NOVELTY - A number of solar energy collection panels (SM) are arranged in parallel in guide rails (QT) that form part of a frame. The frame is hinge mounted (KA,SB) onto vertical pillars (SP) such that it can be optimally positioned relative to the sun. There are as many pillars as solar panels and they are set into the ground (GF).    USE - Solar energy collection.    ADVANTAGE - Ease of adjustment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the support system    Solar panels (SM)    Guide rails (QT)    Vertical pillars (SP)    Hinge (KA,SB)    Ground (GF)
NOVELTY - The data module is in the form of a key (12) that has a plug (14) that is inserted into a data port on the fitness training equipment. Stored within the unit is data that defines a series of activities that form a training programme appropriate to an individual.    USE - Physical training.    ADVANTAGE - Defines suitable exercise programme.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the data key.    Data key (12)    Data plug (14)    Electrical power plug (18)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (50)is in the form of a plain flat panel that is mounted onto a console (1). This has an inclined panel (5) supported on strengthening ribs (20). The solar panel is held in position by clips (10). The internal space of the frame is filled with a heavy ballast, e.g. sand , to prevent movement    USE - Solar energy panels.    ADVANTAGE - Simple to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a 3D view of the console.    Solar energy panel (50)    Console (1)    Inclined surface (5)    Clips (10)
NOVELTY - A memory stores software executable by a processor connected to accelerometer and skin conductance sensors. A preset of signals output from sensors, is utilized based on the naive Bayesian classifier that determines how another set of signals are utilized in regression algorithms. The output signals are used to predict the caloric expenditure of individual.    USE - For measuring caloric expenditure of individual, in exercise equipment such s treadmill or exercise bike. Also used in wrist watch.    ADVANTAGE - Energy balance data, and related data and rate or weight loss or gain data are displayed to the user, using the caloric consumption data.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) caloric expenditure measurement method; and    (2) method for making software for measuring caloric expenditure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the format of algorithm.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The exerciser has two seats and a handle bar crank (24) with opposing handles mechanically couple to pedals on both sides of a distal pedal crank. The opposing sprocket wheels are mounted to their respective pedal cranks to have opposite offset angles relative to vertical plane of frame. A power transmission and transduction unit is operable by two riders, is mounted on frame (12) and is engaged to flywheel (16).    USE - Used for exercising two riders simultaneously in gym and health club.    ADVANTAGE - The exerciser has an alternating handlebar crank mechanically coupled to the distal pedal crank thereby harnessing exercise from the upper bodies of both riders. The unique facing and forward pedaling feature of the exerciser allows tandem riders to closely monitor the exercise rate, or work level of the other user and hence encourages the user. The exercise power of the riders are converted or transduced into a usable power with the help of power transmission and transduction unit. The offset angles prevent damaging physical contact between sides of chains.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) kit or kits of parts for a tandem exerciser    (b) method of tandem exercise on a tandem exerciser    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a tandem exerciser.    Tandem exerciser (10)    Frame (12)    Flywheel (16)    Seats (20, 22)    Handlebar crank (24)    Distal pedal crank (50)    Proximal pedal crank (68)
NOVELTY - The device has a frame unit (15) with a transverse pivot axis relative to the unit. Tread units (40, 45) have one end operatively associated with a coupling unit to pivotally couple the end to the pivot axis at a predetermined distance from the pivot axis. The tread units move independently of each other. Another end of each tread unit moves in a reciprocating path of travel as each former end travels in an arcuate path.    USE - Used for performing an exercise e.g. cardiovascular exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The independence of each tread unit provides for greater versatility in the number and complexity of exercises and movements available to user. The device improves balance and coordination and provides improved cardiovascular health. The device assists in training an individual to spontaneously shift weight from one foot to the other.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise device.    Exercise device (10)    Frame unit (15)    Frame housing (16)    Foot tread units (40,45)    Wheeled object (55)
NOVELTY - The stepper has driven wheel (15) which is driven by a transmission gear (231,331) to rotate. The wheel links a transmission shaft (151) to rotate simultaneously. The shaft is connected with a generator (16) at one end, when the shaft rotates, a magnet (161) in the generator also rotates, while a coil (162) in the generator remains still. The electricity is produced and is transmitted via wires out of the generator to a load.    USE - Used for exercising in home.    ADVANTAGE - The stepper with electric generator is more attractive and is of more fun. The stepper is easy to operate and is very durable. The stepper has electric generator which saves energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transmission gear is pivoted to a base (1). The base has a fixed rod (6) at center position, and a left and right rods (2,3) and also auxiliary rods (24,34). The fixed rod is connected with the auxiliary rod by elastic rubbers (8,8).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a stepper.    Base (1)    Left and right rods (2,3)    Fixed rod (6)    Elastic rubbers (8,8)    Driven wheel (15)    Generator (16)    Auxiliary rods (24,34)    Transmission shaft (151)    Magnet (161)    Coil (162)    Transmission gear (231,331)
NOVELTY - An insulating layer (5) is formed on an epitaxial layer (2). Partial removal of insulating layer and partial exposure of epitaxial layer are carried out, so that insulation region remains in recess of epitaxial layer and a semiconductor joint is formed on it.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Even if the groove-shaped recess accompanying grain boundary exists in epitaxial layer, electric current leak by semiconductor polycrystal substrate is prevented. A curve factor and photoelectric conversion efficiency are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view explaining solar cell manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    metal-grade silicon substrate (1)    epitaxial layer (2)    grain boundary (3)    groove (4)    glass (5)    insulation area (6)
NOVELTY - An amplifier circuit (303) is arranged over both photoelectric conversion board (11) and a printed circuit board (31) that are arranged adjacently, to connect the connecting terminals (450,451) provided at both the boards.    USE - Photoelectric conversion device for scanner in facsimile, copier, X-ray image pick-up device, contact-type sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost by reducing the number of components. Enhances resolution of photoelectric converter and image pick-up device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for radiation image pick-up device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially enlarged sectional view of a image pick-up device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    photoelectric converter (10)    photoelectric conversion board (11)    drive read-out unit (30)    printed circuit board (31)    amplifier circuit (303)    wirings (401,501)    connecting terminals (450,451)    bump electrode (453)
NOVELTY - A plate-shaped interconnector (10) connects a light receiving surface electrode (9) of one photovoltaic cell (13a) and reverse-side electrode (6) of adjacent cell (13b) in serially connected cells. The thickness of the intermediate portion (10c) and one connection portion (10b), is more than the thickness of other connection portion (10a) of the interconnector.    USE - For solar cell module panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The curved factor is improved by decreasing series resistance among solar cell properties, and the thickened interconnector portion absorbs stress caused during joining, and prevents cracks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell module manufacture method; and    (2) solar cell module panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    reverse-side electrode (6)    light receiving surface electrode (9)    interconnector (10)    connection portions (10a,10b)    intermediate portion (10c)    photovoltaic cells (13a,13b)
NOVELTY - The reverse-side protective sheet comprises at least one layer containing inorganic fiber paper or inorganic fiber cloth.    USE - Solar cells and solar cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reverse-side protective sheet for solar cells and solar cell modules has excellent dimensional stability, electrical insulation property, weather resistance and damp-proof property. The sheet is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell and solar cell module.
NOVELTY - The training unit is in the form of a sphere with an outer shell (20) and within this is a rotor (30) supported on bearing surfaces. Built into the rotor is a power supply and a microprocessor controller. A surface indicator (40) shows the actions and the cycles of exercise can be counted and relayed through a cable to an external computer.    USE - Wrist exercise for muscle rehabilitation.    ADVANTAGE - Ease of use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a general view of the unit.    Shell (20)    Rotor (30)    Display indicator (40)
NOVELTY - The mounting of solar energy cells on building is accomplished using a frame constructed from a high corrosion resistant metal. Typically extruded section material is used for the frame and is an aluminum-silicon alloy metal. The extruded sections are selected to provide stiffness and have features for ease of mechanical connection.    USE - Solar cell installation.    ADVANTAGE - Ease of construction. Rigid. Weather resistant    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a typical section.
NOVELTY - An ergometer (1) power recording unit has pedals (7), transmission (12) and brake (3) are connected to a drive unit (4) movable on the frame (2) with spring coupled reaction force (F) sensor (5) using a strain gauge on a beam between the transmission housing (9) and frame.    USE - Ergometer power recording unit for exercise bicycles using strain gauge force sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The drive is compact and completely enclosed. The beam and strain gauge sensor is simple and precise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a side view of an exercise bicycle type ergometer.    Frame (2)    Brake (3)    Drive unit (4)    Sensor (5)    Pedals (7)    Transmission housing (9)    Transmission (12)    Reaction force (F)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has several turbines (2) driven by tidal water movement to generate AC electrical power. A drive (9) controls the rotation speed of the turbines by adjusting frequency of signal output to the turbines, and outputs DC electrical power corresponding to AC electric power generated by the turbines.    USE - For generating electrical power from tidal water movement.    ADVANTAGE - Enable to maximize the efficiency of the turbine. Also the generated electric power is transferred to supply grid of fixed frequency efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for tidally driven electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tidally driven electricity generator.    generator (1)    turbines (2)    transformers (5,8,15)    driver (9)    grid (16)
NOVELTY - The shield has a transparent dielectric panel (10) coated with a transparent semiconducting film. A group of electrodes (20) are embedded in the panel and are connected to an ac power supply, which produces a traveling electromagnetic wave. A sensor detects a degree of obscuration by dust of light emitting through the transparent panel and a monitor activates the power supply at the obscuration degree.    USE - Used for removing deposited dust particles from the surface of a solar photovoltaic panel, video camera, optical or infrared detector and windshield of various types of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodes embedded in the transparent dielectric panel of high resistivity removes deposited dust particles on the surface and repel charged particles, preventing them from depositing on the surface without scratching the surface. The panel is coated with an infrared reflective coating to minimize heating of the photovoltaic array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a dust shield.    Transparent panel (10)    Electrodes (20)    Photovoltaic panels (30)
NOVELTY - A handle bar rotation sensor assembly (62) engaged with a pair of front wheel forks (20), has a rotation-measuring assembly configured to measure rotation of rotation element (66). Rotation-measuring assembly produces an indication signal, when a pair of front wheel forks are rotated. A signal processor (32) transmits output signals relative to received rear wheel and handle bar rotation signals, to computer.    USE - Exercise apparatus used in conjunction with video game.    ADVANTAGE - By transmitting the signals relative to received rear wheel and handle bar rotation signals to computer, the user of exercise apparatus interacts with video effects by rotating the rear wheel and handle bars.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exercise apparatus.    front wheel forks (20)    signal processor (32)    rotation element (66)    handle bar rotation sensor assembly (62)
NOVELTY - A cover (20) is attached to one side of the module frame (10) attached on all sides of solar cell module (M). The cover is made to contact the side end face of the tile (1) and closes the gap between the tile and a module frame.    USE - For solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Performs waterproofing to the roof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell module.    tile (1)    module frame (10)    side frame (11)    cover (20)    solar cell module (M)
NOVELTY - A light reflection layer (7) with holes (8), is arranged between substrates (1) having photoelectric converting layer (2) and condensing element (3) having curved structures (4). The light (9) incident on the element is condensed and irradiated onto layer (2), through holes. The reflected light from the layer (2) is reflected by the layer (7), so as to carry out multiple reflection of light between layers.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of solar cell is increased, by effectively utilizing the incident light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell.    substrate (1)    photoelectric converting layer (2)    condensing element (3)    curved structures (4)    light reflection layer (7)    holes (8)    incident light (9)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell is provided, whose electrical connection portion is made into comb shape, which is partially or fully connected to low melting point metal or electroconductive adhesive tape. An insulation layer is formed at the portion, where photovoltaic cell and electrical connection portion are connected.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Excels in mass production property. Improves throughput of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing and shape of the lead wire lead-out electrode. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The pump installation has a pump (6) that is vacuumed using an air blower (10). One end of the pump has a pumping tube (5) whose discharge opening is provided in another water tank (1). A suction pipe (7) is connected upwardly to the bottom of a water tank (1).    USE - Pump for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The discharge rate of water is increased sharply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for water turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the pump.    water tank (1)    pumping-tube (5)    pump (6)    suction pipe (7)    wall (8)    air blower (10)
NOVELTY - A body-fat-ratio calculation unit (130) computes the body fat ratio, based on the measured human body impedance. A setting unit (160) sets target body fat ratio. A target momentum setting unit (190) sets the momentum of a user required in order to achieve target body fat ratio, from the computed body fat ratio. A display section (D) displays the body fat ratio and target momentum.    USE - Display meter in exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - As the momentum of the person required in order to achieve target body fat ratio is displayed, the interest of the user is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the display meter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    boy fat ratio calculation unit (130)    target momentum setting unit (160)    target momentum setting unit (190)
NOVELTY - The light reception module (1) has an optoelectric transducer (14) for connecting the connection electrode to the circuit pattern (12) formed by an organic film (11) of polyethylene terephthalate, and Fresnel-zone lens (23) or convex lens arranged on the surface of the organic film, such that the Fresnel-zone lens or convex lens faces the light receiving surface of optoelectric transducer.    USE - Used in portable electronic device such as mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The light reception module of reduced size and thin shape is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for light reception module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the light reception module.    light reception module (1)    organic film (11)    circuit pattern (12)    integrated circuit component (13)    optoelectric transducer (14)    Fresnel-zone lens (23)
NOVELTY - A protective layer (7a) and an adhesive resin sealing agent (6a) provided at non-light receiving surface of a solar cell (3a) include an opening (10a) for connecting electric power lead to the label (8a). The label consists of electroconductive adhesion material and metallic foil (5a) to connect the electric power lead to the anode and cathode of the solar cell.    USE - Solar cell module for use in residence and industry.    ADVANTAGE - Positioning and fixing of electric power lead are performed automatically, modular reliability and durability of solar cell module are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (3a)    Electroconductive adhesion material (4a)    Metallic foil (5a)    Adhesive resin sealing agent (6a)    Protective layer (7a)    Label (8a)    Opening (10a)
NOVELTY - The system has silicon carbide sensor body (6) of 400 micrometer thickness. Detector detects acoustic absorption of radiation having wavelength less than 10 micrometers from the body. Spectral filter (8) is arranged to limit the reception of radiation. The body has crystal structure and non-dopant impurity level of low value and has a uniform thickness with a flat radiation receiving surface.    USE - Used for detecting electromagnetic radiation e.g. infrared rays and ultra violet rays.    ADVANTAGE - The non-dopant impurity level is low enough so that the body does not interfere with the achievement of a crystalline structure. The system is robust and not easily damaged, maintains calibration well and can withstand high IR energy/power intensities, exposure times and thermal shock.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of detecting electromagnetic radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic diagram of electromagnetic detection system.    SiC sensor body (6)    Spectral filter (8)    Current meter (12)
NOVELTY - A monitoring unit (9) monitors whether the voltage of storage battery (8) connected to a solar cell (7) and an aerogenerator (6), satisfies the rated voltage for illuminating the lamp (2). A controller (10) switches on the mains power supply (11), when the monitored voltage is below the rated voltage.    USE - Hybrid electric power installation type street light which uses either the storage battery or mains power supply according to the change in natural environment.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the stability and reliability of the lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the illuminating lamp. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    illuminating lamp (2)    aerogenerator (6)    solar cell (7)    storage battery (8)    monitoring unit (9)    controller (10)    mains power supply (11)
NOVELTY - The walls (12) of preset height, are formed at ends of base (11) of preset width. A frame main portion (10) with edges (13), is formed at upper ends of walls. The engagement elements (20,21) abutted with edges (13), have securing holes. A holder (30) with securing edge (31), is mounted on edges (13). A securing unit (40) secured to holder and securing hole, clamps edge of solar-cell board at holder and edges (13).    USE - Frame for solar-cell board attachment.    ADVANTAGE - The flexibility and operability of the frame are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the frame. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    frame (10)    base (11)    edges (13)    engagement elements (20,21)    holder (30)    securing edge (31)    securing unit (40)
NOVELTY - A movable element (1) which is bend in the form of a hinge, is provided at a mounting stand channel (2) supporting solar cell module on one side. A balancer (5) is attached at the reverse side of the channel, so that weight of solar cell module supporting side and balancer attachment side of the channel is balanced.    USE - For mounting solar panel installation in house, office building, and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting stand of reduced cost and simple structure, is achieved. The maintenance and installation time of the mounting stand are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar panel non-porous installation mounting stand installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar panel non-porous installation mounting stand.    movable element (1)    mounting stand channel (2)    fixture (3)    balancer (5)
NOVELTY - A pigment sensitizing type solar cell has a network structure containing a porous semiconductor layer between a pair of electroconductive substrates. The porous semiconductor layer of porosity 50-80%, contains high molecular weight compound adsorbed with pigment, and a gel electrolyte containing solvent, which can dissolve a redox component.    USE - As pigment sensitizing type solar cell and battery.    ADVANTAGE - The pigment sensitizing type solar cell has improved contact property, ionic conductivity and high conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - A drained water pipe (5) connects a water source (A) to a water turbine (4) while a vent pipe (6) connects the tank (3) to an external field. A siphon discharge pipe (7) extends its end, through water in the tank, to the low water level position along the ground. The rotary motion of the water turbine is converted into electric power using power generation mechanism (8).    USE - Hydroelectric power plant for small scale distributed electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the plant ensures reducing electric power supply loss and emission of carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydroelectric power plant.    tank (3)    water turbine (4)    drained water pipe (5)    vent pipe (6)    siphon discharge pipe (7)    power generation mechanism (8)    water source (A)
NOVELTY - A conductive material (9) provided on a transparent insulating glass substrate (1), is joined to a sealing element (6) which seals a solar-cell unit (2) arranged on the substrate.    USE - For sealing solar cell unit in solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents permeation of water vapor into the solar cell unit, and improves reliability of the solar cell unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell module; and    (2) solar cell module sealing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the sealing structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    glass substrate (1)    solar cell unit (2)    conductive film (3)    sealing element (6)    conductive material (9)
NOVELTY - A reinforcement element (3) is provided at the opposing frame (2) of back side of solar cell module main housing (1). A shock absorbing material (4) is interposed between the reinforcement element and the housing.    USE - Used in building such as residence and also for environmental conservation.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents detachment of frame and seal without using large sized frame.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-section of structure of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module main housing (1)    Frame (2)    Reinforcement element (3)    Shock absorbing material (4)    Back sheet (8)
NOVELTY - The pre-fabricated structural element in the form of a tile (1) comprises base layer with several niches (4) provided with one or more photovoltaic cells (6) that are electrically connected with each other and with an output terminal.    USE - Pre-fabricated structural element in the form of tile for pavements of urban area, airport runways, enclosures, sleepers for railway tracks, protection barriers for road and highways, parking lots of sport stadium.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generation of large electrical energy that can be utilized on site or it can be sold to public electric network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the pre-fabricated structural element.    tile (1)    top face (3)    niches (4)    photovoltaic cell (6)    internal collector (7)    external collector (8)    metal jumper (9)    glass layer (10)
NOVELTY - The signal is applied to the musculature through the electrodes (20) for stimulating the musculature.    USE - For stimulating muscles of athletes and denervated patients.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently stimulates the muscles by simple technique.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) musculature stimulation apparatus; and    (2) computer program product for musculature stimulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the musculature stimulation apparatus.    electrodes (20)
NOVELTY - A radio frequency signal transmitter arranged within the inner space of the hula-hoop (1), electrically connected to the switch contact assembly, generates radio frequency signal in response to the triggering signal from the switch contact assembly. A remote receiver receives the signal transmitted from the radio frequency signal transmitter.    USE - Exercising hula-hoop assembly.    ADVANTAGE - As the display unit and the electronic components are connected separately from the hoop, the displayed information such as calories information, exercise duration, number of rotations, and audio feedback, etc., is viewed easily during exercising without any inconvenience, weight of hoop is reduced, weight imbalance during vibration of hula-hoop is prevented, and damage of the electronic component due to collision or falling, is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exercising hula-hoop assembly.    hula-hoop (1)    rings (10)    arched portion (11)    trigger switch (21)    display unit (31)    depressible check/stop button (32)
NOVELTY - Each main concave reaction surface (15,45,55) extends parallel to a rotor axis (30) and is displaced at a distance equal to 120degrees divided by 4 to 10. The end point of the surface is arranged at a tip in the circumference of the rotor. The axial measurement of the main reaction surface is set 0.25-1 times the radius of the rotor.    USE - For use in prime mover dynamo used in electrical generators and in energy conversion devices such as pumps, air compressors, power-take-off (PTO) device for saws and mills.    ADVANTAGE - The operational efficiency of the light weight and low cost prime mover dynamo is enhanced, due to the formation of the concave reaction surfaces. Enables to reduce drag and increase power of the dynamo, by ensuring favorable flow of the working fluid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) primer mover dynamo; and    (2) method for producing power from free stream fluid flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical sectional view of the prime mover dynamo.    rotors (10)    main concave reaction surfaces (15,45,55)    rotor axis (30)    deflectors (60)    supports (95)
NOVELTY - The module consists of a full wave rectifier (84) which rectifies the input voltage from an alternating current (AC) power source (82). A transistor switch (86) modulates the input current received from the power source. A digital signal processor (DSP) (94) having a modulator (96), controls the opening and closing of the switch. A driver circuit connected to the switch, provides output power to a motor.    USE - For powering an AC or DC motor for use with exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The modulation of the input current wave form is adjusted quickly so as to adapt to the changing circuit conditions, by the usage of the DSP.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power factor correction circuit;    (2) power factor correction method; and    (3) article of manufacture comprising recorded medium storing power factor correction program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the power supply controller circuit.    power source (82)    rectifier (84)    transistor switch (86)    DSP (94)    modulator (96)
NOVELTY - The system has a global positioning device held in users hand, where the device obtains two position of the user. One of the measurement includes longitude and latitude measurements, an elevational measurement, a relative displacements of the user based upon a previous measurement or position. The device calculates the physical activity of the user, where the physical activity gives the data about the calories burned.    USE - Used for determining physical activity of a user planning to hike or climb.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes the distance information to provide accurate information indication of the physical activity of the person planning for adventure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for determining physical activity of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a technique to specify an activity.
NOVELTY - A glass substrate (1) surface is roughened by sand-blast process, using mixed grinding particles consisting of grinding particles of varying particle size. Thus, roughened glass substrate is obtained.    USE - For roughening glass substrate used in solar battery elements.    ADVANTAGE - The roughening method of glass substrate is inexpensive, has high through-put and closing-light effect. The method prevents steep slope in roughness, leak and defects of upper surface of the substrate. The method enables forming solar battery element efficiently and inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the laminate of solar battery element glass substrate formed using the roughening method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    glass substrate (1)    surface electrode (2)    base layer (3)    light active layer (4)    anti-reflective coating (6)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a main electrode base (2) in which a photocatalyst layer (9) containing titanium dioxide for attaching pigments (8), is formed. A counter electrode base (3) in which an oxidation-reduction catalyst layer (10) is formed is arranged at a specific distance from base (2). A light incident portion (11) is formed between the bases. The space between the bases is filled with electrolyte (6).    USE - Pigment sensitizing solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The energy of sunlight irradiated on the pigment sensitizing photovoltaic cell can be used effectively and high photoelectric conversion efficiency can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for pigment sensitizing solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram and a section of the pigment sensitizing photovoltaic cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Pigment sensitizing photovoltaic cell (1)    Main electrode base (2)    Counter electrode base (3)    Electrolyte (6)    Attaching pigments (8)    Photocatalyst layer (9)    Oxidation-reduction catalyst layer (10)    Light incident portion (11)
NOVELTY - A frame system for roof components, especially solar energy units comprises interlocking frame elements having a U-shaped upper profile to attach the component. The elements are in two parts, a base portion (1) and a connecting portion (2,3,4) which has the U-shaped profile.    USE - As a frame system for roof components, especially for solar energy panels (claimed) and for roof windows and apertures.    ADVANTAGE - A choice of different upper sections, all fitting into the same type of base unit, can be made according to the integrated roof component requirement and a tight fit is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional view of the base part is shown.    base part (1)    foot (14)    frame head (15)    frame wall (16)    groove (17)
NOVELTY - The display has positioning stub mounted in hole in support rod (20), which is formed in inner surface of housing (10). The push button (152) and window (151) are formed in flat surface (15) on outer surface of front half shell. A circuit board with LCD panel is mounted on inner surface of front half shell. Two fasteners are formed on inner surface of both half shells to clamp the shells together.    USE - Display for exercise device e.g. stationary bicycle, treadmills, cross-country trainers in gyms and health clubs.    ADVANTAGE - Since hooks and grooves are used to connect the half shells, installation or removal of display is made easy. Structure of half shell is simple and easy to produce, thereby reducing production cost and time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the display for exercise device.    housing (10)    flat surface (15)    support rod (20)    window (151)    push button (152)
NOVELTY - A solar cell includes, sequentially, a first buffer layer, second buffer layer, a first compound layer, and second compound layer. The buffer layers permit boron content in the compound layers to be greater than 3%.    USE - Used as solar cell or photovoltaic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has increased conversion efficiency and power. By using the novel materials, lattice matched materials for pump lasers can be grown and low bandgap p-high electron mobility transistor (p-HEMT) devices can also be fabricated. The lattice-mismatched indium gallium arsenide can be grown on gallium arsenide to process p-HEMT devices. The solar cell allows the growth of lattice matched boron gallium indium arsenide or boron gallium arsenic antimony materials on gallium arsenide with the required bandgap for p-HEMT devices. Since the material can be lattice matched, device performance increases over the present lattice mismatched materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) a solar cell system comprising a solar array solar cell(s) and window;    (b) satellite system comprising satellite and solar cell array;    (c) forming a gallium arsenide buffer layer for use in a solar cell, by growing the buffer layer at 525-575degreesC, annealing the buffer layer at 580-700degreesC, and cooling the buffer layer at 525-575degreesC; and    (d) forming an atomically ordered gallium indium phosphide buffer layer for solar cell by introducing tertiary butyl phosphine as a phosphorus source gas to the buffer layer, and growing the buffer layer at 500-600degreesC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a labeled schematic diagram of a triple-junction solar cell structure.
