (12a) of a terminal box (12). Silicone (31) is injected through injection hole (12e) formed in the terminal box for sealing the wiring tab.    USE - Solar cell module in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring tab is sealed efficiently at low cost by using small amount of silicone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) terminal box; and    (2) solar cell module connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the solar cell module.    Solar cell portion (1)    Wiring tab (1a)    Metal plate (2)    Notch portion (2g)    Terminal box (12)    Base (12a)    Through-hole (12b)    Injection hole (12e)    Silicone (31)
NOVELTY - The module has a terminal box (12) with a hole (12e) through which wiring tab (19) for output is pulled out from a solar cell portion (1). The hole and the wiring tab is sealed with silicone (31) injected in groove (12f) in the base (12a) of the terminal box (12) and wiring tab is connected with a cable in the terminal box.    USE - Solar cell module in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Waterproof property of the solar cell module is improved by sealing the hole in the terminal box.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) terminal box; and    (2) solar cell module connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the terminal box.    Solar cell portion (1)    Terminal box (12)    Base (12a)    Hole (12e)    Groove (12f)    Wiring tab (19)    Silicone (31)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor element substrate (1) having distributed optoelectric transducers, is fixed to the support base (3) through fluorescent material (2). The support base adjusts the position of the transducers of the substrate.    USE - Photoelectric conversion device for facsimile, copier, scanner/X-ray image pickup device.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of each substrate to be processed for fixed size, becomes unnecessary. Thus, the productivity and cost reduction is improved. Since the transducer surface and fluorescent material are completely sealed from outer air, corrosion of each element is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the photoelectric conversion device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor element substrate (1)    Fluorescent material (2)    Support base (3)
NOVELTY - A display controller receives heart rate and accordingly displays a graphical representation illustrating the intensity and frequency variations of the heart rate.    USE - Exercise apparatus e.g. tread mill.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simplified display system that display the details of biological parameters of an user, while performing a specific work.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the screen displaying the heart rate.
NOVELTY - The drive/driven side rolling elements (1,2) are rotatably supported in angled shaft (5). The mating surfaces (9,10) are angled at half that of the transmission angle. Drive pins (8) slidably accommodated in pin holes (6) parallel to the shaft holes (3,4) are angled same as the shaft (5). The making ends of the holes (3,4,6) are chamfered to accommodate the bend radius of the pins.    USE - For wind/water turbine rotation transmission through predetermined range of angles usually between 0-130degrees.    ADVANTAGE - Offers robust, low cost, reliable and weathered drive for combined wind and water generator as there is no need for close engineering tolerances unlike geared transmission and containment in a casing. Ensures accurate angle of translated drive as the two rolling elements are supported on angled shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of angled transmission coupling.    Drive/driven side rolling elements (1,2)    Holes (3,4,6)    Shaft (5)    Drive pin (8)    Mating surfaces (9,10)
NOVELTY - Formation of silicon-based film by plasma chemical vapor deposition comprises introducing a source gas containing silicon halide and hydrogen to an interior of a vacuum vessel, at least a part the interior being covered with a silicon-containing solid; generating plasma in a space of the vessel interior; and forming a silicon-based film on a substrate in the interior of vessel.    USE - For forming a silicon-based film used in forming a photovoltaic element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method makes it possible to form a silicon thin film of excellent photoelectric characteristics with a film forming rate of an industrially practical level. The photovoltaic element employing the silicon-based film has excellent characteristics, adhesion, environment resistance, and good photoelectric conversion efficiency with a low cost. The silicon-based thin film shows excellent crystallinity and crystalline properties and satisfactory adhesion to the underlying layer at a high speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic element comprising a semiconductor layer (102) including at least a set of pin junctions on a substrate (101), where at least an i-type semiconductor layer is formed by the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic element.    Substrate (101)    Semiconductor layer (102)
NOVELTY - A linear microactuator (300) comprises flexible barriers (308) placed around the perimeter of the actuator, for blocking the entry of particles (320) into motor gaps (322) formed between sliders (316) and stationary permalloys (306).    USE - Microelectromechanical machine with microactuator for controlling read/write head in disk drive.    ADVANTAGE - Since the motor gaps are sealed from the external environment by the flexible barriers, the entry of contaminant particles into the gaps is prevented, hence the damage and degradation in performance of the machine are prevented and efficiency of the machine is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for microelectromechanical machine manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a microactuator.    Linear microactuator (300)    Stationary permalloys (306)    Flexible barriers (308)    Sliders (316)    Particles (320)    Motor gaps (322)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic element having P-type layer (12) and N-type layer (14) is held by a light transmitting photovoltaic element holder. The electrodes (32,60) are formed on one side of the holder and electrically connected to P-type and N-type layers of photovoltaic element.    USE - For producing photovoltaic panels.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization efficiency of light incident on photovoltaic panel is improved, without decreasing light receiving area of photovoltaic panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross- sectional view of photovoltaic panel.    P-type layer (12)    N-type layer (14)    Electrodes (32,60)
NOVELTY - An optical filter (114) that filters light from a light source, has filter characteristics such that a transmission wavelength varies linearly with respect to rotation angle of the filter. A controller outputs a negative feedback control signal to control the light source so as to cancel out the error between the oscillation wavelength of the light source and a specified wavelength.    USE - For generating a single mode continuous wave light of a reference wavelength based on reference wavelength grids in a high density wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) network system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has compact size and does not require a long optical beam path and a high rigidity frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the reference wavelength light generation apparatus.    Optical filter (114)
NOVELTY - The exercise apparatus has a main frame (101), a resistance unit (109) on the main frame for generating a load, and a support section which forms the part of the apparatus which makes contact with the user. The support section has several chambers each having a lamp socket. An infra-red light emitter is associated with the light receptacle. A current supply is provide for providing current to the lamp socket. A control unit (30) is provided for switching the red light lamps on and off.    USE - For an exercise apparatus such as a training cycle, stepper, rowing machine, for warm-up before exercise, speed up of blood circulation and metabolism during exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus irradiates the user's muscles during training to prevent muscle strain and to allow blood circulation rate and oxygen exchange rate to increase improving the exercise effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exercise cycle incorporating the apparatus.    cylinder (10)    control unit (30)    buttons (31)    cycle (100)    main frame (101)    pedals (102)    handlebars (103)    seat (104)    foot rests (105)    resistance unit (109)
NOVELTY - A wind- or water-powered turbine generator has a cowling surrounding an array of small turbines. The cowling is surrounded by a series of deflector vanes which deflect the surrounding oncoming flow of air or water away from the efflux. The flow deflection reduces the spill-over from the cowl surrounding area into the efflux, thereby lowering the pressure in the efflux zone, and thereby increasing the mass flow through the turbine array.    USE - Wind or water-powered generator.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine generates more energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows (top left) a cross sectional view through a cowl with a high-speed section, (bottom left) a cowl with a low speed section and (right) a cross sectional view through the turbine array. (Poor quality original)    Accelerated fluid flow (1)    cowling (2)    deflector vanes (3)    turbine (4)
NOVELTY - The base for a flat roof includes a holding system for mounting standard solar modules. The roof construction (gravel, planting with trees and grass) provides the necessary weight for the solar modules.    USE - For flat roof.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes increase of roof load. Provides distance of single fastening angles and enables shorter mounting time.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an elongated rectangular base body, a tooth-shaped surface section (3) on at least one side, a lateral bolt channel essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis, at least one longitudinally running water outlet channel that is open upwards and an upper bolt channel essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis between two sealing strips.    USE - For attaching photovoltaic modules.    ADVANTAGE - Can be used with various photovoltaic modules, reduces mounting costs significantly, enables mounting in accordance with safety rules and ensures precise, damage-preventing attachment over long operating periods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: a mounting system for attaching photovoltaic modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of details of a mounting system    mounting profile (1)    tooth-shaped surface section (3)    photovoltaic module (10)    attachment plate (29)
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 - An edge-type solar cell comprises photovoltaic semiconductor material only on the narrow edge of a foil or on the edge of an equivalent carrier material.    USE - As a solar cell (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The cells can be rapidly and simply produced in a continuous process and current take-off is neatly achieved.
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 - A substrate (10) having electronic components (12) and photonic components (14) is created. An optical core material is deposited onto the substrate using high density plasma deposition, to produce angled surface on waveguide.    USE - For creating waveguides with angled surfaces for use in optical integrated circuit.    ADVANTAGE - Since the waveguide is provided with angled surface, the light source is lithographically aligned with waveguide, thereby the time is saved and efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of making a waveguide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a representation of the substrate with electronic and photonic components.    Substrate (10)    Electronic components (12)    Photonic components (14)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has stabilizer fins, which extend along the entire distance between shroud void defining ends (105, 110) of a hydroturbine shroud (100) and each have first and second planar sides terminating at a point remote from the cylindrical hydroturbine shroud (100) in a stabilizer fin (135) edge. The stabilizer fin edge has a stabilizer fin tip defined by the junction of the first and second stabilizer fin end and the stabilizer fin edge.    USE - For use in power generation applications in tidal zones.    ADVANTAGE - Can utilize bi-directional tidal currents to produce electrical energy. Does not require structural rotation or another complex or another complex mechanical apparatus to utilize tidal currents flowing in opposite directions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydroturbine is positioned within the shroud void of the hydroturbine shroud (100), and the stabilizer fins extend radially out from the hydroturbine shroud (100). Pivoting deflectors (165, 170) are pivotally connected between adjacent stabilizer fins about the hydroturbine shroud (100), whereby the inflow of tidal current and ebb of the tidal current biases one of the pivoting deflectors (165, 170) in a deflective position, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the bi-directional hydroturbine assembly.    Bi-directional hydroturbine assembly (10)    Hydroturbine shroud (100)    Shroud void defining ends of hydroturbine shroud (105, 110)    Stabilizer fin (135)    Pivoting deflectors (165, 170)
NOVELTY - Power complex has motor-driven low-head submersible transfer pump or set of motor-driven transfer pumps. Motors are connected to power system of thermal power station. Submersible pumps are mounted on floating pontoon. The latter is held afloat by means of cables and anchors downstream of hydroelectric power station dam. Pipe conduit is laid in dam and emerges to upper level under water upstream of dam; water handled is passed away from dam through desired distance so as to prevent unwanted disturbances on water wheel of hydroelectric power station. Drain end of pipe conduit is elevated above upper level through wave height to reduce hydraulic resistance and is held above water surface by means of floating pontoon and also by set of cables and anchors. Pipe conduit is provided with adjustable sections to ensure desired displacement of suction section and drain end of conduit in case of probable changes in upstream and downstream water levels.    USE - Conversion of potential energy of power system water and equalization of thermal power station load.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced power output and operating reliability of station. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A spiral casing (3) has an impeller (2) fixed rotatably to a main shaft (1). The impeller is rotated in order to guide the water which is input from an inlet (12), through a swirl chamber (6) to the spiral casing.    USE - Water turbine using pump spiral casing, such as Francis turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Water is made to flow into the impeller with less collision. Hence shock during inflow of water is prevented. Cavitation is restrained thereby effectiveness is increased. Uniform flow of water is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline front elevation of the water turbine.    Main shaft (1)    Impeller (2)    Spiral casing (3)    Swirl chamber (6)    Inlet (12)
NOVELTY - An insulating film is formed on a fixed piece (2a) of a metallic substrate (2). The fixed piece is bent with respect to the substrate, and the insulating film formed at the bent portion is removed. A photo electromotive force module is formed on the substrate.    USE - Photovoltaic device for power supply of wristwatch.    ADVANTAGE - As the metal substrate is extended and the fixed pieces are bent, attachment of photovoltaic device becomes easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (1)    Metallic substrate (2)    Fixed piece (2a)
NOVELTY - A carrying roller (32) of lithographic printing plate contacts with the photo sensitive layer of lithographic printing plate (12). The rotation speed of carrying roller differs from the conveyance velocity of a lithographic printing plate.    USE - For printing digital data in computer.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of lithographic printing plate is constant and uniform image is obtained continuously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of automatic image development apparatus.    Lithographic printing plate (12)    Carrying roller (32)
NOVELTY - A photonic crystal (10) for semiconductors, contains a gel-like substance (1) mixed with air bubbles (2) uniformly.    USE - For semiconductors.    ADVANTAGE - When the photonic crystal is deformed by external force, photonic band gap is changed. The manufacture of photonic crystal is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photonic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of photonic crystal.    Gel-like substance (1)    Air bubbles (2)    Photonic crystal (10)
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 - A windmill (1) drives a pump (3) which pumps water to a gas pressurized storage tank (5). The compressed water is later released to drive a hydro turbine (7) which drives a generator (11) to produce electricity. The output of the generator is automatically regulated by the electrical demand placed upon it and the amount of stored energy available. The hydro wind-hydro turbine can also be monitored and metered remotely.    USE - As non-conventional power source for power generation, for specific applications or to provide to national grid.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the reservoir required to store relative amounts of potential energy, is reduced. The efficiency is increased by reducing the distances between the storage tank and the liquid pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side cross-sectional view of horizontal turbine and windmill.    Windmill (1)    Pump (3)    Gas pressurized storage tank (5)    Hydro turbine (7)    Generator (11)
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 device has a generator (1) and an associated water wheel (2) with a hollow body (8) with buckets (9) rotatably mounted on a pivot arm (4), itself pivotable mounted on a bearing block (5).    USE - For generating electric current.    ADVANTAGE - Improved with a simple and inexpensive arrangement so that high levels of maintenance-friendliness and operating reliability are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The generator is arranged outside the hollow body with a drive connection to the water wheel via a transmission (12) with at least one drive wheel connected to the water wheel and an associated drive wheel coaxial to the arm's pivot axis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device.    generator (1)    water wheel (2)    pivot arm (4)    bearing block (5)    hollow body (8)    buckets (9)    transmission (12)
NOVELTY - Onto a container (4), a reservoir (3) including a piston (6) is fitted. The reservoir is connected to the container via a pipe (1) including a lock seal system (14), upper valve (13c) and lower valve (13b)    USE - A hydraulic energy recovery unit.    ADVANTAGE - The energy balance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic cross section of the unit is presented.    reservoir (3)    container (4)    piston (6)    lower valve (13b)    upper valve (13c)    lock seal system (14)
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 - A multi-layered thin film protective layer is fabricated by forming oxide materials/silicon nitride/oxide material structures as pad spacers in first and second device areas.    USE - For fabricating a multi-layered thin film protective layer for a substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The invented method provides uniform thickness of the liquid crystal display and better capability of differentiating the shades of color.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fabrication of a multi-layered thin film protective layer for a substrate (100) comprising first and second device areas involves forming a first protective layer on the first device area; forming a second protective layer on the second device area; and forming oxide materials/silicon nitride/oxide material structures as pad spacers in the first device area and the second device area. The first protective layer prevents moisture penetration and scratching. The second protective layer has a high reflectivity for light transmission. The pad spacers are higher than the first protective layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic, cross-sectional view of fabricating the multi-layered protective layer.    Substrate (100)    Pixel cells (106)    Oxide layer (114a, 114b, 118a, 118b)    Si3N4 layer (116a, 116b)
NOVELTY - The film includes a lead (3) and an insulating film (8). The lead has a hole of shape selected from circle, elongated circle, oval and elongated oval formed in a portion wider than lead tip and exposed from the insulating film. The lead portion contacts with the sealant sealing the lead and an image pick-up element chip (2).    USE - For solid-state image pick-up device such as video camera, digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - Film adhesion reliability is improved as flexible wiring film is prevented from producing bubbles on leads, as the difference between the flow rates of the sealant is reduced by the formation of hole in the wider lead portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Semiconductor apparatus; and    (2) Image pick-up system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of solid-state image pick-up device.    Image pick-up element chip (2)    Lead (3)    Insulating film (8)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor inverter comprises an insulator; a semiconductor layer; a p-well; a gate structure atop the p-well; an n-base adjacent a first edge of the gate structure; a p+ structure in the n-base; and an n+ structure adjacent a second edge of the gate structure.    USE - As, e.g. NAND or NOR logic circuit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive inverter is approximately 50% smaller than a conventional inverter. It eliminates the floating-body effect which results in higher leakage current at off state as well as spurious transients. Its new design strategy improves reliability, yield and packing density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semiconductor inverter comprises a semiconductor substrate; an insulator formed on the substrate; a semiconductor layer formed on the insulator; a p-well formed in the semiconductor layer as the output of the inverter; a gate structure formed atop the p-well as the input of the inverter, and formed from a thin gate oxide layer underneath a conductive layer; an n-base formed adjacent to a first edge of the gate structure; a p+ structure formed within the n-base; and an n+ structure adjacent a second edge of the gate structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an isometric view of an NOR gate formed from the inventive transistors.
NOVELTY - An undoped epitaxial channel layer (24) is interposed between a lamination of p-doped epitaxial channel layer (22) and a buffer layer (20), and another sequential lamination of an undoped epitaxial barrier layer (26), a heavily n-type delta-doped barrier layer (28) and an undoped barrier layer (30) of larger band gap energy than the channel layers.    USE - Photodetector for high-speed optical communication system, optoelectronic integrated circuit (OEIC) applications, microwave/millimeter-wave photonics applications.    ADVANTAGE - The speed performance of the photodetector is improved by reducing the photocurrent response of the hole, using a high electron mobility transistor (HEMT) structure which reduces the probability of holes in reaching the metal electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the metal-semiconductor-metal photodetector.    Buffer layer (20)    p-doped epitaxial channel layer (22)    Undoped epitaxial channel layer (24)    Undoped epitaxial barrier layer (26)    n-type delta-doped barrier layer (28)    Undoped barrier layer (30)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion module (6) that incorporates an optical lens (5) is clamped by a connector and a lens holder that are engaged with each other. A spring electrode in the connector, is electrically connected to a terminal of a photoelectric conversion element in the module and to a wiring board.    USE - E.g. digital camera in portable electronic apparatus (claimed) such as portable telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the photoelectric conversion module is connected to module board through a connector, the image pickup device is manufactured without performing a heating process on the photoelectric conversion module, hence provides camera modules having a small size with excellent yield. Portable telephone is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Image pickup device manufacturing method; and    (2) Portable electric apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of camera.    Optical lens (5)    Photoelectric conversion module (6)
NOVELTY - A pair of wire cables (16,16a) for performing exercise extend around a pair of pulleys (18,18a) which are installed in respective slots formed in a platform (10). A load cell (20) connected to the wire cables measures effect of the isometric exercise.    USE - Light-weight portable isometric exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the need for pulleys and cables for connecting the load cell and wire cables since one end of the wire cables is connected to a full type load cell directly through a line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of portable lightweight isometric exercise apparatus.    Platform (10)    Wire cables (16,16a)    Pulleys (18,18a)    Load cells (20)
NOVELTY - Left and right rocker links (450,451) are pivotally mounted on a frame (410) and are operatively connected to respective foot supports (440,441). Left and right drawbar links (470,471) are connected between respective rocker links and respective cranks (420,421). The drawbar links co-operate with respective rocker links, to link the rotation of respective cranks to horizontal movement of respective foot supports relative to respective connectors.    USE - Elliptical motion exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Both the footprint or platform of the apparatus and the space needed for operation are relatively small when compared to available stride length, as the entire length of the apparatus is available for accommodating movement of a person's feet through desirable elliptical paths. Stride length can be adjusted during exercise activity and the foot platforms remain in a single, desirable orientation during exercise activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the method of linking rotation of left and right cranks to motion of person's feet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an exercise apparatus.    Frame (410)    Cranks (420,421)    Foot supports (440,441)    Rocker links (450,451)    Drawbar links (470,471)
NOVELTY - Integrated multi-wavelength photodetecting device comprises a semi-insulating compound semiconductor substrate; and more than one stack of photodetectors each sensitive to multi-ranges of optical wavelengths different from one another, laid laterally over and integrated on the semi-insulating compound semiconductor substrate.    USE - The integrated multi-wavelength photodetecting device is used in e.g., missile seekers, infrared astronomy, infrared cameras for surveillance and industrial process monitoring, ellipsometry, and environmental monitoring.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive device is durable and reliable. It provides for optimum combination of materials and a technique for growing epitaxial wafers having material structure for the desired wavelength spectra.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a laterally integrated multi-wavelength detector.
NOVELTY - A planar array antenna is interconnected to a solar panel assembly, such that their the interior surfaces of the array antenna and the panel assembly, consisting of high emissive thermal optical coating oppose each other.    USE - Planet orbiting satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids need for thermal control system for safe mode operation due to the integrated planar array antenna and the solar array assembly. Thus eliminating complexities associated with heaters and reduces space craft software required to define new safe mode orientations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for combined solar array assembly and planar array antenna for satellite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the satellite having combined solar panel and planar array antenna.
NOVELTY - A belt driving controller regulates the driving of a belt depending on the judgement result of a judging unit. The judgement unit decides whether the operation timing of an operating unit is appropriate with reference to the signal from a detector which detects the driving length of a belt.    USE - Game machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a user to enjoy walking and running. Enables a senior user to enjoy the game since handrails are provided along the belt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external view of the game machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A heart rate sensor (3) measures the heart rate of a person (1) performing jogging or running on an endless belt (4) driven by a motor. Based on the deviation of the measured heart rate with preset rate, a controller controls the rotational speed of the motor.    USE - Tread mill.    ADVANTAGE - As the speed of the endless belt is controlled by tracking the variation of the heart beat, Enables to perform the exercise without falling deficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the tread mill.    Person (1)    Heart rate sensor (3)    Endless belt (4)
NOVELTY - An optical filter (12) formed in center of an optical waveguide (11), and total reflection surface (62) of an optical waveguide (61) are adjusted to a specific positional relationship, such that a portion of light reflected by the filter crosses the total reflection surface and propagates through the waveguide (61).    USE - Optical transceiver.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces electrical and optical cross-talk with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of the optical transceiver.    Optical waveguides (11,61)    Optical filter (12)    Total reflection surface (62)
NOVELTY - A layer consisting of a high-molecular compound is provided between a solar battery module and a support structure made of a resin. A solar battery panel has a formula (1) of -40 to 130 degrees C.    USE - Used as a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery panel inhibits cracks caused by the expansion contraction of the support structure made of the resin and prevents a decrease in power generation efficiency. The use of the rubber-modified thermoplastic resin exhibits easy moldability, cost reduction, and superior durability and adhesion to the support structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar battery panel has a formula (1) of -40 to 130 degrees C.    ( E x L / 1. 5 x 105 x d ) (alpha - 20 ) x 10-6 x 170 less than 10-3 (1).    E (MPa) = vertical elastic modulus of layer consisting of high-molecular compound;    L (mm) = length of solar battery module;    d (mm) = thickness of layer consisting of high-molecular compound;    alpha = coefficient of linear expansion (multiplied by ten to the part of -6/degree C) of support structure.
NOVELTY - The module (1) has several solar cells (2) whose anodes and cathode are connected by conductor lines (4,4'), respectively. A resin support structure (5) seals the module and both the ends of the conductor lines are exposed from the module.    USE - Resin solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The module can be easily reconfigured only by changing the connection of faulty conductor line.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the serial connection solar cell unit.    Module (1)    Solar cells (2)    Conductor lines (4,4')    Resin support structure (5)
NOVELTY - Holder (14) for solar cell module (10) has frame section (15) and insertion section (19). The main frame section is fixed to peaks (3a) of board roof (3) using bolt and nut. Module edge is inserted in the insertion section of the holder.    USE - For fixing solar module on board roof.    ADVANTAGE - Fixing arrangement is such that weight reduction of both module and holder is achieved. Size of the holder is reduced. As the module is slidably fixed, strain due to temperature variation in module is reduced. Adhesive or fasteners is not needed for fixing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of solar cell module mounting structure.    Board roof (3)    Peak portion of board roof (3a)    Solar cell module (10)    Holder (14)    Main frame section (15)    Insertion section (19)
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 - A rigid holding frame (6) for photovoltaic cell (1), has a continuous vent to form a hollow cross-section. A cover is integrally fixed to the frame.    USE - Installed in roof of buildings (claimed) such as residences, for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Fixing of cover to rigid holding frame is made easier, since the frame is of hollow cross-section. Also cost of solar cell module is reduced, by using hollow rigid holding frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar power generation device; and    (2) Building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Rigid holding frame (6)
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 - The hybrid electricity generation system (1) has a controller (11) that regulates the operation of a steam-powered power generator (3) based on the electric power generated, monitored and stored in an electrical storage device (4). The electrical storage device collects the dump power obtained from a natural energy power generator (2).    USE - Used in e.g. isolated island, mountainous area.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures continuous and stable electric power supply with respect to each installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The natural energy power generator comprises of a solar power generating unit (5), wind power device (6) and a micro hydroelectric device (7) for generating electric power using natural energy. The steam-powered power generator complements the variation amount of electricity generated by the natural energy power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the self-supporting hybrid electricity generation system. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Hybrid electricity generation system (1)    Natural energy power generator (2)    Steam-powered power generator (3)    Electrical storage device (4)    Solar power generating unit (5)    Wind power device (6)    Micro hydroelectric device (7)    Controller (11)
NOVELTY - Photoelectric transfer agent comprises a partially N-aryl-substituted azine type compound.    USE - The photoelectric transfer agent is useful for a charge-generating layer in an electrophotographic photoreceptor or as a photoelectric current generating layer in an organic solar battery, as optically active material for an optical sensor or optical switching element.    ADVANTAGE - The azine type compounds have good photoelectric transfer action and has small rest potentials, good half decay exposure sensitivity, good processing properties, stability and fastness. The azine type compounds can be easily purified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Photoelectric transfer agent comprises a partially N-aryl-substituted azine type compound of formula (I).    R1, R2 = H or halo;    R3, R4 = aryl (optionally substituted);    R5, R6 = H, alkyl, aralkyl, aryl, arylamino, aryloxy or halo; and    k, m, n = positive integer.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of photoelectric transferring with the photoelectric transfer agent.
NOVELTY - A new electrolyte composition contains salt which has specific formula and consists of anion having ethyleneoxy groups and organic cation.    USE - For dye-sensitized photo-electrochemical cells or non-aqueous secondary batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The new electrolyte is non-volatile, having higher charge transporting performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new electrolyte composition contains salt which has formula (1).    R1, R2 = ethyleneoxy groups;    Y = organic cation.
NOVELTY - A water turbine with a vertical shaft has two independent running wheels driven by active and reactive forces of water jets. The turbine is conceived as an open system, and a noticeable power increase can be achieved. The inflowing water coming from the pressure conduit sets the inner running wheel (1) with eccentrically arranged nozzles (15) in rotation. The outer blade wheel (14) is driven by the active force of the water jets coming from the inner nozzle running wheel.    USE - As a water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - From a theoretical mechanical viewpoint, the turbine is conceived as an open system, allowing a noticeable power increase to be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water jets coming in contact with the blades (41) have an increased speed resulting from their outlet speed and the path speed of the nozzle outlets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure presents a horizontal section through the turbine.    Inner running wheel (1)    Outer blade wheel (14)    Eccentrically arranged nozzles (15)    Blades (41)
NOVELTY - The system has a base system (1), a spiral guide and a movable object in the form of a liquid such as water. The guide's pitch angle is between 0.14 and 13 degrees. The guides are fitted within the generator turbines and nozzles separated by at least 0.5 spiral pitch. The nozzles are movably mounted on a plane parallel to the center line of the spiral (3) and the generator turbines are connected by a shaft (6) with a generator (7).    USE - For mains-isolated loads.    ADVANTAGE - Relatively high consumer characteristics with relatively low manufacturing and construction costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional perspective exploded block diagram representation of an inventive system (Drawing includes non-English text)    base system (1)    spiral (3)    shaft (6)    generator (7)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (60) comprising a plurality of solar cells (14) each having such a structure that a plurality of parallel grooves (8) are made in each light receiving face and an electrode (5) for taking out the output is provided on one inner side face (electrode forming inner side face) of each groove in the widthwise direction, and supports (10, 50) for supporting the solar cells (14) integrally while directing the light receiving face upward.    USE - Solar cell module and its installing method    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Annual generated energy can be increased by adjusting the arranging direction of the electrode forming inner side face of the groove (8) according to on the inclination angle beta of the light receiving face of each solar cell (14) with respect to a horizontal plane at the time of installation, and the latitude d at the installation place of the solar cell module. A solar cell in which the output currents from respective solar cells in a module can be made uniform even when sunlight impinges from an oblique direction can thereby be provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Solar cell module (60)    Solar cells (14)    Parallel grooves (8)    Electrode (5)    Supports (10,50)
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 - 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 - Baffles (14a) are longitudinally mounted in top and bottom chambers (12,13) to create upstream and downstream drive and extraction vortexes rotating in mutually opposite directions during fluid entry. A floor (43) causes drive vortex to flow downstream and pass through central aperture between the chambers. A turbine (22) mounted in aperture shaft is rotated by drive vortex.    USE - E.g. water, wind powered energy conversion devices (claimed) for conversion of energy of wind or flowing water to mechanical or electrical energy for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient utilization of wind energy or energy of flowing water is enabled by using the baffles. High RPM and high torque are produced by reversing direction of vortex rotation. Flow of air from chamber to turbine is improved by causing extraction vortex to flow downstream.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Wind-powered energy conversion device;    (2) Water-powered energy conversion device;    (3) Fluid filled flywheel; and    (4) Combined wind-powered energy conversion device and fluid filled flywheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the water-powered energy conversion device.    Top and bottom chambers (12,13)    Baffles (14a)    Turbine (22)    Floor (43)
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 - The ribs (2a,2b) with different heights, are mutually crossed to form slits in between them according to requirement.    USE - For supplying electric power to a satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Rigidity is improved. The heat generated in the solar cells in the panel, is released effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar panel manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar array panel.    Ribs (2a,2b)
NOVELTY - Several solar cells (102) are arranged in inclined surface about right-angled direction of inclination surface of single tier in a solar cell module (101). The cells are connected in series.    USE - Electric power generator using solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of the hot-spot phenomenon and damage caused to solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevational view of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell module (101)    Solar cells (102)
NOVELTY - A distributed feedback (DFB) variable wavelength laser (2) having an integrated stripe structure, and an array type photodetector are arranged on a single substrate (1).    USE - Spectrum measuring device.    ADVANTAGE - Size and cost reduction are achieved by using integrated multistripe DFB variable wavelength laser and photodetector on same substrate, hence spectrum of material is obtained within a short time period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the DFB multistripe integration type variable wavelength laser. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (1)    Distributed feedback variable wavelength laser (2)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a cogeneration installation (6) that is mounted on the roof (3) of the building (2). A cover (5) comprising several solar-power generation modules is arranged on the roof such that it covers the cogeneration installation.    USE - For buildings.    ADVANTAGE - By using the cover, power generation efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cogeneration installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the building installed with the solar-power generation system and cogeneration installation on its roof.    Solar-power generation system (1)    Building (2)    Roof of building (3)    Cover (5)    Cogeneration installation (6)
NOVELTY - The carrier concentration variation of the wafer, due to heat processing is measured by photo luminescence. The process is repeated till the required carrier concentration variation is achieved.    USE - For semiconductor device e.g. field effect transistor used in optical and wireless communication systems.    ADVANTAGE - By adjusting the carrier concentration variation, the electric property of the wafer is maintained and number of scrap wafers produced are reduced, thereby saving resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an epitaxial film layer structure of the semiconductor wafer.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A glass substrate (5) is arranged opposing a silicon chip (1) mounted with a micro lens (2). The lead pins (4A) having bending portions (4B), are attached on the either peripheral sides of the transparent substrate using flexible adhesives (6,7).    USE - For video camera, digital still camera, CMOS sensor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Reliability of the image pick up element is improved, as its head pins are sealed with the glass substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the image pick up element structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Silicon chip (1)    Micro lens (2)    Lead pins (4A)    Bending portions (4B)    Glass substrate (5)    Flexible adhesives (6,7)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric element includes a p-type mounting layer (3) formed between a p-type epitaxial growth layer (2) and a silicon substrate (10).    USE - Photoelectric element.    ADVANTAGE - Since p-type mounting layer is provided, optical sensitivity of photoelectric element is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of photoelectric element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    p-type epitaxial growth layer (2)    p-type mounting layer (3)    Silicon substrate (10)
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 - Lower surface (32a) of pad (32) formed in the lower surface (30a) of laser diode (30) is made to contact the upper part of the ball bump (13) provided between the substrate (10) and the laser diode. The laser diode is made to move by predetermined amount from the contact position relatively to the substrate. A hole for solder placement (5) is provided for mounting the ball bump on the substrate.    USE - Used as key device in field of optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - Ball bump can be simply arranged and optical elements can be accurately positioned.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing process of the integrated optical module.    Hole for solder placement (5)    Substrate (10)    Ball bump (13)    Laser diode (30)    Lower surface (30a)    Pad (32)    Lower surface (32a)
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 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 - A backside coating layer (111) and a surface coating layer (112) are formed on either sides of a photovoltaic cell (104). The backside coating layer has surface protection reinforcement (105), sealing material (106) and backside layer (107). The backside layer is made of thermoplastic resin with melting temperature lower than component material of photovoltaic cell, surface coating (112) and other coating materials (105,106).    USE - Solar-cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solar-cell module having long term reliability, and which also provides enhanced workability. Bonds to the desired support substrates, by maximum heating of backside layer without causing damage to solar-cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell application method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of photovoltaic cell of solar-cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (104)    Surface protection reinforcement (105)    Sealing material (106)    Backside layer (107)    Backside coating layer (111)    Surface coating layer (112)
NOVELTY - Underwater power station (6) for a body of water (1) provided with a current (4) comprises a float (9) and a turbine (7) with a generator (8) fixed in the water by a tension device (24). The float is hinged by a parallelogram connector to the turbine and is held horizontally in the current.    USE - Used for producing power under water.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine axis is held in a horizontal position independently of any change in current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The parallelogram connector is formed by two rods (15, 16) hinged to the float and a flow body (10) of the turbine. One point on the parallelogram is provided with an adjusting element (18) adjusting the height of and the distance between the float and the underwater power station. A cable (25) or chain fixed to the adjusting element leads to a ground weight (27).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the underwater power station.    body of water (1)    current (4)    underwater power station (6)    turbine (7)    generator (8)    float (9)    flow body (10)    rod (15, 16)    adjusting element (18)    tension device (24)    cable (25)    ground weight (27)
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 - 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 - A photodetection optical unit guides an index image projected on fundus of an eye, towards a photoelectric detector (21). A calculating unit calculates the light amount intensity distribution in each of the predetermined meridian direction of the target images, based on detector output. Another calculating unit calculates the visual acuity value of the eye, based on the light amount intensity distribution values.    USE - For measuring the eye's optical characteristic, to calculate visual acuity value of an eye.    ADVANTAGE - The visual acuity value is measured accurately, without the need to use the subjective optometric method to measure the visual acuity value based on the response from the person by showing target images of different size for visual acuity test.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the block diagram of optical system and the flowchart for optical characteristic measuring method.    Photoelectric detector (21)
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 - A method for manufacturing an infrared detection layer using a multilayered thin film method is provided to induce sufficient diffusion of oxygen to a single-layered thin film and to guarantee repeatability of a manufacturing process, by using two single-layered thin films which are stably manufactured by using general sputtering equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A silicon nitride layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate. The first vanadium oxide thin film is formed on the silicon nitride layer. The first vanadium metal thin film is formed on the first vanadium oxide thin film. The second vanadium oxide thin film is formed on the first vanadium metal thin film. The n-th vanadium metal thin film is formed on the second vanadium oxide thin film. The n-th vanadium oxide thin film is formed on the n-th vanadium metal thin film. A heat treatment process is performed regarding the resultant structure to stabilize the multilayered thin film.
NOVELTY - A metal fitting (8) is attached to acute angled portion of a solar cell module main portion (4) which has two standard edges (41,42) and two oblique sides.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is fixed to a specific place reliably due to the provision of the metal fitting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module main portion (4)    Metal fitting (8)    Standard edges (41,42)
NOVELTY - A step is formed on light emitting element mounting surface (43) of sub mounting unit (40), corresponding to the difference of elevation of light emitting elements (20,30) from substrate surface.    USE - For semiconductor device such as integrated high level optical device e.g. two-wavelength laser device.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor device having stable characteristic and high reliability is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for sub mounting unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of two-wavelength laser device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Light emitting elements (20,30)    Sub mounting unit (40)    Mounting surface (43)
NOVELTY - A detector detects the inflow electric power and outflow electric power of an electric power system, and stores in a memory. A controller externally displays the stored information in a display.    USE - For use in residential and commercial applications for generating solar power.    ADVANTAGE - Solar power generation device suitable for small scale load is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of system interconnected type inverter. (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 - 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 - 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 - Raman scattering is employed to determine the spectral range of the beam scattered off the thin film fine crystal silicon film. The half value widths of the frequency spread are furnished by two ranges given in terms of their wave numbers 50-70 per cm and 475-498 per cm.    USE - Silicon crystalline films have been extensively investigated as photovoltaic energy conversion modules to utilize solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The screening procedure described above helps to obtain silicon thin film structures with higher energy conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - The solar battery cell has an electricity generation layer (8), which is formed by an oxide semiconductor film (4) impregnated with electrolytic solution. The film (4) which supports the pigment sensitizer is formed by mixing and baking microparticles having high-light diffusion ability (1-50 weight%) and oxide microparticles having a diameter of 0.1 nm-10 micrometer.    USE - In pigment sensitizing type solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery cell has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency and excellent mass productivity, and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar battery cell is a laminate of transparent substrate (1), transparent electrode layer (12), electricity generation layer (8), back-side electrode layer (5) and back-side substrate (6), formed on light-receiving surface side. Layer (8) is formed by an oxide semiconductor film (4) which is impregnated with electrolytic solution. The film (4) which supports the pigment sensitizer is formed by mixing and baking microparticles having high-light diffusion ability (1-50 weight%) and oxide microparticles having a diameter of 0.1 nm-10 micrometer. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) A pigment sensitizing type solar battery cell manufacture; and    (2) Pigment sensitizing type solar battery module manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the pigment sensitizing type solar battery cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent electrode layer (2)    Oxide semiconductor film (4)    Back-side electrode layer (5)    Back-side substrate (6)    Electricity generation layer (8)    Transparent electrode layer (12)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device (1) incorporating a plurality of photovoltaic cells (2) of type p-i-n arranged on a substrate (3) has these cells arranged, in the form of a single layer, parallel to each other and an electrically conducting layer (7) is arranged between the n layer (6) and the p layer (5) of each consecutive cell to electrically connect the cells in series.    USE - The photovoltaic device is typically used in a tinted glass plate destined to be utilized for the external glazing of architectural buildings such as offices, schools, hospitals and other buildings to reduce glare, absorb part of the solar radiation and to lower the operating costs of air-conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - The invention allows the provision of a photovoltaic device that has sufficient transparency to be used as a glass for glazing purposes. The photovoltaic performance of the device is also improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) the utilization of this photovoltaic device as a window;    (b) a method for the fabrication of the photovoltaic device;    (c) an installation for putting this method into service;    (d) a method for the optical control of the photovoltaic device;    (e) and an installation for putting this method of control into service.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photovoltaic device incorporating several photovoltaic cells arranged in parallel on a glass substrate.    Photovoltaic device (1)    Photovoltaic cells (2)    Glass substrate (3)    Type p layer (5)    Type n layer (6)    Electric conducting layer (7)
NOVELTY - The edge consists of two parallel or several mutually angled sections. The solar module is held at the edge by fasteners handled without any tools, pref. in the form of elastically deformable clips, into which the solar module can be pressed. The fasteners may be separate elements, connectable to the holder frame without tools. The fasteners, or the fastening point may be so arranged as to secure solar modules of different dimensions.    USE - For fitting and fastening solar modules without any tools.    ADVANTAGE - Rapid and low-cost fitting or solar modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure presents general schema of holder for solar modules.
NOVELTY - The device has a substructure (1-3) for attachment to a stationary or movable part, especially a vehicle, a rotary platform (4), a pivotable chassis (31) on the platform for a solar module (13) and an optical sensor (14) for generating signals depending on the position of the sun and feeding a control unit (10) for a rotary and/or pivot drive (30) for the rotary platform and pivoting chassis.    USE - For automatic sun position tracking for solar modules.    ADVANTAGE - Compact and robust construction and low maintenance requirement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an automatic sun position tracker    substructure (1-3)    rotary platform (4)    pivotable chassis (31)    solar module (13)    optical sensor (14)    control unit (10)    rotary and/or pivot drive (30)
NOVELTY - A cover (1) for roofs and walls of buildings etc., comprises a panel containing a coil (2), comprising at least one pair of pipes arranged side by side and with an elliptical cross section, for the passage of a heat transfer fluid. The upper surface of the panel is exposed to solar radiation (7) and is transparent. At least one photovoltaic cell (6) is placed beneath the coil in order to receive the solar radiation and convert it into electric power.    USE - to cover walls and roofs of building in the provision of solar electricity    ADVANTAGE - highly reliable, relatively simple to provide, cost effective    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a roof or wall of a building in the provision of solar electricity    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a transverse sectional view of the cover according to the invention.    Cover (1)    Coil (2)    Photovoltatic cell (6)    Solar radiation (7)
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 - A different exercise is automatically created each time a request to create an exercise by a method comprising a step (S101) of registering a question using a predetermined date/time function formula, a step (S102) of receiving a request to create an exercise, a step (S103) of acquiring date/time information about the date and time of reception.    USE - Exercise creating method and exercise creating system
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a sealed cylindrical case (10) containing turbine (1) and compressor (2) blades mounted on separate shafts (18,14) coupled together by a transmission unit (11-13). The rotational speed of the compression wings (2) is higher than the turbine wings (1). Initial rotation is started by a driving motor (3) and, when running, the force obtained from the fluid e.g. water, is in excess of that required to maintain rotation.    USE - To generate electricity without use of external power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Pollution free, low operating costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Longitudinal section through power generating apparatus    Turbine (1)    Compressor (2)    Motor (3)    Case (10)    Transmission (11-13)    Shafts (14,18)
NOVELTY - A base material (10), a heat collection object (2) which absorbs heat, and a solar battery element (3) which generates electricity due to solar light are laminated in order from a side which faces the side wall of a building. The wall material (1) of panel system is arranged on the outer side of the side wall of the building.    USE - For solar system building using solar power generated by solar battery element.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy mounting to side wall of building. Obtains excellent weather resistance. Increases electricity generation effect and heat collection effect per unit area. Attains improved durability and easy maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar system building using wall material which collects heat of solar light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the wall material.    Wall material (1)    Heat collection object (2)    Solar battery element (3)    Base material (10)
NOVELTY - A solar cell panel (4) is attached to the upper surface of transparent snow-protection plates (2) that are arranged at predetermined intervals between pillars (1).    USE - Snow fence with solar-power generation device, installed in roads.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is used effectively and safety of driving vehicles is improved, by preventing accidents. Reduces the labor or the maintenance cost significantly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the installation of a snow fence. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pillar (1)    Snow-protection plate (2)    Solar cell panel (4)
NOVELTY - Revolving shaft (5) of the solar cell panel (1) is adjusted rotatably in the direction of the sun by a drive unit (3) so that the solar light quantity transmitted through the holes of the long and slender grooves (6) formed on the solar cell panel, is changed.    USE - For three axis stationary satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Since the quantity of a solar light radiated on the solar cell panel is changed, the disturbance torque by the solar radiation pressure is adjusted by easy structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the disturbance control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell panel (1)    Drive unit (3)    Revolving shaft (5)    Hole of long and slender grooves (6)
NOVELTY - The upper face of the top plate (3) forms the mount area for a solar-cell module which is mounted in between the protrusion (5) formed in the side portion of the top plate.    USE - For laying solar cell to waterborne such as dam, river, lake and sea.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids heat accumulation and electricity reduction in the solar-cell module. Prevents separation of solar-cell module and float by mounting a top plate, thereby long term usage is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective and sectional views of the solar-cell mounting. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Top plate (3)    Protrusion (5)
NOVELTY - The compound semiconductor crystal layer (2) is processed using heat to control concentration of hole in the layer. After doping impurity into layer (2), the layer is reheated to remove undesirable impurity between the grating. The high impurity concentration layer is removed.    USE - For optical semiconductor device (claimed) such as infrared photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient removal of undesirable impurity existing between the grating. As the high impurity concentration layer is not formed, the degradation of characteristics of the photodiode is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optical semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of impurity concentration controlling method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Compound semiconductor crystal layer (2)
NOVELTY - The mean concentration of particles in a thin silicon film (5) laminated on a photoelectric conversion layer is within 1018-1022 particles/cm. The spin density of the thin film measured with an electron-spin resonance method is less than 1018 particles/cm.    USE - Photoelectric conversion device such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Increases bending characteristics of films by controlling spin density in thin silicon film to increase efficiency of photoelectric conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of photoelectric conversion device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thin silicon film (5)
NOVELTY - The image pick-up device comprises a cover glass (2) on the light incident side of a solid state image pick-up element chip (1). The image pick-up element chip (1) and the cover glass (2) are sealed with soft resin (3) selected from urethane, silicone, styrene, ester, vinyl-chloride or epoxy group. A wiring (6) and the glass are bound by hard resin (8) selected from epoxy, acrylic or phenol group.    USE - Solid state image pick-up device such as video, digital still camera, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids generation of warpage in the image pick-up element tip, and disconnection between a copper laminate and a bump, bump and a bonding pad, by connecting the cap and wiring by resin with elasticity lower than the sealing resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solid state image pick-up device manufacture; and    (2) solid state image pick-up system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the solid state image pick-up device.    Image pick-up element chip (1)    Cover glass (2)    Soft resin (3)    Wiring (6)    Hard resin (8)
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 reference voltage (VREF) is applied to the capacitors (205,207). The sample signal (VS1) from the image sensor pixel is applied to the capacitor (205). The charge from the capacitor (205) is transferred to the capacitor (207). After applying the sample signal (VS2) to capacitor (205), the charge is transferred from the capacitor (207) to capacitor (205). The signal that is a function of difference between the sample signals is output.    USE - For processing output signals of image sensor pixel in read-out circuitry of telecommunication devices and personal digital assistants.    ADVANTAGE - As the output signals are processed independent of the value of the capacitors in the amplifier, the noise associated with the capacitors is eliminated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for read-out circuitry for image sensor pixels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the read-out circuitry.    Capacitors (205,207)
NOVELTY - A niobium silicide refractory intermetallic composite comprises 19-24 atom.% titanium; 1-5 atom.% hafnium; up to 7 atom.% tantalum; 16-22 atom.% silicon; up to 6 atom.% germanium; up to 5 atom.% boron; 7-14 atom.% chromium; up to 4 atom.% iron; up to 4 atom.% aluminum; up to 3 atom.% tin; up to 3 atom.% tungsten; up to 3 molybdenum; and niobium (balance).    USE - For a turbine component (claimed), e.g. a bucket, blade, rotor or nozzle, and for aeronautical turbines, land-based turbines, marine-based turbines or power generation turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The composite has improved oxidation resistance and creep resistance for turbine component applications in which high stresses at elevated temperature are encountered over long periods of time. It exhibits oxidation and rupture characteristics which are provided by the addition of Si, Cr and Al, and less amounts of Ti, Hf and B.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A niobium (Nb) silicide refractory intermetallic composite comprises 19-24 atom.% titanium (Ti); 1-5 atom.% hafnium (Hf); up to 7 atom.% tantalum (Ta); 16-22 atom.% silicon (Si); up to 6 atom.% germanium (Ge); up to 5 atom.% boron (B); 7-14 atom.% chromium (Cr); up to 4 atom.% iron (Fe); up to 4 atom.% aluminum (Al); up to 3 atom.% tin (Sn); up to 3 atom.% tungsten (W); up to 3 molybdenum (Mo); and Nb (balance). A ratio of a sum of atomic percentages of Nb and Ta present in the composite to a sum of atomic percentages of Ti and Hf present in the composite has a value of 1.4-2.2. The composite contains 7-15 atom.% Cr and Fe together; and 16-22 atom.% Si, Ge and B together.
NOVELTY - A stationary exercise apparatus (16) comprises a support frame (18) for mounting a bicycle. The front wheel of the bicycle drives a rotary support disk (30) of an interface equipment through rotation of its handle bar. A steering sensor in the disk provides a signal to a control unit indicating the steering angle of the bicycle handlebar.    USE - Exercise training computer-television game system.    ADVANTAGE - A normal bicycle can be easily and quickly transformed into a fitness machine coupled to a PC game or a video game through a few simple sensors. A resistance roller measures the energy spent by the user and also adjusts resistance according to input from the video game.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the support frame used in the computer-television game system.    Stationary exercise apparatus (16)    Support frame (18)    Rotating support disk (30)
NOVELTY - A solar cell is a large pyramid of height at least one third of the base diagonal, with exterior faces being transparent outside and reflective and coated with transparent solar active material inside. The reflective baseplate is similarly coated. The device is efficient through multiple reflections and independence of the sun's position.    USE - As a solar cell (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The large cells are efficient collectors of light through multiple internal reflection and operate independently of the sun's position. No further structures are needed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-section of the solar cell pyramid is shown. The drawing contains non-English language text.
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 - The overshot water wheel has a rotor body (1) mounted on an axle (7) and has multiple tilting blades (2) mounted on pivots (3) around the periphery of the rotor. The active blade seals the working channel (8) and utilizes all the available water power before discharging into the tailrace (9). As the wheel rotates the non-active blades pivot to a closed position under the effect of gravity.    USE - To provide mechanical power for driving machinery or an electrical generator.    ADVANTAGE - Easy to construct, undemanding operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side view of water wheel    Rotor (1)    Blade (2)    Pivots (3)    Headrace (5)    Axle (7)    Working channel (8)    Tailrace (9)
NOVELTY - A diode-incorporated solar battery, which is intended to minimize an increase in production cost and a decrease in reliability that are involved in incorporating diodes into the solar battery, and to reduce the area of the surface electrodes of the solar battery so as to increase the electric power generation of the solar battery, wherein to this end, a connecting metal fixture for interconnecting solar cells has added thereto projection for parallel-connecting the solar cells and diodes.    USE - Solar battery that is more reliable and costs less to produce
NOVELTY - The metal powder is sprayed on a solar cell (1) in a predetermined front pattern having bus bars (2,8) and collection grid lines (3) of conductive paths, using thermal spray deposition techniques.    USE - For constructing electrically conductive paths on solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the interconnection of cells at a much faster and economical manner, with high electrical and mechanical quality. Also solar/electric conversion efficiency is improved, by using thermal spray techniques.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Off-cell electrodes provision method; and    (2) Serially connected multi-cell solar device fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the construction of bus bars by using thermal spray deposition techniques on solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Bus bars (2,8)    Collection grid lines (3)
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 solar cell (330) is formed in the integrated circuit and is exposed during post-manufacturing analysis. The solar cell outputs power to target circuitry to analyze integrated circuit, during post-manufacturing analysis.    USE - For manufacturing integrated circuit (IC) with solar cell e.g. single chip microprocessor used in phone, computer.    ADVANTAGE - Power supplied to IC is easily controlled and used for post-manufacturing analysis, since solar cell outputs power for post-manufacturing analysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the integrated circuit with solar cell formed on its back side.    Solar cell (330)
NOVELTY - The width of a connection portion (105) made of rubber or foam which connects the output lead wire (101) to the hollow structure (103), is larger than the diameter of the output lead wire.    USE - In solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves the waterproofness, reliability of the output lead wire extraction structure and hence improves the workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Output lead wire formation method extraction structure;    (2) Output lead wire extraction unit;    (3) Solar cell module; and    (4) Solar cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of output lead wire extraction structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Output lead wire (101)    Hollow structure (103)    Connection portion (105)
NOVELTY - The amount of deviation of center of measured light converged on an array element (115) and center of a light receiving element by which light is irradiated, are calculated. An arithmetic unit calculates optical intensity and a setting unit sets up coefficient of approximation to zero, corresponding to the amount of deviation. The code of coefficient is reversed using which output of arithmetic unit is corrected.    USE - Optical intensity measuring device e.g. spectrometer.    ADVANTAGE - Optical intensity of the measured light is converged based on wavelength of measured light, hence optical intensity is measured accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical intensity measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the structure of calculating unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Array element (115)
NOVELTY - The solar battery element groups (20a,20b) have solar battery elements (28) that are alternately arranged, such that the solar battery elements in one group oppose the transparent portions (22) of the other group and vice versa.    USE - For skylight.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved electricity generating effectiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a window structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the sectional drawing of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery element group (20a,20b)    Transparent portion (22)    Solar battery element (28)
NOVELTY - One end of a lead wire (402) is pealed to expose the core line (404) of the lead wire. The core line is covered with a cap (405) and inserted into a hollow structure through an elastic material (406) or foam.    USE - For solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lead wire is passed through the elastic material or foam, the waterproofness is improved and the cost for forming the wire extraction is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Lead-wire extraction structure;    (2) Lead-wire extraction unit;    (3) Solar cell module; and    (4) Solar cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts the process diagram for the insertion of lead wire. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lead wire (402)    Core line (404)    Cap (405)    Elastic material (406)
NOVELTY - A terminal box (44) protrudes from the edge of a solar power generation module (3). The terminal box is fitted to the openings (51) individually formed on the main body (11) of a frame (2) and a support frame (33).    USE - For e.g. handrail, curtain wall, window.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for other equipments such as cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a construction structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the exploded perspective view of the components at the periphery of a terminal box when a solar power generation module is installed. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Frame (2)    Solar power generation module (3)    Main body (11)    Support frame (33)    Terminal box (44)    Openings (51)
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 - The device has semiconductor chips (101,102) that are mounted on either surface of a substrate (201) that consists of an external connecting terminal (301). The semiconductor chips are connected electrically and chip (101) is electrically connected to the external connecting terminal (301).    USE - Semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor chip with independent function are integrated at high density efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of semiconductor device.    Semiconductor chips (101,102)    Substrate (201)    External connecting terminal (301)
NOVELTY - The optical semiconductor package includes an input and output terminal (4) provided with a standing wall section (4a), a wiring (4b), a flat plate (4c) and supports (4d). A groove for receiving a frame (2) is formed on the undersurface of the flat plate by the supports. An optical semiconductor element is mounted on the flat plate and connected to the wiring.    USE - Used for optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - Enables aligning the input and output terminal to the frame easily and precisely. Enables smooth and efficient input and output of light signal. Reduces the size of the optical semiconductor package. Reduces manufacturing cost since assembly operation is simplified. Improves wide range property and response characteristic of the optical semiconductor package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the optical semiconductor package.    Frame (2)    Input and output terminal (4)    Standing wall section (4a)    Wiring (4b)    Flat plate (4c)    Supports (4d)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor package includes a coaxial connector (3) with a central conductor (3c) having one end that is protruded from an insulator (3b) but not exceeding the inner face of the upper surface of a frame (2). The upper surface is protruded to the frame inner side.    USE - Used in e.g. optical communication, microwave communication, millimeter wave communication.    ADVANTAGE - Improves high frequency transmission characteristic of the semiconductor package. Reduces impedance change and reflection loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the semiconductor package.    Frame (2)    Coaxial connector (3)    Insulator (3b)    Central conductor (3c)
NOVELTY - An evaporator (26) vaporizes the water. A power generator (50) generates power using the water vapor.    USE - Refrigeration system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency of the system by adjusting the power supply to vaporize the water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the refrigeration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Evaporator (26)    Power generator (50)
NOVELTY - The solar energy module has a sheet of solar cells (5) embedded into a foil (4) and is sandwiched between a pair of glass plates (2,3). Location pins secure the cells. A hole in the top plate is used to locate a connector (12). This connects with conductor tracks (11) that engage the cells.    USE - Energy collection    ADVANTAGE - Secure and reliable connection    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - 3D view    Cells (5)    Foil (4)    Glass plates (2,3)    Connector (12)    Tracks (11)
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 column registers (110) splayed with respect to column direction line, includes multiple column and row wells which are splayed with respect to a row direction line. The register segments (112) connected to respective column registers, are spaced apart to define a wedge tap (140) between the register segments. An isolation register element (114) and an output node (116) are arranged in the wedge tap.    USE - For video imaging and recording applications.    ADVANTAGE - The wedge tap provides sufficient area to locate isolation register and output node, and a buffer amplifies without interrupting the uniform spacing of column registers at their interface with imaging section. Hence eliminates pixel droop and maintains uniform pixel pitch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged plan view of the wedge tap region in charge coupled device.    Column registers (110)    Register segments (112)    Isolation register element (114)    Wedge tap (140)
NOVELTY - An array of nucleation sites (20,22,24,25) which are formed on an amorphous substrate layer, are spaced apart corresponding to a desired crystal structure. A specific area surrounding the nucleation sites is resistive to single crystal silicon material. The single crystal silicon material is grown epitaxially on the nucleation sites.    USE - Multilayer monolithic integrated circuit (IC) device e.g. CMOS ultra performance integrated circuit (UPIC) used for solar cell, TV, flat display panel, computer, telecommunication device, microelectronic device and electro-optical device e.g. light source and light detector.    ADVANTAGE - The nucleation sites eliminate deposition of single crystal silicon material in undesired regions of the amorphous substrate, thereby ensuring perfect growth and deposition of single crystal silicon layers of desired orientation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a CMOS IC.    Nucleation sites (20,22,24,25)
NOVELTY - The graphical display has an illumination element which is connected to transceiver. The graphical display is covered, when a device door (22) is closed. The illumination elements are disabled, when a receiver (20) receives an infrared signal during door closing.    USE - For regulating graphics illumination in vehicle radio and navigation system.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates light leakage and reduces heat, by using signal reflected back to the navigation system. Avoids utilization of additional switch and hence reduces system cost. Improves system appearance since door covers the graphic display.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Display illumination disabling system; and    (2) Display illumination disabling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of display illumination displaying system.    Receiver (20)    Device door (22)
NOVELTY - The back sheet includes a multilayered body constituted by an unhydrolysable resin film (10), a metallic oxide adhering type resin film (9) and a white resin film (6). The unhydrolysable resin film includes 0.5-0.8 wt.% of oligomer content.    USE - Back sheet for solar battery module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reflective power of incident light is enhanced. Inexpensive solar battery module is attained. Voltage withstand property is enhanced. Light weight and prolonged durability are attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of the back sheet for a solar battery module.    White resin film (6)    Metallic oxide adhering type resin film (9)    Unhydrolysable resin film (10)
NOVELTY - An output terminal box provided in the output terminal portion of a solar cell has a removable cover (602) with joint portions for fitting with the edge portion of a solar cell modules. The solar cell modules are loaded in a pile.    USE - Solar cell module e.g. amorphous silicon type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require an excessive shock absorber and a reinforcing material for packaging, at the time of storage or conveyance, thus packing material is reduced. Enables easy lamination of the solar cell module and prevents load collapse of the solar-cell module by using the cover of the output terminal box.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module packaging method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the laminated amorphous silicon type solar cell modules.    Removable cover (602)
NOVELTY - PN junction diodes are arranged alternately in a thermally protected structure such that the P and N regions are formed with high and low impurity concentrations alternatively to form different types of diodes.    USE - For infrared camera used in crime prevention, distance measurement, reporting, remote sensing, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement withstands sufficient breakdown voltage in reverse direction. Threshold voltage is increased which reduces leak current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure the shows top view of thermal infrared detector.
NOVELTY - The snow melting system includes the transistors (T1-Tn) which are controlled to adjust current supplied to each solar cell unit (S1-Sn) from the electric power system (6).    USE - For use in solar power generator provided to roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables uniform heating of the roof by adjusting current supplied to each solar cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of snow melting system of solar power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power system (6)    Solar cell unit (S1-Sn)    Transistors (T1-Tn)
NOVELTY - An azimuth setting rotating stand (6) and an inclination angle setting rotating stand (7) rotates a solar cell panel (5) of a solar panel group horizontally and vertically in order to track the sun motion, to receive direct sunlight.    USE - For lighting in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Sunlight received per unit area is higher, hence efficient utilization of solar energy, is achieved. Thus, efficient electricity generation is performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the solar cell panel lighting device.    Solar cell panel (5)    Azimuth setting rotating stand (6)    Inclination angle setting rotating stand (7)
NOVELTY - A double-sided tape (180) fixes a solar cell module (110) to the veranda (100) of building. A temporary fixing section has a rope (130) and a ring (140) respectively connected to the solar cell module and building.    USE - Solar cell module installed in roof, veranda, balcony, etc., of building.    ADVANTAGE - By connecting the temporary fixing section to building, dropping of solar cell module installed in the veranda or balcony is prevented, and hence safety is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view illustrating the installation condition of solar cell module in veranda.    Veranda (100)    Solar cell module (110)    Rope (130)    Ring (140)    Double-sided tape (180)
NOVELTY - The green house includes several ventilation fans (7,8,10) driven by solar cells (5,6) and generator (9), respectively.    USE - Green house for cultivating crops and vegetables under controlled atmosphere.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature control and labor saving are attained. Productivity is improved, as the temperature is maintained properly due to continuous drive of fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the green house.    Solar cells (5,6)    Ventilation fans (7,8,10)    Generator (9)
NOVELTY - A height-adjustable assembly measures the strength abilities of different parts of the human body during a course of fitness training or physical rehabilitation. The assembly has a standing frame (10) with conveniently placed levers (26) or supports linked to a torque measuring device (14). The device (14) is linked especially to a data processing unit (32) which registers, processes and presents the values detected.    USE - Physical fitness measuring assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The unit can measure and record the subjects physical strength associated with different body parts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side-view of the assembly.    Frame (10)    torque measuring device (14)    lever support (26)    data processing unit (32)
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 - Punch bag (12) is suspended from the lower surface of platform (8) by swivel (13). Various strike zones marked on the lower surface of the platform each have an associated pressure sensitive strip and light or audio signalling device. Using the pressure sensitive strips, electronic control unit (35) provides feedback of the number of times a selected zone is contacted by the bag in a set time period and can select a zone indicator to show the direction a user must strike the bag.    USE - For use to measure or to stimulate a boxing workout which provides a measurable feedback to the user of a speed bag. The device may also be used as an amusement device such as in a restaurant, pub or the like, to provide a competitive comparison of one user's skill verses another user's skill.    ADVANTAGE - By including a means to measure the speed of use and to direct the user where to punch the bag, the exercise device can be used by a skilled or amateur boxer to improve his or her boxing skills and hand-eye co-ordination and/or by an exerciser to achieve a general exercise workout or as an amusement device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMs are also included for the following:    (a) A method of exercising; ( A kit for retrofitting an exercise device having a striking bag movably suspended from a support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagrammatic view showing a boxer using an exercise device.    Platform ((12) Punch bag ((13) Swivel ((35) Electronic control unit. (8)
NOVELTY - The exerciser uses the pedometer in its normal fashion to accumulate the total number of steps whenever he/she is walking other than when using the treadmill. The steps accumulated during the day are the transferred to the treadmill which is able to calculate the difference between the steps accumulated and a target number of steps for the day and then to display a remaining count for the exerciser to complete on the treadmill.    USE - For ensuring the completion of a predetermined number of steps each day as part of an exercise routine.    ADVANTAGE - By making use of the pedometer, the system is able to take account of steps accumulated away from the treadmill and help users to easily achieve target number of steps per day, so that exercise becomes part of a daily routine and fitness is achieved through regular exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of determining the number of steps resulting from the combination of normal daily movement on a treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Three figures are used, fig. 3a is a perspective partial view of a treadmill console featuring 10K step program in conjunction with a pedometer, fig. 3b is a view of the 10K step button used on the console of the treadmill and fig. 4 is a perspective view of a conventional type of electronic pedometer.
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a novel superlattice infrared photodetector design for making the photodetector easy to manufacture, low in power consumption and small in dark current, and allowing the working temperature under the background limited performance to be achieved by using liquid ammonia for cooling. That is, the front and back sides of the superlattice structure must be added with barriers with enough thickness, wherein the thickness is designed to be about 50 nm. The height of the energy barrier must be higher than the bottom of the second sub-energy band of the supperlattice structure by about 10 meV. Such a structure design has the advantage in self-decreasing dark current in producing photo current. The ratio of photo current to the dark current can be effectively promoted and thus the working temperature under the background limited performance can be greatly increased, even higher than 77K.
NOVELTY - The water turbines (2) are attached to a siphon tube or a pipe (1). A generator (3) is attached to the rotary shaft of the water turbine.    USE - Siphon type hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates to install multiple water turbines and generator in a long pipe. Simplifies pumping for reuse of water by reducing gravitational fall of the water absorption opening and waste water port of siphon tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the elevational view of the siphon type hydroelectric power plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Siphon tube (1)    Water turbine (2)    Generator (3)
NOVELTY - Converter units (Ua,Ub) have optimum output-voltage calculation units (3a,3b) respectively, to compute optimum voltage setting value of solar cells (1a,1b) based on quantity of sunlight. DC-DC converters (2a,2b) of respective converter units (Ua,Ub) control input from the solar cell, based on the setting value. A unification device (4) combines the output of the DC-DC converters.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Maximum output is obtained. Improves effectiveness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cells (1a,1b)    DC-DC converters (2a,2b)    Optimum output-voltage calculation units (3a,3b)    Unification device (4)    Converter units (Ua,Ub)
NOVELTY - Light-receiving element array (4) is placed along the three sides of the display area (8) on thin-film transistor array substrate (2). A reflecting mirror (5) is provided overhead of the light receiving element and front side of opposing substrate (1). Light-emitting element (3) is provided on the ends of the side where light-receiving element is not attached.    USE - For touch display screens used in ATM of bank, automatic ticket vending machine in station, personal computer and portable information terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves highly efficient liquid-crystal display device with position detection function and without preserving electric switching function externally. Unnecessary reflection by the periphery of the display area is reduced and excellent visibility is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional and top views of the liquid-crystal display device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrates (1,2)    Light-emitting element (3)    Light-receiving element array (4)    Reflecting mirror (5)    Display area (8)
NOVELTY - A basal plane (4) is fixed to rear side (Mb) of solar-cell module (M) supported by a frame structure. The basal plane is then attached to the outer wall of the building (Wa) through a resin adhesive agent (7).    USE - For installing solar-cell module in building.    ADVANTAGE - Labor saving is achieved and time taken for installation is reduced by the usage of resin adhesive agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the solar-cell module installation process.    Basal plane (4)    Resin adhesive agent (7)    Solar-cell module (M)    Rear side (Mb)    Outer wall of the building (Wa)
NOVELTY - The length of preset side (17) of a solar cell panel (12) is set less than integral multiple of space interval (14) between the mounting board peaks (13), along perpendicular direction (16).    USE - In residences.    ADVANTAGE - The component and the construction management for solar cell panel attachment are simplified. Even when the standard size of a solar cell panel is different from the standard size of the fold version proof, the continuous installation of the solar cell panel can be performed easily with few number of holes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar cell panel.    Solar cell panel (12)    Mounting board peak (13)    Space interval (14)    Perpendicular direction (16)    preset side (17)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module is supported on a rail (2) which is provided on an installation surface (G). Several legs (6) of adjustable height are provided to the rail.    USE - For mounting solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables mounting of solar cell modules at a normal attitude, even when the installation surface is irregular, by adjusting the height of the legs provided to the rail.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar cell module mounting structure.    Rail (2)    Leg (6)    Installation surface (G)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (11) is accommodated in the hollow portion (2) provided in the upper face of tile main unit (1) which is made of aluminum die cast. The module is fixed to the tile main unit by a metal frame (14).    USE - For mounting solar cell module on tiles used as building roof material.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell module tile with high reliability can be provided by firmly fixing solar cell module to tile main unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of solar cell module tile.    Tile main unit (1)    Hollow portion (2)    Solar cell module (11)    Metal frame (14)
NOVELTY - The decoration glass consists of a cell printing panel (11) over which a pattern corresponding to a solar cell module is printed.    USE - For decorating wall surfaces of a building.    ADVANTAGE - It is inexpensive. Unification of the design of a building exterior is maintained without degrading at a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of decoration laminated glass for wall surfaces.    Cell printing panel (11)
NOVELTY - A switch logic core block circuit (108) is formed on the center of the surface of a silicon substrate (102) for path switching process of the first electrical signal from the light receivers of a light-signal input unit to produce a second electrical signal.    USE - Applicable for optical interconnection between e.g. computer system and transmission switching system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables enlarging modulation-signal band and light-signal input and output performance by comprising driving circuit of optical transceiving component from a silicon or germanium transistor. Ensures high-speed signal input and output on scale of compact device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The wavelength multiplex optical interconnection device includes a light-signal input unit consisting of number of light receivers formed on the surface of the silicon substrate for converting the received light into a first electrical signal. A single mode fiber (103) transmits the wavelength multiplex signal from a wavelength multiplex optical synthesizer and the light that is emitted from the light-emitters based on the conversion of the second electrical signal. The light receivers and the light-emitters are individually arranged in L-shape and C-shape on the peripheral sections of the silicon substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of internal layout of principal component of wavelength multiplex optical interconnection device.    Silicon substrate (102)    Single mode fiber (103)    Switch logic core block circuit (108)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic layer has several optical absorbers like pigments which have absorption wavelength range differing from the wavelength range of a solar light, arranged between two transparent insulated substrates among several layer.    USE - Pigment sensitizing type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity generation is carried out from the light of a wide wavelength range. Photoconversion efficiency is improved. The solar battery of high-efficiency is produced at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the concept structural view of the pigment sensitizing type solar battery.
NOVELTY - Optoelectric transducer has an electron carrying layer (2), an electric charge separated layer (3), and conductive layer (4) between a pair of transparent electrodes (1a,1b). The electric charge separated layer is formed by spraying an optical sensitizing dye on electron carrying layer surface, by inkjet method.    USE - For manufacturing optoelectric transducer used for solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectric transducer transforms light of wide wavelength region into electrical energy easily. The solar battery has excellent design property. The pigment present in electric charge separated layer absorbs wavelength of various ranges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) optoelectric transducer; and    (2) solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows optoelectric transducer.    electrodes (1a,1b)    electron carrying layer (2)    electric charge separated layer (3)    conductive layer (4)
NOVELTY - Two separate web cameras acquire the images of a user and an instructor for storage in a web page which is viewed using a virtual reality helmet. The helmet, a processing unit, server and web cameras, are combined together to achieve interactive audio and visual data transfer by creating a virtual aerobics studio.    USE - For providing online aerobics course for athlete and gymnast.    ADVANTAGE - Offers excellent three dimensional virtual reality view and efficient surround audio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of online aerobics course provision method.
