NOVELTY - Several solar cell modules (7) are connected by an electroconductive cable (1) to form a loop. An alarm control panel emits warning, when the electric power supplied to the electroconductive cable from a storage battery is interrupted.    USE - For preventing theft of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The theft of solar cell module is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the anti-theft device for solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electroconductive cable (1)    Solar cell module (7)
NOVELTY - A solar cell panel equipped with an electroconductive frame is fixed on a mounting stand. An electroconductive fixing structure (8) having rails is connected to the frame. The cells in each column and row of the panel are connected to the fixing structure using a claw (14).    USE - For arranging solar cell panels used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively bundles up multiple solar cell panels into blocks, thereby enabling easy earthing of the cells and hence reducing the construction cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the solar cell panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electroconductive fixing structure (8)    Claw (14)
NOVELTY - A solar cell is provided in the upper surface of the mobile telephone apparatus (A1), where the dial key is provided.    USE - Mobile telephone apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient electric power is generated by providing the solar cell, hence the mobile telephone apparatus is charged efficiently and easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery used in mobile telephone apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the mobile telephone apparatus.    Mobile telephone apparatus (A1)
NOVELTY - A bus-bar (109) is attached to the collector electrodes (108) by filling electroconductive paste or solder in the openings formed in the bus-bar.    USE - Photovoltaic cell e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents extrusion of electroconductive paste from bus-bar and provides photovoltaic cell having favorable characteristics and high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top elevational view of the photovoltaic cell.    Collector electrodes (108)    Bus-bar (109)
NOVELTY - A metal rod (202) of a concrete structure (201), is connected to the anode of a solar cell (100) provided on adjacent concrete structure.    USE - For solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of the concrete structure supporting the solar cell is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar power generation system; and    (2) Construction structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the wiring structure of solar cell module.    Solar cell (100)    Concrete structure (201)    Metal rod (202)
NOVELTY - The solar power generator (1) has several board materials (2) arranged in zig-zag manner along a predetermined direction. Solar cells (3) are attached to the board materials arranged in mutually identical directions. At least one portion of the boards is made flat, so as to attach the solar cells flatly in free-state.    USE - For generating solar power to drive the motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Solar power generation is increased sufficiently by the zig-zag arrangement of boards. The device is manufactured very easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially broken cross-sectional view of the solar power generator.    Solar power generator (1)    Board materials (2)    Solar cell (3)
NOVELTY - Electroconductive areas are formed on upper and lower surfaces of a semiconductor substrate. Surface electrode and reverse electrode are formed on upper and lower surfaces, respectively. A marker (5c) for identifying attachment position of battery, is provided on upper surface of the semiconductor substrate.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing position of solar battery is identified easily without the need for complicated processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar battery.    Marker (5c)
NOVELTY - Electroconductive areas of different types are formed on either surfaces of a semiconductor substrate (1). A surface electrode is formed on the upper surface of substrate. An aluminum-based collector electrode (5) and a silver-based output extraction portion (4) are formed on reverse surface side of the substrate. A set of narrow silver-based branch electrodes are formed parallel to output extraction portion.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - By forming set of narrow silver-based branch electrodes parallel to output extraction portion, the amount of solder required for lead wire for output extraction portion is reduced, thus preventing the crack of solar cell during manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar battery.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Silver-based output extraction portion (4)    Aluminum-based collector electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A light reception area on a substrate is divided into error and modulation signal detection areas. The error signal is detected based on irradiation position, focus location or degree of projection angle detected using light reflected from error detection area, using which the modulation signal from the respective area of a shape same as that of the contour of optical spot is read, after adjusting focus locations and degree of projection angle of incident light.    USE - In optical disk player e.g. compact disk (CD) player, and optical communication system.    ADVANTAGE - Comparatively large area is ensured for position control, thereby ensuring large frequency band.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the composition of the light reception area of the optical detector.
NOVELTY - An etching slot is formed in a semiconductor layer (11) by laser etching the semiconductor layer. An element separating groove (17) is formed in the etching slot by cleavage of the semiconductor layer.    USE - For integrating thin film e.g. solar battery element in manufacture of single-crystal-silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The yield and throughput are improved by providing element separating groove. Weight reduction is achieved by the flexibility of the thin film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of integrated thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the manufacturing process of the integrated solar cell.    Semiconductor layer (11)    Element separating groove (17)
NOVELTY - A composite sheet consists of a base material sheet layer, an undercoat layer containing at least a resin and a surface active agent, and an inorganic layer.    USE - The composite sheet is used for wrapping an optical lens, optical disk substrate, liquid crystal substrate, color filter, solar battery substrate, touch panel, optical device, and anaerobic products.    ADVANTAGE - The composite sheet has superior chemical resistance, heat resistance, oxygen barrier property, and water vapor barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The base material sheet layer is formed by crosslinking a resin forming material containing a (meth)acrylate monomer of formula (1).    R1, R2 = H or methyl;    a = 1 or 2;    b = 0 or 1.
NOVELTY - Light irradiation units (11-13,14a,14b) irradiate a surface of the photodetector with inspection light of predetermined level and the inspection light is scanned. An image processing section (24) creates an image data for detecting a defect of the photodetector, based on the photodetecting signal having specific levels of output from the photodetector.    USE - Photodetector inspecting device.    ADVANTAGE - Any defect in the photodetector is detected with high accuracy and photodetector having high reliability is produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the photodetector inspection device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    light irradiation units (11-13,14a,14b)    image processing section (24)
NOVELTY - The length of vertical and horizontal sections of panels are set such that they satisfy preset relation, so that the panels are arranged in specified patterns when the gradients of roofs are varied.    USE - Solar battery panel system.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need of manufacture several kinds of panels corresponding to gradients of roofs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar battery panel system.
NOVELTY - A mounting board (32) comprises leg and mounting portions formed by folding the square plane portion corresponding to a solar battery module (31). A reinforcing vertical cleat (33) and lateral cleat are mounted in a lattice form on the lower face of the plane portion. The solar battery module is provided to the upper face of the mounting board, so that edge of the module is laterally pushed against a batten (35) through water stop tape.    USE - For folded plate roof.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the assembly of solar battery panel array on folded plate roof, by providing solar battery module to upper face of mounting board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar battery panel array.    solar battery module (31)    mounting board (32)    reinforcing vertical cleat (33)    batten (35)
NOVELTY - A waterproof sheet (20) is placed perpendicular to the gradient of the roof between the solar battery module (M) and roof tile (21).    USE - For mounting solar battery module in roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Enables correcting shift between solar battery module and roof tile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the mounting arrangement of solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waterproof sheet (20)    roof tile (21)
NOVELTY - A pouch (2) of any type comprises a rechargeable battery in the base of the pouch (4) fed by a solar module in the top of the pouch (1). These provide charging for a mobile telephone (6) and a light (5).    USE - As a pouch for a mobile telephone comprising a solar module and rechargeable battery and light (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The double-walled pouch holds the solar module and protects the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sketch of the device is shown.    Solar module (1)    Battery (4)    Light (5)    Mobile telephone (6)
NOVELTY - The present invention utilizes water falling terrace and water falling machine-electricity generating machine set to change water energy into electricity. The water falling terrace has enclosure to form water storage in certain depth, and by means of the controller to open the water flow regulating valve partical water is made to fill the water buckets via water falling port and water baffle, thefilled buckets drive the chain and chain wheel connected to the buckets to produce force moment and the force moment is transmitted by the power transmitting mechanism to a electricity generator to produce electric power. The present invention is controlled based on the power network load to produce different power output.
NOVELTY - The guiding device has an inlet (2) and an outlet (7) and in its longitudinal direction it has guide walls (4), which are twisted at a gradually increasing angle per unit of length from inlet to outlet in a gradually decreasing rotational circumference and cross section through the chamber. Outer wall (8) together with the guide walls form channels for the through-flow of water.    USE - For use with water turbines.    ADVANTAGE - By bringing a mass flow of water into a centripetal rotational motion through the turbine, the guiding device increases the water turbine's efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for increasing the output of a water turbine, where the flow of water is guided through a guiding device to the turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a centripetal chamber.    Inlet (2)    Guide walls (4)    Outlet (7)    Outer wall. (8)
NOVELTY - A rotor (18) includes blades (22) which extend down into water in flow passage such that blades are transverse to the direction of water flow in the passage. A power generator is rotatably connected to the rotor. The deflecting surfaces of the upstream ends of the side pieces (12) of floatable body (10) laterally direct flowing water into flow channel to enhance energy of water flowing through the channel.    USE - For generating power from water flowing in e.g. river, stream, tidal basin.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances turbine buoyancy through the use of buoyant rotors.Provides cost effective structure that is effective in actual use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial sectional side view of turbine.    Floatable body (10)    Side pieces (12)    Rotor (18)    Blades (22)
NOVELTY - A support assembly holds the photovoltaic module at acute angle relative to the base. A multi-position deflector is held at acute angle with respect to base, such that a preset gap is formed between the opposing edges of the photovoltaic module and the detector.    USE - Multi-position photovoltaic assembly installed in roof of building    ADVANTAGE - Permits transport of the PV assemblies in a relatively compact form at reduced shipping cost and enables installation of PV assemblies at preset angle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the photovoltaic assemblies.
NOVELTY - A rectangular platform is supported in reciprocating manner between the left and right bearings of two crank pins, respectively. A spring mounting unit located in the central portion of the platform, tethers the platform for retention in a range of locations relative to the crank pins.    USE - For simulating alpine mogul skiing    ADVANTAGE - Enables to raise, lower or incline the platform so that mogul skiin conditions are simulated at all points of the platform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the exercise device.
NOVELTY - Each display element (10) is fabricated from a single blank which is folded into geometric configuration such as a pyramid. Side panels (13,15) with retaining flanges (13a,15a) are formed within the display elements at selected positions. The flanges are formed by folding portions of the blank in a predetermined folding sequence to enclose compressive retaining elements. The display is adapted for rotating movement using a miniature electric motor and integrated photovoltaic cell array.    USE - For attachment of display structures such as product signs to suspended ceilings and ceilings mounted light fixtures.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for fastening chips, magnetic strips, hook and grommet fasteners, as the retaining elements secure the display elements to the framework of suspended ceilings. Thus, installation is simplified and manufacturing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Overhead media display system provision method;    (2) Sign; and    (3) Retaining flange formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show a perspective view of a display element and a top plan view of a material blank.    Display element (10)    Side panels (13,15)    Retaining flanges (13a,15a)
NOVELTY - The covering material consists of a 1,3,5-triazine ring compound with ultraviolet-absorbing optionally substituted phenyl group(s).    USE - For coating onto incident light side of a photovoltaic cell of a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Volatilization of ultraviolet absorber which suppresses photodegradation of resin is restrained. Reduction in weight and cost of the solar cell module are attained using the covering material, without reduction in weather resistance. The solar cell module has excellent productivity, weather resistance, light resistance and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell module which comprises covering material as surface coating material coated to incident light side of a photovoltaic cell (101).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (101)
NOVELTY - Water in a river (310) flows from point A to point B and two material structures (320a,320b) are inserted into the river to divide the flow into three parts (330a,330b,330c) that pass through a narrow section and gain velocity due to the reduced cross-section. As a result, the static pressure is reduced behind the turbine (101) together with a water height difference to drive the turbine.    USE - Extracting energy from water flowing in a river.    ADVANTAGE - Extracting energy also from water not passing through turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of extracting energy from a water flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the arrangement    Turbine (101)    Material structures (320a,320b)    Flow parts (330a,330b,330c)
NOVELTY - Multiple solar battery cells (11) are arranged linearly and are connected together through flat plate shaped conductive wires (41-45). An excluded portion of the conductive wire is covered by respective insulating elements.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the excluded portion of the conductive wire is covered by insulating element, the need for using film, tape for insulation is eliminated and thus working efficiency is significantly increased. The processing time is also significantly reduced and the design is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery module fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of matrix configuration of a solar battery module.    Solar battery cells (11)    Conductive wires (41-45)    Insulating elements (411,421,441,451)
NOVELTY - The frames (12,13) are provided with the pre-tensioned strings (20,21) which are attached to the sheet elements (17).    USE - For spacecraft (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces stress between solar cells by providing pre-tensioned strings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for spacecraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar panel.    Frames (12,13)    Sheet elements (17)    Pre-tensioned strings (20,21)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic panel (1) responds to incident solar energy to generate electrical power. The panel is mounted in a frame (2) that can be bonded (4) to a surface, e.g. roof. The frame is shaped so that the heated air beneath the panel may be used and for this purpose the frame has apertures.    USE - Solar energy utilization    ADVANTAGE - Also uses heat energy generated to warm air    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Cross sectional view    Solar panel (1)    Frame (2)    Adhesive (4)    Air channels (5)
NOVELTY - A fastening for solar modules etc. on steep covered roofs comprises corner pieces into which fit sideways-stackable upper and lower long sheets (2,3) which are divided (5-10) for ease of transport and assembly. The upper sheets have flaps to push under the roof cover and a ramp touching the module to lead rainwater over it.    USE - In fastening solar modules or glass plates onto steep covered roofs (claimed) and also for cooling surfaces    ADVANTAGE - A perfect contact between the components is achieved and water flows freely over the modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A plan view of the fastening shown.    Long sheets (2,3)    Sections of long sheets (5,6,7,8,9,10)
NOVELTY - The number of allocated digital channels and available analog channels in a network, are determined. The user requested information is provided to user in digital format or analog format, depending on the availability of allocated digital channels and analog channels.    USE - For delivering entertainment and advertising information, such as audio, video and/or the like, to a user, e.g. of exercise equipment in a gym or club environment, preferably based on the demographics of the user.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the provision of on-demand information to users on several different channels in different formats, allowing targeted advertising as user demographics are taken into account.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The user requested information is provided to user in digital format, if the number of allocated digital channels in a network is less than an optimal number of channels, else the number of available analog channels in the network is determined. The user requested information is provided to user in analog format, if the number of available analog channels is greater than zero. The request received from user is canceled, if the number of allocated digital channels is not less than the number of digital channels and the determined number of available analog channels is zero. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) interactive on-demand information network; and    (2) computer executable software code stored on computer-readable medium for load balancing between analog and digital channels in local network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating the interactive on-demand information provision load balancing method.
NOVELTY - The bus-bars (4) are formed opposing to and at the center and periphery of collector (5) of electrode provided at back surface of semiconductor substrate (1).    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces output loss even if a crack is produced on the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and bottom views of the solar battery element.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Bus-bar (4)    Collector (5)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive area is formed on upper and back surfaces of a semiconductor substrate. Surface electrode is formed on electroconductive area and collector electrodes (5b) and electrode extraction portions (5a), are alternatively formed on the back side of electroconductive area. The electrode extraction portions are formed at two or more places between collector electrodes, without overlapping with the edges of the electrodes.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The stress on the boundary between electrode extraction portions and collector electrodes, is reduced, thereby preventing crack generation in the solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the back surface of the solar battery.    Electrode extraction portions (5a)    Collector electrodes (5b)
NOVELTY - A roof mounting for solar modules (14), without frames, has at least one horizontal holding profile (20) to support the lower edge of at least one solar module. The holding profile forms at least one longitudinal holding pocket, together with an inserted elastic sealing profile for the solar module. The upper edges of the solar modules are secured, as are their side edges (24).    USE - The structure is for mounting solar modules on a roof, without frames.    ADVANTAGE - The system gives an inexpensive solar module roof array, to give solar energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A roof mounting for solar modules (14), without frames, has at least one horizontal holding profile (20) to support the lower edge of at least one solar module. The holding profile forms at least one longitudinal holding pocket, together with an inserted elastic sealing profile for the solar module. The upper edges of the solar modules are secured, as are their side edges (24). The assembly has fastenings to be secured in or on a roof, and especially a tiled roof (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of the solar module array.    Tiled roof (10)    Solar modules (14)    Horizontal holding profiles (20)    Module side edges (24)
NOVELTY - Thermometer comprises a temperature sensing probe with a display and a power supply (90) with solar cell (20) charging electrolytic or double layer capacitor (98) of over 20,000 micro Farads.    USE - Thermometer is for clinical applications.    ADVANTAGE - Thermometer is solar-powered, allows repeated measurements in the dark and does not contain an environmentally unfriendly battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thermometer circuit    solar cell (20)    power supply (90)    capacitor (98)
NOVELTY - Sensors detect physical information used to characterise a trajectory of an object launched along its trajectory by a human. A logic device is configured to generate trajectory parameters and generate feedback using these parameters. Feedback is provided to the human via one or more feedback mechanisms.    USE - For sports training.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows the player to improve their trajectory skills for games requiring such skills where training devices are non-intrusive, operable in an environment that approximates actual playing conditions, simple to set-up and operate and provides immediate and objective feedback to the user of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for (1) a device for analysing a trajectory of a basketball and (2) a method of providing trajectory detection and analysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of a trajectory capture and feedback scenario employing a trajectory and feedback system.
NOVELTY - An arm exercise mechanism has a rotating pedal mechanism (43) having adjustable resistance, which is fixed to a frame along the axial centerline of the platform. A crank (48) coupled to the pedal mechanism and handgrip at respective ends, permits the user to perform three-dimensional motion during arm rotation associated with swimming stroke.    USE - Out-of-water type swim exercise device used in home, local health club, for rehabilitation and medical applications.    ADVANTAGE - The out-of-water usage avoids dry/itchy skin and damaged/brittle hair due to chemicals used in swimming pools, and allows to perform exercise in privacy. Provides scientifically maximum exercise benefits within the minimum amount of time and motivates the users to improve their progress. Allows user to select any level of physical exertion, by using pedal mechanism having adjustable resistance utilizing a mechanism selective of electromagnetic generator, fluid, gas, braking band, friction, torsion or linear compression.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of swim exercise device.    rotating pedal mechanism (43)    crank (48)
NOVELTY - The hinges are bent and unbent to form two configurations to arrange panels (18a-18f,20a-20f) in a stowed condition and in a deployed condition.    USE - Memory shape alloy latch hinges for solar panels for microsatellites, nanosatellites.    ADVANTAGE - Enables interconnecting and deploying panels from a stowed configuration into a deployment configuration. Interconnects solar panels mechanically and electrically to deploy solar panels between stowed and deployed configurations. Enables locking panels in deployment configuration. Enables storing panels compactly and to unfold panels to preset shape. Enables stiffening and strengthening panel structures. Enables use of hinge as solar array bus by making hinge to be conductive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of picosatellite having deployed solar cell array.    panels (18a-18f,20a-20f)
NOVELTY - Several circuit boards provided on periphery of a flywheel (16), have sensors and light emitting devices, and the sensors detect the resistive voltage produced by the flywheel in unit time with respect to magnetic resistance elements (18). The detected resistive voltage is used to control the glowing light emitting devices.    USE - For magnetically controlled exercise apparatus e.g. magnetically controlled bike in gym.    ADVANTAGE - Since the resistive voltage is used to control the glowing of light emitting devices, the work done or exercise performed is efficiently indicated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of magnetically controlled bike.    flywheel (16)    magnetic resistance elements (18)
NOVELTY - A series of male and female connectors (19,20) are provided in a relay cable assembly (21) which is formed by joining the ends of the multiple relay cables (18). The number of connectors are equal to the number of solar battery modules connected in series. The connectors of the relay cable assembly are connected to the output cables of each solar battery module in sequential series.    USE - For connecting solar battery modules of solar based electrical power generating system used in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Since the connector of the cable assembly is easily aligned with the solar battery modules, efficient connection between the connector and solar battery module is achieved. Reduces the chance of confusion and the error relative to the number of connections. Structure is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Integrated connector and cable of solar battery module; and    (2) Clamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the relay cable assembly.    Relay cables (18)    Connectors (19,20)    Relay cable assembly (21)
NOVELTY - The front windshield, window, rear windshield (10,20,30) comprise photochromatic lens materials (TL1,TL2,TL3) having different darkening strengths, when exposed to ultraviolet light. The darkening strength of the rear shield is greater than that of the side window which has a strength greater than the front shield.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The windshields with photochromatic lens of different darkening strength is simple and effective to use. Prevents interior of the vehicle from heat and damage when exposed to sunlight. Facilitates driving during strong sunlight and at night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top perspective view of the vehicle with solar windshields.    front windshield (10)    window (20)    rear windshield (30)    photochromatic lens materials (TL1,TL2,TL3)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a load device for an exercise machine, which comprises a body; a force application unit, a force receiving unit, a magnetic power clutch, and a control unit. The force application unit comprises a driving motor and a first transmission component driven by the motor. The force receiving unit comprises a rotation shaft and a second transmission component driving the rotation shaft upon receiving a force from a user. The magnetic power clutch comprises a driving part, a driven part rotationally housed in the driving part, a specified amount of magnetic powder located between the driving part and the driven part, and an electromagnetic coil located on the outside of the driving part. The driving part is connected to the first transmission component and rotates. The driven part is connected to the rotation shaft and rotates simultaneously therewith. Upon receiving a power, the electromagnetic coil transmits a torque from the driving motor to the rotation shaft so that the rotation shaft has an opposite load torque when it rotates upon receiving a force from a user.
NOVELTY - A spiral circulation generator is provided for a high efficiency in generating energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A guiding wing(20) is used to receive or flow water in an elbow shape. A rotation device(30) has a plurality of groove of fan shape. A spiral type pipe(40) and a turbulence chamber(41) are installed. An electric motor(47) is supported by bearing cover(42-44) and a support(42).
NOVELTY - A pumping tower has an endless rotating mechanism continuously rotated by the up-down movement of a float (12) of a power unit (1), when water flows into a water tank (11). The pumping tower is actuated by raise and descent of the float. The energy is output, when pumped water is drained.    USE - For pumped hydroelectric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating power by pumping water repeatedly, without endangering environment. Generated energy is amplified and utilized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pumped hydroelectric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of power unit.    power unit (1)    water tank (11)    float (12)
NOVELTY - Production of a solar cell strip consisting of solar cells electrically and mechanically joined together using solder strips comprises preheating the solar cells and solder strips in common heating modules (2), then applying the solder using a soldering stamp (10).    USE - Used in a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The strip can be easily produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferably the solar cells and the solder strips are preheated to a temperature which deviates at not more than +/- 20, preferably +/- 10 K, from the melting point of the solder.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for carrying out the process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the soldering device.    Heating modules (2)    Soldering stamp (10)
NOVELTY - The toning table arrangement has at least one toning table (1-n), at least one input unit (2) for individual training parameters, at least one unit for storing individual training parameters and at least one unit for transferring the individual training parameters from the memory medium to the individual toning tables.    USE - For physical training.    ADVANTAGE - Enables training parameters for individual users to be stored and re-set for carrying out exercises.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    toning tables (1-n)    input unit (2)    write module (8)    reader (10)    data processing device (11)
NOVELTY - Through the construction of a system capable of suitably assisting the motion of a connected body connected through joints, such as a leg of a walker, according to the various motional conditions of the connected body, a system is provided that is capable of imparting a suitable torque to the connected body according to the motional situation of the connected body at the time of various turns including the bending of the joints.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The torque imparting system comprises a first measuring means (6), a second measuring means (7), a reference work volume determining means (8), and an external torque determining means (10). The first measuring means measures the internal work volume (w1) of the around-joint leg (the connected body). The second measuring means measures an external work volume (w2) around a joint imparted to the leg. The reference work volume determining means determines a reference work volume (w0) on the basis of the internal work volume of the leg measured by the first measuring means. The external torque determining means determines an external torque (T2) imparted to the leg in such a manner as to reduce the difference between the internal work volume of the leg measured by the first measuring means and the reference work volume determined by the reference work volume determining means, on the basis of the external work volume measured by the second measuring means.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - first measuring means (6)    second measuring means (7)    reference work volume determining means (8)    external torque determining means (10)    reference work volume (w0)    internal work volume (w1)    external work volume (w2)    external torque (T2)
NOVELTY - A fragrance container (81) containing scented materials is held on bottom wall hole of an open front casing (106). A conventional pendulum driving device (40) secured on back wall of casing, includes a driving coil (45) held between pivotally attached metal plates (41,42) on a pendulum housing. Each metal plate has a magnet (46) and one of the plates has a pendulum on which a fan blade is attached. A solar battery (20) is mounted on top wall of casing.    USE - For room or vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of providing a device with solar power battery utilizing the energy derived from natural sunlight or light emitted from regular room light fixture. Provides an oscillating fan that moves fragrance emitted from the volatile substance of the fragrance out of the housing to the room or vehicle freshened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the air freshener.    solar battery (20)    driving device (40)    metal plates (41,42)    driving coil (45)    magnet (46)    fragrance container (81)    open front casing (106)
NOVELTY - Fabrication of array of photodiodes on a semi-insulating substrate (11) comprises: (i) growing a non-conductive, buffer layer on a semi-insulating substrate; and (ii) growing a photodiode structure comprising semiconductor layers on the non-conductive layer.    USE - For fabricating an array of photodiodes on a semi-insulating substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The buffer layer reduces current injection leakage between the photodiodes of the array and allows optical energy to be converted to high voltage electrical energy. The array provides voltage collapse and can be illuminated with uniform light beam profiles to increase efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for converting optical energy to high voltage electrical energy comprising:    (a) a source of optical energy; and    (b) mechanism for transmitting the optical energy to an array of independent photovoltaic cells interconnected in series on a surface of a semi-insulating substrate, the cells comprising at least one layer of single crystal semiconductor, where the independent photovoltaic cells are separated from the semi-insulating substrate by at least one non-conductive buffer layer between the photovoltaic cells and the semi-insulating substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the physical separation method for reduction of current leakage between an independent pair of diodes.    Semi-insulating substrate (11)
NOVELTY - Superconductive coil (22) is formed from a material which is electrically superconductive at temperatures below the critical temperature. Liquid nitrogen (14) is stored in a cryogenic container (12) surrounding the superconductive coil for maintaining the coil at a temperature below the critical temperature.    USE - Electrical power generator for hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Generates greater current flow using a superconductive coil and thereby produces a powerful magnetic field. Sustains electrical current in the coil without additional electrical input for a long period of time and enables to use liquid nitrogen for maintaining superconducting temperature and for developing mechanical energy for operating the generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Electrical power generator constructing method;    (2) Electrical power generating method;    (3) Electrical power generation apparatus;    (4) Superconductive electrical conductor manufacturing method;    (5) Superconductive electrical conductor; and    (6) Electrically superconductive coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial cross-sectional view of the generator.    Cryogenic container (12)    Liquid nitrogen (14)    Superconductive coil (22)
NOVELTY - An electric power generation panel (P) has a solar cell panel (12) connected with a solar water heater (S2). A pair of winches (15) having wires (19) wound on drums (18), are provided at the ends of the electric power generation panel. A sensor (13) senses the position of sun, based on the received sun light. The winches rotate the solar cell panel and solar water heater, synchronously, based on the detected position.    USE - Seesaw-type solar water heating system.    ADVANTAGE - By rotating the solar cell panel and solar water heater synchronously, the electric power generation panel is accurately aligned with the sun, hence the electric power generation efficiency and water heating efficiency are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the seesaw-type solar water heating system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell panel (12)    sensor (13)    winches (15)    drums (18)    wires (19)    electric power generation panel (P)    solar water heater (S2)
NOVELTY - The solar cell installation structure includes cables (1) whose both ends are fixed to the existing structure (5) like holding by the cable fastening plate (2). The solar cell module (3) is installed between the parallely arranged cables.    USE - Solar cell installation structure.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the installation of solar cell between the cables and hence this arrangement improves the windproof stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell installation structure.    cables (1)    cable fastening plate (2)    solar cell module (3)    existing structure (5)
NOVELTY - The pipe has several truncated cones (11-13) and several partition plates (14) of different lengths which are alternatively provided between the walls of the inner and outer cones such that several spaces are formed within the pipe. Each partition is enlarged gradually along the fluid flow direction.    USE - For steam turbine (claimed), gas turbine (claimed), water turbine (claimed) used in power generating plants, waste gas boiler. Also for compressor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size and the cost of the pipe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas turbine;    (2) steam turbine;    (3) water turbine; and    (4) compressor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fluid pipe. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    truncated cones (11-13)    partition plates (14)
NOVELTY - The system has a bypass valve (11), an inlet valve (2), an intermediate pipeline (3) and an exhaust valve (12), which form a closed loop while starting the water turbines (5-7). The system introduces air into the pipeline so as to equalize the hydraulic pressure exerted on the turbines, after which water in the pipeline flows through the bypass valve.    USE - Channel-type electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - As the hydraulic pressure exerted on the water turbines is equalized, the water turbines are simultaneously started while stabilizing the output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for starting method of channel-type electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the channel-type electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    inlet valve (2)    intermediate pipeline (3)    water turbines (5-7)    bypass valve (11)    exhaust valve (12)
NOVELTY - The turbine has several runners which are attached to a main shaft such that the runners overlap with each other to form a chain, so as to receive water flow simultaneously.    USE - For power generators.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to efficiently generate large amount of power without causing any bad effect to the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the water turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The tank (41M) has outlet provided in proper location, which is connected to water intake pipe. An air vent is provided in proper location of the tank, corresponding to which air supply unit and water turbine bearing opening are provided.    USE - For water turbine type hydroelectric apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical power generation is stabilized and thus effectiveness of electrical power generation is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) connection type water turbine; and    (2) water turbine type hydroelectric apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of water turbine type hydroelectric apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tank (41M)
NOVELTY - A micro water wheel power generator (8) provided at the water flow path, intakes the cooling water stored in dam (6) using weir (5) and discharges it in order to maintain a predetermined water level in the dam.    USE - For electric power generation system (claimed) such as thermal electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses generation of foam and recovers the generated energy simultaneously, by emitting the cooling water after heat exchange operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the heat exchange system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    weir (5)    dam (6)    micro water wheel power generator (8)
NOVELTY - An input unit (2) inputs the data comprising installation location of solar cell array at predetermined time. A display unit (4) displays three dimensional model of the solar cell and the installation environmental image along with shadow image.    USE - For optimizing and supporting the installation of solar cell array in the roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Judges the optimality of the installation location of solar cell and connection circuit composition easily and correctly. Since three dimensional model of solar cell is displayed along with shadow image, influence of shadow to the solar cell can be recognized more correctly and easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solar power generation installation optimization support apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Input unit (2)    Display unit (4)
NOVELTY - The hydroelectric apparatus (100) has a pumping unit (1) that has a hollow stereostructure (25) with displacements walls (3,26) formed on its wall portion (2). A hollow shaft (23) is set in the hollow portion (24) of the hollow stereostructure at a prescribed angle with respect to the surface of water (5) in a water storage unit (6).    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient conversion of hydraulic energy into water potential energy for efficient electric power generation. Ensures inexhaustible permanent energy for electric power generation. Cost-effective due to reduced installation cost and power cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) a hydroelectric system; and    (b) a hydroelectric method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation view of the hydroelectric apparatus.    Pumping unit (1)    Wall portion (2)    Displacements walls (3,26)    Water (5)    Water storage unit (6)    Hollow shaft (23)    Hollow portion (24)    Hollow stereostructure (25)    Hydroelectric apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive substrates (21,21') formed with positive and negative electrodes (24,23) are bonded such that portions of substrate where electrodes are formed are not overlapped. Conductive adhesives (28) including aluminum or copper are applied over the portions not overlapping with opposing electroconductive substrates for connecting adjacent solar cells in series or parallel.    USE - Solar cell especially oxide solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power loss and reduces gap between solar cells by increasing contact areas of the adjacent solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar cell module;    (2) Transparent battery window; and    (3) Solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional and top views of the oxide solar cell.    Electroconductive substrates (21,21')    Negative electrode (23)    Positive electrode (24)    Conductive adhesive (28)
NOVELTY - Semiconductor module (20) has photoelectric transducers (10) arranged in 5x5 matrix form through the leads (21-26). Each transducers have a diffusion layer, a PN junction and a planar surface of p-type semiconductor crystal. The oppositely arranged positive and negative electrodes are formed on the planar surface of the crystal.    USE - Light emitting/receiving semiconductor module.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light emitting/receiving semiconductor module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the section view of the light emitting/receiving semiconductor module.    photoelectric transducers (10)    semiconductor module (20)    leads (21-26)
NOVELTY - A memory stores several exercise profiles each associated with at least one exercise parameter such as type of exercise, the day of the week, the time, the user's name, the level of difficulty and a physiological parameter such as height, weight, age and level of fitness. A processor recalls information based on selection of a profile, corresponding to the user's heart rate detected by an electrode belt (14).    USE - Heart rate monitor for use with exercise equipment e.g. treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The heart rate monitor is a completely ambulatory device that enables an individual to exercise while being guided by several exercise profiles, at home, at a health club or elsewhere, without requiring to reprogram the monitor for different activities or exercise routines. Simplifies the process of programming the monitor and reduces time required by user to initialize the monitor prior to its use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of programming heart rate monitor; and    (2) heart rate monitoring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a person using the heart rate monitor.    Electrode belt (14)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module is provided to increase output current of a module by extending the area occupied by a cell when a module having the same area as a conventional module is fabricated, and to miniaturize the module by decreasing the size of an overall module when a cell having the same area as a conventional cell is fabricated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plurality of solar cells(2) consist of a semiconductor and a pair of upper and lower electrodes(14,16). A connection unit makes the plurality of solar cells electrically serial-connected to adjacent cells. Transparent resin surrounds the connection unit and the plurality of solar cells. Upper and lower sheets are selectively disposed on a surface of the transparent resin. A plurality of conductive films(18) of a flexible printed circuit board connect the lower electrode of the specific cell with the upper electrode of the adjacent cell through the side surface of each cell, extending from the center portion of a specific cell to the side surface of an adjacent cell.
NOVELTY - A wind-power apparatus (3) having a vertical-type windmill (4), is installed at a ridge support (2) of an inclined roof (1), such that the windmill rotary axis (4a) is set to be horizontal.    USE - Windmill installation building structure.    ADVANTAGE - Building structure which produces electric power corresponding to load, is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the windmill installation building structure.    inclined roof (1)    support (2)    wind-power apparatus (3)    vertical-type windmill (4)
NOVELTY - The module fixture (2) consists of elongated section which is orthogonal to batten seam (6). The seam is attached to the roof top fixture (1), and a frame (30) of a solar cell module (3) is attached to the opening of the module fixture.    USE - For installing solar cell module in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents dislocation of cable, hence eliminates the time and effort of changing cable. Enables attaching solar cell module at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar cell module attachment structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    roof top fixture (1)    module fixture (2)    solar cell module (3)    batten seam (6)    frame (30)
NOVELTY - A stand (3) is provided at the bottom of a water surface. The stand having a circular outline shape, is provided at a depth from the water surface at an angle which centralizes a wave on a predetermined location on the stand with respect to propagation direction of the wave.    USE - For wave-activated power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reception of shock of wave is avoided while achieving reduction in installation and maintenance cost of wave-power concentration structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wave-power dispersion structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the wave-power concentration structure.    stand (3)
NOVELTY - A sun tracking mechanism determines the drive direction of a solar cell (502) by comparing the vibrations of the solar cell with a change in the output of a solar cell output detector (509).    USE - Solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The sun tracking mechanism is easy to handle and accurately tracks the drive direction of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the solar power generation system.    solar cell (502)    detector (509)
NOVELTY - The roof ridge extends in north-south direction and the solar panel follows the sun. The solar collector (58) fits on the north-south ridge (56) of the gable roof (50).The collector fitting is the base for the adjustment of the solar collector, which is swiveled about an axle (86) fixed in the region of the roof ridge. The collector contains a photovoltaic generator with a reflector to direct sunlight onto photovoltaic cell(s).    USE - For photovoltaic generation of electric current and/or thermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - Simple design and facility for universal application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows view in direction of roof ridge of gable roof with invented mechanism.    solar collector, (58)    roof ridge, (56)    gable roof, (50)    axle (86)
NOVELTY - A sun shade canopy that is fixed to such as a building is produced of textile and is retractable by being wound on a motor driven roller. Integrated into the woven fabric are solar energy cells that maintain the charge of an energy storage device. The stored energy is used to operate the winding drive motor.    USE - Building based sun shade canopy    ADVANTAGE - Improved use of solar cells
NOVELTY - The projection of the second axis (7a, 7b) runs on and within the plane of the main panel (1a).    USE - An unfolding, and optionally-retracting panel structure with application as photovoltaic solar generator used in space travel (claimed application). A further application is cited, in the positional control of space vehicles (solar sail application).    ADVANTAGE - A particularly-simple structure is proposed, which may include adjacent folding panels. Hinge component projections are avoided in an arrangement which stows particularly compactly and neatly, avoiding point contacts and improving reliability following transport.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - An implementation is shown in the unfolded state.    main panel (1a)    second axis (7a, 7b)
NOVELTY - Energy collecting, insulating and storage element comprises components serving for current generation, water heating, heat insulation and heat storage    USE - On roofs and facades of buildings, for purposes of current generation, water heating, heat insulation and heat storage.    ADVANTAGE - The element performs these functions in a cost effective manner as a result of growing availability of new technologies and materials.
NOVELTY - A substrate coated with a composite film (I) based on a mesoporous mineral layer, containing nanoparticles (II) formed in situ inside the layer, is claimed, where (I) has periodic lattice structure over most of its thickness where (II) are present, (II) being arranged in a scale of domains of at least 4 periods over the thickness of the film.    USE - Use of the coated substrates is claimed in the production of solar concentrators (e.g. for photovoltaic cells), quantum boxes, non-linear optical materials or magnetic materials. The substrate is specifically of mineral material (e.g. glass, silica or ceramic) or organic material (e.g. plastics) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has a regular structure, thus providing homogeneous surface effects and properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the production of the coated substrate, by: (i) applying a mesoporous mineral layer to the substrate; contacting the mineral layer with a composition comprising at least one precursor for (II) in a liquid medium; and (iii) treating the impregnated layer with energy, radiation or at least one liquid or gaseous reactant.
NOVELTY - A platform (620) has plural buoyancy members (610) and support arms (615) each holds a generator (752) with turbines on its sides, while the assembly is secured by anchors. The assembly can be deployed in shallow water and can be easily moved, while rotating members (400) are rotated in water currents to turn the turbines and generate electricity.    USE - Producing electrical energy from water currents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for an energy production plant and for a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plant    Rotating members (400)    Buoyancy members (610)    Arms (615)    Platform (620)    Generators (752)
NOVELTY - The light receiving element (10) has a N-type impurity diffusion layer (2) formed on the silicon substrate (1), whose surface impurity concentration is 1/asterisk1019 atoms/cm3.    USE - For light reception apparatus (claimed) e.g. optical pick-up used in optical disk drive e.g. for CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Suits for short wavelength optical carriers and increases photo sensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of light receiving element; and    (2) light reception apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the light receiving element.    silicon substrate (1)    N-type impurity diffusion layer (2)    light receiving element (10)
NOVELTY - Different system components containing solar cell modules (10) are packed by a system box (100) and conveyed to a system installation field. Each system component is integrally assembled. Another system component is integrally assembled in order to be utilized as system component after different system components are removed.    USE - Solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Breakage and loss of system components are prevented after system components are conveyed to system installation field. Ensures effective utilization of system box in performing packing transport of system components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an installing method for solar cell power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perfect installation state of the solar energy power generation system.    Solar cell modules (10)    System box (100)
NOVELTY - The electrical power generation apparatus (10) has barges (12) separated mutually forming a channel (8) in between them. A turbine (14) having blades prolonging from revolving shaft, is supported by the barges. A speed increasing machine (15) connected to the revolving shaft and a generator (16) is coupled to the speed increasing machine.    USE - For generating electricity by the tidal flow.    ADVANTAGE - The output coefficient of water turbine is very high and the support structure is very simple. The reduction of size and weight of apparatus is achieved and the installation of the equipment is easy due to the provision of the barges.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of electric power generation apparatus.    Channel (8)    Electrical power generation apparatus (10)    Barge (12)    Turbine (14)    Speed increasing machine (15)    Generator (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a rotary motion generator (1) with a cylindrical rotor housing (2) passing a water flow, a water-driven rotor (11) on a rotor shaft (7) driving especially an electricity generator. The cylindrical housing has a dividing wall (6) dividing it into a throughflow chamber region (8) and a return rotation chamber region (9). Rotor vanes (10a-10d) can be pivoted for passage through the two regions.    USE - Especially for generating electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Simple to manufacture, operable with relatively low water flow rates, good functionality and efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system    rotary motion generator (1)    cylindrical rotor housing (2)    water-driven rotor (11)    rotor shaft (7)    dividing wall (6)    throughflow chamber region (8)    return rotation chamber region (9)    rotor vanes (10a-10d)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric panel (23) comprises a number of basic photoelectric cells used to charge a low voltage accumulator (11). The voltage from the photoelectric cells is applied via a converter, raising the voltage to a suitable level for charging the accumulator. A minimum number of cells is used so that the voltage of the photoelectric panel is greater than the threshold operating voltage of the power converter.    USE - Charging accumulator in varying light conditions.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that charging voltage is adequate, even in low light conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photoelectric panel (23) comprises a number of basic photoelectric cells connected together in series, connected to a power converter (24) which in turn is used to charge a low voltage accumulator (11). A certain minimum number of cells is used in construction of the panel, such that under a given degree of illumination, the voltage of the photoelectric panel is greater than the threshold operating voltage of the power converter. The cells of the panel may be connected together partially in series and partially in parallel. They are predominantly in parallel, with series connections being used solely to achieve the necessary threshold output voltage. The voltage converter serves to raise the voltage, and operates at a constant frequency. The accumulator to be charged may be an electro-chemical cell, or may be a capacitor or super-capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows the connection between photoelectric cells, converter and accumulator.    accumulator (11)    photoelectric panel (23)    converter (24)
NOVELTY - A pair of foot link (106,108) is connected respectively to crank arms (94,92), are moved with respect to crank arms. The foot pedals (102,104) are moved longitudinally on the foot links. The foot pedals and ground are connected through a base and links such that foot pedals are moved elliptically during foot link movement.    USE - E.g. treadmill trainer for providing simulated walking, running and jogging exercises.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies adjustment of reciprocal movement of pedals without need for various mechanical levers and functional linkages. Provides a smooth movement to users foot backwardly and forwardly and up and down, thereby effective aerobic training is obtained. Enables providing load equally on upper and lower body using same equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of exercise trainer.    Crank arms (92,94)    Foot pedals (102,104)    Foot links (106,108)
NOVELTY - A gas spring (23) counterbalances the effect of gravity and offsets a portion of the user's weight to create a buoyancy effect during production of assertive force. The gas spring adds resistance to the effect of gravity and adds to the user's weight during production of resistive force. A guide arm (31) pushes the user's body during assertive exercise and vice versa during resistive exercise.    USE - For body weight resistive exercises.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the patients in physical therapy and exercises of particular or gross weakness to perform prone body weight resistive lock extension and relative exercises effectively. Enables the exerciser to twist at the top of the range of motion. Enables efficient performance of extension exercises unilaterally with one leg. The counterbalance buoyancy effect takes the emphasis off of the larger musculature namely the hamstrings and glutes and puts it on the para spinal muscles of the lower back. Reduces amount of delayed onset of muscle soreness. Enables the body to move freely in a prone position according to gravity, as opposed to fixed in a supine position and letting the barbell, dumbbell or gas spring delineate the articulation about the shoulder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for body weight resistive exercising and rehabilitating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of a variable gravity machine.    Gas spring (23)    Guide arm (31)
NOVELTY - Left/right rocker links (150,151) pivotally mounted on a frame (110), are operatively connected to respective foot supports (140,141). Left/right drawbar links (170,171) interconnected between the rocker links and left/right rails (130,131), respectively cooperates to link rotation of respective cranks (120,121) to movement of the respective foot support along the respective rail.    USE - E.g. treadmills, stepper machines and bicycle machines.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient maintenance of foot supports in a single, desirable orientation during exercise activity. As the entire length of the machine is limited for accommodating movement of a person's feet through desirable elliptical path, the size of the machine and the installation space are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for left and right cranks rotation linking method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an exercise apparatus.    Frame (110)    Cranks (120,121)    Rails (130,131)    Foot supports (140,141)    Rocker links (150,151)    Drawbar links (170,171)
NOVELTY - A stationary exercise bike (4) and a floor-mounted support (2) mounted with a low-amp internally regulated alternator (8), are connected. While exercising in the exercise bike, the alternator is rotated to produce power.    USE - For producing electric power for lighting purposes, computers, TV and other electronic appliances using exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - The additional electricity for home use is easily produced when performing cycling in the exercise bike.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the human-generated power source.    Floor-mounted support (2)    Stationary exercise bike (4)    Regulated alternator (8)
NOVELTY - An exercise device (17) such as bicycle, elliptical cross trainer, etc., indicates the varying levels of exertion to the user (11). A timer (19) maintains the user exercise time intervals. A sensor senses the pulse rate during the exercise. A guide encourages the user to establish the levels of exercise set according to the exertion level criteria.    USE - For guiding user of exercise device such as bicycle, elliptical cross trainer, stair stepper mill, spinning, upright and recumbent bikes, treadmill/trekkers, cross-country simulators and rowing machines, etc., for cardiovascular exercise therapy and conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances motivation and encouragement to the participant by setting parameters for exercise sessions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for exerciser guidance and motivation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the exercise guidance system.    User (11)    Exercise device (17)    Timer (19)
NOVELTY - Two different exercise movement videos that targets different muscle groups are displayed respectively in partitioned video screen. The video is replaced at predetermined time intervals for providing a routine of exercise movements (54,56,58). The viewer is allowed to follow the routine and create custom routine by sequentially combining desired exercise movements.    USE - For displaying video images of exercises.    ADVANTAGE - The video images of exercises comprising multiple exercise movements are simultaneously shown on a television screen in a synchronized manner for an exerciser to choose a series of movements that best suit person's abilities, desires and current fitness level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a television monitor in which video images of exercises is displayed.    Exercise movements (54,56,58)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has contact member 1 equipped with device for attachment to individual's shoes, first differentiation circuit 2, first waiting multivibrator 3, inverter 4, second waiting multivibrator 5, OR gate 6, amplitude manipulator 7, piezoelectric sensor 8, second trigger 9, phase manipulator 10, radio transmitter 11, transmitting antenna 12, receiving antenna 13, radio receiver 14, amplitude detector 15, second differentiation circuit 16, first single-pole rectifier 17, first trigger 18, first detecting device 19, frequency doubler 20, first narrow-band filter 21, first frequency divider 22 for dividing frequency into two, second narrow-band filter 23, first phase detector 24, second single-pole rectifier 25, second detecting device 26, respiration sensor 27, code-voltage converter 28, frequency manipulator 29, first 30 and second 31 automatic phase frequency adjustment systems, second frequency divider 32 for dividing frequency into two, frequency demodulator 33, third single-pole rectifier 34, third detecting device 35, former 36, second phase detector 37, summator 38, third phase detector 39, and sound-type warning device 40. Apparatus is used for remote control detection, analysis and investigation of physiological functions of individual under observation during working and in the process of his sportive activities, as well as in sick state.    USE - Sportive and medicinal equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Provision for obtaining reliable results for adequate evaluation of individual's functional state by remote control detection of basic external respiration coefficient. 4 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - An apparatus and a method for controlling the power supplied to the electronic devices according to the exercise amount of a user are provided, to stimulate a user to exercise regularly and for a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises a sensing means which senses the information about the exercise amount of a user according to the exercise state of a user; an input means for inputting the personal information of a user to distinguish the information about the exercise amount; a power supply means which supplies or cut-off the power for at least one electronic device; and a control means which receives the information about the exercise amount from the sensing means, compares and analyzes the exercise amount and the personal information, and controls the power supply means for supplying or cutting off the power of the electronic device if the information about the exercise amount is not suitable to the personal information.
NOVELTY - An exercise treadmill using a bipolar brushless DC motor is provided to achieve noise low and high torque and efficiency, while reducing energy and power consumption and simplifying configuration of exercise treadmill.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An exercise treadmill uses a drive circuit which has enhanced reliability and is simple in configuration since the driver circuit is constituted by several bunches of parallel coils. A stator is skewed so as to reduce cogging torque, noise and vibration. The number of semiconductor ICs for controlling coils, is significantly reduce, to thereby reduce manufacturing cost and improve reliability of overall system.
NOVELTY - Rain water in the catchment path (24) is collected with a feed pump and supplied to the water storage tank (28). The collected rain water is sprinkled on the surface of a solar power generation panel (32) through a supply pipe (33) by a sprinkling pipe (34).    USE - For utilizing rain water as water for flushing toilets, garden and watering plants, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Rain water is effectively utilized by simple structure. Temperature rise of solar power generation panel is restrained and high conversion effectiveness is ensured. Energy conservation is enhanced by utilizing generated electric power for operating pumps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the rain water utilization system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    catchment path (24)    water storage tank (28)    solar power generation panel (32)    supply pipe (33)    sprinkling pipe (34)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (S1) has protruding portions (2,3) in corresponding ends. The upper extension pieces (4,6) and lower extension pieces (5,7) are formed in the protruding portions which elastically deform in vertical direction. An array of solar cell is formed by connecting individual solar cells.    USE - For collecting solar energy by mounting solar cell on roof of residence.    ADVANTAGE - Enables safe and reliable connection by fitting protruding portions of solar cells for setting an array of solar cells. Obtains water seal structure by elastically deforming extension pieces. Reduces the number of components as much as possible and decreases the man-hours required for setting an array of solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell.    protruding portions (2,3)    upper extension pieces (4,6)    lower extension pieces (5,7)    solar cell (S1)
NOVELTY - A solar battery panel (21) converts the solar energy input by a solar battery unit (20) into electric power. The electric power is supplied to another solar battery unit (10) and stored in secondary battery (40), where the solar battery unit and secondary battery unit are connected through connectors.    USE - Small power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Desired amount of power can be supplied reliably and safely by efficiently utilizing natural energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the small power generator.    solar battery units (10,20)    solar battery panel (21)    secondary battery (40)
NOVELTY - A battery cell train in which the solar cell pieces are connected in series, is formed between the natural-illumination open grooves (7). The battery cell train is connected between a power terminal (9) and a wiring cord (11).    USE - For manufacturing thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids degradation of solar cell characteristics, even when several open grooves are provided for natural illumination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thin film solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    natural-illumination open groove (7)    power terminal (9)    wiring cord (11)
NOVELTY - The device when supplied by a waterfall is able to recover the energy of one part of the flow by means of a turbine (10) which transmits it to a pump which raises the pressure of the other part of the water flow. The turbine and pump circuits are grouped inside a sealed casing (1) in which the turbine drives a single rotor (9). A central part with a helical screw (8) propels a part of the water inside a smaller cylinder (3), concentric with the casing, which rejoins the outside with a pressure greater than the inlet pressure to the device.    USE - Device supplied by waterfall recovering energy of part of flow to increase energy of other part of flow. For hydroelectric plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows sectional view of the device.    sealed casing (1)    cylinder (3)    helical screw (8)    rotor (9)    turbine. (10)
NOVELTY - The display unit has an electronics card connected to function detectors with a programme control following the engagement train of several functions. The screen display is divided into two zone allowing small (23,24,25) and large height (21) characters, and having a second area set similar to the first, the function in the second area being selectable.    USE - Sporting equipment control simulation.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the reading of several functions simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view from above of a unit of command for an exercise bicycle    large height characters (21)    small height characters (23,24,25)
NOVELTY - A home training cycle data link has a separate communications circuit (6) integrated in the cycle to send physical data such as cycle speed to a PC or video games console for control of the speed of a simulated vehicle.    USE - Video game control system for home training cycle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces boredom during use of a training cycle and provides an incentive to use it.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded perspective of the data system fitted to the handlebars of a training cycle.    Handlebars (1)    Connection cables and connectors (3, 7, 8, 10, 11)    Housing (6)    Control buttons (9)
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (D) includes a common movable monitoring manipulation device (10) which is connected to a signal transmitter (3) of each control apparatus for direct monitoring of an equipment.    USE - For controlling operation of water turbine, generator, etc., used in hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses power plant installation space and cost by reducing the number of disk in operation control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the operation control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Signal transmitter (3)    Common movable monitoring manipulation device (10)    Control apparatus (D)
NOVELTY - The solar battery has a substrate on which several solar cells are connected serially. Each of the solar cell contains two-patterned conductive layers, a photoelectric conversion layer and a flexible layer.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves photoelectric conversion efficiency without increasing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process flow diagram explaining manufacturing method of solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (11) has a frame (100) whose bottom flat-plate is connected to a roofing-tile (200) through a fixed bolt (106) and an insertion nut (203), so that the module and the structure are integrated.    USE - For common residences.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell module and the roofing-tile are integrated, long outdoor weather proof durability is provided and water penetration to the module is prevented. The solar cell module is light weight and has an excellent structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell module (11)    Frame (100)    Fixed bolt (106)    Roofing-tile (200)    Insertion nut (203)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte layer (3) containing halogen, is sealed between photo electrodes (1) and counter electrodes (2). A battery sealing element (4) which seals the electrolyte layer, comprises polyisobutylene group resin as base material.    USE - Pigment sensitization type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures the sealing performance of a battery sealing element satisfactorily for long period by preventing the leakage of an electrolyte layer, hence improves reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pigment sensitization type solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photo electrode (1)    Counter electrode (2)    Electrolyte layer (3)    Battery sealing element (4)
NOVELTY - The musical rhythm variation method has a physiological reception unit providing a physiological rhythm (RP) and a musical production unit providing musical rhythm (PM). The physiological rhythm changes the musical rhythm parameter.    USE - Varying pre recorded musical rhythms following heart beats for sporting exercises like jogging, for car driving and therapeutic remedies.    ADVANTAGE - The technique provides reliable control of user heart beats whilst taking part in sports.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a curve of physiological input with musical rhythm relationship    physiological rhythm (R)    musical rhythm (PM)
NOVELTY - Solar energy panels (2- 4) are bonded to a surface. In the event that a solar panel becomes defective (2) then a replacement (8) is bonded on top of it. Inter connections are made using bridging wires (5,6).    USE - Solar energy systems    ADVANTAGE - Ease of repair    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Cross section through installation    Solar energy panels (2- 4)    Defective panel (2)    Replacement (8)    Connections (5,6)
NOVELTY - The water power block has turbines (2) with blades (4) and generators (3), rising and falling surfaces for shaping the water flow. The rising surface (9) is directed towards the outlet of the water flow and the falling surface (10) is curved facing the turbine blades. The turbine blades are inclined to the axis of rotation.    USE - For using water power to drive mechanical equipment such as a water mill.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a turbine to be driven without a dike or other similar hydrotechnical devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    turbines (2)    blades (4)    generators (3)    rising surfaces (9)    falling surfaces (10)
NOVELTY - The meter has first and second meter circuits sealed in a single enclosure. The arrangement is adapted to measure electrical energy consumed or generated at the premises.    USE - For electricity meters which measure electricity consumption or generation on a location on premises.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement provides a flexible electricity metering arrangement and system, which includes improved security against attempts to defraud and/or tamper.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The meter is arrangement may be such that consumption and generation data can be provided separately. There may also be registers for storing consumption or generation data. The import or export of net energy evaluation may be derived from the internal registers. Each meter may contain a reverse energy register.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electricity distribution network, and electricity supply arrangement;    (2) a method of providing electrical energy to a distribution network; and    (3) a method of metering electrical energy supplied between a consumer generator and a distribution network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an overview diagram illustrating the meter arrangement    Consumption/generation meter (10)    Distribution network (11)    Consumption section (12)    Enclosure (13)    Generation section (14)    Terminal (16)    Connector lines (61,62)
NOVELTY - Method of forming transparent electrode layer film in solar battery using semiconductor compound film comprises a first sputtering process by conducting direct current (DC) spatter having low voltage supply to control spatter damage on target, and a second sputtering process using higher voltage.    USE - For forming transparent electrode film in solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - High quality film can be formed quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the apparatus used;    (2) a similar method, in which sputtering uses a pair of targets facing each other; and    (3) the apparatus for realizing (2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the apparatus used.    Substrate container (13)    Substrate (14)    Low voltage DC spatter part (SP11)    High voltage DC spatter part (SP21)
NOVELTY - A solid-state image pickup apparatus comprises a solid-state image pickup device chip (1), and a hermetic seal portion provided on the chip. The hermetic seal portion has a flat-plate portion formed of a transparent member (6), and a frame portion adhered to a lower surface edge portion of the flat-plate portion. The frame portion comprises an epoxy-type resin sheet (4).    USE - As a solid-state image pickup apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The invention can be packaged in small size, has a simple construction, and has a reliable hermetic seal portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating a solid-state image pickup apparatus, comprising integrally forming a hermetic seal portion on an entire wafer having solid-state image pickup device, and separating the wafer into solid-state image pickup device chips.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solid-state image pickup apparatus.    Solid-state image pickup device chip (1)    Epoxy-type resin sheet (4)    Transparent member (6)
NOVELTY - A connecting rod mounted on support frame (20), extends to the front lower side of exercise treadmill (10), such that other end is pivotally connected to the front portion of treadmill frame (30). A roller (33) is mounted to either side of the front end bottom of treadmill frame.    USE - For exercise treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy storage of treadmill, and relieves the load of the operator in lifting up the treadmill base by the rollers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the folding mechanism.    Exercise treadmill (10)    Support frame (20)    Treadmill frame (30)    Roller (33)
NOVELTY - A resistance device and a controller are mounted on a base. A massaging device has a pulse generator (61) and a power source which are regulated by a switch and control keys of the controller. The pulse generator generates a low frequency electric pulse which is applied to the massaging portion of the massaging device.    USE - Exercise machine e.g. jogging machine (claimed), walking machine (claimed), exercise bike (claimed), relaxing machine (claimed), etc., for soothing the muscles and for training the muscles.    ADVANTAGE - The massaging device provides the energy to effectively provide soothing effect on muscles. The massaging device promotes the blood circulation which reduces the lactate accumulation in muscles or joint, thereby resulting in the relief of post-exercise muscular pain.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Jogging machine;    (2) Walking machine;    (3) Exercise bike; and    (4) Relaxing machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the walking machine.    Pulse generator (61)
NOVELTY - A two dimensional array of e.g. solar cells (228) fill the detector portion of a substrate (224). The light sources (242) arranged relative to the detector portion, illuminate the light sensors in the absence of object.    USE - For detecting position, size, shape and orientation of object such as paper, cardboard, semiconductor wafer in photocopier, printer and facsimile.    ADVANTAGE - Enables tracking the object precisely at high resolution and at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for object detecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the object position sensor.    Substrate (224)    Light sensor (228)    Light source (242)
NOVELTY - A gate door (2) has an inner passage (3) in which a turbine (4) and a generator (5) are provided such that the turbine is rotated with the water flow in the passage (3) even when a main channel (1) is closed by the gate door by wheel (7).    USE - For hydroelectric plant.    ADVANTAGE - Energy of natural flowing down water is utilized effectively to generate power while water overflow to an upper region is also prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical side view of the water channel gate.    Main channel (1)    Gate door (2)    Inner passage (3)    Water turbine (4)    Generator (5)    Wheel (7)
NOVELTY - A hydraulic servo valve (18) actuated by a variable throttle valve (27), controls the oil pressure.    USE - For hydraulic machine e.g. water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The time and effort required for maintenance and adjustment are reduced and safety of the manipulation device is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for guide-vane switching method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of guide-vane manipulation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydraulic servo valve (18)    Variable throttle valve (27)
NOVELTY - A sheet detector (60) detects the length and position along the main scanning direction of a phosphor sheet (50) from a bar code level attached to the phosphor sheet. A controller (31) actuates the photoelectric converting elements, corresponding to the detected length and position. A controller controls a reading unit (30) to read the output of the photoelectric converting elements.    USE - X-ray image reader.    ADVANTAGE - Reads the output of only the photoelectric converting elements that are within the designated range, hence reading time is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the image reader. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reading unit (30)    controller (31)    phosphor sheet (50)    sheet detector (60)
NOVELTY - The game machine (2) has a game software including a central processing unit capable of processing audio and video signals, and a logic unit. A converter and receiver (5) is connected to the heartbeat detector (1) worn by or coupled to user. The game machine is connected to a display (3) that shows the heartbeat count and information related to the game.    USE - For use in exercising and performing an interactive game.    ADVANTAGE - Increased entertainment effects after setting multiple or different heartbeat stages and heartbeat periods so that score and rank of user may be shown after the game.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an environmental view of the interactive game apparatus.    Heartbeat detector (1)    Game machine (2)    Display (3)    Converter and receiver (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has a reinforcing material and/or a buffering material provided at least partially on a back surface, a front surface and/or a side surface of the solar cell.    USE - Useful in the manufacture of solar battery modules.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can reduce manufacturing cost without lowering reliability of the cells, and can reduce manufacturing cost without deteriorating quality and reliability of the modules. It decreases the occurrence of a cell fracture due to load imposed by external force. The ratio of the cell fracture in a production process of the solar cells can be lowered, and an availability factor of an apparatus for producing the cells can be improved. In addition, by suppressing the cell fracture occurrence, the invention reduces the work for cleaning the production apparatus as well as the cost for the solar cells and modules improving use efficiency of material. Further, the performance and reliability of the completed solar battery modules can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing the solar cell, comprising baking a glass material for the reinforcing material; and baking a backside aluminum electrode of the cell to be carried out simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically shows a solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1a)
NOVELTY - The solar battery array consists of several solar batteries such that the sum of the voltage to ground of the positive and negative pole terminals (101,102) during maximum output of solar battery array is greater than zero. The voltage to ground of negative pole terminal during maximum output condition is less than zero.    USE - For photovoltaic power generation system (claimed) used as power sources of watches or clocks, for use in public institutional buildings, residence, power plants, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The effect of electric shock produced on the body even when the user touches the electric circuit, is reduced reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic power generation system including solar battery array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar battery string.    Positive pole terminal (101)    Negative pole terminal (102)
NOVELTY - The training apparatus has a main body (20) comprising a training member (21), a display (22) and a frame (23). The apparatus also includes a remote control (25) having a control unit, a pulse or blood meter and setting buttons, as well as a transmitter. A receiver (221) is arranged at a suitable position on the display. This receives signals and commands from the remote control and displays them.    USE - Particularly for a home training apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The user can train and also recover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the apparatus.    main body (20)    training member (21)    display (22)    frame (23)    seat (24)    receiver (221)
NOVELTY - The signal transmission system sends physical data from a circuit in a home trainer through a connector (7) and cable (4) to a receiver connected by cable (6) to a PC or video game console and has control buttons (3) on fixed (2) and mobile (1) control units.    USE - Home trainer to video game link system.    ADVANTAGE - Allows active participation in video games and the combination of training with video games including taking part in mission related movements such as turning, jumping or braking. Provides compatibility between home training equipment and PCs or video game consoles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fixed and handheld control units with cable connections.    Mobile unit housing (1)    Fixed unit housing ( 2)    Function buttons (3)    Connection cables (5, 6)    Connector (7)
NOVELTY - Glass sheet has a 0.2-0.5 mm thick adhesion promoting layer made from transparent permanent elastic artificial resin; and a maximum 2 mm thick granite-like structured decorative layer.    USE - Used in the production of wall panels, facade panels, insulating panels, air collectors, separating wall plates and plate-like elements, as tile material, and in the production of photovoltaic solar modules, solar bricks and solar facade elements (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has high mechanical stability and is resistant to changes in temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Glass sheet has a 0.2-0.5 mm thick adhesion promoting layer made from transparent permanent elastic artificial resin; and a maximum 2 mm thick granite-like structured decorative layer comprising:    (a) transparent reaction resin as binder (10-25 wt.%);    (b) colorless ground glass and/or aluminum hydrate of grain size 10-20 micrometer as fine filler (0-20 wt.%);    (c) colorless glass of grain size 0.05-0.5 mm as coarse filler (10-20 wt.%); and    (d) translucent and/or opaque colored glass granules and/or natural stone granules of grain size 0.3-1.5 mm as appearance additive (50-70 wt.%).
NOVELTY - The jogging machine (1) includes an urging frame having main, auxiliary and side support rods, and input portion mounted on main rod, and rollers mounted on auxiliary rod. A linear actuator (50) arranged on jogging platform (30) and connected with input portion of urging frame, to actuate input portion for enabling urging frame to swivel with respect to axis of main rod.    USE - Jogging machine.    ADVANTAGE - As linear actuator is arranged on jogging platform, the platform is provided with greater bottom space which enhances the degree of freedom in designing the urging frame and pull rods. Also the actuator does not interfere with the inclination adjusting and folding of the jogging machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the jogging machine.    jogging machine (1)    jogging platform (30)    linear actuator (50)
NOVELTY - A chimney (2) or a ridge package provided at roof panel of building, is used as a support for installing a wind power device (3) having windmill (3a).    USE - Building structure with windmill installation.    ADVANTAGE - Load of windmill due to wind is stably received by the support. Design property of building exterior is not affected. Prevents entry of small animals such as bird into the visually hidden wind power device. Electric power generation is effectively increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the building structure with windmill installation.    chimney (2)    wind power device (3)    windmill (3a)
NOVELTY - An intermediate pool (80) is formed at an outlet flow path (8) of a draft tube (7) to carry out water level adjustment in outlet flow path.    USE - Reaction turbine for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The cavitation erosion phenomenon is suppressed and an operation of turbine is performed stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for operation control method of turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a reaction turbine.    draft tube (7)    outlet flow path (8)    intermediate pool (80)
NOVELTY - A tail pipe (3) connecting a dam water and a water turbine generator set, the turbine generator set and a discharge pipe (16) of turbine, move vertically according to vertical movement of a movable gate (2) e.g. weir gate which discharges water from the dam.    USE - In water turbine run generator set.    ADVANTAGE - Enables continuous generation of electricity even while raising of weir gate of dam due to elevation of tail pipe, water turbine generator set and discharge pipe of turbine along with movement of the gate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydroelectric power generation installation.    movable gate (2)    tail pipe (3)    discharge pipe (16)
NOVELTY - A weather resistant photovoltaic cell (101) has non-light receiving surface fixed to the concrete base material (102). An anti-corrosion metallic component with electrode (108) is connected to copper electrodes (104, 105) of photovoltaic cell by a lead wire (109).    USE - For solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The installation structure of photovoltaic cell reduces material cost and construction expense by bonding photovoltaic cell to concrete base material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of photovoltaic cell installation structure and connection of metallic component to copper electrode.    Weather resistant photovoltaic cell (101)    Concrete base material (102)    Copper electrodes (104,105)    Electrode (108)    Lead wire (109)
NOVELTY - A weather resistant photovoltaic cell (101) attached with an anti-corrosion electrode (107), is mounted onto a concrete plate (102) using adhesive such that non-light receiving surface of cell faces the concrete. The electrode having a potential lower than that of the concrete base is positioned on the non-light receiving surface of the cell.    USE - For installing photovoltaic cell in solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anti-corrosion electrode attached to the base prevents corrosion of concrete base thereby improving the reliability of the cell. Since the photovoltaic cell is fixed to the concrete base by an adhesive agent, the exchange of cell in case of failure can be easily performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation system using photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures shows a perspective view of installation structure for photovoltaic cell.    Weather resistance photovoltaic cell (101)    Concrete plate (102)    Anti-corrosion electrode (107)
NOVELTY - The charging-and-discharging control system (1) compares the charging and discharging current from a secondary battery (8) with a threshold value, based on which the durability of the secondary battery is controlled.    USE - For solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the durability of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cooling system; and    (2) peak shifter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar power generation system with the electric power shifter.    charging-and-discharging control system (1)    secondary battery (8)
NOVELTY - The LED display (2) is provided with a communication device which is driven with a solar cell (4) and has an antenna (5) for receiving a radio wave from a portable telephone set or simple portable telephone (Personal Handy phone System: PHS).    USE - For indicating accident zones in mountainous regions, snow areas to assist in victim rescue management.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe and quick rescue of victims due to effective communication between victims and rescuing persons.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevational view of the accident position display device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pillar (1)    LED display (2)    Solar cell (4)    antenna (5)
NOVELTY - Built-in solar cells are provided to the backside of the mobile phone. A slipping clip provided in the mobile phone when squeezed, exposes the solar cells to light for charging.    USE - Mobile phone with built-in solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The built-in solar cells eliminates the need to transport it in a separate box, and does not causes EMC problems or health/safety issues. Also, low implementation and manufacturing cost are achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a back view of the mobile terminal.
NOVELTY - A molybdenum back metal contact layer (16), a semiconductor absorber layer (14), a photoactive film forming a heterojunction structure, a transparent conducting oxide layer (23) are sequentially formed on a flexible metallic substrate (12) made of aluminum or stainless steel. Grid contacts (24) are formed above the heterojunction structure.    USE - For satellites and other space vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell fabricated on a flexible Al substrate is lightweight, occupies less space and manufactured at low cost, thereby enabling effective usage in space applications. Since the flexible substrate is insulated from semiconductor absorber layer, the reaction between substrate and the absorber layer is inhibited. The thin film solar cell can be rolled and folded based on user's requirement using simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The semiconductor absorber layer is made from a group consisting of Cu(In,Ga)Se2, CuInSe2, CuGaSe2, CuInS2 and Cu(In,Ga)S2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin film solar cell constructing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thin film solar cell.    Flexible metallic substrate (12)    Semiconductor absorber layer (14)    Molybdenum back metal contact layer (16)    Conducting oxide layer (23)    Grid contacts (24)
NOVELTY - The energy conditioning arrangement includes stacked multiple circuit pathways that are interconnected by solder vias (315) and continue beneath the surface of the substrate. The arrangement may include multiple pathways having electrodes and shields electrically isolated from each other. The shields may be connected to an isolated common pathway    USE - To provide symmetrically balanced energy conditioning functions e.g. transient suppression, noise cancellation, and decoupling for integrated circuit wafer. Provides conductive architecture or structure for inclusion in a packaging or an integrated circuit package.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces parasitic interference and noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Independent claims are included for a device with several pathways and a system of coupled pathways    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Plan view of circuit arrangement device    Solder vias (315)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying electrical stimulation to the eye with a source of electrical stimulation to improve visual function of damaged retina. Applying electrical stimulation improves visual function of at least one structure of the damaged retina not in contact with the source of electrical stimulation.    USE - For improving retinal cell visual function.    ADVANTAGE - Provides methods of treating primary and secondary visual degradation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Retinal Stimulation Device (RSD) can be a photodiode, photovoltaic device or photoelectric device.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method of treating visual degradation resulting from a damaged retina;    (b) a method of implanting a device in an eye of a patient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the general plan and sectional structures of RSDs (Retinal Stimulation Devices).    Substrate (11)    Stimulating electrode side (12)    Ground return electrode side (16)
NOVELTY - A photodiode (120) changes the amount of charge accumulated in an integration capacitor (110), based on received charge. A reset transistor (M2) with drain (102) and gate (104) connected together, resets the capacitor. A select transistor (M1) with drain and gate connected together, selects an output of the capacitor.    USE - CMOS active pixel unit.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the gain and dynamic range of the source follower transistor connected to the select and reset transistors. New pixel structure which can operate using relatively low power, can be realized easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the pixel unit.    Drain (102)    Gate (104)    Integration capacitor (110)    Photodiode (120)    Select transistor (M1)    Reset transistor (M2)
NOVELTY - A monitoring unit (20) has a central processing unit (CPU) connected to a display unit (30) and a keypad (50). The users enter the work-out data into the monitoring unit, through the keypad. The data are transferred from the monitoring unit to storage unit, through a data port.    USE - Exercise information system using Internet, for use with treadmill, stairs, elliptical machines, cross-trainers, arm curls, leg presses, bench presses, leg curls, pull-downs, push-ups, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the users to record their work-outs and view the information relating to previous work-outs using the Internet and the user is able to enter data relating to exercise performed, immediately without any delay.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for exercise information system utilizing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the keypad and display unit of monitoring unit in exercise information system.    Monitoring unit (20)    Display unit (30)    Keypad (50)
NOVELTY - The elongate air bellows (12) expand and contract along a central longitudinal axis in response to the rise/falling of a floating object (14) depending on wave action. The atmospheric air is introduce into the opening of object or ejected out depending on the extraction and contraction. The turbine blades of a power generator (16) are rotated by the air flow along the opening.    USE - For generating electrical power using wave energy in sea environments for deep water hydrogen generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves environmental conditions due to effective usage of discarded tires for bellow manufacture. Facilitates effective generation of hydrogen gas due to constant power feed from wave generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Cushioning structure;    (2) Deep water hydrogen generation system; and    (3) Tidal based electrical power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a broken perspective view of wave power generator.    Air bellows (12)    Floating device (14)    Turbine generator (16)
NOVELTY - An elevating and folding unit (40) comprises a servomotor, a folding support (46) and a movable support (47). The forward and backward movements of the slide shaft caused by the servomotor, applies an elevating action to the deck frame (20). When the folding and the movable supports are pivotally mounted at one end of the foot seat (12), the deck frame undergoes a folding action.    USE - Electrical exercise treadmill with elevating and folding unit.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simplified elevation and folding operation of the deck frame, thus provides reliable electrical exercise treadmill at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an assembly bottom view of the elevating folding electrical exercise treadmill.    Foot seat (12)    Deck frame (20)    Elevating and folding unit (40)    Folding support (46)    Movable support (47)
NOVELTY - A power supply supplies electricity to the solar cell group that is divided into several rows and arranged on roof to generate heat so as to melt the snow covered on the solar cell structure.    USE - For de-icing of snow coverage on solar-cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform de-icing of the snow coverage on the solar cell effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell group provided on the roof. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The solar radiation sensor (1) detects disconnection of the photodiodes (2) from an external source that provides an energizing voltage (Vcc) or a short circuit condition, when the difference between outputs of a standard photodiode and the other photodiodes, is outside a preset range.    USE - For air-conditioner in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The need for connecting a resistor in parallel with each photodiode, for detecting disconnection or short circuit condition, is eliminated, hence the structure of the sensor is simplified, cost of the sensor is reduced and reliability of the sensor is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the solar radiation sensor.    solar radiation sensor (1)    photodiodes (2)
NOVELTY - A notch portion and a flange portion (3a) are provided on a condensing lens holder and on a light receiving holder (3), respectively.    USE - For air-conditioning machine used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents occurrence of accident and improves reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the solar radiation sensor.    light receiving holder (3)    flange portion (3a)
NOVELTY - A sliding plate (3b) is attached to the light receiving element holder (3) having a light receiving element. A condensing lens (4) is arranged in orthogonal with respect to an optical axis of the light receiving element. The sliding plate is moved according to the light receiving element holder and the condensing lens.    USE - Solar radiation sensor for vehicle mounted air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - By moving the sliding plate according to the light receiving element holder and the condensing lens, the output difference is reduced. Hence precision of control between the solar radiation sensors is improved and extremely excellent effect with respect to the air conditioning machine device is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar radiation output adjustment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of the output adjustment method of the solar radiation sensor.    light receiving element holder (3)    sliding plate (3b)    condensing lens (4)
NOVELTY - The solar radiation sensor (1) includes an inner face reflection prevention portion (5) provided at the back side of a condensing lens (2), for preventing the total reflection of received light by the flat surface (2c), from reaching light receiving elements (3a,3b).    USE - For air-conditioner of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves detection precision of solar radiation, hence precise control of air-conditioner is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar radiation sensor.    solar radiation sensor (1)    condensing lens (2)    flat surface (2c)    light receiving elements (3a,3b)    reflection prevention portion (5)
NOVELTY - The condensing lens (2) has outer convex surface (2a) and curved surfaces (2b,2c), formed such that the radius of the condensing lens increases from the center towards the periphery.    USE - Solar radiation sensor for temperature control of air conditioner of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables measuring the elevation angle of sun, correctly by the curved surfaces of the condensing lens.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the condensing lens.    condensing lens (2)    convex surface (2a)    curved surfaces (2b,2c)
NOVELTY - The frames (201,211) of solar cell module (101) has an opening formed on its circumference where a hollow cylindrical shape portion (201b) is formed below the opening of the frames.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Installation of solar cell module to mounting stand is easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell module (101)    frames (201,211)    hollow cylindrical shape portion (201b)
NOVELTY - An analyzer analyzes the movement of eyes, face and body of a trainer (14) while maintaining eyeball track in correspondence with the movement of visual indicators such as point, character, symbol, fine drawing, etc., in the display board (13) and displays the analyzed result.    USE - For training sports player, mentally handicapped person, child with learning disability, to promote exercise function, moral stabilization, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes continuous and efficient eyeball training.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external view indicating work condition of the eyeball training apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    display board (13)    trainer (14)
NOVELTY - The small diameter optical fibers (1a,2a) for transmission and reception of light are embedded in the tip of sensor heads (3,3')    USE - For sensing small object.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates excellent sensing capability of small diameter object while operativity is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial side view of transmission optical fiber sensor unit and front elevation of sensor head.    small diameter optical fibers (1a,2a)    sensor heads (3,3')
NOVELTY - The solar cell modules (10,11) are fixed to an elongated pipe (16) of a cloth frame (15) through an insulating material band (19). An engagement portion (17) is detachedly engaged with the pipe.    USE - Solar cell unit e.g attachment or detachment type solar cell unit for solar power generation system installed in roof of buildings, huts, mountain, beach, and fallow land.    ADVANTAGE - Enables utilizing solar energy, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a back elevation of the solar cell unit.    solar cell modules (10,11)    cloth frame (15)    elongated pipe (16)    engagement portion (17)    insulating material band (19)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric converting layer (23) has inclined sides such that a protective layer (27) covers the sides with sufficient thickness.    USE - For industrial non-destructive inspection apparatus and medical x-ray device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Provides protective layer of sufficient thickness to the sides of the photoelectric transducer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) radiation detector; and    (2) radiation detection system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view expanded view of radiation detector of photoelectric transducer.    photoelectric converting layer (23)    protective layer (27)
NOVELTY - A mold comprising lead oxide, zirconium oxide and titatinium oxide is temporarily baked, after which actual baking is performed to the mold.    USE - For piezoelectric-material thin film of filter, actuator, sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Piezoelectric-material thin film of high quality is manufactured, without using expensive sputter apparatus. Cost reduction of piezoelectric-material thin film is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the manufacturing process of piezoelectric-material thin film.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A pair of supply and removal pumps (2a,2b) supply and remove air surrounding the peripheral surface of a water tank (3), to vertically move a pair of floats (3a,3b). The floats are latched through a pair of wires (3h,3i) to a vertically movable plate (3l) arranged inside the water tank.    USE - For use in hydroelectric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generation of electricity by utilizing hydraulic power, by providing vertically movable plate in water tank. Offers extremely good electricity generator without affecting environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electricity generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the pumping mechanism.    Supply and removal pumps (2a,2b)    Water tank (3)    Floats (3a,3b)    Wires (3h,3i)    Movable plate (3l)
NOVELTY - The river water falling from higher altitude has potential energy which acts as the drive source of piston in a pump (3). The high pressurized water is supplied into pump through an inlet port and discharged through an outlet (11).    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective usage of river water which is blown into sea without any use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of pump with high pressurized fluid.    Pump (3)    Outlet (11)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical generator casing is arranged inside an outer casing, forming an annular channel between the casings. Guide blades (8) are arranged by the annular channel, upstream to a water turbine runner. The guide blades are provided to generate a whirl style water flow into an impeller.    USE - In-line-type hydroelectricity generator.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for providing scroll case due to provision of the guide blades in the annular channel, thereby reducing the size of the hydroelectricity generator. Increases power generation efficiency. The usage of bend piping is eliminated, as the generator is interposed between water supply pipelines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the guide blades in the in-line-type hydroelectricity generator.    Guide blade (8)
NOVELTY - Several interconnected hexagonal frames (M) are folded and arranged in the satellite. The frames are expanded in prescribed order in space to form spherical structure.    USE - For solar power satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power generation module is compact as the frames are in folded condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Space structure expansion system; and    (2) Solar power satellite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of solar power generation module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A solar power generation panel (7) is provided above seawater collection tank (2) and attached to rain water collection tanks (4) on both sides. Air space (5) and cultivation bed (6) are provided in the upper portion of the rain water collection tank.    USE - Plant cultivation and solar power generation apparatus for use in seashore.    ADVANTAGE - Plant cultivation and power generation are performed efficiently at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the plant cultivation and solar power generation apparatus.    Seawater collection tank (2)    Rain water collection tanks (4)    Air space (5)    Cultivation bed (6)    Solar power generation panel (7)
NOVELTY - The voltage of a zinc oxide element rises with respect to electric current, in the medium electric field area.    USE - For adjustable speed pumped hydro-power generation system, isolated generator system, power transmission loop system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the overcurrent. Durability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the voltage electric current characteristic of the zinc oxide element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Membrane (12) is formed by performing wet etching of the back side of the silicon wafer (20) after forming a periphery aluminum wiring (7) in the chip formation area (22).    USE - Semiconductor infrared sensor manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - Enables judging of the penetration range of the etching liquid and destruction of the membrane simply and correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing process of the infrared sensor.    Periphery aluminum wiring (7)    Membrane (12)    Silicon wafer (20)    Chip formation area (22)
NOVELTY - A generator (9) is driven by a fluid-drive apparatus (5) actuated by the water flowing from the water-flow generator (10) through a branch pipe (61).    USE - Hydroelectric power generator for industries, homes.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to continue power generation even at the time of closing the faucet of water supply unit, and reduces energy loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydroelectric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydroelectric power generator.    Fluid-drive apparatus (5)    Generator (9)    Water-flow generator (10)    Branch pipe (61)
NOVELTY - The floating structure (1) that is moored by a mooring cable (2), has airbags inside which the light weight gas (3) is supplied through a conduit tube (4).    USE - Floating structure e.g. advertising balloon, airship for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Lack of buoyancy by leakage of light weight gas is eliminated and the floating structure is levitated for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy absorbing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the mooring floating structure.    Floating structure (1)    Mooring cable (2)    Conduit tube (4)
NOVELTY - Electric power is generated by applying warm water under high pressure to blade of revolving shaft of generator through a piping.    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity can be generated without natural environmental disruption and pollution.
NOVELTY - A hole (5) is formed in an insulating layer (3) with wiring, above the light receiving element (2) arranged in semiconductor substrate (1), and filled with transparent material (12) to form an optical waveguide (5a). A microlens is provided on the waveguide, such that its focal point exists within the waveguide, on the light receiving element.    USE - For manufacturing solid state image pickup element.    ADVANTAGE - Enables introducing incident light to light receiving element, effectively, by reducing influence of alignment deviation and optical path deviation, without deteriorating the sensitivity of the light receiving element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view explaining solid state image pick-up element manufacture.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Light receiving element (2)    Insulating layer (3)    Hole (5)    Optical waveguide (5a)    Transparent material (12)
NOVELTY - The reflection type projection optical system has an entrance lens whose position is set nearer to a front surface (7) than the vicinity of a back surface (4) of a reflection surface (R2) along an optical path.    USE - Reflection type projection optical system.    ADVANTAGE - Realizes excellent compensation of aberration between object reflection surface and entrance lens.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of reflection type projection optical system.    Back surface (4)    Front surface (7)    Reflection surface (R2)
NOVELTY - The fixed support shaft (40) extends between bearing brackets (30). The coil and stator assembly (50) are mounted on the center of the shaft. Two rotary end flanges are carried on bearings (60), with one on each side of the stator. One flange includes a belt pulley (80) on its external side. The external rotor (90) is held by the rotary flanges. Its external annular thickening (911) constitutes a flywheel.    USE - An external-rotor motor for a running or jogging exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - Costs of a separately-attached pulley are saved by the new design. The flywheel is now intimately associated with the rotor, which also reduces the costs and precision required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross section of the motor and pulley belt drive system is presented.    bearing brackets (30)    fixed support shaft (40)    coil and stator assembly (50)    bearings (60)    belt pulley (80)    external rotor (90)    external annular thickening (911)
NOVELTY - Method in which user's age, sex and weight are input to a detection and computer unit and shown on a display. The user then exercises using an exercise machine, set according to the input values, while wearing a heat beat signaler. The heart cycle is then measured and the difference in the heart beat for different time spans determined. From the measurements the anaerobic threshold (AT) can be determined.    USE - Determination of a person's anaerobic threshold as an indicator of the effectiveness of training.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method allows the AT to be determined without the necessity for a blood test.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows a periodic curve for determining the AT.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to amethod for detecting intensity of return light, and is mainly characterized by that in interval T1 it makes the light source (LED) do not work and integrates the external interference light received by pin-shaped photodiode in negative direction, then in interval 2 it makes light source work, at the same time integrates the signal received in positive direction. If the T1 is equal to T2 in time, so that the output voltage in interval T3 can disply a value which has no influence of external light and is related to intensity of return light. In interval T4 it makes the integrator reset, and repeatedly makes operation from T1 so as to implement said invented method.
NOVELTY - Several windmills connected to compressed air generators provides pressurized air to a set of liquid storage tanks or high pressure air reserve system. A controller controls the flow of pressurized air, which controls the flow of high pressure liquid from the storage tanks to turbines. The controller controls the recycling of liquid from liquid outlet of turbine to liquid inlet of the storage tank.    USE - Wind power hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure air reserve system stores high pressure air for use when wind velocities are not sufficient to operate the plant. Hence, the plant operates on continuously to generate electricity, when the wind subsides. The plant does not produce any waste products by recycling the liquid thereby protecting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydroelectric power plant operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic flowchart of the hydroelectric power plant.
NOVELTY - A metal frame (12) of thickness more than the terminal portion (13) is integrally fit to the rectangular solar panel (11).    USE - In buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates damage of roof material even during bending of the roof material. As the solar panel is rectangular shaped, the packing process is performed easily and the transportation cost is reduced. Improves aesthetic appearance of the roof material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power generation roof structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roof material with solar panel.    rectangular solar panel (11)    metal frame (12)    terminal portion (13)
NOVELTY - Natural energy utilization apparatus is installed in any one side or both sides of terrace paddy field surface (4) or in the slope (3) of terrace paddy field (2).    USE - For utilization of natural energy such as sunlight or wind, for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity is effectively generated by usage of natural energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the natural energy utilization facility.    terrace paddy field (2)    slope (3)    terrace paddy field surface (4)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary power supply such as chargeable battery or solar cell supplies power to a driver (132) which drives a display section (2) for displaying information stored in an integrated circuit (IC) chip (3) in the IC card (1), when the IC card does not communicate with an external device (4).    USE - Non contact type IC card.    ADVANTAGE - The information stored in the IC chip is displayed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the IC card along with the external device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    IC card (1)    Display section (2)    IC chip (3)    External device (4)    Driver (132)
NOVELTY - Each runner piece (5) by which a runner (3) is divided depending on the number of sheets of vane (4), are joined by welding.    USE - For water turbine (claimed) used for electricity production.    ADVANTAGE - The number of runner pieces is reduced, and the weld line during combining runner piece is reduced. The manufacturing cost is reduced and the accuracy of assembling is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Runner manufacturing method for water turbine; and    (2) Water turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fragmentary sectional view of runner of water turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Runner (3)    Vane (4)    Runner piece (5)
NOVELTY - The runner includes multiple vanes (4), where each vane is provided with a horizontal rib (4c) and multiple vertical ribs (4d).    USE - For water turbine (claimed) used in electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Attains weight reduction and cost reduction of the water turbine, by providing ribs in vanes of runner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for water turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of the water turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vane (4)    Horizontal rib (4c)    Vertical rib (4d)
NOVELTY - The device has a rounded corner housing, a rectangular flat image sensor with angled corners and a signal cable carrying image sensor signals to a remote image processor and storage unit. The sensor has a matrix of optoelectronic semiconducting elements (14) and at least one read-out register (12) that detects charges stored in each element and extends along a central edge section of the sensor surface and along the edges of the inclined corners.    USE - For image acquisition in oral region, especially for dental diagnosis.    ADVANTAGE - Enables processing of image point signals without interpolation or correction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device has a rounded corner housing, a rectangular flat image sensor with angled corners, a signal cable carrying image sensor signals to a remote image processor and storage unit. The sensor consists of a matrix of optoelectronic semiconducting elements (14) and at least one read-out register that detects the charges stored in each semiconducting element. The readout register (12) extends along a central edge section of the sensor surface and along the edges of the inclined corners on both sides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a section of an image sensor    Readout register (12)    Optoelectronic semiconducting elements (14)
NOVELTY - The support and control system (1) has a channel (2) for a cable (22) carrying electric current from the solar cells. The assembly has a frame standing on A-frames (4) with fastening brackets (6) and vertical sleeves (5) accommodating hollow shafts (7).    USE - Drive system for array of solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - Simple drive system with one motor moves several solar panels to keep them at optimum angle facing sun during the course of the day.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pull cord (16) is driven by a motor (24) and is wrapped around the bottom ends of the shafts to turn them. Brackets (10) are attached to the ends of the shafts to support frames (13,14) carrying the solar cells. Solid inner shafts (19) have fingers (20) at the bottom following cams (21) to control the tilt of the frames.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a part of a solar cell array.    Control system (1)    Channel (2)    A-frames (4)    Vertical sleeves (5)    Fastening brackets (6)    Hollow shafts (7)    Brackets (10)    Support frames (13,14)    Pull cord (16)    Solid inner shafts (19)    Fingers (20)    Cams (21)    Cable (22)    Motor (24)
NOVELTY - The lower clamping plate (24) is bonded to an elastic material (46). With the bolt (34) slackened, the lower clamping plate (24) and locking nut (16) clamp only loosely against a hollow-section, slotted profile forming the mounting rail. The panel is located between upper and lower clamping plates (24, 28). Relative adjustments by sliding, between fastener (10), solar panel and rail, are feasible before tightening up.    USE - A fastener holding solar panels to a frame profile section.    ADVANTAGE - Simpler mounting and adjustment are achieved, with secure holding of the panel under all conditions of loading.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective view of the fastener is shown.    fastener (10)    locking nut (16)    lower clamping plate (24)    bolt (34)    elastic material (46)
NOVELTY - The structure has a lower reservoir (1) and a top reservoir (2) coupled by a link (3) in which a pump (4) delivers a liq. quantity upwards and, via a gravity turbine (5) with generator, it flows again downwards. The energy used for the pump delivery, is taken from available surfaces (6) of photovoltaic modules, or BHKN, and the energy of the turbine generator set covers the used current peak loads in the current network. There is a specified process for hot water supply.    USE - For energy generation by combination of solar modules and turbine driven generator.    ADVANTAGE - Compact design and improved economy of operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The single figure shows a cross-section of invented power plant.    lower reservoir, (1)    top reservoir, (2)    link, (3)    pump, (4)    turbine, (5)    solar module surfaces (6)
NOVELTY - Process for increasing the photosynthesis via photovoltaic energy generators (1) comprises using air humidifiers and warm water streams to recover CO2.    USE - Used in coastal regions.    ADVANTAGE - The process is effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the process.    energy generators (1)    seawater (2)
NOVELTY - A number of N-type diffusion layers (105, 108) are formed a specified distance apart on a P-type semiconductor layer (102). A P-type leak prevention layer (109) formed between at least N-type diffusion layers prevents leaking between the diffusion layers. A dielectric film (115) is formed in at least a light incident area on a P-type semiconductor layer including the diffusion layers and the leak prevention layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - P-type semiconductor layer (102)    number of N-type diffusion layers (105, 108)    P-type leak prevention layer (109)    dielectric film (115)
NOVELTY - A CIGA light-absorbing layer is formed by heat-treating in an Se atmosphere a precursor thin film of group Ib-IIIb metals formed by sputtering. The precursor thin film is formed by a facing target sputtering method using a pair of targets of a mixture of sputtering particles of different kinds of target materials, and thereby a light-absorbing layer of a compound semiconductor with a high quality for a thin-film solar cell is formed by a quick process. Alternatively, a precursor thin film of a single layer of an alloy is formed by simultaneously supplying a group Ib metal element and a group IIIb metal element, and then the precursor thin film is turned to a selenide, thereby quickly forming a light-absorbing layer of a compound semiconductor with a high quality for a thin film solar cell.    USE - None given.