NOVELTY - An elastic deformable securing element (3) is provided between elongate horizontal rails of support cross piece (2) arranged in parallel to the solar cell modules (1). A securing groove is formed at the apparatus to insert the securing element and to control dislocation of the solar cell modules.    USE - Sunlight utilization apparatus comprising several solar cell modules, installed on roof of building, e.g. house for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The attachment/detachment and maintenance operation with respect to the sunlight utilization apparatus, is enabled easily in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell module fixing structure.    solar cell modules (1)    support cross piece (2)    elastic deformable securing element (3)    elastic securing element for frame (4)    insertion groove (11)
NOVELTY - The solar cell modules (12,13) are arranged such that solar cell module attachment pitch in direction of slope (9) of a roof, solar cell module attachment pitch in orthogonal direction, inclination angle of the roof and the number of the solar cell modules satisfy specified relationship.    USE - Solar cell arrangement structure in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The roof surface is used effectively and the construction labor is reduced. The solar cell module is arranged efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the roof of building.    ridge (7)    edge portion (8)    slope (9)    solar cell modules (12,13)
NOVELTY - The structure includes a frame (17) arranged separately from transmission elements (30,32) and pedal (4), and at front portion of a frame (16) arranged at frame (15). The transmission element (30) transmits rotation of a crankshaft (9) to an axial direction in which frame (15) opposes a countershaft (12). The transmission element (32) transmits rotation of countershaft to a load apparatus shaft (10).    USE - Drive-portion structure of exercise training apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The tension of the transmission element is conveniently adjusted. The efficiency and safety of the exercise training apparatus are improved. The noise generated using exercise is reduced. The exercise training apparatus which ensures required rigidity and excellent stability is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of drive-portion structure of exercise training apparatus.    crankshaft (9)    load apparatus shaft (10)    countershaft (12)    base frame (14)    frames (15-17)    transmission elements (30.32)    pedal (4)
NOVELTY - A pulley group (10) has pulleys (11,12) of different diameters arranged co-axially around a rotation shaft (10S). A load motor (20) is connected with a pulley, through a belt (41). An opposing pulley (30) with rotation shaft (30S) is connected to the pulley group through a belt (42). The rotation shafts (10S,30S) are rotated by the physical strength of legs, applied through a pedal (50).    USE - Body forging apparatus for providing exercise to muscles of arm and leg of patient after surgery, patient suffering from cerebro-vascular disease, normal person and sport player.    ADVANTAGE - The load amount for exercise, can be varied in a wide range. The exercise of the various muscles can be performed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the body forging apparatus.    pulley group (10)    rotation shafts (10S,30S)    pulleys (11,12)    opposing pulley (30)    belts (41,42)    pedal (50)
NOVELTY - An image production unit displays the training guide image stored in a data storage unit, on a monitor screen (721) for guiding the training process.    USE - Training apparatus used in exercise device (claimed) for performing exercises such as slide exercise, twist exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Since the training operation is guided by displaying the image on a monitor, the player can be trained with pleasure, effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the diagram illustrating monitor screen in the training apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    monitor screen (721)    subsequent display areas (721a-721g)    main display area (721h)    human body display area (721m)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion cell (22) accommodated in a cell retainer (24), converts the light radiated from emitter (12) which is heated by the heat from a combustor (10), into electric power. The coolant passes through the retainer whose surface is formed as a non-aqueous square surface, such that the coolant absorb heat from the cell.    USE - For generating thermo-optical power.    ADVANTAGE - By cooling the photo electric cell, the thermo-optical conversion efficiency is enhanced considerably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermo-optical power generation apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustor (10)    emitter (12)    photoelectric cell (22)    cell retainer (24)    cooling fin (32)
NOVELTY - The generator (30) is connected to the end of a rotary shaft (26) which has blade (34) and impeller (28) at its other end. The impeller is dipped into river water whose depth is shallower than the outer diameter of impeller. The flowing water direction is inclined with respect to the water flowing surface and plane of rotation of impeller.    USE - For generating electric power using energy of river water.    ADVANTAGE - Rotates the impeller smoothly, thus prevents generation of noise. Provides easy maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    mount (22)    rotary shaft (26)    impeller (28)    generator (30)    blade (34)
NOVELTY - An upper cover (20) of a runner (1), is fixed at upper surface of a speed ring (8) provided along outer radial direction of the runner. A flange (21) fastened with the speed ring, is provided at vicinity of the upper cover.    USE - Pump turbine e.g. Francis-type pump water turbine for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Since the flange is provided at vicinity of the upper cover of runner, the size of pump turbine is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the pump turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    runner (1)    guide ring (6)    speed ring (8)    upper cover (20)    rib (20a)    flange (21)
NOVELTY - The turbine consists of a barrier wall (22) provided at the recess (21) of lower cover (9) of runner chamber. The wall guides stagnant water between the runners and the cover, into the opening (14) of a drainage pipe (15), during rotation of the runner.    USE - In electric power generation system in pumped storage power station.    ADVANTAGE - Enables smooth and efficient drainage of the stagnant water without using additional drainage pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a portion of the lower cover of the pump turbine.    lower cover (9)    opening (14)    drainage pipe (15)    recess (21)    barrier wall (22)    slope (23)
NOVELTY - The water turbine (1) has a connecting pipe (2) with its specific portion (3) is bent in upward direction, at water discharge end (4).    USE - For water draining facility.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an inexpensive water turbine that discharges the water to the water draining facility, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the water turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water turbine (1)    pipe (2)    pipe portion (3)    discharge end (4)    dam (7)
NOVELTY - The equipment (3) has a draft tube (4) formed with some concentric tapered pipes (41,42) of smaller and larger breadth angles (2tau41,2tau42) set so that the diameter expands towards the downstream from the exit of water (99). The difference of breadth angles between adjacent tapered pipes is set, so that a peeling is not produced in the flow of water.    USE - For recovery of energy from water flowing in a piping, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The length dimension of the draft tube can be shortened by about 1/2 of usual length and the installation expenses can be reduced. The application can be extended to various fields.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side and sectional views of the cylinder shaped propeller water turbine equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cylinder shaped propeller water turbine equipment (3)    draft tube (4)    tapered pipes (41,42)    water (99)
NOVELTY - A wiring material (9) provided at the reverse side of a substrate (1), has a copper foil (10) and a solder (11) made of aluminum. An optoelectric transducer contacts the wiring material having thickness of 20 mum or less.    USE - Photoelectric converter.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains sufficient connection strength between wiring material and optical transducer by using wiring material having the copper foil and solder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photoelectric converter manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectric converter.    substrate (1)    lateral electrode (7)    wiring material (9)    copper foil (10)    solder (11)
NOVELTY - A light emitter (5) having sequentially arranged emitter plates (5a-5i) with respective gaps (5ab-5hi), is provided on one side of a combustion room (3), so that the combustion gas in the room circulates inside the gaps of the emitter plates, to increase the emitter temperature, and the emitter emits light on an opto-electric transducer provided on the other side of the combustion room.    USE - Thermo-optical electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since the combustion gas circulates inside the gaps formed between the emitter plates, the heat leak from the emitter is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the light emitter of the thermo-optical electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustion room (3)    light emitter (5)    emitter plates (5a-5i)    gaps (5ab-5hi)    openings (20,23,25-27)
NOVELTY - A primary case (1) for accommodating solar cell module, nickel-cadmium battery and inverter, and secondary cases (2) for accommodating a solar cell module, are integrated on a single base.    USE - Portable photovoltaic equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the portable photovoltaic equipment.    primary case portion (1)    secondary case portions (2)
NOVELTY - A damping unit has movable component (9), and fixed component comprising permanent and non-permanent magnets connected to form air gap. The electroconductive coil of movable component (9) is accommodated within the gap. The movement of the movable component along a specific direction (15) is dampened, based on the magnetic force generated by energizing the coil.    USE - For physical exercise apparatus used for recreation, rehabilitation, gymnastics, sports training, physical fitness maintenance.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively dampens the mobility of moving portion of exercise apparatus. Reduces weight of the exercise apparatus    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevational view of the exercise apparatus.    damping support device (1)    moving portion (2)    support (3)    moving component (9)    specific direction (15)
NOVELTY - Method for monitoring of a photovoltaic installation (10) that comprises a number of photovoltaic elements (12) and at least an inverter (18) for conversion of the generated direct current (IDC) into an alternating current (IAC). In order to determine the current-voltage characteristic curve of the photovoltaic elements, the direct current voltage (UDC) applied to the photovoltaic installation by the inverter is varied over the operating voltage range, while the direct current is measured and recorded, so that in a subsequent analysis step the measured characteristic curve can be compared with a theoretical curve.    USE - Monitoring method for a photovoltaic installation in which a measured power characteristic or voltage-current characteristic curve is compared with a stored reference curve so that the presence of a faulty photovoltaic element can be detected.    ADVANTAGE - The inverter and computer arrangement, in addition to providing maximum power point tracking, is able to detect the existence or one or more faulty photovoltaic elements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The invention also relates to a corresponding device with a photovoltaic installation, an inverter and a remote computer (20) that communicates with the inverter or an inverter computer module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a photovoltaic installation, for implementation of the inventive method.    photovoltaic installation (10)    photovoltaic elements (12)    inverter (18)    generated direct current (IDC)    alternating current (IAC)    direct current voltage (UDC)    computer (20)    computer module. (19)
NOVELTY - The nautilus machine selectably varies the preset weight resistance in order to retain the exercise within the ascertainable parameter.    USE - Nautilus machine, and also for exercise machine (claimed) such as Randall wind racer, concept II ergometer, stairmaster and abdominizer exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise machine having increased effectiveness and durability is achieved, while allowing incorporation of feedback. The size and cost of exercise machine are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exercise machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the nautilus machine.    bi-directional shaft (20)    feedback motor (22)    control box (23)    sprocket (29)    memory card (32)
NOVELTY - The exercise arm (20) and resistance assembly (22) that are extending outward from a pivot mechanism (16), rotate as a single unit about a pivot point (16) provided adjacent to a seat (14). The resistance assembly has resistance lever arms (26,28) provided with counterweight (30) and stress weight attachment mechanism (36), respectively. The lever arms are offset by an angle about the pivot point.    USE - For rehabilitation and strengthening of lower back areas e.g. pelvic girdle and lumbar regions of user.    ADVANTAGE - Enables subjecting the active anatomical motion provided to lower regions of the spinal column, to different resistance curves, by providing counterweight and stress weight in the resistance assembly, hence improves the strength and flexibility of the lower back and pelvic girdle of the user effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for seating and positioning apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the pelvic rocker training apparatus.    frame (12)    seat (14)    pivot mechanism (16)    pivot point (18)    exercise arm (20)    resistance assembly (22)    resistance lever arms (26,28)    counterweight (30)    stress weight attachment mechanism (36)
NOVELTY - A connection circuit has leads which are connected to several sensors in a striking module (10), lamp assemblies in lamplight reactive module, and the driving motor through a terminal of a controlling device to match musical sound stored in a recording medium, with light effect from lamp assemblies by hitting the striking module to create sensual special effect of surrounding.    USE - Striking-type entertainment apparatus used in gym, dancing hall, aerobic exercise hall, boxing hall, entertainment store, cabin for karaoke, pub and family studio for creating sensual special effect of surrounding. Also used in industrial application.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently matches the musical sound from striking module with light effect from lamp assemblies to create sensual special effect of surrounding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the striking-type entertainment apparatus.    striking module (10)    head portion (11)    arm portions (12)    fixture stand (14)
NOVELTY - An oblique seat support is slidably arranged in a bicycle seat support (8) arranged in a frame. A tightening stud is inserted into a threaded spacer which is attached to the bicycle seat support. A quick release lever (39) comprising a handle and a threaded shaft which is screwed to the tightening stud for adjustably securing oblique seat support in the support (8).    USE - For performing exercise by children and adults.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to adjusting the height of the seat and the handle bars in the bicycle, by varying securing position of the threaded shaft. Enables to exercise easily, safely and comfortably, by using quick release lever for emergency stoppage of the bicycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exercise bicycle.    exercise bicycle (1)    seat (2)    handle bars (3)    bicycle seat support (8)    quick release lever (39)
NOVELTY - A flat-plate converter having a top which sunlight is impinged, derives electricity from sunlight. A cooling mechanism comprising a serpentine-shaped metal tube (20) is provided to dissipate the heat created at the flat-plate converter.    USE - For generating electricity from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a higher rate of conversion of electrical energy. The electricity generation operation is performed efficiently and cheaply. Eliminates the deflection loss of sunlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of deriving electricity from sunlight; and    (2) solar generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the flat-panel converter.    solar cell layer (14)    light striking surface (18)    serpentine-shaped metal tube (20)    interior compartment (30)    solar assembly (40)
NOVELTY - A pair of reciprocating steps (4) set at different angles are fixedly mounted on rear transverse axle such that vertical movement of each step rotates the axle. A pair of reciprocating mini levers are fixedly mounted at ends of secondary axle such that downward movement of steps cause rotation of respective mini lever and consequent rotation of secondary axle.    USE - Portable exercise device e.g. stepper for providing exercise for leg, calf, ankle muscles in sitting posture.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes calf, ankle and foot movements that bring greater fitness and simulates walking while the user sits down and so is used by people who have difficulty of walking. Provides enhanced flexibility of ankles and diminishes edema of swollen ankles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top perspective view of foot exercise device.    steps (4)    rear panels (12,44)    protrusions (21)    housing (44)    front axle (66)
NOVELTY - The method involves receiving exercise-related data for a particular user at the exercise machine through communication interfaces with an independent computing device specified by the user. A particular level of control of the exercise machine, is specified according to the exercise-related data for the user.    USE - For controlling exercise machines such as stair climber, treadmill, recumbent bicycle, ski machine, rowing machine, weight lifting machine, using computing devices.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise machine is controlled reliably using data received from computing devices that are independent of each other and that are utilized interactively with the machine, thereby improving efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of exercise machine control system.
NOVELTY - A method for producing treadmill having a function of detecting sound-vibration signals and an apparatus for auto-controlling speed of the treadmill are provided to conveniently train running and detect accurate position of the training.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The treadmill comprises front and rear rollers (12,20) adjacent together by a driving motor (18) and a rotational belt (6) driven by a motor belt (19). The treadmill has further an infrared ray receipt window (3) located on front side of a cover (1) and a sound-vibrational sensor comprising a plurality of buffer rubber (15) between top and lower horizontal plates (8,9), a fixture bracket (14) made of metal on bottom side of the plates (8,9). All of the plates (8,9), the buffer rubber (15) and the fixture bracket (14) are together connected by a plurality of bolts (21).
NOVELTY - A solar battery element (3) has refractive index greater than a transparent element. A light reflection layer (5) having transmission hole (6) is formed between solar battery element and condensing element (4) so that light reflected from solar battery element is reprojected to the solar battery element.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Light quantity between the light reflection layer and the solar battery element can be increased efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell.    substrate (1)    solar battery element (3)    condensing element (4)    light reflection layer (5)    transmission hole (6)
NOVELTY - A light condensed by a cylindrical-shaped condensing curved-surface group (4), passes through a light transmissive hole group (6) in a light reflection layer (5), to irradiate a solar battery element (1). The light reflected from the battery element is reflected by the layer (5). A condensing element (3) and the hole group are relatively moved, so as to control the light through the transmissive hole.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The incident light increases the electric power generation efficiency of a solar cell by carrying out a multipath reflection between a light reflection layer and a solar battery element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    solar battery element (1)    condensing element (3)    cylindrical-shaped condensing curved-surface group (4)    light reflection layer (5)    light transmissive hole group (6)
NOVELTY - The transparent electric wave absorption layer (2) formed at a surface or both the surfaces of the photovoltaic cell (3) which is double-sided light reception type. The transparent electric wave absorption layer is equipped with transparent dielectric layer and large resistance layer of the surface resistance formed upwards of the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Used as electric power source for light emitting device such as road safe article installed at tollgate.    ADVANTAGE - The electric wave absorption ability is expressed with respect to the electric wave from both sides of photovoltaic cell and does not cause an electromagnetic interference.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar cell module with electric wave absorbable ability.    solar cell module (1)    transparent electric wave absorption layer(3) photovoltaic cell (2)
NOVELTY - A contact- or touch switch (34) on the arm (12) of the machine provides an analog signal when touched by the user. An associated control circuit receives the signal, and converts it to a digital signal. A processing circuit converts this to a binary signal. The signal is amplified and sent to the central processor for the belt (21) unit, in order to control its speed.    USE - A system controlling the recirculating belt speed of an exercise- or running machine.    ADVANTAGE - In the new design, the type of switch used, and its location, are optimized. The runner does not have to lean forward unnaturally when making changes, and does not have to ensure that the switch is depressed; it is merely touched. To further increase convenience and help the user maintain uninterrupted balance, further similar switches may be located conveniently on the arms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective view of the machine appears.    upright(12) arm (11)    console(21) belt (13)    contact switch (34)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a housing (3) supporting an axial turbine (2) adapted for rotational movement about an axis. A carrying pillar (1) has two ends and defines another axis along the pillar length. The housing is rigidly secured to the end of the carrying pillar, and the pillar is rigidly secured to a seabed by another end. The former and latter axis creates an inclined angle (alpha) between them.    USE - Used for anchoring an axial turbine with turbine blade for a production of an electrical energy from a water current for use in a tidal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides an inclined structure in a simple and a cost effective way with varying seabed conditions and that simplifies maintenance and exchange of components. The distance between the carrying structure and the turbine becomes larger thereby reducing the disturbance in the water current and dynamic effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation view of a foundation.    Carrying pillar (1)    Axial turbine (2)    Housing (3)    Two supporting legs (5)    Support tube (6)
NOVELTY - The turbine has an exit stay apparatus (9) with vanes secured to an exit stay crown. The stay crown is located immediately after a runner crown (7), which is truncated at a bottom by a plane perpendicular to a central axis of a turbine. The stay crown together with the truncated runner crown forms water passages after a runner blade crown profile exit. Exit stay vanes are arranged in a circular array around a turbine axis.    USE - Used in a hydroelectric plant.    ADVANTAGE - The exit stay apparatus eliminates the loss of turbine efficiency caused by the axial circular vortex in all turbine operating regimes other than optimum without a noticeable decrease in maximum efficiency. The apparatus can be incorporated not only into newly fabricated hydraulic turbines, but also retrofitted into existing Francis and propeller turbines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a radial intake turbine.    runner crown (7)    Exit stay apparatus (9)    Turbine blades (13)    Exit stay crown (15)    Exit stay flange (17)
NOVELTY - The assembly (1) includes an upper construction structure (31) with ceiling (5), slidably attached to a lower construction structure (32) with outer wall (4), placed on floor (3). The lower structure is equipped with an excreta tank and the upper structure is equipped with solar panel and windmill.    USE - Toilet assembly used for residential use.    ADVANTAGE - The toilet is assembled easily in any place, without requiring much labor. Since the structures are easily attached or detached, the conveyance of structures to any place is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the toilet assembly.    toilet assembly (1)    floor (3)    outer wall (4)    ceiling (5)    upper construction structure (31)    lower construction structure (32)
NOVELTY - The water in a tank (1) is moved up and down using liquid buoyancy, to generate electric power.    USE - For generating power using water.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation is performed smoothly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) pumping-type electric power generating apparatus; and    (2) pumping-type generator style.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the pumping-type electric power generating apparatus.    water tank (1)    floating water tank (2)    guide (5)    upper water tank (8)    lower water tank (17)
NOVELTY - The gas turbine (8) connected with a generator and driven with compression and suction of the air through non-return valves (8a) in the cylinder (4), are provided at the upper surface of the cylinder, while the float (6) is fixed on the lower end of piston at the sea surface.    USE - For utilization of marine natural flow of water such as tidal power, hydraulic power, thermal power, nuclear power and wave power as power source for operating the generator.    ADVANTAGE - Performs effective electric power generation operation. Reduces cost of installation with reduced contamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electric power generation apparatus.    undersea (1)    foundation (2)    support unit (3)    cylinder (4)    piston (5)    float (6)    gas turbine (8)    non-return valves (8a)
NOVELTY - The resin composition contains an electroconductive substance having an electroconductive layer formed on surface of organic substance and/or inorganic substance, and polymer A. The absolute value (deltan) of difference of organic and/or inorganic substance refractive index (nS) and polymer A refractive index (nPA) is less than 0.2.    USE - Electrically conducting material, antistatic material, electromagnetic wave shielding material, touch panel, solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides molded products with excellent electroconductivity and transparency.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a space frame (10) to attach underwater equipment to the apparatus. Self rectifying hydrofoil mechanisms (12) create a negative or positive lift due to fluid flow in various directions. The two directions of the various directions are generally opposite to each other. A hydrofoil support frame accommodates the mechanisms and hydraulically operated legs (11) to level the apparatus.    USE - Used for controlling underwater equipment e.g. launch, positioning and recovery of a tidal turbine anchored to a sea or river bed.    ADVANTAGE - The self rectifying hydrofoil mechanisms provides the underwater equipment controlling apparatus with no moving parts and so is reliable and requires minimal maintenance. The self rectifying hydrofoil mechanisms minimize the danger for shipping and fishing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling underwater equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a space frame, illustrating a tubular frame allowing the positioning of hydrofoils at differing heights.    Underwater equipment controlling apparatus (1)    Space frame (10)    Hydraulically operated legs (11)    Self rectifying hydrofoil mechanisms (12)    Feet (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pump with a containment tube (14) having an intake (15) and an outlet, and a ribbon vane (12) formed of helical coils. The ribbon is mounted in the tube for rotation. An incompressible fluid is collected at one end of the tube and an axial component of velocity is increased through the ribbon such that the fluid is ejected from another end of the tube.    USE - Used in hydropower generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The ribbon increases the velocity of the incompressible fluid, thereby producing a pumping apparatus that significantly decreases outlays of capital for facilities construction required for the hydropower generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a pumping method for incompressible fluids.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a ribbon drive pump apparatus.    Ribbon vane (12)    Containment tube (14)    Intake (15)    Central shaft (16)    Diameter sections (18,19)
NOVELTY - A cover adhesion portion (39) is provided so that the perimeter of the sensor (34) is surrounded on a substrate (32). A transparent cover (41) is adhered so that the hollow portion formed at the cover adhesion portion, and the sensor is covered. A bonding electrode (36) is provided at outside the adhesion portion of the cover.    USE - Semiconductor device such as complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor, charge-coupled device (CCD).    ADVANTAGE - The cutting waste, garbage adhering to the sensor, is decreased. The manufacturing yield is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    semiconductor substrate (32)    sensor portion (34)    bonding electrode (36)    cover adhesion portion (39)    hollow portion (40)    transparent cover (41)
NOVELTY - An opening (7) is formed from an insulating layer (5) to an internal electrode (3a) through a photoelectric conversion layer (4) of a substrate (1). A connection electrode (8) is electrically connected to an upper electrode (6b) provided on the photoelectric conversion layer, and to the internal electrode through the opening in the insulating layer.    USE - Photoelectric converter comprising optoelectric transducers connected in series.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing electric current leakage and connection loss, thereby improving photoelectric conversion property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photoelectric converter manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectric converter.    substrate (1)    internal electrode (3a)    photoelectric-converting layer (4)    insulating layer (5)    upper electrodes (6a,6b)    opening (7)    connection electrode (8)
NOVELTY - A controller (10) controls cell suction base (4), glass suction base (7), positioning mechanism (8) and moving mechanism (9), such that the suction surfaces (3,6) are made to suck the photovoltaic cell (2) and the cover glass (5) and to displace a pin (23).    USE - For bonding photovoltaic cell and cover glass of solar cell for satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The positional accuracy is improved, and suppresses the abrasion during bonding of photovoltaic cell and cover glass.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for bonding method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top elevational view of the bonding apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    bonding apparatus (1)    photovoltaic cell (2)    cell suction surface (3)    cell suction base (4)    cover glass (5)    glass suction surface (6)    glass suction base (7)    positioning mechanism (8)    moving mechanism (9)    controller (10)    pin (23)
NOVELTY - The solid-state image pickup (102) comprises a silicon substrate (101) attached to a glass substrate (201) such that a predetermined space is provided between the substrates. Another silicon substrate comprising a periphery circuit is laminated on the rear side of the substrate (101) through a heat insulation or magnetic shield material.    USE - Chip size package (CSP) type solid-state image pickup used in mobile telephone or digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - The image pickup is manufactured easily and the drive speed of the image pickup is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solid-state image pickup manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solid-state image pickup.    solid-state image pickup substrate (100)    silicon substrate (101)    solid-state image pickup (102)    glass substrate (201)
NOVELTY - The solar cells (42) attached to the outdoor unit (14), supplies power to the components such as compressor and ventilation fan of the air conditioner.    USE - Air conditioner with solar-power supply system for building.    ADVANTAGE - Installation of solar cells consists easy. Reduces power consumption reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of installation state of air conditioner.    air conditioner (10)    indoor unit (12)    outdoor unit (14)    solar cell (42)
NOVELTY - Rotor shaft (13) supporting a gear wheel (12) fixed to a rotor (11) is supported elevatably by a support (14). Generator (16) is fixed at the tip of the arms (15) attached to the shaft.    USE - Hydroelectric generator in drainage channel, agricultural channel and public channel in garden.    ADVANTAGE - Enables installation in a drainage channel, agricultural channel and in a public channel simply at a low cost, and eliminates maintenance cost and impact on the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydroelectric generator.    hydroelectric generator (10)    rotor (11)    gear wheel (12)    rotor shaft (13)    support (14)    slit (14C)    expansion/contraction arm (15)    generator (16)
NOVELTY - The system includes a siphon tube (2) and a filter (6) connected between horizontal power generating water turbine (3) and water tank (1), such that water flows from higher level to the tank through the siphon tube and the filter.    USE - Ultra-low head hydroelectric power generation system using siphon tube.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power generation is easy by siphon tube and horizontal water turbine arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water tank (1)    siphon tube (2)    water turbine (3)    filter (6)    valve (7)
NOVELTY - An optoelectronic element contains high molecular compound having phenanthroline metal complex structure with repeating unit (1).    USE - As light emitting element and switching element used for optoelectric transducer, photosensor, solar cell, sheet-like light source, segment display device, dot matrix display device and liquid crystal display (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel optoelectronic element has favorable photoconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optoelectronic element contains high molecular compound having phenanthroline metal complex structure with repeating unit of formula (1).    R1-R6 = hydrogen atom, fluorine atom, alkyl group, alkoxy group, alkylthio group, aryl group, aryloxy group, arylthio group, arylalkyl group, aryl alkoxy group, aryl alkenyl group, aryl alkynyl group, substituted silyl group, alkylamino group, aryl amino group, univalent heterocyclic group, carboxyl group, substituted carboxyl group or cyano group;    M = metal atom or metal ion;    L = ligand coordinated to M;    n = 0-3;    B = counter-ion; and    m = 0-3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) sheet-like light source;    (2) segment display device;    (3) dot matrix display device;    (4) liquid crystal display; and    (5) liquid crystal or light-emission display device.
NOVELTY - A tape (15) that forms an adhesive layer at a polyolefin resin base material, is temporarily fixed on the solar cell (14), so that the ethylene-vinyl acetate co-polymer (EVA) sealing resin film (13B) at back cover layer (12) is bonded to EVA sealing resin film (13A) on transparent protection layer (11).    USE - Solar cell module using tape for temporary fixation, used for electricity generation applications.    ADVANTAGE - The bubble formation during tape fixation and yellowing deterioration is eliminated. Thus, high quality solar cell module is obtained with high temperature durability and secular durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tape used for temporary fixation is of acrylic-type adhesive layer or silicon type adhesive layer. The adhesive layer has thickness within 1x102- 1x105 nm while the thickness of polyolefin resin base material is 10-1000 mum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for tape used for temporary fixation    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view illustrating solar cell manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    transparent protection layer (11)    back cover layer (12)    sealing resin films (13A,13B)    tape (15)
NOVELTY - The exercise machine (1) has a number of sensors (30) for detecting the machine operating parameter (100). A processor (40) generates a web page (110) incorporating the operating parameter. A connector (60) creates a permanent connection between the internet (150) and the processor. A transceiver (50) transmits the web page to a remote processor (70) upon receiving a request through the internet.    USE - For exercise machines e.g. treadmills, bikes, recliners, steppers and elliptical cross-trainers.    ADVANTAGE - Production costs and overall dimension of exercise machine are restrained by enabling trainer to instruct the user through internet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for process for receiving and transmitting information in exercise machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the exercise machine.    exercise machine (1)    sensors (30)    processor (40)    transceiver (50)    connector (60)    remote processor (70)    machine operating parameter (100)    web page (110)    internet (150)
NOVELTY - A common electrode (9) is formed on one surface of a radiation-sensitive semiconductor film (7) for receiving a bias voltage. Split electrodes (3) are formed at the other surface of the film for outputting, as electric signals, charges generated within the film by incident radiation. A light emitting plate (11) emits light during radiation detection.    USE - For detecting spatial distribution of incident radiation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a detector that is free from sensibility variations by stabilizing an electric field generated in the detector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the radiation detector.    Split electrodes (3)    Radiation-sensitive semiconductor film (7)    Common electrode (9)    Light emitting plate (11)
NOVELTY - The solar energy collection system uses photovoltaic cells that provided a conversion of solar energy into electrical energy. The installation combines this with a method of converting the energy associated with solar emissions into useful thermal energy by raising the temperature of a circulated liquid.    USE - Solar energy recovery.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency of plant.