NOVELTY - There is a light transmitter (5) as well as one or several receptors (8) with light of spectral bands. These are similar to or different from a processing unit and analogue signal analysis. The signals emanate from photo-sensitive receptors (8), which allow the analysis of signals received. They also produced results of the authenticity of the document controlled (2). The result is communicated to the user.    USE - To check the authenticity of bank notes and similar    ADVANTAGE - Prevents fraud    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - 3-D representation of the device    Document controlled (2)    Light transmitter (5)    Receptors (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a porous layer to provide bond between two semiconductor substrates, annealing then lifting off the second substrate to leave the required layer.    USE - To form bond between a semiconductor substrate and a thin semiconductor layer for the manufacture of e.g. multijunction monolithic cascade solar cells or LEDs.    ADVANTAGE - The method avoids the formation of intermediate layers, patterning of the substrate or epitaxy of a graded layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method comprises    (a) providing a first semiconductor substrate (1),    (b) providing a second semiconductor substrate (8),    (c) producing a porous layer (6,7,8) on top of the second substrate, the layer having a porosity profile,    (d) contacting the porous layer with the first substrate so as to form a bond between the two substrates,    (e) annealing, and    (f) lifting off the second substrate, leaving a layer of the second substrate's semiconductor material attached to the first substrate.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an opto-electronic device produced using the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the principle of the method.    Substrates (1,5)    Porous layers (2,3,6,7,8)
NOVELTY - The module includes a double-sided, light-absorbent solar panel (222, 224). An optical module (24) at the rear includes convex edges, and surrounds the solar cell module (22).    USE - A photovoltaic solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The module combines the high absorption efficiency of a double-sided solar panel, with the solar collection of a rear-illumination module. Incident light is absorbed and converted more efficiently in a smaller volume. Application in a wide range of solar products is envisaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross section of an implementation is presented.    solar cell module (22)    optical module (24)    solar panel (222, 224)
NOVELTY - A module holder for solar panels has a large rear (2) and smaller front (6) inwardly-inclined plates with angled bases and inward-facing wings (3,7) having angled top flaps to hold the module. The plates are held firmly by a loading stone (9) at their bases and the wings have a through channel for a cable.    USE - As a module holder (claimed) for solar panel modules, solar collectors, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The module is held firmly in position and is resistant to the forces of the weather. The cables can be laid without any special precautions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A module holder comprises an inwardly inclined standing holding plate (2) angled at the base and having large inwardly extending wings (3) with a flap at the top having a bevel to hold the module. A similar, smaller, rearwardly-inclined plate (6) and wings (7) holds the front of the module and both plates are held firmly at the angled portions by a loading stone (9). There is a cable channel through the large and/or small wings in which is a cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A drawing of the holder and module is shown.    Rear and front plates (2,6)    Wings (3,7)    Loading stone (9)
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 - The heating system operating device has a current generator (20) integrated in the hot water circuit (10), with a turbine wheel (21) which is rotated by discharge of hot water, for providing an operating voltage for a switching relay, connecting an electronic control (40) to the network voltage. The heating system can have a summer mode and a winter mode, with the electronic control permanently connected to the network voltage upon selection of the winter mode.    USE - The operating device is used for a hot water heating system with an electronic control.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic control is disconnected from the voltage network when not required for providing an energy saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an operating device for a hot water heating system.    Hot water circuit (10)    Current generator (20)    Turbine wheel (21)    Electronic control (40)
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 - An operation control device (40) is coupled to a rotational scanning device (20), drive device (30) and an image-capture circuit (50). The control device controls motion of the scanning device and scanning position of a photoelectron detector (10) and calculates three-dimensional co-ordinates of a scanned object (60).    USE - Three-dimensional scanning system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides different measuring situations and thus increases resolution of scanning. Grabs light stripe completely without grabbing the environmental light around the object by using suitable control device and thus provides effective scanning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural diagram of the three-dimensional scanning system.    Photoelectron detector (10)    Rotational scanning device (20)    Drive device (30)    Operation control device (40)    Image-capture circuit (50)    Object (60)
NOVELTY - A storage capacitance (115) selectively coupled to a photosensor, has a capacitance per unit area which is at least two orders of magnitude larger than the capacitance per unit area of photodiode (100) of photosensor.    USE - For imaging device (claimed) such as CMOS photodiode imager, leakage compensated snapshot imager.    ADVANTAGE - Provides snapshot imaging with electronic shutting that avoids smearing. The pixel architecture is compatible with high quantum efficiency, minimum read noise, high linearity and no or minimal image lag or spurious noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Imaging device;    (2) Photosensor; and    (3) Smearing prevention method in snapshot imaging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the snapshot imager.    Photodiode (100)    Storage capacitance (115)
NOVELTY - Multiple solar cells extend along the covers (4a-4c) of the trailer (2). The solar cells are movably connected to each other for rolling the cells about the roller which is removably, rotatably mounted to the frame assembly (3) of the trailer.    USE - E.g. prime mover tractors for transporting different types of goods.    ADVANTAGE - Vehicle operation with higher efficiency is obtained, as the electrolytic circuit and combustion cells convert hydrogen back into electrical current. The solar cells has protective coating to avoid deposition of dust, hence wear due to rubbing effects is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the trailer vehicle.    Trailer (2)    Frame assembly (3)    Covers (4a-4c)
NOVELTY - A magnetic sensor positioned adjacent to an end of an extendable stick (30) generates an electrical signal each time a magnet positioned in the open circle (50) passes the sensor. An electrical circuit mounted within a handle (20) has a processor which receives the electrical signals from the magnetic sensor, a pulse rate detector and a timer and displays the user's speed and pulse rate time and distance travelled, on a liquid crystal display.    USE - For recreational and exercise use.    ADVANTAGE - The rolling circle which functions not only as a recreational toy, includes an electronic monitor to determine the user's heart rate, distance and speed of travel, measurement of intervals of time, and a hard rubber rolling circle, extendable stick with a looped end for capturing the circle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a user holding the extended stick with a hook capturing the rolling circle.    Handle (20)    Extendable stick (30)    Open circle (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying air with a convergence stream coil generator (4) without generating air bubble through a pipe and a coil air discharge port, and converting high pressure air into a coil air. The circumference of the coil air discharge port and pipe are surrounded by a stator blade for water rectification and the blade of a compressor at the right and left side windings, respectively.    USE - For obtaining free energy using improved levitation engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to easily and reliably obtain free energy using improved levitation engine based on new analysis knowledge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the convergence stream coil generating in a slanting position.    Convergence stream coil generator (4)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a pair of protective structures (2,3) between which a solar cell (1) is fixed through an adhesive material. A metallic foil-like frame (18) having a U-shaped cross-section is fixed to the peripheral portion of the module, through an adhesive sealant.    USE - Solar cell module e.g. thin film solar cell module mounted on roofs, mounting stands, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By fixing a metallic frame having U-shaped cross-section to periphery of solar cell module through an adhesive sealant, entry of moisture into the solar cell module is prevented. The module is used stably for a long time without generating corrosive acetic acid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of solar cell module.    Solar cell (1)    Protective structures (2,3)    Metallic foil-like frame (18)
NOVELTY - The hydro turbine has a cylindrical casing (8) with inlet, outlet pipes (1,2) of equal diameter. Heights of the inlet and outlet pipes from the peripheral surface of the casing are almost same. Several blades (4) are attached between parallel discs fixed to a rotary shaft (3).    USE - Hydro turbine with inlet, outlet pipes of equal diameter.    ADVANTAGE - Since the inlet, outlet pipes are of same diameter and have almost same height, fluid flows uniformly from the inlet pipe to the casing and from the casing to the outlet pipe. Hence generation of thrust in axial direction of the turbine is prevented. Since the inlet, outlet pipes along with the casing, form an U-shaped structure, flow of fluid in the turbine is made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the hydro turbine.    Inlet pipe (1)    Outlet pipe (2)    Rotary shaft (3)    Blades (4)    Cylindrical casing (8)
NOVELTY - The solar-cell modules (3) are installed on a roof backing material (30). The solar-cell modules are attached to the edges of the tile materials (4), which are fixed with the nails in the roof backing material, through the splicers (90).    USE - For solar-cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables continuous and stable installation of solar-cell modules without parting tile material and solar-cell module, thus improving design property of a roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded view of principal component of solar-cell module installation structure.    Solar-cell modules (3)    Tile materials (4)    Roof backing material (30)    Splicers (90)
NOVELTY - A light source (2) irradiates light to reference measurement unit (11) and light receiving element (20) connected to insertion loss measurement unit (13), through fibers (32,34) respectively. A return loss measurement unit (14) measures power of light returned through fiber (34) and the measurement unit (13) measures power of irradiated light.    USE - For measuring insertion and return loss of light receiving element.    ADVANTAGE - Insertion loss and return loss of light receiving element is measured with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of loss measurement device of light receiving element.    Light source (2)    Reference measurement unit (11)    Insertion loss measurement unit (13)    Return loss measurement unit (14)    Light receiving element (20)    Fibers (32,34)
NOVELTY - The water conveyance board (13,16) are connected to the side edges of rectangular solar cell modules (4). A guidance pipe (19b) with waste drain grooves (21), is fixed to roof, in inclined manner. The grooves are arranged between power generating panels (22), to eject water flowing along upper surface of each panel.    USE - For solar power generation in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Eases installation of device irrespective of shape of installing roof. Ensures effective draining of rain water due to provision of grooves between panels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlargement sectional view of solar power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell modules (4)    Water conveyance board (13,16)    Guidance pipe (19b)    Drain grooves (21)    Power generating panels (22)
NOVELTY - The optical device has a base (12) formed with a material comprising coefficient of thermal expansion smaller than that of an epoxy resin. A lens (13) is formed on lower surface (12a) of the base. A conduction pattern (14) and groove (15) are formed in the upper surface (12b) of the base. A chip (21) is mounted in the groove. A receiver (22) is arranged towards the lens, at a chip installation surface (21a).    USE - Optical device e.g. light emitting diode (LED) used in LED indicator, photodiodes and photo-integrated chips used in optical communication apparatus and optical printer head, and photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability of the optical device and manufacturing efficiency, by preventing peeling of chips from the base. Since the heat resistance of the base is improved, as the base has smaller coefficient of thermal expansion than that of epoxy resin, the durability of optical device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optical device.    Base (12)    Lower surface of base (12a)    Upper surface of base (12b)    Lens (13)    Conduction pattern (14)    Groove (15)    Chip (21)    Chip installation surface (21a)    Receiver (22)
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 - A first electroconductive paste is applied to contact a p-type semiconductor layer (11) exposed from surface of a sphere cell (10) by removing a n-type semiconductor layer (12). A second electroconductive paste (23) is applied on the side of sphere cell to contact a transparent electrically conductive film (22). A metal sheet (17) and the p-type semiconductor layer are then electrically connected.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Inexpensive and simple. Obtains outstanding light-receiving efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The sphere cell is mounted to the metal sheet. The transparent electrically conductive film is formed by covering the sphere cell and an insulation resin (21). The n-type semiconductor layer is removed from the surface of the sphere cell not covered by a thermoplastic resin. The metal plate i removed after the thermoplastic resin is removed. The insulation resin is stiffened after being applied so that lower portion of the sphere body might be covered by the metal plate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and the cross-section of the solar battery.    Sphere cell (10)    P-type semiconductor layer (11)    N-type semiconductor layer (12)    Metal sheet (17)    Insulation resin (21)    Transparent electrically conductive film (22)    Second electroconductive paste (23)
NOVELTY - The reverse biased blooming suppression voltage is applied between a p-type area (14) and a n-type silicon substrate (11) for forming voids in a n-type epitaxial layer (13) and n-type substrate. A reverse bias voltage is applied between the p-type area and the n-type substrate for removing the charge stored in a photodiode.    USE - For driving charge coupled device (CCD) image pick-up camera, digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - The blooming suppression voltage is controlled easily, the variation in the amount of saturated electric charge in the photodiode is suppressed and the dynamic range and the signal to noise ratio are improved. The voltage required for shutter operation is reduced by applying the reverse bias voltage between n-type substrate and p-type area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the constitution of pixel portion of the solid state image pick-up. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    n-type silicon substrate (11)    n-type epitaxial layer (13)    p-type area (14)
NOVELTY - The light receiving array has several light receiving sensors, each of which has emitter and base layers (11,13). An optical absorption layer (12) is provided between the layers (11,13). The base layer of the light receiving sensors, are connected to a common ground pattern.    USE - For consumer and military applications.    ADVANTAGE - The light receiving efficiency is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the components of the light receiving array. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Emitter layer (11)    Optical absorption layer (12)    Base layer (13)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage apparatus (5) stores electric power generated by a solar battery (3), if generated power is more than specified value. The storage apparatus discharges the power to operate a water electrolysis apparatus (2), when the generated power is less than specified value.    USE - Solar power generation type water electrolysis system used for performing electrolysis of water.    ADVANTAGE - As fixed electric power is always supplied to the water electrolysis apparatus, the electrolysis property is maintained for long period of time and size of the water electrolysis apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows operation of water electrolysis apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water electrolysis apparatus (2)    Solar battery (3)    Electrical storage apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - A frame (102) includes a vertical frame piece (12) which orthogonally crosses a horizontal frame piece (13). An engaging portion (12b), included in the vertical frame piece, is fixed to the steel plate (33) of a roof.    USE - For attachment to roof of residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Can be easily attached to roof without need for multiple attachment components. Provides lightweight, strong and cost effective frame structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery module attachment structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the mounting of solar battery module.    Vertical frame piece (12)    Engaging portion (12b)    Horizontal frame piece (13)    Steel plate (33)    Frame (102)
NOVELTY - The wind turbine is in the form of a tower which has a central vertical axis (11), and on which are stacked modules with a blade pivoting about a horizontal support (1,2). The blades (3,4) of these modules can fold back 90 degrees as they rotate into the wind. The blades facing the wind are locked near vertical by a lower rail (8).    USE - Wind or hydraulic flow turbine for energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - More robust, especially under high winds, with improved efficiency, and occupying less space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation view of the turbine.    Vertical axis (11)    Horizontal support (1,2)    Blades (3,4)    Lower locking rail (8)
NOVELTY - The plant is designed so that the duct on the input side is acted on with a pump. The duct (4) is a pressure pipe linen and the turbine (2) on its output side connects with the inlet of the pump (1) across a return pipe line. The turbine drives a generator (3) and the electric power obtained is at least partly for supplying the pump.    USE - As water power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the plant is so that the turbine is only driven when necessary in an intermittent manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a basic diagram of the proposed plant.    Worm pump (1)    Turbine (2)    Generator (3)    carrying water (4)    Vacuum vessel (5)    Intermediate container (6)
NOVELTY - Several wave pumps pass the fluid from a submerged tank (82) to a storage tank (72) through a tank inlet (74). A lid covering the storage tank includes a vent which is fluidly connected to the submerged tank by a vent line (86).    USE - For conversion of renewable ocean wave energy into usable electric power on a schedule to meet peak load periods.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction of fluid volume and increase of height of the hydraulic tank, reduces the size of the support structure and the size of the hydro-electric generator, thus the water held in the storage tank is efficiently output by gravity for generation of electrical current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for converting renewable wave action energy to electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevational view of the wave action pumps.    Storage tank (72)    Tank inlet (74)    Submerged tank (82)    Vent line (86)
NOVELTY - A wireless receiver (28) is arranged in operable proximity to a TV (12) such that the TV is activated when the receiver receives a signal. The TV is inactivated when a further signal is received by the receiver such that overriding the status of the TV is inhibited, and watching the TV without reaching a predetermined performance level is prevented.    USE - For switching ON a TV as a reward when a user is achieving a predetermined performance level on an exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents a user from overriding the system and watching a TV program without reaching a predetermined performance level on the exercise machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of switching apparatus.    TV (12)    Wireless receiver (28)
NOVELTY - Composite Savonius-type rotor designed for use in windmills and hydraulic motors has two composite blades made of separate boards mounted at small clearances between them. Novelty is that one of extreme end sections of each board is bent out into blade interior and is made in the form of wing with back facing external side relative to board and opposite end of board is overlapping relative to adjacent board to form contraction towards external side of blade.    USE - Wind-power and hydroelectric engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Improved design. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A plate-shaped reinforcing material (5) with a through-hole (6), is provided to the peripheral portion of a photovoltaic cell (2) so that the material does not superimpose on the cell. A hole is formed in a resin film (3) to a position corresponding to the through-hole (6).    USE - Solar-cell module.    ADVANTAGE - A light weight and long-term usage solar-cell module is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar-cell module manufacturing method; and    (2) Solar-cell module fixing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of a solar-cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (2)    Resin film (3)    Plate-shaped reinforcing material (5)    Through-hole (6)
NOVELTY - A holder (6) of a solar cell module comprising input-output terminals is fixed to the bottom of cover (5) supporting a photovoltaic cell at predetermined angle.    USE - Solar power generator installed on roof of residential building (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The waterproofness and the operativity of solar power generator is improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view the solar power generator.    Holder (6)    Cover (5)
NOVELTY - An electric-power converter (107) is arranged to the non-light receiving surface of the solar-cell module (101) through a steel plate (103).    USE - For electric power generator (claimed) used for domestic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation of the electric power converter in the solar cell module is improved, hence damage is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar-cell module manufacturing method; and    (2) Power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the solar-cell module.    Solar-cell module (101)    Steel plate (103)    Electric-power converter (107)
NOVELTY - The solar power generator includes a solar cell panel (1) and an electric power converter (2) which are arranged at specified distance, so that the center of gravity of the panel and the converter are within a short distance.    USE - Solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The deviation of the weight balance of a solar power generator is eliminated and the unnecessary power applied to the connection portion with a solar cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell panel (1)    Electric power converter (2)
NOVELTY - A terminal board (20), a diode (3) and a cable (P) are arranged in series along length direction of the box (11). The electrodes of a solar-cell module, are connected to the terminal board from the long-side of the box.    USE - For solar-cell panel in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Size and cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the terminal box.    Diode (3)    Box (11)    Terminal board (20)    Cable (P)
NOVELTY - A resin film (44) laminated to metallic foil (42) of electric lead wire, is adhered to solar cell module (1). A conductor portion (45) extending from one end of metallic foil is connected to a specific electrode (31) of the module. The other free end of the electric lead wire is sealed by an adhesive resin sealing laminated between surface protection layers of the solar cell after connecting with an external lead.    USE - For extracting electric leads from solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The electric lead is easily and reliably insulated by sealing with an adhesive resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing for the lead wire extraction method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell module (1)    Electrode (31)    Metallic foil (42)    Resin film (44)    Conductor portion (45)
NOVELTY - A detector (32) detects the de-icing current flowing through a by-pass circuit (3). A monitoring circuit judges whether the detected current is more than the predetermined current value. An electromagnetic contactor (31) connected to the by-pass circuit, is switched off based on the judgment result.    USE - Solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents over heating of the solar power generation system since electromagnetic is switched off based on detected current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of solar-power generation system.    By pass circuit (3)    Electromagnetic contactor (31)    Detector (32)
NOVELTY - A transparent silicone resin (5) is applied at the periphery of an optical element (1) mounted on a substrate (3). The silicone resin covers the gap left between the optical element and an optical waveguide structure (2) on the substrate, without contacting the wire (8). The wire connects the electrode on the optical element to the wiring in the substrate.    USE - For optical element used in manufacturing low cost optical device.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high reliability, mass production property, and low wiring capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An epoxy resin (6) covers the optical element, the silicone resin and the wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional views of an optical element provided with a resin sealing structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Optical element (1)    Optical waveguide structure (2)    Substrate (3)    Silicone resin (5)    Epoxy resin (6)    Wire (8)
NOVELTY - A transparent cap (28) is mounted on a heated concave insulation container (22) and then cooled to a specific temperature. The temperature is lowered again, even when ultraviolet rays are irradiated on the container to heat the container.    USE - For semiconductor package sealing.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the accumulation of air in non-hardened ultraviolet curable resin by ultraviolet irradiation. Dewing formation to solid state image pick-up element is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of sealing method of optical hollow semiconductor package.    Insulation container (22)    Transparent cap (28)
NOVELTY - The module has light receiving and transmitting elements (4,3) that are connected to a circuit board (2) accommodated in a case (5). The circuit board is made flexible, so that it is folded up within the case.    USE - Optical transceiving module.    ADVANTAGE - Freedom in circuit design is improved and inexpensive component is used. Also the characteristic degradation of the circuit board due to unnecessary electromagnetic radiation is prevented and the transmission of unnecessary radiation to exterior is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of optical transceiving module.    Circuit board (2)    Light transmitting element(4) Light receiving element (3)    Case (5)
NOVELTY - The optical coupler includes a zero-cross functional photo thyristor (3) which is connected in parallel to another photo thyristor (2). The light receiving sensitivity of the thyristor (3) is higher than that of the thyristor (2). The thyristor (3) performs switching operation of the input signal with respect to the zero voltage.    USE - For solid state relay (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the number of components used and the costs of the optical coupler through which the efficiency of the optical coupler is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid state relay.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the equivalent circuit diagram of the optical coupler. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photo thyristors (2,3)
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 transparent portion extends between several cell rows consisting of several double-sided electricity-generation type solar cells (3) which are arranged in one direction. The cell rows are formed by isolating an adjacent cell row. The back side of the solar cell is irradiated using a reflecting plate (12) at the bottom surface of the transparent portion.    USE - Double-sided electricity-generation type solar module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the back side of the solar cell is also irradiated by the provision of reflecting plate at the bottom surface of the transparent portion, the amount of electricity-generation for cell is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the double-sided electricity-generation solar cell module.    Solar cells (3)    Reflecting plate (12)
NOVELTY - An optical reflector (9) is provided on the rear side of a resin layer (7) which covers either sides of solar cells (1) arranged in a specific cell row (2). The distance (L) between the reflector and the resin layer, is set in relation with spacing (A) between the cells and length (B) of each cell.    USE - Solar cell module used for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The number of solar cells in the solar cell module is reduced, which results in cost and weight reduction of the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell (1)    Cell row (2)    Resin layer (7)    Optical reflector (9)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (112) is sealed between an intermediate protection structure (114), an upper protection structure (111) and a metal frame using adhesive resin. An internal lead wire (117) pulled out from the solar cell through the intermediate protection structure, is connected to an external lead wire (118) through a connecting terminal in a terminal box (119).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The risk of ignition of the solar cell due to fire in building, is prevented and the terminal box is prevented from falling-off from the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Upper protection structure (111)    Solar cell (112)    Intermediate protection structure (114)    Internal lead wire (117)    External lead wire (118)    Terminal box (119)
NOVELTY - A transmission line to transmit electrical signal from optical transducer (7), is integrally provided to the surface of dielectric substrate (1). The transmission line includes two conductor bands (4a,4b) formed in parallel on both sides of the non-conductor formation portion (3) of rectangular dielectric rib (2), that extends to the rib ends and side faces. The transducer is mounted on the band at the end faces.    USE - For mounting optical transducers used in optical communication system.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of transducer permits transmission of low electrical signal pulse without degradation, and bit error rate accompanied by transmission of pulse signal is suppressed, thus wiring board with high reliability is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline perspective view of wiring board and sectional view of transmission line. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Dielectric substrate (1)    Rectangular dielectric rib (2)    Non-conductor formation portion (3)    Conductor bands (4a,4b)    Optical transducer (7)
NOVELTY - A sensor lower electrode (23), an insulating layer (24), n-type semiconductor layers (25,26), are sequentially formed on a glass substrate (21). A gate electrode (22), insulating layer (24), semiconductor layers (25,26) and source and drain electrodes (27) are formed in a switch TFT portion (12). An optical sensor (11) and switch TFT portion are sequentially laminated on top of the glass substrate.    USE - For manufacturing optical detection device such as image reader utilized for facsimile, a digital copier, scanner, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Low cost optical detection device with high S/N ratio is manufactured easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the optical detection device.    Optical sensor (11)    Switch TFT portion (12)    Glass substrate (21)    Gate electrode (22)    Sensor lower electrode (23)    Insulating layer (24)    n-type semiconductor layers (25,26)    Source and drain electrode (27)
NOVELTY - A flattened film (7) is formed on the image pick-up area (5) including light receiving sensors (3). A portion of the film corresponding to light receiving sensor portion is removed to form a groove (18). An anti-reflective coating (8) is embedded in the groove.    USE - Solid state image pick-up element e.g. CCD in business applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anti-reflective coating is produced without image development residue, manufacture yield is improved. Image defects are prevented and reliability of the solid state pick-up element is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid state image pick-up element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solid state image pick-up element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Light receiving sensor (3)    Image pick-up area (5)    Flattened film (7)    Anti-reflective coating (8)    Groove (18)
NOVELTY - An insulation layer (105) is formed on a photodiode (102). Another insulation layer (109) with a groove corresponding to the light receiving area of the photodiode, is formed over the insulation layer (105). An insulation layer (110) with higher refractive index than that of the insulation layer (109), is formed on the insulation layer (109).    USE - E.g. video camera, digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high resolution by enlarging the light condensing effect on the light receiving surface of the diode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principal part sectional view of the solid-state image pick-up device.    Photodiode (102)    Insulation layers (105,109,110)
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 - A rectangular terminal board is placed in a flat case (11) of the terminal box. An elastic tube (25) is bent and placed between a connector (28) and a hole (19) formed in the case. The distribution cable (24) is then passed through the hole from the connector .    USE - Terminal box for solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - The width of the terminal box is reduced. The interval between the solar panels is narrowed, hence the solar panel occupies less space. Reduces the cost of the elastic tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the terminal box. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Case (11)    Hole (19)    Distribution cable (24)    Elastic tube (25)    Connector (28)
NOVELTY - Several circular arc-shaped solar battery cells (1) are arranged on a plate-shaped substrate (10) and covered by a cover (20).    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Large amount of electricity can be generated. The influence of wind, water, stains, dust, etc., is prevented by the cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar battery module.    Solar battery cells (1)    Plate-shaped substrate (10)    Cover (20)
NOVELTY - A transparent window (16) is provided on the hole (14b) of a cap part (14a) to allow light permeation from a package main body (10).    USE - For optical instrument.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require unnecessary bonding of transparent window to hole of cap part. Increases operation and assembly efficiency of optical instrument.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transparent cap manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of a transparent cap to be mounted on an optical instrument.    Package main body (10)    Cap part (14a)    Hole (14b)    Transparent window (16)
NOVELTY - The electronic product has insert components, such as a semiconductor element (12), a resistor and a capacitor, integrally supported by optical molding resin layer (10), and electrically connected through a wiring (18).    USE - As an electronic product.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic product is small-sized, and is manufactured efficiently and simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electronic product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of manufacture of electronic product.    Optical molding resin layer (10)    Semiconductor element (12)    Wiring (18)
NOVELTY - A buoyancy tank within a water tank (2) filled with water or salt water (1), is raised when compressed air is supplied into the buoyancy tank. The buoyancy tank circulates water and the raise energy of buoyancy tank is converted into rotational energy by the gears. A turbine is rotated by the rotational energy and power generation is performed.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since electric power is generated only by using buoyancy tank, salt water or water, air pollution or global warming are prevented in the installation place. The operation is not affected by climate change, hence the generator can be used throughout the year, and cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of power generator.    Salt water (1)    Water tank (2)
NOVELTY - An room temperature infrared GaAs detector designed on the basis that flat capacitance varies with temperature is featured structurally by that on GaAs substrate, there is a high Si doped GaAs layer as lower electrode of flat capacitor. Between the end parts of upper and lower electrodes of flat capacitor, there is a AlAs layer to support the upper electrode in suspended state, and a heat-absorptive Si3N4 layer is on the upper electrode layer which is a high Si doped GaAs layer. When the heat absorptive layer is radiated, the distance between upper and lower electrodes changes, resulting variation of its capacitance.    ADVANTAGE - Its advantages are higher sensitivity and larger relative variance for quantity of capacitance.
NOVELTY - A pair of foot pedals (102,104) are supported by the foot links (106,108) to a pair of crank arms (92,94). Bearings (113) an provided at the foot links at the point removed from crank arms, to support sliding and reciprocating movement. The ground point of the foot pedals are interconnected with the foot links for sliding and reciprocating movements of pedals.    USE - The composite exercise machine has functions of exercise bike, treadmill, etc., and is used for therapeutic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The machine gives sufficient aerobic effort and enough hip flexure to maximize the cardiovascular workouts. The level of therapy is changed by the automatic adjustments on the panel. Patient exerts more effort as they regain strength during the rehabilitating process. The device is not bulky and is easy for the patient to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exercise trainer.    Crank arms (92,94)    Foot pedals (102,104)    Foot links (106,108)    Bearings (113)
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 - The light receiving surface of solar cell (101) is arranged non-parallel to the surface of Fresnel lens (102).    USE - Solar-cell device with Fresnel lens.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the thermal deterioration of lens in solar cell by reflected light and ultraviolet rays, because of the use of Fresnel lens which performs high heat dissipation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural view of the solar-cell device.    Solar cell (101)    Fresnel lens (102)
NOVELTY - A rectification board (8-1) with a coating material introduction opening (8-1a), is provided at the periphery of a stay-ring main plate (4a).    USE - For water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Rust generation from the back side of the board can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydraulic machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Stay-ring main plate (4a)    Rectification board (8-1)    Coating material introduction opening (8-1a)
NOVELTY - A guide pin of a rotary blade shaft contacts a guide projector of a non-rotating portion, when a main shaft rotates, so that rotary blade rotates an intermittence and/or continuous target, automatically.    USE - For liquid feed pump, flowmeter, water turbine, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rotary blade is automatically rotated, the complicated structure is avoided and hence the number of units to be installed is reduced, thereby reducing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of auto-rotation method of rotary blade device.
NOVELTY - The long blade stay vane (22a1) and stub plane stay vane (22a2) of the speed ring (21) are alternatively fixed between main plates (21a1,21a2).    USE - For hydraulic machine such as water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently persist the external force generated during driving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of speed ring of hydraulic machine.    Main plate (21a1,21a2)    Stay vane (22)    Long blade stay vane (22a1)    Stub plane stay vane (22a2)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has an impeller (8) formed with a link mechanism for rotation operation of movable vanes (81). A hydraulic pressure manipulation device (6A) formed as part of a revolving shaft integrally coupled with the impeller, receives an operation liquid supplied from a pumping plant (51) mounted in the revolving shaft through a piping, and rotates the impeller.    USE - For operating as a hydraulic turbine in a power plant for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - An operation liquid introduction device which has a complicated structure for introducing an operation liquid among the rotation portion can be made unnecessary, since a hydraulic pressure manipulation device formed on the revolving shaft of the impeller is used to receive the operation liquid from the pumping plant mounted on the same revolving shaft through a piping and perform the rotation operation of the impeller. A miniaturization of the hydraulic pressure mechanism for an opening adjustment of movable vanes can be achieved and the manufacturing cost of the hydraulic machine can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The movable vanes are maintained in a retainer while carrying out a rotation operation of the movable vanes with the hydraulic pressure manipulation device, using the operation liquid through the link mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the structure of a movable vane type hydraulic machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Movable vane type hydraulic machine (1)    Hydraulic pressure manipulation device (6A)    Impeller (8)    Pumping plant (51)    Movable vanes (81)
NOVELTY - The optical device has a multilayer resin structure comprising of resins (9,21) of different refractive indexes, and arranged in defined position with an optical reflector (6). The optical reflector and resin structure are arranged within a total reflection area (8) for reflecting the reflected light to a prescribed area within the boundary surface of the resin structure.    USE - For optical components.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reduced restrictions, reduced size, small shape and protection against dust, refuse and water droplets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an outline sectional drawing showing the principal structure of the optical device.    Optical reflector (6)    Total reflection area (8)    Resins (9,21)
NOVELTY - The tile (1) comprising a transparent material on its upper face, includes a cavity. A solar cell (2) is held in the cavity through an elastic support stand and a spiral spring (3).    USE - Solar cell incorporated tile that is laid along a road.    ADVANTAGE - The distortion produced in the tile is not transmitted to solar cell, thereby protecting the solar cell from damage, degradation under load or temperature change produced by passing vehicles, pedestrians, since the solar cell is held inside a cavity formed in the tile, supported by spring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the tile enclosing solar cell.    Tile (1)    Solar cell (2)    Spiral spring (3)
NOVELTY - The solar-heat utilization system (100) has a heat unit (101) in the inclination surface of roof, which installs solar-heat collection of heat device in higher order side and a light-and-heat hybrid module (1A) in lower order side, in order to improve the performance of heat collection. A heat unit heats the water flowing from lower order side to higher order side, through a pipe with the solar-heat.    USE - For heating water for electricity generation, utilizing solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The collection of heat performance in entire roof is improved with solar-heat utilization system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the solar-heat utilization system.    Light-and-heat hybrid module (1A)    Solar-heat utilization system (100)    Heat unit (101)
NOVELTY - The optical element molding material undergoes partial change that is previously set up by simulation result, before molding so that required degree of glass reinforcement is obtained in a cavity of a shaping die during the formation of the optic element material.    USE - E.g. for aspheric lens, aspheric surface mirror for exposure optical system of image pick up optical system used in camera, copier, printer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - As the shaping die is filled with the crow material moderately by using the optical element material, production of crack or notch is prevented, thereby improving mass production property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical element molding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optical element molding material.
NOVELTY - A layer supporting a compound (I) is provided on at least the surface of a metal oxide semiconductor.    USE - The photosemiconductor electrode is used for the photoelectric converter.    ADVANTAGE - The photosemiconductor electrode efficiently uses light, including sunlight, and has superior photoelectric conversion efficiency, stability, durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The compound is of formula (I).    M1 = Fe, Ru, or Os;    X1 = O or S;    R1-R4 = H, halo, -NO2-, -COOH, -OH, optionally substituted amino, 1-10C aliphatic hydrocarbon, optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon, or heterocycle;    R5, R6 = -CN, optionally substituted aromatic hydrocarbon, or heterocycle;    Y1, Y2 = C or N;    R5 and R6 = may for ring by bonding to each other.
NOVELTY - A photodetector (19) has separated light receivers with two light receiving areas having a borderline that corresponds to the parting line in an image surface to which and astigmatic circular light beam is irradiated. The light beam is divided by a halving line of the borderline. A focal error detection optical element (18) isolates the returned light.    USE - For e.g. CD player and recorder, CD-ROM drive, DVD player and recorder.    ADVANTAGE - Increases sensitivity of non-focusing detection. Reduces size of optical pick-up.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a focal error detection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of an optical pick-up. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Focal error detection optical element (18)    Photodetector (19)
NOVELTY - A heat collection module (18), which extracts heat energy from sunlight, is positioned at the south side of a solar battery module (19) attached to the upper face of a flat roof section (17).    USE - For mounting to roof of unit building.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances light and heat acquisition efficiency, and ensures effective utilization of collected heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of unit building with solar energy utilization system.    Flat roof section (17)    Heat collection module (18)    Solar battery module (19)
NOVELTY - The radio device (6) with a solar battery (6A) is connected with an electronic water pipe meter (5) using a cable (7). A radio transmitter-receiver (6F) transmits data of water pipe meter to a radio base-station (4).    USE - Used for remote inspection of water pipe meter.    ADVANTAGE - Frequent battery exchange is not required even when many radio communication frequencies are used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagrams of the radio inspection systems and a perspective view of the radio device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Radio base-station (4)    Electronic water pipe meter (5)    Radio device (6)    Solar battery (6A)    Radio transmitter-receiver (6F)    Cable (7)
NOVELTY - The optoelectric transducer has a conductive layer (10), a photosensitive layer (20) containing semiconductor sensitized with a pigment, an electric charge carrying layer (30), and a counter electrode (40). A layer comprising semiconductor with conduction band lower end potential more than semiconductor in layer (20) is placed between the layer (20) and the layer (10).    USE - For photoelectric cells (claimed) and solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectric transducer having increased photoelectric conversion efficiency, prevents reverse current not related to irradiation of light. A flexible substrate, with strong property against deformation is used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline fragmentary sectional view of optoelectric transducer.    Conductive layer (10)    Photosensitive layer (20)    Electric charge carrying layer (30)    Counter electrode conductive layer (40)
NOVELTY - Photoelectric conversion elements (2) has semiconductor layer (7) exposed through opening (9) of the semiconductor layer (8). A support (3) including conductors (13,14) insulated by an insulator (15) has recesses (17), inside which the elements are inserted. The elements are illuminated with light reflected from conductor (13). The conductors are connected to layer (8) and exposed portion of layer (7), respectively.    USE - Photovoltaic apparatus e.g. solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conversion elements are arranged in the respective recesses, the number of the conversion elements are reduced, thereby minimizing used amount of the high purity material so the connection of the conversion elements and support conductors can be made easier. The external light can be efficiently used for generation of force by the conversion elements by the recess arrangement so the electric power generation amount per unit area can be maximized. The support has a relatively simple structure and can be manufactured easily at reduced costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Photoelectric conversion element;    (2) Spherical semiconductor particles mass production method; and    (3) Spherical semiconductor particles mass production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged sectional view of the portion of the photovoltaic apparatus.    Photoelectric conversion elements (2)    Support (3)    Semiconductor layers (7,8)    Opening (9)    Conductors (13,14)    Insulator (15)    Recesses (17)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (m) and a solar heat absorption device (n) are installed in an arbitrary area proportion to a prescribed zone. The total amount of money for heat and electricity generated by the cell and the device, is calculated.    USE - For constructing solar energy utilization system.    ADVANTAGE - Effective usage of the solar energy system is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline perspective view of solar energy utilization system.    Solar cell module (m)    Solar heat absorption device (n)
NOVELTY - A solar-cell module (3) and a tile material (4) are arranged adjoining each other in the roof of a building. The opposing edge portions (14,25) of the solar-cell module and the tile material are arranged on a sealant (50) provided on the surface of the roof.    USE - For installing solar-cell module on roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Permeation of rain water is prevented, thus efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the roof.    Solar-cell module (3)    Tile material (4)    Edge portion of solar-cell module (14)    Edge portion of tile material (25)    Sealant (50)
NOVELTY - The supports (6) of solar cell (1) are bent into U-shape and extended to the back of the solar cell. The airflow holes (46) are provided to the space between the wall (7) and solar cell.    USE - Solar cell attached to walls e.g. veranda retaining wall, fence of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is fixed to the veranda wall or the fence, reliably and safely by the supports. The damage of solar cell due to wind power is prevented and hence electricity is generated reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Supports (6)    Wall (7)    Airflow holes (46)
NOVELTY - A light receiving element (4) provided in one of divided stages of package (12), converts the external light signal into electrical signal. A signal amplifier circuit element (8) provided in the other divided stage, amplifies the converted electrical signal. Electrical connector connects the electronic circuit on wiring board with the signal amplifier circuit element.    USE - For data processing system.    ADVANTAGE - Separates thermally heat producing signal amplifier circuit element from light receiving element, to prevent light receiving element operation from becoming unstable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for signal processing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of light signal processing circuit package.    Light receiving element (4)    Signal amplifier circuit element (8)    Package (12)
NOVELTY - An olefin-resin sheet modified by the ethylenic unsaturated silane compound expressed by R1SiR2nY3-n, where R1 is a hydrocarbon group, Y is the hydrocarboxy group and n' is the integer of 0-2, is formed between a front cover and the solar battery element. The sheet consists of radical generating agent of 0.001 weight percent (wt.%) or less, laminated with gel having molar fraction of 30 % or less.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent bonding strength between the front and back covers.
NOVELTY - A servomotor (42) moves a slide shaft to and fro on a deck (20). The two lift shafts and folding bars are used to lift and fold the deck. An auxiliary folding assembly (50) is pivotably connected to the slide shaft and a movable support (52) is fixed to the rear end of the folding assembly. The movable support is permanently situated behind the center of gravity of the deck when folding the deck.    USE - For motorized treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - More stable folding travel is provided by auxiliary folding assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows view of folding unit.    Deck (20)    Servomotor (42)    Auxiliary folding assembly (50)    Movable support (52)
NOVELTY - A portion of irradiated light is absorbed by several light absorbing barrier structures (22) that are extended between multiple optical sensors (18) e.g. CCD array and light source (40). Each structure defines a channel such that one portion of light is directed parallel to axis of the channel (14) while the other portion is directed non-parallel. An edge location (32) of an object (30) is determined based on the detected light from sensors.    USE - For collimating light detection for optical systems.    ADVANTAGE - The barrier structures are aligned with an optical sensor array to collect or spatially filter generated light for improved detection of the light, therefore the apparatus is more flexible positioning in a curved, three-dimensional path. Thereby improving the precision of edge detection of the object.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Collimating light detection apparatus;    (2) Optical sensor array device designing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the collimated optical system.    Channel (14)    Optical sensor (18)    Barrier structure (22)    Object (30)    Edge location (32)    Light source (40)
NOVELTY - Back side of an electricity generation module (1) is crimped to the top surface of a heat collection portion (3).    USE - For solar power system installed on building roof.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity generation module and heat collection portion are easily separated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrically heated hybrid panel.    Electricity generation module (1)    Heat collection portion (3)
NOVELTY - The optical module has laser diodes and photodiodes (20-22) mounted on a substrate (1). Solder layers (12) are melted to form soldered joints between the laser diodes, photodiodes and substrate. Bumps (9) electrically connect the laser diodes and photodiodes to substrate.    USE - For optically connecting optical waveguide or optical fiber to optical components e.g. laser diodes, photodiodes.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures improved mounting accuracy of optical components on substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the optical module.    Substrate (1)    Bumps (9)    Solder layers (12)    Laser diodes and photodiodes (20-22)
NOVELTY - The optical semiconductor device (10) has a light emitter (11) mounted parallel to the component mount surface of a lead frame to radiate optical power perpendicular to the length direction of the outer leads (16) of the lead frame. The outer leads are exposed from the transparent resin (15) which seals the light emitter, bonding wire (14) and inner lead portion (13) of the lead frame.    USE - Optical semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Applicable for high density mounting and ensures high heat release effect. Has reduced size due to incorporated mounting substrate to optical semiconductor device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The light emitter is formed on a semiconductor pellet and mounted on the bed portion (12) of the lead frame. The bonding wire connects the electrode of the light emitter to the inner lead portion of the lead frame. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the mounting substrate of the optical semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing includes non-English language text.    Optical semiconductor device (10)    Light emitter (11)    Bed portion (12)    Inner lead portion (13)    Bonding wire (14)    Transparent resin (15)    Outer leads (16)
NOVELTY - A thin organo-germanium cluster film is formed on a silicon substrate. The substrate is heated in non-oxidizing atmosphere to the temperature of 200-1500 degreesC.    USE - Used in integrated circuit (IC), photodiode of photodetector.    ADVANTAGE - The thin Si-Ge film is formed without toxic CVD and MBE processes, thereby high gain is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows Raman spectrum of sample containing organo-germanium cluster film on quartz substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Two sets of laser beams are irradiated consecutively for different periods on an amorphous silicon layer to form a polycrystalline silicon layer with larger grain size. The irradiation period of one beam is 100 nanosecond and the period of the other beam is lesser than 100 nanosecond.    USE - For forming thin film crystal for thin film transistor manufacture, for flat panel active matrix liquid crystal display, field emission display, organic EL display. Also for manufacture of photosensor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables forming polycrystalline silicon layer with large grain size, reliably. The laser annealing is inexpensive low temperature process which has high efficiency compared with other crystallization methods and avoids the heat damage to the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the laser annealing process.
NOVELTY - A comparator amplifier (8) compares the compensation voltage from a temperature compensation circuit (4) and a reference voltage from a reference-voltage source (7), and outputs a predetermined voltage for obtaining a desired laser power. A constant current source (9) supplies a predetermined current to a laser diode (1) based on the output voltage of the comparator amplifier.    USE - For optical disc device.    ADVANTAGE - Predetermined errors of laser power due to temperature change of laser diode and photodiode can be eliminated. Ensures control of irradiated laser power from laser diode with high precision.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The laser power control device includes a photodiode (2) which converts a laser power from the laser diode into a predetermined current. A detector circuit (3) converts the current from the photodiode into a predetermined voltage. The temperature compensation circuit performs the compensation of the output voltage of the detector circuit. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a laser power control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of laser power control device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Laser diode (1)    Photodiode (2)    Detector circuit (3)    Temperature compensation circuit (4)    Reference-voltage source (7)    Comparator amplifier (8)    Constant current source (9)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor laser device includes a laser chip (5) and a light receiver (6) which are mounted on a mounting surface (3). The light receiver receives the laser beam radiated from the laser chip. The thickness of the side section of the light receiver from the mounting surface of the laser chip is made thicker than the thickness of the laser chip.    USE - Used as light source of optical disc device.    ADVANTAGE - Attains size reduction of carrier diffusing surface of light receiver. Ensures large output of light receiver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram and sectional view of semiconductor laser device, and the partially enlarged diagram of light receiver.    Mounting surface (3)    Laser chip (5)    Light receiver (6)
NOVELTY - Several gas inlet tubes (103) are arranged in parallel in a process chamber. Each gas inlet tube has gas emission holes (104,106) to introduce gas for forming the deposition film. The gas emission hole groups for two way release and three direction release are arranged in an order in the peripheral direction of the gas inlet tube.    USE - Forming deposition film during manufacture of semiconductor device, photoreceptor, line sensor, image-pick-up device, photovoltaic device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Deposition film of specific thickness is formed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deposition film forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the gas inlet tube in deposition film forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas inlet tube (103)    Gas emission holes (104,106)
NOVELTY - The electric power from a cell (2) is supplied to an exterior apparatus (10) e.g. notebook PC through a voltage-current controller. A common tag is provided for the cell and the controller.    USE - For supplying power to notebook PC, mobile phone, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A secondary battery in the exterior apparatus, is charged effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the portable electric power generator.    Cell (2)    Exterior apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - An n-type single crystal Si substrate (1) is immersed into the alkaline solution containing surfactant for etching and forming a concavo-convex substrate. The surfactant includes caprylic or lauric acid as main component.    USE - For solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Etching with caprylic acid improves reproducibility. Production of photo voltaic cell with uneven surfaced substrate, improves photoelectric conversion property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Photo voltaic cell manufacturing method; and    (2) Surface active agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the influence of various etching agents during etching of substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    N-type single crystal Si substrate (1)
NOVELTY - Facade element used for covering building walls to produce heat and electricity comprises a number of parallel solar panels (1) arranged at a fixed or adjustable angle (2) to the building wall (4).    USE - For covering building walls to produce heat and electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The facade element makes a passive and active contribution toward saving energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The facade element is arranged at distance from the building wall. The long sides of the solar panels are approximately horizontal or vertical. The angle of the solar panels automatically follows the angle (5) of the sun using a motor. The solar panels are photovoltaic modules and/or solar collectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section through the facade element with horizontally aligned solar panels.    solar panel (1)    fixing angle (2)    building wall (4)    angle of sun (5)
NOVELTY - A concave lens is arranged above a pair of sensor chips (3,4), to guide incident light towards the sensor chips. A light diffusion lens comprising an optical lens that guides the incident light to the sensor chips, is arranged between the sensor chips and the concave lens.    USE - For automatic zone air-conditioning system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides constant total output of sensor chips in detecting quantity of solar irradiation irrespective of solar azimuth angle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the solar sensor.    Sensor chips (3,4)
NOVELTY - A two-wavelength temperature of a target being measured using a specified equation, is analyzed for consensus or lack of consensus. If there is no consensus, temperatures are analyzed to spectrally vary emissivity and for calculating functional dependence of emissivity on selected wavelength. A new individual two-wavelength temperature is computed using functional dependence of emissivity and resulting average of temperatures is reported.    USE - For measuring the temperature of the target e.g. metals.    ADVANTAGE - The resolution and repeatability of the measured temperature of the target are enhanced by analyzing the temperature for consensus and lack of consensus. The temperature measurement errors are greatly minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Temperature measuring device; and    (2) Spectral emissivity measuring process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual schematic diagram of the multi-wavelength pyrometer.
NOVELTY - A main portion (10A) of a solar cell module is provided with a base (40) and a pair of frames (12A,12B) for holding a solar cell (21). Connection units (13A,13B) movable in a particular direction is provided between the base and the frame. A regulation unit regulates relative displacement of the connection units.    USE - Installed in roof, road and ground for holding solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cells are easily mounted in the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of solar cell module.    Main portion (10A)    Frames (12A,12B)    Connection units (13A,13B)    Solar cells (21)    Base (40)
NOVELTY - A belt (2) is interposed between a roller (1) and a drive roller (5) made of rubber. When the roller (5) is driven by a motor (4), the belt is moved over the roller (1). A step (6) provided behind the belt, is attached to a coupler (7).    USE - For self-driven walk exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of the belt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of electric movement converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Roller (1)    Belt (2)    Motor (4)    Drive roller (5)    Step (6)    Coupler (7)
NOVELTY - The polycrystalline silicon contains gallium as a doping agent, and has mean particle diameter of 2 mm or more.    USE - For polycrystalline silicon wafer used in solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The resistivity inside the crystal grain is controlled accurately. The conversion efficiency of the solar battery cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Polycrystalline silicon wafer for solar batteries; and    (2) Solar battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline of apparatus for growing polycrystalline silicon and temperature distribution of the furnace interior of the apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
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 power plant which is anchored in a flow of water, gets its energy to turn generators (7), from an outer housing (4) that is rotated by a cable (5) pulled downstream by drag chutes (6). The housing is held in place by rotating gears which are attached to the generators.    USE - Chute type power plant for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficiency in slow velocity currents, by converting the current energy to a tension energy, by the use of drag chutes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of reducing electricity by use of continuous loop of cable with drag chutes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows anchoring cables.    Outer housing (4)    Cable (5)    Drag chutes (6)    Generators (7)
NOVELTY - A refrigerator (13) sets the temperature of a latent illuminance tag (20) to a predetermined value. A LED (34) illuminates the tag, a photodetector measures the intensity of light received from the tag. A microprocessor (44) determines the decay time constant of the tag, based on the decay time constant at the predetermined temperature set by the refrigerator.    USE - For identifying tag type in disk cartridge discrimination system.    ADVANTAGE - Verification and authentication accuracy are increased by the determination of decay constants at different temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) Tag type identification method; and    (b) Method for verifying the authenticity of an object having a marker that has a latent illuminance material    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the decay time constant of the latent illuminance tag and the block diagram of the temperature modifying device.    Refrigerator (13)    Latent illuminance tag (20)    LED (34)    Microprocessor (44)
NOVELTY - Polariton wave is generated at a spatial location in a material. A predetermined time interval is provided to allow propagation of the polariton wave to additional spatial locations in the material. The propagated polariton wave is optically imaged.    USE - For characterizing materials and signals carried in semiconductor and ferroelectric structures such as DRAM, CMOS circuits in microelectronic, optoelectric and photonic devices. For use as diagnostics for devices having complex material structures and structures used to carry signals.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a rapidly-acquired and intuitive picture of the material response to polariton generation, as each image provides information about multiple spatial regions of the material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for characterizing a polariton wave propagating within a waveguide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the system for generating and imaging polariton waves in a sample.
NOVELTY - A solar panel (1) is attached by the outside of the handrail of a balcony. The bottom end of the solar panel is provided with an eaves gutter. In case of rain, the rain water flows down from the solar panel to the eaves gutter.    USE - For building.    ADVANTAGE - Unpleasant feeling is not given to passerby in case of rain since rain water does not fall directly to ground. Simplifies maintenance of eaves gutter by providing slit-like conduit that prevents foreign material from flowing in to eaves gutter with rain water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view showing a building provided with a balcony with solar panel.    Solar panel (1)
NOVELTY - The sash includes a lead wire (12) arranged to the lower side of a drainage gutter (42) which receives and ejects drain to the exterior. The lead wire connects a current generated by a solar cell to a current collector to a panel unit in a door post (4). The drainage gutter has a wiring space which accommodates the lead wire.    USE - For solar-power generation device has lead wire.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures satisfactory electrical wiring to the solar-power-generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the longitudinal joint part of the solar-cell module, and bed-joint part.    Door post (4)    Lead wire (12)    Drainage gutter (42)
NOVELTY - A slit (3a) is formed between connection parts (3) attached to an electrode (7) on the light receiving surface at the back side of a solar battery cell (1).    USE - For solar battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable connection between solar battery cell and interconnector. Ensures simple and reliable connection between solar battery cell and interconnector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a solar battery cell;    (b) and a connection between the interconnector and the solar battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view and the side view of an interconnector and solar battery cells.    Solar battery cell (1)    Connection parts (3)    Slit (3a)    Electrode (7)
NOVELTY - The plasma containing silicon tetrafluoride (SiF4) and/or silane (SiH4) is generated in hydrogen atmosphere. SiF4 and/or SiH4 in the plasma is decomposed, such that silicon is formed on surface of a coating material.    USE - For coating high purity silicon for solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The high purity silicon coating is easily and inexpensively produced with high product efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for high purity silicon coating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of reaction chamber of high purity silicon coating apparatus.
NOVELTY - The plasma is formed by supplying electric power to a reaction container containing a base material (101). The heating and cooling sections (201,202) are provided near the base material. The pressure of the gas supplied to the space provided to the base material or support section (104), heating or cooling sections, is changed timely by vacuum processing, to promote heat conduction of the base material.    USE - For photoreceptor, semiconductor device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Base material temperature is controlled accurately. The quality of deposition film is enhanced with sufficient productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of a vacuum processing apparatus.    Base material (101)    Support section (104)    Heating section (201)    Cooling section (202)
(CN1330329-A)   NOVELTY - A physical strength examining method using Internet and a system using the method are provided to be capable of inputting the physical conditions of a user through Internet, of analyzing the health condition of the user according to the input physical conditions, and of providing an exercise prescription program according to the physical condition of the user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - User systems(300,400,500) are connected to a management server(200) through Internet(100). Physical strength examining equipment(600) examines the physical strength of a user. The physical strength information of the user examined by the physical strength examining equipment(600) are transmitted to the user systems through a transmission means. The user systems(300,400,500) transmit the physical strength information to the management server(200) through the Internet. The management server(200) analyzes the transmitted physical strength information to transmit the result to the user systems through the Internet.
NOVELTY - The circuit has a current mirror circuit consisting of at least two semiconducting elements (T1,T2), each with a control electrode (G1,G2). A voltage source unit (SE) is provided between the control electrodes of the semiconducting elements. The voltage source unit is floating and programmable.    USE - For an amplifier unit for detecting light.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. exponential amplifier characteristics causing small deviations to cause enormous output errors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: a use of the circuit for detecting light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic representations of example MOSFET circuits    semiconducting elements (T1,T2)    control electrodes (G1,G2)    voltage source unit (SE)
NOVELTY - A shaft (4) has multiple arms (6) that extend radially from the shaft. Each arm has a blade (8) which is oriented such that fluid acting on the blade effects rotation of the shaft. Each blade movably mounted on an arm, is movable from an initial position to a final position with respective drags. The drag at the initial position is higher than the drag at the final position.    USE - For dynamo electricity generator, wind powered generating system, tidal-powered energy generating system, hydro power system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the drag and increases the torque output of the prime mover, as the drag at the final portion is lower than that at the initial position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Power generating device; and    (2) Power generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of prime mover.    Shaft (4)    Arm (6)    Blade (8)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor device (10) having a light-receiving function and comprising a semiconductor element (1) of p-type silicon single crystal, first and second flat faces (2, 7), an n-type diffusion layer (3), a pn junction (4), a recrystallization layer, an antireflection film (6a), an negative electrode (9a), and a positive electrode (9b). A columnar semiconductor element may be applied in place of the semiconductor element (1).    USE - Light-emitting or light-receiving semiconductor device comprising p-type silicon single crystal    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Semiconductor device (10)    Semiconductor element (1)    First and second flat faces (2,7)    N-type diffusion layer (3)    Pn junction (4)    Antireflection film (6a)    Negative electrode (9a)    Positive electrode (9b)
NOVELTY - The solar battery modules (1) are mounted on a plate (2) fixed at the roof (R) of a building. The plate includes a wiring pattern (22) formed for drawing electric power from the solar battery modules, and the connection terminals (3,4) at specific positions. Each solar battery module is connected to the connection terminals of the plate.    USE - For mounting solar battery modules on roof of buildings for solar electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Wiring operation is simplified and time for wiring reduced. The errors in wiring of solar battery modules to each other, is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery module mounting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains mounting of solar battery modules on the roof of a building.    Solar battery modules (1)    Plate (2)    Connection terminals (3,4)    Wiring pattern (22)    Roof (R)
NOVELTY - The mounting base (17) for attachment to a roof rafter (14) incorporates a threaded elongated member (18) or stanchion and only requires a single lag bolt which is positioned directly beneath the stanchion for fastening to a roof rafter. A guide tunnel (20) is also provided for proper drill angle into the rafter.    USE - For mounting solar panels upon a roof.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances strength properties from that of a C-shaped horizontal member to those of a square structural member. Permits efficient packaging, resulting in minimal packaging time and cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar panel is fastened to C-shaped extruded aluminum horizontal members. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of securing a mounting base to a roof rafter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view illustrating the position of the base section of the roof mount above a rafter and a drill positioned for drilling a pilot hole.    Roof rafter (14)    Mounting base (17)    Threaded elongated member (18)    Guide tunnel (20)
NOVELTY - Several vanes (1) are attached to the periphery of a water turbine at a predetermined interval, so as to generate torrent.    USE - For hydroelectric power generating device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Power is generated reliably without producing noise, and torrent is generated efficiently by arranging multiple vanes at periphery of turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydroelectric power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of turbine in the hydroelectric power generating device.    Vanes (1)
NOVELTY - A metal backing board (2) is fixed to the back side of a solar battery (1) using an adhesive (3). A portion (2b) of the ridge side connection section of the backing board, is bent.    USE - For buildings.    ADVANTAGE - As specific portion of the metal backing board is bent, elasticity of ridge side connection section of the backing board is enhanced and hence external power effected on the adhesive is reduced. Thus delamination of solar battery and metal backing board, and crack generation are prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar panel.    Solar battery (1)    Metal backing board (2)    Portion of ridge side connection section (2b)    Adhesive (3)
NOVELTY - An adhesive agent sheet (3) having extended portion and provided at lower surface of a solar battery (1) is fixed onto the upper surface of metal backing board (2), such that the solar battery and the board (2) are bonded. A connection unit (4) is installed at the extended portion of the adhesive agent sheet, fixed on the board.    USE - Solar panel for use as roof top tiles in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connection unit is installed on adhesive agent sheet over the metal backing board, the shape of metal backing board and connection unit is simplified. Reduces the process cost, as number of folding processes which are simplified are reduced twice. Eliminates the portion which overlaps with eaves side of the rib of the metal backing board, thereby reducing the weight of solar panel. Since adhesive agent is filled between the metal backing board and connection unit, accummulation of water contents such as rain water between them is prevented, thereby preventing the generation of rust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the solar panel.    Solar panel (1)    Metal backing board (2)    Adhesive agent sheet (3)    Ridge side connection unit (4)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive connector (5) comprising an electroconductive plate (5a) pinched between elastic sections (5b), is provided between a liquid crystal shutter (4) and a substrate (1). The holding portion (7d) of the liquid crystal is inserted into through-hole of the substrate and fastened using a screw (8) from the reverse side.    USE - For automatic flash device.    ADVANTAGE - As the screw is fastened from the reverse side, positional adjustment of liquid crystal is simplified, thereby reliable electrical connection of liquid crystal shutter is enabled. Reduces stress applied to electroconductive connector by liquid crystal holder due to provision of elastic sections.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the illumination intensity sensor.    Substrate (1)    Liquid crystal shutter (4)    Electroconductive connector (5)    Electroconductive plate (5a)    Elastic sections (5b)    Holding portion (7d)
NOVELTY - A sensor unit (6) receives reflected light from a measurement object while irradiating light to the measurement object. A calibration board (7) with predetermined optical reflecting rate calibrates the sensor unit. A two-way drive mechanism performs two-way driving of the sensor unit or the calibration board between measurement mode and calibration mode.    USE - For organic refuse processing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Measures moisture content and optical reflecting rate of measured object. Damage of photo sensor by heat is effectively prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic refuse processing apparatus using a photo sensor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of an organic refuse processing apparatus provided with photo sensor device.    Sensor unit (6)    Calibration board (7)
NOVELTY - The hydroelectric system has a siphon (1) that guides water from an elevated place to a low place. A converter (2) transforms the water flow produced by the siphon into rotary motion. A generator (3) produces electricity using the rotary motion obtained from the converter.    USE - For generating electricity using potential energy from running water.    ADVANTAGE - Applicable in small-scale facility. Generates electricity in which position of intake or wastewater port can adjust installation condition of siphon. Has siphon which corresponds flexibly to place where water exists.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the electricity generation operation of the hydroelectric system. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Siphon (1)    Converter (2)    Generator (3)
NOVELTY - The vane (10) is provided in a shaft rotatably inserted in a runner hub. The curvature of vane near the hob side profile is set between 50 and 60degrees and curvature of the tip profile is set between 30 and 35degrees.    USE - For hydraulic machines such as a tangential flow water turbine, mixed-flow-pump water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Critical cavitation characteristics are improved by suppressing the cavitation near tip and hence improvement in efficiency is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the structure of hydraulic machines. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vane (10)
NOVELTY - A lower stage panel is covered in wrapped condition to become solar-energy conversion panels (3) with same size and length as usual roof panels (5) in roof flow directions. Sheets are provided to usual tile areas of usual roof panels. Other sheets are provided on one roof surface (1) to form the conversion panel integrated in building materials to function as roof tile.    USE - For building.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains improved structural design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application method for solar roof structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the solar roof structure in the form of rectangular hip roof.    Roof surface (1)    Solar-energy conversion panels (3)    Usual roof panels (5)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion layer (3) is formed on a transparent electrode layer (2), and laser is irradiated to form a scribe line. Another electrode layer is formed on the layer (3), and laser is irradiated to form another scribe line such that 30-70% of the scribe line overlaps on the previous scribe line.    USE - For manufacturing integrated hybrid solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Inhibits reduction of curvilinear factor, as damage of transparent electrode layer is prevented. Hence, output is enhanced and scribing of electrode layer is performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional diagram and top view of solar battery.    Transparent electrode layer (2)    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)
NOVELTY - The braking system includes a first rotor, which is provided at a ring (12) with several permanent magnets (13), and which is used for providing the current to the copper wire (11) for inducing the electromotoric force. A second rotor is provided as a rotor (31) with a die-casting aluminum cage (32) used for braking. Two stators are provided at the inside and outside circumference of stacked silicon steel plates (2).    USE - E.g. for stationary fitness bike.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing costs by utilizing entire material and space by arranging current generating coil and brake exciting coil at same core. Reception of current generator and brake system can be adjusted by the diameter and the thickness of the silicon steel plates. Improves insulation of brake exciting coil.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A current generating copper wire is wound onto several single poles (21) of the outer circumference of the silicon steel plates forming a current generating coil. The brake exciting coils (33) are provided at single poles (22) at the inner circumference.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the assembled braking system.    Silicon steel plates (2)    Ring (12)    Copper wire (11)    Permanent magnets (13)    Single poles (21,22)    Rotor (31)    Die-casting aluminum cage (32)    Brake exciting coil (33)
NOVELTY - A device includes translucence electrodes (1, 5), which are formed on organic semiconductor layer (2, 4) on two sides of a thin insulator (3), respectively. A voltage is applied between the electrodes (1, 5) with one electrode (1) higher in potential than the other electrode (5). When light beams (6, 7) are simultaneously emitted to the respective sides of the device, photocurrent flows in the device by photocurrent multiplication. When only one of the light beams (6, 7) is emitted to the corresponding side, however, photocurrent multiplication does not occur, and no photocurrent flows in the device.    USE - Organic photocurrent multiplier formed on an organic semiconductor layer    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Translucence electrodes (1,5)    Semiconductor layer (2,4)    Thin insulator (3)
NOVELTY - Device (1) for determining force transmitted to a crank (2) comprising a housing (5) fixed to the crank using a bolt (4) and an adjustable spacer (6). A pedal fixture (9) is mounted within the housing with a spindle (8) and a sprung tongue (12) which acts against possible pivoting of the pedal fixture. A tread force applied to the pedal and fixture pivots the fixture around the spindle until the proportion of the force causing the displacement of the pedal fixture corresponds to the elastic force applied by the sprung tongue.    USE - Ergometer for determining the force applied by a cyclist to a pedal during cycling and from that derivation of the power produced and used by the cyclist over varying periods of time.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be fitted to a cyclists normal bike and so enables the instantaneous power and power consumed over a certain time to be determined. Existing ergometers can only be used with fixed training bikes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A Hall sensor is used to measure the displacement of a permanent magnet (17) arranged on the pedal fixture with the measured value transmitted to an evaluation station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows a section through the end of a pedal crank and an attached force measurement device and pedal fixture.    ergometer device (1)    crank (2)    housing (5)    bolt (4)    adjustable spacer (6)    pedal fixture (9)    spindle (8)    sprung tongue (12)    Hall sensor (15)    permanent magnet. (17)
NOVELTY - A lamina (1) with a contact sensor is attached to a control unit (2) connected to an audio microprocessor (3) that is able to give audio instructions of a predetermined exercise program to the user. The lamina may use the capacitance sensor to detect and monitor the position of the user in order to monitor compliance and performance of the exercises.    USE - Rehabilitation of patients following traumatic joint and soft tissue injury, for sports physiotherapy and for general exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Monitoring and recording user performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the device    Lamina (1)    Control unit (2)    Microprocessor (3)
NOVELTY - A treatment human body is placed in a recessed portion (12) in the middle of a base (1). A drive mechanism (13) is retained on the base and a treatment element (2) installed in the middle of the base, interlocks with the drive mechanism and rotates with the drive mechanism.    USE - For home medical treatment of arm, thigh and other portions of human body. Also for treating fatigue.    ADVANTAGE - Design flexibility and reduced manufacturing cost are achieved by the interlocking connection of the treatment element and the drive mechanism. Highly effective promotion of blood circulation and burning of fat in the treatment areas of the human body are achieved, using the treatment element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the multifunction portable health and beauty device.    Base (1)    Treatment element (2)    Recessed portion (12)    Drive mechanism (13)
NOVELTY - A photodetector device comprises a structure in which photodetector element units are stacked. Each of the photodetector element units is formed by successive lamination of a first blocking layer, a light-absorbing layer, and a second blocking layer. A modulated signal light is received, absorbed by the light-absorbing layer, converted into an electric signal, and output to the outside.    USE - For optical communications.    ADVANTAGE - The photodiode can response (operate) at a high rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photodetector device comprises a structure in which photodetector element units are stacked. Each of the photodetector element units is formed by successive lamination of a first blocking layer (113) of a first conductivity type semiconductor, a light-absorbing layer (115) of an intrinsic semiconductor, and a second blocking layer (117) of a second conductivity type semiconductor on a substrate (100). A modulated signal light is received, absorbed by the light-absorbing layer, converted into an electric signal, and output to the outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view illustrating a schematic structure of a photodiode of an end surface incidence type having a pin-type configuration.    Substrate (100)    Blocking layers (113, 117)    Light-absorbing layer (115)
NOVELTY - An optical window assembly comprises an outer window (22), an inner window (24), and a housing (30) holding the outer and inner windows apart, thus forming an intervening space (32) between them.    USE - For use as part of an electro optical detection system, e.g. an electro optical detection system as part of a guidance system of a missile or similar platform.    ADVANTAGE - The invention prevents excessive heating of heat sensitive components, thus preserving the optical properties at high supersonic speeds. It can be used at high supersonic speeds without significant alterations in optical properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the following:    (1) An electro-optical detection system comprising an electro-optical payload (34) and the inventive optical window assembly for passing to the electro-optical payload, electromagnetic radiation in at least one wavelength band from visible wavelength bands or infrared wavelength bands while blocking electromagnetic radiation of radio and radar frequencies;    (2) A mobile platform comprising the electro-optical detection system;and    (3) A method of detecting, from within a platform moving at a supersonic speed, electromagnetic radiation comprising thermally insulating the inner window from an atmosphere external to the platform to allow the electromagnetic radiation to reach the inner window.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of an optical window assembly.    Outer window (22)    Inner window (24)    Outer surface of inner window (26)    Inner surface of outer window (28)    Housing (30)    Intervening space (32)    Electro-optical payload (34)
NOVELTY - A solar cell substrate has irregularities on a surface in contact with a photo-electric conversion layer. Light is incident on the substrate on the side of the irregularities. A height of the irregularities is set so that a root mean square height is 15-600 nm, and tantheta is 0.1-0.3, theta is an angle of incline of a surface of irregularities with respect to an average line of the irregularities.    USE - The solar cell substrate (11) is used in thin-film solar cell (claimed) useful as a replacement energy source for fossil fuel, e.g. petroleum.    ADVANTAGE - The invention inexpensively provides solar cells having stable and high photo-electric conversion efficiency. It can be manufactured at low cost with sufficient light-trapping effect without increasing defect density in a crystalline semiconductor layer. The improved photo-electric conversion efficiency enables the photo-electric conversion layer to have a thinner thickness. As a result, much less deposit time and much less manufacturing cost are required for the photo-electric conversion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the thin-film solar cell.    Solar cell substrate (11)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises p-type and n-type semiconductor layers made of first compound semiconductor material, and a semiconductor layer (3) between the p-type semiconductor layer and the n-type semiconductor layer. The semiconductor layer includes at least a quantum well layer that is made of second compound semiconductor material and has projections of at least two different sizes.    USE - As solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and a simplified manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process of manufacturing a solar cell comprising:    (i) forming a semiconductor base layer on a p-type or n-type semiconductor layer (2, 4) of a first compound semiconductor material;    (ii) forming a quantum well layer (3a) of a second compound semiconductor material providing projections (12) of at least two different sizes on the semiconductor base layer;    (iii) forming a semiconductor cap layer (3b) of the first compound semiconductor material on the quantum well layer; and    (iv) forming an n-type or p-type semiconductor layer of the first compound material semiconductor on the semiconductor cap layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a view schematically illustrating a basic structure of a solar cell.    p-type or n-type semiconductor layer (2, 4)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Quantum dot layer (3a)    Cap layer (3b)    Projections (12)
NOVELTY - The device has communication interface for receiving computer data from a computer (14) which is delivered using a communication protocol. A microcontroller generates exercise data, based on the computer data which is delivered to the exercise device through the protocol.    USE - Exercise device such as treadmill, exercise cycle, Nordic style ski exercise device, rower, stepper, hiker, climber, elliptical or striding exercise device, inclined trainer, weight system, used for health club.    ADVANTAGE - Each exercise device communicates directly with computer device without the aid of translator and using communication protocol. Enables several user to interact with the device in competitive environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Exercise system;    (2) Data exchanging method; and    (3) Computer program product for exchanging data.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of an exemplary system configuration with computer device and exercise device.    Computer (14)
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 - Multiple electric generators are attached to an outer frame (2). The generators get rotational energy from the tips of a turbine blade (1) which rotates within the frame.    USE - Hydroelectric turbine in hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The generators are rotated by getting energy from the tips of the blade thereby avoiding need for hydraulic system and allows usage of blade of very large diameter by reducing the weight and drag of the central area. Friction is induced between the water flows which aids in increasing the velocity of water flowing through the blade. The open area through the center of the blade eliminates the turbulence that occurs behind the hub and shaft of existing turbine blades.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Method of converting water current to electricity;    (b) Method of reducing drag on hydroelectric turbine blade;    (c) Method of reducing weight of hydroelectric turbine blade;    (d) Method of rotating electric generators;    (e) Method of keeping rotary turbine blade centrally located within stationary outer housing without blade being mechanically connected to housing;    (f) Method of using water flowing through unrestricted open area in center of turbine blade;    (g) Method of reducing downstream turbulence on turbine blade    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows depicts a hydroelectric turbine blade that has no central shaft or hub.    Blade (1)    Outer frame (2)
NOVELTY - Input and output shafts (32,34) of an electric clutch (28) of a mechanical power system, are connected with a drive motor (16) and an exercise arm (10) respectively. An independent brake (18) coupled to the input shaft, restricts the input shaft movement, when actuated.    USE - For strength training or resistance type exercise machines.    ADVANTAGE - The use of low speed, high torque motor, brake and clutch whose output shaft is directly linked with the exercise arm, eliminates the need for gear reduction system. A constant or relatively constant force is applied during concentric and eccentric phases of muscle movements during exercising, by regulating the clutch to transfer sufficient torque from the input shaft to the output shaft. The arm is forced to move concentrically to limit the user's discretion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the force application and control system.    Exercise arm (10)    Motor (16)    Independent arm (18)    Electric clutch (28)    Input and output shafts (32,34)
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 - A tidal power generation system is provided to achieve an improved generation efficiency by using the flow force and gravitating force of tidal water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system comprises a main body(10) including a bottom plate(11) to be located onto the sea floor, a tidal water inlet channel(13) formed at an intermediate portion of the main body, a tidal water outlet channel(14) formed at the lower portion of the main body, a tidal water quick drop channel(16) formed in a vertical direction between the tidal water inlet channel and the tidal water outlet channel, and a machine room(18) formed in the upper portion of the main body; an open/closing unit having a door for opening/closing tidal water inlet ports(13a,13b) of the tidal water inlet channel and tidal water outlet ports(14a,14b) of the tidal water outlet channel; a turbine(30) having an impeller(31) installed inside of the tidal water quick drop channel in such a manner as to rotate in a horizontal direction; and a generator(40) installed in the machine room, and which rotates by being connected to an impeller axis(32).
NOVELTY - A laminated body (11) abuts an infrared generator (3), so that vacuum suction of a chamber is performed. The laminated body and the infrared generator are pressurized by non-contact heat source at a predetermined temperature.    USE - For e.g. halogen lamp.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficiency without using a diaphragm by pressurizing the laminated body and the infrared generator by a non-contact heat source at a predetermined temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for lamination processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the lamination processing apparatus.    Infrared generator (3)    Laminated body (11)
NOVELTY - A wiring protection unit (7) and thin film solar battery (1) are provided on a sealing glass (2). The total length of wiring protection unit and solar battery is equal to the length of sealing glass. The wiring protection unit has external terminals and backflow prevention device (6).    USE - For solar power generation in residence.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery module has an outstanding exterior design property and workability. Manufacturing process is simple and the manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of thin film solar battery module.    Thin film solar battery (1)    Sealing glass (2)    backflow prevention device (6)    Wiring protection unit (7)
NOVELTY - The solar panel has a solar battery module (2) which contains transparent material support to cover solar light incidence surface, and a heat insulation layer provided to its back surface. The heat insulating layer is provided with pressure resistant heat insulating material which deforms at normal temperature.    USE - Solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heat insulation layer is provided with pressure resistant heat insulating material which deforms at normal temperature, crack generation and dislocation of the solar battery module are prevented. The solar panel with high manufacturing yield and mass production and with reduced photo degradation, is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar panel manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar panel.    Solar battery module (2)
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 - Light irradiation with presence of an acid or alkali is applied to an aryl ester residue compound made to react with water or alcohol to obtain carboxylic acid or carboxylate.    USE - For aryl ester residue compound.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficiency by applying light irradiation to aryl ester residue compound made to react with water or alcohol.