NOVELTY - Solar cells are secured to a flexible circuit (70) such that contacts of the solar cells are aligned with openings formed in the flexible circuit. Solder material deposited in each opening, is cooled such that the solder material and contacts of the solar cells are in mechanical and electrical contacts. The solar cells are covered by a single large cover slide.    USE - For fabricating solar tile (claimed) used in terrestrial application including calculator, remote telecommunication power supply, utility generation application such as home electricity generation and for space solar power application for providing power to space satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The use of a single cover slide reduces cell edge and cell-to-cell interconnect exposure to damaging plasma radiation. Allows the solar tile to operate safely above 50 volts without conformal coating of the interconnects. Increases the mechanical stability and reliability of the solar tile.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar tile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flexible circuit.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module has a light receptive, glass laminate structure formed of a light receiving glass (1) and a backside glass (7) with solar battery cells and translucent, intermediate layer (2, 6) in between. The solar battery cell (8) has a back surface with a film (4).    USE - The module is used as a material for a roof, or as an industrial solar battery module for buildings, warehouses, gyms, and other similar public buildings capable of accommodating large number of people. It is used as a building integrated photovoltaic for buildings, or a wall of a building or a top light. It is also used in canopies and eaves.    ADVANTAGE - The module can have an external appearance improved in design and an increased value as a product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a photovoltaic module with a light receptive, multi-layer structure, formed of the above photovoltaic module of the light receptive, glass laminate structure and an indoor arranged opposite the photovoltaic module of multi-layer structure, the photovoltaic module with a glass laminate structure and the indoor glass, with a spacer posed in between to provide a multilayer structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a structure of a photovoltaic module with a light receptive, glass laminate structure.    Light receiving glass (1)    Intermediate layer (2, 6)    Matrix (3)    Film (4)    Adhesive (5)    Backside glass (7)    Solar battery cell (8)
NOVELTY - An infrared emitter (39) emits infrared radiation when heated by the flame generated by a combustion chamber (37). A heat shield is provided between the emitter and a receiver. The optical elements mounted on the receiver directs the infrared radiation towards the thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells (43).    USE - For retrofitting appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The design of TPV burner insert is independent of appliance to be fitted except for external adapters and thus can be fitted to any appliance design requiring hydrocarbon burner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermophotovoltaic power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the horizontal cross-sectional view of the TPV generator insert.    TPV cells (43)    Combustion chamber (37)    Infrared emitter (39)
NOVELTY - An electric motor (28) is drivingly coupled to one of forward and rear roller assemblies that are mounted on a frame. An electronic control system (36) controls the electric motor, and a cooling fan (40) provides cooling to the motor at level independent of the motor speed.    USE - Exercise tread mill.    ADVANTAGE - Allows tread mill motor to operate more efficiently since it is cooled by a fan. The motor is enabled to utilize a higher level of current which in turn increases torque output of motor, allowing a tread mill belt to move at constant speed even during low speed operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Motor cooling system; and    (2) Drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a pictorial view of tread mill with motor housing.    Electric motor (28)    Electronic control system (36)    Cooling fan (40)
NOVELTY - A training machine based on virtual reality is provided to help a user to enjoy indoor training without any sense of boredom, and to watch TV and movies during exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The training machine based on virtual reality comprises an input device for receiving course and speed information from a user; a control device(300) for outputting a perfume emitting order, a virtual screen reproducing order and a blowing order corresponding to one of the course and speed information; a perfume emitting device(310); a virtual screen providing device having a DVD player(340) and a head gear(350); and a blower(320).
NOVELTY - A three-dimensional solar generation system-grace is provided to form the three-dimensional solar generation system-grace of high technology, high touch, and high mind by improving a solar generation system having a structure of a single layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The efficiency of a solar generation system is maximized by installing a solar cell system and various solid mirrors within a cylindrical base structure. The amount of light absorbed to a solar cell is increased by introducing a principle of laser. The efficiency of the solar cell is improved by installing a photoelectric converter in front of the solar cell. The pumping amount of light is improved by using auxiliary facilities. The capacity of the solar generation system is maximized by using a reflective mirror, an optical amplifier, and a pump.
NOVELTY - The abnormality detector discriminates the abnormal solar battery element, by detecting the electric current flowing through the solar battery elements (3) of a module (2).    USE - For detecting abnormality in solar-electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy and reliable detection and discrimination of abnormal solar battery element by simple arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the module of solar energy power generation system.    module (2)    solar battery elements (3)
NOVELTY - An electrode (78) of predetermined height (H1) is provided inclined to another electrode (74) at a predetermined angle (theta1). The two wire portions (80a,80b), is bonded to electrodes (74,78) such that the angle between the two portions is (theta2). Wire bonding is performed, such that the angle (thetab2) between wire (80a) and line extended from electrodes (78), and angle (thetab1) between wire and line (82) which is perpendicular to electrode (78), and horizontal distance (L3) of electrode (74), distance (L1) of wire (80a) and the height (H1) satisfies a predetermined relation.    USE - For optical module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents contact of wires and disconnection of wire.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of three-dimensional wire bonding structure.    electrodes (74,78)    wire portions (80a,80b)    line (82)
NOVELTY - A weather resistant photovoltaic cell (1001) is adhered to the surface of a concrete base material (1002) having grooves (1004) on the surface, by an adhesive agent.    USE - For solar energy power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the cost of installation structure, as the concrete base material is cheap. The exchange of photovoltaic cell is performed easily and the peeling of photovoltaic cell from base material due to wind is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic cell installation method; and    (2) solar energy power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the top, sectional and side views of the photovoltaic cell installation structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    weather resistant photovoltaic cell (1001)    concrete base material (1002)    grooves (1004)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module wiring cable (1) has positive and negative conducting wires from which separate sub cables (11,12) are branched respectively.    USE - For wiring roof-mounted solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables connecting the solar cell module using the comparatively small cable, even if the number of parallel connections of the solar cell module increases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module wiring structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar cell module wiring cable.    Solar cell module wiring cable (1)    Sub cables (11,12)
NOVELTY - A wind turbine is mounted on a mast (5) with a support (4) for a central body (2). A rotary generator (not shown) is supported on this body (2) and is driven by a drive rotor (3) rotated by a flowing fluid (W). The rotor is mounted inside a symmetrical convergent/divergent duct (1) or nozzle with the drive rotor mounted at the duct throat (7). A free rotor (9) with multiple radial arms (13) is mounted on the central body (2) and is rotated uni-directionally by blades (12) on the radial arm tips. The arms define open channels adapted to draw fluid towards the free rotor for discharge through exhaust openings (14) and away from the duct.    USE - As a wind or water turbine with diffuser means to augment fluid flows.    ADVANTAGE - Fluid flows of lower velocity and energy density can be used in positions closer to population centres to eliminate the cost of long electrical power transmission lines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section of a wind turbine.    Convergent/divergent nozzle (1)    Central body (2)    Drive rotor (3)    Support member and mast (4,5)    Convergent section (6)    Throat (7)    Divergent section (8)    Free rotor (9)    Aerodynamic ring (10)    Duct trailing edge (11)    Blades (12)    Radial arms (13)    Fluid exhaust openings (14)    Fluid flow (W)
NOVELTY - The device has vertically immersible turning blades between turning chambers on float bodies on the ends of a multi-arm connecting shaft. The blades are connected to chains guided in roller tracks and circulate transversely to the main water flow. The acquired translational energy of motion is used to drive electrical generators via the axles of the chain wheels. The blades turn automatically.    USE - For energy conversion in flowing watercourses.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a further energy exchange method for existing watercourses without the use of dam stages or turbines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a lower chain wheel for a forward run turning chamber    forward run turning chamber (3)    chain wheel (14)    circulating direction of forward run (15)
NOVELTY - The conversion method consists of a flow that is directed through a convergent tube chamber formed by a shell of revolution via two screw channels systems. The first channel flow is twisted and transfers energy to a turbine, the second channel flow is directed through screw channels where a flow with reduced pressure is formed. The flow through the channels has a stable balance of inertial forces and pressure gradients    USE - For generation of electricity from wind driven and water driven power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the formation of harmful secondary vortices increases conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for an energy conversion device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram of continuous flow energy conversion into mechanical energy
NOVELTY - The device has a pair of crank arms, each of which engages an end of respective intermediate links (18a,18b). A pair of guide structures engage one end of respective pair of foot links and guide the same end along a preselected traveling path. A pair of connector pins (28a) connect the other end of the respective foot links to the respective end of the intermediate link.    USE - Compact exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a compact, smooth exercise device for stimulating running and stepping motions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an exercise device.    Intermediate links (18a,18b)    Connector pin (28a)    Guide structure (30a)
NOVELTY - A convex lens and a graphite panel solar cell are provided to perform heating and cooling by using the chemical-free solar heat, to generate hot water by using a low-price solar cell, and to suppress the air pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A copper pipe is piped in a graphite panel. The focus of the convex lenses in the upper and lower portions is adjusted. An optical sensor is attached to make the convex lenses and a graphite panel solar cell automatically move and receive the sunlight. A reflector is installed. To maintain the distance, location and direction between the sunlight of a direct ray and the solar cell to which the light reflected onto the reflector is collected, a temperature sensor or an optical sensor is attached. A mirror, the convex lenses and the graphite solar cell are fixed in a rail to stably receive the sunlight. The water heating efficiency is improved by connecting several solar cells.
NOVELTY - An exercise machine with a real time video device is provided to help a user doing much exercise without any sense of boredom by displaying various images changeable according to an exercise speed of a user.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The exercise machine(100) such as a health cycle or tread mill comprises plural keys(200) formed on a manipulation panel(110) for setting an exercise environment including a title, a target distance, a time and a target place after a user inputs an ID and a password; an encoder(300) connected to a driving part for reading and outputting data according to the revolution of the driving part; an exclusive program(600) for calculating a speed and a distance of exercise on the basis of the data transmitted from the encoder to a computer(400), and monitoring the environment varying according to the speed of the user on a monitor(500) at real time.
NOVELTY - A three-dimensional solar generation system-power is provided to form the three-dimensional solar generation system-power of high technology, high touch, and high mind by improving a solar generation system having a structure of a single layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A round type solar cell system such as a circular shape, a rectangular shape, a pentagonal shape, a hexagonal shape, a heptagonal shape, and an octagonal shape is formed by combining solar cell modules. A reflective mirror is installed at a rear side of the round type solar cell system. A round type multi-layered solar cell system is formed by inserting a mirror pillar. The round type multi-layered solar cell system is installed within a cylindrical base structure. Various solid solar cell systems and various solid mirrors are installed in a solar generation system. The capacity of the solar generation system is maximized by using a reflective mirror, an optical amplifier, and a pump. The efficiency of the solar generation system is maximized by installing the solar cell system and various solid mirrors within the cylindrical base structure. The amount of light absorbed to the solar cell is increased by introducing a principle of laser. The efficiency of the solar cell is improved by installing a photoelectric converter in front of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - A two-dimensional solar generation system-power is provided to form the two-dimensional solar generation system-power by improving a solar generation system having a structure of a single layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A round type solar cell system such as a circular shape, a rectangular shape, a pentagonal shape, a hexagonal shape, a heptagonal shape, and an octagonal shape is formed by combining solar cell modules. A reflective mirror is installed at a rear side of the round type solar cell system. A round type multi-layered solar cell system is formed by inserting a mirror pillar. The round type multi-layered solar cell system is installed within a cylindrical base structure. Various solid solar cell systems and various solid mirrors are installed in a solar generation system. The capacity of the solar generation system is maximized by using a reflective mirror, an optical amplifier, and a pump.
NOVELTY - The power generator system has flow meter (3), valve (4) and water turbine (6) which are mounted on branch pipe (2). The water turbine along with inlet port (7) and outlet port (8), is provided inside a casing (9). The blades (10) of the turbine are mounted on a shaft (11) rotatably. A speed governor (13) is mounted between the shaft and a generator (12) to compensate variations in flow velocity and pressure in branch pipe.    USE - For generating electricity using waste water from homes and industries.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves energy saving and makes the process clean and effective as sewage water from homes and industry is used for electricity generation, contributes to environmental preservation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows systematic diagram of power generator using waste water. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Branch pipe (2)    Flow meter (3)    Valve (4)    Water turbine (6)    Inlet port (7)    Outlet port (8)    Casing (9)    Blade (10)    Shaft (11)    Generator (12)    Speed governor (13)
NOVELTY - Compressed air is forcedly supplied to the object in the liquid (2) for increasing the rising power to make it float, due to buoyancy until the rising power increases above the gravity. Then, the air supply is stopped and the object is allowed to move downwards. The downward motility force is used to rotate gearwheel (8) to produce electricity.    USE - Buoyancy electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents air pollution and environmental disruption, as the downward motility force of liquid is used for rotating gearwheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the buoyancy electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Liquid (2)    Gearwheel (8)
NOVELTY - A bypass channel (10) is provided between an outlet (8) and a circulating water path (9) through which cooling water discharged from a condenser (4) of a steam turbine (3) flows towards the outlet. A microwater turbine (11) provided in the bypass channel, drives a generator (12).    USE - Electricity generation system using microwater turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The system recovers the usable energy from the water flowing through the bypass channel, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the electricity generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Steam turbine (3)    Condenser (4)    Outlet (8)    Circulating water path (9)    Bypass channel (10)    Microwater turbine (11)    Generator (12)
NOVELTY - The water-supply device (10) has a shut-off valve (20), a generator (18) for electricity generation and a three-way selector valve (14) provided to a main channel (12). The shut-off valve controls the water flow along the main channel, while the three-way selector valve regulates the water flow from the main channel to the branch channels (12A,12B). A controller (22) regulates the operation of the valves.    USE - Water-supply device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables operation drive of valve without requiring power supply, after water-supply start.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the water-supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water-supply device (10)    Main channel (12)    Branch channels (12A,12B)    Three-way selector valve (14)    Generator (18)    Shut-off valve (20)    Controller (22)
NOVELTY - The sliding bearing has a metal sliding layer (3) which is formed over a bearing alloy layer (1) by thermal spraying process. Several microgrooves (2) are formed at the joint portions of the metal sliding layer and the bearing alloy layer.    USE - For water turbine, gas turbine, steam turbine, diesel engine, motor and pump.    ADVANTAGE - Increases reliability and durability of the sliding bearing. Prevents load variation at the time of stop of bearing, due to presence of the micro grooves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sliding bearing manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the sliding bearing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Bearing alloy layer (1)    Micro grooves (2)    Metal sliding layer (3)
NOVELTY - Solar cells (3) connect via their transparent side to plates (5) made of photoconductive material. The plates are arranged in such a way that light (A), here shown as an arrow, is guided via one of the narrow sides (6) of the plates so that it enters a plate in respective of the transparent side of a solar cell. Plates with multiple solar cells interconnect to form a photovoltaic module (2).    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - Multiple solar cells can be arranged on both sides (9,10) of each plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a slightly exploded view of a solar unit as a photovoltaic module.    Light path (A)    Photovoltaic module (2)    Solar cell (3)    Plate (5)    Narrow side of plate (6)    Both sides of a plate (9,10)
NOVELTY - A deep N-well layer (102) is formed over a P-type substrate (100). A trench auxiliary gate region (108) is formed above a source region (106) which is buried inside the N-well layer and a shallow P-well layer (104) formed over the N-well layer. A gate (114) is formed above the P-well layer and a drain region (107) is embedded within the P-well layer.    USE - For flash memories in electronic equipments like digital camera, electronic organizer, MP3 players, electronic answering machine and programmable integrated circuits, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The construction of source terminal and auxiliary gate inside the shallow P-well layer and a deep N-well layer reduces the area occupied by them. The operating efficiency of the structure is increased and resistivity at the source terminal, is reduced during reading of data.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Trench split gate non-volatile flash memory cell structure forming method; and    (2) Trench split gate non-volatile flash memory cell structure operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the trench split gate non-volatile flash memory cell structure.    P-type substrate (100)    Deep N-well layer (102)    P-well layer (104)    Source region (106)    Drain region (107)    Trench auxiliary gate region (108)    Gate (114)
NOVELTY - Multiple solar-power-generation module (1) are arranged on a roof-lining-board (11). Each module has gutters (5,6) which are fixed to the roof-lining-board by a tab (10). A water-proof cover (7) with a rain water permeation prevention projection (4), is fixed to the frames (3) of the module.    USE - Solar-power-generation array system for residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The use of tab increases the strength and reliability of the array system, while simplifying the installation process. The projection prevents permeation of rain water into the gutter over a long period of time, hence the roof structure is prevented from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the solar-power-generation array system.    Solar-power-generation module (1)    Frames (3)    Projection (4)    Gutters (5,6)    Water-proof cover (7)    Tab (10)    Roof-lining-board (11)
NOVELTY - Each of multiple solar power generation modules that are arranged on a roof-lining board (10), has gutters (5,6) which are attached to the board. A water-proof cover (7) with a rain water permeation prevention projection (4), is fixed to the gutters by a bolt (9) such that the projection (4) inclines along the roof direction.    USE - Solar-power generation array structure for residential building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar-power generation array structure is easily installed with reduced number of components. The projection prevents permeation of rain water into the roof, for a long period of time, hence the roof structure is prevented from being damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural view of the solar-power generation array structure.    Rain water permeation prevention projection (4)    Gutters (5,6)    Water-proof cover (7)    Bolt (9)    Roof-lining board (10)
NOVELTY - A turbine is located just offshore and is supported on a support (9) or could be suspended on metal straps (1,2), while comprising an outer shell (5) enclosing the turbine (20). The central hub contains a generator (3), a rotor (4) and a shaft (18) and a grid (19) traps potentially damaging material, while an electronic speed control system could be provided to control the turbine.    USE - Generating electricity from tidal water flows.    ADVANTAGE - Providing design flexibility to achieve wide range of applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system    Generator (3)    Turbine (4)    Shell (5)    Shaft (18)    Grid (19)    Turbine (20)
NOVELTY - A combined hydrogenerator set for hydraulic power station is composed of at least two hydrogenerator sets. The first set is suitable for permanent running with water head range from minimum to maximum and high single-machine output from designed to maximal water heads. The second set is suitable for running in the water head range from minimum to one between designed and maximal water heads with maximal unit flow greater than that of the first set. The number of machines for the first set must meet the capacity requirement when the first set runs only. Its advantages are high electric capacity and benefit of hydraulic power station in flood period and the period when nl hydrogenerator set runs only.
NOVELTY - Pedal shafts (8) are attached to a chain (11) extending around guiding sprocket wheels (12-15) and a sprocket wheel (16) that has an electric motor (17) acting as a generator and exerting variable braking through an electrical resistance (24) with cooling fins. A control box (25) displays work performed, time elapsed and exercise intensity. The pedal shafts connect to glider assemblies (9) on rods (10) and may include adjustable mechanical or electric motor braking.    USE - The exercise machine is used for rehabilitative exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Programs for exercising various muscles and joints can be designed and implemented by control of the braking systems. A variable resistance over a stroke of the foot pedal can be implemented. The exercise machine is very flexible in design and may be applied to various patient groups during rehabilitation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a brake mechanism for an exercise machine including electrical motors acting as braking electrical generators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of the mechanisms of an exercise machine.    Pedal shaft (8)    Glider assembly (9)    Rod (10)    Chain (11)    Guiding sprocket wheel (12-15)    Motor sprocket wheel (16)    Electric motor (17)    Control box (25)
NOVELTY - A motor-powered massage mechanism (46) is provided at the backrest and comprises vibratory bars (464) to massage user's back.    USE - Stationary exercise bike with massaging facility.    ADVANTAGE - The massaging bars can be selectively used for massaging the user's back to relieve ache during exercising.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of the stationary exercise bicycle.    Motor-powered massage mechanism (46)    Vibratory bars (464)
NOVELTY - A separator (21) separates portion of electromagnetic signal transmitted through a waveguide (11), and communicates the separated signal through another waveguide (12). A combiner (22) combines the signal through the waveguide (12) with the remaining signal from the waveguide (11). A pair of photodetectors (15,16) detects the power of signals from the waveguides (11,12), respectively.    USE - For dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) optical communication system.    ADVANTAGE - The wavelength of each channel in the optical communication system is measured satisfactorily and at reduced cost. The installation and maintenance are easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of the wavelength measurement device.    Waveguides (11,12)    Photodetectors (15,16)    Separator (21)    Combiner (22)
NOVELTY - An insulation structure comprising a pair of photosensitive insulation films (1,2) of mutually different sensitivities, includes a groove (2a) filled with an upper interconnection layer and a connection hole (1a) for connecting the upper and lower interconnection layers.    USE - Semiconductor device with multilayer interconnection structure for use in integrated circuit.    ADVANTAGE - By forming the insulation film of mutually different sensitivities, the connection hole and groove are formed by simple process thereby improving yield of manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the semiconductor device manufacturing process.    Photosensitive insulation films (1,2)    Connection hole (1a)    Groove (2a)
NOVELTY - Several comb-shaped electrodes (30) of the solar cell (26) includes a non-electrolytic plating conductive layer (39) adhered directly on the sunlight receiving surface, by the non-electrolytic plating process.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Electric-power generation efficiency is improved, by adhering the non-electrolytic plating conductive layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (26)    Comb-shaped electrode (30)    Non-electrolytic plating conductive layer (39)
NOVELTY - A sea wall or dam is built between points (2,3) at a coastal inlet or bay and a stronger dam is built between points (4,5). When the tide is rising, a paddle (6) will rotate and produce electricity until high tide is approached and paddles (7,8) begin to rotate. As the tide recedes, the paddles are rotated in the opposite direction and a reverse gear is used or the polarity of the generator is reversed.    USE - Generating electricity from tidal movement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system    Paddles (6,7,8)
NOVELTY - A panel container has a flat base on which the solar cells are supported so as to allow the front and back surfaces of the solar cells (1010) to contact the dielectric liquid (1016) in the container. The container has a transparent lid (1004) and transparent side walls (1008) coupled to the base to allow sunlight to pass into the container.    USE - Solar energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The output power produced by the solar cells is increased for the given light intensity input by wetting the surfaces of solar cells with the dielectric liquid and the cost per watt is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar cell panel encapsulating system.    Transparent lid (1004)    Transparent side wall (1008)    Solar cell (1010)    Dielectric liquid (1016)
NOVELTY - A processor (12) is coupled to a photoelectric sensor (14) and generates at least one GUI for programming the operation of the photoelectric sensor. A display device (16) is coupled to the processor for displaying the GUI. The processor controls the photoelectric sensor in accordance with a selection of an operator utilizing the GUI.    USE - In a programmable, digitally controlled photoelectric sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Allows an operator to easily adjust the sensor to a specific sensing task by viewing a simple, easy-to-use graphic display monitor and selecting (e.g., by clicking utilizing a computer mouse) icons representing the desired mode of operation. Upon selection of the desired mode of operation, the system automatically recalls the proper performance attributes/parameters (e.g., response time, hysteresis, auto-set level, output mode, etc.) and programs/controls the sensor to operate in accordance with the recalled performance parameters. Allows the operator to monitor the response of the sensor on either an LED contrast indicator built into the sensor, or on a graphic display oscilloscope-style contrast deviation analyzer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) a method for programming a photoelectric sensor and for monitoring its performance;    (b) a computer program product for controlling a computer comprising a recording medium readable by the computer;    (c) a programmable photoelectric sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.    processor (12)    photoelectric sensor (14)    display device (16)
NOVELTY - An arm support includes a rest for the forearms of a user and in front of forearm rest there is a free space for receiving the hands of the user. A hand-operated controller is connected to the remainder of the machine by a flexible electrical lead.    USE - For improving physical fitness and to lose weight.    ADVANTAGE - The system is comfortable and easy to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exercise bicycle.
NOVELTY - The output signal, 'Y', is a function of an input signal, 'X', and the second differential of 'Y' is greater than zero over a portion of the range of possible values of the input signal. The signal 'X' being dependent on the power generated by the user of the exercise machine and 'Y' is generated from 'X' to communicate via an output device to the user.    USE - For exercise apparatus (CLAIMED).    ADVANTAGE - The system provides an output communication dependent on the power generated by a user on an exercise machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the system.
NOVELTY - To provide a light source coupler manufactured at a low cost even in the case of a small quantity production without using a printed wiring board, this light source coupler is characterized by comprising a plurality of light sources and a connection conductor structure extending in the direction of the light source array to couple these light sources, and in that the connection conductor structure is formed by cutting a required part of a generally flat conductor patterned as predetermined.    USE - Provide a light source coupler.    ADVANTAGE - Changing the cut part of the patterned conductor makes it possible to form a light source coupler having any of various light source connection patterns in one manufacture line by using the same patterned conductor. Therefore, the light source coupler is manufactured at a low cost efficiently even in the case of a small quantity production.
NOVELTY - A cellular phone for reducing power consumption using a sensor and a method therefor are provided to save the power consumption in the cellular phone applying a TFT-LCD(Thin Film Transistor-Liquid Crystal Display) by not driving the TFT-LCD by the output from an infrared sensor in case that a user holds the cellular phone to user's ear and performs a telephone conversation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A control unit of a cellular phone periodically monitors the output of an infrared sensor(110). The control judges whether a temperature value outputted from the infrared sensor is greater than a certain value(120). If the temperature value outputted from the infrared sensor is greater than the certain value, the control unit outputs a switch control signal for turning off a switch connected to a power supplied from a power unit to a TFT-LCD driving unit(130).
NOVELTY - A through-hole electrode (23) is formed on a base substrate (22) on which a LED (8) is mounted. The connection between the LED and the electrode is performed through a wire. The base substrate is fixed on another substrate (12), and electrically connected to an external electrode through the electrode (23).    USE - For optical communication system.    ADVANTAGE - Drilling of mounting substrate is not required, hence reduces work hour and cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the optical module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    LED (8)    Substrates (12,22)    Through-hole electrode (23)
NOVELTY - A photoreceiving portion (3a) of a light receiving chip (3) is located below an opening (1b) formed on a wiring board (1). The photoreceiving portion receives the light through a lens (7) attached to the opening.    USE - Photodetector for optical disk drive.    ADVANTAGE - Since the photoreceiving portion of the light receiving chip mounted on the wiring board, is arranged below the opening provided on wiring board, the light receiving capability is improved and the size of the photodetector is reduced. Avoids encroachment of dust thereby preventing the photoreceiving portion from getting damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photodetector.    Wiring board (1)    Opening (1b)    Light receiving chip (3)    Photoreceiving portion (3a)    Lens (7)
NOVELTY - The terminal box has a terminal board (20) with movable upper portion (22) and a lower portion having a protrusion. An electrode (a) of the solar power generation module is connected with main unit of the terminal box by the terminal board. The protrusion in the lower portion of the terminal board pinches the electrode during connection of the electrode with the main unit of terminal box.    USE - Terminal box for solar power generation module wiring.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacturing cost and maintenance cost are reduced since need for soldering is eliminated by using terminal board for electrode connection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for terminal board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the terminal box.    Terminal board (20)    Movable upper portion of terminal board (22)    Electrode (a)
NOVELTY - A solar-cell (2) of a solar-cell module is electrically connected to a flat conductor (3) through a conductive adhesive (6), after position fixation of the cell and the flat conductor individually on a cell holder (12).    USE - For manufacturing solar-cell module using jig.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids displacement of the flat conductor, since the solar-cell and flat conductor are fixed and connected reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell module manufacturing jig.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar-cell module manufacturing jig.    Solar-cell (2)    Flat conductor (3)    Conductive adhesive (6)    Cell holder (12)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (16) is provided at the back side of a transparent substrate (12). A filler attaches each transparent substrate to a sealing cover (13) individually, while sealing the solar cell.    USE - For solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains solar cell module with easy handling, and improves productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top and sectional views of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent substrate (12)    Sealing cover (13)    Solar cell (16)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (24) and the solar heat collection unit (26) are respectively provided to downstream and upstream side of the inclination section of the mixed type solar heat collection device.    USE - Mixed type solar heat collection device.    ADVANTAGE - Utilization efficiency of solar energy is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of mixed type solar heat collection device.    Solar cell (24)    Solar heat collection unit (26)
NOVELTY - The solar power generator (1) has a solar cell module (3) with gaskets (18a,18b), supported by a pair of mounting stands (2). A clamp (25) clamps the two mutually parallel edges of the module between two opposingly placed mounts (11) of the mounting stands.    USE - Solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - As the two mutually parallel edges of the solar cell module are clamped between mounts of mounting stands, the solar power generator is assembled easily and the operativity of the module is improved. Hence, an inexpensive solar power generator is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the solar power generator.    Solar power generator (1)    Mounting stands (2)    Solar cell module (3)    Mounts (11)    Gaskets (18a,18b)    Clamp (25)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (11) has a frame with supports (24,26) on either ends. A hilt (26b) which is provided on the outer side of the frame support (26) and a hilt (24b) is provided on the inner side of the frame support (24) along the same direction as that of the hilt (26b).    USE - Solar cell module for solar power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the gap between the solar cell modules, hence installation density is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (11)    Supports (24,26)    Hilts (24b,26b)
NOVELTY - A portion of the base material (4) is appeared around the solar cell (5), which has color and pattern same as that of other portions of the base material.    USE - Roof material with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents odd feeling, due to unification property of design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for roof covering structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roof material with solar cell.    Base material (4)    Solar cell (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (5) is fixed on a base material (4) through a fixing tool which is provided around the solar cell on the base material. The surface of fixing tool and the base material are made of same color.    USE - Roof material with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents odd feeling, since the roof base material and fixing tool are made of same color.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roof material with solar cell.    Base material (4)    Solar cell (5)
NOVELTY - Wings (5) are attached through a projection (6) to a rotary structure (9) which can traverse through a support bar (1) which is positioned in sea water and connected to a station (2) on the surface of the sea water. The turning effort transduction material (10) integrated in the support bar transduces the tidal current received by the wings to a generator (3) positioned in the station.    USE - Power generator using tidal current of sea water.    ADVANTAGE - The wings enable receiving the tidal current energy efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the power generator.    Support bar (1)    Station (2)    Generator (3)    Wings (5)    Projection (6)    Rotary structure (9)    Turning effort transduction material (10)
NOVELTY - A sensor (24) mounted on the main portion (12) of the dumbbell (10), detects the number of cycles within which a person moves the dumbbell up and down and the heart beat of the person for calculating the amount of heat energy consumed by the person during exercising. The calculated result is displayed in a LED display (28) which is mounted in one end (22) of the dumbbell.    USE - For arm exercising.    ADVANTAGE - As the physical conditions of the person are known, easily using the heat energy consumption data displayed in LED display, the occurrence of possible athletic injury is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the dumbbell.    Dumbbell (10)    Main portion (12)    Sensor (24)
NOVELTY - A faulty component of a network system, is examined by an inspector with an online inspection kit and a report having graphic image of component condition is prepared. The report is received at a help desk and an information system. The received report is compared with stored information, based on which component condition is assessed and a repair is recommended.    USE - For providing maintenance to all components of electrical power generation facility, electric power transmission and distribution system, plants such as micro turbine, combined heat and power plant, wind farms, tidal water or ocean wave plant, solar cell plant, fuel cell plant.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a maintenance service that assures quality and continuity of power supply in a more effective and cost effective way. Reduces the need for the utility to employ train and maintain a large staff of own maintenance and engineering experts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Power generation information system;    (2) Computer program product;    (3) Computer program code element;    (4) Maintenance provision computer program;    (5) Web site;    (6) Computer data signal.
NOVELTY - A generator (3), anchored by mooring ropes (4) to a weight (5), floats underwater and attached to a propeller (2) by a shaft (1).    USE - Ocean current electrical power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Offers practical ocean current electrical power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of an ocean current electrical power generator.    Shaft (1)    Generator (3)    Mooring ropes (4)    Weight (5)
NOVELTY - A stand (6) has a continuous belt (2) that is supported by support mechanisms (3-5) to pick-up a pet (P), and is rotated by a drive unit (7). Several display units (11,12A,12B) display the image indicating the movement of the belt. A sensor (8) detects the speed of rotation of the belt. A controller (10) determines the speed at which the image is to be changed based on the output of the sensor.    USE - For pets such as dog.    ADVANTAGE - Since the image displayed is changed based on the movement of the belt, the interest of the pet during walking is improved without giving mental stress to pet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the pet walking device.    Belt (2)    Support mechanisms (3-5)    Stand (6)    Drive unit (7)    Sensor (8)    Controller (10)    Display units (11,12A,12B)    Pet (P)
NOVELTY - A power plant has a bank of hydroelectric turbine generators (10) positioned between manifold chambers (11,12) placed in a parallel configuration. Blades (14) on a vertical shaft (13) are rotated in a toroidal casing (15) with an input and output through which sea water may flow in order to drive the turbines.    USE - Generating electricity using turbines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plant    Turbine generators (10)    Manifold chambers (11,12)    Blades (14)    Toroidal chambers (15)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic solar cells (24) are located in a duct (20), pressed or extruded from radiation transparent material. In a primary circuit a cooling liquid. (32) surrounds the solar cell in the duct.Pref. the primary coolant circuit is fitted in front of a heat exchanger to a secondary circuit to a pressure and temp. controlled pump. Between the solar cell and a concentrator lens (14) is incorporated only an encapsulating layer for conducting the coolant and connection of heat energy.    USE - For solar energy utilizing system, including cooling of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Protection of solar cells against damage by coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematically the solar radiation concentration onto the cells.    solar cells, (24)    duct, (20)    cooling liquid., (22)    concentrator lens (14)
NOVELTY - The device has solar cells or solar cell modules providing electric current from sunlight or artificial light. The solar cells or modules (2) are arranged on at least two panels (1) preferably less than 3 mm. thick joined by flexible or elastic connections or a common axle and that can be arranged as a compact arrangement or in rigid joined sections.    USE - For accumulator-powered electrical devices.    ADVANTAGE - Can provide the current required to operate a mobile electrical device with low current requirements but also devices with high current requirements in mobile operation, e.g. while traveling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    solar cell modules (2)    panels (1)
NOVELTY - On the person's body markers (30), pressure (16) and acceleration sensors (18) are fitted and video cameras (14) monitor body movements. Their signals are recorded with a data processing unit (20) which has a monitor and loudspeakers (26) for conveying information to the person. The unit has an expert data bank (22) for comparison of the signals from the sensors and markers to determine whether any body movements are performed correctly. A microphone (38) can be used to monitor sound when a musical instrument is played.    USE - To enable a person to learn the correct movements and postures when performing complex movement cycles, e.g. when dancing, performing yoga and aerobics and all forms of physical activity including playing musical instruments, so that no physical harm can ensue.    ADVANTAGE - Superior to existing methods when the checks are carried out with the aid of experts, video programmes or information from instruction books, in that they permit fast and reliable information based on the comparison of actual movements carried out with the expert data held by the processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sketch of an equipment to the present invention.    video cameras (14)    sensors (16,18)    processing unit (20)    data bank (22)    loudspeakers (26)    markers (30)    microphone. (38)
NOVELTY - A substrate (20) and a light source assembly positioned adjacent to each other, are adjusted until a line extending between the alignment marks of the light source assembly and the substrate are substantially parallel. A rigid connection is created between the light source assembly and the substrate using a heat activated adhesive.    USE - For assembling optical pick-up unit in disc drive used for computer and personal electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Enables creating a rigid connection between the light source assembly and the substrate, effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the optical head having the substrate mounted with light source.    Substrate (20)
NOVELTY - The nuclei and a transparent conductive film are sequentially formed on a substrate (101) at different film formation rates which satisfy predetermined relationship.    USE - For photovoltaic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the nuclei and transparent conductive film are formed at different film formation rates, the photoelectric conversion efficiency and reliability of photovoltaic device are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Photovoltaic device manufacturing method; and    (2) Photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of photovoltaic device.    Substrate (101)
NOVELTY - A treadmill is provided to enable a more accurate control thereof as well as reduce the generation of noise by adopting AC three phase induction motor and an inverter controlling the motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The treadmill consists of a track part comprising a rectangular metal frame, two pulleys(11,12) fixed at the front and rear sides of the frame, a running belt(13) wound around the pulleys, a running footstool(14) fixed to the frame by interposing a shock absorbing buffer(15), and an inclination adjustor; a driving part comprising an AC three-phase induction motor(21), a speed control inverter(22), and a power source(23); and a control part(30).
NOVELTY - A U-shape tile mounting bracket (107) which has two side walls (107d) that opens upwards, is mounted on a tile of a tiled roof. A vertical rail (111) is inserted in the hollow section of tile mounting bracket, and attached together with a self tapping screw (125).    USE - For mounting solar energy utilization panel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables attaching solar energy utilization panel easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side and sectional views of the mounting structure.    Tile mounting bracket (107)    Side wall (107d)    Vertical rail (111)    Self tapping screw (125)
NOVELTY - The substrate (1) has a main surface on which electrodes (2) which consist of laminated structure of metallization layer (2a) of thickness 5-40 mum and copper layer (2b) are formed. The width of curved surface of metallization layer is 5-70 mum.    USE - For thermo-electric conversion module for cooling optical semiconductor elements e.g. semiconductor laser and photodiode.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents detachment of an electrode with respect to ceramic substrate due to heat, by relieving thermal stress generated by differential thermal expansion of the ceramic substrate and electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of ceramic substrate.    Ceramic substrate (1)    Electrodes (2)    Metallization layer (2a)    Copper layer (2b)
NOVELTY - A metal insulated semiconductor type capacitor (C1) is connected to a bond resistance (R1) including a GaAs sensor (D1), and resistor (r1), and to a transistor (T1). A switch (S1) connects the capacitor (C1) either to positive power supply (B1) during charging state, or to ground during depletion state.    USE - Radiation image pick-up apparatus used for medical diagnosis and non-destructive inspection in industry.    ADVANTAGE - As the capacitor is switched between charging state and depletion state, dynamic range of X-ray irradiation amount is increased, thereby improving image quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for radiation image pick-up system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the image pick-up apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive power supply (B1)    Capacitor (C1)    GaAs sensor (D1)    Resistor (r1)    Bond resistance (R1)    Switch (S1)    Transistor (T1)
NOVELTY - A pocket-like object (6) comprises multiple flexible sheets (61) arranged parallely between the mutually opposing header pipes (7A,7B) for inflow and drain of heat medium. Each pocket-like objects expands by the inflow of heat medium and is adhered to the reverse side of a solar cell module, during solar heat collection.    USE - Used in solar-power generation unit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform easily and efficiently the indirect collection of heat from solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar-power generation unit; and    (2) solar energy power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a profile top view of the solar-heat collection apparatus.    Pocket-like object (6)    Opposing header pipes (7A,7B)    Flexible sheets (61)
NOVELTY - The mutually opposing inflow and drain header pipes (7A,7B) arranged in parallel with respect to bag-shaped object (6), have heat medium insertion hole (73A) and drain hole (73B) respectively. The object is expanded and adhered to the reverse side of a solar cell module, by the flow of heat medium from inflow header pipe.    USE - For solar power generating system (claimed) used in roof of residence.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures performing indirect collection of heat from solar cell module easily and efficiently, by the arrangement of inflow and drain header pipes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) solar power generating unit; and    (2) solar power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar heat collecting apparatus.    Bag-shaped object (6)    Inflow header pipe (7A)    Drain header pipe (7B)    Heat medium insertion hole (73A)    Drain hole (73B)
NOVELTY - A flexible bag-shaped object (6) provided to the reverse side of a solar cell module, expands so as to collect solar heat.    USE - For collecting solar heat in solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The indirect collection of heat from the solar cell module is performed efficiently and easily, by the provision of flexible bag-shaped object at the reverse side of the solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar heat collection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Flexible bag-shaped object (6)
NOVELTY - A generator (8) in an outer casing that accommodates a water-turbine, is arranged such that a revolving shaft of the turbine and the generator, are parallel. A speed changer (10) fitted to the generator, changes the rotational speed of the generator based on the output of water-turbine.    USE - For hydroelectric device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to easily modify the design. Mass-production is enabled, thus reducing manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydroelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline longitudinal cross-sectional view of the hydroelectric device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Generator (8)    Speed changer (10)
NOVELTY - A measurement unit (2) measures the time during which a contestant (1) travels from a start point to a goal point. A light emission controller (4) has several light emission units (5) arranged on several points to emit light corresponding to the position of the contestant. The computer (3) performs storage of various data, processing and control of periphery device based on individual data, measurement data and training schedule related to the contestant.    USE - For training contestants with running ability or swimming ability, in athletics fields.    ADVANTAGE - The device stores and processes many contestant's data with high accuracy. Improves each contestant's running ability, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a drawing illustrating the concept of improvement support device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Contestant (1)    Measurement unit (2)    Computer (3)    Light emission controller (4)    Light emission units (5)
NOVELTY - A motor having a shaft rotatable at a variable velocity, is mounted to a limb support (50) which secures a limb such that the limb is rotated about a joint. The joint is rotatable and is aligned with the shaft. A torque sensor (110) measures the amount of resistance torque exerted by the joint, and communicates to a controller to decrease the velocity of the motor shaft in response to an increase in resistance torque.    USE - For stretching joints e.g. ankle, knee, elbow, etc., for limb therapy.    ADVANTAGE - The device safely stretches the joint to its extreme positions, with quantitative control of the resistance torque and stretching velocity. The device is small and portable and stretches and mobilizes the limb or joint accurately, reliably and effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for joint stretching method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a limb therapeutic device for stretching the ankle.    Limb support (50)    Torque sensor (110)
NOVELTY - A key pad (94) connects user to a telephone answering servers (14) which consisting of multiple exercise programs for controlling movement of a belt (36) of the exercise device (12). An interface (88) receiving user selected exercise program from the telephone answering service, causes the movement of the belt.    USE - Exercise device such as tread mill, exercise bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables flexible programming of the exercise device based on users taste and style.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exercise device.    Exercise device (12)    Telephone answering servers (14)    Belt (36)    Interface (88)    Key pad (94)
NOVELTY - Multiple layers (102,104,106,110,112,113) are formed on a substrate (100). The barrier layer (106) has quantum dots (108) and gallium arsenide layer (110) has quantum well corresponding to the quantum dots. The GaAs layer (110) and GaAlAs layer (112) has strain induced quantum dot (114) corresponding to each quantum dots in barrier layer (106).    USE - E.g. infrared light converter used for electronic device used in the field of pollution detection, thermal imaging, astronomical imaging.    ADVANTAGE - The signal from IR or MIR source is effectively converted into visible or near visible signal or image.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light converting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of optical converter.    Substrate (100)    Layers (102,104,106,110,112,113)    Quantum dots (108,114)
NOVELTY - A sensor detects the operation of an exercise device (12) and transmits a signal to a processor (16) through a cable (32). A user inputs the user ID and password to the processor, based on which an image is displayed on the monitor (24) indicating a predetermined time period for which the user must exercise prior to being granted access to a computer system.    USE - Computer exercise system.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise device monitors the physical conditions such as heart rate, blood pressure, etc., of the user. The computer performs numerous functions including calculations, printing, charting, graphing, generating schedules, cross-referencing results of previous workout. Ensures the user to exercise their body prior to operating a computer and prevents users from accessing software until a predetermined amount of exercise is performed. The system is simple, easy to use and economical in cost to manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for providing restricted access to computer system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top perspective view of the computer exercise system.    Exercise device (12)    Processor (16)    Monitor (24)    Cable (32)
NOVELTY - An insulating substrate (1) has an electrode (2) on which a light emitting element (4) is mounted such that bonding of wire (7) between light emitting element and another electrode (3) is performed in the bonding area (3e) of electrode (3) sealed by resin package (6).    USE - E.g. light emitting device for electronic machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to prevent the influence of the solder on wire bonding, and hence increases the adhesion strength of substrate and resin package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and side views of surface mount-type semiconductor device.    Insulating substrate (1)    Electrodes (2,3)    Bonding area of electrode (3e)    Light emitting element (4)    Wire (7)    Resin package (6)
NOVELTY - Solar cells formed on a wafer, are cut into solar cell segments. The solar cell segments (10) having same shape, are arranged in parallel, such that cutting plane lines of the segments are arranged in zigzag form.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The loss of the single crystal wafer is reduced and energy conversion efficiency is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of the solar cell module.    Solar cell segments (10)
NOVELTY - A water turbine is installed in the pipeline (67) which connects a water supply plant (65) at a higher level and a heat decomposition treatment plant for supplying water to be heated by the hot exhaust gas from the treatment plant. A waterwheel power generator (66) is driven by the water turbine for power generation.    USE - For performing indirect heat processing of the processed objects such as various waste material, sludge, incineration ashes, fly ash and soil and carries out bulk reduction by drying, carbonization, incineration, etc., and generating power using exhaust heat.    ADVANTAGE - As the waterwheel power generator performs power generation along the conveyance, need for additional plant is eliminated. Total energy and running cost are also reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram explaining the arrangement of water turbine and waterwheel generator along the pipeline. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Water supply plant (65)    Waterwheel power generator (66)    Pipeline (67)
NOVELTY - A circulation pump (4) is installed in the top of a channel tube (2) for circulation of water for obtaining electrical power.    USE - For use in home, shop, factory, motor vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Installation cost and space are reduced. Since no fuel is used, pollution of environment is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the hydroelectric system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Channel tube (2)    Circulation pump (4)
NOVELTY - A gear case (8) is supported by a pump case (1) through guide blades (12). A revolving shaft casing (10) which holds the revolving shaft (6) rotatably, is arranged between the gear case and the pump case.    USE - Guide blade structure of water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the pump efficiency and turbine efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical side view of the inline pump of the side thruster format.    Pump case (1)    Revolving shaft (6)    Gear case (8)    Revolving shaft casing (10)    Guide blades (12)
NOVELTY - The detecting element has bolometer thin film (9) containing chemical composition of specified formula.    USE - Thermal-type infrared detecting element used for infrared camera.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates infrared detecting element with suitable temperature characteristic and reduced distortion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The detecting element has bolometer thin film (9) containing chemical composition of formula (I):    where x is in the range of 0-0.05, and d expresses the deviation from stoichiometry of oxygen. An insulation base layer (8) differs from the lattice constant of the thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline structure of the thermal-type infrared detecting element.    Insulation base layer (8)    Bolometer thin film (9)
NOVELTY - The sliding surface of an alloy-made base (10), has a resin layer (11) which slidably contacts the rotary plate. Several grooves (12) are formed by penetrating the resin layer, on the base.    USE - For water turbine generator.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of bearing enables to obtain favorable bearing capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the plate for thrust bearing.    Alloy-made base (10)    Resin layer (11)    Groove (12)
NOVELTY - The adhesive sheet has a transmittance of 10% or less for a light ray with wavelength 400-600 nm and a transmittance of 70% or more for light ray with wavelength 760-1100 nm.    USE - For portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The double-sided adhesive sheet effectively shields visible light and transmits infrared light and has high impact resistance, thereby preventing damage.
NOVELTY - The plant pot has a built in dehumidifier (1) powered by solar cells (2), which harvests atmospheric moisture. The plant pot is able to autonomously self-water its contents. Delivery of collected water occurs via a tube (4) stemming from the dehumidifier unit.    USE - To extract moisture from its surrounding atmosphere to water the plants it accommodates.    ADVANTAGE - The plants do not need to be to be watered by people or other watering systems. Will self-water the plants and other vegetation it may accommodate without the need for human intervention.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an inside view of the plant pot.    Dehumidifier (1)    Solar cells (2)    Tube (4)
NOVELTY - The energy conversion method involves carrying out electrolysis of water to obtain hydrogen and oxygen at a first level, moving the hydrogen to a second higher level, carrying out a chemical reaction with the oxygen in the air at the second level, returning the water from the reaction to a level below the first level and using the stored energy released by changing the water level.    USE - For energy conversion, especially for producing electrical current.    ADVANTAGE - Enables water to be transported to or produced at different heights with considerably reduced losses and generation of electric current without having to store water in storage lakes or reservoirs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for implementing the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    electrolyzer (1)    pipes (2,3,6)    air (4)    fuel cell (5)    turbine (7)    reservoir (8)
NOVELTY - The tread mill is similar to but larger in size to other exercise treadmills, with its length the same as many other regular exercise tread mills, but its width about five times as wide as the one commonly used in other applications, to allow for 'Slalom skiing' like motion, similar to the motion of a skier making turns on Slalom snow skis. The running belt of the 'Slalom Run' is driven by an electrical motor, which is attached to the frame and equipped with variable control of its revolution.    USE - For learning and exercising the motion of carving in Alpine Slalom skiing. For physical conditioning and improvement of their co-ordination and general skills.
NOVELTY - Solar cell manufacture, comprising the steps of, a) providing a temporary substrate (1) b) applying a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) (2) c) applying a photo voltaic (PV) amorphous Si layer (3) on the TCO d) if so desired, applying one or two insulating strips (9) onto the PV layer e) applying a back electrode (4) onto the PV layer and, if they are present, onto the insulating strips f) if so desired, repairing shunts in the back electrode g) providing a groove (5) in the back electrode down to the PV layer, or if it is present, down to an insulating strip h) if so desired, providing a permanent carrier i) removing the temporary substrate j) providing a groove from the side of the TCO through the TCO and, optionally, through the PV layer down tot he back electrode, or if it is present, down to an insulating strip k) if so desired, applying an encapsulant onto the TCO layer, in which process a conductive connection through the PV layer is established (i) between steps f. and h, or (ii) between steps i. and k, or (iii) if one or two insulating strips are applied onto the PV layer in step d, between steps c. and e.    USE - For manufacture of a solar cell foil for solar cells connected in series.    ADVANTAGE - Enables formation of grooves on either side of the solar cell foil by using a temporary substrate during manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing figure shows a diagrammatic representation of the process of formation of solar cell foils for solar cells in series    Temporary substrate (1)    Transparent Conductive Oxide (2)    Photo voltaic layer (3)    Back electrode (4)    Groove (5)
NOVELTY - The device has several crystalline semiconductor particles (5) of specified conductivity that are provided on a substrate (1). A semiconductor layer (3) of opposite conductivity type is provided on the particles. A pyramidal projection (6) is formed between the particles, such that the lateral surface of the projection is oriented towards each particle.    USE - Photoelectric conversion device for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lateral surface of the pyramidal projection is oriented towards each semiconductor particle, the light incident on the projection is efficiently directed to the particles and the leakage current is reduced, thereby improving the conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing photoelectric conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the photoelectric conversion device.    Substrate (1)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Crystalline semiconductor particles (5)    Pyramidal projection (6)
NOVELTY - An energy concentrator (12) has multiple ring-like reflective surfaces (18), an entrance aperture and an exit aperture. A portion of radiant energy impinging on the entrance aperture is concentrated and directed towards multiple predetermined converging direction, so that the concentrated fluxes reflected from the reflective surfaces are partially superimposed on an energy receiver (16).    USE - For radiant energy flux transformation for various high-heat ground-based and space solar applications.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves desired operation with the cooperation of concentrator having axial symmetry and receiver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective schematic view of the non-imaging system.    Energy concentrator (12)    Energy receiver (16)    Reflective surface (18)
NOVELTY - A controller has a function for controlling the inclination of the solar cell panel (11) within a range of 90degrees and returning the panel to the downward direction after the panel lower portion (11a) is raised at a level state, and has another function for controlling the turning over of a level support base (4) within a range of 180degrees and returning the base to the original position.    USE - Solar power generation equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Enables operating the solar cell panel effectively in all seasons, eliminates failure, excels in durability, allows level support stand to support and rotate smoothly and saves power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the attachment state of the drive motor and the deceleration gears.    Level support base (4)    Solar cell panel (11)    Panel lower portion (11a)
NOVELTY - A focal surface array (FSA) (20) has an array of flat piece-wise sensor chip assembly (SCA) (24) that receives electromagnetic energy received through a ball lens (14) and reflected by a mirror (16) that is placed centrally parallel to the lens base.    USE - Optical system such as ultra-wide field-of-view scanning electro-optic sensor system.    ADVANTAGE - By using flat piece-wise sensor chip assembly, the system is allowed to have simple and compact concentric design without the need of expensive curved field lens assembly and thereby the scanning efficiency and the image quality are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show perspective, side and sectional side views of scanning sensor system.    Ball lens (14)    Mirror (16)    Focal surface array (20)    Sensor chip assembly (24)
NOVELTY - A main wiring penetration portion in reverse-side protection plate (9), acts as incision hole (100) through which main wirings (8,8a) are penetrated.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell elements are sealed by transparent surface protection plate and reverse-side protection plate and hence prevents the solar cell from damage. The solar cell module has small main wiring penetration hole and has high reliability with improved water-proofness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main wirings (8,8a)    Reverse-side protection plate (9)    Incision hole (100)
NOVELTY - A transparent substrate (11) has a light reflection layer (12) at its bottom, with metal formed on the corrugated structure of multiple triangular drills having 100 nm as mean distance between the vertexes of adjacent drills.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to decrease the leakage of current, thus improves the optical utilization effectiveness at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of optoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent substrate (11)    Light reflection layer (12)
NOVELTY - A server (30) has a processing unit (40) to monitor and manage the information, based on predetermined parameter data. A display terminal equipment (50) has a display unit (52) for displaying the data received from the server. A control unit (60) displays an animation pattern on the display unit, based on managed information.    USE - For displaying information about electric power and gas and water supplies in residence, factory and shop.    ADVANTAGE - Since animation pattern of required information is displayed, the visibility and user's interest are enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Recorded medium storing information display program; and    (2) Information display program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of information display. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Server (30)    Processing unit (40)    Display terminal equipment (50)    Display unit (52)    Control unit (60)
NOVELTY - A metal pressing plate (5) is bolted against flat portions of the junction portions for adjoining solar cell module plates (4) which are set across the elongated folding panels (3).    USE - Folding panel type roof structure.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy attachment and replacement of solar cell module plates due to minimal restrictions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a solar cell module plate;    (b) a metal pressing plate;    (c) and a reinforcement for the roof structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of the folding panel roof.    Elongated folding panels (3)    Solar cell module plates (4)    Metal pressing plate (5)
(AT200101432-A)   NOVELTY - The turbine- (2) generator unit (1) includes rotating blades (3a, 3b). At their outer ends they are interference-fitted to an annular rotor (9) of the generator (8). The generator stator (10) is concentric about the rotor (9) and fixed in the module.    USE - A modular array of hydroelectric generators.    ADVANTAGE - Weight is reduced and module efficiency is increased, in comparison with prior art. Oscillation instability is reduced. Installation length is significantly smaller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the corresponding method of producing electricity. Further claims concern a power plant, and modification of a water reservoir to incorporate the generators    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross section of the turbine/generator assembly is presented.    turbine-generator unit (1)    turbine (2)    rotating blades (3a, 3b)    generator (8)    annular rotor (9)    generator stator (10)
NOVELTY - A chest unit (30) detects a current heart rate of a user and transmits the current heart rate to a control unit (40). The control unit is connected to several lights (22,24,26) of a floor mat (20), to control the illumination depending on the current heart rate.    USE - In exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes a simple lighting system to indicate the current heart rate status of an individual. The system assists in an efficient workout without requiring an individual to terminate their workout to measure their heart rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heart rate monitoring system operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an upper perspective view of an individual positioned on the flour mat.    Floor mat (20)    Lights (22,24,26)    Chest unit (30)    Control unit (40)
NOVELTY - A handheld computer input device transmits and receives a training information through a network. A central processing unit for processing, storing, analyzing and reporting, outputs the information back to the input device which stores the training information for comparison and analysis with stored scientific and medical information by the central processing unit.    USE - For personal trainers, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, strength coaches, nutritionists, physicians, and other professionals in the fitness or medical community.    ADVANTAGE - Allows a trainer to work using a small handheld computer which can be tied into other, larger and more complicated hardware to access a vast and often scattered assortment of necessary information to perform a plethora of analysis on recorded information to provide a training regimen to clientele.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for scientific physical training management.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing of the automated physical training management system.
NOVELTY - A light source at a proximal end of a photonic lead, produces a light having certain wavelength. A distal sensor at a distal end of the photonic lead, converts the light into control signals. An electrical energy storage device stores electric energy produced during conversion of light to control signals. A control circuit delivers a portion of the stored electrical energy to a predetermined tissue region, in response to the control signals.    USE - For MRI immune cardiac assist system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents possible damage that is done at the tissue interface due to induced electrical signals and due to thermal tissue damage. Enables effective transfer of energy from one point in the body to another without having the energy causing a detrimental effect upon the body by using photonic head.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a MRI immune cardiac assist system.
NOVELTY - A mobile recorder has a sensor (112) for detecting a parameter which varies as a function of sports activity. A controller (220) receives signal from global positioning satellite (GPS) receiver (210) relating to geographical position of a player and stores information corresponding to sensed signal in a memory (226). An interface enables a computer (104) to display the stored information relating the detected parameter.    USE - For bicycle and also used for monitoring activity of sports such as running, rowing, kayaking, gliding, hockey, swimming, baseball, basketball, soccer, and downhill skiing, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the functional characteristics to be tracked and analyzed accurately as the function of geographical position of player, thereby recording sports activities accurately in real-time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the sports computer.    Computer (104)    Sensor (112)    GPS Receiver (210)    Controller (220)    Memory (226)
NOVELTY - The display includes solar cells and thin film transistors in respective regions. The solar cells overlie respective pixel electrodes and a back light is positioned below the solar cells and the pixel electrodes. The solar cells allow radiation from the back light to go through the pixel electrodes. The solar cells comprise amorphous silicon cells.    USE - For watches, calculator, radio, laptop computer, flat screen and projection television system.    ADVANTAGE - Emits light without requiring external power, uses absorbed back light efficiently, and reduces manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for displaying image and generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exemplary diagram of light reflection and light transmission properties of power generating display.
NOVELTY - A method for fabricating a light receiving device of a low resistive semiconductor is provided to reduce a contact resistance due to a trap phenomenon by an inter-mixing phenomenon between atoms.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A structure of a hetero-junction layer is formed by depositing an undoped U-InGaAs layer(12) on an undoped U-InP substrate(10). The structure of the hetero-junction layer is mainly used as a light receiving device of optical communication since the structure of the hetero-junction layer has prominent sensitivity, low dark current, low amplifying noise. An oxide layer(14) is grown on the undoped U-InGaAs layer(12). A high thermal process is performed under 650 to 800 degrees centigrade during 10 seconds to two minutes. The impurity free vacancy diffusion is generated by performing the thermal process.
NOVELTY - An image sensor is provided to increase a surface of a photodiode by forming an unevenness portion on a semiconductor substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An image sensor comprises a p-type semiconductor substrate(30) having an unevenness on a defined portion, field oxides(FOX) formed on the p-type semiconductor substrate(30) for isolating neighboring photodiodes(PD) each other, a photodiode(PD) formed between the field oxides(FOX) beneath the unevenness surface of the p-type semiconductor substrate(30), a gate insulating layer(32) formed on the photodiode(PD), and a photo-gate(33) made of an ITO(Indium Tin Oxide) or RuO2 having unevenness portions on the front and rear surfaces formed on the gate insulating layer(32). At this point, the unevenness portion increases the surface of the photodiode(PD).
NOVELTY - An image sensor is provided to improve a photo-sensitivity by forming Ge layer instead of Si layer in a photodiode region and to increase a saturation level by increasing the photodiode size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An image sensor comprises a p-type silicon substrate(30), a field oxide(31) formed on the p-type silicon substrate(30) for isolating neighboring photodiodes each other, a trench formed between the field oxide(31) and a transfer transistor gate electrode(32) in the p-type silicon substrate(30), and a photodiode filling the trench. The photodiode further includes an n-type dopant doped region(35) formed on the bottom and the sidewalls of the trench by lightly implanting doped dopants, so that the photodiode size is increased, and Ge pattern(36A) formed on the n-type dopant doped region(35) instead of Si layer, so that a photo-sensitivity is improved.
NOVELTY - An image sensor is provided to use electric charges generated in a photodiode to a chip operation by forming a source voltage supply line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An image sensor comprises a semiconductor substrate(40), field oxides(41) having a defined interval with each other formed on the semiconductor substrate(40), a photodiode formed between the field oxides(41) in the semiconductor substrate(40), a ground voltage supply line(43) relatively supplying a positive voltage compared to a following source voltage supply line formed in the semiconductor substrate(40), thereby attracting negative charges, and the source voltage supply line relatively supplying a negative voltage compared to the ground voltage supply line(43) formed on the semiconductor substrate(40), thereby attracting positive charges.
NOVELTY - An image sensor having a gate electrode of a reset transistor of which the area increases in a direction charges proceed is provided to increase the quality of an image of a complementary metal oxide semiconductor(CMOS) image sensor by eliminating reset noise generated by the CMOS image sensor and by designing a reset transistor of various types.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Charges are transmitted from a photodiode(42) to a floating diffusion region(43). The reset transistor included in the image sensor uses the floating diffusion region as a source. The width of a gate channel of the reset transistor increases as it goes to a direction that signal charges drain.
NOVELTY - A complementary metal oxide semiconductor(CMOS) image sensor is provided to embody a high quality CMOS image sensor and to increase yield, by maintaining the characteristic of a product even if a power supply voltage of a broader range is used as compared with a conventional technology.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A row decoder(300) controls respective rows of a pixel array. The first, second and third drive unit drive a reset transistor of a unit pixel(400), a transfer transistor and a select transistor in the respective rows of the pixel array, connected to the row decoder. A sample and hold circuit unit(320) samples and holds a reference voltage from the pixel and a signal voltage, connected to the output terminal of the unit pixel. A switching unit is enabled only when the reference voltage of a dummy pixel array is read and switches the reference voltage of the dummy pixel array output from the sample and hold circuit unit, connected to the sample and hold circuit unit. A comparison unit(330) compares the reference voltage of the dummy pixel array switched by the switching unit with a target reference voltage arbitrarily determined according to a power supply voltage or process variation. A counting unit(340) receives the comparison result of the comparison unit and counts the number of 1's and 0's. A control unit(350) controls the first, second and third drive unit in response to the counting result of the counting unit.
NOVELTY - An engagement portion (8) rising from base of a fixing tool (40), is engaged with the frame (3) of solar cell module (2) of a solar cell panel (1) which is positioned on a roof surface (25). Solar cell panel is integrated to the roof, by fixing the base of the fixing tool to a roof construction element.    USE - For fixing solar cell panel in roof of building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - The fixed integration of the solar cell panel is carried out simply and firmly on the roof, without using special mounting stand.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell panel fixing tool.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell panel.    Solar cell panel (1)    Solar cell module (2)    Frame (3)    Engagement portion (8)    Roof surface (25)    Fixing tool (40)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a transparent electrode layer, photoelectric conversion layer, reverse side electrode layer that are sequentially laminated on an insulated substrate. Several openings (10) are provided through the electrode and photoelectric layer. An opaque sealing material is provided on the reverse side of the light receiving surface of the solar cell.    USE - Thin film solar cell module used in mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sealing material is provided on the reverse side of light receiving surface of solar cell, the color displayed through the opening provided on the electrode is changed arbitrarily, thereby desired patterns are displayed as advertisements reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin film solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the thin film solar cell module.    Opening (10)
NOVELTY - The connection retainer in a frame (12) attaches or detaches the water-proof connectors (133,134) of solar cell unit (11) to a frame.    USE - Solar cell module for solar-power system.    ADVANTAGE - Arranges solar cell module easily at desired location.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module connection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell unit (11)    Frame (12)    Water-proof connectors (133,134)
NOVELTY - A foil-like electrode tab is molded to form an interconnector which is then adsorbed by an adsorption device and attached to a solar cell.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell to be mounted to satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The interconnector is positioned accurately with respect to the solar cell. Interconnector is produced without deformation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar cell manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A power supply applies a preset voltage to a solar cell panel (11), when a preset current value is detected in the panel. When the detected current is of preset value, a control unit stops application of the voltage.    USE - For roof of house with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the deicing method and electric power generation method effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deicing control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the house with solar cell attached to the roof. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell panel (11)
NOVELTY - The air blower (14) cools a solar panel (13) by circulating air. An evaporator (12) collects the heat energy from air exhausted through solar panel which is circulated inside a heat pump (8).    USE - For electric power generation using solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective heat pump driving due to collection of exhaust energy reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar power utilizing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat pump (8)    Evaporator (12)    Solar panel (13)    Air blower (14)
NOVELTY - The box-type roof-panel roof comprises a horizontal sheathing (2) with vertical side edges and inward bent horizontal flanges extended from the side edges. The inward bent flanges of adjacent box-type panels and outward bent flanges of a coupling piece (3) which is nailed to the backing sheet (1) are held between folded edges of a cover piece (4).    USE - Integrating solar panel module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy attachment and removal of solar panel module and easy to attach roof sheathing as no fasteners are used and solar module accommodation space is formed under the flanges of the panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) box-type roof-panel roof incorporating solar panel module;    (2) attachment of solar module panel in box-type roof-panel roof; and    (3) removal of solar panel module from box-type roof-panel roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial perspective view of the box-type roof-panel roof.    Backing sheet (1)    Horizontal sheathing (2)    Coupling piece (3)    Cover piece (4)
NOVELTY - The number of parallel connections of the solar cell modules (2a) are set with respect to standard solar cell modules (12), so that the current output from the solar cell modules (2,2a) and the standard solar cell modules, satisfies predetermined relationship.    USE - For solar cell module wiring mounted in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The parallel connection of solar cells is set easily, irrespective of variation of sunlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module wiring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the solar cell modules wiring method.    Solar cell modules (2,2a)    Standard solar cell modules (12)
NOVELTY - The switch has semiconductor cap and etching stopper layers (11,13) and semiconductor periodic structure layer (12) made of aluminum, gallium and arsenide, with different refractive index. The transient energy bands of the layers are set based on the photon energy of optical control and data signals. The thickness of layers are set to a prescribed value depending on the wavelength of optical control and data signals.    USE - For optical fiber communication system.    ADVANTAGE - Performs high speed mass communication by optical switch that operates by high repeating and low power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of the plane type optical switch. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Semiconductor layers (11,13)
NOVELTY - The sensor includes several light receiving elements whose reception timings are synchronized with the drive timings of several light transmitting elements. A controller controls discharge state of a MOS transistor (16d) which discharges a capacitor (14), based on the drive timings.    USE - Photoelectric sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The incorrect reception of light is suppressed and discharge of capacitor is controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light reception element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the photoelectric sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Capacitor (14)    MOS transistor (16d)
NOVELTY - A solar cell unit comprises a transparent resin sheet (7) integrated with a transparent integration sheet (9) which is electrically connected to several solar cells arranged in matrix form. The integration sheet has circuit patterns (8a-8c) which are connected to electrodes on front and back surfaces of each solar cell. The adjacent solar cells are connected through circuit patterns.    USE - Solar cell module for solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of crack in the solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the solar cell module.    Transparent resin sheet (7)    Circuit patterns (8a-8c)    Transparent integration sheet (9)
NOVELTY - De-icing is performed by supplying direct current for each of the solar cell modules (A1-A3).    USE - De-icing is performed efficiently by supplying the output of solar cell module group to another solar cell module group.    ADVANTAGE - Snow formed on the solar cell can be removed easily hence power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell modules (A1-A3)
NOVELTY - The charging circuit is opened if the charging voltage supplied to the storage battery, rises above a preset voltage and closed when the charging voltage falls to a specific value lower than the preset voltage during charging. The charging is continued without opening the charging circuit when charging current is below a prescribed current even if charging voltage rises above the preset voltage.    USE - For electric power supply system comprising solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction in battery capacity by lack of charging is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power unit system equipped with charging control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric power supply system using charging controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A crystallization layer (3A) comprising a III-V group compound semiconductor is formed on a sapphire substrate (1). Light emission units (5A-5C) each having a set of alternatively arranged semiconductor layers (10A-10C,20A-20C,30A-30C) with different crystal structures, are positioned parallely to the layer (3A).    USE - For ultraviolet rays detector.    ADVANTAGE - High relative positional accuracy between each light emission unit is enabled and manufacturing yield is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor light emitting element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the semiconductor light emitting component.    Sapphire substrate (1)    Crystallization layer (3A)    Light emission units (5A-5C)    Semiconductor layers (10A-10C,20A-20C,30A-30C)
NOVELTY - A shading element (13) having the shading area (23) and the transparent area (22) respectively interrupting and transmitting incident light are provided at front side of a thin film solar cell (11), such that transparent area is arranged corresponding to transparent vent (21) of the solar cell.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission light quantity is easily adjusted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional views of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thin film solar cell (11)    Shading element (13)    Transparent vent (21)    Transparent area (22)    Shading area (23)
NOVELTY - The frames (300) placed adjacent to each other are connected by inserting L-shaped fixed metal fittings (400) with a groove in the opening (306) of the frames.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent outdoor weather resistance, module retention with an effective light receiving surface product and also is lightweight and cheap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Frames (300)    Opening (306)    L-shaped fixed metal fittings (400)
NOVELTY - A photovolatic system (100) includes a pair of reflective mirrors (10a,10b) each of which comprises two polymer layers having different refractive indices. The reflective mirrors reflect light of prescribed wavelength to solar cell for generation of predetermined amount of power.    USE - For vehicle, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Electromotive force is increased effectively and temperature rise of the solar cell is prevented by reflecting light of prescribed wavelength to the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure the sectional view of the photovolatic system equipped with reflecting mirrors.    Reflective mirrors (10a,10b)    Photovolatic system (100)
NOVELTY - Sensor portion of a sensor substrate (2) converts radiation into electrical signal which are then stored in a thin film transistor (TFT) substrate (1) on which junction electrodes (8a,8b) are formed with respect to pixels. Several modules constituted by the sensor substrate and TFT substrate are arranged on a base (10). The pixel size in boundary portion of the adjacent modules is smaller than the other pixels.    USE - For medical diagnostic imaging apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - As the pixel size in the limit portion at the adjacent modules is formed mutually smaller than pixels, the sensitivity is improved and the detector has highly reliable area with uniform characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the radiation detector.    TFT substrate (1)    Sensor substrate (2)    Junction electrodes (8a,8b)    Base (10)
NOVELTY - A voltage detector circuit (6) detects the remnant charging capacity of the secondary battery at predetermined time intervals. The detector circuit outputs a pulse to a multistage voltage rise circuit (7) and the oscillator circuit, when the detected voltage is lower than a reference value.    USE - Solar powered wrist watch.    ADVANTAGE - Enables quick actuation and stable clocking operation using simple circuit components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the wrist watch. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Voltage detector circuit (6)    Multistage voltage rise circuit (7)
NOVELTY - Water entering the turbine through an inlet pipe (13) is guided to the circumference of an outer cylinder (11) by an outer wall of an inner cylinder (12). A partition plate (15) guides the water to the openings (16) on the inner cylinder. An inner wall of the outer cylinder provides a 90degrees shift to the axial flow direction of water flowing in the inner cylinder.    USE - For use in electrical power generating device (claimed) for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Partition plates generate appropriate rotational flow without increasing the cost or the size of the structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical power generating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the structure of the electrical power generating device containing the water turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Outer cylinder (11)    Inner cylinder (12)    Inlet pipe (13)    Partition plate (15)    Opening (16)
NOVELTY - The structure has an electroconductive fixing material interposed between the photodiode (1) and mounting pattern (3) of the circuit board (2).    USE - For semiconductor element e.g. photodiode, laser diode that is widely used in various precision end measuring machines, remote control, information recording and reproducing, positioning an automatic machine, light emission light source of an optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost and man hour since need of special devices are avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor element inclination mounting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of inclination mounting method of photodiode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photodiode (1)    Circuit board (2)    Mounting pattern (3)
NOVELTY - A sealing housing provided with a photoelectric device converts the high frequency current into a light signal. A light signal processor generates a plasma distribution signal based on converted light signal so that the generated plasma is equally distributed.    USE - Film forming device such as plasma CVD device for large substrates.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to form film with uniform thickness on large substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the film forming device.
NOVELTY - A crystalline photoelectric conversion sublayer (3i1) is etched at non-crystal micro area using hydrogen plasma to form a corrugated structure. A crystalline sublayer (3i2) is formed on the corrugated structure by plasma CVD such that crystallization rate of the layer (3i2) is greater than that of the layer (3i1).    USE - For manufacturing semiconductor thin film photoelectric converter.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high resolution thin film photoelectric converter with high efficiency at low cost    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of semiconductor thin film photoelectric converter manufacturing process.    Crystalline photoelectric conversion sublayers (3i1,3i2)
NOVELTY - A distributor disperses monochromatic light emitted from a light source, while an optical intensity controller regulates the optical intensity of the emitted light. A photomixer mixes the emitted light to in turn output pseudo light rays, each monochromatic light ray is then mixed by the mixer to reproduce a predetermined spectral irradiance.    USE - For e.g. observing and analyzing development of semiconductor elements, observing solar light during various weather conditions.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient reproduction of spectral irradiance when required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the pseudo solar luminous radiator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The panel assembly (416) comprises multiple subassemblies (4501-4504), having respective pivotally connected corner panels (430,440,420,450,430',440',420',450') and connection elements (460,470,460',470'). The corner panels of each subassembly are pivotally connected to a corresponding connection elements along pivotal axis, oriented at a connection angle and located in a plane.    USE - Panel assembly comprising panels provided with solar cells generating power required for operation of spacecraft or satellite in orbit.    ADVANTAGE - The orientation of the pivotal axis of the pivotal connection between the corner panels and connection elements, block the hinges of the pivotal connections, upon deployment of the panels in the assembly, which is slightly kinked to improve the structural stiffness of a wing like configuration. Therefore deployment of the panels is synchronized without the risk of failures or other problems, thereby improving the reliability of the panel assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of the yoke which connects the panel assembly to the satellite.    Panel assembly (416)    Corner panels (430,440,420,450,430',440',420',450')    Connection elements (460,470,460',470')    Subassemblies (4501-4504)
NOVELTY - The solar lighting module consists structurally interconnected parts, i.e. a weather-proof, transparent cover plate, photovoltaically active, current generating layer, and a transparent, or translucent counterplate for rear protection of the photovoltaic layer and a weather-proof translucent, photoconductive plate.There is one or more current saving lamps for illumination of the photoconductive plate, and current consumers and cable harness, interconnecting individual modules and coupling to the mains. Two carrier system variations for suspension or fixed mounting enable flexible addition of solar light module to variable groups.    USE - For utilising solar energy in light modules.    ADVANTAGE - Multifunctional applicability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of a combined solar light module.
NOVELTY - An active layer (302) comprising specified compounds is formed on a substrate (306) comprising gallium nitride. A conductive contact structure (308) with one of a schottky contact (310) and an ohmic contact (312), is affixed to the active layer and substrate.    USE - For controlling temperature of combustor in power generation turbines, aircraft engines.    ADVANTAGE - The gallium nitride substrate provides an improved photodetector that offers better sensitivity and increased efficiency with reduced leakage current and increased breakdown field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photodetector manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of photodetector.    Active layer (302)    Substrate (306)    Conductive contact structure (308)    Schottky contact (310)    Ohmic contact (312)
NOVELTY - Multiple markers (24) are provided along the edges of an outer circumferential surface of a belt (20) of a treadmill (10). A video camera (50) picks up an image including a marker and a foot of a person running/walking over the belt. A computer (30) detects the landing of respective foot and correspondingly acquires the positional relationships of the respective foot and marker, using which the stride length of the person is detected.    USE - For measuring stride length of person running, walking or jogging over running surface of belt of treadmill in sports club.    ADVANTAGE - By using the two positional relationships, the stride length of the person is determined directly with high precision irrespective of the speed of walking or running and of the speed of the belt. Since the stride length is determined from the image without employing a sensor, the cost of the device is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the stride length measurement device.    Treadmill (10)    Belt (20)    Markers (24)    Computer (30)    Video camera (50)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cells (10) include a supporting electrically conductive cell foil (12) having separated top and bottom surfaces (65,66). A substrate structure includes conductive and insulating substrate regions whose top surfaces are attached to the bottom surface of the cell foil of different cells.    USE - Multiple series connected photovoltaic cells integrated with substrate structure.    ADVANTAGE - By connecting the supporting electrically conductive cell foil of the photovoltaic cells to conductive and insulating regions of the substrate structure, the need for expensive and intricate material removal operations and wasteful and difficult scribing operations for series interconnections are eliminated, thereby allowing economic mass productions of the photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cells (10)    Electrically conductive cell foil (12)    Top and bottom surfaces (65,66)
NOVELTY - Multiple bridged paths (33b) in the header paths (33a), are provided along the longitudinal direction and connected to each heat collection unit (30X). Distribution path (33) of adjacent heat collection units are connected through communication path (34) for connecting header paths in upstream and downstream directions.    USE - Solar heater.    ADVANTAGE - Heat medium flows uniformly along the bridging paths by connecting distribution path of heat collection unit through communication path and hence heat collection effectiveness is enhanced. As number of components are reduced, the cost of the solar heater is reduced. Internal stress is reduced by preventing thermal expansion of heat collection unit and heat shrink.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light and heat hybrid module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar heater.    Heat collection unit (30X)    Distribution path (33)    Header paths (33a)    Bridged paths (33b)    Communication path (34)
NOVELTY - A main cable set (15) extends from solar cell panels (14) to the indoors. Each of the solar cell panels has a selector (23) which connects each output to any one cable of the main cable set. An auxiliary cable (19) is connected between connectors of the panels.    USE - Used for electric heating appliance, motor, etc. used in residence.    ADVANTAGE - Receiver is not needed when solar cell panel system are altered since the selector is used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar power generation device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell panel (14)    Main cable set (15)    Auxiliary cable (19)    Selector (23)
NOVELTY - A primary optical unit which condenses the solar light ray radiated from the sun is placed near plane of incidence of a secondary optical unit (108) having uniform permeability. A photovoltaic cell (204) is arranged behind the secondary optical unit.    USE - Condensing type solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables condensing the solar light ray to photovoltaic cell efficiently without chromatic aberrations and irregularities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for condensing type solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary optical unit (108)    Photovoltaic cell (204)
NOVELTY - A secondary optical unit (108) provided between a primary optical unit (201) and a photovoltaic cell (204) is a solid object with permeability having a heat ray absorption element.    USE - Used for condensing type solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat ray absorption element effectively absorbs the heat condensed by the primary optical unit so the quantity of heat ray which reaches the photovoltaic cell is reduced so the size of the photovoltaic cell and the solar cell modules can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for condensing type solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the condensing type solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary optical unit (108)    Primary optical unit (201)    Photovoltaic cell (204)
NOVELTY - The terminal box (13) is attached to the extension (27a) of the sealing cover (27) and the surrounding surface (12a) of module main portion (12).    USE - Solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves attachment strength of terminal box while preventing water permeation while improving durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial section of the solar cell module.    Module main portion (12)    Surrounding surface (12a)    Terminal box (13)    Sealing cover (27)    Sealing cover extension (27a)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (11) has an attachment base (31) attached to the main housing (12) of the module. The case (32) of a terminal box (13) is fixed to the attachment base using a claw (39) and a receptacle (35).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal box is mounted in the fixed position of module main housing reliably and in a simple manner using the claw and receptacle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section and a partially notched top view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Main housing (12)    Terminal box (13)    Attachment base (31)    Case (32)    Receptacle (35)    Claw (39)
NOVELTY - The surface treatment area (10b) and soldering area (10c) of a tab (10) are formed alternately on each solar battery element (1a,1b) in a longitudinal direction.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies connection of battery electrodes due to distribution of tabs. Raises durability of solar cell by avoiding need for mechanical components while connecting electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar battery element (1a,1b)    Tab (10)    Surface treatment area (10b)    Soldering area (10c)
NOVELTY - A cylindrical container (19) filled with water has filter for separating water from oil received from a pressure generator (10) and installed vertically inside a dam core. A water turbine (2) is rotated based on the pressurized water supplied from generator through piping. The pressure generator has a dead-weight/pressurization type buoyancy piston which is activated based on the waste gas supply by pump.    USE - Hydroelectric power generation system using buoyancy piston.    ADVANTAGE - System is environment-friendly and economical by utilizing natural resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline of hydroelectric power generation system using dead-weight type buoyancy piston.    Water turbine (2)    Pressure generator (10)    Cylindrical container (19)
NOVELTY - Multiple openings are formed through a flexible circuit (70) including electrically-conductive path (80) laminated between insulating sheets (108,110). A solder material is deposited in the openings and electrically connected with exposed portion of path. Several photovoltaic solar cells are fixed to circuit, such that contacts of cells are aligned with openings and are connected to solder material.    USE - For fabricating solar tile used for solar powered consumer products such as calculator, remote telecommunication power supply, electricity generation, satellite application and other terrestrial application.    ADVANTAGE - Improves solder connection integrity by inspecting the solder connections during fabrication, thereby improving mechanical stability and reliability of the solar tile. The solar cell has redundant contacts to improve reliability and provides strain relief for thermal cycle survivability. Reduces contamination of the solar cells and cell breakage, by eliminating manual handling of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar tile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the flexible circuit.    Flexible circuit (70)    Electrically-conductive path (80)    Insulating sheets (108,110)
NOVELTY - Provided is a high efficiency generator capable of increasing a conversion efficiency of chemical energy of fuel into electric energy in fuel and decreasing a usage of energy, as well as preventing an environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The high efficiency generator comprises a fuel cell(100) in which mixed fuel and oxygen are electrochemically reacted to generate byproducts including electricity and reaction heat; a micro-turbine(200) which receives the reaction heat occurred in the fuel cell(100) to generate a kinetic energy; and a generating unit(300) for converting the kinetic energy generated in the micro-turbine(200) into electric energy. The generator comprises a transducer(40) for converting electric energy occurred in the generating unit(300) and the fuel cell(100) into state within home electronics.
NOVELTY - A solar cell (101) receives sunlight and produces direct flow electric power which is stored in a battery (104). An inverter (105) converts the output of the battery into AC electric power. A wheel (106) is provided in the corner of a frame (102) having an hold space where battery and inverter are accommodated.    USE - Movable electric power device e.g. solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power device is moved easily, due to the provision of the wheel in the corner of a frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electric power device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (101)    Frame (102)    Battery (104)    inverter (105)    Wheel (106)
NOVELTY - A support stand (21) horizontally supports a solar cell panel (11), and nichrome wire (23) are laid in the upper face of the support stand in the panel cutting position. A heating controller (24) heats the nichrome wire to predetermined temperature. A pressurizing piece (25) provides load with respect to the panel for cutting.    USE - Used in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cutting the solar cell panels in arbitrary shape with smooth and improved external appearance quality. Slitting operation of the solar cell panel is made easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of cutting solar cell panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a solar cell panel cutting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell panel (11)    Support stand (21)    Nichrome wire (23)    Heating controller (24)    Pressurizing piece (25)
NOVELTY - A frame (56) holds a solid-state image pick-up element (54) which is pressed by pressing elements (60,62,64) formed integrally with the frame. The pressing element (60) is provided along the edge (54c) of the image pick-up element and the pressing elements (62,64) are provided along the edge (54e) of the image pick-up element.    USE - For electronic still camera.    ADVANTAGE - The solid-state image pick-up element is held reliably by providing pressing elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation of the solid-state image pick-up element support structure.    Solid-state image pick-up element (54)    Edges of image pick-up element (54c,54e)    Frame (56)    Pressing elements (60,62,64)
NOVELTY - The light rays from solar cell (103) passes through a light guide (102) provided with a light receiver (101) having positive refractive power. The maximum cross-section of the light receiver about the propagation direction of light is larger than the maximum cross-section of the light guide, and the refractive index of the material of light receiver and light guide, varies continuously.    USE - Solar light beam condenser for solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - A beam condensing unit with large acceptor projection angle and high irradiation uniformity, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram of the solar light beam condenser.    Light receiver (101)    Light guide (102)    Solar cell (103)
NOVELTY - The converter has a hydraulic channel through which working fluid passes. An inlet port is located in a heating chamber that receives the working fluid into the heating chamber. A check valve is located in the inlet port that prevents backflow of the working fluid from the heating chamber. An outlet port is located in the heating chamber that discharges the working fluid from the heating chamber. The hydraulic channel transfers heat energy from exhaust fluid to the working fluid when the working fluid passes through the hydraulic channel.    USE - Heat energy converter for use in an internal combustion engine of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The converter provides an anti-pollution device while increasing power system's overall performance without affecting fuel specific consumption. The converter ensures that correct positioning of nozzles inside an expander body minimizes effects of reaction forces to be caused by a compressor wheel (CW) and acting on a thrust bearing even in a case of proper dimensioning of a expander wheel (EW) along with proper overall miniaturized waste heat engine thermal properties. The converter minimizes heat losses from the converter to a surrounding environment, so that the converter is thermally insulated by wrapping the converter with an insulating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a basic centrifugal air compressor within which an additional work-producing unit is added in a central body of the compressor for forming an intake air-enhancing system that utilizes exhaust gases kinetic energy in tandem with expansion of superheated vapor inside expander coaxial with a CW.    Air inside diffuser (2)    CW (2a)    EW (6)    Shaft (12)    Thermal seal (18)    O-ring seals (93)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic device consists of individual photovoltaic modules with the intermediate chambers between the cells of the modules and between the modules formed to scatter light.    USE - Used for integrating into buildings, especially into the roof.    ADVANTAGE - A strong contrast between light and shade is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: A glass mat formed of thin fibers is arranged in the module or laminate to scatter light. The whole rear side of the module is covered with a colored light-permeable film.
NOVELTY - An array of linear line focussing parabolic trough reflectors (46) is mechanically tilted along horizontal axis and turned in circular track along vertical axis, so that the reflectors are individually made perpendicular to the sun light rays. Tilt and track positions of the reflectors are corrected, afterwhich influent water in a tube is heated with reflected sun light at a focal line of each reflector.    USE - Used in thermal and electrical power generation for running remote communication installation and for irrigating land, and for providing power to residences, office, apartments, schools, hospitals, remote communications, telemetry facilities, offshore platforms, water pumping stations, desalination systems, disinfection systems, wilderness campaign, head quarters installations, remote medical facilities, refrigeration systems, forms and dairies, remote villages, weather stations, air-conditioning systems, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable, cost effective conversion of solar energy into thermal energy. Size of the system is reduced. Enables to vary the number of reflectors according to the need.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar energy to electrical energy transformation method;    (2) Solar energy conversion method;    (3) Solar energy to thermal energy transformation apparatus;    (4) Solar energy to electrical energy transformation apparatus; and    (5) Solar energy conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar energy converter.    Trough reflector (46)
NOVELTY - An electric generator enclosed in a fluid tight pressurized casing (11), has an induction winding comprising an electric conductor that is surrounded by a semiconductor insulating layer. Compressed gas surrounds the insulating layer and provides electric insulation and facilitates cooling of the generator.    USE - For small scale and large scale applications.    ADVANTAGE - Provides protection and mechanical reinforcement that limits damage to the electric conductor, by using the semiconductor insulating layer. Allows generator to be directly connected to power network without requiring a set-up transformer that decreases the total efficiency of the system, consequently leading to savings in both economical and space requirements, by using the induction winding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Cable;    (2) Electricity generation method; and    (3) Induction winding provision method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the electric power generation system.    Fluid tight pressurized casing (1)
NOVELTY - The system has an inflow pipe that extends down to nearly 1000 m of sea water. The pipe collects cold and nutrient rich water from the under surface of the sea by creating a lagoon with no direct access to the sea.    USE - For generating electricity from tidal power and also for manufacturing alcohol, petrochemicals, fertilizers, proteins, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since cold and nutrient rich water is collected from the sea, the generation of electricity and manufacturing biomass material are performed easily and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of artificial island.
NOVELTY - A support has a footrest, a backrest, a pedestal, a handle and related frames. A lower body holding unit mounted on the support, has front thigh holder and rear thigh holder for tightly holding the front and rear portions of the thigh respectively.    USE - For strengthening and rehabilitating the human waist region including lumbar vertebrae and lumbar muscles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to securely hold the lower portion of the body including the pelvis by the lower body holding unit and also enables momentarily loosening of the lower portion in an emergency so that accidents that occur during exercise are prevented. Allows waist strengthening and rehabilitating exercise to be actively or passively conducted within a predetermined angle and allows a user to conduct bending, reflexion and twisting exercises.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a load controller.