NOVELTY - Component (10) comprises a photovoltaic module (14) chemically and mechanically connected to a base body (12) without an air gap so that the formation of moisture between the photovoltaic module and base body is avoided.    USE - For fixing to a rail track for a Transrapid transport system.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of moisture between the photovoltaic module and base body is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for the production of the component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the component.    component (10)    base body (12)    photovoltaic module (14)    adhesive layer (16)    solar cell layer (28)    solar cells (30)
NOVELTY - The turbine with blades (5) is arranged at the lower portion of the flow controller (8), and is driven by the river water flowing over the three-level dam (4) through the guide (1) and the slide (2).    USE - For hydroelectric power plants constructed on rivers    ADVANTAGE - Attains simple structure. Achieves desired output of the power plant and suitable for various purposes, as several turbines with blades are serially interconnected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydroelectric power plant.    dam guide (1)    guide slide (2)    dam support (3)    three-level dam (4)    turbine with blades (5)    flow controller (8)
NOVELTY - A nano-porous metal oxide semiconductor comprises internal and external surfaces in-situ spectrally sensitized with metal chalcogenide nanoparticles with a band-gap of less than 2.9 eV. The nano-porous metal oxide semiconductor has a band-gap of greater than 2.9 eV. The nano porous metal oxide contains a phosphoric acid or a phosphate.    USE - For use in photovoltaic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive nano-porous metal oxide semiconductor has improved stability by the presence of the phosphoric acid or phosphate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a process for in-situ spectral sensitization of nano-porous metal oxide semiconductor on its internal and external surface with metal chalcogenide nano-particles comprising a metal chalcogenide-forming cycle by contacting nano-porous metal oxide with a solution of metal ions, contacting nano-porous metal oxide with a solution of chalcogenide ions, and subsequently rinsing the nano-porous metal oxide with an aqueous solution containing a phosphoric acid or a phosphate; and    (b) a photovoltaic device containing the nano-porous metal oxide semiconductor.
NOVELTY - A spiral turbine pump diffuser system is provided to increase a power generation by reducing the upper pressure restricting energy through the use of a water transfer upper pressure diffuser.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plurality of support members(20) are arranged around the circumference of the lower end of a main body(1). A fixed guide blade is arranged in the main body into a spiral groove shape. A water turbine(40) having an inlet port(40a) is applied with the water pressure of an upper unit(10), and arranged in the fixed guide blade. The water turbine has an air outlet port(41c) formed at the top of the water turbine so as to discharge the air from the groove formed at the water turbine.
NOVELTY - The solar panels are rotatably connected through hinge (10) of a coupling device (2). A moving portion (20) accepts the movement of the panels along contacting/separating direction due to rotation of the hinge.    USE - Solar power satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Provides long life solar power satellite, since thermal strain arises by difference of the amount of thermal expansion between each panel is absorbed by the movement of the moving portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of the coupling device of solar power satellite.    panel (1)    coupling device (2)    hinge (10)    connection unit (11)    moving portion (20)
NOVELTY - The module (1) performs multiple parallel connection of Celcon barter (4) having photovoltaic cell (2) and direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (3). A connection box (57) receives the electric output of module, for input to a link inverter (56).    USE - For solar energy power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Effectively improves the durability and reliability of solar cell module. Reduces cost of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell array; and    (2) solar energy power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar cell module.    solar cell module (1)    photovoltaic cell (2)    DC-DC converter (3)    Celcon barter (4)    link inverter (56)    connection box (57)
NOVELTY - The flame detection unit has the external connection terminals (4) of variable length provided at the rear end of the cylindrical casing (3). The solderless terminals provided in unit holder of tip retainer that is attached to flame detection unit, are press-contacted with connection terminals and provided at specific position from tip retainer according to protrusion length difference of connection terminals.    USE - Flame detector used in gas burner. Also applicable for semiconductor optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solderless terminals are press-contacted with external connection terminals, the flame detection unit is reliably mounted with respect to the unit holder without reverse connection of external connection terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the flame detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    casing (3)    external connection terminals (4)    dividing wall portion (7)    thickness portion (7a)    flange (8)
NOVELTY - A division groove (30) is formed in the middle of a light receiving surface of a plate-shaped photovoltaic cell (1), along the thickness direction of the photovoltaic cell so as to divide the photovoltaic cell into primary and secondary sub-cells (1A,1B). The adjacent primary sub-cells and secondary sub-cells are connected by electric connectors (31).    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - By forming division groove in the middle of light receiving surface of photovoltaic cells, small-sized photovoltaic cell is manufactured efficiently in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photovoltaic cell division method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view, side view and rear view of the photovoltaic cell.    photovoltaic cell (1)    sub-cells (1A,1B)    division groove (30)    electric connection element (31)
NOVELTY - A reflective mirror layer (12a) is formed above a conductive layer (12b) provided on a semiconductor substrate (600). A semiconductor element (13) protrudes from the surface of the mirror layer. The electrodes (13h) provided on the mirror layer for driving the semiconductor element, are arranged along the outer edge of the element.    USE - Semiconductor element such as light emitting diode (LED), vertical cavity surface emission laser (VCSEL), photodiode (PD), high electron mobility transistor (HEMT), hetero bipolar transistor (HBT), photodetector, field effect transistor (FET), bipolar transistor, thyristor, inductor, capacitor, resistor, for use in semiconductor devices such as thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), optoelectronic integrated circuit (OEIC), organic electroluminescence (EL) display device used in electronic devices such as word processor, personal computer, mobile telephone, watches, portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical resistance of the semiconductor element is decreased and the thickness of functional layer is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) semiconductor device manufacturing method;    (2) semiconductor element manufacturing method;    (3) semiconductor device;    (4) electro-optical apparatus; and    (5) electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a structure of a semiconductor device.    Reflective mirror layer (12a)    Conductive layer (12b)    Semiconductor element (13)    Electrode (13h)    Substrate (600)
NOVELTY - A shaft (11) with danger light system, which is supported by a pair of bearings (3,4), has covers which are provided on either sides of a turbine wheel (8). The turbine wheel consists of vanes (1) which are pivotally connected to hub such that the vanes rotate by fluid forces. The pivotal movement of the hub, is restricted by two stops located on the hub. A control system controls the speed of the turbine.    USE - For generating electric power..    ADVANTAGE - Enables obtaining fluid turbine system with improved design characteristics, at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for turbine aerogenerator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the fluid turbine system.    vanes (1)    bearings (3,4)    turbine wheel (8)    shaft (11)
NOVELTY - The device comprises a freezer compartment (2) which is fixed or removable and placed in a trolley (1) with a large utility surface, a pivoting solar panel (3), a transformer (4) mounted so not to occupy the useful space of the trolley, for example below the trolley, a socket (5) fastened on the trolley, and an electromotor (6) for the propulsion of the trolley.    USE - In trolleys or carts used in shopping.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows to avoid the interruption of cooling during and after shopping, from refrigerated window to customer's home, which is relevant in particular in the case of frozen foods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar panel (3) is of dimensions 50 cm by 30 cm, and produces electric power for the freezer compartment, which is 12 V, and the electromotor. The electric connection between the panel and the freezer compartment is by the intermediary of a plug and the socket. The electric power is practically constant because of daylight outside and electric illumination inside shopping area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective view of the trolley.    Trolley (1)    Freezer compartment (2)    Solar panel (3)    Transformer (4)    Socket (5)    Electromotor (6)
NOVELTY - A temperature-recording device has a temperature sensor with a detection section (161) on hand grips (12) for the touch of a user's skin, in order to generate an analog signal for skin temperature level. An analog-digital converter (18) alters the analog signal into a digital signal converted by a processor (22) into a quantized value turned into body temperature by a mathematical equation.    USE - For monitoring body temperature with hand grips by a person on a treadmill exercise device.    ADVANTAGE - A display device shows the body temperature value generated by the processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of part of hand grips for a treadmill exercise device with a hand-held temperature-recording instrument for monitoring body temperature.    Exercise bicycle (1)    Instrument panel (2)    Recording type (10)    Hand grips (12)    Analog-digital converter (18)    Processor (22)    Display device (24)    Detection section of temperature sensor (161)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to bead welding technology, and is especially one kind of cavitation and abrasion resisting bead welding rod for water turbine. The bead welding rod consists of welding rod core and coating, and the bead welding alloy consists of C 0.25-0.80 wt%, Cr 14-20 wt%, Mn 4-9 wt%, Ni 3-7 wt%, B 0.7-1.4 wt%, Cu 0-0.8 wt% and Fe the rest. Compared with available martensite stainless steel 0Cr13Ni5Mo for welding water turbine, the bead welding alloy of the present invention has 5-22 times higher cavitation resisting performance and 1.5-2.6 times higher abrasion resisting performance, and is suitable for the protecting bead welding of water turbine part used in clear water and sandy water.
NOVELTY - The housing (10) has a central shaft and a rotary shaft (50) connecting to power generator (200), attached with the radial upper and lower support frames (60), flat pivotal blades (70), anti-pivoting bars (80) and anti-pivoting protrusions (90). The anti-pivoting bars and protrusions maintain the blades in a pre-set angle. An upper fixed plate pivots the shafts by seawater influence, while anti-pivoting elements (120) restrain the pivoting.    USE - For generating electric power using tidal difference of sea and seawater current.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates movement of power generator with respect to the seawater flow direction and pressure, and thereby maximizes the torque generation to obtain stable and efficient power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the tidal power generation system.    housing (10)    rotary shaft (50)    support frame (60)    blade (70)    anti-pivoting bar (80)    anti-pivoting protrusion (90)    anti-pivoting element (120)    power generator (200)
NOVELTY - Nanoparticles (302) are interconnected by providing a solution comprising a polymeric linking agent (304) and a solvent, and contacting metal oxide nanoparticles with the solution at less than 300 degrees C to interconnect a portion of the nanoparticles.    USE - Interconnecting nanoparticles for the fabrication of photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method fabricates a photovoltaic cell at low temperature, thus lower manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a polymeric linking agent solution comprising a polymeric linking agent of formula -(O-M(OR)i-)m- (where i and m are at least 1; and R is from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyls, alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, and acyls), metal oxide nanoparticles and a solvent; and    (2) a flexible photovoltaic cell comprising a photosensitive interconnected nanoparticle material and a charge carrier material, both disposed between substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exemplary chemical structure for an interconnected nanoparticle film with a polylinker.    Chemical structure (300)    Nanoparticles (302)    Polymeric linking agent (304)
NOVELTY - The turbine has open center blades (3) rotating within a stationary housing that is mechanically attached to a dam. The blades take energy from water to produce electricity and have a large hole (1) through their center. The blades are arranged one behind the other such that velocity of water is decreased as it passes through each blade. Hydraulic pumps are also enclosed within the housing.    USE - Used for producing electricity in a dam.    ADVANTAGE - The large holes at the center of the turbine blades decrease the water flow and allow marine life e.g. fish, otters and turtles, to easily and safely swim from one side to other side of the dam, while increasing the amount of energy produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of allowing fish passage both directions through the turbine by reducing flow velocity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side cross-sectional view taken at the center line of the machine.    Open center (1)    Inner rim (2)    Blade (3)    Outer rim (4)    Housing inner lining (5)    Housing outer lining (6)
NOVELTY - An outer reinforcement frame (2) is inserted in the periphery portion of a solar cell panel (1). A stiffened material (3) formed by transparent cylindrical shaped material such as tempered glass or reinforced plastics, is attached on the surface of the panel.    USE - For solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures improving strength of solar cell panel. The resistance with respect to a wind-pressure load is improved, without reducing electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the support-frame structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell panel (1)    outer reinforcement frame (2)    stiffened material (3)
NOVELTY - A thin film solar cell (4) is laid over the upper surface of a roof material (1) and the double-sided region of a front wall (1a).    USE - Roof material integrated solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The surface area of the roof material is used effectively, and thus the electric power generation surface area is enlarged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for construction method of roof material integrated solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the side and top views of roof material integrally formed solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    front wall (1a)    corner portion (1c)    solar cell module (2)    folding portion (2a)    thin film solar cell (4)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (10) has protection elements (2) made of glass and wrapped with covering film (4). The covering film includes a photocatalytic layer and snow/ice sliding property layer at the outer surface. A reflection layer is formed on either sides of the solar cell (1).    USE - Solar cell module is embedded in building material, sound insulation wall, side wall of tollgate of toll road, housing veranda, housing roof, electric vehicle, for generating electromotive force using double-sided light-receiving solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dispersion of glass pieces is prevented by the covering film wrapped around the protection element. Electric power generation efficiency is improved and maintained for a long time period, by using reflection layer without using reflective mirror.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    solar cell (1)    protection element (2)    sealing agent (3)    covering film (4)    solar cell module (10)
NOVELTY - A solar cell panel (1) is arranged at the top surface of the box-type exterior unit (10) which contains the recess (14) with depth for avoiding sinking of the bottom portion.    USE - For solar cell electric power device (claimed) installed in marine, river bed, water bed, lighted buoy in harbor for illumination of aquaculture, and also in construction such as roof of building, wall surface, lighting system, fountain installation, water purification installation.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be generated according to user's requirement using solar cell panel, and installation of the solar cell module is performed at reduced time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell electric power device; and    (2) solar cell module usage method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and the front views of the waterproof solar cell module.    solar cell panel (1)    waterproof connector (5)    exterior unit (10)    recess (14)    supply hole (16)
NOVELTY - The controller controls the respective generator and field circuit breaker (61a,64a), while opening a power transmission circuit breaker (55) to perform synchronous start-up of generator motor (51a). A pair of thyristors (63a,63b) supplies exciting current to the field winding of the motors (51a,51b), and the speed of motor (51b) is accelerated till synchronous speed is reached.    USE - For controlling synchronous start-up of generator motor installed in pumped storage power station.    ADVANTAGE - Since the power transmission circuit breaker is opened, the need for disconnector is eliminated and the installation cost is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of plant control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    generator motors (51a,51b)    power transmission circuit breaker (55)    generator circuit breakers (61a,61b)    thyristors (63a,63b)    field circuit breakers (64a,64b)
NOVELTY - The voltage is measured by passing an electric current with a value within range of 2-10 into a solar cell in reverse direction with respect to solar direction in which electric power is generated. The qualities of the module is judged based on measured voltage level.    USE - Solar cell module test time in manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces inspection cost and time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell testing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a solar cell module test device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell module (1)    terminal of solar cell (2a,2b)    element of solar cell (3)    frame (4)    IV test instrument (11)    electric current type system (14)    current source (21)    ammeter (22)    voltmeter (3)
NOVELTY - A mounting stand (5) has upper board (11) and cap (21) that are fixed at the upper end (7) of the support (3) using a fixing screw (41). A solar cell (20) is attached to a slope (15) of connector (14) at the upper end of the support.    USE - Solar cell support.    ADVANTAGE - Since the upper board and cap of mounting stand are fixed to the upper end of the support, the fixture of exclusive use is not needed separately. Therefore cost is reduced and workability is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the support. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    support (3)    mounting stand (5)    upper end (7)    upper board (11)    connector (14)    slope (15)    through-hole (19)    solar cell (20)    cap (21)    fixing screw (41)
NOVELTY - A water pipe includes expansion joints (5) provided at pipe portions (1A,1B), to which connection portions (4D,4E) of electric power generation unit (4) are attached, respectively while detachedly attaching the electric power generation unit to the water pipe.    USE - Hydraulic power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - The attaching/detaching of electric power generation unit during routine inspection or during repair, is performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the hydraulic power generation plant.    pipe portions (1A,1B)    electric power generation unit (4)    connection portions (4D,4E)    expansion joints (5)
NOVELTY - The runner has a pair of flow-path formation wall surfaces which are interposed between runner vanes (34). The vane angle (alpha) of each runner vane at wall surface (33x), is smaller than the runner vane angle at center portion (33y).    USE - For water turbine (claimed) for hydroelectric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces flow loss, thereby improving turbine efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for water turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the runner vane structure of the water turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    wall surface (33x)    center portion (33y)    runner vane (34)    water-flowing direction (W)
NOVELTY - The pigment sensitizing type solar battery (I) (20) comprising photoelectrode (10) having semiconductor electrode (2), transparent electrode (1) arranged adjacent to the top of the light-receiving-surface of semiconductor electrode and counter electrode (CE). The semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode are arranged opposite by the electrolyte (E).    USE - As pigment sensitizing type solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has outstanding photoelectric conversion efficiency for a longer period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pigment sensitizing type solar battery (I) comprising photoelectrode having a semiconductor electrode with light-receiving surface, transparent electrode arranged adjacent to the top of the light-receiving-surface of the semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode. The semiconductor electrode and the counter electrode are arranged opposite by the electrolyte. The semiconductor electrode comprises pigment and an antioxidant which is present in the electrolyte that prevents oxidation of the pigment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows basic composition of pigment sensitizing type solar battery.    Transparent electrode (1)    Semiconductor electrode (2)    Transparent electrical conductive film (3)    Transparent substrate (4)    Photoelectrode (10)    Pigment sensitizing type solar battery (20)    Counter electrode (CE)    Electrolyte (E)
NOVELTY - A turbine (2) is provided in the manifold (8) through which waste water from branch pipes (9) of every block is sent. Rotation of the turbine is transmitted to the generator (3) through a toroidal type stepless transmission (10).    USE - In apartments, flats, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Kinetic energy of supplying waste water is utilized reliably and efficiently. Consumption of fossil fuel is reduced reliably and global warming is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydraulic power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    turbine (2)    generator (3)    cable (4)    battery (5)    manifold (8)    branch pipe (9)    stepless transmission (10)
NOVELTY - The large sized gutter (3) is installed from the upper side of mountain water stream (4) and support through supports (1). The posture of the gutter is inclined with respect to the stream flow through arms. Footpath structure (11) for performing maintenance or inspection is provided in the left and right sides of gutter so that the transmission line (12) extends below the footpath.    USE - For arranging gutter in the water stream of mountain waterfalls in hydroelectric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies inclination of the gutter with respect to the flow quantity and direction due to upper side installation. Ensures safe checking of transmission line due to provision of footpath structure at the lower side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front elevation of large sized gutter arranged in the mountain. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    supports (1)    gutter (3)    water stream (4)    footpath (11)    transmission line (12)
NOVELTY - Method of manufacture of an artistic or everyday object, especially for presentation of images on a background (2) in which disks (3), plates, other metallic surfaces (5) or parts therefrom are arranged on the background so that the metallic surface can be viewed or other technical, electro-technical or electronic components (6.1, 6.2) arranged in front of the disks.    USE - Manufacture of artistic or everyday objects using CDs and or solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The metallic surfaces of the CDs and the solar cell surfaces provide interesting dynamic color variations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:-    (a) use of disks with metallic surfaces, especially CDs to make artistic object;    (b) and use of solar cells for manufacturing artistic objects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a picture assembled using CDs.    background (2)    disks (3)    metallic surfaces (5)    other electronic components with an interesting appearance. (6.1, 6.2)
NOVELTY - A fixing device (1), especially for high power photovoltaic modules, comprises profiled strips (3,4) holding the modules (2) which are electrically connected by bus bars passing through the strips.    USE - As a fixing device, especially for high power photovoltaic modules.    ADVANTAGE - A larger cross section and lack of cable connections prevents cable rupture, and rear ventilation ensures a low module temperature and high output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective view of the unit is shown.    fixings (1)    photovoltaic modules (2)    strips (3,4,5)
NOVELTY - The device has a wheel type treadmill with a set of footplates disposed on a wheel. A panel coupled to the wheel type treadmill sets operation modes. A display unit (41) coupled to the panel receives video information and displays environmental simulation. The footplates are disposed on each side of the wheels, rotating with a roller shaft. A sensor disposed on the wheeltype treadmill detects rotational speed of the shaft.    USE - Used for exercising.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes exercise routines fresh and motivating. The device offers a user a simulated environment for both mental and physical interactivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exercise device with a personal display device.    User (10)    Display (30)    Personal display device (40)    Display unit (41)    Input device (202)
NOVELTY - The device has a transmission device (30) disposed in a body and connected to treads and risers to move the treads and the risers. The treads abutting the risers are deployed in a stairclimber configuration. The treads coplanar to the risers are deployed in the treadmill configuration. A panel is disposed at front of the device to enable input of operational settings e.g. speed and active mode selection.    USE - Used for exercising.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes exercise routines fresh and motivating. The device offers a user a simulated environment for both mental and physical interactivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exercise device.    Transmission device (30)    Transmission shaft (36a, 36b)    Handrail (37)    Panel (39)    Controller (502)
NOVELTY - The device has a wheel type treadmill disposed adjacent to a belt type treadmill. The wheel type treadmill has a set of steps coupled between two wheels, with a transmission shaft coupled to the wheels. A transmission mechanism with two roller shafts coupled to the transmission shaft drives the belt type treadmill. A panel (100) coupled to the belt type treadmill provides different operation settings of the device.    USE - Used for exercising.    ADVANTAGE - The device makes exercise routines fresh and motivating. The device offers the user a simulated environment for both mental and physical interactivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an exercise device with panel-type display device.    User (10)    Display (30)    Panel (100)    Processing unit (200)    Controller (204)
NOVELTY - The console (10) has a microprocessor to record a related change and an interactive relationship of a heart beat value under exercise parameters of distance, speed, duration and slope during the exercise session. The interactive relationship is recorded when an operator uses an electric treadmill (60) to plan an exercise program according to a personal physical state.    USE - Used for electric treadmill having exercise equipment to record current physical condition of operators during exercise session.    ADVANTAGE - The console provides a most exact and suitable exercise session for the operators so as to gradually achieve the exercise effect in due order.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a treadmill.    Control console (10)    Heart beat detector (20)    Handrails (30)    Treadmill walking belt (42)    Electric treadmill (60)
NOVELTY - The orthosis has a treadmill (38) to act on a feet of a patient and a pair of gait simulation assemblies (42) disposed adjacent to the treadmill. The assembly has a support arm with two depending arms. A depending arm drive unit moves the two depending arms about pivot axes. A lifting unit is secured to a lifting harness attached to a patient, where the lifting unit is supported by one of the assembly (42).    USE - Used for providing therapeutic exercise for a patient with spinal cord injury and neurological impairment.    ADVANTAGE - The lifting unit with a harness can swivel different operative positions and can be locked in a particular orientation with respect to the remaining structure, thereby continuously measuring the weight of a patient. The drive unit for the two depending arms is simpler and is mounted closer to the depending arms to reduce the distances through which the drive must be transmitted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of simulating a normal walking pattern for a patient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a powered gait orthosis.    Powered gait orthosis (30)    Extending tower (32)    Treadmill (38)    Gait simulation assembly (42)    Support pads (60)
NOVELTY - The part has convex and concave portions sequentially formed in an order from bottom surface (4) of a concave part that is formed by slanting curved surface of a light reflecting surface (3). A stage (9) is formed by an upper surface of the convex portion and a bottom surface of the concave portion. A bonding pad (7) connects circuits of a photoelectric device (5) at the stage.    USE - Used for converting light into electricity and vice-versa.    ADVANTAGE - The bonding pad increases a plan area occupied by the concave part for housing the device-part on the substrate and also improves its miniaturization and light usability efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a state where a sealing resin layer of a photoelectric device-part is removed.    Concave part (2)    Light reflecting surface (3)    Bottom surface (4)    Photoelectric device (5)    Bonding pad (7)    Stage (9)
NOVELTY - A pivot end, provided on a left pedal arm and a right pedal arm, is pivotally attached to the pedal arm attachment point of each plate assembly. The plate assemblies are secured to the pedal arm plate bushing of a frame (F).    USE - For bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables bicycle to be used as exercise bicycle. Enables adjustment of pedaling force to optimize energy of rider. Ensures effective drive ratio between pedals and drive wheels.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a pedal driven device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of a bicycle and a rider.    Bicycle (B)    Frame (F)    Front wheel (FW)    Rear wheel (RW)    Pedal shaft bushing (S)
NOVELTY - A sprinkler (2) sprinkles ion water like a mist on the surface of a solar cell.    USE - For cooling solar cell installed in roof.    ADVANTAGE - Enables restraining temperature rise cooling solar cell efficiently. Hence, reduction of electric power generation efficiency is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the solar cell cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell (1)    sprinkle (2)    ion water generation apparatus (3)    gutter (4)    temperature sensor (5)    container (31)    iron exchange membrane (311)
NOVELTY - The iron silicide semiconductor thin film has an optical band gap charged by hydrogenation.    USE - For use in light and electronic devices, e.g. solar battery, photodiode, light emitting device.    ADVANTAGE - The light and electrical properties of the device are controlled by providing a desired band gap.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) light and electronic devices; and    (2) manufacturing method of iron silicide semiconductor thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph representing I-V property of pn-junction type light receiving element using hydrogenation beta-ferrous silicate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The internal lead wire (6) inserted between adhesion sealing agents (2,3), has connection ends (6a,6b) which are connected to positive and negative electrodes (1a,1b) of the solar cell (1), respectively, so that the outer side is bypassed along the side edge of the solar cell.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring structure of the internal lead wire is improved, thereby preventing damage to the solar cell. Hence the reliability of the solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of a solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thin-film solar cell (1)    positive electrode (1a)    negative electrode (1b)    adhesion sealing agents (2,3)    surface protection layer (4)    internal lead wire (6)    connection ends (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - The system has a place like a movable dam and an estuary weir or a fixed weir where the water flow follows to the downstream side from the upstream. A channel tube (6) which works on the siphon principle is arranged in the place to make the water flow to the downstream side from the upstream.    USE - For generating electric power by using water flow power.    ADVANTAGE - A hydroelectricity is profitably generated even with a drop difference when the water flow is abundant by utilizing the existing estuary weir, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is the schematic composition of the hydroelectricity system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generating apparatus (3)    channel tube (6)
NOVELTY - A weather resistance coating material (104) like silicone is provided covering the solar cell (102) and bus bar electrode (103). The electrode is disconnected in the coated range without coating material, when solar cells in the array (201) are exchanged. A portion of the materials (140a,140b) adjacent to the disconnection locations (A,B) is peeled. Repair of electrode is carried out at the peeled portion.    USE - For repairing solar cell arrays used in reconstruction structures such as residence and buildings for solar power generation along with thermal, hydroelectric and nuclear power generations.    ADVANTAGE - Clearing work property of solar cell is sharply improved as the bus bar electrode and electrical connection of solar cell for exchange are performed using exposed surface of bus bar electrode. Therefore it is possible to reduce time and effort in exchanging process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The weather resistance coating material is provided at the light receiving surface of the bus bar electrode. The electrical connection of each solar cell is carried out to common main wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of solar cell array.    solar cell (101)    photovoltaic cell (102)    bus bar electrode (103)    weather resistance coating material (104,104a,104b)    solar cell array (201)
NOVELTY - A thermosetting resin layer (12) is formed on a semiconductor element (11) of a substrate (10). A heat resistant sheet (14) is laminated on the resin sealing layer by heating and pressurization.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing layer is laminated accurately on the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (10)    Semiconductor element (11)    Thermosetting resin layer (12)    Heat resistant sheet (14)