NOVELTY - The transmission electrode (12) contacting the human body, transmits signal generated based on detection of human body to receiving electrode (21) of a data receiver. A signal processor provided between the receiving electrode and an electroconductive housing (3) has impedance more than a predetermined value and the housing is grounded.    USE - Stationary bicycle for exercising.    ADVANTAGE - Stable data communication is effectively performed. Reduces size and cost of the stationary bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline drawing of data receiver in connection with the stationary bicycle.    Electroconductive housing (3)    Transmission electrode (12)    Receiving electrode (21)
NOVELTY - A light absorption unit (2a) is provided in a emitter (2), opposing a burner (1) used for heating the emitter. The light from the emitter is directed towards a photoelectric conversion cell (4) through a filter (3).    USE - For generation of electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layout of the thermophotovoltaic device.    Burner (1)    Emitter (2)    Light absorption unit (2a)    Filter (3)    Photoelectric conversion cell (4)
NOVELTY - A conductor is provided for mounting an optical semiconductor element (16) which optically connects with a waveguide (18) arranged in a groove (11) on a substrate (1). A conductor layer (8) and a solder layer (12) are laminated in a concave portion of the insulating layer which is aligned corresponding to the groove.    USE - For optical module (claimed) used in CATV system and for optical measurement.    ADVANTAGE - Peeling of the insulating film is prevented. Solder bumps formed do not protrude outwards. Melted solder does not flow out from the concave portion of the insulating film, thus avoiding chances of short circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of substrate.    Substrate (1)    Conductor layer (8)    Groove (11)    Solder layer (12)    Optical semiconductor element (16)    Waveguide (18)
NOVELTY - Protrusions (34a) are provided on bases (P1-P4), across width direction at both ends of the battery (2), so that the battery does not touch the base. A stopper (35) is provided for contacting the front end surface of the battery, so that the battery does not get loose from the base.    USE - Tile type solar-battery module attached to roof of building for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves workability and design property, as module is attached on roof of residence.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded and perspective views of the tile type solar-battery module.    Battery (2)    Protrusions (34a)    Stopper (35)    Bases (P1-P4)
NOVELTY - A controller (9) generates turbine speed control command based on deviation of actual speed and optimum speed control command value. An adder (11) generates guide vane opening control signal based on deviation of actual vane opening and optimum guide vane opening control command value. Another adder (12) adds control command values of turbine speed and grid vane opening and outputs it to a servo controller.    USE - For speed adjustable pumped hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents and suppresses reversal phenomenon and ensures stable power output based on demand, as turbine speed control and guide vane opening control are based on deviation from optimum command values.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of control device of speed adjustable pumped hydroelectric power plant.    Turbline speed controller (9)    Adders (11,12)
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 solar panel (5) is fixed on upper area of covering lid (2) which covers a water process pond (1).    USE - To generate power for water treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, industrial water treatment plant, irrigational canal, well, water pump, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Solar energy is effectively utilized for power generation without the necessity to build large scale constructions. The maintenance is simple, easy and safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of covering lid with solar panel.    Water process pond (1)    Covering lid (2)    Solar panel (5)
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 - Plasma emission spectrum of two compound semiconductor layers containing indium at different rates, is measured during etching. Change in intensity of the spectrum is detected to judge the etching end-point.    USE - For fabricating hetero-bipolar phototransistors and photodiodes used for solar battery and for optical communications.    ADVANTAGE - The etching end-point is detected easily and accurately from the change in intensity of plasma spectrum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the intensity variation characteristics of the plasma emission spectrum. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The solar battery module has a hole (1a) in bending schedule line of a resin board (1). A solar battery (2) is provided on the resin board.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The bending process of solar battery module can be performed easily at installation space and installation expense is also reduced greatly, hence the module is transported easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for output wiring method of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows explanatory view of solar battery module production process and sectional view of solar battery module before and after bending.    Resin board (1)    Hole (1a)    Solar battery (2)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell (101) is heated in a heating furnace (102). The heated cell is then clamped between opposing rollers (107,108) in a roll lamination device (113), and the cell is coated with front and rear side resin-sealing materials (111,112) by heat-pressurization. A recess is formed in the rollers corresponding to the projection on the surface of photovoltaic cell, for clamping.    USE - For manufacture of solar-battery module with resin-coated photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient resin thickness for protection of projection of photovoltaic cell from external scratch, etc., is ensured, hence reliability of solar-battery module is improved. Since manufacturing process different from conventional vacuum lamination is adapted, production efficiency and through-put are improved. In case of using photovoltaic cell comprising amorphous silicon material, the power generation property of solar-battery module in initial-stage can be improved, by heating of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of lamination device used for solar-battery module manufacture.    Photovoltaic cell (101)    Heating furnace (102)    Rollers (107,108)    Resin sealing materials (111,112)    Roll lamination device (113)
NOVELTY - The conductors (12) are pinched by an insulating layer (14) of a wiring laminate through a cementing layer (13). The conductors are extended from an internal electrode of the resin sealed battery case.    USE - For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The wires can be pulled out from arbitrary locations reliably without short circuit generation, thereby operativity and quality of the solar battery module are enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the wiring.    Conductors (12)    Cementing layer (13)    Insulating layer (14)
NOVELTY - A non-monocrystal semiconductor layer is deposited on a substrate which is heated to a specified temperature. The non-monocrystal layer is exposed to a hydrogen-plasma.    USE - For forming non-monocrystal semiconductor thin film on substrate of semiconductor device used in photovoltic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves photoelectric conversion efficiency by heating substrate at highest temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Photovoltic cell manufacturing method; and    (2) non-monocrystal semiconductor thin film formation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows model diagram of film-forming device.
NOVELTY - A pin-junction type thin-film solar battery laminates several semiconductor layers. A pin structure with band gap of n layers has amorphous silicon material which is larger than i layers, and contains a trace amount of n-type impurities in i layers.    USE - For thin-film solar battery of pin-junction structure.    ADVANTAGE - The band gap larger than i layers between n layers and i layers, improves the conversion efficiency of one layer hence the internal quantum efficiency besides short-wave length can be improved, thereby facilitating high reliability and inexpensive solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional diagram of a-Si/a-Si tandem cell of the thin-film solar battery.
NOVELTY - A switch is turned to ON/OFF depending on the charging state of the capacitor and voltage applied to power supply electrode (2) connected to a radiation sensing amorphous semiconductor film (1). An insulating discharge prevention film (1A) with high withstand voltage characteristics is formed on the amorphous film and the power supply electrode.    USE - For detecting radiations e.g. X-ray in medical, industrial and nuclear applications.    ADVANTAGE - Raises durability by covering the radiation sensing film by the high quality insulating film. Ensures precise detection by using of charging capacitor and switches.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of radiation detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Amorphous semiconductor film (1)    Insulating discharge prevention film (1A)    Power supply electrode (2)
NOVELTY - A resin tablet is formed by sintering the compression molded resin-glass powder and is mounted to interior of a plated eyelet. The plated signal line and earthing leads are inserted into the through-hole in the eyelet and resin included in the tablet are melted at temperature below the melting point of glass powder, such that the leads are sealed to the eyelet.    USE - For manufacturing semiconductor device package including laser diode, photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - The leads and the eyelet are sealed using glass and resin, thereby diffusion of plating due to heat is prevented. Since the leads are plated before assembly, bending of leads is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow of processes involved in manufacturing semiconductor device package. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The exercise apparatus includes a motor mounting (30) provided between two support frames (10). A motor (20) with a motor spindle is fixed at the mounting plate of the motor mounting, so that the spindle is received in the vertical through-opening of the motor. Two chain wheels are set into rotation by the motor via a driving shaft and are held in the support frames. Two chains revolve around the chain wheels and two foot rests (11) are provided at the chains.    USE - Especially for exercising lower body part of user, especially for legs and feet.    ADVANTAGE - Allows adaptation to rehabilitation requirements and provides compact set up. User does not need power to activate or operated the exercise apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the exercise apparatus.    Support frame (10)    Foot rest (11)    Motor (20)    Motor mounting (30)
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 - A mounting (2) shaped partly as a hollow section (7) has a cable channel running into a contact chamber. A covering (10) seals the cable channel and the contact chamber. The mounting consists of two support arms fitted symmetrically to each other and surrounding a tube (17).    USE - For deriving current from single modules.    ADVANTAGE - The contacts and the mating contacts form a plug-in connection in a contact chamber on the mounting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar element with mounting seen from below.    Mounting (2)    Hollow section (7)    Covering (10)    Tube (17)
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 - Pipelines that are approximately 3 feet in diameter, are laid down on the bed of a river, extending from its upper reaches to its mouth. The water flow is directed from the pipelines, into the turbines, for electricity generation.    USE - For installing pipelines in river bed.    ADVANTAGE - Provides water supply which is free from industrial discharge and municipal sewage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the pipeline.
NOVELTY - A position sensitive detector (PSD) (20) comprises a substrate (21) having an area with a photosensitive surface (23) and electrical contacts (24, 26); an optical filter coating (28) made of a non-organic material, having a wavelength selective filter for a special wavelength, directly applied on the photosensitive surface.    USE - For distance measurement, gauging and alignment.    ADVANTAGE - The invention obtains higher signal due to less number of layers. It has no weight increase, no dimension increase, and has less manufacturing cost. It eliminates risk for light leakage and has the possibility of arranging a filter on selected parts of the sensor active area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for    (A) a PSD arrangement comprising two position PSD arranged on a substrate; and    (B) a method of manufacturing a PSD comprising bringing the substrate with photosensitive area in a vacuum chamber containing a wavelength selective filter material; using an electron gun to split atoms from the wavelength selective material made of a non-organic material; and providing ion plasma in the chamber contributing with energy to the reaction, which result in a more dense attachment of the filter material on the silicon wafer and denser coating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a schematic cross-section of a PSD arrangement.    PSD (20)    Substrate (21)    Photosensitive surface (23)    Electrical contacts (24)    Optical filter coating (28)
NOVELTY - Multi crystalline laser-crystallized silicon thin layer solar cell comprises a 2 microns thick laser-crystallized multi crystalline silicon layer (b1, b2); an n-doped (alternatively p-doped) silicon layer (c) lying on the silicon layer (b1, b2) and acting as an emitter layer; and a back-reflecting contact layer (A1) as upper electrode.    USE - Used in a thin layer solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Multi crystalline laser-crystallized silicon thin layer solar cell comprises a 2 microns thick laser-crystallized multi crystalline silicon layer (b1, b2); an n-doped (alternatively p-doped) silicon layer (c) lying on the silicon layer (b1, b2) and acting as an emitter layer; and a back-reflecting contact layer (A1) as upper electrode. The lower region (b1) of the silicon layer is p-doped (alternatively n-doped), is located on the glass substrate (a) and acts as a nucleation layer and a lower transparent electrode, and the second region (b2) is p-doped (alternatively n-doped), is less than the nucleation layer and acts as an absorber layer. The lateral edge length of the crystals in the multi crystalline layer is more than the thickness of this layer and the grain boundaries of the crystals run through the silicon layer. Preferred Features: The emitter layer is 5-100 nm thick and is created so that the large crystals of the silicon layer comprising the nucleation layer and absorber layer continue through the emitter layer or the crystals of the emitter layer lie in the region of 5-500 nm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the solar cell.    glass substrate (a)    laser-crystallized multi crystalline silicon layer (b1, b2)    n- or p-doped silicon layer (c)
NOVELTY - A detector (46) in response to detected millimeter waves, produces electrical signals indicating intensity of the waves. A scanner (44) includes a central reflector to scan periodically through a selected scan angle in response to a drive signal. An electronic controller (48) generates image data in response to the electrical signal indicating intensity of the waves.    USE - Portable millimeter wave scanning imager used for imaging through opaque materials like concrete walls and plastic boxes, by police to view hostage or other hostile environment, and for viewing through low vision environment such as fog, and also useful for docking boats or landing aircraft, etc. Also for local transmission application.    ADVANTAGE - Determines corresponding location in the external environment for producing image data with the help of electronic controller. Improves sensitivity by dielectric lenses that gather and focus the millimeter wave energy onto the detector. Improves the detector sensitivity by including a super cooler in the imager. Can correlate the image data to the location in image field by electronic controller because the scanning assembly supplies the sense signal indicative of the scan signal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) High frequency imaging device;    (2) Method of viewing target object behind optically opaque carrier; and    (3) Visible image producing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the scanning imager.    Scanner (44)    Detector (46)    Electronic controller (48)
NOVELTY - A silicon-on-insulator semiconductor chip comprises peripheral edge; substrate; oxide layer; silicon layer; active area; isolation barrier including a groove; and passivation layer. The isolation barrier is disposed slightly inward of the peripheral edge of the chip, extends through the silicon and oxide layers and partially into the substrate, and surrounds completely the active area.    USE - As SOI semiconductor chip.    ADVANTAGE - The isolation barrier of the SOI chip prevents the diffusion of impurities into active regions of the chip. Processing steps are reduced. The integrated diffusion barrier is manufactured using a single photolithography mask and a single reactive ion step. The integrated circuit is subjected to less charging due to reduced exposure to reactive ion etching.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A silicon-on-insulator (SOI) semiconductor chip comprises peripheral edge; substrate; oxide layer (12) on the substrate; silicon layer (14) on the oxide layer; active area; isolation barrier including a groove (16); and passivation layer (26) on the silicon layer and extending to the groove. The isolation barrier is disposed slightly inward of the peripheral edge of the chip, extends through the silicon and oxide layers and partially into the substrate to prohibit impurities in the oxide layer outside the isolation barrier from diffusing into the oxide layer inside the isolation barrier, and surrounds completely the active area of the chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a process of manufacturing an isolation barrier in an SOI chip.    Oxide layer (12)    Silicon layer (14)    Groove (16)    Passivation layer (26)
NOVELTY - A functional block (12) arranged in a concavity (11) in a base (10) includes an optical element (14) and a lens (20) which are provided in predetermined area. A protecting layer comprising a contact hole is formed covering boundary between the functional block and the base.    USE - For optical transmission.    ADVANTAGE - A highly reliable, low cost semiconductor optical device is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Light transmitting device manufacture;    (2) Light transmission device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the semiconductor optical device.    Base (10)    Concavity (11)    Functional block (12)    Optical element (14)    Lens (20)
NOVELTY - The device comprises P-type and N-type semiconductor layers between the junction of which light is irradiated. The P-type semiconductor layer has thickness not more than 4 microns, to provide spectral sensitivity characteristics based on the electrical signal which is output by irradiating light to the layers junction and has a peak sensitivity wavelength of about 580-600 nm lying in a visible light wavelength range.    USE - For detecting ambient brightness of liquid crystal display device used for mobile phone and camera.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of visible light is measured in a cost effective manner. Manufacturing cost is reduced because its peak sensitivity wavelength lies in the visible light wavelength range. The sensor chip is made using the existing manufacturing line without any modification, therefore cost is reduced. Prevents unnecessary lighting of the light source, thereby reducing power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Illuminance sensor;    (2) Illuminance measuring apparatus; and    (3) Illuminance measuring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the illuminance measuring apparatus.
NOVELTY - An optical element (10) has a reflection mirror (7) and is provided closer to an optical fiber (2) than a light emitting element (4). The incoming light emitted from the optical fiber is reflected by one surface of the reflection mirror to guide to a photodetector (5). The transmitted light (8) reflected by the end surface of the optical fiber is reflected by the other surface of the reflection mirror to prevent the transmitted light from entering the photodetector.    USE - For home communication, device-to-device communication, local area network (LAN).    ADVANTAGE - Since the transmitted light reflected by the optical fiber and incoming light are separated by the reflection mirror which guides the incoming light to the photodetector. Interference due to near-end reflection is prevented and the number of parts is reduced, thereby making the assembly easily adjustable. Since such separation is achieved by the reflection mirror, the reception region is large so that separation loss is minimized, therefore stray light is prevented from entering the photodetector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) Two-way optical communication system; and    (b) Two-way optical communication deice assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the two-way optical communication device.    Optical fiber (2)    Light emitting element (4)    Photodetector (5)    Reflection mirror (7)    Transmitted light (8)    Optical element (10)
NOVELTY - Glass particles having particle size of 5-25% of the particle size of crystalline semiconductor particle (CSP) before baking, is applied to substrate having electrode on a side. CSP are deposited on glass particles and pressed against substrate. After baking, CSP and substrate are joined together, and an insulator is interposed among CSP.    USE - In solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion device has good conversion efficiency and low manufacturing cost. By dispersing filler particles within glass particles homogeneously, unevenness in thermal expansion coefficient in the insulator layer is lessened and generation of cracks caused by stress is prevented. Hence photoelectric converter device with high reliability is provided. A good insulator is formed without necessary to bore holes in the electrode, and single conductivity type semiconductor particles with low particle size accuracy can be used. Hence additional process in order to uniformize the particle size is avoided. The insulator prevent current leakage occurring between the semiconductor layer and the electrode of the substrate. Hence photoelectric conversion device with high conversion efficiency, flexibility in shape and with little dependence of light incidence angle is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photoelectric conversion device.
NOVELTY - The solar battery module (10) consist of a solar battery panel (8) and a rectangular frame which surrounds an outer edge of the solar battery panel. A notch (81) covered with hydrophilic film is arranged in the frame for guiding rain water collected on a light receiving surface of the solar battery module to outside of the frame.    USE - For solar power generation in factory, industry, public buildings, residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Discharges out the rain water collected on the light receiving side of solar battery module to outside the frame without degrading the strength of the solar battery module. Dirt and dust in the air collected in the rain water are washed out completely. Hence protects the light receiving surface against dirt and dust. Reduction in the electrical generating capacity is presented. Prevents the intrusion of water into the frame. Hence enhances the torsional strength of the frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar battery module.    Solar battery panel (8)    Solar battery module (10)    Notch (81)
NOVELTY - A dielectric layer formed on upper surface of a semiconductor metal oxide layer, has nitrogen molecules. The dielectric layer extends beyond the gates with nitrogen molecules impurities, to form gate dielectrics. A set of source/drain regions arranged on either sides of channel region, has arsenic, phosphorus ions and boron ions as impurities, respectively. The impurity concentration is greater than 1 x 10 to the power 19 atoms/cm cubed.    USE - Integrated circuit (IC).    ADVANTAGE - Nitrogen in the silicon gate facilitates formation of stronger bonds for improving transistor characteristics and inhibits the diffusion of impurities for enabling formation of devices with improved operating characteristics and interface qualities.
NOVELTY - A polysilicon line is formed by sequentially depositing polysilicon, bottom anti-reflective coating (BARC), and resist; removing resist portions to form a pattern; etching BARC with hydrogen bromide/oxygen chemistry using the pattern; over-etching BARC and pattern using timed etch and the etch chemistry to form reduced-width pattern; and etching the polysilicon using the reduced-width pattern.    USE - For forming a polysilicon line during fabrication of an integrated circuit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process provides a controlled formation of polysilicon lines with a minimum dimension less than the practical resolution limits of the lithography tool (e.g. less than 0.18 microns for deep ultraviolet lithography). The hydrogen bromide/oxygen etch chemistry reduces polysilicon removal during BARC over-etching. The etching steps can be done without breaking vacuum, thus reducing cycle time and allowing a cleaner process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional diagram of a semiconductor body before and after the line width reduction.    Polysilicon (20)    BARC (30)    Resist pattern (40)    Reduced-width pattern (50)
NOVELTY - The die pad (10) of a lead frame, is formed with a shouldered portion at the edge, and lead portion of the lead frame is formed with recess near the inner wall of the central cavity (30) of an encapsulator (3).    USE - Semiconductor package configuration for packing semiconductor chip of optically-sensitive type such as image sensor chip, ultraviolet sensitive EPROM chip in a single module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents resin flash on lead frame during manufacture of semiconductor package, by using shouldered or recessed portions. Enables manufacturing optically-sensitive semiconductor chips simply and inexpensively without having to use environmentally-unfriendly solvent that would cause pollution to environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the semiconductor package configuration manufacturing process.    Encapsulator (3)    Die pad (10)    Central cavity (30)
NOVELTY - Source/drain junctions (34,36) adjacent to the gate dielectric (20), are formed on a semiconductor substrate (12) having an insulator (14) to define a channel. A n-silicon region (40) is formed below the gate, by inverting p-type doped silicon in the substrate. A deep channel region deeper than the channel is formed between the source and drain regions.    USE - E.g. silicon-on-insulator (SOI) FET.    ADVANTAGE - Since n-silicon region is formed below the gate by inverting the p-type doped silicon in the substrate, the transmission of electric fields from the drain to source during operation is prevented, hence formation of current leakage path from drain to source is also prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fully depleted SOI device.    semiconductor substrate (12)    insulator (14)    gate dielectric (20)    source/drain junctions (34,36)    n-silicon region (40)
NOVELTY - The piping (5) of a heat collection medium connected to a solar energy light reception module, and a heat exchanger installed on the roof surface, are covered by separate tubular cover materials (21).    USE - Used in solar energy utilization system in building, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The piping of the heat collection medium and heat exchanger are covered by cover materials separately, thereby endurance and safety in case of disconnection of piping are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the weather resistance cover.    Piping (5)    Cover material (21)
NOVELTY - A cup shaped case (5), stator (6) and a rotor (4) are inserted in to the internal space of a main case (1) through a recess (14) which is provided to an alignment portion (11a) in the main case. An O-ring (8) is clamped between walls of the recess orthogonally with respect to the insertion direction. The ends of shaft (7), which supports the rotor, are supported by the bearing holes (5f,11b) respectively.    USE - Small hydroelectricity device arranged in water passage of automatic water tap.    ADVANTAGE - Since the O-ring is not pressed in the insertion direction the elastic resiliency of the cases is increased. The position accuracy between the cases is high and a small and highly reliable hydroelectricity device without the fault of sealing device is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the small hydroelectricity device.    Main case (1)    Rotor (4)    Cup shaped case (5)    Bearing holes (5f,11b)    Stator (6)    Shaft (7)    O-ring (8)    Recess (14)
NOVELTY - A solar battery (20) provided on the rear side of a reflective liquid crystal display device (10), has a P-type electrode (24) acting as a reflecting plate. The P-type electrode is electrically connected to an electromagnetic shielding board such as RF shield board (30).    USE - Mobile telephone with radio frequency shield board.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the electromagnetic shield board, the influence of human body on the electromagnetic wave is reduced. Also size reduction of the mobile telephone is realized, due to integration of the LCD device, solar battery and RF shield board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of display section of mobile telephone. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Reflective liquid crystal display device (10)    Solar battery (20)    P-type electrode (24)    RF shiled board (30)
NOVELTY - A metal support (101) for the substrate of an optical element (110) is provided with a projection (102), forming a step (103). The step is formed such that it is at the periphery of contact surface between the support and the optical element substrate, and is lower than the contact surface. Solder paste (104) is applied to the contact surface for joining the support and optical element substrate.    USE - For optical disk device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the solder paste from wrapping around the sides of photodiode array and hence it does not effect the insulation property. Step is formed without increase in the thickness of support.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical disk device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of optical module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Metal support (101)    Projection (102)    Step (103)    Solder paste (104)    Optical element (110)
NOVELTY - A laminated circuit board (15) has multiple layered lamination of insulated circuit board on which electronic components are mounted in longitudinal and radial directions. A cavity (153) is formed in radial direction on the circuit board. A smaller chip component is mounted in the cavity. A larger chip component (17) is mounted on the surface of laminated circuit board.    USE - For medical electronic endoscope.    ADVANTAGE - The length of micro image pick-up device is shortened and assembly process time is shortened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of micro image pick-up device.    Laminated circuit board (15)    larger chip component (17)    Cavity (153)
NOVELTY - A microreflector (57) reflects the incident light towards the optoelectric transducers (10) arranged on the surface of a semiconductor substrate (1).    USE - Solid-state image pickup element e.g. CCD device.    ADVANTAGE - By providing the microreflector, the optical utilization efficiency of each optoelectric transducer is enhanced and the image pickup element with high sensitivity and high resolution is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the image pickup element.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Optoelectric transducers (10)    Microreflector (57)
NOVELTY - Each solder film (7) of the element mounting substrate (100) covers the whole or one part of the corresponding electrode (6), and a part of the silicon oxide film (2) without direct contact.    USE - Element mounting substrate.    ADVANTAGE - Allows solder bump required for high-speed operation of an optical module to be formed easily. Shortening of manufacturing process of element mounting substrate and reduction of manufacturing cost are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The silicon oxide film is formed on the surface of a substrate (1). An electrical wiring (3) is formed on the substrate. Electrodes (6) with solder wettability cover a part of the electrical wiring. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an element mounting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top views and sectional views showing the production process of the element mounting substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (1)    Silicon oxide film (2)    Electrical wiring (3)    Electrode (6)    Solder film (7)    Element mounting substrate (100)
NOVELTY - A light transmitting and reflecting property conductive layer (5) with thickness of about 10-100 nm and specific resistance of 1asterisk10-3 - 1asterisk10-1 ohms cm is sandwiched between amorphous and crystalline semiconductor photovoltaic layers (4a,4b), which are formed between front and back electrodes (3,6).    USE - Photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves high output performance, by suppressing generation of lead current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the photovoltaic module.    Front electrode (3)    Amorphous semiconductor photovoltaic layer (4a)    Crystalline semiconductor photovoltaic layer (4b)    Conductive layer (5)    Back electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A device for fixing adjacent solar modules onto buildings has a profile (1) with two longways chambers (4,5) one above the other and a lower longways slot (6). There are T-shaped module clamps and a U-shaped closing clamp, whose upper flange grips the module and lower flange goes into the lower chamber.    USE - In fixing adjacent solar modules or sun collectors onto buildings (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The device is easy to manufacture and to manipulate; modules can be securely fixed and the appearance is aesthetic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A device for fixing adjacently arranged solar modules or sun collectors onto buildings comprises a carrying profile (1) having two lengthways chambers (4,5) one above the other above a longways slot (6) and T-shaped module clamps to hold the module onto the profile. A baseplate has a crosspiece to separate the modules, with a borehole though the plate and crosspiece and a closing clamp has a U-form cross-section. The upper sidepiece serves to lock the module and the lower piece can be led into the lower chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-section of the profile is shown.    Carrying profile (1)    Chambers (4,5)    Lower slot (6)
NOVELTY - A ferromagnetic layer (2) made of Ni80Fe20, is formed on a GaAs substrate (1), so that spin-polarized current flows across the interface between the layer and the substrate, when the diode is illuminated by circularly polarized light. The magnitude of the current depends on the magnetization direction of the ferromagnetic layer relative to the helicity of the illumination light.    USE - For use as memory element, read head or magnetic field sensor. Also for remotely activated switches.    ADVANTAGE - Allows spin-polarized current to be produced with the orientation of magnetization of the ferromagnetic layers, thus requiring less strong external magnetic field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the diode.    GaAs substrate (1)    ferromagnetic layer (2)
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 - A dye-sensitized photoelectric transducer is composed of fine oxide semiconductor particles sensitized with a dye having an acrylic acid site.    USE - The photoelectric transducer is used for semiconductor devices and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Semiconductor devices and solar cells having the invented photoelectric transducer have high conversion efficiency and are produced with a low production cost.
NOVELTY - The edge of a resistance device (1) is rotatably mounted at a vertical pipe (7). When gear (13) meshes with chain (15) of dead weight of resistance device, a display device (18) displays e.g. transit time, the amount of calories burned and the average speed of the user while cycling.    USE - For fitness training.    ADVANTAGE - Burns more calories and fat during fitness training.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the principal part of stationary bicycle for fitness training.    Resistance device (1)    Vertical pipe (7)    Gear (13)    Chain (15)    Display device (18)
NOVELTY - A first substrate containing optical functional areas (13,15,17,19,21) is thermally coupled to a second substrate (111) provided with a heat pipe consisting of a thin tube (115) which seals heat-transfer fluid.    USE - For vertical resonator mold-surface light-emission semiconductor laser used in optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - Provides small-sized semiconductor optical element which excels in heat dissipation and which can be produced easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing the semiconductor optical element.    Optical functional areas (13,15,17,19,21)    Second substrate (111)    Thin tube (115)
NOVELTY - A roof unit (30) is fixed to a lattice-shaped framework (20) formed by combining an inclination material (21) and a horizontal strut (22) vertically and horizontally.    USE - For buildings, such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - Roof unit of required function can be selected freely and can be fixed to framework of roof structure. Roof exterior can be kept beautiful since neither wiring nor piping is exposed to the exterior.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a roof unit;    (b) and an application method of a roof structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view showing the roof structure.    Framework (20)    Inclination material (21)    Horizontal strut (22)    Roof unit (30)
NOVELTY - Travel speed of a player (2) is detected and is transmitted to a receiver (7). A movement load is calculated based on the transmitted travel speed and player movement capability coefficient measured beforehand. Actual speed is calculated from the player travel speed. A controller controls a treadmill (9) to generate degree of fatigue of player, calculated based on the actual speed.    USE - For measuring fatigue degree of player of games such as bicycle race, boat race, marathon.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fatigue degree is calculated based on the actual motion strength, painfulness and feeling of hardness of a player are calculated accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fatigue information relay device.    Player (2)    Receiver (7)    Treadmill (9)
NOVELTY - A hole (2b) is formed on the side wall of a circuit board and covered by a resist film (8). A hemisphere-shaped transparent resin (5) covers the upper surface of light emitting and receiving elements on the circuit board. A notch (6b) provided protruding on the side plate (6a) of a shielding case (6), is hooked into the hole.    USE - For electronic devices such as notebook-type personal computer, printer, PDA, facsimile, pager, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode and shielding case are fixed reliably and inexpensively, by the notch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front sectional view of the infrared data communication module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hole (2b)    Transparent resin (5)    Shielding case (6)    Side plate (6a)    Notch (6b)    Resist film (8)
NOVELTY - Leads electrically connecting the solar panel and the non-light receiving surface are stuck on a transparent resin film (20) using an adhesive.    USE - Solar battery module used as roof material of buildings like residence, green house, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Solar battery module is installed, without using separate frame and mounting stands, hence installation space is less. The modules can be installed inside the roofing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for building which use solar battery module as roof material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded perspective diagram of the building using solar battery module as rod material and expanded sectional view of the solar battery module.    Transparent resin film (20)
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 - Double sided solar battery modules (4) are arranged vertically along a linear pole (1), at different angles.    USE - For residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Eases installation of solar batteries to buildings with limited roof space, thereby reducing limitations in installation space of batteries. Reduces load on pillars and walls of buildings, as only a single pole is used for battery installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of solar power generator.    Straight pole (1)    Solar battery modules (4)
NOVELTY - Several rod antennas are extended vertically to the surface of a solar battery housing, so that the height of the antenna is within 0.5-5 times the optimum-sensitivity wavelength (lambda max) and the interval between the two adjacent antennas is within 0.5-10 times the optimum-sensitivity wavelength.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables receiving the electromagnetic radiation from the sun more efficiently without using a lens. Enables receiving electromagnetic wave with a high gain antenna. Supplies the received electromagnetic wave to solar battery housing efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph indicating the intensity of solar radiation at sea surface. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A solar battery module is supported rotatably by a stand. The inclination of the module is adjusted by a primary column connected to rear surface of the module. One end of another column is fixed to a connection portion which rotates the primary column, and other end is rotatably supported by the stand.    USE - Solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Inclination of solar battery module is adjusted freely according to installation space, thereby enabling efficient solar power generation.
NOVELTY - Several photoelectric converters have light guides (2a,2b) with different thickness and optoelectric transducers (100) mounted on corresponding substrate (1). The transducers forming the pixels are arranged contiguously.    USE - Image pick-up device for image processing system used in medical diagnosis.    ADVANTAGE - Highly sensitive and high definition imaging device with large sensor area is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of image pick-up device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (1)    Light guides (2a,2b)    Optoelectric transducers (100)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor layer (104') of the TFT section (107) is made thinner than the semiconductor layer (104) of the photoelectric conversion section (108), and its surface is oxidized using an oxidizing agent. The oxidized portion is removed, so as to form planarized thin film.    USE - For manufacturing photoelectric converter (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - As the oxidized portion of semiconductor thin film is removed, planarized semiconductor layer is realized and capacitance-voltage property is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photoelectric converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of photoelectric converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor layers (104,104')    TFT section (107)    Photoelectric conversion section (108)
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 - An integrated microreactor for use in DNA amplification process has a monolithic housing (50) comprising a monocrystalline substrate (2) and an epitaxial layer (23) between which a channel (21) is provided. The cavities (40a,40b) and the trenches (41a,41b) are provided at ends of the channels. The detection electrodes (28) are supported by a suspended diaphragm (45) which is arranged at lateral portions of the channels.    USE - For use in DNA amplification process. Also for fluid processing in chemical and pharmaceutical analyses.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the detection electrode are maintained at ambient temperature, irrespective of temperature at which the channels are maintained during the reaction. Thermal insulation between the electrodes and the channels is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for microreactor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of semiconductor wafer of the integrated microreactor.    Monocrystalline substrate (2)    Epitaxial layer (23)    Channels (21)    Detection electrodes (28)    Cavities (40a,40b)    Trenches (41a,41b)    Diaphragm (45)    Monolithic Housing (50)
NOVELTY - A universal charging apparatus supplied with solar energy for batteries and small apparatuses like Gameboys, mobiles, walkie-talkies, GPS, electronic notebooks, handheld things, digital cameras, camcorders, palm-handheld things, radios, radio apparatuses, laptops and measuring apparatuses, is described. Newly developed highly flexible solar cards of only 1.2 millimetres thickness welded in Teflon foil are wired together in series or parallel to solar charging apparatuses. According to desired or required electrical power or voltage, two-piece solar cards, three-piece solar cards or 4- to 6- or 8-piece solar cards are wired together. The solar cards after the wiring are stitched into a foldable case of leather, material or thin plastic so that these can be folded over one another according to use and form a handy packet.    USE - for batteries and small apparatuses    ADVANTAGE - no electronics needed between the apparatus to be charged up and the rechargeable battery but only the contacts are connected
NOVELTY - The coupling bridge (1) has a central support bearing (2) fitted to a support structure (7) or a wall, provided with a radial carrier arm (3), with a bolt fixing (10) at its free end for a clamp mounting (4) for a solar panel (5) with at least one solar module (6). A current cable (12) for the solar current is passed through the clamp mounting, the bolt (11) of the bolt fixing, the carrier arm and the central support bearing.    USE - The coupling bridge is used for connecting a solar panel with at least one solar module to a support structure or a wall.    ADVANTAGE - The cable for the solar current is housed within the coupling bridge, for protection against the weather and mechanical damage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical cross-section through a coupling bridge for connecting a solar panel to a support structure.    Coupling bridge (1)    Central support bearing (2)    Carrier arm (3)    Clamp mounting (4)    Solar panel (5)    Solar module (6)    Support structure (7)    Bolt fixing (10)    Bolt (11)    Current cable (12)
NOVELTY - The solar module is connected via receiving profile sections (3) to the rafters (4). The receiving profile sections (3) are connected via a profile section holder (1) to the rafter or the base to which it is attached. The receiving profile section may be connected via a profile section holder and an intermediate part (5) to the rafters.    USE - For mounting solar modules on roof rafters or similar.    ADVANTAGE - The receiving profile-section can be connected to the rafters quickly, simply and in the same plane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the profile holder in the assembled state.    Profile holder (1)    Solar module (2)    Receiving profile (3)    Rafter (4)
NOVELTY - Inside one casing of stainless steel or aluminum shapes and reinforced glass, are installed solar cell plate to generate electric energy, glass plate combined with the solar cell plate to form one heat generating space, heat insulating layer and heat conducting pipe. The electricity and heat generated are transmitted to outside the casing.    USE - Composite building board with light and power source.    ADVANTAGE - Simultaneous supply of electricity and heat, light weight etc.
NOVELTY - An extended dynamic range (XDR) reset signal generator has a DAC (30) that asserts an analog voltage in response to control bits indicating a predetermined value of the XDR reset potential. A level shifter (31) has a reference transistor whose current density matches with that of the reset transistor. The reference transistor shifts the output potential at DAC, by an amount equal to its threshold voltage.    USE - CMOS active pixel sensor cell array used in imaging system.    ADVANTAGE - The biasing conditions of reference transistor and reset transistor are matched and hence the use of simple and less expensive circuitry is allowed. The dynamic range of active pixel sensor cell array is enhanced reliably, and hence each cell is enabled to operate with a piecewise linear transfer function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) XDR reset signal generation circuit;    (b) XDR reset signal generation method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of CMOS active pixel sensor cell array.    DAC (30)    Level shifter (31)s
NOVELTY - A ultraviolet sensor, a fabricating method thereof, and a ultraviolet sense system are provided to detect and measure reliably an ultraviolet ray by forming a ultraviolet sensor using a GaN semiconductor device without a buffer layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A substrate(21) is prepared. A cleaning process for the substrate(21) is performed. A GaN photo absorption layer(22) is grown on the substrate(21). An ohmic contact layer(25) is formed on a partial area of the GaN photo absorption layer(22). A Shottky junction layer(24) is formed on a partial area of the photo absorption layer(22) apart from the ohmic contact layer(25). A conductive thin layer(26) is formed on an upper portion of the Shottky junction layer(24). A metal pad for packaging is formed thereon and a physical process is performed on the whole structure. A packaging process is performed.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor layer (21) of nitride group compound or metallic oxide group is formed on a substrate (20). A pair of semiconductor light receiving elements (23,24) containing one or more IIIA group elements and nitrogen element, are formed on semiconductor layer.    USE - For measuring ozone density in atmosphere.    ADVANTAGE - Ozone density is calculated in a simple way with high precision in short time and with low cost, as spectrometer is not used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the ozone density measurement device.    Substrate (20)    Semiconductor layer (21)    Semiconductor light receiving elements (23,24)
NOVELTY - The solid state image pick-up element (2) with a color filter (3) is provided in a resin package (1). The concentration of uranium and thorium in the package is maintained at 30 ppb. A cover glass (4) including preset amount of iron and titanium, is provided at the upper portion of package, to suppress fading of color filter by transmittance of light beside visible light of short wavelength.    USE - Solid state image pick-up.    ADVANTAGE - The crystal defect of the solid state image pick-up element by the radiation, is prevented. The light resistance of color filter is improved and debonding of resin package and cover glass are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of solid-state image pick-up. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Resin package (1)    Image pick-up element (2)    Color filter (3)    Cover glass (4)
NOVELTY - A III-V group compound semiconductor layer consists of nitride, to which IIB group elements like Zn is added as impurity with concentration of about 1x1017/cm3.    USE - Insulating nitride layer for III-V group compound semiconductor device (claimed) e.g. HEMT, MISFET, MESFET.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the property of semiconductor device, since reduction of electric conductivity of active layer is suppressed, and the nitride layer has outstanding insulation characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Insulating nitride layer formation method;    (2) Semiconductor device; and    (3) Manufacturing method of semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional view of AlGaN/GaN HEMT structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Light beam is irradiated onto a semiconductor thin film (22) at different positions, to perform primary and secondary film processing. The irradiation direction in both processing modes is mutually different so as to form crystallization area on the film.    USE - For matrix drive unit (claimed) of LCD and contact type image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective crystallization over large area of film, due to divided beam irradiation process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Semiconductor thin film manufacturing apparatus;    (b) Matrix circuit drive unit    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the crystallization process of thin film.    Semiconductor thin film (22)
NOVELTY - Integrators (201-20-N) output the integrating signal based on the quantity of stored electric charge. Analog-digital (A/D) converters (301-30-N) output the digital signal based on the integrating signal. An outline extraction circuit (40) extracts the outline of the images of the light input into optical detection cells, based on the digital signal output.    USE - Optical detector.    ADVANTAGE - The optical detector with small circuit scale, high rate of aperture of each pixel and outstanding optical response characteristics is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of optical detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Integrators (201-20-N)    A/D converters (301-30-N)    Outline extraction circuit (40)
NOVELTY - A holder (14) which holds a sealing structure (11) sealing a light receiving IC, has a stopper (16a) and several ground pins (15b,16b). When the IC is fixed to a substrate (17), the lead pins (13-1 - 13-3) of IC contact the substrate through bend sections (13-3a,13-3b) of an intermediate pin and the ground pins of the holder extend out of the substrate by contacting the stopper to the substrate.    USE - For remote controller of television.    ADVANTAGE - The dislocation of IC in the vertical direction during attachment of holder to substrate is eliminated by providing a holder with stopper and ground pins and hence prevents the deterioration of the operation efficiency at the time of mounting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the condition of light receiving module mounted onto the substrate.    Sealing structure (11)    Lead pins (13-1 - 13-3)    Bend sections (13-3a,13-3b)    Holder (14)    Ground pins (15b,16b)    Stopper (16a)    Substrate (17)
NOVELTY - An element isolation electrode (19a) and a gate electrode (19) are formed on a gate insulating film (18) which is formed in an element isolation area (113). Impurity of one conductive type is introduced using gate electrode and isolation electrode as a mask, to form source and drain areas (17a,17b) during which element isolation is performed.    USE - For manufacturing solid-state image pick-up element (claimed) such as MOS type image sensor, CCD type image sensor used for video camera, electronic camera, scanner and facsimile.    ADVANTAGE - Defect due to thermal strain is suppressed and leakage of current is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Solid-state image pick-up element;    (b) Solid-state image pick-up    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views explaining the manufacturing method of solid-state image pick-up element.    Source and drain areas (17a,17b)    Gate insulating film (18)    Gate electrode (19)    Element isolation electrode (19a)    Element isolation area (113)
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 - The photoelectric conversion portion (105) is provided with photoelectric conversion layer (103) and scanning circuit portion (110) is provided with pixel electrode (107). The pixel electrode is connected to photoelectric conversion layer using bump electrode made of elastic material (108) covered by an electroconductive film (109).    USE - Laminated solid state image pick-up.    ADVANTAGE - Because of the flexibility of bump electrode, positive electrical connection is made. Damage to photoelectric conversion layer is prevented, hence provides a thin, small-sized image pick-up with outstanding operativity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of image pick-up.    Photoelectric conversion layer (103)    Photoelectric conversion portion (105)    Pixel electrode (107)    Elastic material (108)    Electroconductive film (109)    Scanning circuit portion (110)
NOVELTY - Receiver (2) on the undersurface of a semiconductor element, is covered by a transparent layer (3) provided through UV curable resin layer (4). The semiconductor element is connected to a wiring board (7) by electroconductive bumps (6), such that the transparent layer is inserted in a through-hole formed in the wiring board.    USE - Semiconductor device with light receiving elements e.g. photodiode, line sensor, image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents radiation of outside light as wiring board surrounds transparent layer provided to receiver. Prevents degradation of light receiving property, as the transparent layer is bonded to semiconductor element by ultraviolet curable resin. Reduces manufacturing cost, as separate frame is not needed to provide transparent layer to receiver of semiconductor element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view and bottom view of the semiconductor device.    Receiver (2)    Transparent layer (3)    UV curable resin layer (4)    Electroconductive bumps (6)    Wiring board (7)
NOVELTY - A p-type nitride semiconductor layer is formed on a substrate maintained at temperature of more than 950degreesC by introducing p-type dopant, nitrogen and group III elements. The substrate is then cooled to the temperature of 700degreesC in the environment of hydrogen.    USE - For light emitting and receiving element such as diode, transistor.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing process is simplified and manufacturing cost is reduced since cooling of p-type GaN layer is done without performing special process of post annealing. P-type nitride semiconductor with excellent crystal quality and low resistance is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph drawn between cooling time and cooling temperature. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The P-type silicon layer (21) comprising the PN junction (23), has an energy band gap that is situated at reverse side of the light irradiation side.    USE - Photodiode in integrated circuit (claimed) used in optical sensor in optical pick-up, and optical fiber applications, optical free space transmission, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Improves high frequency response characteristics by reducing distortion of crystal structure, since energy band gap is situated in reverse side of the light irradiation side.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for integrated circuit including the photodiode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the integrated circuit incorporating the photodiode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    P-type silicon layer (21)    PN junction (23)
NOVELTY - A SiO2 film (2) of thickness 100 Angstrom is formed on a glass pane (1), at temperature below softening point temperature of the glass pane. An ZnO film (3) of thickness 8000 Angstrom is formed on the film (2), to form a glass substrate (10) on which laser radiation energy beam is irradiated.    USE - For use in semiconductor devices (claimed) such as photovoltaic devices such as liquid-crystal panel, plasma display, solar battery, optical sensor, thin-film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - Reliably suppresses propagation of heat accompanied by energy beam irradiation using the SiO2 film, thus sufficient intensity of reinforcement glass pane is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Transparent electrically conductive film;    (b) Semiconductor device;    (c) Glass substrate    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a process diagram of laser radiation energy beam processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Glass pane (1)    SiO2 film (2)    ZnO Film (3)    Glass substrate (10)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor film (6) generates electric charge on exposure to electromagnetic waves. A collection electrode (11) comprising an amorphous transparent electroconductive oxide film extracts the generated electric charges.    USE - For sensing radiation images formed by X-ray and infrared rays.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces roughness on the surface of collection electrode, by smoothening surface using oxide film, thereby minimizing the generation of defects due to blocking of charge by surface roughness and preventing degradation in transparency of collection electrode. Sensitivity of detector is improved. Hence, rise in dark current is prevented and the injection of electric charges into semiconductor film is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an image detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electromagnetic-wave detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor film (6)    Collection electrode (11)
NOVELTY - A water tank (5) is divided into upper chamber (9) and bottom chamber (8) by a partition wall (6). A rotary shaft (3) comprising two doors (1,2) of different width and length floats in water at specified direction. Stoppers (7) are provided in facing ends of the wall and is placed between opening of the wall, to prevent the entry of doors into opposite water chambers. A rotary power transmission and generator are provided to the shaft.    USE - Variable hydraulic pressure type electrical power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Energy is attained without any fuel consumption by variation of atmospheric pressure in water and the moment of door, thereby environmental disturbances are prevented. Simplifies the structure of the electrical power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of variable hydraulic pressure type electrical power generator.    Doors (1,2)    Rotary shaft (3)    Water tank (5)    Dividing wall (6)    Stoppers (7)    Bottom chamber (8)    Upper chamber (9)
NOVELTY - A female-die connector housing (3) is provided with a pair of parallel fitting holes (31,32) of different size and shape in which a pair of parallel projections (21,22) of different size and shape of a male-die connector housing (2) are respectively inserted.    USE - For wiring structure of solar-battery module used in solar-power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves operation efficiency and reduces number of distribution cables compared with connecting using 2 sets of waterproof connectors. Prevents permeation of rain water to terminal connection part inside housing and omission of connection between housings. Lightens labor at the time of connection of housings and improves connection efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wiring structure of a solar-battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing the two-pole waterproof connector before and after connection.    Male-die connector housing (2)    Female-die connector housing (3)    Projections (21,22)    Fitting holes (31,32)
NOVELTY - Solar battery cells (23) are attached to a glass pane (24) using a sealing material (25). An insulated transparent film (26) covers the sealing material.    USE - Installed in roof, wall, window of building and also in overhead line of electric train etc.    ADVANTAGE - The spreading of fire is prevented by providing insulated transparent film on glass pane. The indoor of the building is lighted with favorable atmosphere. The electric power replenishment is performed, and hence the cost reduction is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Solar battery module mounting structure;    (b) Solary battery module construction    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery cell (23)    Glass pane (24)    Sealing material (25)    Insulated transparent film (26)
NOVELTY - The system has a wind power system (1,4) with a device for acquiring wind energy mounted on a frame and a solar energy acquisition arrangement mounted on the frame. The solar energy acquisition arrangement contains photovoltaic cells in at least one flexible solar module. The frame contains a mast (2) on which the solar energy acquisition arrangement is mounted.    USE - For extracting energy from wind power    ADVANTAGE - The energy yield is maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an energy acquisition system    wind wheel (1)    mast (2)    ground surface (3)    generator housing (4)    mast foot (5)
NOVELTY - The signal from a photoelectric converter is extracted by a read transistor. The operation of read transistor is reset by a reset transistor. The level of read signal output through an output line is monitored, based on which operation of reset transistor is controlled.    USE - For imaging system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of pixel, by using output line as reset control line and minimizing number of MOS transistors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for image pick-up system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solid state image pick-up apparatus.
NOVELTY - An image sensor comprises a field stop layer beneath a device isolation layer formed in a substrate of a first conductivity type. An insulating member is provided within a trench formed in the substrate between photo diode regions of two pixel units. A second doping region of a second conductivity type is formed in the substrate under a first doping region of the first conductivity type.    USE - For sensing light reflected from an object and for generating image data.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive image sensor is capable of preventing the degradation of pinned photo diodes and the generation of leakage current between neighboring pinned photo diodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An image sensor comprises a semiconductor substrate (201) of a first conductivity type, and two pixel units having a respective photo diode region. A device isolation layer (202) is formed in the substrate, and a field stop layer (203) is formed beneath the device isolation layer. A trench is formed in the substrate between the photo diode regions of the pixel units. A first doping region (206) of the first conductivity type is formed beneath a surface of the substrate of the photo diode region of the first pixel unit. An insulating member (207) is provided within the trench. A second doping region (208) of a second conductivity type is formed in the substrate under the first doping region.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of fabricating the inventive image sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view illustrating the fabrication of the image sensor.    Semiconductor substrate (201)    Device isolation layer (202)    Field stop layer (203)    First doping region (206)    Insulating member (207)    Second doping region (208)
NOVELTY - Vertical transfer registers transfer accumulated signal electric charges. The shunt wires (4) connected to transfer electrodes (11) of vertical transfer registers, are extended so as to intersect with vertical transfer registers and connected to bus lines outside an image pick-up area.    USE - Solid state image pick-up device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solid state image pick-up device having many pixels or a large screen by suppressing a propagation delay and reducing the driving frequency. Since no shunt wire is provided at the sides of the pixels, a shielding film formed above the shunt wires is made low, hence increases the sensitivity of image pick-up device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solid state image pick-up device.    Shunt wires (4)    Transfer electrodes (11)
NOVELTY - A solar cell includes bypass function region which forms a bypass circuit between a substrate and a first region using a depletion layer formed inside the substrate by reverse voltage.    USE - The solar cell is used in photovoltaic power generation for obtaining the desired output current and output voltage.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell prevents fluctuation in current characteristics due to fluctuation in diffusion layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell includes a semiconductor substrate (1) of a first conductive type. A first region of a second conductive type is provided on the substrate. A bypass function region (17) including a second region of a second conductive type is provided on the substrate and spaced a predetermined distance from the first region. A third region sets the substrate and the second region at the same potential. A reverse voltage is applied between the substrate and the first region. The bypass function region forms a bypass circuit between the substrate and the first region using a depletion layer formed inside the substrate by the reverse voltage.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross section of the solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Surface electrode (7)    Bypass function region (17)
NOVELTY - An optics base mechanism (12) and a sensor mounting frame (16) comprising respective locators are fastened by several screws (34) with the image sensor (14) accommodated in the opening of the frame, such that the locators are oriented in opposed relationship and the optical axis is perpendicular to the planes defined by the locators and the image plane.    USE - For digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The tilt of image sensor is controlled reliably by adjusting orientations of locators planes defined by locators and image plane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for sensor package assembling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of sensor package assembly.    Optics base mechanism (12)    Image sensor (14)    Sensor mounting frame (16)    Screw (34)
NOVELTY - A grid (13) located within surface of semiconductor wafers (11,12) having a cathode (14) and an anode (15), includes conductors (21) made of semiconductors or superconductors or metals or conductive polymer and their combinations. The conductors formed by ion implantation or vapor deposition, contact external electrode (22) and partially fills trenches (20) in semiconductor wafers.    USE - Wafer-fused semiconductor radiation detector (WAFUSRAD) used by industrial builder of X-ray and gamma ray spectrometers, for medical imaging, environmental monitoring, baggage handling and material sorting applications. Also for detecting nuclear smuggling, safeguard dismantled nuclear materials, search for nuclear weapons, verify treaty compliance, locate unexploded ordnance, detect contraband drugs, perform forensic analyzer, conduct X-ray astronomy, cleanup waste sites and acts as personal dosimeters, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Measurement volume and detection efficiency are increased by placing grid close to anode without decreasing shielding capacity. Size of dead region giving degraded detector response is minimized, by decreasing grid area. Uniform internal electric field is maintained outside grid region, by placing grid parallel to anode and cathode internally.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wafer-fused semiconductor radiation detector fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of wafer-fused semiconductor radiation detector.    Semiconductor wafers (11,12)    Grid (13)    Cathode (14)    Anode (15)    Trenches (20)    Conductors (21)    External electrode (22)
NOVELTY - A fitness machine consists of a detector (3) which performs deformation detection count, such that results are displayed by exerting external force using hand to an elastic body (1) e.g. ball.    USE - For body function recovery.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safety and efficiency by providing the detector which performs deformation detection count.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the fitness machine.    Elastic body (1)    Detector (3)
NOVELTY - Solar panels (12) are stuck on entire outer surface of aircraft (1). The solar panels are connected to a current collector (3) by a wire (2). The current collector collects electrical energy stored in solar panel.    USE - For calculator, timepiece, irrigation pump, electric power industries.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents performance reduction of solar panel, by preventing temperature rise of solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a profile diagram of solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Aircraft (1)    Wire (2)    Current collector (3)    Solar panel (12)
NOVELTY - Several solar battery cells (21) with a curved portion and linear portion are arranged. The edge of linear portion of battery cells are piled up and connected in series.    USE - For solar battery device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents decrease of light receiving area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar battery device.    Solar battery cells (21)
NOVELTY - An optical reflecting plate (31) provided within a light irradiation chamber (3) surrounding a light source (30) and a solar battery (10), increases the intensity of light output from the light source with respect to the solar battery.    USE - For measuring the output of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - By providing the optical reflecting plate within the chamber, the life time of a metal halide lamp is increased and the energy conservation of the lamp is enabled, hence durability of the inexpensive device is reliably improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline front view of the solar battery output measuring device.    Light irradiation chamber (3)    Solar battery (10)    Light source (30)    Optical reflecting plate (31)
NOVELTY - Strip-shaped solar battery cells (2) comprising sequentially formed transparent electrode layer, photoelectric conversion layer, rear electrode layer, are formed over a glass substrate (1). The width of the transparent electrode layer is adjusted so that current output from each cell is equal.    USE - Thin film solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Output characteristics of solar battery is improved, as each cell outputs approximately same current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar battery module.    Glass substrate (1)    Strip-shaped solar battery cells (2)
NOVELTY - The silicon thin film (4) comprises tungsten in trace amount.    USE - For photoelectric conversion apparatus, thin film transistor (claimed) for liquid crystal display.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon thin film has less film stress, high chemical solution resistance and hence the manufacture of semiconductor devices is simplified. A partial driving circuit is internalized in a glass substrate, without using excimer laser anneal (ELA) method. The preparation of substrate from non-light receiving surface of lateral electrode is made easy, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The silicon thin film is a polycrystalline silicon thin film comprising 1E16-1E20/cc of tungsten. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) Silicon thin film manufacturing method;    (b) Thin film transistor; and    (c) Photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the silicon thin film manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Silicon thin film (4)
NOVELTY - A black reference portion formed by injecting impurities to a semiconductor substrate is provided adjacent to an effective pixel area. Another black reference portion is formed around the black reference portion and the effective pixel area. A digital clamp circuit clamps the reference signal output from the black reference portion.    USE - Solid state image pick-up, e.g. charge coupled device (CCD).    ADVANTAGE - Even when prolonged exposure is performed, formation of horizontal stripe or black deviation is prevented and favorable image quality is obtained.
NOVELTY - A solar panel (7) is inserted into the concave portion formed on the upper region of a covering lid (2) which covers the upper area of water treatment plant. The covering lid is capable of sliding on both ends along a double-sided edge.    USE - For solar power generation apparatus installed in water treatment plants e.g. water purifying process pond.    ADVANTAGE - The installation and maintenance of the solar panel is very simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar power generation apparatus installed to covering lid of water purifying pond.    Covering lid (2)    Solar panel (7)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cell (1) having output terminal (4) extended at the edge and covered with a cap material (5), and resin sheets, are passed between the rollers and applied with clamping pressure to integrate them. After integration, the resin sheet and the cap material on the terminal are removed to expose the terminal.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables applying clamping pressure for integrating photovoltaic cell and resin sheets, without bending the output terminal of photovoltaic cell, hence more reliable solar battery is obtained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Output terminal (4)    Cap material (5)
NOVELTY - Sunlight electricity generation system comprises (a) solar battery module for electricity generation; (b) member combined with the solar battery module; and (c) sealing material, comprising saturated hydrocarbon-based polymer crosslinked by siloxane bond, provided to a given position for a structure formed of the solar battery module and the member.    USE - The sunlight electricity generation system is placed on a roof.    ADVANTAGE - The sunlight electricity generation system has superior weather resistance, water resistance, and waterproof.
NOVELTY - A hollow structure includes several modular resistive packs (2) with constant torque springs (8). The springs are wound upon respective storage drums (6) such that their free ends are mechanically attached to corresponding single output drums (3). Each drum is connected to an output shaft (5) which is mechanically connected to cable drum (9). A mechanical knob (4) engages the springs with the output shafts.    USE - Constant force resistive exercise device for use as home gym for personal use to counter muscle atrophy and bone degradation, during exercise in terrestrial, microgravity and non-gravity environments, also used in hospital, rehabilitation and physical therapy clinics.    ADVANTAGE - The constant force resistive exercise device provides a gravity-independent, measurable constant force for both eccentrically and concentrically during exercise in terrestrial, microgravity and non-gravity environments. The exercise device which allows multiple exercises to be performed, is safe to use and easy to operate, as it uses no power for operation. Since the resistive packs are modular, upgrade and exchange of the packs are easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for modular resistive pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cutaway view of the constant force resistance exercise device.    Modular resistive packs (2)    Single output drum (3)    Mechanical knob (4)    Output shaft (5)    Storage drums (6)    Torque springs (8)    Cable drum (9)
NOVELTY - A full structure exercise suit (12) made from a ferromagnetic material covers an exerciser's body from the neck to the feet. A platform (40) includes a plate made of a ferromagnetic material. An electromagnet provided below the platform, applies a magnetic field through a platform to attract exercise suit and augment force exerted by the gravitational field when exerciser stands on the platform.    USE - Exercise apparatus mounted in a permanent structure such as gym or wheeled cart for portable use and storage in home and also used in combination with tread mill and in zero gravity condition. Also used for providing exercise during travel in space flight. For athletes, body builders, martial artists also used in training programs for prospective astronauts, the military and other occupation.    ADVANTAGE - Allows comfortable loading of force at one or more body weights, hence exercise time required for astronauts to maintain or gain musculoskeletal strength is reduced by high levels of exercise loads and allows multiple users to exercise with minimal power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an exercise method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an exercise apparatus.    Full structure exercise suit (12)    Platform (40)
NOVELTY - A magnetic sensor (18) positioned on a vertical rod (20), detects the magnetic field of the permanent magnet (14) attached to a weight stack (16) of exercise machine (12). The number of times the permanent magnet passes the magnetic sensor is counted and is displayed on a display unit (22).    USE - For counting the repetitions of various types of exercise machines such as lat machines, chest press machines, deltoid machines, bicep curl machines, row machines, pullover machines, chin and dip machines, 45degrees row machines, squat machines, leg curl and extension machines, ab and back machines, shoulder press and tricep pushdown, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The device can be fitted to any exercise machine. The device displays the number of repetitions of any particular exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation of an exercise machine comprising the magnetic counter.    Exercise machine (12)    Permanent magnet (14)    Weight stack (16)    Magnetic sensor (18)    Vertical rod (20)    Display unit (22)
NOVELTY - A compound-semiconductor chip (1) is mounted to a chip size package (2) which is mounted on a resin substrate (3).    USE - For transmitting high-frequency signal using compound-semiconductor chip.    ADVANTAGE - High-frequency circuit is comprised even without using ceramic substrate which is easy to break and with high cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the optical high-frequency circuit.    Compound-semiconductor chip (1)    Chip size package (2)    Resin substrate (3)
NOVELTY - A sensor measures current flowing through the feeder of pads (2a,2b) placed in a human body. A calculator (12) calculates impedance between the pads from the measured voltage and current. A conversion and display circuit (13) converts the impedance value into a body fat-rate and is displayed.    USE - For cosmetic treatment such as fatigue recovery, muscular strength augmentation, rehabilitation and slimming.    ADVANTAGE - The body fat-rate is measured simultaneously along with accuracy due to effective signal correction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of muscular training device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pads (2a,2b)    Calculator (12)    Display circuit (13)
NOVELTY - The optical instrument includes a press mechanism which applies positive pressure to a permeable resin. The press mechanism is sealed inside a container. The permeable resin is arranged in the space between the optical components.    USE - Used for optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an optical instrument with a favorable operating property in low temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section perspective diagram of the optical instrument.
NOVELTY - A supercharging type engine (1) is supercharged by a mechanical supercharger (SC) interconnected to output shaft of engine. A turbine type generator (TG) is driven by exhaust gas ejected from the supercharging-type engine.    USE - Power generation plant with generator driven by exhaust gas from supercharging-type engine.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains high efficiency in electricity generation with a simple design. Provides a supercharging type engine with small variation in electrical generation efficiency caused by change of service conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the components of the supercharging type engine drive power generation installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Supercharging-type engine (1)    Mechanical supercharger (SC)    Turbine type generator (TG)
NOVELTY - Detector detects the rotation position of a guide wire (11) supported in the main unit (10) of the equipment. A ROM stores different speech data. A CPU reads the stored data selectively, based on detection and outputs to a speaker.    USE - For assisting visually handicapped person, during running.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary equipment assists handicapped more easily and reduces burden to assisting person.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the running assistant equipment.    Main unit (10)    Guide wire (11)
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 - A bipolar transistor (28) and a photodiode (27) of signal processing circuit, are provided on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate (29). The base layer (17b) of transistor and light receiving layer (17a) of photodiode, are made of silicon-germanium layer.    USE - Built-in light receiving element for optical sensor, optical pick-up, optical free space transmitter, photocoupler.    ADVANTAGE - The photosensitivity of light receiving element is improved. The power consumption is reduced. As the response speed of signal processing circuit is low, the signal to noise (S/N) ratio is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of built-in light receiving element.    Light receiving layer of photodiode (17a)    Base layer of transistor (17b)    Photodiode (27)    Bipolar transistor (28)    SOI substrate (29)
NOVELTY - An optical detection portion formed on cadmium zinc tellurium substrate (11) consists of p-type cadmium tellurium layer (12) and n+type and n-type mercury cadmium tellurium layers (14a,14b). A donor impurity such as indium or iodine is added to each mercury cadmium tellurium layers (14a,14b,12).    USE - Semiconductor image pick-up element.    ADVANTAGE - Highly sensitive and stable semiconductor image pick-up element is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for semiconductor image pick-up element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the manufacturing method of semiconductor image pick-up element.    Cadmium zinc tellurium substrate (11)    Mercury cadmium tellurium layers (12,14a,14b)
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 relates to an electric generator using liquid, and is characterized by that the whole flow path of its suction pipe is equipped with impeller, and the impeller is matched with an electric generator or pulleys and belt with buckets, and said invention possesses a matched water pool, and a drain and a water-receiving and water-discharging structure are set up on the high place of the suction pipe or a directional gyrator is mounted in the interior of the suction pipe which can pump the liquid onto the high place in the mode of that its weight is lighter than liquid so as to form the invented suction pipe type electric generator structure driven by liquid.
NOVELTY - The power generation assembly includes a rail system (32) and a vane assembly (34) having a frame (36) with multiple vanes (38). The vanes are attached to car assemblies that slide along the rail when the vanes are subjected to wind or water current. A power take off device (50) is pivoted to the car and engages a pair of drive wheels (54) coupled to a generator shaft (60).    USE - To generate electrical energy from renewable resources such as wind and water currents.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiency is improved by reducing the overall mass of the assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side view of power generation assembly    Rail system (32)    Vane assembly (34)    Frame (36)    Vanes (38)    Power take-off (50)    Drive wheels (54)    Generator shaft (60)
NOVELTY - The machine has a number of programmable photocells (14) that are positioned facing the strip (6) of packaging material to read optically detectable elements on the strip. A control unit (16) is connected to the photocells which are arranged in pairs and transmit side by side register codes that are read from the strip. Photocell operating parameters can be set either in remote mode or by implementing a teach in procedure initiated by the operator.    USE - For continuously producing sealed packages of pourable food products.    ADVANTAGE - Relatively low cost alterations can be easily incorporated in standard photocells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a method of setting a photocell on a packaging machine    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Perspective view of packaging machine    Packaging material strip (6)    Photocells (14)    Control unit (16)
NOVELTY - A monitor (31) displays information such as heart rate, blood pressure of a patient, based on the information sensed by a sensor (30), while exercising. A comparator compares the displayed information with a reference data.    USE - Rehabilitation assistance device for use in medical applications to treat hypertension, diabetes-mellitus, arteriosclerosis with respect to patient having heart diseases or cerebral infarction.    ADVANTAGE - Safe and comfortable rehabilitation is provided by comparing heart rate or blood pressure with reference value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional block diagram of rehabilitation assistance device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sensor (30)    Monitor (31)
NOVELTY - The window has an optical window material (11) which is adhered to a metal frame (17), so as to cover the transparent hole (13) in the frame. The optical window material is joined to the metal frame using low melting glass (14) which flows to the side portion (11b), the planar surface (11a) and the upper face of the window material.    USE - For package used for accommodating optical semiconductor elements such as LED light receiving element.    ADVANTAGE - A flexible package with excellent air resistance is provided, since low melting glass is not provided within the transparent hole of frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Package for optical communication;    (b) Window manufacturing method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the package.    Optical window material (11)    Planar surface (11a)    Side portion (11b)    Transparent hole (13)    Low melting glass (14)    Metal frame (17)
NOVELTY - The solar battery module consists of a screw stopper (5) which is provided at the periphery of a holder (4) in frames (2,3). The holder holds a module case (1) to the rear side of which an extension portion (6) is provided.    USE - Double sided light reception solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation is improved by allowing irradiation of the back side of the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top, sectional and front views of double sided light reception solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Module case (1)    Frames (2,3)    Holder (4)    Screw stopper (5)    Extension portion (6)
NOVELTY - The position of a light reception area (11) in the semiconductor chip (3) mounted in a housing and through-hole in the shading board are detected from images obtained by CCD cameras. The shading board is moved to desired position in the housing, such that through-hole is positioned corresponding to the light reception area, based on the detection result.    USE - For mounting shading board in vehicle-mounted photodetector used in air-conditioning system of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable positioning of the shading board without providing recognition mark in the chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the semiconductor chip. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor chip (3)    Light reception area (11)
NOVELTY - Multiple solar batteries (2-1,2-2) include positive and negative electrodes (7,8) which are arranged alternately at the rear side of the battery module and the light receiving surfaces (10,11). The electrodes facing the light receiving surface (10) are connected in series using wires (5).    USE - Double-sided light reception type solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for bending the wire and reduces number of processes involved during battery module manufacture and cost of the battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top and cross-sectional views of the solar battery module.    Solar batteries (2-1,2-2)    Wire (5)    Positive electrode (7)    Negative electrode (8)    Light receiving surfaces (10,11)
NOVELTY - Wires (4) are passed through cavities (3a) of a joint portion (3) connecting at least two solar battery modules.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Attains favorable fireproof ability of the solar battery module using cost effective wiring. Simplifies components and reduced cost of the solar battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional diagram of a solar battery module.    Joint portion (3)    Cavities (3a)    Wires (4)
NOVELTY - A heat resistant material consists of nickel-tin group alloy skin layer, formed on the base material. The nickel-tin group alloy is formed by diffusing tin into nickel plated skin layer.    USE - For engines and piston top surface of turbines (claimed), piston rings, cylinder bush, exhaust valves, turbine combustor, moving blades, stator blades, shroud turbine castings, turbocharger exhaust gas turbines, waste gate valves, exhaust flue and oil coolers, and coolers.    ADVANTAGE - The heat resistant material has excellent resistant towards corrosion. The heat resistant material can be inexpensively produced by a simple method. The surface treatment method can be employed for easily surface treating complicated components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Engine or turbine equipped with heat resistant material;    (b) Manufacturing method of heat resistant material having nickel-tin group skin layer
NOVELTY - The terminal box has several terminal boards (3-5) that are electrically connected with the core lines (12aa) of power cable (12a) through resin provided to one portion of the power cable and terminal board.    USE - For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The number of processes required for electric power terminal box manufacture are reduced and production cost is reduced. The reliability of the finished product is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power terminal box manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top and sectional views of electric power terminal box. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Terminal boards (3-5)    Power cable (12a)    Core lines (12aa)
NOVELTY - Several TFTs are arranged in a matrix form, on an insulated substrate (1). A source layer, a channel layer (3) and a drain layer on the substrate are laminated sequentially along a vertical direction are laminated sequentially along a vertical direction. An insulating layer (7) and a gate (6) are arranged at the sides of the laminated structure containing the source, channel and the drain layers.    USE - For image display device (claimed) such as area sensor and liquid crystal display device used for portable PC. Also for photoelectric converter (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of panel by arranging gate to sides of drain and source areas. Enables to obtain high speed drive. Prevents degradation of TFT by reducing irradiation area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Image display device;    (b) Photoelectric converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of TFT.    Insulated substrate (1)    Channel layer (3)    Gate (6)    Insulating layer (7)
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 - A substrate (1) is interposed between an image pick up element (2) with an optical receiver (2a), and an outer cladding cap (11) supporting image pick up lens (3). The cap is maintained on the substrate using adhesive agent, such that the optical receiver enables image formation by pressing of the cap.    USE - Image pick up device e.g. small sized camera using CCD chip, neuro chip, etc..    ADVANTAGE - Ensures appropriate width of the image formation path between image pick up lens and image pick up element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for image pick up device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the image pick up device.    Substrate (1)    Image pick up element (2)    Optical receiver (2a)    Image pick up lens (3)
NOVELTY - Bare chips (5a) used as photodiode (5) of a light receiving element, are mounted on a substrate (3) arranged in a case (2).    USE - For vehicle information and communication system (VICS).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces mounting area by using small size bare chip. Hence size and cost are reduced. Enhances light reception sensitivity by preventing solder crack between substrate and bare chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the vehicle mounted beacon head.    case (2)    substrate (3)    photodiode (5)    bare chip (5a)
NOVELTY - A controller (34) operates the belt of the treadmill, when the detectors (72,74,76) detect the presence of a person on the belt and stops the belt, when the detectors detect the absence of a person for a predetermined amount of time.    USE - For performing aerobic exercises such as walking, running in a relatively stationary position for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Provides quick start to the exercise treadmill and avoids operation of the treadmill, when the user is compelled to discontinue the exercise session for a considerable time, by using detectors to detect presence/absence of person on belt.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for aerobic exercise apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the controller in the exercise treadmill.    Controller (34)    Detectors (72,74,76)
NOVELTY - A sealing layer seals solar cell elements (3a) between a sheet-like substrate (2) and a sheet-like transmitting member (1). The edges of the substrate are provided with raised sections (2c) raised towards the side of the light transmitting member. Synthetic resin (3b) fills the voids between the raised sections and the end faces of the light transmitting member.    USE - For photovoltaic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents direct exposure of the boundary between the sealing layer and the substrate to moisture by filling the voids between raised sections at the edges of the substrate and the end faces of the light transmitting member with synthetic resin, thus increasing the contact surface between the light transmitting member and the seal layer and preventing separation at the boundary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the light-incident side plan view showing the structure of the solar cell module.    Sheet-like transmitting member (1)    Sheet-like substrate (2)    Raised sections (2c)    Solar cell elements (3a)    Synthetic resin (3b)
NOVELTY - A belt lubrication mechanism (254) periodically applies a lubricant to a belt. A control system (234) controls the lubrication mechanism to provide a priming pulse of the lubricant before the application of the lubricant to the belt.    USE - Used for preforming walking or running aerobic type exercise while the user remains in a relatively stationary position. Also used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The orifice of the spray nozzle is cleared by providing the priming pulse of lubricant prior to the application of lubricant, hence the operation of the lubrication system is enhanced, and the user's exercising experience is improved. Maintenance of the treadmills is improved and cost of the treadmill is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for deck lubrication system for an exercise treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control system of exercise treadmill.    Control system (234)    Belt lubrication mechanism (254)
NOVELTY - An excited magnetic cylinder (10) has a toothed cylinder (12) including several ridges (121) with magnetic pole induction projections (1211). The magnetic cylinder and the rotary cylinder (30) are made to attract each other, when magnetic flux generated by connecting a magnetic coil (20) to a power source is guided through the projections.    USE - For exercise or rehabilitation machine.    ADVANTAGE - On making the magnetic cylinder and the rotary cylinder attract each other by guiding the magnetic flux through the projections, an eddy current induced by the rotary cylinder interacts with the magnetic flux to bring about an effective rotation and control of an arresting wheel with high precision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the resistance device.    Magnetic cylinder (10)    Toothed cylinder (12)    Several ridges (121)    Magnetic pole induction projection (1211)    Magnetic coil (20)    Rotary cylinder (30)
NOVELTY - The current-voltage characteristics of sample and reference cells are measured in light irradiation condition. The operating characteristics of sample cell is calculated based on measured characteristics and the characteristics of reference cell in standard test condition.    USE - For measuring operating characteristics of solar cell, photodiode, photosensor, and other electrophotographic photosensitive devices, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Accurately measures the operating characteristics at low cost without being affected by the light receiving area, and the size and area of sample cell, measurement position and measurement light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Operating characteristic measuring apparatus;    (b) Computer program product for implementing operating characteristic measurement method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline circuit diagram of operating characteristics measurement apparatus.