NOVELTY - The flag includes a flagstaff (2) on which is mounted a flag cloth (1a), made from a weather-resistant synthetic material, such that the flag can be raised or lowered as desired. Flexible solar cells mounted on the flag cloth or the flagstaff, or both, generate energy which is stored in an energy storage device (8) located near the solar cells either on the flag cloth or the flagstaff.    USE - For advertising and similar uses.    ADVANTAGE - The flag can be manufactured in a cost-effective manner. The flag can be raised and lowered by means of a motor powered by the stored solar energy and thus does not require an external power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a view of the flag and a partial sectional view of its associated flagstaff.    Flag cloth (1a)    Flagstaff (2)    Energy storage device (8)
NOVELTY - A chip mounting area (20) of a silicon substrate (1) mounts an IC chip (2) adjacent to the photoelectric conversion area (10) where photodiodes (19) are arranged in the shape of an array. The connectors (11,12) connects the wiring pattern on the silicon substrate (1) electrically with the IC chip.    USE - For computer tomography (CT) device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves manufacturing yield of radiation detector module with high density, without increasing its size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top elevational view of the radiation detector modules.    Silicon substrate (1)    IC chip (2)    Photoelectric conversion area (10)    Connectors (11,12)    Photodiode (19)    Chip mounting area (20)
NOVELTY - A light receiving element is provided at the back focal plane of a condensing lens, to receive the light reflected from a measurement object (10) through the lens to output a signal corresponding to the received light.    USE - Optical measuring device for image forming device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Measures the reflecting rate of image formed on paper, precisely. Reduces size of device by shortening the distance between the measurement device and measurement object. Controls image formation conditions based on reflecting rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for image forming device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the optical measuring device.    Measurement object (10)
NOVELTY - The energy including hydraulic pressure of water (7) in which rotation is imparted to form a whorl of water, is utilized along with the levitation energy and expansion energy of compressed air injected under the water surface from a compressed air pump (4) converted into a turning effort for rotating a shaft (2) attached to a propeller (6), to generate electricity.    USE - For performing generation of electricity by using water and air.    ADVANTAGE - An electricity generation can be performed at a stable state at home cheaply by imparting turning effort to the shaft attached to a propeller with the conversion of hydraulic pressure energy with the levitation energy and expansion energy of compressed air injected under water. An electricity generation can be performed in large quantities safely and harmlessly using the ground water and air which exist in inexhaustible quantities. The bad influence which destroy the earth environment and various organisms hosted by the earth can be eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electricity generation equipment utilized for electricity generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of electricity generation equipment containing cylindrical tank with batholith and shaft attached with propeller.    Shaft (2)    Air pump (4)    Propeller (6)    Water (7)
NOVELTY - A solar cell is fabricated by: (i) diffusing printed dopant sources into a substrate to form heavily doped emitter layers and back surface field layers; and (ii) forming front and rear contact patterns on front and rear insulating layers in chemical etching solution, respectively, to expose the heavy emitter layers and the back surface field layers.    USE - For fabricating a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - It increases the efficiency of the solar cell. The solar cell is fabricated without using a photo-etching process that is costly and time-consuming, thus reducing the manufacturing costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fabrication of a solar cell includes:    (a) forming a shallow emitter layer on a front surface of a substrate (10);    (b) forming passivation, silicon dioxide layers on both front and rear surfaces of the substrate;    (c) printing dopant sources on both front for heavy emitter layers and rear for back surface field layers on the passivation layers, respectively;    (d) diffusing the dopant sources into the substrate to accommodate the formation of heavily doped emitter layers and back surface field layers; and    (e) forming front and rear contact patterns (31, 71) on front and rear insulating layers (30, 70) in chemical etching solution, respectively, to accommodate the heavy emitter layers and the back surface field layers being exposed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a solar cell.    Substrate (10)    Front and rear insulating layers (30, 70)    Front and rear contact patterns (31, 71)    Front and rear contacts (50, 80)
NOVELTY - Several dipole antenna elements support sheets of amorphous silicon membrane-based solar array material (12). A spindle (14) reduces the bulk of the array material to facilitate stowage during launching and deployment of spacecraft (10) in space.    USE - Solar array structure for use in spacecraft and other terrestrial application.    ADVANTAGE - Provides solar array which is weightless and cheap, and extremely easy to stow without the need to articulate solar panels by gimbals. As the array is flexible, solar energy can be received from any direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a three-dimensional view of the spacecraft.    Spacecraft (10)    Solar array material (12)    Spindle (14)
NOVELTY - A pair of push-buttons (18) mounted on opposing sides of perimeter (15) of a housing (10), within a channel (21) along the perimeter, are depressed by user's finger. The finger is guided by the channel, to depress each push-button and corresponding read-out is displayed in a LCD display (12).    USE - For use with strength testing device, for quantifying subconscious thought and measuring muscle force of user.    ADVANTAGE - The user's finger can rest comfortably within the channel for strength value input. Thus accurate reading is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for user intuition quantification method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electronic game device.    Housing (10)    LCD display (12)    Perimeter of housing (15)    Push-buttons (18)    Channel (21)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive shading membrane (30a) is formed on the light receiver surface of the optoelectric transducers (22) in the image pick up and optical black portions (B1,B2) of the semiconductor substrate (11). An insulating film (33) containing silicon oxide or silicon nitride is formed on the membrane (30a) by the reduced pressure CVD method or by the plasma CVD method.    USE - For manufacturing solid state image pick up (claimed) e.g. CCD.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents oxidation of electroconductive shading membrane, thus the black evaluation can be performed accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid state image pick up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solid state image pick up manufacturing process.    Semiconductor substrate (11)    Optoelectric transducers (22)    Electroconductive shading membrane (30a)    Insulating film (33)    Optical black portions (B1,B2)
NOVELTY - An opening (70a) is provided to a passivation membrane (70) which covers an optoelectric transducer (10) connected to an output signal transmission unit.    USE - Solid state image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents irregular color production in the reproduction image as an opening is provided to the passivation membrane covering the optoelectric transducer. Provides a favorable output characteristics, improves the image pick-up quality of the sensor and provides easy utilization.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solid state image sensor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of solid state image sensor.    Optoelectric transducer (10)    Passivation membrane (70)    Opening (70a)
NOVELTY - A brake device (52) slightly resists the rotation of solar light reception device which is driven by an intermittent drive unit (44) at specified angle.    USE - For solar light utilization apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Does not need electric power to maintain correct attitude of light reception device with respect to the sun, does not generate bearing abrasion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows intermittent motion mechanism for light reception device of solar light tracking device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Intermittent drive unit (44)    Brake device (52)
NOVELTY - An outer covering (6), comprises a resin laminate with a liquid crystal polymer layer (B) showing optical anisotropy in molten state.    USE - For solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The outer covering has excellent waterproof and moisture proof properties. The outer covering imparts high durability to the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic sectional view of the resin laminate.    Outer covering (6)    Resin layer (A)    Liquid crystal polymer layer (B)    PVDF layer (C)
NOVELTY - The power plant has a water column (1) anchored so that it is free floating, or mounted on a foundation in the sea, containing a water turbine housing (2), enclosing a turbine (3), used for driving an electrical generator (4), the water entering via at least one water inlet (6) directed onto the paddles (8) of the turbine via at least one jet (7). The generator is coupled to a protected current cable (14) allowing the generated electricity to be fed to a required location.    USE - The water turbine power plant is used for marine generation of electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The power plant allows the potential energy of the water entering the water column to be converted into electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a water turbine power plant.    Water column (1)    Water turbine housing (2)    Turbine (3)    Electrical generator (4)    Water inlet (6)    Jet (7)    Current cable (14)
NOVELTY - Ejection openings (22) are provided in a pathway outside a rotational path of a hydraulic turbine (3). The turbine has a rotational center portion (33) and blades (31) which are hit by ejected water. The blades are formed such that the inner peripheral end portion is joined to the center portion and outer peripheral point portions are extended towards the openings and formed in an edge shape.    USE - Small hydroelectric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since peripheral point portions of the blades are edge shaped, the ejection openings is not blocked by the peripheral point portions of the turbine blades, thereby hydraulic pressure of the current can be kept constant. Since the water is constantly ejected from the ejection openings, the turbine rotates smoothly to reduce the rotation noise, thereby reducing the vibration noise of the case and the current noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the positional relationship between blades and ejection openings.    Hydraulic turbine (3)    Ejection opening (22)    Blades (31)    Rotational center portion (33)
NOVELTY - A thermally conducting non-rotatable stator support shaft (30) is secured at either end to the heat dissipating motor support structures (14,16). An external rotor has a cylindrical rotor housing (21) which acts as a drive roller to propel a belt (11). The stator support structure thermally conducts the i2R loss in stator coils and the magnetic core loss of the stator (35) into the support structure for dissipation.    USE - For exercise treadmill used in homes and commercial gyms.    ADVANTAGE - As the thermal energy in stator coils and the magnetic core loss of the stator are thermally conducted through the stator support shaft into the motor support structure for dissipating, the DC motor operating efficiency is enhanced. By integrating the drive roller in the drive motor, the need for a separate motor and pulley system to drive the roller is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the integrated drive roller motor.    Belt (11)    Motor support structures (14,16)    Cylindrical rotor housing (21)    Stator support shaft (30)    Stator (35)
NOVELTY - A blower (38) pumps operating gas (60) in lower portion of housing (5), for entrapping in buckets (6) of a wheel (4). The wheel turns by the buoyancy of gas. A venturi pipe (32) connects a gas return pipe (15) to a venturi operating gas intake. The operating gas is pulled into the buckets through venturi pipe, by low pressure area within the venturi section (66), so as to rotate the wheel.    USE - For hydroelectric plants and windmills.    ADVANTAGE - Flexibility of location in installing the prime mover is enhanced, since the prime mover reuses the gas without requiring unlimited supply of gas, by using the gas return pipe and the blower. Since the operating gas is ejected into the bucket through the venturi pipe by low pressure area, operating efficiency is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for array of buoyancy prime movers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side cross-sectional view of the buoyancy prime mover.    Wheel (4)    Housing (5)    Buckets (6)    Gas return pipe (15)    Venturi pipe (32)    Blower (38)    Operating gas (60)    Venturi section (66)
NOVELTY - Hydroelectric turbine has casing with head and bottom covers, inlet and outlet pipes, two runners with moving vanes accommodated in casing and hinged on one end to runner, as well as streamlined guide. In addition it is equipped with system incorporating pump, distribution device, and pipelines that function to built up pressure in serially formed cavities between moving vanes and casing. Turbine casing mounts two brackets on inlet pipe end for securing the pipelines.    USE - Water current conversion; small hydroelectric power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced power capacity and efficiency of turbine. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Solar battery panel has frame and reticular cloth for disposing and securing photoelectric converters; cloth is elastically tensioned on frame between opposing sides; it is stuck by means of adhesive to outer surface of frame over its perimeter and attached to inner set, for instance by means of textile banding.    USE - Solar battery panels for swing-type satellites.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified attachment of reticular cloth to frame rods. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Proposed device has housing with hydraulic unit whose turbine is provided with vertical shaft and blades oriented in vertical plane for projection beyond housing and electric generator. Housing is made in form of dam extending along river with transversal apertures where hydraulic units are mounted. Vertical shafts of hydraulic units are shifted relative to longitudinal axis of dam for contact of working surfaces of blades with water flow during their rotation in following direction and closing at opposite direction of rotation; shaft is connected with electric generator by means of step-up reduction gear.    USE - Conversion of river stream energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Possibility of obtaining electric energy from moment of installation of first unit increasing productivity as dam erection continues. 3 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Hydroelectric unit depending for its operation of conversion of water stream energy and heat transferred from water-wheel generator into electricity has bulb with external casing as well as water-wheel generator and circulating air passage disposed in bulb. In addition hydroelectric unit is provided with thermoelectric generator whose cold junctions are arranged on external casing of bulb and hot junctions, in circulating air passage.    USE - Hydroelectric power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency due to using heat released by water- wheel generator. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A shielding case (4), mounted on a package (2), has a side part with a flat surface bent in an L-shape cross-section based on the location of the height of a second distance from the base of the package. A first distance is longer than the second distance.    USE - For mounting on substrate.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains high-degree capability of optical free-space transmitter. Reduces required mounting space on substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a substrate on which an optical free-space transmitter is mounted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the mounting condition of an optical free-space transmitter.    Package (2)    Shielding case (4)
NOVELTY - A thermosetting electroconductive adhesive agent (13) connects an electroconductive pattern (12) and a bump (4). The electroconductive pattern is formed on a post installation glass (11).    USE - Optical semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents spread of thermosetting adhesive to glass substrate side during heating of flip chip bonding. Prevents shading reduction of optical semiconductor element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of an optical semiconductor device. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    Bump (4)    Post installation glass (11)    Electroconductive pattern (12)    Thermosetting electroconductive adhesive agent (13)
NOVELTY - A sub-electronic flash base plate (28) with a positioning hole (28b) is fixed to a main base plate (26). A locating pin (11a) projecting from inner wall of a frame front cover (11) is inserted into the positioning hole. The light receiving element (35) is positioned with respect to a light reception window based on positioning of the sub-base plate.    USE - For positioning light receiving element used in camera such as compact camera and instant camera.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easily positioning the light receiving element, by simply inserting the locating pin of the cover into hole in the electronic flash base plate. Therefore, use of jig, tool, etc., is eliminated, reducing work process and improving manufacturing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the film unit with lens. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Frame front cover (11)    Locating pin (11a)    Main base plate (26)    Sub-electronic flash base plate (28)    Positioning hole (28b)    Light receiving element (35)
NOVELTY - The tip diameter of the cone pedestal-shaped protrusions (22a,22b) at the lens holder (22), are less than 0.5 times of the diameter of the standard holes drilled in a printed wiring board (3). The roof portion diameter is double of 1.5 times of the holes diameter. The protrusions are inserted into the hole and the lens holder is pushed against the board.    USE - For aligning optical element such as CCD, surveillance camera, digital camera, personal digital assistant for crime prevention.    ADVANTAGE - As the standard hole and the protrusion are united without using special techniques, the bare chip and the lens assembly optical axis are aligned accurately, quickly and inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for lens assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model drawing of the mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Printed wiring board (3)    Lens holder (22)    Protrusions (22a,22b)
NOVELTY - Rivets (8) provided in the overlapping area of adjoining sides of a roof sheet (3), fix the nails (6) attaching a solar cell (5) to the roof sheet.    USE - Solar cell mounted roof sheet for residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - By providing rivets in the overlapping areas of the adjoining sides of the roof sheet, electricity is generated by the solar cell efficiently and the breakage of the solar cell, while applying power is prevented. Also reduces the rain water leakage in the gap formed in the periphery of the rivets.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for roof covering structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the top and side views of the roof material.    Roof sheet (3)    Solar cell (5)    Nail (6)    Rivet (8)
NOVELTY - A metal backing plate (2) is arranged by the back side of the solar cell (1), such that a snow-guard protrusion (5) is provided to front side of the solar cell.    USE - Solar cell module installed in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell module with snow-guard function is realized with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell (1)    Metal backing plate (2)    Snow-guard protrusion (5)
NOVELTY - An adhesive is coated on the surfaces of several solar panels (1) by a dispenser. The adhesive coated solar cells are reversed and placed on a honeycomb panel in an array. The solar cells are subsequently pressed against the honeycomb panel from the upper side by using several pressurization weights through cushions. A solar panel is produced as a result.    USE - For making several solar cells adhere on a honeycomb panel to produce a solar panel (claimed) for mounting in a satellite, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The abrasion of a solar panel due to a metal mask can be prevented and an exchange of solar panels can be made unnecessary, since the solar panels are stuck to a honeycomb panel by pressing with weights through cushions after coating an adhesive on the surfaces of the solar panels and reversing these solar panels. A heat transfer rate due to an expansion of the air bubbles in vacuum can be reduced and degradation can be avoided by removing the air bubbles from the adhesive layer at the time of making the solar cells adhere with the honeycomb panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the figure showing the pressurization process of solar cells on a honeycomb panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (1)
NOVELTY - The two rib waveguide layers of silicon are formed one above the other on a substrate (7) with an etch-stop layer (9) between waveguide layers (3,2). A confinement layer (8) of silicon oxide is formed between waveguide layer (3) and substrate. The etch-stop layer being thinner than the waveguide layer is made of silicon oxide enabling to act as the etch stop, when features are etched in the waveguide layer.    USE - Integrated optical waveguide structure.    ADVANTAGE - The position of the upper side of the features is enabled to be determined with sufficient accuracy by the provision of the silicon oxide etch-stop layer. Allows independent fabrication of the features above and beneath the etch-stop layer, so that the fabrication of features in one level does not affect the accuracy with which features in the other level are formed, as the etch-stop layer is provided between two waveguide layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical waveguide structure fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the integrated optical waveguide structure.    Waveguide layers (2,3)    Substrate (7)    Confinement layer (8)    Etch-stop layer (9)
NOVELTY - Front lighting for bicycles being ridden in road traffic and in which the lighting source in the housing consists entirely of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Solar battery operation for the cycle is provided via a current supply from a battery which is charged via solar cells or via a power pack.    USE - Bicycle front- and rear-lighting.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced energy consumption and longer life of lighting unit i.e. specifically up to 16 hr. with battery initially fully charged by using LEDs instead of filament lamps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block circuit diagram of the front and rear LEDs lighting arrangement, with battery monitor and key switch, is given.(Contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The solar panel has a lightweight, weather and mechanical damage resisting front side (1) made from transparent polyurethane (PUR).    USE - For generation of electrical current from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Panels can be rapidly and economically produced by a simpler process employing lower temperatures and have a reduced weight compared to existing types.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for manufacturing a solar panel in which either a reaction injection molding method (RIM), casting or injection compression method is used to form a PUR face in front of the solar cells (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar panel in which the cells are completely embedded in one type of polyurethane. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent polyurethane (1)    Solar cells (3)
NOVELTY - A single C-axis lead germanium oxide (PGO) layer (16) is formed on a zirconium oxide insulator layer (14) which is positioned on a semiconductor substrate (12).    USE - Used in non-volatile memory (claimed) such as DRAM, ferroelectric RAM. The PGO on insulator structure is also used in capacitor, pyroelectric infrared sensor, optical display, optical switch, piezoelectric transducer and surface acoustic wave device.    ADVANTAGE - The insulator film allows for the fabrication of metal ferroelectric insulator semiconductor field effect transistor (MFISFET) devices having a PGO ferroelectric layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Non-volatile memory; and    (2) Single phase, C-axis PGO thin film making method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic of the PGO ferroelectric film on an insulator film.    Semiconductor substrate (12)    Zirconium oxide insulator layer (14)    Lead germanium oxide layer (16)
NOVELTY - A light diverter such as a reflective grating (156) reflects a portion of the light beam (154) received from a light source (152) through a single-pass arrangement, to a position sensitive detector. The detector outputs a signal to a processor (170), based on the transverse displacement characteristics of the detected light beam. The processor accordingly outputs a signal representing the light wavelength.    USE - For measuring the wavelength of light present in the light beam for wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) for telecommunication, laboratory measurement and research applications.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the use of fewer components in a single-pass arrangement along with the light diverter, a compact, inexpensive and accurate wavelength meter is set-up easily with minimized undesirable influences. Also, sophisticated signal processing technique such as phase sensitive detection is implemented easily, thus improving measurement accuracy and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light wavelength measurement method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the light wavelength meter.    Light source (152)    Light beam (154)    Reflective grating (156)    Processor (170)
NOVELTY - An avalanche light detecting device and method for manufacturing the same are provided to simultaneously form a guard ring and a junction by performing only one diffusion step and to remove a bad effect of the junction by using a sacrificial layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An avalanche light detecting device comprises a floating guard ring(17), an etching part(31) controlling a depth difference of a junction(11), a mask(32) made of a dielectric layer for performing a diffusion processing, and a sacrificial layer(33) inserted between an amplifying layer(12) and the mask(32) for preventing a diffusion to the amplifying layer(12) and the mask(32). At this point, the diffusion processing is performed only one time and the sacrificial layer(33) is removed by etching after the diffusion processing.
NOVELTY - An image sensor and a method for manufacturing the same is provided to improve a light sensitivity by relatively forming a thick gate oxide of a driver transistor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - After completely forming field oxides(21) for isolating devices on a semiconductor substrate(20), a first gate oxide(22) is formed on the entire surface of the semiconductor substrate(20) except for the field oxides(21). After forming a photoresist(PR) for covering a defined gate forming region of a driver transistor, the first gate oxide(22) are selectively etched to expose the surface of the semiconductor substrate(20) using the photoresist(PR) as an etch mask. Then, a second gate oxide(23) is formed on the semiconductor substrate(20) and the first gate oxide(22) thereby, increasing a light sensitivity. Gate electrodes(24a,24b) and a photodiode(25) are then formed.
NOVELTY - The wiring material (10) comprises multiple conductors (12) that are provided on the surface of a flexible tape (16). Solar cells that are aligned through the wiring material, are electrically connected through the conductors.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Stress to the junction portion of conductor and solar cell is reduced and hence damage or detachment of the conductor form solar cell is reduced, and durability and reliability of the solar cell module are enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric sectional view of the wiring material.    Wiring material (10)    Conductor (12)    Tape (16)
NOVELTY - The machine includes level attachment flange units (8,9) which are joined with the stay ring (2) and upper cover (4) respectively. The attachment flange units are positioned on either sides of a shim (14), which is fastened to adjust the gap thickness between the flange units. The sealing mechanism (13) which seals the water in the hydraulic machine, is provided in the gap between the upper cover (4) and stay ring (2).    USE - E.g. water turbine in hydroelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - The upper cover level adjustment is effectively performed, hence reliability is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for upper-cover level adjustment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the hydraulic machine.    Stay ring (2)    Upper cover (4)    Flange units (8,9)    Sealing mechanism (13)    Shim (14)
NOVELTY - A photodetector comprises a semiconductor-material body (5) which houses a PN junction and a sensitive region (19) doped with rare earths. The PN junction forms acceleration and gain regions (13, 14) separated from the sensitive region.    USE - For use in detecting light.    ADVANTAGE - The photodetector can detect light at preset frequencies and exhibits high detection efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of photodetector by forming a PN junction in semiconductor-material body, and forming a sensitive region separately from the PN junction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the inventive detector.    Semiconductor-material body (5)    Trenches (10)    Active region (12)    Acceleration and gain regions (13, 14)    Separation region (18)    Sensitive region (19)    Biasing regions (22)    Insulating material (23)    First contact region (24)    Second contact regions (25)
NOVELTY - A method for absorbing electromagnetic wave using solar cells in which reflection of electromagnetic wave from the solar cell can be eliminated without impeding photovoltaic power generation. Upper electrodes (2, 2) of a plurality of solar cells (1) are connected through a conductor (7) and a lower electrode (6) is shared to form a solar cell module (10). Reflection wave is absorbed by contriving the number of solar cells being arranged or the wiring method or connecting a capacitor (13) between the output terminals (8, 9) thereby matching the impedance of solar cells for an incident electromagnetic wave (12) with the characteristic impedance of electromagnetic wave.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Furthermore, a plurality of solar cell modules of different surface area and shape are arranged while differentiating the phase of reflection waves from individual solar cell modules such that the reflection waves can be canceled each other. Alternatively, electromagnetic wave reflectors (54, 57) may be provided on the rear surface of the solar cells or the wall face (56) for fixing them and meshed electromagnetic wave reflectors (55) may be provided on the surface of the solar cells such that the waves reflected from the electromagnetic wave reflectors on the rear surface or wall face and the waves reflected from the meshed electromagnetic wave reflectors are canceled each other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - number of solar cells (1)    upper electrodes (2, 2)    lower electrode (6)    conductor (7)    output terminals (8, 9)    solar cell module (10)    incident electromagnetic wave (12)    capacitor (13)    electromagnetic wave reflectors (54, 57)    electromagnetic wave reflectors (55)    wall face (56)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to an hydraulic electrical power production system comprising a vertical structure which is submerged in water (figure 1) and which is made up of four, six or more steel girders (11) serving as guiderails for a piston-container (10). Said structure is provided with two upper drive shafts (12) that support four toothed bearings (8), which are pulled upwards but which descend freely. Four complementary toothed bearings (8a) are mounted on the base.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Four gear chains (9) connect the four vertical pairs of toothed bearings which in turn are connected to the piston-container. The operating cycle of said piston-container begins on the surface when the gates (13-15) open, allowing water to enter, and it falls to the bottom where it remains. The gates then close and one or more dewatering pumps extract the water (2), thereby causing the piston-container to rise and the two drive shafts to rotate. The inventive system also comprises various structures having aligned piston-containers (fig. 23) which move two alternating or direct current generators, thereby forming a power station. Furthermore, the invention can be used as a motor for boats.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - water (2)    four toothed bearings (8)    four complementary toothed bearings (8a)    four gear chains (9)    piston-container (10)    steel girders (11)    two upper drive shafts (12)    gates (13-15)
NOVELTY - An optical pick-up includes a light detection device (80) that outputs detection signals corresponding to the received main and sublight beams which are reflected by an optical disk (30). A signal processor (100) receives detection signals and detects the tracking error signals in three beam methods and one of push pull and improved push pull method to realize an optimal tracking servo-control.    USE - For recording and reproducing information on optical disk such as CD-RW, DVD-RAM, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The optical pick-up stably realizes an optimal tracking servo control regardless of depth of pit of optical disk, during reproduction of data from optical disk, by changing servo-control method according to the type of optical disk.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for tracking error signal detection method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the optical recording/reproducing system.    Optical disk (30)    Light detection device (80)    Signal processor (100)
NOVELTY - A diffraction element (20) has multiple sets of predetermined number of step-like grating faces with predetermined step difference. The grating faces produce a phase difference to a laser beam (L1) of longer wavelength and deflect a laser beam (L2) of shorter wavelength to match optical axes of both the laser beams and also maximize first order diffraction efficiency of the laser beam (L2).    USE - For recording and reproducing data on optical recording media such as compact disk (CD), digital versatile disk (DVD), CD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, CVD.    ADVANTAGE - The diffraction element maximizes utilization efficiency of both the laser beams by maximizing diffraction efficiency of the laser beam.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical pickup device designing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic structure of an optical system of an optical pickup device.    Diffraction element (20)    Laser beams (L1,L2)
NOVELTY - A scintillator array convert high frequency electromagnetic energy into electrons and to conduct those electrons to the signal run formed by the electrical interconnects.    USE - For detecting and converting high frequency electromagnetic energy into electrons, used in computer tomography (CT) system.    ADVANTAGE - The scintillators have increased thickness and stopping power capable of converting high frequency electromagnetic energy directly to electrons.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Composite; and    (2) Method of providing imaging electron for data acquisition system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the CT imaging system.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to devices for attaching blades of turbomachines to vibratory installations for checking natural vibration frequencies, testing for fatigue, etc. Proposed blade locking piece for use at vibration tests consists of two split members with cylindrical slot made inside for accommodating root of blade and pressure member arranged in slot. Pressure members are made in form of longitudinal lengths of cylinder whose flat surfaces arte pressed to wedge faces of blade root, and cylindrical surfaces are mated with cylindrical surfaces of slot of split members with provision of turning of pressure members depending on root wedge angle. Edges of free cylindrical surfaces of split members adjoin ends faces of wide part of wedge root. Mating cylindrical surfaces of split and pressure members have equal radii. Thickness of each pressure member does not exceed radius of cylindrical surface.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency of device owing to provision of possibility of usage of similar type rigging for clamping blades of different geometry of roots, reduced labor input. 2 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - The positive or negative pole of the solar cell serial object (101) is short circuited by a short circuit element (104), so that the solar cells (102,103) are connected in series with the solar cell serial object.    USE - For forming solar cell array.    ADVANTAGE - Improves safety, while connecting the solar cells with the solar cell serial object, thus the formation of the solar cell array is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the electrical connection of the solar cell array. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell serial object (101)    Solar cells (102,103)    Short circuit element (104)
NOVELTY - An alignment plate (1) of a predetermined length is provided on a transverse frame (30) of a lower stage solar cell module (10). The solar cell module of an upper stage is thrust on the alignment plate in a horizontal direction.    USE - For domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - Easily and reliably aligns the lower and upper stage solar cell modules, by using the alignment plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell structure.    Alignment plate (1)    Lower stage solar cell module (10)    Transverse frame (30)
NOVELTY - Multiple pairs of trunk-line cables (4a-4g) connect all the solar cell modules (2) of each battery group (3a-3g) in parallel to collect and output the electricity generated by the solar cell modules to a power conditioner (8). A positive and negative wirings (41,42) from a collector box comprising several internal wirings (61-66) for connecting the cables serially, is connected to the power conditioner.    USE - For residence.    ADVANTAGE - The connection operation of wiring is reduced, hence the operation manhour is also reduced. The solar cell module design, wiring design and installations even on a small roof, are simplified. By connecting the solar cell modules in parallel, the number of input-terminals with respect to the collector box is reduced, thereby reducing the size of the collector box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar power generation system.    Solar cell modules (2)    Battery group (3a-3g)    Trunk-line cables (4a-4g)    Power conditioner (8)    Wirings (41,42,61-66)
NOVELTY - The surface of a copper laminate (2) is illuminated by a linearly polarized light and the light reflected from the copper laminate is split into P and S polarization components by a beam splitter (82). The intensities of the polarization components are measured and are compared with a standard value, to inspect the surface state of the copper laminate.    USE - For inspecting the surface of copper laminate used for producing TAB leads which are used for semiconductor device manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - The presence of the defect in the surface of the copper laminate, is detected reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the copper laminate surface inspection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the copper laminate surface inspection method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Copper laminate (2)    Beam splitter (82)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (12) is attached to a predefined portion on the main surface (11) of a roof material (10). A back-up material (13) is fixed to the rear side of the roof material, other than the portion where the solar cell is installed, through a cementing layer (14).    USE - Roof material with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the contraction of the back-up material due to the heat, while fixing the back-up material to the main portion of the roof material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the roof material.    Roof material (10)    Main surface of roof material (11)    Solar cell (12)    Back-up material (13)    Cementing layer (14)
NOVELTY - A roof has several equally spaced apart solar cells separated by grooves (12). The solar cells are surrounded by tiles (1).    USE - For covering roof with tiles and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances appearance of the roof due to arrangement of the solar cells and tiles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for roof with solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roof covering structure.    Tile (1)    Groove (12)
NOVELTY - The solid state image pickup element has a photoelectric conversion membrane (11) that generates electric charge based on the external incident light. A bias voltage is applied to the source (16) of MOS transistor in a CMOS integrated circuit (12), such that the charge stored in the drain (15) of the transistor is transferred to the substrate (18) when voltage across the drain exceeds a prescribed voltage.    USE - For high gain avalanche rushing photoconductor (HARP) camera used for photography in dark places during emergency report, science program, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the destruction of element by transferring the charge in the drain to the substrate of CMOS integrated circuit, thereby a highly sensitive solid state image pickup element of reduced size and weight is obtained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solid state image pickup element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photoelectric conversion membrane (11)    CMOS integrated circuit (12)    Drain (15)    Source (16)    Substrate (18)
NOVELTY - A transistor amplifies the sensor voltage signal obtained from sensor current by logarithmic characteristics. A bias voltage is applied to another transistor which outputs amplified voltage as the sensor output signal whose range is set such that it varies linearly with respect to the voltage signal having logarithmic characteristic.    USE - For MOS type image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the sensor signal to be output with optimum output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the output characteristics of sensor signal with respect to voltage signal Vpd. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a substrate (12) from whose edge portion a lead wire (14) connected to the solar cell (11) is drawn out. An output cable (15) is connected to the drawn out portion of the lead wire provided to the edge of the substrate. The connector lead wire and the output cable are sealed with a gasket (17).    USE - Solar cell module mounted on a roof of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The lead wire is drawn out easily from the substrate without the need for providing holes for drawing out the lead wire or the cable. A solar cell module with excellent fire prevention property is obtained reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and side views of the solar cell module.    Solar cell (11)    Substrate (12)    Lead wire (14)    Output cable (15)    Gasket (17)
NOVELTY - The solar battery elements (11) are provided between sealing resin surfaces (14s,14r) with luminous material in an inner surface of weather resistance surface (13) which is provided below the sealing resin surface (14r).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell module can be recognized easily due to presence of luminous material. The incident light to solar battery element is not reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top expanded sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar battery element (11)    Weather resistance surface (13)    Sealing resin surfaces (14r,14s)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor chip of n and p-type substrates (1,2) are integrally bond along a die bond line (3) of electroconductive lead frame using insulating paste (4a).    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. light emitting element, photodiode, IC drive unit and integrated circuit.    ADVANTAGE - Shake of lead frame during wire bonding is prevented and stable wire bonding is achieved. Semiconductor device with high reliability is obtained. Malfunctioning due to the influence of p-type and n-type substrates on each other, is prevented and hence characteristic is not changed. Insulation between the p-type and n-type substrates is maintained reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the semiconductor device.    n and p-type substrates (1,2)    Die bond line (3)    Insulating paste (4a)
NOVELTY - An optical element (10) is detachedly mounted in a recess (30). The optical waveguide (40) is mounted on a support (20), such that the end face (46) of the optical waveguide and the optical portion (12) oppose each other, while a pin (50) provided to the circumference of the end face fits into a hole (24) of the support.    USE - For manufacturing optical module used in optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - enables easy handling of optical fiber and improves positional accuracy of the optical module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Optical module; and    (2) Optical transduction device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the manufacturing method of the optical module.    Optical element (10)    Optical portion (12)    Support (20)    Hole (24)    Recess (30)    Optical waveguide (40)    End face (46)    Pin (50)
NOVELTY - The structure consists of a honeycomb core (11) whose both sides are laminated with upper and lower skin layers (12,13) which are made of textile materials.    USE - For supporting solar cell of satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Operativity of the panel is improved due to weight reduction. Strength of the panel is improved by providing textile material made of skin layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the supporting panel structure.    Honeycomb core (11)    Upper skin layer (12)    Lower skin layer (13)
NOVELTY - Controllers (17a,17b) control the opening/closing operation of shutters (16a,16b) respectively such that the shutters (16a,16b) are selectively closed to interrupt the irradiated light from reaching solid state image pick-up elements (2,2a).    USE - For CCD performance inspection device (claimed) in digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens the inspection time of solid state image pick-up element by controlling the opening/closing operation of shutters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for CCD performance inspection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the CCD performance inspection device equipped with light irradiation device.    Solid state image pick-up elements (2,2a)    Shutters (16a,16b)    Controllers (17a,17b)
NOVELTY - Spherical substrates of a specific conductivity are bonded to a sheet-like module substrate (13) with a conductive paste. A surface layer doped with impurities of opposite conductivity is formed on the spherical substrates. A transparent electrode is deposited on the outer surface of the surface layer and is electrically insulated from the module substrate by an insulating resin.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the electrical short circuit problems during the assembling process. Enables to manufacture solar cell of high quality at high yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell.    Sheet-like module substrate (13)
NOVELTY - A transparent porous electroconductive material comprising a porous glass and an electroconductive oxide film which is formed on the outer surface of the porous glass and also on the surface inside of the surface of the fine pores, is new.    USE - The transparent porous electroconductive material is for use as an electrode material for Gretzel solar cells, and photoelectron amplifier tubes.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent porous electroconductive material has excellent weather-resistance and heat-resistance. Electrodes made of this material have an enormously large surface area, so the solar cell and photoelectron amplifying tube have excellent efficiency.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has an electrical generator (3) that produces power as an output when its outer shell (3A) is rotated about a fixed position armature. A savonious rotor is directly connected to the shell and causes the outer shell to be rotated when subjected to wind. The generator is wound on a centrally located armature and permanent magnets are mounted to the shell.    USE - Used for generating DC power.    ADVANTAGE - The savonious rotor is directly connected to the shell of the generator for providing electrical power from the wind regardless of the direction and without the need for gearing, slip rings, commutation or other interconnection between rotor blades and generator thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top cross-sectional view of an electrical power generation system.    Electrical power generating system (1)    Rotor blade (2)    Generator (3)    Outer shell (3A)    Shaft (3B)
NOVELTY - Pyridine compound of specified formula is new.    USE - Used in a dye sensitizing type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The complex has very high photoelectric exchange function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Pyridine compound of formula (I) is new.    R1, R2, R3, and R4 = -OR', -COOR', -CONR', -CHO, -CH2OR', -CN, 1-20C alkyl, or -COONR'4; and    R' = H, or 1-4 alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) A complex of formula (II); and    (2) A dye sensitizing solar battery, comprising:    (a) transparent substrate;    (b) transparent conductive membrane;    (c) conductive substrate opposed to the transparent substrate;    (d) set of sensitizing dye (of formula (II)) carrying semiconductor electrodes; and    (e) a catalytic layer;    X1, X2, X3, and X4 = -OR', -COOR', -CONR', -CHO, -CH2OR', -CN, 1-20C alkyl, or -COONR'4 (preferably a carboxyl group or an amid group, and X1 and X4 are the same and X2 and X3 are the same respectively);    R' = H, or 1-4 alkyl;    Z = Cl, Br, CN, NCS, or NCO (preferably NCS); and    M = Ru or Os (preferably Ru).
NOVELTY - Tidal energy and wind energy are natural energy resources obtained at seashores. Collecting theses natural energy resources to provide the necessary energy required for human life is helpful to everlasting existence of human being. However, energy conversion efficiency, survivability of the device, and the adaptability to the tides must be taken into consideration for a device for collecting the natural energy of the seashore. The present invention provides a conversion device for seashore natural energy in accordance with these characteristics. The device can effectively collect the tidal energy and the wind energy of low and middle level type and convert them into operable energy for effective utilization. The operation of the device can adapt to the tidal change and the wind strength of the local environment, and is thus suitable for use in shallow sea region along the seashore. Further, the device itself will not produce pollutant substance. At the same time, it is also possible to change place in practice from a useless land into an economically prosperous area due to the feature of the device.
NOVELTY - Method is designed for building floating platforms used, particularly, for launching of missiles. Proposed method comes to generation of electric energy by generator of swirl hydraulic motor at existence of currents under platform and by generators of swirl wind motors at simultaneous turning of windmills around vertical axle of platform for action of wind onto turbo blades-sails of movable equipment and periodical consumption of power coupled with use of screw cut of bottom and contact of anchors of widened submerged part of platform with water reservoir ground. Missile is launched from central silo. Before launching, platform is set into rotation by propellers of widened submerged part of platform around said vertical axle to weaken swell by centrifugal forces of water jets getting off screw cut. Similar short-time rotation of platform is effected when group of anchors come in contact with ground.    USE - Rocketry.    ADVANTAGE - Increased generation of power which can be used for stabilization of platform and provision of reliable launching of missile. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - An energy generating system is provided to reduce area of the solar heat collector plate, while lengthening the useful life of the solar heat collector plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An energy generating system comprises an electric lamp, a reflector plate and a solar heat collector plate. The reflector plate has a center bulb, a light emitting port and light transmit ports. The light transmitted through the light transmit ports is reflected in the lamp shade in a non-uniform manner, emitted through the light emitting port and transmitted to another lamp shade, to thereby accomplish a continuous reflection and maximized efficiency of light.
NOVELTY - A connected type water and wind rotating system is provided to produce the energy even at a low wind speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Support shafts(3,3') are combined with support bodies(1,1'). Inside the support bodies, hollow core bevel gears, outer bevel gears and inner bevel gears are combined. Cross shafts(16,17) are combined to the hollow core bevel gears, the outer bevel gear, and the inner bevel gears. Propellers are connected with bevel gears. Vertical shafts are connected to the bevel gears. Cross shaft bevel gears are connected with bevel gears below cross shafts. The cross shafts are connected in a shaft connecting pipe.
NOVELTY - The light ray control film has fine rough surface comprising recesses and projections which are formed of size less than or equal to 150mum, with inclination angle ranging between 3-60degrees. The projections are formed such that the radiation of light from the rough surface is 1.1-100 times larger than radiation of light from plane surface.    USE - Light ray control film for solar cell (claimed), electroluminescence display device (claimed) used in vehicle- mounted audio visual apparatus, portable terminal device e.g. personal computer, navigation system, viewfinder.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the display is improved, with respect to the brightness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) transfer pattern;    (2) manufacturing method of light ray control film;    (3) electroluminescence display device; and    (4) solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the light-ray control film. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Several curved portion are formed on the reflection surface of the light transmission material cover (1) having high light permeability.    USE - Solar collector e.g. flat plate solar collector, compound parabolic condensing type solar collector for residential application, optical transmission    ADVANTAGE - Enhances the light condensation effect. Reduces reliably the power consumption, as the solar energy is utilized. Thereby cost reduction is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional views of solar heat collection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    transmission material cover (1)    reflection surface (2)    heat carrier (4)    exterior case (7)
NOVELTY - A connector (20) extending outside a bellow tube (18) of each hollow buoyant unit (4), from a spiral spring provided at inner face of the bellow tube, towards a rotary shaft (2) of power generator (1), connects each buoyant block to a support disc (24) fixed to the rotary shaft, at the intermediate position between swingable frames (3) attached to the rotary shaft.    USE - For generating electric power by utilizing magnetic force and buoyancy.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents vertical swinging of the bellow tube which rotates integrally with the swingable frames, by provision of the connector which connects the bellow tube to the support disc. Hence, stabilizes the operation of the power generation. Prevents deformation of the bellow tube by hydraulic pressure, by arranging the thick warp of the base fabric of the bellow tube, in the longitudinal direction of the tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the power generator.    power generator (1)    rotary shaft (2)    swingable frames (3)    buoyant unit (4)    bellow tube (18)    support disc (24)
NOVELTY - An electrothermal exchanger (18) generates heat motive power using low and high temperature heat-source fluids supplied from a water supply-recovery system (22) which connects cooling tower (17) and condenser (15), and a hot water steam supply system (19) connected to geothermal well (12), respectively.    USE - Geothermal power plant used for generating electric power from geothermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures increased electric power generation amount by improving heat exchange within the plant with the help of electrothermal exchanger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline schematic view of the geothermal power point.    geothermal well (12)    turbine (13)    condenser (15)    cooling tower (17)    electrothermal exchanger (18)    hot water steam supply system (19)    water supply-recovery system (22)
NOVELTY - A pair of weights (8L,8R) are slidably arranged with racks (14L,14R) and meshed with gear wheels (11L,11R). A moving tank (3) is also provided in a vertically movable manner and connected to racks (15L,15R) meshed with gear wheels for alternately moving the weights and tank in four strokes by buoyance of liquid repeatedly to rotate an output shaft (20).    USE - For converting gravitational energy to alternative energy for driving generator, air compressor, fluid pump.    ADVANTAGE - Since gravity is converted to alternating energy, prevents contamination of space by carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, radio-active contamination and prevents global warming. Does not require any fuel, thereby promoting energy conservation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) motion apparatus; and    (2) alternative energy production apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross- sectional view of the motion apparatus which generate alternating energy.    connecting rods (2L,2R)    moving tank (3)    tank-bottom metal fittings (5L,5R)    gear wheels (11L,11R)    weights (8L,8R)    racks (14L,14R,15L,15R)    output shaft (20)
NOVELTY - Electric power generated by a solar power plant, wind power generation plant and electric power generated from other natural power sources are stored in a mobile installation and distributed to the user through the mobile installation.    USE - For distributing electric power generated from solar energy, wind and other natural power source.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power loss in the electric power distribution cable, by using a mobile installation for distributing electric power to a distant place.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric power generation and distribution system. (Drawing includes non- English language text).
NOVELTY - The power supply circuit has a solar cell (1) and a primary battery (5). A load (6) is connected to the solar cell and primary battery, through respective diodes (2,3) that prevent back flow of electric current output by solar cell and primary battery.    USE - For camera.    ADVANTAGE - The primary battery is connected to load, when solar cell power is insufficient, hence the simultaneous use of two batteries is made possible. Power consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power supply circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell (1)    diodes (2,3)    voltage limiter circuit (4)    primary battery (5)    load (6)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (1) is arranged orthogonally at upper side of the periphery of the sunshade (4). The cell co-operates with a power supply unit which actuates a focusing drive unit and an exposure control unit.    USE - For imaging apparatus (claimed) e.g. camera.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sunshade is provided with the solar cell, a camera system that consumes a large electric power is used by prolonging lifetime of battery inside a camera.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for imaging apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the sunshade.    solar cell (1)    lens (2)    camera housing (3)    sunshade (4)
NOVELTY - The air pressure inside a bellow-shaped expandable air pump (1) is compressed by adding load and air ejected through a nozzle (3). The air pump is made of rubber material or soft synthetic resin material. The ejected air is utilized for generating electric power.    USE - Used in electric power generating apparatus (claimed) for supplying power to vehicle monitoring apparatus (claimed) in parking lot.    ADVANTAGE - Provides inexpensive electric power generating apparatus and vehicle monitoring apparatus with reduced installation and running cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric power generating apparatus; and    (2) a monitoring apparatus of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the air ejection device.    air pump (1)    nozzle (3)    torque adjustment unit (4)    external inlet (5)    nozzle opening adjustment unit (7)
NOVELTY - An annular loop (13) has a myosin sub-fragment (12) to fix the light chain coupling domain side concentrically with the myosin sub-fragment of a further annular loop (11). The F-actin filament of the annular loop (13) is held by bonding with an actin binding site of the myosin sub-fragment of the loop (11).    USE - Used for generating power for a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, using actin and myosin components of muscle protein.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation direction is easily fixed. A lightweight and small sized power generation apparatus is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top elevational view of the power generation unit.    Power generation unit (1)    Annular loops (11, 13)    Myosin sub-fragment (12)
NOVELTY - A turbine pump (14) when operated in power generating mode, pumps sea water from ocean (11) into an underground water tank (12), so that the electric power required is generated by a generator motor (15). The turbine pump is switched to pumping mode to drain the sea water collected in underground water tank, to ocean by operating generator motor using standby power.    USE - E.g. pumped hydroelectric power generation plant for generating electric power using sea water, for supplying power to seaside industrial zone, seaside city.    ADVANTAGE - The installation of the electric power generation plant is carried out at low cost without considering topography situations. The power generation is carried out rapidly according to the change in power requirements. The plant is not affected by weather conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power generation plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    ocean (11)    underground water tank (12)    channel (13)    turbine pump (14)    generator motor (15)
NOVELTY - A generator (22) is attached to an arm (14) having an end attached to a water turbine (21). An arm-drive unit is connected to the arm so that the water-turbine position is adjusted.    USE - For electric power generation, in sewage disposal plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enables adjusting the position of the water turbine, based on the amount of flow of effluent from the sewage disposal plant, and thereby ensures stable power-generation, without the need for a controller for the generator. Enables easily raising/lowering the generator, during maintenance operation, as the structure of the power generation installation is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power generation method using water turbine .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electric power generation installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power generation installation (1)    effluent (11)    weir (12)    tank (13)    arm (14)    support stand (15)    weight (17)    water turbine (21)    generator (22)    chain (23)
NOVELTY - The thermoelement has an insulator (14) provided between the p-type thermoelectric semiconductor (11) and n-type thermoelectric semiconductor (12). The insulator contains air bubble between its polymeric material such as urethane resin or styrenes resin.    USE - Electrothermal power generating apparatus using Seebeck effect and electrothermal cooling device using Peltier effect such as portable refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - Mechanical strength of the thermal element is improved by the provision of insulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the section of the thermal element.    p-type Thermoelectric semiconductor (11)    n-type Thermoelectric semiconductor (12)    Wiring electrode (13)    Insulator (14)    Insulating layer (19)
NOVELTY - The variable capacitor (4) has cathode and anode plates (2,3) which are immersed in a tank (1) filled with high insulating oil having specific dielectric constant. The capacitance and immersion area of the capacitor in the liquid are changed, by fluctuating the capacitor using rotary power obtained from a water turbine through a shaft (8). The charges accumulated in the capacitor are extracted through cables (13) coupled with external power generation circuit.    USE - For actuating capacitor using hydraulic and wind energies in capacitor based electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacture and installation are easy due to use of simple structure. Stable operation is achieved by suppressing generation of noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front elevation of the drive unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tank (1)    cathode and anode plates (2,3)    variable capacitor (4)    cables (13)    power generation circuit (14)
NOVELTY - The capacitors (1,2) connected to power supply (12), has electrodes (3-8) with respect to which a current consumer (13) and a commutator are connected. A load circuit is made to produce electrical energy continuously by changing electric capacity of electrodes (5-8), without consuming charging energy of electrodes (3,4).    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Stable and safe power generation is enabled without consuming the power of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the electric power generator.    capacitors (1,2)    electrodes (3-8)
NOVELTY - A small diameter pipe (6) is suspended at the center of a heat pipe (1). A fan (7) rotates by downward direction is placed above the level of a working fluid (8). A non return valve (10) and a screw (9) placed inside at the lower end of the pipe (6) rotates with the fan, to recirculate the working fluid to top portion of the heat pipe.    USE - Heat pipe assembly with heat retention and electric power generation function.    ADVANTAGE - The working fluid is recirculated to the top of heat pipe by a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the heat pipe.    heat pipe (1)    small diameter pipe (6)    fan (7)    working fluid (8)    screw (9)    non-return valve (10)
NOVELTY - A crushing device (1) crushes thermoplastic material (X). The crushed thermoplastic materials are blown with pressurization air and sand and are made to float for combustion in a fluidized bed combustion device (2). Electric power is produced using the heat generated by thermal decomposition of floating substance.    USE - Electric power generation system using plastic material as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Combustion efficiency is improved as fuel is combusted in short-time completely. Perfect and stable combustion is achieved by making fuel to float on fluidized bed. High thermal efficiency is achieved by using plastic fuel when compared with refuse incineration. Handling of this system is made easy as no density adjustment of fuel is necessary. System is suitable for large scale combustion and hence huge power generation operation is possible. Power generation is economical as waste plastic material is used which is cheaper. Plastic fuel is distributed to whole space of furnace by blowing it with compressed air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power generation plant installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The lamp glows when the blades of a fan rotate due to wind power generated while driving a bicycle.    USE - Bicycle lamp.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bicycle lamp glows with the wind power, the need for a battery is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fan. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The magnetic substances (e,f), carbon raw material or zirconia provided in a floating module are heated by microwave, so as to expand the fluid inside the module. When the fluid is expanded, an axial air flow is generated inside the module to rotate a rotary shaft of the module. The rotational energy of the module is directly coupled with a generator, to generate electric power.    USE - For generating electricity by heating floating module using magnetic substances, carbon raw materials or zirconia.    ADVANTAGE - Highly efficient self sustaining electricity is achieved by increasing the thermal energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) rotational energy transformation method;    (2) liquid selection standard method; selective heat emission temperature control method;    (3) electromagnetic wave diffusion prevention method; and    (4) control system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view explaining the process for generating electricity. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    magnetic substances (e,f)
NOVELTY - A battery operated DC motor (A) drives a hydraulic pump (B) which actuates a hydraulic turbine (M) coupled to a generator.    USE - For generating electrical power for domestic applications, agricultural field, mountain resorts, factories and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation efficiency is improved and fuel construction is reduced. The size and weight of the system are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the small scale electric power generation system.    DC motor (A)    hydraulic pump (B)    hydraulic turbine (M)
NOVELTY - A fixed portion (4) is provided at one end of piezoelectric component (3) of bimorph structure. A fixed weight (6) consisting of permanent magnet is added to the free end or other end. A lead wire (7) is soldered near the fixed end. The fixed bending of lead wire leaves a space at free end, and enables sealing of whole component by a non-magnetic material container.    USE - For electric power generation used in sign apparatus for illuminating road sign in driveway or foot walk, or lane sign, or light-emission of label provided at running path of electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Improves use for long period of time since degradation of cementing layer due to weak humidity and exhaust gas of motor vehicle is prevented. Enables application in different environments since environment resistance is efficiently employed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The piezoelectric component of bimorph structure joins a rectangular simple substance plate and an elastic plate on both surfaces. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sign apparatus using the piezoelectric component for electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the piezoelectric bimorph component. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Piezoelectric component (3)    Fixed portion (4)    Fixed weight (6)    Lead wire (7)
NOVELTY - The device has two or more solar collectors (1) pivotably mounted separately from each other via frames (2) on a base (3) and a motor connected to all solar collectors via a drive mechanism (10,12) for tracking the sun with the solar collectors. The drive mechanism has a push rod (12) connected to all solar collectors. Levers (10) are fixed to the solar collectors and are engaged by the push rod.    USE - For adjusting solar collectors.    ADVANTAGE - The costs of erection in relation to the drive for the solar collectors for sun state tracking are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device with 5 solar collectors connected in an inventive manner and with a common drive    solar collectors (1)    frames (2)    base (3)    drive mechanism (10,12)    push rod (12)    levers (10)
NOVELTY - The machine collects warm surface water via a drainage system on the water surface in a funnel where it is cooled. Specifically heavier cold water sinks to the depths and drives turbines. The vertical flow carries matter to the depths and the cooling medium gives off its acquired heat to the universe in the form of laser radiation.    USE - For planet cooling and energy conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the threatening asphyxiation and rotting processes in some seas and oceans to be prevented and the yield of fish to rise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The machine collects warm surface water via a drainage system on the water surface in a funnel where it is cooled. Specifically heavier cold water sinks to the depths and drives turbines. The vertical flow carries matter to the depths and the cooling medium gives off its acquired heat to the universe in the form of laser radiation. Excess electrical energy is used to produce liquid hydrogen. The cooling system is started by a diesel engine and then takes energy from the water circuit and uses stored energy of cooled water at the sea surface.
NOVELTY - A photoelectromotive force circuit element (A) is formed by binding, twisting, weaving and connecting in nonwoven state with several line elements continuously/intermittently formed in the longitudinal direction.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Provides flexibility and extremely high degree of integration and formable in any shape without restriction for shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar battery.    electrodes (102,104)    protective layer (105)    photoelectromotive force circuit element (A)    extrusion (B)
NOVELTY - The handle (1) has a lamp unit (6) connected to a generator (4) to turn on its lamp by applying electricity from the generator. The generator is connected to a roller (3) and has a permanent magnet and a coil to generate electricity in accordance with a rotation of the roller. The roller is provided at the handle's yoke while coming into contact with a rolling hoop when trundling along the loop.    USE - Used for playing to roll along ground.    ADVANTAGE - The handle stimulates a user's curiosity by emitting light while trundling along a loop. The loop continues to trundle without falling down, thereby allowing the user to plan the athletic effect as well as the entertainment in accordance with playing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a handle hoop.    Handle (1)    Roller (3)    Roller axis (3a)    Generator (4)    Lamp unit (6)
NOVELTY - The solid oxide fuel cell (240) provides either regenerative or primary electrical energy to the airplane, and can be used to heat the payload or equipment within the airplane. The solid oxide fuel cell can generate fuel through electrolysis of oxidized fuel.    USE - For electrically powered airplane. Use for a solar powered high altitude airplane.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates necessity of requiring an independent source of oxygen or pure water when the solid oxide fuel cell is used for energy generation or storage for the airborne vehicle that operates in the Earth's atmosphere. No water is lost from the cell with the air or oxygen oxidant discharge. Enables operating the cell open loop on the oxygen oxidant side without requiring any make-up or any reactants or process chemicals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) an electrically powered airplane;    (b) a solid oxide fuel cell system;    (c) a method of generating power in an airborne vehicle; and    (d) a solid oxide regenerative fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic illustration of the solid oxide fuel cell system in a solar powered high altitude airplane.    Solid oxide fuel cell (240)    Fluid conduit (300,310)    Solar array (700)    Propeller system (740)
NOVELTY - A solar panel (22) collects solar energy and stores in a rechargeable battery/storage capacitor. A charge sensor in electrical communication with controller, senses preset charge level of battery/capacitor which is selected by controller. Energy discharge switch in response to signal from controller, discharges stored energy based on predetermined charging conditions and delivers it to load through load switch.    USE - Solar powered device integrated with power management system e.g. solar powered light assembly (claimed) installed in the ceiling of portable restroom.    ADVANTAGE - The sensor in electrical communication with controller, enables to manage energy storage and consumption efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar powered light assembly; and    (2) power management method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross- sectional view of the solar powered light assembly.    housing (12)    support unit (14)    solar panel (22)    retaining unit (24)    power management system (30)
NOVELTY - Invention can be used to drive different mechanisms and in road vehicles. Proposed device for converting thermal energy into mechanical energy contains housing including heating part accommodating permanent magnet, cooling part and rotor made up of ferromagnetic plates installed on separate spokes of rotor, said plates being made of nickel.    USE - Mechanical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency of converter and drive. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The solar battery includes frame rigidly secured on drive and upper and lower doors which are connected in pairs by means of hinges, with frame being secured on spacecraft case by means of pyrotechnic means. Mounted on inner end faces of upper doors are brackets which are connected with clamping bands passing through pyrotechnic means rigidly secured of solar battery frame. Mounted on outer end faces of upper doors are hooks whose surfaces are engageable with axles of spring-loaded clamping members articulated on spacecraft case. Axes of clamping members are shifted outside relative to axes of hinges connecting the upper and lower doors. Ball supports engageable with spacecraft case are rigidly secured on lower doors.    USE - Space engineering; designing extension structures for spacecraft, mainly solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability of separation and opening of doors. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - A power generating technique is provided to allow the solar light collecting plate to easily change its direction in accordance with the position of sun, while generating a large amount of electrical energy by using both heat and solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar light collecting system is characterized in that the solar light collecting plate having a high degree of slope is installed at the edge of the system and solar light collecting plate having a low degree of slope is installed at the center of the system. Thus, the solar light is refracted in proportion to the angle of slope of solar light collecting plate after incidence, and focused to the point beneath the center of the solar light collecting system. Each solar light collecting plate has a plane surface with a slope, and the light is refracted at the same angle at any place in the light solar light collecting plate. Since all solar light collecting plates refract light toward the same point, the solar light collecting plates serve as a lens for collecting light.
NOVELTY - A thin film type optical energy concentrator is provided to convert efficiently solar energy to thermal energy or electric energy by improving the structure of an optical energy concentrator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optical energy concentrator is formed with a parabolic AGHB(1) as a main reflective face, a hyperbolic CVD(2) as the second reflective face, and a light receiving face GH(3). An axis LL' is shared by the parabolic AGHB(1) and the hyperbolic CVD(2). A focus F of a parabola is located on the axis LL'. The first focus of the hyperbolic CVD(2) is equal to a focus of the parabolic AGHB(1). The second focus F' is located on the same axis LL'. An incident angle and a rim angle become 90 degrees in a point B or A of an end light line JA or KB parallel to the axis LL' if an incident side ACFDB(10) includes the focus F.
NOVELTY - A power generating system using tidal energy is provided to generate power by using the tidal energy regardless of geographical conditions or scales without using any charcoals, petroleum, nuclear energy and the like, thereby obtaining unlimited energy while saving the natural resources and preventing the environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generating system using tidal energy includes a tide range energy input container(3) floating on the sea water in a floating dock(1) to be lifted by a tide range, a large scaled balance type stay(4) mounted to a quay wall of the floating dock, a wire rope(5) connected to the tide energy input container at an end and placed on the large scaled balance type stay, a weight sphere container(6) connected to the other end of the wire rope to be lifted in association with the vertical movement of the tide energy input container, an upper pool(10) for storing weight spheres(8) falling down from the sphere container and falling the spheres to baskets(9) of a fly wheel(7) to rotate the fly wheel, and a lower weight pool(11) for storing the weight spheres falling down from the basket to supply to the weight sphere container.
NOVELTY - The working fluid (16) is sealed in the hollow space of predetermined gap formed between the opposing endothermic surface (13) and heat radiation surface (14). A condensation surface (34) is attached to end portion of the heat radiation surface.    USE - For absorbing heat generated by furnace surrounded with electrothermal module and heat panel, for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The heat is absorbed by the large area of endothermic surface, hence heat is efficiently spread to the condensation surface, the furnace wall is cooled, efficient heat recovery is performed and uniform electric power is generated using the absorbed heat. Since there is no movable portion, failures are reduced and the recuperator has simple structure. The temperature is uniform in the furnace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross- sectional view of the heat panel.    heat panel (11)    endothermic surface (13)    heat radiation surface (14)    working fluid (16)    condensation surface (34)
NOVELTY - A sub-tank is connected to a supply line (32) for supplying hot water to a hot-water tank (30) installed in house (20). An electrothermal electric power generator (110) generates power by utilizing the hot water in the sub-tank as a heat source.    USE - For generating electric power for domestic applications, commercial establishment, manufacturing plant and various public facility.    ADVANTAGE - By using simple and effective system, electric power is generated effectively at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric generation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the thermoelectric generation system.    house (20)    hot-water tank (30)    supply line (32)    thermoelectric generation system (100)    thermoelectric power generator (110)
NOVELTY - A water-proof holder (90) attached to bottom of the floating structure of a lighted buoy, has a mounting portion (4a) at its lower surface. A power generation apparatus (1c) containing Darrieus type water turbine (11c) and generator (12c), is attached to the mounting portion. A guide rod (91) is inserted into engagement hole of a stationary plate mounted on mounting portion and a sleeve is fixed to the rod.    USE - For mounting electric power generation apparatus for lighted buoy for ship navigation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power generating apparatus comprises water turbine, the electric power is generated without influence of weather condition. Simplifies structure and reduces cost of the electric power generating apparatus that generates electric power using small amount of tidal currents. The electric power generating apparatus is simply attached and detached to/from the mounting portion of water-proof holder and hence the electric power generating apparatus is easily maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the mounting structure of electric power generation apparatus for lighted buoy.    electric power generating apparatus (1c)    mounting portion (4a)    Darrieus type water turbine (11c)    generator (12c)    water-proof holder (90)    guide rod (91)
NOVELTY - The water turbine (1) consists of an inner cylinder (2) which is rotated through a rotary shaft (6) coupled with a bearing (7). A generator (4) is connected with the bearing and a rotor is coupled with the shaft (6). The blades (5) of the cylinder have concave surface inclined to specific angle, which are interconnected by a small shaft (8) and distributed along the water flow direction. Based on the water flow, the blade is rotated and turbine is operated.    USE - E.g. micro buoyancy type electric power generator for generating electric power using buoyancy floating structure from both tidal and water flow energies of river, dam.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces fluid flow resistance of blades thereby an effective conversion of flow energy into kinetic energy is achieved even in case of small turbine. Raises rigidity of apparatus even in case of harsh environments due to use of reciprocating flow energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of buoyancy type electric power generating apparatus.    water turbine (1)    inner cylinder (2)    generator (4)    blades (5)    rotary shaft (6)    bearing398) small shaft (7)
NOVELTY - The panel generation unit includes frames (10) which are arranged in multistage over the roof with step (H), pitch (P) and inclination (theta) that are decided based on the pitch (P0), step (H0) and gradient (theta0) of the roof tiles (2). The solar-power generation modules (1) are installed over each frame.    USE - Solar-power generation unit installed in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power generation modules are installed over each step portion of the frames arranged over the roof, the solar-power generation unit excellent in workability and strength is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the roof structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar-power generation unit.    module (1)    roof tiles (2)    frame (10)    step portion (H)
NOVELTY - A mounting element is arranged in the lower portion of a supporting element (60). A line segment connects the mounting element and the supporting element. The mounting element is arranged along a predetermined curve when distance of supporting element and reflective mirrors (20,30,40,50) corresponds to a predetermined focal distance.    USE - Solar heat cooking appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Since the carrying element which mounts the mounts supporting element is always joined with base of the cooking appliance, stray light is not irradiated in the periphery environment. Also the solar heat cooking appliance having high condensing ratio is provided. The operation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the solar heat cooking appliance.    base (10)    reflective mirrors (20,30,40,50)    cooking appliance supporting element (60)    carrying element (70)
NOVELTY - An aero generator (3), operated with the rotation of a windmill (8), is installed in a fresh air inlet (2) formed at the bottom of the motor vehicle body (1).    USE - E.g. bus.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents environmental disruption with exhaust gas and noise. Raises travel speed. Obtains sufficient electric power made to rotate each generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partially notched perspective diagram of a bus.    Motor vehicle body (1)    Fresh air inlet (2)    Aero generator (3)    Connecting plate (7)    Windmill (8)    Wheel (10)
NOVELTY - The quark has no electric charges but has fixed energy.    USE - Quark.    ADVANTAGE - The quark has immense energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the atomic structure of the quark.    transformer (1)    quark (2)    photons (3)    proton (6)
NOVELTY - An ashes melting furnace (4) gasifies waste material (2) decomposed by thermal decomposition furnace (3), and ejects to secondary combustion chamber (6) which subjects ejected gas to combustion. A calculation unit (28) calculates air factor and combustion rate of decomposition furnace, ashes melting furnace and combustion chamber, based on which air factor of melting furnace and combustion chamber are controlled.    USE - For controlling combustion of thermal decomposition gasified melting furnace which decomposes and gasifies waste material such as municipal solid waste, for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the air factor and combustion rate of ashes melting furnace and combustion chamber are controlled based on the calculated value, the maintenance and production cost of furnace is reduced while controlling the furnace by direct operation of air factor. Hence generation of nitrous oxide is prevented and fuel usage amount is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for combustion control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of combustion control system of the thermal decomposition gasified melting furnace. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermal decomposition gasified melting furnace (1)    waste material (2)    thermal decomposition furnace (3)    ashes melting furnace (4)    secondary combustion chamber (6)    combustion control system (7)    calculating unit (28)
NOVELTY - An electric charge carrier (6) is initially set at low temperature, and charged by low voltage. The dielectric constant of the carrier is changed by setting the charged carrier at high temperature, so as to perform voltage amplification.    USE - For utilizing exhaust heat of facilities such as power station incinerator, motor vehicle and boiler for performing voltage amplification.    ADVANTAGE - Since the voltage amplification is performed only by dielectric constant change, highly reliable voltage amplification which excludes mechanical drive unit and associated failure, is realizable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for heat dielectric amplifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the voltage amplifier. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    charger (4)    electric charge carrier (6)    inlet (8a)    exit (8b)    electric power unit (10)    light (14)    booster (16)
NOVELTY - The heat energy generated by burner (212) of water heater (20) is transformed into electrical energy by an electrothermal converter (30). The power obtained by electro- thermal conversion is converted into alternating current (AC) power with stable level, by AC power supply (10). A switch (14) switches connection between power supplies (12,10) and water heater, based on amount of voltage in a storage battery (100).    USE - For supplying electric power to load such as water heater installed in mountainous region and other remote areas.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying stable electric power to load, without laying wire in the inconvenient areas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    AC power supply (10)    main power supply (12)    switch (14)    water heater (20)    electrothermal converter (30)    storage battery (100)    burner (212)
NOVELTY - The method involves burning residual waste or fuel extracted from it and thereby generating steam with a maximum temperature of 400 degrees C. The combustion produces steam with a pressure parameter of an adjacent gas and steam turbine system (GuD) or another self-fired boiler system, which is fed into a boiler in the adjacent system and superheated to the steam parameter of the boiler system with a furnace in the boiler system.    USE - For of residual waste for energy purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the steam arising in the thermal stage of a residual waste treatment system to be used for energy purposes with very high efficiency..    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show schematic representations of a combination power generation system with additional furnace and the thermal stage of a waste treatment system (Drawing includes non-English text)    gas and steam turbine system (GuD)    waste-heat boiler (AHK)    steam turbine (DT)    generator (G)
NOVELTY - The power generation plant has a pervious sleeve (14) in the shape of a wineglass stem, with its end (14a) closest to the ground covering an absorber surface (12) for solar energy and a turbine stage (23) with a radial rotor (25) positioned at the narrowest point, at the upper end of the vertical funnel section (14b). The turbine is supported by a framework (17) which spans the outside of the sleeve.    USE - The whirl wind power generation plant is used for converting solar and wind energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Uses temperature increase resulting from absorption of solar energy for providing whirl wind effect for efficient rotation of turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective representation of a whirl wind power generation plant.    Absorber surface (12)    Pervious sleeve (14)    Ground end of sleeve (14a)    Funnel section of sleeve (14b)    Framework (17)    Turbine stage (23)    Radial rotor (25)
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a vacuum tube-metal tube and heat tube contained combined type solar heat-collecting element device, applicable to assemble solar water-heater, heat-collector and othersolar hot water engineering system, it can be used as all-weather heat-collecting element device in the fields of preheating-boiler, industrial and domestic hot water, air-conditioning, heating, pumping water, power generation and seawater desalination. A heat tube is inserted into the internal cavity of a glass vacuum heat-collectint tube, said vacuum tube and heat tube are connected together bymeans of connecting sleeve, between vacuum tube and heat tube a heat-conducting solid powder is filled, so that its heat-conducting coefficient is high, heat value is large, heat-conducting speed isquick and heat efficiency is high, etc.
NOVELTY - The automatic cable-unfastening equipment for small wind-driven power generator includes vertical pipe, power generator mounted on the upper end of the vertical pipe, the electric cable is passed through the vertical pipe and connected with power generator. In the vertical pipe a steering shaft is mounted by means of bearing, the power generator is fixedly mounted on the upper end of the steeringshaft, the electric cable is passed through the steering shaft and is connected with power generator, a torsional spring is cover-mounted on the steering shaft, one end of the torsional spring is fixedly connected on the pipe wall of vertical pipe, and its another end is connected with steering shaft.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a wind-driven generator tail plate folded speed regulating mechanism. Said mechanism includes power generator machine body mounted on the vertical shaft, wind wheel mounted on the front end of the machine body of power generator, tail bar mounted on the rear end of the machine body of the power generator and tail plate mounted on the rear end of tail rod. The tailplate is wobbly connected on the rear end of tail bar, and the tail plate and tail bar are connected together by means of jointed shaft. When the wind force is strong, the tail plate can be rotated relatively to tail bar, so that the arm of force is shortened, and force moment is reduced.
NOVELTY - The device has a housing (9), a first rotor (1) in the flow direction and at least one second rotor (2) after the first rotor in a rear region of the housing. The first and second rotors are each mounted on shaft sections that are coupled together. The housing of the wind power system is free to rotate so that it aligns depending on the incident flow. The first rotor has fewer rotor blades than the second rotor.    USE - For generating electricity from wind power, especially a small wind power generator with at least two rotors in series in a housing.    ADVANTAGE - Simple and inexpensive construction and high energy yield with a low hub height and a wider range of operation from low to high winds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic lateral view representation of a first version of wind power machine    housing (9)    first rotor (1)    second rotor (2)    inlet funnel (10)    bearings (5,6)
NOVELTY - The group of wind power systems has different rated powers lying within a range of rated powers. All wind power systems have an identical type of drive train and differ in their parameters for operational control and in their rotor blades (12). The wind power system has a rated power and a drive train implemented for a given torque, with rotor blades and operational control parameters adapted to achieve the rated power.    USE - For generating electricity from wind power.    ADVANTAGE - The wind power system is suitable for series production, reliable in operation and implemented for a rated power. The group of wind power systems can be very reliably used to deliver different rated powers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a wind power system with a rated power    (b) and a method of implementing a wind power system with a rated power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a wind power system    incident air (10)    rotor blades (12)    generator (16)    switching and protection devices (18)    supply (20)    regulation and control arrangement (22)
NOVELTY - A generation element using volcanic ashes is provided to form a chemical free generation element by using volcanic ashes having electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Clay is formed by mixing powders of volcanic ashes with the predetermined amount of aqueous solution. The clay including volcanic ashes is formed by a shape of plate. The clay including the volcanic ashes is inserted between an anode and a cathode. The anode and cathode formed on an upper portion and a lower portion of the clay including volcanic ashes have the shape of plate, respectively. A generation element is formed by forming repeatedly a laminated structure of the cathode, the clay, and the anode. The generation element can be formed by burying the cathode and the anode into the clay including the volcanic ashes.
NOVELTY - The tidal-power collector is provided with distributors (4) arranged in inclined position with respect to the advancing direction of wave, in its opening (2) for guiding the sea water to the tidal-power use installation through inner drainage tube.    USE - For collecting waves for electric power generation, submarine purification, e.g. cleaning of sea bed.    ADVANTAGE - As the structure of the system is simplified, the installation is made easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the tidal power generator. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    cylinder (1)    opening (2)    fixed type landing gear (3)    distributors (4)    non-return valve (7)
NOVELTY - A fluidized-bed container (2) has a dispersing plate (8) for spreading fluidization gas equally into the container such that the fluidization gas reaches the bottom of fluidized-bed. The sensors (9a-9c) detect the fluidized-bed temperature above the dispersing plate. A detector (12) detects the height of bed material packing in container based on the detected temperature.    USE - Fluidized bed reactor used in electric power generation system (claimed), waste treatment plant and chemical processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - The fluidized-bed quantity can be detected efficiently, during initial packing of bed material in fluidized- bed reactor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fluidized bed electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the pressurization-type fluidized-bed combustion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fluidized-bed (1)    fluidized-bed container (2)    dispersing plate (8)    sensors (9a-9c)    detector (12)
NOVELTY - Horizontally spaced caissons (42A,42B) are arranged to receive the wave. The back wall (44) of successive caissons is retarded in the direction of the wave by one quarter of the wavelength. The pendulum plate (46) which is oscillated by the wave motion to drive a hydraulic pump, is spaced at a distance equivalent to quarter of the wavelength, from each back wall (44).    USE - For power generation using ocean wave power.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stabilized output power as the operating frequency of successive pendulum plates is retarded by a quarter of the wavelength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic top view of wave power converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    caissons (42A,42B)    back wall (44)    pendulum plate (46)
NOVELTY - The device includes a turbine which functions by the falling of weights (1) directed on the inclined supports (2), forming levers at the end of the supports, which create and transmit the force to a tensioned chain (4), turning between two horizontally parallel axles (6) situated vertical to each other, these masses and supports driven towards the base, and guided by slides (3) to rise up again along the chain and fall again. The chain drives rotating blades (9).    USE - Uses gravity to drive a turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Is a non-polluting and low cost form of energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a side view of the device.    masses (1)    inclined supports (2)    guide slides (3)    tensioned chain (4)    axles (6)    blades (9)
NOVELTY - The flow power generating system generates energy with buoyancy-sinking bodies and contains basins that can be built anywhere depending on what the area offers and can have any distance between them. The upward and downward movement of the buoyancy-sinking body is transferred into a rotation via a drive (Hampelmann).    USE - For generating power from a flow of water.    ADVANTAGE - Very low water consumption, does not require constrictions built into flow bed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system (Drawing includes non-English text)    float body (2)    left connecting rod (3)    right connecting rod (4)    left lever arm (5)    right lever arm (6)    gearbox with double gearing (7)    extension (9)
NOVELTY - The system has a tower with a rotary gondola on a vertical axis and a rotor on a horizontal axis, a sensor of the mechanical load on the rotor and an evaluation device, especially a data processor. At least one, preferably each, rotor blade (10) has at least two sensor elements, preferably mounted as pairs. The evaluation device produces load evaluation signals based on the associated sensor element signals.    USE - For extracting energy from wind power.    ADVANTAGE - Can be provided with a precise, accurately calibrated yet simple, robust and durable blade feedback system that can be fitted to commercial wind energy systems with minimal construction and assembly costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a regulating arrangement for an inventive wind energy system    (b) and a method of operating an inventive wind energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a rotor blade for an inventive wind energy system    rotor blade (10)    blade root (12)    blade tip (14)    bounding surfaces (16,18)
NOVELTY - The offshore wind power system consists essentially of a tower (4) positioned on the seabed with a rotatable gondola (5) with a bearing base for a wind turbine consisting of rotor blades (7) with a substantially horizontal rotation axis and a generator driven by it. Additional wind power machines (11) are arranged on the tower at a relatively lower height above the water surface (3).    USE - For generating power from wind.    ADVANTAGE - Better use of air space accessible from installed foundations and tower structures for wind power exploitation and reduced noise transmission to seawater and hence the living environment of sea animals and birds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic horizontal view of a conventional wind power system with an inventive arrangement of additional wind power machines    tower (4)    gondola (5)    rotor blades (7)    additional wind power machines (11)    water surface (3)    foundations (2)    platform (8)
NOVELTY - The system has one or two vertical throughflow rotors in an essentially cubic housing with a lateral inflow opening per rotor with an input guide construction and an outflow opening per rotor on the opposite side. The remaining two vertical housing sides are at an angle to each other so their separation decreases towards the side with the inflow opening and/or the housing is rotatably mounted on at least three supports or directly on a foundation.    USE - For extracting energy from wind power.    ADVANTAGE - Optimized for economical operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system has one or two vertical rotors (11,12) in accordance with the throughflow principle arranged in an essentially cubic housing with a lateral inflow opening per rotor with an input guide construction and an outflow opening per rotor on the opposite side. The remaining two vertical sides (22,23) of the housing are at an angle to each other so their separation decreases towards the side (21) with the inflow opening and/or the housing is rotatably mounted on at least three supports (15) or directly on a foundation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic frontal view representation of an inventive wind power system    vertical rotors (11,12)    mutually inclined vertical sides (22,23)    side with inflow opening (21)    supports (15)    ring armature (16)
NOVELTY - The solar collector has a light-permeable cover (11), and an absorber (1) within its interior. It has a with a blackened and/or mat and/or roughened and/or reflection-reducing surface on the side facing the incoming light. Rails (2,4) on the underside of the absorber, together with the absorber, and/or the top layer of the intermediate insulation layer (7) and/or in the inner housing shell, define open channels (5). The channels pref. extend in the direction of inclination of the collector. The collector has a collection and/or distribution chamber at each end, medium intakes and outlets, and connection devices for pipes for the heated medium.    USE - Solar collector using pref. fresh or circulation air, for heating, ventilation, and cooling purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Simple and easy to manufacture, universal installation, high energetic efficiency, can be adapted to local requirements, suitable for fastening to a wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure shows solar collector.    absorber (1)    rails (2,4)    channels (5)    insulation (7)    cover (11)
NOVELTY - A power system using sea wave drop to generate electricity features that based on lever principle, a hollow water-collecting column vertically fixed to sea bed by burying its lower end in ground has several through holes around it; several rockers acting as support point are pivoted to periphery of the water-collecting column; connecting rod extending to cylinder fixed to periphery of water-collecting column is pivoted to another end of rocker connected to float structure on sea surface at its end; the hollow branch pipes are fixed to the through holes of water-collecting column and cylinders at different ends.
NOVELTY - Groups of rollers are arranged in a radial direction in a space between a sun roller and outer ring, so as to frictionally engage with them. Each of the roller groups is arranged at equal intervals in circumferential direction and stacked one above the other in radial direction. Each roller belongs to a roller group having rollers constructed of cylinders to have two raceway surfaces with different rotational radii.    USE - For wind driven electrical power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A high gear ratio is obtained. The gear assembly achieves gear ratio equivalent to the ratio of two gear assemblies in a compact and space saving manner. Number of components needed for the gear assembly is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wind driven electrical power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the wind driven electrical power generator.    housing (1)    rotor (2)    gear assembly (4)    generator (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a capillary flow passage (12) with an inlet end communicating with a liquid fuel source. A source (20) heats the liquid fuel to form a vapor state and deliver a stream of vaporized fuel from an outlet end of the passage. A combustion chamber linking with the outlet end combusts the vaporized fuel and air. A conversion device converts the heat released by the chamber into mechanical or electrical power.    USE - Used in portable electronic equipment, communications gear, and medical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is capable of forming small fuel droplets and/or vapor operating at low fuel supply with low parasitic power loss characteristics and controls fouling, clogging and gumming. The apparatus reduces the ignition energy requirements of the generator. The apparatus can produce vaporized streams of fuel with a very short warm-up time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The conversion device may be a micro-turbine, Stirling engine, thermophotovoltaic element, thermoelectric element, etc    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross section of fuel vaporizing device which includes a capillary flow passage.    Capillary flow passage (12)    Inlet end (14)    Outlet end (16)    Fluid control valve (18)    Heat source (20)
NOVELTY - Ferro-fluid within an enclosure (6) is naturally attracted to the poles of magnets (2,4), forming ferro-fluid beads (12,14,16,18) around the end poles of the magnets that allow the magnets to slide with respect to the enclosure. A movement of the enclosure that causes the magnets to slide generates a current in a conductive coil (20) wound around the enclosure.    USE - For electrical generating systems for e.g. flashlights, cellular telephones, environmental sensors, emergency transmitters, charging battery.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for increased coupling between enclosure for magnets and motion imparted to magnets, allowing enclosure to be oriented for magnet movement in horizontal direction, thereby greatly increasing sensitivity to applied motion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The current generated by the coil may be rectified by a bridge circuit (22) and used to power an operating system (24) of an environmental sensor (26). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy harvester.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram illustrating the application of the multiple magnet transducer to an environmental sensor.    Magnets (2,4)    Enclosure (6)    Ferro-fluid beads (12,14,16,18)    Coil (20)    Bridge circuit (22)    Operating system (24)    Environmental sensor (26)
NOVELTY - The air purifier comprises three-way switching valves (6) that are interconnected by the T-shaped pipe (3) and connected to turbine casing (1) connected to a generator (4), at respective ends. The other end of the three-way switching valves function as air inlet (10) for supplying air to the turbine and an exhaust port (7) for exhausting the gas from turbine.    USE - For turbine system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves the operating efficiency of turbine system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for turbine system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the air rectifier.    turbine casing (1)    T- shaped pipes (2,3)    generator (4)    actuator (5)    three-way switching valve (6)    exhaust port (7)    air inlet (10)
NOVELTY - The heat-use system (1) comprises electrothermal electric power generating apparatus (10) for generating electricity using exhaust gas of diesel engine (2), and hydrogen occlusion alloy heat pump (20) for removing cold-hot temperature from the exhaust gas.    USE - Heat-use system utilizing exhaust gas of diesel engine, geothermal or solar heat, for use as heat source for evaporator in absorption refrigeration machine, air conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - The heat energy of exhaust gas from engine is efficiently recovered using heat use system and is effectively utilized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the heat-use system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat-use system (1)    diesel engine (2)    electrothermal electric power generating apparatus (10)    hydrogen occlusion alloy heat pump (20)
NOVELTY - The water heater has storage tanks (4,12) for solar water heating and electric water heating, respectively such that the tank of solar water heater is arranged at upstream side of hot water supply path.    USE - Composite water heater with solar water heater and electric water heater.    ADVANTAGE - Solar heat collection efficiency of the solar water heater is improved, and running cost of composite water heater is reduced. The power consumption of electric water heater is reduced, as warm water is supplied to electric water heater by solar water heater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the composite water heater schematically.    solar water heater (1)    electric water heater (2)    hot water storage tank (4,12)    solar heat collection panel (5)    heat collection device (6)    solar power generation panel (8)    inlets (13,14)    waste water port (15,16)    piping (18)
NOVELTY - A solar heater (17) which heats outdoor air and supplies it for heating a room (10), has a suction chamber (20) and a solar panel (19) having several small holes (23). A desiccant integrated air conditioning machine (26) dehumidifies outer air and supplies to room for air conditioning it. The heated outer air from heater is supplied to the machine (26) for regenerating dehumidifying rotor (32).    USE - Air conditioning system with solar heater for indoors.    ADVANTAGE - Enables usage of solar heater for heating room and for regenerating dehumidifying rotor. By combining solar heater and desiccant integrated air conditioning machine, heating and air conditioning of room, are performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of solar heater and desiccant integrated air conditioning machine.    room (10)    solar heater (17)    solar panel (19)    suction chamber(23) small holes (20)    desiccant integrated air conditioning machine (26)    dehumidifying rotor (32)
NOVELTY - A cogeneration apparatus (10) is equipped with a display device (32) shows the difference calculated with a calculating unit (33). The calculating unit computes the difference of the total electric energy from a main power supply (1) and the total heat from the heating gas (2) outputted by the cogeneration system.    USE - For displaying electricity bill difference and the amount of carbon dioxide reduction.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the recognition of the user's energy saving, thus improving the influence to the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main power supply (1)    Heating gas (2)    Cogeneration apparatus (10)    Display device (32)    Calculating unit (33)
NOVELTY - Several spaced apart elastic tubes (1) are laid on a road surface orthogonal to vehicle advancing direction. The tubes are filled with fluid from a storage tank (12). When the vehicle (20) moves on the tube, the fluid of tube is pressurized and is sent to a electric power generator (11) with water turbine The fluid from the generator is recirculated to the tank.    USE - Electric power generation system using fluid filled elastic tubes.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power when vehicle moves on fluid filled elastic tubes, thereby environmental pollution is avoided and saves natural resources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Non-return valves are connected in the fluid inlet and outlet pipe. The tube regains its original state after discharge of the fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power generation system and the expanded views of the elastic tubes. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    elastic tubes (1)    electric power generator (11)    storage tank (12)    vehicle (20)
NOVELTY - The water heater (20) has a heat exchanger (6) provided at the interior of storage tank (2). The branched pipings (19a,19b) provided at the input and exit ends of the heat exchanger, are connected to the middle of a supply pipe (3a) connected to the tank.    USE - Solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing indoor air conditioning and heating process, by using the heat exchanger provided in the storage tank, thereby reducing the installation and running cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar water heater. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    storage tank (2)    heat exchanger (6)    branch pipings (19a,19b)    water heater (20)
NOVELTY - A water heat collection heat exchanger (25) and a refrigerant heat collection heat exchanger (24) are connected to a solar heating panel (23) to heat water and refrigerant simultaneously by the solar heat.    USE - Solar heat utilizing device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables heating water and refrigerant simultaneously using solar heat to carryout hot water supply operation and heating operation simultaneously, to enhance efficiency of hot water supply operation and heating operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar heat utilizing device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar heating panel (23)    refrigerant heat collection heat exchanger (24)    water heat collection heat exchanger (25)
NOVELTY - The booster station has a watertight base (1) from which protrudes a telescopic shaft (2). The shaft extends above sea level and has a wind turbine (3) attached at the top. A water turbine (4) may also be attached to the station.    USE - The station is used to pump well fluid along a sub-sea pipeline to an onshore or intermediate location.    ADVANTAGE - The booster station may make previously uneconomical gas/oil fields feasible for development. Less pressure is required in the sub-sea pipeline and this allows use of less strong material e.g. plastics, reducing costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The booster station comprises a foundation and a support structure with a base (1) which rests on or at the sea-bed, and a telescopic shaft (2) which extends upwardly from the base, a wind turbine (3) and/or water turbine (4) connected to the support structure, electricity generating equipment housed in the support structure, a booster pump (8), a storage facility for excess fluid, and a coupling device for connecting to a sub-sea pipeline (5). The generator is driven by the turbine(s). The booster pump is used to force fluid from a sub-sea well along the sub-sea pipeline to an onshore (7) or intermediate location. The booster station is suitably located to receive well fluid from the sub-sea pipeline under action of underground well pressure. The storage facility is used in the infrequent event of there not being enough power generated by the turbine(s) to operate the booster pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the intermediate booster station connected to a sub-sea pipeline.    Base (1)    Telescopic shaft (2)    Wind turbine (3)    Water turbine (4)    Pipeline (5)    Wellhead (6)    Onshore location (7)    Booster pump (8)
NOVELTY - A detachable gamma radiation converter (1) has a transparent resin section (2) with concave relief surface having two light emitting diodes (LEDs) (4) of different colors. A chip is provided in the lower portion of the resin section, and a detachable adhesive material surface (5) is provided opposite to the transparent resin section.    USE - Detachable gamma radiation converter used in mobile telephone, for indicating calls in dark and noisy places.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces radiation by transforming the radiation into light without the need of using battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the elevational view of the detachable gamma radiation converter.    detachable gamma radiation converter (1)    resin section (2)    chip (3)    LEDs (4)    detachable adhesive material surface (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves taking an offshore construction (1) in a vessel (5) to a foundation (9). The vessel is shifted by continuously shifting legs relative to a hull for positioning at the bottom side of the construction. The offshore windmill is taken by the vessel in a fixed position relative to an engaging unit from a stationary support outside the vessel. The mill is shipped to another support through the unit.    USE - Used for manipulating offshore construction in windmill.    ADVANTAGE - The vessel takes care of both the manipulation and the transport of the offshore construction. Fitting piece in the foundations provides installation, maintenance, and repair or replacement of vulnerable parts in a simple manner. The operation execution is less sensitive to the weather conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vessel for manipulating an offshore construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the transport of an offshore construction    Offshore construction (1)    Mast (2)    Vessel (5)    Telescopic legs (7)    Supporting device (8)    Foundation (9)    Fitting piece (11)    Bottom (12)    Water surface (13)
NOVELTY - The turbine has two blades (4) that are turnable around a longitudinal axis of the blades. A wind turbine hub (14) connects the blades with a shaft (7, 16) and a hydraulic system (17) incorporated in a rotating unit. The hydraulic system has a hydraulic pump that pumps a hydraulic fluid to hydraulic actuators to move the blade to a new position.    USE - Used for controlling power generated by turbine generators.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic system is placed in the rotating unit resulting in the reduction in the distance between the hydraulic components, thereby reducing the pressure capacity loss and minimizing the knocking noise. Hence improving the lifetime of the hydraulic components of the hydraulic unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) an air bleed system for hydraulic systems    (b) a method of controlling a hydraulic system to turn wind turbine blades around longitudinal axis of the blades.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydraulic system of a wind turbine.    Nose cone (3)    Turbine blades (4)    Shaft (7, 16)    Hub (14)    Hydraulic system (17)
NOVELTY - The solar collecting system (10) has a casing (12) and heat collectors (18) fixed within the casing. The casing has a base (14) thermally isolated from a solar energy absorbing structure (15), and a top cover (30) in the form a double glazing structure.    USE - Solar collection system used in residence, industry and in agricultural field.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal efficiency of the system is improved by providing the top cover in the form of double glazing structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for casing top cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar collecting system.    solar collecting system (10)    casing (12)    base (14)    solar energy absorbing structure (15)    heat collectors (18)    top cover (30)
NOVELTY - A sensor (6) detects the rotation speed of a blade (2). A control unit (7) controls the electromagnetic brake (5), based on the detected result.    USE - Windmill for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation speed control is done simply and inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the windmill. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    windmill (1)    blade (2)    bottom plate (4)    electromagnetic brake (5)    sensor (6)    control unit (7)
NOVELTY - The rotation speed controller (5) comprises integrally connected spring and monomer unit, where the spring biases to move the monomer unit along radial line direction away from rotational center direction.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables controlling the rotation speed, effectively by simplified operation, thereby, preventing damaging of generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for rotation speed controller for vertical windmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the vertical windmill. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    vertical windmill (1)    blade (2)    rotation speed controller (5)    generator (10)    monomer unit (11)
NOVELTY - A secondary battery (9) charged by a solar cell (10), supplies power to a white light emitting diode (LED), so that the LED blinks/glows.    USE - Headlamp for bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - Since the LED glows/blinks selectively, durability of battery is increased, hence allows the LED to blink/glow efficiently, even when the power generation amount of solar cell is less during cloudy days, thereby enhancing visibility, even if the electric bulb is extinguished.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the headlamp.    reflector (2)    head cap (3)    blue LED (5)    red LED (6)    side reflector (7)    lens (8)    solar cell cover (9)    solar cell (10)    primary battery (11)    secondary battery (12)
NOVELTY - The dissolution slag in the incineration ashes melting apparatus (7) at predetermined temperature, is maintained by using alternative energy source (4) such as windmill and small hydraulic electric power generator to supplement the power supplied by the main power supply source (2) to which a harmonics suppression unit (11) is connected.    USE - For power supply in incineration ashes melting apparatus, heater for baking, kiln furnace, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Turbulence is eliminated, since alternative source is used only for supplementing the power. The harmonics suppression unit avoids harmonics in the power supply. Avoids the generation of voltage and frequency variation in the electric power system, by having alternative energy output in the electric power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply system for incineration ashes melting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power system (2)    electric power converters (3,9)    alternative energy electric power generating apparatus (4)    incineration ashes melting apparatus (7)    harmonic suppression functional apparatus (11)
NOVELTY - A processor (2) acquires identification data (ID) related to business data including roof data, desired electric power generation amount and installation surface conditions of solar cell. A controller (4) updates estimate data including price data and layout design for solar-cell installation, in a database (3), corresponding to the acquired ID, in response to received request and is notified to user terminal (1).    USE - For producing price estimate data for solar-cell installation in house of customer.    ADVANTAGE - The price estimate data is notified to customer automatically and simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) price estimate data preparation notification method;    (2) recorded medium storing price estimate data preparation notification program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the price estimate data production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    user terminal (1)    processor (2)    database (3)    controller (4)    analysis unit (9)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen fermentation apparatus, where an inert gas supply device (5) supplies an inert gas into a hydrogen fermenter (2) that decomposes organic substance, is new. A hydrogen gas separator (8) isolates hydrogen from the gas ejected from the hydrogen fermenter. A gas return pipe (10) recirculates the gas ejected from the hydrogen gas separator.    USE - For generation of hydrogen for fuel cell, from organic waste material.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient generation of hydrogen gas continuously by supply of inert gas to hydrogen fermenter. Avoids need for pressure reducer and enables easy maintenance of fermenter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen fermentation apparatus. (Drawing contains non- English language text).    Hydrogen fermenter (2)    Inert gas supply device (5)    Hydrogen gas separator (8)    Gas return pipe (10).