NOVELTY - The arrangement includes a toning table (1) and an input unit (2) such as a manual input panel or a data processor for individual training parameters. The arrangement also includes a unit such as a memory card or chip or integral memory for storing individual training parameters and a unit for transmitting the individual training parameters from the memory to the toning table.    USE - For muscle training.    ADVANTAGE - Toning tables can be adapted to suit individuals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the arrangement.    toning table (1)    input unit (2)    display (3)    OFF switch (4)    speed regulator (5)    ON switch (6)
NOVELTY - The treadmill type of exercise machine has a base with a motor driven belt loop (B) that is speed controlled from a console (C). The console is mounted onto a pair of vertical support bars (11) that have a mounting unit (20) . This consists of a pair of metal plates screwed together (211) so as to grip the bars. The console has a support rod that locates in a hole formed in the unit.    USE - Physical training.    ADVANTAGE - Improved aesthetics and design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of the machine    Belt loop (B)    Console (C)    Support bars (11)    Mounting (20)    Screws (211)
NOVELTY - Mounting for solar panels (14) comprises two plates (24, 28), between which the edge of the panel is held. These are fastened together by a bolt with a third plate at its base which fits into a U-profile mounting rail (12). Three fasteners are fitted on each long side of the panel, at a distance from the corners and at a maximum distance of 0.6 m from each other.    USE - Mounting for solar panels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the mounting.    U-Profile mounting rail (12)    Solar panel (14)    Fastening plates (24, 28)    Rubber pads (26, 30)
NOVELTY - The generator has a set of solar panels (14) attached to vanes mounted on a rotating shaft (20). Each vane has one photovoltaic cell mounted thereon, where the cell is adapted to be exposed to light and to generate a sinusoidally fluctuating electric current or voltage output. A battery driven solar activated DC motor rotates the shaft. The electric output from the cell is connected to a transformer.    USE - Used for generating solar electric alternating current.    ADVANTAGE - The generator is portable and rotates each vane to vary sinusoidally the incident radiation on the solar panel, thereby developing a sinusoidal alternating electrical voltage and current output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of a solar electric alternating current generator.    Actuator (10)    Battery (12)    Solar panel (14)    Shaft (20)    Vanes (22,24,26,28)    Shaft support (30)
NOVELTY - The controller has two movable actuators (30, 40) mounted to a support body, where each actuator includes a range of motion corresponding to normal exercise range of motion of a large muscle of a user. A resistance unit is coupled to each actuator for resisting the motion of each actuator in one direction. A detector unit is associated with actuators for detecting the movements of the actuators.    USE - Used for controlling computer game actions in a resistance-type exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - The controller allows play of computer games of much complexity and entertainment value than devices that provide for only a single repetitive movement, thereby avoiding the need for extraneous controls that are unrelated to desired exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method to perform resistance-type exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a game controller of a resistance-type exercise machine.    Support frame assembly (11)    Rear frame assembly (12)    Actuators (30, 40)    Pivot bolts (35, 44)    Bench (90)
NOVELTY - A rack portion (13) and a support portion (14) are provided at the ridge side and eaves side edges, respectively of solar cell incorporating tile (1). A wiring connection unit (15) in the eaves side edge, is concealed while hooking the support portion of one solar cell with the rack unit of another solar cell.    USE - Solar cell incorporating tile for solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The new construction structure of solar cell with the rack unit and support portion, enables easy removal and attachment of solar cells. The wiring operation is also performed easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the construction structure of the solar cell incorporating tile. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell incorporating tile (1)    rack portion (13)    support portion (14)    wiring connection unit (15)    base (151)    wiring connection tool (152)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has an information display section (11) which displays information related to arrangement position, arrangement order and type of the solar cell module, so as to install the module with reference to the displayed information.    USE - Solar cell module used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to arrange the solar cell modules easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar power generation apparatus; and    (2) solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic views of the solar cell module.    solar cell module (1)    main casing (10)    information display section (11)
NOVELTY - A water chamber (7) attached to a transparent solar cell (3), has an optical semiconductor (4) which splits water (9).    USE - Sunlight hybrid module for generating hydrogen used as fuel in electric power generation by solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the utilization efficiency of solar cell energy, by providing optical semiconductor in water chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the sunlight hybrid module.    sunlight (1)    transparent solar cell (3)    optical semiconductor (4)    water chamber (7)    water (9)
NOVELTY - A power generation system (2) has a turbine (11) driven by exhaust heat recovered by condensing water vapor used for driving turbine (5) of another power generation system (1), while using condensate mixture as drive fluid for an ejector-type mixing absorption condenser (13). A refrigeration system (3) performs concentration separation and adiabatic expansion of water vapor supplied from system (1) to obtain a coolant.    USE - Integrated power and coolant/hot water supply system in nuclear, hydroelectric, petroleum and thermal power generation plants.    ADVANTAGE - The construction expense is reduced, and the integrated power and coolant/hot water supply system with high installation effectiveness is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the integrated power and coolant/hot water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power generation system (1,2)    turbine (5,11)    condenser (7,13)    refrigeration system (3)
NOVELTY - A taper-shaped protrusion (13) is provided at the strip-shaped output extraction element (6) made of material having silver as a main component.    USE - In solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reliably accumulation of surplus solder to periphery of inner lead. Prevents cracking of solar battery element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the back side view of solar battery element.    substrate (1)    current collector (5)    output extraction element (6)    solar battery element (7)    protrusion (13)
NOVELTY - A solar cell system has a solar cell (2) having a light-receiving surface supported by a transparent substrate (1). A coating film (7) is formed by applying and drying a coating material containing a tetrafunctional silicone resin and hollow silica microparticles, on the surface(s) of the transparent substrate. The microparticles have a cavity formed inside the outer covering.    USE - Used for converting light energy or artificial light into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell system has good conversion efficiency. The coating film can be formed by brush coating, spray coating, dip coating, roll coating, flow coating, curtain coating, knife coating, spin coating, table coating, sheet coating, paper-leaf coating, die coating or bar coating. The mechanical strength of the coating film is improved by the presence of solid silica microparticle. The cross-linking density in the coating film is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell system has a solar cell (2) having a light-receiving surface supported by a transparent substrate (1). A coating film (7) is formed by applying and drying a coating material containing a tetrafunctional silicone resin and hollow silica microparticles, on the surface(s) of the transparent substrate. The resin contains partially-hydrolyzed material and/or hydrolysis substance of a tetrafunctional hydrolyzable organosilane (SiX4, where X is a hydrolyzable group). The microparticles have cavities formed inside the outer covering.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar-cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Transparent substrate (1)    Solar-cell cell (2)    Transparent packing material (4)    Reverse-side coat material (5)    Coating film (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a mechanical unit rotatable in relation to a frame and a resistive system (14) coupled to the frame. A user interface (25) is moveable in relation to another mechanical unit such that it travels in a controlled arcuate three-dimensional motion as a user pushes on the interface in an X-Y direction. A third mechanical unit changes a rest position of the interface and a start location for an exercise.    USE - Used for exercising human body parts e.g. neck, wrist, ankle, and torso.    ADVANTAGE - The interface travels in the controlled arcuate three-dimensional motion as the user pushes on the interface in the X-Y direction, thereby enabling the part of the body that engages the interface to move in unison with the interface to any point on the imaginary arcuate surface to provide a uniform resistance to a users movement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of mechanical units of an exercise apparatus.    Resistive system (14)    Interface (25)    Fairlead (32)    Pulleys (44)    Push rod (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a foot-contact surface (126) to support a users foot, and an actuator to move the foot-contact surface during an exercise plan. A bumping mechanism (130) disrupts a balance of a user on the foot-contact surface so as to move the user in six degrees of freedom. A controller (136) manages the operation of the bumping mechanism, and the surface rotates about a pair of spaced pulleys.    USE - Used for performing proprioceptive, kinesthetic exercise and neuromuscular control exercises and to train children and athletes.    ADVANTAGE - The bumping mechanism operative to disrupt the balance of the user on the foot-contact surface so as to move the user in six degrees of freedom, thereby training, developing and enhancing proprioceptive/kinesthetic skills. The apparatus prevents injuries in athletes and non-athletes, and stabilizes back and hip area to reduce back pain.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a proprioceptive/kinesthetic exercising method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified pictorial illustration of an elliptic exercise machine.    Foot-contact surface (126)    Bumping mechanism (130)    Front support (132)    Rear support (134)    Controller (136)
NOVELTY - A balancing flat support surface (5) of the toy device is tilted in three-dimensions as a user stands on a balance platform. A pivot (15) is coupled to the underside of the support surface to provide fulcrum upon which the exercise toy tilts. A tilt switch (20) disposed along the underside of the platform senses the tilt angle of the platform when it is tilted beyond threshold angle.    USE - Exercise balance toy platform for use in medical research, in entertainment, rehabilitation, physical therapy for exercising muscles, ligaments and joints in each players ankles, legs, knees, lower back and spine.    ADVANTAGE - Provides user with real-time visual feedback showing platform tilt at every tilt angle. Hence motivate users to engage in a very healthy activity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of balance toy platform.    support surface (5)    pivot (15)    compressible surface (15')    tilt switch (20)    exercise balance toy device (100)
NOVELTY - The system has a control circuit (1202) to output signals to fans and having electric components that are negatively effected by currents associated with activation of the fans. The circuit activates the fans at different times to avoid drawing of sufficient current to negatively affect the components. A display console having user-facing openings is provided to direct air flow towards a user through the openings.    USE - Used for an exercise machine e.g. treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit activates the fans at different times to avoid drawing of sufficient current to negatively effect the components, thereby reducing the effect of inrush currents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of activating fans mounted on an exercise machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified circuit diagram of the use of pulse width modulation to control an electric motor.    Control circuit (1202)    Transistor (1204)    Motor (1206)    Fly back diode (1208)
NOVELTY - The treadmill (20) has a display console (36) connected to a frame assembly (22) and placed vertically higher than a drive motor. The console includes a front surface that faces a user positioned on an endless belt (26) and an opening extending through the front surface. The console also has a ducting extending rearward from the front surface and a fan supported within the ducting.    USE - Used for obtaining desired cardiovascular workout.    ADVANTAGE - The ducting elevates the cooling fans to an area of the treadmill that is closer to the head and upper body of a user. The fans are separately controllable relative to the force input of the treadmill, thereby reducing the number of treadmills and the number of necessary outlets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a treadmill taken from the upper, rear, right side.    Treadmill (20)    Frame assembly (22)    Endless belt (26)    Motor housing (28)    Display console (36)
NOVELTY - The console has a display electronics assembly (100) with an outer perimeter corresponding to an opening. The assembly has keypad and display panels (102, 104) abutting each other. An electronics panel (106) is spaced from the panels by standoffs. Fasteners (110) secure the assembly with the openings. The electronics panel has connectors to place the assembly in electrical communication with a power supply and a controller.    USE - Used for an exercise machine e.g. treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The display electronics assembly can be easily fitted to and removed from the console by simply removing the fastening assembly and unplugging wires that connect the electronics assembly to the controller, thereby easing maintenance operations of the exercise machine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of removing and replacing a display of an exercise machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a display electronics assembly used with the display console.    Display electronic assembly (100)    Keypad panel (102)    Display panel (104)    Electronics panel (106)    Fasteners (110)
NOVELTY - The device has a housing including a photovoltaic panel mounting unit that orients a photovoltaic panel (2) at an angular relationship from about 30 to 60 degrees. The panel provides current and voltage to power an electric motor that rotates a multi-faceted, bilaterally symmetric crystal (28) suspended below the housing. The crystal rotates and projects moving, multi-colored images upon walls.    USE - Used for mobile phone, personal digital assistant.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic panel mounting unit orients the photovoltaic panel from about 30 to 60 degrees, thereby minimizing the interference with the operation of blinds, shades.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a frontal view of a crystal display device.    Photovoltaic panel (2)    Photovoltaic cells (6)    Drive shaft (16)    Drive shaft mounting unit (23)    Multi-faceted, bilaterally symmetric crystal (28)
NOVELTY - The seat (220) of an exercise apparatus (200) and an exerciser sitting on the seat are raised to an elevated position from a base (210) in response to the exerciser performing a threshold level of work via the pedals of a pedal assembly (230). The seat and the exerciser are maintained in the elevated position so long as the exerciser continues to perform the threshold level of work via the pedals.    USE - For providing exercise and psychological encouragement to exerciser.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing predetermined elevation of seat of exercising apparatus relative to a floor surface depending on physical indication of exertion level of exercising person. Ensures quality exercise of person with psychological encouragement to perform exercise at preferred rate. Enables positioning person at an elevation indicating the person's actual hear rate relative to a target heart rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of an exercise apparatus.    Exercise apparatus (200)    Beam (202)    Base (210)    Seat (220)    Pedal assembly (230)
NOVELTY - The device has a spring loaded hinge (21) connecting a top pedal portion (22) and a bottom base portion (24) at a proximal end for normally biasing the portions apart and maintaining the portion (22) at acute angle. The hinge provides a resistance to the foot to press the portion (22) down towards the base portion. A stop limits the movement of the pedal portion. An extension arm is removably attachable to the pedal portion.    USE - Used for practicing a drum pedal motion and exercising a foot and leg of a drummer.    ADVANTAGE - The spring loaded hinge provides a resistance to the foot to press the pedal portion down towards the base portion, thereby facilitating a drummer to have noiseless pedal movement practice, and foot and leg exercising.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational view of a drum pedal exercise device.    Drum pedal exercise device (20)    Spring loaded hinge (21)    Top pedal portion (22)    Bottom base portion (24)    Stop (25)    Extension arm (30)
NOVELTY - Mutually separated cable networks (20) are arranged in an inclined manner between the frames (30). Solar cell panels (40) are provided in the space between the cables and a support material (50) are provided at the upper and lower edges of inclined cable networks for supporting the cables.    USE - For supporting cables holding solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - Aerodynamic unstable oscillation of the cable network is suppressed and destruction due to wind is avoided, by supporting the edges of the cable networks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the cable support structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cable support structure (10)    cable networks (20)    frame (30)    solar cell panel (40)    support material (50)
NOVELTY - Substrate side resin, photovoltaic cell (4), light receiving surface side resin and transmissive weather proof film (3), are laminated in order on a super straight structural solar module or on the substrate (1). Output is taken out with a flat-plate cable (6).    USE - For electric power generation system in which solar cell modules are exposed to outdoors.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cells module with economical manufacturing cost is obtained, by eliminating manual work and reducing number of manufacturing process. Construction at the time of laying on roof is easy. Solar cell module which is excellent is exterior after construction is achieved. Function of solar cell module is not affected with solar radiation direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for arrangement structure of thin solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the structure of the solar cell module.    substrate (1)    weather proof film (3)    photovoltaic cell (4)    flat-plate cable (6)
NOVELTY - A sealing resin (15) of a shading portion (2) arranged on a printed wiring board (1), is removed to form a recess. A light-shieldable resin is filled in the recess.    USE - For manufacturing surface-mount type light receiving/emitting element used in tilt sensor and reflection-type interrupter.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces time and cost of manufacturing process. Achieves compact light receiving/emitting element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic views explaining the light receiving/emitting-element manufacturing proses. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    printed wiring board (1)    shading portion (2)    LED (9)    photo-transistor (10)    sealing resin (15)
NOVELTY - Solar cells are sealed between a transparent surface protection element and a reverse side protection element, and are accommodated into a recess (81) formed at the upper surface of a roofing-tile (80). The lead wire of the solar cell is pulled out from the side portion and connected to terminal box (1) integrally assembled at reverse side of module.    USE - For common residences.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell module and roofing-tile are integrated easily and reliably at reduced manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the roofing-tile integrated solar cell module.    terminal box (1)    cable (14)    solar cell module (50)    roofing- tile (80)    recess (81)
NOVELTY - The band (1) mounted on a body part e.g. wrist, has a storage battery (8) which stores the electric power generated from a generator (3). A pendulum (2) is rotated at suitable amplitude, on receiving stored electric power, so as to track the movement of the wrist.    USE - Body momentum conversion band mounted in body parts such as wrist and ankle for training activities such as jogging, walking and running.    ADVANTAGE - Enables training the user for various activities, hence performs simultaneous charging with respect to the diet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective, side and front views of the momentum conversion band.    band (1)    pendulum (2)    generator (3)    storage battery (8)    holder (12)
NOVELTY - The instrument has a movable unit (2) and a drive unit (3). The movable unit that supports the upper portion of the human body, is vertically driven by the drive unit.    USE - For laborers suffering from lower back pain resulting from muscle fatigue during engaged in standing work, desk work such as input operation of computer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to expand/contract muscles and to promote blood circulation, by preventing stiffness of muscles, effectively. Generation of lower back pain is eliminated, by performing movement of back and waist portion in relaxed state.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exercise instrument.    movable unit (2)    drive unit (3)    steering wheel (31)    connection unit (41)    rotation direction of steering wheel (R)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit (205) calculates solar radiation amount of solar energy power generation system (100), based on system installation requirements and electric power generation amount. An electric power generation calculation unit (204) calculates electric power generation of solar energy power generation system (200), based on installation requirements of system (200) and calculated solar radiation amount.    USE - For estimating electric amount generation of solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables estimating the amount of electric power generation and solar radiation, accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electric power generation amount transmission device;    (2) solar radiation amount measuring device; and    (3) electric power generation amount estimation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of an electric power generation amount estimation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar energy power generation systems (100,200)    power generation amount transmitter (101)    power generation amount management server (104)    electric power generation amount calculation unit (204)    solar radiation amount calculation unit (205)
NOVELTY - The output of several photovoltaic cells (1) are connected in parallel to inverter (3) through direct current (DC) converter (2) which increases the DC voltage output from the corresponding photovoltaic cells.    USE - Solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the cost of the whole solar power generation system, since no serial connection is provided and used of bypass diode is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar power generation system.    photovoltaic cells (1)    direct current converter (2)    inverter (3)    load (4)    main electric system (5)
NOVELTY - A lead (L) is transferred to welding position of a photovoltaic cell (P) via a press apparatus (4) when hot air is supplied to lead. After welding lead, hot air is ejected along shielding board (7) provided at support frame (41) of a guide plate (1). Outer air is sucked through an opening (71a) of shielding board, while making hot air collide with heat insulating material (72) of shielding board.    USE - For welding lead with photovoltaic cells of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the bad influence of hot air with respect to apparatus, while welding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of welding apparatus of lead.    guide plate (1)    press apparatus (4)    hot air apparatus (5)    shielding board (7)    support frame (41)    guide plate (71)    opening (71a)    insulating material (72)    lead (L)    photovoltaic cell (P)
NOVELTY - The dump power other than load power is supplied to the storage battery (16), while supplying power from natural power generation unit (10,12) to high pressure pump (6). The power distribution unit (14) supplies power from the storage battery to pump, when power supplied from power generation unit is insufficient.    USE - For desalination of seawater.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse osmosis apparatus is operated stably, since load fluctuation is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the reverse osmosis apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High pressure pump (6)    Natural power generation units (10,12)    Power distribution unit (14)    Storage battery (16)
NOVELTY - A thin-film solid rechargeable lithium-ion battery cell (10) is stacked on a silicon solar cell (15) formed on a transparent substrate (14) through an insulating layer (16).    USE - Used as a solar cell composite thin-film solid rechargeable lithium-ion secondary battery used in portable electronic devices such as digital stop watches and clocks, and also used in fluorescent lamps fixed to ceilings of house interiors.    ADVANTAGE - A compact solar cell composite thin-film solid rechargeable lithium-ion secondary battery is achieved by providing a lithium-ion battery cell stacked on a silicon solar cell formed on the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the a solar cell composite thin-film solid rechargeable lithium-ion secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thin-film solid rechargeable lithium-ion battery cell (10)    silicon nitride film (11)    transparent substrate (14)    silicon solar cell (15)    insulating layer (16)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (11) with a reinforcement board at its reverse side, forms a slat (10) of the blind. The solar cells of the solar cell module are sequentially arranged in the length direction of the slat. The output terminals (11a,11b) of the solar cell modules are connected to the output lead wires (18a,18b).    USE - Solar cell blind for window of residential and commercial building.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the output of the solar cell module, since the solar cells are sequentially arranged in the length direction of the slat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective vie of the structure of the solar cell blind. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    slat (10)    solar cell module (11)    output terminals (11a,11b)    lead wires (18a,18b)
NOVELTY - The sensor package (1) has window opening at the package cover center section. Aluminum film (A) with thickness of 500-1500 Angstrom is adhered to package except at sensor mounting portion (1b), electrode (1c) and cover lower surface. The protrusions (6) protruding from cover internal peripheral surfaces (5a) and having front surface width of 1/6-2/3 of thickness of window (5) are joined to center of window sides.    USE - Package for accommodating infrared sensor apparatus (claimed) used in crime prevention.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the life of the window which transmits infrared rays favorably, by firmly and reliably attaching the window with respect to the cover, without producing deformation or cracks in the window.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for infrared sensor apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and top views of the infrared sensor apparatus accommodating package.    sensor package (1)    recess (1a)    sensor mounting portion (1b)    electrode (1c)    infrared sensor (3)    cover (4)    window (5)    cover internal peripheral surface (5a)    protrusion (6)    aluminum film (A)
NOVELTY - The room has air corresponding to that found at a higher geographical altitude. A sound system and an image reproducing or illuminating system are connected to a control device. The lounge area is provided with sound, illumination and/or images on an image reproduction surface that is visible from within or without the recreation room. Sports, training or therapy equipment may be arranged in the room.    USE - For mountain-air fitness center.    ADVANTAGE - Enables sports training or therapy with increased efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front elevation of the building.
NOVELTY - The anchor has an outer tube (1) and an inner tube (3) placed at the outside of the outer tube. The lower part of a post is adapted for being placed in the inner tube, and the outer tube is rigidly connected to the seabed. The angle between the inner and outer tubes can be adjusted with an adjustment device. The outer tube is secured to boxes that are adapted for being filled with ballast after being placed on the seabed.    USE - Used for anchoring a post to the seabed in a tidal power station.    ADVANTAGE - The anchor can be installed within various floor or seabed conditions in a simple and cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for anchoring of an apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the steps of the installation sequence of post anchor.    Outer tube (1)    Inner tube (3)    Post (6)    Cones (7)    Spline (9)
NOVELTY - The fixing device has a pair of upper fixing portions (1,3) and a pair of lower fixing portions (2,4) that are bent along opposing directions. The fixing device is provided between the adjacent solar cell modules to prevent movement of the solar cell modules in upward and downward directions.    USE - For installing solar cell modules (claimed) on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell modules are fixed simply and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fixing device.    upper fixing portion (1,3)    lower fixing portion (2,4)    fastening portion (9)
NOVELTY - The surrounding wall (5) is installed such that the periphery of one surface (3) of substrate (1) is surrounded by the wall. A cover (6) is connected to the wall, so as to oppose the surface (3) of the substrate present inside the wall. A molded portion separates the substrate and the wall.    USE - For solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - Performs attachment and soldering operation of components integrated in substrate, easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the terminal box.    substrate (1)    surfaces of substrate (2,3)    surrounding wall (5)    cover (6)    terminal board (7)
NOVELTY - A fixing unit fixes the solar cell panel (10b) detachedly to the resin waterborne float main portion.    USE - For generating electric power by solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Battery is maintained easily in the floated state. Improves reliability and durability using a simple connection operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded sectional view of the resin waterborne float for solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    connection portion (3b)    storage chamber (5)    solar cell panel (10b)    outer epidermic portion (21b)    core portion (22b)    push rivet (26b)
NOVELTY - The terminal box (11) has a cable insertion hole (14) on its side wall (13) and a cable (3) is inserted into the cable hole. A vertical pin hole (16) is formed adjacent to the cable insertion hole. A pin (15) is inserted into the pin hole for enabling press contact of the cable with the inner wall of the cable hole.    USE - For fixing cable to terminal box (claimed) used for electrical wiring, connector, plug used in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies fixing, since need of screw for fixing cable is eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for terminal box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the cable fixing structure.    cable (3)    terminal box (11)    side wall (13)    cable insertion hole (14)    pin (15)    pin insertion hole (16)
NOVELTY - Exercise and nutrition instructions prepared according to each individual's log e.g. heart rate, blood pressure log, are output to user. The instructions are corrected based on the instruction execution results fed back by the user.    USE - For providing exercise and nutrition instructions with respect to each individual in sports club for everyday.    ADVANTAGE - Provides accurate exercise and nutrition instructions easily with respect to each individual for every day for practicing smoothly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining training instructions preparing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A hydroelectric generator with chain-type vane wheel for ship is composed of vane wheel installed to outside of ship, chain wheel on the shaft of said vane wheel, chain, speed-up chain wheel with bigger on its axle, air compressor whose axle has small gear matched with said big gear, and turbogenerator driven by compressed air. When a ship stops in river or sea, its vane wheel is driven by water stream and in turn its turbogenerator can generate electric energy.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an air spring assembly with a resilient inflatable bladder surrounded by a girdle hoop that is filled with multiple strands of wire. A top plate with blind nuts is crimped and sealed to a top portion of the bladder. A bottom plate (26) with a central portion having a threaded open nut is sealed to the bottom portion. A bearing assembly (66) is fixed to the bottom plate using button head cap screws (38).    USE - Used for exercising, balancing, recreation and physical rehabilitation activity.    ADVANTAGE - The air spring assembly is varied by simply removing or adding air by using the bearing assembly attached to the bottom plate, thereby enabling the user to carry out proprioceptive training.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an adjustable instability apparatus.    Bottom plate (26)    Button head cap screws (38)    Bearing assembly (66)    Girdle hoop (80)    Bladder (82)
NOVELTY - A computer (20) fixed to a frame (30) of the stationary exercising apparatus (10) includes a flash memory, and a touch operable video graphics array liquid crystal display (VGA LCD) (22). A computer operating system (20) is embedded within the flash memory for controlling the computer.    USE - Exercising apparatus e.g. treadmill, stationary bicycle, and rowing machine, and other gym equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The computer is more resistant to damage resulting from vibrations generated through the use of exercise apparatus, and provides physical status, physical feedback, and physical training information to user along with entertainment information. Thereby, permitting an enjoyable exercising experience.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exercising apparatus.    exercising apparatus (10)    computer system (20)    VGA LCD (22)    frame (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a shim having a holographic pattern in its surface, and transferring the pattern from the shim to a die having a predefined surface hardness. The die surface is hardened by a process selected from ion implantation and coating it with thin amorphous diamond coating. The die is pressed against a surface on a metal article to transfer a holographic image into the surface on the article.    USE - Used for impressing holographic image or hologram in surface of sporting and fitness products e.g. ball bats, sport racket and bicycle frame.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of the metal shims and print rolls bearing holograms are hardened by coating them with thin amorphous diamond coating or diamond like coating, so the holograms can be embossed into many thousands of metal objects with clarity and consistency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a die for use in impressing a holographic image many times into numerous tubular hard metal articles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram explaining the steps employed to decorate/emboss metal sporting and fitness products such as ball bats with holograms.