NOVELTY - A training wheel has a housing (2) containing a coil spring (16) pulling on a tape (17) wound round the axle of the main wheel (11) when the handles (4) are pushed.    USE - Training wheel.    ADVANTAGE - Longer life because the coil spring is less subject to metal fatigue than torsion springs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded view of the training wheel.    Housing (2)    Handles (4)    Main wheel (11)    Spring (16)    Tape (17)
NOVELTY - An exercise wheel has a loudspeaker (63) to convey frequency and time of movements to the user without needing to look at the screen (62)    USE - Push wheel for exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The user can monitor his performance without needing to look at the screen by listening to the loudspeaker.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded view of the exercise wheel.    Screen (62)    Loudspeaker (63)
NOVELTY - The cycle has a crank and pedals (30) driving a flywheel the free rotation of which is governed by a magnetic control unit (40) located towards the rim in an adjustable manner to control the resistance by means of a cable (55) and knob (211) adjacent the control panel (23).    USE - For fitness exercising.    ADVANTAGE - The precision of control is superior to friction methods.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates an isometric view of the cycle.    Control panel (23)    Crank unit (30)    Magnetic control unit (40)    Adjustment cable (55)    Control knob (211)
NOVELTY - The physical exercise bicycle has a tubular frame with a seat and handlebars (23). The effort is applied by pedalling (341). The effort is transmitted to a rear mounted flywheel (36) via a chain and sprocket (30) drive.    USE - Exercise    ADVANTAGE - Reliable force transfer    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - 3D view    frame (23)    pedals (341)    flywheel (36)    sprocket (30)
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 - A photovoltaic, current generating, single-or two-side solar module (1) is fitted into a peripheral frame (2), which has its ends screwed each to a fence post (3). The generated current is collected from the solar fence field by a cable (4) which is located in a cable support tube (5) along the solar fence field, thus collecting the current from all fence fields which form the solar fence (6). Finally the generated current is supplied to the current consuming appliances.    USE - For solar radiation utilising current generating installation.    ADVANTAGE - Simple, low-cost, surface saving installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The single figure shows the principle of the invention    solar module, (1)    peripheral frame, (2)    fence post, (3)    cable, (4)    cable support tube, (5)    solar fence (6)
NOVELTY - The device is combined with a computer, a data input device and computer-controlled signal transmitters, which may be visual or acoustic. The data input device may be a microphone, data carrier and/or force measuring body. The data carrier may be a CD, diskette, chip card and/or magnetic tape.    USE - For training muscles without normally associated movement of limbs.    ADVANTAGE - The user obtains feedback relating to the forces or pressures he produces and how further training should be designed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section through the device with two pressure plates.
NOVELTY - Solar cell comprises diode elements (21) with a perforated structure formed on a substrate made of monocrystalline silicon (1) having a first main surface (2) and a second main surface (3). The elements are produced on a p-substrate by forming a first n+-doped region (22) and the holes are equidistant from each other.    USE - Used as a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for the production of a solar cell. Preferred Features: The second main surface is covered with a first p+-doped region (31) and a metallic contact layer (32). The holes are approximately 50 mum apart. The metallic contact layer consists of a series of layers of Al/Ti/Pd/Ag.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the solar cell.    monocrystalline silicon (1)    first mains surface (2)    second main surface (3)    diode elements (21)    first n+-doped region(31) first p+-doped region (22)    metallic contact layer (32)
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)
(CN1331409-A)   NOVELTY - The light receiving and emitting elements are fixed to a lead connecting frame and package that covers the light receiving element, and the positive and negative poles of the elements are respectively connected to the lead connecting frames. The elements and lead connecting frames are covered with another package and sealed by a sealing housing.    USE - Photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the beam of LED is received accurately by the light receiving element in a wide range, the sensitive degree and accuracy of reaction is increased. Also the safety and non- defectiveness of product is increased. The complication level of an assembly process is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a process of assembling components to manufacture photosensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system includes a limb monitor with at least one sensor mountable to a limb of a subject that outputs signals representative of the position and/or movement of the limb during exercise. A controller receives and processes the signals output by the monitor and outputs control signals to a stimulator to provide electrical stimulation to the limb in response to the position and/or movement of the limb detected by the monitor. The controller has a storage element with at least one predetermined action sequence storable in it such that on receipt of signals from the monitor the predetermined action sequence is provided to the stimulator.    USE - For electrical stimulation for a person with muscular deficiency.    ADVANTAGE - Allows limbs to be exercised using electrical stimulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a method of exercising at least one limb of a subject.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exercise system.    Exercise system (10)    Exercise bike. (20)
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 - An image reader which reads an image drawn on paper or sheetlike record medium, an image processor such as a copier or a scanner equipped with the image reader, or a fiber lens used for these apparatuses. The image processor scales up as the whole to read both sides of a document. Then, an image reader (10a) is disposed above a transport path and an image reader (10b) below it. For scale-down of the processor, there arises the necessity of reducing the diameter of an optical fiber (140) of the fiber lens (14) which the image reader comprises as the light-receiving means. In this case, the optical fiber (140) is provided with a light-absorbing layer (8(143)) around the optical fiber (140) to suppress cross talk, or flare phenomenon. The illuminance of a light source means (15) which the image reader comprises decreases with scale-down. If the illuminance is small, image quality deteriorates by the float of the document. Therefore, the image reader comprises a light source means which uniforms the illuminance over a predetermined width in horizontal and vertical scanning directions, thereby avoiding the deterioration of image quality.    USE - Image processor for coping and printing images has transport path    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the processor apparatus.    image reader (10a)    image reader (10b)    optical fiber (140)    fiber lens (14)    light-absorbing layer (8(143)    light source means (15)
NOVELTY - An exercise apparatus alters the elevation of a person based on the person's level of exertion. The exercise itself may involve bodily motion and/or isometric exercise performed by the person's arms and/or legs. The elevating process may be directly linked to the exercise motion and/or controlled electronically. Generally speaking, the seat (220) is moved upward from an underlying floor surface during relatively vigorous exercise, and the seat is moved downward during less vigorous exercise.    USE - Exercise apparatus which selectively raise and lower an exercising person as a function of the person's level of exertion.    ADVANTAGE - Provides exercise machines and methods which provide both quality exercise and psychological encouragement to the exerciser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the invention.    Seat (220)
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 - Several solar battery modules (M) are connected electrically to junction box (4). A light emitting diode (11) to confirm the cable connection state of the modules, is provided at the side of the box.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Confirms lighting condition of the LED reliably even under clouded sky and direct ray conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for usage method of junction box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the junction box. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Junction box (4)    Light emitting diode (11)    Solar battery modules (M)
NOVELTY - The by-pass diodes are connected inbetween the connection terminals (11) which are connected to respective lead frames (40). The diodes and the connection terminals are integrally attached to a casing (7) of the terminal box device (2).    USE - For solar-battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat release property and simplifies assembling process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for terminal box device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the components terminal box device.    Terminal box device (2)    Casing (7)    Connection terminals (11)    Lead frame (40)
NOVELTY - Three or more photodetectors (140) are rectilinearly arranged such that an array pitch between adjacent photodetectors is not constant through the whole array.    USE - For optical communication monitor module.    ADVANTAGE - Attains excellent signal separation characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) an optical communication monitor module;    (b) a photodetector array chip.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of photodetector array chip.    Photodetectors (140)
NOVELTY - An optical element (5) is physically arranged so as to cover the entire active surface (3A) of the photovoltaic element (3). The optical element acts as infrared optical element, partially and is transparent to a portion of spectrum in which photons are converted into electrical energy by the photovoltaic element.    USE - Autonomous infrared sensing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Compact, economical and autonomous infrared sensing apparatus is materialized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cut away view of the basic design of the autonomous infrared sensing apparatus.    Photovoltaic element (3)    Active surface (3A)    Optical element (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module is installed in restricted area (103). A detector (105) detects intrusion of intruder into the restricted area and outputs a signal. An electric shock prevention unit (104) is activated based on the signal output by detector.    USE - For intruder prevention in power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Detection accuracy is enhanced and centralized monitoring can be performed. Therefore the number of guards can be reduced and also the guards need not monitor the intruders always. The intruder can be prevented from experiencing hazard such as electric shock. The system is restored to normal operation immediately after confirmation of safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photovoltaic power generation system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layout of photovoltaic power generation system.    Restricted area (103)    Electric shock prevention unit (104)    Detector (105)
NOVELTY - A training massage unit has a rippled foam rubber padding over the drum (1) and arm supports (14) on the stand (2) so that the drum is at seat level.    USE - Training and massage unit with padded drum    ADVANTAGE - The padding avoids excessive pressure on the body causing marks and bleeding. Can be used near sensitive bone joints without causing excessive pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective of the training and massage unit.    Drum (1)    Stand (2)    Arm supports (14)
NOVELTY - The roof mounting frame for use with photovoltaic cells or solar panels is of a rectangular space frame structure (1) using extruded sections. Brackets are provided (7,18) for fixing to the roof. A number of panels can be secured to the frame.    USE - Solar energy recovery    ADVANTAGE - Easy to mount    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Plan view of frame is shown.    Frame (1)    Fixing pads (7,18)
NOVELTY - Each measuring unit (12) is assigned a unit for the digital transmission of the determined parameter to the monitoring unit (15,17,18). A receiver unit (15) is provided, which works in conjunction with the monitoring unit (17,18). Which is designed for the reception of the digital transmitted parameters, and a radio transmission stretch (14) is provided between the unit for digital transmission (12) and the receiver unit (15).    USE - Monitoring medical and-or ergometric parameters esp. heart activity as a result of physical exertion.    ADVANTAGE - The control system has high flexibility regarding number and orientation of connections and increased protection against interference and faulty readings. The unit is compact and ensures good monitoring control, and is fully compatible with digital sports watch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a training range for nine persons    Persons under training (1-9)    Persons under alternate training such as aerobic training (4,5)    Training system (10)    Receiver unit (15)    Monitoring unit (17,18)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a high technique for building bridge or continuously building bridge on the waterway to make power generation. The impeller is hanging-rotated in the water, and when the water level is risen or lowered, the impeller can be operated by operator to adapt to the change of natural level so as to obtain power, and at the same time can output power. The cheap electric energy can be converted into hydrogen energy, said invention can substitute electric energy and hydrogen for coal and petroleum to obtain heat energy and kinetic energy.
NOVELTY - Multiple resilient supports supporting a platform, are provided on the base. Eccentric drivers are connected to some of the resilient supports, to transmit vibrations along the resilient supports to the platform.    USE - For providing vibrating massage for human body.    ADVANTAGE - Provides effective massage to human body, sufficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the vibrating massage table.
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 - First electrode (405,407) and second electrode (413,415) are arranged in opposition to each other. A movable bar (411) is positioned between the first and second metallic electrodes such that the switch contacts the first electrode in a first position and contacts the second electrode in a second position, but is not physically connected to either the first electrode or the second electrode.    USE - In digital micro-electromechanical optical switches for routing of fiber-optic signals or arrayed to form spatial light modulators or display projectors.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a high operational bandwidth while requiring only a low actuation voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for:    (a) a spatial light modulator    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of a first embodiment of the invention in an 'off' state.    first electrode (405,407)    second electrode (413,415)    movable bar (411)
NOVELTY - A long stroke open channel reciprocating engine has several flow engaging elements which are tethered to a power drum (2) and are cyclically switchable from a low force mode to a high force mode and vice-versa. Energy is extracted from fluid by unwinding the tethered flow engaging element from the power drum and converted into mechanical energy.    USE - For extracting electric power from water, wind, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The system is installed without climbing towers. Installation costs are reduced by eliminating the use of high cost towers. Power generation is optimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevational view of a hydroelectric power system.    Power drum (2)
NOVELTY - Multiple photoelectric converter substrates (1) carrying respective input/output terminals are connected to photoelectric converters (100). The leads connected to input/output terminals extend to the side opposite to the light receiving surfaces of the photoelectric converter substrates through the gaps separating the substrates.    USE - Radiation image pickup device e.g. X-ray digital image pickup device for radiation image processing system (claimed) for dental application.    ADVANTAGE - Since photoelectric converter substrates are arranged side-by-side and bonded to a common light guide section, laying of wires on the surface of substrate to transfer electric charges is avoided so that imaging effective area is increased. The image pickup device is adapted to show a moving image with high resolution and size and cost of the image pickup device are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for radiation image processing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional lateral view of image pickup device.    Photoelectric converter substrates (1)    Photoelectric converter (100)
NOVELTY - The light spot position sensor includes photosensitive devices arrayed at a certain pitch and isolated from each other. The photosensitive devices have semiconductor layers deposited on a substrate.    USE - Used for detecting a light spot position. Used for a displacement measuring device.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates any restriction on the size of the sensor. Provides a low cost sensor having an arbitrary shape and photosensitive pixel size. Enables precise detection of the light spot position.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a displacement measuring device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the state of the cantilever when in use.
NOVELTY - An optical element is optically connected to an optical distribution line (2) embedded in the wiring board. An electrical wiring (11) connecting with electrical elements, is provided to the surface of the wiring board.    USE - For electronic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Automatic mounting of optical and electrical elements is made simple. High speed signal transmission is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and top elevation views of the multilayer wiring board.    Optical distribution line (2)    Electrical wiring (11)
NOVELTY - A slurry is formed by mixing each microstructure (7a,7b,8a,8b) which are provided with light emitters (2a,2b) and light receivers (3a,3b) with a fluid. The slurry is accumulated in recesses (5a,5b,6a,6b) formed in the upper face of the substrates (4a-4c) for fitting the microstructures in the recesses.    USE - For optical transmitter (claimed) which is used as interconnection device between laminated integrated circuit (IC) chips used in computer, processors, memory, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables high density and accurate mounting of the elements on the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optical transmitter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of light interconnection device between laminated IC chips.    Light emitters (2a,2b)    Light receivers (3a,3b)    Substrates (4a-4c)    Recesses (5a,5b,6a,6b)    Microstructures (7a,7b,8a,8b)
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 solar battery panel (12) is mounted on an elongated strip-shaped flat plate (6a) through an attachment section (6c) engaging with backing material and an U-shaped fitting section (6f) of the plate. Heat insulating material is inserted between upper and lower surfaces of the plate. An air gap is formed between a suspending section (6g) contacting plate upper surface, and a vertical section (6b) of the plate.    USE - Solar power generation roof.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies assembly with high integration structure and outstanding heat insulation property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external view of solar panel unit.    Flat plate (6a)    Vertical section (6b)    Attachment section (6c)    Fitting section (6f)    Suspending section (6g)    Solar battery panel (12)
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 cylindrical piece (31) is fitted in an attachment hole (70) for module installation. The body section (322) of a collar-head cylindrical frame (32) is inserted into the hollow section (311) of the fitted cylindrical piece. A solar battery module (120) is fixed to an installation frame (61) via the flange (321) of the cylindrical frame by tightening a screw (62) into the screw hole of the flange.    USE - For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables lightweight installation of solar battery module with improved flexiblity and module strength. Prevents flapping and bending of solar batteyr module since gap between body section ofcylindrical frame and hollow section of cylindrical piece can be absorbed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlargement fragmentray sectional view showing installation condition of solar battery module.    Cylindrical piece (31)    Cylindrical frame (32)    Installation frame (61)    Screw (62)    Attachment hole (70)    Solar battery module (120)    Hollow section (311)    Flange (321)    Body section (322)
NOVELTY - The n-layers are laminated by maintaining the glass substrate at a temperature between 70-120 degrees C. The i and p layers are laminated by maintaining the substrate temperature at the range of 120-140 degrees C. The transparent and grid electrodes are formed on the p layer.    USE - For manufacturing thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - As the temperature of the substrate is maintained appropriately during lamination of layers, the generation of amorphous layer is eliminated. Thus, efficiency of the cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph representing temperature change during layer formation in solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A two-dimensional optoelectric transducer (2a) is formed on a glass substrate (2b) enclosed in a housing (7). A fluorescent screen (1) is arranged between the optoelectronic transducer and housing lid (8). The optoelectric transducer is crimped by an elastic structure (9) of radiolucency arranged between the housing lid and the fluorescent screen.    USE - For X-ray imaging, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Without using an adhesive agent, the optoelectric transducer is held to substrate making intimate contact. Assembly is simple and inexpensive. Since the adhesive agent is not used, outstanding environmental property is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of mounting structure of two-dimensional image pickup device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fluorescent screen (1)    Optoelectric transducer (2a)    Glass substrate (2b)    Housing (7)    Housing lid (8)    Elastic structure (9)
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 wave-shaped corrugated sheet (2) is formed on a roof lining board (6) on the roof surface. A solar panel (1) which is mounted on the corrugated sheet, is fixed to the roof lining board and a rafter (7).    USE - For attaching solar panels e.g. solar power generation device to roof lining board.    ADVANTAGE - By providing wave-shaped corrugated sheet water-proofness is ensured. Position of solar panel is adjusted easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external view of the solar energy collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (1)    Wave-shaped corrugated sheet (2)    Roof lining board (6)    Rafter (7)
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 - Primary wiring (22) and solar panel unit (23) are arranged on a surface protection film (21). A peeling film (36) is laminated on the insulated coating surface of an auxiliary wiring sheet (35). The auxiliary wiring sheet is attached to adhesive surface of the protection film and the peeling film is removed by a heat roller (38). A protective film (24) is attached to the protection film, by thermocompression bonding.    USE - For manufacturing thin film solar panel module.    ADVANTAGE - The auxiliary wiring sheet is attached to the protective film efficiently and accurately, and thus the curling of solar panel module is prevented and mass production of solar panel module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thin film solar panel module manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thin film solar panel module manufacturing apparatus.    Surface protection film (21)    Primary wiring (22)    Solar panel unit (23)    Protective film (24)    Auxiliary wiring sheet (35)    Peeling film (36)    Heat roller (38)
NOVELTY - A non-uniform silicon insulating layer (3) is provided under the separating groove (13) which is between the adjacent electricity generation areas on the substrate (1).    USE - Integrated thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adjacent electricity generation areas are isolated reliably. The peeling of electrode layer on silicon non-monocrystal photoelectric conversion layer is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the integrated thin film solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Non-uniform silicon insulating layer (3)    Separating groove (13)
NOVELTY - An interconnector (3) that electrically connects the adjacent solar cells (2A,2B), has a foil-like metal conducting wire. A U-shaped distortion buffer unit (3D) that reduces the distortion produced due to thermal expansion, is provided in the interconnector such that it is in the gap formed between adjacent solar panel cells.    USE - Thermal expansion distortion prevention type solar panel module.    ADVANTAGE - Failure due to detachment of junction portion in wiring material is prevented, by providing foil-like metal conducting wire and U-shaped distortion buffer unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar panel cell in solar panel module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cells (2A,2B)    Interconnector (3)    Distortion buffer unit (3D)
NOVELTY - A transparent protector (6) is arranged at a specified space from a photo sensor (4a) formed on the surface of a wafer (1). A power supply pole (5b) penetrates to the back side of the wafer (1). The protector and the wafer surface, except the photo sensor formation area are bonded with a sealing material (7).    USE - Mounting structure for photo sensor such as charge coupled device (CCD), CMOS semiconductor photo sensor used in video apparatus such as video camera, digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Improves wafer cutting accuracy and reduces rigging cost. Reduces size of video apparatus by reducing the size of the photo sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for mounting structure usage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Wafer (1)    Photo sensor (4a)    Power supply pole (5b)    Transparent protector (6)    Sealing material (7)
NOVELTY - Multiple photovoltaic cells (402) are arranged on a substrate to form a solar panel module (401) of desired shape. Each photovoltaic cell is tested for short circuit condition by exposure to light.    USE - For manufacture of solar panel modules for integration to roofing materials in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Crack generation can be suppressed. The optimum forming process conditions can be determined immediately and defect after forming process can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing apparatus of solar panel module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar panel module.    Solar panel module (401)    Photovoltaic cell (402)
NOVELTY - A light receiving surface, non-light receiving surface and an output terminal are shielded by covering material. An electric output line is externally extended between the covering materials for light receiving and non-receiving surfaces. A fixing element (11) is provided to either of the covering materials beside the light receiving and non-receiving surface respectively, to fix a portion of the electric output line.    USE - Solar panel module with waterproof property fixed in roof (claimed), for electrical power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost by eliminating the need for an electrical output terminal box. Enables to obtain a solar panel module with desired waterproof characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Roof installed with solar panel module;    (b) Electric power generating device using the solar panel module;    (c) Solar panel module manufacturing method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar panel module.    Covering material (4)    Fixing element (11)
NOVELTY - The solar panel module has several solar panel cells (4) connected by the lead wires (3). The surface of the lead wire is coated with colored EVA resin.    USE - For consumer applications such as clock and for electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Metallic luster is provided to the wiring material. The environmental harmony is achieved, using the module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar panel cell.    Lead wire (3)    Solar panel cell (4)
NOVELTY - The solar panel (2) is attached with a module frame (3), at a space surrounded by upper-face portion (13) of a side frame piece (8).    USE - Solar panel module installed on roof.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction of power generation efficiency due to shadow, and power cost is lowered.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar panel module.    Solar panel (2)    Module frame (3)    Side frame piece (8)    Upper-face portion (13)
NOVELTY - An output lead wire is extracted from the desired edge portion of a solar panel module (301). Four convex portions determine a derivation direction in support of the output lead wire in which at least two of the four convex portions has a curved section to support by bending the output lead wire.    USE - For wire support on solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces complexity of operation in installation sites of roof. Improves workability in extracting direction of output lead wire. Improves reliability of bend radius in extracting output lead wire from solar panel module. Reduces labor of manufacture and management by eliminating necessity of producing two kinds of solar panel modules by direction of polarity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIM are also included for the following:    (a) a solar panel module installation method;    (b) a solar panel array;    (c) a solar power generation device;    (d) and a solar panel module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a mode that the extraction direction of an output lead wire is determined in a solar panel module.    Solar panel module (301)
NOVELTY - A photodiode (6) provided inside the housing, detects the flash of arc discharge produced between the male and female terminals (4,5).    USE - For connecting wireharness in distribution system of motor vehicles and the connection portion of the fuse block, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of dissolving loss of a terminal, and vehicle fire due to discharge, by interrupting the circuit in response to the input of a trigger signal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wiring structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the wiring structure.    Male and female terminals (4,5)    Photodiode (6)
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 liquid with permeability and hydrophobicity or water (4) is filled in a container (5) for direct contact with air. A solar battery (1) is sunk in the liquid.    USE - For installing solar battery on ground and roof, in power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for special covering material for solar battery. Hence cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of installation method of battery.    Solar battery (1)    Water (4)    Container (5)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module comprises a gap between wirings (4) and solar battery cells (3) that is filled with a specific filler material (6). A spacer (7) consisting of acrylic type resin having compression set value smaller than that of filler material is provided near the connection section (A) of the cell (3) and the wiring (4).    USE - For solar power generation system installed on roofs.    ADVANTAGE - Even when large load is added to the surface, electric insulation is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar battery module.    Solar battery cell (3)    Wiring (4)    Filler material (6)    Spacer (7)    Connection section (A)
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 - A set of weights which are vertically stacked, are movable along vertical guide rods (111,112). A motor-driven selector engages each weight in its corresponding position. A motor shifts the selector between respective positions. A lifting portion having one end coupled to the weights selected by the selector, lifts the weights when a force is applied to its other end.    USE - Programmable resistance exercise machine e.g. weight lifting machine.    ADVANTAGE - By automating the resistance selection, the exercise machine can be programmed remotely from PC or through internet. Errors in selecting the weight are minimized, thus selection of weight is precise. Smooth lifting operation is realized when the weights are raised or lowered, since the motor does not move with weights during raising or lowering of the weights. Electrically-controlled stack enhances the user to change the weight from different locations around the machine. Also the weight stack is compact with reduced footprint.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of weight lifting machine.    Vertical guide rods (111,112)
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 - A system is provided to increase current velocity even in the coast having small difference between ebb and flow of the tide, while increasing power generation capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system comprises a lower base(1) installed at both sides centering from an estuary so as to form a water channel(2), and which has a fan-shaped entrance; a plurality of generating vessels(3) arranged into plural columns within the water channel formed by the lower base, and which have water turbines(6) and generators(5); a vessel fixing unit(4) for fixing generating vessels in such a manner that vessels are movable in upward and downward directions according to the height of the tidal water; water turbines for generating rotating power by the tidal water; a rotating shaft(7) for transmitting the rotating power generated from the water turbine to the generator; and the generator for generating electric power by the rotating power transmitted through the rotating shaft. The water turbine installed in each of generating vessels rotates by the tidal movements, and thus-generated rotating force is transferred to generators through the rotating shaft, thereby generating electric power.
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 - An electrically driven feed valve (21) controls supply of air inside a feed pipe (23) that feeds the air to a draft tube (3). A vibration sensor (4) and a sound sensor (5) detect vibration on surface of the draft tube and noise produced near the draft tube. A controller controls the feed valve based on output of the sensor, so that detected value becomes lower than a predetermined value.    USE - For controlling noise in hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - Noise and vibrations are suppressed during overload, full load and low load electricity generation, and hydroelectric power station is run stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydroelectric system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the noise control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Draft tube (3)    Vibration sensor (4)    Sound sensor (5)    Feed valve (21)    Feed pipe (23)
NOVELTY - A forward bias is applied to a set of diodes (21,23,31,33) such that these diodes collectively function as an optical amplifier. A corresponding bias is applied to another set of diodes (22,24,32,34) such that these diodes function as photodetectors. The photodetectors are linked to function as a differential detector whose output is connected to the input gate of a CMOS transistor (9).    USE - Highly-sensitive optical detection circuit.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that CMOS transistor can be driven at high speed. Enables high speed optical interconnection of CMOS transistor LSIs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the components of the highly-sensitive optical detection circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    CMOS transistor (9)    Diodes (21-24,31-34)
NOVELTY - A support (22) for supporting main structure (21) of the module (13), is formed in arc-shape at a side. A fixing unit (23) mounted on a rail (14) fixed to the roof surface (11), fixes the arc-shaped end of main structure with preset inclination angle.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables setting the inclination angle of the module at a desired angle easily along the curve surface of support, thus installation of the solar battery module is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged perspective view of the solar battery module.    Roof surface (11)    Solar battery module (13)    Rail (14)    Main structure (21)    Support (22)    Fixing unit (23)
NOVELTY - The cover has a transparent sheet (17) laminated with an optical low-pass filter (15) and an infrared cut filter (16) and attached in the aperture of a casing (11). Metal coat film (18) is formed in the peripheral portion of the transparent sheet, so that the interior of the casing is cut-off from outer air.    USE - For shielding image pick-ups such as digital camera, video camera.    ADVANTAGE - A large space is ensured between the image pick-up lens and the solid state image pick-up, using the transparent sheet cover. The adhesion of dust on the image pick-up is reliably prevented using the cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solid state image pick-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solid state image pick-up with transparent sheet cover.    Casing (11)    Optical low-pass filter (15)    Infrared cut filter (16)    Transparent sheet (17)    Metal coat film (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a training pipe (3) connected to the interior hyperbaric chamber (1) of a cylindrical casing (2). The hyperbaric chamber houses a shunt disc (7) supported to a rotary shaft (6). Vanes (8) are supported to the shunt disc. The ends of the rotary shaft is coupled by joints (10) to power generators (12). Charging batteries are connected to the power generators, to form a charging circuit.    USE - Used as hydroelectric power source for industrial use.    ADVANTAGE - Allows utilization of small hydraulic power e.g. tap water. Ensures efficient conversion of energy. Reduces size of device. Reduces mechanical loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotary shaft extend through draft tubes (4) extended sideways and at same height from the hyperbaric chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side sectional view of the hose electric power generating device.    Hyperbaric chamber (1)    Cylindrical casing (2)    Training pipe (3)    Draft tubes (4)    Rotary shaft (6)    Shunt disc (7)    Vanes (8)    Joints (10)    Power generators (12)
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 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 - A resetting transistor (Tr1) and photodiode (D1) are formed on an upper surface of a base semiconductor wafer (2). An amplification transistor (Tr2) is mounted on a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer formed on the base wafer. An auxiliary area (30) is formed on the light receiving area of the photodiode.    USE - E.g. CMOS active pixel image (API) sensor.    ADVANTAGE - As the amplification transistor is formed on the SOI wafer suitable for the digital circuit, processing speed is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional block diagram of the solid state image pick-up. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base semiconductor wafer (2)    Auxiliary area (30)    Photodiode (D1)    Resetting transistor (Tr1)    Amplification transistor (Tr2)
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 - A step (4) is provided to downstream-side floodway (5), so that used water (50) is mixed with sea water (S) below sea-level.    USE - For power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - Since used water is mixed below the sea-level, generation of bubbles on the surface is prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for water drainage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of water drainage plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Step (4)    Downstream-side floodway (5)    Used water (50)    Sea water (S)
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 windshield glass (7) is provided in the upper face side of a display section (5). A solar cell (9) which operates in ultraviolet area, is provided between the lower face of the windshield glass and the upper face of the display section.    USE - Electronic wrist watch.    ADVANTAGE - Light energy is effectively utilized, as the solar cell generates power from the ultraviolet light rays, thus increasing life durability of wrist watch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the wrist watch.    Display section (5)    Windshield glass (7)    Solar cell (9)
NOVELTY - A transparent electrode layer (102), amorphous and crystalline semiconductor photoelectric conversion layers (110,120) of specific thickness, a back side electrode layer (130) are laminated on a transparent insulated substrate (101) to form hybrid photoelectric conversion cells. The layer (130) is divided into electrodes corresponding to cells, by a laser scribe. Dreg formed on layer (130) due to laser scribe, is removed.    USE - For manufacturing integrated hybrid thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves production yield of the cell, by simplifying the cell construction. Maintains high photoelectric conversion efficiency of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the laminated structure of integrated hybrid thin film solar cell.    Transparent insulated substrate (101)    Transparent electrode layer (102)    Amorphous and crystalline semiconductor photoelectric conversion layers (110,120)    Electrode layer (130)
NOVELTY - A transparent glass (8) and a film (4) are arranged opposingly to laminate a solar panel cell (1) in between. A transparent coloring film (9) is arranged between light receiving surface of the glass and the solar panel cell.    USE - Solar panel module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables manufacturing solar panel module with desired color and uniform hue, easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar panel module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar panel module.    Solar panel cell (1)    Film (4)    Transparent glass (8)    Transparent coloring film (9)
NOVELTY - A revolving shaft (4) is rotatably supported to a hollow external frame (2) parallel to flowing direction of fluid (3) that passes through open ends (2a,2b) of external frame. Vanes (5) are attached to revolving shaft and rotated by fluid flow. A permanent magnet (6) and a coil (7) are attached oppositely to external frame. The permanent magnet is set near periphery of vane and integrally rotated with vane.    USE - Turbine integrated generator.    ADVANTAGE - Offers a small-sized and lightweight turbine integrated generator which can be installed easily, and can efficiently convert the kinetic energy of fluid into the rotary power of impeller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the principal part of the turbine integrated generator.    External frame (2)    Open ends (2a,2b)    Fluid (3)    Revolving shaft (4)    Vane (5)    Permanent magnet (6)    Coil (7)
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 turbine coupled to an electricity generator, is provided between the indoor water pipes.    USE - For production of electricity from tap water, to use as emergency power source.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to produce electricity which is stored in battery and is utilized as emergency power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the simple drawing of electricity generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
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 - The laser beam (2a) radiated from a semiconductor laser (2) is condensed on the surface (6b) of a transparent layer (6), to form an optical spot (9). An optical detector (7) is provided to periphery of optical spot formation position on surface (6b).    USE - For optical disk drive which drives optical disk such as digital video disk (DVD), compact disk (CD).    ADVANTAGE - As the reproduced signal light is detected using the optical detector without recording light from optical spot, light utilization efficiency is increased and high speed optical recording-reproduction is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the components used in optical head and sectional view and bottom view of optical detector.    Semiconductor laser (2)    Laser beam (2a)    Transparent layer (6)    Surface (6b)    Optical detector (7)    Optical spot (9)
NOVELTY - A water turbine (3) is attached to the downward rotary shaft (2) provided to a float (1). A mooring rope (4) is attached to the float. A generator (6) in the upper portion of revolving shaft is driven by water turbine.    USE - Movable-type hydroelectric device for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The hydroelectric device is compact in size, so it can be carried conveniently and installation is made easy. Large utilization of natural energy is made, since water turbine is connected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydroelectric device.    Float (1)    Rotary shaft (2)    Water turbine (3)    Mooring rope (4)    Generator (6)
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 - The grooves (14) are formed on a support section (13) held on a bed plate (12), such that its size approximately equals finger group except thumb. The locating rods (15) are moved left/right on the support section to prevent mounting of solar battery module (1) on the support section.    USE - For preparation of sealing for amorphous group solar panel module.    ADVANTAGE - Mounting efficiency of solar panel module on workbench is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of workbench and solar panel module.    Solar battery module (1)    Bed plate (12)    Support section (13)    Grooves (14)    Locating rods (15)
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 - The external terminals (4a,4b) are fixed on the solders (5a,5b) provided in the substrate (2). A solar cell is placed on the solder (5c) in correct position with respect to the substrate using locating jigs (12a,12b) and is pressed. The solders are heated and melted and allowed to cool, such that solar cell and external terminal are connected to substrate.    USE - For joining solar cells to form solar cell panel used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the frequency of heating due to which heat stress is avoided, hence restrains occurrence of failure due to heat stress. Therefore, improves the durability of the solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the solar cell joining method.    Substrate (2)    External terminals (4a,4b)    Solders (5a-5c)    Locating jigs (12a,12b)
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 semiconductor light receiving element has substrate (1) whose crystal growth surface is made rough before formation of semiconductor layer (2). The layer (2) is formed from upper portion of projections on the rough substrate surface, the projections being separated by several cavities (13).    USE - Schottky-barrier type light receiving element.    ADVANTAGE - Since projections are provided to substrate surface, mask layer is not needed. Prevents generation of defects, auto doping with new unification portion of lateral growth portion due to formation of mask layer. Al content semiconductor material can enable selective growth, therefore simplification of manufacturing process can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional and top views of semiconductor light receiving element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (1)    Semiconductor layer (2)    Cavities (13)
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 - Resin sealing of the photovoltaic cell (101) formed on a reinforcing plate, is performed. The distortion produced at the time of molding is reduced by the distortion moderate process and the solar battery module of desired shape is formed.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery module installed on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Internal stress of the sealing resin is reduced. Reliable solar battery module integrated with building material, and with outstanding weather-proof is obtained. The manufacturing method with outstanding productivity without dropping the yield, is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external view of the solar battery module.    Photovoltaic cell (101)
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 - A photovoltaic cell (101) is provided on an outer enclosure surface (106). The adhesive layer (103) is provided on light receiving side of the photovoltaic cell and on the outer enclosure surface. A stain prevention layer (105) is provided on a base material (104) present on the adhesive layer.    USE - For solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Since photovoltaic cell is provided, installation cost is reduced. Since the stain prevention layer is provided, electric power loss due to dirt is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the manufacturing method of frame of solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model external view and model sectional view of solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photovoltaic cell (101)    Adhesive layer (103)    Base material (104)    Stain prevention layer (105)    Enclosure surface (106)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module on a transparent substrate has wire elements (35a,35c,35d) at regular intervals. A connection electrode (38) connects edges of a solar battery electrode (37) surrounding wire elements and connecting the wire element base ends. The array condition of the wire element in each battery of the solar battery module is mutually different.    USE - E.g. electronic wrist watch and other information display using solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery having high electricity generation efficiency is provided without degrading external appearance of the wrist watch.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery module of electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and enlarged top view of solar battery module of electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Wire elements (35a,35c,35d)    Solar battery electrode (37)    Connection electrode (38)
NOVELTY - A covering layer (111), a photovoltaic cell (105) and a surface coating layer (112) are laminated such that the periphery of the coating layer (112) exists between the peripheries of the photovoltaic cell and the covering layer.    USE - For manufacturing solar panel module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the boundary surface of sealing and covering layers are not exposed to the edge of the panel module, permeation of water from the edge of the module and consequent peeling of the covering layer are prevented. Degradation of bonding strength of the sealing layer and covering layer is restrained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar panel module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional structure of the solar panel module.    Photovoltaic cell (105)    Covering layer (111)    Surface coating layer (112)
NOVELTY - The base and side of the active region (104) of a thermosensitive element (101) consist of high-concentrated p-type areas (105,106).    USE - Thermal type semiconductor infrared image pick-up device.    ADVANTAGE - Can be quickly manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of image pick-up device.    Thermosensitive element (101)    Active region (104)    High-concentrated p-type areas (105,106)
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 photodiodes (PD) of same shape are arranged at equal intervals in a row. A slit (SLT) is provided in longitudinal direction in the center of the photodiode.    USE - For optical measurement.    ADVANTAGE - Variation in the output signal is made small due to the irradiation position of the light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows pattern diagram of photodiode array.    Photodiode (PD)    Slit (SLT)
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 - A transparent conductive layer (101-3) which contains zinc oxide, a semiconductor layer (102) which contains silicon and zinc oxide and another transparent conductive layer (103) containing zinc oxide, are sequentially formed on a substrate (101-1).    USE - Photovoltaic cell e.g. solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Diffusion of semiconductor layer containing silicon and zinc oxide is restrained even if heat processing, annealing process and hydrogen process are performed. Reduction of transmittance of transparent conductive layer containing zinc oxide is restrained. A photovoltaic cell having reduced adherence power is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of a photovoltaic cell.    Substrate (101-1)    Transparent conductive layers (101-3,103)    Semiconductor layer (102)
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 installation (10) includes a turbine (15), an electric generator (20) and an air compressor (22). The generator is driven by the turbine and supplies electrical energy. The compressor can be coupled to the turbine so as to inject air for aeration of a water course. The compressor includes a air output connected to a retractable distributor (25) whose vertical dimension sensibly corresponds to the water course height.    USE - For oxygenating a water course.    ADVANTAGE - Simple, effective , low cost system which can produce electrical energy and aerate a water course.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The distributor is placed downstream of the installation. The distributor includes at least a hollow tube in fluid communication with a series of hollow parallel arms having various diameter openings. The installation (10) is situated up stream of a water reservoir (12) and in which the installation is crossed by a sheet of water sensibly corresponding to the retained water height .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view section of the installation    installation (10)    feed pipe (11)    water reservoir (12)    breather pipe (13)    turbine (15)    electric generator (20)    compressor (22)    distribute (25)
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 - A sacrificial layer and a planarization layer are integrally formed on a silicon substrate as legs to support a micro platform.    USE - Microbridge structure with hidden legs, for miniature bolometric detector and other micro devices using grey-scale mask.    ADVANTAGE - By eliminating the need for post-type structures, the fill factor and performance of the detector is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the bolometric detectors.
NOVELTY - Compressed air pump has a series of pumping stages using the weight of the water column in a well or a water column above ground. As the sections rise their interior volumes are closed by a valve (7) and piston locked by a key (6) to maintain pressure towards the surface. Pressurized air is fed to a collection plenum which has a turbine or piston motor to produce electrical power.    USE - For producing electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Allows non pollution operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows cross section of pump.    Pump cylinder (1)    Key (6)    Valve (7)
NOVELTY - An exercise device having a display unit, is interfaced with the Internet. The display unit is partitioned to form primary and secondary display portions to display contents downloaded from the Internet and control instructions of the exercise device, respectively. A switching element is provided for removing the secondary display portion.    USE - For display device associated with network enabled exercise devices used in fitness centers, gym.    ADVANTAGE - The user does not have to perform any complex steps to shift between controlling the exercise device and accessing web pages over Internet and less errors occur during shifting by using a display switching element. Increases interest of user by enabling him to access the Internet while exercising.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Information display method;    (b) Computer implemented interface apparatus;    (c) Method for improving the usability of an interface for an exercise device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of network enabled exercise devices.
NOVELTY - Semiconductor chip surface comprises silicon substrate and well configured in a predetermined region on the substrate surface. The photo diode comprises a MOS transistor on the surface of the well, a photo sensor on one side of the well and electrically connected to the MOS transistor, and an insulation layer on the surface of the silicon substrate and located around the photo sensor.    USE - Photo diode production.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances sensitivity of photo sensor to improve photo diode quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photo sensor comprises a first doping region configured in the middle portion of the surface of the photo sensor, and a second doping region configured on the surface of the photo sensor and located between the first type of doping region and the insulation layer. The depth of the second doping region is deeper than the insulation layer and the first type of doping region and with at least a portion located under the insulation layer. The dopant density in the second doping region is less than the dopant density in the first doping region for reducing the electric field surround the outside of the first doping region to reduce the current leakage.
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 - A mounting stand (8) consists of several horizontal and vertical beams mounted vertically to a roof (25). A solar power generation module (2) is fixed to one side of the stand and a solar optical module is fixed to the reverse side. After performing wiring of the modules, the stand is pushed down along the roof surface and fixed to fixtures (20) of the roof such that the power generation modules are on the upper side.    USE - For fixing solar power generation system on roof of residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power generation system is fixed reliably and simply on the roof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar power generation system attachment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the mounting stand.    Solar power generation module (2)    Mounting stand (8)    Fixtures (20)    Roof (25)
NOVELTY - A light conversion panel (1) is fixed to a base (4) by a central support (2) and a side support (5). A low speed motor (3) and an automatic controller (6) are attached to the base.    USE - Solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevational view of the solar power generation system.    Light conversion panel (1)    Central support (2)    Motor (3)    Base (4)    Side support (5)    Automatic controller (6)
NOVELTY - A lattice frame (1) comprises a horizontal rail (3) and a vertical rail (2). A metal receptacle (7) is fixed to the frame base such that openings of the frame are covered. A solar battery sub-module is mounted onto the upper surface of the metal receptacle.    USE - For residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The panel excels in sound insulation and a thermal insulation, and is a reliable waterproof structure. The construction is simple and an exchange of the solar battery module is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar battery module integrated roof panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lattice frame (1)    Vertical rail (2)    Horizontal rail (3)    Metal receptacle (7)
NOVELTY - A speed control signal is added to electric power command value by adder (10) and then output to an excitation control system. Then, optimum guide vane opening command value is computed based on electric power command value and actual pump head of turbine. A second subtractor (14) subtracts preset value from the guide vane command value and outputs to servo control system during transition.    USE - For hydroelectric power plant with speed adjustable pump turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables smooth running of pump turbine without getting struck at backward flowing point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rotating speed command value is computed from the electric power command value and actual pump head of turbine. A first subtractor (8) deducts the actual rotating speed of turbine from the rotating speed command value and outputs a speed deviation value. A speed controller (9) generates speed control signal from a speed deviation value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of control device of adjustable speed hydroelectric power plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    First subtractor (8)    Speed controller (9)    Adder (10)    Second subtractor (14)
NOVELTY - The building has a power generator (20) for generating power using solar energy and a fuel cell (10) which is a solid polymer fuel cell having solid polymer electrolyte, for converting chemical energy directly into electrical energy by oxidation. An energy output controller (30) adjusts the ratio of energy output of fuel cell and power generator, depending on the demand.    USE - For heating water and floor of building, charging battery and heat accumulation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel of the fuel cell is not wasted and the fuel cell is efficiently used, by adjusting the energy output and using energy output from power generator during daytime. The fuel cell has a simple structure, which does not require the liquids such as electrolyte and hence the size reduction and weight reduction of fuel cell is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the building with fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Power generator (20)    Energy output controller (30)
NOVELTY - A protective layer is formed in the upper part of an x-ray sensor panel. A pattern of anti-reflecting coating (110) is formed on the surface of the protective layer. A wavelength converter is formed in the upper part of the anti-reflective coating pattern.    USE - Used for X=ray sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Improves signal-to-noise ratio of the x-ray sensor since incident light to unnecessary portion is suppressed. Improves wavelength conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a radiation detector.    Anti-reflecting coating (110)
NOVELTY - A scale (4) having an optical pattern (4a), is irradiated and moved relative to a photo integrated circuit (3). The photo IC has a light reception array (3a) to receive the light through the scale, comprised of sequentially arranged pnp layers (301-303) to which a reverse bias voltage is applied.    USE - Optical encoder.    ADVANTAGE - As the pnp layers are sequentially reverse biased, distortion in encoder waveform due to offset voltage is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the profile of optical encoder and cross-sectional view of the light receiver.    Photo IC (3)    Light reception array (3a)    Scale (4)    Optical pattern (4a)    pnp layers (301-303)
NOVELTY - A sensor panel (1) is fixed on a supporting plate (2a) provided inside a housing. The airtight area inside the housing is divided by arranging an air resistant element (5) between the periphery of the supporting plate and the internal circumference portion of the housing. The sensor panel is arranged opposing the X-ray irradiation side through the airtight area.    USE - Roentgenogram image pickup device.    ADVANTAGE - By using the air resistant element, bending of the housing is reduced and damage to the sensor panel due to shock is prevented. Hence, size reduction and weight of the housing are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of roentgenogram image pickup device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sensor panel (1)    Supporting plate (2a)    Air resistant element (5)
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 - The method involves scribing the semiconductor layer and back-side electrode, for integration. Then bubble jet ultrasonic cleaning of the scribed portion is performed, using high-pressure water mixed with gas.    USE - For manufacturing tandem-die silicon thin-film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - As scribe slag is reliably removed, damage such as film debonding to the thin films is reduced, and hence thin-film solar battery outstanding in manufacturing property is obtained.
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 battery module consists of a solar panel (11) which covers a solar battery (11a). An electric power terminal box (12) has a projection (12ca) to protect the wiring below solar panel. A power cable (12b) is connected to terminal box, in parallel to solar panel at reverse side.    USE - For installation on outdoors such as roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Improves reliability of battery module, without reduction in conversion efficiency of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (11)    Solar battery (11a)    Power terminal box (12)    Power cable (12b)    Projection (12ca)
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 - A lower electrode layer (31) formed on an ultraviolet permeable glass substrate (2) is covered by ultraviolet absorbing semiconductor layers (32,33). An upper electrode layer is formed on the semiconductor layer. A protective layer (5) is bonded on an upper electrode layer (34) through an adhesive agent (4).    USE - Ultraviolet detector.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents degradation of adhesive agent due to ultraviolet with simple component and protects semiconductor layer which sensitizes ultraviolet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the ultraviolet detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ultraviolet permeable glass substrate (2)    Adhesive agent (4)    Protective layer (5)    Lower electrode layer (31)    Ultraviolet absorbing semiconductor layers (32,33)    Upper electrode layer (34)
NOVELTY - A plate-shaped solar battery (2) is installed vertically on a transparent substrate (1). A triangular support (3) is fixed to light receiving sides of the battery. The support has reflecting surface that reflects incident light which permeates the substrate.    USE - Solar battery module for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves quantity of light irradiated on solar battery, by reflecting incident light using triangular support. Improves rigidity of solar battery module, by pinch support of solar battery between back side plate and substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded sectional view of solar battery module.    Transparent substrate (1)    Solar battery (2)    Support (3)
NOVELTY - The support rails (14) supporting the solar panels (13), are extrusion molded from aluminum. The rails are mutually connected and grounded.    USE - Solar panel embedded roof for power generation in home.    ADVANTAGE - Conductive support rails are also used as power transmission line, hence the assembling operation is simple and solar panel is made lightweight. Since the support rails are grounded, the separate wires for connecting negative terminal of solar battery are eliminated, thereby wiring operation is simplified and electrical leakage is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the wiring structure of the solar panel.    Solar panels (13)    Support rails (14)
NOVELTY - A heating unit heats an emitter (24) by the counter current-flow flame present across the emitter. The flame is formed by combustion with the fuel gas supplied from fuel feeding pipe (22) and air supplied from air supply pipe (20). An optoelectric transducer (34) performs photoelectric conversion of the radiation light from the emitter.    USE - Used to convert radiation light from an emitter into electric power by an optoelectric transducer.    ADVANTAGE - Heating efficiency and energy conversion efficiency are improved by heating emitter at highest temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the assembly of thermo optical electrical power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Air supply pipe (20)    Fuel feeding pipe (22)    Emitter (24)    Photoelectric conversion cell (34)
NOVELTY - A spherical substrate (1) is divided by a through-hole (4) into which a metal electrode material (5) is inserted and fixed to the substrate to form the electrode (6).    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery with large receiving surface is materialized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the manufacturing steps of solar battery.    Substrate (1)    Through-hole (4)    Metal electrode material (5)    Electrodes (6)
NOVELTY - Cuprous-oxide layers (2a,2b) are provided on the main surfaces of a copper board (1). Metallic thin films (3a,3b) are formed on respective cuprous-oxide layers (2a,2b) by Schottky contact.    USE - Optoelectric transducer.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength of the transducer is improved, as the surface of the copper board is covered with cuprous-oxide layers. A stable thin transducer is obtained by covering cuprous-oxide layers with metallic thin films.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Optoelectric transducer manufacturing method;    (b) Rectifier    (c) Rectifier manufacturing method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of optoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Copper board (1)    Cuprous-oxide layer (2a,2b)    Metallic thin films (3a,3b)
NOVELTY - Electric charge forwarding electrodes (106) are formed on a gate insulating film. The gap between the electrodes is kept constant.    USE - Solid state image pick-up.    ADVANTAGE - Enables exactly maintaining the gap between electrodes, thereby improves reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solid state image pick-up manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solid state image pick-up. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrodes (106)
NOVELTY - A forwarding area of substrate forwards electric charge stored in photosensor. A FD section is formed on edge portion of forwarding area, which converts electric charge into voltage signal. An output circuit is formed on substrate through insulating layer. The FD section is formed facing MOS transistor (110) cyclically, and impurity diffusion area (120) is formed near the FD section.    USE - Solid state image pick-up element, e.g. charge coupled device.    ADVANTAGE - As the impurity diffusion layer is formed near the MOS transistor and FD section, the parasitic capacitance of MOS transistor is reduced and the conversion efficiency of output circuit is improved. Also the unit pixel size is reduced and the image pickup sensitivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the solid state image pick-up element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solid state image pick-up element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    MOS transistor (110)    Impurity diffusion area (120)
NOVELTY - A connection section (5) is disconnected from the curving objective area of a flat wire (1) to detach a pair of wire sections (4) and curve the flat wire to the width direction. A coating (3) is provided on the periphery of a conducting wire (2).    USE - For flat wire attached to solar panel of solar power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures flexibility of wire interconnection. Absorbs difference between path length of wire sections. Enables easy curving flat wire to width direction. maintains curved condition of flat wire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flat wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial top view of a flat wire.    Flat wire (1)    Conducting wire (2)    Coating (3)    Wire sections (4)    Connection section (5)
NOVELTY - Liquid is boiled and evaporated by solar energy action. The vapor is risen to high level by diffusion and hot gas ascendant power. The vapor is condensed in a shade area in the high level to store as liquid which is used for hydroelectric power generation.    USE - For receiving and storing solar energy for hydroelectric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates the storage of solar energy in gravitational potential energy of evaporated and condensed liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the general scheme of solar energy storage system.
NOVELTY - A three-dimensional solar generation system having a laser and a dome is provided to increase the condensing quantity of the sunshine by using the laser for irradiating to a multiple layer combining solar generation system and using the dome for transmitting and reflecting the sunshine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plurality of solar cell modules comprising both sides solar cells is arranged in series, and a multiple layer solar generation system is formed by combining the solar cell modules. By combining a plurality of the multiple layer solar generation systems in parallel, a multiple combining solar generation system is formed. A plurality of mirrors is formed under the multiple combining solar generation system to condense the sunshine. A dome is arranged on the multiple combining solar generation system to transmit the light inputted from the roof and to reflect the light output to the outside. A laser is arranged on the multiple combining solar generation system to maximize the light absorbed in the solar cell module.
NOVELTY - A three-dimensional solar generation system is provided to increase the condensing quantity of the sunshine by arranging a plurality of mirrors and by using a plurality of solar cells of both sides.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plurality of solar cell modules comprising both sides solar cells is arranged in series, and a multiple layer solar generation system is formed by combining the solar cell modules. By combining a plurality of the multiple layer solar generation systems in parallel, a multiple combining solar generation system is formed. A plurality of mirrors is formed under the multiple combining solar generation system. By reflecting consecutively the sunshine with the mirrors, the light absorbed in the solar cell module is maximized.
NOVELTY - A two-dimensional solar generation system added a laser is provided to condense the maximum solar energy in a given area by combining a plurality of a solar cell structure of a single layer into a solar cell structure of a multiple layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar module is formed by combining a plurality of solar cells in serial or in parallel, and a solar array is formed by combining a plurality of solar modules. A supporting unit supports the solar array, and a converting unit converts an alternating current to a direct current. A single layer solar cell structure is formed by combining a plurality of solar arrays and a multiple layer solar cell structure is formed by combining a plurality of single layer solar cell structures. A plurality of mirrors is arranged under the multiple layer solar cell structure. The mirrors reflect the sunlight to the multiple layer solar cell structure. Additionally, a laser beam irradiates the multiple layer solar cell structure.
NOVELTY - A two-dimension solar photovoltaic power generation system is provided to activate, utilize and maximize the functions of the system by installing a device that focuses sunbeams onto a multi-layer solar photovoltaic power generation system installed at a given space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system includes a plurality of solar cell modules installed serially. The solar cell modules are again assembled to produce a multi-layer solar photovoltaic power generation system. A plurality of the multi-layer solar photovoltaic power generation system are assembled in parallel.
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 - The role width (A) of the solar battery module (M) is set to predetermined range when setting the role width (a) of te gradient of a roof and a tile (20) of orthogonal direction.    USE - For installation to roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Waterproof function between tiles and solar battery module is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a laying method for solar battery module to roof of building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of a condition of having coupled the tile and the solar battery module.    Tile (20)    Role width of solar battery module (A)    Role width of gradient of roof and tile (a)
NOVELTY - The optical module has a surface light emitting element (3) which emits light into the core (5a) of an optical fiber (5). A semitransparent mirror (8) reflects a portion of emitted light onto a light receiving element (4), so as to monitor the intensity of light radiated by the element.    USE - Optical module.    ADVANTAGE - Monitors optical power of light emitted by surface light emitting element efficiently, using simple component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optical module.    Surface light emitting element (3)    Light receiving element (4)    Optical fiber (5)    Core (5a)    Semitransparent mirror (8)
NOVELTY - The main control unit is duplexed into a standby type telecommunication control unit and a common type telecommunication control unit. An information is output to each field device based on address through a field bus by assigning the same address to the standby type and to the common type control units through a network.    USE - In power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Performs duplexing of telecommunication control unit and field bus without adding original protocol. Improves reliability of control system by avoiding generation of cable failure. Eliminates need for communication cable by using radio communication system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for storage medium recorded with a field device control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
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 light guide (5) is provided inbetween light emitting element (3) and switch operation surface. When the finger approaches or contacts the switch operation surface, the transmitted light is reflected from the finger and is received by light receiving element (4), and switch is operated based on the output from light receiving element.    USE - For domestic electric appliance, automatic vending machine, apparatus mounted in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - As only light emitting elements, light receiving element and light guide are used, raw-material cost is reduced, and hence cost of optical touch switch is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an sectional view showing the operation of optical touch switch.    Light emitting element (3)    Light receiving element (4)    Light guide (5)
NOVELTY - A base material layer (1) is provided to upper surface of an inorganic oxide vapor deposition film (2), for shielding the film.    USE - For solar battery module used for various electronic devices e.g. calculator for consumer applications, for rolling up type vacuum evaporation device, low temperature plasma chemical vapor deposition device.    ADVANTAGE - The protection sheet has excellent strength and is resistant to weather, heat, water, light, wind pressure, chemical, stain, hail and is damp proof, and hence inexpensive and safe solar-battery module can be manufactured stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the protection sheet.    Base-material layer (1)    Inorganic vapor-deposition film (2)
NOVELTY - The cutter has a disc-shaped roller blade (11) supported rotatably at the center of a circle. A heater of the roller blade is in-built within a handle (12) to which the roller blade is attached, for heating roller blade.    USE - For finishing solar battery module by parting protruding portion after lamination process.    ADVANTAGE - Enables automatic cutting of protruding portion after lamination process during manufacture of solar battery module with sufficient operatively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cutter device for finishing laminated solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the cutter for finish processing of solar battery module.    Roller blade (11)    Handle (12)
NOVELTY - A guide space (22) is formed in the male connector between a cyclic watertight sealing element (21) and the internal circumference of a housing (2). A sealing seat (31) is provided along the internal circumference of a female connector housing (3) to contact the sealing element. A U-shaped wall (33) of the housing is inserted through the guide space and installed between the terminals (62C,63C) of the holder.    USE - For roof-mounted solar battery module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents entry of water into the terminals, as the terminals are covered by male and female connector housings. Avoids corrosion and electric shock by preventing entry of water. Facilitates cable connection without causing damage to operator finger, as wall of female die connector is reliably fitted in guide space of male connector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for roof-mounted solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of drip-proof cable connector.    Housings (2,3)    Cyclic watertight sealing element (21)    Guide space (22)    Sealing seat (31)    U-shaped wall (33)    Terminals (62C,63C)
NOVELTY - The solar battery module has solar batteries (11-19) of different right angled triangle shapes which are mutually formed on an identical area.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - When the solar batteries are connected serially in a module, the output obtained is not reduced. Multiple solar batteries of different shapes are arranged easily, as the area for each battery is set-up equally.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar battery module.    Solar batteries (11-19)
NOVELTY - Semiconductor film (1) functions as a cell substrate. Light receiving surface of the cell has a wavy structure (10). Cell back side is provided with alignment mark (14) having same wavy structure as the light receiving surface.    USE - Wrap around type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Each pattern is formed more correctly due to the provision of alignment mark. Efficient wrap around solar battery is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of solar battery manufacturing process.    Semiconductor film (1)    Wavy structure (10)    Alignment mark (14)
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 - An optoelectronic material comprises a porous silicon or silicon ultrafine particles having particle diameters of 1-50 nm. The surface (13) of the porous silicon (12) or the surfaces of the silicon ultrafine particles are nitrided.    USE - The optoelectronic material is used for light emitting device or optoelectronic conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectronic material has stable characteristics without deterioration of luminescence over time in the atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a light emitting device comprising an optoelectronic material layer and a pair of electrodes equipped on the top and bottom of the layer;    (B) an optoelectronic conversion device comprising an optoelectronic material layer and a pair of electrodes and having a photodetector function by detecting a change in internal resistance or photoelectromotive force due to the generation of carriers via light irradiation on the optoelectronic material layer; and    (C) a method for manufacturing an optoelectronic material which comprises (i) forming a porous silicon by anodizing a single-crystal silicon and annealing the porous silicon in an ambient gas including at least nitrogen to nitride the surface of the porous silicon, or (ii) annealing silicon ultrafine particles in an ambient gas containing at least nitrogen at at least 900 degreesC to nitride surfaces of the particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of an optoelectronic material.    Porous silicon (12)    Surface (13)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to hydroelectric power generation and the power generation mode of the present invention can utilize water resource and reduce power generating cost. The present invention features that below the water outlet of power station dam side wall and middle wall are constructed to separate the river into channels, and there are support columns, rotating shaft, which is supported by the columns, extends beyond the side wall and has spider blades as well as wheels and clutch structure, to drive power generator to produce more electricity.
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 - Door posts (6) are vertically supported by an outer wall surface of a building (1). Louver panels (7) are arranged in predetermined interval along the door posts, such that a plate-shaped solar battery module is arranged in between louver panels.    USE - Used in building.    ADVANTAGE - Suppress power consumption of the building and attains environmental conservation. Improves airconditioning efficiency of the building during summer daytime.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a louver device with electricity generator.    Building (1)    Door posts (6)    Louver panels (7)
NOVELTY - A flush mounting bolt (11) which is embedded at a runner (10), is passed through a hole (22) formed in a flange (21) of the revolving shaft. A bolt (40) comprising a cylindrical groove of predetermined thickness, surrounds the flush mounting bolt.    USE - Fastener for runner and revolving shaft of hydraulic machines e.g. water turbine and pump turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Protrusion of the runner in the peripheral area of the flush mounting bolt accompanied by the large contact power is prevented and hence uniform bearing effects act between the flange and the runner, thereby generating large frictional force and transmitting large torque efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fastener. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Runner (10)    Flush mounting bolt (11)    Flange (21)    Hole (22)    Bolt (40)
NOVELTY - The sea water from the intake (1) is supplied to the hydro electric generator (4) through pipe (2) for electric power generation. The utilized water is switched to the utilization units (9-11) depending on the requirement using switching unit (6).    USE - Hydro power generation system with recycling facility.    ADVANTAGE - The water after electricity generation is recycled with various installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hydro power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Intake (1)    Pipe (2)    Hydro electric generator (4)    Switching unit (6)    Utilization units (9-11)
NOVELTY - The frame overhang portion (15a) of a solar-battery module (15), is attached to the rails (13) in roof through a joint portion (17). A slope overhang portion (19) extends from top of a solar-battery module to surface of a roof lining board (11). A heater (21) is attached to back-side of the slope overhang portion.    USE - For solar battery installation in residence.    ADVANTAGE - Since the frame overhang portion is attached to the rails through a joint portion, deformation of the frame due to load concentration on the frame is prevented reliably. Since heater is attached to the backside of the slope, piling top of ice blocks on the module on roof, is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the roof structure.    Roof lining board (11)    Rails (13)    Solar-battery module (15)    Frame overhang portion (15a)    Joint portion (17)    Slope overhang portion (19)    Heater (21)
NOVELTY - The operating procedure and an execution time for each exercise in an exercise menu is stored already in a display device, so that the content of the exercise menu is displayed using characters, still picture or moving images. The rate of change of exercise menu is notified by the bodily sensation signal to assist motility.    USE - Sensational exercise menu meter for health improvement exercise, fat removal exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Performs target motility efficiently. Continuous motility of operation indefinitely by notifying rate of change of exercising to prevent overworking of partial muscles. Performs motility efficiently without being influenced by user environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the sensation exercise menu meter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A lower frame (64) is supported by lower horizontal suspension stand (29), when the lower frame is inserted in a groove (45). When upper frame (63) is inserted in a groove (51), a projection (71) of the upper frame is received by upper wall (51a), such that upper frame is supported by the upper horizontal suspension stand (28).    USE - For electrical power generating device (claimed) installed on sloping roof.    ADVANTAGE - Since upper frame of solar battery module can be easily inserted in the groove of the upper horizontal suspension stand, operativity of the solar battery module installation is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Electrical power generating device;    (b) Electrical power generating device installation method;    (c) Intermediate horizontal suspension stand    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electrical power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Upper horizontal suspension stand (28)    Lower horizontal suspension stand (29)    Grooves (45,51)    Upper wall (51a)    Upper frame (63)    Lower frame (64)    Projection (71)
NOVELTY - A person or an animal model is displayed in a user's computer. Effective body motility coinciding with a user is executed on a display screen based on transmitted movement control data. The user's computer receives piece-information containing information on a body portion to perform functional recovery when a user wants to train. The piece-information is transmitted to a server computer.    USE - For providing effective body motility.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to tackle, to disclose intelligence, and to enjoy activity for long period of time even if it is special motility. Provides effective body motility corresponding to user using the server computer connected to computer network, such as Internet. Enables user to understand content of operation of body motility by making person or animal model as three-dimensional model.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of providing method for effective body motility. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The outer-edge part of the solar energy module main body (4) is supported by a frame consisting of frame materials (52,54). The eaves side frame material (52), which is installed on the roof surface at the eaves side of the roof, is provided with a fixed seat (52e) with a short height. The seat extends along the adjacent solar energy module at the eaves side and is laminated on a frame material of the module.    USE - For residence.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high output since the overlapping parts of frames of solar energy modules are prevented from cutting off solar light ray, thus reducing shadow on light-receiving surface of solar energy module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a residence provided with a solar energy system provided with solar energy module; and    (b) and the solar energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of a part of a solar battery module.    solar energy module main body (4)    frame materials (52,54)    fixed seat (52e)
NOVELTY - The width of the side frame material (53,54) of the solar energy module, e.g. solar battery module (2), that does not adjoin with another solar energy module, when installed on the roof of a residential building, is larger than the side frame materials to which another solar energy module adjoins.    USE - For residential building.    ADVANTAGE - High output of solar energy module is attained since the shadow of roof materials, e.g. tiles, or an architectural material is made to fall on the frame and not on the light-receiving surface of solar energy module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a residence provided solar energy system provided with the solar energy module;    (b) and the solar energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective diagram showing the roof of a residence on which a solar-battery module is installed.    Solar battery module (2)    Side frame material (53,54)
NOVELTY - The hilts (81) of the vertical frames (93), whose legs (82) are fixed tightly to a main frame (61), press the surface of a solar battery module (91) adjacent the light receiving surface of the module.    USE - Installing a solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the stress on the solar battery module generated by the thermal expansion of the module and roughness of the frame attachment surface, without reducing the effective electricity generating area ratio of the module itself.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model illustration of the solar battery module installation.    main frame (61)    hilts (81)    legs (82)    solar battery module (91)    vertical frames (93)
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 - The structure includes a waterproof material (1) having a wiring cable inlet (34) and a cover material (5) which are attached to the roof backing material (23). A gap is formed between the waterproof material and the cover passes through a wiring-passing through opening, so that the wiring (32) from a roof mounted apparatus is easily pulled into the cable inlet.    USE - Wiring drawing-in structure for solar battery module mounted on roof of a building.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents rain water entering from a wiring-passing through opening, hence reliability and operativity are enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the wiring drawing-in structure of roof mounted apparatus.    Waterproof material (1)    Cover material (5)    Roof backing material (23)    Wiring (32)    Cable inlet (34)
NOVELTY - A decorative material (52) is provided on a joint filler (4) arranged within a joint gap (50) between adjacent solar battery modules (1).    USE - For residential roof installation apparatus e.g. solar battery module, solar hot water module.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies connection of roof installation apparatuses. Reduces construction cost of roof installation apparatuses. Increases electrical connection reliability of roof installation apparatuses.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded isometric view of a solar battery module.    Solar battery modules (1)    Joint filler (4)    Joint gap (50)    Decorative material (52)
NOVELTY - Beam-direction edges of adjacent roof installation devices (1), e.g. solar-battery modules, are mounted on the sealant (4) of a steps-like frame (6) attached along the roof inclination direction to the roof backing material (5). A joint filler (51) closes the upper part of the joint gap produced between these edges. The end of the joint gap is covered with a decorative material (52).    USE - For roof provided with roof installation device, e.g. solar-battery module, solar-hot-water module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents permeation of rain water through each joint gap between roof installation devices, e.g. solar-battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view showing the waterproof structure for roof provided with solar-battery module.    roof installation devices (1)    sealant (4)    roof backing material (5)    frame (6)    joint filler (51)    decorative material (52)
NOVELTY - The roof, which has solar panels (21) provided on parts except the front part of the sloping roof surface (13), is provided with heaters for deicing (31-33) which deice the roof surface. The heaters are provided on the front part of the roof surface.    USE - Roof with solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates case in which roof surface is covered with water, produced by melting of snow due to heat generated by solar panel, since the snow that lie on front part of roof surface is melted by the heat generated by the heaters, allowing melted water to be drained from roof surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing the roof.    Roof surface (13)    Solar panels (21)    Heaters for deicing (31-33)
NOVELTY - Several legs (4) are provided to undersurface of frames (3) of solar battery module (2) to mount on the corrugated roof (1). A front and rear bolt holes are provided on respective sides of each attachment leg. Several fixing bases (8) at end of leg, are fixed to raised portions (7) of corrugated roof rotatably and the distance between the fixing bases is made variable.    USE - For mounting solar battery module on corrugated roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electricity generation efficiency, as the bearing of solar battery module attached on corrugated roof can be adjusted regardless of direction of building by making variable distance between fixing bases. Prevents construction error, as any one or both of front and rear bolt holes are long holes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar battery module mounted to corrugated roof in different directions. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Corrugated roof (1)    Battery module (2)    Frames (3)    Legs (4)    Raised portions of corrugated roof (7)    Fixing bases (8)
NOVELTY - Standing ways (15a,15b) are attached to a folding panel roof (20) by screw fixing. Solar batteries (12a,12b) which are attached in between the lower bases (14a-14c) and upper covers (11a-11c) are fixed on the upper surface of standing ways by screw fixing.    USE - Installed in buildings, to generate solar power for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar batteries are not fixed directly with the standing ways, the solar batteries reach high temperature at the time of usage. The deformation of the solar battery is prevented and the attachment structure of the battery is also simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar power generator mounting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the assembly diagram of the component of solar power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Upper covers (11a-11c)    Solar batteries (12a,12b)    Lower bases (14a-14c)    Standing ways (15a,15b)    Folding panel roof (20)
NOVELTY - The frames (3-5) accept the peripheral portion of a frameless module (40). A cover (6) fixes the partial portion of frameless module to the frames.    USE - Solar-battery module installed on areas such as roof.    ADVANTAGE - Work load and work hours for exchanging abnormal frameless module, are reduced by removing the frameless module easily without removing the frame of solar-battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the model top elevation view and expanded sectional view of solar-battery module.    frames (3-5)    cover (6)    frameless module (40)
NOVELTY - The solar power generator includes a solar battery module (30) installed between upper suspension stands and lower suspension stands (27,28) arranged on the inclined roof. The frames in respective stands, are fastened to the grooves, in the respective base frames, using metal screw so that battery module and suspension stand are connected electrically.    USE - Solar power generator for generating power, mounted on roof.    ADVANTAGE - Provision of metal fasteners enables to reduce components required for earthing, labor and construction cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar power generator.    Suspension stands (27,28)    Solar battery module (30)
NOVELTY - A support frame (20) holds the three sides of rectangular solar panel (11). The panel is slidably detached or attached to the support frame, from the side which is not held by the frame.    USE - Solar battery tile.    ADVANTAGE - Damage to solar panel during installation is avoided. By sliding the solar panel on the support frame, the panel can be easily removed for maintenance or repair.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar panel removed from support frame.    Solar panel (11)    Support frame (20)
NOVELTY - An attaching member (3) consists of two pairs of clamping pieces (12,13). The first pair of clamping pieces (13) each have a groove (14) into which a corresponding solar panel (2) is inserted. A detachable fixing member (17) is fitted, in a fluid-tight manner, into a fixed groove (15) set on the upper portion of the attaching member.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that the solar panels are properly fitted into the grooves of the clamping pieces of the attaching member. Prevents damages on the solar panels since wind pressure exerted on each solar panel can be absorbed effectively due to elastic deformation of the holding member.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fixing member is installed to elastically deform the first pair of clamping pieces with respect to the solar panels. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a solar battery unit;    (b) a method for installing the solar panel    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the attaching member on whose clamping pieces solar panels are installed. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar panel (2)    Solar panels (2)    Attaching member (3)    Clamping pieces (12,13)    Groove (14)    Fixed groove (15)    Fixing member (17)
NOVELTY - A water-proof sheet (1) made of an elastic material laminated with fiber reinforcement layer, is laid on the existing roof (Y). Several solar-battery boards (A) are distributed over the stand.    USE - For electric power generation using solar panels mounted on roofs in residential building.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high thermal insulation to the existing roof tiles, by using the water-proof sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the laying condition of the water-proof sheet onto the roof.    water-proof sheet (1)    solar-battery boards (A)    roof (Y)
NOVELTY - A clamp (10) at one end of stationary plate (8) clamps an upper portion (2) and lower portion (3) at one end of main plate (1). A suspension portion (B) near the clamp has a nail (10c) for firm clamping of the lower portion (3) and the stationary plate is fixed to a support.    USE - For building.    ADVANTAGE - Clamp connection of metal plate of one solar panel with adjacent panel is performed reliably. An enclosure with excellent bond strength is obtained even in presence of water on the roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the vertical side view of the solar panel embedded roof structure and an enlarged sectional view of the clamp section.    main plate (1)    upper portion (2)    lower portion (3)    stationary plate (8)    clamp (10)    nail (10c)    suspension portion (B)
NOVELTY - A snow shield (4) protrudes above the upper face of solar-battery modules arranged adjacently, on a building roof face (2). A clamped section (6) of the snow shield is pinched between the connection sections (5) of the solar-battery modules.    USE - Solar-battery roof.    ADVANTAGE - Since clamped section is pinched between connection sections, the snow shield can be easily detached and exchanged. Since snow shield protrudes from upper surface of solar-battery modules, fall of snow coverage is easily prevented. Since required number of snow shields are provided corresponding to the number of solar-battery modules, labor and expense are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for snow shield structure of solar-battery roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of snow shield structure of solar-battery roof. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    building roof face (2)    snow shield (4)    connection sections (5)    clamped section (6)
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 - An LED (21) in the writing mode, emits light corresponding to input data signal, which is detected by a photovoltaic cell and an EMF is generated and fed to the CPU (3) and flash memory (2). In the reading mode, a LED (5) emits light corresponding to output data signal which is detected by a photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell generates an EMF signal corresponding to output data and provides to output device.    USE - For reading and write-in of data in personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The need for a battery is eliminated since photovoltaic cell in the card generates EMF in response to light emitted from LEDs corresponding to data signal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for memory card data write-in and reading system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an example of memory card using LEDs and photovoltaic cells for data write-in and reading. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Flash memory (2)    CPU (3)    Light emitting diodes (5,21)
NOVELTY - The solar battery module (6) is arranged on the roof with preset placement pitch. The size of the water dripping plate (17) is less than the set placement pitch and the waste water gradient of water dripping plate is more than a predetermined angle.    USE - Used to install multiple solar battery modules along tile roof.    ADVANTAGE - Design of the solar battery compound roof is improved. Weathering in the boundary portion of a tile roof and a solar battery roof is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory drawing of the solar battery compound roof. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    solar battery module (6)    water dripping plate (17)
NOVELTY - Several solar panels (20,30) are arranged along extension of ridge (11) and lower portion of hip (13). The interval between roof edge (52) and the ridge, and the interval between roof edge (51) and the hip is maintained at constant distance with respect to solar panel array.    USE - For position solar panels with solar battery on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - By maintaining constant distance between the roof edges, and the hip and ridge respectively, the alignment with solar battery array can be established even when size of roof face is different along each side. Hence obviates need of large number of coping structures to establish alignment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for roof with solar battery of solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the roof with solar panel array.    ridge (11)    hip (13)    solar panels (20,30)    roof edges (51,52)
NOVELTY - Several rectangular solar panels (30) and trapezoidal solar panels (20) are arranged along a trough (17) on roof surfaces (13,14). Parallel short side and parallel long side of the trapezoidal solar panels which are aligned with the trough, are supported by supporting structure (40) which extends along direction of inclined roof surfaces.    USE - Building roof installed with solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - As several panels are installed in the trough of roof, without changing usual configuration of the roof, solar panels are installed to the roof easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of building.    roof surfaces (13,14)    trough (17)    trapezoidal solar panels (20)    rectangular solar panels (30)    supporting structure (40)
NOVELTY - A portion of the area not laid with solar panels, is covered with a color board or metal plate (1) on which the same color tone and similar hues that of the solar panel, are developed.    USE - Roof structure with dummy solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - Simple and inexpensive and gives unified beautiful view to the roof structure by developing colors to metal plate same as the solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model sectional view showing the dummy solar panel.    metal plate (1)
NOVELTY - Support rails (3) are arranged in parallel on a waterproof background sheet (2) on a ridge along the roof lining board (1). The distance between the waterborne side of support rail to the waterborne side of background sheet, is set as 200 mm or more. A solar battery module is arranged between two arbitrary adjoining support rails, so that water is piled up at the lower edge waterborne side of the sheet.    USE - For arranging solar battery modules on the roof of a building.    ADVANTAGE - Leakage of water in the roof is prevented, hence all areas of a roof are utilized as electricity generation area without using tiles or slates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model sectional view illustrating the method of arranging solar battery module on a roof.    roof lining board (1)    waterproof background sheet (2)    support rails (3)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module (1) has right angled triangle shape, by forming surfaces of which except oblique side (10) parallel to X and Y directions.    USE - Is installed on a hipped roof.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies solar battery module manufacture, since preparation of module for different shape is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an installation structure of solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the solar battery module.    solar battery module (1)    oblique side (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus consists of a rotational cooling body (3) having a concavo-convex surface, to which a silicon melt solution (7) is contacted. Solidification and the growth of the silicon melt solution are performed, to obtain a silicon ribbon (8). The concave part of the concavo-convex surface is U-shaped or V-shaped, and it has a depth or pitch of about 0.07 mm.    USE - For solar battery, for example    ADVANTAGE - Optical transformation efficiency of the solar battery is enhanced. Silicon ribbon of controlled thickness is manufactured efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the silicon ribbon manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rotational cooling body (3)    Silicon melt solution (7)    Silicon ribbon (8)
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 speed response device connected to exercise machine, generates a signal proportional to the speed of use of exercise machine. A user controlled device generates directional control signals. An infrared or ultrasonic transmitter transmits the speed and directional control signals to a computer input circuit for generating output signals determining direction and speed of movement of on-screen pointer.    USE - For linking exercise machine (claimed) such as center pivoted platform to computer.    ADVANTAGE - Provides interest during exercise, and keeps mind of the user off the physical discomfort involved by allowing user of exercise machine to use computer in a manner which relates the exercise to the display on the computer screen. Helps the user to maintain the discipline of regular exercise on the machine indefinitely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exercise machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of overall arrangement of interface unit.