NOVELTY - A sea or fresh water wave power unit comprises floats (S) which rise and fall with the waves and drive a double-operating pump (P) to fill a tank (WT) from which a controlled (St) water drop drives a turbine (T) and electricity generator (G) with a sea cable transmitting electricity to a land station.    USE - As a water wave power unit for sea or fresh water for electricity generation (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The unit can be in small or large forms with side lengths of a few to a few hundred meters, efficiency is high and wind and solar powered units can be added.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A side sectional view of the unit is shown.    generator (G)    pump (P)    float (S)    control valve (St)    turbine (T)    wind generator (Wi)    water tank (WT)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a number of photovoltaic (PV) module mounting stands (2) distributed on a roof (4), where the stands comprises a base plate (10) and two brackets (12, 14) mounted on the base plate and spaced relation to one another. The brackets extend upwardly from the plate and each of the brackets is attached to different PV modules that are supported by the brackets in vertical spaced relation with the roof surface.    USE - Used for mounting photovoltaic modules on the roofs of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is economical and does not require special tools for installation. The assembly can be used with a variety of roofing surfaces. The assembly eliminates the need for mechanically or adhesively attaching the module-mounting structure to the building roof in order to preserve the integrity and waterproof characteristics of the supporting roof structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a number of photovoltaic PV modules and apparatus for mounting the modules on a roof.    Mounting stands (2)    Supporting roof structure (4)    Photovoltaic (PV) modules (6)    Base plate (10)    Mutually spaced brackets (12, 14)
NOVELTY - The cell has a condenser communicating with a low-pressure zone (24) of the cell for condensing alkali metal vapor leaving the zone. An electrical conductor with anode and cathode is coupled to solid electrolyte (28) and extends through the cell as terminal. The metal flows from a reservoir to the condenser through the electrolyte (28) that inhibits flow from condenser to reservoir.    USE - Used for creating electrical potential in an electric circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The cells may be coupled in series such that one or more cells may be in delivery mode while simultaneously coupling different cells in priming mode, thereby reducing the complexity and cost of the system making it more technically feasible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solid electrolyte (28) separates the cell into a high-pressure zone and low-pressure zone where each zone is communication with the hot and cold end of the cell, respectively. The reservoir stores alkali metal and communicates with the hot end of the cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating a system of alkali thermal to electric conversion cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional perspective view of an open-loop AMTEC cell.    Cell wall (12)    Chamber (14)    Low-pressure zone (24)    High pressure zone (26)    Electrolyte structure (28)
NOVELTY - Evaporative air conditioner utilizes solar power for converting used salinated water into distilled water which is used for shower pads.    USE - Evaporative air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces maintenance cost and saves water by recycling used salinated water for cleaning the pads, and prevents the corrosion of pads due to the salt residue.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cooler that uses three small water deposits instead of a large one. The cooler uses a solar panel to keep a 12 Volts rechargeable battery charged, in order to maintain the system in check. Four submergible water pumps are used to maintain a proper sequence of events necessary for operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded view of the evaporative air conditioner without the pad.    vapor retainer (101)    collector (102)    solar pan (103)    heater assembly (104)    controller (105)    dual check valve (107)
NOVELTY - A light generating device is provided to be capable of using a drive power by converting a light energy generated when a material is burned.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A light emitting material is provided in a housing(10) and emits a light energy by a chemical reaction or burning and oxidation reactions. A solar cell(30) receives the light energy emitted from the light emitting material to convert the received light energy into an electric energy of a predetermined voltage. The solar cell(30) is installed in the housing so as to be spaced apart from the light emitting material(20). An anode line(41) and a cathode line(42) are electrically connected to output a current generated in the solar cell(30) to the outside.
NOVELTY - The power machine includes a water supplying pipeline (1) for supplying seawater to a water-turbine (2). A water-strip (3) changes the angle of the back flow of the sea wave and weakens the pressure. The seawater is supplied to rotate the water turbine to generate power.    USE - For power generation using tidal energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient power generation by using the energy of the seawater to rotate the water turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power machine.    water supplying pipeline (1)    water turbine (2)    water-strip (3)
NOVELTY - A heavy, incompressible liquid such as water and light compressed gas such as helium are filled inside the same tank and the expansion pressure of the gas is utilized to drive the jet pump that circulates water within same tank, from a source such as river.    USE - For permanent power generation in environmental-friendly and non-polluting manner.    ADVANTAGE - Enables permanent power generation in environmental-friendly and non-polluting manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the tank containing helium and water. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A hydraulic pump (11) is actuated by the rotation of a windmill (1). A force feeding circuit (12) supplies the oil discharged by the operation of the pump (11), to a hydraulic motor (21) which is connected to a generator (G).    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the structure of the apparatus, thereby cost reduction is attained, reliably. Power is generated efficiently and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the wind power apparatus.    windmill (1)    hydraulic pump (11)    force feeding circuit (12)    return circuit (15)    oil tank (16)    hydraulic motor (21)    generator (G)
NOVELTY - The reflective mirror division unit (2) has plate-shaped reflective mirror surface (2e), reinforcing materials (2a-2c) surrounding the mirror surface, and attachment shaft (2d). The attachment shaft slidably engages with channels (7) which are connected to surrounding attachment holes (6), to form a circular reflective mirror.    USE - For expanding space structure used in solar power generation satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Since the reflective mirror is expanded only in space, the shape reduction during launching is achieved efficiently by simple assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) space structure development mechanism; and    (2) space structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top, side, perspective and sectional views of the reflective mirror dividing shaft. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reinforcing materials (2a-2c)    attachment shaft (2d)    reflective mirror surface (2e)    attachment holes (6)    channels (7)
NOVELTY - A housing accommodates an epicyclic gear mechanism (200 and a gear mechanism (30) in series, between an input and output shaft (10,40). An intermediate input shaft (31) is arranged in the gear mechanism along radial direction of the housing. A sun gear (21) arranged on the periphery of the mechanism (2) forms a spline coupling with respect to the intermediate input shaft.    USE - Wind mill rotation energy speed up apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement the speed up apparatus improves the meshing, thereby improving the durability of the gear components and reducing the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical section view of the wind mill rotation energy speed up apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    speed up apparatus (1)    input and output shaft (10,40)    epicyclic gear mechanism (20)    sungear (21)    gear mechanism (30)    intermediate input shaft (31)
NOVELTY - The rotational speed of windmill (1) is detected by a tachometer (3). The differential speed torque is calculated by subtracting actual torque from maximum torque of windmill with respect to detected rotational speed of windmill, based on which the PWM converter (4) connected to the generator (2) actuated by a windmill, is controlled.    USE - For controlling pulse width modulation (PWM) converter of power generation system using windmill.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the output of power generation system and avoids the need for need for anemometers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for PWM converter control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of power generation system.    windmill (1)    generator (2)    tachometer (3)    PWM converter (4)    subtractor (8)
NOVELTY - A rain water storage tank (2), a generator (12), and the electrically driven pumps (5,10) are connected through a pipe (3).    USE - For generating electric power using potential energy of collected rain water.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating fixed amount of electric power irrespective of weather and amount of rainfall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the electric power generating apparatus using potential energy of collected rain water.    rain water storage tank (2)    pipe (3)    electrically driven pumps (5,10)    generator (12)
NOVELTY - A compression device (21) loads in a direction perpendicular to end face of rock sample (11) through a pressurizing member which abuts the end face of rock sample. The pressurizing member adds a lateral pressure to the rock sample through a liquid pressurizing material (18) filled into the main body. Rock sample is heated by heater (30), and water flow pipe (29) supplies cooling water to through-hole (12) of the rock sample.    USE - High temperature, high pressure test device of the rock sample used when performing heating or cooling repeated testing at high temperatures and pressures of the rock sample made for well door used for geothermal energy etc.    ADVANTAGE - An equal state is reproducible with situation which may happen within an actual well, and also progress of a crack at the time of rapid cooling. It is possible to reproduce nearly equal conditions easily within a test device in the situation of a well deep part under conditions of high temperature and high pressure. More detailed exact simulation data for progressing and making the crack formed at base rock within a well can be obtained by carrying out water flow of the cooling water to the through-hole of the rock sample set in such conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows cross section of one example of the invention.    Rock sample (11)    Through-hole (12)    Liquid pressurizing material (18)    Compressing piston (21)    Flow pipe (29)    Heater (30)
NOVELTY - The sliding rod (34) is connected to an actuator and is supported by two bearings (35). The bearings are fastened to the framework (15) for the solar cell system. Brackets (22,23) are fastened to the frame and have hooked ends engaging bolts (20,21) on opposite edges of the solar panel (10).    USE - Solar panel tilting and sun following system.    ADVANTAGE - Panel may be tilted through large angle using simple linkage to keep panel at approximately right-angles to the rays of the sun.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Two struts extend from points near the center of the rod to points near the opposite edges of the panel. Longitudinal motion of the rod mover the panel laterally and engages the bolt on the trailing edge of the panel on its hook. The hook on the leading edge swings free and the leading strut pushes that edge up, thus tilting the panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a solar panel and drive linkage in their tilted and untilted positions.    Solar panel (10)    Framework for the solar cell system (15)    Pivot bolts (20,21)    Brackets (22,23)    Sliding rod (34)    Linear bearings (35)
NOVELTY - The hydroelectric generator generates electricity using steam generated by a self-charging boiler system in which water is boiled with a heater energized by the generator, without using external fuel.    USE - Hydroelectric generator.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electricity without requiring external fuels, thereby avoiding pollution of the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the boiler system of hydroelectric generator.
NOVELTY - A cog wheel driven spring winding mechanism interfacing a pre-loaded flat-steel spring and a planetary-gear-up timer module, drives an electric generator module at a constant speed to produce a constant AC voltage. A two pin water tight plug has extension cord interfaces to zip-on waist belt (17) fitted with a plug-in module (15), to provide power to portable appliances.    USE - Virtual energy foot powered generator apparatus for mobile phone, radio, disk-drive, handheld computer, plug-in port for laptop computer, electric body massage, portable light used in passenger seats in vehicles such as bus, train, airlines, boat, trucks also for animal farms.    ADVANTAGE - Enables handsfree energy conversion as we walk and exercise naturally and supplies power reliably to appliances anywhere at any time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of virtual energy foot powered-generator.    shoe strap ports (1)    molded frame (11)    extension cord (13)    plug-in module (15)    zip-on waist belt (17)
NOVELTY - Metal rollers having diameter of 5-6 inches and width of 16-18 inches, are arranged in parallel, at a distance of 10 inches from each other. The rollers allow the wheels of a vehicle to provide driving force for power generation through pulleys and cog belt drives.    USE - For providing emergency power for alternator, generator, water cannon, hydraulic pump, filtration system, small mill, cement mixer, hoist, winch and pulley, water pump, air pump, fan, compressor, small saw mill, conveyor belt, drilling equipment, small crane, during power failure.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electricity generate efficiency,    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top view of externally propelled multi-purpose power chain generating device.
NOVELTY - A hollow body when filled with water sinks under it's own mass to the bottom of a tank of water releasing energy which may be used to generate electricity. At the tank bottom compressed air is introduced into the hollow body which rises to the tank top thereby producing more energy for electricity generation. The output may be improved by combining the principle with a series of bodies    USE - To produce energy    ADVANTAGE - The system may be extended as required
NOVELTY - The machine comprises a balance (B) with a tank filled with a liquid on each side (BL, BR), one of the tanks (VV4) containing a float (V) and the other tank acting as a counter-weight (TG). The float is connected to the counter-weight tank via a connecting rod (2).    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - A potential source of cheap and unlimited energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows the perpetual motion machine.    Connecting rod (2)    Liquid (3)    Balance (B)    Foot (BB)    Left side of balance (BL)    Right side of balance (BR)    Counter-weight (TG)    Float (V)    Liquid tank containing e.g. water (VV4)
NOVELTY - Ether having a vaporizing temperature less than that of body temperature is passed closed to the body and vaporized. The ether gas turns an ether gas turbine to generate electricity. An electric ether pump circulates ether through micro tubing leading to liquidification of ether, which is piped back to the ether gas turbine.    USE - For converting body heat to electricity for clothing.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be incorporated into clothing and placed all over the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system for converting body heat to electricity.
NOVELTY - The generator has a wind tunnel body (1) expanding towards a wind flowing direction and a wind turbine (3) placed within body adjacent to an inlet for generating electricity. An angle of inclination phi of a sidewall portion against an axis of the body is in the range from 5 to 25 degrees. The wind flowing into the body sharply accelerates immediately after passing through inlet and efficiently rotates the turbine.    USE - Used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The wind turbine rotating inside a wind tunnel body effectively and efficiently accelerates a wind flow to provide high output power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inlet has a curved surface (5) smoothly expanding toward an outside of the body and a collar-shaped brim with width B is formed on an outside of an opening edge of an outlet (2b) for wind of the body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a wind power generator.    Wind tunnel body (1)    Inlet (2a)    Outlet (2b)    Wind turbine (3)    Curved surface (5)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a receiver to store a low-intensity region of an optical solar image. A generator thermally coupled to the receiver uses the stored energy to produce electricity. A thrust generator has another receiver to absorb a high intensity region of the image. A heat exchanger transfers the thermal energy from the latter receiver into a supply of propellant, which is vented, to a nozzle to produce thrust.    USE - Used for converting solar power to electrical or thrust power in satellites.    ADVANTAGE - The device can simultaneously generate thrust and electrical power by using the high and low intensity regions of the solar image. The combination of both functions reduces the size and mass of the generator, which reduces the expense of launching the satellite. The moving parts are not required between two different power and thrust generation nodes, which increases the reliability of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating thrust and electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a combined thrust and electrical power generator.    Generator device (10)    Solar concentrator (11)    Mirror (20)    Movement device (27)    Controller processing unit (28)    Optical sensor (29)
NOVELTY - The turbine has a semi-submersible hull with a ballast weight attached to the hull at a location below the hulls center of buoyancy such that ballast moves vertically. A tower is extended upwardly from the hull with multiple wind turbine rotors attached to the tower. The rotors are attached to the tower at a different height wherein each rotor is optimized for the wind at its location.    USE - Used for offshore applications.    ADVANTAGE - The wind turbine rotors improves power production performance and the movable ballast weight increases turbine stability. The turbine rather than transmitting electrical power back to shore, it creates energy intensive hydrogen-based products at the base of the turbine. The weight located at the turbine hub can be decreased and the weight can be relocated to the bottom of the tower by summing the power from individual rotors. The summation of the power reduces the structural requirements of the tower and the ballast requirements of the hull.
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric material is manufactured by mixing and melting bismuth, tellurium, selenium, antimony, and/or sulfur to obtain an alloy ingot; grinding the alloy ingot to obtain alloy ingot powder; and then hot pressing the powder. The hot pressing is performed at 500-600 degreesC and 20-45 MPa.    USE - For manufacturing thermoelectric material useful for Peltier element (claimed) of thermoelectric devices, useful e.g. for thermoelectric electricity generators.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method provides a better figure of merit by suppressing the c-plane orientation and having sintering proceeded sufficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) A thermoelectric material prepared from the above process comprising at most 0.2 orientation degree of (001) plane obtained by an X-ray diffraction in a plane perpendicular to a hot press direction of the thermoelectric material; and    (b) A Peltier element comprising an arrangement having alternating p-type and n-type thermoelectric devices, electrodes for electrically connecting p-type and n-type thermoelectric devices and electrically insulating substrates for holding the electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a flow chart showing the above manufacturing process of the thermoelectric material.
NOVELTY - Each of the rotatable miniature reflectors (1) that are positioned between the elastomer sheets (11,11'), have a reflector embedded in a sphere, and a bipolar charge of opposite sign in each of the two hemispheres of the sphere. The top elastomer sheet is transparent. A fluid (18) is injected from a plenum reservoir (19) by pressure application unit (20) to rotate the reflectors.    USE - For use in large scale power plant and for use by campers, mountain climbers and explorers.    ADVANTAGE - An inexpensive, lightweight and flexible solar energy concentrator that can be easily attached to existing structures, is realized. Since the necessary structural strength is already built into the existing structure, no additional superstructure is required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of concentrating reflected light    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the mini-optics solar energy concentrator.    rotatable miniature reflectors (1)    reflecting surface (2)    sunlight (3)    elastomer sheets (11,11')    fluid (18)    plenum reservoir (19)    pressure application unit (20)
NOVELTY - An elongated hollow tube (10) submerged within the ocean, has a buffer assembly such as spring that limits the movement of the hollow tube in response to excessively heavy surface wave. A hydraulic cylinder (46) connected to the hollow tube, converts the kinetic energy of the hollow tube of electrical energy.    USE - For converting wave energy of ocean to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides low cost wave energy converter that exists even during heavy storm by providing buffer assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevation of the wave energy converter.    elongated hollow tube (10)    anchor base (20)    anchoring chain (21)    tubular column (24)    hydraulic cylinder (46)
NOVELTY - The wind electric power device includes at least one wind electric power generator which is fixed to an electric vehicle such that the inlet of the wind electric power generator faces the windward side of the electric vehicle.    USE - For electric vehicle e.g. electric motorcycle, electric bicycle, electric vessel, electric appliance.    ADVANTAGE - Enables producing electricity as auxiliary power supply to enhance operation, performance and durability of electric vehicle and to accelerate speed of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the operation of wind electric power device and power utilization.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a set of cylinders (7) with pistons (9). A fluid cavity is present beneath the piston, each with an upper face extendable above a road surface. A fluid source connected to the cylinders supply fluid to the cavities. The weight of the vehicle pushes the pistons downwards when a passing vehicle engages the pistons to cause the fluid to flow from a cavity toward a power conversion unit.    USE - Used for generating power from the weight of passing vehicular traffic on a roadway.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of one lane section of roadway incorporating a power generating apparatus.    Cylinders (7)    Pistons (9)
NOVELTY - Augmented cooling-down and hardening process of working medium during idle period of radio equipment component is effected by means of thermoelectric battery. Device has thin-walled metal tank filled with working medium whereon heat-releasing radio equipment components are mounted so as to ensure reliable thermal contact. Thermoelectric battery has its first junction soldered to opposite side of metal tank and its second junction is brought in thermal contact with atmosphere- communicating heat sink. Thermoelectric battery is connected by means of electrical conductors to power accumulator through control device.    USE - Radio electronics; radio components intermittently releasing heat.    ADVANTAGE - Provision for unlimited idle periods of radio equipment components. 1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Magnets (2,3) and a diaphragm (4) with conducting wires (8,9), are provided in inner face of a wind tunnel (1) through which wind flows. The magnetic field generated by the magnets intersect with the reciprocating motion of the diaphragm according to the flow of wind in the wind tunnel, so as to generate electricity.    USE - Wind power apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Size of the wind power apparatus is reduced by efficient and effective arrangement of components, without wasting space inside the apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the wind power apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    wind tunnel (1)    magnets (2,3)    diaphragm (4)    conducting wires (8,9)
NOVELTY - An air compressor operated by wave power, wind force and solar heat, produces compressed air. The compressed air is passed into a submarine guide pipe (8), so as to generate hydraulic pressure by buoyancy of air in the pipe. The power generation is performed using the generated pressure.    USE - For electric power generation using renewable energy sources.    ADVANTAGE - Effective power generation is enabled using renewable energy sources such as wave energy, wind force, solar heat, thereby preventing environmental pollution. The generated power can be controlled by changing the length of submarine guide pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fan (10) in a waste gas flow passage (3) of a stack rotates by the flow of waste gas in the passage. A rotary shaft (11) of the fan is interlocked with the rotary shaft of a generator (14), which is external to the waste gas flow passage.    USE - For generating power from waste gas.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fan is in the waste gas flow passage, power is generated by effectively using the exhaust energy of the burnt waste gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional-view of the above power generator (includes non-English language text).    waste gas flow passage (3)    fan (10)    rotary shaft of fan (11)    generator (14)
NOVELTY - The converter has propeller blades attached to a horizontal shaft and fixed to a frame. Alternatively, a type of tail-fin blade is moveable alternately upwards and downwards. A toothed belt (3) is arranged on at least two horizontal shafts (6,7) and toothed-belt wheels (4,5). A drive blade (1) that can be folded by 90 degrees is attached to the belt, its front surface aligned against the direction of water flow.    USE - For generating electrical power from tidal currents in oceans.    ADVANTAGE - More efficient, with large surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section through the converter.    Drive blade (1)    Toothed belt (3)    Wheels (4,5)    Horizontal shaft (6,7)
NOVELTY - A high efficiency absorber of heat from a solar mirror comprises a curved sun (4) facing reflector (1) and focus (2) in an electromechanically driven (10,11) holder (9). The geometry is such that the ratio of the reflecting surface, the absorbing surface and the surface of the transporting medium has a maximum value of one.    USE - As a solar mirror system for heat absorption (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - Shadowing of the reflector by the absorption unit is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional drawing of the unit is shown.    reflector (1)    focus (2)    sun (4)    heat-transporting medium (6)    holder (9)    gear and drive (10,11)
NOVELTY - The system has a water turbine housing (1) floating on buoys or mounted on bases in deep water very close to land (20). Water around the water column (2) passes an open sliding element to a nozzle into the turbine housing and is incident on high pressure turbine blades (3) to drive at least one generator (4) whose current passes via protected cable to the required point.    USE - For use in or on a sea or lake and on the land to generate electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Increased foodstuff production of plants and aquatic creatures while protecting aquatic species against extinction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a water utilization system    water turbine housing (1)    land (20)    water column (2)    high pressure turbine blades (3)    generator (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a vertical, positively guided system with two lifting carriages that are moved in sections relative to each other by a dual action lifting cylinder attached to the center of gravity of the upper lifting carriage. The system automatically transports a load without cables or winches.    USE - For raising and attaching loads to tower or mast structures for assembling wind power systems has.    ADVANTAGE - Addressees the lack of auto-cranes suitable for use in high winds.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a wind power tower with a rotor and gondola on the top section
NOVELTY - The heater includes several tiles provided on sloping roof on which water tank is mounted. Each tile has an internal water container covered by a transparent shell. A vacuum heat insulating layer is provided between the shell and the internal container. The tiles for heating water, overlaps with each other along longitudinal direction, and are connected to water tank.    USE - Tile type solar water heater.    ADVANTAGE - Since the tiles connected to the water tank on the sloping roof, overlaps with each other, the solar heater with firm structure, good appearance, large lighting area and high efficiency is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the tile type solar water heater.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a controller that operates a function to acquire a location and time measurement from a global positioning system (GPS) (30) and another function to determine travel of sun in relation to an object based on the GPS value. The controller (20) provides yet another function to calculate movements about two axes based on the travel of the sun and the orientation of the panel (60).    USE - Used for tracking sun with objects e.g. panels.    ADVANTAGE - The controller automatically controls the movement of the drives of the positioning system to articulate the panel with the calculated movements, hence travel along with the sun.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for automatically tracking the sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an apparatus for tracking the sun and directing a surface of a panel to electromagnetic radiation of the sun.    Controller (20)    Global positioning system (30)    panel (60)
NOVELTY - The solar generator has a power source that is placed at a highest point in a sealed compartment having a highly reflective or mirrored interior. The walls inside the compartment are mirrored and extend from all four corners of solar panels that cover the entire base of the generator. The light from the power source is converted into electricity by the photovoltaic solar panels.    USE - Used for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The generator can use different kinds of existing photovoltaic cells, thereby making the design more economical and simple. The use of light as source of generation gives clean and accurate way of generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of self powered solar generator dome design.
NOVELTY - A fluid having mixture of water and ammonia is transferred to turbines (W111-W114) to produce exhaust streams. The heat from a portion of the exhaust streams after diversion, is transferred by heat exchangers (HX13-HX15) and directed stream is condensed. The condensed stream is separated into liquid and vapor streams. The vapor stream is transferred in to mechanical and electrical energy.    USE - For producing mechanical/electrical energy through thermodynamic cycle in power generation application, power plant design and retrofit application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the mechanical/electrical energy is produced by removing moisture or condensate from exhaust stream in turbine, the overall thermodynamic cycle efficiency of the turbine and heat exchanger is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow diagram of the thermodynamic cycle for producing mechanical/electrical energy.    turbines (W111-W114)    heat exchangers (HX13-HX15)
NOVELTY - The movement of water is picked up through turbines or helixes or shovel wheels (8,9) installed in a floating platform. When movement of the water is oscillatory, the movement is picked up by an oscillatory axis connected to an anchorage cable with a rod-crank mechanism, or with the anchorage cable rolling/unrolling up on the oscillatory axis, like in a lathe, with a recoverable helical spring (6).    USE - For obtaining electric power from masses of water by using kinetic energy of water and from solar radiation from surface of floating platform.    ADVANTAGE - Allows transformation of kinetic energy of waves, aquatic currents and eolic energy in electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A set of solar cells (14) or eolic helixes are installed on the surface of the platform. The movement picked up by each axis of turbine, helix, shovel, lathe or eolic helix feeds a direct current generator (12,13). The direct current generator feeds an accumulator, through a rectifier if the axis movement is oscillatory, or directly in other case. The electric direct current from the solar cells feeds the accumulator. The accumulator feeds an oscillator to obtain an alternating current. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a floating platform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a floating platform formed by catamarans to obtain electric power.    Helical spring (6)    Shovel wheels (8,9)    Direct current generator (12,13)    Solar cells (14)
NOVELTY - Proposed device includes ionization sensor made in form of pair of coaxial working insulated needles radially mounted in plane of one of hole supplying fuel to engine injector filter or to other fuel supply and/or cooling systems; uncovered holes of needles are equidistant from center of hole.    USE - Combination measuring instruments for simultaneous determination of several parameters; heat supply, cooling and spraying systems of expendable and recoverable power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability; trouble-free operation; enhanced ecological safety. 4 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - The solar heat collection device (1) which evaporates vaporization operation medium, reciprocating motion type expansion machine (2) having display (8), coil (9), condenser (3), and pressure rise portion (4) are connected in order so as to form denseness closed circuit. A bypass pipe (11) having a shut-off valve (10) bypasses the swelling machine.    USE - Solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - As all the components of the are integrated to form a closed circuit, a compact solar power generation circuit is realized. Reduces the solar-heat utilization factor. Hence the solar power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar heat collection device (1)    expansion machine (2)    condenser (3)    pressure rise part (4)    heat radiator (5)    electric power load (6)    display (8)    coil (9)    shut-off valve (10)
NOVELTY - A switching unit (96) automatically changes the charging of a battery (24) from the main supply (98) to a charging from a windmill generator (52), when the electric power of the generator is above a predetermined value. When the power of the generator is less than the predetermined value, the charging is switched over to the main power supply.    USE - For charging of rechargeable lithium ion battery mounted on hybrid charging mobile crane, by using windmill generator, solar power generation panel and main power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is fully chargeable cheaply without driving a diesel engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for charging method of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the charging circuit of the hybrid charging mobile crane. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery (24)    generator (52)    solar cell panel (54)    switching unit (96)    power supply (98)
NOVELTY - The electrothermal conversion material consists of a sintered compact formed of an alloy of zinc (Zn) and antimony (Sb) such as (beta)-Zn4Sb3. The sintered compact has fine structure formed by amorphous crystal grains of particle size less than 200 micrometers, which are tightly packed between polycrystal grains of particle size 10-200 micrometers.    USE - Electrothermal conversion material for manufacturing electrothermal modules used for converting unused energy such as exhaust heat into electricity, in motor vehicles, power generation plants, refuse incineration plants and other manufacturing plants.    ADVANTAGE - Enables ensuring high electrothermal property with increased strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrothermal conversion material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the microscopic images explaining the cross-section of the sintered compact of the electrothermal conversion material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The facility has a power source apparatus (1) which is driven with respect to power-change in the optimal rotation speed. A voltage rise circuit (3) increases the voltage of the generator (2) to fixed voltage during running of the power source apparatus. A frequency converter (4) converts the frequency of the output of the voltage rise circuit to fixed frequency and output is supplied to a load.    USE - Electric power generation facility e.g. hydroelectric generator, aerogenerator, gas turbine generator used for hydroelectric wind power generation, tidal power generation, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents increase in size of generator by eliminating necessity of mechanical variable speed change apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric-power generation facility. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power source apparatus (1)    generator (2)    voltage rise circuit (3)    frequency converter (4)
NOVELTY - The device has four elements: a mechanical energy recuperator, a dynamo, an electric accumulator, and an electricity distributor. The recuperator (1) is placed in a gas flow and drives the dynamo. The dynamo (5) produces current which is stored in the accumulator (6). The distributor (8) connects to the external electric supply (7) if the accumulator cannot meet the load requirement.    USE - Reduction of cost of energy in buildings, industry, defense, energy production and use, fluid processing, gas exploitation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces external energy requirement in wide range of applications through use of energy recovery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a component block diagram.    Recuperator (1)    Dynamo (5)    Accumulator (6)    Distributor (8)    External electric supply (7)
NOVELTY - The power generator (1) comprises at least one tritium-filled container in the form of a pressure-resistant shell (3) with an impermeable inner lining (2) of gold, having its outer surface covered by a thermal insulation material (4) apart from one portion that is connected to a heat converter (7). The tritium can be in the form of a liquid, gas or grains in a ceramic material, hydride, micro-porous structure or glass balls. The container is connected to the heat converter via a hot plate (5) and thermal element (10) on a heat drain (8).    USE - Used for generating electricity for a space vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The beta rays emitted by the tritium are much less hazardous than gamma rays emitted by other fissile materials in the event of an accident.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of the thermal power generator.    Power generator (1)    Lining (2)    Shell (3)    Hot plate (5)    Thermal insulation material (7)    Heat drain (8)    Thermal element (10)
NOVELTY - The generator has a number of floats (27) guided vertically and distributed round the periphery of the supporting platform (17). The height of the guides is matched to the swell in the location where the generator is installed. The floats drive a generator whose power is delivered to land through a cable (21). An inverter (22) passes the energy to the electricity network.    USE - Production of energy from the power of the swell and waves in the sea.    ADVANTAGE - Installation suited to multiple generator units grouped to take full advantage of a line of sea swell or waves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation schematic of the generator and its connections to land.    Floats (27)    Supporting platform (17)    Cable (21)    Inverter (22)
NOVELTY - The foundation for the mast (1) is provided by a reinforced concrete block (2) of relatively small dimensions, set in the ground. The block is anchored by anchor cables (5) which are attached to the block and are set deep into the ground under the block. These cables are under tension, and resist any tendency of the block to tilt.    USE - Foundations for wind turbine masts.    ADVANTAGE - Anchor cables for foundation block ensure stability of mast under wind load while providing a foundation that limits the effect of the installation works on the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation schematic of the foundation (the drawing contains non-English language text).    Mast (1)    Foundation block (2)    Anchor cables (5)
NOVELTY - A radiation directing component (210) redirects the incident electromagnetic radiation within a buffer component (220) whose refractive is lesser than the refractive index of a propagation component (230) such that the radiation entering the propagation component is propagated towards one end of the propagation component by total internal reflection.    USE - Electromagnetic radiation collector e.g. solar collector for buildings and remote lighting applications.    ADVANTAGE - The radiation directing component allows the radiation from multiple directions to be coupled into the propagation component. Enables to collect radiation at a relatively high temperature environment and transports the collected radiation to relatively lower temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar collector;    (2) electromagnetic radiation collection method;    (3) optical radiation coupling method; and    (4) optical connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the solar collector.    solar collector (200)    radiation directing component (210)    buffer component (220)    propagation component (230)
NOVELTY - Fabrication of lens array for inclusion in a concentrator photovoltaic array comprises forming Fresnel lenses from optical grade silicone rubber; forming solid immersion lenses from optical grade silicone rubber; combining the Fresnel and solid immersion lenses to form compound optical system; and disposing the compound optical system onto an array of photovoltaic cells.    USE - For fabricating a lens array for inclusion in a concentrator photovoltaic array.    ADVANTAGE - Photovoltaic concentrators offer a competitive electricity cost. The microconcentrator lens arrays provide the concentrator photovoltaics with, e.g. higher cell efficiency, and smaller cell absorber area. By using the inventive method, it is possible to fabricate lenses free of bubbles, macroscopic contaminants and other defects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fabrication of lens array for inclusion in a concentrator photovoltaic array comprises:    (i) forming Fresnel lenses from optical grade silicone rubber;    (ii) forming solid immersion lenses from optical grade silicone rubber;    (iii) combining the Fresnel and solid immersion lenses to form compound optical system for focusing light at corresponding locations; and    (iv) disposing the compound optical system onto an array of photovoltaic cells such that light incident on the compound optical system is concentrated into each of the photovoltaic cells of the array.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic array comprising Fresnel lenses and solid immersion lenses, combined to form a compound optical system; and array of photovoltaic cells such that light incident on the compound optical system is concentrated into each of the photovoltaic cells of the array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a simplified cross-sectional view of the beginning step in preparing a mold to make a Fresnel lens.    Mold (44)    Bottom layer (46)    Fresnel lens (48)
NOVELTY - A power pack for hydrogen and oxygen gas generator is provided which has good power efficiency (less reactive power) as it maintains lower volume and weight, and which supplies stable constant voltage and constant current to electrolytic cell so that gas is smoothly manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a power pack(100) for hydrogen and oxygen gas generator comprising thyristor for rectifying the received output signals into certain signals by receiving output signals of current transformer(90), and a signal conversion part(130) for converting the signals passing the thyristor into stable signals, the power pack for hydrogen and oxygen gas generator is characterized in that the signal conversion part(130) comprises a rectification part(132) for outputting the DC voltage by converting an AC voltage inputted from the thyristor into a DC voltage; and a filter part(136) for outputting the output signals of the rectification part with output signals of the rectification part being maintained to constant current and constant voltage, and frequency of the rectification part being limited, wherein the thyristor is silicon controlled rectifier(120) having three terminals of anode, cathode and gate, wherein the rectification part is three-phase full wave rectifier circuit, and wherein the filter part(136) is low pass filter comprising inductor and condenser to cut off high frequency signals and pass low frequency signals only.
NOVELTY - A pair of spectacles (1) with a spectacle frame (2) fastens on two arms (2A,2B), at each end of which there is a hearing aid device (5A,5B) with batteries (8A,8B). Transparent optical elements (TOE) (3A,3B) have photovoltaic elements (4A-4D) and glass and plastic layers. The TOE also serve as supporting layers for the photovoltaic elements designed as a foil and applied onto the TOE.    USE - As hearing aid spectacles.    ADVANTAGE - The spectacle glass acts as solar cells to supply a good source of power because of their size and their alignment when they are worn.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system with an electrical device and a pair of spectacles for feeding an accumulator and supplying power to the electrical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pair of spectacles with a hearing device/hearing aid glasses.    Pair of spectacles (1)    Spectacle frame (2)    Arms (2A,2B)    Transparent optical elements (3A,3B)    Photovoltaic elements (4A-4D)    Hearing aid device (5A,5B)    Batteries (8A,8B)
NOVELTY - The drive unit has a vertical drive shaft (1) provided with a number of opposing wind catchment surfaces (3,4) positioned at 90 degrees to one another, which pivot about horizontal axes (2) and which are coupled to the latter via intermediate coupling elements (3a,4a), arranged so that the centre of gravity of each wind catchment surface lies below the pivot axis. The wind catchment surfaces may be fitted with variable weights (3b,4b) at their lower edges.    USE - The wind-powered drive unit is used for a vehicle or ship, a mill, a pump or an electrical generator.    ADVANTAGE - Stable rest position of drive unit without impaired function.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a wind-powered drive unit.    Vertical drive shaft (1)    Pivot axes (2)    Wind catchment surfaces (3,4)    Intermediate coupling elements (3a,4a)    Weights (3b,4b)
NOVELTY - A frame (11) is provided with a hydraulic lock mechanism for holding the longitudinal blades (26) under locked state by abutting against the upper or lower end.    USE - For windmill, for wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - None-given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the support structure of windmill.    frame (11)    rotary structure (12)    bosses (23,24)    supporting units (25)    longitudinal blades (26)
NOVELTY - Several strong permanent magnets are arranged in the periphery of a disk with equally spaced poles. The disk with magnets are so stacked that adjacent magnetic poles are repulsive soft plates are arranged between the magnets with turning faces reversed alternately. The discoidal permanent magnets in the cylinder movable in parallel, with center axis, are moved and rotated, in liquid by levitation force using gas supplied form the upper cylinder.    USE - Magnetically operated power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The power generator does not pollute the environment e.g. does not utilize the resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has a bi-directional energy generator (e.g. tide turbine) (1) positioned on a pedestal. Funnel shaped conduits impermeable to water flow constricts and directs current flow towards the generator. A support structure (6) formed from lattice of flexible elongate units, is suspended by upper and lower bridles (9, 11). The structure is an adapted trawl net secured around a cowl of a tapered conduit.    USE - Used for energy or power production.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly efficiently generates energy with reduced environmental impact. The assembly is placed in any depth of water simply by adjusting the length of the bridles. The assembly is set up to maintain positions sufficiently far under the surface to permit unimpeded passage of shipping without losing efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The conduits fixed to the generator are tapered such that their internal cross-sections increase in diameter in a direction away from the generator. The structure generates positive lift in a tidal current, thus causing entire lattice to behave as if it were a large kite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematically a side elevation view of an underwater energy generator assembly.    Bi-directional energy generator (1)    Conduits (4, 5)    Support structure (6)    Upper and lower bridles (9,11)    Underwater energy generator assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The generator has a hydraulic transfer unit (30) that communicates with a rotatable unit (20) including a shaft (24) with blades (22). A moving fluid (200) rotates the rotatable unit, which activates the hydraulic transfer unit to pressurize and drive a hydraulic fluid. The driven hydraulic fluid transmits the hydraulic force as torque to remote machinery.    USE - Used in ocean and river power generation systems.    ADVANTAGE - The rotatable unit directly transfers the energy of the moving fluid to pressurize the hydraulic fluid, thereby minimizing the losses incurred during transfer of energy from the moving fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a hydraulic generator.    Outlet opening (16)    Hydraulic transfer unit (20)    Blades (22)    Rotatable unit (30)    Fluid (200)
NOVELTY - An improved process for fabricating electrically conductive shaped article, comprises feeding plastic and fillers to a melt compounding stage, transferring the obtained homogeneous melt, and subjecting to a molding process to produce the conductive shaped article. The process stage(s) is conducted under low shear strain conditions.    USE - The invention is used for fabricating electrically conductive shaped article, e.g. flow field separator plate (claimed), for use in electronic, thermoelectric and electrochemical devices (e.g. fuel cells).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides conductive plates having improved performance properties such as flexural strength, conductivity, and surface smoothness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An improved process for fabricating electrically conductive shaped article, comprises preparing feed(s) of the plastic and fillers, feeding the plastic and fillers to a melt compounding stage where a homogeneous melt of the composition is obtained, transferring the homogeneous melt, and subjecting the homogeneous melt to a molding process to produce the conductive shaped article.    The process stage(s) is conducted under low shear strain conditions so that the shaped article has a through-plane resistivity of less than 600 muohm-m. The article comprises a composition comprising (wt.%): plastic (10-50, preferably 20-25), graphite fiber filler (10-70, preferably 20-30) having fibers with a length of 15-500 (preferably 100-250) mum, and graphite powder filler (0-80, preferably 40-60) having a particle size of 20-1500 (preferably 100-500) mum.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrically conductive shaped article formed by a low shear strain extrusion molding process.    The shaped article has a flexural strength of greater than 3000, preferably greater than 6000 psi, and a through-plane resistivity of not more than 600 muohm-m.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has hydraulic actuators (7) with pistons partially mounted in a fluid cavity. Weight of the vehicle pushes the piston into the fluid cavity and causes the fluid to flow from cavity towards turbine or other power conversion unit whenever a vehicle or train car engages the actuator. The flow causes the turbine connected to an electric generator to rotate, thereby producing useable energy.    USE - Used for generating power from the weight of passing vehicular traffic.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is suitable to any situation where moving vehicles are passing over a land surface. The retract ability of the assemblies allows correlation between weight of the train car and number of activator assemblies that are deployed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating power from a train.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of one lane section of roadway incorporating power generating apparatus.    Hydraulic cylinders (7)    Pair of tracks (14)
NOVELTY - A digester enclosure (20) has a mixing chamber (30) which receives manure though an influent pipe (148). An U-shaped digester (40) has a recirculation pipe (147) which carries 10-25 % of activated sludge from a clarifier (50) to the mixing chamber.    USE - For processing manure, high solid wastes such as wood pulp, municipal wastes, agricultural animal waste and other organic waste products, to produce electricity and fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - Allows to perform recycling of activated sludge efficiently, hence minimizes generation of end waste products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for high solid waste processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the organic waste material processing system.    digestive enclosure (20)    mixing chamber (30)    digester (40)    clarifier (50)    recirculation pipe (147)    influent pipe (148)
NOVELTY - The solar cell string has solar cells (502) interconnected in series and/or parallel, with positive and negative terminals (504,505). An electric line of the string is grounded at an intermediate point (506) between the terminals or at a point near the negative terminal.    USE - For photovoltaic power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power generation cost of the solar cells. Since the electric line is grounded, the power system is prevented from being affected by a ground current of the solar cells. Improves safety of the electric line resulting from the simplification of the environmental resistant coating and insulation coating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell array; and    (2) solar photovoltaic power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the solar cell array.    solar cell array (501)    solar cells (502)    positive terminal (504)    negative terminal (505)    intermediate point (506)
NOVELTY - The power generator has an inverter (3) for converting direct current into alternating current. A coupler (41) connects output of inverter to commercial power system or a load. A signal output section supplies a signal to coupler to disconnect the inverter from power system or load, when leakage of direct current, ground fault of generator, fault or abnormal condition of inverter or power system is detected.    USE - Power generator such as solar cell, wind power generator, fuel battery and engine power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to attain downsizing of the inverter in the alternating current (AC) module, by disconnecting inverter from power system or load during abnormality. Thus enables to facilitate checking of disconnection between AC module and the system upon occurrence of abnormal condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power generator control method; and    (2) power converter connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a0 perspective view of the AC module.    solar battery (2)    inverter (3)    cable (11)    coupler (41)    plug (42)
NOVELTY - An oceanic current power generation system installed in a breakwater is provided to reduce the cost for installing an oceanic current power generation system, to use the kinetic energy and potential energy as an energy resource, and to easily install, repair, and maintain a generator module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tunnel(52) is penetrated through a breakwater(51) to incline downwardly from the ocean toward the land. Hatches(53,53') are installed in the front and rear ends of the tunnel to cut off an ocean current. A generator module(60) is installed in the lower end face of the rear portion of the tunnel. A main electricity collector(61) stores the electricity generated from the generator module.
NOVELTY - A gas table (S2) has a thermoelectric generation unit (S5) with high temperature heat transfer and low temperature heat radiation blocks contacting directly or indirectly the gas flame of a gas table. The high temperature block transfers the waste heat of flame to the water supplied from a tap to a pipe (S10) surrounding the low temperature block, in order to generate electric power.    USE - For generation of thermoelectricity using waste heat of flame of gas table in kitchen unit of restaurant, hotel, company and public facility, for driving dishwasher device, water purifier, ventilating fan, and also used to warm water for dishwasher, water heater, bathtub and washing machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the waste heat obtained at the time of cooking is used to generate thermal electric power, the energy utilization efficiency is improved. A separate power supply required for the equipments near the kitchen is avoided, thus power consumption for the surrounding equipments is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the electric power generation apparatus in kitchen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    kitchen unit (S1)    gas table (S2)    water tap (S3)    thermoelectric generation unit (S5)    pipe (S10)
NOVELTY - Motor pumps (20,21) pump up water in a lower water tank (12) to an upper water tank (11). A water-turbine type generator (13) produces an electric power from the flowing water from the lower water tank to the upper water tank. The excess of the produced electric power, supplied by a speed governing device to a consumer side, is supplied to the motor pumps.    USE - Solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures generation and supply of high quality electricity without using a storage battery and without influence of weather. Enables environmental conservation since discharge of atmospheric pollutant can be prevented, hence ensuring clean electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar energy power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Upper water tank (11)    Lower water tank (12)    Water-turbine type generator (13)    Motor pumps (20,21)
NOVELTY - The floating-type electric power generating apparatus has a generator (2) attached to a rope (4) connected between a ground fixture (5) and a floating object (1), through a generator fixture (3). A transmission line (6) is provided between the generator and ground fixture.    USE - Floating-type composite electric power generating apparatus for power generation using strong wind or water-flow.    ADVANTAGE - The power generator can be placed at high altitudes, so that stronger wind energy can be attained for high power generation, in case of wind power generation. The generator can be placed deep inside the ocean to achieve high water force, thereby generating high hydroelectric energy. Several generators can be attached to a single rope, resulting in high power generation. Installation is simple, thereby reducing losses and the associated costs. Maintenance cost is less compared to nuclear and thermal power generation. Continuous power generation is ensured, without polluting the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic outline of the floating-type electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    floating object (1)    generator (2)    generator fixture (3)    rope (4)    fixing tool (5)    transmission line (6)
NOVELTY - A generating device (4) converts wind power to electric power using a windmill (7). The windmill has blades (7a) whose pitch is adjusted, such that the output of the windmill is decreased, when the speed of the wind around the windmill exceeds a specific value.    USE - Wind power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents serious accident such as power failure and the yield of wind energy is improved by the windmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the wind power generating system. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    power plant (1)    sub station (2)    power consumer (3)    generating device (4)    windmill (7)    blades (7a)
NOVELTY - A funnel-shaped outer air sucking port (3) connected to lower end portion of cylindrical housing (2) has diameter which gradually increases towards lower portion. A heating unit (11) heats air sucked in the housing by rotary vane (7). An inducing unit (5) circulates sucked air along axial direction of the housing to induce air into the port.    USE - Updraft-type wind power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is supplied stably without being affected by environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram of the wind power generating device.    cylindrical housing (2)    air sucking port (3)    air inducer (5)    generator (6)    rotary vane (7)    heating unit (11)
NOVELTY - Two electrodes (2, 3) are provided on an optionally-transparent substrate (1), which has optional specular reflectivity or wavelength-selectivity. The electrodes comprise identical- or preferably different materials. Laterally between them, energy-converting materials (4) or arrangements are applied, forming a lateral solar cell arrangement with light influence acting transversely with respect to the electrodes.    USE - A solar cell, optionally for roof mounting, and in particular a new structure and manufacturing method for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The new construction offers commercial-scale manufacture with economy and increased efficiency. Thick layer printing- or masked spraying technologies are employed. Automatic machinery produces the layers, rather like printing colored newspapers. Laser structuring can be employed. Stacked arrangements include a transparent substrate. High-efficiency, single-layer reflective cells are produced. Series connection, and/or integral pn-configuration produces higher voltages. The necessity for transparent electrodes is eliminated by lateral arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross section of the cell is presented.    substrate (1)    carbon paste and platinum electrodes (2, 3)    nanocrystalline titanium dioxide (4)    electrolyte (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a satellite dish, electrical devices connected to it by cables, an output cable, cylindrical coils connected to the dish and parallel to and at a distance from each other, lead plates between the coils, electrical cables between the coils and plates, magnetic plates with coils close to the lead plates, further cables between the lead and magnetic plates and connections between one or more output lines and the magnetic plate coils.    USE - For producing electrical energy from the earth's rotation in space.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the electrical energy arising from the earth's rotation in space to be made available for use by people.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device has a satellite dish (1) on earth directed into space, electrical devices connected to it by cables, an output cable, cylindrical coils (5,7) connected to the satellite dish and parallel to and at a distance from each other, lead plates (6) between the coils, electrical cables between the coils and plates, magnetic plates with coils (10) close to the lead plates, further cables between the lead and magnetic plates and connections between one or more output lines (11) and the coils on the magnetic plates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device    satellite dish (1)    cylindrical coils (5,7)    lead plates (6)    magnetic plate coils (10)    output line (11)
NOVELTY - The generator has a photovoltaic cell (101) covered by a transparent protection layer (102), and a reflection concentrator (106), which covered by a filter (206,306) for filtering, in the light flux (208) reflected by the concentrator towards the photoelectric cell, most of the non-useful radiation (218), which does not excite the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Concentration solar batteries which are protected against heating caused by the fraction of solar radiation, which does not enable excitation of the photovoltaic cells constituting the generator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables more efficient generation of current. The augmentation of the functioning temperature of the concentrator and its filter, allows limiting of the trapping of parasitic molecules in space, and allows the constant maintenance of the reflecting power of the concentrator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The filter is in the form of a layer of an absorbent material which filters the non-useful radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a side view.    photovoltaic cell (101)    transparent protection layer (102)    reflection concentrator (106)    filter (206,208)    non-useful radiation (218)
NOVELTY - The structure has a plate shaped unit (102) having a solar cell module (101) fixed on one surface. The unit is placed on an installation surface so as to have contact. Another surface of the plate shaped unit opposite to the solar cell module fixing surface is in contact with one supporting unit (103) and out of surfaces include one side of plate shaped unit.    USE - Used for mounting solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The structure effectively prevents a solar cell mounting rack and lateral movement of the plate shaped unit from being made by a wind load, thereby preventing the break of wire. The plate shaped unit is made from concrete material, which improves installation workability and easiness of construction, resulting in cost reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar cell module mounting structure.    Solar cell module (101)    Plate shaped unit (102)    Supporting unit (103)    Connection cable (104)    Connection unit (105)    Racks (106)    Inclination angle (107)
NOVELTY - The hydrodynamic circuits for circulating air and water are connected in series. The output energy in the water circuit is increased in proportion to water flow rate, pressure, differences in densities of water and gas and process yield.    USE - For generating hydrodynamic power in electrical power generating station for use in industrial station.    ADVANTAGE - None given.
NOVELTY - The method involves submerging high-pressure (1) and low-pressure reservoir (3) with valves (2,4) arranged in a two-dimensional array below a fluid surface. The valve of the high-pressure receivers is opened when the external fluid pressure exceeds the reservoir fluid pressure by a predetermined amount. The fluid from a high-pressure reservoir rotates a generator placed between the two reservoirs.    USE - Used for capturing maximum or minimum pressure of fluids e.g. seawater to generate electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The two-dimensional array of valves efficiently captures the fluid pressure from the fluid surrounding the reservoir, thereby efficiently harnesses the water wave energy to generate electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for capturing maximum and minimum fluid pressure of a fluid of fluctuating and variable pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective representation of apparatus for capturing maximum or minimum fluid pressure.    High-pressure reservoir (1)    Inlet valve (2)    Low-pressure reservoir (3)    Outlet valve (4)    Water wheels (6)
NOVELTY - The system has moving bodies (2) repeatedly circulated on a rail (1) of an endless track. A sail device (3) is rotatably mounted to the moving bodies and exposed to wind. The energy produced during the movement of the bodies is transferred to a generator (25) with gear to produce electricity. Sail direction adjusting devices adjusts direction of sail in conformity with a direction of wind stream.    USE - Used for generating electric energy by wind energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently generates electricity with improved durability even when speed and direction of the wind stream are changed, thereby minimizing wind power loss and hence maximizing the electricity generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Geared units (20) are fixed to a side of the moving bodies and direction changing devices (4) are located at both turnaround portions of the rail.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a wind stream system.    Rail (1)    Moving bodies (2)    Sail device (3)    Direction changing devices (4)    Geared units (20)    Connectors (23)    Generators (25)
NOVELTY - A buoyant current power generating device is provided to continuously generate power regardless of the weather or water depth and to prevent the influence on the traveling of a ship or the fishing work.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A buoy(1) stays on the surface of the sea water. A support shaft(2) of which one end portion is combined to the buoy is extended downward vertically. A generator module(10) is axially combined to the support shaft to rotate by centering on the support shaft. Since the structure is compact, the costs of production and installation are saved. According to the direction of the oceanic currents, the generator module immediately rotates by centering on the support shaft. Thus, power is generated constantly.
NOVELTY - The horizontal-axis windmills (4) are arranged horizontally on the road surface (2) to reduce the speed of the cross wind in the road surface.    USE - Wind breaking apparatus installed in road.    ADVANTAGE - The speed of cross wind in road is reduced effectively, thereby enabling the drivers to drive the vehicle safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the wind breaking apparatus. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    road (1)    road surface (2)    ground surface (3)    horizontal-axis windmills (4)    rotor (5)
NOVELTY - The vertical axis windmill has multiple symmetrical blades, each including turbulence formation promotion portion (1a) at their front edges. The length of each turbulence formation promotion portion lies between 0.1% to 10% of chord length.    USE - For electric power generation, and for generation of power for pumping.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stable electric power generation at high efficiency, without any noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of turbulence formation promotion portion formed at the front edge of the symmetrical blade.    symmetric blades (1)    promotion portions (1a)
NOVELTY - A storage unit (4) stores the process data received through a process controller (2) from a plant (1). A demand-forecast unit (5) estimates a demand based on the stored data and preset information. An operation control unit (6) performs arithmetic calculation of optimal operation plan using genetic algorithm based on the estimated demand.    USE - To control the operation of a plant e.g. water-and-server services plant, industrial plants, steel plant, community-central-heating and air conditioning plant, heat-source plant and power-station plant.    ADVANTAGE - The high speed operation of the plant is accurately, efficiently and stably performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the plant operation control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    plant (1)    process controller (2)    plant operation control apparatus (3)    process data storage unit (4)    operation plan unit (5)
NOVELTY - The valley machine comprises a bowl like container (1) shaped to focus atoms/ions so that they will form a rotation and a concentration of similar rotation from which energy may be extracted.    USE - For extracting power from the earth's rotation, may also be used for communication.    ADVANTAGE - The machine enables extraction of energy from the earth's rotation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cut away section of a valley machine.    Container (1)    Elongate member (2)    Container surface areas. (7,8,9)
NOVELTY - The energy generation, accumulation, and application assembly for portable containers, such as briefcases, suitcases, bags, etc., consists of central control module, controlling also electric energy and/or data extracting groups.Pref. one body motion energy conversion group into electric energy consists of voltage generating groups, responding to mechanical pressure and/or impact, at contact points between handle (6) and portable container.    USE - For energy required for container (de)locking and security service.    ADVANTAGE - Environment friendly energy generation and use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic plan view of briefcase.    handle, (6)    piezoelectric generator, (4,5)    solar cell foil, (1)    thermo-element (3)
NOVELTY - Production of electrical power involves providing a turbo-alternator (102) with a turbine (104), coupling the turbo-alternator to a natural gas well, and rotating the turbine with pressurized natural gas from the natural gas well to produce electrical power with turbo-alternator.    USE - For producing electrical power, and it can also be used to produce liquefied gas (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel method produces electrical power at modest cost from the kinetic energy of pressurized natural gas. It increases the amount the heat imparted to the gas phase fluid agent, thus increasing the electrical power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of producing liquefied gas by providing pressurized gas in gas state, and expanding the pressurized gas in a turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a turbo-alternator coupled to a natural gas well, as in the above method.    Electrical power producing system (100)    Turbo-alternator (102)    Turbine (104)
NOVELTY - The system has sensing units (10) to monitor for the measurement of desired variables. A processing equipment measures the output of the sensing unit and a storing and analyzing equipment (28) stores the condition information of the machine. The analyzing equipment is separately arranged in connection with each machine (13) separate from a machine control system (12).    USE - Used for monitoring condition of systems in paper machines and power plants e.g. wind power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The analyzing equipment is separately arranged in connection with each machine as a module separate from a machine control system, thereby specifying the condition information of the machine irrespective of the other equipment. The implementation and the use of the analyzing equipment are easier and avoid the heavy information networks and specific server computers, thereby simplifying the entire system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a conditioning monitoring system.    Sensing units (10)    Machine control system (12)    Machines (13)    Modem (16)    Storing and analyzing equipment (28)
NOVELTY - The motor (20c) comprises deformable chambers (30, 30) that is connected to and extended radially outwardly from a shaft (24) immersed in a fluid medium. A connecting rod coupled between the chambers places the chambers in fluid communication with one another. A chamber deformation unit (36) selectively deforms the chambers in an expanded and collapsed pattern during upward and downward movement respectively.    USE - Used for generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The motor provides pollution-free energy and forces the chambers to deform to generate variable torques. The chambers can deform either in a radial or axial direction relative to the shaft such that their center of gravity is displaced relative to the shaft in the radial direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectioned side elevation view of a buoyancy-activated motor.    Buoyancy-activated motor (20c)    Shaft (24)    Deformable chambers (30, 30)    Chamber deforming unit (36)    Connecting rod (70)
NOVELTY - The kite has a platform frame to hold axially co-directed, spaced apart mill rotors. Mechanical or electro-mechanical tethers hold the mill rotors against the wind. Winches are provided at a ground level to adjust the height of the kite. The rotor mills rotate due to the wind and a dynamo generates electric power due to the rotation. A conductor unit connects the dynamo to an electrical supply at ground level.    USE - Used to convert kinetic energy of the wind to useful work.    ADVANTAGE - The winch helps the kite to be positioned at a level where the wind intensity is high thereby facilitating higher power generation. The platform is stable even during times of weak or no wind.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic isometric view of the windmill kite.
NOVELTY - The method involves producing a water/methanol mixture and converting it to a feed stream containing hydrogen, carbon dioxide and steam using a converting apparatus. The steam is recovered from the apparatus and is once again fed into the apparatus. The feed stream is combusted to produce power stream, which is fed to a turbine for driving electrical generator.    USE - Used for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method is unique and efficient for producing electrical power. The pure water obtained can be recycled for the next feed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for producing electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical power system.
NOVELTY - The ocean wave energy conversion apparatus has a shaft-pipe axle (70) supported on a catamaran-type pontoons (40) with the shaft-pipe held at the water surface. Helical structures (20) which are wound around the shaft-pipe axle, has several blade impellers (30) with impeller blades perpendicular to the shaft-pipe axle.    USE - Ocean wave energy conversion apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The blade configuration utilizes the force of the high volume wave to accelerate the rotation of the shaft-pipe axle giving the needed speed to drive the energy conversion devices attached to it. Thus, generates electricity at a level sufficient for commercial implementation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the ocean wave energy conversion apparatus.    helical structures (20)    multiple blade impellers (30)    catamaran-type pontoons (40)    shaft-pipe axle (70)
NOVELTY - The spacecraft (200) is rotated along pitch axis (208), stopped, quaternions are reset and yaw search phase is entered, in pitch search phase, when specific time of arrival (TOA) signal is received from slit sun sensors (203,204). The spacecraft is rotated along yaw axis (210), stopped, quaternions are reset and sun hold phase is entered, in yaw search phase, when another TOA signal is received from sensor((201).    USE - For sun position acquisition for reaching power safety in spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The use of time of arrival (TOA) signals, eliminates the need for slit sensor angular measurement processing and electronic hardware addition. Also, the pitch lock-on phase, keyhole slew phase and yaw lock-on phase are eliminated. Therefore installation and maintenance cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of spacecraft using slit sun sensors.    spacecraft (200)    slit sun sensors (201,203,204)    pitch axis (208)    yaw axis (210)
NOVELTY - An epoxy plate (1) has electrically connected alumel wire (2) and chromel wire (3) on one side and a thermocouple on other side. The epoxy plate generates electromotive force depending on the temperature difference between the wires and the thermocouple.    USE - For electrical power generation system used for generating solar energy and wind power in industry.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power efficiently by the arrangement of wires and thermocouple on epoxy plate. Thus the Seebeck coefficient and resistivity are selected independently and optimally.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the knitting type electrothermal information panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    epoxy plate (1)    alumel wire (2)    chromel wire (3)
NOVELTY - The rotor (10) blades (12) each have an inner region permitting air flowing over them to pass through, at least partially.    USE - A vertical-axis wind power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Plant operation is based on wind flow, rather than pressure. It is robust. Construction, maintenance and operation are simple. Modular design is facilitated. The permeable regions permit gusts to pass through, without causing damage to the plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the corresponding method of generating electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic side view of the wind generator is shown.    rotor (10)    rotor axis (12)    rotor blades (20)    transmission (40, 42)    generator (44)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a sealed empty can (33) with moving buoyancy force in linear movement by moving an U-shaped hose (31) in one direction. The hose is filled with liquid or a counter weight (38) hung by a rope (37) put on a fixed pulley (40) in equilibrium up and down periodically within the range of some length with the other side of the hose fixed to the support.    USE - Used for amplifying power in batteries of an electric vehicle or a private power station or pumps.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides the output larger than the input, thereby creating new energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an apparatus for amplifying the power.    U-shaped hose (31)    Sealed empty can (33)    Rope (37)    Counter weight (38)    Fixed pulley (40)
NOVELTY - An air compression generating system is provided to generate electrical energy in an inexpensive manner without causing an environmental contamination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An air compression generating system comprises air bags over which vehicles travel. The air escaped from the air bag when a vehicle travels over the air bag flows through an air line and is collected in an air storage tank, to thereby rotate a generator connected to the air storage tank. The sizes and count of air bags increase or decrease in accordance with the volume of electrical energy to be generated.
NOVELTY - An air-lift pump (3) has a water absorption opening (33) formed at the lower end, which is submerged in water. A water discharge port (34) formed at upper end of pump, is projected outside sea level (H). The pump is linked to an air box (1) having an air horn (12) at the lower end, which is alternately positioned above and below sea level, by the effect of sea waves, by air supply pipe (21).    USE - For use in sea-water purifier.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents bad influence on the environment as no fuel is used for operating the pump. Hence ensures easy maintenance of the pump. The cyclic purification and oxygen- enrichment of sea water at the bottom portion of the sea, is performed, by pumping sea water, into the sea, by air-lift effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for sea-water purifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the pump.    air box (11)    air horn (12)    air supply pipe (21)    air-lift pump (31)    water absorption opening (33)    water discharge port (34)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) which is arranged at a predetermined angle with respect to a character board (5), is attached to the periphery of a transparent reward ring (2). The transparent reward ring is provided at the gap between windshield glass (4) and character board.    USE - Electronic clock with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell surface is not exposed directly, it cannot be conspicuous. Since the light irradiated to reward ring is reflected again, the electric power generation property is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the electronic clock.    solar cell (1)    photovoltaic area (1a)    reward ring (2)    windshield glass (4)    character board (5)
NOVELTY - The experiment model (59) includes a rigid rod (61) that connects two external mounting plates (60) of the solar cells, through the flat springs (62).    USE - Wind-tunnel experiment model for solar power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - By using flat springs, the wind-tunnel experiment model that can produce correct vibrations is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front, side and expanded views of the wind tunnel-experiment model.    wind-tunnel experiment model (59)    external solar cell mounting plates (60)    rigid rod (61)    flat spring (62)
NOVELTY - A rectangular cross-sectional prism secondary collector (2) is arranged between a dome-type Fresnel lens (1) whose top face is turned to sunlight (L1) and a solar cell (3). The collector has taper-side (21a) so that area of collector in solar cell side becomes smaller, and couples the beam (L2) condensed by lens and reflects it inside.    USE - For electric power generation application.    ADVANTAGE - Since the illumination intensity of solar cell surface is uniform even if tracking error exist, the electric power generation reduction is not caused.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the condensing-type solar power generation apparatus.    dome-type Fresnel lens (1)    prism secondary collector (2)    solar cell (3)    side of collector (21a)    sunlight (L1)    beam (L2)
NOVELTY - The compound parabolic concentrator (CPC) type reflecting mirror (1) and optical fiber (2) condense and transmit the sunlight.    USE - Optical fiber solar collector used in power generating plant, and also used in residence.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency of collector by avoiding heat loss, due to optical fiber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the optical fiber solar collector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    CPC reflecting mirror (1)    optical fiber (2)    cover (3)    shipping box (5)
NOVELTY - A wind tube (9) installed in the entrance/exit of a subway has exit/entrance side axial flow fans (10,17) rotated by wind generated by passing vehicle speed entering and exiting the wind tube (9). Conversion gearing (22) are provided to transmit rotation force to a crank generator. Entrance/exit side fins (12,20) are provided to increase the wind force passing in the tube (9).    USE - To produce electricity using force of wind generated by speed of vehicles traversing a railroad, roadway or subway.    ADVANTAGE - Is convenient to power lighting and ventilation requirements of the subway, hence energy conservation is achieved and environment safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-section of the wind pressure electric power generator.    wind tube (9)    exit side axial flow fan (10)    fins (12,20)    entrance side axial flow fan (17)    conversion gearing (22)
NOVELTY - A revolving double ratchet mechanism (15) converts the swinging movement of a floating type shock plate (3) due to wave energy, into rotary motion of a electric power generation shaft (19).    USE - Wave energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies structure and improves efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the wave energy converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    floating type shock plate (3)    suspension jig (5)    guide frame (11)    revolving double ratchet mechanism (15)    passive shaft (17)    electric power generation shaft (19)
NOVELTY - An electrode (3), light reception layer (4), hole carrying layer (5) and another electrode (6) are sequentially formed on a substrate (2). A barrier layer (8) is formed on upper surface of electrode (3) by metal organic deposition, for preventing or suppressing short circuit between the electrode (3) and the hole carrying layer.    USE - Solar cell used in satellite, industrial applications and in domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar cell is improved and it is manufactured easily at low cost. The short circuit between electrode and hole carrying layer is effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fragmentary sectional view of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    substrate (2)    electrodes (3,6)    light reception layer (4)    carrying layer (5)    barrier layer (8)
NOVELTY - A moving blade (6) connected with the input shafts (9,10) of generators (7,8) is rotationally driven by a fluid flowing inside a casing (5) provided in the middle of a pipeline (2), so as to generate alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC), respectively.    USE - For small sized power tool and workbench of power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Since the fluid inside the pipeline is utilized for power generation, the installation of the electric power generator is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric power generator.    electric power generator (1)    pipeline (2)    casing (5)    moving blade (6)    generators (7,8)    input shafts (9,10)
NOVELTY - The control apparatus (30) has a controller (31) that regulates the switching frequency and duty ratio of a switching FET (1) to adjust voltage-rise effectiveness and to set the maximum output voltage of a voltage-rise circuit (36) for a voltage detector. The voltage detector senses the source voltage of a load e.g. a motor (38).    USE - For electric power generation using heat.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures stable actuation of load and effective utilization of generated electric power due to adjusted voltage-rise effectiveness. Ensures fine adjustment of voltage-rise effectiveness to obtain big and exact output voltage. Ensures stable supply of optimum electric power amount to load. Prevents application of excessive source voltage to controller and non-operation of motor caused by sudden reduction in output voltage to motor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electricity supply circuit provides electricity to the winding wire (38a) of the motor using the electric power with increased voltage from the voltage-rise circuit. The voltage-rise circuit increases the voltage of the electromotive force input from a thermocouple (35). The thermocouple generates electric power using heat. A coil (L2) induces a voltage through the ON and OFF operation of the switching FET.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the control apparatus for electric power generation using heat.    Switching FET (1)    Control apparatus (30)    Controller (31)    Thermocouple (35)    Voltage-rise circuit (36)    Motor (38)    Winding wire (38a)    Coil (L2)
NOVELTY - A rotary blade (1) is attached to a generator (2) which is housed in a helicopter shaped housing (3). The blade has low shock absorbing characteristic yet rotates without fail in strong wind. The rotary control unit of the blade, comprises upper direction deviation system.    USE - For learning purpose of children.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates need for using any variable pitch mechanism, since upper direction deviation system is provided in blade rotary control unit. Provides pleasure while learning. Provides simple structure and easy maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram of the aerogenerator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotary blade (1)    generator (2)    helicopter shaped housing (3)
NOVELTY - A water-flow receptacle (2) is provided at the downward direction of an oscillator (1) on the water surface. The oscillator generates periodic oscillation by rotating the water-flow receptacle around a rotary shaft for a predetermined period.    USE - For use in electric-power generation system for converting water-flow energy and wind-force energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The energy converter is efficient and economical. Enables to install the energy converter on airy vast water surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and side views of the energy converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    oscillator (1)    water-flow receptacle (2)
NOVELTY - A rope is connected between a submarine pulley (3) and propeller (1) of the generator. Contact perturbation elements provided near the pulley, rotate so as to prevent twisting of transmission line during electric power transmission.    USE - Tidal power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents twisting of transmission line and simplifies maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tidal power generator.    propeller (1)    submarine pulley (3)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (11) has protective layer (18) which covers peripheral edge face and top surface of an insulating board (12).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Photoelectric conversion efficiency and reliability of the solar cell module are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell module (11)    insulating board (12)    solar cell (14)    protective layer (18)
NOVELTY - The sea based wind generator installation has a wind generator (1) on a base platform. There is a triangular floater (7) with a horizontal triangular base (7a) connected to a base casing (9i) on the marine base by three taut sections (8i).    USE - Sea based wind generator electricity installation.    ADVANTAGE - The triangulation form of the casing improves the floater floatability in the construction phase and installation to reduce water pulling forces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the sea based wind generator    wind generator (1)    triangular floater (7)    horizontal triangular base (7a)    base casing (9i)    taut sections (8i)
NOVELTY - An electric generator set using gravitation is composed of vibration energy transferring rod, gears, energy accumulator with spring, and electric generator. When the vibration energy transferring rod moves up and down, the input axle linked with the spring in energy accumulator is driven to rotate via the engagements of different gears for winding up said spring, which can drive the axle of electric generator via gears. It is mainly used for electric automobile.
NOVELTY - A column of fluid medium is moved upwards and away from the turbines, in response to the displacement of water at the top of the column, using compressed air.    USE - For generation of power in power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates generation of power, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power generation apparatus.
NOVELTY - The method involves compressing a spring (5) that performs slow and reciprocating movements under the influence of a force from an energy source. The power of the compressed spring located between two end parts (27a, 27b) on a driving slide connected to a machine (13) is released when the movement of the energy source changes its direction. The machine is then powered by the released power of the spring.    USE - Used for producing electric energy. of wave energy in a water area e.g. ocean.    ADVANTAGE - The method converts reciprocating movements slowly to rapid movements without gearing and provides a simple, inexpensive and effectively operating machine. The method facilitates the production of electric energy without the need for filters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for powering a machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a larger scale perspective view of a machine powering apparatus.    Frame (1)    Spring (5)    Ratchet bars (9a, 9b)    Release bars (22a, 22b)    Clasp (23)    Guide ways (25)    End parts of driving slide (27a, 27b)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pivot (36) coupled between support (26) and tracking assembly (28), and a collector assembly (30) having a target axis passing through its center of gravity and substantially perpendicular to its facing plane. The device also has another pivot (38) coupled between the two assemblies such that the collector assembly pivots to a wind-stow position for wind speed greater than a predetermined value.    USE - Used as radio telescopes, radar systems, solar collectors.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus automatically places the collector assembly into a wind stow for a predetermined length of time when a wind speed exceeds a predetermined value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling the placement of a collector assembly of a celestial tracking apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the portion of the celestial tracking apparatus demonstrating a collector assembly in an arbitrary normal-operation position.    Support (26)    Tracking assembly (28)    Collector assembly (30)    Pivots. (36, 38)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation apparatus which has a power generation element and a water cooled heat sink (3), converts exhaust heat of a motor vehicle to electricity, by using Seebeck effect.    USE - Electric power generation apparatus for use with motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exhaust heat from motor vehicle is effectively utilized to generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water cooled heat sink (3)
NOVELTY - The marine has an inflatable balloon (11) or airship with an inlet and an outlet for filling and discharging hydrogen from the balloon. A turbine sunk in water is rotated by a power of running or stagnant water. An electrolyzing unit (18) that separates hydrogen from the water uses the electrical power produced in a generator (16) driven by the turbine.    USE - Used for producing hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The marine provides a clean energy source to replace the fossil fuel and decreases the pollution caused by the fuels that endangers the quality of life in earth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an illustration of self inflated marine airship or balloon.    Balloon (11)    Ropes (12)    Water unit (15)    Generator (16)    Electrolyzing unit. (18)
NOVELTY - A solar heat collecting device, a solar heat collecting method and a recording medium are provided to achieve maximized efficiency of solar heat collection by adjusting the handle in accordance with the optimum installation angle set by the program.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar heat collecting device comprises a program execution unit(22) for executing the program for providing information related to sun based on the year average weather of a specific area; and a solar heat collecting plate direction control unit(24) for controlling change of the direction of the solar heat collecting plate in accordance with the information obtained by the program execution unit.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a new technology of utilizing unstable energy source in generating electricity and outputting stable energy. An outer drive force produced by unstable energy source produces power, transmission work medium is fed to sealed system with energy-accumulating stabilizing work medium, and the output of the sealed system is then used to drive power generator set to produce electricity. The present invention can be used in the field of utilizing and developing marine energy, wind energy and other unstable energy source to obtain stable output energy.
NOVELTY - The system has a pressurized device capable of maintaining system pressure above atmospheric to increase the boiling point of the heat collection fluid. A unit is provided to deliver heat to the hot water tank with an internal (13) and external heat exchanger. Pressurized cap (2) and overflow reservoir (3) condense the steam and return it to the closed loop system for keeping it full.    USE - Used for delivering heat energy from roof-mounted panel to domestic hot water tank.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of material needed to collect and transport solar heat is reduced by increasing the temperature in the fluid loop, which decreases the area of the hot water tank to fluid loop heat exchanger surface. The pressurized heat transfer loop allows heat to be transferred with very low fluid rates, thereby minimizing pumping power and allowing small diameter tubes to tale fluid to and from the solar collector and water tank heat exchanger. The time and complexity of retrofitting solar energy to existing homes is reduced, since it uses small diameter tubing to carry fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a boiler activated collector over-temperature protection system    (b) a pressure activated collector over protection system    (c) a flexible umbilical assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pressurized loop solar collector system, including the fluid loop, the solar collector, the hot water tank heat exchanger, the fluid pump and controller and the over-pressure and pressure activated over temperature system.    Solar collector panel (1)    Pressurized cap (2)    Reservoir (3)    Internal heat exchanger (13)    Pump (12)    Fluid loop (17)
NOVELTY - The system has a microprocessor that receives inputs from sensors (21) and determines the operation level of an energy conversion device (11). If the operation level reaches a predefined set point below a maximum level, the variable focus solar concentrator is defocused to decrease energy input into the device. If the system operates at another preset level, the concentrator is refocused to increase the power input.    USE - Used for controlling solar concentrators.    ADVANTAGE - The system allows for operation of an energy conversion device near its peak or other desired levels. The system avoids overheating while maintaining concentrator dish operation with power output continuing from the energy conversion device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling a solar concentrator system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar collector system.    Energy conversion device (11)    Sensors. (21)
NOVELTY - The device has a transparent material (14) that reflects light impinging on one direction, and reflecting structures (15) that transmits light in an opposite direction. The sum of the percentage of reflected light in relative to the light coming from the direction, and the percentage of light transmitted from the light coming from the opposite direction is greater than 100.    USE - Used for transmitting and receiving light in solar panels, building materials and non-emissive displays.    ADVANTAGE - The device simultaneously maximizes light reflectivity from one side and reflectivity in the opposite side. The device also increases the level of retaining solar energy in the solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar panel.    Transparent panel (14)    Reflecting structures. (15)
NOVELTY - A top open support frame (2) is mounted on a base (1). A lamp (3) is mounted on the support frame. A thermal converting mechanism with a central through-hole and a radiator (44) surrounding the through-hole, is mounted on the top opening of the frame. A thermocouple is mounted in the thermal converting mechanism, such that hot end of the thermocouple faces the through-hole and the cold end of the thermocouple contacts the radiator.    USE - In lamp set with thermal converting device for generating electricity to charge battery in remote areas for energizing battery operator appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Converts heat energy of lamps into electric energy due to provision of the thermocouple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the thermal converting device.    base (1)    top open support frame (2)    lamp (3)    radiator (44)
NOVELTY - The appliance has an air duct with an inlet and an outlet port to receive and return room air and a heat exchange path between the ports. A fan mounted within the duct force airflow in the duct and is connected to a motor. A thermoelectric generator (47) is mounted to receive heat from a flame and to provide electrical power. A heat sink mounted on the path is in heat exchanging relation with the generator.    USE - Used for warming room air with heat from flame within the fireplace.    ADVANTAGE - The appliance is placed within fireplace cavity to provide an efficient heating of room air from the hot flame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic side section outline view of fireplace appliance and includes load-reducing features for start up operation.    Thermoelectric generator. (47)
NOVELTY - Solar power plant has bearing structure that mounts double-arm lever and cylindrical solar concentrator built of set of planar mirror facets, and linear concentrated-beam receiver mounted on lever along focal line of cylindrical concentrator; novelty is that rectangular prism is installed on rear side of each planar mirror facet, prism edge at right angle being aligned with center line of planar mirror facet; one of two prism faces abutting against this edge is aligned with mirror facet plane; second face of rectangular prism is covered with reflecting coat; mirror coat of planar facet is provided with window in the form of projection of prism reflecting face onto facet surface during travel of beams parallel to optical axis of cylindrical concentrator incident on rear side of each facet.    USE - Solar-power engineering; solar power plants or individual units for solar-to-electric energy conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of relative adjustment of planar mirror facets to linear receiver effective end. 1 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - In co-precipitation process, Iron hydroxide is added to geothermal water to perform co-precipitation of arsenic contained in the geothermal water. The pH value of the geothermal water is increased before the co-precipitation process, by adding alkalinization agent such as sodium hydroxide.    USE - In geothermal power stations.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies removal of arsenic at high efficiency without the use of oxidizing agent accompanying expensive chemical treatments.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure a flowchart explaining the processing method of geothermal water. (Drawing includes non- English language text).
NOVELTY - The electrothermal power generating apparatus (10,20) has heat carriers (W1,W2) with different boiling point to circulate high temperature fluid.    USE - Thermoelectric-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power efficiently by utilizing heat of high temperature fluid effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermoelectric-generation system (1)    electrothermal power generating apparatus (10,20)    evaporation units (11,21)    ducts (11d,21d)    electrothermal converters (12,22)    thermoelectric generation modules (12e,22e)    electrothermal modules (12m,22m)    heat carriers (W1,W2)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric power generation system (10) consists of a hot-water tank (30) for storing hot spring water. An electrothermal electric power generating apparatus (50) attached to bottom surface of the hot water tank, performs thermoelectric power generation using the hot spring water as the heat source.    USE - Thermoelectric power generation system using hot water tank installed in home, manufacturing plant and public facility, for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Performs efficient electric power generation at reduced installation cost and running cost by avoiding separate supply line for hot spring water, for power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrothermal power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the thermoelectric power generation system.    thermoelectric power generation system (10)    house (20)    bathtub (22)    hot water tank (30)    water intake pipe (32)    overflow pipe (34)    drain pipe (36)    ground (40)    drainage gutter (42)    electrothermal electric power generation apparatus (50)
NOVELTY - The electric power generator utilizes Seebeck effect for converting waste heat produced by burning liquid fuel and gas, into electric power.    USE - Electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation is done efficiently and inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevational and sectional views of the electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fin (1)    base (2)    heat circulation path (3)    water-cooled heat sink (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a reflecting plate (1) which is tilted along azimuth direction based on sun's position so as to reflect sunlight in predetermined direction. A drive unit driving the reflecting plate, is arranged in the projection range of the reflecting plate.    USE - Solar lighting apparatus for solar water heater, solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the apparatus enables improved energy conversion and achieves reduced size and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the arrangement of the solar lighting apparatus.    reflecting plate (1)    reflecting plate reinforcement stay (3)    reflecting plate holding arm (4)    O-ring (20)    drive motor (21)
NOVELTY - The handrail consists of air collection-of-heat panel equipped with external introduction portion (8), the space portion (7) which heats taken-in outer air by solar energy, and guide.    USE - For installation in veranda of building, roof, window, etc., in flats, house, apartments.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents dew-formation. Removal of pollen is reliably performed with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for ventilator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the handrail on the veranda.    space portion (7)    external introduction portion (8)
NOVELTY - A flexible elongated rotary wire (6), made from e.g. bamboo, piano wire, is mounted on the top edge of a pillar. A rotary driver (3) actuates rotation of the rotary wire.    USE - For driving off bird in e.g. field, orchard.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of agricultural products in e.g. field, orchard. Prevents acclimatization of destructive birds in e.g. field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the bird prevention apparatus.    Rotary driver (3)    Rotary wire (6)
NOVELTY - A display unit metal fitting (38) is provided with respect to a display unit (15) and an ornament (39) of a front panel (12) of an exterior case (11). The display unit metal fitting is fixed to a main panel (18) of the exterior case and has an operation button (36) which penetrates into a button insertion hole (41) of the ornament.    USE - For decorative display.    ADVANTAGE - The operability of the operation button which protrudes by the action of impulse force from the ornament to front panel, is ensured favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power supply.    exterior case (11)    front panel (12)    display unit (15)    base portion (16)    main panel (18)    operation button (36)    display unit metal fitting (38)    ornament (39)    button insertion hole (41)    front panel opening (42)
NOVELTY - A main sub-substrate (13), sub-substrate (14) and display substrate (15) stacked in an exterior case (11). The main and sub-substrates are fixed and attached to the exterior case through a heat sink (22) and sub-substrate attachment metal fitting (27) respectively.    USE - Power supply apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment and removal property of the substrates is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    exterior case (11)    main sub- substrate (13)    sub-substrate (14)    display substrate (15)    heat sink (22)
NOVELTY - The Fresnel lens has divided lens sections (1A-1D) which form a dome shape when integrated. A frame board (2) is interposed between the end faces (12) of the lens sections for reinforcement.    USE - Used in e.g. condensing-type solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple manufacture of dome-shaped Fresnel lens through die forming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the disassembled isometric view of the dome-shaped Fresnel lens.    Lens sections (1A-1D)    Frame board (2)    End faces (12)
NOVELTY - A combustion unit is arranged between the thermoelectric generation elements which hold an electrothermal power generating element in the holes of a bulk structure. The cross section of the hole is selected corresponding to the peripheral size of electrothermal power generating element.    USE - Electrothermal electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electrothermal electric power generating apparatus having improved conversion efficiency is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation method of electrothermal electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electrothermal electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The electroconductive paste contains a mixture of aluminum powder, organic compound and glass frit that does not contain boron.    USE - For rear side electrode of silicon solar cell used in building.    ADVANTAGE - Silver gray color of the aluminum powder is maintained and external appearance of the solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross- sectional profile of the module incorporating silicon solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Light transmission sheet (1) consists of metal having high reflecting rate and corrugated structure opposing the surface of a transparent base material (3).    USE - Light transmission sheet for solar cell module (claimed) for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces reflection loss of the light irradiated on the solar cell by absorbing the light inside the solar cell and preventing the escape of the light towards the external side.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) light transmission sheet manufacturing method;    (2) solar cell module;    (3) polarity light transmission board;    (4) polarity light transmission film; and    (5) polarity light transmission apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the outline structure of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    light transmission sheet (1)    transparent base material (3)
NOVELTY - The sectional form of a seal block (9) perpendicular to the rotational axis of a rotor (7), is made triangular, and the apex is slid on the outside periphery of the rotor. The seal block is pressed against the case side and fixed firmly to the case, by pressure difference between the working fluids at right and left sides of the seal block.    USE - Oscillation type vane pump for wave-activated generator.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances reliability and sealing property of the vane pump with simplified structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the oscillation type vane pump.    rotor (7)    seal block (9)
NOVELTY - Multiple impellers are arranged on sea level in a mutually parallel relationship so that their shaft (2) is arranged in a direction at a right angle to tidal current and bearings (6) on both ends of respective impellers are supported by a connecting arm. The connecting arm is supported on expansion/contraction portions (9) of four adjusting machines (8) comprising hydraulic cylinders.    USE - Hydraulic power device.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of impeller with shaft arranged at right angle to tidal current direction on sea level, enables efficient generation of hydraulic power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hydraulic power device.    impellers (1)    shaft (2)    drums (3)    bearings (6)    connecting arm (7)    adjusting machines (8)    expansion/contraction portions (9)
NOVELTY - The solar reflector has a reflective panel which can be steered to ensure reflection is always directed onto a fixed point. The steering is controlled by two electric motors through a mechanism. The motors are controlled by photocells, which are mounted at the end of two support rods which point forward, although at an angle to the axis of reflection of the reflector.    USE - Solar reflector that reflects light onto a fixed point at all times of the day.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable tracking of the sun over the full day.
NOVELTY - The AC power is provided through a DC/AC inverter (4) which is supplied from a battery (3). The battery is charged by a wind turbine (2) or a solar panel (2') fitted to the roof of the vehicle. The AC power is distributed in the vehicle interior and to a connection on the exterior of the vehicle. The battery and inverter are housed in a box inside the vehicle.    USE - Provision of low voltage AC supply to equipment such as refrigerators and power tools used from a van.    ADVANTAGE - Provides power for equipment used in or from van, using ecologically friendly, quiet and compact energy conversion which can be used in remote locations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation schematic of a vehicle fitted with the supply system.    Inverter (4)    Battery (3)    Wind turbine (2)    Solar panel (2')
NOVELTY - The solar collector can have any geometric shape and is welded into two or more plastic foils. The collector has either an inlet and outlet or only an inlet or an outlet for liquids and gases. A transparent cover is provided, under which a photovoltaic element is placed. The collector can be connected to any number of other collectors in a horizontal or vertical arrangement.    USE - For heating water or generating power.    ADVANTAGE - Allows generating power and simultaneously heating water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the solar collector.
NOVELTY - The present invention is one kind of physical cell and is noise-free and clean, and has no environmental pollution. The electricity generated by utilizing body's heat can be used to power cellphone, palm computer, radio, audiphone and other product. It can be used for replacing available chemical battery partially.
NOVELTY - A water level display includes a transparent tube with a open-mouthed end and a water pipe containing part in the opening. The transparent tube and the water storage tank of solar water heater constitute a U-shaped communication tube, so that the water level inside the tank is displayed stably and accurately on liquid pressure principle.