NOVELTY - Nanostructure comprises an oxynitride compound nanoparticle.    USE - The nanostructure is used as a photocatalyst, a photocatalytic reactor, or as a solar panel energy system (claimed). It is used in the photo-induced decomposition of water and pollutants, and in the production of electricity through solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive nanoparticles are stable, inexpensive, have a conduction band minimum that is higher than the hydrogen/water couple, and can absorb most of the photons of the solar spectrum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Nanostructure comprises MxOyNz nanoparticle.    x = 1-3;    y = 0.5 to less than 5;    z = 0.001-0.5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of forming MxOyNz nanoparticle, which comprises providing at least one type of MhOi nanoparticle, providing a solution of an alkyl amine, and mixing the MhOi nanoparticle and the solution of alkyl amine until a reaction between the MhOi nanoparticle and alkyl amine is complete.    , x, y, z = have meanings as defined;    h = 1-3;    i = 1-5.
NOVELTY - The opposing side frame units (16a,16b) of a safety cage, are pivotably coupled to the opposite ends of a rear frame unit (14). The rear frame unit is movable between a specific position in which the side frame units are adjacent to each other and adjacent to the rear frame unit and an another position in which side frame units are spaced from each other and from the rear frame unit.    USE - Weight lifting system fitted with integrated audio/visual system e.g. stereo, television, computer, compact disk, digital versatile disk (DVD), for use in home and health clubs.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents weight load from crushing the user in the event that the user fails to complete a planned lift.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the weight lifting system.    rear frame unit (14)    side frame units (16a,16b)    rear uprights (20a,20b)    lower pivots (38a,38b)    safety bars (39a,39b)    main frame unit (40a)    back portion (42)
NOVELTY - A pair of semicircular beams (26) are joined together and pivotally fixed across top and bottom braces (18,20). The inner face of beams have slide rail (28) to position the supporting traction rope pulleys (32) having a swivel base. The traction ropes passed through the pulleys have one end fixed to counter weights (16) and the other end to handle grip (46).    USE - For fixing to exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables changing position of pulleys and the semicircular beams, so that the traction load is applicable from different angles for exercising various muscles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) exercise accessory kit; and    (2) exercising method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the exercise machine showing the accessory device and kits.    counter weight (16)    top brace (18)    bottom brace (20)    semicircular beams (26)    slide rail (28)    traction rope pulleys (32)    handle grip (46)
NOVELTY - A sun gear connected to a support frame (22) is engaged with planetary gears (12a,12b) connected to the crank. The foot pedal (18b) connected to the planetary gear follows an elliptical foot path (13b) when the crank rotates. The working diameter of the planetary gear is equal to one-half of the effective working space of the sun gear.    USE - For providing simulated walking or running motion.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies construction of the exercise apparatus. Requires minimal maintenance and provides smooth even exercise motion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for elliptical foot path exercise apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the exercise machine.    planetary gears (12a,12b)    foot path (13b)    foot pedal (18b)    support frame (22)
NOVELTY - A shut-off value (8) opens ventilating hole (7) that ventilates air in a sealing space (4), when the temperature of the ventilating hole is above predetermined temperature. The valve closes the hole when temperature of hole is below predetermined temperature.    USE - Solar panel for solar panel aggregate (claimed) used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents increase in temperature of electric-power generation panel by using shut-off valve.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar panel aggregate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline side sectional view of the solar panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric-power generation panel (3)    sealing space (4)    clear glass (5)    ventilating hole (7)    shut-off valve (8)
NOVELTY - The fixing device has an intermediate fixing element (3) whose ends are bent to secure a cross-section L-shaped portion (10a) of an adjacent roof installation structure (10), while the fastening elements (1,7) fix an upper fixing element (2) and suppresses an upper edge of the adjacent roof installation structure.    USE - Fixing device for roofs in building for solar energy utilization apparatus, solar-thermal-conversion warm water apparatus using solar heat collecting device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides easy installation of the fixing device to roof and prevents the fall of roof simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar energy utilization structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fixing device.    fastening elements (1,7)    upper fixing element (2)    intermediate fixing element (3)    adjacent roof installation structure (10)    cross-section L-shaped portion (10a)
NOVELTY - A training unit (1) has rotating pedals (2, 3) with electronically controlled (8) application of braking or drive (4) at the dead points to maintain the pedals in a set speed range according to changeable patterns such as stopping at each dead point or changing the speed range every two revolutions.    USE - Training unit with speed control for force training of persons with restricted motion.    ADVANTAGE - Useful for persons with restricted motion who can only apply force over part of a revolution. The speed control motivates users to take an active part in training and not just to move round at high speed. Increases tread motion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block diagram of the trainer.    Crank (2)    Pedal (3)    Brake /drive electric motor (4)    Chain drive (5)    Connections (7, 9)    Electronic control unit (8)    Input and display unit (10)    Display (11)    Input (12)
NOVELTY - Solar module comprises solar cells (10) with contact electrodes (11) joined together by metal contact bridges (20). The contact bridges have an electrical conductor (21) provided with a flexible casing (22). The conductor has exposed contact sections (23) fixed to the contact electrodes.    USE - For directly converting sunlight into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module has a long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged view of a section of the solar module.    solar cells (10)    contact electrodes (11)    contact bridges (20)    electrical conductor (21)    casing (22)    contact sections (23)
NOVELTY - The low speed water turbine (3) is coupled with a gear (5) through a shaft (4) projecting out a hermetic watertight box (2). The gear and a generator (6) are maintained inside the box coupled with a bar (1) .    USE - Water power station for generating electric power using river and ocean water flow energies.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for complicated and expensive hydrotechnical structures, thereby installation is simplified and eco-friendly power generation is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view and side view of water power station.    bar (1)    watertight box (2)    water turbine (3)    shaft (4)    gear (5)    generator (6)
NOVELTY - The assembly (14) has a base (22) and upwardly extending photovoltaic (PV) module (18) and downwardly extending deflector (20). The PV module and the deflector are secured to the base and are placed at shipping and inclined-use angles. The deflector have an outer surface of solar reflectivity of 0.2 to 0.7 and solar radiation contacting the outer surface is redirected to an adjacent PV module.    USE - Used for generating solar power.    ADVANTAGE - The inclined photovoltaic assembly has reduced weight per unit area, thereby eliminating the need for strengthening the support surface to support the weight of the array. The need for the use of roof membrane is eliminated, thereby maintaining the integrity of the membrane. The weight of the assembly is less, hence the cost of transportation and installation is reduced. The assembly serves as a protective layer over the roof membrane, thereby providing shield from temperature extremes and ultraviolet radiation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an overall view of a PV assembly mounted on a support surface.    PV assembly (14)    PV module (18)    Deflector (20)    Base (22)    Main panel (84)
NOVELTY - A pair of switch buttons (73,74) are depressed for actuating a power driving element to move a tread base (20) to a downward working position and an upward folding position, respectively. A safety switch (17) actuates the driving element to move the tread base only when the switch buttons and the safety switch are depressed.    USE - Treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - Children are prevented from being clamped between the tread base and the handle, by depressing the buttons and the safety switch simultaneously.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the treadmill.    seat (14)    safety switch (17)    tread base (20)    endless belt (21)    switch buttons (73,74)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a device and method for automatically correcting projecting deformation. At least one trench is defined in the surface of an optical grating sheet, and on the surface of a rotating optical grating sheet, there is defined a long and narrow trench having an extended direction being its rotating center. By combining the two optical grating sheets, the light of the image on a projecting screen passes through the two optical grating sheets and becomes a spot light source. A photo sensor senses the spot light source and outputs a compensating signal to compensate and correct the trapezoid distortion of the image. Therefore, the present invention is able to correct the trapezoid distortion by a simple design and thus possesses the advantages of easy manufacture and low cost.
NOVELTY - A terminal box (10) is provided at a rising edge (9) of both ends of a solar cell (7) that tie with a round tile (2). The solar cell has an overcoat (8) that protects a metaled board (6).    USE - Tile-like solar cell mounted on roofs of temple company, wall in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent waterproof function. Prevents entering of rainwater into the round tile, by making the tile curve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the solar cell.    solar cell (1)    round tile (2)    wires (5a,5b)    metaled board (6)    solar cell (7)    overcoat (8)    rising edge (9)    terminal box (10)
NOVELTY - A tank mounting stand (1) has the mounting eye of truss for mounting electric power generation panel, and the injection holes (5A,5B) and discharge port (7) are molded at the sides by light weight material. The collar nut is attached to the mounting eye of the stand.    USE - For installing solar power generation panel to ground or roof.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation panel is installed simply without providing a large-scale foundation, and with high workability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the mounting stand for solar power generation panel.    tank mounting stand (1)    mounting eye (2)    injection holes (5A,5B)    discharge port (7)    socket (8)
NOVELTY - A transparent element (1) of the solar cell (3) which represents a right-angled triangle, sets one surface as plane of incidence (2) with respect to the sunrays (S). The transparent element sets the hypotenuse surface as the reflecting surface (4).    USE - Solar cell with condensing lens.    ADVANTAGE - Condensing property of sunrays is improved by simple and inexpensive structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell.    transparent element (1)    plane of incidence (2)    solar cell (3)    reflecting surface (4)    sunrays (S)
NOVELTY - The composite terminals (8A-8C) of solar cell modules (1A-1C), are connected to the composite terminals (22A-22C) of a connecting cable unit (20). The composite terminal holds the positive and negative connecting terminals integrally.    USE - For solar cell system installed in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Installation operation is performed easily and cheaply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar cell module; and    (2) laying method of the solar cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the wiring connection structure of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell modules (1A-1C)    composite terminals of solar cell module (8A-8C)    connecting cable unit (20)    composite terminals of connecting cable unit (22A-22C)
NOVELTY - A novel aromatic methylidene compound has preset formula.    USE - As functional material for organic semiconductor element, charge transport material for electrophotographic photoreceptor, and luminescent material in organic electroluminescent material.    ADVANTAGE - The novel aromatic methylidene compound has excellent light emission property, stability, durability and industrial value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A novel aromatic methylidene compound is represented by formula (1).    R11 = optionally substituted alkyl or alkoxy, halogen, cyano or nitro group;    n11 = 0-4; and    R21,R31 = H, optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aromatic group or aromatic heterocyclic group, or R21 and R31 are condensed to form optionally substituted aromatic heterocyclic or aromatic ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aromatic methylidene compound.
NOVELTY - Power generator has a control station (30) which is arranged to transform oscillating tensions in the tethers (6,8) produced by an oscillating movement of the lifting body (4) into mechanical motion.    USE - Extracting power from a fluid flow.    ADVANTAGE - The lifting body is of very simple construction and does not need any special mechanisms for control its pitch or shape. All mechanisms for controlling the pitch of the lifting body and generating power are located in the control station which can be located in an easily accessible position. The control station may be small and easily portable. It can be of a simple and robust construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of extracting power from a fluid flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an illustration of a power generator.    lifting body (4)    tethers (6,8)    control station (30)
NOVELTY - A water wheel (10) is located in a water basin (17), and comprises a number of chambers (29), each with a sleeve (23). The wheel is located on an axis (14), which is arranged on a frame. The sleeves contain a foam or polystyrene element. The chambers and the sleeves have a droplet shape.    USE - The arrangement is used as a water wheel, eg for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement is simple and economical to produce.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the wheel    wheel (10)    basin (17)    chambers (29)    sleeve (23)    axis (14)
NOVELTY - Solar battery panel has frame and netted sheet for disposing and securing photoelectric converters which is taut on frame. Netted sheet is made of orthogonally intersecting strings with substrate fitted thereon at their intersection nodes; this substrate mounts photoelectric converters held in position by means of adhesive. Strings are spaced apart in each direction through physical size of photoelectric converters as a minimum. Substrate is secured to strings through peripheral holes by means of fasteners assembled of two parts, one entering other, to ensure string-to-substrate contact. One of fastener parts is made in the form of washer and other, female one, in the form of press-button whose pin is provided with orthogonally intersecting slits of same width as strings meant to receive these strings. Strings proper cover rods on frame perimeter above bosses abutting against frame rods to slightly raise netted sheet above frame which enlarges installation area for photoelectric converters on panel.    USE - Satellite devices used to convert solar energy to electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated attachment of net to frame rods; reduced mass of solar battery panel. 3 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - The vibrating plate (7) is secured to rubber polymer parts (5) suspended from a vibrating platform (1), so that the plate is provided with a suspension and stretches the rubber. As more weight is applied to the plate, the tensile stress in the rubber parts increases.    USE - For training athletes, general exercise or physiotherapy.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of vibrational energy transmitted to the supporting surface for the device is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The user stands on a horizontal plate which is made to vibrate by one or more electric motors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a side view of the vibration device.    Vibrating platform (1)    Solid metal foot (3)    Steel pin (4)    Hanging rubber polymer parts (5)    Round metal pin (6)    Horizontal plate (7)
NOVELTY - An exercise apparatus dashboard (running machine, cycle, eclipse, composite exercise apparatus) with an audio function, a TV function and a holder is provided to attach cassette tape and TV functions to the dashboard and allow to read a book, newspaper and magazine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A TV function, a cassette tape function, a CD function and a MP3 function are formed on a running machine, eclipse, cycle, composite exercise apparatus, etc. contained in a dashboard of an exercise apparatus. In addition, a double function of TV and cassette tape functions are formed thereon. The CD function and the TV function are formed thereon. The audio function and the TV function are mounted to the dashboard of the exercise apparatus and a holder(4) for reading a book, newspaper and magazine is attached thereon.
NOVELTY - A mounting structure has a water draining element (20A) separated from the support frame (12) of a solar cell module (10). An elastic sealant (30A) seals between upper support frames (12) of water draining element and water draining element.    USE - For mounting solar cell module used by solar cell module used by solar energy power generation system for residence.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting structure increases the water-proof effect of an alternative roofing tile portion, without performing the design change of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module mounting structure.    solar cell module (10)    photovoltaic cell (11)    support frame (12)    water draining element (20A)    elastic sealant (30A)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic cell (P) is conveyed to the lead welding position, using a conveyor consisting of a toothed belt (21) driven by a pulley. The belt width is smaller than the width of the cell. The support units (7A) provided at the welding position, has heat control blocks (71) which support the cell end portions projecting from the belt sides.    USE - For welding leads to photovoltaic cells in solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Automatic and continuous welding of the leads to the photovoltaic cells, are enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the welding apparatus.    support units (7A)    toothed belt (21)    support unit (70)    heat control block (71)    photovoltaic cell (P)
NOVELTY - A pair of supported edges (4) is provided at each end side of a solar cell module (1) and is fixed to one pair of support frames (6). The support frames are coupled with respect to main frame.    USE - For supporting solar cell module which comprises solar power generation apparatus installed on roofs of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves favorable electric power generation property at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell module (1)    glass panel (2)    photovoltaic cells (3)    supported edges (4)    support frames (6)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (5) has a photovoltaic cell (3) provided between a pair of glass panels (2), which is positioned by a heat-generation sheet (6). The photovoltaic cell generates electric power which is supplied to the heat-generation sheet, for melting the snow which is provided on the upper surface of the glass panel.    USE - Solar cell module with snow melting function for building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables melting snow which is provided on upper surface of glass panel, reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for control apparatus of the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    glass panels (2)    photovoltaic cell (3)    seal material (4)    solar cell module (5)    heat-generation sheet (6)
NOVELTY - A base (1) supporting a support (3) equipped with raising-lowering mechanism (5), has wheels (19,21,25) which are rotated through a transmission mechanism (23) by an electric motor (18). A moving direction switching mechanism (26) carries out relative displacement of wheels with respect to ground, such that the wheel (19) for turning contacts the ground.    USE - Exercise equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The moving direction of the equipment is changed easily and also the structure of the switching mechanism is made simple.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side and sectional views of the exercise equipment.    base (1)    support (3)    raising-lowering mechanism (5)    motor (18)    wheels (19,21,25)    transmission mechanism (23)    switching mechanism (26)
NOVELTY - A base roof material block (8) on which solar cell module (2) is attached, have hamming engagement portions (8a,8c) formed along the circumference. A output lead wire (5) is made to pass through the engagement portion and the front end wire is pulled out on the modular back side, for connecting to the external wires (3,4) in a block of an adjacent cell.    USE - Solar cell module integrated with base roof material, attached on residence roof.    ADVANTAGE - Since a through hole is not provided in the base roof material block for connecting external wire with output lead wire of solar cell, a highly reliable solar cell module which prevents the rain water infiltration, is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional views of the solar cell module integrated with base roof material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell module (2)    external wires (3,4)    output lead wires (5,6)    solar cell (7)    base roof material block (8)    hamming engagement portions (8a,8c)
NOVELTY - A mask layer (2) of width of 0.1-2 mm having a continuous annular shape, is formed at the reverse side of a p- type semiconductor substrate (1) by inkjet method. A pn junction is formed at light receiving side of the substrate, after forming a dopant layer (3). A surface electrode and a reverse-side electrode are formed at light receiving surface and backside of the substrate, after removing the dopant layer by etching solution.    USE - For producing electrical energy from sun rays in solar energy power generation system .    ADVANTAGE - By using the mask layer, the short circuit between the electrodes by the pn junction is prevented and therefore, the manufacturing cost of the element is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery element manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view explaining the solar battery element manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    p type semiconductor substrate (1)    mask layer (2)    dopant layer (3)    aluminum electrode (6)    silver electrode (7)
NOVELTY - Building element (20) the size and shape of standard roofing or building product which has a solar cell array including several monolithically interconnected thin film solar cells (25) on insulating substrate .Cells are connected together in series and then to respective output tracks. The output tracks of each element may be automatically interconnected to the output tracks of adjacent elements if the elements are placed adjacent on a horizontal supporting rail enabling parallel connected solar assemblies.    USE - For generating electrical power from solar arrays incorporated with in building elements such as, roofing slates, tiles or panels, cladding, faced panels.    ADVANTAGE - There is a very close visual match between standard building products and those incorporating the solar assemblies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a perspective view of two overlapping external building elements.    building element (20)    edge of element (21,22)    further edges (23,24)    array of solar cells (25)    blank area of building element (26)
NOVELTY - The display (10) has a time display field (15) that shows measured time in a mode defined by a set of time units (40). A user controller switches the displayed time to another mode defined by a set of time units (45) by either depressing an hour/minute button (30) or a minute/second button (35). The two sets time units include hours and minutes, minutes and seconds, respectively.    USE - Used for a time measurement device incorporated in a kitchen appliance e.g. stove, blender, toaster, rice cooker, crock pot, and in an exercise machine e.g. treadmill, rowing machine, and stationary bike.    ADVANTAGE - The user controller switches the displayed time to the mode defined by the set of time units by either depressing the hour/minute button or the minute/second button, thereby permitting the user to choose a mode of operation that is best suited to the users need.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the display.    Display (10)    Time display field (15)    Mode button (25)    Hour/minute button (30)    Minute/second button (35)    Time units (40,45)
NOVELTY - The emission type sensor sets (30,40) connected to the control console (20), are fitted to hand rails (12,13) of the electric treadmill (10), such that air sensing fields (31,41) covering preset range are formed above handrails to enable operator to give intentional signal during walking. The sensor detects the signal and accordingly orders control console to perform a control action on the motor.    USE - For controlling electric treadmill for visually handicapped persons.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures operators safety and carries out control action without touching the control console, by using sensitive and effective emission type sensor sets and air sensing fields.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an electric treadmill.    electric treadmill (10)    hand rails (12,13)    control console (20)    sensor sets (30,40)    air sensing fields (31,41)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a semiconductor material into a recess provided on a side of a setter (80). The setter is moved through a heating/cooling region (86) to subject the material to a temperature profile. The region has a set of zones in which the recess and material are subjected to different temperature conditions. A wafer comprising the semiconductor material is removed from the recess.    USE - Used for fabricating a wafer for a solar-electric device.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of fabricating wafers having any desired three-dimensional shape without having to carry out post-fabrication steps. The method also allows for controlling thermal treatment of the semiconductor material while fabricating the wafers. The method can produce high quality wafers with minimal consumption of the semiconductor material. The method can produce wafers having low residual stress, excellent electrical and optical properties and very high uniformity from one wafer to another.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a wafer    (b) a setter for use in the fabrication of semiconductor wafers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of components of a wafer fabrication apparatus.    Setter (80)    Pinch roller (82)    Hopper (84)    Doctor blade (85)    Heating/cooling region (86)
NOVELTY - The turbine (100) comprises a vessel (102) and an outlet (104) to discharge a pressurized working fluid (106). The pressurized working fluid is discharged from the vessel to a lower pressure area (108), which produces a jet propulsion for rotating the vessel. A shaft (126) has a fluid passage (136) extending through a portion to deliver the pressurized working fluid to the vessel.    USE - Used for outputting an electrical or mechanical power in hydro-electric application and Rankine cycle of clean energy generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine utilizes jet propulsion for rotation, thereby avoiding the use of blades or vanes for rotation. The turbine can be operated at high operating pressures, thereby allowing significant amounts of power to be generated in far less space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method to operate a turbine having a vessel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side cross-sectional view of the turbine.    Turbine (100)    Vessel (102)    Outlet (104)    Pressurized working fluid (106)    Lower pressure area (108)    Shaft (126)    Fluid passage (136)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a video recording unit and a speed detection unit attached to a frame, and positioned in direct alignment with respective apertures of a target panel. A backstop unit (200) is spaceably positioned behind the panel for stopping, deflecting and capturing moving objects that advance in a direction of the panel. The objects passing through either aperture are deflected away from the panel or miss the panel.    USE - Used for sports activity.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has combination features to aid a player/athlete in developing or improving desirable skills and to assist coaches/instructors in evaluating, reviewing and critiquing the abilities, strengths, techniques and body mechanics of the player/athlete or a potential player/athlete.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a frontal perspective view of a sports target and training aid apparatus with set up for the sport of baseball or softball.    Sports target and training aid apparatus (10)    Target unit (100)    Backstop unit (200)
NOVELTY - The solar cell panel (3) has engagement recess (39) engaged with cross-piece (6) of a roof surface, which is provided at the lower surface of the solar cell panel, so that the solar cell panel is positioned in the roof flow direction.    USE - Solar cell panel installed in roof lining board.    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell panel is aligned easily and exactly to the roof flow direction, without removing the cross-piece of the roof surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell panel.    solar cell panel (3)    cross-piece (6)    retaining bracket (23)    engagement recess (39)    distribution cable (40)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module housing (16) of a bag shape with sunlight permeable cover (14), is attached to the flexible canvas roof material (13). The solar cell module (20) is accommodated in the housing.    USE - For flexible roofs such as tent, for camping, meetings, green house using flexible roofs such as canvas or polymer sheets.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of solar cell due to flexibility of roof, as the housing is attached to the tent provided sunlight permeable cover.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of solar cell module attachment structure for flexible sloping roof. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tent frame (11)    canvas material (13)    cover (14)    solar cell module housing (16)    solar cell module (20)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric converting layer arranged on insulation boards, has sequentially arranged upper and lower cells (3,4) containing respective p-layers, intrinsic layers and n-layers. The n-layer (3b) containing silicon, and a contact line (8) connecting surface and reverse side electrodes (2,9) are not directly contacted.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of short circuit between n-layer and contact line is prevented, improving the electric-power-generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar battery.    insulation board (1)    surface electrode (2)    upper cell (3)    p-layer and intrinsic layer of upper cell (3a)    n-layer of upper cell (3b)    lower cell (4)    contact line (8)    reverse side electrode (9)
NOVELTY - Resin is filled and solidified in a metallic mold which covers photodiode chip (4) and integrated circuit (IC) chip (5) that are mounted on a surface side of a printed circuit board (10). Terminal pattern is formed in a position opposite to abutment lines (8,9) of the metallic mold. The dummy patterns are formed at the gap between the terminal patterns.    USE - Semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves product quality and manufacturing efficiency. Prevents the resin leak at the time of resin mold.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for semiconductor device manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plane cross- sectional view and side view of the semiconductor device.    photodiode chip (4)    IC chip (5)    abutment lines (8,9)    printed circuit board (10)
NOVELTY - The machine may be installed in a fixed room or a vehicle. The subject under test (8) performs stepping exercises on a box (5) while performing tasks including pressing buttons (6.1) associated with a video display (6). The test machine may include a noise generator (1), a heater (2), a smoke generator (3), and a humidifier (4). There is a cabinet (7) containing a control circuit.    USE - Test and training machine for investigating performance of personnel under stressful conditions.    ADVANTAGE - Stressful conditions may be produced to test performance of subject under difficult conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the test machine.    Noise generator (1)    Heater (2)    Smoke generator (3)    Humidifier (4)    Box (5)    Video display (6)    Buttons (6.1)    Cabinet containing a control circuit (7)    Subject under test (8)
NOVELTY - A thermal energy collector is provided at the interior cavity of a vacuum tube. A photovoltaic energy collector (400) positioned on the exterior surface of the vacuum tube, is insulated from heat generated by the thermal energy collector, by the vacuum in the vacuum tube.    USE - For use in solar system installed on residential houses and buildings, and also for industrial purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to manufacture the compact hybrid solar energy collector at low cost using less amount of material. Optimizes the operation conditions and improves the electrical and thermal efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevational of the large scale photovoltaic energy collector.    photovoltaic energy collector (400)    hybrid panel (410)    frame (420)    rail (422)    rollers (424)    positioning unit (426)    aligning unit (428)
NOVELTY - The method involves drawing a supply of brackish water from a source of brackish water (12). Salinity of the brackish water is reduced using waste heat from a power generator, to obtain a supply of potable water.    USE - For generating supply of potable water.    ADVANTAGE - Waste heat of the power generator is utilized efficiently. The supply of potable water does not require expensive dry condenser which increases power plant construction cost and reduces cycle efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for producing potable water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the cogeneration plant for generating power and for desalinating brackish water retrieved from underground source.    System for cogenerating electrical energy (10)    Brackish water source (12)    Well (14)    Cogeneration plant (18)    Power generation section (22)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides an electrical power peripheral application system for exercise device with a power generating function, which comprises an exercise device with a power generating function externally connected to a set of applied control system and a peripheral facility device assembly, wherein the set of applied control system includes a voltage control oscillator (VCO), an analog to digital converter (ADC) and a intelligent control system, and the peripheral apparatus device assembly is composed of plural sorted peripheral facilities. Accordingly, The DC power generated by the exercise device is transmitted to the VCO.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The VCO adjusts the electrical power to a suitable frequency. After the ADC detects the amount of output electrical power provided by the VCO, data is transmitted to the intelligent control system, so as to control the intelligent control system to determine the quality of peripheral facilities to be started based on the amount of the electrical power and the sequence and power consumption of the peripheral facilities, thereby achieving the advantage and function of suitably distributing electrical power and fully utilizing the electrical power.