NOVELTY - The skipping rope kit engages automatically in rotation. There is a system of skipping rope rotation and attachment with automatic release (8). A mechanism sets the rope length (9) , and there is a rotation drive micromotor (10) and connecting rod lever (1).    USE - Skipping sports.    ADVANTAGE - The system of automatic rotation from anchorage points allows one or several persons to skip simultaneously and the system can be used by handicapped people.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the skipping rope automatic rotation mechanism    automatic release (8)    rope length (9)    micromotor (10)    connecting rod lever (1)
NOVELTY - Each solar cell is alternately connected to two reflective surfaces of the solar concentrator, which are oriented to reflect the solar radiation upon the solar cells.    USE - For spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost, by using solar reflectors which are less expensive. Allows for a more versatile and modular design of the solar panel. Improves modularity of the solar concentrator. Improves power conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual view of the solar concentrator.
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 - A photodetector outputs a signal to the base of an input transistor whose collector is connected to the base of an output transistor. A feedback path is provided between the emitter of output transistor and base of input transistor through the feedback resistor. The output of the receiver is obtained from a point in the feedback path.    USE - E.g. wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) receiver used in multiwavelength communication system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the better combination of bandwidth and stability and prevents the output from going negative in presence of a very large detected optical signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of preamplifier section of optical receiver.
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 - Multiple solar battery rows are arranged in row in a solar panel (1) which is supplied with power for melting covered snow. Depending on the progress of defrosting, electric power to each of solar battery rows (71-7n) in the panel, is individually controlled by a de-icing electric power supply control unit (6).    USE - For generation of solar power for domestic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Wastage of useful electric power is prevented by performing efficient defrosting only to a preset situation that is detected automatically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the component of the solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Panel (1)    Control unit (6)    Solar battery row (71-7n)
NOVELTY - The transparent conductive film, photoelectric conversion layer and rear electrode layer are sequentially laminated on a transparent insulated substrate. The rate of a haze of the insulated substrate and the conductive film, is changed in the desired pattern display area.    USE - Thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - By changing the rate of a haze in the substrate and conductive film in the desired pattern display area, the light absorption in photoelectric conversion layer is varied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thin film solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the thin film solar battery structure.
NOVELTY - A lead frame (57) is provided between the upper and lower packages consisting of thermosetting resin. The packages are tapered along the sides. Several holes (69a,69b,71a,71b) are provided penetrating the packages.    USE - Solid state image pick-up.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances the productivity of the package without reducing the position accuracy, by tapering the packages along the sides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solid state image pick-up. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lead frame (57)    Holes (69a,69b,71a,71b)
NOVELTY - A constant current source (103) outputs current to a semiconductor pn junction, which is modulated by change in temperature at the pn junction. The modulated signal is simplified by an amplifier (106).    USE - Bolometer meter type infrared ray image pick-up element.    ADVANTAGE - High sensitive thermal type image pick-up is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of image pick-up element.    Constant current source (103)    Amplifier (106)
NOVELTY - A connection box has a pair of connection modules (24) including a cable insertion hole (10), frame insertion hole (26) and a long slender terminal (21) with a stopper clamp. Lead frame (16) connected bypass diodes (15) on solar battery module (1) is connected to one end of a long and thin terminal through frame insertion hole. Module connection cable (9) is connected to other end of terminal through cable insertion hole.    USE - Connection box for roof mounting type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Accurate connection is performed and the number of components required for connection is also reduced, hence size reduction is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of connection box.    Solar battery module (1)    Module connection cable (9)    Cable insertion hole (10)    Lead frame (16)    Long slender terminal (21)    Connection modules (24)    Frame insertion hole (26)
NOVELTY - The optical absorption property of electrical charge moving bed (30) formed on semiconductor layer (20), is less than one fourth of that of the semiconductor layer containing pigments (22).    USE - The optoelectric transducer is used for photoelectric cell solar battery such as single crystal silicon solar battery, polycrystalline silicon solar battery or amorphous silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Pigment sensitive semiconductor layer improves energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a fragmentary sectional view showing the structure of optoelectric transducer.    Semiconductor layer (20)    Pigments (22)    Electrical charge moving bed (30)
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 - The solar panel (2) is supplied from a feed zone (3) to a conveyor (1). The gaskets (5,7) are fixed to all edges of solar panel by respective mounting units (6,8). The frames (9,11) are fixed on gaskets by respective mounting units (10,12). The gaskets and frames of opposite edges are fixed simultaneously on solar panel.    USE - For automatic assembly of solar battery module used in residence.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces assembly cost by simplifying manufacture process. Improves productivity, by enabling automatic installation of gasket and frames.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of assembly device.    Conveyor (1)    Solar panel (2)    Feed zone (3)    Gaskets (5,7)    Mounting units (6,8,10,12)    Frames (9,11)
NOVELTY - A cover (4) which covers a solar battery module (2) in inclined state, except the module light receiving surface (2a) is attached to a support (8). Gaps (5a,5b) for air flow is formed between the edge portion of module and the cover.    USE - Solar battery array installed in strong wind area in fields.    ADVANTAGE - As the gaps for air flow is formed, the wind flows only to solar battery module back surface. Thus the module light receiving surface is not affected by the wind pressure. Improves wind pressure resistant property of solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of the solar battery array. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery module (2)    Light receiving surface (2a)    Cover (4)    Gaps (5a,5b)    Support (8)
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 - A lift shaft with photovoltaic modules on at least one outer side whose electrical leads come into the inside of the lift shaft, is described. The electrical leads of the photovoltaic module in the lift shaft run completely behind a separation that divides the lift shaft into one region which contains only lift installations and one region which contains the installations of the photovoltaic module.    USE - For photovoltaic applications.    ADVANTAGE - agrees with a certain DIN standard requirement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separation is a cable trough and has holes. The cable trough according to its length is made up of several part-sections. In the inside of the cable trough or of the part-section of the cable trough runs at least one empty tube in which run the electrical leads of the photovoltaic module.
NOVELTY - The pump motor (4) has a rotor (30) and shaft (10), axially slidable within the housing (25) and stator (26), on which an impeller (8) is fixed to pump liquid from the inlet duct (19) into the outlet duct (12).    USE - For circulation of liquids in heating and cooling systems and the like.    ADVANTAGE - No additional back pressure valve or control is required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A spring (37) normally urges the rotor forwards to close off the inlet duct from the outlet duct until the motor is activated, when suction through the hollow shaft returns the rotor assembly to allow passage from inlet to outlet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Illustrates a cross section through the pump.    Motor (4)    Impeller (8)    Motor shaft (10)    Outlet duct (12)    Inlet duct (19)    Motor housing (25)    Stator (26)    Compression spring (37)
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 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 - The present invention discloses a high-effective aerobic exercise medical equipment, it is characterized by that on the front of machine body a panel with massage balls is mounted, and the interior of machine body is equipped with infrared heater and left and right pedals with permanent-magnet, on the machine body a handrail regulator capable of regulating height of handrail is vertically installed, and the display plate of said equipment is fixed on the handrail, can be used for automatically-displaying human exercise strength, time, thermal energy consumption and pulse rate so as to make exerciser can real-time regulate exercise speed. The comprehensive function of acupoint massage, infrared thermotherapy and magnetotherapy can be acted on the pelma, so that it can possesses the obvioushealth-care effect for promoting blood circulation, restoring tissue cell physiological function, removing fatigue and curing senile angiocardiopathy and cerebrovascular disease, etc.
NOVELTY - An electric generator linked with water wheel is composed of water wheel consisting of blades and axle, wind wheel consisting of blades and axle, joint driver which is a serial link between water wheels and wind wheels, speed-variable transmission unit and power unit for electric generation. Its advantages include combination of water energy and wind energy, high energy transform efficiency, less investment and no environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - An image pickup device, wherein a luminous flux LF having passed an aperture (5) in one direction is detected by a detection unit (9), and a locating luminous flux LB having passed the aperture (5) in the opposite direction is introduced into a position (x, y) of a first optical image IM1, as corresponding to a specific position (x, y) of a second optical image IM2, on an image pickup plane. Independently of the mechanical error at the moving time of the aperture (5), therefore, the detection result of the luminous flux LF detected by the detection unit (9) indicates the data of the specific position, as indicated by the locating luminous flux LB, of the incoming optical image.    USE - Image pickup device for detecting an incoming optical image    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Detection unit (9)    Aperture (5)
NOVELTY - Sensor has three photodiodes or phototransistors (20,22,24) receiving photons from three adjacent sensing zones in a field (12) via a directing lens (18) for a processor (42) which compares them with three signals to determine the location of an object within the field. A source of photonic radiation (14) emits photons into the field.    USE - Sensor is a photodetector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - There is an INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a method of optically detecting the location of an object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sensor that optically detects the location of an object within a field of the sensor    field (12)    photonic radiation source (14)    lens (18)    photodetectors (20,22,24)    processor (42)
NOVELTY - Solar panels (24) clip into extruded aluminum or plastic frames (27) which meet at deformable spacers (33) and are joined by a clip-on cover strip (37). Another type of join is provided for linking solar panels tiled successively higher where the clips in the frames are superimposed above one another. A method is also provided for draining internal condensation along a channel (50) to the outside.    USE - Used to mount solar panels on a buildings roof. (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - Allows solar panels to be roof mounted replacing existing tiles while still offering weatherproofing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Fig 5 shows a cross section of the join between two adjacent solar panels.    Fig 6 shows a cross section of the join between two successively higher solar panels.    Solar panel (24)    Extruded frame (27)    Deformable spacer (33)    Clip-on cover (37)    Condensation channel (50)
NOVELTY - A signaling device sends a signal through a circuit board (13), to generate power on demand, by operating a valve (5) which supplies water to a turbine (6). The turbine operates for generation of power by utilizing power of pressurized irrigation system.    USE - For power generation to supply power to electrical apparatus such as pumps, fans, lights, hand tools, etc., used in remote location such as golf courses.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need to charge expensive battery, since power is generated using turbine in combination with irrigation system for and thereby inexpensive system is provided for power supply of electrical appliances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a main pumping station.    Valve (5)    Turbine (6)    Circuit board (13)
NOVELTY - A diagnostic center (14) analyzes the plant data received from a power plant (4), based on the past plant data associated with errors occurred to the plant, and the actions taken to cope with errors stored in a database (23). A reporting system sends a report to a user regarding the causes for the error and the action taken to cope with the error, based on the analysis result.    USE - For providing centralized remote monitoring of multiple plants including thermal and hydraulic power plants and for diagnosing errors.    ADVANTAGE - Error information is easily obtained even if the engineer is not present, thereby minimizing handling time and engineer dispatch cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for remote monitoring diagnostic method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the remote monitoring diagnostic system.    Power plant (4)    Diagnostic center (14)    Database (23)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module comprises a transparent material on a side opposite a light incident side of a solar cell portion (2) on a transparent substrate (1); and a printed matter (4) having a prescribed pattern between the solar cell portion and the transparent material.    USE - The solar battery module is used for an electricity generating system installed at a window or a roof.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery module has a daylighting function in addition to the electricity generating function. It has an improved appearance at the back that allows the back to be exhibited in a positive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a stack-layered structure of a solar battery module.    Substrate (1)    Solar cell portion (2)    Printed matter (4)
NOVELTY - The solar battery strings (1-1 - 1-4) have multiple solar panels (1-16) connected in series. A detector (2-3) outputs an abnormality detection signal, when a ground fault is detected in the solar battery string. The intermediate switches (2-1) are shifted to open state, based on abnormality detection signal.    USE - In solar power generation system used for generating solar power in large scale power plant, home.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safety of solar power generation system without degrading conversion efficiency. Avoids stopping the operation of the entire solar power generation system, when short circuit occurs in one single solar battery string. Ground fault current does not flow to damaged portion of solar battery string, even when cable is severely damaged and ground fault occurs, hence overheating of damaged portion is prevented. The intermediate switches are inexpensive and compact. Since all the intermediate switches are opened and closed simultaneously, no intermediate switch can be erroneously left ON or OFF.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar power generation apparatus control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar battery array and collector box.    Solar battery strings (1-1 - 1-4)    Solar panels (1-61)    Intermediate switches (2-1)    Detector (2-3)
NOVELTY - Insulative spacing ribs (142) extend towards and physically touching a microchannel plate to establish spacing between the microchannel plate and the photocathode. The ribs are provided discontinuous circumferentially from an active area (144) which is responsive to photons of light to liberate photoelectrons.    USE - For image intensifier tube of night vision device used to provide image in visible light which is replicative of a scene which may be too dim to be viewed with the unaided natural human vision.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces or eliminates halo phenomenon after reducing spacing between microchannel plate and photocathode. Maintains precise fine dimension spacing between photocathode and microchannel plate of the tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the photocathode.    Ribs (142)    Active area (144)
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 - The excited magnetic cylinder has a toothed disk (51) engaged with a toothed cylinder (52). The tapered teeth (514) of the toothed disk, is received between the round teeth (521) of the toothed cylinder. A wavy space of N/S pole is formed between the teeth. The inner side of the teeth is narrower than outer side of teeth. The tapered and round teeth are provided at opposite ends with bevel slanting inward.    USE - For reversing wheel in exercise bicycle, arm development device, rowing device, chest building device.    ADVANTAGE - Use of toothed disk and cylinder enables the device to exhibit excellent resistance without any magnetic leakage. The braking wheel is effectively controlled by the resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the magnetic cylinder.    Toothed disk (51)    Toothed cylinder (52)    Tapered teeth (514)    Round teeth (521)
NOVELTY - Electrons are discharged from a photocathode having a protective layer made of cerium, oxygen and fluorine, corresponding to input radiations. Discharged electrons are accelerated towards a microchannel plate (MCP). The MCP performs secondary emission of electrons, based on which output characteristics are produced by a phosphor screen.    USE - For detecting electromagnetic and visible light radiation using an image intensifier tube used in inspecting semiconductor wafers, night vision devices to amplify low level light, a scintillation counter used to detect particles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the photocathode with protective layer made of cerium, oxygen and fluorine is formed, the photocathode is protected effectively from positive ions without the need for an ion barrier film on the MCP and without affecting the signal to noise ratio of the detector and a durable photocathode is detached.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a radiation detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of a radiator detector.
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 processor controller compares monitored displacement of cables (14) connected to exercise modules (12) attached to base, position parameters of a manipulandum (11) and monitored force applied to cables and determines resistive forces to be applied to manipulandum. A tension planner translates resistive forces into tension forces to be applied in cables, to create desired resistive forces at manipulandum.    USE - Computerized exercise system for use on earth with normal gravity and in a gravity free environment such as in a spacecraft application for performing cardiovascular and resistive exercises.    ADVANTAGE - By generating required tensions in the cables coupled to the manipulandum based on determined resistive force, virtual resistive forces are created which are applied to the manipulandum such that the user of the exercise system feels a resistance to his/her forces on the manipulandum during performing the exercise routine and hence the motivation and enjoyment of the user to perform exercise are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exercising method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the computerized exercise system.    Manipulandum (11)    Exercise modules (12)    Cables (14)
NOVELTY - An electricity generator is provided to obtain a large amount of energy through converting a flowing energy into an electric energy for efficiently using small hydropower.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Flow velocity banks are buried separately for increasing flowing speed of water. A main rotating body(1) is installed between the banks while having a rotating shaft(10a) with blades(26) and a large gear(12a) at an upper portion of the rotating shaft. Plural sub rotating bodies(2) are installed for engaging the large gear with a small gear(12b) at upper portion of a rotating shaft(10b) having a bearing(14). A bevel gear(18) is engaged with the large gear of the sub rotating body for converting horizontal rotating movement into vertical rotating movement to transfer to an electricity generating shaft(20). In case of slow rotation of the blades, rotating speed is increased by gear ratio of the large gears and the small gears in transfer to the sub rotating bodies. Therefore, the electricity generating shaft combined with an electricity generator(22) is rapidly rotated for generating electricity. Then, voltage of the electricity is boosted up by a transformer(24).
NOVELTY - A polymer waveguide grating wavelength division optical device using a GaAs board and a fabrication method thereof are provided to improve the property of the device, and to achieve the integration with the other active device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A n-GaAs lower clad layer(2), an i-lnGaAs absorption layer(3), a p-GaAs upper clad layer(4), and a p-lnGaAs layer(5) are formed on a n-GaAs substrate using a semiconductor thin film deposition equipment for forming an optical detector device. A waveguide of the optical detector device is patterned using an optical etching method.    The area around the pattern is coated using a polyimide, thereby limiting the electric property of the optical detector device. A p-ohmic metal layer is formed on the optical detector device, and a n-ohmic metal layer(8) is formed under the optical detector device. A SiNx thin film is deposited on the whole GaAs substrate. A polymer optical waveguide lower clad layer(9), a polymer optical waveguide core layer(10), and a polymer optical waveguide upper clad layer(12) are successively formed using a spin coating method. The polymer material deposited on the optical detector device and the SiNx thin film are removed using a BOE etching solution. A cross section for input and output of a light wave is formed using a cleaving method and a polishing method. In this way, the fabrication of the optical detector device is completed.
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 light radiated from a light emitting element (LD) is received by the light receiver (PD). The drive current is supplied to the light emitting element and the emitted light is reflected to receiver by a diaphragm (2). A portion of signal output from the light receiver is supplied to light-source drive circuit (13) as negative feedback signal.    USE - For optical microphone.    ADVANTAGE - Sensitivity along only a predetermined axial direction is improved, hence noise level is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block circuit diagram of the components of optical microphone. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Diaphragm (2)    Light-source drive circuit (13)    Light emitting element (LD)    Light receiver (PD)
NOVELTY - Light from a laser diode is reflected to a photodiode. A portion of the photodiode output is sent to the laser diode driver as a negative feedback signal. The directional characteristics of a microphone (300) is controlled by changing the magnitude of negative feedback signal, with respect to the zooming signal.    USE - For video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Zooming of the image is interlocked with the audio, hence recording of image and audio is synchronized perfectly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the video camera.    Microphone (300)
NOVELTY - External electrodes are connected to respective terminal pads at the back side of substrate (4). By wiring through the through-holes (9,10) formed in substrate, the external electrodes are connected to electrodes of chip capacitors (2,3).    USE - For optical disk pick-up.    ADVANTAGE - Limitation in circuit design of integrated circuit is avoided and freedom of design is increased. Operation failure of light receiving element is avoided and size of the light receiving element is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the internal structure of light receiving element for optical disk pick-up.    Chip capacitors (2,3)    Substrate (4)    Through-holes (9,10)
NOVELTY - A redox flow battery has an electrolyte tank (21) arranged at the lower portion of a solar panel (20).    USE - Electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - Installation space is reduced, as the solar battery and storage battery are integrally provided in the electric power system. Since the electrolyte tank is provided at lower portion of solar panel, direct heat rays on electrolyte tank is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the electric power system with solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (20)    Electrolyte tank (21)
NOVELTY - A generator produces electricity based on the hydraulic power of waste water drain after heat exchange to produce liquefied natural gas.    USE - For incidental electric installation of open rack-type vaporizer in town gas plant.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes seawater or industrial water. Eliminates unnecessary main electric power. Reduces operating, installation and construction cost of power supply. Enables automatic adjustment of required electric energy. Does not require use of large current controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of a power supply.
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 - The electrode terminals that output current generated by solar battery cell to exterior, is distributed by edges of board (4).    USE - Solar battery module installed on roof, wall surface, of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The need for complicated distribution cables is eliminated and exchange operation is made simpler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar battery modules and arrangement of terminal box. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Board (4)
NOVELTY - A solar battery cell (5) and a glass cover (6) are bonded after applying an adhesive agent (12) to sides of cell or cover by a dispenser (11). Leakage angle (psi) of adhesive agent is computed using preset relation between surface tension of adhesive agent, thickness and mass ratio of cover, gap between cell and cover and acceleration of gravity, so that sine value of leakage angle sin (psi) is less than 1.    USE - For manufacturing solar panel used for protection of solar battery cell and as an optical filter for solar battery cell made of poly or monocrystal semiconductor wafer.    ADVANTAGE - Since adhesive agent having preset leakage angle is used for bonding solar battery cell and glass cover, the pressure exerted on the adhesive agent and surface tension of adhesive agent are balanced, thereby spreading and flowing of adhesive agent to non-filled areas of solar battery cell and glass cover is prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar panel manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar panel manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery cell (5)    Glass cover (6)    Dispenser (11)    Adhesive agent (12)
NOVELTY - A crystalline photoelectric conversion layer (120) with thickness of 3 mum or less, an amorphous photoelectric conversion layer (110) with thickness 250 nm or more and a transparent electrode layer (102) are sequentially laminated on a transparent insulated substrate (101). Several grooves (107) are formed from a rear side electrode layer (130) to form hybrid photoelectric conversion cells.    USE - Integrated hybrid thin film photoelectric conversion device.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies manufacture of high quality photoelectric conversion device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Some of the photoelectric conversion cells are connected electrically through grooves (106). The thickness of crystalline photoelectric conversion layer is 8 increment of thickness of amorphous photoelectric conversion layer, multiplied by 4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows model sectional view of laminate structure of integrated hybrid thin film photoelectric conversion device.    Insulated substrate (101)    Electrode layers (102,130)    Grooves (106,107)    Photoelectric conversion layers (110,120)
NOVELTY - Transparent intermediate film which consists of tin oxide film (2) and silicon oxide film (3), is formed between glass substrate (1) and light irradiation surface of transparent electrically conductive tin oxide film (4). Optoelectric transducer electrode and other electrically conductive film are sequentially laminated on rear surface of transparent substrate.    USE - Roof and outer wall of residence for mounting solar battery such as photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the average reflectance and the reflective interference of roof and outer wall of residence, by forming transparent film between glass substrate and transparent electrically conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded section of the substrate for photovoltaic cells.    Glass substrate (1)    Tin oxide film (2)    Silicon oxide film (3)    Transparent electrically conductive tin oxide film (4)
NOVELTY - The spherical solar battery cells (10) are connected serially and enclosed inside a transparent case (2). A reflecting plate (5) is fixed to rear side of the case to reflect light irradiated from surface side of case and permeated through the case, to the solar battery cells.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - More light falls on solar battery module. Photoelectric conversion efficiency is enhanced, since light irradiated and permeated through case are reflected back to solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent case (2)    Reflecting plate (5)    Solar battery cell (10)
NOVELTY - Multilayer glass (1) has board (2c) bonded with back seat (5) which is provided on light receiving side. The solar battery (6) is sealed between back seat and light receiving side plate glass (2a).    USE - For sealing solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - As back seat is bonded to board and solar battery is sealed between back seat and receiving side plate glass, color, pattern, shape and size of the back seats is chosen freely and design of multilayer glass is enhanced. Peeling of back seat is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of multilayer glass. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Multilayer glass (1)    Light receiving side plate glass (2a)    Board (2c)    Back seat (5)    Solar battery (6)
NOVELTY - The conductor (3a) that is pulled out from a solar battery (3) is inserted in an inlet (13) of the housing (11). The external cable is inserted in a hole (13) of housing. The external cable is supported by a holder of housing so that it is connected with conductor. The housing is fixed to the periphery of panel (4) by the fixing plates (30).    USE - For solar panel used in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy installation of terminal box in normal position of panel section. Enables easy introduction of conductor without exposing out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of terminal.    Solar battery (3)    Conductor (3a)    Housing (11)    Inlet (13)    Fixing plates (30)
NOVELTY - An anode (2) holding a glass substrate (4) is arranged in a reaction chamber (1). A cathode (3) having several divided electrodes is arranged opposing the anode. Very high or ultra high frequency electric power is impressed to cathode for exciting plasma.    USE - In electronic industry for production of semiconductor thin film such as hydrogenation amorphous silicon used in electronic devices such as thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since high frequency electric power is impressed to cathode, an uniform thin film is formed, hence deposition velocity of thin film is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Thin film formation method;    (b) Thin film solar battery manufacturing method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of plasma CVD device.    Reaction chamber (1)    Anode (2)    Cathode (3)    Glass substrate (4)
NOVELTY - A measurement probe (9) is mounted on the wafer holder (WH) on wafer stage, connected to the clamping portion of holder through clamp (9b). A sensor (9a) is provided in the probe for receiving the light radiated over wafer stage.    USE - For measuring light exposed over wafer stage for use in manufacture of semiconductor device, liquid crystal display element, image pick up element e.g. charge coupled device, thin film magnetic head.    ADVANTAGE - Since the measurement probe is of the same shape as wafer holder, exchange of probe or wafer holder is done easily. Since there is no need for the operator to carry the probe on wafer stage in hand directly, installation of probe on wafer stage is done easily and accurately. Hence a wafer stage of reduced weight and size is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Measuring method of illumination meter;    (b) Exposure system;    (c) Exposure method;    (d) Semiconductor device manufacturing method;    (e) Wafer holder    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of illumination meter.    Measurement probe (9)    Sensor (9a)    Clamp (9b)    Wafer holder (WH)
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 - Solar power generation apparatus has a reflecting plate (12) which is arranged at a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to reflecting plate (11) facing the sun. Solar light incident on the reflecting plate (11), is subjected to multiple reflection and directed to light receiving surface (10a).    USE - Reflecting-type solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature rise of light receiving surface is suppressed and power is generated efficiently at low cost using a concise mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of reflecting-type solar power generation apparatus.    Light receiving surface (10a)    Reflecting plates (11,12)
NOVELTY - A conductor pulled out from a solar battery element of a solar panel (4), is connected with the terminal accommodation holes formed in a housing portion (22) provided in a panel side connector (20). A locating housing portion (39) is projected from the housing portion (22) at a perpendicular direction.    USE - For solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to position a connector accurately. Protects peripheral portion of the connector and a substrate in an external frame. Prevents incorrect fitting of connector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wiring connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of wiring connector in solar panel.    Solar panel (4)    Connector (20)    Housing portions (22,39)
NOVELTY - A hold face (10) between a solar panel flange (6) and a frame (8), has an inner groove (11) for slidably holding an inner pinch support (15). The step section (12) of the frame connects the periphery of the solar panel (1) to the inner pinch support. A detachable outer pinch support (16) mounted in the frame opening (9), is fitted to the inner support using a bolt (17).    USE - For fixing solar panel used for solar power generation, to installation structure such as roof.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing device has outstanding resistance with respect to the strong wind or snow coverage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the end view of the fixing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (1)    Solar panel flange (6)    Frame (8)    Frame opening (9)    Hold face (10)    Inner groove (11)    Step section (12)    Inner pinch support (15)    Outer pinch support (16)    Bolt (17)
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 method involves the controller determining the temperature of the avalanche photodiode and controlling its bias voltage so that the sensitivity corresponds to the desired sensitivity for all temperatures. The control process is also used to trim the sensitivity, whereby the individual bias voltage corresponding to normal system sensitivity is determined during trimming.    USE - For trimming the sensitivity of and stabilizing an optronic ignition system with an avalanche photodiode receiver and a controller for distance triggering of shells.    ADVANTAGE - Manual trimming is eliminated so that the system design is suitable for manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the relationship between the bias voltage and breakdown voltage ratio and the gain of the avalanche photodiode    APD gain (Mn)    ratio of bias voltage and breakdown voltage (n)
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 - A module (1) for installation of photovoltaic and/or solar elements (4) on building roofs, comprises a block like base (3) which consists of a heat insulating material (3a). (3) is equipped on its top side with means (5) for fixing the solar elements, and is attachable to a roof surface.    USE - For installing photovoltaic and/or other solar elements on building roofs, especially flat roofs.    ADVANTAGE - The installation of photovoltaic and other solar elements is made simpler and easier in comparison with known practices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an example of the module (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base (3)    Solar elements (4)    Means for fixing solar elements (5)
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 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 - Under actual environmental conditions at the spot where a relevant photovoltaic module is set up, two current-voltage characteristic curves are measured with different radiation intensities in the same spectrum. This determines two effective characteristic curves, based on which a series internal resistance is determines and at least one characteristic curve determines peak performance.    USE - For checking broken wiring, interference, faults, etc. in solar cells and solar generators.    ADVANTAGE - This method is simple and reliable as well as being low on costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a current-voltage characteristic curve for a photovoltaic module.
NOVELTY - A circulation-type hydroelectric generator is disclosed. A water-delivering tube and a water-sucking barrel are communicated to outer space of pressure reducing cylinder. Said water-delivering tube has an electromagnetic valve and is linked to the horn opening of bent return tube in the water-sucking barrel, whose top has a longer and a shorter extended air outlet tubes. Said bent return tube has a air-outlet top tube and a lower electromagnetic valve to link to the water inlet tube of power output set, which has a cylindrical body, a water inlet tube, two supporters, a circular table, an axleholder, a blades holder, a bearing and a sector gear matched with the sector gear of belt pulley to drive electric generator.
NOVELTY - The non-planar solar diode (10) comprises an n-type or p-type substrate (12) surrounded by intermediate layer (14) containing material incompatible to substrate material, and several hetero-junction super lattice structures enclosing the layer (14). The hetero-junction super lattice structure comprises silicon layer and a selenium-beryllium-tellurium (SeBeTe) layers, alternatively.    USE - For solar panel assembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hetero-junction super lattice structures have very high quality, matched lattice constant and a low interface state density hetero-junction between silicon layer and SeBeTe layer. The SeBeTe layer is inexpensive as compared to conventional compound semiconductors. The device can convert higher energy light as well as light of energy 1.1 eV, to electric energy. Solar diode and assembly are highly efficient and can be manufactured by a relative straight forward and inexpensive process. The diodes are arranged favorably in solar panel assembly such that light is exposed on majority of each diode surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar panel assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structure of solar diode.    Solar diode (10)    Substrate (12)    Intermediate layer (14)
NOVELTY - An image sensor includes a first reflector (1) that is a parabolic reflector having a single focus, a second reflector (2) that is a hyperbolic reflector having two focuses, and a photodetector (3) for converting a light signal from the second reflector (2) into an electric signal.    USE - Image sensor that consists of multiple reflectors to focus light to the sensing unit    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The second reflector (2) is arranged such that either of its focuses coincides with the focus of the first reflector (1), and the photodetector (3) is arranged near the other focus of the second reflector (2). The provision of the two reflectors allows light from a subject to be incident on the photodetector (3) without interruption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - First reflector (1)    Second reflector (2)    Photodetector (3)
NOVELTY - System comprises a pace sensing apparatus (10) to be worn on a person's body to sense repetitive body movement and create pulsed pace signals. Pace signal transmitter (60) in communication with the pace sensing apparatus transmits the pace signals to a pace signal receiver (20) which delivers the pace signals to a computer (40). Voice receiver (30) receives voice signals and delivers the voice signals as an input to the computer (40).    USE - Interactive video system responsive to the motion and voice command.    ADVANTAGE - It allows a user to perform multiple activities related to games, exercises and exercises with stationary exercise equipment, since the system is not specific to any one piece of equipment or any one type of movement activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Computer (40) receives and processes the pace signals and the voice signals, and controls a video display monitor (50) and delivers video images to the monitor. The pace and voice signals control the presentation of the video images delivered to the monitor by the computer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system.    Pace sensing apparatus (10)    Pace signal receiver (20)    Voice receiver (30)    Computer(50) Display monitor (40)    Pace signal transmitter (60)
NOVELTY - The input devices (5) attached to handlebar assembly (6) generate input signals to be supplied to a microprocessor based unit (4), in response to movement of the handlebars by an user.    USE - For use with game/exercise apparatus including exercise cycle, treadmill, rowing machine that are used in home, gymnasium, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the exerciser to play computer/video game on an exercise bicycle during exercising. Hence provides move interest to the exercisers while reducing monotonous exercising.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exercise apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the game/exercise apparatus.    Microprocessor based unit (4)    Input device (5)    Handlebar assembly (6)
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 - Source-drain breakdown voltage of transistor covered with insulating film is prevented from decreasing. Sufficient aperture rate is maintained if transistor is used in pixel area of electrooptical device. To prevent deterioration of display quality of electrooptical device due to leakage photocurrent caused by light incident on transistor, transistor connected to pixel electrode of electrooptical device is p-type transistor with semiconductor layer of about 30 to 1000 nm thickness and full-depletion channel layer.    USE - Electrooptical device and electronic device that prevents leakage current caused by incident light
NOVELTY - Stiction between the movable electrode and the contact surface is overcome by applying electric fields between the movable electrode and the auxiliary electrodes in a predetermined sequence so as to force fluid in between the movable electrode and the contact surface. The auxiliary electrodes are provided, and are disposed between the contact surface and the movable electrode.    USE - For optical switches.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes stiction between adhering surfaces in optical switches.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: stiction release mechanism; method for overcoming striction    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows the optical switch having a stiction release mechanism    structure (16)    coilable electrode (11)    thin conductive layer (12)
NOVELTY - A hybrid thin-film photoelectric transducer includes a transparent glass substrate (11), on which are deposited a transparent electrode (12), at least one amorphous photoelectric transducer unit (20), at least one crystalline photoelectric transducer unit (30), and a backside electrode (40). The transparent electrode (12) is 400 to 1000 nm thick. A transparent laminate (10), consisting of the glass substrate (11) and the transparent electrode (12), has a haze factor equal to or greater than 2% and smaller than 10%.    USE - Hybrid thin-film photoelectric transducer with transparent laminate    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Transparent glass substrate (11)    Transparent electrode (12)    Photoelectric transducer unit (20)    Photoelectric transducer unit (30)    Glass substrate (11)
NOVELTY - The user profile information related to a user operating exercise device and e-marketing content including selection criteria for selecting display content, among e-marketing content are received. The display content are selected based on e-marketing content and user profile information, and are displayed to the user.    USE - For displaying e-marketing content to networked exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The user can enter personal information and configure list of content customized to their interests, automatically. The success rates of e-marketing campaigns are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Computer program product;    (b) E-marketing content display program;    (c) E-marketing content display apparatus    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of network-enabled exercise devices connected to a network.
NOVELTY - A portable motion recorder (10) receives the measured data from the exercise machines (20,30,40) and provides a user with the information about a health maintenance condition. The exercise machines receive the measured data measured by the portable motion recorder from the portable motion recorder and provide the user with the information about the health maintenance condition.    USE - For general health maintenance.    ADVANTAGE - Attains comprehensive, centralized health maintenance management easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a portable motion recorder;    (b) and an exercise machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the pictorial view of the health maintenance system.    Portable motion recorder (10)    Exercise machines (20,30,40)
NOVELTY - A heating chamber accommodates a workpiece support, a heater and an ultraviolet lamp (40) to irradiate ultraviolet (UV) light on the workpiece, at respective positions.    USE - For solar cell manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced thermal processing is performed by providing UV lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view illustrating the inside of a heating chamber.    Ultraviolet lamp (40)
NOVELTY - A light transmissible board having wiring pattern formed on surface, contains an optical filter. An image pickup element is mounted in flip chip style on one surface of the light transmissible board so that a photodetecting portion of the image pickup element opposes an area having no wiring pattern.    USE - E.g. CCD image pickup device, CMOS image pickup device for camera.    ADVANTAGE - Since the image pickup element is mounted in flip chip style on lower surface of light transmissible board, the light incident on the photodetecting portion of image pickup element is not intercepted by wiring pattern. By sealing image pickup element with the resin, the mechanical strength of electrical connection portions between image pickup element and board is improved and dust is prevented from entering into gap.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Camera module;    (b) Camera system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of camera system.
NOVELTY - A braking wheel (2), excited magnetic disk (3), excited magnetic coil (4) are mounted on a support frame (5). The wheel is separated from disk surface by air gap. Radiate, bevel ended, wing shaped disk surfaces constituting several magnetic poles serve as eddy current induction areas when braking wheel interacts with disk, causing reverse rotation moment in direction opposite to wheel rotation.    USE - For effecting resistance force against braking wheel rotation, in exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism effects a resistance having a greater application surface reaching the annular area of the entire braking wheel surface because the radiate, bevel ended, wing shaped disk surfaces serve as several magnetic poles. The magnetic loop of the mechanism is not susceptible to magnetic leakage, hence the current input is effectively used to bring about stable magnetic flux. The magnitude of resistance is precisely controlled by the magnitude of the current input.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of resistance effecting mechanism.    Braking wheel (2)    Magnetic disk (3)    Magnetic coil (4)    Support frame (5)
NOVELTY - Multiple interconnects (14) connect electrical contacts of adjacent silicon substrates (12) formed with solar batteries. A flexible peripheral interconnect (20) connected to the silicon substrates, has a flattened spiral metal strip comprising silver foil, for contraction and expansion of the peripheral interconnect.    USE - Solar battery module with specific electrical interconnection structure in high altitude and space application.    ADVANTAGE - The flattened spiral metal strip enables the contraction and expansion of peripheral interconnect without significant buckling and the foil is flattened without increasing the thickness of interconnect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrical interconnection structure fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of solar battery submodule.    Silicon substrates (12)    Interconnects (14)    Peripheral interconnect (20)
NOVELTY - The body position and posture on the cycle are adjusted based on the body position icon and the posture icon that are displayed on a monitor (4). The pedaling rate is modified to the displayed rate. The pedals are moved in tempo with the music played by an audio player attached to the cycle. The exercise is continued based on the music and instruction displayed on screen, until the stoppage of music.    USE - In spinning cycle exercise bike.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a solo exerciser to perform exercise without an instructor. Eliminates need for attending a class to learn exercise workout.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for spinning cycle exercise bike.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of exerciser.    Monitor (4)
NOVELTY - A housing includes a slot (16) for connecting a handheld computing device (12) and a slidably-attached solar panel support (18). A solar panel (20) made of flexible and insulative material is connected to the support for recharging the handheld computing device, when the support is in an extended position.    USE - For recharging handheld computing device, using solar power.    ADVANTAGE - The handheld computing device can be recharged, when the operator is using the device. The lightweight and flexible solar panel can be easily positioned between the extended position for recharging, and retracted position, when the device is not in use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for handheld computing device recharging method using solar power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar panel in an extended position.    Handheld computing device (12)    Slot (16)    Solar panel support (18)    Solar panel (20)
NOVELTY - A water power generation apparatus is provided to continuously obtain strong power by connecting water mills and water plates from the upper portion of river to the bottom of the river.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A water power generation apparatus is structured with a water connecting wall(A-D). Water mills and water plates are installed inside the water connecting wall to obtain power from water flow. The water mill is made of fine iron to be protected from a flood and covered by scale shaped iron to increase rotating force and to intercept heat. The water mill is rotated while dropping water like a vessel. The water plate is installed next to the water mill and moved along water waves. The water plate receives water from the water mill and obtains force as much as the weight of the water.
NOVELTY - A reflecting surface (14) reflects light ray propagated between photodiode (16) and optical fiber (12) in the V-groove formed in substrate (11). A carrier substrate (18) which holds the light receiving surface of photodiode (16) opposing the reflecting surface (14), is fixed to the substrate.    USE - For connecting optical fiber and photodiode in optical communication apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Connection structure is simplified and an outstanding optical module which operates stably and reliably is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view and perspective views of optical module.    Substrate (11)    Optical fiber (12)    Reflecting surface (14)    Photodiode (16)    Carrier substrate (18)
NOVELTY - A needle (12) is inserted in the hole (11) ejecting refrigerant gas to adjust the amount of jet of gas. The needle drive mechanism (20) adjusts the inserting amount of needle based on volume variation in the cavity (18). The needle is connected to the cavity (26) so that insertion depth of temperature sensor (27) into expansion space is adjusted.    USE - Coolant gas flow rate regulation type Joule Thompson type cooling system for cooling semiconductor infrared rays detecting element for liquefying nitrogen temperature.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature detection sensitivity is adjusted by adjusting the depth of insertion of temperature sensor within the expansion space. Variation of temperature in expansion space is reduced by considering a suitable temperature detection sensitivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the Joule Thompson type cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hole (11)    Needle (12)    Cavity (18)    Needle drive mechanism (20)    Cavity (26)    Temperature sensor (27)
NOVELTY - The water tap includes an air-supply device (5) which performs forced mixing of air to water and is driven by electricity, produced by water turbine.    USE - Water tap with water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The forced mixing of air to water without using external energizer, serves water utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the water tap.    Air-supply device (5)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner, which uses a solar battery (2) or a commercial power supply (1) as a driving source, has a solar power generation mode which can be designated in order to operate the air conditioner at the time of shut-down of the commercial power supply.    USE - Air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates extreme heat and extreme cold felt by person when returning to a room after going out for a while at the time of shut down of commercial power supply since the room can be air conditioned using a solar battery. Suppresses electric power consumed at the time of start-up of commercial power supply, and contributes to energy conservation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective diagram showing the components of the air conditioner.    Commercial power supply (1)    Solar battery (2)
NOVELTY - Several solar cells (16) are arranged in a matrix on a printed circuit board along a predefined pattern of interconnecting paths. An integrated circuit (14) having a program defining a reconfigurable sub-pattern, from the predefined pattern of interconnecting paths, is arranged on the solar panel.    USE - For space applications such as satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Reconfiguration of solar panel is enabled even after the solar panel is employed in space application such as satellite. Provides optimization and modification of electrical configuration of the module. Enables each solar cell to be monitored individually and allows interconnection paths to be re-routed to avoid a failed solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar panel system reconfiguring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a reconfiguration scheme for a module having an array of solar cells.    Integrated circuit (14)    Solar cells (16)
NOVELTY - An indicator (3) provides timing indication for the training, when an indication that user is performing the training is input through an input unit. A micro-computer determines the correctness of the training based on signals from the input unit and displays it on display (2).    USE - For supporting training for prevention against urinary incontinence.    ADVANTAGE - Trains the person according to the most effective schedule.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the training support device.    Display (2)    Indicator (3)
NOVELTY - Device comprises wheel (4) and displacement sensor (6) measuring relative displacement between the hub (12) and outer ring portions (14), the wheel comprising a hub, outer ring and flexible beam elements bending when torque is applied to the outer ring or hub. Signal processor (10) is connected to angular speed sensor (8) to compute the power driving the wheel. The displacement sensor is a cantilever beam (32) extending from an attachment to a free end whose bending is determined.    USE - Device is for sensing the power applied to e.g. bicycles and indoor exercise apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Device is cost-effective and functions reliably over time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the device with    wheel (4)    displacement sensor (6)    angular speed sensor (8)    signal processor (10)    hub (12)    outer ring portions (14)    cantilever beam (32)
NOVELTY - The interconnect has a base (28) fixed to a solar cell (37). An extension tab (27) integral to the base is fixed to a solar cell (20). A diode tab (29) integral to the base is fixed to a diode (24) in the solar cell (20).    USE - For interconnecting solar cells or solar cell panels that provide solar energy to satellite, airplane, high altitude platforms and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - In-plane profile of solar cell assembly reduces potential amount of shading to active areas of cell. Eliminates need for wrapping a tab around front and back of cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side cross sectional view of interconnect solar assembly.    Solar cell (20)    Diode (24)    Extension tab (27)    Base (28)    Diode tab (29)    Solar cell (37)
NOVELTY - Home trainer system has a generator (15) that can be driven via a pedal drive and whose output is connected with the terminals of a route(2) for electrically driven model vehicles (3) in order to generate the travel current for the model vehicle(s) by treading on the pedals. Route is a component of a car race track. Generator is provided as a home trainer (4). Generator is driven via a driving wheel of a chain drive of the home trainer.    USE - As home trainer/exercise bike to supply power to toy car race track.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of the training system.    route (2)    model vehicles (3)    home trainer (4)    generator (15)
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 - Production of tear-free planar Group III-N, Group III-V-N and metal-nitrogen component structures on silicon substrates comprises partially structuring the silicon substrate or buffer layer deposited on it by masking and/or etching the surface in masked fields in the micrometer range before epitaxy or on an epitaxial layer.    USE - Used in the production of blue or green illuminating diodes, lasers, photodetectors or transistors.    ADVANTAGE - The component has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The mask material is made from metal, metal nitride, metal oxide, BN, SixNy and/or SiOx. The mask material is produced by photolithographic structuring and subsequent nitriding and/or oxidizing of the substrate.
NOVELTY - The device has a non-slip belt on which the user stands and shoulder supports and a rod onto which the user can hold. The user moves the belt by exerting force with his legs similarly to pushing an automobile. A computer is used to simulate the force exerted and a distance covered.    USE - For training condition, leg muscles, posterior muscles and other muscles for sport and fitness.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a sports/fitness training device (Drawing includes non-English text)
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 - A quantum layer (72) with several quantum holes are formed on P-type semiconductor layer (70). The quantum holes are filled with a material smaller in energy band gap than the intrinsic semiconductor by single crystal growth. A N-type semiconductor layer (74) is formed above the quantum layer.    USE - For light emitting devices for use in image display such as illumination apparatuses, electric sign and advertising panels.    ADVANTAGE - Provides radiation at narrow range of wavelengths, thereby expressing desired colors easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Semiconductor fabrication method;    (b) Quantum hole formation method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of semiconductor used in light emitting device.    P-type semiconductor layer (70)    Quantum layer (72)    N-type semiconductor layer (74)
NOVELTY - A diffraction grating generates diffracted light beams of two different order, when irradiated by coherent light beam from a light source (10). An annular grating (14) deflects the diffracted light beams so as to re-project the beams onto the diffraction grating. A beam splitter (12) guides the resultant light beam which is obtained by superposing the diffracted light beams, to a photosensor (16).    USE - For position and angle measurement in industrial measuring apparatuses.    ADVANTAGE - Improves signal-to-noise ratio by guiding superposed diffracted light beams to photosensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of changing the wavelength of the light beam.    Light source (10)    Beam spitter (12)    Annular grating (14)    Photosensor (16)
NOVELTY - Multiple pixels generate electrical signal proportional to amount of incident light and output the electrical signal as an analog signal that is natural-logarithmically proportional to the amount of incident light. A level adjuster (2) adjusts level of electrical signal output from the pixels by adjusting the bias voltage fed to the pixels.    USE - In camera.    ADVANTAGE - Enables adjusting the level of the output signal to individual pixels on a real-time basis according to the brightness of light with which the subject is illuminated, and thus simplifies to shoot the subject within an optimal brightness range, hence a sharper image is obtained. Automatic level adjustment of output signal is realized with simple circuit configuration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows circuit block diagram of configuration of level adjustment circuit provided in image sensing device.    Level adjuster (2)
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 - An induced draft fan (26) with a separate motor (24) is arranged on one end of the treadmill motor (20), covered with a protection hood (22). The induced draft fan maintains a constant air draft from air outlet (30).    USE - Motor cooling system for electric treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the armature of the treadmill from being burnt by providing an induced draft fan which maintains a constant air draft, thereby increasing the life of the treadmill motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of motor cooling system.    Treadmill motor (20)    Protection hood (22)    Separate motor (24)    Induced draft fan (26)    Air outlet (30)
NOVELTY - A link shaft is connected to a pedal seat (40) having a lower section with top and bottom bearings. An upper portion of the pedal seat, has protrusions (49) in the shape of sole and slots provided with magnetic stones (41). A base seat has a seat slot with a hand rail on front side. A control panel is connected to a signal cable passing through a hole on the hand rail to a circuit board connected to power source.    USE - For providing slimming exercises.    ADVANTAGE - The sole of the legs is massaged as a result of the magnetic stones and protrusions based on the rotation of the pedal seat by a motor, the waist and abdomen of the body are rotated with respect to predetermined speed and time, hence the body parts are slimmed down.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of body contouring device.    Pedal seat (40)    Magnetic stones (41)    Protrusion (49)
NOVELTY - A metallic barrier (45) extends from a P-type layer (38) which is arranged above a substrate (32), to prevent light which propagates substantially parallel to the P-type layer from reaching an active layers (40).    USE - Used in optical detector used as contact point for flip-chip integrated with VLSC circuit.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes optical cross-talk without significantly increasing the detector size, fabrication complexity. Prevents light originating from adjacent optical source like vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSEL) from reaching active region of the detector, since barrier creates optical isolation zone around detector's active region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross-sectional view of an optical detector.    Substrate (32)    P-type layer (38)    Active layers (40)    Metallic barrier (45)
NOVELTY - The device has vertical frames (22,23), horizontal frame (20) on which tread mill (30) is attached along with inclination adjustment mechanism (50) which has two rear links, two front links, two rollers, two slide slots. Rollers move within slide slots, so as to move lower ends of front links towards and away from lower ends of rear links, thereby adjusting tread mill inclination relative to horizontal frame.    USE - Tread mill device.    ADVANTAGE - The inclination adjustment mechanism enables the tread mill to adjust inclination relative to horizontal frame in order to provide a required slope surface such that vigorous walking exercise is performed on the tread mill. Since the tread mill can be locked at folded position by the locking device, injuries due to falling of the tread mill over the horizontal frame is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The adjustment mechanism also includes two horizontal primary pivots, a connector, movable tube, threaded rod, a horizontal secondary pivot and a drive unit. The device includes a locking unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of tread mill device.    Horizontal frame (20)    Vertical frames (22,23)    Tread mill (30)    Inclination adjustment mechanism (50)
NOVELTY - The treadmill includes an additional motor (30) provided at the bottom of running support (14), for driving a gear box (32) from which output shafts (33) extend and are connected to connecting rods (35) which have a wheel (34), for carrying out height adjustment of running support by the height adjustment and folding mechanism.    USE - Electric treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a single motor for adjusting the height of running board and for folding the treadmill, without losing the original functions in order to increase the usage convenience.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Sliding rails (102) are provided on the horizontal section of treadmill frame (10), each sliding rail engaged by a wheel so as to limit movement of wheel to a linear path having a predetermined length. The running support is pivoted, about the actuating rods between use position and folded position. An insertion pin (37) is provided in each actuating rod and inserted in the holes formed in the running frame when the running support is in the folded condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the assembled treadmill.    Treadmill frame (10)    Running support (14)    Motor (30)    Gear box (32)    Output shaft (33)    Wheel (34)    Connecting rod (35)    Insertion pin (37)    Sliding rail (102)
NOVELTY - The inner and outer guide wheels (41,42) are connected to the fixing board (11) of fixing unit (10). The inner and outer guide wheels tightly contact the circumference of corresponding ring section (211), so that the ring section is stably rotated, thereby rotating the movable unit (20) relative to the fixing unit between the horizontal and vertically folded positions.    USE - Exercising equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an improved exercising equipment in which the stress exerted onto the pivot sections of the exercising equipment is evenly distributed, thereby extending the durability of the equipment. The torque generating unit substitutes the conventional auxiliary pneumatic cylinder, thereby eliminating stress. Provides folding facility to be operated electrically, if necessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of exercising equipment.    Fixing unit (10)    Fixing board (11)    Movable unit (20)    Inner and outer guide wheels (41,42)    Ring section (211)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor structure (10) has trench (18) isolated from n-type diffusion region (12c) by p-type epitaxial region (22b). A p-well (20b) is formed below the trench, laterally surrounding the n-type diffusion region.    USE - Trench isolated semiconductor device such as transistor, photodiode used in CMOS image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Leakage current is reduced, as the trench is isolated from the n-type diffusion region, by the p-type epitaxial layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged cross-sectional view of the semiconductor structure.    Semiconductor structure (10)    Diffusion region (12c)    Trench (18)    P-well (20b)    Epitaxial region (22b)
NOVELTY - An intrinsic wafer (12) generates electrical current as a function of impacting gamma rays. On the upper and lower surfaces of the wafer, non-doped boundary layers (14,16) and heavily doped regions (18,20) are provided sequentially. The non-doped boundary layer provided on the lower surface of the wafer, induces the diffusion of dopant into the wafer, to reduce leakage current through P-I-N device.    USE - For detecting gamma rays and X-rays in various fields including nuclear instrumentation, medical imaging, biological research, astronomy and dosimetry.    ADVANTAGE - Since leakage current is reduced, good diode behavior with very low leakage current at room temperature is exhibited.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The intrinsic wafer has thickness approximately between 0.5 mm and 10 mm. The intrinsic wafer includes materials selected from the group consisting of cadmium zinc telluride and cadmium telluride. On the surface of the wafer, boundary layer of thickness 1 mm and 2 mm is formed. Over the boundary layer, the doped region of thickness between 0.25 mm and 0.5 mm is provided. The doped region is formed of elements from groups II and VI of periodic table.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of semiconductor P-I-N detector.    Intrinsic wafer (12)    Non-doped boundary layers (14,16)    Heavily doped regions (18,20)
NOVELTY - A lead (L) of an optical semiconductor device (S), supported by a base (1) of the fixing tool is bent at the position corresponding to an upper end (1a) of the base, and projected along preset direction. The lead is supported in the projection direction, by the upper end of a receiver area (8a).    USE - For mounting optical semiconductor device such as light emitting diode, laser diode, photodiode, etc., on PCB.    ADVANTAGE - Reliably mounts several optical semiconductor devices with respect to the direction of optical path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the process of mounting optical semiconductor device in a circuit board.    Base (1)    Upper end of base (1a)    Receiver area (8a)    Lead (L)    Optical semiconductor device (S)
NOVELTY - A holding element (500) holds the edges of circuit boards (300,400) which have liquid crystal display (LCD) element (100) and charge coupled device (CCD) element (200) respectively so that the LCD and CCD elements face each other.    USE - For connecting circuit boards with CCD and LCD elements.    ADVANTAGE - Enables exact, reliable and improved transmission of information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view and sectional view of circuit boards. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    LCD element (100)    CCD element (200)    Circuit boards (300,400)    Holding element (500)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module (2) and a roof base material (3) are bonded with a bonding material. An elastic cover (4) surmounts the module and base material. A roof base material supporting jig (7) is arranged below the base material. The pressure in the space sealed by the cover is then reduced.    USE - For residence and office buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Excels in endurance, design property, and workability of solar battery integrated roof material having reduced weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The module, base material and elastic cover are enclosed inside a decompression chamber. The pressure inside a pressurized chamber is increased while reducing pressure inside the decompression chamber. A ceramic heater (10) is loaded into the decompression chamber for heating it.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of components of solar battery integrated roof material manufacturing apparatus.    Solar battery module (2)    Roof base material (3)    Elastic cover (4)    Roof base material supporting jig (7)    Ceramic heater (10)
NOVELTY - The satellite has a solar battery having a revolving shaft and an antenna. The antenna is rotated to the circumference of the axle line which orthogonally crosses the revolving shaft.    USE - Orbit inclined satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Orbit inclined satellite with high electricity generation capacity and heat release capacity, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between the orbits of sun, satellite and earth.
NOVELTY - The exercising machine has an attachment portion which is detachedly fixed to a load controller depending on the type of training operation. The load controller includes an electromagnetic brake which acts as a resistive load for the truncus muscle during exercise.    USE - For exercising truncus muscle and also shoulder joint, chest, back, crotch, abdomen, buttocks and hip joint portions.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the exercising machine adds power suddenly against the arm by using electromagnetic brake as resistance load, impact force is small, hence best muscular strength exertion is performed repeatedly in comfort. The resistance load fluctuates at variation of operating speed of the machine. Enables performing various sports operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic side view of the muscle exercising machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A transparent plastic film (6) is laminated on a flexible plate glass (4), which is used as the rear plate of solar battery module.    USE - Double sided irradiation type solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Reliability of solar battery module is improved, as moisture resistant is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of solar battery.    flexible plate glass (4)    plastic film (6)
NOVELTY - A gutter (5) and a cap material (C) are fitted to the opposing fitting side parts (2) of adjacent boards (A) for flat-like solar architecture. The boards are provided with an earthing spring (D) in width-direction both sides. The earthing spring has an elastic section, which is bent to a curving shape, and a horizontal section, which supports the elastic section.    USE - For flat solar enclosure.    ADVANTAGE - Allows earth construction to be simultaneously completed reliably with construction of a roof. Improves construction efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each earthing spring has a leading end section (6) formed to cut into the back side of the board for flat-like solar architecture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows two front views showing earthing springs attached in flat solar enclosure.    Fitting side parts (2)    Gutter (5)    Leading end section (6)    Boards for flat-like solar architecture (A)    Cap material (C)    Earthing spring (D)
NOVELTY - Air-circulating gaps are formed between the roof foundation face and corresponding solar panels (50). The oblique side of the solar panel is covered with a coping member (13A) extended along a hip (13), the coping member connected in the gap.    USE - Roof with built-in solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - Heated solar panel can be effectively cooled through efficient circulation of air. Ensures that solar panel is properly protected from the elements, e.g. rainwater, that may penetrate the opening if left uncovered. Ensures stable attachment of the solar panels to the roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the residential building.    Hip (13)    Coping member (13A)    Solar panels (50)
NOVELTY - A transparent electrically conducting film is made up of preset amount of indium, tin, zinc and oxygen atoms. The density of Sn atom in the total atomic density of In and Sn ranges from 0.01-0.1. The density of Zn atom in the total atomic density of In and Zn ranges from 0.01-0.1.    USE - For electrode of thin film solar battery, analog system touch panel, display device.    ADVANTAGE - Since thermal electrically conducting film is formed at low temperature, good high resistant and high control on transmittance are obtained. High resistance value is obtained by including In-Sn-Zn-O for forming conducting film at low temperature condition by DC magnetron sputtering process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparent electrically conducting film is formed on a polymeric board. The ratio of density of Zn atom to the total atomic density of Sn and Zn in the transparent electrically conducting film ranges from 0.30-0.55. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of electroconductive laminate.
NOVELTY - A comparator compares pulse rate of input pulses corresponding to physical effort of users, with high, medium and low thresholds. A control unit turns ON power supply when average pulse rate exceeds high threshold and turns OFF power supply when average pulse rate falls below threshold and electrically controls the utilization of associated audio/video device in regard to comparator output.    USE - For motivating user to exercise or undertake a credit worthy task to provide controlled access to audio-video apparatus, television, computer games, Internet, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Controls the utilization of associated audio/video apparatus efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for pulse generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the coin freed exercise motivator.
NOVELTY - The walking aid gait rehabilitation center has a treadmill belt (10) with variable belt speed, and an input device. There is a controller which is responsive to information inputs. The inputs of cadence and leg gait length are used to set belt speed to match the appropriate step cycle.    USE - Treadmill following patients steps for rehabilitation following illness or injury.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus evaluates the patients stride, gait velocity and cadence and provides differing speeds dependent on step length.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of aiding gait rehabilitation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the treadmill with belt speed matching step cycle.    Treadmill (10)    Control panel (12)    Display (14)    Printer (16)
NOVELTY - User inputs preferences e.g. music preferences, fitness coaching requirements. Requirements sent to server e.g. via Internet. Audio programs selected by server and downloaded to portable device which mixes the various audio layers to produce program e.g. fitness training program tailored to user, which is output via headphones.    USE - To produce personalized audio programs (claimed) e.g. fitness training programs.    ADVANTAGE - Manual personalization of audio programs too labor intensive,time consuming and expensive. This method overcomes these problems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method may also include input from sensors which monitor user parameters e.g. heartbeat, used to control audio program. The various audio components which make up the program are either mixed at the server or stored as separate levels in the storage device.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) Stored computer software to implement the method.    (2) A portable device to allow user to input preferences, send them to server then download and play audio levels.    (3) A server system implementing the described method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the system.
NOVELTY - The wind and water power plant has two contra-rotating throughflow rotors which on the left(8) and right(9) are selectively equipped with four aerodynamic vanes and with five aerodynamic rotors. Small inner deflecting surfaces are located inside the flow intake boundary on the left(6) and right(7), and the outer boundary of the plant is created by large deflecting surfaces on the left(4) and right(5). The center deflecting surface body(10) is located behind the rotors on the left and right, and the whole machine construction(3) is mounted on a turntable(13).    USE - The plant may be used in the private home and industrial sectors and wind parks, and also in flowing non-dammed waters.    ADVANTAGE - The plant provides a hundred per cent utilization of the frontal flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the wind power plant.    machine construction (3)    left and right large deflecting surfaces (4,5)    left and right small deflecting surfaces (6,7)    left and right rotors (8,9)    center deflecting surface body (10)
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 solar energy collector is produced as a laminated carpet or covering that is mounted on a wall (5). The collector has a the a flexible, roll up carrier (1) and on the front side is a solar layer (2) with a decorative cover (3). On the other side is an electrically insulating layer within which are electrical contact tracks that couple with a base unit.    USE - Solar energy    ADVANTAGE - Decorative and easy to install    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic of unit    Wall (5)    Carrier (1)    Solar layer (2)    Cover (3)
NOVELTY - Pads for an electrical percussion component are installed inside a punching bag and so well upholstered that they can take hard blows without damage. The number of pads is determined by the needs of the sportsman. The pads are linked to a music computer like a PC with a sound card. Loudspeakers or headphones can be connected to an amplifier if desired.    USE - For types of fighting sports.    ADVANTAGE - On its outer side the punching bag has optical identifiers (4), behind which the pads are located for helping a sportsman orientate his blows.
NOVELTY - The optoelectronic component has a conductor strip structure, with electronic and optoelectronic components formed on an earthed conductor strip region and enclosed by a housing of a thermoplastics or duroplastics material, a second earthed conductor strip region projecting from the housing and wrapped around the latter for providing electromagnetic screening.    USE - The optoelectronic component can be used as a photomodule which can be mounted in a top-view position or a side-view position.    ADVANTAGE - The electromagnetic screening method allows further miniaturisation of the optoelectronic component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a manufacturing method for an optoelectronic component is also included.
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 - The top side of the airship comprises a solar surface. Hydrogen is produced from water (from the moisture in the air) by electrolysis, and stored in an intermediate pressure container.    USE - Airship propulsion.    ADVANTAGE - By producing fuel during the day, the airship operates day and night, independently of filling stations and has an unlimited range    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The hydrogen is fed to a unit which generates electrical energy or drives a pump. Rotors are provided on the nose and tail, and can rotate through 360 degrees. A computer system maintains the position of the airship constant while loading and unloading. A diesel engine is installed for use in emergencies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section through the airship.
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a material to a bearer to form a coating, e.g. by deposition, melting the coating and cooling to crystallize it. The coating is applied to a material resistant to the melting temperature or a cover of the material is applied to the coating before melting. The material is chemically inert relative to the coating material and/or an oxide layer is formed between the coating and cover at least during crystallization.    USE - For forming a thin coating with single crystal regions or a thin layer of polycrystalline material with a grain size greater than the layer thickness for manufacturing large-scale semiconducting components such as solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Developed to enable layers to be formed with simple measures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional perspective representation of a thin film solar cell with a pn junction    substrate (1)    SiC layer (2)    p+Si layer (3)    p Si layer (4)    emitter layer (5)    antireflection coating (6)    metal front grid (7)
NOVELTY - The rowing bicycle has the entire rowing movement of a seated rider converted into rotation of a driven bicycle wheel via a pivoted handlebars (2) and a pivoted click pedal (22) and a crank mechanism (10). The drive train may include a force sensor coupled to an electronic evaluation device or a computer, for real-time display of the movement and force characteristics, for feedback training.    USE - The rowing bicycle is used for providing complete physical training.    ADVANTAGE - The rowing bicycle allows the forwards and backwards rowing movement of the arms and the legs to be used for driving the bicycle wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a rowing bicycle.    Pivoted handlebars (2)    Crank mechanism (10)    Pivoted click pedal (22)
NOVELTY - A instrument for measuring 2D angle with single-chip 1D image controlling and measuring device compresses light source, graticule, object lens set, reflector image detector and splitting prism. A 1D image detector is arranged on conjugate focus plane of said splitting prism, the method and instrument has advantages of high resolution and accuracy, simple structure and low cost.
NOVELTY - An n-type gallium arsenide/aluminum gallium arsenide multiple quantum trap infrared focal plane detector includes a gallium arsenide substrate on which a lower electrode layer, multiple quantum trap and upper electrode layer are formed in turn by molecular beam epitaxy.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is favorable for developing large-scale focal plane device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The upper electrode layer is made into plane form and a metal layer of a certain thickness is evaporatively-plated on it. Under the irradiation of infrared light it can form transverse propagation light wave similar to typical raster coupling efficiency in quantum trap area.
NOVELTY - An engine using natural fluid as power is composed of machine frame, power output axle installed to frame, and stressed structural member that consists of main stressed arm with bent end and installedto power output axle, main stressed plate installed in movable mode to internal side of main arm's knee point, secondary stressed arm with an end bent by same angle as that of main one and installedto external side of knee point, and secondary stressed plate installed to internal side of secondary stressed arm's knee point. It can be started by fluid force in any horizontal direction. Its advantages are wide stress range, high force conversion efficiency, and simple structure.
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 - 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 - 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 - Computer (20) located at an exterior of exercise machine is coupled to exercise machine by a speed adjustment mechanism (40). The controllers (55,60) control sequences of computer program that are not capable of receiving input signals from the speed detection mechanism (50). The speed adjustment and speed detection mechanisms and controllers are electronically connected to computer through communication paths.    USE - For stationary exercise machine (claimed) such as tread mills, stationary bike and stepping machine.    ADVANTAGE - Improved interactive exercise machine is provided by controlling the sequences of program run by computer. Real-time video graphics can be incorporated in the computers for improving the interaction while exercising and an interesting atmosphere is provided to the players.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exercise machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the computer interface with remote communication apparatus for an exercise machine.    Computer (20)    Speed adjustment mechanism (40)    Speed detection mechanism (50)    Controllers (55,60)
NOVELTY - Multiple guy rods (3) positioned along the circumference of the working platform, are connected to a buoy (4) floating in water under the platform. Connecting rods fixed to center of a ratchet wheel (7) extend to inner portion of the working platform. Posts (73,74) are installed on top and bottom sides of the wheel (7) which engages with chains (61,62) provided on either sides to rotate in predetermined direction.    USE - Tidal energy generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - As the connecting rod fixed to the center of the ratchet wheel extends into the generator unit, the ratchet wheel is enabled to rotate freely even when there is very slight fluctuation of ocean level, hence constant and uninterruptible power supply can be generated by utilizing slight fluctuations in ocean level. Since the main components of the power generation apparatus are positioned above the water level, fault rate and maintenance cost are reduced and equipment lifetime is lengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the tidal energy generation apparatus.    Guy rods (3)    Ratchet wheel (7)    Chains (61,62)    Posts (73,74)
NOVELTY - A power supplying apparatus using sporting goods is provided to maximize a sporting effect by inducing curiosity and interest and use an electric force generated during exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Extending parts(17a,17b) of footholds(16a,16b) are inserted into slots. Shaft end parts(28a,28b) of a crank shaft(28) are connected both ends of the first gear shafts(21a,21b). The extending parts(17a,17b) which are inserted within a container through the slots are engagingly coupled with the shaft end parts(28a,28b) of the crank shaft(28) between the footholds(16a,16b) and the first gear shafts(21a,21b). Foothold coupled end parts(19a,19b) of the extending parts(17a,17b) are inserted into grooves(29a,29b) which are formed in an inside of the shaft end parts(28a,28b).
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 - A method for making an image sensor is provided to enhance a characteristic of an image sensor by forming a uniform color filter and improving a photosensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Many elements having a photosensor are formed on a substrate(201). At least one interfacial insulating layer, at least one metal wiring, and an element protective layer are formed. The element protective layer and the interfacial insulating layer are selectively etched in order that the interfacial insulating layer partially remains on the photosensor and a trench is formed. An antireflection layer is formed on the resultant material. A photoresist(214) is buried in the trench. A color filter(215), a smoothing photoresist(216), and a microlens(217) are formed on the resultant material.