NOVELTY - A light concentrating unit directs concentrated light at cell array (350). The cells (3541 - 3548, 3661 - 3668) of the array are coupled together, according to flux of concentrated light reaching cells.    USE - For converting solar energy into electrical energy using photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cells are coupled together, all cells generate same current proportional to flux of concentrated light, hence output power of cells are increased and sum of difference between generated current is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cell coupling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the cell array.    cell array (330)    cells (3541 - 3548,3661 - 3668)
NOVELTY - One of the operative surfaces of a thermoelectric converter (16) receives heat generated by a fuel burning lantern (4) through a chimney (20). A heat sink in contact with another surface dissipates heat from it, such that a temperature difference is created between the two surfaces. The converter uses the temperature difference to generate direct current.    USE - E.g. kerosene fuel burning lantern for generating electrical power to energize a small radio or other small electric devices or appliances also used in rural and urban areas of less developed countries.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a lightweight, small electric power source for use in places with no electrical outlets. Since the power source is combined with lantern, light as well as electricity is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hand-transportable, heat producing lantern modifying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of a fully assembled kerosene fueled, portable lantern.    fuel burning lantern (4)    glass globe (8)    thermoelectric converter (16)    chimney (20)
NOVELTY - A light guide plate (10) arranged at irradiation side of a solar cell (20), has center area (A) with shape corresponding to light receiving surface of solar cell. The corrugated portions (2,3) are formed at periphery area (B) and center area of light guide plate, respectively. The light rays that are introduced into periphery area, are brought together in center area and are radiated towards the solar cell.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the light receiving surface of the solar cell is small, large amount of electric power can be generated efficiently. Also the light guide plate protects the solar cell from mechanical and chemical destruction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the an explanatory view of the photovoltaic unit.    transparent sheet (1)    corrugated portions (2,3)    light reflection layer (4)    light guide plate (10)    solar cell (20)    center area (A)    periphery area (B)    sun (S)
NOVELTY - The several light emitting units (2) are installed on the rotor blades (1). The light emitting units emit light to form arbitrary patterns at the time of rotation of the rotor blades to arbitrary rotation-angle positions. Arbitrary characters (3) and figures are drawn all over the space during the rotation of the blades, utilizing residual-image vision phenomenon.    USE - Electronic display apparatus using windmill.    ADVANTAGE - Since the advertising medium or public relation medium is added to the windmill, the efficiency of the windmill is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the windmill apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotor blade (1)    light emitting unit (2)
NOVELTY - The working fluid such as water is heated, by directly focussing the sunlight on it.    USE - For cogeneration system (claimed) to obtain power.    ADVANTAGE - Uses solar energy efficiently and also reduces generation of global warming gases which improves economical cogeneration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) cogeneration system;    (2) windmill apparatus; and    (3) solar heat apparatus and windmill apparatus combined system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the solar heat apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A floating structural manmade island (1) formed on an ocean with submarine volcano (4), has a tube (2) through which the geothermal energy from undersea (3) is extracted. The manmade island has a generator which generates electric power from extracted geothermal energy.    USE - For generating electric power using geothermal energy extracted from the superdepths of sea.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient generation of electric power using in exhaustible power source is enabled. Danger of smoke, toxic gas and hydraulic pressure scattering are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the geothermal energy based electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    manmade island (1)    tube (2)    undersea (3)    submarine volcano (4)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion sheet (3) having parallelly arranged and serially connected solar cells, is wound around a winding core (2) in cylindrical form.    USE - Solar power module for use in electrical device (claimed) or electronic device. Also used as supplement for dry cell used in electric and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - Increases practical value and improves operation efficiency by avoiding generation of waste materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) attachment equipment;    (2) electric equipment; and    (3) electric equipment manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the solar power module.    winding core (2)    photoelectric conversion sheet (3)    solar cell (31)
NOVELTY - A generator (2), connected by polar bond to a windmill (1), outputs AC power with a predetermined frequency. A cycloconverter (6) transforms the predetermined frequency of the AC power to the frequency of an electric power system (5), such that the cycloconverter performs link driving of the electric power system.    USE - For electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces switching and high frequency radiation noise by providing cycloconverter near zero crossing voltage. Offers simple and cheap wind power apparatus. Ensures easy conversion of frequency. Ensures easy acquisition of AC electric power with high frequency due to high-speed rotation of generator. Suppresses rush current during switching operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the wind power apparatus structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Windmill (1)    Generator (2)    Electric power system (5)    Cycloconverter (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves acquiring buoyancy forces using a float, transferring the energy to a pressure cylinder and using the flow rates of the water medium generated in the pressure cylinder to drive turbines and coupled generators..    USE - For converting buoyancy forces on water into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Water is used in a very different and environmentally-friendly manner.
NOVELTY - The installation is for the transmission and/or conversion of wind power to e.g. electrical power and has a wheel located on an axle in the upper part of a tower. The wheel has several blades (9) between the axle and an outer ring (10). The tower is rotatable on a rotary table or a foot. It has two inner columns (3,4) extending from bottom to top and two horizontal upper supports (5,6).    USE - For the transmission and/or conversion of wind power to e.g. electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The construction improves to a high degree the possibility of recovery of wind power and makes possible the construction of much higher and larger installations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The axle is fitted between the inner columns and the horizontal supports. The pitch of the blades can be adjusted or varied in relation to the ruling wind speed or some other desired parameter e.g. the frequency of the produced electrical power. From the foot a cover wall extends upwards over the rotary wheel and downwards on the other side to the foot. The wall has two outer stay lines (12,13), two outer stay walls (14,15) and two inner intersecting stay lines (16,17). The rotary table has a machine room lowered into a platform (19) of e.g. concrete. The machine room contains a generator driven by one or more belts, lines or similar (26), which via break wheels (29,30) extend upwards along the cover wall to the rotary wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure prsents a front view of the invention.    inner columns (3,4)    horizontal upper supports (5,6)    wheel blades (9)    wheel outer ring (10)    outer stay lines (12,13)    outer stay walls (14,15)    inner intersecting stay lines (16,17)    platform (19)    belts, lines or similar (26)    break wheels (29,30)
NOVELTY - The solar cell array has several tile-type solar cell module groups (M1-M4) which are rotatably attached to a support (13) arranged on a roof. The portion other than the circumference of the solar cell module, is mounted on the face side of an adjacent solar cell module group, so as to overlap with the adjacent solar cell module group.    USE - For generating power using solar energy on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The connection state between solar cell module groups is confirmed easily and rapidly, hence the maintenance operation of solar cell array is simple and excellent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial perspective view of the solar cell array.    solar cell main casing (1)    support (13)    solar cell module groups (M1-M4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has solar cells which are arranged in the blade (6) of a windmill (7). The windmill is rotatably attached to a base (2) through a support (4). A generator (8) converts the turning effort of the windmill into electrical power. Electric power is obtained from the solar cell and generating unit.    USE - For generating electric power using solar cell and wind force.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is simultaneously obtained from the windmill and solar cell. The assembling and disassembling of components and transportation of components are made easier, hence portability of the apparatus is made is easy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the electric power generating apparatus.    electric power generating apparatus (1)    base (2)    bearing structure (3)    support (4)    blade (6)    windmill (7)    generator (8)    support main structure (9)    wind indicator board (14)    shaft (16)
NOVELTY - The proton drive system uses the thermal energy of neutrons and the kinetic energy of protons as well as the fusioning energy of the protons in the system.    USE - For using the energy or protons for e.g. propulsion, current generation, growing materials, heating and sensor systems. The system can also be used in internal combustion engines and turbines, in heating technology, aircraft, steam turbines, water turbines, once-through-then-out engines and gas engines, space drive systems et al.    ADVANTAGE - Enables large forces to be produced and significant fuel savings made.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    breeder reactor (1)    secondary circuit (7)    primary pump (9)    converter (10)    secondary pump (12)
NOVELTY - The oscillating liquid ballast electricity generator produces a constant kinetic energy to drive an eight kilowatt generator (B).    USE - Used for driving generators.    ADVANTAGE - The generator produces clean, cheap electricity. The only cost will be that of initially building the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an oscillating liquid ballast electricity generator.    Generator (B)
NOVELTY - An uneven shaped reflection plate is used in the watch to condense reflected light onto a photovoltaic element placed inside a watch.    USE - Photovoltaic watch.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently uses light energy for watches.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for reflection plate production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective explanatory view of the photovoltaic watch.
NOVELTY - The fluid which enters through a reciprocating tube (9), hits the concave surface of rotary blades (5) attached to inner cylinder (7) around a rotary shaft (6) and is passed through upper and lower flow paths (1,3,4,2) sequentially, to rotate the blades.    USE - Electric car using wind and wave energy to generate electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of blade assembly enables to rotate blade by fluid which moves in both directions and in single directions and hence electricity is efficiently generated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) wave activated electric power generating apparatus; and    (2) power generator using wind energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of electrical vehicles power generating apparatus.    flow paths (1-4)    rotary blades (5)    rotary shaft (6)    inner cylinder (7)    reciprocating tube (9)
NOVELTY - The portable sanitation facility has purification tank (11) in the lower chamber, which performs biological treatment to the waste water collected from the toilet and washbasin (10) provided in the upper chamber. A combined solar and wind power generator (21) supplying electric power to the various loads of waste water processing facility, is provided in the outer portion of the sanitation facility.    USE - Portable sanitation facility installed in outdoor campsite, park, outdoor exhibition hall.    ADVANTAGE - Since the waste water is purified, environmental hygiene is ensured preventing bad influence to the surroundings. Since the sanitation facility has self-electric power generator, it can be installed in places where there is no electricity available.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side view of the portable sanitation facility. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    wash basin (10)    purification tank (11)    self-electric power generator (21)
NOVELTY - The energy converter has a thin isolating material pierced by a number of channels (12) on its perpendicular faces (16,18). There are a number of conductor elements (14a,14b) of two types with conductor tracks (20,22) connected in series and connecting the two types of elements forming hot and cold converter faces.    USE - Thermoelectric energy converter using Seebeck or Peltier effect.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a miniature converter structure providing more surface contact with the hot source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic of the energy converter    channels (12)    perpendicular faces (16,18)    conductor elements (14a,14b)    conductor tracks (20,22)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressurizing the gas to (1/17) of its initial volume within an enclosed volume. Pressurization is made by large area mechanic piston (15), which is moved by external water pressure. The system is structured, such that it enables same ratio (1/17) compressions to be repeatable every 25 minutes and working gas passing the generators is recirculated without condensation process.    USE - Used for raising temperature of gas to derive energy from large water bodies such as ocean, lake or man made water means.    ADVANTAGE - The energy loss of the working gas is minimized, since the working gas is recirculated without condensation process. Dependency on temperature differentials between external water layers is eliminated and need for massive vertical structures are also eliminated. There is no dependency on weather conditions above seawater surface and it does not need to reach depths of 500 meters or more. The method is less complicated and low cost, and achieves an efficient renewable energy generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plan view of the system    Small piston (10)    Hydraulic oil (12)    Mechanic piston (15)
NOVELTY - The number of sheets of a solar cell module, is selected. The arrangement aspect of solar cell module in the roof surface acquired by roof selection process, is selected. An electric-power transformation unit and a connection box are selected based on total usage number of sheets and the arrangement aspect.    USE - For combining component of solar power generation apparatus e.g. solar cell module for building roof.    ADVANTAGE - The designing of roof is performed easily and quickly by performing optimal arrangement of arbitrary solar cell module of roof surface, at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) computer system; and    (2) component combination program for solar power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the solar power generation apparatus component combination method.
NOVELTY - An aluminum (Al) tape (7) is interposed between the tape portion (3) provide on reverse-side of board (5), and the lining material (6) such that the solar cells are electrically connected to the tape.    USE - For installing solar cell modules in roof of residences for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell modules are electrically connected to aluminum tape, a common ground is taken for the solar cells with respect to the tape, thereby eliminating the need of mounting stand. Hence installation time and cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the installation structure of solar cell module.    solar cell module (1)    taper portion (3)    roof lining board (5)    lining material (6)    aluminum tape (7)    screw (8)
NOVELTY - The adjacent solar cell modules (1) are attached mutually such that the lining boards (5) are arranged adjacently. The attachment area of modules is covered by a water drainage board (7) made of electroconductive material.    USE - For installing solar cell modules in roof of residence to generate solar based electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell modules are electrically conducted without using a mounting stand, grounding of cell module is done simply and hence installation time and cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially cut perspective view of a solar cell installation structure.    solar cell module (1)    roof lining board (5)    water drainage board (7)
NOVELTY - The fixing device has a spring (9) with fixtures (10,11) for fixing a solar cell panel (1) to the crest portion of a folding panel roof (2) using a flange structure.    USE - For fixing solar cell panel used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fixing device that corresponds the vertical length errors and inclination angle errors due to the panel and light reception direction, by using the spacing spring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of the solar cell panel fixing device.    solar cell panel (1)    folding panel roof (2)    spring (9)    fixtures (10,11)
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric elements (3) which convert heat energy supplied to internal support unit (1) into an electrical energy, is provided between internal support unit and external support unit (2). Between thermoelectric elements and external support unit, an elastic layer (5) is provided.    USE - For generating thermoelectric power.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents destruction of thermoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional view of the thermoelectric power generating apparatus.    internal support unit (1)    external support unit (2)    thermoelectric elements (3)    elastic layer (5)
NOVELTY - The voltage from a voltage rise circuit is determined as optimal rise voltage when the frequency of 100 percent ON duty of a switching element (29) reaches a normal frequency.    USE - For controlling system-interconnected electricity generator.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures easy determination of optimal rise voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system-interconnected electricity generator e.g. solar-powered generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of a solar-powered generator. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    Switching element (29)
NOVELTY - The method involves feeding a measurement current that is different from the photovoltaically produced current into the series circuit, evaluating the measurement current in an evaluation circuit (6), triggering an alarm signal on detecting a resistance for the series circuit above a threshold value or attenuation of the measurement current to below its desired current level.    USE - For operating a photovoltaic solar module with series connected solar cells and a device for protecting the module against unauthorized manipulation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables unauthorized tampering with the module to be detected with little effort.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar module;    (2) a series circuit of solar modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a solar module with an evaluation device    solar modules (1)    solar cells (2)    evaluation circuit (6)    signal generator (7)
NOVELTY - The waste fluid has a first osmotic energy potential and is directed from a source (25) through a feed tube (20) into a mixing chamber (42) located in a body of water having a second energy potential. Mixing takes place between the two fluids and is driven by the difference in osmotic energy potential. The rising mixture operates turbines (62) coupled to a generator (60) and flows into the body of water through an opening (50) in the chamber    USE - For disposal of waste fluid by dispersion in large body of water and thereby generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require use of semi-permeable membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a waste fluid disposal device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram showing waste fluid disposal arrangement    Feed tube (20)    Source of waste (25)    Mixing chamber (42)    Outlet (50)    Generator (60)    Turbine (62)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an energy-gathering panel (100) that gathers energy during daylight hours and an energy-storing unit (125) storing energy gathered by the panel. The storing unit powers a coolant system (115) to cool a condensation surface during periods in the diurnal cycle during which relative humidity is increased.    USE - Used for harvesting water from the atmosphere during military expeditionary activity and disaster relief operations.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly enhances the condensation of atmospheric moisture on the condensation surface and intrinsic safety for hazardous electrical environments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of harvesting atmospheric moisture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a generalized perspective view of a water harvesting panel.    Energy-gathering panel (100)    Photovoltaic section (110)    Coolant system (115)    Backing layer (120)    Energy-storing unit (125)
NOVELTY - Generating electricity using a biological system comprising: (a) providing an electrochemical fuel cell system comprising an anode compartment (I) and a cathode compartment (II); (b) placing an anolyte having neutral red and a biological catalyst in (I); (c) placing a catholyte in (II); and (d) allowing the neutral red-mediated conversion of chemical reducing power to electricity, is new.    USE - The biological electrochemical fuel cell system comprising neutral red and a biological catalyst allows the interconversion of biochemical reducing power (e.g. nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide), biological energy (adenosine triphosphate) and electrical energy in an electrochemical bioreactor or fuel cell for the generation of electricity (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biological electrochemical fuel cell system is economical in promoting cell growth or production of desired products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Generating electricity using a biological system comprising:    (a) providing an electrochemical fuel cell system comprising an anode compartment (I) and a cathode compartment (II) separated by a cation-selective membrane, where each compartment is equipped with an electrode, where the electrodes are connected by a wire to a multimeter;    (b) placing an anolyte in (I), where the anolyte comprises a suitable concentration of neutral red and a biological catalyst selected from resting cells, growing cells, and/or anaerobic sludge comprising cells (I);    (c) placing a catholyte in (II); and    (d) allowing the neutral red-mediated conversion of chemical reducing power to electricity, is new.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) detection of the presence of a specific organic or inorganic test compound in a sample; and    (2) measuring the chemical oxygen demand in waste water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic diagram of a microbial fuel cell using neutral red as an electronophore.
NOVELTY - A mechanical converter holds a gyroscope gimbal ring (10) by own input shafts (12,20), gears up and rectifies the gimbal ring and input shafts with differential gearing and overrunning clutches to one way jerk revolution, then smoothens the ring and input shafts by a spring, and gears up the ring again to fast uniform revolution of output shafts (13,21) used finally to drive an electric power generator (1).    USE - For generating electrical power and propelling e.g. ship, boat, non-mechanized floating platform by consuming sea waves energy from carrying float.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electricity, and powers a pressure hydropneumatic system to propel a boat or float by using wave-induced oscillations of floating bodies through aid of gyroscope.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gyroscope (7) keeps its gimbal ring still while a carrying float oscillates. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) an electric power generating method for converting mutual angle oscillation between pitching float caused by sea waves and gyroscopically stabilized support to electrical power;    (b) a hydro pressure power generating method for converting mutual angle oscillations between rocking float caused by sea waves and gyroscope to hydraulic power;    (c) a method of stabilizing main gyro axis mean line about plumb; and    (d) a method of power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the gyro power plant.    Electric power generator (1)    Gyroscope (7)    Gimbal ring (10)    Input shafts (12,20)    Output shafts (13,21)
NOVELTY - The system has a buoyant rack (20) and a gear (2) on which pawls are mounted. The rack is connected to a frame secured to the oceans bottom. The pawls rotate with the gear and enable the up and down motion of the rack to turn the driving shaft (32) of a pump (30) when the waves rise. The motion of the rack activates the pump and water is pumped to generate hydroelectric power.    USE - Used for generating hydroelectric power by utilizing the energy of the waves of oceans and large lakes.    ADVANTAGE - The system produces clean and non-polluting electric power in large quantities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the hydroelectric power generation system.    Gear (2)    Buoyant rack (20)    Pump (30)    Driving shaft. (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves moving a float up and down with the motion of the wave that drives the strength enlargement mechanism. The floater (15) and the weight (14) are connected to one end of a lever (12). The central shaft (11) connected to the other end of the lever. The flywheel (4) on the main shaft (1) is engaged with a rotor of the generator (6). The levers in the mechanism pull the flywheel that runs generator.    USE - Used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The method can be widely utilized for pollution-free power generation in the coast. The electromechanical energy conversion efficiency is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an installation of power generation by ocean wave.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a principle of the ocean wave power generation unit.    Main shaft (1)    Flywheel (4)    Generator (6)    Central shaft (11)    Lever (12)    Weight (14)    Floater. (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an interior chamber with an isolation vessel inside a high fluid pressure resistant heat exchanger vessel. A compressor (160) in the isolation chamber receives expanded, cooled working gas and compresses it to the fluid pressure and discharges it through an outlet. An expander (136) receives the compressed gas, absorbs heat from heat exchanger vessel, and converts working gas to mechanical energy.    USE - Used for converting heat energy to mechanical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the apparatus enables the remainder work or energy to be recirculated within the system, which is available for conversion again thus avoiding wastage of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A working gas flow loop is defined in the interior chamber by the isolation vessel and heat exchanger vessel. The compressor discharges the compressed working gas to the working gas flow loop and the expander receives the gas from the loop. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method of converting a low grade energy to a high grade energy; and    (b) a method for starting an energy conversion system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy conversion system illustrating the use of a separate expander or heat engine and compressor driven by a single shaft and enclosed within a single pressure vessel.    Heat exchanger vessel (120)    Expander (136)    Compressor (160)
NOVELTY - A combustor (21) in a heat exchanger (IIA) burns low priced solid fuel, to produce combustion products. An economizer (30A) in response to combustion product produces pre- heated steam condensate and supplies to preheater (34A) to produce high pressure steam. The steam is then supplied to superheater (23A) for converting it into superheated high pressure steam which is then expanded by steam turbine.    USE - Combined cycle power plant operating on low cost solid fuel such as culm, municipal waste, oil shale, residual oil, asphaltene and peat.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces environmental danger by reacting exhaust gases in diesel engine with limestone in the fluidized bed combustor exhaust gases. Produces relatively low cost gas turbine plants by using low cost solid fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the combined cycle power plant.    combustor (21)    superheater (23A)    economizer (30A)    preheater (34A)    heat exchanger (IA,IIA)
NOVELTY - A protection sheet (50) covers an inverter (24) provided with heat sink (22) and arranged on a substrate (13) installed in a packing case (11).    USE - For protecting inverter used in interconnected solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The inverter is protected from water and garbage, at low cost by using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power supply.    packing case (11)    substrate (13)    heat sink (22)    inverter (24)    protection sheet (50)
NOVELTY - The silicon solar cell has a carbon-containing silicon layer (27) of thickness 1-20 nm, provided between p-type silicon layer (22) and intrinsic-type (i-type) silicon layer (23). The p-type silicon layer is doped with boron of 1019-1021 atom/cm3 density.    USE - Fine-crystal positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) structured silicon solar cell. Also used in combination with amorphous cell in tandem-type configuration.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell having extensive band gap and high conductivity, is realized. Hence operation efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for tandem-type thin film silicon solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional diagram of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    p-type fine-crystal silicon layer (22)    i-type fine-crystal silicon layer (23)    carbon- containing silicon layer (27)
NOVELTY - The upper surface (30a) of a back plate (30) is subjected to mirror-surface processing and the lower surface (30b) of the back plate is subjected to coloring process, for maintaining the temperature of the back plate.    USE - Condensing-type solar-power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature rise of the back plate is suppressed by the upper surface, while the heat release with respect to thermal radiation is performed by the lower surface. Hence, the temperature rise of the condensing-type solar-power generation apparatus is maintained in a suitable range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the condensing-type solar-power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    back plate (30)    upper-surface of back plate (30a)    lower-surface of back plate (30b)
NOVELTY - A buoyant force is generated by applying hydraulic pressure to a levitation structure (2) provided in bottom portion of a water tank (1). The levitation structure in the connected state is released forcedly by applying repeated hydraulic pressure and the corresponding hydraulic pressure is sensed by a sensor.    USE - Installed in sea, river, lakes, marshes and storage reservoir, for generation of power using buoyancy.    ADVANTAGE - Since the levitation structure is forcedly released, the turbine is rotated smoothly and pumping is performed continuously by generation of efficient driving force,. Hence the dynamic effectiveness of power generation is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the buoyancy power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water tank (1)    levitation structure (2)    turbine (6)    hydraulic pressure sensor (8)
NOVELTY - A piezoelectric element made in the shape of a flexible sheet, is provided at specific portions on front or rear surface of the cloth near user's armpit or crotch.    USE - Clothing e.g. jacket, polo skirt, trousers for generating electric power for driving electronic products, using motion of human body.    ADVANTAGE - By providing piezoelectric element at specific portion of the cloth near user's armpit or crotch, electric power is generated easily and reliably by utilizing the motion of human body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the clothing incorporated with piezoelectric element.
NOVELTY - A sealing atmospheric pressure tank (1) installed at upper side of water tank, is connected to the water tank through the pipes (4,7). A pair of turbines (18) connected to the generators (20), are installed, such that the peripheral portions of turbines are placed inside the pipes. The water is circulated through the pipes and the turbines are rotated due to the pressure difference created between the tanks.    USE - Power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently generates electricity without creating environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the power generation system.    sealing atmospheric pressure tank (1)    pipes (4,7)    turbines (18)    generators (20)
NOVELTY - A weight floating element (2) is installed on sea surface (1) with an ebb and flow difference.    USE - SK type electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient power generation using natural energy. As power is generated using natural energy, power generation cost is reduced and electric charges usage cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the electric power generation system.    sea surface (1)    weight floating element (2)
NOVELTY - The machine for generating power includes frames (10) provided on both sides of the machine to support various parts of the machine. Shafts are axially connected to chain sprockets (21) on both sides of upper and lower parts of the frames. Rail levers (30) with rail grooves and rotating with chains (22) are combined as gear with the chain sprockets by attachment. Cam frames (40) with D-shape guide grooves (41) are provided on both sides of the inside of the frames. Weights fall away from the center of gyration according to the shape of the rail grooves and adding the gravity and the moment. Roll pins are fitted in the rail grooves of the rail levers. Guide pins are fitted to the guide grooves of the cam frames. Drums are axially coupled to end parts of the shafts.    USE - For generating power, to provide an infinite power by rotating weights continuously. For use as a perpetual-motion machine. For generating and creating rotational energy and electric energy necessary in general industries and vehicles, vessels or aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Unlimitedly by means of gravity of the earth and the moment due to differences in the center of gyration. Produces energy without energy supply from the outside and without causing any pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a machine for generating power.    Frames (10)    Chain sprockets (21)    Chains (22)    Rail levers (30)    Cam frames (40)    D-shape guide grooves (41)
NOVELTY - The floating power plant includes a flotation cylinder shaft (1) with a turbine (2) affixed. The two piston sections (4,5) are connected on either side of the turbine. The sections can be kept near stationary, allowing up and down movement in the flotation shaft to force alternating fluid flows through the turbine.    USE - For generating power from kinetic energy in ocean waves.    ADVANTAGE - Produces pollution free energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diametrically sectional elevation of a floating power plant showing the co-acting moving parts.    Flotation cylinder shaft (1)    Turbine (2)    Piston sections (4,5)
NOVELTY - The solar cell array comprises multiple four-port units (210) connected in series such that the input and output ports (a1,a2 and b1,b2) of a unit is connected respectively to the input and output ports of another unit. Each four-port unit comprises solar cell devices (220i,220j,220k,220m) connected between the input ports (a1,a1,a2,a2), and the output ports (b,b2,b1,b2) respectively.    USE - Solar cell array used in e.g. building construction, for providing electrical power to the building.    ADVANTAGE - The output power of all the other solar cell devices contribute to the total output power of the solar cell array, even if a single solar cell device fails. The power output of the entire array is much sensitive to a low voltage or current for a single solar cell device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of producing electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar cell array.    four-port unit (210)    solar cell devices (220i-m)    input ports (a1,a2)    output ports (b1,b2)
NOVELTY - The rotor has a number of gas-filled cylinders at intervals around its circumference. Each cylinder contains a heavy piston, which compresses the gas when the piston is above the gas volume. The cylinders are all connected together via radial pipes. The rotor is submerged in water. The motive force is produced by the buoyancy of the cylinders on the way up and the downward movement of the pistons on the way down.    USE - Conversion of gravitational energy to useful rotary torque    ADVANTAGE - Consumes no fuel and creates no pollution    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the motor.
NOVELTY - The container (1) has a thermally insulated case (2) to hold a liquid at a preset temperature and a cover (4) to close the top opening of the case. A load cell (3) is provided to generate electricity on adding a preset load. A controller which has a display device (12) to display temperature detected inside the case with a sensor (9), is actuated by the generated electricity.    USE - For performing the heat retention holding of a liquid such as hot water or an infant's powdered milk in a case such as a portable vacuum bottle or a heat retention pot such as a heat retention cooking pot.    ADVANTAGE - The heat of contents held inside a case can be retained without using a battery for the supply of electricity by using a load cell which generates electricity on adding a preset load. The result of detecting the temperature of the contents can be displayed by utilizing the electric power of the load cell to actuate a controller which has a display device for display. The container can be utilized conveniently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fragmentary sectional view of a vacuum bottle.    heat retention container (1)    case (2)    load cell (3)    cover (4)    sensor (9)    display device (12)
NOVELTY - Has a thermostatic chamber (2), photovoltaic equipment, and a water supply facility. The photovoltaic equipment has solar battery (11) arranged at the upper part of the thermostatic chamber. A jacket type transparency evaporation film (12) is attached in the rear face of this solar battery, in between which water is supplied for cooling.    USE - For cooling photovoltaic equipment of indoor environmental adjustment facility for vegetable production in e.g. a desert, a solitary island, etc.    ADVANTAGE - It is constituted so that a solar battery may be cooled using the latent heat in case the cooling water evaporates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The steam of the cooling water penetrates the transparency evaporation film, and is emitted in the thermostatic chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows the environment adjusting unit.    thermostatic chamber (2)    solar battery (11)    transparency evaporation film (12)
NOVELTY - The pressure of liquids may be increased by a physical-chemical method namely osmosis. Increased pressure converts to acceleration by a suitable mechanism to be harnessed by other devices, or used directly for propelling specially adapted craft. With the aid of this principle, highly environment-friendly power stations may be established at the confluence of rivers and the sea, without changing the landscape, at the point where rivers and sea meet anyway. The order of magnitude of this approach transcends all other water-energy reserves.    USE - Machinery for converting osmotic pressure into energy.
NOVELTY - The energy conversion method and device uses the earth's gravitational and magnetic fields for movement of several weights of equal mass moved around a circular path, with additional movement of the weights in the direction of the rotation axis along guide rails, the rotation axis offset from the centre.    USE - The energy conversion method and device is used for providing useful energy from the energy of the earth's gravitational and magnetic fields, e.g. for driving a generator.    ADVANTAGE - Allows utilization of gravitational and magnetic fields.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of an energy conversion device for utilizing the energy of the earth's gravitational and magnetic fields. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Rotation of the big disk attached to the first lever arm applies the rotating force to the small disk attached to parallel lever arms. The small disks that are attached to the parallel lever arms moving synchronously are fixed on a common shaft. Separate propulsion is provided from at least two different angles to each of the disks. Crankshaft rods are attached to the outer diameter trajectory of the disks. In order to increase power at the small disks, as required, the power is transferred to big disks through the same shaft. At least two parallel lever arms are used supporting one another in a coordinated way.    USE - For generating the required amount of energy and power depending on the size of the system to be used. For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - External unproductive energy is converted into productive energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows mechanism with elbow shaft rods attached at both ends of the lever arm and the rotation of the small and big disks.
NOVELTY - The value for a load adjustment parameter is calculated by subtracting the renewable supply output and load adjustment parameter from current load. The variable load (14') of power supply (16) is controlled using determined value of load adjustment parameter to increase effective capacity of power supply, without the operational feedback control of power supply.    USE - For photovoltaic power supply used for radio, car and illumination systems.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes the capacity of photovoltaic power supply. Enhances the economic feasibility of photovoltaic power plants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for load controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of load controller.    power grid (12)    load (14')    power supply (16)    utility meter (18)    controller (22)    user interface (24)
NOVELTY - A calculator (13) calculates the gradient of roof surface data produced based on the photographed roof image. A design layout preparation unit outputs the roof layout design based on the calculated gradient.    USE - For producing roof layout for installing solar cell module in solar cell generator in residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Calculates accurately the roof gradient from the photographed image, thereby obtaining the exact roof shape simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell module layout apparatus;    (2) solar power generation estimation apparatus;    (3) solar energy generator construction result output device;    (4) roof layout production method;    (5) solar cell module layout method;    (6) solar energy generator construction result output method;    (7) roof layout production program; and    (8) computer readable recorded medium storing roof layout production program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the roof layout production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cameras (11,12)    calculator (13)    preparation unit (14)
NOVELTY - The light element consists of two profile plates (1a,1b) with a carrier foil (4) arranged between them and with adjacent solar cells (3) embedded in the foil, especially plate-shaped crystalline solar cells, whereby the carrier foil contacts the profile plates with its upper and lower surfaces.    USE - For a light roof construction.    ADVANTAGE - Guarantees a simple, inexpensive construction and is suitable for extracting energy from solar radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an inventive device    profile plates (1a,1b)    carrier foil (4)    solar cells (3)    solar cell mat (2)    frame (6)
NOVELTY - A support plate (11) forms a printed circuit board. Rows of solar cells (12) are fixed firmly with the support plate on one side and on the other opposite side they can be adjusted on the support plate, which is enclosed in a casing (2) of transparent material along with the solar cells. Functional components are protected inside a casing (8) for a lighting unit (5) against air and water.    USE - For a lighting unit..    ADVANTAGE - This device is built as a modular unit, so that it can be fitted in many different types of lighting units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the present invention fitted in a lighting unit.    Casing of transparent material (2)    Lighting unit (5)    Casing for lighting unit (8)    Support plate (11)    Solar cell (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving solar rays at predetermined tilt angle and storing solar energy in a solar battery.    USE - For solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar power generation system.
NOVELTY - A float moves up and down on a rod, attached to a base, in response to the varying depths of ocean water which is caused by tidal waves plus incidental waves and swells, to force air into a tank compressing the air in the tank. The tank is mounted on the rod.    USE - Ocean wave energy generator.    ADVANTAGE - Takes advantage of differences between the depths or varying heights of the surface of the water. Helps replace hydrocarbons without polluting the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the ocean wave energy generator.
NOVELTY - A power generating apparatus using buoyancy of wave is provided to generate electric power with low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A steel structure has a plurality of buoyancy tanks(2) mounted on a lower part thereof to be floated on water surface. A lever(5) is moved by floating force of a float(6). A reversing control unit is installed to an action point of the lever to convert movement of the lever to a unidirectional rotary force so as to transmit to a rotary axis(3). The rotary movement of the rotary axis is collected and transmitted to a generator.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor silicon ingot which has cyclic twinned structure by controlling melting temperature is provided, and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor silicon ingot is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method for manufacturing a semiconductor silicon ingot having cyclic twinned structure comprises the steps of preparing a silicon crystal which is aligned in a less than 110more than direction and has cyclic twinned structure, the cyclic twinned structure has two adjacent first twinned planes and one twinned boundary; and growing the ingot from a silicon melt maintaining a temperature that is 0.1 to 10 deg.C lower than a melting temperature of a silicon ingot having a predetermined cyclic twinned structure by using silicon having the cyclic twinned structure as a seed crystal. The semiconductor silicon ingot having cyclic twinned structure is characterized in that the silicon ingot faces a less than 110more than direction and has cyclic twinned structure, the silicon ingot comprises two adjacent first (111)-(111) twinned planes and one second (221)-(221) twinned boundary and crosses each other at the central part of the ingot, a growing direction of the silicon ingot is parallel to the less than 110more than direction, and the silicon ingot is divided into three single crystal sectors by the two adjacent first (111)-(111) twinned planes and one second (221)-(221) twinned boundary.
NOVELTY - The manufacture of an optical system device matrix involves heating transparent silica and aluminosilicate glass by pulse electric heating, sintering, melting and cooling at a specific temperature and pressure.    USE - Used for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent silica glass and aluminosilicate glass are prepared at low temperature in a short time. The optical system device has high strength.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has liquid mixing curable resin (6) such as silicone resin, acrylic resin, urethane resin or epoxy resin which is filled in the space formed between a transparent base material (3) and a protection layer (7).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - By filling the space between the transparent base material and the protection layer with curable resin, the mechanical and thermal load on the solar cell are avoided, the durability of the module is improved without impairing the property of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar cell module manufacturing process.    transparent base material (3)    liquid mixing curable resin (6)    protection layer (7)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation output of a synchronous generator (11) is reduced based on the steam pressure or steam amount by which an actuator (18) drives a steam governor (17) to reduce the receiving point power factor of a received electric power.    USE - For demand facility e.g. garbage incineration plant, electric power generating facility.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction of average power factor. Maintains condition in which power factor discount is received.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a received power factor reduction prevention apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a received power factor reduction prevention apparatus. (The drawing includes non-English language text).    Synchronous generator (11)    Steam governor (17)    Actuator (18)
NOVELTY - The transparent textured plate is placed in the vicinity of an element which can collect or emit light, such as a photoelectric cell, where the distance between the plate and the element is at most 5 m. The textured face is placed on the side of the reception of light, and the surface of the geometric relief patterns comprises each at least two points (3,4) such that there exist two intersecting planes (5,6) each containing one of the two points, where the two planes are perpendicular to the general plane (2) of the textured face, and each plane (5,6) contains one of the two lines (7,8) each perpendicular to a side surface of the pyramidal pattern (1). Each of at least two points is on a different plane surface.    USE - For diffuser of a back light of an LCD screen, or that of a flat lamp with plasma discharge. Also used to increase the light collected by a polycrystalline silicon photoelectric cell; for image projector.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has high transmittance for any direction of incident light; the transmission of light is increased by reducing the reflection on the textured face and by trapping the light reflected after entering the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of the pyramidal pattern of the surface of the textured plate.    Pyramidal pattern (1)    General plane (2)    Points (3,4)    Intersecting planes perpendicular to general plane (5,6)    Lines perpendicular to sides of pyramidal pattern (7,8)
NOVELTY - A geothermal turbine has concentric turbine stages (12) in a casing (11) each with nozzle diaphragm outer and inner rings (17,18) with nozzles (19) with steam passage portions and sealing fins (22), while rotor blades (15) are arranged on the rotor shaft. Sealing fins (41) are arranged on a shroud (37) opposite to an overhang (38) of the inner ring and the overhang is made of a corrosion resistant material resistant to corrosive substances in the steam.    USE - Generating electricity using geothermal steam.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces corrosion caused by substances in the steam.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a turbine    Turbine stages (12)    Rotor blades (15)    Rings (17,18)    Nozzles (19)    Sealing fins (22)    Shroud (37)    Overhang (38)
NOVELTY - A method for emptying of recycling collection containers, where a collection container has a solar or wind energy device that is used to supply energy to integral level sensors. The measured level is transmitted to a central computer that can connect to mobile computers in collection vehicles and centers and is used to control optimized emptying of containers.    USE - For optimizing emptying of recycling collection containers.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that containers are emptied when full or nearly full, while preventing emptying of empty containers or the leaving of recycling material adjacent to full containers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - (Drawing includes non-English language text). Figure shows a perspective view of an inventive collection container shown from the outside.
NOVELTY - A planar photovoltaic solar module comprises solar cells (1) arranged and contacted on a thin special glass sheet (2) and laminated with a connection rail (3) and backside plastic foil (4). A second plastic foil (5) is glued to the front and the two foils extend beyond the glass sheet and form a watertight seal.    USE - As a flexible planar photovoltaic solar module (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The module is highly flexible, watertight and long-lasting.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional view of the unit is shown.    Solar cells (1)    Glass sheet (2)    Connection rail (3)    plastic foils (4,5)
NOVELTY - A utopian perpetual motion two part carousel with centrifugal masses comprises turbines and a main (11) and four support (18) generators. It is set in motion at the necessary speed by external energy and then supplies unlimited energy from nothing. The generators are regulated by computer control.    USE - As a perpetual motion centrifugal power generation unit.    ADVANTAGE - Energy is produced from nothing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional view of the generator is shown.    Main generator (11)    Support generators (18)
NOVELTY - A solar collector (202) is coupled to the elevation drive apparatus (208) which mounts on an azimuth collar (216) connected to pedestal (204). The collar and solar collector are raised to an upper portion of the elevated vertical pedestal and the collector is rotated to the solar energy collection position, using elevation drive apparatus.    USE - For deploying a solar collector mounted on vertical pedestal and used for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates to easily raise/lower a solar collector and elevation drive apparatus without using crane or other heavy machineries. Enables positioning a solar collector for optimal reception of sunlight. Stabilizes the solar collector during lifting and hence prevents dangerous swinging or swaying of the collector at low winds. Ensures to reliably position the solar collector in upper portion of elevated pedestal. Minimizes or eliminates joints near the central portion of elevation torque shaft where moments and stresses are high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for pedestal mounted solar collector deploying apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic front view illustrating pedestal mounted solar collector deploying method.    solar collector (202)    pedestal (204)    elevation drive apparatus (208)    azimuth collar (216)
NOVELTY - An electric vehicle is provided to allow for long term operation of vehicle by reinforcing the function of battery cell in such a manner that electrical energy is generated during operation of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electric vehicle comprises a body(50) forming an outer appearance of a vehicle; a plurality of wheels(60) mounted to the body, and which permits the body to move; a plurality of motors mounted to the rotating shaft of the wheel, and which generate driving forces; a battery cell mounted within the body, and which stores electrical energy supplied to the motors and recharges electrical energy; and a wind power generator having a passage penetrating through the body, and which converts flow of the air passing through the passage into electrical energy and supplies the electrical energy to the battery cell.
NOVELTY - An energy generating apparatus is provided to generate energy regardless of the air flow direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anti-bending support(12) is mounted on the rear surface of a symmetrical blade type wind plate(7), and a plurality of wind breaking members(9) are mounted in the symmetrical blade type wind plate. A side blade is attached to both ends of the symmetrical blade type wind plate, and a blade support member has a lower end coupled to blade support pipes(6,6') which are coupled to a rotating shaft(5). The rotating shaft is coupled to shaft supports(4,4') which are fixed at rotator support plates(3,3'). The rotator support plates are mounted on to wind collecting and guiding housing(C). The wind collecting and guiding housing has both side surfaces which are inclined and mounted with a plurality of wind breaking plates(1). A solar cell(13) is mounted on a wind collecting and guiding surface(2) of the housing.
NOVELTY - A detector detects the electric energy generated by the generators (1,2) in the apartments. A controller controls the electric power supply to the transmission line, based on the detection result.    USE - For apartments.    ADVANTAGE - The power loss during the transmission is prevented, and hence energy conservation is enhanced. Power failure, fire accident of the apartment is prevented. Cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Generators (1,2)    Detector (4)
NOVELTY - The normal roof tiles (38) are laid in rows and are supported on wooden laths (28) running across the main roof truss (23). The solar energy panel (10) is mounted on carriers (20,56) that has brackets (44,46) that locate beneath selected roof tiles. Clamping elements (64) secure the tiles.    USE - Solar energy installations    ADVANTAGE - Easy to mount    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Section through roof    Tiles (38)    Laths (28)    Truss (23)    Solar panel (10)    Carriers (20,56)    Brackets (44,46)    Clamps (64)
NOVELTY - A mounting has a support element (5) that protrudes over a roofing panel (1) and links to an adjustable retaining head (6) for holding an object. The roofing panel links firmly to a holding device (7) that is fitted with the support element and can have a bracket (2) to protrude over its surface.    USE - None given.    ADVANTAGE - This mounting is designed to adapt to a wide variety of types of roofing tiles with very different shapes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for a roofing tile with a retaining shoe (3) for inserting and fixing a flat or shaped base element (4) and for a roofing coat for a building or object with a mounting according to the present invention.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fitting of the present invention.    Roofing panel (1)    Bracket (2)    Retaining shoe (3)    Base element (4)    Support element (5)    Adjustable retaining head (6)    Holding device (7)
NOVELTY - A device for generating electrical energy, has a thermo-elements connected in series and/or in parallel and having at least two different conductor materials. To form the thermo-elements extensively extended conductors (2) are provided, or more specifically to form the thermo-elements, plate-shaped and/or tubular conductors are used.    USE - For generating electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Makes use of thermo-elements to generate electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A device with a block arrangement of connected plate-shaped conductors forming thermo-elements, is shown.    Thin conducting plates (1)    Conducting plates (2,2')    Thermal and electrical insulation (3,3')    Entrances for heating elements (4)    Heating elements (5)    Cooling elements( (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a parabolic mirror (1) whose surface is treated so that parallel incident solar rays are focused onto a focal point to produce high temperatures there. Glass mirror pieces (2) of size corresponding to the size of the focal point are placed in a parabolic mirror with an untreated surface to reflect the solar rays and causes high temperatures at the focal point (5).    USE - For solar energy recovery in the form of heat.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified to achieve an inexpensive, durable system insensitive to environmental influences.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system    parabolic mirror (1)    glass mirror pieces (2)    focal point (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves an insulated heat storage device (G1) heated or cooled by ambient air and enclosed by a Peltier or Seebeck element (S1) through which the heat flows into or away from the heat storage device and thereby produces electrical energy. A contact surface on the Peltier or Seebeck element enables the heat storage device to be heated by the heat of a hand.    USE - For extracting electrical energy from air temperature fluctuations.    ADVANTAGE - Saves energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following: a system for implementing the inventive method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system    hand contact (F1)    heat storage device (G1)    Peltier or Seebeck element (S1)
NOVELTY - An utilization method of ocean wave energy can make various utilization system of ocean wave energy achieve the most high converting efficiency in unstable energy current with large range chnages as well as can protect the system by the action of energy current exceedded the working range. It converts the wave energy absorbed by energy absorbing device in the system into the mechanical energy in the form of reciprocating movement and furthermore converts this form of mechanical energy into the desired form of mechanical energy, also it has avoided the shortcomings that the ocean wave energy with the scattered power flow distribution can not be utilized effectively nor can the utilization system of wave energy the protected effectively.
NOVELTY - The device for converting the vertical movements of a floating support (1) connected to the seabed comprises a first flexible cable (2) acting on a hydraulic actuator (6) comprising a cylinder (7) and piston (8). The cylinder is mounted in a hydraulic circuit including a high pressure tank (14) and a hydraulic motor (16). A system of chains (4) enable the support to be anchored.    USE - System for using wave energy to produce electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows view of the floating support.    floating support (1)    cable (2)    anchor chain (4)    hydraulic actuator (6)    cylinder (7)    piston (8)    high pressure tank (14)    hydraulic motor. (16)
NOVELTY - A steerable mirror (18) directs the primary laser beam (34) produced by a laser source (14) onto a selected facet (12). The primary beam is reflected, by adjusting the selected facet to illuminate the target position (T) of a target board (32). The adjusted facet is aligned with the focal point of concentrator (10). Laser source (16) located near the vertex (42) of concentrator emits the secondary laser beam (36) onto the target position of board.    USE - For aligning solar concentrator using dual laser alignment system.    ADVANTAGE - A target point is created easily and accurately due to use of dual laser beams. Reduces installation complexity as the off-axis is corrected by on site calculations without any hardware modifications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar concentrator alignment method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of dual laser based concentrator alignment system.    concentrator (10)    facet (12)    laser sources (14,16)    steerable mirror (18)    target board (32)    laser beams (34,36)    vertex of concentrator (42)
NOVELTY - The electrical power plant incorporates at least one wind turbine (2,3) with a connected device (4) for pressurizing fluid and a unit (5) for generating electrical current by using pressurized fluid. The current generating unit comprises a generator (7) driven by a drive unit which uses the pressurized fluid. The drive unit is also capable of driving the generator without using the pressurized fluid.    USE - As an electrical power plant.    ADVANTAGE - In a simple and cost-effective manner, it is possible to couple together a number of wind turbines to a common electrical power generating unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The drive unit incorporates a gas turbine whose output shaft is connected to the generator. The gas turbine also incorporates at least one turbine capable of rotating the output shaft, using the pressurized fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic illustration of an electrical power plant in accordance with the invention.    wind turbine (2,3)    fluid pressurization device (4)    electrical current generating unit (5)    generator (7)
NOVELTY - The unit of a hydraulic driving system includes main frames (1) facing each other with predetermined intervals. Auxiliary frames (2) face each other with predetermined intervals. A pad support is secured to the auxiliary frames via pad side frames. A pump support is secured to the auxiliary frames via a base plate. Pad assemblies are fixed to the pad support. A pump activator under the pad assemblies activates pump rods while elastically supporting pads.    USE - For a generator.    ADVANTAGE - Driving power is supplied via pump rods. Pump rods are activated by loads of moving vehicles to obtain stable driving force of generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydraulic system.    Main frames (1)    Auxiliary frames. (2)
NOVELTY - A glass plate is formed on melt tin where the difference of visible light reflective rate on the surface in contact with tin and the surface on the other aide is 0.25 % or less, when the thickness is 4 mm, the light permeation at 540 nm is at least 91.5% and at 450 nm 91.0%, and permeation at 540 nm after UV ray radiation according to JIS R3212 for 6 hours is 91.0% and at 450 nm 90.5%.    USE - Used in solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The glass has high light permeation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a glass plate for photoelectro exchange device by forming a conductive film on the surface opposite to the side in contact with tin.
NOVELTY - The doping amount of P-type or N-type element that is added during formation of active layer of each thin-film photovoltaic cell, is changed using a preset program according to change of detachment gas measured during manufacture of the photovoltaic cell. The cell uses non-monocrystal silicon or non-monocrystal silicon germanium as main material.    USE - For manufacturing thin-film photovoltaic cell e.g. amorphous silicon solar cell using plasma chemical vapor deposition technique.    ADVANTAGE - The change of the oxygen amount in the active layer during formation of the photovoltaic cell is compensated effectively by adding the impurity element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thin-film photovoltaic cell manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a characteristic view of the oxygen amount change in thin-film photovoltaic cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The projections in silicon base board (71) for solar cell, are partially ground to produce corrugated surface with a roughness of 350 micrometer or less.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is cheaply produced and its productivity is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of silicon base board.    silicon base board (71)
NOVELTY - An interposition layer (6) which joins a thermal stress relief pad (7) and a thermoelectric element (1), is made of carbon and binder material.    USE - For electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents bad influence of environment, as interposition layer consist of carbon and binder material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for adhesive agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of thermoelectric conversion module.    thermoelectric element (1)    interposition layer (6)    thermal stress relief pad (7)
NOVELTY - The float (2) has its rotary shaft (1) rotated due to its buoyancy in the water or liquid contained in a tank (19).    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Buoyancy of float in water is effectively utilized, for generating electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control apparatus of floating-type rotary prime mover; and    (2) floating-type rotary electricity generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the floating-type rotary prime mover. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotary shaft (1)    float (2)    tank (19)
NOVELTY - The beam comprises two parallel lines of rigid panels (1-5), separated by and attached to an elastic medium (11). Joints or gaps (6-10) between the panels in one line are positioned opposite the centers of the panels in the other line. The beam incorporates a pumping system to pump fluid when the beam is flexed.    USE - For pumping water or other fluid when it is flexed. For extracting energy from water waves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pumping system may comprise cavities (12-14) which are alternately compressed or expanded when the beam is flexed. The pumping system may also be mechanical pumps connected between the panels in one line and the panels in the other and driven by the flexing of the beam. The pump may driven by water waves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows in lateral cross section at the center line a portion of an embodiment of the flexible beam, also when it is bent.    Rigid panels (1-5)    Gaps (6-10)    Elastic medium (11)    Cavities of pumping system (12-14)
NOVELTY - The frame has five or more arms that can be unfolded to form a pentagonal pyramid or dodecahedron shell. The arms are joined at the center by shoulder joints (6) and have upper and lower arm sections joined by an elbow joint (5) that can be powered to open until the upper and lower arm sections are in line. The arms end in a wrist joint that is connected to its respective shoulder joint by a wire (19). Inner and outer membranes may extend between arms.    USE - In space applications a method to deploy structures including solar battery arrays (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The structure can remotely be unfolded and stowed in a smooth action to leave a surface without voids and with improved structural strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Perspective view of five armed structure.    Elbow joint (5)    Shoulder joint (6)    Wrist joint (7)    Wire (19)
NOVELTY - The solar collector has a reflector (12) directing solar radiation onto a photovoltaic cell (14). Heat is removed (23,25) from the photovoltaic cell to a cold zone (22). The heat removal uses capillary heat transfer. A plate (25) connects the base of a cell to the base of another cell. A thermally conductive insulator reduces the temperature gradient in the heat transport.    USE - Solar collector for photovoltaic electric generation panels on space vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Solar energy concentrator that reduces the risk of primary and secondary electrostatic discharges damaging the photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a layout schematic.    Reflector (12)    Photovoltaic cell (14)    Capillary heat transfer medium (23)    Cold zone (22)    Base plate (25)
NOVELTY - The system has a solar module (12) with several solar cell units (20,22) connected in series electrically and an output (16). A compensation converter (14) is connected at the output in parallel with the solar module to form a bypass path (28,30) for each cell unit with a center tapping path (26) between the cell unit and the adjacent cell unit to maximize the output power when the power output by the individual cell units is unequal.    USE - Especially for a building or a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables very efficient utilization of the incident solar radiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following: a method of operating an inventive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system    solar module (12)    solar cell units (20,22)    output (16)    compensation converter (14)    bypass paths (28,30)    center tapping path (26)
NOVELTY - The wave energy prime mover is one power machine converting wave energy into mechanical energy. The fluctuant waves are utilized to drive some machine to rotate and the rotating machine then drives power generator or ship. The present invention includes floating boxes, link rods and link rod shaft. Inside two parallel and spaced floating boxes, there are two-way ratchet wheel speed variators, twolink rods are connected to two floating boxes via the link rod shaft, and the link rod shaft has ends extending into the floating boxes to connect the input ends of the two-way ratchet wheel speed variators. The present invention is used in sea wave generating electricity and driving ship.
NOVELTY - The solar warming shoes suitable for severely cold region are composed of solar electric-generating plate electrodes, electric charger, full-sealed high-energy lead-acid accumulator and controller for electric warming. In said lead-acid accumulator, novel material is used for higher charge-discharge performance.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a method for isothermal power generation body utilizing salt solution boiling point difference, and is characterized by that it utilizes two calcium chloride solutionswith different concentrations, under the condition of identical temp. it makes low-concentration low-boiling-point solution implement vaporization to form high-pressure, and makes high-concentration high-boiling-point solution to absorb aqueous vapour to form low pressure, and it utilizes the pressure difference to implement power generation. Said invention can be used for geothermal energy, solar energy and steam-electric power generation.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a river large-wheel water power and windpower combined power generation equipment. It aodpts wheel hub, wheel axle, large-wheel structure, power generation structure and lift-pulling structure to form said invented power generation equipment, and utilzies the natural waterpower in the river as power of large wheel to drive power generator to make power generation. Said invention can be obliquely mounted on the river bank, if the river is frozne into ice in water, the lift-pulling structure can be used to life up said large wheel structure to utilzie windpower to generate power.
NOVELTY - The method involves laser scribing either the front, photovoltaically active or back contact layers of a substrate to form laser scribes using a laser beam scanned rapidly over that layer.    USE - For thin film photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a more efficient process to produce the laser scribes used to form the individual cells of the thin film photovoltaic device. Improves module performance by reducing shunting loss. Negates need for movement of substrate plates under the laser beam to form the desired scribes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for forming one or more laser scribes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic perspective view of the thin film photovoltaic module.
NOVELTY - The power unit has a float (3) that is tethered to the rotor (7) of a linear generator (5) that is anchored on the seabed. The rotor consists of a permanent magnet and the stator has a series of axially mounted coils. Electricity is generated as the spring (11) assisted rotor moves up and down with the wave movement    USE - To generate electricity from wave energy in large bodies of water e.g. seas and lakes.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable, simple, and cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Independent claims are included for a wave power plant and for a method of generating electricity    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagrammatic side view of wave power unit    Float (3)    Generator (5)    Rotor (7)    Spring (11)
NOVELTY - Generator has a mechanical adjustable length movement transmitter converting vertical movements of the floating body to rotary movements of the generator rotor (10). The generator is enclosed in a housing (6) anchored to the sea bed and the rotor is outside the stator and connected to a turning body coupled to the movement transmission means. Spring (15) exerts a torsional force on the rotor and base plate (8) rests on the seabed.    USE - Generator is for producing electricity from wave power.    ADVANTAGE - Generator is highly efficient, reliable and cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The stator winding is connected via an inverter to a rectifier inside the housing, a freewheel converts oscillating rotary movement to unidirectional rotary movement. There is an INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a method of generating electric power by mechanically connecting a floating body to a rotating electric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the wave power unit    sea surface (2)    floating body (3)    cable (4)    electric synchronous generator (5)    cover (6)    base plate (8)    rotor shaft (9)    turning body (10)    bearings (11-13)    cable guide (14)    spring (15)    cable (16)    contactor (21)    diode (22)
NOVELTY - The energy island includes a moored floating or shore-based platform (11). The platform acts as a support for energy converter systems. The converter systems may be wind (14,15), wave (12), sea current (16) or ocean thermal sources. The energy converter systems may also be solar energy such as photoelectric, photothermal, photochemical or photobiological converters.    USE - For renewable energy conversion in an oceanic setting, may be used to generate electricity via solar, wind or wave power, or produce hydrogen for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Provides renewable energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the energy island, of a hexagonal shape with wave, sea current, wind and central solar furnace.    Wave energy converter (12)    Sea current energy converter (16)    Platform (11)    Wind energy converter (14,15)
NOVELTY - The sea wave power generation system consists of several rotating driving assemblies, one force converging shaft, and several power generators. Each rotating driving assembly consists of six or more float tank driving units to convert the wave energy of sea wave into rotating driving force with the rotating driving force being collected. The rotating driving assemblies transmit the driving force to the force converging shaft, so that the force converging shaft has high rotating speed and powerful rotation power to drive the power generator to produce electricity.
NOVELTY - Single units of wave energy aggregates is placed in a flexible grid construction. The grid construction has fixed distance tools (fx=rods) which has flexible parts of chain pieces, rubber or other material that makes it totally flexible; damping plates and rudders in different locations; a built-in shared floating control and is either fixed to the sea bed with anchor(s) or a bottom fix construction.    USE - Grid for gathering wave energy aggregates.    ADVANTAGE - Easy to place and service wave aggregates, achieve lower cost on construction, and achieve the same amount of kW out of the waves of the sea on a smaller area. Also the grid construction is floating by itself and can be used as a platform for wind turbines, hydrogen stations, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows wave energy aggregates grid.
NOVELTY - The heat absorber comprises skin layer formed on a base material containing metal, ceramics or organic material. The skin layer is formed using zinc slag raw material or zinc-manganese-iron oxide obtained by baking zinc slag produced in the process stage of waste dry cell.    USE - For thermal storage component (claimed) for solar heat collector and electric heater, and infrared heat absorption exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The heat absorber is produced by cost-effective method using the slag produced in waste dry cell, and is eco-friendly. The heat absorber has excellent weather resistance, durability and high absorption in large wavelength region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) manufacture of heat absorber;    (b) thermal storage component; and    (c) manufacture of thermal storage component.
NOVELTY - The module comprises an aluminum heat sink and a thermocouple thermally connected to the heat sink. A photovoltaic device is connected to the thermocouple.    USE - For converting solar energy into useful electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement has increased efficiency with respect to existing devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferably a ceramic plate is located between the heat sink and the thermocouple, and another ceramic plate is located between the thermocouple and the photovoltaic device. The other ceramic plate is preferably separated from the photovoltaic device by an aluminum temperature diffuser. The thermocouple may be one of many thermocouples in an array. The heat sink is preferably cooled by a flow of fluid such as water or air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross sectional view of the hybrid photovoltaic module    Hybrid device (10)    Photovoltaic device (11)    Temperature diffuser (12)    Ceramic plate (13,15)    Thermocouple array (14)    Heat sink (16)
NOVELTY - The electric current producing thermoelectric device (1) has an electrical lead (3) that connects thermally-induced electron emission unit-electron replenisher (4) electrically to the cathode (2) of the cell system. The replenisher is capable of receiving electrons for its own replenishment when exposed to atmospheric air under ambient conditions.    USE - For cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Sharp drop in the output is efficiently avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the cell system containing multiple thermoelectric cells.    thermoelectric device (1)    cathode (2)    electrical lead (3)    thermally-induced electron emission unit-electron replenisher (4)
NOVELTY - A thermally insulated septic tank (11) has a thermal module (30) with a thermoelectric cell (76) provided at an insulated portion of the septic tank. The cell generates electric current according to the temperature gradient between interior and exterior of the tank.    USE - For energy recovery system (claimed) used in septic system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the temperature gradient between interior and exterior of the tank is converted to electric current, the electrical energy from the waste stream can be efficiently recaptured, while processing the waste stream.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for energy recovery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of thermal module of the battery used in septic system.    septic tank (11)    thermal module (30)    thermoelectric cell (76)
NOVELTY - The manganese oxide electrothermal transformation material has perovskite structure having specific composition containing manganese oxide, and tolerant factor of 0.7-1.    USE - For precision temperature control apparatus such as solar-power generation device, electrical devices from seawater temperature electrothermal, fossil fuel electrothermal, regeneration electrical power generator, cell of an optical detection element, laser diode, field effect transistor, photomultiplier tube, spectro-photometer, column of chromatography, constant temperature apparatus air-conditioner, refrigerator and electric power unit for clocks/watches.    ADVANTAGE - The manganese oxide electrothermal transformation material stabilizes the structure where carrier mobility serves as the maximum, by optimizing the kind and content of the alkaline earth metal, maintaining a carrier density to a comparatively low value with the substituted elements. Therefore, the material enables to achieve high See beck coefficient and a low electrical resistivity. The material also has highly stable electrothermal property in high temperature atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The manganese oxide electrothermal transformation material has perovskite structure with composition of general formula: (AE1-yM1y) (Mn1-zM2z)O3-approximatelyd and a tolerant factor of 0.7-1, where Ae comprises alkaline earth metals, M1 comprises bismuth, tin, indium, lead and antimony, and M2 comprises tantalum, tungsten, molybdenum, ruthenium and/or niobium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between a tolerant factor and an output factor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Solar cell modules (10) are connected in parallel through the connectors (40,50), by connecting anode (11) and cathode (12) of each module to the connecting terminals (41,51) and (42,52) respectively. The connecting terminals (41,42) and (51,52) are respectively connected to an AC power (78) and detector (85). When the detector detects the AC signal, the connection state of the modules is determined to be normal.    USE - For conforming parallel connection state of solar cell array.    ADVANTAGE - The parallel connection of solar cell array can be conformed correctly and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell parallel array.    solar cell modules (10)    cathode (110 connecting anode(12)    connectors (40,50)    connecting terminals (41,42,51,52)    AC power (78)    detector (85)
NOVELTY - A temporary decision unit (6) determines the input electric power supplied to the selected input terminals of a power conditioner. A decision unit (7) determines the number and kind of power conditioner to be connected to the divided units of solar cell module. An output unit (9) determines the combination of cell units which outputs full electric power to the selected terminals and the cheap power conditioner.    USE - For designing arrangement of solar cell module connected to power conditioner, used for electric power generation in building.    ADVANTAGE - Effective arrangement of solar cell module connected to a cheap power conditioner, is determined easily and promptly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) arrangement design assistance method of solar cell module;    (2) program for arrangement design assistance method of solar cell module; and    (3) recorded medium storing arrangement design assistance program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solar cell module arrangement design assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    temporary decision unit (6)    decision unit (7)    output unit (9)
NOVELTY - The sunshine state is analyzed based on the acquired electric power generation state data of a solar power generation apparatus (1).    USE - For automatic weather measuring device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to accurately measure the weather condition with respect to sunshine state analyzed based on electric power generation state of solar power generation apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) information processor;    (2) information processing program; and    (3) recorded medium storing information processing program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of information processor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar power generation apparatus (1)
NOVELTY - The stabilizer (22) maintains the output voltage of a solar panel (21) when electric power is supplied to a load apparatus. A Zener diode inserted between each solar panel and a corresponding load apparatus, has an anode connected to the positive terminal of the solar panel and a cathode connected to the negative terminal of the solar panel.    USE - For solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Excessive voltage output is prevented by Zener diode which enables stabilizer to be made lightweight, compact and inexpensive. Ensures supply of suitable amount of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an example of a solar energy power generation system provided with the solar power generation stabilizer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar panel (21)    Stabilizer (22)
NOVELTY - The solar collection system has a fixed two-dimensional parabolic mirror (1). As the earth rotates and the sun moves across the sky the line of focused light produced by the mirror moves and the photovoltaic absorber strip (2) moves laterally along rails (3) which support its ends.    USE - Solar energy collector.    ADVANTAGE - Large heavy mirror remains fixed and small lightweight solar collector strip moves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The light captured by the mirror is concentrated to between 1/3 to 1/10 of its previous cross-section and the acceptance angle is greater than 5 degrees.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mirror and energy collector system.    Two-dimensional parabolic mirror (1)    Photovoltaic absorber strip (2)    Rails (3)
NOVELTY - The device has at least one roof rail with a groove and at least one screw attachment device for fixing a clamp holder to the groove, especially with a foot piece with internal thread engaging the groove. The screw has a shaft with a threaded section, especially for accommodating the foot piece, and a journal section connected to the threaded section dimensioned to engage the groove base in shape-locking manner.    USE - For mounting solar collectors on a building structure, especially a roof.    ADVANTAGE - Developed to enable solar collectors to be mounted on roof rails without supporting surfaces in a simple and secure manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device has at least one roof rail (2) with a supporting surface and a groove (7), preferably uppermost when fitted and especially reverse cut, and at least one screw (5) attachment device for fixing a clamp holder (3) to the groove of the roof rail, especially with a foot piece (6) with internal thread engaging the groove. The screw has a shaft with a threaded section, especially for accommodating the foot piece, and a journal section connected to the threaded section dimensioned to engage the groove base (9) in shape-locking manner. AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following: an attachment element for an inventive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic end view representation of an inventive device    roof rail (2)    groove (7)    screw attachment device (5)    clamp holder (3)    foot piece (6)    groove base (9)
NOVELTY - The conversion system includes a solar radiation reflector having a corrugated construction of fixed angled reflectors (41,42) that rotates about a single axis. Radiation transducers (31,32) are positioned in the focal area of the reflectors (41,42) and a solar tracking unit (80) monitors the position of the sun and activates the tilting mechanism (60) to tilt the entire assembly towards the sun.    USE - For generation of electricity using photovoltaic cells in conjunction with a non-parabolic reflector.    ADVANTAGE - Reflector is of simple construction, requires rotation in one axis only to track incident solar radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Perspective view of the conversion system    Transducers (31,32)    Reflectors (41,42)    Tilt mechanism (60)    Racking unit (80)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an eccentric drive unit centrally positioned within a valve plate. The drive unit is connected to a drive shaft to rotate the valve plate so as to move the series of inlets and outlets in a predetermined valving pattern. An indexing device connected to the valve plate selects any one of the series of inlets or outlets to position chambers of a compressor, expander, or an integrated device.    USE - Used for controlling the flow of working gas to and from a compressor, expander or an integrated device, for use in power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The system converts all the input energy into useful mechanical energy thereby improving the performance and efficiency of the system. The system is used for converting energy from non-renewable and renewable energy sourced into clean, useful energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an epicycling device with improved sealing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an energy conversion system that has a working gas flow control apparatus.
NOVELTY - The method involves an expanding cycle of a gas to a lower pressure and temperature when converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. The temperature of the gas is raised to an ambient temperature through a heat exchange unit. The gas is heated with energy from expanded gas to reduce its pressure. The pressure reduced gas has its temperature near the ambient value without chemical energy consumption.    USE - Used for depressurizing the gas.    ADVANTAGE - The method extracts the potential energy available in the pressure difference between a high and low pressure natural gas by maintaining the outlet temperature at reasonable levels. The temperature even after expansion is kept at a reasonable level thereby preventing the occurrence of freezing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a brief schematic of the gas depressurizing method.
NOVELTY - The outdoor structure such as protection fence (2) along the road, has a double-sided solar cell panel (1) such that the solar cell panel protrudes to the reverse side of the road.    USE - Outdoor structure such as bridge, road, shelter, telephone booth and protection fence or balustrade along the road.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing high electric power generation effectively, thereby maintaining stable electric power irrespective of season, time zone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of outdoor structure equipped with double-sided solar-cell panel.    double-sided solar cell panel (1)    protection fence (2)
NOVELTY - A rectangular module main body (31) has a larger lateral width than the pitch of a folding panel (10). An installing member attaches a frame (40) that supports the edges of the module main body, to the folding panel.    USE - For folding panel of roof or wall.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures easy continuous arrangement of solar cell module. Enables easy determination of connecting part position. Ensures simple and cost-effective manufacturing cost of solar cell module. Ensures simple alignment of solar cell modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell module mounting structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of a solar cell module.    Folding panel (10)    Module main body (31)    Frame (40)
NOVELTY - The current-voltage (I-V) curve in normal condition and power-voltage (P-V) curve, are predicted for solar cell from its characteristic value. The I-V curve and P-V curve converted based on the input solar cell temperature conditions, are compared with predicted I-C and P-V curves, so as to evaluate solar cell output.    USE - For evaluating solar cell output during various weather condition.    ADVANTAGE - Since the output of the solar cell is evaluated by comparing the converted I-V curve and P-V curve with predicted I-V curve and P-V curve, stable solar radiation which is not influenced at season, time, is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for pyrheliometer system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the solar-cell output evaluation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A seed crystal is attached to an amorphous film formed on a substrate by differential heating. By selectively overheating the seed crystal, the crystallization thin film of large particle size is obtained.    USE - For manufacturing large-sized crystallization thin film for solar cell electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The crystallization thin film with large electric power generation effectiveness is achieved. The cost of the solar cell is reduced.
NOVELTY - An array of convex lens (2) are arranged on the front surface of a solar panel (1) such that half the lens surface projects externally. A low power consumption solar fan (3) is attached to the solar panel.    USE - For charging solar unit installed on roof.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances the charging effectiveness by increasing condensing property of the convex lens. Breakage of the solar panel is prevented. The use of solar fan in the panel eliminates encroachment of dust. By arranging the convex lens in the specified manner, irradiation angle of sunlight and tolerance are made wider.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar panel unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar panel (1)    convex lens (2)    low power consumption solar fan (3)
NOVELTY - An optoelectric transducer (22) converts the radiation light from an emitter (12) which is heated by air fuel combustion from combustor (10) into electric power. The supply of fuel and air, and emission of exhaust gas, is performed at different paths provided opposing to light emission surface of the emitter.    USE - Thermo-optical electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The thermo-optical electric power generating apparatus with high efficiency and reduced size, weight and cost is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermo-optical electric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustor (10)    emitter (12)    optoelectric transducer (22)
NOVELTY - An optoelectric transducer (22) converts the light radiated from an emitter (34) into electric power. The combustion gas flow path resistance of the emitter, is varied according to the combustion gas state.    USE - Thermo-optical electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation effectiveness is improved, by integrating control of emitter and combustor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermo-optical electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    optoelectric transducer (22)    emitter (34)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cells has multiple identification bar codes (307-310) which are differentiated visually by difference in color, shape and size.    USE - For solar cell module used in residences.    ADVANTAGE - Since the IDs are differentiated visually, photovoltaic cells are identified easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top, sectional and bottom views of the photovoltaic cell.    identification bar codes (307-310)
NOVELTY - The method involves varying temperature of fluid in a heat insulation container (1) which includes a thermoelectric element (3), with respect to external temperature.    USE - For generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate stable electric power. Installation cost of generator is reduced and easy maintenance of the generator is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structural view of the heat insulation container.    heat insulation container (1)    thermoelectric element (3)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric material is formed by adding germanium and gold to silicon.    USE - Used for a power generation system or a refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric material has improved high thermoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thermoelectric conversion module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the thermoelectric material.
NOVELTY - The base of P-type and N-type elements (3, 4) are fixed to a metal electrodes (5) of respective substrates (2A, 2B) using solder with a high melting point. The upper face of the P-type and the N-type elements are fixed to the metal electrodes of the substrates (2B, 2A) respectively using solder with a low melting point.    USE - Used for manufacturing a thermo-element used in the cooling device of an electricity generator.    ADVANTAGE - The thermo-element is manufactured reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the thermo-element.    Substrates (2A, 2B)    P-type element (3)    N-type element (4)    Metal electrodes (5)
NOVELTY - A governor (3) controls frequency of a main power generator (1) at a value higher than the stable frequency of other power generator (21). A voltage control switching unit (10) operates a main generator, by automatic voltage regulator (AVR) (4) and automatic power factor regulator (APFR) (6), when detected frequency of main generator is greater than and less than the frequency set value of governor, respectively.    USE - Voltage adjusting device for hydraulic power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing voltage adjustment of power generator, automatically and appropriately without using any external control signal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the voltage adjusting device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    main power generator (1)    governor (3)    automatic voltage regulator (4)    automatic power factor regulator (6)    voltage control switching unit (10)    power generator (21)
NOVELTY - The circular sunray collecting devices (2) is connected to the sunray transmission network through photoconductor cables. The sunray (B) is collected by the collecting device during the daytime and transmitted to the sunray transmission network, through the photoconductor cables.    USE - For collecting sunrays in sunray transmission network.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to obtain solar energy easily using simple sunray collecting device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the sunray collecting method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sunray collecting devices (2)    sunray (B)
NOVELTY - A light receiving unit (2) arranged in each area of the globe, receives focused sunrays (B) during day time and night time. The received rays are transmitted to a storage unit (1) through photocables. The stored light energy is branched and taken out by a light emitting unit (3), when required.    USE - For collecting, transmitting and emitting of focused sunrays.    ADVANTAGE - The sunrays are efficiently collected by the light receiving unit and stored in the storage unit from where branching out of light energy is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar ray collection/transmission system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    storage unit (1)    light receiving unit (2)    light emitting unit (3)    focused sunrays (B)
NOVELTY - The power generation stages include evaporation/energy absorption of a working medium in a vaporizer (1) using a heat source such as sea-water or solar energy, elevation/energy transfer in a riser to a condenser (2) and stabilizing in a holding tank (3) as the vapor is accumulated to form a head. The condensed vapor then passes to a turbine (4) with a generator where its energy is converted into electrical energy, while auxiliary heat transfer can be performed between the heat exchanger and vaporizer and between the condenser and heat exchanger.    USE - Generating power in closed circuit using sea-water or solar energy heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the apparatus    Vaporizer (1)    Condenser (2)    Stabilizing tank (3)    Turbine (4)
NOVELTY - Several guide vanes are set on surrounding places between top and bottom hyperbolic platforms of a low flow sea energy generator, with main shaft in central hole of the hyperbolic platforms and several blades mounted on the shaft. A generator is set at the shaft of the top hyperbolic platform and the two are covered with sealing hood separately, including: 1 the guide vanes and the blades are setto be the diversion structure along the cut angle of 30 deg. -35 deg. between the same direction and radio direction and sea flows at the same direction to blades.
NOVELTY - The multi-junction solar cell (100) has a gallium arsenide buffer (103), a gallium arsenide cell (102) and an indium gallium phosphorus cell (101) formed in order on a germanium substrate (104). An epitaxially grown diode (106) that is electrically connected across gallium arsenide cell and indium gallium phosphorus cell, is integrally formed on a portion of phosphorus cell.    USE - As a solar cell with a monolithic integral bypass diode to prevent reverse biasing, used for electrical power generation especially onboard a satellite.    ADVANTAGE - As diode is formed while forming the gallium arsenide buffer, gallium arsenide cell and indium gallium phosphorus cell, the diode is manufacture with high rate of efficiency and is operable even at low voltages. Also the need for diode additional manufacturing steps or additional layers to be grown on the cell, is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for monolithic diode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the multi-junction solar cell.    multi-junction solar cell (100)    indium gallium phosphorus cell (101)    gallium arsenide cell (102)    gallium arsenide buffer (103)    germanium substrate (104)    epitaxially grown diode (106)
NOVELTY - A wide band frequency converter (14) converts an energy potential into an oscillatory voltage that varies with respect to the wide band frequency of the converter. An electrolytic cell (20) receives the oscillatory voltage for generating electrolytic products such that the oscillatory voltage reduces the electrostatic effect of the cathode and anode (18,16) of the cell on the product.    USE - Converting energy from natural energy resources such as solar, wind, river flow, ocean wave and geothermal into usable form such as electricity for used in municipal and commercial applications. Also for converting waste heat produced from industrial exhausts, exhaust of vehicles like truck, boat, flight and biological fermentation exhaust output from fertilizer compost, sludge fermentation and aerobic and anaerobic fermentation processes to electrical energy for industrial applications. Also for breaking up chemical bonds of combustible hazard chemicals, aromatic hazard chemicals, halogen chemicals and aromatic halogen chemicals to extract electrical energy. Also used in vehicles to convert extra stored energy into vehicle's mechanical power output. Also for converting salt water into fresh water and salt.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reduction in influence of electrostatic effect of electrodes on the electrolytic products so efficiently converting one form of energy into usable form.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for energy provision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermoelectric power generation system.    Wide band frequency converter (14)    Anode (16)    Cathode (18)    Electrolytic cell (20)
NOVELTY - Electro-mechanical generating pumps (30) sandwiched between a deformable upper plate (20) and a rigid lower plate (90), are compressed by a passing vehicle. The compression produces electric current through electrical conductor wires (100).    USE - For generating electric current by using potential energy of vehicle traffic in roadway.    ADVANTAGE - Generates usable electric current in clean and efficient manner, without requiring additional fuel and fluid actuated generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric current production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the roadway electricity generator.    deformable upper plate (20)    electro-mechanical generating pumps (30)    rigid lower plate (90)    electrical conductor wires (100)
NOVELTY - Module case that has two glass sheets is sealed on at least three ends with aid of high-temperature sealing compound such as glass solder that forms ribbon-like joint; current take-off contacts are brought outside through one of butt-ends; easy-flowing chemically neutral heat- conducting dielectric liquid such as liquid silicon is used as transparent liquid. Process for manufacturing solar photoelectric module includes introduction of sealing material in the form of glass solder into clearance on at least three sides over outline, jointing of glass sheets by heating glass solder to melting point of 300-500 C, hole drilling in one of butt- ends, case filling with liquid through mentioned hole, and sealing of hole.    USE - Solar photoelectric modules for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced service life and solar energy conversion efficiency of module due to use of its heat part.
NOVELTY - A solar collecting module is provided to allow for automation and ease of installation of the module by reducing mechanical loads of the solar tracking system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar collecting module(1) comprises a casing(11) constituted by a base plate(11A) and a side wall(11B), which has a frame(F) arranged at the inner bottom surface of the casing so as to fix a plurality of primary reflectors(12); the primary reflectors arranged in a two-dimensional way on the frame; a transparent glass cover(15) for closing the casing so as to protect the reflector planes of the primary reflectors from pollution; a plurality of secondary reflectors(13) arranged at the lower surface of the transparent glass cover, directly beneath each center point of the primary reflectors; and an optical fiber bundle(14) constituted by optical fibers(14A) having ends penetrating through the base plate and center points of the primary reflectors and which are disposed directly beneath the secondary reflectors arranged at the lower surface of the transparent glass cover, so that the optical fibers collect solar light reflected in two-stages.
NOVELTY - A generator system for a motor vehicle is provided to reduce battery consumption by generating electrical energy through the use of the wind generated during vehicle travel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A generator system comprises an intake pipe(10) arranged in the front portion of a motor vehicle, which sucks wind during vehicle travel; a blower(20) arranged within the intake pipe, which rotates by the inhaled wind; a generator(30) connected to the blower through a rotation shaft(31), which generates current during rotation of the blower; and a battery(40) for accumulating the current generated from the generator.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (101) that is provided on a concrete mounting stand (102) projects out from the mounting stand edge portion so as to fix solar cell module to the mounting stand using adhesive.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell module projects out from edge portion of mounting stand, the fixing of module to the stand is performed efficiently and the operation reliability of the module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (101)    Concrete mounting stand (102)
NOVELTY - The vacuum housing has energy entering through a clear transparent plate (2)and falls onto a series of connected thermoelements (5) that have plates (4) that are soldered. The solder is blackened to increase the energy absorption. Each element has a plug (7)    USE - Solar energy collection    ADVANTAGE - Improved collection efficency    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Cross section through collector    Input plate (2)    Thermo elements (5)    circuit plates (4)    Plug (7)
NOVELTY - The feed apparatus (10) includes an inlet (12) into which the fuel can pass. An outlet (13) passes the fuel into the reactor (11). A barrel (13) is between the inlet and the outlet that the solid fuel passes through. Feeding rollers (15,16) feed the fuel into and through the barrel. The fuel forms a sealing plug in the barrel and the sealing plug is pushed through the barrel by the feeding rollers.    USE - For feed a fibrous fuel e.g. coconut husk, straw, reed, alfalfa etc. into a pressurised vessel. The pressurised vessel may be used in a sugar mill to burn bagasse to power the mill and/or produce electricity for the grid.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is scalable up to large size. The feeder is efficient. May be used with different fuel types e.g. bagasse/coal, bagasse/woodchip, straw/woodchip, green municipal waste etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the feeding apparatus.    Feed apparatus (10)    Reactor (11)    Inlet (12)    Outlet (13)    Barrel (13)    Feeding rollers (15,16)
NOVELTY - A reflection reduction coating layer (15) is adhered on the surface of a glass (11) in predetermined manner, such that the layer has required thickness only in the right upper portion (11a) of each solar cell (131) and the thickness of the layer is reduced, even to zero in the portion (11b) of each solar cell.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost by reducing material cost of the reflection reduction coating layer without decreasing the light reception effectiveness and the power generation capability of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    glass (11)    right upper portion (11a)    portions other than right upper portion (11b)    reflection reduction coating layer (15)    solar cell (131)
NOVELTY - A steam generation apparatus (5) generates steam as heat transfer medium when heated by the sensible heat energy of exhaust gas. Thermoelectric conversion is performed in a steam temperature region where the output of a thermoelectric component serves as maximum in the surface temperature of the endothermic surface side of the thermoelectric component.    USE - For converting exhaust heat energy of waste gas of high temperature heat sources, such as incinerator, boiler, blast furnace, into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Performs efficient thermoelectric conversion by using heat exchange medium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermoelectric component collects heat energy ejected from a heat source (1) as an electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system assembly of the thermoelectric conversion system.    Heat source (1)    Steam generation apparatus (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (101) is fixed to upper surface of a concrete mounting stand (102). The cover material (104) is provided to the periphery of the solar cell module, on the stand.    USE - Solar cell module installation structure.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents degradation of the solar cell module by alkali liquid which flows on the concrete surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the solar cell module installation structure.    Solar cell module (101)    Concrete mounting stand (102)    Cover material (104)
NOVELTY - A pair of terminal plates (4,3) are mounted in the light receiving and non-light receiving surfaces of the photovoltaic cell (1) such that they are separated by an insulation element (5). Each terminal plate is connected to the input terminal of a power converter (2).    USE - For commercial electric power system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces noise effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the solar power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Power converter (2)    Terminal plates (4,3)    Insulation element (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module comprises a photo voltaic cell (2) covered with resin and an electric power converter (6) for converting the output of the photo voltaic cell. A reinforcing metal frame (5) has an opening (7) for attaching the electric power converter to the non-light receiving side of the photo voltaic cell.    USE - Solar cell module for electric generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Overheating of the electric power converter is prevented and a thin solar cell module is produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Electricity generator; and    (2) Solar cell module manufacturing method comprising laminating a photo voltaic cell to resin layers and then attaching this to the electric power generator using an adhesive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    photo voltaic cell (2)    Resin (3)    Reinforcement metal frame (5)    Electric power converter (6)    Opening (7)
NOVELTY - A pair of fresnel lenses (11,12) and a compound a parabolic concentrator (13) made of glass and ceramic are sequentially formed on a glass lens (14). A tandem gallium indium phosphide/gallium indium arsenide/gallium arsenide (GaInP/GaInAs/GaAs) solar cell (22) provided below the glass lens, generates higher electric conversion efficiency.    USE - For solar thermal electric power generation system (claimed) for residential home.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell generates higher electric conversion efficiency, the performance of the module is improved. The module is manufacture at low cost with enhanced efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar thermal electric power generation system; and    (2) solar compound concentrator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar electric concentrator system.    optical fresnel lenses (11-12)    parabolic concentrator (13)    glass lens (14)    solar cell (22)
NOVELTY - A concentrator (10) mounted under a Fresnel lens (12) concentrates the intensity of the sunlight to five times more than the normal level. The sunlight is concentrated to twenty times by a compound parabolic concentrator (14). The intensified light is made to incident on a solar cell (22) after passing through an optical concentrating glass lens (20). A set of fins are arranged below a solar cell substrate.    USE - For solar power generation system used in residence.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can provide 45% conversion efficiency, as the sunlight is concentrated to high level before being incident on the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the sunlight concentrator system of the photovoltaic array module.    sunlight concentrator (10)    Fresnel lens (12)    compound parabolic concentrator (14)    glass lens (20)    solar cell (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves delivering and injecting the wastewater effluent to a geothermal steam field. The steam is collected from the field and electric energy is extracted by expanding the steam in a steam-turbine generator. A fraction of the condensate produced by steam-turbine generator is then distilled to produce potable water.    USE - Used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The spent steam after expansion in the turbines is condensed and can be redirected to a pond for storage or transported to lower elevations via a penstock where energy is extracted in the form of electricity by a hydroelectric turbine- generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the line diagram of the method of employing waste water effluent in power generation technology.
NOVELTY - A solar energy utilizing apparatus is provided to simultaneously obtaining heat for heating a room, light for illuminating an indoor, and electricity by using a heat collecting device, a light collecting device and a photo-electric device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar energy utilizing apparatus includes a heat collecting device(2) having a heat collecting plate, a heat sink and a heat exchanger. A light collecting device(3) including a plurality of rod-shaped lens is arranged on inner and outer portions of the heat collecting plate so as to collect solar light. A photo-electric device(4) including a plurality of photo battery plates is arranged at one side of a body(1) in order to convert the solar energy into an electric energy. A driving device is provided to open/close the body(1) by a predetermined angle.
NOVELTY - The lid (1) which covers the upper opening of the water treatment tank, has a convex curved upper surface. The groove (12) for accommodating solar cell module (2), is formed on the upper surface of the lid. The recess (16) for accommodating the terminal box of the solar cell module, is formed in the base of the groove.    USE - For water treatment tank.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable installation of solar cell module, as terminal box accommodation recess is formed in the base of solar cell module accommodation groove.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view, longitudinal cross-section, transverse cross-section and partial top view of the lid of water treatment tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    lid (1)    solar cell module (2)    groove (12)    recess (16)
NOVELTY - A controller extinguishes an illumination portion in the solar cell according to the external signal, such that an event, commercials and a character are illuminated.    USE - Display system using solar cell mounted on flat ground, declivity, snow mountain, beach, sea, lake, river.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to facilitate display system without using the power line such that installation and withdrawal of solar cell are still easier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the display system using the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The module comprises an array of solar cells (5) fixed in a plane in relation to the payload (7). A mirror (4) rotates about an axis in relation to the payload so that it deflects solar radiation that would otherwise not be sensed toward the array. A circuit connects the payload structure to the solar cells and their output is regulated by a voltage regulator.    USE - Power generation module is for a communications satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Module is inexpensive, efficient and reliable, and does not require the payload and solar array to be pointed at the sun during operation, obviating the need for rotating electrical power connections and avoiding their power losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a satellite communications system;    (2) an active antenna system;    (3) a spacecraft or satellite; and    (4) a method of operating a power generation module for a space vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the power generation module.    electronic circuitry (2)    boom shaft (3)    rotatable mirror (4)    solar cells (5)    upper end (6)    payload structure (7)    solar radiation (9)
NOVELTY - Portable catalytic heater comprises a fuel source, a fuel delivery connected to the fuel source, a catalyst (6) dispersed over a porous substrate and in diffusive contact with an oxidizing gas, and a selectively permeable membrane (8) for selectively delivering fuel to the catalyst.    USE - The portable catalytic heater is used on apparel, blankets, machinery, dwellings, shipping containers, storage containers, insect attractants, humidifiers, and perfume generators (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The selectively permeable membrane employed by the inventive device is not prone to failure. The invention does not depend of the use of pumps which add complexity and cost of the heater, to create a fuel oxidizer mixture. Pressurization of the fuel behind the selectively permeable membrane and its flexibility enable unique passive controls of the diffusion of fuel and air. The flexibility of the polymers and rubber materials used in the inventive heater permits flexibility in packaging into various applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the fuel tank with membrane and felt supported catalyst.    Catalyst (6)    Coating (7)    Membrane (8)
NOVELTY - Two supporting wheels (2) are mounted permanently on a main shaft. Between the two wheels are four blades, or sails, that will transfer the power of wind and running water to the main shaft to make it rotate. The sails are mounted between the wheels at 0, 90, 180 and 270 degrees by secondary walls attached permanently to the center of them and free to rotate between the wheels.    USE - For harnessing force of wind and running water from streams, rivers and ocean currents to produce energy used for producing electricity and for grinding of grain.    ADVANTAGE - Provides totally new way of harnessing force of wind and running water from streams, rivers and ocean currents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sprocket wheel is attached to each of the secondary shafts which protrude through one of the supporting wheels. The sprockets are connected with a chain and positioned in such a way that the sail mounted at 0 degree will be in a vertical position and the one mounted at 180 degrees will be in a horizontal position. Sails mounted at 90 and 270 degrees are at 45 degrees angle but in opposed orientation. The sails rotate inside the wheels at half the speed by means of another set of chain and sprockets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a ship with three wind and water motors mounted vertically.    Supporting wheels (2)
NOVELTY - A pile fixing type ocean current power generation system is provided to allow the pile-fixing type ocean current power system to be securely fixed to a bottom of the sea and to simplify the structure of the pile-fixing type ocean current power system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pile fixing type ocean current power generation system includes a generator(10) for generating power by using the ocean current and a supporting member(20) for mounting the generator(10) thereon in such a manner that the generator(10) is spaced from a bottom of the sea. The supporting member(20) is inserted into the bottom of the sea. The generator(10) includes a case(12) mounted on the supporting member(20), a rotary blade(14) rotatably coupled to the case(12) such that the rotary blade(14) is rotated by the ocean current. A rotor is installed on a rotating shaft of the rotary blade(14). A stator is fixed in the case(12).
NOVELTY - A vertical shaft type ocean current power generation system is provided to continuously produce power in a seaside area, in which an ocean current speed is low, by installing a wing of a rotary blade in vertical to the ocean current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A vertical shaft type ocean current power generation system includes a base(20), which is fixed to a bottom of the sea. A vertical shaft(10) is rotatably supported on an upper portion of the base(20). A rotary blade(1) is fixed to the vertical shaft(10). The vertical shaft(10) is rotated caused by the ocean current, thereby rotating the vertical shaft(10). A transmission(30) is accommodated in the base(20). The transmission(30) is connected to a lower end of the vertical shaft(10) so as to vary the rotational speed of the vertical shaft. A generator(40) is accommodated in the base(20) and connected to the transmission(30).