NOVELTY - Treadmill comprises a structure bearing a belt support board with two rollers at its opposite ends, the rollers being parallel to each other and to the surface of the belt support board. The belt support board comprises sheets made of beechwood or another wood, impregnated with modified phenolic resins, bonded to one another with crossed veins or not.    USE - For medical applications and exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The treadmill has very low friction between the fixed belt support board and the sliding belt. It has reduced maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Treadmill comprises a structure (S) bearing a belt support board (P) with two rollers (R) at its opposite ends, the rollers being parallel to each other and to the surface of the belt support board and being enclosed by a ring-closed belt (N), and provided with an electric motor (M) connected to at least one of the rollers. The belt support board comprises sheets made of beechwood or another wood, impregnated with modified phenolic resins, bonded to one another with crossed veins or not, dried and compressed under high pressure at high temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a vertical cross section of the treadmill.    Electric motor (M)    Ring-closed belt (N)    Belt support board (P)    Rollers (R)    Structure (S)
NOVELTY - A stator has several plates (42) on a shaft (24) under sufficient compression to inhibit bending of the shaft due to external forces that otherwise cause winding of the stator to contact the magnets.    USE - For commercial and industrial applications including treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates negative result of the shaft to permit the rotor and stator to contact during operation. Increases output power by simply adding four winding assemblies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of forming winding core for electric motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric motor.    rotor (22)    shaft (24)    winding assemblies (26)    spacer (28)    locking washers (30)
NOVELTY - A matrix of light emitting devices including organic light emitting diodes comprise organic light emitting materials positioned between a low and high work function electrode. A set of light sensing devices including organic photo voltaic devices comprises organic electron donor and organic electron acceptor positioned between the electrodes.    USE - Mobile communication device (claimed) and for use as touch screen (claimed) and image scanner (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates optimization of the light emitting devices and light sensing devices, independently, so providing displays with high signal to noise ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) use of the integrated device as touch screen;    (2) use of the integrated device as image scanner; and    (3) mobile communication device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show different modes of operation of the integrated information display and information input device.    Substrate (100)    Photodetector pixels (102)    Pointing device (103)
NOVELTY - Several solar cells comprising photoelectric conversion layer, current collection electrode, surface wiring and a thin transparent resin layer, are formed on a common substrate. Several direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converters (2) connected to the solar cells, boost DC voltage output from the cells.    USE - For use in solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By forming several solar cells on common substrate, manufacturing processes and material cost are decreased, and power generation efficiency of power generator is increased. Also time required for installation of generator is shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar power generation system; and    (2) solar power generator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic of the solar power generation system.    DC-DC converters (2)    inverter (3)    load (4)    solar cell assembly (101)    module (106)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (9) has a wheeled carriage riding on a track in side-to-side movement for rising to a maximum height at a center of the track and descends from the center to each side. Power bands are joined at one point each to the carriage and at two points each to a frame structure (11), where one of the bands is attached through rollers on each side of center of the structure.    USE - Used in sport for rehabilitation.    ADVANTAGE - The power band is attached through the rollers on each side of center of the frame structure such that the power band tension can be adjusted, thereby providing a more realistic simulation of skiing movements and dynamics in varying skiing terrain. The apparatus provides modality for dynamic balance and functional rehabilitation, thereby increasing the user''s strength and skill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation view of a frame structure of a ski-exercising apparatus.    Ski exercising apparatus (9)    Frame structure (11)    Semi-arcuate rails (22)    Center portions (23)    Transverse end-units (27)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a bead chain (20) formed of serially connected beads (18), where each of the bead defines a palmar support portion graspable by a users hand to move the chain in downward and upward directions. A mechanism provides resistance to the chain to impart flexion of sets of the users muscles during ascending and descending climbing exercises.    USE - Used in home and professional gymnasium.    ADVANTAGE - The chain and the mechanism cooperates to impart flexion of sets of the users muscles during the ascending and descending climbing exercises, respectively, thereby allowing the user to simulate rope climbing exercise by selecting the amount of resistance without risking undue injury or strain upon the body. The system provides comfortable hand-grippable beads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rope climb simulator system in used by a user grasping a portion of a bead chain while seated.    Serially connected beads (18)    Bead chain (20)    Resistance pulleys (22,24)    Resistance belt (26)    Rope climb simulator system (100)
NOVELTY - An treadmill (10) comprises power control module for regulating the output of motor assembly (28) and cooling system including heat sink mounted adjacent to the module, and fan arranged near the heat sink, so that heat from the module is released out through the fan, during usage.    USE - E.g. exercise treadmill (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient and reliable cooling of the electronic components in the exercise device, thereby, durability is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electronic control system; and    (2) exercise treadmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of the treadmill.    treadmill (10)    rear roller assembly (16)    endless belt (18)    rail element (20)    motor assembly (28)    electronic control system (36)
NOVELTY - A dual purpose electroactive copolymer comprises a charge transporting polymeric segment and a light emitting polymeric segment.    USE - Useful in the manufacture of an opto-electronic device such as light emitting diodes (claimed), photovoltaic energy converters, photodetectors, photoconductors, e.g., in electrophotography, and in chemical and biochemical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The invention requires fewer discrete and functionally unique polymeric layers to provide all of the desired functions, e.g. electron transport, hole transport, and light emission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) A process for preparing a dual purpose electroactive copolymer comprising contacting a dihalo-substituted polycyclic aromatic reactant with a living free radical polymerization initiator, resulting in a light emitting polymeric intermediate comprising linked polycyclic aromatic monomeric units and two or more displaceable termini; and synthesizing a charge transport polymeric segment comprising polymerized charge transporting monomer units at each of the displaceable termini, by living free radical polymerization;and    (b) An optoelectronic device comprising a substrate and the dual purpose electroactive copolymer
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has frame cover (2) which is detachedly attached to eaves side frame (13) of solar cell, that abuts with the ridge-side frame (12) of another solar cell.    USE - For tile-type solar power generation roof.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains and checks arrangement and wiring operation of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell module.    frame cover (2)    solar cell (11)    ridge side frame (12)    eaves side frame (13)    side frame (14)
NOVELTY - The fixed portions (27) of eaves side frame (13) and eaves-side-edge portion of casing (MD) are connected. The eaves side frame has contact portion (26) that is mounted on adjacent solar modules (M1-M3) or ridge-side edge portion of tile material. A ridge side frame (12) has to-be-contacted portion that is mounted on solar cell modules or eaves-side-edge-portion of tile materials.    USE - Solar cell module used in solar power generation roof.    ADVANTAGE - Enables providing outstanding solar cell array for tiled roofs and performing maintenance and checking operation conveniently using a simple arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial degradation side view of solar cell array.    ridge side frame (12)    eaves side frame (13)    contact part (26)    to be contacted portion (26a)    fixed portions (27)    solar cell modules (M1-M3)    casing (MD)    solar cell module main body (MU)
NOVELTY - A corner element (7) is attached to the corner portion (6) of the module housing (5). A U-shaped frame is attached to the corner element The corner element is attached to a U-shaped frame (8) whose edge is placed on the overhang portion (9) of the corner element.    USE - Non-portable type solar cell module installed in building such as residence.    ADVANTAGE - By covering the corner portion of the module with the corner element, the water permeation from the corner portion, is interrupted and thus failure of the corner portion is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    module housing (5)    corner portion (6)    corner element (7)    U-shaped frame (8)    overhang portion (9)
NOVELTY - The electrical connection structure has several solar cell units (1) with solar cell modules (2) which are connected to each other using cables. The peripheral portion of the cable which contacts the water surface, is coated with electroconductive material.    USE - Electrical connection structure for solar cell electric power generation apparatus for waterborne installation.    ADVANTAGE - Since peripheral portion of cable which contacts water, is coated with electroconductive material, safety is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell unit (1)    solar cell module (2)    cables (11,11a,11b)    opening (10)
NOVELTY - The lapping amount of cylinder (1) and piston (2) is maintained constant during the movement of a piston    USE - For controlling steam turbine, gas turbine and water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables restraining the fluctuation of oil leakage amount.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the oil pressure servomotor.    cylinder (1)    piston (2)    cylinder block (3)    head (4)    oil paths (5,6)
NOVELTY - A display switching unit is operated for changing any one graphical representation of energy generated in predetermined period, displayed on a dot matrix display unit (5b) into message display indicating the current month, in order to display the numerical data indicating the amount of energy generated corresponding to the current month.    USE - For generation electric power by using solar cell, used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to grasp the amount of energy generated in one month easily, by changing the graphical representation into message display.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the display information in display drawing surface of display unit.    dot matrix display unit (5b)    digital display unit (5c)
NOVELTY - Candidate (10) under training executes axis-specific movements under suitable stress over the platform (21). The component force monitored by the sensors (22), are evaluated at the computer (31) and displayed under suitable schemes based on audio/visual vibratory output, and are recorded for future analysis.    USE - Body exerciser for restoring muscular strength of affected individuals through series of stress inducing movements, in physiotherapy/sports medicine regimens.    ADVANTAGE - Autonomous, real-time feedback aids in monitoring the individual's progress during the exercises.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective outline of the mechanism of sensing the individual's input during exercising and the display of their equivalent output before the individual under training. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    trainee (10)    body retainer platform (21)    sensors (22)    computer (31)    physical signals outputting module (42)    observations' recording module (51)
NOVELTY - A float supports a shaft which is rotated by paddles attached to base of the shaft. The paddles are moved freely up and down in an arc of 45degrees when the float moves up and down accompanying wave movement, to generate electricity by electricity generator provided at the top of shaft.    USE - Installed at floor of river or ocean, for generating hydroelectric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables increased production of hydroelectric power at low cost, by moving freely the paddles attached to base of shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the hydroelectric power generator. ok
NOVELTY - The system has a wire assembly (310) with two wires electrically coupled to positive and negative nodes of a photovoltaic module respectively. Another wire is electrically coupled to frame of the photovoltaic module. A plug connector (315) includes three terminals arranged in a relative pattern. Three terminals are electrically coupled to one of the ends of three wires.    USE - Used for connecting a photovoltaic module e.g. array of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The system electrically connects or disconnects the photovoltaic module without any hand tools or power tools and with a minimum of time spent at the installation site. A service person can connect and disconnect photovoltaic module with minimal shock hazard, thereby improving safety of a service person.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a kit comprising a photovoltaic module    (b) a method to electrically connect direct current components of photovoltaic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed view of a photovoltaic module connecting system.    Conduit arrangement (125)    Cap (140)    Junction box (300)    Wire assembly (310)    Plug connector (315)
NOVELTY - The system has a clamp system (200) engaging a tube (410) and securing a photovoltaic module (100) with respect to a structure. A jaw pivots about an axis between two configurations relative to the clamp body. One configuration permits and other prevents non-coaxial displacement with respect to the axis by the clamp relative to the tube. A handling end operates from the module face and an operating end sets with the tube.    USE - Used for mounting a photovoltaic module on a structure e.g. building roof.    ADVANTAGE - The system enables individual photovoltaic modules to be readily and simply clamped into place of rough positioned tubes e.g. pipes. The clamping operations are performed without tools or additional parts e.g. screws to nuts that are readily lost. The installation and servicing time are reduced and safety in potentially dangerous place e.g. roof working with photovoltaic modules is improved. The electrical connections between the modules are simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) an apparatus for interconnecting a photovoltaic module    (b) a photovoltaic module    (c) a method of mounting a photovoltaic module on a support structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view depicting a preferred manner of attaching a photovoltaic module to a roof structure.    Photovoltaic module (100)    C-channel (140)    Clamp system (200)    Tube (410)    Flashing system (460)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a by-pass diode that is connected in parallel with a photovoltaic cell. The by-pass diode operates between two states corresponding to a respective functional and dysfunctional condition of the photovoltaic cell. An indicator coupled to the by-pass diode includes two modes that signify two operating states of the by-pass diode.    USE - Used for diagnosing under-performing photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The under-performing photovoltaic cell within a photovoltaic array is individually identified for servicing without disconnecting or disassembling any part of array, thereby simplifying and speeding up the under-performing cell identification.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method to evaluate performance of a photovoltaic array with photovoltaic cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the method of digitally monitoring photovoltaic module performance.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a longitudinally extending flotation platform (10) to maintain the apparatus afloat in a body of water. A water turbine (101) is operatively carried by the platform to generate power in response to a water current in the body. The turbine includes a turbine rotor (110) with relatively narrow, flexible elongated blades (120) arranged in circumferentially spaced rows extending along the rotor.    USE - Used for generating power from a water current in a body of water e.g. river or canal.    ADVANTAGE - The platform enhances the flow of water current over the turbine blades and, as well, enables a number of like platforms each with an associated turbine to be arrayed in a cooperative manner, thereby improving the power output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rows may be staggered with respect to each other such that the blades in a row circumferentially align with the spaces between the blades in the row immediately circumferentially forward and rearward of the given row. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating power from a water current in a body of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a power generation apparatus.    Platform (10)    Power generation station (100)    Water turbine (101)    Turbine rotor (110)    Turbine blades (120)
NOVELTY - A directing device (20) has flexible cowling having shape that corresponds to that of cage (15) that encloses fan type blades. The cowling has an arch shaped cross-section along its length with legs of the arch forming walls and its edges being located at its legs' base. The device also includes a mechanism for removably attaching the cowling to the cage.    USE - For directing air flow at user of air resisted exercise devices having fan type blades that rotate in a plane that is aligned with a user and are enclosed in a cage (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention is lightweight, portable, and easy to store. It can be used on exercise machines that are currently available for purchase.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view showing the inventive device attached to a stationary rowing machine.    Rowing machine (10)    Display module (11)    Seat (12)    Foot rests (13)    Handle (14)    Cage (15)    Directing device (20)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a treadmill load testing and real-time monitoring method and system, comprising: a plurality of temperature, voltage and current sensors on a controller system and motor on the treadmill, a load mechanism applying a load resistant to the running belt of the treadmill in a continuous, rolling manner, to adjust the load resistant applied to the running belt of the at appropriate time, a data signal processing system for transmitting the data signals of temperature, voltage and current measured by the temperature, voltage and current sensors to a computer for instantaneous processing and monitoring, so as to achieve the objective of easily testing and monitoring the treadmill.
NOVELTY - The system includes a generating unit (20) provided at port(17) at tip of induction pipe attached to each blade of windmill (16), to generate power using wind energy. The generating units provided at respective ports along fluid flow direction, generate electric power using the hydraulic energy.    USE - For generating power using wind energy and hydraulic energy.    ADVANTAGE - The wind energy and hydraulic energy are effectively utilized by the electric power generating units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevational view of the combined wind power device and waste gas filter.    electric power generating units (20,25,27,34)    ports (22,33)    windmill (16)
NOVELTY - Several sensing elements are arranged in the shape of matrix, on a wafer. The wafer is cut into several blocks which are individually tested. The passed blocks are separately arranged in a module (1) to form the radiation detector.    USE - For manufacturing radiation detector for medical X-ray computer tomography (CT) apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves the yield of the sensing elements with respect to the wafer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) radiation detector; and    (2) X-ray computer tomography apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the radiation detector.    module (1)    multilayer wiring board (6)    switch board (7)    relay circuit board (9)    connector (13)
NOVELTY - A pair of power supply terminals (5,6) are provided in electric power generation cabin (1a). A water intake unit (1e) and a waste water drain unit (1f) are connected to a water turbine room (1b). A generator (2) generates electric power with water flow.    USE - For generating electric power with water flow in fishing place, camp field.    ADVANTAGE - Generates power effectively using water as the source and improves portability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional side view of the battery charger on board.    electric power generation cabin (1a)    water intake units (1e,1i)    waste water drain units (1f,1j)    generator (2)    power supply terminals (5,6)
NOVELTY - A hollow column (1) secured to a sea bed (12), has a valved air outlet (4) at top, to allow rise of tide to high tide level (10). An upper inner tank (2) has an inlet valve (6) through which water passes from lower outer tank (3), using a pipe (8), as the tide creates partial vacuum in the column. When the tide rises again, the water flows from inner tank through a outlet valve (5) and pipe (9) to reservoir, turbine, generator.    USE - Tide level lift used in coastal areas, dock areas, tidal rivers, fresh water river, for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since appropriate connecting pipes are provided, tide is raised to the high level and hence enables efficient power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of tide level lift.    hollow column (1)    inner tank (2)    outer tank (3)    outlet valve (5)    inlet valve (6)    connecting pipes (8,9,14)    sea bed (12)
NOVELTY - The aerogenerator (4) is placed in the center of the platform (1). The hydraulic cylinders (3) are placed in vertical positions at the four corners of the platform (1) and are impelled by the rocking motion of the sea bed (5). The automatic tide regulator (8), acts on the thread that protects it and changes the distance between its ends according to the tidal levels.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the efficiency of the energy recoverer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view and plan view of the marine platform.    marine platform (1)    hydraulic cylinders (3)    aerogenerator (4)    sea bed (5)    automatic tide regulator (8)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic power generation panel (3) is irradiated with video light (26) for transmitting visual information, and the video (27) is reflected.    USE - For transmitting visual information using photovoltaic power generation panel.    ADVANTAGE - A clear video can be obtained by the reflected light of the video light when viewed from any direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a visual information transmitting structure.    support structure (2)    photovoltaic power generation panel (3)    video light (26)    video (27)
NOVELTY - The stacked weight (7) of resistance transmission mechanism in a resistance varying device, is changed based on the curve of relation between joint angle and producible muscle strength of a trainee in order to generate resistance variation on the mechanism.    USE - For strengthening muscle of user using progressive resistance type muscle-strength training machine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Avoids unwanted injury of the muscles, by changing the stacked weight of the resistance transmission mechanism with respect to a trainee. Therefore simple, economical, easily erectable openable machine is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for progressive resistance type muscle-strength training machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the progressive resistive type muscle-strength training machine.    steel cord (1)    grip (3)    upper arm rest (5)    weight (7)    pulley (8,9,10)    slide rails (12)
NOVELTY - The supports (15,21) provided on a frame (1) fixedly support legs of a user, and a sole pressing air bags (27,29) provided on the frame apply pressure to soles of the user in a direction to stretch user's Achilles tendons.    USE - For exercising e.g. for stretching the legs.    ADVANTAGE - The user can enjoy desired stretch exercises. In addition, a massage effect can be achieved by the support by repeatedly applying or releasing the pressure to the legs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exercise apparatus.    frame (1)    sole supporting wall (13)    leg supports (15,21)    sole pressing air bags (27,29)
NOVELTY - The rehabilitation assembly includes rotatable conveyor (16) used as walk belt for walk training, mounted with lower muscle massagers (4,5), microwave device for heat therapy, foot massagers (1,2).    USE - Rehabilitation assembly installed at home or specified facility.    ADVANTAGE - Enables elder people, handicapped people and also nurse and physical therapist to perform exercise at the same time. Thereby enforcing the motivative exercise according to the Takizawa program, rehabilitation, muscle strength training and heat therapy safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the rehabilitation assembly.    foot massagers (1,2)    lower muscle massagers (4,5)    conveyer (16)
NOVELTY - A step board (1) includes a rear wheel (13) and a front turning gudgeon along a horizontal direction. A multi-speed gearing set extends upwardly to contact a rocking bar (15), and also extends downwardly so as to be engaged with a driving wheel.    USE - Exercise device such as exercise bike for home and gym.    ADVANTAGE - The use of the multi-speed gear set increases the speed effectively as a result improved exercise device is provided with enhanced efficiency and enhanced safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for multi-speed gear set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective structural diagram of the exercise device.    step board (1)    pedal (11)    steering handle bar (12)    rear wheel (13)    rocking bar (15)
NOVELTY - A pair of hand-grip portions (320,321) is connected parallelly by a transverse cross-element. The grip portions are grasped by the user such that the hands are positioned inwardly facing the portion above the waist of the user, in upright position of the user on a supporting floor surface.    USE - For performing abdominal exercise.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to assume correct position by the user during exercising for targeting abdominal muscles, due to parallel arrangement of the hand-grip portions. The twisting of the portion above the waist relative to the portion below the waist, strengthens the abdominal muscles of the waist and enhances blood flow to the muscles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exercise device.    exercise device (293)    abdominal support (299)    center cushion (302)    hand-grip portions (320,321)
NOVELTY - An exercise platform (22) provided with a handle has a base (24) which is opened/closed by a lid (26). Wheels mounted to the base enable rolling the platform on floor surface. Support blocks (34) for supporting and increasing the height of the platform, are sized to fit within the inner space of the platform. An elastic resistive element (28) is selectively fixed to the platform with a hand/foot peg.    USE - For use in gyms, houses and offices.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is compact, and portable by provision of the wheels, and is capable of permitting a wide range of exercises by provision of the hand/leg pegs, resistive element and the platform, and is suitable for use in gyms, houses and offices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top perspective view of an exercise apparatus.    platform (22)    base (24)    lid (26)    resistive element (28)    support blocks (32)
NOVELTY - The force-velocity pairs are determined at which subject (101) is performing an intensity of exercise at an intensity value. The constant-intensity curve is calculated as a best-fit force-velocity curve, through the force-velocity value pairs.    USE - For giving training to athlete requiring leg strength, and athlete utilizing bipedal locomotion, track and field athletes, football players, soccer players, basketball players, rugby and also for rehabilitation of patients with leg injuries and for cardiovascular conditioning.    ADVANTAGE - Accurately monitors the capabilities of an athlete in all modes of bipedal locomotion motion involved with a sport. Perfectly analyzes the exercise through analysis of force and velocity data associated with exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for constant-intensity curve determining apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the exercise apparatus.    exercise apparatus (100A)    subject (101)    fore frame strut (115)    aft frame strut (130)    waist harness (135)
NOVELTY - An arm supporting unit and a leg supporting unit connected by a torsional spring are pivotally mounted on a frame. A sensor measures the force applied against the arm supporting unit which moves relatively with the leg supporting unit. A resistance device provides adjustable resistance as the function of the force applied against arm supporting unit to leg supporting unit.    USE - Exercise apparatus e.g. elliptical exercise machine, free from exercise machine, rider exercise machine, glider/strider exercise machine, stepper exercise machine, bicycle exercise machine and miscellaneous exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances synchronization between the arm and leg supporting units and allows relative motion between them.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the exercise apparatus.    key units (166,186)    handle bar (170)    plates (176)    strain gauge (188)
NOVELTY - The system for generating a data structure including one field that corresponds to a setting of physiological monitoring device, has a training device for training the user on use of the device. A configuration unit configures the training device according to the data structure.    USE - Physiological monitoring system integrated with computer based training device.    ADVANTAGE - The user is allowed to tailor lessons of computer-based training device according to predefined product settings stored in data structure, without need for on site representative or any additional information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a an explanatory view of the display screen of the physiological monitoring system
NOVELTY - A frame has a rear support tube (22) adapted to receive a seat tube (28). An upper head flange of an abutment bushing prohibits the bushing from going through the rear tube aperture. The threaded abutment pin of a quick release lever is inserted into seat adjustment support component. The seat tube is vertically adjustably secured inside the rear support tube by using the lever and the bushing.    USE - Adjustable exercise bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows for fine-tuned adjustment of the selected load. The load providing components are made of simple mechanical components so as to increase the reliability, reduce the maintenance and provide relatively smooth cycling feel. Provides adjustable exercise bicycle having high durability. Allows for more efficient workout.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the elevational view of the adjustable exercise bicycle.    bicycle (10)    rear support tube (22)    seat tube (28)    seat height adjustment device (146)
NOVELTY - An inverter (3) converts the DC electric power from a battery into AC electric power. A controller (14) controls the predetermined domestic electric power supply location when supply of electric power is suspended.    USE - E.g. solar cell system, fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supply of electric power from inverter to predetermined domestic power supply location, when power failure occurs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the domestic electric power generation system.    solar cell (1)    inverter (3)    controller (4)    electric equipments (9,10)    controller (14)
NOVELTY - The antimicrobial photocatalyst coating material comprises silicone acryl emulsion coating, aqueous solvent and photocatalyst. The photocatalyst comprises an oxide composite with a heterojunction containing p-type and n-type oxide semiconductors with catalytic activity in the visible light region. The energy level of electrons of conduction band bottom portion and valence band summit differs in vacuum level.    USE - For antimicrobial photocatalytic component (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The antimicrobial photocatalyst coating material has excellent weather resistance, water resistance, photocatalytic activity and alkali resistance. The material enables formation of an antimicrobial photocatalytic component with antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-algae action. The photocatalyst uses inexpensive complex oxide, and has excellent photocatalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an antimicrobial photocatalytic component formed using the above material.