NOVELTY - A load generator (1) generates reaction force to rotate the servomotor (7) in direction opposing to effective power of user, based on detected user's effective power and user's posture. A controller (9) controls reaction force based on change in effective power which occur due to change in user's posture.    USE - For use in athletics gym.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances accurate load control, since the reaction force to rotate servomotor is detected, based on user's effective power and posture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of training device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Load generate (1)    Servomotor (7)    Controller (9)
NOVELTY - A fluid impeller is installed in the center portion of a fluid pipe through a coupling.    USE - For generating electricity using fluids such as liquid, gas, in home, factory, power station.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity is generated continuously without polluting the environment by using the fluid impeller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of fluid-type electricity generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
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 - The connection portions (10,20) comprise the terminals (13a,13b,23a,23b) fixed to the holes (12a,12b,22a,22b), respectively in the housing. A long and slender relay conductor portions (32a,32b) are connected between the terminal contacts (31a,31b,33a,33b) provided to the holes (12a,12b,22a,22b).    USE - Relay connectors for solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - By the usage of relay conductor with long and slender relay conductor, size reduction of the relay connector is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the relay connector.    Connection portions (10,20)    Holes (12a,12b,22a,22b)    Terminals (13a,13b,23a,23b)    Terminal contacts (31a,31b,33a,33b)    Relay conductor portions (32a,32b)
NOVELTY - An IR detecting element (14) is arranged on a cavity (12) on a transparent substrate (11). An insulation substrate (21) with a cavity (22) relative to the detecting element, is joined with the substrate (11). A hole (23) formed in the insulation substrate is embedded with conductive material to form a conductor (24) electrically connected with a protruding electrode (16) on substrate (11).    USE - Infrared detector such as pyroelectric sensor, thermopile, thermally sensitive resisted type bolometer etc.    ADVANTAGE - As the output signal from infrared ray detector is directly extracted by the protruding electrode, and as no special equipment are needed for signal extraction, size and cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of infrared detector.    Substrates (11,21)    Cavity (12,22)    IR detecting element (14)    Electrode (16)    Hole (23)    Conductor (24)
NOVELTY - A dummy pin (11) is inserted into socket (10). The dummy pin and socket is heated/cooled at predefined temperature. The heating and cooling temperature values of pin and socket are compared. Based on the temperature comparison, the temperature of electronic device is controlled.    USE - To control temperature of electronic device such as crystal device, light receiver, light emission device.    ADVANTAGE - Effective temperature control and device inspection are performed exactly due to precise temperature correction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for temperature controller of electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the peripheral top view of IC socket.    Socket (10)    Dummy pin (11)
NOVELTY - Automatic and randomly moving float designed for water surface maintenance, includes floats (1), an electric motor (3), connected to a propeller (7), which is fed from photovoltaic modules (2) which provide the motor power supply. The float has wheels at its front end designed to rotate when in contact with the edges of the water enclosure. The float includes a net for picking up any object floating on the water surface.    USE - For clearing debris, leaves or other objects from the surface of an expanse of water.    ADVANTAGE - Carries various parts which can be used for a number of purposes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The float has dimensions about 50 cms wide, 15 cms high and 50 cms long.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings shows a perspective view of the float    longitudinal floats (1)    photovoltaic cells (2)    electric motor (3)    central wheel (4)    lateral wheels (5)    net (6)    propeller (7)    net fixing clips (10)
NOVELTY - The handle has a positioning tube (2) fixedly connected to the handlebar (1) and one end (20) is provided with teeth. A sleeve (3) fits through the tube (2) and has a head (30) at one end, which has a toothed shoulder (303). The shoulder is in engagement with the toothed end of the tube. The other end of the sleeve has a threaded portion.    USE - An exercise machine with adjustable angle handlebar.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can be better adjusted to the size and posture of the user enabling a more comfortable and healthier training.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A locking element (31) is in threaded engagement with the threaded portion. A hand grip extends through the sleeve (3). A screw (19) passes through the head (30) of the sleeve and is located with the grip (5).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the handle.    handlebar (1)    tube (2)    sleeve (3)    grip (5)    tube (10)    tube (11)    screw (19)    end (20)    head (30)    locking element (31)    opening (50)    shoulder (303)    inner periphery (310)
NOVELTY - The power plant is designed so that water flowing in a hollow body is conducted through a narrowed cross section (2) across a turbine wheel (3), which is connected with a rotor (5) across a shaft (4). This produces an induction voltage in the stator by the transmitted rotation movement. This voltage is adjusted across a regulator-transformer and is supplied to the user across an electric cable. A preparation device (9) is prepositioned at the narrowed cross section (2), for the optimum flow of the water.    USE - Power production with wide usage range including houses.    ADVANTAGE - In relation to an ecological dwelling power produced by photo-voltaic systems or preparation of hot water using solar energy enhances the use of natural resources using water power. The water used can be rain water and drain water. The power produced can be converted to electric power and fed in to the electric mains or used locally e.g. for lighting and heating. High precipitation across combined with suitable terrain offers very favorable conditions for power transmission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a proposed system in a sectional side view.    Hollow body (1)    Narrowed cross section (2)    Corrosion free turbine wheel (3)    Preparation device (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a shaft extending in flow direction, with a rotor (2) driving a generator (5) via a transmission (6). A second smaller rotor (1) is positioned in front of the first one, so that the flow passes first through the smaller and then through the larger rotor. The rotors are connected via a friction connection, which permits relative movement, and are each born on a hollow shaft (10,13). The shafts are born telescopically inside each other and rotate about a rigid rotor shaft. The RPM of the larger rotor is 30-70% of the smaller one.    USE - Underwater power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Low-cost means to improve productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows rotor arrangement in direction of flow.    small rotor (1)    large rotor (2)    generator (5)    transmission (6)    hollow shafts (10,.13)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a method for making microstructure by using self-aligning etching process and its made micromachinery thermopile infrared detector, belonging to the field of infrared detection. Its key process is adoption of self-aligning etching technology to prepare grating thermocouple cantilever structure whose periphery uses air layer to reduce thermal run-away and increase thermal resistance, so that it not only simplifies manufacture process of micromachinery thermopile infrared detector, but also raises its thermoelectric conversion efficiency, and the detector possesses high sensitivity.
NOVELTY - The rotor has at least two vanes (2, 2') in the shape of symmetrical and interlocking logarithmic helicoid spirals with their outer edges fitted with solid slideways (4, 4') on one or both sides to form guide channels for the fluid flow. The vanes are flat and in the form of quarter spirals with central circular or oval raised sections; they are symmetrical and have progressive or degressive spiral dimensions. The edges of the slideways can be connected to the rotor shaft by stay cables (7).    USE - Receiving or propelling a fluid flow e.g. for generating power, propelling aircraft or boats, or used in pumps, compressors or fans.    ADVANTAGE - The rotor operates with reduced turbulence, noise and cavitation effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a spiral rotor.    Vanes (2, 2')    Slideways (4, 4')    Stay cables (7)
NOVELTY - Road stud includes a base, a luminescent unit (20), a light emitting member and a cover (40). The base includes a support plate (11) of a determined thickness, which has upper and lower planes, a fixing shaft (12) projected downwardly at a lower center of the support plate, a receipt space formed in an upper center of the support plate, gates formed and opened at the centers of front and rear side walls of the receipt space, and light emitting projections. The luminescent unit contains luminescent elements emitting light using solar energy. The light emitting members emit the light generated from the luminescent unit at wide visible angles and reflect the light emitted from a headlamp of a vehicle.    USE - For indicating a traffic lane while being charged or discharged according to weather conditions.    ADVANTAGE - The road stud visible range is widened, maintenance fees are reduced, and an emitted angle of light is widened to increase a visible angle. The top portion of the road stud can be easily opened and shut, this provides a convenience in maintenance and management.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of the road stud.    Support plate (11)    Fixing shaft (12)    Luminescent unit (20)    Cover (40)
NOVELTY - The device comprises an array (10) of band gap photosensors (40) separated by a distance less than the radiation wavelength, a number of periodic radiation-gathering structures connected to these photosensors, and a radiation reflecting surface which is offset with respect to the surface in which the photosensors are localized, over a distance less than the radiation wavelength. Radiation is captured by the combination of the radiation gathering structure and the reflective surface and directed towards the photosensors in order to generate a detection signal.    USE - For thermal imaging in darkness, clouds, smoke or dusty conditions.    ADVANTAGE - A signal with a greater amplitude can be produced with less reliance on complex cooling equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for (a) a second radiation detection device comprising a periodic pattern of parallel, elongated photoconductive or photovoltaic band gap sensors separated from each other a distance less than the radiation wavelength, the pattern having a given radiation impedance, and further comprising a structure for supporting the sensors and adjusting the impedance to between the impedance of the sensors and the radiation impedance in free space, as well as comprising a means for electrically connecting the sensors in order to produce a detection signal when the device is exposed to radiation, and (b) a method for making the first device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a plan view of an IR sensor array.    IR sensor array (10)    Support structure (12)    IR sensors (14-30)    Dipole antenna (36)    Antenna elements (36a, 36b)    Radiation-gathering region of sensor (38)    Band gap sensor (40)    Radiation wavelength (lambda)
NOVELTY - The water turbine has a shaft (3) which is provided with a rotatable bearing at its center. A cylinder (5) is installed outside a revolving shaft provided to the bearing. A hole (6) is drilled on the cylinder and the revolving shaft, by welding.    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances the endurance of the shaft, and reduces the cost of the turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the shaft.    Shaft (3)    Cylinder (5)    Hole (6)
NOVELTY - A self-closing valve (17) is mutually switched between an oil supply path that distributes the oil to open and closed side ports (6a,7a,6b,7b) during normal running condition, and other oil supply path that connects the open side ports (6a,7a) to an oil scavenging pipe path (9) during abnormality generation.    USE - For driving guide vane of water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the valve is switched between the oil supply paths mutually, the hydraulic servo is forcedly driven in closing direction, and closing speed of the guide is adjusted easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic view of guide vane closing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Open and closed side ports (6a,7a,6b,7b)    Oil scavenging pipe path (9)    Self-closing valve (17)
NOVELTY - A L-shaped male connector (4) has a clamp (2) bent upwardly and downwardly in a direction perpendicular to the dressing surface (1), and a clamp tongue (3) bent in a direction parallel to dressing surface. A female connector (13) has a connection piece (10) extending outwards from the rise piece (8) bent upward from the dressing surface, to form a connection groove (12) between the rise piece and the connection tongue (11).    USE - For attaching solar battery module board to seam-tiled roof.    ADVANTAGE - Attaches solar battery module board on the roof easily without using screws by providing male and female connectors in the roof sheath and improves roof endurance without being influenced by the installation of the solar battery module board. Simplifies construction, excels in maintenance property and prevents the degradation of the solar battery module board at high temperature. Prevents short-circuit, improves external appearance and prevents the damage of roof or solar battery module due to the variation in the external air temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Seam-tiled roof;    (b) Solar battery module board attachment and removal method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roof sheath.    Dressing surface (1)    Clamp piece (2)    Clamp tongue (3)    Male connector (4)    Rise piece (8)    Connection piece (10)    Connection tongue (11)    Connection groove (12)    Female connector (13)
NOVELTY - The cell encloses a printed circuit board (PCB) (3) in a casing (1) whose portion (T1) corresponding to PCB is elastically deformable.    USE - Photoelectric cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric cell has small number of parts and can be easily constructed and assembled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of assembly of cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the decomposed perspective view of photoelectric cell.    Casing (1)    PCB (3)    Portion of casing (T1)
NOVELTY - The building block comprises a commercially available conventional solar module (1) and a concrete or limesand block (2) which are laminated together, and are provided with required electric leads and contact elements (4).    USE - For construction of building outer walls and for conversion of solar energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity is produced in an environment-friendly manner. At the same time, the self-supporting building block of required mechanical strength ensures protection against wind, water, frost and heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows two of the proposed building blocks.    Solar module (1)    Concrete or limesand block (2)    Spaces for electric leads (3)    Electric contact elements (4)
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 - The power plant is designed so that the water through flow in the region in front of the turbine is maximised, firstly by the guidance of the water in intake hose similar to that in an eddy and in addition by the turbulence of the water in and around the outlet hose for the production of a vortex train.    USE - Power production from water power.    ADVANTAGE - River run power plant designed so that structural cost is minimized and the ecological damage in conjunction with the construction is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure 1 shows a low pressure running water power plant for normal flowing water e.g. a river. It shows the flow direction, the inlet hose for guiding water to turbine and outlet hose with forming of vorted train for sucking water from turbine.
NOVELTY - The signal lines (15,17) for optical fiber and for photodiode, are respectively formed on different insulator layers (12,13), that are isolated from one another and formed on substrate (11). The ground cables (16,18) for the optical fiber and photodiode are arranged either on one side or two sides of the signal line (17).    USE - Optical inspection substrate for burn-in test device.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies wiring of each signal-line by arranging signal lines of optical fiber and photodiode in different insulator layers. Detects defects in optical modules reliably at high speed and enables production of reliable optical modules. Improves reliability and operativity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Optical inspection method;    (b) Optical module    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and a sectional view of the optical inspection substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (11)    Insulator layers (12,13)    Signal lines (15,17)    Ground cables (16,18)    Signal line (17)
NOVELTY - A deicing power supply circuit (11), provided only to a starting module string among several module strings (3a-3x), applies a DC inverse voltage during the deicing of a solar battery (1a).    USE - For deicing of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces number of components and attains size reduction, thus reducing power consumption and cost. Ensures efficient deicing of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of snow melting system.    Solar battery (1a)    Module strings (3a-3x)    Deicing power supply circuit (11)
NOVELTY - Spacers (10) are provided between a flat plate (6) and its suspending portion, to which a heat insulator is bonded. An attachment portion (6k) of the flat plate is fixed to the backing material (2) of the roof. The upper surface of a solar panel (14) is clamped to the flat plate by a clip (22).    USE - Solar power generation roof with heat-insulation effect.    ADVANTAGE - High insulation effect and intensity can be provided using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar power generation roof.    Backing material (2)    Flat plate (6)    Attachment portion (6k)    Spacer (10)    Solar panel (14)    Clip (22)
NOVELTY - A heat emitting structure (3) for de-icings, is provided on the surface of solar battery (1) to generate heat using solar energy.    USE - Snow melting system for solar power generator installed on the roof.    ADVANTAGE - De-icing of snow on the surface is performed efficiently. Provides practical and preferable snow melting system. De-icing of snow is performed without generating heat in the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery (1)    Heat emitting structure (3)
NOVELTY - An inflow port (11) for outer air circulation, is provided at bottom of circulation path (10), and a discharge port (12) is provided at top of the path, to circulate outer air to back side of solar panel, for cooling.    USE - For installing solar panel in outer wall of building to act also as glass curtain wall.    ADVANTAGE - As inflow port and discharge port are provided respectively at bottom and top of solar panel, outer air is circulated to back side of solar panel, the temperature rise is suppressed as a result electricity generation efficiency reduction is prevented. Improves heat insulating property of outer wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of condition having installed the solar panel in outer wall.    Circulation path (10)    Inflow port (11)    Discharge port (12)
NOVELTY - A generator (21) converts the output of a water turbine (12) into an electric power and outputs to an electric power converter (31). The output of converter is input to an electric motor (22) whose output is converted into electric power by a generator (23). A controller (51) controls the electric motor and generator (23) to rotate at preset rotational speed.    USE - Electric power generator e.g. adjustable-speed-pumped hydro power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables continuous operation of electric power generation device stably regardless of the rotational speed of the water turbine. Even if the generator generates over voltage or over current due to system failure, the electric power converter is continued to operate and hence the generation of higher harmonic is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of electric power generating device.    Water turbine (12)    Generators (21,23)    Electric motor (22)    Electric power converter (31)    Controller (51)
NOVELTY - A thin shape bare chip (2) is provided in polymerization section (31) of electroconductive metal thin plate (3A,3B) which is fixed in relay terminal (4). Temperature of the chip varies due to sun, tile temperature, self temperature rise due to current flow and heat conduction of metal thin plate. The cross section of plate and bonding surface opposing to electrode layer are set such that temperature variations do not cause any destruction in chip.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since cross section of electroconductive metal thin plate and surface opposing to electrode layer are set up such that temperature of chip is below heat destruction temperature, bypass function of bare chip is maintained reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of terminal box.    Bare chip (2)    Thin plate ( 3A,3B)    Relay terminal (4)    Polymerization section (31)
NOVELTY - Secondary collector (29) has a light receiving surface (30) which is irradiated by light from lens (19). The light receiving surface consists of a flat surface section (30a), and the slope section (30b), so that secondary collector is of cornet shape. The lens is a multifocus lens which mutually shifts the focus set to the light receiving surface.    USE - Power supply generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since the secondary collector is of cornet shape, even if the slippage is produced at the irradiation angle, light from the lens is irradiated to the secondary collector reliably, hence degradation of condensing efficiency is restrained and electricity generation efficiency is improved. Space required for arranging several lens is small and the size of solar power generator is reduced. .    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lens exposes the light receiving surface of the secondary collector, so the convergence light from the lens is guided to solar battery cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the position relationship of light receiving surface of each focal position of lens and secondary collector.    Lens (19)    Secondary collector (29)    Light receiving surface (30)    Flat surface section (30a)    Slope section (30b)
NOVELTY - A connecting section (40) is accommodated at a position connectable with an external connector (50) within the main section (25) of a housing (25). An attachment piece (35) is integrally protruded by the outer surface of the main housing section, the piece fixed between a pair of glass panes (1,2) through adhesive agents.    USE - For solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that connecting section is mounted to the panel section with sufficient fixing power. Prevents water from penetrating the internal portion of the device. Ensures that wiring for diode connection for by-pass purposes can be formed easily and simply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially-broken front view of the connector device.    Glass panes (1,2)    Housing (25)    Main section (25)    Attachment piece (35)    Connecting section (40)    External connector (50)
NOVELTY - One of the turbines is peripheral and the other is concentric both of which act at the same time on a central common axis. When used as a water immersed turbine a casing (39) encloses the upstream half of the turbine. Turbine counter rotation is done by using a coupled pair of conic pinions which drive the common axis (37) of the concentric turbine (2) with its inverse profile blades with respect to the blades of the outer turbine (1). The curvature and shape of the blades are such that the driving force air or water gives maximum efficiency.    USE - For air or water driven electricity generation or pumping.    ADVANTAGE - Designed to allow direct connection of turbine to low speed alternator drives.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Vertical axis wind or water driven turbine, principally for use in electricity generation. When used as a wind turbine they allow the uses of a alternator drive which has a low rotational speed which permits direct coupling of the turbine axis thus reducing mechanical losses due to gearing. The turbine assembly is omnidirectional and its efficiency can be improved by adding, on a perpendicular line (7) to the driving force, fixed ailerons. These ailerons allow a better attack of the drive force on the tangent to the turbines so as to further increase the efficiency when operating as an air turbine. An armature pivots on a circular rail to maintain the line (7) perpendicular to the wind. Displacement of the armature on the rail is done with the aid of cylindrical rollers rolling on the rail. Tronconic rollers center the armature on the rail    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of the turbines    outer turbine (1)    concentric inner turbine (2)    cone (5)    direction of driving force (6)    perpendicular direction (7)    common axis (37)    casing (39)
NOVELTY - An energy recovery system has a tower (1) on which is mounted a wind turbine (4) driving a generator. The wind power recovery system is enhanced by the use of photovoltaic panels (5) mounted on the surfaces of the tower. The panels are coupled by elastomer frames and are mounted on elastic supports.    USE - Natural energy recovery systems    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced recovery    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic of system    Tower (1)    Wind power turbine (4)    Solar panels (5)
NOVELTY - The device has water turbines, horizontal and vertical wind rotors. The vane turbine consists of a disc rotor (1) or cantilever rotor with vertical active vanes (6) on the edge on a vertical main shaft (2) and components for synchronizing the vane formation with angle of attack optimization, revolution rate regulation and flow control enabling speed-regulated direct drive by the energy of the water or wind flow.    USE - Especially for regenerative energy recovery and conversion into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables flow energy to be used with damming up the flow, without slip rings, without obtrusive shadowing and without danger of to air traffic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a water energy converter (Drawing includes non-English text)    disc rotor (1)    active vanes (6)    main shaft (2)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor energy sensor having regions for sensing energy and storing/transferring charge having a two-dimensional pixel array on a semiconductor substrate which an energy beam enters. Each region is provided with transfer electrodes in each pixel and excess charge dumping device provided to one of the transfer electrodes in each pixel.    USE - Semiconductor energy sensor for sensing energy and storing charge.
NOVELTY - The photosensitive alloy layer (210) has amorphous layer formed on silicon oxide layer (206) which is formed on silicon substrate (200), and single crystal photosensitive alloy layer formed on exposed portion (208) of the substrate is encircled by a guard ring (204). An electrode (212a) is formed on both the alloy layers and are electrically connected with substrate.    USE - For hetero-junction internal photoemission infrared detector used in military and radio telemetry applications.    ADVANTAGE - The performance and reliability of infrared detector is improved, since the electrode is electrically connected to silicon substrate via both the amorphous and single crystal photosensitive alloy layers. Degradation of the device by spike effect is eliminated, since aluminum spike is caused in the guard ring absorbs the leakage current. Parasitic resistance is suppressed and conductivity is improved, as the portion of electrode is formed on single crystal photosensitive alloy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrode (212b) is formed covering a portion of both the amorphous and single crystal photosensitive alloy layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hetero-junction infrared detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of electrode structure of HIP infrared detector.    Silicon substrate (200)    Guard ring (204)    Silicon oxide layer (206)    Exposed portion (208)    Single crystal photosensitive alloy layer (210)    Electrodes (121a,212b)
NOVELTY - A connection line (26) connects a purline (12) built in the northern part of the site (11) and an outdoor structure, e.g. carport (19), built at the southern side of the purline. Purline solar power generation modules (16) are provided on the roof (13) of the purline. Auxiliary solar power generation modules (25) are provided on the roof (23) of the outdoor structure.    USE - Solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies sufficient electric power to electrical appliance connected to electrical wiring of purline since sufficient amount of sunlight is obtained in the roof of outdoor structure built at the southern side of the purline. Reduces electric charges.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An inverter (8) is connected with the purline solar power generation modules. The electric power generated with the auxiliary electric power generation modules is transmitted to the inverter via the connection line. In the inverter, the electric power generated by the auxiliary solar power generation modules is added to the electric power generated by the purline solar power generation modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective diagram showing the solar power generation system.    Inverter (8)    Site (11)    Purline (12)    Roof (13)    Purline solar power generation modules (16)    Carport (19)    Roof (23)    Auxiliary solar power generation modules (25)    Connection line (26)
NOVELTY - A folding panel roof (3) is installed to the upper part of the carport main body (2). A solar power generation unit (4) consisting of solar battery modules (5) is attached to the folding panel roof by vertical materials (8). A folding panel (9) is fixed to a tight frame (31) by bolts (32).    USE - Carport with solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Attains simple fixation and simple structure for folding panel roof. Improves workability and attains sufficient cooling of solar battery module. Increases electric generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the installation structure of a folding panel roof of a solar power generation unit.    Carport main body (2)    Folding panel roof (3)    Solar power generation unit (4)    Solar battery modules (5)    Vertical materials (8)    Folding panel (9)    Tight frame (31)    Bolts (32)
NOVELTY - A punch (103) heated above the melting point of a layer (101) which is greater than the melting point of a layer (102) in a multilayer structure, is inserted into layer (102), so that a portion of the layer (102) is melted along with the portion of the surface of the layer (101), and layer (101) is exposed by removing the punch. The surface side of the layer (102) contacting layer (101), is made of solder.    USE - For processing multilayer structure of electronic component such as solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the punch is pulled up after melting the specific layer, the specific layer can be removed easily without residue and the damage to the another layer of the multilayer structure is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for multilayer structure processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the multilayer structure processing method.    Layers (101,102)    Punch (103)
NOVELTY - The lid (5) has a rectangular main body that covers the top aperture (1a) of a water treatment tank (1). A rectangular solar battery module is installed inclining on the lid main body. The solar battery in the solar battery module is installed deviating to the upper marginal slippage in the inclination direction.    USE - For water treatment tank e.g. sewage tank.    ADVANTAGE - Cost-effective since no expensive solar battery or solar battery module is used and installed. Ensures efficient solar power generation. Ensures simplified solar battery structure and can be easily coupled with increased connection strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A non-electric generating region is formed on a portion close to the inferior margin of the solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a top view showing the lid arranged in two-dimensional condition at several water treatment tanks for sewage. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Water treatment tank (1)    Top aperture (1a)    Lid (5)
NOVELTY - The solar battery cells (4) are laminated between the protection layer (5) and the back film (2) through the sealing (3). The handle (13) is provided to the outer circumference of the terminal box (1) which joins electrically the output electrode (7) for extracting power from cell.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction in output power, due to effective bonding strength of battery cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for terminal box for solar battery modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of solar battery module under fixing condition of terminal box.    Terminal box (1)    Back film (2)    Sealing (3)    Solar battery cell (4)    Protection layer (5)    Output electrode (7)    Handle (13)
NOVELTY - A p-type doped semiconductor substrate (24) has an insulating layer (30) formed over its surface. A n-type doped collector region (44) is formed on a portion of substrate surface. A dual-purpose electrode (40) formed on the insulating layer, extends over both the collector region and substrate.    USE - Electromagnetic radiation detector such as active pixel solid-state photosensor, imager used in camera system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Use of dual-purpose electrode which extends beyond the edge of collector region, overcomes the deterioration in sensitivity of device performance on small misalignments. The collector mode potential of the dual-purpose electrode is adjusted to achieve charge confinement and enhanced collector efficiency, reducing or eliminating the need for additional p+ dopant layer. Enhances the fill factor of the photodiode by shielding the photon-created charge carriers formed in the substrate from the potential well of the surrounding circuitry.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of electromagnetic radiation detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electromagnetic radiation detector with a dual-purpose electrode.    p-type doped semiconductor substrate (24)    Insulating layer (30)    Dual-purpose electrode (40)    n-type doped collector region (44)
NOVELTY - A total heat exchanger (62) exchanges heat between outdoor air supplied to a chamber and indoor air. A total heat exchange releasing unit (80) releases the total heat exchange operation of the total heat exchanger.    USE - For rooms in building.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces wasted heat energy. Maintains air balance in each operation of total heat exchanger. Eases switching between total heat exchange operation and total heat exchange releasing operation. Shortens required length of duct.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a ventilation structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the top view of a total heat exchange unit.    Total heat exchanger (62)    Total heat exchange releasing unit (80)
NOVELTY - The petal-shaped water turbine with a chain (6), is connected to aN energizing and speed-up system (7). A generator (8) is coupled to the water turbine, for power generation.    USE - Used for generating power in hydropower generation station.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiency of the water turbine is improved by providing energizing and multiple speed up-system to the water turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional diagram of hydropower electricity generation system.    Chain (6)    Speed-up system (7)    Generator (8)
NOVELTY - A sleeve (30) in two semicylindrical pieces (30a,30b) is attached to a main shaft (32) by rigid film (33) provided to a portion of sleeve. The pieces (30a,30b) are fixed to shaft by fixing split rings (39a,39b) using bolts.    USE - Hydraulic machine e.g. tubular water turbine, Francis turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables quick and easy fitting, replacement of sleeve as main shaft manufacturing is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydraulic machine manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of parts of the main shaft with the sleeve.    Sleeve (30)    Semicylindrical pieces (30a,30b)    Main shaft (32)    Rigid film (33)    Split rings (39a,39b)
NOVELTY - The wall panel includes a polarity display, a DC input section, a DC output section, and wire. The polarity display shows the polarity of the wire for connecting the DC input section and the DC output section.    USE - For building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing a wiring operation easily. Prevents electric shock accident. Prevents incorrect wiring connection. Shortens construction time of the building since electrical connection construction is performed during the building construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a building;    (b) and a wall panel application method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional view of the building using the wall panel.
NOVELTY - An auxiliary thin plate wiring material (104) for electrical output is provided to back of a solar battery element (103) and electrically connected with internal thin plate wiring material (107) which is embedded on a support section (108) and below sealing resin (105). Then thermosetting of resin is performed.    USE - For manufacturing thin film solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deformation of solar battery cell. Reduces non-electrical generation area. Weight of module is reduced and high strength is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thin film solar battery module manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of thin film solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery element (103)    Auxiliary thin plate wiring material (104)    Sealing resin (105)    Internal thin plate wiring material (107)    Support section (108)
NOVELTY - A long bracket (10) clamps mounting legs (8a,8b) of the louver panel (8). A preset space is maintained between the bracket and back side of a panel. A solar panel (11) having a storage box (11b) at its back side, is installed in the louver panel by inserting storage box in a through-hole (8c) of panel (8), formed between the mounting legs.    USE - For covering cooling tower and elevator ridge store of building roof and for attaching solar battery on louver panel.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is compactly attached in a louver panel. The louver panel can be attached at the top of pillar, without any angle adjustment. Operativity of the solar panel is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional top edge view of the louver. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Louver panel (8)    Legs (8a,8b)    Through-hole (8c)    Long bracket (10)    Solar panel (11)    Storage box (11b)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric cell (14) electrically connected to light emitting element (15), converts predefined quantity of light emitted by the light emitting element into electrical energy and supplies the electrical energy to input terminal of the light emitting element.    USE - Power supply circuit for lighting system including fluorescent bulb, other standard incandescent lamp or halogen lamp.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces amount of current drawn from mains, as photoelectric cell is used, thereby achieving cost savings and environmental benefits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded isometric view of collar and combination of collar with electrical connector and light bulb components.    Photoelectric cell (14)    Light emitting element (15)
NOVELTY - A lever (50) is actuated around a fulcrum axis to exercise upper body muscle by handle (60). The handle has a cylindrical grip (71) and sleeve housed inside end portion of lever. The grip is hinged to the sleeve. An adjustment set (4) associated with lever varies the position of grip with respect to origin of lever so as to adjusts trajectory of grip according to anthropometric measurement of user.    USE - For use in gymnasium for training muscles of upper part of body, shoulders, back, chest.    ADVANTAGE - Provides user with opportunity to adapt machine to their own anthropometric measurement even when the machines are destined to public use. The levers provided with adjustable handles allows user presenting different physical conformations to train on the same machine on personalized trajectories.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of training machine.    Adjustment set (4)    Lever (50)    Handle (60)    Cylindrical grip (71)
NOVELTY - A sensor detects the frequency of an exercise. A momentum conversion unit outputs a value corresponding to momentum of exercise, based on the output of the sensor. Amount of calorie consumed is calculated, based on the momentum. A monitor displays momentum and consumed calorie.    USE - For monitoring an exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Momentum and calorie consumption are easily observed even when monitor is not attached to the exercise equipment. Hence calorie consumption is reliably regulated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional block diagram of exercise equipment monitoring assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A ball bearing (12) attaches a water turbine revolving shaft (11) inside generator cover box (1), such that the shaft passes through almost below a center of water turbine chamber (3). Rotation transmission pulleys (15,16) are connected to generator (7) and compressor (8). Water turbine vanes (9) are provided linearly on shaft (11). The bearing is inserted also in partition plate (2) of water turbine chamber.    USE - For domestic purpose in heating bathrooms, in electric vehicles, factories, wind power machines, grass cutting machines, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents environment pollution and noise generation, as water only is used as fuel. Toxic gases and CO2 does not generate by the usage of generator being reduced in size and manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The plastic polycarbonate generator cover box has a built-in electricity generation gas filled chamber (5), a compressor chamber in left hand side upper portion, a water tank (6) in a lower middle section, the water turbine chamber in right hand upper portion, so that each chamber is made water proof. A leak-proof access door (25) each equipped with rubber packing, are mounted in partition of each chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of generator.    Generator cover box (1)    Partition plate (2)    Water turbine chamber (3)    Gas filled chamber (5)    Water tank (6)    Generator (7)    Compressor (8)    Water turbine vanes (9)    Revolving shaft (11)    Ball bearing (12)    Rotation transmission pulleys (15,16)    Leak-proof access door (25)
NOVELTY - The jack (18) abutting to the assembled central sliding down prevention material (2A) is retracted and new central sliding prevention material is provided in the space between jack (18) and central sliding down prevention material (2A). The jack (19) retracted from the assembled exterior sliding down prevention material (2B) abuts a new exterior sliding prevention material in the space between jack (19) and exterior sliding down prevention material (2B).    USE - Used for excavator e.g. tunnel boring machine which excavates inclined shaft for pipe lines of hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - The prevention material is assembled effectively and safety in work is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the top view showing the condition of building the center sliding down prevention material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Central and exterior sliding down prevention materials (2A,2B)    Jacks (18,19)
NOVELTY - A pipe (11) provided with flow regulating valve (13) for supplying pressurized water to turbine wheel (17), is connected to rotary power generation section. The wheel (17) is connected with a brush section (7), suspended from bottom surface of support board. The brush is inserted through the longitudinal slit of steel pipe and the interior of pipe is cleaned by rubbing action of bristles of the brush.    USE - For cleaning inside of the steel pipe with longitudinal slit such as C die-iron pipe.    ADVANTAGE - Uses the resources effectively such as water by rotating the brush and washing the pipe interior. The failure rate of the apparatus is practically negligible by avoiding motor as power source. Reduces unit manufacturing cost by not using complicated structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rotary power generation section (5) consists of a cylindrical casing which contains a water driven turbine wheel (17). The turbine wheel is installed on the upper surface of a support board (3). The brush section which has bristle (35) rotates with the rotation of the turbine wheel. A circular opening (39) is provided at the end of the support board through which the water from the rotary power generation section is discharged. A discharge port (37) is provided to the side of the rotary power generation section which is connected to the circular opening through a connection pipe (38).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic perspective view showing the exterior of the cleaner.    Support board (3)    Rotary power generation section(7) Brush section (5)    Pipe (11)    Flow regulating valve (13)    Turbine wheel (17)    Bristle (35)    Discharge port (37)    Connection pipe (38)    Circular opening (39)
NOVELTY - Transparent glass (6) is formed on upper side of sealing container (5) of battery module while its other sides are covered by heat insulating material (2). Air inlet and outlet pipes (3) with vents (4) are provided at upper and lower sides of the container.    USE - For power generation system using solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Photoelectric conversion efficiency of more than 50% is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the inner side structural diagram of solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat insulating material (2)    Pipes (3)    Vents (4)    Sealing container (5)    Transparent glass (6)
NOVELTY - Each pixel (10) comprises a light sensor element (12) in the form of a photodiode, generating a voltage depending on the light incident on it and N-metal-oxide-semiconductor transistors (14,16) are connected in series between voltage supply lines (18,20). Before the image sensor is exposed to an image, the anode of the photodiode is set to a fixed voltage level using a selection switch (32) and switches (34,36) are closed to implement feedback control using a feedback loop (22,24,26), ensuring that currents through the transistors are substantially equal, while the gate voltage of transistor (16) is the output voltage of the pixel.    USE - Imaging using a solid state imager.    ADVANTAGE - Improved signal to noise ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of measuring light intensity of an image to be determined.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the pixel configuration.    Pixel (10)    Sensor element (12)    Transistors (14,16)    Switches (32,34,36)    Feedback loop (22,24,26)
NOVELTY - Device (100) comprises sol-gel based film deposited on a buffer layer that exhibits two distinct phases: a deformable phase at an elevated temperature sufficient to dry the film and a non-deformable phase at a lower temperature. When in the deformable phase, buffer layer (14) accommodates differential movement over its thickness to an extent sufficient to prevent cracking of the film when drying.    USE - Planar waveguides for integrated optics.    ADVANTAGE - The sol-gel film shrinks relatively with respect to the substrate, and generation of crack of the film is prevented. Stress of the buffer layer due to shrinkage or expansion of the sol-gel film, is reduced by cooling. The buffer layer can be made to have low optical absorption property at a selected wavelength. Drying induced cracking of sol-gel film is prevented reliably and optical properties are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device comprises a substrate (12) containing a buffer layer and a sol-gel based film.    The buffer layer is arranged to elastically or plastically deform in the deformable phase. The buffer layer contains an inorganic silicate, organically modified silicate (ormosil), or a polymer such as PMMA or PVP, and has a deformable phase at 1000 degrees C (when buffer layer is inorganic silicate) or 200 degrees C (when buffer layer is ormosil). The buffer layer is made to have low optical absorption properties at selected wavelength.    The substrate comprises silicon, gallium arsenide, glass or sapphire based material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic drawing illustrating the use of the device.    Silicon wafer (12)    Buffer layer (14)    Sol-gel base film (16)    Device (100)
NOVELTY - TiN layers (114,114a) formed on oxide layers (108, 122), respectively, and the oxide layer (122) are patterned to form a partial waveguide structure having oxide material (120) in contact with oxide layer. A TiN layer (114b) is formed on partial waveguide structure to define metallization spacers connecting layers (114,114a) and to enclose layer (122), in order to provide waveguide structure.    USE - For fabricating waveguide structure integrated with CMOS circuitry used for optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - Since the high speed waveguide structure is integrated in CMOS chips, a compact CMOS device is obtained with greater functionability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Several transistors are fabricated in active region of a semiconductor substrate (100). An oxide layer (108) is formed on the substrate. The oxide layer has a hole to contact with substrate. A titanium nitride layer (114) is deposited on oxide layer and in contact hole. The layer (114) is removed at the base of contact hole to contact with the substrate. Oxide material (120) is filled in the contact hole. A titanium nitride layer (114a) is formed on oxide layer. An oxide layer (122) is formed on layer (114) in contact with oxide material.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the waveguide structure integrated in semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram of waveguide structure.    Semiconductor substrate (100)    Oxide layers (108,122)    Titanium nitride layers (114,114a,114b)    Oxide material (120)
NOVELTY - Each electrical terminal has bonding pad (32), conductive bump pad and a solder bump (21). The conductive bump pad is a portion of a conductive bump layer (37). A light shield formed as another portion of the conductive bump layer, is formed of the same material as the conductive bump pad (38).    USE - The flip chip is used for light sensitive semiconductor integrated circuits.    ADVANTAGE - Since the passivation layer is silicon nitride and resilient layer is a layer of benzocyclobutene, it is patterned directly without the use of an additional photoresist layer. As the light shield is opaque to ambient light, it prevents light from penetrating to light sensitive portions of flip-chip and thus electrical characteristics of flip-chip are not significantly changed by ambient light and the need for underfill is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the cross sectional view showing the portion of flip-chip.    Solder bump (21)    Bonding pad (32)    Conductive bump layer (37)    Conductive bump pad (38)
NOVELTY - The rolled base is rotated between usage and storage positions with respect to rear end of tread mill. A vertical adjustment mechanism has infinitely adjustable telescoping column and meshing gears. Telescoping column is coupled to front end of tread mill through rolled bases (40a,40b) for raising and lowering the horizontally extending tread mill. Tread mill is inclined by adjusting the telescoping column.    USE - E.g. foldable tread mill apparatus used in indoor aerobic exercising, indoor walking, jogging or running.    ADVANTAGE - Occupancy space is reduced as the tread mill is folded-up during non-usage by using telescopic column.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The telescoping column is coupled to front end of tread mill through a rolled base. The base supports the front end of tread mill. The tread mill has an endless belt and a support surface for exercising. A control console is mounted on the telescopic column on a pivoting shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rearward elevational view of forward end of tread mill.    Rolled bases (40a,40b)
NOVELTY - Detectors (62) have a shaped-reflector for collecting incident radiation and redirecting it to a focal region. The detectors also have optical fiber (66) with terminus in the focal region. Piezoelectric actuators in the detectors, move the terminus of the fibers within the focal region based on control signal. The other ends of optical fibers are collected to provide an output signal.    USE - For astronomical imaging.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates strict physical tolerances, thereby reducing cost and increasing reliability. High resolution images are obtained and data processing required to generate the images does not involve complex transformations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of multi sensor imaging system.    Detectors (62)    Optical fiber (66)
NOVELTY - A power supply controller performs the high-frequency switching limit of the DC power intermittently. A DC reactor (10,10') for current balancer is connected in series to a switching device (9) in each of a deicing power supply path (7,7').    USE - For deicing of solar battery installed on roof.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of high-frequency noise in snow melting operation for solar batteries using simple components with reduced number of components, thereby improving deicing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the connection diagram of snow melting system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Deicing power supply path (7,7')    Switching device (9)    DC reactor (10,10')
NOVELTY - The solar power generation device (2) includes attachment members (6) which are attached on the projection (4a) of a base board (4) and supports the solar panels (5). The attachment member main body has a fixed groove which receives a stator (12) and clamping sections which form panel connection grooves. The panel connection grooves receive the side edge of the solar panels.    USE - For buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost since the number of components is reduced. Improves waterproofness and fire prevention performance of the solar power generation device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a solar power generation unit;    (b) and an installation method for a solar power generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the solar power generation device.    Solar power generation device (2)    Base board (4)    Projection (4a)    Solar panels (5)    Attachment members (6)    Stator (12)
NOVELTY - The three-dimensional coordinate value of the outline point of an entire roof is computed from the three-dimensional coordinate value of the outline point in the front outline of a roof, and a gradient value of each roof surface. A roof material is assigned to a needed roof surface by computing the shape of the needed roof surface from the three-dimensional coordinate value.    USE - For allotting roof material using computer as selling promotion tool in roofing work.    ADVANTAGE - Provides satisfactory order by performing comprehensive consideration of many kinds of designs and budget. Comprehensive productivity is improved. Reduction of profit is prevented. Improves selling efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of the roof material allotment diagram.
NOVELTY - The method involves conveying and transporting a roof material with integrated solar power generation system, which is assembled in a factory, to the construction site. A temporary scaffold from the ground is constructed and the roof material with integrated solar power generation system is installed all at once using a crane.    USE - Assembly of an integrated solar power generation system built in an inclining roof.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures shortened workhours in the construction side and reduced weather influence. Ensures safety due to reduced high-altitude operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the assembly of the roof material with integrated solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the roof with built-in solar power generation system. Drawing includes non-English language text.
NOVELTY - The holder (1) with retainers (7,9) for holding elements (15,17), has pair of hooks (13a) at the rear side (5b), arranged in the reverse direction mutually with pinch at the ends. The hooks protrude through the attachment hole of the substrate, on fixing and the pinch contacts the edge of the hole by elastic deformation.    USE - For holding semiconductor optical elements such as light emitting and light receiving elements in substrate of electronic circuit.    ADVANTAGE - Positions elements correctly to the substrate and suppresses the shake between the substrate and the holder.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the semiconductor optical element holder.    Semiconductor optical element holder (1)    Rear side (5b)    Retainers (7,9)    Hooks (13a)    Semiconductor optical elements (15,17)
NOVELTY - The bed plate (b) consisting of grooves with light receiving surface, is stuck with the battery (a).    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Light receiving area is large. Confines larger electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the solar battery with grooves.    Battery (a)    Bed plate (b)
NOVELTY - A n-channel junction field effect transistor (JFET) (1a) which functions as radiation detecting element, detects proton (3a) coming in specific direction. The output current of JFET is converted into corresponding voltage by a current-to-voltage converter comprising high pass filter (HPF) and an amplifier (2).    USE - For radiation detection especially proton detection in astronomical applications, medical treatment, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Improves radiation detection efficiency by using simple components, without increasing circuit scale.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of radiation detector with its components.    n-channel JFET (1a)    Amplifier (2)    Proton (3a)
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 - The temperature of sealing container in which a solar battery is laminated to form a solar panel is detected in time-dependent manner and detected result is stored in a memory. The cross-linking conditions of a resin in lamination process is monitored based on analysis of recorded temperature hysteresis. The cross-linking conditions are altered or a new setup is carried out depending on necessity.    USE - For solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - Since cross-linking conditions are monitored based on recorded temperature analysis result, and altered depending on necessity, lamination process is performed in laminater itself and hence cross-linking conditions of a sealing resin is managed economically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram explaining the management method of cross-linking process in laminater for solar panels. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
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 solid-state image pick-up component chip (13) fitted with a color filter is sealed. A resin layer (17) that absorbs the light of a specific wavelength is filled between a transparent guard plate and the solid-state image pick-up component chip.    USE - For solid-state image pick-up component.    ADVANTAGE - Protects color filter formed on light receiving surface of solid-state image pick-up component chip. Improves durability while reducing cost of solid-state image pick-up component since filter that cuts off light of specific wavelength is made unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the package structure.    Solid-state image pick-up component chip (13)    Resin layer (17)
NOVELTY - Optical component with diffraction grating and semiconductor optical amplifier with reflecting surface are arranged at fixed positions. Reflecting rates (Rm,Rs1,Rs2) of diffractions grating in different longitudinal modes and distance between reflecting surface and optical release face of amplifier are related by specific formula.    USE - In e.g. external resonator type laser emitter.    ADVANTAGE - Improves stability of laser output by obtaining light emitter with specific reflecting rates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram of reflections spectrum of diffraction grating in external resonator type laser. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Photoelectric sensor (3) is formed on base (2), on which forwarding electrodes (4,5) are formed. Shading film (6) is formed on the electrodes, on which stripe-shaped lattice shading wall for pixel isolation is formed. Lens layers (22,23) are formed on sensor inbetween adjacent shading walls. Flat passivation film (27), color filter layer (28), on-chip lens (29) are sequentially formed on shading wall.    USE - Solid state image pick-up device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves condensing efficiency of photoelectric sensors. Stabilizes thickness of color filter layer, thereby preventing fluctuations in its spectral characteristics, which leads to high clarity in color display.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solid state image pick-up device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base (2)    Photoelectric sensor (3)    Electrodes (4,5)    Shading film (6)    Flat passivation film (27)    Color filter layer (28)    On-chip lens (29)
NOVELTY - Group of optoelectric transducers is arranged in form of array with switch elements connected to drive lines, and sensors coupled to signal lines to scan 2D target. The switch elements drive the transducers in photoelectric conversion, signal electric charge forwarding and refresh modes. In refresh mode, the signal lines are given reset potential and the drive lines are sequentially driven in one direction.    USE - For scanning of image or data in facsimile, digital copier, X-ray image pickup apparatus etc.    ADVANTAGE - As the refresh time is short, the drive lines do not overlap so that the output obtained is free from distortion. Also quality of the panel can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The optoelectric transducers that are arranged in the form of array are connected by means of signal lines and drive lines running in either directions. Each drive line is connected to switch element that is switched ON depending on the image. The signal lines are connected to the sensor through a controller. The apparatus is operated in three different modes. In refresh mode the data are refreshed so as to obtain a stable output. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for drive procedure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the timing chart of drive operation.
NOVELTY - Heat detection element (16) has thermal detection element section formed on membrane (16a). Infrared absorption film (16c) consisting of platinum black absorption film is formed on thermal detection element section. Platinum black absorption film has small cluster size at membrane side, larger size in the middle and small size on surface side.    USE - For use in e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Infrared ray sensor which can enhance contact power of metal black with respect to membrane is achieved. Quality of infrared ray sensor is maintained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of infrared ray sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a model sectional view enlarging and showing principal component of infrared ray sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat detection element (16)    Membrane (16a)    Infrared absorption film (16c)
NOVELTY - The weight reduction unit (38) has an air tight mobile housing with elastic seal (40) with entry door (12) and an exercise device linked (16) to a piston (30) controlled by air vents (34) with pressure sensor (20) which pressurizes the inside of the unit.    USE - Weight reduction exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the beneficial effects of air pressure to be used for weight control as in Asiatic medicine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Entry door (12)    Link rod (16)    Pressure sensor (20)    Piston (30)    Air vents (34)    Weight reduction unit (38)    Elastic seal (40)
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises the first insulating layer (12a) formed on the main plane (11a) of the conducting base (11), the second insulating layer (12b) formed a second main plane (11b) of the base, and the light absorption layer (14) arranged on the first insulating layer. The light absorption layer is made from a semiconductor containing an element from group Ib, IIIb and/or IVb.    USE - Used as a thin layer solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for the production of a solar cell comprising forming a multiple layer film containing a conducting layer and a layer containing an element from group Ib, IIIb and/or IVb; and forming a light absorption layer formed from a conductor containing an element from group Ib, IIIb and/or IVb on the multiple layer film.    Preferred Features: The conducting base is made from a metal and the semiconductor is made from Cu, at least one of In or Ga, and at least one of Se or S.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the solar cell.    base (11)    main plane (11a)    first insulating layer (12a)    second insulating layer (12b)    light absorption layer (14)
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 solar silicon battery is prepared through serially or parallelly connecting several battery pieces, fixing them to bottom plate, installing the bottom plate in a transparent tube, sealing the transparent tube, and leading out electrodes. Its advantages include simple process, high productivity and low cost.
NOVELTY - Two pivot mounts provide rotation of the photovoltaic cells (PV) array (52) and a frame about vertical axis and horizontal axis respectively. Pivot mounts generally vary the tilt angle of array relative to vertical axis (50) and horizon when array is rotated about horizontal axis. A tilt correction guide track (54) defines a C-shaped path for defining an approximate plane tilted obliquely relative to vertical axis.    USE - For single axis solar tracking system.    ADVANTAGE - Maximum solar collection efficiency is increased by partly emulating two axis tracking mechanism and hence sun is tracked more accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A guide track follower follows the guide track as array is rotated about vertical axis for varying the tilt of array by causing rotation of array on one pivot mount about horizontal axis. A motor drives the array in rotation about vertical axis such that array faces the direction of sun and tracks the sun through a major portion of the day.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic perspective view of single axis solar tracker with correction guide track.    Vertical axis (50)    PV array (52)    Tilt correction guide track (54)
NOVELTY - A reflector panel (28) consists of reflective materials (39,36,38) provided on the light incidence side of a glass sheet (32). A portion of the reflective material is removed from the glass surface and an adhesive (42) is coated. The support rod (30) is attached to the glass object by the adhesive. The glass sheet is attached to a frame by the support rod.    USE - For attaching solar reflector panel to supporting frames.    ADVANTAGE - Attachment of support rod to the glass sheet is strong because the support rod is attached using an adhesive and not through protective coating or reflective material. The method provides a predictable and consistent bond between the support rod and the reflector panel. The movement of the support rod is adjusted, making it easier to distort the glass to a focussing configuration. Adjustment of reflector panel to focus its image on a designated area is simplified. The support rod is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the reflecting surface and the cross sectional view of the reflector panel are shown.    Reflector panel (28)    Support rod (30)    Glass sheet (32)    Reflective materials (39.36,38)    Adhesive (42)
NOVELTY - Each package in an assembly line is charged. The tested surface of a chip mounted in each package is tested to detect the adhesion of a foreign material.    USE - For solid state image pick-up.    ADVANTAGE - Detects adhesion of foreign material quickly and reliably. Source of foreign material may be specified reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the diagram explaining the components of an assembly line of solid state image pick-ups.
NOVELTY - A connection accepting unit (14) and a connection unit (13) are engaged to each other. An elastic water sealant (17) that is made from resin and is integrated to the connection unit, has a lower end that contacts a lower stage covering.    USE - For solar energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - Improves weather-resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a transverse tile outer cladding structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the sectional side view of the connection structure of the transverse tile coverings of a solar energy converter.    Connection unit (13)    Connection accepting unit (14)    Elastic water sealant (17)
NOVELTY - The device has a saddle part (1) where a user seats mounted to a support part (3) installed to an installation surface, and two pedals (2) for rowing by the user.    USE - Training device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the muscular strength of the leg of user by pedal stroke motility while supporting the balance of the user's body. Simplifies the installation of the training device even in narrow space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional front view of the training device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The device includes a rope-skipping operation decision circuit which a judges rope-skipping exercise operation based on information detected by a wrist operation sensor and a jump operation sensor. A warning circuit alerts a judgement result to user which exercises through a video and stimulation to e.g. light, sound, voice character information of human body.    USE - Rope-skipping kinematic device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to exercise with feeling near actual rope-skipping motility without using a rope.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The wrist operation sensor and jump operation sensor detect wrist operation and jump operation, respectively during a rope-skipping exercise of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic control-circuit block diagram of the rope-skipping kinematic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An effect tool (47) is provided to the point of application of motility which moves along a curved tracing so that agonist and antagonistic muscles might perform simultaneous contraction.    USE - For increasing muscular strength, improving excursion of joint, and other functional recovery.    ADVANTAGE - Functional recovery training is safely, effectively, an conveniently performed. Increases muscular strength effectively. Sense of security is improved, and operation estimate is simplified. Manufacturing cost is reduced since component structure is also simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the exercise training device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Effect tool (47)
NOVELTY - A capacitor (109) is provided between the bias terminal (105) and earthing terminal (106), in multilayer substrate (103). A light receiving element (101) and preamplifier (102) are mounted on multilayer substrate.    USE - For optical fiber communication.    ADVANTAGE - Group delay distortion is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a wide range light receiver.    Light receiving element (101)    Preamplifier (102)    Multilayer substrate (103)    Bias terminal (105)    Earthing terminal (106)    Capacitor (109)
NOVELTY - Several thin film solar battery cells (40) formed on a film substrate are connected in series. The cementing and weather resistance resin layers are formed on light receiving surface of the substrate. A protective layer is formed on the non-light receiving surface. The resistance wire strain gages (50a-50d) are formed at predetermined location on the patterning portion (41) of the cell (40).    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The resistance wire strain gages are protected reliably by the protective layer. As an alarm signal is output when the stress is detected in the predetermined portion of the module, the mechanical stress generated in the battery module is monitored easily. Thus service interruption of the battery module is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery module stress monitoring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional top view of the solar battery module.    Thin film solar battery cells (40)    Patterning portion (41)    Resistance wire strain gages (50a-50d)
NOVELTY - Solar battery module consists of a laminate of a surface protection sheet, a filler layer of a thermoplastic crosslinked olefin resin composition, the solar battery elements, a filler layer of a thermoplastic crosslinked olefin resin composition, and a backing protection sheet.    USE - In a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The module has excellent resistance to heat, weather, water, moisture, wind and hail, and is durable and has a long life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The Figure shows a cross-section through the module.    Surface-protection sheet (1)    Filler layer (2)    Solar battery element (3)    Filler (4)    Backing-protection sheet (5)
NOVELTY - Solar battery module has a barrier surface protection sheet (BSPS) of a base film with an inorganic oxide vapor deposition film on one side, a filler layer (FL1) of thermoplastic crosslinked olefin polymer composition, solar battery elements (SB), a filler layer (FL2) of thermoplastic crosslinked olefin polymer composition and a backing protection sheet (BPS) laminated on it in this order to make an integral whole.    USE - For a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The module has excellent resistance to heat, weather, water, moisture, wind and hail, and is durable and has a long life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are made for a module as above where the layers are a surface protection sheet (SPS), (FL1), (SB), (FL2) and a barrier backing protection sheet (BBPS) of a base film with an inorganic oxide vapor deposition film on one side; and a module where the layers are (BSPS), (FL1), (SB), (FL2) and (BBPS).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The Figure shows a cross-section through the module.    Base film (1)    Inorganic oxide vapor deposition film (2)    Barrier property surface-protection sheet (3)    Filler layer (4)    Solar battery element (5)    Filler (6)
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 - The solar battery element is interposed between filler layers (2,4) having heat resistance property. The protective layers (1,5) are formed on top and bottom surface of filler layer respectively. Pollution protection layer (6), ultraviolet shield layer (7) weather resistance layer (8) are laminated on the surface of the protection oxide layer (1).    USE - Used in calculator, electronic devices, consumer applications, plasma chemical vapor deposition device, vacuum evaporation device etc.    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of battery is prevented by using ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer. Weather resistance, heat resistance, water resistance, moisture resistance, wind pressure resistance, hail resistance properties are improved by forming pollution protection layer, ultraviolet shield layer, weather resistance layer. A low cost and a highly durable battery module is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar-battery module.    Protection oxide layers (1,5)    Filler layers (2,4)    Pollution protection layer (6)    Ultraviolet shield layer (7)    Weather resistance layer (8)
NOVELTY - The float type massive container bobs up and down during the ebb and flow tidal cycles, lowering or raising the charge carriers (12). Unloaded charge is collected in the reservoir (27) from where it is metered into the flywheel type generator (31). The column format support structures (13) built next to the quay (3) permit several variant designs.    USE - As a renewable, non-fossil energy source, tidal energy, has substantial potential that is being actively explored.    ADVANTAGE - The running and installation costs for present energy conversion outfit are nominal. The conversion efficiency is comparable to those obtaining in similar sized generators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The movements of the massive container are laterally cushioned by suitable elastic linings. The charge release mechanisms built into the charge carriers permit shock free unloading of the charge into the reservoir.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the potential energy based generator.    Quay (3)    Charge carriers (12)    Column format support structures (13)    Reservoir (27)    Generator (31)
NOVELTY - A thin bare chip bypass diode (2) is arranged in polymerized section (31) at junction of two thin electroconductive metal plates (3). The metal plates are arranged opposingly and fixed to the relay terminals (4).    USE - For solar battery module used for solar power generation system in residence.    ADVANTAGE - Secures diode capacitance even in high temperature environment like summer. Maintains high bond strength and heat release property of diode by bonding on polymerized section.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for assembling method of terminal box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of entire components of the output section of terminal box.    Thin bare chip bypass diode (2)    Electroconductive metal plate (3)    Relay terminal (4)    Polymerized section (31)
NOVELTY - A transparent sheet (6) is laminated on the surface of a transparent layer (5) to function as the light incidence surface. The transparent layer, to which photovoltaic elements (4) are embedded, is laminated on the optical reflecting surface (2) of a metal substrate (1).    USE - Condensing-type solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Increases electricity generating output. Reduces manufacturing cost of condensing-type solar power generator. Increases condensing scale factor. Increases photovoltaic and optical utilization efficiency. Increases mechanical strength and environmental resistance reliability. Obtains favorable heat transfer property. Reduces number of assembly processes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial sectional view of a condensing-type solar power generator.    Metal substrate (1)    Optical reflecting surface (2)    Photovoltaic elements (4)    Transparent layer (5)    Transparent sheet (6)
NOVELTY - A light source (31) irradiates light on specimen placed between photosensors (10) and light source. The photosensor detects light intensity of light signal from specimen depending on its transparency and reflectivity. The optical film (50) absorbs the light of specific wavelength based on color component intrinsic to the specimen.    USE - Optical reader e.g. fingerprint reader, photograph reader, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Influence of ambient light is reduced by optical film, improving sensitivity and reading accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of optical reader.    Photosensor (10)    Light source (31)    Optical film (50)
NOVELTY - The optical head (6) has a solid immersion lens (634) which generates a near field light based on the light (LB) supplied from a light source, e.g. laser light source (641). A shield switching unit switches over a shading condition and an opening condition. The central part of the light from the light source is shielded in the shading condition.    USE - For recording and reproducing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high S/N ratio in reproduction since central part of light irradiated to solid immersion lens is shielded during reproduction, suppressing scattered light and various noise components in case of reflection by recording medium. Ensures high informational density since solid immersion lens is used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a recording and reproducing apparatus using the optical head.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram for explaining the detailed component of the optical head.    Optical head (6)    Solid immersion lens (634)    Laser light source (641)
NOVELTY - A transmitter (31) which is transmitting portion of a heart rate monitor or heart rate measuring system transmits electromagnetic signal (30) to receiver (32). The transmitter and receiver are connected to a treadmill user and the treadmill, respectively. The electromagnetic signal is processed and sent to a microprocessor (34) which generates user's position data (39) and a control signal information (38).    USE - Treadmill arrangement for exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Provides active reaction to the user's performance. Enables accurate and continuous location of the user. Achieves cost saving, by utilizing existing accessories such as heart rate monitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the treadmill arrangement.    Electromagnetic signal (30)    Transmitter (31)    Receiver (32)    Microprocessor (34)    Control signal information (38)    User's position data (39)
NOVELTY - The inventive procedure enables an obesity patient to remove excess body fat, built up in a given area of their body, while the patient is undertaking aerobic exercise such as running. The procedure uses surface-attached vibrating pads, from which low-frequency pulses, in the range 10-120 Hz, are applied to the area of attachment. The exercising parameters are variable according to the difference between the patient's heart-rate and a standard heart-rate dependent upon the patient's personal details of age, weight, height, etc. The vibrating pads may be applied to the treatment area by attachment to a belt, long band or abdominal binding appliance. The exercising apparatus is controlled in speed, slope or time of operation, etc., according to a comparison of the patient's heart-rate and the standard calculated rate for the patient concerned.    USE - For effecting excess body fat removal to guard against illnesses such as hypertension, arterio-sclerosis, diabetes, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables patients, particularly if within a 'middle-aged' bracket, to guard against abdominal obesity and possible liability to such physical ailments as cerebral apoplexy, myocardial infarction ('heart attack') etc., the inventive system generally enabling the efficiency of body fat removal by aerobic exercising to be increased one hundred per cent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows in block diagram form an apparatus for removing body fat mass in accordance with the inventive system, using vibrating pads attached to a conducting unit (100).
NOVELTY - Rack has a cabinet (20) hinged to the front of the sports machine (10) with a TV and adjustable height racks (21,22) for audio and video devices, plus a caster and support. Hand grips (15) are attached at one end to the sports machine frame centers by a fixing shaft and at the other are inserted into holes in the rack cabinet center portion with fixing screws. Protrusions on the machine frames front edges support the rack and are inserted into coupling holes at the machine front lower part. There is also a telephone hanger and a swivel and turn TV stand on the top.    USE - Rack is for equipping running machines or steppers with AV language education, music or movies.    ADVANTAGE - Rack avoids boredom with tedious exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rack with    sports machine (10)    hand grips (15)    cabinet (20)    adjustable height racks (21,22)
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 - The running speed duration and endurance improvement method has a body (2) driven by a motor (16) along a track trajectory (10) simulating the athletes position. The moving body is mounted on rails (8) parallel to the athletes path. A central command unit (40) controls the movement of the moving body following a predefined programme.    USE - Improvement to the speed and endurance performance of an athlete.    ADVANTAGE - Allows an athlete to optimise his performance and regulate his efforts whilst running on the track.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of the track plan view with two alternative configurations    body (2)    motor (16)    track trajectory (10)    rails (8)    central command unit (40)
NOVELTY - N photodetectors (801-80N) each comprise a photo diode (PD), a capacitor (Cd), and a switch (SW0). An integrator circuit (10) includes a parallel circuit of an amplifier (A1), a capacitor (Cf1) and a switch (SW11) between an input terminal and an output terminal. The capacitance of the capacitor (Cf1) is equal to the capacitance of each capacitor (Cd) of the photodetectors (801-80N). A switch (SW01) is provided between the switches (SW0) of the photodetectors (801-80N) and the input terminal of the integrator circuit (10). A switch (SW02) is provided between the output terminal of the integrator circuit (10) and the switches (SW0) of the photodetectors (801-80N).    USE - Photodetector device that is comprised of a photo diode, a capacitor and a switch connected to an integrator circuit    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - N photodetectors (801-80N)    Photo diode (PD)    Capacitor (Cd)    Switch (SW0)    Integrator circuit (10)    Amplifier (A1)    Capacitor (C-f1)    Switch (SW11)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor device includes a substrate, and a polycrystalline structure(s) formed by annealing a deposited amorphous precursor material to form an amorphous film. The film is annealed to form nuclei and induce grain growth having lateral dimensions larger than the thickness of the film. The structure has an electrical conductivity exceeding at least 1 S/cm.    USE - The semiconductor device is used as a photovoltaic cell, a transistor, or a radiation detector.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides an ultra-thin contact material that is highly conductive electrically, stable, easily doped, highly responsive to doping, and capable of production using a low temperature semiconductor process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the semiconductor device in the form of a detector.
NOVELTY - Transmission line pairs (T1-T4) are coupled to the anode and cathode of the avalanche photodiode (APD1), respectively. Transmission line (T2) has open circuit termination (OC) and transmission line (T3) has short circuit termination (SC). The round trip propagation delay of open circuit terminated transmission lines (T1,T2) is equal to that of short circuit terminated transmission lines (T3,T4).    USE - For detecting optical pulses that contain small number of photons, in many scientific and engineering applications like optical communication, quantum cryptography, time resolved spectroscopy and quantum optics.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the capacitively induced transients, by the round trip propagation delays of transmission lines, which is matched and substantially the same. The transients appearing at the output are overlapped and canceled out.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for avalanche photodetector system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows an APD detector circuit of avalanche photodetector circuit.    Open circuit terminal (OC)    Short circuit terminal (SC)    Transmission lines (T1-T4)
NOVELTY - A solar panel (10) which functions as a roof, and panel angle adjustment rods (11) are provided on the upper portion of a main frame (1) of the agricultural tractor. Electric power generated by the solar panel, is stored in a battery (6) and used to drive a motor (5).    USE - Solar tractor for agriculture.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids noise pollution and simplifies construction. Provides light weight solar tractor, thus field is not damaged. Operation is extremely simple, hence old person can also operate the tractor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar tractor.    Main frame (1)    Motor (5)    Battery (6)    Solar panel (10)    Panel angle adjustment rods (11)
NOVELTY - Vinyl house (1) has plant cultivation space (PCS), electrolyzer (14) for electrolyzing water to oxygen and hydrogen, and modifier (11) to produce natural gas, hydrogen and carbon dioxide (CO2). Fuel cell (10) forms electrical and heat energy by reacting hydrogen produced in modifier, and oxygen. CO2 generated in modifier, and energy generated by cell are supplied to PCS, to adjust cultivation environment.    USE - For agriculture.    ADVANTAGE - Effective consumption of energy is enabled by using together the fuel cell, solar battery and wind power apparatus. The cultivation environment for plant growth is adjusted effectively, in vinyl house.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vinyl house comprises a plant cultivation space surrounded by vinyl film, solar battery, electrolyzer which carries out electrolysis of water to oxygen and hydrogen, using the electrical energy generated by the solar battery. The modifier produces natural gas, hydrogen and carbon monoxide, and fuel cell forms electrical energy and heat energy by reacting hydrogen produced in the modifier, and oxygen. The hydrogen reservoir stores the hydrogen generated by the electrolyzer and modifier. The carbon dioxide generated in the modifier and the electrical energy and heat energy generated by the fuel cell are supplied to plant cultivation space to adjust the cultivation environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of vinyl house for agriculture. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vinyl house (1)    Main power supply (8)    Fuel cell (10)    Modifier (11)    Electrolyzer (14)    Oxygen reservoir (22)    Wind power apparatus (26)
NOVELTY - A ferrule (2) is arranged on groove (12a) which is formed on ferrule mounting section (12) of lead frame (1), in parallel to longitudinal direction of ferrule. The lead frame and ferrule are sealed by mold resin (8).    USE - Optical device with optical components such as photo diode (PD), laser diode (LD), planar lightwave circuit (PLC) substrate, optical fiber, and semiconductor device with preamplifier IC mounted in hybrid package.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage caused to ferrule due to interference of ferrule and die.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optical device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of optical device of mold package component.    Lead frame (1)    Ferrule (2)    Mold resin (8)    Ferrule mounting section (12)    Groove (12a)
NOVELTY - A thin film comprising phthalocyanine molecules is formed on a orientation film which performs rubbing process. Rubbing direction is in the oscillating direction of electric field of polarization. Absorbence (A) in the maximum absorption wave length, when irradiating polarization perpendicular to orientation film surface, is perpendicular to direction of rubbing.    USE - For laser printer photoreceptor, photoconductive elements, photosensors and optoelectric transducers.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor device has electric anisotropy and hence is applicable in various fields. The device has favorable electroconductivity and photoconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thin film comprising phthalocyanine molecules is formed on a orientation film of a semiconductor device, which performs rubbing process. The direction of rubbing is in the oscillating direction of electric field of polarization. The absorbence (A) in the maximum absorption wave length, when irradiating polarization perpendicularly in the direction of surface of the orientation film, is perpendicular to the direction of rubbing. Electric conductivity in the direction of rubbing has a value larger than that which is perpendicular to the rubbing direction.
NOVELTY - The solar panel (21) has solar cells (27) inside a panel frame. On external power supply for de-icing, the solar cells produce heat and the heat is transferred to the frame by plate-shaped heat exchangers (70).    USE - Solar panel is used on roofs of houses and buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The water generated by de-icing is prevented from re-freezing on frame surface. Thermal capacity of the heat exchanger plate is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for roof with solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of solar panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (21)    Solar cell (27)    Plate-shaped heat exchanger (70)
NOVELTY - Electrolyte composition comprises a compound containing an aromatic cation.    USE - The electrolyte is used in photoelectric conversion devices (claimed) and in cells, capacitors, sensors, displays, recording devices etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has high durability and charge transporting ability and excellent photoelectric conversion properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolyte composition (I) comprises a compound of formula (1).    Q = 5-6 membered aromatic cation ring with a nitrogen atom;    L11 = (substituted) alkylene or alkenylene, alkylenoxy, alkenylenoxy and a repetition or combination of these;    R12 = substituent;    nl = 0 to the maximum number of R12 which may be attached to Q;    R11 = H or substituent;    X- = anion;    When nl is 2 or more 2 or more of R11 and R12 may be bonded to form a ring and at least one of them contains a silicon atom.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a photoelectric conversion device with an electrically conductive layer, a photosensitive layer, a charge transfer layer comprising (I) and a counter electrode;    (2) a photo-electrochemical cell composed of the photoelectric conversion device;    (3) an imidazolium compound of formula (4); and    (4) a pyridinium compound of formula (5).    L41, L42, L43, L51, L52 = (substituted) alkylene or alkenylene, alkylenoxy, alkenylenoxy and a repetition or combination of these;    R41, R42, R43, R51, R52 = H, Halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, silyl, silyloxy, alkoxy, amino, guanidino, cyano or heterocycle;    n4 = 0 to 3;    n5 = 0 to 5;    X- = anion.    When n4 is 2 or 3 two or more of R41, R42 and R43 may form a ring and at least one of these contains a silicon atom. When n5 is 2 or more two or more of R51 or R52 may form a ring and at least one of them contains a silicon atom.
NOVELTY - The running machine has a height adjustment device between a frame (10) and an undercarriage (20). The undercarriage has a running plate and a running belt (22). A drive device (30) for the belt is attached to the undercarriage. The height adjustment device has a servo motor (42) coupled to a transmission shaft (41). The transmission shaft drives a shaft (44) to move to and fro between the frame bases.    USE - For exercise machines in the form of running machines.    ADVANTAGE - The height and slope of the running surface can be adjusted and the base can also be folded up to satisfy different user requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Two adjustable supports (45) are connected via a hinge to the shaft. Their other end is rotatably connected to L-shaped folding supports. These have three hinge elements. The first is rotatably mounted to the undercarriage. The second is rotatably mounted to the frame. The third is releasably mounted to the undercarriage such that when it is released the running belt can be set to be inclined and when it is attached a folding process can be carried out and the undercarriage arranged to be perpendicular.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the machine.    frame (10)    handlebar (11)    base (12)    control panel (13)    undercarriage (20)    running plate (21)    running belt (22)    drive device (30)    main gear shaft (33)    gear shaft (34)    transmission shaft (41)    shaft (42)    hinge hole (43)    folding support (46)    pin (49)    folding device (50)    connector rods (51)    weight (52)    rail (121)    first hinge element (461)    second hinge element (462)    third hinge element (463)
NOVELTY - The folding device (40) has a servo motor (42) which allows a sliding shaft (44) to move to and fro between the bases (12) of the machine. The device also has two adjustment supports (47) which assist in allowing the undercarriage (20) to be folded up. A fold assist device (50) is hingedly connected to the shaft (44) and has a moveable weight (52) at the rear end.    USE - For an exercise machine in the form of a running machine.    ADVANTAGE - The height and slope of the running surface can be adjusted and the base can also be folded up to satisfy different user requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The moveable weight together with the shaft executes a forward and backward sliding motion such that the center of mass of the undercarriage is always in front of the weight (52).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of the machine from underneath.    bases (12)    undercarriage (20)    drive device (30)    motor (31)    belt plate (32)    main gear shaft (33)    gear shaft (34)    folding device (40)    transmission shaft (41)    servo motor (42)    gear housing (43)    sliding shaft (44)    rods (45)    folding supports (46)    connector rods (51)    weight (52)
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 structure includes pillars (2) formed with grooves (5) on both sides. A handrail (3) is removably mounted on the upper ends of the pillars. Rectangular solar panels (4) are supported by inserting both edges of each solar panel in the grooves of two adjoining pillars removably by removing the handrail.    USE - In balcony, veranda, roof fence etc., of a building e.g. apartment, individual residence, etc.    ADVANTAGE - A solar panel is inexpensively installed into the grooves formed in the sides of two adjacent pillars by removing the handrail mounted on these pillars. The large scale operation for the hold formation for solar panel attachment is made unnecessary. The attachment or detachment process of solar panels is performed simply by removing the handrail.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a coloring board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model diagram of the solar panels mounting structure in the balcony of a building.    Pillars (2)    Handrail (3)    Solar panels (4)    Groove (5)
NOVELTY - The receiver has a rod shaped wavelength converter (9) having fluorescent material. The converter receives ultraviolet rays falling on its periphery and converts them to visible light. The visible light is received by a visible light receiver (7) which converts the visible light to electrical signal.    USE - For ultraviolet illumination meter.    ADVANTAGE - As the converter receives UV rays from all directions, the meter is made independent of direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of ultraviolet illumination meter.    Visible light receiver (7)    Wavelength converter (9)
NOVELTY - A gate electrode layer (8a) of the insulated gate type field effect transistor, is formed on the main surface of a substrate (2) such that edges of layer (8a) is pinched between the edges of insulating layer (3). The layer (3) extends along the main surface towards transistor area, below layer (8a). The impurity concentration of p+ impurity area (1a) is higher than that of substrate.    USE - For CMOS image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Raises characteristic of sensor, by minimizing the generation of dark current in the transfer area. Effective isolation of transistor area is achieved by PN junction area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional view of the semiconductor device.    p+ impurity area (1a)    Substrate (2)    Insulating layer (3)    Gate electrode layer (8a)
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 2-dimensional LED foil printed circuit board as a 3-dimensional LED lamp is described. There are flexible foils (1) as LED circuit boards equipped for example with 240 volt SMD-LEDs (3). There is light deflection resulting from the deformation.    USE - 2-dimensional LED foil PCB as 3 dimensional LED lamp.    ADVANTAGE - Gives an illuminating surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the LED-foil.    foil (1)    LEDs (3)
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 - A positive displacement water turbine utilizes the cross section of work done water stream in cut-off manner by the force bearing face of work done rotary wheel in order to less use the free velocityof the work done stream, but to use more the nonweightless water head in the pressurized pipe. The nonweightless water head does not consume energy to outside of the volume when it is used as a mass gravity in energy converting.