NOVELTY - A Peltier element (3) provided in a housing (1a) provided inside a vaporization chamber (1), is connected to a battery. The Peltier element generates electromotive force due to difference of temperature between outer and inner air. The generated electromotive force is stored in the battery.    USE - Vaporization-type combustion machine.    ADVANTAGE - Since the generated electromotive force is stored, reduction of running cost is achieved and eliminates the need for external power supply for continuous operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched perspective view of vaporization-type combustion machine.    Vaporization chamber (1)    Housing (1a)    Peltier element (3)
NOVELTY - A gas storage chamber (12) is between an air chamber (10) and a generator (11). An inlet valve (13) is opened to supply the air to the air chamber. The air is supplied to the gas chamber through an exhaust valve (14). A pressure control valve (15) actuates the generator when the pressure inside the gas chamber reaches preset value and becomes more than preset value.    USE - As wave activated generator.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies structure of the generator. The air of preset pressure is ejected continuously from the gas storage chamber, and the generator is actuated stably and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the above wave activated generator.    Air chamber (10)    Generator (11)    Gas storage chamber (12)    Inlet valve (13)    Exhaust valve (14)    Pressure control valve (15)
NOVELTY - Enone compounds (1) are new.    USE - Used as an optical absorbent for photochemical polymerization, solar batteries, optical filters and dyes, or as a luminous agent for laser dye and analyses.    ADVANTAGE - Having absorption maximum in a visible region and high molecular extinction coefficient, while having luminescence maximum in a visible region and emitting visible rays in the excitation state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Enone compounds of formula (1) are new.    Z1, Z2 = aromatic ring or hetero ring (both optionally substituted);    R1 - R4 = H or substituent; and    m, n = natural number.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparation of (1) by either:    (a) reaction of a compound of formula (2) with a compound of formula (3); or    (b) reaction of a compound of formula (4) with a compound of formula (5).
NOVELTY - A lanthanide element-cobalt composite oxide system (I) contains at least one of barium, strontium, calcium and magnesium and at least one of manganese, iron, copper and zinc.    USE - The composite oxide system is used in thermo-elements.    ADVANTAGE - The composite oxides and the thermo-elements have appreciable electroconductivity with high thermo-electromotive force and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lanthanide element-cobalt composite oxide system has composition (I).    (LpA(1-p))(CozB(1-z))xOy (I)    x = 0.5-1.5;    y = 2-4;    z = between 0 and 1;    p = 0-1;    L = lanthanide series element;    A = at least one of Ba, Sr, Ca, and Mg; and    B = at least one of Mn, Fe, Cu, and Zn.
NOVELTY - The system has mobile spiral walls which are interposed in the middle of an inner cylinder (2). The inner cylinder is epicyclically rotated when it contacts an inner wall of outer cylinder (1) and the space formed between the cylinders changes continuously during rotation of inner cylinder. A high pressure gas received at one end of outer cylinder is converted into low pressure gas.    USE - For transformation of hydraulic power, solar power, wind power and geothermal energy into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Recycles solar energy stored in all materials of earth as kinetic energy or electrical energy. Contaminants are not generated during conversion hence earth environment is protected effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power transformation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the power transformation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Inner cylinders (1,2)
NOVELTY - The system is positioned in to planes, of which the anchor plane (1) is under water and the cell modules (9) are above water. The cell modules are provided on an elastic skin (10), which has openings (12) for a bell shaped frame (13) forming a box (14) open at the bottom and consisting from a buoyant material. The box is covered by a solar cell panel.    USE - For solar cell systems on continental lake, or open inshore waters.    ADVANTAGE - Protects productive land and nature. Diminishes warming of solar cells by using air cooled by the water. Allows space saving construction. Simplifies mounting on the lake. Allows use of hydrogen generation system for preventing forming of ice on the lake. Allows regeneration of polluted water. Allows efficient mounting of system by using working ships. Allows use of big airships for transporting system parts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Pontoon arms have each a propeller, which turns the solar cell system with the sun. Anchor ropes (16) keep open the navigation channel for the working ships between adjacent cell modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section of the solar cell system.    Anchor plane (1)    Cell modules (9)    Elastic skin (10)    Bell shaped frame (13)    Box (14)    Anchor ropes (16)
NOVELTY - The thin layer energy storage system is combined with the thin layer energy converter where the solar cells comprising an organic functional polymer, are used as energy converters.    USE - Thin layer energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage system is combined with solar cells used as energy converters which are flexible and meets the mechanical requirements of the system, while incorporated easily in production chain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural diagram of the thin layer energy storage system.
NOVELTY - n-type thermoelectric elements (51) and p-type thermoelectric elements (52) are arranged orthogonally and alternately on an XY plane in a matrix. The thermoelectric elements have a size of 250 micronsm in the X and Y directions, such that four n-type thermoelectric elements are arranged near four p-type elements. Electrodes (53) are bonded to the thermoelectric elements through metallic bonding materials.    USE - Used in an optical module (claimed), for generating electric power by using heat generated by computer or vehicle, for cooling integrated circuits in computer and laser diode (LD) used in optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - Increases mounting density of thermoelectric elements and maintains low wiring resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric device manufacture;    (2) an optical module; and    (3) optical module manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of thermoelectric device.    n-type thermoelectric elements (51)    p-type thermoelectric elements (52)    Electrodes (53)
NOVELTY - The device has thermoelectric legs (200) formed by thick film electrochemical deposition. The legs are in the form of thin nanometer scale wires. The multiple wires are formed into a bundle (215) to increase the power density. The outer diameter of the leg is less than 500 nanometer. The device also has porous template (205) with holes (210) and is filled with thermoelectric material.    USE - Used for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The smaller leg diameter causes quantum confinement effects that increase the efficiency of the thermoelectric device. The device can also be used in harsh environments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making thermoelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the thermoelectric device and wires.    Thermoelectric legs (200)    Template (205)    Holes (210)    Bundle. (215)
NOVELTY - A display device is provided to check the existence of the cable even during the night time, by permitting the light emitting part to flicker during the night time by utilizing solar light as an energy source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A display device comprises an upper case (10) and a lower case (30) which are formed integrally with each other. The upper case includes one or more solar cell plates mounted with solar cells, and a solar cap (12) for protecting the solar cell plates. The lower case is U-shaped so as to accommodate a cable (90), and has a light emitting part (31) attached to the outer surface of the lower case. The lower case includes an illuminance sensing unit for outputting a reset signal in accordance with the ambient illuminance; a charging unit having a battery cell to be charged with the DC power output from the solar cell plate; a pulse generating unit for generating clock pulses when the DC power is supplied from the charging unit; and a counter unit for counting the output pulses which are input in accordance with the logic level of the reset signal, and outputting a flickering signal for the light emitting part.
NOVELTY - Several solar cell modules (10) are installed in a slope using an adhesive agent, to which marking is provided. Several support materials (15) are installed in slope at specified spaces to support the solar cell modules orthogonally mounted in the flow direction of roof.    USE - For solar cell module installed on roof.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents sliding-down of solar cell module from slope reliably, by providing the support materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mounting structure of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of mounting structure of the solar cell module.    solar cell module (10)    support material (15)
NOVELTY - The solar cell roof panel structure includes a modular frame (9) consisting of a solar cell module joined to a frame (11) by a fixing unit (28).    USE - For residential buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Enables exchanging roof panel simply, by removing the fixing unit, without removing the entire solar cell roof. Makes fixing operation of the roof material to roof surface easy, since the solar cell module and frame are joined by fixing unit. Enables performing maintenance without removing the solar cell roof panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the solar cell roof panel structure.    modular frame (9)    frame (11)    fixing unit (28)
NOVELTY - The size of the hole (15a) in the ignition agent (15), is smaller than the size of holes in the metal plate (16), unit cell (12) and the heat generation agent (13).    USE - Thermoelectric cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides stabilized voltage, even in low temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric cell.    unit cell (12)    heat generation agent (13)    ignition agent (15)    hole (15a)    metal plate (16)
NOVELTY - A backup material (6) is provided on the reverse side of the surface material (4) covering the roof (3). A series of legs (7) each having a height that gradually increases towards the sloping side, is provided on the backup material. An air ventilation groove (75) is provided between the legs.    USE - Roof structure with integrated solar cells for building.    ADVANTAGE - The backup material provides sufficient thermal insulation and sound proofing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective views of the roof in the usual and inverted positions, and a sectional view of the roof structure.    roof (3)    surface material (4)    backup material (6)    legs (7)    air ventilation groove (75)
NOVELTY - The back-up material (30) has the concave portion (31) into which the protrusion on the back side of a notch concave portion (15) is fitted. The concave portion (31) has a notch (35) for draining the waste water in the downward direction.    USE - Roof material with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the water is collected on the concave shaped portion of the back-up material, the surface material is not corroded. The rain water passed through the concave portion is efficiently drained through catchment groove. The roof material is light in weight and workability is excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for back-up material for roof material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the roof material with solar cell.    concave portions (15,31)    back-up material (30)    notch (35)
NOVELTY - Silicon raw material is melted in bottom less crucible (3) with induction coil (2) and molten silicon is solidified with plasma arc torch, simultaneously. Raw material is supplied continuously to silicon melted liquid (19) to produce silicon cast mass (12) continuously. Interface between molten and solidified silicon is made flat to reduce temperature gradient of just-solidified silicon cast mass.    USE - For continuously casting silicon used in solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces temperature gradient of just-solidified silicon cast mass radially to improve quality of solar batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view explaining the continuous silicon casting process.    Induction coil (2)    Crucible (3)    Silicon cast mass (12)    Silicon melted liquid (19)
NOVELTY - The solar module comprises a plurality of solar cells (2) distributed on a base area (4) and additionally on at least one further area (3) which is oriented at a specified angle to the base area in such a way that the effective solar cell area (with reference to the base area) is increased.    USE - For utilization of solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Energy output from the module per unit base area is substantially increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application of a coating containing silanes to at least partially cover the solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section through the proposed solar module.    Solar cells (2)    Inclined area (3)    Support members (5)    Opening (6)    Cover with lens properties (7)    Mirror elements (8)
NOVELTY - The circular pipe long-wind circulation power generation equipment is characterized by that it uses four electric high-pressure fans to forcedly inject the wind into ball tank and feed it into a longwind pipe to drive every auger gas turbine so as to raise wind utilization rate, and the discharged wind can be used for wind power generation.
NOVELTY - A rigid body with a curved surface is formed by providing a mould (20) having a curved surface with a curvature opposite to that of the required curved surface, applying a vacuum to the curved surface of the mould to deform a flexible, planar member (14) to match the curved surface of the mould and bonding a front surface of a structurally rigid base member (12) to the opposite surface of the planar flexible member while the vacuum is applied. Peripheral casing members (16,18) may be bonded to the base member.    USE - For curved surfaces, particularly for reflectors such as concave mirror elements used in astronomical telescopes (typically up to 7 meters diameter), solar energy concentrators etc.    ADVANTAGE - The mirror/reflector may be light in weight, inexpensive to produce, and be robust.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The base member is formed from a rigid, low-density material such as an aluminum or aluminum alloy honeycomb material. The flexible (reflective) member may comprise a thin metallic sheet such as an anodized aluminum or aluminum alloy sheet, and any casing members may also be of aluminum or aluminum alloy.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is given for a rigid body which has a curved surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross section side view showing the way the reflector is formed.    rigid base member (12)    planar member (14)    casing members (16)    mould (20)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric power generator (3) comprises an acoustic resonance cavity having an inlet for coupling to a wall opening in a gas transportation conduit or equipment arranged within the conduit, a permeable body in the resonance tube, and a thermoelectric device. In use, the resonance tube is partly cooled off or heated as a result of adiabatic expansion or compression of resonating fluid.    USE - Used for generating power within or in the vicinity of gas transportation conduit.    ADVANTAGE - The generator has higher efficiency than known generators. It does not require the use of flow restriction in the transportation conduit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the generation of power within or in the vicinity of a gas transportation conduit including inducing gas that flows through the gas transportation conduit to flow along an inlet of an acoustic resonance cavity to create a standing acoustic wave in the resonance cavity, inducing fluid in the cavity to flow through a permeable body where cold and/or hot spots are formed as a result of adiabatic expansion or compression of the resonating fluid; and thermally connecting a thermoelectric device to at least one of the cold and/or hot spots to generate electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a production tubing equipped with the above power generator.    Production tubing (2)    Power generator (3)    Resonance cavity (7)    Permeable body (9)    Microphones (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fully contained stand-alone container (12) with storage batteries (16), to collect renewable energy and transform it into electrical energy .The electrical energy operates a pump in a water filtration system. The outlet of the pump is connected to a water-dispensing device.    USE - Used for providing energy for water purification and an auxiliary electrical power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The container stores the renewable energy and hence permits the user to quickly and reliably produce auxiliary power during emergencies, power shortages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic layout of the operational components of the renewable stored energy power generating apparatus.    Container (12)    Storage batteries. (16)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-storing material applicable on a solar or waste heat thermal exchange system uses the property where a hydrogen-storing material will undergo a variation of temperature from a process of absorbing and releasing hydrogen process and assembling the energy required for cyclization, e.g. an industrial waste heat or solar heat collector to replace a conventional power plant and to produce a thermal exchange system is contamination free and power saving; so that the energy can be saved and the shortage of electric power can be alleviated.
NOVELTY - A sheet-like amorphous-silicon solar cell module (1) is directly mounted on a lid (3) using an adhesive agent (2) and metal fittings (4).    USE - Solar cell lid mounting structure for sewage treatment apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains antialgae formation lid reliably. Simplifies mounting structure of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective views and sectional views of the solar cell lid structure.    solar cell module (1)    adhesive agent (2)    lid (3)    metal fitting (4)
NOVELTY - A magnet (6) provided to a piezoelectric element (7) attracts or repels a magnet (5) provided to a rotation mechanism which rotates in accordance with the wind force, to excite the piezoelectric element periodically. The electrical energy generated by the excited piezoelectric element is supplied to an LED (11).    USE - For road, footpath, lane, and in railway tracks.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes electric energy generated by excited piezoelectric element to light up LED.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the sign apparatus.    Magnets (5,6)    Piezoelectric element (7)    LED (11)
NOVELTY - A carbon fiber having diameter of 1 nm-10 mum is formed in the shape of a coil with diameter of 1 nm-100 mum. The coil-like fiber (11) converts the magnetic or electromagnetic wave into electrical or heat energy.    USE - For energy converter (claimed), electrical storage system (claimed), regenerator (claimed), heat energy utilization system (claimed) and magnetic absorption element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables converting magnetic or electromagnetic energy into electrical or heat energy with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Energy converter;    (2) Electrical storage system;    (3) Heat energy utilization system;    (4) Regenerator; and    (5) Magnetic field absorption element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the coil-like carbon fiber exposed to variation magnetic field. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Coil-like fiber (11)
NOVELTY - The converter has several photovoltaic cells distributed into one or more flat modules, or a panel. The arrangement is in the form of a vertically elongated body. This has several supporting arms, and the modules protrude upward from the arms.    USE - For producing electric power from solar radiation, for use in building.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement allows for optimum collection of solar radiation, and optimum conversion into electric power, irrespective of the orientation of the home, or of the user device. The device can be orientated according to the geographical position, to the shape of the ground, and to the presence of buildings in the vicinity. The device can be used as a street furniture element that cannot easily be damaged or removed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The body is preferably hollow, and contains a mechanism for converting electrical power. The arms may protrude radially in the region of the upper end of the body. The device may comprise four arms which protrude radially and upward from the upper end of the body, with a supporting and resting frame for the modules supported on the arms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side sectional view of the converter    Device (1)    Modules (3)    Body (4)    Upward region (5b)    Supporting arms (6)    Frame (7)    Inverter (9)    Base (11)    Electrical coupling (13)    Electrical coupling to user (14)
NOVELTY - The solar cells are removable singly, face down from a magazine stack and are moved to a test position in a line, forming a strip. A gripper feeds them sequentially to a solder station. The adjacent solar cells are firmly connected by soldering. Then the string sections are deposited, face down, with both front side ends protruding onto a step switch support. The solder terminals of both front sides are interconnected by soldering. The use of EUA foils and glass pane is specified.    USE - For manufacture. of solar modules, containing. photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - Simple and fast manufacture. without damaging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows magazine for solar cells with test station in plan view.
NOVELTY - A solar curtain wall power generation system consists of solar curtain cells, wires, secondary batteries, inverters and secondary battery protectors. The generated D.C. electric energy is converted into A.C. power with 50 Hz and 220 V nominal voltage to be directly supplied to the electric power network or to the A.C loads. It can also be used as an emergency power supply.
NOVELTY - The involute-screw water turbine for sea current power generation consists of vanes, main shaft and end cap. The two or more vanes in spiral arrangement have involute installation line around the main shaft as center of the spiral cylindrical surface and each of the spiral line turns for 180 deg from the head to the tail. The present invention is simple in structure, convenient in maintenance and has relatively great rotation speed and torque, less vibration, great speed and high efficiency of the water turbine.
NOVELTY - The molten liquid of solid phase sheet made of metal or semiconductor material, is injected onto the surface of a substrate (1), so that a groove (12) dividing the substrate into inner solid phase sheet portion (1G) and peripheral solid phase sheet portion (26) of different heights, is formed.    USE - For manufacturing solid phase sheet for solar battery (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view illustrating the solid phase sheet manufacturing process.    Substrate (1)    Groove (12)    Inner solid phase sheet portion (1G)    Peripheral solid phase sheet portion (26)
NOVELTY - Connections are made to the module (7) through sections (AA, AS) which are bent out in correspondence from the plane of the conductor structure (2) of the module and from those of the planar section to which connection is made. The tabs so formed correspond appropriately in position, and make electrical contact.    USE - To make connection between a module and external conductors. The arrangement may be used on photovoltaic solar panels, formed by solar cell arrays.    ADVANTAGE - Connection is achieved using a simple method, which can be carried out by machines. Excessive heating of the components is avoided by moving the points of connection away from them. Conductor track structures are made from stamped grids. Bending up the tabs, makes the connections very readily accessible for welding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the method of connection employing adhesives, clamping and welding of the tabs, and for a corresponding connection unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A partially transparent perspective view of the connection unit and panel is shown.    conductor structure (2)    module (7)    sections (AA, AS)
NOVELTY - Production of solar cell units comprises laminating a layer structure having solar cells embedded in plastic layers on a glass substrate under elevated temperature and pressure. The connecting elements of the solar cells are mechanically preformed before starting and/or during and/or after impinging with elevated pressure so that the stress on the connecting elements is mechanically relieved.    USE - Used in the production of a solar roof for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Premature malfunction is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar roof for vehicles made from the solar cells; and    (2) a device producing the solar roof.    Preferred Features: The glass substrate is mechanically bent before and/or during impinging with elevated pressure so that the substrate retreats to its starting position after the laminating process. A separating medium is arranged between the plastic layers.
NOVELTY - Each solar unit (10xx) comprises a fastener (12) with rotatably fitted support structure (14) for solar modules and/or collectors (16). The structure can follow the sun course about a rotary axis, orthogonal to earth surface .The support structure of at least one solar unit is coupled to at least one other support structure by a mechanical transmission of positional motion. Typically the support structure is rotatably mounted by a slide bearing (28) and adjust and bearing element (30).    USE - For sun course following solar energy installation.    ADVANTAGE - Low-cost, technically simple design with low maintenance requirement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic presentation of invented solar installation.    solar unit, (10xx)    fastener, (12)    support structure, (14)    collector, (16)    slide bearing, (28)    bearing element (30)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (T) is placed in an electric furnace (1) subjected to superheating stream atmosphere having temperature of 200-1000degreesC and pressure of 0.5-5 atmospheric pressure or less, for about 10 hours or less.    USE - For recycling solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables recycling solar cell module at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell module recycling apparatus; and    (2) solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar cell module recycling apparatus.    electric furnace (1)    solar cell module (T)
NOVELTY - A heat transfer unit (2) transfers the heat source generated from sunlight, waste heat by a heat source generator (1), as a heat carrier to the Stirling engine (3). The Stirling engine is actuated by the heat source to generate electricity for driving a machine (4).    USE - For generating electricity using the waste heat produced from drying furnace, refuse incinerator, melting furnace, internal combustion engine, and natural heat such as sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective utilization of natural heat (sunlight), and waste heat generated from furnaces, refuse incinerators, boilers, internal combustion engines, etc., for generating electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the Stirling engine electricity generator.    Heat source generator (1)    Heat transfer unit (2)    Stirling engine (3)    Machine (4)
NOVELTY - A thermally and electrically insulating thermosetting resin (7) containing inorganic substance and foam, is filled in the gap between the electrothermal semiconductor elements (5,6) and between substrates (1,1') and a metal electrode (4).    USE - The thermoelement module is used as module for electric power generation using Seebeck effect or the module for cooling using peltier effect.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelement module has excellent thermal efficiency. The thermoelement is not destroyed due to shock or load. Hence, the thermoelement module is highly reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of the thermoelement module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the thermoelement module.    Substrates (1,1')    Metal electrode (4)    Semiconductor elements (5,6)    Thermosetting resin (7)
NOVELTY - A piezoelectric power generator (3) driven by a rotation of attached moving plates (1) due to wind energy of passing vehicles, generates electrical energy to power light emitting diodes of sign apparatus indicator (4).    USE - For illuminating the road, footpath or driveway of electric train.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for commercial solar cell or batteries, etc., for powering the sign board as the electrical energy generated from wind energy of moving vehicles are provided for illuminating the LEDs, hence the running and maintenance cost are reduced effectively and easy installation and repair of the sign apparatus can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the sign apparatus.    Moving plate (1)    Piezoelectric power generator (3)    Sign apparatus indicator (4)
NOVELTY - A bezel (6) is clamped between a case (3) consisting of heat insulating material and a back lid (2) consisting of thermally conductive material. The waterproof packages (21,22) are provided between the bezel and the case that clamps the heat conduction plates (16,18).    USE - Clock with thermoelectric power generating element.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent thermoelectric power generating clock using waterproof package between bezel and case such that heat conduction plate is not visible from outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a built-up sectional view of the thermoelectric power generating clock.    Back lid (2)    Case (3)    Bezel (6)    Heat conduction plates (16,18)    Waterproof packages (21,22)
NOVELTY - A control circuit (36) controls the operation of the electric-power converter according to a parameter about operation of the electric-power converter. A signal reception section (39) receives by the non-contact state, from the exterior, the signal for setting up or altering the parameter. Based on the received signal, the control circuit sets up or alters the parameter.    USE - For converting DC electric power collected from solar power generation system to AC electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables setup or alteration of parameter of electric-power converter, without providing operation switch to electric-power converter or even if controlled source is not obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a setting apparatus;    (b) a solar cell module;    (c) and a solar power generation system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram showing the electric-power converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control circuit (36)    Signal reception section (39)
NOVELTY - A slurry is prepared by mixing foodstuff waste material fed from a feeder (1) and the organic sludge in a slurry tank (2), after returning supernatant liquid to the sewage works (Y) through a return line (5). The slurry is introduced to a grinder (61) and to a bioreactor (6), for producing biogas. A co-generator (Z) generates electricity by using biogas as fuel and the slurry is dried using the exhaust of co-generator.    USE - The method and apparatus are useful for recycling foodstuff waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method avoids the need for drainage treatment apparatus, therefore reducing the processing cost and improving recycling efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for foodstuff waste material recycling system which uses a desulfurizer and gas holder (8) for storing the biogas generated by the bioreactor (6) from the introduced slurry of the foodstuff waste material and the organic sludge from the sewage works (Y). The sludge produced by the bioreactor, is returned to dehydrator of the sewage works through a return line (7). A gas engine (10) or gas micro-turbine uses the biogas as fuel for electricity generation. A power transmitter (12) transmits the generated electricity to the distribution point. A sludge dryer (11) installed by the side of the co-generator, receives the dehydrated cake from the dehydrator and reduces bulk of the cake by using exhaust heat from the gas micro-turbine, gas engine or fuel cell of the co-generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the foodstuff waste material processing. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Feeder (1)    Slurry tank (2)    Return lines (5,7)    Bioreactor (6)    Gas holder (8)    Gas engine (10)    Sludge dryer (11)    Power transmitter (12)    Grinder (61)    Sewage works (Y)    Co-generator (Z)
NOVELTY - The rotary tower has two motors (6) that are controlled purely by optical sensors (16), is freely installable, can accommodate any size of solar collectors as a result of the variable length of its transverse axis and can align them with the current position of the sun fully automatically.    USE - For solar collectors.    ADVANTAGE - Freely installable to enable a solar radiation direction of incidence in an effective circle of 360 degrees.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    base (1)    mast (3)    motor (6)    working platform (15)    sensor (16)
NOVELTY - A solar energy collection system has a number of collectors coupled in a tracking system to follow the sun. The energy collected is improved by the use of concentrators that have mirrors set at an angle, e.g. 60 degrees to focus the rays on the collector module.    USE - Solar energy collection systems    ADVANTAGE - Improved collection efficiency    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic of collector
NOVELTY - The control system has module bearers (B) coupled to a shaft and that move in a stable, vertically fixed trapezoidal frame (A), which widens downwards, on wobble bearings allowing dual conical rotation of the shaft and on an adjustable circular to linear motion converting connecting rod, reduction gear and stepper motor unit (D). Installation markings are supplied for adaptation to all latitudes.    USE - For controlling photovoltaic solar module bearers in accordance with sun state changes.    ADVANTAGE - Global, simple to install and to adapt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    module bearers (B)    trapezoidal frame (A)    stepper motor unit (D)
NOVELTY - A method and apparatures for collecting and utilizing the natural energies, such as sea wave, human walking, vehicle running, etc, are disclosed, which feature that the principle of high-pressure airpump is used to collelct the natural energies and then convert them to electric energy.
NOVELTY - The thermo-acoustic energy converter includes a resonator (42). The resonator has an interior chamber. A working fluid is positioned within the interior chamber. An electromechanical transducer (48) is positioned at the first end of the resonator and in communication with the working fluid. Vibrations from the working fluid on the electromechanical transducer actuate the electromechanical transducer to generate electricity. A stack (90) is positioned within the resonator. There is a temperature gradient along a length of the stack. Two heat exchangers (54,56) are positioned next to respective sides of the stack.    USE - Compact thermo-acoustic energy converter for converting heat energy to electricity. For use in e.g. a refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - Uses relatively small temperature differences across the stack. The device is simple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also given for a method of converting heat energy into electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side view of the thermo-acoustic energy converter.    Resonator (42)    Electromechanical transducer (48)    Stack (90)    Heat exchangers (54,56)
NOVELTY - The generating apparatus has a housing (110) that is buried in a roadway but which can be removed for maintenance. A lever plate (130) performs a rotary motion when a vehicle passes over it, and one end is coupled to a driving shaft (140) via a one-way clutch (136). The driving shaft (140) is coupled to a pump that produces compressed air, and a reservoir stores the air which is used to drive an air turbine for generating electricity    USE - For generation of electricity from weight of passing vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Strong, reliable, requires minimum maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a section through the electricity generating apparatus.    Housing (110)    Lever plate (130)    Clutch (136)    Driving shaft (140)
NOVELTY - A power supply generates power from the heat/acceleration of a projectile and supplies power to power consuming element (216) such as battery associated with the projectile.    USE - For projectile which generates power due to inherent characteristics such as acceleration, spin, heat generation used for fire control purposes, health monitoring and diagnostics. Also for vehicles especially for hybrid gas or electric vehicles. For fire camps, exhausts for charging batteries for camp lights, cellular telephone, flash lights, electrical devices.    ADVANTAGE - Power generators are integrated into the structure of projectile to minimize space requirements. Capable of withstanding high vibration and impact, eliminates wiring requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for producing electricity from heat generating device; and    (2) method for generating power in device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply.    power consuming element (216)
NOVELTY - Solar module has radiation input surface for concentrator made in the form of two linearly focusing parabolic-and-cylindrical mirror reflectors whose tops are joined with circle-and-cylinder reflector; it also has radiation detector with strip of commutated photoelectric solar cells having two-sided working surface.    USE - Power engineering; solar photoelectric modules for heat and power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability of cooling system for solar cells. 1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Snow-protection plates (3) are attached in parallel to a pillar (1) and are inclined in vertical direction with respect to the pillar. A solar cell panel (4) is arranged at the upper surface (33) of the snow-protection plates.    USE - Snow fence installed in coastline and road for snow protection.    ADVANTAGE - The snow fence is utilized effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the snow fence.    pillar (1)    snow-protection plates (3)    solar cell panel (4)    upper surface (33)
NOVELTY - The electrical background lighting unit has a candle bulb that is supplied with power through a built in battery. The battery is rechargeable and the power source is a solar energy panel.    USE - background lighting    ADVANTAGE - Continuous, maintenance free lighting    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Schematic of system
NOVELTY - The present invention is the measurer for the diameter of finned heat exchanging pipe in narrow space and is belongs to the field of robot application. The measurer includes mainly reducing DC motor, sliding axle sleeve, support board, hanging rod, mechanical arm, partition board, combined probe, optoelectronic sensor, coded disc and rotating shaft.    USE - For diameter measurement of finned heat exchanging pipe in thermoelectric power plant    ADVANTAGE - The present invention has simple and compact structure and high sensitivity and is one important detector of bearing pipeline detecting robot for boiler heat exchanger in thermoelectric power plant.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to energy source application and the multiple complementary energy source system includes solar cell matrix, wind driven generators, power sharing system, solar heat collecting system, earth heat pumping system and energy accumulating water tank. The solar cell matrix and the wind driven generators are connected in parallel before being connected to the power sharing system; the solar heat collecting system and the earth heat pumping system are connected to the energy accumulating water tank separately; and the power sharing system is connected to the electric appliances. The present invention utilizes multiple natural energy source for providing power, heat and cold and is energy saving and environment protecting.
NOVELTY - A rotor has several blades of varying length and diameter. A controller adjusts the power output and loading through extension of radius of sweep of rotor blade, to increase or decrease cross-sectional area of fluid flow swept by rotor.    USE - For power generation devices e.g. wind turbines, ocean current turbines, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation efficiency is increased at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for variable radius rotor controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control process of the rotor.
NOVELTY - A piezoelectric transducer (PEG2) produces an output signal corresponding to amplitude and variable frequency (f1) of energy impinged on piezoelectric transducer (PEG1). A peak detector (130) controls a switch (S1) for forming a circuit that resonates at a frequency higher than f1, so as to develop relatively large transient signal, by selectively coupling a load (Rload) across transducer (PEG1) and switch.    USE - For use in environments such as ocean, river, windmill.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently controls the transfer of energy collected by a transducer to an associated load, by sensing amplitude and frequency of oscillatory input force and since the power generator resonates at a frequency higher than the frequency of the input force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a peak detection scheme of the power conversion system.    piezoelectric transducers (PEG1,PEG2)    switch (S1)    load (Rload)    peak detector (130)
NOVELTY - An evaporator (11) heats water supply from a direct contact type condenser (5) , using steam or hot water from heat source well (1) and returns utilized steam or hot water to injection well (2). The generator (4) is actuated by the steam turbine using output of the evaporator. The condenser condenses the expanded steam from steam turbine and transmits as water supply to the evaporator.    USE - Geothermal electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents contamination of environment by returning steam or hot water from evaporator to injection well.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the geothermal electric power generation apparatus.    heat source well (1)    injection well (2)    generator (4)    direct contact type condenser (5)    evaporator (11)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic cell assembly has its photovoltaic cells (1a, 1b) arranged side by side between front (10) and rear (11) glass substrates and are connected in series by front (12) and rear (13) bonding conductors and interconnection elements (14).    USE - The photovoltaic cell assemblies are used in solar generators and can be made from square, rectangular or round voltaic cells, with dimensions of several centimeters.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic cell assembly has an improved resistance to degradation of the cell performance due to water vapour diffusion and thermal conduction encountered with conventional cell assemblies. It also eliminates the need for long and costly soldering operations during fabrication which may also cause cell breakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bonding conductors are formed on the internal faces of the glass substrates opposite each cell or are obtained by laser cutting conductive strips extending between the cells and glass substrates. The electric interconnection elements are arranged between adjacent cells in order to connect opposing bonding conductors. A sealing joint (16) of a mineral material is arranged between the glass substrates and defines an internal sealed volume which contains the cells. The sealing is carried out at a temperature of 380 to 480 degrees C for a period of less than 30 minutes. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for the fabrication of this photovoltaic cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-section of a photovoltaic cell assembly.    Photovoltaic cells (1a, 1b)    Front glass substrate (10)    Rear glass substrate (11)    Front bonding conductor (12)    Rear bonding conductor (13)    Interconnection elements (14)    External interconnection elements (15)    Sealing joint (16)
NOVELTY - Thin film photovoltaic cells are manufactured by: (1) providing substrate (110) having first and second side; (2) depositing photoactive layer (120) on first side; (3) depositing first insulator layer (130) on first side; (4) depositing grid (140) on photoactive layer and first insulator layer; (5) depositing first electric contact on grid; and (6) depositing second electric contact on second side of substrate.    USE - The method and apparatus are used for manufacturing thin film photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - Individual cells can be bonded to one another eliminating the need for additional support substrate and interconnecting leads. It reduces the overall weight and thickness of individual cells and modules of cells. It also provides integrated interconnects which is easier and cheaper to manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) A photovoltaic cell apparatus for use as thin film photovoltaic cell comprising substrate, photoactive layer, first insulator layer, grid, first electrical contact,and second electrical contact;    (b) A method of manufacturing modules of photovoltaic cells comprising providing first photovoltaic cell apparatus and attaching second photovoltaic cell apparatus; and    (c) Apparatus for use as module of photovoltaic cells comprising first photovoltaic cell apparatus and second photovoltaic cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram of a cross-section of thin film photovoltaic cells.    Substrate (110)    Photoactive layer (120)    First insulator layer (130)    Grid (140)    Second insulator layer (150)    Electrostatic discharge layer (160)    Contact (170)
NOVELTY - The solar module (20) has two sheets (21,22) between which groups of spherical solar cells (11) are arranged, such that the conducting direction is orthogonal to the sheet plane. The cells in the adjacent groups are connected in series and also connected to positive and negative terminals (23,24). The positive poles and negative poles are arranged alternately along the upper side and lower side of the solar cells.    USE - Solar module.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the solar module.    solar cells (11)    solar module (20)    sheets (21,22)    positive and negative terminals (23,24)
NOVELTY - The electrical power system comprises a thin film photo voltaic cell (20), thermal management device (30), thin film battery (40), high voltage thin film capacitor (50), electrochemical capacitor and electronic circuit (60). The electronic circuit is in contact with photo voltaic cell and thermal management device, battery and capacitor, or electrochemical capacitor respectively according to their presence.    USE - Supplying power for spacecraft application e.g. satellite, aerobot/balloon, nanosats, altitude control system, etc., military equipment e.g. reconnaissance aircraft, stealth bombers, tents, missile, etc., for portable equipment e.g. portable computer, cell phone, pager, wireless web, television, roll-up video screens, radio transceiver, emergency light, wrist watch. Also used for commercial applications such as roof covering for homes, water towers, oil tanks, roll-up windows for electric car, etc, kites for observation, surveillance, aerial photography, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical power system provides continuous power to spacecraft under all environment conditions, reduces spacecraft payload and launch cost, and increases capacity and high power capability of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a vehicle; and    (2) an electrical power system structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of the electrical power supply system.    Thin film photo voltaic cell (20)    Thermal management device (30)    Thin film battery (40)    High voltage thin film capacitor (50)    Electronic circuit (60)
NOVELTY - An array of photovoltaic (PV) assemblies comprises a base (26) comprising a main member and a cover (32); a support assembly (28); and a PV module (24). The cover comprises an electrical conductor, and an electrically-insulating surface layer.    USE - The invention is mountable to a support surface, e.g. roof of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The invention reduces wind uplift forces thus reducing or eliminating weight per unit of the array, reducing or eliminating the need for strengthening the support surface to support the weight of the array; and reduces or eliminates the need for the use of a roof membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An array of PV assemblies comprises a base having an upper surface (65) and a lower surface (54), and comprising a main member and a cover defining the upper surface; a support assembly; and a PV module having an inner surface, an outer surface and a peripheral edge, secured to the base by the support assembly at a position overlying the upper surface of the base with the inner surface of the PV module being spaced apart from the upper surface of the base. The cover comprises an electrical conductor, and an electrically-insulating surface layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the bottom surface of the base.    PV module (24)    Base (26)    Support assembly (28)    Cover (32)    Lower surface (54)    Upper surface (65)
NOVELTY - A road indication lamp is provided to by comprising a small wind power generation device on a column of the lamp and a weather vane for the device to obtain wind force to produce electric power and recharge the power for further using to light the lamp at night.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The indication lamp comprises a column body(1) having an attachment bar(1a) to mount the wind power generation device(2) inside and an air-permeable portion(1b), wherein the wind power generation device(2) comprises a power generation component(2a) with a rotational axis(2b) attached with the weather vane(2c); an activation circuit having a recharging component(3) and a detection sensor; and a display portion(4) having a lamp(4a) at the top side of the power generation device(2) to form a color lamp cover(4b). The indication lamp further comprises a main body with a supporting axis and is rotational by an axial tube at the column body(1).
NOVELTY - A hollow block (2) is immersed in seawater. A movable partition board (3) is provided to divide the inner space of the hollow block. The partition board is reciprocated inside the hollow block when there is a change in the hydraulic pressure exerted by waves, on both surfaces of the partition board.    USE - For converting wave energy into mechanical energy, for use as power source for pump, compressor and for use as sea water purification equipment, upflow generator and wave control apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables converting wave energy into mechanical energy by a simple device, without the use of a fuel and without causing environmental pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wave energy conversion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the wave energy converter.    hollow block (2)    partition board (3)
NOVELTY - A piezoelectric ceramic suspension (32) generates electric power according to the motion of vehicle. A charging unit charges primary and secondary batteries (34,5) for operating a communication processor mounted in the vehicle, using the electric power generated by the suspension.    USE - For generating electric power to operate personal digital assistant (PDA) or information processor mounted in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The kinetic energy produced during motion of the vehicle, is used effectively to charge the batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vehicle management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional block diagram of the vehicle management system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    secondary battery (5)    piezoelectric ceramic suspension (32)    primary battery (34)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a method of electrical generation by buoyancy induced by storage of compressed air wherein electrical power is supplied to an air compressor. The air compressor compresses and feeds air into a steel container for storage of the compressed air.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The air stored in the steel container is connected to a water tank by a conduit and the air is released from an air outlet of the conduit that is arranged on the bottom of the water tank. Upper and lower transmission shafts are horizontally and arranged in parallel inside the water tank. Between the upper and lower transmission shafts, a belt is wound around the upper and lower transmission shafts. A plurality of air receiving cups are mounted to the belt in proper spacing with openings of the air receiving cups facing the air outlet of the conduit whereby air discharged from the air outlet is sequentially filled into the air receiving cups and drives the belt to move between the upper and lower transmission shafts by means of the buoyancy thereof. The upper transmission shaft can thus drives an electrical generator to generate electrical power thereby converting the stored air into output electricity.
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a marine energy power generating system using waves and tides, comprising: a storage reservoir, an outfall reservoir, a first one-way valve set, a second one-way valve set, a water head race, and a power generator. The storage reservoir is provided with the first one-way valve set for drawing seawater from the offshore. The outfall reservoir is provided with the second one-way valve set for releasing seawater to the offshore.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Between the storage reservoir and the outfall reservoir is provided with the water head race for guiding seawater from the storage reservoir to the outfall reservoir. The water head race is provided with the power generator such that the power generator is activated when seawater passes through the water head race. When the sea level during high tide is above the water level of the storage reservoir, water is drawn into the storage reservoir, and when the sea level during low tide is lower the water level of the outfall reservoir, water is released from the outfall reservoir, such that a water level deviation is maintained between the storage reservoir and the outfall reservoir thereby allowing water flows through the water head race to activate the power generator.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to power generating devices. Proposed wind power set contains tower with coaxial first and second windwheels orientating in direction of wind blowing and electromechanical elements with magnetic circuits. Electromechanical elements are installed at periphery of windwheels on rear side of first windwheel and on front side of second windwheel. One of sections of magnetic circuit is made in form of tip aerofoil section.    USE - Wind-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced mass and overall dimensions of wind power set. 5 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention can be used in windmill electric generating units and as drives of water lifting submerged pumps. Proposed windpower plant has concentrator, flow accelerator, rotor with blades. Concentrator is made in form of hollow cylinder with vertical through slots. Concentrator interacts with flow accelerator installed inside and made in form of guide members in form of smoothly curved plates connected into ring. Ends of plates are smoothly bent off to form slots coinciding with slots of concentrator. Moreover, ring is made for displacement around vertical axis, and at least one rotor with blades is made inside ring.    USE - Wind-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design of plant, increased efficiency, improved reliability. 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Proposed wind-power generator contains magnetoelectric generator with stator and rotor secured on vanes of windwheel. It has housing made in form of ring with inlet hole made in form of contraction and outlet hole made in form of diffuser. Curve forming contraction surface corresponds to curve forming diffuser surface. Housing accommodates rigidly secured shaft with fitted-on vanes of windwheel. Vanes are installed for rotation around longitudinal axis of shaft. Rotor installed on vanes of windwheel is made in form of permanent magnets. Stator installed symmetrically relative to vanes is made in form of coils with wire secured, for instance, on disk. Said disk is fixed on shaft. Clearance is left between stator and rotor. Shaft is secured on support for rotation around its axis.    USE - Wind-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design, ease of mounting and demounting, facilitated servicing. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The underwater aeration equipment using clean energy is provided to improve quality of water by generating bubbles under water using wind and solar energy instead of commercial power supply in polluted fresh water and seawater such as lakes, reservoirs and harbors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In an aeration equipment for generating bubbles to purify seawater or fresh water, the underwater aeration equipment using clean energy comprises a buoy (10) made of a material on the upper part of which a certain area is secured, and which is floated; an aeration means using wind power which is installed on the buoy (10) to generate bubbles in the surface water of seawater or fresh water by changing rotational motion by wind into straight line reciprocating motion; a solar energy collection plate (12) that is installed on the buoy (10) to collect thermal energy; and storage batteries (14) in which electrical energy converted from solar thermal energy is stored, and by which an air pump (16) is operated when wind is not blown so that bubbles are generated through a jet (16a), wherein the aeration means using wind power comprises a propeller (20), a first upper bevel gear (21), a rotational shaft (23) comprising a second upper bevel gear (22), a horizontal rotational shaft, a rod, a diaphragm, and an air flow controller (39).
NOVELTY - Each of metal fittings (9) is installed with a back-lining plate (42) mounted with a pin. A lever (45) is coupled to the pin. A latching plate is inserted between the lever and the back-lining plate. The back-lining plate is inserted in a central longitudinal dovetail groove (26). Rotation of the lever makes the latching plate to latch with flange portion of a cross-beam (3).    USE - For mounting solar modules on roof top, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy assembly of the solar cell module mounting structure without need of any tool due to usage of the metal fittings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for mounting stand for mounting solar modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the mounting stand indicating the fixture.    cross-beam (3)    metal fittings (9)    dovetail groove (26)    back-lining plate (42)    lever (45)
NOVELTY - The clock (1) has a thermo-electric power generation element (7) and a back lid (2) which is provided in a case (3). The back lid has a heat release portion.    USE - Watch with thermo-electric power generation element.    ADVANTAGE - Sufficient heat is dissipated reliably by providing the heat release portion in the back lid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the watch.    Clock (1)    Back lid (2)    Case (3)    Thermo-electric power generation (7)
NOVELTY - The generating system has a cylindrical buoy (2) constrained by wires (3A,3B,3C) and by anchors (A1,A2,A3) and a hollow annular cylinder (4) can move up and down under wave action. Chain link or wire sections (8A,8C,10A,10C) connected at 120 degree intervals pass over pulley combinations (9A,9C),11A,11C) and the sprocket wheels of the gearbox of an electrical generator. Up and down movement of the cylinder rotates the gearbox and causes the generator to generate electrical power, while buffers (15,16) restrict movement of the cylinder.    USE - Generating electricity from tide or wave energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of generating electricity from tide or wave energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the invention    Buoy (2)    Cylinder (4)    Chain sections (8,10)    Pulley combinations (9,11)    Buffers (15,16)
NOVELTY - The floating structure (1) shielded from seawater and tilted corresponding to the waves, has a rotatable circular object (6) supported by wheels (5) on a circular rail (4). A weight (7) that biases center of gravity of the circular object connected to an electric power generator (9), changes turning effort of the object by the waves and accordingly charges a capacitor to generate electric power.    USE - For wave-activated generator that produces electrical energy by up/down movement of waves.    ADVANTAGE - High electrical power is obtained from the power generator by utilizing the floating structure, without the need of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a transverse sectional view of the electric power generator.    floating structure (1)    circular rail (4)    wheels (5)    rotatable circular object (6)    weight (7)    electric power generator (9)
NOVELTY - Calcium oxide and/or calcium hydroxide is added to geothermal underwater and precipitate is generated. The generated precipitate is removed by separation process. The geothermal water from which precipitate is removed, is contacted with an ion exchange resin to adsorb boron. The eluant is removed, and the boron is recovered by mineral acid.    USE - For recovering boron from geothermal underwater.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively recovers boron from geothermal water containing high concentration of boron and silica. The silica and calcium by-products separated by the method are effectively used as cement mixing material. The method is economical, since inexpensive calcium compound is used for precipitation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) boron recovery installation;    (2) geothermal energy installation; and    (3) hot-spring water utilization installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows boron recovery installation.
NOVELTY - A solar energy collector (40) has transparent layer (42), photovoltaic layer (44), bottom layer (46) and channels (60,62) connected by an opening (64). A roof air duct (76) collects heated air through the channel (60). A port in the channel (62) receives air from a daylighter panel (30) that has outer and inner glazings (32,34) forming a channel (58), an air intake vent (38) to receive air (36) from a bottom rail (6).    USE - For solar power generator used with electrical generator installed in building e.g. office. Also for distribution to electrical grid, hot water production.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids removing all the cool air from inside the building during hot weather. The roof truss additionally captures sunlight for illuminating building and is adaptable to heating and cooling seasons so as to minimize the loss of conditioned air in the summer time and maximizes the solar heating during cold months. The solar energy captured by structurally integrated solar collector is directly converted to electricity through use of photovoltaic materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) roofing system;    (2) roof panel;    (3) wall panel; and    (4) wall system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a side view of showing air flow and heat collection device.    bottom rail (6)    daylighter panel (30)    glazings (32,34)    solar energy collector (40)    transparent layer (42)    photovoltaic layer (44)    bottom layer (46)    channels (58,60,62)    opening (64)    roof air duct (76)
NOVELTY - Multiple solar cells (110) are provided on the surface of a mesh substrate formed from a matrix of resilient carbon fibers.    USE - For generating electric power for airborne vehicles such as satellite, airplane and spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon fiber mesh substrate is light, resilient to bending and withstands very high temperature, thereby alleviating localized heating problems in solar arrays.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of satellite with solar arrays.    solar cells (110)
NOVELTY - The solar collector (100) has a three-dimensional array of substrate (102) with photovoltaic cells. The surfaces of the base layer of substrates, are oriented at an angle relative to the incident light, so as to reflect the received light to the substrates of the elevated-tier.    USE - Solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - Provides improved efficiency, extended operating life and reduced manufacturing time/cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the solar collector.    solar collector (100)    substrate (102)
NOVELTY - A geodome reflector assembly (16) is mounted to several tower assemblies (14), which is vertically moved along the assemblies (14). The geodome reflector assembly has facet support structure comprising several rigid frames mounting facets. Facets have downwardly facing mirror for reflecting light from heliostat to receiver of beam down optics solar power system.    USE - For beam down optics solar power system.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the structure of the beam down optical power system, thereby attaining cost reduction. Static and dynamic loads are made to withstand, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the beam down optical power system.    tower assembly (14)    geodome reflector assembly (16)
NOVELTY - A linear convex secondary reflector (30) is placed within the focal zone of a linear concave primary reflector (20). A linear non-imaging tertiary reflector (40) is placed within the focal plane of the secondary reflector. The primary reflector reflects the incident light for being directed to the secondary reflector, tertiary reflector and focal zone defined by the tertiary reflector, in order.    USE - For power plants and distributed system.    ADVANTAGE - The secondary reflector enables selective transmission and reflection of light wavelengths to enable creation of photovoltaic power, improves collection and concentration of solar energy without requiring complex optics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar energy concentrating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar energy trough concentrator.    linear concave primary reflector (20)    linear convex secondary reflector (30)    linear non-imaging tertiary reflector (40)
NOVELTY - The power generator has an elongated body with an upper end cap for hanging from high power electrical transmission lines. Phosphorescent tube (40) formed on its inner cavity, emits light when subject to magnetic flux due to power transmission in electric lines. Photovoltaic cells (45) aligned longitudinally and disposed radially on the phosphorescent tube, convert the light to electricity.    USE - For generating electrical power using magnetic flux from long high power transmission line.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids wastage of magnetic power generated in high power transmission lines, by converting it into electric power. The generator is inexpensive and easy to implement. Provides efficient generation of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic diagram of supplemental electric power generator.    Phosphorescent tube (40)    Photovoltaic cell. (45)
NOVELTY - The generator (5) separates air from the circulation fluid, to heat and cool pad components to be added and primed.    USE - Thermoelectric and hot water generator for powering equipment such as lamp, radio, cellular phone, laptop computer, etc., and also for cooking or warming food.    ADVANTAGE - By separating the air in the circulation fluid, the pad components are easily added and water-charged, thereby increasing the ease of usage of the generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery charger; and    (2) thermodynamic regulation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the thermoelectric and hot water generator.    generator (5)
NOVELTY - An alternator has a wire coil structure (14) through which electric current flows due to relative motion between magnet (12) and coil structure in response to wave motion at or near water surface (102). A current control device (24) controls current delivered to load and current flowing in the coil structure based on dynamic parameters describing relative motion between magnet and wire coil structures.    USE - For generating electrical power using wave motion for unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV).    ADVANTAGE - Provides an electrical power generator system that adapts itself to changing wave conditions to control and maximize the power delivered to a load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for maximizing and controlling the amount of electrical power delivered to load using wave motion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the adaptive tidal electric power generator system.    magnet structure (12)    wire coil structure (14)    current control device (24)    water surface (102)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module comprises a semiconductor crystal substrate (13); and a support body having a curved surface structure. The semiconductor crystal substrate is fixed in a bent state to the support body.    USE - As solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has curved surface structure, which can convert solar radiation into electric power at high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a solar cell module comprising disposing a semiconductor crystal substrate between uncured resins; pressing the uncured resins with the semiconductor crystal substrate against a surface cover (11) having a curved surface structure; and heating the uncured resins for curing the resins to hold the semiconductor crystal substrate in a bent state and be bonded to the surface cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of a solar cell module.    Surface cover (11)    Back cover (12)    Semiconductor crystal substrate (13)    Wires (14)    Transparent resin (16)
NOVELTY - A flat panel array collects maximum and minimum power, when orthogonal and incident to solar light respectively. A coupling unit couples the flat panel array to a deployed balloon power sphere which collects power in presence of solar illumination from any direction.    USE - For collecting solar power for charging backup batteries used in spacecraft such as satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The power sphere enables corrective action that saves the spacecraft when losing power collection from the solar panel array thereby preventing complete draining of backup batteries of the spacecraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram of the solar power collection system.
NOVELTY - An air compressor system by the flow deviation of the fluid entrapped in a hollow circular ring moving by the wind and waves is provided to lower the center of the weight of the half-moon shaped weight when the system is inclined by the wave power of the sea waves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hollow circular ring(10) is securely fixed on a buoyancy disk(1) engaged with a half-moon shaped weight for the restoring force and floats on water. An inner portion of the hollow circular ring(10) forms the fluid surface(11) therein to maximize the energy generation efficiency. A first expansion tank(17) for the compressed air is composed to easily adjust the storage and discharge of the compressed air and stores the air, expansively. The air moves to a second expansion tank for the compressed air to store the air, expansively, being discharged through an air outlet(22).
NOVELTY - A power generator using wave power is provided to raise and drop a floating sphere when the wave is high and low, and to generate the power by directly transmitting the power to a follower, rack and pinion gears.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generator using a wave power is driven through a generator using a floating sphere(1), an air compressor(7) for compressing air by rotating in only one direction according to the rise and drop of the floating sphere(1), a compressed air storage bottle, and a cylinder. A driving gear(2) rotates at the center of the shaft of the driving gear by engaging with the floating sphere(1) according to the height of the wave. The driving gear(2) is engaged with a follower(4). The follower(4) is engaged with a pinion gear. A rack gear(6) is engaged with the pinion gear to convert the rotational force to the linear reciprocation movement. The leading end of the rack gear(6) is connected with the driving shaft(8) connected through a wire with the air compressor.
NOVELTY - A converter transforms the discharge laser light relayed by a transmitter into energy source. A receiving unit receives the excitation of sunlight to generate and discharge laser light.    USE - For supplying solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Can supply solar energy to desert zone or remote marine area with sufficient directivity. Ensures efficient of solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram of a solar energy supplying network. (The drawing includes a non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The difference between A/D conversion output of VDC, and the maximum value of voltage VAC during open state of link switch (16) when inverters (5,13) are inoperative, is set as offset value. The measured voltages VDC, VAC are corrected after the offset adjustment, during the closed state of the switch to operate the inverters.    USE - For offset adjustment of high frequency inverters provided at distributed power supply installation e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Offset adjustment is performed automatically by setting up optimal offset value for each start-up.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of high frequency inverter apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    inverters (5,13)    link switch (16)
NOVELTY - Several solar cell modules (1) and a lighting panel (3) are provided in a solar power generation panel (2). A lantern light (8) is positioned at lower side of the lighting panel.    USE - Roof structure with solar power generation facility.    ADVANTAGE - The roof construction with solar power generation panel, is enabled easily and reliably. The lantern light integration improves appearance of the roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional views of the roof. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell modules (1)    solar power generation panel (2)    lighting panel (3)    lantern light (8)
NOVELTY - In vapor engine (1), heat from heat exchanger (4) vaporizes heat transfer medium (3) to generate high pressure vapor (9) in vessel (2). The high pressure vapor flows, in a closed loop, through turbine (12), or other power producing device, and to condenser (16) where it returns to the liquid state and flows back for re-use.    USE - For use in a vapor engine (claimed). For creating power that can be used in a variety of applications, including the generation of electric or motive power for land, marine or air transportation.    ADVANTAGE - By using a closed loop heat transfer medium system, the method enables the use of low temperatures and low boiling point heat transfer mediums. The system operates at temperatures below 200 degrees Fahrenheit to avoid combustion of the medium and to eliminate or significantly reduce the discharge of any gaseous or particulate pollutants. The low temperature also enables low cost, lightweight materials to be used for the equipment that handles the medium, thus enabling lightweight engines or other mechanical force generating devices to be made and used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for efficiently generating power or torque.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic that illustrates a closed loop heat transfer circuit.    Vapor engine (1)    Vessel (2)    Heat transfer medium (3)    Heat exchanger (4)    High pressure vapor (9)    Turbine (12)    Condenser. (16)
NOVELTY - The source has platforms (1) aligned using a hinged control deck. Each platform is surrounded by 76 floating weights (4) of 25 tons. The weights move up and down with the oscillating ocean. Each platform has a utility deck on which wind turbine and solar panel are installed.    USE - Hydraulic power source apparatus for harnessing energy from body of water such as ocean waves, and energy from solar or wind power.    ADVANTAGE - The removal of energy from the ocean is increased and maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of hydraulic power source.    platforms (1)    floating weights (4)
NOVELTY - Two different electrodes are spaced apart at a distance of about 1 micron to 10 microns, by a dielectric spacer in which aggregate cross-sectional area of the dielectric spacer is sufficiently low that in operation the ratio of thermal conversion energy to thermal conductivity losses, including losses resulting from flow of thermal energy between the two electrodes is greater than about 0.15.    USE - Used in radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) for space power systems such as that found in the Gallileo and Ulysses satellites and in portable power systems.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a class of close-space thermionic converters having relatively large current densities and high conversion efficiencies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show assembly of microminiature thermionic converter.
NOVELTY - A wave power generator is provided to continuously generate power and to improve the energy generating efficiency by simultaneously using power of waves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A support(30) contains a buoyant member(14), a housing(10), an accelerating gear box, a generator, a rod gear and a wire(20). An accepting space of the wire is formed in the upper part of the support to offer the flexibility as the moved length of the buoyant member moved by the upward and downward movement of waves. A connecting chain(60) is connected with the lower part of the support. The connecting chain is connected with a concrete body(70). Thereby, a wave power generator is easily connected and installed by extending the wire cable(20).
NOVELTY - A device for supporting a power generator using wave power is provided to prevent the damage of the power generator caused by a strong wind and a big wave.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tapered wire drum(3) is installed at one side of a body(2) of a power generator(1). A wire(4) drawn from one side of the wire drum is connected to an anchor(5). A wire(4) drawn from the other side of the wire drum is connected to a weight body placed by a plurality of rollers. The weight body raises the power generator quickly at a strong wind and a big wave, and drops the weight body slowly when the power generator drops.
NOVELTY - A method for lighting a street lamp and a system thereof are disclosed to provide a wind power generator of a low cost by reducing the capacity of an inverter in a power supply system of the street lamp.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wind power generator(11) converts a rotating energy of a propeller into an electric energy. A charge section(15) charges a rectified direct current voltage. An inverter(16) inverts the direct current voltage from the charge section(15) into an alternating current voltage. A switch(13) switches an utility power supply and the alternating current voltage from the inverter(16). A controller(18) switches the switch(13) to connect the utility power supply to a street lamp so that a voltage of the utility power supply is supplied to the street lamp during an initial preheating of the street lamp and the charge section(15) is short of a charge current. The controller(18) switches the switch(13) to connect the inverter(16) to the street lamp when the initial preheating of the street lamp is completed and the charge current is sufficient in the charge section(15).
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric conversion module (5) arranged between the periphery of thermal storage tank (10) and cooling fluid route (3), converts the temperature difference between the hot fluid route (1) and cooling fluid route into electric power. The storage tank stores the heat extracted from hot fluid and a pressure adjuster (20) releases pressure from the tank by expansion of thermal medium (11) during heating.    USE - For turbine electric power generator, incinerator, boiler.    ADVANTAGE - By providing thermal storage tank between thermal conversion module and hot fluid route, direct contacting of hot fluid with conversion module is prevented, thereby reducing influence of thermal stress on the conversion module. Effective heat storage in the thermal storage medium is enabled and hence ensures reliable power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the thermoelectric converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hot fluid route (1)    cooling fluid route (3)    thermoelectric conversion module (5)    thermal storage tank (10)    thermal medium (11)    pressure adjuster (20)
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a bicirculating vacuum tube solar heat collector for providing domestic bath and washing hot water. It can be used as all-weather heat-collecting element and device inthe fields of central air-conditioning system, heating system, industrial hot water and photo-thermal power generation system. It consists of heater, vacuum heat-collecting tube, support, reflector and tail support. Its internal container has a group is circular holes, a small header is welded on the circular hole position, a group of metal tubes is set between hole of small header and vacuum heat-collecting tube hole, they are sealed and connected by means of sealing component. Two ends of small header are equipped with water inlet tube and water outlet tube connectors respectively, and connected with heat-transferring medium make-up box.
NOVELTY - An optical concentrator (11) is in the form of a sphere that is in optical communication across a gap (12) with a focal point (13), while the refractive index of the sphere permits it to receive low intensity light rays (14) from a light source (15) and direct them across the gap to a focal point (13). Parallel rays of light pass through the sphere at a distance of 1/5 its diameter from its surface (16), so that the light or other electromagnetic radiation is concentrated at the focus point.    USE - Guiding electromagnetic radiation in signaling, navigation and surveying.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of focusing electromagnetic radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system    Concentrator (11)    Gap (12)    Focal point (13)    Light source (15)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a base (4) secured to the seabed (6) and to which energy producing parts are mounted entirely under the surface, where the movement of the water is mainly reciprocating. A plate like body (2) is attached to the base by a ball joint and a second ball joint attaches a piston (32) to the plate (2). Air is sucked into a compression cylinder (3) by the cylinder and pumped out to the object of application e.g. hydraulic turbine    USE - To convert wave energy into electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates risk of storm damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Independent claims are included for a method and an arrangement for utilizing wave energy inherent in a mass of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side elevation of the wave energy transformation apparatus    Plate (2)    Cylinder (3)    Base (4)    Seabed (6)    Piston (32)
NOVELTY - The energy extraction method uses an extraction device (10) positioned on the seabed and having an energy collection surface (23) that is responsive to variations in hydrostatic pressure generated by wave motion. The extraction device (10) has a rigid surface (25) extending downward for intercepting water disturbances generated by wave motion (12) and which deflects the water disturbances to the region above the collection surface    USE - To convert wave motion energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Unaffected by storm conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a system of deriving useful work from wave motion    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side view of wave disturbance and energy extraction device    Energy extractor (10)    Wave motion (12)    collection surface (23)    Deflecting surface (25)
NOVELTY - Power supply has radiation energy-to-electricity converter and photon flux source made in the form of flask whose inner surface is covered with mirror layer and phosphor layer sections or mirror layer sections covered with phosphor layer sections; flask is filled with weakly radioactive inert gas for reaction between radioactive decay particles of inert gas isotopes and phosphor as well as for separation of photon flux; converter is essentially assembly of solar-battery semiconductor cells. Phosphor layer sections may be shaped as segments or mirror and phosphor layer sections, as sectors.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design, enhanced reliability and safety. 3 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A purification equipment using sunlight and wind power is provided to purify covered river by irradiating sunlight onto water of the covered river using the sunlight and wind power to promote photosynthesis reaction and installing an oxygen supply line on the bottom of the covered river to supply oxygen thereto.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The purification equipment using sunlight and wind power is characterized in that a solar concentrator(1) for collecting sunlight(12) and a windmill(5) for generating wind power are installed on a covered river(14), spectral plates(3) which are installed on the ceil of the covered river to irradiate sunlight(12) onto the water surface(16) of the covered river through an optical cable(2) so as to promote photosynthesis reaction in the covered river using the sunlight(12) and produce underwater ecological conditions, and fans(7) are rotated by the windmill(5) and a motor(9) to supply oxygen into the water through an aeration pipe(6) formed on the bottom of the covered river by forcibly injecting air into the aeration pipe(6), thereby increasing oxygen concentration in the water so that water quality is improved, and underwater ecological circumstances are revived, wherein the motor(9) is operated by an air pressure switch(10) to rotate the fans(7) so that air is constantly supplied into the aeration pipe(6) when natural wind power is not enough.
NOVELTY - A solar/wind power compound generating system and wind power generating system used in the same are provided to switch to the solar and wind power generating system according to a controller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar/wind power compound generating system is composed of a solar panel, a light detector for detecting the intensity of illumination for the solar panel, a wind power generator, a controller for receiving the intensity of illumination for the solar panel from the light detector and wind velocity detected from a wind detector of the wind power generator, and then outputting control signals for the generating type, a switch unit for switching the generating type according to generating control signals from the controller, an AC/DC inverter for converting the AC electricity from the wind generator to the DC electricity, a charger for controllably charging the DC electricity generated from the solar panel and DC electricity converted from the AC/DC inverter, an electric condenser, a DC/AC inverter, and an AC cabinet panel.
NOVELTY - The source of heat energy is concentrated in a unit with reflecting surfaces (5) onto a central flow tube . Due to heating the gas, eg air in the tube is locally heated and convective flow takes place. This passes through a turbine (6) to drive a generator (7). The gas is cooled (8) and returns to the collector.    USE - Natural energy collection    ADVANTAGE - Effective collection process    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Example of driving generator    Collector (5)    Turbine (6)    Generator (7)    Cooler (8)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing thermoelectric modules of Peltier- or Seebeck-effect thermoelectric devices, primarily refrigerating ones, and also thermoelectric power generators includes covering nickel or cobalt-coated effective ends of semiconductor thermoelectric material arms with solder, soldering of rows of arms to form thermocouples or row of thermocouples, and soldering thermocouples or thermocouple rows to form thermoelectric modules using same solder. The multi-component solder used at maximal working temperature of module hot junction up to 120degreesC has following proportion of ingredients, mass percent: tin, 10 to 52; indium, 15 to 48; cadmium, 0 to 10; antimony, 0 to 10; lead, the rest; multicomponent solder used at working temperature of module hot junction up to 290 C is composed of following ingredients, mass percent: tin, 1.2 to 5.0; silver, 1.5 to 6.0; lead, the rest; soldering is made for 5 to 10 s at temperature exceeding that of solder liquids by 20 to 30 C.    USE - Thermoelectric instrumentation engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced quality of manufacture of thermocouples and their arms thereby improving performance characteristics of modules.
NOVELTY - The thermo-electric conversion material (8) is embedded in the holes (7) formed in an insulation layer (6).    USE - For battery.    ADVANTAGE - Aims at improvement of heat release effectiveness, while attaining high integration of thermo-electric element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Thermo-electric element manufacturing method; and    (2) Thermo-electric conversion material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of manufacturing process of thermo-electric element.    Insulating layer (6)    Holes (7)    Thermo-electric conversion material (8)
NOVELTY - An electrolytic hydrogen generator (1) removes the hydrogen and oxygen from the supply water using the energy supplied from the renewable source, such as a solar cell (9). A gas tank (2) stores the removed gas, for supply to the fuel cell (3).    USE - For electrically-powered vehicle, motor vehicle, aircraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The resources of the energy supply system are used effectively, and the cost of the system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above heat energy supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrolytic hydrogen generator (1)    Gas tank (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Solar cell (9)
NOVELTY - A system for producing and using compressed air power and heat generates energy directly in dwellings and in vehicles. Waste heat in air compression is led to a hot water store to heat an energy tower (1) in the building which can also use wind and solar power. Pressure tanks feed compressed air motors and generators.    USE - As a system for producing and using compressed air power in buildings and vehicles for heating and current production and the additional use of solar and wind power (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The system is versatile and environmentally friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A plan view of a dwelling containing an energy tower is shown.    Tower roof (1)    Wind inlets (2)    Solar power areas (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves magnets and current conductors being moved acyclically past each other by devices that are moved by the water waves and electric currents being induced in the current conductors that are connected in circuits closed by loads. Pipes mounted on a bearer system of non-magnetisable material to move with their longitudinal axes inclined to the horizontal contain magnets moving with respect to electrical conductors.    USE - For converting water wave energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables water wave energy conversion to electrical energy with minimal equipment costs and a particularly robust system that cannot be totally destroyed even by extraordinary sea conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following: an arrangement movable by water waves for converting water wave energy into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    tube (R)    magnets (M)    coils (S)
NOVELTY - The support (2) can be fitted onto the understructure (4) of building, e.g. rafters of roof. It contains a plate-shaped element, while its underside fits to the shape of the understructure for a tight fit. The support top side forms a profile for supporting the solar modules, or laminates. Typically the support comprises straight wall elements (10) located on main surface (6) of the plate-shaped element.    USE - For rotational solar module installation on roof or facades.    ADVANTAGE - Simple and rapid assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a roof or facade, contg. the support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of invented support.    support, (2)    understructure, (4)    wall elements, (10)    main surface (6)
NOVELTY - The invented electrogenerating way utilizes that while the gaseaus solution is heated, the solubility is decreased and the gaseaus solute and solution separate to produce pressure difference for electrogenerating. It is mainly used in geothermal power electrogenerating, solar energy electrogenerating and other low grade waste heat electrogenerating.
NOVELTY - The invented wind power generator is a new type of wind power utilizing apparatus which is composed of a vertical spindle, four cross beams installed at upper and lower two ends of the vertical spindal with radial symmetry, saw bow cord blade type wind power component formed by thin metal plate stretched tightly between the other ends of each side upper and lower cross beams and novel wind power utilizing device composed of coupler, supporter, rare earth full speed synthronous motor and its digital control device. The structure of wind power components are very simple, the productive cost is lowered greatly, the structural components can made in site. Mean while the modern technologies of rare earth full speed synchronaus motor and its digital conrol are utilized sufficiently, so the costof wind power electrogenerating can be lowered obvisouly.
NOVELTY - The tidal power equipment is composed a sinking body set in the sea bed and floating body floating on the sea level above the sinking body. The sinking body is composed of an upper chamber, a lower chamber and a middle chamber containing a traction body. The traction body is connected to the membrane set between the upper chamber and lower chamber to make the middle chamber under the membrane forminto a water tight chamber. The traction body is connected to the floating body through cable. When rising tide, the watertight chamber forms negative pressure and absorbs the sea water in the sinking body to drive the water turbogenerator to generate electricity and stores the sea waterin the water githt chamber. On the ebb, the traction body falls down and discharge the sea water out the watertight chamber and drives the water turbogenerator to generate electricity. Said installation facilities are easy to produce, install, move, operate and maintain.
NOVELTY - The solar concentrator consists of a group of platforms with a tracking system of motor driven guide wheels (30), the torque being transferred to outer rings (22) of the platforms. Footbridges (34) for maintenance run above the guide wheels (30), and below each platform (20) there is a shallow body of water on which it floats. Waste heat of the photovoltaic cells is conducted into this water layer which is cooled by exposure to the environment    USE - For generation of solar electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Compact, easy to manufacture and install, requires far less land area for a given output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a two axis solar electrical generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram shows plan view of part of a solar array    Platform (20)    Drive rings (22)    Guide wheels (30)    Footbridge (34)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a bellows type electric power generating equipment using sea wave, comprising a frame body; a bellows mechanism mounted to a predetermined position on the frame body, and the bellow mechanism comprising a bellows, a buoy located at an end of the bellows, and a set of tubes located at another end of the bellows, which the bottom of the buoy contacts with the sea surface; and a generating mechanism comprising an air storage tank and a generator having a pneumatic motor connected to the air storage tank, and the air storage tank connected to the tube, whereby the bellows mechanism is driven by the undulation of the sea waves to pump air into the air storage tank, and the pneumatic motor is driven by the air accumulated in the air storage tank to rotate the generator to generating electric power.
NOVELTY - A capacitor (5) stores voltage supplied from a solar power generation apparatus (4). A driving circuit (14) in a constant voltage source circuit (8), operates a switching element (7), based on comparison of detected capacitor voltage and reference voltage.    USE - For ventilation system.    ADVANTAGE - The power is supplied stably and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the ventilation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar power generation apparatus (4)    Capacitor (5)    Switching element (7)    Constant voltage source circuit (8)    Driving circuit (14)
NOVELTY - A dryer (1) dries a sewage sludge (A). A thermal decomposition furnace (2) thermally decomposes the dried sewage sludge (B) from the dryer. A thermal decomposition gas (E) formed in the decomposition furnace is burnt in a combustion furnace (4) as a fuel, to generate steam (J1) in a boiler (5). A steam-turbine generator (6) operates with the steam and generates electricity.    USE - For performing electricity generation, by using a thermal energy generated by performing thermal decomposition of sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generation is performed efficiently with a simple plant containing compact equipment and simple facilities, by using the thermal decomposition gas of a sewage sludge as a fuel for steam generation to drive the turbine generator which produces electrical power. The sewage sludge can be used effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic structure of sewage sludge thermal decomposition gas powered electricity generation plant.    Dryer (1)    Thermal decomposition furnace (2)    Combustion furnace (4)    Boiler (5)    Steam-turbine generator (6)    Sewage sludge (A)    Sewage sludge (B)    Thermal decomposition gas (E)    Steam (J1)
NOVELTY - A thermal decomposition furnace (92) obtains hot air gas, by combustion of obtained exhaust gas and additional fuel, when digestion gas obtained by a digester (71) is supplied as a fuel to a gas engine electricity generation facility (81), to obtain electrical power and high temperature exhaust gas.    USE - For indirect heat processing of processed object, such as waste materials e.g. sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The running cost is reduced, since hot air gas is obtained as heat source for combustion burner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above thermal decomposition treatment facility. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Digester (71)    Electricity generation facility (81)    Thermal decomposition furnace (92)
NOVELTY - A water drawing bucket (20) increases the rotating angle of pressure receiving bucket (11) which is rotated by the energy of ocean waves, through a link device to draw the water to a high position. A water turbine and a generator are rotated by the energy of water flowing from the high position.    USE - Tidal power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Power is generated efficiently with the energy of ocean waves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the tidal power generator.    pressure receiving bucket (11)    water drawing bucket (20)
NOVELTY - The device includes a planar heat conductive base (11) in intimate physical contact with a heat source (12). There is a heat sink (13) over the base, which is exposed to a flow or air. The device also includes an array of banks of individual thermocouple elements (14). Each bank extends between the base and the heat sink. Electric potential is generated across each bank when a temperature difference exists between base and heat sink.    USE - For coupling to an engine block or cylinder head of an internal combustion engine for charging an automotive battery.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement provides for converting waste heat energy, or heat potential across an interface, into useful electrical potential difference.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferably the heat source is an engine body, and the heat sink includes fins located in an area of cool air flow. Electrical conductors may be attached to the array of banks of thermocouple elements, in which the conductor enable a battery to be charged. A regulator may be attached to one or both electrical conductors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of the electrical power generation device    Electrical power generation device (10)    Conductive base (11)    Heat source (12)    Heat sink (13)    Thermocouple elements (14)    Conductive blocks (15)    Insulating layers (16)    Electrical connections (17)
NOVELTY - The electroactive portion of solar cells and wires connecting the cells to form a solar cell array (1401), are exposed externally. A ground fault detector (1405) provided at grounded line (1409), detects ground fault of solar cell array. An interruption unit (1410) performs interruption between power conditioner (1404) and power supply (1407), when detected fault is greater than set current value.    USE - Photovoltaic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Ground fault current is detected easily without malfunctioning due to leakage current from solar cell array. Thus, the structure exhibits excellent effect without bad influence on the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the photovoltaic power generation system.    solar cell array (1401)    power conditioner (1404)    ground fault detector (1405)    power supply (1407)    grounded line (1409)    interruption unit (1410)
NOVELTY - The wind energy extraction system has vehicles (5) propelled by wind on a circular course and joined together. The vehicles are provided with individual or several wind engagement surfaces that can be adjusted according to the wind conditions automatically or using auxiliary energy and rotated about the vertical axis. Energy of motion is transferred to stationary energy converters.    USE - For wind energy extraction.    ADVANTAGE - Enables wind energy to be extracted on a large scale with high utilization of the terrain through which the wind flows.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    vehicle (5)    energy transfer element (12)    energy converter (14)
NOVELTY - The current generation concept has a mechanism embedded in a road surface activated by the pressure applied by passage of an automobile, for operation of mechanical drive shafts used for driving an electrical current generator via an intermediate gearing.    USE - The concept is used as a new method of generating electrical current.    ADVANTAGE - Allows utilization of traffic flow along road network for current generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of channel formation in a road surface for a current generation mechanism.
NOVELTY - A tidal power generator features that its lever system composed of float, steel cable, pulley, drive rod and support can convert the polydirectional reciprocating movement of waves to up-down movementin one same straight line, and the Taiji diagram pricple is used to convert the said up-down movement to rotational movement in one samd direction for continuous outputting. Its advantages are low investment and quickly taking its effect.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses a floatage and gravity circulating power generation equipment, said equipment utilizes floating and falling downward guideway, control guideway, tooth profile guideway and helical tooth profile wheel shaft to form a connected continuous floating and downward falling channel and conveying channel, and several floats or weights can be used for driving power transmission chain wheel in the floating and downward falling channel and making it run to generate power, and the floats or weights also can be driven by helical tooth profile wheel shaft in the conveying channel, and can be fed into the deep place or high place of the liquid, so that these floats or weight can be circularly floated or fallen downward.
NOVELTY - Each reservoir (15) can be regulated by a magnetic force in order to hold a greater volume of fluid.    USE - For use in e.g. motors.    ADVANTAGE - Less energy is wasted in increasing and reducing the size of the reservoir, making the drive mechanism more energy efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - At least one variable volume reservoir containing a first fluid is made to move up and down. During each movement cycle, when the reservoir is in the lower position the volume is increased and a second fluid with a lower specific weight than the first fluid is allowed to enter, so that the reservoir rises until it reaches the upper position, where the volume of the reservoir is reduced and at least some of the second fluid is removed, causing the reservoir to fall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a vertical section of the movable unit of the drive mechanism, with the left part of the reservoir sealed shut and the right part open.    Trough filled with water (1)    Permanent magnet (2)    Movable unit (3)    Central tube (4)    Upper arm (5)    Lower arm (6)    Tube (7)    Sleeve section (8)    Metal base (9)    Vertical wall (10)    Short arm (11)    Outlet (12)    Sliding fastener (13)    Flexible watertight cloth (14)    Reservoir (15)
NOVELTY - The production of a current from a carbon-containing material, especially biomass, comprises allothermally gasifying the material in a reactor (1) producing a fluidized layer (5); cooling the gas produced after passing through a cyclone in successive stages; removing pollutants from the gas by condensation; and removing further pollutants using a chemical method.    USE - Used for producing a current from a carbon-containing material, especially biomass.    ADVANTAGE - Effective energy recovery is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The waste gases from combustion engines and/or burners are used to thermo-chemically digest the materials to be gasified, to heat and/or dry the materials to be gasified or to heat the combustion air of the gases or a post-combustion boiler. The waste gases are passed through a waste heat boiler to produce steam. A condensation steam turbine (9) is driven by the waste heat boiler.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the process.    Reactor (1)    Fluidized layer (5)    Condensation steam turbine (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a support structure for floating on a liquid bath. The structure has a fixed relationship to an incoming light axis that is parallel to useful incoming light. An elevation rotation axis is at a fixed azimuth alignment angle from the incoming light axis. The support structure is rotatable about the elevation rotation axis.    USE - For collecting, concentrating and converting solar energy to a more readily distributed form.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances efficiency in use of land for solar collection. Permits more effective use of high efficiency photovoltaics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Guidance interface features connect the support structure to a guidance frame that aligns the elevation rotation axis at the fixed azimuth alignment angle to an azimuth of the source of incoming light. At least one photovoltaic conversion device mounted within the support structure converts concentrated sunlight into electricity. A lens coupled to the support structure guides light that is parallel to the incoming light axis and is received toward a conversion device.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method of collecting incoming light for conversion to electricity;    (b) a lens device for directing light to a solar energy collection device;    (c) a method of directing light to a solar energy collection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a pontoon solar collector array on a coolant pool.
NOVELTY - Solar array concentrator assembly including a solar array panel (10), which receives solar energy. Also an adjustable concentrator (12) both coupled with and directing solar energy at the array panel. A drive shaft associated with the concentrator is employed to rotate the position of the concentrator in order to maximize the solar energy reflected toward the solar array panel. The solar array concentrator can also include further concentrators and array panels with associated drive shafts.    USE - Solar array concentrator system and associated method of use providing economical conversion of sunlight into electricity employed in applications including spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Provides efficient low cost array concentrator system, which does not suffer from shadow problems or cause overheating of the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of concentrating solar energy to a solar array panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a system having adjustable concentrators coupled to solar array panels.    Solar array panel (10)    Adjustable concentrator (12)
NOVELTY - A drill pipe has a stationary mirror and a rotatable mirror housing. The rotatable mirror housing is rotated by an air driven mechanism operated by air flow from an evacuator which provides vacuum to the hole. The vacuum in the hole is replaced with air flowing through the drill pipe. Heat is recovered from the hole using a heat transfer fluid conductive pipe having several passages.    USE - Used for drilling a dry hole to generate geothermal electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Damage to the mirrors is prevented and an efficient heat recovery process is preformed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a rotating mirror;    (2) a vacuum generator; and    (3) a heat transfer fluid conducting pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an upper section of the laser drilling rig.
NOVELTY - A novel stable metal complex dyestuff (P1) contains a metal or metal ion (A) that becomes a center for 6 coordination, one four coordination site ligand (B) that has at least one carboxyl group, and two thiocyanate ions (C).    USE - (P1) is suitably used for manufacture of (P2). (P2) is suitably used for manufacture of (P3). (P3) is suitable as dyestuff sensitization type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - (P1) has excellent heat stability, resistance to light, and chemical stability. (P2) and (P3) can realize high photoelectric conversion efficiency and maintain it for a long period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A novel stable metal complex dyestuff (P1) contains:    (A) a metal or metal ion that becomes a center for 6 coordination;    (B) one four coordination site ligand that has at least one carboxyl group; and    (C) two thiocyanate ions.    (B) has a structure in which arbitrary two kinds of two coordination site ligands selected from the group of 1,10-phenanthroline, its derivatives, 2,2'-bipyridyl, and its derivatives have been bonded via a divalent group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a novel photoelectrode (P2) in which a semiconductor electrode having a light-receiving surface and a transparent electrode arranged adjacently on the light-receiving surface are contained, and the semiconductor electrode contains (P1) as sensitized dyestuff; and    (2) a novel dyestuff-sensitization type solar battery (P3) in which a photoelectrode in which a semiconductor electrode having a light-receiving surface and a transparent electrode arranged adjacently on the light-receiving surface and a counter electrode are contained, and the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode have been arranged face to face via an electrolyte, and the photoelectrode is (P2).
NOVELTY - The device is set moving permanently by buoyancy and gravity acting as continuous force sources and has a wheel body enclosed on half its surface and with a lower specific weight than the liquid in which it is placed. The liquid covers the wheel body and is placed in a container. The one-sided casing of the body is sealed but movable.    USE - For generating current without inputting energy.    ADVANTAGE - Current generation without environmental effects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - The device has at least 2 internal combustion engines (10,11) and an electrical generator (1). The engines have cylinders (10a,11a) distributed about a drive axis (100) adapted for combustion of biologically produced gas. The generator has a shaft carrying a rotor (6) arranged along a drive axis and is coupled to the engines via two couplings (22,21) to the shaft. The engagement of each coupling for torque transfer can be individually released.    USE - For converting biogas into electric current.    ADVANTAGE - Improved manageability of combination of generator and biogas-powered engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an example inventive device    internal combustion engines (10,11)    electrical generator (1)    engine cylinders (10a,11a)    drive axis (100)    rotor (6)    couplings (22,21)
NOVELTY - The device has an internal combustion engine (10) and an electrical generator (1). The engine is a star engine with several cylinders (11,13) distributed about a drive axis (100) adapted for the combustion of biologically produced gas. The generator has a drive axis (101) that carries a rotor (6), whereby both axes are essentially vertical and coupled together to rotate together.    USE - For converting biogas into electric current.    ADVANTAGE - Improved manageability of combination of generator and biogas-powered engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a combination of a generator and an internal combustion engine    internal combustion engine (10)    electrical generator (1)    cylinders (11,13)    engine's drive axis (100)    generator's drive axis (101)    rotor (6)
NOVELTY - System for environmentally friendly hydrogen synergies by interfacing technologies based on the harnessing of the suns energy with the natural perpetual recycling of water into abundant inexhaustible electricity, hydrogen fuel and propulsion on demand worldwide.    USE - Used for supply of electricity, hydrogen fuel and propulsion on demand any time of the day or night. Suitable for the energy needs of residential, commercial, industrial and transportation vehicle of all kinds.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen rotary generators operation cleanses the atmosphere with the vaporization of water like plants and trees. It is an ideal power supply with an abundant inexhaustible renewable energy source i.e. the sun with the potential to provide for the present and future energy needs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - System for environmentally friendly hydrogen synergies by interfacing technologies based on the harnessing of the suns energy with the natural perpetual recycling of water into abundant inexhaustible electricity, hydrogen fuel and propulsion on demand worldwide.    The apparatus used to carry out this process comprises:    (a) an electromagnetic propeller adapted for the conversion of river and ocean current energy directly to electricity as the basic energy source;    (b) an electrolyzer supplied with water and electricity from the electromagnetic propeller to produce hydrogen fuel for specific application; and a hydrogen rotary generator supplied with hydrogen fuel from the electrolyzer and water to provide electricity and propulsion on demand.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The block diagram illustrates the assembly interface described above and shows the closed loop formed by the water and the sun.
NOVELTY - A roadside energy generating system comprises a generator (10) with plural revolving vanes (12) connected to a vertical shaft (14) that is connected to an armature shaft (16) of an electrical generator (18) for generating electricity. The generator is connected to plural batteries housed in a compartment (20) to store the produced electricity.    USE - Generating electricity using wind from passing vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the apparatus    Generator (10)    Vanes (12)    Shaft (14)    Generator (18)    Battery compartment (20)
NOVELTY - Heat generator built around swirl injector actuated by booster pump may be used as mixer, homogenizer, disperser in various processes. At least one resonator made in the form of axisymmetrical chamber is mounted at nozzle exit of swirl injector and other axisymmetrical resonator communicating with injector space through central bore is installed at butt-end of swirl chamber in opposition to its nozzle. At least one resonator is designed as adjustable frequency device and electrodes communicating with electric current supply are arranged in opposing end walls of resonators along their axes. Provision is made to control proportion of currents supplied to booster pump and to electrodes.    USE - Thermal engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency, optimized heat transfer process. 4 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Solar plant used to convert solar energy to heat for water heating and its storage for long time to be further used in economy whenever required has collector, heater, storage tank mounted above them, all communicating in series over closed loop formed by top and bottom pipelines. Heater has chamber incorporating electrode group with insulators and tank.    USE - Water heating by using solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency and reliability of solar plant. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Solar power module has solar concentrator and solar receiver disposed in concentrator focal plane; novelty is that concentrator is made in the form of mirror paraboloid, that module is provided with additional hemispherical mirror reflector which also functions as backscatter radiation concentrator and has inlet port over contour of aperture angle, and that solar receiver is of planar in shape.    USE - Solar engineering; power plants with solar concentrators.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of system. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention relates to steam turbine plants using heat of geothermal source with high salt content in gas-steam-water mixture. According to invention, washing system is introduced into plant to provide periodical washing out of blading part and end seals of turbine from salt deposits.    USE - Heat power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Improved reliability and increased service life of steam power plant using for its operation heat of geothermal source. 6 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A floating type water power generation system is provided to generate electricity by water power without using a water level by installing the system on the surface of a lake or the sea.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A flotation vessel(10) floats on the surface of the water. A water tank(20) is installed at the flotation vessel, and stores water. A generating device(50) is installed at one side of the water tank, and has a water wheel(55) and a generator(53). A water pressure tank(90) is installed at the bottom of a lake or sea to transfer water to the water tank, and has a check valve(91). A water pumping tube(30) connects the water pressure tank to the water tank to pump up water from water pressure tank to the water tank. An air pump(40) is installed at the top of the flotation vessel, and forms air pressure in the water pressure tank. A bubble tube(80) connects the air pump to the water pressure tank, and injects air from the air pump to the water pressure tank.
NOVELTY - The solar cell modules (1,2) are arranged such that the angle of light receiving surfaces lies in the range of -45 to 45 degrees and 70-110 degrees, respectively. A deicing power supply supplies power for dissolving the ice and snow adhered to solar cell modules.    USE - Solar power system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to prevent the use of external energizer for de-icing and hence it is economical. Enables to increase the electric power generation amount even when total amount of sunlight incident on roof is small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar power system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell modules (1,2)
NOVELTY - A sensor (1) senses the illumination intensity at the photoreceptor portion and changes the direction of the photoreceptor portion by an operation motor (5) equipped to the cylindrical parabolic surface of a reflective mirror (3).    USE - Solar parasol.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying electric power to the electric equipment easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external view of the solar parasol.    sensor (1)    reflective mirror (3)    operation motor (5)
NOVELTY - The installation structure has a concrete base material on which several solar cell modules (101) are formed and connected using copper wire (105). The anticorrosion electrodes (104) are formed near the copper wire with an electrode potential lower than that of the copper wire.    USE - For solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the anticorrosion is provided near the copper wire, protective current flows through the installation, thereby improving the reliability of the installation structure over long period of time. Also the cost of the installation structure is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell module installation structure.    Solar cell module (101)    Anticorrosion electrode (104)    Copper wire (105)
NOVELTY - A common wire (104) is connected to photovoltaic cells (103) having exposed electrodes, that is mounted on stand (102) of triangular shape provided on a concrete block (105).    USE - For power generation system in power station.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the constituent material of mounting stand without reducing the capability of solar cell array, and installation cost of solar cell array.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell array application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of solar cell array.    mounting stand (102)    photovoltaic cells (103)    common wire (104)    concrete block (105)
NOVELTY - The outer wall surface of high temperature fluid conveyance tube (11) connected to low temperature fluid tube (12), has several thermoelectric conversion modules (14). A capacitor which stores electric energy produced by the modules, is connected to each module.    USE - For generating electrical energy from heat energy.    ADVANTAGE - The heat energy removed from heat exchanger is effectively converted into electric power by the provision of thermoelectric conversion modules on the outer surface of high temperature fluid conveyance tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the principal section of multi-tubular type heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High temperature fluid conveyance tube (11)    Low temperature fluid tube (12)    Thermoelectric conversion module (14)
NOVELTY - The turbine system (2) is divided into compression side piping (8) and low pressure side piping (9) where the compression unit and low pressure region are arranged in it respectively. The annular pipes which have opening towards suction opening (4) are provided at the low pressure region.    USE - For wave power generation. The turbine also suits for motor vehicle, wind tunnel laboratory, university lab, research laboratory, tidal power generator, cold storage, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy designing of multistage impulse turbine. Reduces the production cost as controlling apparatus is eliminated. Prevents the global warning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of an axial flow turbine.    Turbine system (2)    Suction opening (4)    Compression side piping (8)    Low pressure side piping (9)
NOVELTY - The production of solar energy and of heat from this comprises using a salt-gradient-type solar-heated pool for high and low temperature applications. Thus a low-enthalpy turbo-generator employs a 20 per cent concentration aqueous ammonia solution for enhanced biodigestion. EMBODIMENT - The pool's stored heat energy is utilised in refrigeration systems to preserve perishable goods and e.g. heat bath water, and also in desalinated drinking water production.    USE - In applied chemistry.