NOVELTY - A shaft (4) rotated by a propeller (5) mounted outside a hydrodynamically-shaped casing (1), drives a power generator (16) in the casing. The propeller is rotated by water flowing around the casing. A flexible cable (11) passing through a hollow flexible tube (2) connecting the casing and large buoyant chamber (14) floating on the water surface (15), connects the generator to power distribution equipment.    USE - For generating power using swell on surface of water or rapidly flowing water.    ADVANTAGE - The power is generated using naturally available water. The casing is stabilized by its own weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevational view of the power generating equipment.    hydrodynamically-shaped casing (1)    hollow flexible tube (2)    shaft (4)    propeller (5)    flexible cable (11)    buoyant chamber (14)    water surface (15)    power generator (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a working wheel (6) rotatably mounted in a square pool (8) filled with water, opposing cylinders (11) on the wheel with pistons (10) diametrically connected by a pneumatic system (12) and a toothed rod (9) that converts vertical piston movement into a rotary movement via a pinion (3) engaging the toothed rod and a further pinion (4) to which the rotary motion is transferred and that engages a thrust element (1) rigidly joined to the inner wall of the pool and with an inner gear rim.    USE - For generating energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effective use to be made of water pressure in generating energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic lateral view of the inventive device, a sectional view of the thrust block and a sectional view of the entire inventive device    working wheel (6)    pool (8)    cylinders (11)    pistons (10)    pneumatic system (12)    toothed rod (9)    pinions (3, 4)    thrust element (1)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric detector with novel structure for directly measuring the central wavelength and intensity of light with high precision is composed of a dual-surface polished monocrystal semiconductor material with high resistivity, and two P-N junctions respectively positioned on front surface and back of said semiconductor material. It is based on the principle that the penetrated depth of light in semiconductor is associated with its wavelength.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a handle bar (10) mounted on a body, and a handle bar-returning unit to return the bar (10) to an initial position with respect to the body. A rotation angle detection unit finds rotation angle of the bar (10). The returning unit comprises power cylinders (150) that connect both sides of the handle bar to both sides of the body symmetrically with respect to a rotational axis of the handle bar, respectively.    USE - Used for doing excercises.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows a user to play a computer or a video game through exercise so that the user can pleasantly take exercise. The apparatus is capable of strengthening muscles of the upper part of a users body by providing an exercise load to a steering system of the exercising apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercising apparatus.    Handle bar (10)    Footholds (20)    Lower supporting unit (30)    Crossbar (31)    Protection caps (33)    Calipers (35)    Power cylinders (150)
NOVELTY - The legs of a triangular gripper (26) converge with one another, to form a crotch. A piezoelectric sensor connected to the legs between the crotch, senses the change in distance between the legs, when resistive force is applied to one of the legs along a line extending through the center of crotch.    USE - E.g. travel trainer device. Also for aerobic exercise, resistive training and rehabilitative therapy.    ADVANTAGE - The force applied to the leg along the line extending through the center of the crotch, is effectively measured using the piezoelectric sensor, by measuring the change in distance between the legs of the gripper.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the portable exercise system.    gripper (26)    monitor (94)    housing (96)    wall (98)    receiver (102)
NOVELTY - The south facing roof (2) and north facing roof (3) of a heptahedron plastic housing, are inclined at an angle 30degrees and 60degrees, respectively. An aluminum foil is stuck on the roof (3) so that the scattered light from clouds and buildings are irradiated and reflected on the solar cell panel.    USE - Solar cell panel installation stand.    ADVANTAGE - Since the scattered light from clouds and buildings are received exactly by the solar cell panel, the electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the installation stand for solar cell panel.    installation stand (1)    north facing roof surface (2)    south facing roof surface (3)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (10) comprises a photovoltaic cell (2) mounted at the front surface of metal resin composite board (1).    USE - For solar cell apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Realizes light weight solar cell module having high rigidity, reduced quantity of reinforcing material and frame material, with respect to the arrangement of the photovoltaic cell. Also simplifies the manufacturing process of solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    metal resin composite board (1)    photovoltaic cell (2)    solar cell module (10)    transparent synthetic resin (21)    protection film (22)
NOVELTY - A display device (5) has a dot matrix display screen which displays electric power generated by a solar cell (1) and measured electric power supplied from a mains power supply (6), to load.    USE - Solar energy power generation system for residence.    ADVANTAGE - The consumption of electric power in residence is effectively grasped by displaying generated solar power and measured electric power for mains power supply on dot matrix display screen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar energy power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell (1)    generated-output measurement unit (3b)    display device (5)    mains power supply (6)    dealing electric-power measurement unit (7)
NOVELTY - The machine with shaft (11) is fitted with internal (2) and external (3) stators between which are sandwiched the U-shaped rotor (1), the stators having lamination packets (2.1,3.1) respectively. The rotor yoke (1.1) has several poles (1.3,1.4) on its internal and external faces, the numbers being different. The different numbers of poles enables the machine to run at different speeds.    USE - In pumped storage schemes where motor and generator functions are performed by a single machine    ADVANTAGE - Speeds for motor and generator operation can be matched to the optimum for each machine use by selection of the numbers of poles. Smaller in size than current machines with which a single machine has to be replaced by two or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section through a machine to the present invention.    rotor (1)    poles (1.3,1.4)    internal stator (2)    lamination packet (2,1,2.3)    external stator (3)    shaft. (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a resilient unit mounted on a body (310) to provide a resistant load corresponding to a displacement of the apparatus. An elastic displacement detection unit is provided for detecting an amount of a deformation displacement of the resilient unit. Toggle brackets (365) having hinge connection points are coupled to support brackets (355), and fixing points coupled to pivoting arms (360).    USE - Used for exercising.    ADVANTAGE - The exercising apparatus is coupled to a computer game unit to efficiently control playing of the game, based on motions of the pivoting arm, thereby facilitating the user to pleasantly take up the exercise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercising apparatus.    Body (310)    Backrest (312)    Support brackets (355)    Pivoting arms (360)    Toggle brackets (365)
NOVELTY - The plant comprises eight identical power units located on a base (1) parallel to the symmetry axis and at an equal distance from the center. Each unit comprises a sealed body with flanges and packing linings, lower and upper partitions (5,6), a turbine (8) fitted on turbine axle (7), a pipeline with liquid medium supply valves (9) and gas chambers (19). The gas chamber lid (20) is fitted on bearings. The gaseous medium supply and removal pipeline (26) is provided with a valve (27) and manometer (28). The plant also has outer (58), inner lower (55), middle (56,59) and upper (57,60) tightening rings .    USE - For power generation by converting flowing media energy into mechanical and them electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The plant can be located on or under the ground, in mountainous and desert hard to reach areas, on railway platforms, water floating vehicles, or under water. The plant is compact and its construction is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the power plant    Base (1)    Partitions (5,6)    Turbine axle (7)    Turbine (8)    Valve (9)    Gas chamber (19)    Gas chamber lid (20)    Gaseous medium supply and removal pipeline (26)    Valve (27)    Manometer (28)    Tightening rings (55,56,57,58,59,60)
NOVELTY - The board has a platform (12) with two surfaces (21, 22) and an outer edge defining a shape. A metal dome (24) on the surface (22) of the platform tilts the platform from a starting orientation by a user manipulating the platform at a location. The shape of the platform results in the platform with differing degrees of maximum tilt relative to the starting orientation depending on the chosen location of manipulation.    USE - Used as a training board by an athlete.    ADVANTAGE - The board provides a facility to record time in balance within a prescribed angle and to provide feedback relating to time balance to the user of the board. The outer edge of the platform defines a shape that allows easy progression of the degree of difficulty of the balance task. The surface of the platform is coated with a slip resistant paint, thereby minimizing the possibility of the subjects foot slipping off the platform.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a sensor assembly to be used in conjunction with a tiltable board    (b) a tiltable board system    (c) a method for training limbs of a user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation view of a training board depicting the mounting of a sensor assembly in a supporting unit.    Platform (12)    Surfaces (21, 22)    Metal dome (24)    Microcontroller (26)    Tilt sensor (28)
NOVELTY - The device has a transporter assembly with a platform to support a user. A ground-contacting module (203) is connected to the platform. A motorized drive (202) powers the module to drive the assembly in a selected direction over an underlying surface. A controller (204) is coupled to and controls the drive and includes an exercise mode to oppose a user-provided human power input with a selected level of resistance.    USE - Used for exercising.    ADVANTAGE - The exercise mode opposes the user-provided human power input with a selected level of resistance, thereby giving a user an impression that may vary from actual operating conditions of the transporter and allowing the user to remain in one place.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of using a personal transporter device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows various functional blocks in a dynamically stabilized transporter with an exercise mode.    Power source (201)    Motorized drive (202)    Ground contacting module (203)    Controller (204)    User interface (205)
NOVELTY - The exercise machine has a housing drum (2) that supports a human body support unit (1) through a coupling mechanism comprising a ball (6) joined by a ball stem. The coupling mechanism joins the bottom of the support unit to the top of the drum. A pendular shaft suspended from the coupling mechanism, is fitted with a threaded sleeve that carries weight plates and is locked in place by a roll pin for regulating weightedness of the shaft.    USE - Rotary tilt exercise machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables exercising person to employ bodily movements, balance and thrust force to produce controlled roll of the support limit, thus ensuring an exhilarating ride while conditioning the abdominal and back muscles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an orthographic side view of the housing drum and human body support unit when the user is in a reclining postural position.    human body support limit (1)    housing drum (2)    bracket (5)    ball (6)    bearing blocks (9)    machine screws (11)
NOVELTY - Portions of athlete's body are positioned on both sides of a joint e.g. wrist, elbow in a three point stabilization system (50A). An axis of rotation of joint is centered with axis of rotation of an actuator (54A). Acceleration training and stretch-shortening cycle training are sequentially performed on the joint supramaximally against the actuator, through a sports specific motion.    USE - For training acceleration and stretch-shortening cycle through a range of motion that simulates a particular sport such as running and baseball.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to achieve both maximum acceleration and minimum stretch-shorting cycle, reliably using a single device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) sports specific training apparatus; and    (2) waist belt apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the shoulder stabilization system.    shoulder stabilization system (50A)    contact point (52A)    actuator (54A)    arm (56A)    axis of rotation of joint (58A)
NOVELTY - An electromotive jogging treadmill using a single motor for height adjustment of jogging frame and height adjustment and folding mainly comprises: installing a motor at the bottom of the jogging frame for driving a swirl stem in order to drive a gear box so that a multilateral output shaft on the two sides of the gear box can rotate in situ in order to drive two pulley links of a pulley set to rotate, thereby adjusting the height of the jogging frame. The two sides of the jogging frame and the main support frame each are pivotally connected to an activation rod, which is separately installed with an insertion pin at a suitable location in order to form a pivotal positioning with a selection insertion hole installed at a corresponding location of the jogging frame. Thus, when the two activation rods are driven by the motor and the related components, the ascending/descending and folding can be achieved by lifting or lowering the jogging frame.
NOVELTY - A health apparatus is provided to implement a game through software or the Internet simultaneously with taking an exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the health apparatus with a saddle(11), a main frame(10) and head pipes(13), the head pipe has a steering shaft(15) inside, the steering shaft(15) has a handle(17) mounted on the upper end, the upper part of a pair of front forks(110) is mounted on the main frame(10), and the ends of the front forks has a motor unit(200) fixed and coupled to a supporting frame(117) for electrically transmitting a rotation force according to the operation of pedals(30). The motor unit(200) comprises a driving member(30a) and a driven member(19a) and an intermediate rotation member(21a) rotated in communication with each other by a power transmission member(C). The apparatus comprises: an air pump(20); a suspension unit(50); an air accumulating element(40); a brake force applying unit(60).
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a photoelectrode (10) containing a semiconductor electrode (2) and a transparent electrode (1). A counter electrode (CE) is arranged at the lower surface of semiconductor electrode through a gel-type electrolyte (E) obtained by adding gelatinizer with liquid electrolyte.    USE - Pigment sensitizing type solar cell for battery. Also for silicon pn-junction type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents volatilization and leakage of electrolyte to external even at high temperature, thereby maintaining stable photoelectric-conversion property over long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the pigment sensitizing type solar cell.    transparent electrode (1)    semiconductor electrode (2)    transparent electrically conductive film (3)    transparent substrate (4)    photoelectrode (10)    counter electrode (CE)    electrolyte (E)
NOVELTY - A guide vane of water-turbine (17) is closed and the drive of the water turbine is stopped, at the time of abnormality generation. A discharge valve (19) is sequentially opened corresponding to a guide-vane opening of the water turbine (17).    USE - Hydraulic power production plant.    ADVANTAGE - Since the guide vane of water turbine is closed at the time of abnormality generation, the hydraulic power production plant with high stability is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydraulic power production plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water-storage tank (13)    water turbine (17)    discharge valve (19)    water turbine drive controller (22)    guide-vane opening sensor (25)
NOVELTY - Several blades of a rotary turbine are fixed radially to a cylindrical frame of a mounting stand (2). The mounting stand is configured for undersea installation. The blades of the turbine are rotated during the tide variations and electric power is generated.    USE - For electric power generation, in river and undersea.    ADVANTAGE - Enables high capacity electric power generation, without polluting the environment. The water flow (3) is utilized as the power source, simplifying the electric-power generation apparatus. Reduces the maintenance cost of the apparatus and enables economical production of the electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric-power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    mounting stand (2)    water flow (3)    water surface during high tide (7)    water surface during low tide (8)
NOVELTY - The interactive static bicycle (1) has buttons (2 to 6) on the two handlebars selecting different options. There is a pedal speed detector (9). An infra red mechanism (12) provides the information to a digital television displaying all the information generated by the system. There is a dynamo (13) and battery (14) providing electrical power.    USE - Interactive static bicycle system.    ADVANTAGE - Novel system using state of the art techniques.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view and a view from above of the interactive bicycle    interactive bicycle (1)    buttons (2 to 6)    pedal speed detector (9)    infra red mechanism (12)    dynamo (13)    battery (14)
NOVELTY - An automatic and precise resin coating mechanism for solar battery is composed of an automatic 3-freedom (X, Y and Z) moving unit, electric controller; resin dropping unit with electromagnetic valve, vacuum generator and multiple needles; and battery tray for holding solar batteries on it. Said battery tray is positioned on the bench of 3-freedom moxing unit which is controlled by said electric controller. Its advantages are precise control of the thickness of resin layer, no pollution, and high efficiency and percentage of finished products.
NOVELTY - A controller with multifunctional electronic elements for treadmill is composed of a main controller, a speed controller, a speed detector, a display, and a speed regulating and emergency stop unit which has a variable resistor used as switch.
NOVELTY - A planar concentrator solar power module (1) comprises a planar base, an aligned array of linear photo voltaic cell circuits on the base and an array of linear planar Fresnel lenses above the base for directing focused solar radiation on the aligned array of linear photo voltaic cell circuits.    USE - For use as a planar solar concentrator power module.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is a retrofit for a planar module and is easier and cheaper to make. The heat load is easily manageable. Investment requirement is manageable and does not threaten existing cell suppliers. The device is low cost and usable in early existing markets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a planar solar concentrator power module.    Solar power module (1)    Frame (9)    Panel terminals (13)
NOVELTY - A portable diet management device is provided to achieve improved use convenience and portability by integrating a body fat measurement function and a pedometer function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A portable diet management device comprises conductive electrode plates(101,102,103,104) contacting palms of the hands of a user; a voltage measurement unit(106) for transmitting an alternating current obtained from the frequency of 50kHz and size of 800muA to the gap between the electrode plates(101,102) and measuring a voltage at the gap between the electrode plates(103,104); a key switch(112) for inputting physical information of the user; a micro control unit(110) for processing data input from a phase difference detection unit(108) and a pedometer sensor(107); a display unit(111) for displaying the processed data; and the pedometer sensor for calculating steps of the user.
NOVELTY - A solar-power-generation panel (3) is attached to upper surface of a tank mounting stand (1). The discharge port in lower position of a tank and an injection hole in upper position of the tank, are integrally molded by light-weight plastic.    USE - For solar-power-generation panel mountings for ecological applications.    ADVANTAGE - Solar-power generation panel is attached simply with easy operation. Thus ensuring ejecting of fluid with respect to stand, by ports.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of mounting stand.    tank mounting stand (1)    fluid (2)    solar-power generating panel (3)
NOVELTY - An electronic element (31) with an internal wiring (32), is mounted on a plastic sheet (33b). A hole (34) of predetermined size, is provided to the plastic sheet (33a) on the sheet (33b). The hole is sealed by an element (36) for a predetermined time. The element is removed and internal wiring is electrically connected to external wiring within the hole.    USE - For connecting several solar battery elements of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable connection of internal and external wirings, without damaging internal wire or electronic element. Ensures easy connection of internal and external wiring within the hole. Eliminates need for manual work after sealing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the wiring lead drawing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electronic element (31)    Internal wiring (32)    Plastic sheets (33a,33b)    Hole (34)    Sealing element (36)
NOVELTY - The incident solar energy is converted into electrical and thermal energy by photovoltaic solar cells or films (2), below which hydrothermic heat exchangers (5) are thermally coupled. The generated energy can be fed via pipes or cables to peripheral systems. Modular structures can be used to create large systems, and the panels can be integrated into conventional roofing systems.    USE - For obtaining current or heat from solar energy in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the roofing panel.    Solar film (2)    Transparent insulation (4)    Heat exchanger (5)    Pipes (6)    Cables (7)
NOVELTY - A control circuit in a switch panel (11) has a control unit, a drive unit to connect between the control unit and a motor, and a speed control/switch unit (1) connected between the control unit and the drive unit. The speed control/switch unit has two functions, i.e. to adjust the motor's speed and to stop the motor from turning instantaneously.    USE - For controlling a piece of training equipment like a moving pavement.    ADVANTAGE - Not only can a saving be made on an electronic element for the control circuit with the control device. The switch panel also has more free space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a switch panel with an electronic that has two functions for a control circuit on a piece of training equipment.    Speed control/switch unit (1)    Switch panel (11)    Display panel (24)
NOVELTY - The clock (10) has a strike mechanism (30) to hit an acoustic chime bar. A chime plate (48) causes the mechanism to strike the bar in a predetermined decreasing interval progression countdown. The predetermined countdown is followed by a terminal cycle with the mechanism striking the chime bar at six and one-half seconds intervals.    USE - Used as chiming timer in yoga and meditation practices.    ADVANTAGE - The portable clock with a countdown mode repeat function allows the aesthetically beautiful chime to sound repeatedly at any set period so that the chime repeats and brings a mediator back to the focal point of concentration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of timing yoga and meditation exercises and bringing a meditator back to a focal point of concentration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a portable clock with a chime signal.    Portable clock (10)    Receptacle (12)    Cover plate (24)    Striking mechanism (30)    Chime plate (48)
NOVELTY - An end of a massage belt having magnetic ovals (2) is looped around user, and the other end of the belt provides resistance to the user during punching process. The ovals are revolved by changing the magnetic fields, and generate microcurrents through solenoid axles supporting ovals, so as to provide electrical stimulation to the user during punching process.    USE - For providing massaging, acupuncture and reflexology actions to user's neck, cheek, ear, knees, chest, shoulder, back, leg and foot.    ADVANTAGE - Muscular system is activated, thereby increasing heart rate and respiration. The blood circulation is improved. Achieves substantial health maintenance, rehabilitation and improvement of athletic performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for exercising method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the exercising device.    flexible frame (1)    ovals (2)
NOVELTY - An exercise apparatus using vibrational and electric stimulation is provided to prevent various kinds of obesity by vibrational and ultrasonic and low frequency stimulation and enable exercise and diet in a delightful indoor environment by generating anions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises: a foot board vibrating unit which is constructed of a foot board(110) for seesawing both feet; a handle vibrating unit which is constructed of a driving motor, a rotary disc connected to both sides of a rotary shaft and a handle(242) eccentrically supported on the rotary disc; an electric stimulation unit which is constructed of a vibrating motor having an eccentric anchor while forming an insertion penetrating rod, a probe(310) formed with a contact disc generating ultrasonic waves and low frequency waves and a stimulating belt(320); and an anion generator(400).
NOVELTY - The sub-carrier has step differences (15a,15b) formed between upper surface of insulation base material (13) and optical semiconductor element mounting portion (14a). The circuit patterns (14b,14c) formed on step-difference, are electrically connected. The semiconductor element is connected to the mounting portion through the step difference.    USE - Sub-carrier of optical semiconductor element e.g. photo diode (PD), laser diode, for optical semiconductor apparatus (claimed) used in optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the reliability of electrical connection of optical semiconductor element. Increases the conduction resistance by preventing poor disconnection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optical semiconductor apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the sub-carrier.    insulation base (1)    insulation base material (13)    optical semiconductor element mounting portion (14a)    circuit patterns (14b,14c)    step differences (15a,15b)
NOVELTY - The flow analysis of a hydraulic machine is performed using an analytic model produced by evaluating the flow-path shape of the machine. The turbine characteristics of the hydraulic machine determined by the result of the flow analysis, are compared with an annual flow condition illustrating a standard operation of the hydraulic machine. The repair plan is established for the hydraulic machine, based on the comparison result.    USE - For repairing hydraulic machine such as water turbine and pump.    ADVANTAGE - The operation of the hydraulic machine is performed efficiently, by comparing turbine characteristics with standard operation of hydraulic machine, and by performing repair plan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating the hydraulic machine repair process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An accessory (10) has a load support (12) to hold the bicycle in stationary condition, a roller (18) for providing additional resistance to pedalling operation and an attachment unit for retrofitting the accessory to the bicycle.    USE - For converting bicycle into exercise device and for producing energy when the bicycle is in exercise mode.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion of bicycle into exercise device, is performed easily using this accessory. Energy is generated simply by making the roller to contact dynamo.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principal portion front view of the bicycle with accessory.    accessory (10)    load support (12)    flange (13)    roller (18)    tire (30)
NOVELTY - A microprocessor stores the standard weight and heartbeat reference data. The microprocessor calculates the difference between actual body weight specified in personal data of an exerciser, and the standard weight. A built-in program sets the optimal exercise mode, based on the calculated result, so as to activate the exerciser, accordingly.    USE - Electronic watch for sport apparatus such as treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - Optimum exercise mode is set automatically, thus the need of the exerciser in every exercise session is completely fulfilled. Enables the exerciser to perform his exercise efficiently.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to solar energy battery especially to solar energy battery set by complexing crystal silicon solar energy battery single-board and noncrystalling silicon solar battery single-board, the crystal silicon solar energy battery charges the battery for a few hours about fine day non and noncrystalline silicon solar battery charges the battery for the rest time and cloudy rainy days to make the battery at floating state often, so as to prolong the life time of the battery.
NOVELTY - Provided is an apparatus for automatically controlling the speed of a running machine by sensing the distance of a user running a running plate and automatically controlling the rotation speed of the running plate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus includes a photo sensor(11) disposed at the front of a control panel of a running machine(20) and having a light emitting part and a light receiving part; an A/D converter to convert an analog signal input to the light receiving part by reflection of light emitted by the light emitting part; a controller(15) calculating the distance and speed of a user by a stored program according to the signal input from the A/D converter and output a control signal; an inverter controller to operate an inverter by the signal from the controller(15); and a motor(19) to operate the running belt(18) by the signal input from the inverter.
NOVELTY - The solar cells (4a-4c) are slidably attached and accommodated in a housing (2). The solar cells are drawn out and developed from the housing during charging.    USE - Portable apparatus e.g. mobile telephone, mobile computer, portable shaver.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high degree of freedom of selecting electric-current voltage value while the apparatus is excellent in portability and design property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the portable apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    portable apparatus (1)    housing (2)    lid (3)    solar cells (4a-4c)    grooves (7a-7c)
NOVELTY - Multiple solar water units with inlets and exits and of depth 3 cm, width 100 cm and length 100 cm are arranged as multistages, to pass last stage water for fresh water formation. The solar cells are adhesively fixed to the sunlight receiving surfaces of the solar water heating units, to generate electric power simultaneously.    USE - For forming fresh water e.g. for irrigation from raw water e.g. sea water using solar energy, especially in islands and deserts.    ADVANTAGE - Performs the fresh water forming and generation of electric power simultaneously, using solar water heating units and solar cells cheaply. Supplies the water and the electricity to the wanted areas such as island or desert.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the fresh water forming system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An interconnector (6) is arranged on a welding stage of a hot plate (20). A photovoltaic cell (1) is arranged on the interconnector, such that electrode portion formed at the surface of photovoltaic cell contacts the interconnector surface, to connect the electrode portion of photovoltaic cell and interconnector, electrically.    USE - For connecting photovoltaic cell with interconnector to manufacture solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need of components used for twist operation of photovoltaic cell, and reduces the size of electrical connection apparatus by arranging electrode portion of photovoltaic cell on upper surface of interconnector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photovoltaic cell electrical connection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of hot plate during connection process.    photovoltaic cell (1)    interconnector (6)    hot plate (20)    pushing-up pin (22)
NOVELTY - A metal component for a water turbine consists of a protective layer which forms water guiding surfaces, and at least one fibre layer embedded in the protective layer. The fibre layer material consists of an aromatic polyamide or a plastic type material. The protective layer consists of polyurethane.    USE - The metal component is used in e.g. for water turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The coating provides long term protection.
NOVELTY - The game uses balls (3) in transparent box (1,2), which has apertures in two front faces serving as goals (4), while four orthogonal edges are each fitted with a nozzle (8). A pump (5) compresses air and moves it in closed tube system (6). Preferably air is contained in tube system by a non-return (7) and a release valve (9), which can feed air at each nozzle into box at a given time point to direct targeted pulses onto balls. Typically all transparent box faces (2) are made of break-safe, transparent plastics.    USE - For ball game in weightless condition, also useful for training leg muscles.    ADVANTAGE - Entertainment combined with assistance for leg muscle recovery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for training apparatus for leg muscles and a measuring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The single figure shows a diagram of invented game.    balls, (3)    transparent box, (1,2)    goals, (4)    nozzle, (8)    pump, (5)    tube system, (6)    non-return valve, (7)    release valve (9)
NOVELTY - The solar module has a flat substrate (1) provided with a solar layer (3) connected to a conductor (4) on its front surface (2), with a conductive insert (6) fitted in an opening through the substrate for connecting the conductor applied to the front surface to a second conductor on the rear side of the substrate, e.g. via a flat plug pin formed integral with the conductive insert.    USE - The solar module is used for converting solar radiation into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Solar module is suitable for automated manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-section through a solar module.    Substrate (1)    Substrate front surface (2)    Solar layer (3)    Conductor on front side of substrate (4)    Conductive insert (6)
NOVELTY - The active layer (3) of the laser diode (LD) (2) and a modulator layer (20) have multiple quantum well (MQW) structures formed with quantum structures selected from the group containing two quantum well types and a quantum dot structure.    USE - Optoelectronic component used in telecommunication system.    ADVANTAGE - Permits simple and efficient measurement while enabling generation of narrow band laser light. Improves optical coupling to another waveguide while enabling reduction of optical back reflections into the waveguide of the device, as the cross-sectional area of the photodetector widens continuously or discontinuously downstream of the electro-absorption modulator in the light propagation direction. The optoelectronic component is very compact and is regulated efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optoelectronic component manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optoelectronic component.    photodetector (1)    laser diode (2)    active layer (3)    electro-absorption modulator (4)    modulator layer (20)
NOVELTY - Several shingle strips have elongated structures (10,12) each comprising overlap portion (16) and photovoltaic generating portion (14) including tabs (18,20), interconnect region (22). The interconnect regions are spaced from corresponding ends of strips at different diameters. The overlap portion of structure (12) is covered by structure (10), when they are overlapped, while the interconnect regions of both structures are aligned relatively, when they are staggered.    USE - photovoltaic shingle system.    ADVANTAGE - The linearly aligned interconnect regions provide front surface contacts for establishing electrical connections between the strips and for tapping electrical power, thereby eliminating the need to penetrate the roof structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view plan view of photovoltaic roofing structures.    elongated structures (10,12)    photovoltaic generating portion (14)    overlap portion (16)    tabs (18,20)    interconnecting region (22)
NOVELTY - The nature of a user event is determined, if the user event exists within a set of configuration data. The linguistic analysis is applied on the user event and the analysis result is converted to countable data, if the user event does not have countable data. The statistical data of user is updated based on the countable data and user demographic profile is updated based on statistical data.    USE - For generating demographic profile of user for delivering audio/video information to user in gym, club, stock brokerage house and factories.    ADVANTAGE - The demographic profile of a user is generated dynamically and effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for computer executable software code for generating demographic profile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the demographic profile generation method.    local server (11)    TV monitors (141-14n)    personal units (151-15m)    audio loud speakers (161-162)
NOVELTY - Proposed plant is designed for power generation, production of compressed air and delivering of water from river using energy of water flow in river. Plant has bank well furnished with water-lifting device and made to depth exceeding depth of water in river with possibility of filling the space with water to water level in river, water wheel installed in water flow and set into operation by energy of flow, compressor with atmospheric air intake and line to deliver air into receiver. Water-lifting device is made in form of pneumatic pump submerged into well below water level in well. Plant is additionally furnished with turbogenerator to convert energy of compressed air into electric energy. Compressor is connected to turbogenerator through line delivering air into said receiver and additional control cock. Pressure relief valve is installed on air delivery line between additional control cock and turbogenerator. Said valve maintains constant pressure of air delivered into nozzle space of turbogenerator. Plant operates at three modes: generation of energy, production of compressed air and delivery of water.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enlarged operating capabilities. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The generator (1) comprises two parallel discs (2, 3) mounted on a horizontal rotary axle (4). Horizontal blades (7) extending between the discs are distributed around the disc periphery and have a wing profile cross-section. A means (9-12) is provided for enabling the position of each blade to be altered individually so that the blade nose is opposing the water flow direction and the optimum angle of the blade relative to this flow direction is obtained.    USE - For installation in dams and in open water in order to generate hydroelectricity.    ADVANTAGE - Generator speed is maximized, increasing efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating the generator, in which data relating to the speed of the water obtained using at least one speedometer and data relating to the positions of given blades is supplied to a computer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1a shows a perspective view of the hydroelectric generator with only one blade.    Hydroelectric generator (1)    Discs (2, 3)    Rotary axle (4)    Blade (7)    Hydraulic motor (9)    Hydraulic medium supply line (10)    Hydraulic medium discharge line (11)    Computer-controlled valve (12)
NOVELTY - An oceanic current power generation system attached to a bridge is provided to reduce the time and cost for installation, to remove the necessity of a separate development site, and to easily repair the power generation system regardless of the depth of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - At least one electricity collector(11) is installed in a lower pier(3) of a bridge(1) or the lower end of an upper plate(2) of the bridge. A connecting member(12) formed in the number the same as that of the electricity collector is combined to the electricity collector and extended downward vertically. A generator module(20) formed in the number the same as that of the connecting member is installed on the outer face of the connecting member.