NOVELTY - Apparatus comprises data selection means for selecting and inputting information on the exercise regime of human body, shade forming facility producing a shade difference between a background and the human body region by irradiating light, image input unit for inputting an image of human body region having a difference from the background, control and data processing facility for converting the input shaded image into binary image data, calculating coordinates of the human body region using the position of fixed body region and measuring the range of the body region of interest according to the time lapsed. The control and data processing facility simultaneously compares and analyses the information. The output facility produces the results of measurement.    USE - For controlling exercise regime of human body.    ADVANTAGE - Real time measurements of reaction time can be carried out.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows a schematic view of the apparatus.    Data selection section (200)    Illumination section (300)    Image input board (340)    Data processing section (401)    Control section (400)    Auxiliary storage section. (420)
NOVELTY - One end of flexible cable (40) is attached to foot rest portion and other end of flexible cable is attached to rotatable reel (38) of handle. A drive motor is used to rotate the reel, in order to wind the cable, while handle is grasped by hands of user.    USE - E.g. weight lifting machine, rowing machine, stair climbing machine, treadmill for stretching back, neck and leg muscles of user.    ADVANTAGE - The device is easily portable, since it is compact. The maximum benefits of stretching is obtained, since user is in relaxed state. The stretching of back restores pelvic alignment and spiral integrity, thereby improving posture. The stretching enhances blood flow and also reduces injuries from exercise, athletic performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Handle consists of housing portion and holding portion. The housing portion accommodates drive motor with battery power supply and reel. The holding portion is grasped by hands of user. A switch (26) is used for controlling operation of motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top view of muscle stretching device.    Switch (26)    Rotatable reel (38)    Flexible cable (40)
NOVELTY - The optoelectric transducer includes a transparent conductive layer (10) whose area of transparency is 90-99% and light transmittance in the transparent area is more than 10% in wavelength range of 400-700 nm.    USE - For solar battery fixed to window, interior article, etc., and used in optical sensing, digital imaging.    ADVANTAGE - Energy conversion efficiency is high and can be fitted to window, interior article, etc.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Photovoltaic cell;    (b) Photosensor;    (c) Glass pane    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of optoelectric transducer.    Transparent conductive layer (10)
NOVELTY - A high frequency circuit board (1) includes signal pattern (4) and ground pattern (6) electrically connected to the electrodes (11,12) of a semiconductor element mounted on the board, respectively. A termination resistance element (3) arranged on side surface of the board and under the semiconductor element, terminates high frequency signals and is connected to the ground and signal patterns electrically.    USE - Optical semiconductor device with heating reduction arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The heat from the termination resistance element does not affect the semiconductor element, as termination resistance element and semiconductor element are arranged on different surfaces, thereby improving heat characteristic of the photocoupler. Electric power resistance of the termination element is also improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the component of photocoupler.    High frequency circuit board (1)    Termination resistance element (3)    Signal pattern (4)    Ground pattern (6)    Electrodes (11,12)
NOVELTY - An air conditioner (10) supplies air to the sitting room space (12) through a damper (14) which regulates the air. A motor (15) which is controlled by a control circuit (17) operates the damper. The motor receives power supply from a storage battery (16) which is charged by a solar power generator (18).    USE - For buildings e.g. office building and also for indoor application.    ADVANTAGE - As the damper regulates air without depending on power supply, wiring with the power supply is avoided. Thus, labor saving of wiring operation, reduction of wiring material and reduced time for assembling are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of air conditioning installation outlet structure.    Air conditioner (10)    Sitting room space (12)    Damper (14)    Motor (15)    Storage battery (16)    Control circuit (17)    Solar power generator (18)
NOVELTY - The thermal infrared detector has an infrared absorbing portion (21) for absorbing infrared rays, and a detecting portion (31) formed on the main surface of the infrared absorbing portion to detect temperature increase. Support arms (61-63) are provided to support the infrared absorbing portion and detecting portion separate from a substrate (11).    USE - For security purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved yield in which infrared absorbing portion and detecting portion are prevented from coming in contact with substrate. Has high sensitivity and can be easily manufactured with reinforced supports and small heat conduction maintained between infrared detector and substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures are the top view and sectional view showing the support structure of the thermal infrared detector.    Substrate (11)    Infrared absorbing portion (21)    Detecting portion (31)    Support arms (61-63)
NOVELTY - A planer micro-cavity reinforced detector includes big caliber focus lens, small caliber collimation lens and micro-cavity at the same straight line, the micro-cavity using quantrum point or other nanometer granule absorption body as an active layer and fixing on the rotating shaft. The operation method is to turn the micro-cavity to face the included angle of n and incoming light by rotating shaft to detect out the incoming lights with different wave length.
NOVELTY - The simplified inventive apparatus comprises a monolithic block of compressible, elastic material, having a piezo-electric sensor embedded therein. The sensor output signals are processed to generate impulsive electrical signals, which vary in amplitude according to the force of impact. The peak signals are further processed to yield a digital read-out/display, indicating the relative degrees of impact force received.    USE - For measuring forces exerted in sporting activity e.g. boxing, and hence a person's physical strength, enabling the user to test and improve physical performance, also applicable in non-sporting applications such as games of fun.    ADVANTAGE - Economic, compact and inherently safe and durable in use, providing reliable and robust indication of sporting impact by hand or foot, using one simple basic element only.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the inventive impact measuring apparatus.    Impact receiving area, e.g. of compressible elastic material, mounted on (1)    Hard support plate, of wood, metal, plastic, etc. (2)    Piezo-electric sensor element, generating voltage corresponding to impact compression stress, coupled to electrical circuitry, contained in same area (3)    Spring ensuring close contact of sensor with surface of resilient material (4)    , protecting it from damage, following e.g. excessive impact force (1)
NOVELTY - The turbine consists of two or more spirals (3, 4) turning through at least 180 degrees round their axes of rotation (2), and having at least one surface of each spiral shaped in a series of steps or corrugations to form outwardly diverging channels (7). The channels lie perpendicular or at an oblique angle to the axes of rotation, and each spiral has a peripheral trough (5), with or without a rim. The troughs are designed to receive the fluid from the channels and create a thrust.    USE - Wind, water or thermal turbine, creating rotary power from fluid flow.    ADVANTAGE - Design simplicity, low cost and stability in operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the turbine.    Axes of rotation (2)    Spirals (3, 4)    Peripheral troughs (5)    Channels (7)
NOVELTY - An optical head comprising a voltage-supply phase correction device for continuously varying the wave front profile of light emitted from a light source in a plane. An anisotropic optical medium is held between a pair of substrates each having a surface provided with an electrode for applying a voltage to the anisotropic optical medium. Two or more power supply parts are formed in different positions on at least one of the electrode, thus fabricating a phase correction device where a different voltage is supplied to each power supply part. The phase correction device is disposed between the collimating lens and the quarter-wave plate of the optical head. The optical head has a decreased number of control circuits for supplying a voltage to the phase correction device for varying the wave front profile continuously. Such a phase correction device having two or more power supply parts electrically connected through a thin film resistor made of a conductive thin film is fabricated and built in an optical head.    USE - Optical head for using thin film head, for an optical reader
NOVELTY - An ultrathin film flexible insulating membrane (15) is spaced at one-third of wavelength of the far infrared ray from the transparent substrate (11). The membrane has an array of far infrared absorbing and visible or near infrared radiation islands (16) that are biased towards the mirror by applying an electrostatic field between the islands and spacer plate.    USE - To present visible images of far infrared scenes.    ADVANTAGE - Gives greater sensitivity because the thermal isolation of the detector element is great. A faster time response is offered due to less thermal mass.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metallic mask (13) is provided on partially reflective mirror (12) on the substrate. The insulation membrane is provided on a perforated spacer plate (14) on the mask. The membrane has islands arranged at specific intervals from the mirror. The space between the islands and the mirror functions has the Fabry-Perot cavity for visible or near infrared radiation, to generate visible or near infrared image.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of far infrared imaging system.    Transparent substrate (11)    Reflective mirror (12)    Metallic mask (13)    Spacer plate (14)    Insulation membrane (15)    Islands (16)
NOVELTY - Signals from sensors (20) in treadmill, with sending and receiving terminals (21,22) which detect positions of front and rear foot of runners are instantaneously sent to central processing unit (CPU). Received signals are analyzed with the exact position of runner to either accelerate or decelerate the speed of the running belt (14), by controlling the motor (13) through the attached microprocessor.    USE - For indoor jogging.    ADVANTAGE - The automatic detector is capable of obtaining exact information of the runner's position on the running belt, so that the position of the runner is kept unchanged, when the running speed of the runner and rotation speed of the running belt are same. Runner can safely shift to either front side or rear side of sports treadmill, when running speed of the runner is higher or lower than the belt rotation speed, respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a sports treadmill.    Motor (13)    Running belt (14)    Sensors (20)    Sending and receiving terminals (21,22)
NOVELTY - Sealing material for ultraviolet (UV)-hardenable solar battery comprises a UV-hardenable ethylenic copolymer where a carboxylic acid or its organic derivatives which have functional groups selected from styryl groups, cinnamyl groups and cinnamylidene groups, is grafted using an ethylenic polymer having glycidyl (meth)acrylate units as the framework.    USE - Used as a sealing material for UV-hardenable solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The material is easily formed into films or sheets. It has excellent heat adhesion to solar battery structural components and can be hardened by UV irradiation. The material has good transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery comprising a light receiving sheet, a back sheet, and a solar battery module sealed via the sealing material between these sheets.
NOVELTY - A mobile unit outputs active mass of a user measured by activity meter (150) and momentum of exercise machine operation measured by exercise meter, to base station. The momentums and active masses are converted to calories which are then added and displayed in display of base station.    USE - Calorie calculator for use in exercise tool such as stationary bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances result of calorie control to the user using activity meter effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional block diagram of calorie calculator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Activity meter (150)
NOVELTY - Monolithic array of LEDs (5Ab,5Ag,5Ar) are formed sequentially on the board (1) in parallel relation. Secondary electrodes (10) of LEDs are connected sequentially by wiring line (6). A drive voltage is impressed between the primary and secondary electrodes of selected LEDs.    USE - E.g. matrix LED/LD display device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing the manufacturing time by simplifying the wiring. Improves quality of color image display, by maintaining spatial relation between LEDs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of the color image display unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Board (1)    LEDs (5Ab,5Ag,5Ar)    Wiring line (6)    Electrodes (10)
NOVELTY - The LED lighting system has a heat sink (32) fitted with several LEDs by the insertion hole punched corresponding to the distribution pattern of the LEDs. A heat removing unit removes heat from the heat sink.    USE - Used in testing components e.g. die, relay.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains variation in light quantity due to restrained increase in temperature of LED when used for a long time. Maintains position of LEDs stably since heat sink is fitted with LEDs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the LED lighting system.    Heat sink (32)
NOVELTY - Each of a pair of resistance cylinders is coupled to base (40) and the rear end of a respective pedal arm to provide resistance to pivoting movement of the respective pedal arm relative to a tubular member (42). A counter (63) includes a display unit (62) mounted on the base for generating a count output corresponding to amount of exercise performed when the stepping exerciser is in use.    USE - In a stepping exerciser.    ADVANTAGE - Does not pose safety problems to children, a relatively simple construction that reduces the production time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing are sectional view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention.    Base (40)    Tubular member (42)    Display unit (62)    Counter (63)
NOVELTY - Motor control (34) for an exercise treadmill has an AC motor (38) includes various features to enhance operation of the treadmill. These features include a motor control (34) that can vary by shifting or staggering the phases of drive signals applied to the motor (38) in order to reduce treadmill frame vibration. The features also include having a motor controller (36) increase the slip of the motor (38) to improve low speed operation of the motor (38) and to increase the amperage of the drive signals when the motor (38) is operating at a given speed in order to maintain that speed. In addition, a power factor control circuit (52) can be used to increase the efficiency of the motor (38).    USE - For exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes frame resonance, improves AC motor control and low speed performance of the treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows the control system for the treadmill    foot pressure sensor (34)    motor controller (36)    system controller (40)
NOVELTY - The brake device has a rotor that is divided into a first and second rotor, the first rotor being designed as a permanent magnet (12) on the innermost circle and only serving to generate current, the second rotor consisting of an iron casting and a copper or aluminum ring (32) inserted in the iron casting, serving as a brake device. A stator is formed by the same stacked silicon steel plates (2), provided on the inner periphery with current-generating coils (11) for a current generator (1) whilst being provided with excitation windings (34) for the brake device on the outer periphery.    USE - E.g. for fitness bike.    ADVANTAGE - Provides complete usage of materials and space so as to reduce manufacturing costs    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The silicon steel plates have on the inner periphery a number of recesses (13) in which current-generating coils are wound. The silicon steel plates on the outer periphery have a number of protruding cores (33) which are located symmetrically, around which are wound the excitation windings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the current generating brake device.    current generator (1)    silicon steel plates (2)    current-generating coils (11)    permanent magnet (12)    recesses (13)    aluminum ring (32)    cores (33)    excitation windings (34)
NOVELTY - A sleeve (1) is positioned on the leg of a user (2) to cover the knee and ankle joints, while accelerometers (6,7) are used to measure movement of the leg at the thigh and ankle positions and a sensor (5) measures bending of the knee joint. The accelerometers and sensor are in wireless communication with a control unit (3) via an aerial (4) and a TV screen (8), for conveying instructions from the control unit to the user, instructing to perform an exercise program. Data are downloaded via radio to a clinic for analysis.    USE - Rehabilitating persons after a joint injury.    ADVANTAGE - Indicating position and/or movement of limbs during monitoring and recording of user performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the physical therapy device.    Sleeve (1)    Accelerometers (6,7)    Angle sensor (5)    Control unit (3)    Screen (8)
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 a governing controller (1) which regulates the rotational speed of a Pelton wheel. A deflector/needle controller (2) outputs a needle opening command of preceding running and a needle opening command of following running, and includes a function generator, a lamp-side generator, and a memory circuit.    USE - For nozzles installed at e.g. hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures smooth switching operation mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The function generator computes a deflector opening command signal from the needle opening command signal. The lamp-signal generator outputs a control signal for distributing a needle opening command to a preceding needle opening command and a following needle opening command to the following running. The memory circuit performs a memory maintenance when transfer is ON. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the Pelton wheel switching method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the number switching device. (Diagram includes non-English language text)    Governing controller (1)    Deflector/needle controller (2)
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 - At the place at least 50 m from the coast line, is built one reservoir dam with the top higher than highest sea level. The dam has several gates. Four pointed piles and four to ten supporting columnsare set separately in the mid part and the periphery of reservoir. At the bottom of reservoir, are built ship seats for ships built through conventional process. The ships have 3m high cabin and powergenerator similar to Gaoqi power generator but with one gear box between driving pole and power generator shaft. The ships have also other buildings.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to one piston sealing device and it features that in each of two piston gaseous ring slots, two gaseous rings with opening difference of 180 deg are mounted. Its piston oil ring slot is similar to available piston sealing devices.The grid wheel machine utilizes the streams in river and sea as energy source in generating electricity and has grid sail as power producing part. It is suitable for being mounted on suspension dike with large current collecting ratio. On the support across suspension dike, are mounted several rotating shafts for impeller with corresponding vanes. Between every two corresponding vanes, are weldedtwo spaced arc plates, one large and one small, with staggered openings, the opening in large arc plate is in the stream direction for guiding and collecting water stream, and that in small arc plateis against stream to drive the impeller and thus rotate power generator.
NOVELTY - The power plant has an upper reservoir (1) and a lower reservoir (2) connected via a flow path (3) containing at least one hydraulic turbine (5) for driving an electrical generator (6), both reservoirs and the flow path defined by hollow spaces within a closed underground structure (4), e.g. a cylindrical concrete block. A pump unit (9) with a vertical riser pipe may be used for raising water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir.    USE - The power plant is used for providing electricity at a required location using the potential energy of water.    ADVANTAGE - The plant allows utilisation of water force independent of the land topography.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical cross-section through a hydroelectric power plant.    Upper reservoir (1)    Lower reservoir (2)    Flow path (3)    Underground structure (4)    Hydraulic turbine (5)    Electrical generator (6)    Pump unit (9)
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 - The device includes a pressure sensitive mat (1) attached to a control unit (2) connected to an audio microprocessor (3). The pressure sensitive mat detects contact, position, or adjacency of a user to the device. The microprocessor outputs audio instructions of predetermined exercise program to the user according to the output of control unit by detection of the pressure sensitive mat.    USE - Suitable for rehabilitation of patients with traumatic joint injury or wound. Also used for sports physiotherapy and general exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Offers a portable exercise device which can accurately monitor and record the performance of the user. Allows user to save time by not having to visit the therapist as often and can more easily fit the required exercise program into his or her daily routine. Enables therapist to monitor closely the user's compliance of carrying out the exercise and to determine if the exercises are having the desired effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the embodiment of the exercise device.    Pressure sensitive mat (1)    Control unit (2)    Audio microprocessor (3)
NOVELTY - Controllers (12,14) regulate the linear motor (10), to generate active force for assisting preset physical movement of user's body parts in both direction, such as in same and opposite directions to physical movement.    USE - For neuromuscular rehabilitation, muscle training physical exercise in gymnasiums, fitness center, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The machine is flexible, reliable and cheap, as mechanism involved is simple using controller of motor. The force exerted is varied in time according to the requirement and utilization conditions. The muscle strength capabilities are easily monitored by the user himself. The operation parameters are easily altered in the machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of muscle development exercising machine.    Linear motor (10)    Controllers (12,14)
NOVELTY - The turbine has blades (1) arranged parallel to a rotor axle (4) that can be pivoted as the rotor rotates and are adjusted by a control unit. Each blade is rotatably supported before its profile center, preferably at the profile tip. Each blade so rotatably connected to a control rod (2) after its profile center, preferably at the profile tip. The control unit may be a second rotation axle (3) to guide the control rods.    USE - E.g. for wind or water power station.    ADVANTAGE - Blades can be positioned to increase efficiency when flow direction changes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of a four-blade rotor.    Blade (1)    Control rod (2)    Rotation axle (3)    Rotor axle (4)    Rotor arms (6)    Rotation direction (15)    Blade axle (18)
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 - The turbine has runner vane (9) classified into long blades (9a) and stub plane (9b) arranged alternately along the periphery of the runner. The leading edge of stub plane is positioned corresponding to the center of the long blade and leading edge is positioned corresponding to the periphery of the long blade.    USE - For power generation using water power.    ADVANTAGE - The cavitation generated in the inlet side of the stub plane is suppressed and low output running width is enlarged much more, as the long blades and stub planes are arranged alternately along the periphery of the turbine runner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the meridial cross-sectional view of Francis turbine runner. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Runner vane (9)    Long blades (9a)    Stub plane (9b)
NOVELTY - An electrode (110) measures human body impedance based on which body fat rate is calculated by a body fat rate calculator (130). Based on the calculated body fat rate and momentum of human body measured by a momentum measurement unit during walking, amount of calorie consumed is measured. A display unit displays the measured momentum, body fat rate and consumed calories.    USE - In walk exercise appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to calculate amount of consumed calories effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the calorie consumption meter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrode (110)    Body fat rate calculator (130)
NOVELTY - On the base (110) is mounted a mechanical resistance unit (120) for training and a control system (130) with on/off switch (134) and push-button switches (135). A massager is also included with energy source and low frequency pulse generator, with a similar manual control interface. The pulses are transmitted to the several massaging sections (30) forming a part of the massaging apparatus.    USE - A training machine with provision for massage.    ADVANTAGE - This machine both trains the muscles and also relaxes or softens them. Transmitting pulses to the exercising muscles, reinforces blood circulation, reducing accumulation of lactates in the muscles or joints. This prevents muscle pain which can otherwise set in after excretes. A basic selection of relevant biochemical reactions is described in the disclosure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A jogging machine is seen in perspective; a stepping machine and exercise bicycles are also illustrated, in the disclosure.    Massaging sections (30)    Base (110)    Mechanical resistance unit (120)    Control system (130)    On/Off switch (134)    Push-button switches (135)
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 - A pair of spaced beams (22a) is pivotally supported within a dynamic source of water (14), e.g. river, by a support subsystem (16). A pair of shafts (28a,28b) are connected between the upstream and downstream ends of the beams. A foil (30) is pivotally disposed between the downstream ends of the beams, while a trim flap (36) is pivotally disposed at the downstream edge of the foil.    USE - Hydrodynamic power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Motion-generating subsystem can be easily fabricated due to relatively minimal number of required components, thereby ensuring immediate availability to those living in out-laying areas in which conventionally generated power is not readily available.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The trim flap may be actuated at positions in which the foil is pivoted in corresponding directions, which causes the beams to pivot back and forth to oscillate a rod (20), attached to one of the beams, back and forth. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system in generating oscillating motion from a dynamic water source and for delivering that motion to a power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hydrodynamic power generating system.    Dynamic source of water (14)    Support subsystem (16)    Rod (20)    Spaced beams (22a)    Shafts (28a,28b)    Foil (30)    Trim flap (36)
NOVELTY - A hydro turbine (10) includes a cylindrical housing (11) in which rectangular inlet and outlet ducts (21A,21B,22A,22B) are connected to smaller inlets and larger outlets (16A,16B) respectively. Runner with circumferentially spaced blades, and power take-off shaft (28) are rotated by conducting incompressible liquid through inlet ducts, so that liquid is discharged through outlet ducts.    USE - Hydro turbine for generating electric power from an incompressible fluid.    ADVANTAGE - The hydro turbine operates at different RPM settings and water pressures without losing efficiency. Provides a hydro turbine which is simple in construction, inexpensive to manufacture and rugged and reliable in operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cylindrical runner having a central hub, rotates in the direction perpendicular to the flow of incompressible liquid. The blades in runner extends outwardly in the direction opposite to the incoming liquid. Arcuate flow passageways for accommodating blades, are formed between the circumferential segment of housing chamber side wall and central hub of runner. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power generation method using incompressible liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydro turbine.    Hydro turbine (10)    Cylindrical housing (11)    Larger outlets (16A,16B)    Inlet ducts (21A,21B)    Outlet ducts (22A,22B)    Power take-off shaft (28)
NOVELTY - A solution with high specific gravity e.g. salt water solution is stored in a water vessel, e.g. bathtub (1). Training machine installed in a water vessel has a holder (4) which maintains patient's legs in an interlocking position. Buoyant force of salt water solution aids patient to exercise. Training exercise and taking a bath can be done at water vessel.    USE - Training machine for e.g. therapy.    ADVANTAGE - Aids elderly people and orthopedic patients in exercise through buoyant force of salt water solution. Provides effective therapeutic benefit to elderly people and orthopedic patients.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of a training machine.    Bathtub (1)    Holder (4)
NOVELTY - A storage battery (2) stores power generated by generator (1) from flowing water. A capacitor which is connected parallel to the battery and connected between the generator and a drive unit, supplies the stored charge to the drive unit.    USE - Automatic water discharge apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since capacitor is used for storing charge, the battery life is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the automatic water discharge apparatus.    Generator (1)    Storage battery (2)
NOVELTY - A measurement circuit holds electrodes (H1,H2) attached by grip (G) for measuring a human-body impedance. An individual data including sex, age, stature and body weight of a person is entered through a data-entry unit. A calculation unit calculates the body fat rate based on individual data and displays the calculated body fat in a display (D).    USE - Aerobic appliance e.g. tread mill, bicycle ergometer, nordic skiing, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By using electrodes, human body fat is measured easily and variation of amount of muscles is understood and target of appropriate momentum is set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the control unit.    Display (D)    Grip (G)    Electrodes (H1,H2)
NOVELTY - A photosemiconductor element (4) is mounted to upper surface of mount section (1a) of rectangular base (1). Frame (2) of the base has lead terminal (11) which inputs drive signal to element (4) and optical fiber fixing unit (8) fixes the element (4) with optical fiber (12) coupled optically to side of base. Screw stop section (15) protruding outside the base is provided in center of longer side of base.    USE - For accommodating photosemiconductor elements such as semiconductor laser, photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - The offset of the position of photosemiconductor element and optical fiber can be set small. Since the screw section is integrated with the base, number of components is decreased and assembly process is reduced and the package is provided cheaply and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of optical package.    Base (1)    Mount section (1a)    Frame (2)    Photosemiconductor element (4)    Optical fiber fixing unit (8)    Lead terminal (11)    Optical fiber (12)    Base screw stop section (15)
NOVELTY - Light filter for charge coupled devices (CCD's) is split so separate lenses (30) focus red, green and blue light onto successively thicker light filters (10) to allow the different frequency light to hit the CCD (20) in the same place as the refraction of the rays varies the point at which the light is focused.    USE - Light filter for use in filtering light in charge coupled devices (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Image quality on the CCD is improved as the light is focused more accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the focusing of the three prime colors through a light filter.    Light filter (10)    CCD (20)    Lens (30)
NOVELTY - Power plant has shaft-mounted turbine with shaft placed in casing. Shaft carries radially arranged guide vanes which carry cylinder-shaped members rotating about their axes. Secured on inner surface of casing are flexible members made in the form of shells each having its inner space communicating through flexible pipeline with respective section of reservoir filled with liquid dielectric. Piezoelectric film is placed in each section between substrates provided with sealed leads. Water flow falling on turbine blades sets shaft in rotary motion and cylinder-shaped members rotating about their axes run onto flexible shells causing elastic strain of the latter. Pressure within flexible member rises causing proportional increase in pressure within reservoir sections. Piezoelectric film deformation occurring in the process sets up potential difference across substrates. Connecting load to leads causes electric current flow through its circuit.    USE - Mobile power plants for converting water-flow kinetic energy to electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced operating reliability of power plant. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The target tracking method uses at least one sensor (11) directed onto the target (10), with discrete measurement of condition data for the target in successive measuring cycles, for provision of a measured vector for each measuring point. The measured vectors are compared with estimated vectors defined by estimation target condition data, for provision of error vectors, combined with the estimated vectors for providing corrected vectors using an iteration process, e.g. using a Levenberg-Marquardt method.    USE - The method is used for accurate tracking of a moving target.    ADVANTAGE - The tracking method allows estimation of the target position for allowing the target tracking to be re-instated after temporary loss of the target.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block circuit diagram of a target tracking system.    Target (10)    Sensor (11)
NOVELTY - The bicycle has a shaft (1) with pedals (2) and pedal arms (3). The shaft is housed in a bearing bush (4) with a brake disc (5) fixed to eddy current brakes. An L-shaped tow arm (6) is connected to the shaft via a carrier strut (12) fixed to the brake disc, and a speed sensor (8) measures the speed of rotation of the wheels, and is controlled by a microprocessor Braking force is varied in phase with pedal position.    USE - An exercise bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Effort demanded from the rider is varied during rotation of the pedals from a maximum when they are nearly horizontal, to a minimum at the top and bottom dead points of rotation. The rider perceives an apparently-constant effort. This design obviates a flywheel which would otherwise be required for the same effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic diagram of the system is presented.    shaft (1)    pedals (2)    pedal arms (3)    bearing bush (4)    brake disc (5)    tow arm (6)    brake (7)    marker sensor (8)    microprocessor (9)    carrier strut (12)
NOVELTY - A magnetorheological device comprises magnetic-responsive particles having 6-100 mum average number diameter distribution and additive(s). The additive reduces interparticle friction between the magnetic-responsive particles. The device has design gap of 0.08-0.75 mm.    USE - As magnetorheological device, e.g. brake, piston, clutch, damper or exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetorheological composition of inexpensive large size magnetic-responsive particles and additive, exhibits excellent magnetorheological properties by delivering reduced on-state and off-state forces when used as or in the magnetorheological fluid. It provides improved on-state and off-state performance when exposed to magnetic fields.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a magnetorheological fluid useful for devices employing gaps comprising non-spherical magnetic-responsive particles, a carrier fluid, and additive(s).
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 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 grating comprises two support walls (1,2) with supports (5,6,7,8) mounted between the walls, supporting groups (3,4) of rods. The groups of rods are each attached to perpendicular links (10,11). The links are attached to arms (12,13) which are connected to the bar of a piston cylinder.    USE - Grating for separating materials e.g. for use in a cow house, or a grating below a silo for dosing pellets or the water inlet to a hydroelectric station.    ADVANTAGE - Simple and efficient design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The two groups of rods are driven in opposite directions, backwards and forwards, through the supports to strip material gathered on the rods    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plane view of the grating.    Support walls (1,2)    Groups of rods (3,4)    Supports (5,6,7,8)    Links (10,11)    Arms (12,13)
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 - An exercise device (1) of a finger has extended three axial points (2,3,4) of branch shaped. The axial points (3,4) has symmetrical leading end sections (3',4'). One of the points supports the thumb of a hand and remaining four finger tips of same hand face each other.    USE - For exercising fingers.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances and maintains motility of a finger by providing extended three axis points of branch shaped.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front of an exercise device for finger.    Exercise device (1)    Axial points (2,3,4)    Leading end section (3',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 rotary cylinder (30) fits over the annular wavy interstice of the magnetic cylinder (10), by the round slot (31). The link shaft which is in communication with the round slot links the resistance device with the exercise machine. The toothed disk (11) of the cylinder comprises fixed shaft (113) and shaft seat (111) which are provided with L-shaped hole (114) for receiving the magnetic coil, connected to the power supply.    USE - For use in exercise or rehabilitation machine.    ADVANTAGE - Increases stability and reduces friction as the magnetic cylinder and rotary cylinder provide effective desired resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the magnetic excitation type resistance device.    Magnetic cylinder (10)    Toothed disk (11)    Rotary cylinder (30)    Round slot (31)    Shaft seal (111)    Fixed shaft (113)    L shaped hole (114)
NOVELTY - A local force application system (12) includes local computer (24) with memory to store force scripts which control forces exerted by an actuator. A communication linkage includes a wide area network that connects local system and remote computer server system (14). The local computer receives force scripts from remote system via communication linkage.    USE - For controlling exercise and health equipment used in e.g. gymnasium, fitness centers, diet centers.    ADVANTAGE - Since the exercise and health equipment communicate with the user, it is possible for the health equipment to provide incentive and motivation to the user like a human personal trainer. The health equipment stores data which is used to monitor the progress and to vary the exercise program or script. Therefore, the local system serves as a virtual personal trainer. Thus, provides effective exercise, dietary and health program for individuals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The force scripts include resistance settings for actuator. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) Local system;    (b) Method of controlling exercise equipment    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of health and fitness system.    Local force application system (12)    Remote computer server system (14)    Local computer (24)
NOVELTY - The optical head (4) radiates laser beam on change-of-phase type optical disc (2). A light receiving element (12) of Schottky diode type, receives light reflected from the disc.    USE - For optical disc apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stably accessing information from recording medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optical information processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of optical disc apparatus.    Optical disc (2)    Optical head (4)    Light receiving element (12)
NOVELTY - The rotor has vanes (2-5) attached to arms (6) through a pivot (13). The pitch of each vane is varied cyclically with rotation of the rotor, by control rods (14) coupled to the vanes through the pivot such that coupling point follows a circular path with its center offset from the rotational axis of the rotor.    USE - Turbine for harnessing flow of water, other fluids, etc. Also used as windmill (claimed) for harnessing wind power.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that torque exerted on rotor is maintained at maximum value, by varying pitch of vanes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for windmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of rotor of the windmill.    Vanes (2-5)    Arms (6)    Pivot (13)    Control rods (14)
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 - A small power generating device and a water faucet device, comprising a turbine (3) disposed in a fluid path and rotated as a specified flow rate of fluid passes through, where a rotating body (4) connected to and rotated together with the turbine (3) is formed in a rotor part disposed opposedly to the stator part (6) of a stepping motor having the stator part (6) formed of layers (6a, 6b), and the rotor part is rotated relative to the stator part (6) as the fluid passes through so as to generate a power.    USE - Small power generating device and water faucet device comprises turbine disposed in fluid path    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Turbine (3)    Rotating body (4)    Stator part (6)    Layers (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - An individual user inputs performance data into a portable device or directly into data delivery system, based on detection of whether portable device is included in the system. Performance data is input to a computer that communicates health, nutrition and fitness programs to portable device, based on individual user's convenience. The performance data is then recorded in application stored in computer.    USE - For establishing, maintaining and improving exercise, nutrition or rehabilitation regime, for use with interactive electronic devices such as personal digital assistants, Palm Pilot, Vitalwatch.    ADVANTAGE - Establishes, maintains and improves exercise, nutrition or rehabilitation regime. Provides data delivery system that operates over multiple interactive platforms and that is synchronized via world wide web.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The application resident in the computer, creates and manages one or more health, nutrition and fitness programs. The computer includes an interface for transferring health, nutrition and fitness programs between computer and portable device or allows an individual user to transfer current health, nutrition and fitness programs to the portable device directly. Real-time feedback and analysis are provided with respect to the performance data.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of health and fitness data delivery system.
NOVELTY - A ring-shaped solar battery (2) is placed inbetween a clock case (7) and a sacrificial ring (3). The sacrificial ring with permeability, is arranged around the time display area of the clock. The solar light is straightly incident on the solar battery which provides electrical energy to a pointer (4).    USE - Solar clock.    ADVANTAGE - The number of components in the clock is reduced and dial design restrictions are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view and top view of solar clock. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ring-shaped solar battery (2)    Sacrificial ring (3)    Pointer (4)    Clock case (7)
NOVELTY - Photodiode (16) generates electric charge relative to irradiation optical intensity of light reflected from object and stores in CCD (18). CCD (24) is configured in electric charge forwarding direction of CCD (18). Controller alternately performs forward and reverse direction forwarding control by forwarding electric charge from CCD (18) to CCD (24) and CCD (24) to CCD (18).    USE - CCD image pickup for autofocus camera.    ADVANTAGE - By controlling forwarding of electric charge in forward and reverse directions alternately, twists in electric charge forwarding is avoided and hence forwarding efficiency is improved with reduced occupied area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for autofocus camera.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of CCD image pickup. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    Photodiode (16)    CCDs (18,24)
NOVELTY - Light receiving element (PD) and luminescent elements (LED) are arranged in adjacent die pad sections of package (H) from which outer leads (12F) and extension wire (13) are extended. The end face (13E) of extension wire is mounted at predetermined angle on wiring board (WS), for fixing package onto the wiring board.    USE - For vehicle information communication system.    ADVANTAGE - Easy assembly of package on wiring board is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows righthand-side chart of light transmission and reception apparatus.    Leads (12F)    Wire (13)    Wire end face (13E)    Package (H)    Wiring board (WS)
NOVELTY - Water tanks are positioned one above the other supplying turbogenerators (Q) connected between them. Water flowing from one tank to another drives the turbines. When the top tank is empty it is replenished from the bottom tank by a pump (M) so that whilst the middle tanks (B,C) are always full the level in the top (A) and bottom (D) vary and there is always power available to drive the pump    USE - To provide a source of low cost, highly efficient and environmentally friendly electricity    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for the construction of dams and other permanent installations whilst providing a form of generating plant which can be adapted to a wide range of loads    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of power plans to the present invention.    water tanks (A,B,C,D)    pump (M)    turbogenerators (Q)
NOVELTY - Complex has horizontal running track driven belt, supporting members under drive belt, conversion sensors, outer units adapted for four- directional dividing of foot force and equipped with conversion sensors, supporting member inner orientation units, start thrust sensor complexes and start acceleration platform sensor complexes. Each start thrust sensor is connected with its input to power source positive pole and with its output to its own registering device. Similar one-sided sensors of each start acceleration platform are connected in series one with another, their inputs being connected to power source positive pole and their outputs being connected to their own registering devices. Each running track sensor is connected with its input to power source positive pole and with its output to its own registering device. Similar one- sided sensors are connected parallel to registering devices and are connected in series one with another and with their outputs to their own registering devices. Complex of such construction allows runner's movements to be evaluated at start, start acceleration and during running without restricting speed, length of distance and kinds of running event, and also allows runner exercising process to be scientifically supported.    USE - Sportive equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency and simplified construction. 9 dwg
NOVELTY - A specific voltage is applied to each unit cell, to recover the local short circuit in the unit cell of a thin film solar battery. An external electrode (t) is used to electrically connect several unit cells, in parallel.    USE - For manufacturing thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents degradation of the thin film solar battery operation, due to the local short circuit in a unit cell, by applying specific voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of a thin film solar battery.    External electrode (t)
NOVELTY - Each of the solar battery (1) includes a solar battery element (10) with a transparent substrate (11) at one end and an electroconductive substrate (17) at the other end. The connection terminal of transparent substrate (11) of the solar battery element is electrically connected to the connection terminal of electroconductive substrate of another solar battery element through a connector (2).    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - By electrically connecting the substrate of the solar battery elements, a simplified new structure is provided and the destruction of the battery is prevented with improved yield during the manufacture of solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the solar battery module.    Solar battery (1)    Connector (2)    Solar battery element (10)    Transparent substrate (11)    Electroconductive substrate (17)
NOVELTY - The opening and closing operations of a water turbine inlet valve (V1) is controlled to maintain the water level of a splashdown well (2) at a preset level. If the well does not reach the preset level, a rotor valve (V2) is opened to allow the flow of water from a water supply section (1) towards an effluent pipe (3) and into a by-pass pipe (9) leading to the well.    USE - For hydroelectric installation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that water level in the splashdown well is maintained at appropriate levels to prevent loss of distributive capability within the downstream region of the well.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rotor valve is kept open until the well reaches the preset level, irrespective of the increase in the output of a generator (5).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the hydroelectric installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water supply section (1)    Splashdown well (2)    Effluent pipe (3)    Generator (5)    By-pass pipe (9)    Water turbine inlet valve (V1)    Rotor valve (V2)
NOVELTY - A pipe (3) is connected to a cylindrical casing (2) of a cylindrical chamber (1). A draft tube (4) is divided into two and arranged in the chamber. The revolving shaft (6) is passed through the draft tube. A shunt disk (7) is fixed to the revolving shaft and a vane (8) is planted in the shunt disk.    USE - For use in water turbine or steam turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The rotary power of the turbine is raised by rotating the revolving shaft using the pressure in chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the right sectional view of cylindrical rotating apparatus.    Cylindrical chamber (1)    Cylindrical casing (2)    pipe (3)    Draft tube (4)    Revolving shaft (6)    Shunt disk (7)    Vane (8)
NOVELTY - The hydro-automat is driven solely by water displacement, and hence is totally environmentally-friendly. Floats of the endless conveying chain (3) fold together, forming a pack in the region of accumulation (1). In this way enormous energy potential is developed.    USE - A generator operated by water displacement.    ADVANTAGE - Being driven solely by water displacement, this invention allegedly has the potential to replace conventional means of energy generation, especially as many of them become depleted. No environmental impact is expected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective view of an implementation appears.    Region of accumulation (1)    Endless conveying chain (3)
(AT200001383-A)   NOVELTY - The appliance consists of a spherical body which opens to provide access. Fittings can be provided appropriate to a desired function and treatment of a specific part of the body. For instance sealing collars can be provided to isolate upper and lower parts of the body for which different reduced pressures are beneficial, similarly magnetic coils for therapeutic treatment, air conditioning connections and electric motor driven pedals for exercising lower limbs.    USE - For therapeutic treatment and as an exercise machine    ADVANTAGE - Provides a slimming effect without placing excessive stress on limbs. Treatment can be adjusted to individual needs.
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 springs (40) bias the arms (30) rotatably secured to a plate (10) that is attached to a spindle so that the magnets (33) provided on the arm are moved towards the peripheral portion of rotating disk (3) coupled to the spindle by a follower (20) to adjust the brake torque applied to the rotating disk. The follower has extensions (21) that are arranged radially along outward directions. The extensions have grooves (24) to receive the studs (41) to limit the rotational movement of the follower with respect to the plate.    USE - For exercising machine.    ADVANTAGE - Adjusts the brake torque of magnets applied to the rotating disk.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the perspective view of exerciser and partially exploded view of magnetic load applying device.    Rotating disk (3)    Plate (10)    Follower (20)    Extension (21)    Groove (24)    Arm (30)    Magnet (33)    Spring (40)    Stud (41)
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 - Running track has base, driven belt, control system including power source, timers, resistors, relay, break contacts of start, exercising and finish zones, breaking and closing contacts of starter relay, paired closing contacts of brake zone, power supply relay for electric engine and excitation coils, paired closing contacts for start and exercising zones, step-up transformers, block of step-up and step-down transformers, block of resistors, rectifiers, paired series-connected break contacts for start, exercising and finish zones, paired coils for start thrusts and switch. Apparatus is adapted for runner exercising and is controlled by electric circuit activated by runner's foot.    USE - Sportive equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified construction, increased efficiency and enhanced reliability in operation. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Power supply (10) generating laser beam containing UV and red radiation light output of wavelength 157 nm and 620-760 nm, excites gaseous molecular fluorine gain medium in resonant cavity. A photo diamond detector (26) detects only the optical parameter of UV radiated light, by receiving part of laser beam, based on which a controller (29) controls the power supply for adjusting excitation of gain medium.    USE - Molecular fluorine (F2) laser system for optical lithography, annealing, micro machining operation, photo-ablation, etc.    ADVANTAGE - As single pulse energy of ultraviolet radiated light is output, the excitation of gain medium by power supply is adjusted, reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photo diamond detector (26) detects the optical parameter of UV radiated light, by receiving a part of laser beam, excluding the output of red radiation light from power supply (10). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fluorine laser system motion control procedure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fluorine molecular laser system.    Power supply (10)    Photo diamond detector (26)    Controller (29)
NOVELTY - The hydraulic system is designed so that the diameter of the pressure pipe (1) is continuously reduced. The water required for the operation of the turbine (3), is delivered continuously with the aid of a pump (7) from the bottom tank, (5) through the pipe (2), and into the top tank (6).    USE - For production of power.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement provides for the production of energy using novel means which are environmentally friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a practical example in the form of a turbine.    Turbine (3)    Slide valves (4,8)    Pump (7)
(CN1312432-A)   NOVELTY - Quantity of water passing through the runners (114alpha-114gamma) connected to generators (111alpha-111gamma), is controlled during load rejection so that the rotational speed of the runner increases to a peak value higher than the rated speed and decreases from the peak value to a point which is higher than the rated speed by one-third of the difference between the peak value and rated speed.    USE - For controlling a pump turbine in power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the influence of water hammering due to S-characteristics and other transient phenomena and stabilizes the operation of the pump turbine by controlling the quantity of water passing through a runner during load rejection, so that the runner speed increases to a peak value and decreases from the peak value to a speed higher than the rated speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power plant.    Generators (111alpha-111c)    Runners (114alpha-114gamma)
NOVELTY - The power plant exploits the difference in level (H) between the two ends (A,B) of a penstock tube (3) laid on the bed (4) of a river (5). The water generates mechanical energy that moves one or more generators (2) which produce electricity by exploiting the potential energy created by the difference in levels between inlet (3i) and outlet (3u) apertures.    USE - To generate hydroelectric power without having to construct dams or reservoirs.    ADVANTAGE - Simple to construct.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic side view of the power plant    Generator (2)    Tube (3)    Apertures (3I,3u)    Riverbed (4)    River (5)    Head (H)
NOVELTY - An electricity generation layer is laminated on an etched transparent electrode layer arranged on a glass substrate. A metal electrode layer is formed on the electricity generation layer by which an etching process is performed so that the electricity generation layer near the negative pole of a solar battery is not etched.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of short circuit during the panel cutting process by providing an insulated zone between adjacent cells and by removing transparent electrode layer. Enables to form battery with desired size by cutting panels using laser etching process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Several rectangular cells are formed by the adjacent metal electrode layers that are separated by performing the pattern etching of the metal electrodes so that the adjacent metal electrodes conduct mutually with each other through the electricity generation layer and transparent electrode layer. An adhesive sheet and back cover are laminated on top of the cell formation surface. A panel is formed by bonding substrate and back side cover using heat and pressure treatment process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining solar battery manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A runner (15) is accommodated in a passage formed between an upper cover and a lower cover. The vane of the runner is supported by a runner crown and runner band (17). A sealing unit (22) formed on the runner band which is arranged opposing the lower cover, is adhered to a composite membrane layer.    USE - Hydraulic machine like water turbine, pump turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Composite membrane layer is protected reliably from erosion/corrosion due to cavitation or abrasion of earth.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched fragmentary sectional view of the pump turbine.    Runner (15)    Runner band (17)    Sealing unit (22)
NOVELTY - The gap is located between two relatively moveable surfaces of turbine housing and rotor. The medium (17) is supplied through the first part (5) into a ring-shaped recess (11) enclosing the rotary axis of the rotating second part (4) and located in the first part. The medium is hardened in that recess, forming a ring-shaped sealing body (6), e.g. slide ring, and then moved from the first to the second surface to achieve a sealing effect. The recess, especially its side walls, are lined with a material (15) with low friction coefficient.    USE - Hydraulic turbines, especially Francis turbines.    ADVANTAGE - Can used at high rotational speeds, reduced maintenance due to wear, improved efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows forming of upper slide ring in turbine cover.    second turbine part (4)    first turbine part (5)    sealing body (6)    recess (11)    lining (15)    medium (17)
NOVELTY - A DC generator including an acid solution and an alkali solution is provided to convert thermal energy of the acid solution and the alkali solution to electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An inorganic acid solution such as H2SO4, HCL, HNO3, and H3PO4 is used as a positive pole solution. In a negative solution, the graphite bar is used as a negative pole. An inorganic acid solution such as H2SO4, HCL, HNO3, and H3PO4 is used as a positive pole solution. An alkali solution is used as a negative solution. The alkali solution includes an alkali compound such as KOH, NaOH, Ca(OH)2, and NH4OH. A chemical compound such as potassium chloride, sodium chloride, potassium nitrate, sodium nitrate, sodium phosphate, and phosphate is used as an ion compound for connecting electrically the acid solution with an alkali solution.
NOVELTY - The installation of the optical-heat composite solar panels (m) and solar-cell panels (n) is performed at the optimum installation areas (A1,A2), with the inverse proportion of the ratio of a light-and-heat cost with an initial investment amount and the ratio of the initial investment amount with the light-and-heat cost in a solar-energy utilization system.    USE - For solar-energy utilization system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective usage of solar energy in solar-energy utilization system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar-energy utilization system construction device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure perspective diagram of solar-energy utilization system.    Optimum installation areas (A1,A2)    Optical-heat composite solar panels (m)    Solar-cell panels (n)
NOVELTY - A connector (101) with several projections, is mounted in a bolt (104), such that the projections contact the solar cell modules (102) fixed onto a mounting stand (103).    USE - For installing solar cell module array.    ADVANTAGE - Since the projections contact the solar cell module, the electrical connection and the connector fixation connection are performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional views of the solar cell module installation.    Connector (101)    Solar cell module (102)    Mounting stand (103)    Bolt (104)
NOVELTY - The module comprises m-number of solar cells connected in series by strings and having a by-pass diode (5) interconnected between the solar cells. A resin film covering the front and back surfaces of the solar-cell module seals the surface area of connection node of successive solar cells where the by-pass diode is connected.    USE - Integrated by-pass diode solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Temperature rise of the by-pass diode is prevented by the provision of the resin film whose degradation and damage are prevented by the specified assembly of the structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of the integrated by-pass diode solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    By-pass diode (5)
NOVELTY - The solar cell panel (1) has a light incident front panel (4) containing 30-60 volume% of silica and a back panel (5) containing unsaturated polyester. The coefficient of linear expansion of the light incident front panel and the back panel is 1.5x10power-5 to 3x10power-5 /degreesC. The difference between them is less than 0.5x10power-5 /degreesC.    USE - Solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell panel with high transmittance can be manufactured at low cost. Also generation of crack in the solar cell panel due to the temperature changes is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell panel manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar cell panel.    Solar cell panel (1)    Front panel (4)    Back panel (5)
NOVELTY - A crystalline photoelectric conversion layer (4) is formed on an amorphous photoelectric conversion layer (3) by plasma chemical vapor deposition while maintaining the temperature at 150-200 degreesC, pressure of plasma reaction chamber at 600 Pa or more and the flow rate ratio of hydrogen and silane group gas at 50 or more.    USE - For manufacturing hybrid thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the cell is improved by increasing conversion efficiency by forming the photoelectric conversion layer at specified condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hybrid thin film solar cell.    Amorphous photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Crystalline photoelectric conversion layer (4)
NOVELTY - The contact angle of water with a light-receiving surface outer layer (309) of a surface coating lamination portion (312), is at least 110 degrees. The lamination portion has ultraviolet absorber containing inorganic compound of critical surface tension of 15-35 mN/m, and organo silicon.    USE - For use as building materials.    ADVANTAGE - Improves snow adhesivity and eliminates the snow, hence improves the weather resistance. Design of solar-cell module with respect to building strength is simplified, and prevents accident by snow dropping.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar-cell array;    (2) Building material integrated solar cell;    (3) Wall material integrated solar cell; and    (4) Roof integrated solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar-cell module.    Light-receiving surface outer layer (309)    Lamination portion (312)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric convertor converts the light sensed by a light sensor plate into corresponding current signal. A converted-current processing circuit and voltage stabilizer produces charging current adapted to charge a battery (3) of a mobile telephone handset. The battery housing surface (310) faces the battery cap housing of the handset, with a recess (30) to receive the solar powered device (1) and protective cover plate (2).    USE - For battery (claimed) of mobile telephone handset.    ADVANTAGE - Since the light sensor, processor, photoelectric convertor are integrally placed within the device, the battery is charged by simply removing the cap of the battery, hence eliminates the need for carrying a battery charger or spare battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery of mobile telephone handset.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic partly exploded view of the solar powered device.    Solar powered device (1)    Cover plate (2)    Battery (3)    Recess (30)    Housing surface (310)
NOVELTY - A wind wheel has a current generator and a wind vane (10) to self-steer the wheel against the wind direction. Wheel and vane turn about a vertical axis and the vane turns about a horizontal extension of the wheel axis. The upper surface of the wind vane includes a solar collector (11).    USE - As a wind-powered current generator (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The solar collector provides power if the wind is insufficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional view of the unit is shown.    Wind vane (10)    Solar collector (11)
NOVELTY - The system is for installation on the continental shelf and has an energy medium for wind and wave energy. It stands on three or more pillars (2) floating in the sea bed. Flotation tubes are encased in base parts (1) and consist of at least three independent units with connections for flushing lines. The base parts have outlet openings at the lower edge and hatches on the upper part.    USE - For converting wind and wave power into electrical energy for transmission to land.    ADVANTAGE - Profitability can be achieved by using a large number of systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system    bases (1)    pillars (2)    main float (3)    hydraulic pump (4)    high pressure tank (2a)    sliding piston arrangement (4b)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a heating burner for heating consumable water and an energy converter that converts combustion energy of a conversion burner to electrical energy, whereby waste heat of the conversion burner can be fed to the consumable water. The heating burner and the conversion burner are arranged in separate combustion chambers (3,5).    USE - For heating consumable water and generating electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency is guaranteed when operating the energy converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional perspective exploded block diagram representation of an inventive arrangement    heat cell housing (1)    main heat cell (2)    heating combustion chamber (3)    Stirling generator (4)    conversion combustion chamber (5)    heat absorbing part (6)    inflow line (7)    heat exchanger (8)    exhaust gas line (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a heat generation unit (2) with burner and heat exchanger in a line circuit for transferring heat to a heating circuit's heat transfer medium and a combined current/heat generating unit (3) with a second burner and heat exchanger in a second line circuit connected to the system's feed and return for transferring some thermal energy to the transfer medium and a thermoelectric converter (21) for converting some into electrical energy.    USE - For generating current and heat.    ADVANTAGE - Can operate at relatively high efficiency for both normal and peak thermal loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system    heat generation unit (2)    combined current/heat generating unit (3)    thermoelectric converter (21)
NOVELTY - The present invention belongs to the field of electronics, electromagnetic and mechanical technology, and it solves the technological problem of making metal in vacuum emit electrons through heating by fuel, converged solar light and nuclear energy. The said instrument converts heat energy directly into electric energy by means of vacuum heat electronic current. The current converter as matching invention converts the DC voltage generated by the thermoelectric instrument or instruments into AC voltage and raise it for far distant transmission. The present invention favours the high-efficiencyconversion of heat energy to electric energy.
NOVELTY - Metal pattern formation on a substrate comprises (a) forming a photosensitive layer on a substrate; (b) forming a groove corresponding to the metal pattern on the photosensitive layer by exposing and developing a region corresponding to the metal pattern; (c) adhering a metal or metal colloid to the groove; and (d) forming a metal pattern.    USE - Used to form metal films in e.g. micro-heaters, battery electrodes, solar cells, sensors, collector circuits, components for micromotors etc.    ADVANTAGE - A uniform metal film is formed by a simple process which has excellent adhesion without a difference in level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Metal pattern formation on a substrate comprises:    (a) forming a photosensitive layer by coating a photosensitive resin composition including a polysilane of weight average molecular weight at least10000 which is soluble in an organic solvent, a photoradical generating agent, an oxidizing agent, an alkoxy group-containing silicone compound and an organic solvent, on a substrate;    (b) forming a groove corresponding to the metal pattern on the photosensitive layer by exposing and developing a region corresponding to the metal pattern of the photosensitive layer;    (c) adhering a metal or metal colloid of smaller standard ionization potential to the groove by contacting the solution containing the salt or colloid of the metal of smaller standard ionization potential than the metal in the groove to the photosensitive layer; and    (d) forming a metal pattern by contacting an electroless plating liquid to the photosensitive layer and piling metal films on the groove by adhering the metal or metal colloid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows the formation of a metal pattern.    Substrate (1)    Photosensitive Layer (2)    Exposed Part (2a)    Groove (2b)    Exposed Part (2c)    Mask (3)    UV Light (4)
NOVELTY - Two rotation shaft operates independently by a wind to improve generating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A generating device using a windmill comprises a first and second rotation shaft(1, 2), a housing(3), a first and second generator(11, 12), and a battery(13). The first and second rotation shaft is installed concentrically of the housing, and has a first and second rotation wing(4, 5), and a tail wing(7) at its rear part. The housing supports the first and second rotation shaft, and has a support pipe(3') in lower part connected with a housing pillar(8). The first and second generator are connected with a first and second connection shaft(9, 10) transmitting rotation force of the first and second rotation shaft.
NOVELTY - A method for tidal power generation is provided to generate power for 24 hours by adjusting the height of a turbine corresponding to unit water pressure and by restraining the drain port of the turbine from sinking in the ebb tide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A turbine structure(3) is installed between a water reservoir(1) and a drainage area(2). A turbine(8) having a vane, a vane moving ring and a water mill is installed adjustably. The turbine is operated by adjusting the pressure of the water in the water reservoir, and the water is drained to the drainage area. In the tide, the height of the turbine is adjusted corresponding to the height of the tide. Therefore, the turbine is not sunk in the tide. Further, continuous power generation is possible.
NOVELTY - A magnetic wind power generation system is provided to prevent the breakage of a generator and to lengthen the life span of the generator by maintaining rpm of a shaft even if the intensity of a wind is increased and rotating the shaft at a very low intensity of a wind.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ring-shaped lower magnet(4) is attached to the upper portion of a casing(3). A ring-shaped upper magnet(4') is combined to the upper portion of the lower magnet via a support(5) fixed on a shaft(11). The polarity of the lower and upper magnet is the same. Thus, the repulsive force is generated between the magnets. A propeller member(2) includes a blower(6) and a variable device(7) applied with the resistance of a wind. The variable device consists of cylinders(71) and wind cups(72).The shaft is connected with an electricity generating part in a generator(1). By pulling or extending the wind cups, the centrifugal force is adjusted. Therefore, the rpm of the shaft is maintained.
NOVELTY - The light receiving layer (4) has a porous base that is made of titanium oxide. A pigment is provided to the base material and forms the coordinate bond with titanium atom of the porous base material.    USE - For solar cell (claimed), photosensor and optical switch.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pigment forms a coordinate bond with titanium atom of base material, the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the light receiving layer is improved, thereby manufactures solar cell easily at a less cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the light receiving layer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Light receiving layer (4)
NOVELTY - A suction speed-up mechanism (A) is mounted on a cylindrical pipe installation which accommodates an air turbine (B). The suction speed-up mechanism increases the draft power of the air turbine using air heated by geothermal energy utilizing mechanism, based on the weather situation.    USE - Electrical power generation device using both geothermal and wind energy.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently generates electricity by using suction speed-up mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the electrical power generating device.    Suction speed-up mechanism (A)    Air turbine (B)
NOVELTY - The capacitors initially store equal charges and charge transfer produced by an energy input is followed by a repeating cycle in which the total stored change is transferred in an oscillation manner. The quantity of charge transferred between the capacitors may be greater than the initial stored charge and electrical energy is generated when charge is transferred, while input electrical energy can be stored.    USE - Converting chemical, thermal and light energy into electrical energy using thermoelectric element and semiconductor photovoltaic system.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient conversion of energy forms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of energy conversion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an energy conversion scheme.
NOVELTY - A metal pattern is formed by providing a dielectric substrate having a base metal surface (1); electrophoretically applying to the substrate a varnish layer (3) containing ablation amplifier(s); ablating the varnish layer by ultraviolet radiation (UV) (5), such that the base metal surface is laid bare; and etching the base metal surface.    USE - For forming a metal pattern for, e.g. chip carriers, multichip modules, printed circuit boards, microreactors, storage media, and solar collectors.    ADVANTAGE - The method achieves shorter exposure times for removing the varnish layer than processing times of known methods, and leaves sharp contours without any residue. In the process of etching, the bores in the substrate are protected such that resistance to etching is guaranteed and metal layers in these areas are not affected. The substrate coated with the varnish layer is mechanically insensitive because the varnish layer is scratch and fingerprint resistant, not photosensitive, easier to handle than conventional photoresists, and may readily be removed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Formation of a metal pattern comprises providing a dielectric substrate with a base metal surface; applying to the substrate, by electrophoretic process, a varnish layer which contains ablation amplifier(s) adjusted to ultraviolet (UV) radiation; ablating the varnish layer in at least parts of regions that do not correspond to the metal pattern, by UV radiation, such that the base metal surface is laid bare; and etching the base metal surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of the inventive method.    Base metal surface (1)    Varnish layer (3)    UV radiation (5)
NOVELTY - Solar energy module consists of photoelectric transducer 4, flat mirror bevels 3 and load-bearing structure 1, locking member 2 with mounting seats for securing set of flat mirror bevels mounted on load-bearing structure whose mounting seats are made over rectilinear generatrix of parabolic cylinder; they are just faces made over said parabolic supporting cylinder in parallel with its axis; each face is chord of generatrix of parabola of said cylinder in section perpendicular to axis of supporting parabolic cylinder; centers of all chords from locus which is guide parabola of inner parabolic cylinder in parallel with supporting cylinder and shifted along axis of guide parabola of said supporting cylinder in way of its focus; axis of photoelectric transducer lies in focus of inner parabolic cylinder.    USE - Solar power solar power stations for conversion of solar light energy into electrical energy; individual power units.    ADVANTAGE - Increased coefficient of concentration of reflected solar radiation on photosensitive surface of transducer. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (4) controls the power supply (5) of a fertilizer supply apparatus (6) to supply the fertilizer to a cultivation bed (14), based on the signals received from a soil-water sensor (1), brightness sensor (2) and a timer (3).    USE - For plant cultivation.    ADVANTAGE - Reliably controls the power supply of the fertilizer supply apparatus to supply the fertilizer during necessary time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plant cultivation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plant cultivation apparatus.    Soil-water sensor (1)    Brightness sensor (2)    Timer (3)    Control apparatus (4)    Power supply (5)    Fertilizer supply apparatus (6)    Cultivation bed (14)
NOVELTY - A composting unit (1) is provided with a solar cell (3) which is connected to an aeration air blower (105) and to an intake air blower (108) through an inverse transformation device (4).    USE - For e.g. livestock manure.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient and economical structure by providing the solar cell connected to the aeration air blower and to the intake air blower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the composting system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Composting unit (1)    Solar cell (3)    Inverse transformation device (4)    Aeration air blower (105)    Intake air blower (108)
NOVELTY - Method consists in characterizing locations on the mirror (12) by observing the reflection of a light beam from each location. A calculation is made as to how a beam of light would be reflected from an array each of mirrors to characterize the composite reflected beam on the basis of the characterization locations.    USE - Method is for characterizing the shape of a mirror used in a solar power generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - There are INDEPENDENT CLAIMS for:    (1) An apparatus for characterizing the shape of a mirror    (2) A method of aligning mirrors within an array    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an apparatus for determining the shape of a mirror.    Mirror (12)
NOVELTY - The power generator actively facilitates convection through thermoelectric elements (402) which are porous to permit the flow of liquid through them. The elements are connected in series through copper shunts (418) and a temperature differential is applied via the thermal source (406) and a thermal sink (408). This causes a voltage to be generated at the terminals (418) and driving a current through a load (414)    USE - Applications requiring reliability without maintenance over many years e.g. spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Improved generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a method of improving efficiency of a thermoelectric generator    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram of thermoelectric generator    Elements (402)    Thermal source (406)    Thermal sink (408)    Load (414)    Shunts (418)
NOVELTY - The method involves initiating one or more reactions in a gas volume and producing one or more reaction products in a gas phase. The one or more reaction products collide on a surface of a substrate and transfer reaction product energy associated with one or more reaction products to the surface.    USE - For generating vibrationally highly excited reaction products and convert product energy directly into useful forms, such as electricity, hot electrons in metal surface, long lived carriers in semiconductor, radiation or coherent radiation.    ADVANTAGE - Chemical energy can be directly converted into electricity efficiently without requiring high temperature and relatively heavy mechanical devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy extracting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross section of an apparatus where a separated reaction region generates energized molecules and a collection region collects the energy from the energized molecules.
NOVELTY - Vertical-axis windwheel has vertical shaft with yokes mounting on their ends vertical shaped blades with hinged shields on their outer surfaces and shield operating mechanism. Novelty is that shields are disposed in root parts of blades, rear edge of tightly fitted shield is aligned with rear edge of blade, and shield operating mechanism has lever fixed to shield, shell-mounted spring joined to lever and disposed within blade, and adjusting screw for precompressing the spring.    USE - Wind-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced speed of windwheel in wide range of approach flow. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Proposed electric generating plant has wind mill whose electric generator is installed on vertical trunk and solar batteries, and according to invention, is provided with tail beam and accumulator. Box-action beam is secured to rear part of electric generator through movable joint. One horizontal and two side solar batteries intercoupled by turnable joints and spring-loaded from both ends are secured through joints to upper part of beam, and arc-shaped solar batteries are mounted through studs and rods to trunk over its height. Wedge is installed between rear part of electric generator and blind bottom of beam. Said wedge is connected to hand drive through retainer mounted on lower part of electric generator by means of plate.    USE - Power engineering; conversion of solar and wind energy into electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Increased power output and improved efficiency of plant. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Proposed plant has float and negative buoyancy cylinder submerged in water and accommodating a piston. Piston has at least one check valve and guide peripheral rim. Float is coupled with piston by wire rope or rigid tie. Cylinder is provided with open bottom and cover projecting over its perimeter. Cover is provided with discharge hole with check valve connected through flexible pipeline to consumer. Cylinder is installed for vertical displacement in positive buoyancy anchored rod housing enclosing the cylinder. Positive buoyancy of housing is provided by float chamber arranged in its upper part. Housing has shell secured to lower ends of rods. Cylinder is provided with projections in its lower part. Projections are located above shell between housing rods to prevent their relative rotation. Positive buoyancy of rod housing exceeds negative buoyancy of cylinder.    USE - Hydraulic power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Provision of reliable operation of plant even at storm loads. 4 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - A device for increasing rotational energy of a multiple propeller is provided to generate power energy by wind through moving a shaft on a wheel rotational plate and to prevent the shaft from bending.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rotational energy increasing device of a multiple propeller comprises plural backward propellers(2) mounted on a shaft with a specific interval; a propeller piece(3) installed on the rear propeller; a wind preventing film(4) formed on an outer end portion of the propeller piece; a bending preventing pipe(5) preventing the shaft from bending by being arranged between the backward propellers; a fixing shaft(6) mounted on a front end of the shaft; a rotational shaft(9) inserted to an upper portion of the fixing shaft; fixing shaft supporting plate(8) attached to a floor unit(16) by being combined to the fixing shaft; a fixing shaft support(7); a generator containing chamber(15) supporting the shaft by being installed on an upper end of the rotational shaft; a shaft supporting hole(13)mounted on a rear end of the shaft; a rotary supporting plate(11) combined to the shaft supporter supporting bar(10); a wheel(12) attached to the rotary supporting plate; and a wheel rotating plate(14).
NOVELTY - A power generator and an increasing method of energy are provided to generate necessary power with wind by installing shaft support members in both sides of a shaft and installing propellers in the shaft at constant intervals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Shaft support members(1,2) are installed in both side of a long shaft(3). A union(7) for rotating is installed in the upper end of the shaft support member(1). A generating member(6) is installed in the upper end of the other shaft support member(2) by connecting the union and a generator. Thereby, the quick driving efficiency is obtained by rotating many propellers and much wind power is used in a narrow place. Moreover, the wind power is generated with low cost.
NOVELTY - An operating device has two plastic/metal extending elements (2) that are exposed to solar radiation depending on the setting of the operating device and use changes in length to cause movement in light-conducting elements. The extending elements fasten with a spring (23) on one end of a rotating support tube and operate on the other end via cables (24) and rollers (25).    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - This device has a simple structure and avoids the need for electronic controls.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axonometric diagram of the present invention.    Plastic/metal extending element (2)    Spring (23)    Cable (24)    Roller (25)
NOVELTY - A heat absorber (4) held by distancing ribs (3) fits in a casing (1) produced from an extruded plastic and sealed on its front sides by frontal sections (8) that have a distributing channel (10) capable of connecting to the heat absorber.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Such a collector can have a simple, cost-effective structure if the housing is partly transparent and connected to the two frontal sections that seal the housing and the flow channels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axonometric exploded view of the present invention.    Heat absorber (4)    Distancing rib (3)    Casing (1)    Frontal section (8)    Distributing channel (10)
NOVELTY - The system has a receiver (7) including a pair of photovoltaic cell modules (23). A coolant circuit with a coolant flow path is provided in each module in thermal contact with the photovoltaic cells, so that the coolant flowing through the flow path extracts heat from the cells to cool the photovoltaic cells.    USE - For generating electrical power from solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the receiver has coolant circuit, the significant amount of heat generated by the photovoltaic cell by incident solar radiation is removed in efficient and reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the partially cutaway perspective view and enlarged view of receiver.    Receiver (7)    Photovoltaic cell modules (23)
NOVELTY - The energy-triangle closed cycles employing energy generator renders isothermal work upon the energy agent by force consisting of the velocity and weight of the agent to increase the potential energy.    USE - Energy-triangle closed cycles employing energy generator e.g. gravitational motor used in gravitational water pump or electricity generator.    ADVANTAGE - Improves operating efficiency by rendering isothermal work upon energy agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts the structure of the gravitational motor.
NOVELTY - Several bars (20) oriented parallel to the ocean current extend at an angle of 30degrees between lower and upper horizontal rods (22,24). The bars are angled from the lower horizontal rod in an upstream current direction so that the current sweeps away the object at the outer side of the inlet screen.    USE - For ocean thermal power plant (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the screen is oriented parallel to the ocean, the ocean current sweeps away the objects trapped in the screen and sends them downwards into the ocean.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for ocean thermal power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic elevational view of the ocean thermal power plant.    Bar (20)    Lower horizontal rod (22)    Upper horizontal rod (24)
NOVELTY - The series connected array of multiple photovoltaic cell includes a second cell (308) positioned overlying the portion of the light incident top surface (352) of a first cell (308) to facilitate the electrical joining of the electrically conductive foil of the second cell and the electrically conductive grid structure of the first cell through the joining portions (42,44).    USE - Series connected array of multiple photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables mass production of serially interconnected photovoltaic cells at low cost with high efficiency. Ensures improved process and structure for supplying current collector grids. Photovoltaic junction and metal foil support can be produced in bulk without using expensive and intricate material removal operations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrically conductive grid structure for collecting current from light incident surface of photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lamination process for producing serially interconnected photovoltaic cells.    Joining portions (42,44)    Cell (308)    Light incident top surface (352)
NOVELTY - Plant has two frames joined together at certain angle and coupled with support at points of connection to central supporting unit; windwheels mounted on frame supports; supporting trucks; novelty is that it is made storm-proof by providing frames with hinge joints mounted in central supporting unit as well as with guide mechanisms and synchronizing device.    USE - Wind- power engineering; conversion of wind energy into electricity or other kinds of energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced performance characteristics of plant. 4 cl, 7 dwg
NOVELTY - Plant has annular pontoon-rotor, wind-responsive operating elements, and flexible links between rotor and energy converter hubs; novelty is that wind-responsive elements are disposed on annular deck coaxial with and parallel to annular pontoon which is mounted above the latter and attached to annular pontoon by means of pins, preferably truss ones.    USE - Wind- power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced power capacity, operating efficiency, and stability of plant. 8 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Windmill has frame-shaped blades mounted on vertical shaft with canvas stretched over them; novelty is that shaft carries six blades rigidly fixed together on top and at bottom by means of cross-pieces; canvas is secured on frames at distance from shaft equal to one tenth of blade width; external part of frame is made in the form of solid metal strip; bottom part of frame is provided with wheel such as that used for passenger cars; two arched shields are mounted around blades, one being larger and other, smaller; shields are spaced apart through distance equal to blade width and are braced together by means of rims; upper rim of arched shields comes in contact with rim secured on two trusses via rollers; trusses are joined together and mounted on supports; wheels such as those used for passenger cars are mounted on bottom part of arched shields.    USE - Wind-power engineering; high-power windmill-electric generating plants.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of plant. 4 cl, 4 dwg
(NO313473-B1)   NOVELTY - Solar collector plate (2) for solar collector (1) includes at least one cavity (7) with an open end (6) toward the cooling liquid transport channels (5) for enclosing a dampening air volume (11) in the cavity by means of flowing cooling liquid (4).    USE - For use in a solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The enclosed air volume provides a dampening effect regarding kickbacks and pressure transients in the cooling liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMs are also included for the following:    (a) A method for safeguarding operation of a solar collector;    (b) A method for manufacturing a solar collector plate for use in a solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a solar collector with a solar collector plate including an air cavity.    Solar collector (1)    Solar collector plate (2)    Cooling liquid (4)    Cooling liquid transport channels (5)    Cavity open end (6)    Cavity (7)    Dampening air volume. (11)
NOVELTY - A wind power generator is provided to improve the performance of a horizontal wind plate by receiving the winds blowing from various places and transforming the direction of the wind.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A horizontal wind rotation apparatus(B) is attached to the front of a wind collecting apparatus(C) so that wind steels(1) meet a front horizontal wind portion at the right angle. Wind direction induction plate supporting rods(13,13',13) are fixed at the upper side of the horizontal wind rotation apparatus(B).
NOVELTY - A roof member provided with a solar utilizer is provided to equip with a roof and a hot-water heating device economically, to make the whole roof stable and firm and to keep a unit roof member from separating and damaging partially.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The roof member provided with a solar utilizer comprises: a unit roof member(100) composed of a hot-water heating pipe(130) and a heat-collecting plate(140) fitted to a heat-collecting room(111) of a lower roof board(110) and covered with a transparent upper roof board(140); a vertical coupling structure composed of a bearing projection(210) formed on the lower end of an upper wall of the lower roof board(110) to connect the unit roof member(100) vertically and a cover piece(220) formed on the upper end of a lower wall; and a horizontal coupling structure composed of a spigot groove(310) formed on the upper part of both sidewalls of the lower roof board(110) to connect the roof member(100) horizontally and a sidewall coupling member(320) with a spigot piece(321) fitted to the spigot groove(310) to settle a sidewall.
NOVELTY - A water tank-type tidal power generating apparatus is provided to reduce the construction cost and time, and generate energy without the separate energy after constructing the power generating facility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A large water tank(10) floats on the sea with a constant height using fixtures such as fixing wires(80). An air storing space(20) is formed in the bottom of the water tank(10). A reservoir(30) is formed in the upper portion of the water tank(10). The reservoir(30) has a plurality of water paths(40). A generator(50) is installed on one side of the water paths(40) so that the generator is operated using seawater entering the plurality of water paths(40) due to the height variation of the sea level between the flood and ebb tide. A water amount control plate(60) is installed in the upper portion of the plurality of water paths(40). A subsidiary power generating facility(70) is installed in the air storing space(20). Thereby, the tidal power generation is realized in the water tank(10).