NOVELTY - An axial shaft (26) with a rotor magnet (24), is arranged parallel to longitudinal axis of a gimbal supported ring magnet (12). The rotor magnetic field is oriented circumferentially and perpendicular to the rotational axis of the shaft. When the ring magnet is reciprocated in relation to the shaft, the rotor magnetic field is alternatively attracted to and repelled by the ring magnet's north and south poles, so that the shaft is rotated.    USE - Non-linear magnetic harmonic motion converter used as water wave energy converter, pumping device for movement of fluids, electrical energy generator and also for use with motors, positioning devices, battery recharging units, gear actuation devices, transit and conveying components, motion converters, drive-trains, drive motors for watercraft, etc.    ADVANTAGE - With the reciprocating movement of the ring magnet, repetitive repulsion and attraction of the rotor magnetic field produce rotational movement of the shaft that is harnessed to perform work. Hence, a simple, highly adaptable and efficient motion converter are obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Non-linear magnetic harmonic pump; and    (2) Non-linear magnetic harmonic electric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side perspective view of the non-linear magnetic harmonic motion converter.    Ring magnet (12)    Rotor magnet (24)    Axial shaft (26)
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a marine energy driven pump, comprising: a pump body, plural sets of water driving blades, a support float, a set of support stand, a set of water charging funnel, a water discharging conduit, a check valve, a water charging switch, and a filter screen. By means of the forces generated by the ocean flow in different directions, water wheels provided inside and outside the pump body are driven by the sea water coming from the water charging funnel, resulting in rotation of the water wheels in the pump, so as to guide the sea water to the end portion of the water discharging conduit, thereby achieving the water-pumping effects.
NOVELTY - A power converter (12) converts and stores the output of solar cell (11), in a battery (13). A power converter (14) transforms the output of battery into predetermined voltage of alternating current or direct current as per requirement and provides it to respective sockets (15,19) through switches (17,18).    USE - For home electrification apparatus, vehicle mounted apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Simultaneous output of alternating and direct current is enabled, thereby improving the efficiency and stability of the electric power converter. High battery is incorporated in the power converter and hence improves system reliability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit block diagram of the electric power converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell (11)    power converters (12,14)    battery (13)    sockets (15,19)    switches (17,18)
NOVELTY - The light receiving surface of a solar cell (25) is reduced at an arbitrary proportion based on the shadow of a shielding body (27) to control the discharge of aqueous solution from a watering machine (10).    USE - For regulating discharge of aqueous solution from watering machine used in horticulture to stairway-like flower bed on veranda or stairway of apartment.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable control of watering machine. Simplifies structure of solar cell and water supply operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a liquid distribution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of an aqueous solution discharge controlling method.    Watering machine (10)    Solar cell (25)    Shielding body (27)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device has a built-in solar cell module (20) which supplies partial electric power using light energy during backup.    USE - In e.g. large-scale integration (LSI).    ADVANTAGE - The power consumption at the time of standby is eliminated and voltage drop in wiring is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional model of the semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell module (20)
NOVELTY - A dealings server indicates the installation provider's information, installation expense, on receiving the installation application from a customer through a network. A payment system settles the expense of dealings based on the indications of a server and dispatch unit dispatches the required auxiliary electric power generator.    USE - Auxiliary electric power generator trading system e.g. for solar cell electricity generator, using Internet.    ADVANTAGE - Enables grasping utilization of the implementation effect of installation of auxiliary electric power generator effectively, using simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the auxiliary electric power generator trading system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The use of an at least single sided sheet coated with a synthetic plastic film (15), thickness 0.25-2 mm as carrier for solar cells or solar cell modules is new.    USE - The solar cells are useful for supplying solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell mounting is simplified and optimized, some drawbacks of previous systems are avoided, e.g. decreased efficiency due to their not facing the sun directly, and the cells last longer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell assembly module (4) with at least one solar cell or solar cell module (6) and sheet profile supporting surface (5), where this sheet profile is coated on at least one side with film (15), which consists predominantly of a polymer synthesized from ethylene monomers and at least one copolymer of vinyl esters of 2-3C alkane carboxylic acids and/or 1-4C alkyl esters of acrylic acid, and the synthetic plastic film (15) is coated with the polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows an example of solar cell mounting.    fixing leg, (3)    solar cell assembly module, (4)    sheet profile supporting surface, (5)    solar cell module, (6)    fixing leg, (7)    fixing leg, (8)    bonding leg, (9)    support leg, (10)    screw connection, (11)    screw connection, (11)    synthetic resin film (15)
NOVELTY - The energy supply method has non-electrical primary energy within the technical plant converted into electrical energy used for supplying the field device, with intermediate storage of the electrical energy allowing the electrical energy supply to be maintained during a temporary interruption in the primary energy.    USE - The energy supply method is used for field devices within a complex technical plant having a radio communications interface for connection with a central device.    ADVANTAGE - The method eliminates the need for an electrical supply line for each field device.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to chemical technological process and composite vapor and liquid heat transmitting and mass transferring equipment. The solar energy vacuum process of preparing absolute alcohol features that solar energy is used to heat water to 70-90 deg.c and further heat main material; that the pressure is reduced to lower the boiling point of alcohol to make it possible to utilize solar water heater; that the principle that alcohol in a distillation apparatus may change in its phase balance state is applied in destroying the azeotropic point to obtain absolute alcohol with 99.5% over purity; that the alcohol preparing equipment consists of three parts of solar energy system, vacuum system and refining system; and that the process may be used in separation and preparation of other similar chemical matters.
NOVELTY - The power generation and refrigeration system utilizing solar energy-semiconductor thermoelectric effect involves matching the collected solar energy with semiconductor thermoelectric equipment, and then using the energy.    USE - Power generation and refrigeration system utilizing solar energy-semiconductor thermoelectric effect.    ADVANTAGE - It uses solar energy heating portion which can reach higher temperature so as to raise benefit. In the refrigeration system, it uses the cold water provided by solar lithium bromide absorption hot and cold water equipment as cooling water of heat-releasing end of another group of semiconductor thermoelectric cooling equipment so as to make its heat-absorbing end absorbs a large quantity of heat, so that it can reach lower temperature. Possesses good cooling effect.
NOVELTY - A pendulum set-up swings by a gravitational force guided by a magnetic set-up. Two sets of male and female pipes are attached to the pendulum set-up. The male pipes move up and down during the swinging of the pendulum set-up to lift the water from a bottom reservoir to a top reservoir. The fluid from the top reservoir falls freely and hits the turbines, rotating the turbines and generating electrical energy.    USE - For generation of electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generation of electrical energy without requiring use of raw material, since electrical energy is produced by rotation of turbine through mechanical set-up using free fall of water from top reservoir in order to rotate turbines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of gravitational machine.
NOVELTY - A cylinder has a free piston operating in two strokes. The piston is lifted by a compressed air at a constant pressure during the first stroke, after which the piston is locked to a cylinder top. The piston unlocks in the second stroke and moves downward by a gravity force to pressure the air in the cylinder to drive an air motor or generator using the compressed air as a medium to produce an electricity.    USE - For electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables operating gravitational machine at any ambient temperature to any possible time and geographical location. Does not need to use fuel and lubricants in a cylinder. Enables generation of electricity without producing pollution and without heating environment using inexpensive machine.
NOVELTY - A laminated product is produced by: (a) placing sheet material of each laminate component (12, 14) in a curved mold (10); (b) applying pressure to or causing pressure to be applied to the components such that the components conform to the shape of the mold; and (c) bonding the components together while the pressure is still being applied or caused to be applied.    USE - Manufacture of laminated products, e.g. solar collector for solar energy concentrating assemblies (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process minimizes the problems associated with curvature defects. It uses a lightweight material and structure; uses rapid and cheap production and manufacturing processes; provides high shape accuracy; and is able to rapidly alter the design profile or shape.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) an edge-moment rib for applying torque to a sheet of material comprising a body, an outer lip extending from the body and an inner lip below the outer lip;    (b) a shape support for supporting a sheet material according to a desired profile comprising elongated body, and spaced tabs extending from the body and defining a profile corresponding to a desired profile of the sheet material to be supported; and    (c) a solar energy concentrating assembly comprising a reflective sheet material that includes a laminated product, pair of edge-moment ribs for engaging each end of reflective sheet material and pair of shape supports.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows laminate components held against the curved mold by a vacuum bag.    Mold (10)    Laminate component (12, 14)    Vacuum bag (16)
NOVELTY - The system mounted in a submerged moored platform includes a watertight housing, and hydraulic cylinders (3) powered by vertical displacement of floating pods (4). The housing includes oil storage tanks (8,10) respectively connected to inlet and outlet ports of a chamber above the piston. A hydraulic motor (9) connected between the tanks, drives an electric generator (11).    USE - Wave driven floating power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since floating pods provide buoyancy to extend the piston under pressure and weight to return the piston after extension when the pod is located at the through of the wave, the efficiency of the energy conservation is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the hydraulic circuit of the wave driven power generation system.    hydraulic cylinders (3)    floating pods (4)    oil storage tanks (8,10)    hydraulic motor (9)    electric generator (11)
NOVELTY - A rail (12) is formed with two tracks. One or more clamps (34a,34b) connect the mounting system to the surface (10) of a roof. Preferably, the two tracks include a channel extending along the length of the rail.    USE - For removably attaching a photovoltaic module on the surface of e.g. roof.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces number and kinds of hardware parts and components needed to assemble the system. Allows secure, safe and quick installation of module on the surface in any configuration or direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a module positioning apparatus;    (b) a module installing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the mounting system.    Surface (10)    Rail (12)    Clamps (34a,34b)
NOVELTY - A voltage equalization path is created to extend from an outer surface of a photovoltaic (PV) module (142) to a lower surface of a base through vents (178) formed in base, to provide voltage equalization between PV module and the base, so as to reduce the wind uplift forces on the PV assembly.    USE - Voltage equalizing photovoltaic assembly mounted on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the weight per unit area of the PV assembly array by the provision of voltage equalization path for the reduction of wind uplift forces on PV assembly, hence the need for strengthening the support surface to support the weight of the array and for the use of roof membrane-penetrating fasteners are eliminated, so as to make retrofit easier and to reduce the cost involved in retrofit and new construction, while maintaining the integrity of the roof membrane.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic system;    (2) photovoltaic assembly;    (3) method of reducing wind uplift forces on photovoltaic assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of PV assembly.    photovoltaic module (142)    vents (178)
NOVELTY - Invention can be used for independent power supply of consumers. According to invention, in wind-driven electric plant containing support, wind wheel rotating in horizontal plane, and vertical shaft, supports are provided with protective cover, wind wheel is secured in support bearings, upper bearing, in roof, and lower bearing, in ceiling of generator room. Vertical shaft is lowered down to coupling, and turbojet installed in closed generator room created directed stream of compressed air at average annual low power winds.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency of plant, provision of safety for operation of attending personnel. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Continuously or periodically running solar plant is designed for using solar energy to produce water from air in arid regions at any point of planet such as deserts.    USE - Solar-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced economic efficiency of water production process. 3 cl, 6 dwg    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Its housing is made in the form of vertical or inclined heat-insulated shaft either provided with four walls or partially open on dark northern side; air admission port is disposed in top part of shaft and air vent, in its bottom part; cooling-machine evaporator is mainly made as multistage structure with coiled pipes disposed at same level and through shaft height and spaced apart through definite distance; inlet ends of pipes are located either above or below outlet ones to ensure refrigerant flow by gravity; ribbing is made in the form of stack of corrugated surfaces spaced apart within stack, tightly joined with pipes, and placed perpendicular to these pipes and along pipes vertically downward; solar cells are made in the form of solar collectors accommodating adsorbent or coolant for regenerating refrigerant; solar collectors may be coupled with generator made in the form of boiler for evaporating refrigerant composed of mixture of two liquids and connected in its turn to condenser and to coiled pipes of evaporator whose pipes have their other inlet connected to condenser and their outlet, to generator through heat-transfer apparatus; condenser pipes may be flat and bent.
NOVELTY - A heat release pipe (6) is embedded inside of a thermal storage material (5) to warm sand and stone filled in the storage material. A heat insulating mat of moderate thickness, is loaded inside a hollow section of a box-shaped wooden panel of a roof. A charcoal layer is filled in the remaining space of the hollow section. Several electromagnetic shielding layers are piled over the heat insulating mat.    USE - Solar house.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction of thermal storage capacity by filling sand between stone in the thermal storage material, increasing heat conductivity. Enables utilizing solar heat for heating entire building other than flooring. The heat insulating mat is loaded in hollow section of wooden panel for demonstrating excellent humidity control, deodorizing and insect repellent effect. Prevents encroachment of electromagnetic wave by providing electromagnetic shielding layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar house. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermal storage material (5)    heat release pipe (6)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric element (302) is thermally coupled to a reflective mirror (301) provided to the optical system.    USE - Condensing type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids reduction of conversion effectiveness due to temperature rise, using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the laminated structure of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reflective mirror (301)    thermoelectric element (302)
NOVELTY - A hydraulic circuit connects the hydraulic pump (20) and motor (25) for producing rotary energy which is transferred to a generator (26), so as to obtain stable electric power output.    USE - Generator shielded in seawater for generating electric power by tidal energy.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is generated without consuming fuel. Enhances effectiveness of electric power generation operation. Reduces influence of rust by seawater and microorganisms on movable components. Manufacture and installation of wave activated generator are easy. Reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs of wave activated generator. Sea surface is effectively utilized. Stable electric power generation is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric power generation portion of wave activated generator.    hydraulic pump (20)    motor (25)    generator (26)
NOVELTY - The exhaust heat recovery equipment has the heat transfer pipes (3-5) connecting an exhaust gas tube (11) to a muffler (13). The thermoelectric conversion elements (6-8) receive the heat of the exhaust gas through the heat transfer pipes, to generate electric power according to the temperature difference between the muffler and a radiator (20) that is connected to the coolers (22).    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric-power generation efficiency of the thermoelectric conversion element and the exhaust heat recovery efficiency of the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the exhaust heat recovery equipment.    heat transfer pipes (3-5)    thermoelectric conversion elements (6-8)    exhaust gas tube (11)    muffler (13)    radiator (20)    cooler (22)
NOVELTY - A protecting tube (22) made of beryllium-copper alloy covers the periphery of a seawater thermometry sensor (20).    USE - Used for thermal power stations using seawater facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The response speed of the sensor is improved and a weight reduction is achieved, by using a protective tube of beryllium-copper alloy. The adhesion of marine material on the sensor is prevented. External shocks and seawater penetration are prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the seawater thermometry sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Sensor (20)    Protecting tube (22)
NOVELTY - A gas turbine (21) is driven by exhaust gas from a fluidized bed furnace (A). The waste gas from the gas turbine and compressed air from a compressor (23), are fed into a regenerator (25) for heat exchange. The regenerator outputs preheating compressed air for combustion, to the furnace.    USE - To generate electric power for waste material incineration such as sewage sludge incineration in combustion furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The structure of the power generator is simplified and inexpensive, since a boiler and steam turbine are not needed for preheating the gas, thereby high power generation efficiency is maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the electric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gas turbine (21)    Compressor (23)    Regenerator (25)    Furnace (A)
NOVELTY - A thermo-electric granular material is put into a die layer and punched with sintering pressure while maintaining the material at sintering temperature. The pressure is reduced to 1 Mpa or less during unloading process and the pressurization is continued at preset temperature after sintering to produce thermoelement.    USE - For manufacturing thermoelement.    ADVANTAGE - Increase the yield of thermoelement having excellent characteristics and without any crack. Unloading process is carried without producing void in the thermo-electric material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the temperature and pressure diagrammatic chart during manufacture of thermoelement. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electrothermal conversion module includes n-type thermoelectric elements (2) containing zinc oxide and p-type thermoelectric elements (3) comprising cobalt oxide layers formed on metal layers made of metal selected from a group consisting of sodium, lithium and calcium.    USE - Used as an electrothermal conversion module.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency is improved and the output of the electrothermal conversion module is stabilized in the high temperature range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the electrothermal conversion module.    n-type thermoelectric elements (2)    p-type thermoelectric elements (3)
NOVELTY - The device includes several thin-film thermo-couples (22) formed by the P-type and N-type semiconductor thin films (27,28) with a junction layer (29) and an insulating layer in between. Each thermo-couple is electrically connected in series with a conductor (32). The projections (35,36) protrude from the opposing surface of the couple so that the junction layer and the conductor are contacted.    USE - For thermoelectric heater or power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since several thin-film thermo-couples are collectively formed high efficient thermo-electric conversion device is obtained at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and top views of the substrate on which the thermo-couple is formed. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thin-film thermo-couple (22)    P-type thermo electric-semiconductor thin film (27)    N-type thermo electric-semiconductor thin film (28)    Junction layer (29)    Conductor (32)    Projections (35,36)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a heat exchanger in which heat exchange between two fluids takes place and in which the heat conducting material between the fluids is replaced by Peltier elements or thermoelements in contrast to conventional heat exchangers. Temperature differences can thus be converted into electrical energy.    USE - For extracting electrical energy or for air conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - Freedom from noise, can be used even for low energy flows, no parts subject to wear and low capital costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - The converter is based upon an anisotropic current conducting body of graphite and has two means of handling electrical energy . One involves the collection onto the surface and the other a means for electro magnetic transmission. The unit has a protective layer . The structure has a substrate of glass with graphite and copper layers.    USE - X ray processing    ADVANTAGE - Improved process
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric power generator for direct thermoelectric energy conversion comprising a p-type branch or thermoelement, an n-type branch or thermoelement, a hot junction and a cold junction, is made using a composition of matter comprising magnesium, silicon, lead and barium, in the manufacture of the n-type branch and/or the p-type branch, of the generator.    USE - Used for producing thermoelectric power generator for direct thermoelectric energy conversion.    ADVANTAGE - The process produces a thermoelectric power generator for direct thermoelectric energy conversion whose efficiency of energy conversion from heat to electricity, or vice versa, is substantially increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart that embodies the basic components of the thermoelectric power generator for direct thermoelectric conversion.
NOVELTY - Arms (14a-14d), attached to and positioned equally around a vertical shaft (12), radiate from the upper portion of the shaft to downwardly hang panels (16a-16d). Pins (18a-18d), attached to and positioned equally around the shaft, radiate from the lower part of the shaft. An energy converter, connected to the shaft, transforms the energy produced into electrical energy.    USE - Rotational power transfer device used in open environment to harness natural wind forces, or in closed environment containing pipeline e.g. crude oil line, gas line, water line, or in underwater environment to harness energy provided by flowing water from e.g. streams, rivers.    ADVANTAGE - Device can be operated by natural motion e.g. winds, breezes, current, tides, gravity, magnetic forces, as well as unnatural motion caused by e.g. fluid flow in pipeline. Shaft can be connected to any energy converting device e.g. compressor, generator. Produces greater power output. Also useful in driving steam turbines or produce electricity in power station. Also suitable for pumping gas or air into reservoir via well bore.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each hung panel extends below each pin. The pins are oriented in a manner in which one of the panels is prevented from swinging to a pressure flow direction and the next panel swings in the pressure flow direction. The pressure flow or natural motion force generates the rotating force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of a rotational power transfer device.    Shaft (12)    Arms (14a-14d)    Panels (16a-16d)    Pins (18a-18d)
NOVELTY - A battery enclosure (4) accommodating rechargeable battery, has wheels (2) attached to its bottom. The photovoltaic panels (10) are pivotally connected to a mast (6) mounted on the battery enclosure. A power conditioning panel (8) attached to the mast, is connected to the battery enclosure.    USE - For charging lead acid battery, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Provides solar generator having compact size, flexibility, mobility and modularity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the portable photovoltaic modular solar generator.    Wheels (2)    Battery enclosure (4)    Mast (6)    Power conditioning panel (8)    Photovoltaic panels (10)
NOVELTY - A recuperator (33) has a fold back emitter support tube (31) extending between the dual disk recuperator stacks (37), and a perforated turn around plate (41) separating the combustion and exhaust guides, for leaking of combustion air into the exhaust guide. The fins of the recuperator are coated with a catalyst (47) which reacts with leaked combustion air for completing combustion of the exhaust gas.    USE - For domestic cogeneration.    ADVANTAGE - Structure is simplified enables to operate the home TPV generator with low nitrous oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the vertical cross section of the TPV generator.    Fold back emitter support tube (31)    Recuperator (33)    Recuperator stacks (37)    Turn around plate (41)    Catalyst (47)
NOVELTY - A protective device (13) cuts off connection between a main power supply (5) and AC power line (4), if DC current flow in a link point (11) is more than a predetermined absolute value.    USE - For generating power from solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation is performed efficiently, at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar energy power generation system.    AC power line (4)    main power supply (5)    link point (11)    protective device (13)
NOVELTY - A solar battery element (14) for converting light into electrical energy, is provided at the focal point of the parabolic-shaped reflective mirror (12).    USE - Solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Light conversion effectiveness is enhanced and hence electricity generation is improved. Temperature rise of solar battery element and reflective mirror is reduced and necessary amount of silicon material used for preventing overheating is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reflective mirror.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of reflective mirror unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    parabolic-shaped reflective mirror (12)    solar battery element (14)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of highly pure silicon (Si) comprises: (1) purifying silicon tetrachloride (SiCl4), generated by reacting Si raw material and chlorine gas; and (2) contacting SiCl4 and Zn, vaporized at 900-1100 degreesC, for zinc reduction process, inside a furnace. Zinc chloride produced as a by-product in furnace is separated, and highly pure Zn and chlorine gas are recovered by electrolysis and recycled.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing silicon for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method recycles the by-products produced in the zinc reducing process, and eliminates the flow of waste material out of the system causing a reduction in cost of silicon manufacturing process.
NOVELTY - The height of the upper face of the solar panel (481) and the height of the upper face of the adjacent tile material (43), are approximately equal.    USE - In residential building.    ADVANTAGE - As the continuity of the roof surface is improved, the aesthetic appearance of the roof is enhanced. Enables easy draining of waste water in roof. Eliminates collection of rain water on the solar cell panel. As gap for ventilation is provided in the roof, the solar cell is cooled efficiently. Hence, reduction of the energy conversion efficiency by the temperature rise is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a tiled roof.    Tile material (43)    Solar panel (481)
NOVELTY - Several solar cell modules (7) are connected by an electroconductive cable (1) to form a loop. An alarm control panel emits warning, when the electric power supplied to the electroconductive cable from a storage battery is interrupted.    USE - For preventing theft of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The theft of solar cell module is prevented effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the anti-theft device for solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electroconductive cable (1)    Solar cell module (7)
NOVELTY - A solar cell panel equipped with an electroconductive frame is fixed on a mounting stand. An electroconductive fixing structure (8) having rails is connected to the frame. The cells in each column and row of the panel are connected to the fixing structure using a claw (14).    USE - For arranging solar cell panels used for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively bundles up multiple solar cell panels into blocks, thereby enabling easy earthing of the cells and hence reducing the construction cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the solar cell panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electroconductive fixing structure (8)    Claw (14)
NOVELTY - A connection line (12) is provided for connecting the output terminals (8,9) of solar cells (2) arranged in parallel manner on a glass substrate (10).    USE - For installing on roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Insulation capability and reliability are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the back elevational view of the solar cell module.    Solar cells (2)    Output terminals (8,9)    Glass substrate (10)    Connection line (12)
NOVELTY - A bus-bar (109) is attached to the collector electrodes (108) by filling electroconductive paste or solder in the openings formed in the bus-bar.    USE - Photovoltaic cell e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents extrusion of electroconductive paste from bus-bar and provides photovoltaic cell having favorable characteristics and high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top elevational view of the photovoltaic cell.    Collector electrodes (108)    Bus-bar (109)
NOVELTY - A metal rod (202) of a concrete structure (201), is connected to the anode of a solar cell (100) provided on adjacent concrete structure.    USE - For solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Degradation of the concrete structure supporting the solar cell is prevented effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar power generation system; and    (2) Construction structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the wiring structure of solar cell module.    Solar cell (100)    Concrete structure (201)    Metal rod (202)
NOVELTY - A junction support layer (6) made of an organic material with boiling point below the junction temperature of the substrate (1) is formed at the junction of crystallized particles. The junction layer is heated at an inert atmosphere above an eutectic temperature, so as to join the crystallized particles with the substrate.    USE - For manufacturing photoelectric converter used in solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - High density crystalline semiconductor particles are joined with the substrate effectively at high bonding strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of photoelectric converter under various manufacturing stages.    Substrate (1)    Junction support layer (6)
NOVELTY - Electroconductive areas are formed on upper and lower surfaces of a semiconductor substrate. Surface electrode and reverse electrode are formed on upper and lower surfaces, respectively. A marker (5c) for identifying attachment position of battery, is provided on upper surface of the semiconductor substrate.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The fixing position of solar battery is identified easily without the need for complicated processing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar battery.    Marker (5c)
NOVELTY - A thermocouple includes multilayer substrate with polyaniline membrane having equal length and width of about 300-2x107nm and 0.42-2x107nm respectively. The Seebeck-coefficient is more than 2x10-5VK-1.    USE - For refrigerator, EL device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Attains size reduction and avoids waste heat generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of thermoelectromotive force amplification element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The kinetic energy of road vehicles is converted into electrical energy. As moving vehicles travel along the attrition and capturing area (1) they induce power for the system. A transmission arm (4) transmits the force of the vehicle load, and the device is embedded in a housing (4) in the street or highway.    USE - Converting the kinetic energy of road vehicles into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Volume of traffic and speed of vehicles and their weight are variables that define the generation of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The capturing system includes an attrition and capturing area (1), an axis of fixation, articulation of sustentation (2), arm of transmission (3), box of contention (4), spring of realignment (5), pulleys or gears with accumulative springs (6). The system is installed on public roads for capturing the impact of vehicle tires as they move, and to transmit the resulting energy to a generating unit for electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system cutaway from the front.    Attrition and capturing area (1)    Article of sustentation (2)    Box of contention (4)    Spring of realignment (5)
NOVELTY - A support assembly holds the photovoltaic module at acute angle relative to the base. A multi-position deflector is held at acute angle with respect to base, such that a preset gap is formed between the opposing edges of the photovoltaic module and the detector.    USE - Multi-position photovoltaic assembly installed in roof of building    ADVANTAGE - Permits transport of the PV assemblies in a relatively compact form at reduced shipping cost and enables installation of PV assemblies at preset angle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the photovoltaic assemblies.
NOVELTY - The plant uses three independent one from another systems of power take-off: production of electric power from emitters-collectors, production of thermal power due to forced convection of air medium heated in a closed spaced under the aerodynamic fairing, and transfer of thermal power to the zone of consumption by the propulsive mass enclosed in a closed system of internal supply of the heat-transfer agent. The plant efficiency is enhanced due to the use of the heat and electricity accumulators that provide for accumulation of solar heat in the heat excessive period (summer) and use it in the heat deficient period (winter) due to constructional performance of the light detector trap providing for the maximum take-off of the solar energy getting onto the area of the mirror aperture due to installation of an electric heater and an additional local ballast inductor-radiator of heat in the light detector trap, as well as to the use of mirror lavsan film with devices adjusting its tension, which minimizes the light diffraction of the light spot on the surface of the heat tube and inlet aperture of the liquid detection trap.    USE - Provision of electric power and heat in industrial and dwelling objects, including separately standing buildings and their parts, for example, mansards.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of the plant. 13 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - Magneto-thermal unit designed to convert stored magnetic energy, phase transformation energy, and thermal energy into working-medium motive energy has its working medium made of magnetically soft material possessing ferromagnetic properties whose magnetization is a function of temperature. It is placed in polarizing magnetic field, cooled down, turned to ferromagnetic state, and displaced under action of magnetic linkage forces towards effective area of these forces from area where magnetic field strength is minimal to area of maximal flux density; in the process it compresses some material such as gas in confined enclosed space and is heated due to heat of compressed gas, transformed into paramagnetic state, and returned to initial position due to elastic forces of compressed gas. Working medium is cooled down by gas cooled in the course of expansion and turned to ferromagnetic state.    USE - Development of electrical energy generators and motors.    ADVANTAGE - Provision for using natural low-potential energy sources. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Windmill-electric generating system has bearing tower with its butt-end carrying swivel-platform mounted windmill coupled with electric generator; two pole-mounted air-tight solar-electric energy converters arranged one on top of other above auxiliary space accommodating heat-generating equipment and covered with light-tight heat-insulating material in the form of canopies with two surfaces. Space under bottom solar-electric energy converter communicates with atmosphere through opening above ceiling of auxiliary spaces; air space under top solar-electric energy converter communicates with heat-generating equipment disposed in auxiliary space through ventilation air conduits. Upper opening of air space above top solar-electric energy converter is covered with auxiliary bushing secures relative to bearing tower body in inner cylindrical space whose outlet hole is closed with aid of adjustable flange provided with air stream injecting nozzle. Positions of windmill and injecting nozzle are synchronized by means of wind-direction sensor and associated control device that sets in motion swivel platform. Top solar-electric energy converter has additional heat-accumulating layer. Heat fluxes escaping from injecting nozzles build up low-pressure areas which augments wind flow actuating the windmill and enhances generation of commercial electrical energy by 5% and more. In addition specially organized industrial premises associated with electrical energy generation enable owners of operating windmill-electric power units to carry out their economically efficient reconstruction.    USE - Wind- power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced electrical energy output at reduced cost. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Windmill-electric generating plant has pole- mounted power unit incorporating at least one turbine provided with inlet and outlet channels and nozzle assembly, generator mechanically coupled with turbine, annular outer shell with outlet diffuser, and additional annular shell forming, in conjunction with inner surface of outer shell, an acceleration channel communicating with diffuser; novelty is that power unit is provided with central body that forms, together with inner surface of additional shell, one more acceleration channel communicating with intermediate part of first acceleration channel; made in central body is uniflow channel directly communicating with diffuser and including turbine inlet channel and flow path of nozzle assembly; guide ribs installed in turbine inlet channel and/or in first and/or second acceleration channels form air stream swirling apparatus.    USE - Wind-power engineering; wind energy conversion to electricity and to other kinds of energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced effectiveness, power output, and efficiency of plant. 12 cl 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A power generating apparatus by using of buoyance in accordance with water level difference is provided to reduce facility costs and natural and geographical influences by generating energy through the use of water level differences of tidal water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A buoyancy generating system comprises a float(1); a fixed frame(6) having an opening(2) formed at the bottom of the fixed frame so as to allow sea water to be introduced or discharged, and an inner passage(3) having a horizontal section same as the horizontal section of the float so as to allow the float to move only in a vertical direction in accordance with the change of water level of the introduced sea water, wherein the inner passage has a length longer than the maximum water level during the flood tide, and the fixed frame is installed upright at the bottom of the sea through a fixing member(5); an energy transfer rod(8) extended in a vertical direction from the upper surface of the float, and which moves in a vertical direction along the movement of the float, and transfers energy generated from the vertical movement, to a generator unit(7) disposed outside the fixed frame; a motion converting unit(9) coupled to the energy transfer rod, and which converts a vertical motion into a rotating motion; a single direction rotation converting unit(10) connected to the motion converting unit, and which converts the rotating motion into a single direction rotation; and a generator motor(11) connected to the single direction rotation converting unit, and which generates electrical energy from the rotating motion.
NOVELTY - The electrode structure has a thin film (7) containing a tetra cyano quinodimethane complex, which is formed on the surface of an Al electrode layer.    USE - For solar cell, organic electroluminescent element, transistor e.g. TFT, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a favorable electrode simply and safely without using a precious metal. Enables manufacture of solar cell or organic EL element or transistor using the electrode at low cost and in large quantities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrode modifying method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the laminated structure of the electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thin film (7)
NOVELTY - The covering material consists of a 1,3,5-triazine ring compound with ultraviolet-absorbing optionally substituted phenyl group(s).    USE - For coating onto incident light side of a photovoltaic cell of a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Volatilization of ultraviolet absorber which suppresses photodegradation of resin is restrained. Reduction in weight and cost of the solar cell module are attained using the covering material, without reduction in weather resistance. The solar cell module has excellent productivity, weather resistance, light resistance and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell module which comprises covering material as surface coating material coated to incident light side of a photovoltaic cell (101).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (101)
NOVELTY - An organic resin coating layer (6) is formed on the surface of a substrate (1) at temperature below the junction temperature of the substrate and crystallized semiconductor particle (2) is arranged on the substrate (1). The particle (2) is joined to the substrate (1) by being heat processing above the eutectic temperature of oxygen in atmosphere.    USE - For solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy arrangement of crystallized semiconductor particle on the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the process involved in the manufacture of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Substrate (1)    Crystallized semiconductor particle (2)    Organic resin coating layer (6)
NOVELTY - Multiple solar battery cells (11) are arranged linearly and are connected together through flat plate shaped conductive wires (41-45). An excluded portion of the conductive wire is covered by respective insulating elements.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the excluded portion of the conductive wire is covered by insulating element, the need for using film, tape for insulation is eliminated and thus working efficiency is significantly increased. The processing time is also significantly reduced and the design is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery module fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of matrix configuration of a solar battery module.    Solar battery cells (11)    Conductive wires (41-45)    Insulating elements (411,421,441,451)
NOVELTY - The ocean energy power generator consists of buoyancy energy taker, air pump, high pressure cabinet, air turbine, electric generator, float, chain, power output wheel, tension wheel, weight, push rodand rack. The buoyancy energy taker may be either drawing chain type or pushing rack type. The present invention can utilize both tide energy and wave energy of sea and convert the tide energy and wave energy into the energy stored in high pressure gas and the energy stored in high pressure gas is further converted into electrical energy as required.
NOVELTY - The lithium and titanium doped NiO-base ceramic is prepared by a sol-gel process involving preparing lithium-doped NiO precursor powder and subsequent mixing with TiO2 and sintering. The precursor powder prepared by the sol-gel process has a small grain size and homogeneous chemical performance, is easy to sinter and has favorable material performance improvement. Regulating the doped lithium and titanium amount can alter the dielectric performance of the ceramic material for different requirements. The ceramic has very high dielectric constant, greater than 10 power 4 at 1-10 MHz, and high temperature stability and may be used in thermoelectric electricity generation, thermoelectric refrigeration, producing high-density capacitor and other fields.
NOVELTY - The system has at least one focusing element and at least one collection/concentration element at its focal point or line with a wedge-shaped or conical body whose base forms the electromagnetic radiation inlet opening (13) and whose blunt tip forms the outlet opening. The collection/concentration element is transparent to cold light and essentially opaque to hot light. A light conductor (23) carries the concentrated light to an application point.    USE - For producing cold light from solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables longer wave radiation, e.g. infrared radiation, to be separated from shorter wave radiation and the shorter wave radiation to be concentrated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following: a method of producing cold light from solar radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a concentration element    inlet opening (13)    light conductor (23)
NOVELTY - The wind turbine overvoltage protector with boosted drive comprises a drive shaft (7) linking the rotor blades (12) to a generator (9). The high-performance drive shaft (7) has a tubular carbon fibre composite core (7a) lined internally with glass fibre composite (7b) insulating the terminal flanges (5,10) of the shaft (7) which is earthed.    USE - None given.
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric power generator is provided to reduce the loss of electricity due to the eddy current by forming a rotor with a multistage multipolar scheme to increase the strength of magnetic-line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Magnets are disposed on the surface of a rotor(1) in an alternative pole arrangement. A cylindrical stator(3) is provided on the outside of the rotor(1). Since the strength of magnetic-line is changed, the number of rotations of the rotor(1) is controlled in order to adjust the quantity of current being generated. The temperature of a surface of the cylindrical stator(3) is maintained under 100deg. C. By rotating the rotor(1), the poles of magnets crosses to each other to induce a current on the cylindrical stator(3). The generated current is converted into heat.
NOVELTY - A fine crystal semiconductor layer used as a mold micro-c-Si:H layer (4) is formed by plasma CVD using the diluted raw material gas. The multiplying factor of raw material gas and electric power for plasma generation are set high with respect to subsequent process in the formation of fine crystal semiconductor layer.    USE - Manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell with high conversion efficiency can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Mold micro-c-Si:H layer (4)
NOVELTY - A solar heat collection device (6) collects the solar heat absorbed by a solar cell (10). The solar cell is then cooled by a working fluid.    USE - Hybrid solar heat converter.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation capability of the solar cell is improved by cooling the solar cell using the working fluid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the solar heat converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar heat collection device (6)    Solar cell (10)
NOVELTY - An electrical storage unit (103) is arranged in space between a solar cell panel (101) and a metal frame (102), to store energy obtained by the solar cell panel. An inverter (105) converts DC power output from the electrical storage unit, into AC power.    USE - Portable power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage unit and inverter are held in the metal frame reliably and safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the portable power supply. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell panel (101)    Metal frame (102)    Electrical storage unit (103)    Inverter (105)
NOVELTY - Operation of a solar heat gathering panel, involves distributing the liquids within a flat panel collector in which they percolate through a layer of solar-heated fleece, heating and evaporating the liquid. vapor condenses under the transparent cover, and is captured in a collector gully.    USE - As solar-powered heat still or general purpose heater.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The collector is a heat-insulated cassette made preferably of non-corroding sheet metal, and is filled with an insulating material or gas. The incoming raw product is introduced from a distributor gully onto the fleece via wick resting on the cassette and terminating in the sump gully.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional side-view of the above solar heated still.    collector housing (1)    thermal insulation (2)    absorption base (3)    absorption fleece (4)    wick (5)    inlet gully (6)    inlet fitting (7)    sump outlet (8)    distillate outlet (9)    distilling gully (10)    droplet formation tip (11)    cover plate (12)    raw product input (13)    final product (14)    sump drain product (15)    vapor chamber (16)
NOVELTY - An electric generator set using wave energy of sea to raise up water level and then using high water level to generate electricity is composed of low-position water pool, high-position reservior, steel frame, fixed on sea bed, guide track in the steel frame, pressure cylinder, piston in pressure cylinder, float head on guide track, and water turbine.
NOVELTY - Thermometer comprises a temperature sensing probe with a display and a power supply (90) with solar cell (20) charging electrolytic or double layer capacitor (98) of over 20,000 micro Farads.    USE - Thermometer is for clinical applications.    ADVANTAGE - Thermometer is solar-powered, allows repeated measurements in the dark and does not contain an environmentally unfriendly battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thermometer circuit    solar cell (20)    power supply (90)    capacitor (98)
NOVELTY - A rear surface of a semiconductor substrate (16) has raised areas (18) each with first (20) and second (22) longitudinal sloped edges and first (26) and second (28) contacts. The raised areas run parallel and border on first drains. The first and second contacts fit at a distance from each other on the rear surface of the semiconductor substrate.    USE - For production of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - This solar cell has a structure that is simple to produce and it is highly efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a basic diagram of a solar cell with raised areas on the rear side.    Semiconductor substrate (16)    Raised area (18)    First longitudinal sloped edge (20)    Second longitudinal sloped edge (22)    First contact (26)    Second contact (28)
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric conversion material has a stoichiometric structure (A2BC) where the elements A, B and C are formed into a Heusler alloy crystal structure. The total number of valence electrons per chemical formula are controlled by exchanging at least1 of A, B and C with another element, per basic structure in which the total valence electron number is 24 per chemical formula.    USE - Used in the production of a thermoelectric conversion element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material shows a high thermoelectric conversion efficiency and can be prepared at a low cost. Dangers of environmental pollution are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) the manufacture of a thermoelectric conversion material by forming a raw material mixture having the elements and structure ratio for producing the material, and melting or vaporizing the mixture in a vacuum or inert gas and solidifying; and    (2) a thermoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a graph of the relationship of temperature and Seebeck coefficient based on Fe2V(Al1-cSic). (Drawing contains non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A recording medium stores an electrical power system model with blocks of elements such as electrical circuits, electromechanical devices, measurement device that are interrelated with specific connections and respective data are read only data with respect to an end user. A simulation engine simulates the performance of the electrical power system based on block characteristic specified by a user in an input module.    USE - For simulating performance of electrical power system comprising distributed power generation configuration such as fuel cell, wind driven micro-turbine, low-emission combustion engine, permanent magnet generator, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of electrical power system is simulated appropriately and easily by an end user with little knowledge of simulation software.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical power system performance evaluation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electrical power system.
NOVELTY - The front windshield, window, rear windshield (10,20,30) comprise photochromatic lens materials (TL1,TL2,TL3) having different darkening strengths, when exposed to ultraviolet light. The darkening strength of the rear shield is greater than that of the side window which has a strength greater than the front shield.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The windshields with photochromatic lens of different darkening strength is simple and effective to use. Prevents interior of the vehicle from heat and damage when exposed to sunlight. Facilitates driving during strong sunlight and at night.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top perspective view of the vehicle with solar windshields.    front windshield (10)    window (20)    rear windshield (30)    photochromatic lens materials (TL1,TL2,TL3)
NOVELTY - The p-type and n-type materials (4) generate electric current by converting a portion of thermal energy from the heat source (3) into electricity. The heat from heat source is absorbed by cryogen (2) when heat is not converted into electricity and the cryogen is vaporized on absorption of heat.    USE - For generation of thermoelectric power in cryogenic vapor powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents formation of cold spots hence efficiently generates electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric generator, energetic cryogenic vapor, vacuum insulation and solar heated thermoelectric vaporizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a thermoelectric vaporizer.    cryogen (2)    heat source (3)    p-type and n-type materials (4)
NOVELTY - Solar-energy concentrator is made in form of Fresnel lens consisting of set of optical prisms of rectangular cross section at refraction angles; it has focal plane and optical axis which is just axis of symmetry of lens; refraction angle of each prism is found from the following formula: where n(lambda0) is refractive index of optical material of Fresnel lens at wave length of lambda0; f is distance of focal plane from lens; Ri is distance of i-prism of optical axis of lens; r0 is preset distance of point on focal plane which is interface of solar spectrum; 0 less than r0 less than Rm, where Rm is maximum size of lens.    USE - Solar-energy engineering; manufacture of solar-energy concentrators for direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Power plant includes closed trestle, pontoons, bell-crank and oil pumps. Besides that, it is provided with oil tank equipped with filter and hydraulic accumulator. Pontoons are provided with rods articulated to load-bearing struts of trestle. Suspended to said trestle is bell-crank with blades mounted for engagement with oil pumps located on trestle for delivery of oil from oil tank to common hydraulic accumulator communicated with manifold fitted with hydraulic valves ensuring stable pressure of oil in hydraulic accumulator in case of change in power of sea waves and high tides. Guide chute mounted under bell- crank is provided with base and guide walls. Hydraulic equipment of power plant is insulated from outside action, thus facilitating servicing and enhancing reliability of plant.    USE - Conversion of energy of sea waves and high tides; drives for electric generators and different machinery.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability. 4 dwg
NOVELTY - The auxiliary power supply device (10) for a semiconductor switch device includes at least one thermoelectric generator (2) to supply an auxiliary voltage (Va). A heat generator (3) and at least one heat sink (1) are provided. The heat generator and the thermoelectric generator are joined by at least one interface. The thermoelectric generator and the heat sink are joined by at least one interface.    USE - For an auxiliary power supply device for a semiconductor switch device used in HVDC applications.    ADVANTAGE - Improves operation at start-up where the semiconductor switch device needs to start working by itself from a link voltage, which is not well defined. Eliminates need for step down transformer for auxiliary voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also given for:    (a) a module including the auxiliary power supply device,    (b) a semiconductor switch device, and    (c) a method for supplying auxiliary power to a semiconductor switch device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a portion of an auxiliary power supply device for a semiconductor switch device.    Auxiliary voltage (Va)    Heat sink (1)    Thermoelectric generator (2)    Heat generator (3)    Auxiliary power supply device (10)
NOVELTY - The airship has a transparent envelope (1) shaped as a prolate spheroid and fitted with fins and rudders (4) and elevators at the tail end. There is a gondola (5) and electrically-driven propellers (6) underneath. The envelope is reinforced with longitudinal (2) and transverse (3) frame members.    USE - Power and lift system for airship.    ADVANTAGE - The airship runs on solar power and uses waste heat from solar power plant to heat air inside envelope to provide buoyancy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A large concave mirror (7) is accommodated inside the envelope collects solar energy and focuses it on a small absorbent sphere (12) supported on struts (11). The mirror is supported on a sliding carriage (9) connected to struts (8) holding the mirror. The carriage runs on a one quarter-circle rail (10) mounted on an azimuth swiveling mount (13).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the airship.    Transparent envelope of airship (1)    Longitudinal frames (2)    Transverse frames (3)    Fins and rudders (4)    Gondola (5)    Electrically-driven propellers (6)    Large concave mirror (7)    Struts (8)    Sliding carriage (9)    Quarter-circle arcuate rail (10)    Struts (11)    Small absorbent sphere (12)    Azimuth swiveling mount (13)
NOVELTY - The floating installation includes a semisubmersible platform (23) which supports a turbine (25), a turbine drive, and an electric power generator assembly (29). The anchor mooring arrangements (30,31) are respectively attached to the upper and lower sections of the platform. An underwater electric cable system (35) transmits generated electrical power to a shore power distribution plant.    USE - Used for converting kinetic energy of ocean currents in deep waters into electricity using Darrieus type turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable harvesting of kinetic energy of ocean currents and tides in deep waters. Increases kinetic energy harvesting efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anchor mooring arrangements are attached symmetrically to the semisubmersible platform to anchor the platform to the sea bed. The underwater electric cable system includes a flexible cable (36), a concrete anchor (37), and a sea bottom cable (38).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side elevation view of the floating installation.    Semisubmersible platform (23)    Turbine (25)    Electric power generator assembly (29)    Anchor mooring arrangements (30,31)    Underwater electric cable system (35)    Flexible cable (36)    Concrete anchor (37)    Sea bottom cable (38)
NOVELTY - Superconductive coil (22) is formed from a material which is electrically superconductive at temperatures below the critical temperature. Liquid nitrogen (14) is stored in a cryogenic container (12) surrounding the superconductive coil for maintaining the coil at a temperature below the critical temperature.    USE - Electrical power generator for hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Generates greater current flow using a superconductive coil and thereby produces a powerful magnetic field. Sustains electrical current in the coil without additional electrical input for a long period of time and enables to use liquid nitrogen for maintaining superconducting temperature and for developing mechanical energy for operating the generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Electrical power generator constructing method;    (2) Electrical power generating method;    (3) Electrical power generation apparatus;    (4) Superconductive electrical conductor manufacturing method;    (5) Superconductive electrical conductor; and    (6) Electrically superconductive coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial cross-sectional view of the generator.    Cryogenic container (12)    Liquid nitrogen (14)    Superconductive coil (22)
NOVELTY - A cesium layer is formed on the flat surface of an emitter electrode (1). A collector material is laminated over the cesium layer and the cesium layer is heated to evaporate cesium layer.    USE - For forming electrode used in manufacture of diode devices such as thermionic converter and generator, photoelectric converter and generator, vacuum diode heat pumps and thermotunnel converters, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates to manufacture inexpensive diode device efficiently and quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the diode device.    Emitter electrode (1)
NOVELTY - An input unit (2) inputs the data comprising installation location of solar cell array at predetermined time. A display unit (4) displays three dimensional model of the solar cell and the installation environmental image along with shadow image.    USE - For optimizing and supporting the installation of solar cell array in the roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Judges the optimality of the installation location of solar cell and connection circuit composition easily and correctly. Since three dimensional model of solar cell is displayed along with shadow image, influence of shadow to the solar cell can be recognized more correctly and easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solar power generation installation optimization support apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Input unit (2)    Display unit (4)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive substrates (21,21') formed with positive and negative electrodes (24,23) are bonded such that portions of substrate where electrodes are formed are not overlapped. Conductive adhesives (28) including aluminum or copper are applied over the portions not overlapping with opposing electroconductive substrates for connecting adjacent solar cells in series or parallel.    USE - Solar cell especially oxide solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power loss and reduces gap between solar cells by increasing contact areas of the adjacent solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Solar cell module;    (2) Transparent battery window; and    (3) Solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional and top views of the oxide solar cell.    Electroconductive substrates (21,21')    Negative electrode (23)    Positive electrode (24)    Conductive adhesive (28)
NOVELTY - A sea wave power unit has a floating tube (1), attached to a mounting (6) removably attached to the shore (9), which moves up and down in the breakers. Air pressure is produced in the tube by in rushing water and passes to a pressure store (5) or directly to a pressure motor (3) with a generator (4) of electric current.    USE - As a transportable and mobile sea wave power generating unit.    ADVANTAGE - The unit is mobile and transportable and can be used to generate power sources other than electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a unit as above in which the tube is replaced by a channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sketch of the unit is shown.    Tube (1)    Motor (3)    Generator (4)    Pressure vessel (5)    Mounting (6)
NOVELTY - The tracking device has a rotary frame (11) fitted with a horizontal carrier shaft (2) for a photovoltaic module frame (1) and a tip disc (5), used for movement of a vertical guide shaft (9) fitted in a guide housing (14) at the outside of the rotary frame, causing the photovoltaic module frame to pivot about the horizontal carrier shaft.    USE - The tracking device is used for controlling the horizontal and vertical alignment of a photovoltaic module converting solar radiation into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Allows accurate alignment of photovoltaic module for increasing operating efficiency by up to 40 %.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a horizontal and vertical tracking device for a photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module frame (1)    Horizontal carrier shaft (2)    Tip disc (5)    Vertical guide shaft (9)    Rotary frame (11)    Guide housing (14)
NOVELTY - The wave power generation equipment is formed from a supporting and fixing mechanism, a wave energy transferring mechanism and an energy conversion mechanism, and features long service life, simple structure, low production cost and high wave energy utilization, and can have extensive application.
NOVELTY - The atmospheric pressure method involves inducing an imbalance in the opposite force vectors of atmospheric pressure along the selected axis or direction by using a vacuum chamber, then transferring the created imbalance in the opposite force vectors to an object that is caused to move according to the Newton's second law of motion.    USE - For providing locomotion of vehicle or for generating electric power by using atmospheric pressure to move turbines.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power for moving vehicles and atmospheric turbines to produce electricity. Reduce pollution of the earth's atmosphere by burning fossil fuels. Reduce global warming caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Reduce the dependence of the world's economies on certain fossil fuels in limited supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the theoretical diagram of the locomotion and power generation process.
NOVELTY - Semiconductor module (20) has photoelectric transducers (10) arranged in 5x5 matrix form through the leads (21-26). Each transducers have a diffusion layer, a PN junction and a planar surface of p-type semiconductor crystal. The oppositely arranged positive and negative electrodes are formed on the planar surface of the crystal.    USE - Light emitting/receiving semiconductor module.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light emitting/receiving semiconductor module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the section view of the light emitting/receiving semiconductor module.    photoelectric transducers (10)    semiconductor module (20)    leads (21-26)
NOVELTY - The transducer (10) includes paddlewheels (50) which engage mutually with pair of unidirectional drive mechanisms (58) based on direction of rotation of paddlewheel blades (56) about the paddlewheel axis (54). Drive lines (60) connected to each of the drive mechanisms, transmit driving outputs from the drive mechanisms to a generator (62).    USE - For converting kinetic energy of waves moving in water channel such as ocean, sea and lake, into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Driving output is provided to the generator irrespective of direction of paddlewheel rotation, by using to as the unidirectional drive mechanisms which engage mutually with the corresponding paddlewheel during clock-wise and anti-clockwise rotations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the wave energy transducer.    wave energy transducer (10)    paddlewheel (50)    paddlewheel axis (54)    paddlewheel blade (56)    unidirectional drive mechanisms (58)    drive lines (60)    generator (62)
NOVELTY - A turbine generates electricity during discharge of fluid (2) from a hydraulic support chamber (8). A fluid reservoir collects the hydraulic fluid controlled by a valve, from a turbine discharge. A electrical distribution controller distributes the generated power based on the collected hydraulic fluid.    USE - Hydraulic power system for building or other facilities.    ADVANTAGE - Since the size and weight of building is quite often proportional to their electric needs, the weight of the building structure creates the equivalent head of several hundred feet at the inlet of the hydraulic turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) building formation and support structure; and    (2) power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view illustrating the hydraulic power system in building.    hydraulic fluid (2)    hydraulic support chamber (8)
NOVELTY - A solid state compound has a crystal lattice (204) structure having a unit cube cell comprising metal atom(s) (202) and non-metal atom(s) (206), and filling atoms (210) different from the metal and non-metal atoms, within the cubic cell. The atoms are selected such that the solid state compound has transports properties of being semi-metallic or semiconducting.    USE - Used for a thermoelectric material for thermoelectric devices, and hybrid material (all claimed). The thermoelectric devices includes generators, coolers and detectors.    ADVANTAGE - The solid state compound has high seeback coefficient and low thermal conductivity in combination with large electrical conductivity for large thermal coefficient values. The skutterudite crystals have the potential to achieve high electric conductivity and low thermal conductivity for highly efficient thermoelectric materials. The filled skutterudite structure effectively scatter phonons to reduce the lattice thermal conductivity of unfilled compounds. The thermoelectric materials have superior thermoelectric properties at high temperatures, and shown a great potential for application to solid state device using thermoelectric conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a thermoelectric material having a skutterudite structure;    (2) a hybrid material;    (3) the production of a thermoelectric alloy of a filled skutterudite structure; and    (4) a thermoelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram representing the filled structure.    Metal atoms (202)    Cubic lattice (204)    Non-metal atoms (206)    Filling atoms (210)
NOVELTY - A downhole power generation system comprises a bottom hole assembly, and a downhole power source. The power source collects vibrational energy from the bottom hole assembly, and converts it into electrical energy.    USE - For downhole power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The novel system has improved temperature range, longer battery lifetime, and improved cost reduction and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of generating power in a downhole assembly, by collecting vibrational energy from drilling operation and converting the vibrational energy into electrical current using a magnet and coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process flow for the spectral power ratio analysis method.
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric generator operates on liquid or gaseous fuel and has catalytic fuel combustion chamber. The latter has catalyst and thermoelectric converters. Thermoelectric converters are assembled of plurality of thermal cells inserted between two ceramic or metal plates. Catalytic combustion chamber is formed by at least one thermoelectric converter. Catalyst is applied either to high-temperature surface of thermoelectric converter or to three-dimensional structure disposed on high-temperature surface of thermoelectric converter that fills up inner space of combustion chamber. Catalytic fuel combustion is effected on thermoelectric converter surface or in close proximity of this surface. Optimal compositions of catalytic materials as well as fuel-air ratio are selected so that temperature within catalytic combustion chamber is maintained between 105 and 600 degrees C.    USE - Conversion of heat energy released in fuel combustion into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Compact design, ability of direct heat-to-power conversion.
NOVELTY - An electric generating system of an air compressor with flow deviation of fluid in an annular tube against wind wave and swell is provided to prevent environmental pollution, and to improve energy efficiency by generating power with wind wave and swell without discharging exhaust gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hemispherical weight(15) is combined with a floating disk(14), and an annular tube(10) is fixed on the floating disk. The fluid level(11) is formed in the annular tube by placing on the swell, and an air expansion tank(17) is formed to store and discharge compressed air. An electric generator(2) is combined with an air turbine(3), and actuated by driving the air turbine in blowing off air. Restoring force is improved by placing the center of gravity of the weight downward. Pneumatic pressure is increased and decreased repeatedly in right and left hollow parts of the annular tube with changing the fluid level against swell and wind wave, and air is sucked and discharged from the annular tube. Energy efficiency is improved by rotating the generator regularly with supplying compressed air evenly through the air turbine.
NOVELTY - A hybrid power generating system by using wind and solar energy is provided to generate energy efficiently by turning symmetrical blades regardless of wind direction and by installing a solar cell in a wind guide surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wind plate(7) is curved in a hybrid power generator, and a bending preventive bar(12) is installed in the rear part of the wind plate. Plural wind preventive units(9) are installed in the wind plate, and side blades are mounted at both sides of the wind plate. Blade supporting tubes(6,6') are combined with the lower part of a blade support body, and fitted to a rotating shaft(5). The rotating shaft is inserted to shaft supporting bars(4,4'), and shaft supporting bars are mounted in rotating unit support plates(3,3') in a wind collecting guide housing. Plural wind preventive plates(1) are mounted in the wind collecting guide housing, and solar cells(13) are formed in wind guide surfaces(2). Power is generated efficiently with using wind and solar energy.
NOVELTY - A stand (3) is provided at the bottom of a water surface. The stand having a circular outline shape, is provided at a depth from the water surface at an angle which centralizes a wave on a predetermined location on the stand with respect to propagation direction of the wave.    USE - For wave-activated power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reception of shock of wave is avoided while achieving reduction in installation and maintenance cost of wave-power concentration structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for wave-power dispersion structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the wave-power concentration structure.    stand (3)
NOVELTY - A mercury vapor lamp and a magneto-optical recorder are provided in the middle of a solar cell (1). An ultraviolet rays generator produces sun rays that leaks from a hole provided in the magneto-optical recorder. The leakage sun rays are taken out and stores in a storage battery (6) for rotating the deceleration device of the hydraulic equipment with a generator (7).    USE - For engine used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the cost of generator, since the semiconductor oil pressure generator is driven by deceleration device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the generator with the semiconductor solar cell and the deceleration device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (1)    Storage battery (6)    Generator (7)
NOVELTY - A sun tracking mechanism determines the drive direction of a solar cell (502) by comparing the vibrations of the solar cell with a change in the output of a solar cell output detector (509).    USE - Solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The sun tracking mechanism is easy to handle and accurately tracks the drive direction of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the solar power generation system.    solar cell (502)    detector (509)
NOVELTY - The power take-off system for heavy floats comprises a float termed as a wave foil with a built-in water chamber, two pendulums with the water chamber suspended beneath them in a spring and horizontal screws fitted under the pendulums. The system is constructed so that the float and pendulums automatically swing with incoming waves so that energy can be accumulated in the system at the same time as the float itself can transmit waves with the same wave length as those incoming.    USE - As a power take-off system for heavy floats.    ADVANTAGE - The system is capable of taking in energy from a longer wave front, contributory to amplification within it.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The wave power machine takes in energy like a radio antenna and automatically oscillates sending out waves. The system maintains the oscillating movement in order to transmit waves in the opposite direction, thus taking in energy from a longer wave front, providing amplification in the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure displays the heavy floats preparatory to the power take-off system. It contains non-English language text, translated in pencil. It also shows the name of the inventor.
NOVELTY - The roof ridge extends in north-south direction and the solar panel follows the sun. The solar collector (58) fits on the north-south ridge (56) of the gable roof (50).The collector fitting is the base for the adjustment of the solar collector, which is swiveled about an axle (86) fixed in the region of the roof ridge. The collector contains a photovoltaic generator with a reflector to direct sunlight onto photovoltaic cell(s).    USE - For photovoltaic generation of electric current and/or thermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - Simple design and facility for universal application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows view in direction of roof ridge of gable roof with invented mechanism.    solar collector, (58)    roof ridge, (56)    gable roof, (50)    axle (86)
NOVELTY - The suns rays fall onto prism plates (3,4) that are set into carrier (5) that has the solar energy cell (4) on an angled rear surface (6). The prisms ensure that for different positions of the sun the rays are directed effectively onto the cell without being reduced by shadows.    USE - Solar energy collection    ADVANTAGE - Avoids loss due to shadows    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side view of collector    Prisms (3,4)    Solar cell (4)    Angled surface (6)
NOVELTY - The device uses the gravitation energy of the Earth as regenerative energy. An air flow is produced by a height difference and fed into a conical flow channel (1) and a number of deflection channels (2) so that by deflecting the vertical flow into an output flow opposite to the rotation direction a force is generated that produces the rotation.    USE - For use as a rotary drive for power levels between 50 and 10000 MW.    ADVANTAGE - Can be used irrespective of location with constant powered output from constant gravitation energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    conical flow channel (1)    deflection channels (2)    air (3)    air feed openings (4)    air control elements (5)
NOVELTY - A substrate coated with a composite film (I) based on a mesoporous mineral layer, containing nanoparticles (II) formed in situ inside the layer, is claimed, where (I) has periodic lattice structure over most of its thickness where (II) are present, (II) being arranged in a scale of domains of at least 4 periods over the thickness of the film.    USE - Use of the coated substrates is claimed in the production of solar concentrators (e.g. for photovoltaic cells), quantum boxes, non-linear optical materials or magnetic materials. The substrate is specifically of mineral material (e.g. glass, silica or ceramic) or organic material (e.g. plastics) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has a regular structure, thus providing homogeneous surface effects and properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the production of the coated substrate, by: (i) applying a mesoporous mineral layer to the substrate; contacting the mineral layer with a composition comprising at least one precursor for (II) in a liquid medium; and (iii) treating the impregnated layer with energy, radiation or at least one liquid or gaseous reactant.
NOVELTY - A platform (620) has plural buoyancy members (610) and support arms (615) each holds a generator (752) with turbines on its sides, while the assembly is secured by anchors. The assembly can be deployed in shallow water and can be easily moved, while rotating members (400) are rotated in water currents to turn the turbines and generate electricity.    USE - Producing electrical energy from water currents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for an energy production plant and for a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the plant    Rotating members (400)    Buoyancy members (610)    Arms (615)    Platform (620)    Generators (752)
NOVELTY - The environmental factors that affect the electric power generated by a renewable power generation facility are sensed based on which environmental forecast data is developed. The power from the renewable power generation facility is delivered at a predetermined time and the trading position for the power delivered is developed based on the detected uncertainty in the environmental forecast data.    USE - Used for translating environmental forecast data for a renewable power generation facility.    ADVANTAGE - The power from renewable power generation facility is delivered as scheduled at predetermined production level reliably by minimizing financial and contractual risk in generating power from a renewable power generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric power trading method;    (2) power exchange option market operation;    (3) bilateral options market operation;    (4) renewable power prediction market operation;    (5) a computer based financial risk reduction system;    (6) a renewable power prediction database;    (7) an electric power trading apparatus;    (8) a power exchange option market operating apparatus;    (9) a bilateral options market operating apparatus; and    (10) a renewable power prediction market operating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the financial risk minimization mechanism of the renewable power generation system.
NOVELTY - A solar hot water heating system is provided to improve thermal efficiency, and to minimize heat loss by tracking the position of the sun automatically with using a multiple linear condenser, a collecting plate house and a heat medium circulating glass tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heat medium circulating glass tube(1) is installed in the middle of a linear condenser(2) in a collecting plate house(17), and water is heated by a preheating plate(18) and closed by transparent polycarbonate(3). Light receiving and emitting diodes are installed in a rotary plate(9) and a fixed plate(10), and the angle of the collecting plate house is adjusted by a position controller(15). A rotation pulley(20) is operated by a horizontal direct current motor(6), and the angle of the collecting plate house is fitted to the orbit of the sun by connecting a vertical direct current motor(14) to a ball screw(23). Temperature of hot water is adjusted by an electric heater(12) to prevent lowering of temperature.
NOVELTY - A light solar cell module is provided to increase the area of a light receiving surface and to reduce a reflection loss caused by a charge collecting electrode by 50 percent, by disposing bus bars at both sides of the light receiving surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semiconductor device performs a photoelectric transformation to generate electric charges, having a light receiving surface absorbing light. A cell(20) includes an upper electrode and a lower electrode opposite to the upper electrode which are disposed on the light receiving surface. A connection unit electrically connects the upper and lower electrodes of the cell with the electrodes adjacent to the upper and lower electrodes while a plurality of cells are disposed on the same plane. Upper and lower sheets(22,24) protect the plurality of cells from the exterior. Transparent resin is filled in a gap between the sheets. A passivation layer(28) is formed on the edge of the semiconductor device to reduce an edge effect.
NOVELTY - A method for manufacturing a windmill is provided to solve the worldwide energy problems by increasing electric energy using wind force, to reduce the production cost by making a windmill using resin group materials, and to double the pleasant for people by cleaning air and improving the appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A windmill is formed by connecting lift blades(21), main blades(22), guide blades and lever blades, attaching a flow velocity increasing plate, and connecting streamline buoyant bodies(33) and damping buoyant bodies(34). A central shaft(11) is combined with a rotating shaft(12) via a bearing(13). Connecting units(15,16) are installed from the rotating shaft to be combined with the lift blades and the damping buoyant body. A power generating unit consists of a generator, a gear(42) and an automatic control panel(43). The windmill is rotated in a uniform direction regardless of the direction of wind using wind force. The lift blades are formed like the impeller of a helicopter. Resistance of the wind is changed into buoyancy. Therefore, more electric energy is obtained.
NOVELTY - The plant includes a high pressure turbine (6) operated with steam (S1) from a boiler (3), and a low pressure turbine (9) operated by steam (S2) from an economizer, an evaporator (13) and a heater (12). The low pressure turbine is operated while vapor from a high pressure turbine is supplied through a reheater (11). A generator (16) drives the high pressure turbine and low pressure turbine.    USE - For generating electricity using heat produced by e.g. incinerated refuse.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable generation of electricity using heat produced by incinerated refuse. Hyperthermia effective is obtained by refuse incineration power generating plant. Load adjustment of electricity generation can be performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the systematic diagram of the refuse incineration power generating plant. (Drawings includes non-English language)    Boiler (3)    High pressure turbine (6)    Low pressure turbine (9)    Reheater (11)    Heater (12)    Evaporator (13)    Generator (16)    Steam (S1)    Steam (S2)
NOVELTY - A titanium dioxide film used as photocatalyst, is formed on the photoreceiving portion (7) and light emission portion (9) of solar cell provided in the visual guidance mark.    USE - For removing dust and mud splashes adhered to the solar cell in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Even when the dust adheres to the light emitting portion of the solar cell, the dust is decomposed using the titanium dioxide and is further washed away by the rainfall. Thus the photoreceiving portion and the light emitting portion are brought to optimum working conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front elevation view of self-purification and self-illuminating type visual guidance mark.    Photoreceiving portion (7)    Light emission portion (9)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric panel (23) comprises a number of basic photoelectric cells used to charge a low voltage accumulator (11). The voltage from the photoelectric cells is applied via a converter, raising the voltage to a suitable level for charging the accumulator. A minimum number of cells is used so that the voltage of the photoelectric panel is greater than the threshold operating voltage of the power converter.    USE - Charging accumulator in varying light conditions.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that charging voltage is adequate, even in low light conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photoelectric panel (23) comprises a number of basic photoelectric cells connected together in series, connected to a power converter (24) which in turn is used to charge a low voltage accumulator (11). A certain minimum number of cells is used in construction of the panel, such that under a given degree of illumination, the voltage of the photoelectric panel is greater than the threshold operating voltage of the power converter. The cells of the panel may be connected together partially in series and partially in parallel. They are predominantly in parallel, with series connections being used solely to achieve the necessary threshold output voltage. The voltage converter serves to raise the voltage, and operates at a constant frequency. The accumulator to be charged may be an electro-chemical cell, or may be a capacitor or super-capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows the connection between photoelectric cells, converter and accumulator.    accumulator (11)    photoelectric panel (23)    converter (24)
NOVELTY - A frame (12) has a perimeter magnet (40) provided on one of its side bars (14,14'). An axial shaft (28) having rotation axis (26) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the frame, includes a rotor magnet (30). The magnetic field produced by the magnet (30) is alternately attracted to or repelled by the magnetic field of magnet (40) to induce rotation of the shaft when the frame is reciprocated in relation to the shaft.    USE - For motor and pumps, positioning devices, battery recharging units, gear actuation devices, transit and conveying components, drive trains, drive motors for watercraft and harnessing of energy from wave motion in aquatic environments.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a highly adaptable and efficient apparatus with a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Linear magnetic harmonic pump; and    (2) Linear magnetic harmonic electric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the linear magnetic harmonic motion converter.    Frame (12)    Side bars (14,14')    Rotation axis (26)    Axial shaft (28)    Rotor magnet (30)    Perimeter magnet (40)
NOVELTY - The plant (200) has a pair of counter rotating full bladed turbine rotors arranged beneath a streamlined torpedo-shaped buoyancy tank, to convey kinetic energy due to changes in the drag acting through one of the downward angled anchor lines (3-5) of the tank to separate generators housed in two watertight nacelles.    USE - For power generation using ocean currents.    ADVANTAGE - Produces large amount of power efficiently at low operating costs by using a buoyant tank that enhances drag and lift effect to produce maximum kinetic energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of submersible electrical power generation plant.    Anchor lines (3-5)    Plant (200)
NOVELTY - A storage chamber (80) containing a captive air pocket, stores pressurized fluid which when brought to a minimum threshold pressure by a float/ram mechanism (20,22,30), is released in a pressure regulated stream. The released stream engages hydraulic turbine (60) which directly produces governed alternating current suitable for release on standard power grids.    USE - Power net for extracting energy from ocean waves.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently converts oscillatory ocean wave motion into governed alternating current suitable for connection into commercially provided 60-cycle, 110-120 volt power grids. Permits greatest possible utilization of existing commercially available components, thereby reducing the cost. Allows great design flexibility, permits rotational maintainence programs without taking the entire system out of operation, and accommodates add-on capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows side and top views the power net.    Float/ram mechanism (20,22,30)    Hydraulic turbine (60)    Storage chamber (80)
NOVELTY - An electric generator (11) mounted on a float (1), generates electric energy by converting vertical reciprocating movement of an actuating unit (10) into rotating movement of a pinion (11a) engaged with a rack (17) formed on upper portion of actuating unit. A lamp (15) indicates the position of the buoy using the electric energy generated by the electric generator.    USE - For marking safe sea routes and dangerous zones for safely guiding ships at sea.    ADVANTAGE - Since electric generator is provided, the buoy can be permanently used at sea without requiring additional power sources.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric energy generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of buoy.    Float (1)    Actuating unit (10)    Electric generator (11)    Pinion (11a)    Lamp (15)    Rack (17)
NOVELTY - Windmill-electric generator has vanes, current generator, support, and reduction unit; novelty is that generator vanes are arranged in the form of gas-dynamic cascade and installed on two enclosed concentric loops, one loop being mounted on alignment rollers and other one, on reinforced rollers; reinforced layer is made of material noted for high friction coefficient; alignment and reinforced rollers are mounted on supports; reinforced rollers are coupled through mechanical transmission to electric generator; in addition wind flow boosters are installed on external side of gas-dynamic cascade.    USE - Wind-power engineering; conversion of air stream energy into electric current.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design and enhanced power output of generator. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Energy generation process consists in that lower end of pipe is dipped in water to ocean depth where there are water layers carrying dissolved gas whose density at bottom depth equals water density. Other end of pipe equipped with turbine is brought outside to ocean surface , starting pump is turned on to lift deep water to low-pressure area in direction of ocean surface. As soon as gas-water mixture escaping from pipe end brought outside falls onto turbine blades, starting pump is turned off. In this way energy of gas dissolved at ocean depth is used for power generation.    USE - Manufacture of electric generators using ocean energy.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced cost of electrical energy generation. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A float is divided into upper and lower zones when float is in under water. Fillers with smaller specific gravity are filled in the upper zone, to acquire the buoyancy so that float is raised from balanced position. When float is in raised position, fillers are filled in lower zone so that power of gravity direction is increased and the float moves to balanced position.    USE - For wave energy transmitting device used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The up-down movement energy of wave is easily convertible into kinetic energy, by the simplified float structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the wave energy transmitting device.
NOVELTY - Heat exchanging tubes (13,13',13) are arranged in a multiple concentric circle to form a spiral structure at which the spiral diameter of each tube differs mutually.    USE - For geothermal power generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Has simplified heat exchanging structure. Reduces overall heat loss during one heat cycle. Easy to maintain due to reduced number of operating portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the steam generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat exchanging tubes (13,13',13)
NOVELTY - A rope (23) is connected to the center of a floating object (19) whose end is attached with a needle bar crank (26) in a vibration chamber (4). The water flow is converted to up and down vibrations in the vibration chamber. A balance cable connected to the rope, meshes a chain portion with a chain ring (12) in an actuation chamber (3). A needle bar crank counter (26) hangs the chambers (3,4) to another chamber (27).    USE - To generate electricity and to rotate a turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Structure is simplified. Manufacturing cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the wave activated generator.    Actuation chamber (3)    Vibration chamber (4)    Chain ring (12)    Floating object (19)    Wire rope (23)    Needle bar crank (26)    Chamber (27)
NOVELTY - A solar battery panel (21) converts the solar energy input by a solar battery unit (20) into electric power. The electric power is supplied to another solar battery unit (10) and stored in secondary battery (40), where the solar battery unit and secondary battery unit are connected through connectors.    USE - Small power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Desired amount of power can be supplied reliably and safely by efficiently utilizing natural energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the small power generator.    solar battery units (10,20)    solar battery panel (21)    secondary battery (40)
NOVELTY - A battery cell train in which the solar cell pieces are connected in series, is formed between the natural-illumination open grooves (7). The battery cell train is connected between a power terminal (9) and a wiring cord (11).    USE - For manufacturing thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids degradation of solar cell characteristics, even when several open grooves are provided for natural illumination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thin film solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    natural-illumination open groove (7)    power terminal (9)    wiring cord (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves converting mechanical energy to electrical energy with converters between movable and fixed structures or structure parts or on selected points with elastic motion of the structure or parts. The movements are caused by mechanical load changes on the structures. Converters for attachment arrangements of structure parts can be arranged in parallel or in series.    USE - For obtaining electrical energy from the environment.    ADVANTAGE - Enables commercially profitable exploitation of environmental energy and is universally applicable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a building with mechanical/electrical energy converters..    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive point attachment for a large glass panel    threaded ring (2)    glass panel (3)    end holes (4)    bolt (5)    piezoelectric pressure converter (6)    spring element (7)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric transformer (1) has an energy accumulator (2) fitted downstream. A low-power activating unit (3) monitors the charging status of the energy accumulator and switches an output signal for the energy accumulator by relying on the charge.    USE - For click sensors, ultra low-power semiconductors, temperature sensors for spreading heating costs, domestic sensors in cooking utensils, stoves, refrigerators, vehicle traffic sensors, sensors in production and warehouses.    ADVANTAGE - The activating unit is extremely efficient regarding use of power, e.g. by means of self-locking FETs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermally driven device with a power supply and an ultra-low-power consumer connected to it having a memory with an identification code.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an activating unit for the present invention.    Thermoelectric transformer (1)    Energy accumulator (2)    Low-power activating unit (3)
NOVELTY - The energy conversion apparatus generates electricity from ocean waves (10) by using a float (110) that is tethered below the ocean surface. The float moves back and forth in a horizontal direction under the influence of the ocean waves. A water turbine is attached to either the float or the tether (120) and electricity is generated as the float moves back and forth    USE - For generation of electricity by utilizing the pressure fluctuations beneath the surface of ocean waves.    ADVANTAGE - Unaffected by storms and tides.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for a method of extracting energy from ocean waves    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram showing basic structure of the apparatus    Waves (10)    Surface (14)    Float (110)    Tether (120)
NOVELTY - An all-weather clean energy generation system is provided to supply stably clean electric power by integrating solar energy, wind energy, and biomass energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar energy generation system(2) is operated in the daytime and a wind energy generation system(1) is operated in the night. The solar energy generation system(2) includes a solar cell plate using a solar tracking device. The divided solar cell plates are driven by using a small-sized actuator. The wind energy generation system(1) includes a permanent magnet synchronous generator. An all-weather clean energy generation system is by integrating the wind energy generation system(1), the solar energy generation system(2), a biomass generation system(3) as a natural energy source, and a battery system(6). An intelligent control portion(4) is used for controlling operations of each system. The intelligent control portion(4) is formed by a network system including a computer, a telephone, and a LAN.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a top cell (4) containing semiconductor material having a composition of (Al1-yGay)(1-x)InxP and a bottom cell (2) containing semiconductor material having a composition of GaAs1-zSbz where x is less than one, and y, z are greater than zero.    USE - Used as power supply for spacecraft such as satellite e.g. electric power satellite, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell with improved photoelectric conversion efficiency is easily achieved at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the basic structure of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Bottom cell (2)    Top cell (4)
NOVELTY - The solar battery has a substrate on which several solar cells are connected serially. Each of the solar cell contains two-patterned conductive layers, a photoelectric conversion layer and a flexible layer.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves photoelectric conversion efficiency without increasing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the process flow diagram explaining manufacturing method of solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (11) has a frame (100) whose bottom flat-plate is connected to a roofing-tile (200) through a fixed bolt (106) and an insertion nut (203), so that the module and the structure are integrated.    USE - For common residences.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell module and the roofing-tile are integrated, long outdoor weather proof durability is provided and water penetration to the module is prevented. The solar cell module is light weight and has an excellent structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell module (11)    Frame (100)    Fixed bolt (106)    Roofing-tile (200)    Insertion nut (203)
NOVELTY - Biomass electricity generation system contains a storage unit (2) that compresses and stores the exhaust gas (4) and air (8) produced by cultivating microbial cells to generate steam; and a photosynthesis culture equipment (3) removes the nitrogen, phosphorus and microbial cells from a portion of treated water (9). The carbon dioxide in the compressed exhaust gas and methane collected from sludge are burnt to generate electricity.    USE - Biomass electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Electricity is generated in an economical wave while simultaneously treating waste water, by collecting methane from sludge to generate electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biomass electricity generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of biomass electricity generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Storage unit (2)    Photosynthesis culture equipment (3)    Exhaust gas (4)    Air (8)    Water (9)
NOVELTY - Telescopically deformable buoyant sections (4) having hollow portions communicating through an air duct, are arranged at equal intervals between a pair of discs (3) swingably attached to a rotary shaft (2). The ends of buoyant section are connected to opposing faces of the discs. Right and left permanent magnetic sections (5) contacting magnetic rollers (31) supported on faces opposing to the disc opening faces, pull the discs in separating direction.    USE - Safety power generation unit.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective generation of power without producing harmful matter or consuming much fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the power generation unit.    rotary shaft (2)    discs (3)    buoyant sections (4)    permanent magnetic sections (5)    magnetic rollers (31)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has an energy conversion device (1) consisting essentially of a pump chamber (2), a displacement body (3) movable freely within it and dividing it into two sub-chambers, an energy converter (7) and connecting lines (4,5) from the ends of the pump chamber to the energy converter. The pump chamber, the energy converter and the connecting lines are filled with a liquid pump medium (15). The energy conversion device is mounted in a base frame (8) so as to pivot about a pivot axis perpendicular to the pump chamber longitudinal axis.    USE - For converting wave energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - An alternative to conventional arrangements is proposed that is independent of the inclination of the wave edges.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an inventive device    energy conversion device (1)    pump chamber (2)    displacement body (3)    energy converter (7)    connecting lines (4,5)    liquid pump medium (15)    base frame (8)
NOVELTY - The power generation plant has the thermic energy of the exhaust gases fed up a chimney (1) extracted via a heat exchanger (2) positioned within the chimney preceded by a throat section (3) for increasing the flow velocity of the exhaust gases and/or the air flow kinetic energy converted into electrical energy by using the exhaust gases for driving a current generator.    USE - The power generation plant is used for converting thermic energy into electrical energy, e.g. using geothermal heat or exhaust heat from an underfloor room.    ADVANTAGE - The energy plant provides efficient generation of low-cost electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a chimney provided with a heat exchanger and a throat restriction.    Chimney (1)    Heat exchanger (2)    Throat section (3)
NOVELTY - A method for comprehensive utilization of garbage and surplus electric power includes transporting and stacking garbage hills for building a reservior, digging a lake and covering the surface of garbage hills with surplus good soil, digging a water pool near the hills, installing a heat exchanger in the water pool, installing a hydrogenator and pipeline between the said reservoir and the lake, storing rain water and reclaimed water in the lake, pumping water from lake to reservior at night, and generating electricity with water in reservoir on the day.
NOVELTY - A buoy for hydroelectric wave generation includes L-shaped back elbow pipe composed of vertical and horizontal pipes and float chamber installed on the top of the horizontal pipe, which is a reduced one, that is, the cross-sections of the front end of horizontal pipe and the vertical pipe are less than that of the back end of horizontal pipe. The back end of horizontal pipe extends to outside of float chamber end, which greatly lowers and balances the weight offset caused by bertical pipe. Proper design can omit the counterweight of buoy, which decreases cost and increase wave transform efficiency.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device has a multiple quantum well portion comprising strained alternating quantum well layers of InxGa1-xAs and barrier layers of GayIn1-yP in which xat least0.53 and yat least0.    USE - Photovoltaic device for e.g. thermophotovoltaic (TPV) applications.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high barrier energy within multiple quantum well system thereby reducing dark current. Improves conversion efficiencies particularly for low energy photons from low temperature source by extending the band edge of PV cell to longer wavelengths. Avoids creation of misfit dislocations by considering elastic properties of materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a band gap diagram of strained balanced quantum well cell.
NOVELTY - Method of forming transparent electrode layer film in solar battery using semiconductor compound film comprises a first sputtering process by conducting direct current (DC) spatter having low voltage supply to control spatter damage on target, and a second sputtering process using higher voltage.    USE - For forming transparent electrode film in solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - High quality film can be formed quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the apparatus used;    (2) a similar method, in which sputtering uses a pair of targets facing each other; and    (3) the apparatus for realizing (2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the apparatus used.    Substrate container (13)    Substrate (14)    Low voltage DC spatter part (SP11)    High voltage DC spatter part (SP21)
NOVELTY - Spin generators (6) supply power to reverse thermocouples to boil water into steam. The steam goes through a pipe (3) and spins a turbine (4).    USE - In prime mover.    ADVANTAGE - The device is made of light weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline of tachyonic prime mover.    pipe (3)    turbine (4)    spin generator (6)
NOVELTY - A heat removal system (30) removes the heat from the interconnected reflectors (22) and from an area immediately adjacent to the concentrators (28). The concentrators arranged between the reflectors and the ground, receives reflected solar radiation (26) from the reflectors.    USE - For solar power plant.    ADVANTAGE - As the heat from an area immediately adjacent to the concentrators is removed efficiently, the operation of the concentrators is improved, hence, energy is utilized efficiently without wastage. As the heat is removed effectively, the damage and degradation of support structure due to overheating, loss of silver, accelerated corrosion at high temperature, deposition of foreign materials are eliminated. As the lower pressure applied to mirror assemblies of the reflector forms a slightly convex mirror surface, the mirror optical equality is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) reflector for high concentration central receiver system; and    (2) reflector fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tower structure with central receiver system.    reflector (22)    solar radiation (26)    concentrators (28)    heat removal system (30)
NOVELTY - A windmill assembly is provided to reduce backwind and reduce initial cost for construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wind power generator comprises a windmill assembly(10) having a windmill body(12), a plurality of wings formed on outer edge of the windmill body, and auxiliary wings to induce backwind into rotational direction. A generator converts the dynamic energy of the windmill assembly into an electrical energy. A power transmitting member(30) is installed between the windmill assembly and the generator to transmit the rotation movement of the windmill assembly to the generator.
NOVELTY - A rotary wheel (2) with blades (6) on periphery at arbitrary position, is supported over a rotating main shaft (1). The rotary wheel rotates continuously and automatically due to difference in center of gravity on right and left sides.    USE - For various application including power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Offers safe and pollution free energy generation system at low cost using only gravity by providing the blades on the periphery of rotary wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of a rotation mechanism using gravity.    Main shaft (1)    Rotary wheel (2)    Blade (6)
NOVELTY - A floating mechanism (A) has quadrangle shaped float elements (1) which are fixed on either sides of a rectangular deck (4) and swingably journalled in the center through a shaft (3) which traverses between the support mechanisms (2). An engine (B) includes driven transmission mechanism, which converts vertical motion of floating mechanism into rotational motion.    USE - For converting vertically generated power to torque, also for use as power source.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the capability of amplifying and damping the vertically generated power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the wave motion device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    quadrangle shaped float elements (1)    support mechanism (2)    shaft (3)    rectangular deck (4)    floating mechanism (A)    engine (B)
NOVELTY - A collector is moved tracing the location of the sun and is controlled by the output from a tracing sensor. The collector is maintained in standby state at specific position, when light is incident from location different from the estimated position of the sun.    USE - Solar energy absorber.    ADVANTAGE - The sun can be traced without using the latitude and longitude data.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the solar energy absorber. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A cylindrical instigator material bar (3) comprising a mixture of chrome oxide, aluminum oxide and hydrated aluminum sulfate, and wound by a light conduit (6), is placed inside the power generation chamber (2) in a cylindrical structure (1) made of pure silver.    USE - For generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical power generator can be operated continuously without requiring any external power input to allow power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal sectional view of the electrical power generator.    cylindrical structure (1)    power generation chamber (2)    instigator material bar (3)    light conduit (6)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has a reinforcing material and/or a buffering material provided at least partially on a back surface, a front surface and/or a side surface of the solar cell.    USE - Useful in the manufacture of solar battery modules.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can reduce manufacturing cost without lowering reliability of the cells, and can reduce manufacturing cost without deteriorating quality and reliability of the modules. It decreases the occurrence of a cell fracture due to load imposed by external force. The ratio of the cell fracture in a production process of the solar cells can be lowered, and an availability factor of an apparatus for producing the cells can be improved. In addition, by suppressing the cell fracture occurrence, the invention reduces the work for cleaning the production apparatus as well as the cost for the solar cells and modules improving use efficiency of material. Further, the performance and reliability of the completed solar battery modules can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of producing the solar cell, comprising baking a glass material for the reinforcing material; and baking a backside aluminum electrode of the cell to be carried out simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically shows a solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1a)
NOVELTY - The solar battery array consists of several solar batteries such that the sum of the voltage to ground of the positive and negative pole terminals (101,102) during maximum output of solar battery array is greater than zero. The voltage to ground of negative pole terminal during maximum output condition is less than zero.    USE - For photovoltaic power generation system (claimed) used as power sources of watches or clocks, for use in public institutional buildings, residence, power plants, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The effect of electric shock produced on the body even when the user touches the electric circuit, is reduced reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic power generation system including solar battery array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar battery string.    Positive pole terminal (101)    Negative pole terminal (102)
NOVELTY - The wave and gravity energy converter comprises at least one float (1) for collection of potential and kinetic energy from mainly the vertical movement of waves and connected via energy transmission devices to the primary side of a gearing arrangement suitable for producing a larger movement length than the vertical wave amplitude on its secondary side per wave period and together with an energy converter connected to the secondary side of the gearing arrangement to produce a movement of higher frequency than that of the waves.    USE - For conversion of wave and gravity energy.    ADVANTAGE - The energy collected is converted to potential, rotation, electrical or kinetic energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The energy converter divides the wave periods into lesser periods and converts the movement potential and kinetic energy to another form, such as potential, rotation, electrical or kinetic energy. Energy collected by the float is transmitted by an asymmetric balance bar (2) which itself is constructed as a movable part of an electrical generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the converter. It contains a Danish language parts list which, unfortunately, is too indistinct to read, even with a magnifying glass.    float (1)    balance bar (2)
NOVELTY - A method for continuously and stably generating electricity with wave energy features that it uses a floating structural unit which is composed of an energy collecting member with densely arranged floats, a great-frame main working body using hydraulic pressure to transfer power, a primary float body with mechanical energy/electric energy converter, and a secondary float body.
NOVELTY - The present invention utilizes atmosphere pressure as energy source. it has rotary unloading device connected to a vacuum pump, and water pipe with one end connected to the vacuum pump and the other end inserted into water. During the vacuum pump runs, vacuum is formed inside the unloading device, so that the atmosphere pressure makes water first enter into the unloading device and then flow out with slow rotation of the rotor. When the potential energy of water flowing out is greater than the energy consumed by the vacuum pump and the rotor, atmosphere pressure energy is obtained. The present invention may be used in water pump to generate electricity and power-saving water pumping.
NOVELTY - A solar power distillation system (100) has an extruded, vacuum formed, molded or sprayed-on impermeable membrane (110) for lining a basin (105) for containment. The membrane has an American National Standard Institute/National Sanitation Foundation Standard 61 rating.    USE - For distilling water to produce a safe drinking water, and for heating liquids such as water.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power distillation system is lightweight, low cost, easy to assembly, portable still with good reliability and durability, and shipped to remote locations through the world, and has improved sealing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of solar powered distillation system.    Solar powered distillation system (100)    Basin (105)    Basin casing (108)    Impermeable membrane (110)    Strengthening component (120)
NOVELTY - Disclosed is an marine energy driven pump, comprising: a pump body, a piston body, a plurality of piston rods, a support float, a set of support stand, a seat of water incoming funnels, a water outgoing guide tube, a check valve, a water inlet switch, and a screen. Through the energy resulted from the rise tides and ebb tides of the ocean, water enters through the water inlet funnels to drive the piston bodies within the pump body such that the piston body is capable of driving sea water in the pump to the water outgoing ends at the end so as to achieve the intended water pumping effects.
NOVELTY - Proposed solar plant is mounted at angle relative to level in such way that its rear wall is located above level of front wall and is provided with evaporator made in form of taper translucent roof located in its upper portion, water tank connected with water basin, distillate receivers connected with distillate discharge pipe and located on either side of evaporator cover which is made in form of double-wall roof having reservoir for water fed from tank and conveyer belt located under it. Plant is additionally provided with heaters located on either side of evaporator roof and made in form of multi-passage high-temperature solar collectors with heat exchangers for high-temperature liquid heat exchangers located under them; collectors located on one side of roof are intended for preheating water fed for distillation and are communicated on one side with cavity of evaporator cover and with conveyer belt of evaporator on other side by means of preheated water or steam-a nd-water mixture tubular sprayers; final evaporation of water and forming of salt as lumps or plates take place on conveyer belt. Conveyer belt is mounted in upper portion on revolving drum and is supported by bearing roller from below for motion of belt under weight of salt; it is communicated with salt receiver; collectors located on other side of evaporator roof are used for heating high-temperature liquid circulating in upper and lower heat exchangers located under their collectors and additionally by conveyer belt of evaporator; collectors and high- temperature liquid heat exchangers located between two sides of evaporator are heat-insulated from below and are isolated from each other.    USE - Solar power; extraction of salt from sea water or underground water; treatment of sewage by means of solar power.    ADVANTAGE - Possibility of producing salt, but not brine. 6 dwg
NOVELTY - Wave- powered propulsion plant includes horizontal shaft on which swivel hydrofoils and keels are mounted. Hydrofoils are interconnected by means of kinematic linkage and at least one hydrofoil is just control unbalanced hydrofoil. Besides that, proposed machine is provided with propeller and electric machine kinematically linked with horizontal shaft. Gear ratio of linkage from horizontal shaft to propeller is less than one and gear ratio from electric machine to horizontal shaft is more than one. Proposed machine have improved service characteristics due to possibility of forming thrust at low swell.    USE - Shipbuilding; machines using sea wave energy for motion of ships and generation of electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency and reliability. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - A supply apparatus and a method for generating combined sources are provided to reduce the fuel cost and the environmental pollution by generating electrical power through an alternative energy source, such as the lights of sun and wind power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power controlling unit outputs a generated power using natural energy and converts an AC(Alternating Current) power generated from a diesel generator into a DC(Direct Current) power to output it. A storing unit(84) stores the DC power outputted from the power controlling unit. An inverter(64) controls an additional power supply through the diesel generator according to the DC power outputted from the power controlling unit. An automatic switching unit(66) supplies the power generated through the natural energy to a load via the inverter(64). The automatic switching unit(66) further supplies the additional power to the load.
NOVELTY - A weather resistant photovoltaic cell (101) has non-light receiving surface fixed to the concrete base material (102). An anti-corrosion metallic component with electrode (108) is connected to copper electrodes (104, 105) of photovoltaic cell by a lead wire (109).    USE - For solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The installation structure of photovoltaic cell reduces material cost and construction expense by bonding photovoltaic cell to concrete base material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of photovoltaic cell installation structure and connection of metallic component to copper electrode.    Weather resistant photovoltaic cell (101)    Concrete base material (102)    Copper electrodes (104,105)    Electrode (108)    Lead wire (109)
NOVELTY - A weather resistant photovoltaic cell (101) attached with an anti-corrosion electrode (107), is mounted onto a concrete plate (102) using adhesive such that non-light receiving surface of cell faces the concrete. The electrode having a potential lower than that of the concrete base is positioned on the non-light receiving surface of the cell.    USE - For installing photovoltaic cell in solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anti-corrosion electrode attached to the base prevents corrosion of concrete base thereby improving the reliability of the cell. Since the photovoltaic cell is fixed to the concrete base by an adhesive agent, the exchange of cell in case of failure can be easily performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation system using photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures shows a perspective view of installation structure for photovoltaic cell.    Weather resistance photovoltaic cell (101)    Concrete plate (102)    Anti-corrosion electrode (107)
NOVELTY - The power generating system (110) includes a heat source and an incremental vapour generator system (112). The incremental vapour generator system includes two heating sections that receive mixed working fluid (114) and generate heated working fluid streams (120,122). The first stream includes a vapour portion and a liquid portion and the second stream just a vapour portion. An energy conversion device (126) converts heat energy contained in the vapour portions of the two heated working fluid streams into useful work.    USE - As a power generator using mixed working fluids.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes brine effectiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also given for a method of generating power from a mixed working fluid, e.g. geothermal brine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the power generating system.    Power generating system (110)    Incremental vapour generator system (112)    Mixed working fluid (114)    Energy conversion device (126)    Heated working fluid streams (120,122)
NOVELTY - The P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements (31 - 33 and 21 - 23) arranged alternately, have P-type and N-type semiconductor with skutterudite crystal structure respectively. A pair of electrodes (41 - 44 and 51 - 53) connect the thermoelectric elements in series. A pair of alloy layers (6a,6b) bond the two electrodes between respective surfaces of the P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements.    USE - For waste-heat boiler and for heat exchanger used in electricity generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides thermoelectric module with improved thermoelectric performance under temperatures not lower than about 300degreesC. The bonding strength between the electrode and the thermoelectric element is improved, when the thickness of the bonding layer is between 1mum and 1mm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the thermoelectric module.    P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements (31 - 33 and 21 - 23)    Electrodes (41 - 44 and 51 - 53)
NOVELTY - A geothermal power plant (20) produces power from the geothermal fluid and heats the seawater supplied from a condenser (28). A desalination plant (40) produces drinking water (35) from the heated seawater.    USE - For producing power and desalinated water from geothermal fluid.    ADVANTAGE - By producing power and desalinated water from geothermal fluid, the use of fuel in the power plant is avoided, hence pollution and cost are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for desalinated water and power production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the combined geothermal power and desalination plant.    geothermal power plant (20)    condenser (28)    drinking water (35)    desalination plant (40)
NOVELTY - Coated workpieces are manufactured by coating workpieces via plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition using a direct current (DC) discharge.    USE - The inventive method is used in the manufacture of coated workpieces having quality sufficient for epitaxy. It is useful in producing substrates with semiconductor epitaxy layer, polycrystalline or amorphous semiconductor layer, silicon (Si) and/or germanium (Ge) layer, SiGe alloy layer, gallium (Ga) layer, or Ga bond layer. The method can be used for the production of solar cells. (All claimed)    ADVANTAGE - Highest layer quality is achieved, while the deposition rate and efficiency are simultaneously increased as far as deposited layer material per admitted reactive gas quantity is concerned, and at low temperature (preferably at most600degreesC).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system for carrying out the method. The system comprises a vacuum recipient connected to a cathode chamber by a diaphragm, at least one hot cathode provided in the cathode chamber, a workpiece holder arranged in the recipient, and an anode arrangement. The workpiece holder is mounted in the recipient in an electrically insulated manner.
NOVELTY - A control circuit (8) includes a memory for storing data for one day. The control circuit manages the time during the conversion of power of solar battery into alternating current by an inverter. The control circuit clears memory and stores new data in the memory, when the time is equal to or greater than a predetermined time.    USE - For solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently ascertains the daily information of power conditioner, without the need of clock function and without requiring hour or time setting operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power conditioner.    Control circuit (8)
NOVELTY - The elongate air bellows (12) expand and contract along a central longitudinal axis in response to the rise/falling of a floating object (14) depending on wave action. The atmospheric air is introduce into the opening of object or ejected out depending on the extraction and contraction. The turbine blades of a power generator (16) are rotated by the air flow along the opening.    USE - For generating electrical power using wave energy in sea environments for deep water hydrogen generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves environmental conditions due to effective usage of discarded tires for bellow manufacture. Facilitates effective generation of hydrogen gas due to constant power feed from wave generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Cushioning structure;    (2) Deep water hydrogen generation system; and    (3) Tidal based electrical power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a broken perspective view of wave power generator.    Air bellows (12)    Floating device (14)    Turbine generator (16)
NOVELTY - A third ionic impact chamber (300) is filled with high carbon waste which is broken down by electric arc to an incandescent coke through which combustion products pass and are converted into fuel gas containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen. The energy plant forms a closed system with recycled flue gases and zero gas emissions into atmosphere such that excess fuel gas in the chamber can be extracted.    USE - For converting solid municipal and industrial waste into carbonaceous fuel and other marketable products.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an improved waste treatment and power production facility which promotes zero air pollution emissions and whose operation is largely or entirely self-powered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a carbon-based solid waste converting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic plan view of solid-waste energy plant.    Third ionic impact chamber (300)
NOVELTY - A turbine wheel (103) is rotated to drive an electrical power generator (160). The actual peak and average flow rate are calculated to determine if one of the average actual and peak actual flow rates exceed set point value. If they exceed the value, a shutdown valve (110) is closed to establish pressure drop, enabling bypass flow. The valve is opened when fluid pressure equilibrium is achieved.    USE - For fluid flow control in pipe system in industrial, municipal and commercial settings.    ADVANTAGE - Assures that average and/or peak flow is maintained and shuts down flow until trouble conditions are rectified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fluid flow controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fluid control arrangement.    Turbine wheel (103)    Shutdown valve (110)    Electrical power generator (160)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic assembly (14) comprises a photovoltaic module (24) secured to a support. The module is circumscribed by a continuous belt-like perimeter assembly (116). Cross-strapping (130) extending above, below or through the module, is secured at a fixed position along the perimeter assembly.    USE - In roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - As the cross-strapping is secured to the perimeter assembly, the module is stabilized against the wind uplift forces and the desired shape of the perimeter assembly is maintained stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the stabilized photovoltaic system.    photovoltaic assembly (14)    photovoltaic module (24)    perimeter assembly (116)    cross-strapping (130)
NOVELTY - A waterpower machine consists of an inlet pipe body, one or several sets of rotating vanes, a floating body, a set of supporting frame, a set of inlet hopper, one outlet pipe, one check valve, one inlet switch and one filter. The inlet hopper guides the river water to drive the rotating vanes that are installed inside or outside the inlet pipe body. The water is guided to the outlet pipe after impacting the rotating vanes, and it completes the water pumping and/or the kinetic energy storage by driving the engine through the pulley system.
NOVELTY - The plate buckets for water receptacles are attached to a chain mechanism (10), which is maintained in oblong box-shaped frame and is made to receive flowing-water pressures. The plate take horizontal posture in outward trip and erect posture during return trip.    USE - For tidal power generation in rivers, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Power conversion of flowing-water energies such as tidal current is easily performed, by attaching plate of bucket for water receptacles in chain mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the entire side of underwater multi-axis water turbine power converter.    Chain mechanism (10)
NOVELTY - Multiple irregular blades (2) each having disconnected flap portions joined by a hinge (3), are radially connected to impeller's axis (1) connected to a rotational axis of a generator. A flap portion of one of the blades, is broken along the vertical wave flow directions (4,5) such that a differential pressure area is generated for rotating the axis (1) in the same direction with respect to both the directions.    USE - For wave activated electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Energies of even small waves can be collected widely and hence mass wave activated electric power generation can be efficiently performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view illustrating the rotation of the impeller axis. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Impeller's axis (1)    Irregular blade (2)    Vertical wave flow directions (4,5)
NOVELTY - A long period buoy (1) having response characteristic in a range of approximately 1.4-1.8 times, is coupled to a short period buoy (2) having response characteristic in a range of approximately 0.5-0.8 times. A wave power energy absorption unit utilizes the relative motion between the two buoys.    USE - For generating electric power from sea waves.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost of power generation due to the provision of the energy absorption unit which utilizes relative motion of the two coupled buoys.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the high output electric generation buoy.    Long period buoy (1)    Short period buoy (2)
NOVELTY - The buoyancy object integrated sea water induction blades (12,13) output impulse to a turbine blade (17) and a pillar (1) with a slit (19) supports an electricity generator (6). A wind guide blade and a wind collection blade are distributed to the circumference of the windmill turbine.    USE - Wave-power tidal-power-generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Power generation is performed efficiently using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural conceptual diagram of the wave-power tidal-power-generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pillar (1)    Induction blades (12,13)    Electricity generator (6)    Turbine blade (17)    Slit (19)
NOVELTY - The device has a slag emission conveyor mounted inside a case (3) which serves as a slag cooling water tank and a cooling device (7) to cool the slag cooling water (W1). A thermo-electric module plate (9) formed with a thermo-electric element which performs an electricity generation when heated by the slag cooling water, is fixed on the outer wall surface of the case.    USE - For cooling slag emitted from melting processing plants which melt incineration dregs and fly ashes emitted from municipal waste or refuse incinerator.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization of heat energy from the ashes melting processing plant can be improved by utilizing a thermo-electric module plate. The miniaturization of the slag cooling water cooling device can be realized. Electric power generated by the thermo-electric element can be utilized for actuation of the conveyor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front elevation view of structure of slag cooling conveyor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Case (3)    Cooler (7)    Thermo-electric module plate (9)    Slag cooling water (W1)
NOVELTY - The generator extracts rotational energy from bobbing body using motor and hydraulic and pneumatic power.    USE - For generating power using gravity.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generation of rotational energy with the natural energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation of the non-conventional power generator.
NOVELTY - The optical air lens has a convex reflecting plate (1) and multiple covering plates (3,4) to receive solar rays and subject to multiple reflections for generating plasma to be used for various applications.    USE - Plasma generated by lens is used for burning particulate substances, virus, pollen, dioxins, etc. Also the lens is used for projecting image to cloud for position determination during air craft/maritime accident, used as a heater, used as source for producing steam for driving turbine for power generation and used for heat pump cycle air-conditioner, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Is versatile and is made of electromagnetic wave shielding materials. Does not interfere the drive of air craft. Produces strong light and high temperature for purification. Produces electric current at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optical air lens.    Convex reflecting plate (1)    Covering plates (3,4)
NOVELTY - The adhesive sheet is a modified ethylene group resin sheet containing 0.01 mass part or more of epoxy compound with melting point of 80-120degreesC as a copolymerization component or an addition component. The sheet has shear modulus of 3x105 Pa or more at 80degreesC. The adhesive sheet is coated on the surface with alkoxysilane having an amino group.    USE - For fixing solar cell (claimed) in a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Production efficiency of the adhesive sheet is increased since the adhesive sheet is manufactured at low temperature and reduced time. The sheet has high durability and reduced residual stresses due to the moderate lamination conditions. Compared to the ethylene vinyl alcohol group filler, the epoxy compound copolymerized ethylene resin filler does not cause bad effects. Reliability of the solar cell module is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Sheet for solar cell filling (1) which comprises the adhesive sheet; and    (2) Solar cell (3) formed by laminating the sheet for solar cell fillers on the non-light receiving surface of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the solar cell.    Sheet for solar cell fillers (1)    Solar cell (3)
NOVELTY - The substrate is heated before depositing the functional film under the atmosphere containing 50-2000 and/or 1-500 Pa of partial pressure of gaseous hydrogen and less than 1 Pa partial pressure of water. A light transmitting material is coated on the transparent conductive or metal film and functional film is fixed on the substrate.    USE - For forming light absorption thin film for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Thin film has high electric conductivity and is manufactured without any major modification in manufacturing facilities, hence reducing manufacturing cost. Improves the efficiency of electric power generation of solar battery.
NOVELTY - A floating structure (5) is tapered to fit into a gully (6) indent in a shore (1) with possible high and low water marks and the structure has retracted telescopic wings (7) and an end door or wall (8) that hinges downwards and outward. Waves are directed and terminated in a pressure collector (10) where an oscillating water column process is performed.    USE - Constructing and installing shoreline wave energy extraction device.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced cost of structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the structure    Structure (5)    Wings (7)    Wall (8)    Collector (10)
NOVELTY - This invention provides conversion of cyclic rectilinear forces into electricity. Charged particles force charged particles to flow in a separate circuit to create electricity. Forces exerted at a first frequency are converted into electrical current at a frequency that is a multiple of the frequency of the forces. Components of the invention can be manufactured at a high rate from very low cost materials with minimum energy requirements for the purpose of generation of low-cost electricity from renewable forces such as ocean waves. Corrosion and biofouling are eliminated by application of cathodic and chemical treatments produced by the operated of the invention.
NOVELTY - Production of a hurricane energy transformer for utilizing fluid force in Newtonian fluids comprises producing air vortices on primary rotational axes acting as a rotating field for turbines, adjusting primary rotations of turbines, and forming vortices on secondary rotating axes.    USE - For utilizing fluid force in Newtonian fluids. The energy produced is stable.    ADVANTAGE - The transformer is cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device in the form of a hurricane energy transformer comprising power modules (24) with suction grooves (12) having channels (3), pressure distribution channels, and suction channels (9). Preferred Features: The power module has a base plate (6), a separating plate with openings (13), and a suction channel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through a hurricane energy transformer.    channel (3)    base plate (6)    suction channel (9)    suction groove (12)    opening (13)    power module (24)
NOVELTY - A gas containing water vapor, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide derived from biomass (10A) is contacted with a catalyst for steam reforming, to form hydrogen and carbon monoxide. The resultant gas containing water vapor and carbon monoxide is contacted with a catalyst for steam shifting, to form hydrogen and carbon dioxide, to produce a gas containing hydrogen derived from biomass.    USE - For producing gas containing hydrogen from biomass, used to operate fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal energy from flue gas is used to supply heat to compensate energy for endothermic reactions. Moisture from the biomass is reduced by a dryer supplied from a flue gas. A gas containing hydrogen derived from biomass is separated from the gas, to produce hydrogen devoid of impurities. The method is continuous, and hydrogen contained in the gas is stored in a medium and separated from the gas for subsequent release.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method to produce hydrogen involves providing a gas containing water vapor and carbon monoxide derived from a biomass; a flue gas (24A) by combustion of the biomass; a catalyst for steam reforming a gas containing hydrocarbons; a catalyst for steam shifting of the gas containing carbon monoxide derived from steam reforming; contacting the gas containing water vapor, hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide with the steam reforming catalyst, to form hydrogen and carbon monoxide; and contacting the gas after steam reforming containing water vapor and carbon monoxide, with steam shifting catalyst, to form hydrogen and carbon dioxide, and thus producing a gas containing hydrogen derived from a biomass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow sheet of the method of producing hydrogen from gas containing water vapor carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons.    Biomass (10A)    Flue gas (24A)
NOVELTY - Several windmills connected to compressed air generators provides pressurized air to a set of liquid storage tanks or high pressure air reserve system. A controller controls the flow of pressurized air, which controls the flow of high pressure liquid from the storage tanks to turbines. The controller controls the recycling of liquid from liquid outlet of turbine to liquid inlet of the storage tank.    USE - Wind power hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure air reserve system stores high pressure air for use when wind velocities are not sufficient to operate the plant. Hence, the plant operates on continuously to generate electricity, when the wind subsides. The plant does not produce any waste products by recycling the liquid thereby protecting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydroelectric power plant operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic flowchart of the hydroelectric power plant.
NOVELTY - Aerostat has envelope, ballonet, air intake, central exhaust pipe, wind motor for rotating electric generator and storage battery. Air intake is provided with spiral passages. In the course of supply of power, rarefaction is created in aerostat envelope.    USE - Lighter- than-air flying vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Extended functional capabilities. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Apparatus includes additional stage of concentration of solar irradiation in the form of mirror wedge 5 mounted on outlet face 7 of concentrator. It provides enhanced degree of concentration of solar irradiation. Behind Fresnel mirror 2 on lower face of prism metallic mirror reflector 3 is arranged. Luminescent matter is applied onto inner surfaces of reflecting devices.    USE - Heliotechnology, possibly apparatuses for converting electromagnetic irradiation of Sun to electric, heat or mechanical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of concentration of direct and diffuse solar irradiation due to mounting on ends of concentrator two reflecting devices in the form of Fresnel mirrors and due to placing luminescent matter onto inner surfaces of reflecting devices for lowering losses of direct and diffuse solar irradiation. 1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Device is designed for converting energy of tidal waves into potential energy of raised solid bodies which can be used, for instance, for power generation. Device has mechanism for raising working solid bodies of positive buoyancy using energy of tides of seas and oceans, and holder for accommodating working solid bodies with upper and lower chutes tilted in opposite sides. Raising mechanism is made in form of chamber freely communicating with water area. Upper chute is installed for lifting and fixing with inclination.    USE - Power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A dirt inhibitor contains a mixture of silicone oil (3) and liquid freon, with 10-100 centistokes viscosity. The solar cell module has anti-reflective layer (2) on which the dirt inhibitor is coated.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The dirt adhered on the light incidence surface of the anti-reflective layer is removed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Anti-reflective layer (2)    Silicone oil (3)
NOVELTY - The support and control system (1) has a channel (2) for a cable (22) carrying electric current from the solar cells. The assembly has a frame standing on A-frames (4) with fastening brackets (6) and vertical sleeves (5) accommodating hollow shafts (7).    USE - Drive system for array of solar panels.    ADVANTAGE - Simple drive system with one motor moves several solar panels to keep them at optimum angle facing sun during the course of the day.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pull cord (16) is driven by a motor (24) and is wrapped around the bottom ends of the shafts to turn them. Brackets (10) are attached to the ends of the shafts to support frames (13,14) carrying the solar cells. Solid inner shafts (19) have fingers (20) at the bottom following cams (21) to control the tilt of the frames.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a part of a solar cell array.    Control system (1)    Channel (2)    A-frames (4)    Vertical sleeves (5)    Fastening brackets (6)    Hollow shafts (7)    Brackets (10)    Support frames (13,14)    Pull cord (16)    Solid inner shafts (19)    Fingers (20)    Cams (21)    Cable (22)    Motor (24)
NOVELTY - None given.    USE - For generating electric current from flow in stream or river.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The boat floats at the edge of a river or in the center of a stream and is attached to a stable pile concreted into the riverbed. A vane wheel on the rear of the boat is turned by the flow in the river and drives a current generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - The electric power generator has vanes controlled by hydraulics to limit air flow, to control revolutions per minute (rpm), and to provide emergency shutdown if necessary. The electric power generator also has a water pump that could be driven directly to power a reverse osmosis plant for a desert city.    USE - Solar vortex electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Simply draws hot air through slots and perforations in flat metal surface and channels it underneath to central tower where it turns blades as it rises, and thus powers a generator. Generates 640 megawatts of electricity with zero pollution and inexpensive construction costs. Provides power even during peak summer demand for air conditioning. Ensures possibilities as the solar vortex electric power generator could power reverse osmosis by the seat turning desert into prime farm land. Has control vanes that can control air flow to central tower to limit rpms and to provide emergency shutdown. Generates power at peak demand or provides pure water even when used in desert wasteland.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric power generator uses hot, unstable air on a flat surface heated by the sun. The hot air is drawn and channeled under the flat surface to a high tower where the hot air rises creating a controlled tornado which turns blades to turn a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the overview cross-section of the solar vortex electric power generator.
NOVELTY - A power transfer shaft (10) actuated by a float (14) on waves, is attached to a piston (24) through a lever arm (22). A compressed air storage tank (42) is provided between a piston chamber (32) and a turbine (46) for supplying compressed air to turbine through air release valve to cause power generation.    USE - For generating electricity using the tidal energy.    ADVANTAGE - High pressure air is provided to turbine from compressed air storage without needing to consume a natural resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the plan view of the tidal energy based air compression system for electricity generation.    Power transfer shaft (10)    Float (14)    Lever arm (22)    Piston (24)    Piston chamber (32)    Compressed air storage tank (42)    Turbine (46)
NOVELTY - An infrared emitter (39) emits infrared radiation when heated by the flame generated by a combustion chamber (37). A heat shield is provided between the emitter and a receiver. The optical elements mounted on the receiver directs the infrared radiation towards the thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells (43).    USE - For retrofitting appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The design of TPV burner insert is independent of appliance to be fitted except for external adapters and thus can be fitted to any appliance design requiring hydrocarbon burner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermophotovoltaic power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the horizontal cross-sectional view of the TPV generator insert.    TPV cells (43)    Combustion chamber (37)    Infrared emitter (39)
NOVELTY - The containers (18) are driven by a motor to travel up and down between the upper and lower reservoirs (1,22). A limit switch (13) retains the container to fill with water from the upper reservoir and releases the filled containers to travel downwards by gravity, so that the containers engage and drive a generator (4) for generating electricity.    USE - Gravity electricity generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating electricity when the generator is maintained in continuous operation, by driving the containers downward under full load at different time periods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electricity generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the gravity electricity generating system.    Upper reservoir (1)    Generator (4)    Limit switch (13)    Containers (18)    Lower reservoir (22)
NOVELTY - A three-dimensional solar generation system-grace is provided to form the three-dimensional solar generation system-grace of high technology, high touch, and high mind by improving a solar generation system having a structure of a single layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The efficiency of a solar generation system is maximized by installing a solar cell system and various solid mirrors within a cylindrical base structure. The amount of light absorbed to a solar cell is increased by introducing a principle of laser. The efficiency of the solar cell is improved by installing a photoelectric converter in front of the solar cell. The pumping amount of light is improved by using auxiliary facilities. The capacity of the solar generation system is maximized by using a reflective mirror, an optical amplifier, and a pump.
NOVELTY - The transparent substrate (1) is provided sequentially with transparent layer (2), buffer layer (3) consisting of an element chosen from 2, 3 and 6 group elements, optical absorption layer (4) consisting of element chosen from 1, 3 and 6 group elements, and electrode (5), to produce compound solar cell. The process of forming buffer and optical absorption layers, is continuously performed within same apparatus.    USE - For manufacture of compound solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The compound solar cell with high transformation efficiency, is manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent layer (2) is formed on a transparent substrate (1) maintained at 400degreesC or more. Subsequently, a buffer layer (3) consisting of an element chosen from group 2 element, group 3 element and group 6 element of periodic table, is formed on layer (2) by vapor deposition method. Subsequently, an optical absorption layer (4) consisting of an element chosen from group 1 element, group 3 element and group 6 element, is formed on the buffer layer by vapor deposition method. Subsequently, an electrode (5) is formed on the optical absorption layer, to produce a compound solar cell equipped with transparent substrate provided sequentially with transparent layer, buffer layer, optical absorption layer and electrode. The process of forming the buffer layer and optical absorption layer, is continuously performed within a same apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of manufacturing process of compound solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    substrate (1)    transparent layer (2)    buffer layer (3)    optical absorption layer (4)    electrode (5)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor substrate is a silicon (Si) substrate (1) with a silicon-germanium layer (SiGe) (SG) on the substrate. Hydrogen or helium ion implantation area (1a) is provided near the Si substrate surface.    USE - For field effect type transistor (claimed) such as metal oxide semiconductor field effect-transistor (MOSFET) and for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Implantation area formed on Si substrate surface decreases surface roughness of the substrate to reduce rearrangement of SiGe layer surface. High yield of MOSFET with excellent operating characteristic is obtained. Distortion of Si substrate and SiGe layer is relieved due to the sacrificing layer of implantation area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) A field effect type transistor;    (2) Manufacture of the semiconductor substrate; and    (3) Manufacture of field effect type transistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of the semiconductor substrate.    Silicon substrate (1)    Hydrogen implantation area (1a)    Silicon-germanium layer (SG)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module wiring cable (1) has positive and negative conducting wires from which separate sub cables (11,12) are branched respectively.    USE - For wiring roof-mounted solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables connecting the solar cell module using the comparatively small cable, even if the number of parallel connections of the solar cell module increases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module wiring structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar cell module wiring cable.    Solar cell module wiring cable (1)    Sub cables (11,12)
NOVELTY - A water turbine (14) is provided with a transmission element (15) driving a telescopic drive shaft (2) in a unit that can be pivoted through 180 degrees to change its mode of operating by removing a pin (20). As the vessel passes through the water, a yaw arm (5) orients the impeller (14) to the direction of the water flow and the impeller can be replaced by a wind propeller when the unit is being used as a wind turbine and the drive shaft turns an electrical generator.    USE - Converting kinetic energy of wind and water into electrical energy in sailing boat.    ADVANTAGE - Practical use of dual-mode energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the generator    Water turbine (14)    Transmission element (15)    Yaw arm (5)    Drive shaft (2)
NOVELTY - Robotic transporter comprises a vertical airflow blade module (12) and electromagnetic propellers (13). A nose-tip hook is used to cast the anchors and to harness the transporter against the current. The propellers are adapted to operate as generators, in which the gyroscopic forces are countered automatically by fly wheels.    USE - For the transportation of cargo and passengers. The system can also be adapted and used for the exploitation of mineral resources under water, such as ocean farming.    ADVANTAGE - The transporter is suitable for use in all weather conditions and has both manual and auto pilot modes of operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The river currents are harnessed and the system has the ability to convert the energy directly to electricity and hydrogen fuels. A GPS navigation system is also included to monitor the location of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the transporter vehicle    Blade module (12)    Electromagnetic propellers (13)
NOVELTY - A support frame (3) is fastened to a building framework. A removable outer panel assembly (2), covering the frame, incorporates photovoltaic cells (7) connected to an electrical connector. The frame mounts a junction box providing connections to electrical output leads. The junction box and the connector of the outer panel have a pin and socket connection with one another. The axes of the pins and socket bores are perpendicular to the plane of the tile.    USE - To generate electricity from solar energy    ADVANTAGE - Cost effective, improved reliability and robustness    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded perspective view of a photovoltaic tile according to the invention.    Roof tile (1)    Removable outer panel assembly (2)    Support frame (3)    Transparent layer(6) Base panel (5)    Photovoltaic cell array (7)
NOVELTY - A convex lens and a graphite panel solar cell are provided to perform heating and cooling by using the chemical-free solar heat, to generate hot water by using a low-price solar cell, and to suppress the air pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A copper pipe is piped in a graphite panel. The focus of the convex lenses in the upper and lower portions is adjusted. An optical sensor is attached to make the convex lenses and a graphite panel solar cell automatically move and receive the sunlight. A reflector is installed. To maintain the distance, location and direction between the sunlight of a direct ray and the solar cell to which the light reflected onto the reflector is collected, a temperature sensor or an optical sensor is attached. A mirror, the convex lenses and the graphite solar cell are fixed in a rail to stably receive the sunlight. The water heating efficiency is improved by connecting several solar cells.
NOVELTY - A three-dimensional solar generation system-power is provided to form the three-dimensional solar generation system-power of high technology, high touch, and high mind by improving a solar generation system having a structure of a single layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A round type solar cell system such as a circular shape, a rectangular shape, a pentagonal shape, a hexagonal shape, a heptagonal shape, and an octagonal shape is formed by combining solar cell modules. A reflective mirror is installed at a rear side of the round type solar cell system. A round type multi-layered solar cell system is formed by inserting a mirror pillar. The round type multi-layered solar cell system is installed within a cylindrical base structure. Various solid solar cell systems and various solid mirrors are installed in a solar generation system. The capacity of the solar generation system is maximized by using a reflective mirror, an optical amplifier, and a pump. The efficiency of the solar generation system is maximized by installing the solar cell system and various solid mirrors within the cylindrical base structure. The amount of light absorbed to the solar cell is increased by introducing a principle of laser. The efficiency of the solar cell is improved by installing a photoelectric converter in front of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - A two-dimensional solar generation system-power is provided to form the two-dimensional solar generation system-power by improving a solar generation system having a structure of a single layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A round type solar cell system such as a circular shape, a rectangular shape, a pentagonal shape, a hexagonal shape, a heptagonal shape, and an octagonal shape is formed by combining solar cell modules. A reflective mirror is installed at a rear side of the round type solar cell system. A round type multi-layered solar cell system is formed by inserting a mirror pillar. The round type multi-layered solar cell system is installed within a cylindrical base structure. Various solid solar cell systems and various solid mirrors are installed in a solar generation system. The capacity of the solar generation system is maximized by using a reflective mirror, an optical amplifier, and a pump.
NOVELTY - A wind power generator is provided to generate the electricity in the small amount of wind by maximizing the rotary power of a propeller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wind power generator generates the electricity with the rotator(10) and stator(11) by rotating the generating shaft(8) with the rotational force generated with the wind by the propeller(3). A driving gear(5) is installed at the inner lower side of the rotational shaft(2) to engage driven gears(6a,6b,6c,6d,6e) formed with the combination of a large gear(7b) with a small gear(7a); and the small gear(7a) with the large gear(7b). The large gear(7b) is engaged with the small gear(7a) and the small gear(7a) is engaged with the large gear(7b) to increase the rotation rate more. The large gear(7b) of the driven gear(6e) at the end of the gears is engaged with the small gear(9) formed at the lower side to increase the input rotational force.
NOVELTY - A ship operating by using wind is provided to cruise by storing current from plural wind generators to a storage battery and supplying to an air suction injector, and to lengthen a life span by preventing breakage of equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Plural wind generators(1) are installed vertically in the upper part of a ship, and current from each wind generator is supplied to a storage battery. An air suction injector(3) is mounted in the lower part of the ship to suck, compress and inject air to the stern of the ship with turning in applying power. The air suction injector is driven, and driving force is generated by supplying power from the storage battery to the air suction injector. Environmental pollution is prevented by storing current in the storage battery with using wind power generators. The life span is extended with preventing breakage of equipment.
NOVELTY - A vane of a wind power generator is provided to maximize the efficiency of wind power and to prevent the damage of the vane by having a plurality of scalelike vanes and rotating leeward.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a vane(20) of a wind power generator, a plurality of horizontal shafts(11) are radially installed at the upper part of a vertical shaft(10). The vane(20) is installed at the end of the horizontal shaft(11), and is rotatively connected to the horizontal shafts(11). A plurality of shafts(22) are installed at the upper/lower parts of a vane frame(21) in the vane(20). A plurality of scalelike vanes(23) are rotatively installed at the shafts(22), and are longer than the gap between the shafts(22).
NOVELTY - The atmospheric pressure and gravity acceleration giving resisting force to a moving object and interfering the moving object. Gravity is used as water head(H) energy between a pump nozzle and a waterpower generator(15). The energy generating apparatus comprises a water tank(1), the pump nozzle, the waterpower generator, and a drainage tank-water changing lamp circuit. The nozzle comprises a pump water injection nozzle(9), a tank water-power-off suction nozzle(11), and a pressure increase discharge nozzle(10) for converting speed into pressure. The fluid energy, adding up the discharge weighting water energy and water head energy between a pump(6) the waterpower generator, can be converted into power energy.    ADVANTAGE - An energy generating apparatus is provided to obtain an energy generating apparatus of infinite power of generating by inversely using atmospheric pressure and gravity acceleration.
NOVELTY - A power generation system using tidal current is provided to restrict a bad influence on an environment and generate a current semipermanently by generating power using tidal current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generation system using tidal current comprises a base(2) fixed on the bottom of the sea, a plurality of supports(10) standing on the base, a plurality of cases(20) fixed at each of supports, a rotating blade part(30) which is arranged at a side of the case to be rotated by the tidal current and of which rotating shaft(36) is protruded to the inside of the case, and a generation part(40) airtightly built in the case and connected to the rotation shaft to generate current by the rotation of a blade(32).
NOVELTY - The wave power equipment is characterized by that the power generation mechanism is mounted in the internal cavity of a sealed hollow ball buoyancy float, said float can be fixed by steel cable or anchor cable and floated on the sea surface. The thrust force of the sea wave can be acted on the delta-star forced block of float bottom, so that the float can be continuously rocked and swinged, the hemispherical power wobble wheel position in the ball float can be rotated to produce torque, then the torque direction can be limited by torque orientation device, accelerated by accelerator, speed-limited by governor and then used for driving power generator to generate power.
NOVELTY - The energy extracting method produces a liquid cryogen that is used as the cold side of a thermoelectric generator which uses the heat of the atmosphere as the hot side. Heat is also taken from the atmosphere to transform the liquid cryogen into an energetic cryogenic vapor capable of performing work. The process can be self sustaining if sufficient heat is available to make the vapor sufficiently energetic.    USE - To produce an air cryogen and generate electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Converts atmospheric heat directly to electricity without use of pollutants.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a thermoelectric generator and a fresh water production plant    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of cryogen and electrical power generation.
NOVELTY - The generator includes a porous emitter (14) arranged above a combustor (16) and several photoelectric conversion cells (20) below the combustor.    USE - Thermophotovoltaic power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since the porous emitter and photoelectric conversion cells are respectively arranged above and below combustor, the combustion gas from a combustion chamber is efficiently discharged to exterior through the emitter, and the emitter is effectively heated by the combustion gas, hence the amount of electric power generation on cell surfaces is increased, thereby improving efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermophotovoltaic power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of the thermophotovoltaic power generator.    Porous emitter (14)    Combustor (16)    Photoelectric conversion cell (20)
NOVELTY - An actuating device (16) activates the piezoelectric power generator (14) in response to solar energy collected from the solar energy collecting arrangement (12). The solar energy collecting device includes an elongated metal pipe (18) mounted on ground (20). Rubber tires (22) are stacked around the pipe to absorb heat which is transferred to the pipe and is absorbed by a bimetallic strip (32).    USE - For installation in e.g. south facing hillside to supply current to a motor for turning common primary shaft. For use with e.g. dirigibles or blimps, bathysphere that carries cargo from surface of body of water to colony in ocean floor.    ADVANTAGE - Enables use of waste items to help collect solar energy to overcome waste disposal problems as well as providing energy conservation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The strip is connected to a rack (34) that meshes with toothed gear (40) and that rotates through the collected heat. The gear rotation enables the rotation of bristles (50) forming part of the piezoelectric power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross sectional, partial schematic view of the piezoelectric power generating arrangement.    Solar energy collecting arrangement (12)    Piezoelectric power generator (14)    Actuating device (16)    Metal pipe (18)    Ground (20)    Rubber tires (22)    Bimetallic strip (32)
NOVELTY - The solar collector has a body with a translucent coating and a heat absorber located in its lower part, reflecting members in the form of mirror wedge- shaped prisms are installed between them row upon row. According to the invention, the heat absorber is made in the form of the upper transparent surface with prisms installed on it, and the lower wall, whose central part is provided with staggered hemispherical bulges engageable with the upper surface of the heat absorber and supporting it with its tops, and the edges of its lower wall are made in the form of concave semicylindrical surfaces for placement of tubs with low-boiling heat-transfer agent in them for absorbing the collector thermal power; the transparent surface of the heat absorber between the wedge-shaped prisms additionally fulfilling the function of concentrators is made convexo- concave, and the prisms proper are made thin-walled and hollow with concave lateral faces and a convexo-concave base point-e ngageable with the transparent surface of the heat absorber and its lower wall is filled with liquid with a high boiling point, forming shallow lenses together with the convexo-concave section of the heat absorber transparent surface, and the cavity between the collector translucent coating and the transparent surface of the heat absorber is filled with gas possessing high heat-insulating properties.    USE - High-temperature solar power plants with concentrators of solar radiation, applicable in all branches of industry, where thermal power is needed.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced temperatures of the heat-transfer agent without any use of Sun tracking systems. 6 dwg
NOVELTY - The solar collector has longitudinal wedge- shaped members with reflecting faces installed row upon row, with turns of the coil tube of the heat absorber for the heat-transfer agent to be heated located between them. According to the invention, the tube of the heat absorber is made transparent, and its cross-section has the shape of a rectangle with an upper convex surface forming a shallow lens together with the heat-transfer agent flowing in it, and each turn of the tube is butt-joined to the lower ribs of the faces of the adjacent wedge-shaped members; the faces of the members are highly polished and are of a different curvature, the lower part of them is made concave, the curvature center is positioned behind the plane of formation of the vertical side surfaces of the transparent tubes of the heat absorber; and for increasing the equilibrium temperature the convex surface of the tube turns is made with a curvature providing for arrangement of the lens focal line i n the heat-transfer agent, the concave section of the face of the wedge-shaped member begins from the tube lower rib and continues up to the line of formation of a right angle with sun rays in the extreme positions of Solar declination, and the upper part of the member faces is made rectangular up to the top.    USE - High-temperature solar power plants with concentrators of solar radiation, applicable in all branches of industry, where thermal power is needed.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced temperatures of the heat- transfer agent without any use of Sun tracking systems. 4 dwg
NOVELTY - The solar collector, having a heat-insulated body, accommodates in the upper part a plate of a set of lens concentrators with a heat absorber located under them in the focal plane, the heat absorber consists of a heat absorbing surface, according to the invention, the heat absorbing surface has a convexo-concave shape, it consists of concave cells and repeats the three-dimensional curve described by the focal point of each lens in accordance with the position of the Sun during the day-light hours and Solar declination and is positioned at distance H from the lenses determined from relation and sufficient for protection of the latters against the thermal action of the heat absorbing surface; the body is provided with a spherical translucent enclosure installed above the lenses, and is vacuum-treated and filled with gas, whose range of molecule free path is minimum, where R-radius of lens curvature; n-index of light refraction of lens material. A cavity for delivery and discharge of the high-temperature heat-transfer agent taking the power of the solar collector may be positioned in the collector under the heat absorbing surface of the heat absorber, the heat absorbing surface may also serve as a heat conductor.    USE - High-temperature solar power plants with concentrators of solar radiation, applicable in all branches of industry, where thermal power is needed.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced temperatures of the heat-transfer agent without any use of Sun tracking systems. 3 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Complex includes installation of hangar type of required space which comprises living and production areas, repair shops, rooms for live-stock farming and agricultural plants, power plant based on solar energy, solar collectors, plant generating biological gas from waste of plant-growing and stock-raising. Solar collectors are installed on part of roof, the rest of roof is transparent to sunbeams and is utilized to light agricultural plants. Collectors and transparent part are arranged in alternating bands. Reflectors distributing light on to agricultural plants are installed in points of transmission of sunbeams through roof. Heat of combustion of biological gas and/or dry waste of agricultural plants is utilized in addition to heat of sunbeams to increase efficiency of power plant.    USE - Construction industry, specifically, equipment converting solar energy to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provision for normal living conditions in areas of increased energy loads caused by external effects. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Windmill-electric set has vertical-shaft runner that mounts blades which are free to turn about vertical axes and are provided with individual operating mechanism made in the form of wind vane kinematically coupled with blade turning shaft; novelty is that top end of each blade is free to deflect in blade plane symmetrically relative to vertical axis through distance not longer than B/5.27, where B is maximum width of blade. In this way blade can turn to position in which its aerodynamic drag is maximal and angle of attack is optimal.    USE - Wind-power engineering; windmills with axis of revolution perpendicular to wind direction.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced load on blade operating mechanism, enhanced stability of runner speed. 3 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - A turbine is located just offshore and is supported on a support (9) or could be suspended on metal straps (1,2), while comprising an outer shell (5) enclosing the turbine (20). The central hub contains a generator (3), a rotor (4) and a shaft (18) and a grid (19) traps potentially damaging material, while an electronic speed control system could be provided to control the turbine.    USE - Generating electricity from tidal water flows.    ADVANTAGE - Providing design flexibility to achieve wide range of applications.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system    Generator (3)    Turbine (4)    Shell (5)    Shaft (18)    Grid (19)    Turbine (20)
NOVELTY - The present invention has a main technical key that is how to select working liquid, which must have high thermal expansion coefficient, low specific heat and high density, and features that high thermal utilization rate because of less vaporization heat consumption, high density of working liquid and concentrating energy, simple structure, low cost, and less environmental pollution as hot water is directly discharged to sea bottom. It is suitable for geothermal or after heat electric generation.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for generating power is provided to smoothly rotate wings even in the little wind power or water power, thereby effectively generating the power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An apparatus for generating power includes four pairs of shaft couplers(2) on the peripheral surface. The four pairs of shaft coupler have a constant phase difference not to superimpose each other. Wing couplers(4) are displaced through a hinge portion(3) in the respective shaft couplers(2) to reduce moment opposite to a rotational direction of the driving shaft(1). Each of the wing couplers(4) has a wing(5) to receive the wind and water power. Weights(8) extend toward a driving shaft(1) through a weight coupler(7) in each of the wing couplers(4).
NOVELTY - Steel comprises (as weight %) 0.001-0.04 of C, not greater than 0.5 of Si, 0.1-3.0 of Mn, not greater than 0.04 of P, not greater than 0.01 of S, 10-15 of Cr, 0.7-8 of Ni, 1.5-5.0 of Mo, 0.001-0.1 of Al, not greater than 0.07 of N, and residual % of Fe and inevitable impurities. Its matrix comprises tempered martensite, carbides precipitated in tempering, and micro Laves phased inter metallic compounds.    USE - Used as line pipes for natural gas, crude oil, or geothermal power plants.    ADVANTAGE - This novel steel material has succeeded in manufacturing martensite stainless steel with not less than 860 MPa of proof stress, high resistance against carbon dioxide gas corrosion and stress corrosion cracking caused by sulfides, so that this product can be used in the atmosphere where carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and chlorine ions are rich.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Its composition also satisfies following relationship:    (1.5-(0.89)xSi+(32.2)xC) is not greater than (Mo), where symbol of elements expresses their concentration as weight %.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for;    (1); concentration criteria for other elements (at least one of Ti, V, Nb, and Zr),    (2); concentration criterion for another element (Cu),    (3); composition of the steel which comprises additional elements in (1) and (2),    (4); concentration criterion for other elements (at least one of Ca, Mg, La, and Ce),    (5); composition of the steel which comprises additional elements in (1) and (4),    (6); composition of the steel which comprises additional elements in (2) and (4), and    (7); composition of the steel which comprises additional elements in (1), (2), and (4).
NOVELTY - Several tires (20) are arranged such that they have at least two common outer contacts. A concrete structure (21) is arranged such that it is in contact with the surface of any one of the common outer contact.    USE - Tire mounting stand for solar cell module installation.    ADVANTAGE - Stability of mounting stand for solar cell module installation is greatly improved while the cost of the stand is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for tire mounting stand manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side and front elevation views of the mounting stand for solar cell module installation.    tires (20)    Concrete structure (21)
NOVELTY - A sea wall or dam is built between points (2,3) at a coastal inlet or bay and a stronger dam is built between points (4,5). When the tide is rising, a paddle (6) will rotate and produce electricity until high tide is approached and paddles (7,8) begin to rotate. As the tide recedes, the paddles are rotated in the opposite direction and a reverse gear is used or the polarity of the generator is reversed.    USE - Generating electricity from tidal movement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the system    Paddles (6,7,8)
NOVELTY - The generating system includes a moveable platform (1) installed at road level (2) and which upon receiving a loaded truck (3) actuates a mechanical linkage (4) that operates a hydraulic fluid pressurizing system (5). The hydraulic system drives a hydraulic motor that is coupled to an electrical generator.    USE - To produce electrical power at very low cost.    ADVANTAGE - Pollution free, relatively simple to install and operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Side elevation of the generating system    Platform (1)    Road (2)    Truck (3)    Linkage (4)    Hydraulic system (5)
NOVELTY - An exterior luminaire has an outer body which houses solar panel(s) for collecting and converting radiation into electrical energy, light reflector(s) for reflecting light emitted by light emitting diodes out of the outer body, a light diffusing material in a path of a reflected light, and a heat regulating mechanism for maintaining the temperature around the diodes within a predetermined range.    USE - For illuminating pathways, roads, public and amenity areas, and buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive exterior luminaire is energy efficient, and emits light with reduced glare. It can provide nominally 100,000 hours of low energy illumination with reduced glare.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An exterior luminaire comprises an array of light emitting diodes within an outer body. The outer body has solar panel(s) for collecting and converting radiation into electrical energy to provide a part of a power required by the light emitting diodes; light reflector(s) for reflecting light emitted by the light emitting diodes out of the outer body; a light diffusing material in the path of the reflected light; and a heat regulating mechanism for maintaining the temperature around the array of light emitting diodes within a predetermined range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exterior luminaire supported on a standard street lighting column.    Solar panel (7)    Photo-sensitive cell (10)    Electronic circuitry (11)    Outer body (12)    Chamber (14)    Fiber optic tails (15)    Light diffusing material (16)    Battery (19)    Distribution mechanism (21)    Reflector (22)    Facets (24)    Light sensor (26)    Heat sink (30)
NOVELTY - An emitter (22) is heated by combustion gas produced by combustion of fuel and air mixture. The photoelectric conversion cells (28a,28b) receive the light radiated by emitter and convert the light into electric power. The combustion air mixed with fuel is pre-heated by the residual heat of the combustion gas, during fuel combustion.    USE - Thermophotovoltaic power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - By effectively using the residual heat of the combustion gas that has already heated the emitter, the electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial sectional view of thermophotovoltaic power generating apparatus.    Emitter (22)    Photoelectric conversion cells (28a,28b)
NOVELTY - The floating platform (1) is linked to an anchor through a cable (5), which is rolled/unrolled around a lathe (3), according to the movement of the platform. The rolling/unrolling of cable generates sway movement in the lathe. A generator (2) generates AC current due to the sway movement and the generated current is stored in battery of electric accumulator (10) after rectification.    USE - For generating electric power using kinetic energy of sea waves using floating platforms which are used in signaling buoys or used as breakwater.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is generated efficiently by transmitting the circular movements to generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for floating platform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the platform-buoy to obtain electric power.    Floating platform (1)    Generator (2)    Lathe (3)    Cable (5)    Electric accumulator (10)
NOVELTY - A solar-cell (2) of a solar-cell module is electrically connected to a flat conductor (3) through a conductive adhesive (6), after position fixation of the cell and the flat conductor individually on a cell holder (12).    USE - For manufacturing solar-cell module using jig.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids displacement of the flat conductor, since the solar-cell and flat conductor are fixed and connected reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar-cell module manufacturing jig.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar-cell module manufacturing jig.    Solar-cell (2)    Flat conductor (3)    Conductive adhesive (6)    Cell holder (12)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (16) is provided at the back side of a transparent substrate (12). A filler attaches each transparent substrate to a sealing cover (13) individually, while sealing the solar cell.    USE - For solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains solar cell module with easy handling, and improves productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top and sectional views of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent substrate (12)    Sealing cover (13)    Solar cell (16)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (24) and the solar heat collection unit (26) are respectively provided to downstream and upstream side of the inclination section of the mixed type solar heat collection device.    USE - Mixed type solar heat collection device.    ADVANTAGE - Utilization efficiency of solar energy is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of mixed type solar heat collection device.    Solar cell (24)    Solar heat collection unit (26)
NOVELTY - The solar power generator (1) has a solar cell module (3) with gaskets (18a,18b), supported by a pair of mounting stands (2). A clamp (25) clamps the two mutually parallel edges of the module between two opposingly placed mounts (11) of the mounting stands.    USE - Solar power generator.    ADVANTAGE - As the two mutually parallel edges of the solar cell module are clamped between mounts of mounting stands, the solar power generator is assembled easily and the operativity of the module is improved. Hence, an inexpensive solar power generator is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the solar power generator.    Solar power generator (1)    Mounting stands (2)    Solar cell module (3)    Mounts (11)    Gaskets (18a,18b)    Clamp (25)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (11) has a frame with supports (24,26) on either ends. A hilt (26b) which is provided on the outer side of the frame support (26) and a hilt (24b) is provided on the inner side of the frame support (24) along the same direction as that of the hilt (26b).    USE - Solar cell module for solar power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the gap between the solar cell modules, hence installation density is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (11)    Supports (24,26)    Hilts (24b,26b)
NOVELTY - A portion of the base material (4) is appeared around the solar cell (5), which has color and pattern same as that of other portions of the base material.    USE - Roof material with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents odd feeling, due to unification property of design.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for roof covering structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roof material with solar cell.    Base material (4)    Solar cell (5)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (5) is fixed on a base material (4) through a fixing tool which is provided around the solar cell on the base material. The surface of fixing tool and the base material are made of same color.    USE - Roof material with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents odd feeling, since the roof base material and fixing tool are made of same color.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roof material with solar cell.    Base material (4)    Solar cell (5)
NOVELTY - Wings (5) are attached through a projection (6) to a rotary structure (9) which can traverse through a support bar (1) which is positioned in sea water and connected to a station (2) on the surface of the sea water. The turning effort transduction material (10) integrated in the support bar transduces the tidal current received by the wings to a generator (3) positioned in the station.    USE - Power generator using tidal current of sea water.    ADVANTAGE - The wings enable receiving the tidal current energy efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the power generator.    Support bar (1)    Station (2)    Generator (3)    Wings (5)    Projection (6)    Rotary structure (9)    Turning effort transduction material (10)
NOVELTY - The pressure chamber consists of a vertical cylinder (66) filled with water (62) to a height of 38.1 feet and is maintained at this by a pump (50). Water flows from the top of the cylinder to an area near the bottom and thence into a reservoir (70) via the graviton pressure conversion chamber (58). The graviton produced pressure drives a turbine coupled to an electrical generator.    USE - To produce usable energy from the motion of gravitons.    ADVANTAGE - Chamber can also be used for other particle investigations e.g. superstring theory.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An independent claim is included for an apparatus for conversion of graviton pressure into electrical energy    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Diagram of graviton pressure conversion chamber    Pump (50)    Chamber (58)    Water (62)    Cylinder (66)    Reservoir (70)
NOVELTY - A surface coating material consists of a multilayer structure comprising a lower reflecting metal layer, an upper antireflection material layer, and two layers of composite ceramic-metallic (CERMET) material inserted between the reflecting metal layer and the antireflection material layer. The ceramic matrix of the CERMET is formed of amorphous silicon dioxide.    USE - Used for coating collectors of solar plants, particularly those with linear parabolic mirrors.    ADVANTAGE - The surface coating material has good mechanical and optical features even at maximum working temperature of 580 degreesC (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A surface coating material for collectors of solar plants consists of a multilayer structure comprising a lower metal layer (1) reflecting in the infrared and an upper antireflection material layer (4). An upper and a lower layer (2, 3) of CERMET material with different metal volumetric fractions are inserted between the reflecting metal layer and the antireflection material layer. The lower CERMET layer has a metal volumetric fraction higher than that of the upper CERMET layer. The ceramic matrix of the CERMET is formed of amorphous silicon dioxide (SiO2). The reflecting metal layer is 95-110 nm thick. The lower CERMET layer is 70-80 nm thick and has a volumetric metal fraction of 0.45-0.55. The upper CERMET layer is 70-80 nm thick and has a volumetric metal fraction of 0.15-0.25. The antireflection material layer is 65-75 nm thick.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the surface coating material.    Reflecting metal layer (1)    Upper and lower CERMET layers (2, 3)    Antireflection material layer (4)
NOVELTY - The method for producing a semiconductor layer (4) on a glass substrate (1) and transferring it onto another substrate (7) involves application of a layer (2) containing a group III metal to the glass substrate. Further steps of the method consists of precipitation of a semiconductor layer (4, 5) on the layer (2), positioning of the substrate (7) on the semiconductor layer, and removal of the substrate (7) together with the semiconductor layer. Also claimed a method for producing a solar cell or a solar module, and an application of the method for attachment of solar cells to items of clothing.    USE - For transferring CIGS solar cells from a glass substrate onto plastic substrates such as items of clothing for example.    ADVANTAGE - SIGS semiconductor layers with a high crystal quality produced on glass substrates are conveniently transferrable to substrates consisting of other materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the proposed method.    Glass substrate (1)    Layer containing a group III metal (2)    Molybdenum layer (3)    Semiconductor layers (4, 5)    Transparent electrode layer (6)    Plastic substrate (7)
NOVELTY - A faulty component of a network system, is examined by an inspector with an online inspection kit and a report having graphic image of component condition is prepared. The report is received at a help desk and an information system. The received report is compared with stored information, based on which component condition is assessed and a repair is recommended.    USE - For providing maintenance to all components of electrical power generation facility, electric power transmission and distribution system, plants such as micro turbine, combined heat and power plant, wind farms, tidal water or ocean wave plant, solar cell plant, fuel cell plant.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a maintenance service that assures quality and continuity of power supply in a more effective and cost effective way. Reduces the need for the utility to employ train and maintain a large staff of own maintenance and engineering experts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Power generation information system;    (2) Computer program product;    (3) Computer program code element;    (4) Maintenance provision computer program;    (5) Web site;    (6) Computer data signal.
NOVELTY - The equipment for simultaneous use of wave and wind power to produce electrical energy incorporates a floating basin (7) supported by a ballast chamber, with a sloping plane (8) conducting waves into the basin to drive water turbines (2). Wind turbines (4) are installed extending above the basin. The ballast chamber is filled with cheap filling material, i.e. scrap iron, stone, sand or gravel (15) and the basin is towed out into a suitable exposed marine location, where further ballast in the form of sea water enters the ballast chamber via a bottom valve, preferably electrically operated. This induces the basin to sink to the requisite level allowing ingress of sea water to drive the turbines.    USE - For utilization of wave and wind power simultaneously for electricity production.    ADVANTAGE - With the arrangement all costs are radically reduced and construction time is essentially shorter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ballast chamber is also provided with electrically operated pumps, enabling sea water to be evacuated, so that the equipment remains floating and can be towed to a suitable location for repair and service.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the equipment in lateral sectional view.    water turbines (2)    wind turbines (4)    floating basin (7)    sloping plane of floating basin (8)    filling material of ballast chamber (15)
NOVELTY - Windmill has windwheel made in the form of rim and hub joined together by means of radial spokes carrying Savonius rotors which are free to rotate about their axes and to displace along axes of mentioned spokes. This displacement along spider axes is effected with aid of double-arm lever one of whose arms is coupled through link gear with bottom bearing of Savonius rotor; other arm spring-loaded relative to windwheel shaft mounts weight for adjusting centrifugal force; paired blades of each tier of rotor are spirally offset relative to adjacent blades through 60 deg. and spaced apart from adjacent blades through spacer disks whose diameter is greater than that of cylinder formed by rotation of ends of paired Savonius-rotor blades. Proposed design enables raising windmill efficiency by 5-8%.    USE - Wind-power engineering; conversion of wind energy to other kinds of energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced tractive force coefficient and efficiency, simplified design of windmill. 4 dwg
NOVELTY - A buoyancy rotary-blade is provided to reduce the oil consumption by using the buoyancy as an energy source so that weight of the related equipment is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A buoyancy rotary-blade supplies power to a waterborne transportation equipment by being rotated by the buoyancy. A circular rotation wheel(4) is mounted to a vertical shaft(1). A second circular rotation wheel(8) is mounted outside of the circular rotation wheel. A buoyant material is mounted to the second circular rotation wheel. A fin shaped unit(11) is mounted to the rear of the buoyant material.
NOVELTY - A wave power-generating apparatus is provided to promote practical use with a simplified structure and to make the maintenance easily performed after installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wave power-generating apparatus comprises a main frame, a generator(30) producing electric power, with disposed to a side of the main frame, a single rotating shaft(40) extended from the generator, plural auxiliary shafts(50a,50b), bevel gear units(55) for transmitting individual rotation of the auxiliary shafts to the rotating shaft, plural buoyant apparatuses(60aapproximately60f) going up and down by the waves on the surface of the water at sea, and plural buoyant shafts(70aapproximately70f). The buoyant shafts go up and down with the buoyant apparatuses, with coupled to the buoyant apparatuses and rotate the auxiliary shafts unidirectionally, with coupled with the auxiliary shafts at least at a section. Therefore, the generating apparatus is easily put to practical use and the maintenance is easily performed, with the simplified structure.
NOVELTY - An automatic lighting system of a tunnel using wind power of a mobile vehicle is provided to economize electric energy of the tunnel by using wind power of the mobile vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A number of fans are installed in an inside of a tunnel. The fans are rotated by wind generated from a mobile vehicle entered into the tunnel. A charger or a light emitting device is operated by rotary power of the fans. The fans are formed by installing a plurality of wings in an inside of a cylindrical structure having a diameter of 1 meter and height of 1.5 meter. The fans of the cylindrical structure are installed on both sides of a wall of the tunnel. A generator is installed on the same axis as the fans. A plurality of on-and-off switches is arranged in a predetermined interval within the inside of the tunnel.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic solar cells (24) are located in a duct (20), pressed or extruded from radiation transparent material. In a primary circuit a cooling liquid. (32) surrounds the solar cell in the duct.Pref. the primary coolant circuit is fitted in front of a heat exchanger to a secondary circuit to a pressure and temp. controlled pump. Between the solar cell and a concentrator lens (14) is incorporated only an encapsulating layer for conducting the coolant and connection of heat energy.    USE - For solar energy utilizing system, including cooling of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Protection of solar cells against damage by coolant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematically the solar radiation concentration onto the cells.    solar cells, (24)    duct, (20)    cooling liquid., (22)    concentrator lens (14)
NOVELTY - The device has solar cells or solar cell modules providing electric current from sunlight or artificial light. The solar cells or modules (2) are arranged on at least two panels (1) preferably less than 3 mm. thick joined by flexible or elastic connections or a common axle and that can be arranged as a compact arrangement or in rigid joined sections.    USE - For accumulator-powered electrical devices.    ADVANTAGE - Can provide the current required to operate a mobile electrical device with low current requirements but also devices with high current requirements in mobile operation, e.g. while traveling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    solar cell modules (2)    panels (1)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a resonator formed by a hollow sphere or cylinder whose wall is formed by an electrically conducting material and that is clad with a body (3) of a heat-resistant, e.g. ceramic, insulating material that encloses a resonator hollow volume (4). A first electrical coil enclosing the hollow volume is a part of a high frequency resonant circuit and is connected to electrodes forming a spark or stimulation gap in the hollow volume. There is an arrangement for coupling a resonant frequency into the high frequency coil(s).    USE - For converting or extracting useful energy, especially electrical energy, from a quantum vacuum.    ADVANTAGE - Enables energy to be extracted from a physical vacuum based on the principle of resonance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement (Drawing includes non-English text)    hollow sphere (1)    body of a heat-resistant, e.g. ceramic, insulating material (3)    resonator hollow volume (4)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a solar system component that can rotate or pivot freely about one or two crossing axes with its center of gravity naturally positioned below the rotation point with no external forces required. One or more masses attached to the solar component at a freely selectable distance from the center of gravity can be displaced to shift the center of gravity in a controled manner to track the sun to receive the maximum solar energy.    USE - For solar tracking by force and/or mass displacement for use in solar energy utilization.    ADVANTAGE - Enables large masses to be varied in position with relatively very small, simple actuator mechanisms and minimal actuation forces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The arrangement has a solar system component (2) mounted in a supporting structure (1) to rotate or pivot freely about one or two crossing axes with its center of gravity (4) naturally positioned below the rotation point with no external forces required. One or more masses (8) attached to the solar component at a freely selectable distance from the center of gravity can be displaced (9) to shift the center of gravity in a controled manner to track the sun to receive the maximum solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    supporting structure (1)    solar system component (2)    center of gravity (4)    mass (8)    displacement (9)
NOVELTY - A wave power generation apparatus using buoyant and crankshaft is provided to produce the electricity by vertical motion of a buoyant shell by installing the buoyant shell at the floating and fixed sea structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wave power generation apparatus using buoyant force and crankshaft is composed of a plurality of holes(17) formed through the sea structure(13), a buoyant shell(16) installed at a lower portion of respective holes, a buoyant concentration structure, a plurality of crankshaft(10,10') installed at an upper portion of the sea structure(13) by the supporter, a connecting rod(12) for connecting the buoyant concentration structure with the crankshaft(10), a stopper(20) for preventing the reverse rotation, an upper rotating shaft(21) for connecting the generator(15) to the crankshaft, a power transmission(22,22'), and an acceleration gear(14) installed at the end of the upper rotating shaft.
NOVELTY - A water turbine type wave power generation apparatus and method therefore are provided to improve the simplicity of a structure and easiness of the manufacturing operation by producing the electricity extracting available energy from the sea wave using the water turbine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A water turbine type wave power generation apparatus is composed of a plurality of cylindrical tubes(3) installed through a floating member(4), a plurality of generators(1) installed at the floating member(4) at the upper side of the tubes(3), a water turbine(2) installed in the tubes(3). The water turbine(2) is engaged with the generator(1) by a power transmission(5). By installing the water turbine(2) at the floating member(4), the generator(1) is driven with the rotating force of the water turbine by the heave and pitch movements of the floating member.
NOVELTY - A battery (2) is charged with the electric power generated by a solar cell panel (1). An inverter (3) converts the output of the battery into alternating current (AC) electric power of commercial frequency. The battery capacity in watt hour is set less than or equal to 8 times the rated power output of the solar cell panel.    USE - For generating AC electric power from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Versatility is improved and the device is easily portable, since weight reduction of battery is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electric power device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell panel (1)    Battery (2)    Inverter (3)
NOVELTY - A flexible bag-shaped object (6) provided to the reverse side of a solar cell module, expands so as to collect solar heat.    USE - For collecting solar heat in solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The indirect collection of heat from the solar cell module is performed efficiently and easily, by the provision of flexible bag-shaped object at the reverse side of the solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar heat collection apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Flexible bag-shaped object (6)
NOVELTY - A sintered compact target consists of indium, molybdenum and oxygen, and has a relative density of 90% or more and atomic ratio of molybdenum to indium of 0.003-0.2.    USE - For producing a low resistance transparent electrically conductive film used for a window material of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent electrically conductive film with low resistance and high transmittance of infra-red light, is formed stably and effectively using the sintered compact target.
NOVELTY - A polyether polymer compound has a structure represented by formulae (I-III), and polymerizable and/or non-polymerizable functional groups at each end of the molecular chains.    USE - For ion conductive polymer composition used in electrochemical devices (both claimed), such as lithium battery, solar battery, fuel battery and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The novel polyether polymer compound exhibits higher ionic conductivity at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyether polymer compound has a structure represented by formulae (I-III), and polymerizable and/or non-polymerizable functional groups at each end of the molecular chains.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Ion conductive polymer composition which contains above polyether polymer compound(s); and    (2) Electrochemical device using ion conductive polymer composition.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic element (1) illumination arrangement consists of a scattering layer on a plate (5) that is transparent to the sensitive wavelength of the photovoltaic elements and that is arranged at such a distance from the light sensitive surface of the photovoltaic module as to provide optical irradiation of the photovoltaic element. The transparent plate with the scattering layer (6) forms mat or ribbed glass.    USE - For uniform illumination of photovoltaic elements.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes the efficiency of a photovoltaic system, even if local impurities or small shading affect photovoltaic surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    photovoltaic element (1)    transparent bearer (2)    distance pieces (3)    reference beam (4)    transparent plate (5)    scattering layer (6)
NOVELTY - An energy gathering system for solar power station is disclosed. Many convex lenses or concave lenses are used as light gathering body to focus the incident light beams parallel to main light axle atone point by refraction or reflection. A transparent tube whose inner or outer surface has been plated with silver is used for delivering solar energy. Its horn neck is positioned at the focus point of sunlight.
NOVELTY - A self-driving type direct energy conversion system capable of suppressing global warming by using a heating effect device allowing to provide a circulating and open system energy source utilizing the recyclable, pollution-free, and inexhaustible heat energy of nature, comprising a heat energy transfer part having a group of Peltier effect elements and a group of Seebeck effect elements apart any distance from each other.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generating part, and an electrolysis part, wherein the chemical energy source of hydrogen gas and oxygen gas is artificially manufactured by an electrolysis circuit for water allowing easy heat energy transfer, electric energy conversion, pressurizing and compression, accumulation, storage, and transportation, whereby the heat energy, electric power, and chemical energy can be utilized.
NOVELTY - Plant includes power inductor DC generator, power inductor AC generator 1 with excitation winding 2 and with unit 3 of power rectifiers; exciting AC generator 4 with unit 5 of rectifiers. Generator 4 is connected through unit 5 of rectifiers and unit for controlling output voltage with DC excitation winding 2. Unit for controlling voltage output between power terminals of inductor generator plant includes welding current pickup 6; welding voltage pickup 7; threshold electric current device 8; reference voltage shaper 9; voltage comparator 10; pulse width modulator 11 and pulse type voltage stabilizer 12. Output of welding current pickup 6 is connected through threshold device 8 with inhibiting inlet of voltage comparator 10 whose control inlets are connected with output of welding voltage pickup 7 and through reference voltage shaper 9 - with output of unit 5 of rectifiers of exciting generator 4. Output of comparator 10 is connected through pulse width modulator 11 w ith control inlet of pulse type voltage stabilizer 12. Output of unit 5 is connected in addition through voltage stabilizer 12 with excitation winding 2 of inductor generator 1.    USE - Electric machine engineering, namely inductor generator plants, possibly used as autonomous electric power sources in transport vehicles, in wind-driven electric power installations, electric power units for different manufacturing processes such as electric arc welding by pulsating high-frequency constant-value current.    ADVANTAGE - Lowered labor consumption for pulsating electric arc welding by means of consumable electrode. 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A generator is provided to achieve an improved reliability by generating a constant power regardless of weather changes and protecting component parts from strong wind.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A generator comprises a pole(110); a wind power generator unit(200) arranged upright onto the pole, and which has a plurality of blades(230) shaft-coupled to an end of the generator unit, a rudder(240) arranged at the other end of the generator unit, a generator embedded within the generator unit, and an excess wind preventing unit for bending the blades in accordance with the volume of wind; a solar heat generator unit(400) coupled to the outer periphery of an upper portion of the pole, and which has a plurality of solar cells for collecting solar heat and converting the solar heat into an electrical energy; a rectifying unit(510) for adjusting the electrical energy provided from the wind power generator unit and the solar heat generator unit, into a predetermined voltage; and a charging unit(520) for charging the electrical energy rectified from the rectifying unit.
NOVELTY - Solar cells formed on a wafer, are cut into solar cell segments. The solar cell segments (10) having same shape, are arranged in parallel, such that cutting plane lines of the segments are arranged in zigzag form.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The loss of the single crystal wafer is reduced and energy conversion efficiency is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model of the solar cell module.    Solar cell segments (10)
NOVELTY - The heat recovery limit of the fuel cell is extended, when the heat consumption of the thermo-electric system (1) exceeds a minimum rated value and the power consumption is below the rated value. An external power supply is used if the electric power consumption exceeds the rated value.    USE - For operating thermo-electric system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Driving cost of the thermo-electric system is reduced by extending the heat recovery limit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermo-electric system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the thermo-electric system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thermo-electric system (1)
NOVELTY - The combustible gas processing system has dilute combustion equipment (16) for fuel gas which burns low concentration of combustible gas, electrical power generating gas (18) for generating electricity using the heat of combustion of equipment (16), and control unit (30) which acquires value relevant to amount of combustible gas.    USE - For processing the combustible gas such as biogas and biomass.    ADVANTAGE - A low concentration combustible gas generated from small gas combustible gas source is effectively processed and the global warming is effectively prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the composition of combustible gas processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Supply apparatus (10)    Dilution combustion equipment (16)    Electric power generating device (18)    Gas sensors (20,22)    Control unit (30)    Storage battery (32)    Wind power generator (34)    Solar power generation equipment (36)
NOVELTY - The energy conversion method involves carrying out electrolysis of water to obtain hydrogen and oxygen at a first level, moving the hydrogen to a second higher level, carrying out a chemical reaction with the oxygen in the air at the second level, returning the water from the reaction to a level below the first level and using the stored energy released by changing the water level.    USE - For energy conversion, especially for producing electrical current.    ADVANTAGE - Enables water to be transported to or produced at different heights with considerably reduced losses and generation of electric current without having to store water in storage lakes or reservoirs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for implementing the method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement    electrolyzer (1)    pipes (2,3,6)    air (4)    fuel cell (5)    turbine (7)    reservoir (8)
NOVELTY - The system (2) comprises a reflecting member (21) shaped so as to focus an incident radiation on a focus region of the system. The reflecting member includes support tie rods adapted to rotatably connect the member to the focus region in order to allow the reflecting member to follow the daily and/or seasonal motions of the Sun.    USE - Solar energy focusing system for thermal energy plant.    ADVANTAGE - The plant is simple and cost effective. The focusing system is lightweight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for    (a) a thermal plant including the focusing system, a heat exchanger located in the correspondence of the focus region, and means for feeding the process water under a pressure equal to or greater than the critical pressure to the exchanger, and    (b) a method of producing electric energy by focusing solar incident radiation on a focus region, feeding process fluid to a heat exchanger, and conveying the fluid to a user system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the plant.    Plant (1)    Focusing system (2)    Orientation device (3)    Heat exchanger (5)    Reflecting member (21)    Actuator (31)
NOVELTY - A direct or alternating current of suitable amplitude is generated from road seismic energy which is generated in the road surface by passage of traffic along road or highway, to execute an economic function. A battery is charged or a digital logic circuit is operated using the generated current.    USE - For generating electric power from road seismic energy for construction of large projects.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the environmental and operating cost.
NOVELTY - Refractive optics (14,16) arranged in the secondary axis (18) of a plane concentrates light (10) independent of light concentration by the lenses arranged in the primary axis (12) and spectrum splits light into multiple frequencies of split light. Multiple frequency sensitive photovoltaic cells converts the split light frequencies into electrical power.    USE - Solar concentrator.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a high solar concentration ratio and conversion efficiency, that reduces the required photovoltaic acreage and achieves high efficiency at reduced cost, by concentrating light using refractive lenses arranged in the primary and secondary axes of a plane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of refracting concentrating spectrum splitting solar cell.    Light (10)    Primary axis (12)    Refractive optics (14,16)    Secondary axis (18)
NOVELTY - Several rotary blades (12) are installed at equal intervals inside a support wheel. A generator is stored in a machine room (14) which is arranged by the rotation center of the blades through the support arms (13). The rotation of the machine room supported by a support pillar is speeded up by a speed-up mechanism and is transduced to the generator, when the rotary blades receive wind force.    USE - For generation of electricity through wind force.    ADVANTAGE - The need for an excessive load for the support pillar is avoided by bearing value from support wheel, therefore strength of the support pillar is reduced. The failure of rotary blade during strong wind is prevented. The manufacturing cost of the windmill is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the windmill. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Rotary blades (12)    Support arms (13)    Machine room (14)
NOVELTY - A transparent substrate (11) has a light reflection layer (12) at its bottom, with metal formed on the corrugated structure of multiple triangular drills having 100 nm as mean distance between the vertexes of adjacent drills.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to decrease the leakage of current, thus improves the optical utilization effectiveness at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of optoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent substrate (11)    Light reflection layer (12)
NOVELTY - It is designed as a heat-electricity transforming system based the fact that conductive body can produce potential or contacted potential difference. The loop is composed of conductors of the same kind or not. There is a conducting set at t he point X in the loop. Thus the loop is conductive at point X without contacting. It can transform heat energy to electric energy in any environment and reduce surrounding temp. simultaneously. It can also transfer heat energy from the low -temp. location to the high-temp. location automatically. It is suited for refrigeration, heating and power-generating.
NOVELTY - Organic waste, one or more coal-combustion by-products and one or more alkaline additives are mixed to form a mixture and ammonia is liberated from the organic waste. The liberated ammonia is introduced into a coal burner of coal power plant.    USE - For using biomineral by-product as fuel at coal burning power plant.    ADVANTAGE - As the ammonia is liberated from the organic waste, the NOx emissions are reduced at the power plant and the requirement of drying the organic waste is also eliminated. Eliminates excess cooling step in the power plant, because the heat is directly used in the treatment of organic waste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Organic waste/coal combustion by-products/alkaline additive by-product mixture;    (2) Soil additive;    (3) Feed stock;    (4) Biomineral by-product usage system;    (5) By-product of biomineral byproduct usage method; and    (6) Dried organic waste-coal combustion by-product mixture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of an organic waste drying and fuel feed system.
NOVELTY - A polyhedral or conical structure has a reflective material (15) and a transmissive material. The reflective material reflects light rays (10C) incident on it. The transmissive material transmits light rays which arrive in a direction opposite to that of the incident light rays. The sum of the percentages of reflected and transmitted light rays is greater than 100.    USE - Transflector for radiations such as radio waves, radar waves, infrared rays, visible rays, UV ray, X-rays, gamma rays, microwave rays incident on solar collector, non-emissive display device, building material used for office, museum, etc., and also for films or coatings on glass windows, light pipes.    ADVANTAGE - By maintaining sum of the percentages of reflected and transmitted light rays to be greater than 100, brightness is increased and effects due to glare are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) Light transmitting material;    (2) Non-emissive display device; and    (3) Solar collection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic solar panel.    Light rays (10C)    Reflective material (15)
NOVELTY - The display includes solar cells and thin film transistors in respective regions. The solar cells overlie respective pixel electrodes and a back light is positioned below the solar cells and the pixel electrodes. The solar cells allow radiation from the back light to go through the pixel electrodes. The solar cells comprise amorphous silicon cells.    USE - For watches, calculator, radio, laptop computer, flat screen and projection television system.    ADVANTAGE - Emits light without requiring external power, uses absorbed back light efficiently, and reduces manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for displaying image and generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exemplary diagram of light reflection and light transmission properties of power generating display.
NOVELTY - An upper cell output control unit (30) and a lower cell output control unit (32) fluctuate the operating voltage to improve output electric power of the upper solar cell (12) and lower solar cell (14), respectively. Voltage transformation units (34,36) in the respective control units, transform the output voltage of the respective cells to equalize the output voltage.    USE - Tandem die solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Any apparatus is connected directly to the power supply of the solar cell. The solar cells are connected serially in direct manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the three terminal tandem die solar cell.    Upper solar cell (12)    Lower solar cell (14)    Upper cell output control unit (30)    Lower cell output control unit (32)    Voltage transformation units (34,36)
NOVELTY - A power supply applies a preset voltage to a solar cell panel (11), when a preset current value is detected in the panel. When the detected current is of preset value, a control unit stops application of the voltage.    USE - For roof of house with solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the deicing method and electric power generation method effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deicing control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the house with solar cell attached to the roof. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell panel (11)
NOVELTY - The box-type roof-panel roof comprises a horizontal sheathing (2) with vertical side edges and inward bent horizontal flanges extended from the side edges. The inward bent flanges of adjacent box-type panels and outward bent flanges of a coupling piece (3) which is nailed to the backing sheet (1) are held between folded edges of a cover piece (4).    USE - Integrating solar panel module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy attachment and removal of solar panel module and easy to attach roof sheathing as no fasteners are used and solar module accommodation space is formed under the flanges of the panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) box-type roof-panel roof incorporating solar panel module;    (2) attachment of solar module panel in box-type roof-panel roof; and    (3) removal of solar panel module from box-type roof-panel roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial perspective view of the box-type roof-panel roof.    Backing sheet (1)    Horizontal sheathing (2)    Coupling piece (3)    Cover piece (4)
NOVELTY - The temperature distribution of the surface of the solar cell module is measured using an infrared apparatus, based on which the electric defect of the solar cell array is detected.    USE - For detecting electric defect of solar cell array used in solar power generation system used for domestic or industrial purpose.    ADVANTAGE - Enables detection of the electric defect of the solar cell array quickly and correctly, and improves maintenance property of the large-scale solar power generation system, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates temperature distribution measuring method using infrared apparatus.
NOVELTY - A shading element (13) having the shading area (23) and the transparent area (22) respectively interrupting and transmitting incident light are provided at front side of a thin film solar cell (11), such that transparent area is arranged corresponding to transparent vent (21) of the solar cell.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission light quantity is easily adjusted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional views of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thin film solar cell (11)    Shading element (13)    Transparent vent (21)    Transparent area (22)    Shading area (23)
NOVELTY - The frames (300) placed adjacent to each other are connected by inserting L-shaped fixed metal fittings (400) with a groove in the opening (306) of the frames.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Has excellent outdoor weather resistance, module retention with an effective light receiving surface product and also is lightweight and cheap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Frames (300)    Opening (306)    L-shaped fixed metal fittings (400)
NOVELTY - A photovolatic system (100) includes a pair of reflective mirrors (10a,10b) each of which comprises two polymer layers having different refractive indices. The reflective mirrors reflect light of prescribed wavelength to solar cell for generation of predetermined amount of power.    USE - For vehicle, ship and aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Electromotive force is increased effectively and temperature rise of the solar cell is prevented by reflecting light of prescribed wavelength to the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure the sectional view of the photovolatic system equipped with reflecting mirrors.    Reflective mirrors (10a,10b)    Photovolatic system (100)
NOVELTY - The silicon thin film comprises an amorphous phase region having specified structure with length in the range 0.5 to 20 num. The amorphous phase region occupies 75% or more of the film.    USE - For photovoltaic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.
NOVELTY - The cable main portion (40) has a conductor whose terminal portion is crimped to male-die terminal metal fittings (43a). A heat shrink sealing tube (44) is adhered over the metal fittings (43a) and an insulated outer layer (40b) of the cable main portion. The terminal portion of the sealing tube and the wire cable main portion are embedded by a mold in a housing (45).    USE - Power transmission cable for solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the male-die terminal metal fittings and the terminal portion of the wire cable main portion are sealed using the sealing tube, the entry of water into these portions is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and front elevation diagrams of the male-die wire cable.    Cable main portion (40)    Insulated outer layer (40b)    Male-die terminal metal fittings (43a)    Heat shrink sealing tube (44)    Housing (45)
NOVELTY - A cleaning device (4) containing water and sodium hydroxide is provided for cleaning the gas (104) generated by a gasifier (1).    USE - For gasifying fossil fuel such as coal or biomass of solid type and heavy oil type used as a raw material for electricity generation, in the chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The system efficiently removes halides such as hydrochloric acid, HF, HCN and cyanide from the gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a systematic view of the gasification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gasifier (1)    Cleaning device (4)    Gas (104)
NOVELTY - The solar power generator floating on the water surface, has a solar power generation panel sheet (1) supported at a position higher than the water surface.    USE - Floating-type solar power generator installed on water surface such as river, lake, sea, etc.    ADVANTAGE - As the panel is supported at a position higher than the water surface, high output electricity is generated on installing the device on river, sea, lake, where there is not traffic and obstacle of the building. Performs global environment friendly generation of electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the entire structure perspective view of the floating type solar power generator.    Solar power generation panel sheet (1)
NOVELTY - The light-receiving/emitting electrode (17) is formed on upper face of a semiconductor element which is formed on a support. A reflecting plate (30) is provided inside the sealing cap (28) which surrounds the support.    USE - Semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents faults such as short-circuit of metal fine wires, signal delay, etc.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the semiconductor device.    Light receiving/emitting electrode (17)    Sealing cap (28)    Reflecting plate (30)
NOVELTY - A substrate in a reaction chamber is supported by a support electrode of a parallel-plate electrode having an electrode surface area of 0.36 m2 or more. Silane and hydrogen gas are supplied to the chamber at a pressure of 667 Pa and a flow rate ratio of 50 or more. The gap between the counter electrode and substrate is 10 mm or less to negate the non-uniformity in thickness of a crystalline thin film formed on the substrate.    USE - For forming a crystalline silicon thin film for a copier, thin-film transistor, thin-film solar cell or liquid crystal display panel using plasma CVD.    ADVANTAGE - The process enables the use of an inexpensive substrate of large area to form a crystalline silicon thin film of good quality and uniform thickness rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the typical block diagram of an in-line-type plasma CVD device.
NOVELTY - A tubular shutter (7), that has apertures (10) or notches formed to let light pass through, is rotated on a periphery center and arranged between the lamps (1) and reflecting mirrors (3,4).    USE - Used in research of solar light collection system.    ADVANTAGE - Has prolonged life and enhanced durability even if condensing type heating tester is frequently turned ON and OFF. Uses shutter that does not get easily damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional drawing showing the passage of light through the condensing type heating tester.    Lamps (1)    Reflecting mirrors (3,4)    Tubular shutter (7)    Apertures (10)
NOVELTY - A long slender cylinder is submerged vertically below the mean water level of oceans, such that the top edge of the cylinder experiences larger pressure variations than its bottom edge. The pressure difference between the top and bottom edges of the cylinder causes relative displacement between the cylinder and adjoining water, such that a piston within the cylinder is actuated to convert wave energy of oceans into electrical energy.    USE - For converting the wave energy of sea or ocean into useful energy such as electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables converting the surface wave energy of oceans into electrical energy with high operating effectiveness, by the pressure difference between top and bottom edges of the cylinder, submerged below mean water level of the oceans.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side-sectional view of the wave energy conversion system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - In a process to supply energy to a slaughterhouse (1) non-edible cadaver tissues are separated into fatty tissues (8) and other (9) fermentable residues.    USE - Process to extract energy from slaughterhouse residues.    ADVANTAGE - The process minimizes the demand for external supplies of heat and electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Residues (9) are fermented in a vat (15) producing combustible gas (17, 18) for generator fuel. Fatty tissues (8) are converted to diesel electric (24) generator fuel. Diesel effluent heat is recovered (23) and used in the slaughterhouse.    The biogas arising from fermentation is used as fuel for electricity generation using fuel cells. Some of the residual heat is drawn off to dry non-gaseous substances prior to fermentation. Dried products are subsequently incinerated to capture further effluent heat. The fuel cells and diesel engines generate electricity, any excess being down-loaded to the public network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the process.    Slaughterhouse (1)    Fuel cell, diesel engine (22)    Electricity (24)    Fatty tissues (8)    Residues for fermentation (9)    Fermentation vat (15)    Has (17, 23)    Heat recovery (23)
NOVELTY - A Photo-chargeable secondary battery, carrying a charging performance representing a sufficient durability against repetition use by combining a flexible and durable photoelectric conversion sheet with a photoelectric transducer and a storage battery, comprises a cylindrical winding core section (2), a flexible photoelectric transducer (11) so arranged as to be /drawn out by being wound around the winding core section, a chargeable/dischargeable storage battery (4), and a control circuit section (5) which controls the charge/discharge of this storage battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The whole is formed into a nearly cylindrical form with the photoelectric transducer wound around thee winding core section. The storage battery is detachable from the core section. The photoelectric transducer is folded in a drawing direction and provided with an engagement section (3a) constituting a grip and a means for storing different batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - cylindrical winding core section (2)    engagement section (3a)    chargeable/dischargeable storage battery (4)    control circuit section (5)    flexible photoelectric transducer (11)
NOVELTY - A voltage source has p-type and n-type semiconductor layer structures with paint layer structures (24,26) having paint pigment particles being dispersed in binder and selected from p-type and n-type pigment particles. An electrically conductive contact structure has a pair of contacts (30,32). One of the contacts permit light to pass to voltage source.    USE - For spacecraft, terrestrial power production, etc.    ADVANTAGE - By providing paint layer structure, the generated electrical energy is stored in the paint layer structure and discharged to load when needed, thus heavy and expensive batteries in electrical system is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Additionally, a capacitive paint layer, in contact with the conductive contacts, is provided to store energy that may be utilized when the spacecraft is in the shade. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell manufacture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of solar cell.    Paint layer structures (24,26)    Contacts (30,32)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric conversion material is formed of calcium cobalt oxide in which a portion of calcium atoms are substituted by strontium atoms or barium atoms.    USE - For a thermoelectric conversion device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material has low toxicity and can be used at high temperature of at least500degreesC without variation in performance. It also exhibits excellent thermoelectric properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoelectric conversion material is formed of an oxide represented by (Ca3-xMx)Co4O9.    M = Sr or Ba;    x = greater than 0.5 but less than 1.2    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the crystal structure of a thermoelectric conversion material.
NOVELTY - A transparent electrically conductive top electrode material layer (14a) having specified thickness is formed on a photovoltaic material (16) to establish an antireflective property. Several electrically conductive shunts having higher electrical conductivity are formed through the photovoltaic material to establish electrical communication between the minor portion (39a) of the top electrode.    USE - For fabricating photovoltaic module used for terrestrial and aerospace applications.    ADVANTAGE - Optimizes both antireflective properties and current carrying properties, so as to optimize photovoltaically active area and absorbed light. Provides an enhancement in device efficiency and reliability and simplifies and economizes device fabrication.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a step illustrating the fabrication of photovoltaic module.    Top electrode material layer (14a)    Photovoltaic material (16)    Minor portion (39a)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cells (10) include a supporting electrically conductive cell foil (12) having separated top and bottom surfaces (65,66). A substrate structure includes conductive and insulating substrate regions whose top surfaces are attached to the bottom surface of the cell foil of different cells.    USE - Multiple series connected photovoltaic cells integrated with substrate structure.    ADVANTAGE - By connecting the supporting electrically conductive cell foil of the photovoltaic cells to conductive and insulating regions of the substrate structure, the need for expensive and intricate material removal operations and wasteful and difficult scribing operations for series interconnections are eliminated, thereby allowing economic mass productions of the photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cells (10)    Electrically conductive cell foil (12)    Top and bottom surfaces (65,66)
NOVELTY - A taegeuk type wind receiving plate and a rudder are installed in a horizontal axis to receive wind from all directions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In manufacturing taegeuk type rotation device(A), a horizontal shaft(1) is installed, and a plurality of taegeuk wind receiving plate(2) of convex shape s formed in the horizontal shaft. In the rear side of the taegeuk wind receiving plate are formed support. Ends of the supports are connected with a rotation shaft(5). Shaft supports(16, 16') are formed on both side of the horizontal shaft to rotate the horizontal shaft.
NOVELTY - A rotation shaft of front and rearward wing are rotated by wind direction, thereby safe rotation is obtained, and used for generating energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A central rotation hole(11) is formed in the center of a rotating plate(1) to manufacture a rotation device(1). Supports(2, 2') are formed in front and rear part of the central rotation hole(11). Rotation shafts(3, 3') are positioned in upper center portion of the supports(2, 2'). Shaft supports(4, 4') are positioned at both side of the rotation shafts(3. 3'). A rotation shaft(5) are positioned to rotate. A generating wheel(6) connected to a generator(9) and a controller(8) are arranged in the supports(2, 2').
NOVELTY - Multiple bridged paths (33b) in the header paths (33a), are provided along the longitudinal direction and connected to each heat collection unit (30X). Distribution path (33) of adjacent heat collection units are connected through communication path (34) for connecting header paths in upstream and downstream directions.    USE - Solar heater.    ADVANTAGE - Heat medium flows uniformly along the bridging paths by connecting distribution path of heat collection unit through communication path and hence heat collection effectiveness is enhanced. As number of components are reduced, the cost of the solar heater is reduced. Internal stress is reduced by preventing thermal expansion of heat collection unit and heat shrink.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light and heat hybrid module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar heater.    Heat collection unit (30X)    Distribution path (33)    Header paths (33a)    Bridged paths (33b)    Communication path (34)
NOVELTY - A light guide plate (3) guides the light from fluorescent lamp (4) to liquid crystal cell (2) through a polarization reflector (6). The reflector reflects the unnecessary polarization component to the light guide plate from which it is transmitted to a solar cell (9) arranged opposite to the back surface of the light guide plate.    USE - For PDA, mobile telephone, notebook PC, video camera, calculator.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of electricity generated by solar cells is increased, without reducing the brightness of LCD device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline of the LCD device.    Liquid crystal cell (2)    Light guide plate (3)    Fluorescent lamp (4)    Polarization reflector (6)    Solar cell (9)
NOVELTY - A primary optical unit which condenses the solar light ray radiated from the sun is placed near plane of incidence of a secondary optical unit (108) having uniform permeability. A photovoltaic cell (204) is arranged behind the secondary optical unit.    USE - Condensing type solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables condensing the solar light ray to photovoltaic cell efficiently without chromatic aberrations and irregularities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for condensing type solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary optical unit (108)    Photovoltaic cell (204)
NOVELTY - A secondary optical unit (108) provided between a primary optical unit (201) and a photovoltaic cell (204) is a solid object with permeability having a heat ray absorption element.    USE - Used for condensing type solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat ray absorption element effectively absorbs the heat condensed by the primary optical unit so the quantity of heat ray which reaches the photovoltaic cell is reduced so the size of the photovoltaic cell and the solar cell modules can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for condensing type solar power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the condensing type solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary optical unit (108)    Primary optical unit (201)    Photovoltaic cell (204)
NOVELTY - The terminal box (13) is attached to the extension (27a) of the sealing cover (27) and the surrounding surface (12a) of module main portion (12).    USE - Solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves attachment strength of terminal box while preventing water permeation while improving durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial section of the solar cell module.    Module main portion (12)    Surrounding surface (12a)    Terminal box (13)    Sealing cover (27)    Sealing cover extension (27a)