NOVELTY - A wind pressure generator is provided to save energy by converting electric energy into air with a compressor at night and storing compressed air in a storage tank, and by generating electricity with driving the wind pressure generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An air storage tank is laid under the wasteland, and an intake valve and an exhaust valve are opened and closed automatically according to pneumatic pressure. Electric energy is converted into air with driving a compressor at night, and compressed air is contained in the storage tank. Electricity is generated with using air, and compressed air is supplied partially to an air system through pipes in case of need. The land is improved with cultivating the soil over the air storage tank, and the productivity is increased. Energy efficiency ratio is increased with storing air in the tank by the compressor at night, and generating electricity by driving the generator with using air.
NOVELTY - A protecting surface (103) and a backside reinforcing surface (104) are provided to light receiving and non-irradiation surfaces of a battery (102), respectively. A notch (105) is provided to the protecting surface to expose the backside reinforcing surface.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since non-irradiation surface is exposed, sensitivity of solar module is measured accurately to detect DC ground faults.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Roof;    (2) Solar cell array;    (3) Solar cell module DC ground fault detection method; and    (4) Building materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an entire perspective view of the solar cell module.    Battery (102)    Protecting surface (103)    Backside reinforcing surface (104)    Notch (105)
NOVELTY - A coupler (2) is detachably fixed to ridge and eaves side frames (11,12) by a fixation unit (121) and a insertion unit (111). The two frames are coupled together by engagement of a stop pieces (122) and the insertion unit.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Workability and characteristics of the solar cell can be improved, by providing suitable mounting arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principle blocks of the solar cell frame mounting structure.    Coupler (2)    Ridge and eaves side frames (11,12)    Insertion unit (111)    Fixation unit (121)    Stop piece (122)
NOVELTY - A coupler (2) inserted into an insertion portion (111) of a ridge side transverse frame (11) is detachably connected to an eaves side transverse frame (12) through a fixing portion (121).    USE - For residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The operativity of the solar-cell module, is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell module accommodation structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar-cell frame structure.    Coupler (2)    Ridge side transverse frame (11)    Eaves side transverse frame (12)    Coupler insertion portion (111)    Fixing portion (121)
NOVELTY - Horizontal pipe (111) of a transverse frame (11) is connected to a longitudinal pipe (131) of a longitudinal frame (13) in a solar cell module (1). Opening is provided in the longitudinal pipe (131) in the eaves direction for draining rain water on the outer surface of the solar cell module.    USE - Solar cell frame structure for solar power generation system for residence.    ADVANTAGE - Improves waterproof condition of the solar cell module by draining rain water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell frame structure.    Solar cell module (1)    Transverse frame (11)    Longitudinal frame (13)    Horizontal pipe (111)    Longitudinal pipe (131)
NOVELTY - Light is radiated on the photoelectric cell immersed in the water or aqueous solution to be electrolyzed. Output voltage (V0) generated across anode (21) and cathode (22) of the cell due to light radiation, electrolyzes water or aqueous solution.    USE - For electrolysis of water or aqueous solution.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric cell is small-sized and performs the electrolysis of water or aqueous solution efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the photoelectric cell of the lamination structure.    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The solar tracking system is for controlling the alignment of an instrument with respect to the sun. The instrument having a solar radiation receiver (16) and a solar radiation collector for collecting solar radiation and directing the radiation towards the receiver. The system having at least first and second detectors locatable so as to move with the receiver and receive radiation from the collector. These generate respective first and second output signals according to their respective exposure to solar radiation from the collector. A comparison means compares the first and second outputs and produces a comparison signal indicative thereof, and a control means controls the alignment of the instrument according to the comparison signal.    USE - System and method for tracking the sun.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solar tracking system for controlling the alignment of an instrument with respect to the sun to maximize the power output of the generator. It also overcomes unacceptably high tracking losses in collection efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is made for a method of tracking for controlling the alignment of an instrument with respect to the sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a solar electric power generator.    Generator (10)    Solar radiation receiver (16)
NOVELTY - The by-pass rectifier element (11) has a pair of lead plates (19,21) that extend in parallel and opposite directions from the opposite faces of a rectifier laminate. The plate (19) is thinner than the plate (21).    USE - By-pass rectifier element e.g. by-pass diode used in terminal housing (claimed) for solar battery modules.    ADVANTAGE - By providing the thinner lead plate, the portion of the plate that links to the rectifier laminate cannot be delaminated or detached, even when the elements are used repeatedly under severe climatic conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for terminal housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic top plan view of the terminal housing device for solar battery modules.    By-pass rectifier element (11)    Lead plates (19,21)
NOVELTY - A protective layer (70) is formed over an aluminum layer (62) to inhibit the diffusion of indium tin oxide-aluminum galvanic corrosive medium into a tin oxide layer (56) through the aluminum layer.    USE - For preventing corrosion of indium tin oxide (ITO) layer, during fabrication of flat panel display e.g. field emission displays (FEDs), liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light emitting devices (OLEDs), and also for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The protective layer protects the indium tin oxide layer from corrosion. Hence, enables ITO layer to have minimum number of defects with good electrical conductivity and optical transparency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the flat panel display structure with a photoresistive layer selectively exposed to ultraviolet light rays.    Tin oxide layer (56)    Aluminum layer (62)    Protective layer (70)
NOVELTY - A bottom open cylinder (1) with a pair of non-return valves (2,3), is partially immersed in water. When bottom of the cylinder is exposed to trough of wave, a low pressure is created inside the cylinder for suction of air which is compressed by crest of the wave and the compressed air is discharged under water through a pipe (4) for aeration.    USE - For Nori-seaweed cultivating sites.    ADVANTAGE - Increases oxygen concentration of water by discharging compressed air under water at seaweed cultivating locations. No external power is required to produce compressed air, since water waves act as piston for suction and compression of air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram of water wave powered air compressor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cylinder (1)    Non-return valves (2,3)    Pipe (4)
NOVELTY - The circular object is made to have self sustained rotation by attraction and gravity to drive a generator.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy installation. Avoids concerns about site or environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the automatic rotation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A reflective metal layer is on a transparent photosensitive film on a substrate. The metal layer is ablated in a predetermined region to expose the film. The optical characteristics of the film here are changed to alter the index of refraction. The sum of the percentage of light transmitted relative to the amount of light coming from one direction and the percentage of light reflected relative to the amount of light coming from a second direction is greater than 100 percent.    USE - In solar cell light collection devices, LCD backlighting systems or from within building materials to light interiors using windows, skylights or light pipes    ADVANTAGE - Improved reflectivity and transmissivity, in systems where a battery is used battery life is increased    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of making a device according to the invention    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section of the invention.    Transparent film material (300)    Reflective structures (330)
NOVELTY - The generation method includes magnetic levitation vehicles which transport a storage mass over a guideway that has upper and lower ends and multiple magnetic propulsion windings. The vehicle is propelled to the top of the guideway and the mass is then unloaded to store potential energy. When the vehicle and mass are allowed to run to the bottom of the guideway the stored energy is converted to electrical power.    USE - For peak load trimming and provision of spinning reserve power.    ADVANTAGE - Completely non-polluting, silent, and has a small footprint.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a system of generating electrical energy    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Flow diagram of power generation method
NOVELTY - An earth loop heat exchange system (330) extends from the earth surface to the subterranean region so that heat between the geothermal power plant and heat transfer fluid (376) is transferred through the earth loop.    USE - Geothermal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances heat transfer efficiency at a desired earth depth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wellbore method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the geothermal power plant.    Earth loop heat exchange system (330)    Heat transfer fluid (376)
NOVELTY - Asymmetric grooves (10) are provided in the cylindrical wall of a low-pressure zone enclosure. Each groove has two surfaces of which are aligned with high temperature end and low temperature end of the cell, respectively. The radiant energy emitted from high temperature end is reflected back to it, to reduce the parasitic heat transfer between high and low temperature ends.    USE - Alkali metal thermal to electric conversion (AMTEC) cell.    ADVANTAGE - Increases thermal efficiency and the device performance, due to significant reduction in parasitic heat transfer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the AMTEC cell.    Asymmetric grooves (10)
NOVELTY - A flexible optical guide (26) includes an intermediate portion (30) which extends from the opposite surface (16) of a reflector (12), through the reflector, and outwardly from the reflecting surface (14) of the reflector.    USE - For capturing and transmitting electromagnetic radiation.    ADVANTAGE - Can be simply manufactured and operated, and enables efficient capturing of electromagnetic radiation from the sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the relevant part of electromagnetic radiation collection device.    Reflector (12)    Reflecting surface (14)    Opposite surface (16)    Flexible optical guide (26)    Intermediate portion (30)
NOVELTY - An additional rotary shaft separates an active segment (13) from an inactive segment (14) of a closed loop (1) so that shortening of the inactive segment does not interfere with lengthening of the active segment for enabling output of the potential energy stored by the active segment.    USE - Closed power loop apparatus for power generation from non-conventional sources due to physical exercise, walking of animals. Also suits for tidal power plant, hydral power plant, wind power plant. For converting energy released from lightening into electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Multiple shafts can be used to support the closed loop, and shortening of inactive segment does not interfere with the complete lengthening of the active segment at any time. Thus enabling essentially all of the stored potential energy to be output as kinetic mechanical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for input of kinetic energy, storage of potential energy, and output of kinetic energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the closed loop configuration.    Closed loop (1)    Active segment (13)    Inactive segment (14)
NOVELTY - Oxide thermoelectric materials are expressed by a specific composition formula and the principal phase of their crystal structures is an alpha- or alpha'-phase structure.    USE - The oxide thermoelectric materials are useful for directly converting heat to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The oxide thermoelectric materials obtained have improved thermoelectric conversion characteristics and high output factors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Oxide thermoelectric materials are expressed by formula (I) and the principal phase of their crystal structures is an alpha- or alpha'-phase structure.    x = greater than 0.6 and less than or equal to 1.0;    y = greater than or equal to 0 and less than 0.28; and    d = greater than minus 0.4 and less than or equal to 0.
NOVELTY - The solar cell consists of a thin film of plutonium-238 (2) formed between a transparent electroconductive thin film (5) and a P layer (6).    USE - Alpha rays irradiation type solar cell for nuclear power station.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to occupy less space since the solar cell does not have any units such as nuclear reactor turbine. Prevents degradation of alpha rays, due to the provision of thin film of plutonium-238.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the alpha rays irradiation type solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Plutonium-238 (2)    Electroconductive thin film (5)    P layer (6)
NOVELTY - The generation machine has a frame (5) carrying two paddle units (4) capable of moving in series when driven forward by progressing waves and returning by gravity. Each paddle is attached to a rod (3) and submerged in the sea. The rods are coupled to double acting pistons (12) that charge two accumulators with hydraulic oil and transfer the oil to a hydraulic engine that rotates an electrical generator.    USE - Power generation from wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - Receives wave energy from both forward and backward waves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a bi-directional piston    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side view of machine at rest    Rod (3)    Paddle (4)    Frame (5)    Pistons (12)
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 - A photovoltaic collector panel (32) collects the solar energy and provides electric power to charge batteries (34) which provide power to the cooler during nights. A thermoelectric unit (24) has semiconductor elements (50) to transfer the heat from a colder end of a storage compartment (12) to an upper hotter end (28) and a heat sink (26).    USE - For storing drug vial with protein based drug, primarily insulin for diabetic patient or drug for out-of-hospital thrombolytic therapy.    ADVANTAGE - The combined solar and battery power supply allows keeping an article in the cooler at low temperatures at all times during long travels in hot or tropical conditions where even short term exposure to surrounding temperatures can destroy the potency of the drug. Since the semiconductor elements effectively pump heat from bottom of storage compartment, the cooler is very efficient in keeping the internal portion of the compartment cold, with very low energy being spent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the miniature thermoelectric cooler.    Storage compartment (12)    Thermo-electric unit (24)    Heat sink (26)    Upper hotter end (28)    Photovoltaic collector panel (32)    Battery (34)    Semiconductor elements (50)
NOVELTY - An inner panel (16') and a smaller outer panel (20') respectively have an array of segmented solar cells (26) on the front faces. The inner panel has additional array of cells which become a sub-array of cells on outer panel in folded configuration. The total cell area (A) is divided such that pA is provided by the outer panel where p is an integer less than unity and A is area of inner panel and (1-p)A is provided by the inner panel.    USE - Foldable solar cell array used in spacecraft mission.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces total mass and inertia by properly choosing value such that its significantly less than unity. The sub-array of cells in the folded configuration, provides sufficient power to meet spacecraft requirement in a transfer orbit, without displaying the array. The continuous array of cells in deployed configuration, provides sufficient power to meet maximum demands of the spacecraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the configuration of the solar cell array.    Inner panel (16')    Smaller outer panel (20')    Solar cells (26)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (12) exchanges heat between a solar heat collecting panel (11) and a heat carrier circuit (16). A ventilator (13) ventilates the panel.    USE - For hot water supply.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient use of sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar heat utilization device.    Solar heat collecting panel (11)    Heat exchanger (12)    Ventilator (13)    Heat carrier circuit (16)
NOVELTY - Device for converting thermal and/or radiant energy (DELTA, hnu) into electricity has a gas-tight chamber (10) containing electrochemical cell(s) (12) with electrolyte (18) between anode (14) and cathode (16) and terminal wires (20). The chamber and cell(s) contain a gas (mixture), to which thermal and/or radiant energy can be supplied, comprising molecular and dissociated fractions in a temperature-dependent ratio and produces a potential difference between the anode and cathode.    USE - The device and process are used for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Most processes have too low a degree of efficiency, mainly because of heat losses and the use of mechanical mixing, e.g. rotating, parts. In the present unit and process, thermal and/or radiant energy is converted into electrical energy with a higher degree of efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for process for converting thermal and/or radiant energy in a cell of this type, in which the gas-tight chamber contains hydrogen halide (HX), which decomposes reversibly into hydrogen (H2) and halogen (X2); X2 is stored and reduced by electrons at the cathode; H2 is adsorbed, dissociated, absorbed and oxidized at the anode, giving electrons; the X- and H+ ions combine in the electrolyte to HX, which passes to the gas-tight chamber; and the stages are repeated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device.    Gas-tight chamber (10)    Electrochemical cell (12)    Anode (14)    Cathode (16)    Electrolyte (18)    Terminal wires (20)    Radiation-transmitting and thermally insulating dome (22)    Heat-transmitting base (24)    Surrounding layer of gas-permeable, halogen-resistant, water-repellent and electrically insulating material (26)
NOVELTY - A sun-chasing mechanism that drives a solar module (120), is changed either to the primary or to the secondary mode of operation, when the output power from a solar module is below or above the prescribed values. The driving of the solar module is stopped when the power from the module is below a prescribed value at a time within the range of a prescribed time from the sunset time.    USE - Solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes power generated by the solar module and accurately chases the direction of the sun. Prevents the sun-chasing performance from deterioration without the need for a sensor, by using the inexpensive sun-chasing mechanism. The sun-chasing can be optimally performed without wastefulness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar power generation system.    Solar module (120)
NOVELTY - A solar battery (12) provides power to a display driver that drives a display screen (11) which shows data stored in an electrically erasable programmable ROM.    USE - Used as e.g. credit card, automated teller machine card, phone card, fare card.    ADVANTAGE - Enables user to read data stored in IC card without using card reader. Improves IC card structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of an integrated circuit card.    Display screen (11)    Solar battery (12)
NOVELTY - A conduit provided in a power generator (20) provides fluid path and a heating system excites the fluid to an elevated energy level. A variable positive voltage grid collects the charged particles from the conduit and a turbine (22) induces fluid flow into the conduit.    USE - Power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Generates power by thermal and mechanical excitation of fluid ions, in an inexpensive, dependable and fully effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the power generation system.    Power generator (20)    Turbine (22)
NOVELTY - A group of refractive elements (3) and parallel total internal reflecting (TIR) lens blocks (2) are arranged alternately on the incident surface. Each lens block has a facet and is arranged between two adjacent refractive elements.    USE - For backlight unit of liquid crystal display incorporated in watches, computer, personal data devices, electronic time piece. Also for use in imaging projector, spectrophotometer, photovoltaic cell, solar power system, vehicle mounted lightings.    ADVANTAGE - Focuses the light efficiently without creation of light/dark concentric rings thereby assumes brightness uniformity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for illumination device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of lens.    TIR lens blocks (2)    Refractive elements (3)
NOVELTY - A solar blanket (100) has several solar power modules. Spines extend along the modules and hinge adjacent modules to each other to enable them to be accordion-folded for stowage. The spine is mounted at one end to a base plate (21) and the other end to a tip plate (22). A pentograph deployment structure extends between the two plates. An electrical harness is attached to the modules.    USE - Solar array apparatus for power satellite vehicles such as spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Enables mass production at low cost, as the field of solar cell is separated into individual identical modules. The modules are individually and readily replaceable during test or repair. Rapid integration of each module into the blanket requires only minimum number of fastening elements. The solar array is easily deployable without the risk of snapping.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar array in an intermediate configuration.    Base plate (21)    Tip plate (22)    Solar blanket (100)
NOVELTY - Solar cells (14) for producing electric power are arranged in a filler (13) between a transparent cover (12) and a substrate (11). Electroconductive heat pipes (16,17), passing through the filler and respectively touching the upper face and undersurface of each solar cell, take out the electric power of each solar cell.    USE - Used in solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures improved cooling effectiveness and restrains temperature increase in each solar cell especially during daytime, in which sunlight is high, to ensure effective electricity generation. Ensures excellent and reliable photoelectric conversion without big output reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the photoelectric converter. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Substrate (11)    Transparent cover (12)    Filler (13)    Solar cells (14)    Electroconductive heat pipes (16,17)
NOVELTY - A transparent cover (12) is arranged on a substrate (11) with a predetermined gap in between. Solar cells (13) are arranged between the transparent cover and substrate to produce electric power. Lead wires (14) connect the solar cells while maintaining the gap between the substrate and transparent cover.    USE - Used in solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent and reliable photoelectric conversion while reliably restraining temperature increase in solar cells during daytime, in which sunlight is high, to ensure effective electricity generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the photoelectric converter. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Substrate (11)    Transparent cover (12)    Solar cells (13)    Lead wires (14)
NOVELTY - A filler (13) is formed on a substrate (11). A first transparent cover (12a) is arranged on the filler. A second transparent cover (12b) is arranged on the first transparent cover. Solar cells (14) for producing electric power are provided in the filler. Lead wires (15) are used to connect the solar cells and to take out the electric power of the solar cells.    USE - Used in solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures excellent and reliable photoelectric conversion while reliably restraining temperature increase in solar cells during daytime, in which sunlight is high, to ensure effective electricity generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the photoelectric converter. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Substrate (11)    First transparent cover (12a)    Second transparent cover (12b)    Filler (13)    Solar cells (14)    Lead wires (15)
NOVELTY - Pipings (16,17), passing through a filler (13), are in contact to the upper face and undersurface of each solar cell (14). Water is poured into the pipings to cool the solar cells. The solar cells are parallelly and electrically connected by the pipings which are also used for externally taking out the electric power of each solar cell.    USE - Used in solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures improved cooling effectiveness and improved electricity generation since photoelectric conversion can be performed with excellent reliability and without big output reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section of the photoelectric converter. Drawing includes non-English language text.    Filler (13)    Solar cells (14)    Pipings (16,17)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (10) includes a fan (16) which cools the heat releasing surface at the time of heat to electricity conversion operation of a thermoelement.    USE - For engines.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat exchange effectiveness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side sectional drawing of the heat exchanger.    Heat exchanger (10)    Fan (16)
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 workpiece (11) for lamination, is supported on a support plate (3) located in a lower chamber casing (1). A hot plate (43) is located at under surface of an upper chamber casing (2). The workpiece is heated and pressurized by making the support plate or the hot plate elevatable.    USE - For manufacturing laminated structure such as solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for providing diaphragm for pressurizing the workpiece, since the support plate or the hot plate is elevatable. Reduces cost of the lamination equipment by eliminating the diaphragm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the lamination equipment.    Lower chamber casing (1)    Upper chamber casing (2)    Support plate (3)    Workpiece (11)    Hot plate (43)
NOVELTY - Seawater is guided into a reaction tank having silver chloride anode and magnesium or magnesium alloy cathode, to serve as electrolyte. The seawater causes oxidation reaction and reduction reaction at anode and cathode, respectively. Electric energy is obtained from the output of the electrodes.    USE - For generating power using seawater for small-scale power generator or power propeller.    ADVANTAGE - Provides eco-friendly battery using seawater as source for power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for seawater battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the power generation method.
NOVELTY - The motorized vehicle has one or more fans on the roof for generating electric power, e.g. for battery charging. The vehicle can also contain a room with a shower unit. There is also four low noise rotatable jet engines that move the car in all directions. It has wings to allow it to be used as an airplane. There are helicopter blades as another form of propulsion.    USE - The motorized multifunction vehicle can be used for transporting people and goods using many forms of propulsion.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle allows comfortable long range transport and easy access to clean air and facilities like a shower or a toilet bowl in the vehicle. The four low noise rotatable jet engines move the car in all directions so not needing a runway. The passengers or goods can be transported using many different forms of propulsion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of battery charging fans.
NOVELTY - Thermal power of assembly, saturation current density j, A/cm2, vacuum work of emitter output --curly, or open phi--, eV, relative distribution of generated heat along assembly including recording of relative heat release in each element of assembly are measured under thermal vacuum degassing conditions, mean density of heat flux from emitter of each element is determined and minimal value of heat flux mean density qmin,Wt/cm2, is recorded; reduced emissivity factor is evaluated using equation.    USE - Power engineering, thermal physics; testing thermionic assemblies of reactors.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced precision due to considering impact of nonuniform heat release along power generating assemblies.
NOVELTY - Thermionic power generating cell has collector and fuel-emitter assembly in the form of cylinder with fuel core and emitter cladding whose cylindrical side surface functions as emitter of thermionic converter; one of its end parts is connected to switching jumper; fuel core accommodates gas vent whose tube is brought out on one end to end part of emitter cladding incorporating switching jumper; at least some portion of this end part between point of gas-vent tube entrance and that of switching jumper connection is made of ceramic or cermet material. Scandium oxide may be used as ceramic material or cermet base.    USE - Heat-to-power conversion; thermionic conversion power reactors.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced power density. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The yacht is provided with an electric propulsion and water generator unit comprising a casing formed by a round tube (5), a steering drum rotatably mounted inside the casing, and a propeller secured to the drum by a start piece. A lifting cylinder is used to move the drum into one of two positions, the first position being where the drum and propeller are fully retracted inside the casing so that the base plate (6) is flush with the bottom of the hull (7) and the unit is not subjected to water resistance. In the second position, the drum and propeller are lowered from the casing so that they and the base plate lie beneath the hull and the bottom side of the drum is flush with the bottom of the hull, so that the unit can provide propulsion or act as a water generator. The drum can be rotated through 180 deg. to face forwards or backwards when being used to provide propulsion.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - The unit provides good maneuverability in ports, marinas and locks, electricity is generated during sailing, the weight is equal to or less than a conventional direct-drive diesel propeller system, higher speeds are possible since the unit offers no water resistance during sailing, and fuel is saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a vertical section of the unit mounted in the yacht hull.    Glass fibre-reinforced plastic tube (5)    Base plate (6)    Hull base (7)
NOVELTY - The power production device includes a gas-liquid splitter (3) which separates a condensate produced at the outlet of a turbine (2). A pump (4) and a compressor (5) respectively perform the pressurization of a liquid phase and a gaseous phase. A gas-liquid mixing vessel (6) mixes the gaseous phase and liquid phase. The power production device is provided with a closing cycle without a cooling source.    USE - For e.g. power station, engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables using power from a heat source of normal temperature using a solar heat, hence use of fuel becomes unnecessary and environment contamination due to use of fuel can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram explaining form of implementation of power production device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Turbine (2)    Gas-liquid splitter (3)    Pump (4)    Compressor (5)    Gas-liquid mixing vessel (6)
NOVELTY - Multiple recesses (3,3A) are cut in an EVA film (2). High load plating baths (4,4A) are formed connecting the recesses.    USE - For solar cells such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Degassing defect during damage of cell is prevented reliably. Extrusion of EVA resin is prevented, hence productivity can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view and top view of the sealing membrane. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    EVA film (2)    Recesses (3,3A)    High load plating baths (4,4A)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) has a three-dimensional battery which is electrically connected to a photograph. The battery is used as main power supply for drive, and as an auxiliary power supply.    USE - Dual mode vehicle using three-dimensional battery.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical energy generation efficiency and utilization factor are improved. Also mounting load is reduced. Manufacturing cost of three-dimensional battery is low and the life of the battery is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for drive electric power device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the dual mode vehicle using three-dimensional battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Dual mode vehicle (1)
NOVELTY - A gyro wave-activated power generator utilizing wave energy having, as a component, a control moment gyro, comprising a floating body (1), a control moment gyro (5) supported by the floating body, and a power generator (10) connected to the ginbal shaft of the gyro through a speed increasing means (9), characterized in that the ginbal (6) of the gyro is rotated by the movement of the floating body by wave to drive the power generator for power generation.    USE - Gyro wave-activated power generator    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - floating body (1)    control moment gyro (5)    ginbal (6)    speed increasing means (9)    power generator (10)
NOVELTY - The power plant converts wave energy by means of sensor tanks (1) connected to the chassis (2) through bearings (3) that transfer energy produced by the wave movement to the hydro motor (7) by pumping mineral oil through pumps (4). The pressurized mineral oil flows through the hydro motor which drives the alternator (8) to produce electricity.    USE - For environmentally friendly power generation by using natural wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - Low operating costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram of power plant    Tanks (1)    Chassis (2)    Bearings (3)    Pumps (4)    Hydro motor (7)    Alternator (8)
NOVELTY - A generator is provided to generate an electrical energy in a continuous manner by converting a rotating motion energy into electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A generator comprises a rotating motion energy generating unit(10) having a rotating plate equipped with an eccentric weight and a rotating shaft arranged at the rear surface of the rotating plate and connected to a device for converting thermal energy into a reciprocating and rotating motion; an electric energy generating unit connected to the rotating shaft; and a mechanical energy generating unit connected to the electric energy generating unit, and which drives the electric energy generating unit and rotating motion energy generating unit.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric conversion material has a cadmium diiodide analogous type layer-shaped structure represented by a certain expression.    USE - The thermoelectric conversion material is suitable for thermoelectric energy conversion systems using waste heat, electrothermic cooling system using no hazardous cooling medium etc.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric conversion material makes production of high efficiency thermoelectric power generating devices, electrothermic cooling devices etc. possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The general expression is (I):    x is larger than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 2;    y is larger than or equal to 0 and less than 1;    A site contains elements selected from Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Cd, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Ir, Pt, Au, rare earth element containing Sc and Y, B, Al, Ga, In, Tl, Sn, Pb, Sb, and Sn;    B site contains elements selected from Ti, V, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta, W, Ir and Sn and    C site contains elements selected from S, Se, and Te.
NOVELTY - A diffuser (8) is connected to the discharge opening of an air exhaust ventilator (2) and a rotor (4) is arranged at the outlet side of the diffuser.    USE - Wind power device using energy of exhaust gas of air exhaust ventilator for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Wind power device reduces dynamic pressure loss by connecting diffuser with air exhaust ventilator. Power is generated without reducing the exhaust capability of the ventilator. The amount of electricity generated is fixed during operation of the ventilator, enabling stable supply easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of wind power device.    Air exhaust ventilator (2)    Rotor (4)    Diffuser (8)
NOVELTY - Compressed air from an upstream compressor (1) is supplied to a pressurizing device (2). Pressurized air obtained from the pressurizing device is further compressed using a downstream compressor (3) after additional supply of air to the downstream compressor. Air compressed by the downstream compressor is utilized for running a generator (4).    USE - For generating electricity using compressed air.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generation system does not pollute environment, since compressed air is utilized for generation of electricity. Electricity generation is performed stably irrespective of changes in solar energy or wind force, because compressed air is utilized for running the generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electricity generation system using compressed air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layout of the electricity generation system. (Drawing includes non-English languages text).    Upstream compressor (1)    Pressurizing device (2)    Downstream compressor (3)    Generator (4)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor substrate (24) of the DC-DC converter, is integrated with a thin film inductor (31) and a laminated ceramic capacitor.    USE - DC-DC converter for power supply of portable information apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Due to monolithic integration of inductor and capacitor on the semiconductor substrate, the size of the DC-DC converter is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective diagrams of integrated circuit chip, DC/DC converter and laminated ceramic capacitor array.    Semiconductor substrate (24)    Thin film inductor (31)
NOVELTY - A porous surface layer (306) of a support plate (308) contains an inorganic material as a sealing material. The sealing material consists of organic resin compositions with melt flow-rate of about 0.5-50 g/10min in 190 degrees-Celsius and test load of about 2.16 kgf.    USE - For sealing photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bonding strength of the sealing material is improved by the porous layer containing inorganic material. Thereby, a long-term reliability in photovoltaic cell is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a detailed descriptional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    porous surface layer (306)    support plate (308)
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 - The arrangement has a bearer structure (1) and photovoltaic modules (3) mounted on the structure and connected together electrically by an electrical connection arrangement. The connection arrangement for each module contains 2 plug connection elements (10a,10b; 13a,13b) that can be plugged together to make electrical contact, one on the module and one on the bearer structure to be plugged together by mounting the module on the bearer structure.    USE - E.g. for photovoltaic generators for buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Modules can be electrically wired at relatively low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective exploded representation of a module bearer structure unit for an inventive device    bearer structure (1)    photovoltaic module (3)    plug connection elements (10a,10b; 13a,13b)
NOVELTY - Upper electrodes (5,7,8) and a lower electrode (6) provided on respective substrates (1,2) have P-type and N-type thermoelements (3,4) arranged uniformly in a set pattern. The electrodes are connected in series while the adjacent thermoelements of same conductivity in a column are parallely connected to adjacent thermoelements of other conductivity in a row.    USE - Thermoelectric module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the current path of the thermoelectric module is ensured, even when a thermoelement is destroyed, the reduction in capacity of the module is prevented. Hence a highly reliable module is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thermoelectric module.    Substrates (1,2)    P-type thermoelement (3)    N-type thermoelement (4)    Electrodes (5-8)
NOVELTY - A thermo-electric element (2) interposed between copper electrodes (1), is electrically connected to electrodes to form a flat electricity-generation module object (3). A ceramic plate (4) is clamped on upper and/or lower surface of module object and is vacuum packed by a plastic film (8).    USE - Seebeck effect type thermoelectric-conversion module.    ADVANTAGE - Since vacuum packaging of electricity generation module object is carried out by plastic film, the electricity generation effectiveness of electricity-generation module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of thermoelectric-conversion module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Copper electrodes (1)    Thermo-electric element (2)    Flat electricity-generation module object (3)    Ceramic plate (4)    Plastic film (8)
NOVELTY - Rectangular-shaped solar cells (51) are arranged in rows, and the terminal box (71) for conducting electric current from the solar cells are arranged on non-electricity generation area of light receiving surface. A bending portion (30a) formed at one end of the box, is fixed to side portion of the wiring duct (30).    USE - For providing electric power supply for residence.    ADVANTAGE - The defect in solar cell module and deformation due to raise in temperature, are prevented. The installation of solar cell module and power cable is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Wiring duct (30)    Bending portion (30a)    Solar cells (51)    Terminal box (70)
NOVELTY - The power semiconductor element (104) is soldered to a conductive layer (103) through a stress impingement plate (110) pinched in a solder layer. The linear expansion coefficient of plate (110) has value between the linear expansion coefficients of layer (103) and element (104).    USE - For switching element of electric power converter (claimed) of domestic electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids reduction in reliability of module by thermal strain of solder junction portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the internal insulated power semiconductor module.    Conductive layer (103)    Power semiconductor element (104)    Stress impingement plate (110)
NOVELTY - A mold object (7) integrally seals a semiconductor element (4) and a chip component (5) mounted on an internal lead (11), with mold resin. The chip component has pair of electrode terminals, one of which is connected to another internal lead (14) while the other terminal is connected for conduction with respect to the internal lead (14).    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. semiconductor IC for television, in order to receive infrared-light from remote control.    ADVANTAGE - The concentration of the stress with respect to the chip component, by thermal expansion and contraction, is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a transverse-plane perspective diagram of the semiconductor device.    Semiconductor element (4)    Chip component (5)    Mold object (7)    Internal leads (11,14)
NOVELTY - The electrode unit comprises anode and cathode made of charcoal as activated material. The outer diameter (d2) of electrode unit (6), is larger than internal diameter (d1) of neck of an armored can (4).    USE - Electric double layer capacitor is used for storing solar power.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of an electrical double layer capacitor is increased sharply, by increasing outer diameter of electrode unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode double layer capacitor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional view of the electrical double layer capacitor.    Armored can (4)    Electrode unit (6)
NOVELTY - A steel footboard (2) is vibrated when a vehicle runs over the footboard. The springs (18,17) convert the vibration into the reciprocation motion of a shaft (3). Due to the motion of the shaft, the gearwheels (9-13) are rotated and the electric power produced due to the rotation of gearwheels is transmitted to charge the battery which is used for street lamp.    USE - For charging batteries which is used for street lamp.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electricity due to the vibration produced in the footboard when the vehicles pass over it.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the driveway charging machine.    Steel footboard (2)    Shaft (3)    Gearwheels (9-13)    Springs (18,17)
NOVELTY - Several thermoelements (4) are pinched between high temperature side heat source (2) and low temperature side heat source (3). A thermally conductive liquid (5) is made to flow between the thermoelements.    USE - Thermoelectric element used in thermoelectric conversion system installed in various industrial apparatuses under intense vibration and severe heat transition conditions e.g. diesel engine in motor vehicle, electric train.    ADVANTAGE - The heat resistance in a boundary surface can be made small and heat conductivity can be raised, thereby increasing the output of the thermoelectric element. Highly durable and reliable thermoelectric element is obtained. Favorable heat conduction of a heat source and a thermal-stress moderate pad are maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-section of the thermoelectric element.    High temperature side heat source (2)    Low temperature side heat source (3)    Thermoelements (4)    Thermally conductive liquid (5)
NOVELTY - A panel arranged on a roof collects solar heat energy and transmits heat energy to a heat collection unit (10) through heat medium. A heat medium flow path (7) which circulates the heat medium from the panel to the heat collection unit, is formed on the ridge side of the panel.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction of light receiving area even when the panel surface is covered with snow, hence power generation is performed smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows conceptual diagram of heat medium flow path.    Heat medium flow path(10) Heat collection unit (7)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (3) is connected as the power supply to water electrolysis unit (2). A water heating unit (6) heats the water supplied to the water electrolysis unit, using the solar heat.    USE - Water electrolysis system.    ADVANTAGE - Power required for raising the temperature of water for electrolysis is reduced by using solar heat, hence economical efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of water electrolysis system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water electrolysis unit (2)    Solar cell (3)    Water heating unit (6)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric element (7) coupled to an oxygen pole side field plate (5), converts the heat energy from oxygen electrode (3) into electrical energy.    USE - Solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - As the thermoelectric element transforms heat energy from oxygen energy into electrical energy, the electricity generation efficiency of the fuel cell is greatly improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    Oxygen electrode (3)    Oxygen pole side field plate (5)    Thermoelectric element (7)
NOVELTY - The device consists of semiconductor chips arranged on a flexible substrate which is wound spirally for forming a multilayer. The area between the layers of the substrate is bonded by an adhesive, such that the substrate is at a specific flex angle. A solder ball for making connection to a packaging substrate and the chip are arranged on the same plane as the flexible substrate.    USE - Semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flexible substrate is maintained at a specific flex angle, load applied to the wiring pattern on the substrate is reduced, thereby preventing the disconnection of wiring pattern, ensuring high density packaging. Since the solder ball is arranged on the same plane as the flexible substrate, need for surface treatment is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the arrangement of wiring pattern on the flexible substrate.
NOVELTY - The copper flange plates (3,4) extend from the peripheral edges of the electrodes (1,2). A ceramic insulating ring (5) is interposed between the flange plates, such that it surrounds a semiconductor element. The upper and lower edge faces of the insulating ring and flange plates, are silver-brazed through the welding plates (6,7). A groove (3a) is formed in the corners of the flange plate.    USE - E.g. IGBT module.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains the package from being deformed due to heat cycles, thereby protecting the flange plate against cracking.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top and sectional views of semiconductor package. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrodes (1,2)    Copper flange plates (3,4)    Groove (3a)    Ceramic insulating ring (5)    Welding plates (6,7)
NOVELTY - The thickness of a conductor terminal on the insulating circuit board is more than 10 mum and the contact angle between the joint material and insulating substrate is set to 90degrees or the tip end of substrate is provided with a ball of radius 5 mum or larger. The width of protrusion at the terminal side is set to 10 mum in a plane.    USE - For semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electric field concentration of the circuit board is suppressed, an insulation resistance is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - One of the leads (37) of the control circuit (33) is directly bonded to the load drive semiconductor chip (34) such as transistor element and others to lead frame (31), to which the load drive chip is mounted.    USE - In e.g. power semiconductor package.    ADVANTAGE - Assures creepage distance for insulation between the terminals, even within the small package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power semiconductor device.    Lead frame (31)    Control circuit (33)    Semiconductor chip (34)    Leads (37)
NOVELTY - A gear drive has at least two rolling wheels, one a chain wheel (6) and the other (4) having rotating sleeves on the circumference that teeth on the chain wheel engage between the sleeves.    USE - As a drive for water- or wind- power units (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Friction between the wheels is reduced and efficiency increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for water- or wind-power units comprising the drive above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic view of a planetary wheel drive is shown.    Sleeved wheel (4)    Chain wheel (6)
NOVELTY - The self-service power system using wind energy as energy source is a new application method. It organically and ingeniously integrates wind-driven generator, accumulator and motor into one body to form a self-service power system which doesn't consume enrgy source and doesn't pollute environment. Said power system can be installed in vehicles and aircraft, etc..
NOVELTY - The floating wind power generation plant has a single point mooring system (10) that is anchored (13,14) to the sea bed. A float in the form of a triangle (23a) is attached at an apex of the triangle to the single point mooring system. Wind power generation units (30) are mounted on the float which pivots around the mooring according to the direction of the prevailing wind.    USE - For reliable and stable generation of electricity using natural forces.    ADVANTAGE - Stable in rough sea, easily expandable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Plan view of floating generation plant    Mooring system (10)    Chains and anchors (13,14)    Float (23a)    Wind turbines (30)
NOVELTY - Process comprises producing a polyamide solution by polymerizing a mixture of diamine and acid dianhydride, imidizing the polyamide solution by heating under a reduced pressure, dissolving the polyimide resin in a solvent, coating the polyimide solution on a substrate, and drying to solidify.    USE - For liquid crystal display materials, optical communication materials, waveguide materials, protecting films for solar cells, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide film is colorless and transparent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The imidization is conducted under a pressure of 0.9 x 105 Pa or lower.
NOVELTY - A shape memory spring strut contains a shape memory alloy. A portion of a locking spring is in pivotal contact with an end of the shape memory spring strut while another portion supports a wheel rotatably mounted on a guide pin. The locking spring is moved along a line from an extended position to a retracted position and the spring strut is activated by an engine oil conduit.    USE - Shape memory alloy actuator may also be used in engine or motor of airplane, helicopter glider, etc., also for water pump, fuel pump of motor vehicle, power plant, e.g. sun tracking solar array.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a gear system with simple construction and sufficient output energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for aircraft landing gear retraction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the shape memory spring.    shape memory spring (10)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical or elliptical drum includes a spiral or helical cell structure with cells in which several kinds of lighter density gases, liquid or wood are accommodated. The drum is put in left corner of a liquid bath including several kinds of heavy density liquid such as water, tetrachloroethylene and is connected with buoyancy solids in a water tube.    USE - For generating electricity from fluid buoyancy.    ADVANTAGE - The buoyancy energy is increased effectively and efficiency of the generator is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rotating drum.
NOVELTY - The liquid mercury (2) and semiconductor (3) are arranged alternately in a metal tube (1). A wire (4) is connected to the reverse biased portion of the semiconductor. The magnetic field from a magnet (5) is passed through the mercury to generate eddy current.    USE - Heat absorption generator.    ADVANTAGE - There is no need for providing a heat source. Also a high capacity thermal insulation arrangement is not required. Heat is absorbed and electricity is generated using simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the heat absorption generator.    Metal tube (1)    Liquid mercury (2)    Semiconductor (3)    Wire (4)    Magnet (5)
NOVELTY - A thermo element (17) receives hot exhaust gas from gas turbine engine (13) and low temperature gas exhaust from an air compressor (11) at respective high temperature surface and low temperature surface.    USE - Electric power generating device using thermo element.    ADVANTAGE - Effective usage of exhaust gas from gas turbine engine and air compressor is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of electric power generating device.    Air compressor (11)    Gas turbine engine (13)    Thermo element (17)
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 - A thermocouple element array (11) has several thermocouple elements (13) formed by connecting two different electrical conductors (14,15) in a loop and arranged parallely so that the ends of the conductors are left open. A current extraction unit (12) has two current extraction objects (16,17) of preset size coupled respectively to both the ends of the thermocouple element array.    USE - Thermocouple electrical power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating power effectively using warm spring as a stable heat source. Eliminates the need for a separate electrical storage device. Generates power continuously, as solar light is not used. Prevents global warming and environmental pollution phenomenon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a current generating element in the electrical power generating device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thermocouple element array (11)    Current extraction unit (12)    Thermocouple elements (13)    Electrical conductors (14,15)    Current extraction objects (16,17)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric device has p-n junction which is formed by contacting a p-type material (61) and a n-type material (62). The conductors (63-65) apply voltage to the p-n junction.    USE - Thermoelectric device used in cooling device, heating device and temperature control device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables obtaining a low heat conductive compound efficiently and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thermoelectric device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    p-type material (61)    n-type material (62)    Conductors (63-65)
NOVELTY - The power generator uses a transformer mechanism that passes electrons, protons (2), neutrons and mesons as charges for quark particles in a preprogrammed manner for power generation.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Produces large field strength and increases efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rotation of proton in magnetic field.    protons (2)
NOVELTY - Several sub-units (11) are arranged along perpendicular direction to that of cooling path, in a panel (10). Anode and cathode (16,17) in the DC circuit board (19) and the sub-units, are connected mutually.    USE - For electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Power converter is easily assembled with improved efficiency. Excels in maintenance property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and side views of the power converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Panel (10)    Sub-units (11)    Anode (16)    Cathode (17)    DC circuit board (19)
NOVELTY - A capacitor (A) includes a ceramic dielectric (8) having a predetermined dielectric constant. The ceramic dielectric is placed in a through hole (7) formed in an insulating layer (1c). A wiring conductive layer is adhered to either sides of the ceramic dielectric through an electroconductive resin layer (9).    USE - For electronic component module (claimed) in electronic device such as AV apparatus, domestic appliance, communication apparatus, computer and its peripheral devices, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The area of counter electrode of the capacitor is reduced, hence reducing size of the wiring board. The dielectric constant of the ceramic is enhanced as the electroconductive organic resin layer joining the ceramic and the wiring conductor acts as an electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electronic component module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electronic component module at the time of mounting the dielectric ceramic in the wiring board.    Insulating layer (1a-1e)    Conductive layer (2a)    Through hole (7)    Dielectric ceramic (8)    Capacitor (A)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor element (11) is mounted on a bottom substrate (12) which is in contact with the connecting terminals (19). The intermediate mounting substrate (16) surrounds periphery of semiconductor element and is in contact with the bottom substrate and upper portion mounting substrate (17) which also contacts the connecting terminals.    USE - Semiconductor device to carry out connection fixation of semiconductor elements such as IC and LSI.    ADVANTAGE - Semiconductor devices are connected electrically mutually, and stack is formed. Semiconductor device is mounted three-dimensionally on printed circuit board and large mounting area is not needed and number of printed circuit boards are reduced. Entire device such as computer which uses semiconductor device, is made small and connection of printed circuit becomes less complicated and wiring is shortened and signal loss is avoided. Connection fixation in horizontal direction is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram illustrating the assembly of semiconductor device.    Semiconductor element (11)    Bottom substrate (12)    Intermediate mounting substrate (16)    Upper portion mounting substrate (17)    Connecting terminal (19)
NOVELTY - A LSI chip (110) having an external electrode (112) in its peripheral portion, is joined to LSI chip (120). The external electrode and the inner lead (133) of the LSI chip (120) is connected by a bonding wire (134) and an insulating resin (130). A resin package (135) seals the LSI chip to semiconductor package. The Young's modulus of the insulating resin is smaller than that of the resin package.    USE - Semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - A thin package structure can be realized, since the resin package does not cover the upper surface of LSI chip. By sealing the LSI chips using resin package, heat generation is diffused reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of semiconductor device.    LSI chips (110,120)    External electrode (112)    Insulating resin (130)    Inner lead (133)    Bonding wire (134)    Resin package (135)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor element (4) mounted on one side of a metal plate (7) is bonded to a lead frame (3) through a bonding wire (2). The bonding pad for solder ball (11) attachment and the bonding pad for semiconductor connection are formed on either ends of the wiring circuit which is formed on reverse side of the plate. A BGA element (8) is formed on the lower portion of the wiring tape (10) through adhesive. A window hole for electric connection is formed through a semiconductor bridging.    USE - Semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor device with high heat release characteristics and high density mounting is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional view of semiconductor device.    Bonding wire (2)    Lead frame (3)    Semiconductor element (4)    Metal plate (7)    BGA element (8)    Wiring tape (10)    Solder ball (11)
NOVELTY - An electric circuit with a semiconductor element has a contact made of conductive material provided at a predetermined depth in an opening and a protective shield. Connecting terminals (2a-2c) whose cross-sections are discontinuous, are provided towards inner side of the opening. The electric circuit and the connecting terminals are accommodated in an insulating case.    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. power module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of connecting terminals and prevents static destructions of semiconductor elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the power module.    Connecting terminals (2a-2c)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has glow plugs that are controlled by a controllable device at 12 volts and 24 to 48 volts using solar energy operation as well as battery and natural energy generators. It is filled with 100 per cent synthetic oil. It has water and oil containers operated on the throughflow principle at a distance of 2.5 to 4 cm.    USE - For through-flow water heating.    ADVANTAGE - Emission-free heating with minimal energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional perspective exploded block diagram representation of an inventive arrangement (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - The wind receivers for e.g. propellers or fans (12) located at predetermined locations along a highway, receive wind energy caused by passing vehicles and transfer them to a dynamo, electric motor etc., for conversion into electrical energy.    USE - For harnessing and converting wind energy from moving vehicles into electricity for road lighting system, highway maintenance equipment, traffic monitoring system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables constant electricity generation, since the direction of wind force generated by vehicles passage in highway is almost constant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a vertically aligned side road electricity generation unit.    Wind propellers or fans (12)
NOVELTY - An integrated thin film battery comprises a substrate made of an electrical insulation material and etched to form a groove. Thin film batteries are formed on the groove for charging and discharging electrical energy. The batteries include an anode, an electrolyte, a cathode, and anode and cathode current collectors respectively contacting the anode and cathode.    USE - Integrated thin film battery.    ADVANTAGE - Desired charging and discharging capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for fabricating an integrated thin film battery comprising etching a surface of the substrate (20) to form a first groove, forming battery layers on the first groove, forming lead wires (29, 35) for connecting first and second current collectors, and forming a protective layer (37) made of an insulation material on the battery layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the integrated thin film battery.    Substrate (20)    Current collectors (22, 27, 30, 36)    Walls (23a, 23b)    Thin film batteries (24-26, 32-34)    Electrical insulation material (28)    Lead wires (29, 35)    Protective layer (37)
NOVELTY - A pressure plate (14) installed below a roadway is constructed such that the plate is depressed when a vehicle passes over the plate. A gear mechanism connected to the pressure plate translates the linear movement of the plate into a rotational movement and transmits to a drive shaft of an electrical generator to generate electricity.    USE - For electrical power generation using traffic on existing roadways.    ADVANTAGE - As the pressure plate is easily and inexpensively installed below the roadway, very large amount of electricity is effectively provided without increasing the consumption of any fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially sectional view of the power generating device.    Pressure plate (14)
NOVELTY - Reflector has channels (20) equipped with opposing side walls (23) having a profile that curves in between an associated cusp (21) and an associated trough (24). Side wall is configured so that the major portion of the radiation incident on the side wall is reflected to the collector tube (22) through the opposing side wall or directly to the collector tube.    USE - Reflector for solar collector assembly (claimed) mounted in roof of building and connected to hot water supply within building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables forming the reflector from glass and permits draining of water and thereby prevents the degradation of the reflecting surface and exhibits high optical efficiency and reflectance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar collector assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the reflector.    Channels (20)    Cusp (21)    Collector tube (22)    Side wall (23)    Trough (24)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric cell has a non-metallic active component (1) which emits electron when induced thermally. The resistance of an anode (2) of thermoelectric cell is approximately equal to the resistance of the resistive load of the external circuit which is connected to the thermoelectric cell.    USE - Thermoelectric device.    ADVANTAGE - Greater electron density is obtained as the resistance of anode is approximately equal to the resistance of the resistive load in external circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the thermoelectric cell.    Active component (1)    Anode (2)
NOVELTY - New method for generating electricity comprises: (I) anaerobically digesting sludge; (II) removing water from the digested sludge; (III) gasifying to forming a gaseous composition comprising: (IV) (a) carbon monoxide; (b) hydrogen; and (c) a residue of non-carbonaceous material; burning methane, hydrogen and carbon monoxide in an apparatus suitable for generating electricity.    USE - For generating electricity using sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - Provides method of converting sewage sludge into electricity having improved efficiency over conventional method for utilizing sludge to produce electricity, and which addresses issues of efficiency arising from substantial amount of water present in sewage sludge, and which renders non-carbonaceous or inorganic components of sludge environmentally benign.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - New method for generating electricity comprises:    (1) anaerobically digesting sludge and forming a gas mixture of methane and carbon dioxide and a digested sludge;    (2) removing water from the digested sludge;    (3) gasifying the dewatered sludge in a slagging gasifier, forming a gaseous composition comprising:    (4)    (a) carbon monoxide;    (b) hydrogen; and    (c) a residue of non-carbonaceous material;    burning methane, hydrogen and carbon monoxide in an apparatus suitable for generating electricity.
NOVELTY - The electrodes (12',13') of solar cells (10,11) are connected to a metallic interconnect such as copper or silver strip (14'), through metal based material containing silver-silicone pastes (15',16') having 85% silver, 14% silicone and 1% solvent and aminopropyltriethoxy silicone.    USE - For space applications e.g. RAPTOR path finder solar electric air plane.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnects do not show any degradation under high current testing, while having a very low contact resistance value. Eliminates the solar cell breakage and undesired residue on the active surface of the solar cell. Eliminates the heating of the solar cells due to interconnect formation and thus the thermal and mechanical stress are eliminated and also allows flexibility after curing. Provides the solar array module that is light weight, flexible and hermetically sealed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of solar cell electrodes interconnection method.    Solar cells (10,11)    Electrodes (12',13')    Metallic interconnect (14')    Silver-silicone pastes (15',16')
NOVELTY - A big or small energy can be produced by a wind generating device with a certain capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A first wind generating device(A-1) and a second wind generating device(A-2) are manufactured and connected. In the first wind generating device(A-1), a plurality of wind shield plate(2) are fixed in a shaft(3). Each side of the wind shield plate(2) has a wind plate(1) for rotation driving in a certain interval in an angle. The shaft(3) protruding from the first wind generating device(A-1) is connected with a shaft of a generator(4).
NOVELTY - A position sensor (13) detects the position of sun, based on the amount of light received by the solar cells. A tracking unit (15) rotates a solar cell panel (12) based on the detected position of sun.    USE - Solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Since solar cell panel is rotated based on detected position, power generation amount is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell panel (12)    Position sensor (13)    Tracking unit (15)
NOVELTY - The system consists of individual photovoltaic modules and is for integration into building envelopes and especially into a roof or facade. The individual cells of the photovoltaic modules are colored on their sides (rear sides) facing the interior. The rear sides of the modules can be provided with a colored coating of paint.    USE - Especially for integration into building envelopes and especially into a roof or facade.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. to present a pleasant appearance at the rear of the photovoltaic modules.
NOVELTY - A pontoon (1) floating on or near a water surface is connected hinge-like via joint (3) to a similar floating blade (2). The blade follows the wave motion, while the pontoon is connected to a substructure, which is located lower in the water and acts against up and down movements of the pontoon. The pivot movement of the blade is used to drive an energy generator. The blade is coupled to hydraulic cylinders (10), and the fluid in the cylinders operates an energy generator.    USE - Energy generator using wave motion.    ADVANTAGE - Direct utilization of wave motion, all moveable parts are located close to surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows side view of generator.    pontoon (1)    blade (2)    joint (3)    cylinders (10)
NOVELTY - The device has two wing-shaped blades (1) floating or near the water surface to follow the movement of the waves. The blades are connected hinge-like by a joint (3), the axis of which is located between vertical posts (2). The posts, or post extensions, project upwards over the joint. Hydraulic cylinders (5,6) are positioned between the blades and the posts, above and below the joint. Pivot movement of the blades causes the cylinders to move about the joint axis, and the hydraulic fluid drives hydraulic motors within an energy generation module (11).    USE - Energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Direct utilization of wave motions to generate energy, moveable parts are positioned very close to surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows side view of generator.    blades (1)    posts (2)    joint (3)    cylinders (5,6,)    energy generation module (11)
NOVELTY - Electrical energy is generated by separating electric charges in moving ion current using ion-containing water flow as moving ion current which is passed between conductive- material plates whose surface is isolated from water by means of non- polar dielectric that builds up electric field in moving water flow provided time taken by water flow to pass field area is longer than that required for ions to run through plate-to-plate gap. Then water flow is mechanically bifurcated to form two differently charged jets; to this end wedge-shaped partition of non-polar dielectric is placed in water flow at field exit, pointed end of partition enters field through 0.1-100 mm to convey each jet to separate ion storage header made of electricity conducting material wherein ions are neutralized and electrical energy is picked off.    USE - Electrical energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated procedure of electrical energy generation. 1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - An angle converting device of rotating wings for vertical axis wave power generator is provided to develop alternative energy of wind power as clean energy even in geographical features of low wind velocity and uneven wind velocity and to maximize wind power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An angle converting device of rotating wings for vertical axis wave power generator includes a rotating body(5). The rotating body is installed by engaging a sun gear and a planetary gear therein. The sun gear is supported on a radial bearing(10) mounted on the rotating body, and fastened to a wind velocity meter rotating shaft(13) connected with a wind velocity meter(12) supported on a thrust bearing. The planetary gear is connected with a driving gear of a rotation device(16) by a gear shaft mounted inside a connection pipe(6) by a plurality of radial bearings. A slave gear is fastened to a rotating wing shaft(18) on which rotation wings(7) are adhered. The number of tooth of the sun gear to that of the slave gear is 1:2, and the number of tooth of the planetary gear to that of the driving gear is 1:1.
NOVELTY - A wave power generating system is provided to continuously and stably generate compressed pneumatic pressure into electric energy using vertical motion of a float and lateral motion of a pressure plate as air compression energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wave power generating system is manufactured by the steps of connecting a float(4) and a pressure plate(2) in series, controlling slip of the float by using an opening and shutting device according to a period of wave, inhaling air by a rise of a piston(13) of a cylinder(1) by the motion of the float and the pressure plate, lowering the piston of the cylinder through a hydraulic pressure after above step, compressing the air inside the cylinder, storing the air into a tank of the float, and supplying high pressure air to a turbine in a stable pressure.
NOVELTY - A wind power generating device is provided for using winds blowing in opposite directions, thereby producing effective energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An all weather type wind power generating device includes a bidirectional wind power generating unit(A), and a bidirectional wind collecting unit coupled with the bidirectional wind power generating unit, wherein the bidirectional wind power generating unit includes a generator(1), control elements(2,2') mounted at both sides of a shaft of the generator, and wind rotation units(A',A) which have shafts connected at both sides of the shaft of the generator, a plurality of wind leakage preventing films(6,4) mounted in parallel by a predetermined interval, a plurality of wind plates(3,5) structured oppositely and interposed between the wind leakage preventing films, and an outer shaft(26) connected to shaft supporting element(27,27').
NOVELTY - An all weather type wind power generating device is provided to generate even energy by utilizing wind blown in two directions according to the wind velocity of both directions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An all weather type wind power generating device includes a bidirectional wind power generating unit(A), and a bidirectional wind collecting unit(D) coupled with the bidirectional wind power generating unit, wherein the bidirectional wind power generating unit includes a generator(1), control elements(2,2') mounted at both sides of a shaft of the generator, and wind rotation units(B',B) which have shafts connected at both sides of the shaft of the generator, a plurality of wind leakage preventing plates(3,3',3,3') mounted in parallel by a predetermined interval, a plurality of wind plates(4,4') interposed between the wind leakage preventing plates and bent in the same direction, and an outer shaft connected to shaft supporting element(5,5').
NOVELTY - A power generator using an eddy wave is provided for stable and continuous power generation and low density energy generation method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A weight(19) is connected with an upper part of a waste water discharge piston(18) of a waste water discharge vessel(24). The weight(19) and a floater(20) are connected by a wire(21). When the discharge piston goes up, a waste water induction valve(17) opens, and when the discharge piston goes down, a waste water discharging valve(16) opens. A pressure water discharge piston(9, 9-1) of a plurality of pumps(7, 7-1) and waste water discharge piston(8, 8-1) are connected by rods(23, 23-1). Upper end of discharge port has an opening/closing valves(10, 10-1, 10-2, 10-3). The discharge piston closes when going up by water pressure, and opens when going down by a return spring(13). A piston(2) of a power generating cylinder(1) is fixed by two rack gear(4, 5). A pinion gear(3) connected with the rack gear(4, 5) is connected with a generator(22).
NOVELTY - A logo luminance apparatus of a notebook computer is provided to supply light to a character area by illuminating an EL(electric luminance) area by power that is generated at a solar cell by using back light of an LCD.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A logo luminance apparatus of a notebook computer comprises a light source(401), a solar cell layer(402) over the light source(401), a FPC(flexible printed circuit) layer(403) and an EL layer(404) on the solar cell layer(402), and opaque printing layer(405) and a double translucent printing layer(406) having a character luminance area(407) on the EL layer(404). When the light source(401) is driven, back light is radiated onto the solar cell layer(402) so as to generate power. Positive and negative power from the solar cell layer(402) are supplied to both power ports (+), (-) of the EL layer(404) so as to turn on the EL layer(404). The light transmitted from the EL layer(404) is radiated to the opaque printing layer(405) and the double translucent printing layer(406) so as to illuminate the character luminance area(407) to display a logo character.
NOVELTY - An agricultural products cultivation ridge (3) and a marine product cultivation tower (4) are utilized as lower rotary blade support tower (2) of a wind power generator.    USE - For horticulture cultivation, fisheries, using wind power.    ADVANTAGE - Contamination of earth environment is avoided, since wind power is used for cultivation. Also, construction cost and cultivation cost are reduced. Since electric power from mains is not used, cost of operation is also reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the location of the agricultural and marine products tower equipped with wind power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lower rotary blade support tower (2)    Agricultural products cultivation ridge (3)    Marine product cultivation tower (4)
NOVELTY - The wind power device has several small windmills (1) and a small generator (6). A primary gearwheel (3) is mounted on the axial shaft (2) of each windmill. A secondary gearwheel (5) is mounted on the shaft (4) of the generator. Each of the primary gearwheels meshes with the secondary gearwheel.    USE - For power generation using wind force.    ADVANTAGE - Restrains the cost and makes the installation easy, as small windmills and small generator are used. Facilitates to mount on motor vehicles, aircraft, vessels, etc., as it is of small size. Generates electricity with sufficient effectiveness and without loss, as windmill rotating at high speed is connected to the generator directly. Rotates the generator with bigger power, as the generator is connected to several windmills.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the compact wind power device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Small windmills (1)    Axial shaft (2)    Primary gearwheel (3)    Shaft (4)    Secondary gearwheel (5)    Small generator (6)
NOVELTY - A self-extinguishing material layer which is coated on the upper-side of a solar roofing (10) and at the back-side of a tempered glass, emits water when the roof is over heated or during fire.    USE - Solar roof with solar-cell module, for residents.    ADVANTAGE - As self-extinguishing material layer is arranged on the solar roof, the flame retardance property of the roof is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar roof. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar roofing (10)
NOVELTY - The hot air supply path (10) supplied by hot air through-pipe (25) is connected to the steam ejection hole (9) of coil pipe (8) in wall surface of the furnace (5). The discharge port of the gas discharge pipe is connected to gas ashes dust cyclone (21). The feed pipe is inserted into water cooled fire grate furnace wall.    USE - For generation of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost of electric power generation. Provides effective usage of waste material. Ensures low noise generation and enables to stably produce the electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) Gas turbine electrical power generating device, which has its rotation axis tip facing the combustion tube and combustion gas by-pass. A cooling vane wheel and an air compression vane wheel (43) are between air compressor (32) and gas turbine generator. The gas ashes dust cyclone (21) and a blower are connected by the gas siphon when air heat exchanger is mounted. High temperature hot air supply path is connected to the air compressor to provide air to hot air pipe (25) after insertion of air heating coil into heat exchanger; and    (2) Electricity generation method, which involves producing a high temperature air by thermally decomposing the mixture of industrial waste loaded on the water cooled fire grate by spraying kerosene or LPG, using ignition burner. Cooling water is sprayed among the high temperature combustion portion, so that water-gas reaction increases a carbonization gas heating valve. Molten slag formed during reduction melting of the industrial waste is removed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional front view of the melting furnace. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Furnace (5)    Air supply path (8)    Steam ejection hole (9)    Air supply path (10)    Dust cyclone (21)    Pipe (25)    Air compressor (32)    Vane wheel (43)
NOVELTY - The device has a thermo-generator (1) that can be thermally coupled to a heat source (2) and a regulator (5) for guaranteeing a defined output voltage from the thermo-generator. The regulator is designed to maintain the temperature behavior of the thermo-generator within a range that produces a defined output voltage.    USE - For generating current in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Inexpensive to manufacture, especially suitable for electric drive vehicles with high current consumption but also for conventional vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: a motor vehicle with a thermoelectric current generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the essential components of a vehicle for the inventive arrangement    thermo-generator (1)    heat source (2)    regulator (5)
NOVELTY - A combined, compact wind- and wave-power station in which outer parts, such as float and power transmission rods, are installed outside a tubular tower, and separated from the interior sensitive parts, axial piston motor, generator and hydraulic system. Force transmission rods (3) are mounted outside and inside the concrete tubular tower, and by making the force transmission rods from outside to inside, lie above the highest water level, sealing problems are avoided.    USE - For generation of power from wind force and sea wave rhythms.    ADVANTAGE - The wave power station can also be operated without a wind-power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional view of the combined wave- and wind-power station, is given.    Tubular tower (1)    Float (2)    Power transmission rods (3)    Welded construction (4)    Piston rod (5)    Piston/plunger (6)    Working cylinder (7)    Wind-power installation (8)
NOVELTY - Coumarin derivative has hydrocarbon groups bonded to 4-position in coumarin skeleton and has julolidine (2,3,6,7-Tetrahydro-1H,5H-pyrido(3,2,1-ij)quinoline) and benzothiazole skeletons in other positions.    USE - Useful as light absorber or luminescent agent in optical-chemical polymerization, solar batteries, optical filters, lasers etc.    ADVANTAGE - The derivative has long period of light generation and good stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a light absorber containing the derivative,    (2) an organic electro-optical element,    (3) a display panel using the element,    (4) an information display device, and    (5) preparation of the derivative.
NOVELTY - The propeller driven generator uses a variable pitch screw(4) fixed at the stern part of the ship behind the rudder in the same straight line and is supported upon a supporting base(5) and has blades which are revolved by dead water created by the ship's propeller. It uses axles and gear(6,10) as well as a hydraulic mechanism(8) to transmit the motion to the generator(7) to produce the electric power. An electric panel(9) includes control instruments and a safety device and connects the generator to the areas of the ship where electricity is consumed.    USE - For the production of electricity in order to save electric power on a ship during the voyage.    ADVANTAGE - Takes advantage of the hydrodynamics of the dead water created by the propeller for the ship in order to produce electricity for the necessary consumption of a ship at a low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric panel is connected to the hydraulic mechanism so that the motion of the blades of the variable pitch screw is adjusted according to the necessary electricity consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Shows the layout of the generator in relation to the ship    stern of ship (1)    propeller (2)    rudder (3)    variable pitch screw (4)    supporting base (5)    generator (7)    hydraulic mechanism (8)    electric panel (9)
NOVELTY - Reactants are placed in contact with a catalyst (105) provided on a substrate (108). The phonons generated by pre-equilibrium chemical between the reactants and catalyst are propagated towards the substrate.    USE - For performing mechanical motion using chemical reactions occurring on the surface of the catalyst before chemical equilibrium. Electricity, electromagnetic energy, radiation beams, etc., are also generated using the pre-equilibrium chemical reaction. For semiconductor p-n junction diodes and Schottky diodes are used to convert electron-hole pairs into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Enables converting considerable portion of reaction product energy into useful work.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Electromagnetic energy generation method;    (2) Electricity generation device;    (3) Fluid moving device; and    (4) Electricity generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the electrical generator.    Catalyst (105)    Substrate (108)
NOVELTY - The converter has a cylindrical float (1) coupled to an internal piston (3) by rack (9) and pinion gearing. Inside the piston is the electrical generator. The piston is anchored via a cable (7) and block (8). The generator rotor is turned by belts connected to the pinion gears, when the cylinder bobs up and down in the waves. The chamber (4) between the piston and the cylinder is linked to air pressure via a pipe (6) and buoy (5).    USE - Renewable energy source    ADVANTAGE - Unlike previous wave energy converters, is not subject to harmonic oscillation problems    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section view through the converter.    float (1)    piston (3)    chamber (4)    buoy (5)    air pipe (6)    cable (7)    anchor block (8)    rack gears (9)
NOVELTY - The flywheel has fixed magnet (3) of doughnut shape with a cut portion and a movable magnet (5).    USE - Flywheel.    ADVANTAGE - Rotates a rotor by using taxis of gravity and magnet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for magnet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of flywheel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fixed magnet (3)    Movable magnet (5)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric element (4) arranged between a warm water jacket (3) and a cold water jacket (2) generate electricity using the temperature difference of the warm water and cold water detected by respective sensors. A secondary battery that stores electricity generated, actuates an electric control circuit (11) that controls mixing ratio of warm water and cold water.    USE - Solar-heat warm water supply system for domestic use e.g. bathing, shower, kitchen use, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar-heat is efficiently utilized by being stored as electrical energy, energy conservation is improved thereby reducing load to environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a diagram of the solar-heat warm water supply system.    Cold water jacket (2)    Warm water jacket (3)    Thermoelectric element (4)    Electric control circuit (11)
NOVELTY - The module includes several cell groups which are electrically connected in series. The cell groups include cells which are formed on an insulated surface (1) and are divided by a dividing groove (7) in the longitudinal direction.    USE - Used in solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Offer simplified wiring and construction. High output voltage is obtained due to connection of cell groups in series. Ensures effective usage of roof or wall space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar power generation system using amorphous silicon solar cell module; and    (2) Building materials integrated solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the various stages in the manufacturing process of the amorphous silicon solar cell module.    Insulated surface (1)    Dividing groove (7)
NOVELTY - The equipment consists of rolling wheel, track, piezoelectric transducer, commutation diode and its negative electrode. The gravity of rolling wheel is used to generate rolling pressure energy which is transformed to electric energy by piezoelectric transducer according with the invention. It is known according to rolling frictino mechanics that used energy by rolling wheel doing rolling movementis Ps (delta/R), rolling pressure energy generated by rolling wheel is product of weight of the rolling wheel and rolling distance Ps. the two Ps are same volue which depends on the volue delta/R. Innormally state, delt/R is smaller than 1, so (delta/R) is smaller than Ps. The invention equipment can be used to produce super energy generator with corresponding devices and to replace wheel or track of transporting equipment with hard wheel and track, futher to change these energy consumed equipment to the one with double effect of transport and electricity generation.
NOVELTY - Solar power generation system incorporating a solar cell (120) with a forced fluid internal solar cell cooling mechanism (130). Includes an optimum cooling operation memory with a clocking mechanism to measure the standard temperature of the atmosphere and drive the cooling mechanism according to the temperature and output of the solar cell. The system includes a sun tracking mechanism.    USE - For solar power generation and solar cell cooling    ADVANTAGE - Because the output of the solar cell is used for the cooling drive, it is not necessary to use an extra means for selecting the temperature of the solar cell thus production costs of a solar cell generation system can be reduced. By performing the drive of the forced cooling means, cooling with excess nor deficiency can always be performed for the solar cell, where the energy required for forcibly cooling the solar cell can be limited to a necessary minimum extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing figure shows a schematic illustrating the construction of a principle part of an example of a solar power generation system provided with a solar cell and which includes a cooling mechanism including a cooling means.    Solar cell (120)    Cooling mechanism (130)
NOVELTY - A movable load is applied on the platform (9), forcing the minor hydraulic cylinder (1) and piston (2) to cause upward movement of major hydraulic cylinder (4) and piston (5). The movement of the hydraulic cylinder (4) and piston (5) raises the platform to a predetermined level and forms an inclined surface.    USE - For movable object such as a mobile vehicle utilizing gravitational force to provide unending source of power for various applications e.g. power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The platform inclines creating a sloping surface for automatic movement of wheeled object, without the need for external force or any outside intervention.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for automatic movement apparatus of a movable object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the automatic horizontal movement apparatus of a movable object.    Minor hydraulic cylinder (1)    Minor piston (2)    Major hydraulic cylinder (4)    Major piston (5)    Platform (9)
NOVELTY - Beacon has mechanical and electrical compartments. Mechanical compartment is used for rope drum and return rotation spring; rope is connected with bottom weight. Arranged inside electrical compartment are reversible electric generator, trigger unit for maintenance of preset direction of charging current, storage battery, lantern and photocell mounted on the outside of electrical compartment for switching-off lantern at day time. Spring is located inside drum; permanent sectorial magnets are mounted on its lateral side; they are separated from drive disk of electric generator by diamagnetic membrane.    USE - Illumination of beacons in coastal sea water areas.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced tightness of electrical compartment excluding any penetration of sea water; enhanced operational reliability. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Guide vanes (3), which serve as discharge port of air, are installed on the periphery of a turbine exterior section (1) and connected to primary absorber (4) through piping.    USE - For wave power.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents shaft distortion, ensures stable rotation, provides compact structure and allows efficient maintenance due to the formation of the guide vanes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the turbine with air nozzle.    Turbine exterior section (1)    Guide vanes (3)    Primary absorber (4)
NOVELTY - A diving ship to which a rudder is fixed to the stern, is anchored with an anchor connected by a mooring rope (9) in the sea at a depth equal to the height of velocity head of an ocean current. A frame is fixed to the lower portion of ship, and several funnel-shaped pipes are arranged at predetermined intervals inside the frame. A generator with a propeller is fixed inside each pipe.    USE - For electricity generation, using ocean current, tidal current or energy of a river.    ADVANTAGE - By maintaining an interval between funnel-shaped pipes, ocean current is efficiently utilized by simple structure, to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the diving ship.    Rope (9)
NOVELTY - Solar energy cells are mounted on a panel (1) and this is supported on a pivot point (13) that allows adjustment in two directions. Actuator rods (10,11) are fixed to the panel at edge points (5,6) that are 90 degree displaced.    USE - Solar energy collection    ADVANTAGE - Improved collection performance    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - View system    Panel (1)    Actuator rods (10,11)    Pivot (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a chain of thermoelements connected in series so that all type 1 metal junctions are on one side of a fixed geometric structure and all type 2 junctions are on the opposite side at a distance of 12 to 36 cm. The spatial distance between individual thermoelements is 2 mm. and their positions in the geometric structure are accurately defined.    USE - For thermoelectric energy recovery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables temperature differences between air and ground or water caused by air circulation to be utilized to generate useful alternative energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following: an arrangement for thermoelectric energy recovery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of an inventive arrangement
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a micro-thermoelectric cell made of thermal differential material with structure of one dimension linear array. The shape of the cell is like a platelet whose thickness is 20micron-3milimeter. The body of micro thermoelectric cell is composed of two boards: upper and lower boards with laminar structure in serial; C, B, A, B, C layers The upper boards is composed of C and B layers. The lower layer is composed of C, B, and A layer. Layer A with thickness 5-50 micron is made of a thermal differential material containing a lot of P type of node and N type of node with structure of one dimension linear array. Layer B is a conducting material layer. Layer C is an encapsulation layer made of heat conducting insulated material. The invented micro-thermoelectric cell has advantages of compactness, thin thickness. It is especially suitable for being used in micro-module of high technological system.