NOVELTY - A hydro-electric power plant is provided to obtain high output, while significantly reducing time and costs for construction of the power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydro-electric power plant comprises a float(10); a pressure tank(30) arranged in the center of the float, which has check valves(31,32) arranged at the top and bottom surfaces of the pressure tank, wherein the pressure tank is filled with the water by the operation of the check valves; a piston(44) moving in a vertical direction in the pressure tank so as to discharge the water contained in the pressure tank at high pressure and high speed; a ballast tank(40) arranged to move along with the piston in accordance with the ingress of water and air; a drain hose(45) interposed between the ballast tank and a buoy(50), which has a check valve(46) for draining water from the ballast tank; an air tank unit(13) arranged in the float and which has an air pump(12); an air injection hose(16) and an air discharge hose(19) interposed between the air tank unit and the ballast tank, which have valves(17,18,20,21), respectively, for opening/shutting the hoses; a generator unit(22) mounted on the float, which has a water mill(24) and a generator(23) disposed in the generator unit; and an upper pressure pipe(35) and a lower pressure pipe(37) interposed between the water mill of the generator unit and the pressure tank, which have open/shut valves(36,38) which are open/shut in accordance with the movement of the piston. The upper and lower pressure pipes supply water to the water mill from the pressure tank.
NOVELTY - A hydroelectric power generator is provided to generating electric power using hydroelectric method in every location.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An existing electric generator(9) is installed on an upper side of a reservoir(1). A centrifugal pipe is connected with a lower part of the reservoir and a horizontal pipe(12). The horizontal pipe is connected with an upstream channel pipe(17). The upstream channel pipe is connected with a backflow channel pipe(11). The back flow channel pipe is connected with a suction pipe(13). The suction pipe is joined to a suction reservoir(2). A centrifugal suction pipe(7) is connected to a lower side of the suction reservoir and the electric generator. An operational reservoir downstream channel pipe(4) is connected to the centrifugal pipe and the horizontal pipe to be joined to a lower side of an operational reservoir(3). Water is supplied to the operational reservoir until the suction reservoir is completely filled with water while a channel gate(14) of the centrifugal suction pipe and a channel gate(14A) of the downstream channel centrifugal pipe are closed and a gate(14B) of the downstream channel pipe is opened. The reservoir is supplied with water. The channel gate is opened so that hydraulic pressure is generated in the operational reservoir so that centrifugal force is generated in water in the operational reservoir downstream channel pipe. Water circulates in the upstream channel pipe and the backflow channel pipe through the horizontal pipe, and flows into the suction reservoir through the suction pipe to circulate in the centrifugal suction pipe. Water rotates a turbine of the electric generator to produce electricity and is returned to the reservoir.
NOVELTY - A cylindrical holder (5) which has a chamfer surface (5b) formed between the transparent plate mounting portion and internal peripheral surface of the holder, holds a transparent plate (4) through a metalized layer. The width of the transparent plate at center axis side of the holder is less than the width of the plate along the radial direction of the chamfer surface.    USE - Package for optical semiconductor element such as semiconductor laser (LD) and photodiode (PD), in optical semiconductor apparatus (claimed) used in optical communication.    ADVANTAGE - An optical semiconductor element can operate stably and normally for long period of time and thus light signal is transmitted efficiently. Crack generation in the transparent plate is prevented, since the distortions are absorbed by the holder. Hence, an optical semiconductor apparatus of high reliability is produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optical semiconductor apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optical semiconductor element package.    substrate (1)    frame (2)    transparent plate (4)    holder (5)    chamfer (5b)
NOVELTY - A light receiving element and a circuit element are fixed to the element fixing portion of a lead frame (71). A tongue portion (72) with a light introduction hole (73) is bent to cover the lead frame.    USE - For light reception module (claimed) of light remote control used in indoor devices such as audio apparatus, air conditioning equipment and television receiver.    ADVANTAGE - As the lead frame is fully covered by the tongue, the noise proof property of the light receiving module is improved. Since a light introduction hole is provided in the tongue corresponding to the light receiving element, the operability of the module is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a light reception module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the light reception module.    lead frame (71)    tongue portion (72)    light introduction hole (73)
NOVELTY - A microprocessor calculates the difference of an actual body weight and an ideal body weight, in response to input of individual data related to a person. An incorporated program determines optimal exercise mode according to the body-weight difference, and a sports equipment is operated to obtain the required result.    USE - Used in sports equipment such as tread mill.    ADVANTAGE - Enables calculating optimal exercise session with respect to all the users using the sports equipment.
NOVELTY - The protective film (1) is formed on a solar cell (2). An uneven structure layer (3) with height of 0.1 nm-500 micro m, is formed on the protective film. A pollution protection layer is formed on the protective film.    USE - Protective film for solar cell e.g. amorphous type solar cell, compound semiconductor type solar cell, pigment sensitizing solar cell, organic semiconductor solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides solar cells with high conversion efficiency, while light resistance property, light intensity property and short circuit current are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    protective film (1)    solar cell (2)    uneven structure (3)
NOVELTY - A piping (4) provided with a valve (5) connects the bottom of an air receiver (3) to a connection portion of lower piping of a water storage pipe (1). The valve is closed, when a fixed quantity of water flows into the air receiver. The compressed air in the tank expands, pushing up the water in the tank to a pumping tube (6). The stored water is recirculator from the pipe (1) by operating the valve.    USE - For hydroelectric generator to supply electric power for kitchen apparatus, battery of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power with low production cost by allowing continuous circulation of water. Avoids problems associated with a power transmission installation. Enables to generate power output, contributing for improving environment by electric heating and carbonization of organic refuse.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydroelectric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of water circulation system.    water storage pipe (1)    air receiver (3)    piping (4)    valve (5)    pumping tube (6)
NOVELTY - A permanent magnet generator (G) has a number of terminals associated with output lines. A capacitor arrangement (Ca) is provided such that respective capacitors are connected in series with the output terminals.    USE - Microturbine generating system.    ADVANTAGE - Offsets a drop of voltage from no load to full load occurring at output of the generator due to capacitor arrangement and permits the acceptance of increased power from generator without unacceptable drop and without exceeding permissible temperature limits for generator winding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows circuit diagram of electrical generating system.    capacitor arrangement (Ca)    AC electrical generator (G)
NOVELTY - The device is a new machine consisting of a tank, a metal wheel with an axle and vanes, a water pump and an electrical generator. The wheel is manufactured in a metal foundry enabling the required size and shape to be achieved. The larger the wheel and the more weight distributed on its periphery the more energy generated.    USE - For producing electrical energy from water power.    ADVANTAGE - Uses neither fuel nor oil, silent, and produces no exhaust gases, produces electrical energy at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive device
NOVELTY - Sunshade has solar modules with an electrolyzer or reformer supplied with energy from the modules.    USE - Used on balconies, terraces, gardens, for street cafes and on the beach.    ADVANTAGE - The sunshade is easy to use.
NOVELTY - The present invention is one improvement of Chinese patents Nos.00131366. 5 and 96100972.1 of the present inventor. The energy of water is utilized fully. Water body is made to move via three-stage gravity and buoyancy interchange, and the motion of water body produces pneuamtic energy, hydraulic energy, buoyancy energy, wind energy, air pressure different and other energy. The present invention provides one energy source.
NOVELTY - The device has a controller with multiple input and output terminals for controlling speed of a motor through a driving unit. A speed control and switch unit (1) is connected between the controller and the driving unit. The speed control and switch unit adjusts the speed of the motor and stops the motor rotation immediately.    USE - Used for controlling a treadmill.    ADVANTAGE - The speed control and switch unit easily controls the speed of the treadmill and immediately stop the operation of the treadmill, thus the unit is said to be a dual- purpose electronic unit. The device uses fewer electronic units since the number of knobs and buttons on a panel that are used for stopping rotation of the motor are decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a control device.    Speed control and switch unit (1)    Panel (11)    Display (24)
NOVELTY - The stimulator has an electrical pulse generator arranged in a case. A pair of stimulation electrodes (7) is placed on motor points of muscles of users skin to be stimulated. A sensor (11) transmits electric measuring signals representative of muscle reactions to electronic unit in the case. A conductive wire (15) per electric cable connects the electrodes independently of the sensor.    USE - Used in sports for passive exercising of muscles and in the re-education of atrophied muscles.    ADVANTAGE - The stimulator minimizes the number of electrodes combined with the measuring sensors, thereby facilitating the placement of electrodes on the desired locations. The data provided by the sensors are used to adjust the stimulation parameters manually or automatically. The conducting wires are regrouped in a single electric cable thereby reduces the manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simulator before connection of electric cables to electrodes placed on a users skin.    Electric cable (5)    Connector (6)    Stimulation electrodes (7)    Sensor (11)    Conductive wire (15)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion component to receive high speed optical pulse signals and convert them into high frequency waves, comprises a light sensor disposed on a substrate (12), and including a carbon nano-tube (2).    USE - Used for photoelectric conversion device for converting high speed optical pulse signals into high frequency waves (claimed), or electromagnetic waves in optical signal processing, optical communication, high frequency wave signal processing, or high frequency wave signal communication.    ADVANTAGE - High speed response is possible to high frequency wave optical signals at least1 MHz, as well as 10 THz.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a photoelectric conversion device, comprising a photoelectric conversion component; and a high frequency wave detector for converting high frequency waves converted by the photoelectric conversion component into electric signals; and    (b) a method of making a photoelectric conversion component for converting high speed optical pulse signals into high frequency waves, comprising forming a layer of fine semiconductor particles (4) on a substrate; and disposing at least a carbon nano-tube in electrical contact with the fine semiconductor particle layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic cross sectional view showing a photoelectric conversion component.    Carbon nano-tube (2)    Fine semiconductor particles (4)    Pair of electrodes (6a, 6b)    Dispersion elimination layer (8)    Substrate (12)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure includes a mounting stand on to which a frame is fixed. The screw portions of each bolt (47) is inserted into the opening of the mounting stand. The width of the flat plate portion of the bolt is narrower than the upper surface short direction width of the mounting stand. The bolt screw portion having width larger than that of the opening, penetrates the cover(41), such that the flat-plate portion is coupled to the horizontal rail (40).    USE - For installing solar cell module in residential roof.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is easily attached to the mounting stand and dropping of solar cell module from the roof is prevented, by coupling flat-plate portions of bolts to horizontal rails.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of solar cell module attachment structure.    vertical rail (31)    horizontal rail (40)    grooves of horizontal rail (40a)    frame side cover (41)    bolt (47)    box nut (48)    cover (66)
NOVELTY - A vertical cover is provided along the vertical rail equipped with pipe structure while fixing left and right edges (2a,2b) of solar cell panel (2) along the direction of the dip of roof (1). The top and bottom edges (2c,2d) of panel are pinched along the horizontal rail supported on the vertical rail.    USE - Used as heat collecting panel for installation in roof of residence.    ADVANTAGE - Is lightweight and has excellent external appearance. Easy to assemble and requires less number of construction elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and side views of roof of house.    roof (1)    solar cell panel (2)    left and right edge of panel (2a,2b)    top and bottom edges of panel (2c,2d)
NOVELTY - Half-filled with water and moving horizontally with the base plate, two opposing rotor cases fit on a moving support plate and have blades for propulsion (a) and return (b) of water. In the cases, a rotor runs on a horizontal axle. A drive gearwheel is fixed flat on a vertical axle with a supporting structure against the base plate to withstand torsion and not to rotate.    USE - For producing energy like electricity from natural force.    ADVANTAGE - Back pressure occurring during deflection of water levels does not act as a counter force, because the back pressure is exerted at right angles and picked up in a neutral direction by a swash-plate linked rigidly to the base platform of the centrifugal machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rotor case with a rotor according to the present invention.    Blade for propulsion (a)    Blade for return of water (b)
NOVELTY - The rotary blades (8a-8d) consisting of a blade (10) are arranged equally at the circumference of the center shaft (12). The blades (10) are inclined with respect to the radial direction of the central shaft (12), so that the blades are arranged in multi-point intersection form to utilize air or water currents effectively.    USE - Used in vertical wind mill and electric power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes air or water currents efficiently to obtain large output. Obtains large output by utilizing air or water currents efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the electric power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of vertical shaft drive unit perspectively.    rotary blades (8a-8d)    blade (10)    center shaft (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several units with a float (A), which is guided by four pillars and two centrifugal pumps in order to pump in or pump out water from the float. Counter weights slide in two railings (T) that are mounted on either side of the four pillars. The up and down movement of the float over the waves is transferred to a toothed rack, which moves a pinion gear of a turbine.    USE - Used for generating electrical energy from ocean tide/wave.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is expeditious, requires low initial investment cost. The apparatus is expandable to meet the rising demand for energy and also requires minimal maintenance, and hence economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of pillars, float, hydraulic jack with a bar of gear teeth, pinion gear, turbine and flywheel.    Float (A)    Shaft (G)    Railings (T)    Gear teeth (a, b)
NOVELTY - The spiral (1) consists of a number of connected segments (2) and at least one parallel plate (3). A strengthening plate is arranged at at least one connecting joint between two segments of the spiral and/or near the transition of the spiral to the parallel plate and forms a part of the casing for the spiral. The strengthening plate (4) is triangular and essentially preserves the inner contour of the spiral.    USE - For a water power generation mechanism with at least one turbine or pump turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Ennobles thinner plates to be used for the spiral while improving its flow properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following:    (a) a water power generation mechanism with at least one turbine or pump turbine with a spiral guide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of part of a spiral with an inventive strengthening plate    spiral (1)    segments (2)    parallel plate (3)    strengthening plates (4)    segment joints (5)
NOVELTY - The device has an arrangement that at least partly prevents flow separation from the pipe for operation with a low water level or no water downstream of the turbine. The pipe is a suction pipe (4) and the turbine (3) has a rotation axis that is essentially horizontal or inclined relative to the horizontal. The turbine has a rotor on which a number of turbine blades are rigidly mounted.    USE - For a turbine-generator unit, for use with a pipe for generating electrical energy in a dam system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Can operate with high hydraulic efficiency even when the downstream connected pipe is not or is only partly immersed in water and has a very advantageous and simple construction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following:    (a) a turbine-generator unit    (b) a turbine-generator module arrangement for implementing the inventive method    (c) a method of operating a turbine    (d) a method of operating a turbine-generator unit    (e) a method of operating a turbine system for generating electrical energy    (f) a method of converting a structure to retain a liquid medium    (g) and a method of generating electrical energy on such a structure    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a turbine generator unit with a suction pipe    turbine-generator unit (1)    generator (2)    turbine (3)    suction pipe (4)    rib (5)    suction pipe opening (M)
NOVELTY - The chair has a bed divided into three parts positioned at same level. One of the parts (4) is raised pivotally at its outer end to function as a backrest of the chair, and two flanking portions of the part are adjusted to function as armrests (5). Other part (3) is raised slightly and pivoted around the central point mechanically or electronically to function as a seat of the chair.    USE - Used by paralytic patient.    ADVANTAGE - The chair helps paralytic patient to move gently the parts of their body, and to improve their blood circulation while maintaining or improving their muscle tone of their extremities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a physical therapy chair-bed in a wrapped-up position.    Case (1)    Parts (3, 4)    Armrests (5)    Upper door (6, 7)    Lower door (7)    Controlled box (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a spring between two plates (20, 22) for biasing the two plates into a position in which the plates are separated from one another. A bracket (14) defines a triangular support with a base unit, an upright unit and an angular unit interconnecting the base unit and the upright unit, and the plate (22) is removably mounted to the angular unit.    USE - Used by bed-ridden patient and/or non-ambulatory individual.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides biasing resistance for the users while resting in a supine or inclined position. The apparatus is not limited to any specific type of individual or in any particular setting or position for use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise apparatus used by bed- ridden patient.    Exercise apparatus (10)    Mounting bracket (14)    Mattress (16)    Plates (20,22)    Pin (24)
NOVELTY - The device (40) has a crossarm (60) located in front of a leg area (104) of a person such that when the person attempts a shot, the crossarm restrains forward rotation of the persons leading shin (106). A crossarm (68) is located in front of a torso area of the person such that when the person attempts the shot, it restrains downward rotation of the persons shooting arm (112).    USE - Used for training a person for a basketball shot.    ADVANTAGE - The crossarms enable the person to accomplish a shot without excessive rotation of the lower leg and upper arm, and minimizes sources of errors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial schematic view of a player preparing to shoot a free-throw with a training apparatus.    Crossarms (60,68)    Leg area (104)    Persons leading shin (106)    Persons shooting arm (112)
NOVELTY - The device has two arms (12, 18), a foot pedal (36), and a joint assembly (28) that defines an axis of rotation (30) about which the latter arm rotates. The joint assembly has a resistance mechanism to establish a resistance to the rotation of the latter arm. The mechanism includes a circular one-way clutch interconnected with the latter arm to allow the arm to rotate freely in a direction.    USE - Used for exercising multiple muscles.    ADVANTAGE - The device includes a true pivot point, which is adjusted to allow an individual user to selectively stabilize the device during an exercise routine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an exercise device shown with peripheral computer equipment.    Exercise device (10)    Arms (12, 18)    Joint assembly (28)    Axis of rotation (30)    Foot pedal (36)
NOVELTY - The system has a uniquely shaped portable rebounder (20) that folds with a safety hinge and collapsing legs. A dual telescopic primary horizontal overhead bar (41) is adapted to a doorframe and is housed in a cradle unit. Securing straps (61R, 61L) suspend secondary overhead bar (63), elastic resistance ropes (67R, 67L), and two hand grips (46) from the primary.    USE - Used for performing exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The system utilizes overhead system to facilitate resistance exercise and spinal stretching and, rebounder provides effective aerobic cardiovascular conditioning and detoxification of blood cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a full perspective view of a lower rebounder unit and a primary overhead bar attached to a doorframe with secondary bar suspended from it, with detachable and attachable straps.    Rebounder (20)    Primary horizontal overhead bar (41)    Hand grips (46)    Securing straps (61R, 61L)    Secondary overhead bar (63)    Elastic resistance ropes (67R, 67L)
NOVELTY - The blocking device (12) comprising simulated upper torso (21), arms (40) and head (26) are supported by the vest (18) having panels. The blocking device is extended vertically above the player's head.    USE - In the sport of American football.    ADVANTAGE - Does not create tripping or collision hazards with other player.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of training a ball player; and    (2) basket ball training device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of defensive player outfitted with a blocking device.    blocking device (12)    vest (18)    upper torso (21)    head (26)    arms (40)
NOVELTY - A pipe (1) has one end provided at the bottom of the ocean and another end connected to a energy conversion unit comprising an electric generator. The potential energy in the pipe is varied due to variation in the pressure of water column in the end provided at bottom of ocean, so as to operate the energy conversion unit.    USE - For generating electrical energy from kinetic energy of ocean generated by surface waves, internal waves and tides.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of complicated and expensive electrical equipment off-shore, and the usage of electric cable to be laid on the ocean floor, are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a pipe laid for electrical energy generation from ocean.    pipe (1)
NOVELTY - The device (50) has a precision tether adjuster (70) including two hook and loop fastener strips (52,54) with one fixed to the face (18) of a rebound board (10) and the other fixed to the free end of the tether (11) that holds the rebounce ball (12). The hook and loop fastener strips mate with each other to fix the tether to the rebound board.    USE - In e.g. hip mounted rebound board for providing aerobic exercise to individuals.    ADVANTAGE - The length of a tether and it's vertical position can be easily and accurately adjusted with respect to the face of a rebound board by a simple operation. The user can achieve a high level of aerobic exercise in an enjoyable fashion, since the adjustment of the tether can be performed with surprising ease according to the desired level of aerobic exercise from mild to strenuous levels. A gentle rhythmic exercise or a more vigorous exercise can be performed by attaching a ball of suitable weight interchangeably to the tether.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) the method for exercising aerobically; and    (2) a precision tether adjuster for use with a rebound board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the structure of a belt mounted exercising device.    rebound board (10)    tether (11)    rebounce ball (12)    face (18)    hip mounted exercising device (50)    hook and loop fastener strips (52,54)    precision tether adjuster (70)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has 3-5 independently inflatable and deflatable cells joined together to form an adjustable cushion on a supporting base and covered with a relatively firm or supportive outer cover. The muscles of a user lying on this cushion with his or her back, are stretched by the inflation and deflation of the cells in increments which are reproducible.    USE - For providing stretching exercise for individuals and for treating backpain such as chronic and acute backpain.    ADVANTAGE - A wide range of conditions affecting the middle back, upper back, lower back, shoulders, neck, arm and legs can be treated conveniently by adjusting the inflation and deflation of the cells according to exercise program to control the speed, deviation and degree of stretches and pauses, entirely under the control of the user who lies on these cells while using a pump and/or a valve for inflation and deflation. The exercise can be suitably applied to any condition or syndrome which implicates the spinal column or the system of muscular tension particularly in the back, torso, neck or pelvis. The apparatus can be manufactured easily using existing technologies and materials. The exercise activity can be optimized and proceeded at a desired degree and desired space under tightly self controlled conditions to make stretching occur actively and passively. The anxiety and fear of a patient treated for low backpain, etc., can be gradually reduced. The individual can maintain a desired level of relaxation and flexibility which will make reoccurrence of lower backpain unlikely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of performing stretching exercises with a cushion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional side elevation of the exercise apparatus.
NOVELTY - The receiver and housing (52) support a ramp (84) holding the balls (12). The balls are released when the signal is received from a transmitter in a bat (14), to move downwardly in a hollow passage of the housing. The rollers gripping the opposing ends of balls, are actuated to propel the balls from the passage in accordance with the energizing of a motor.    USE - For pitching baseball towards batter during baseball training and also for hockey and lacrosse training.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus carries the ball to be released and propelled towards the batter so that the ball is efficiently hit by the batter. The motor is energized only when the ball is released into the passage of housing, thereby prolonging the apparatus battery life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the propulsion apparatus.    balls (12)    bat (14)    housing (52)    ramp (84)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an exercise device and a sensor. The device enables information transfer between a user and the device. An exercise protocol is provided for a user to control the device based on the protocol. A data is generated from the sensor to create a new protocol for the next exercise session. The exercise protocol is replaced with the new protocol and the user is billed for using the device.    USE - Used for performing physical exercise.    ADVANTAGE - The method gathers information relative to the performance of a user to generate an exercise protocol that optimizes the training efficiency of the individual, thereby maximizing the desired effects of physical exercise for each training session. The billing system directly bills the user by a pay-per-use fee for using the exercise device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart representing the steps involved in the use of the process of controlling an exercise machine in accordance with an exercise method.
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting a position of a seat (7), and connecting seat to a seat slide rack (18) of a cyclocentric ergometer, the rack is arranged to slide back and forth relative to a base. A load is applied to the rack by using elastic cords to push or pull the rack to slide back or forth based on the direction the load is applied to the rack. A user pedals while sitting on the seat and while the load is applied to the rack.    USE - Used for moving a seat back and forth while pedaling in a cyclocentric ergometer.    ADVANTAGE - The method uses elastic cords to apply load to the seat slide rack, thereby confining back and forth movement of the rack within a range effectively and safely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The seat unit is connected to the seat slide back so that the seat unit slides in unison with the seat slide rack back or forth depending upon a direction the load is applied to the rack. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus to move a seat unit back and forth while pedaling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a cyclocentric ergometer.    Cyclocentric ergometer (1)    Pedals (2)    Controller display (3)    Magazine/water bottle holder (4)    Pedal cranks (5)    Seat (7)    Base (10)    Seat slide rack (18)
NOVELTY - A rotatable floating wheel (12) with blades (14), rotates water wheel sprocket (18), due to impact of water on the blades. The sprocket is connected to electric generator (26) through an arm (16), for generating electricity by operating the gear (20).    USE - For use in moving water such as river, irrigation canal, for hydroelectric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The waterwheel raises or lowers automatically, based on the water level. Hence effective power generation is ensured, by passing over the floating debris so as to prevent jamming of the wheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the floating waterwheel.    floating wheel (12)    blades (14)    arms (16,16')    water wheel sprocket (18)    gears (20,20')    electric generators (26,26')
NOVELTY - An automatic exercise load setting method and a muscle reinforcing apparatus using the method are provided to improve the convenience of use by allowing the user to automatically set an appropriate amount of exercise after measuring his/her maximum strength, thereby enabling scientific exercise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The muscle reinforcing apparatus comprises an exercise mechanism part(302) including a string, a conversion mechanism part(304) for converting reciprocating movements of the string into rotating movements, a detection part(310) for measuring a moved distance of the string, a power generation part(306) for generating electromotive force, a key input part(312), a display part(314), and a control part(316).
NOVELTY - An electric rope-skipping exercise apparatus is provided to arouse users' interest by adding a rope-skipping exercise function to an existing running machine and allow the users to take rope-skipping exercise indoors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The apparatus comprises: a belt(120) which is disposed on a base frame(110) and rotates on an endless track; a first auxiliary frame(130) and a second auxiliary frame(135) of a predetermined length which are vertically disposed extended on both sides of the base frame(110); a rope(140) which has same thickness in length and enables a rope-skipping exercise; a rotary(150) which serves as a connecting body of the first and second auxiliary frames(130,135) and fastens both opposite ends of the rope(140) to rotate the same; and a control panel which is coupled to the upper end of the second auxiliary frame(135) and controls the overall operation of the exercise apparatus.
NOVELTY - A power plant using a health bicycle is provided to achieve electric power from the appropriate exercise of the user, to increase the efficiency of power generation from the increased rotating force transmitted from a pedal of the bicycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In the power plant using the rotating force of a pedal(15) of the health bicycle(1) comprising a frame(11), a saddle(12), a handle(13) and wheels(14), the power plant comprises a frictional wheel(2) fixed at one end of an axle(16) of the wheels, a disk(3) rotating in contact with the frictional wheel, a rotation increasing unit(5) having several gears(51,52,53,54) having different sizes, an inertia generating unit(4) for securing smooth rotation of the gears, a generator(6) and a battery(7).
NOVELTY - A differential trans impedance amplifier for a photo diode is provided, which reduce an area of a preamplifier and has a high speed, a high gain, a low noise and wide band characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first buffer(10) of control cascode structure insulates a photo diode by receiving an output of the photo diode converting an optical pulse signal into a photovoltaic force. The second buffer(20) is formed symmetrically to the first buffer for symmetry of a differential structure. A differential amplifier(30) receives the outputs of the first buffer and the second buffer. A threshold voltage compensation load stage(40) is intervened between the differential amplifier and a power supply to widen a dynamic range with a wide swing width. The third buffer(50) of cascode structure obtains DC level shifting and low power consumption by receiving a differential output value of the differential amplifier. And an output stage(60) enables a high speed operation by widening a bandwidth of a device with a shunt peaking technology as to the output of the third buffer.
NOVELTY - A weight adjusting device of a weight training apparatus is provided to know and adjust the weight of a stack with ease and prevent a safety accident by stably maintaining a coupling state of the stack and a fixing bar by a fixing device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fixing device(100) with push buttons(140) as much as the number of stacks(310) is coupled to one side of a plate(210) and is operated automatically using a solenoid or manually so that a user of a weight training apparatus easily adjusts the weight of the stacks(310) suitable for its physical aptitude. A control device with a plurality of operating bars is connected through a wire to be operable at a remote place so that a fixing pin(130) of the fixing device is engaged to a desire position of the stacks.
NOVELTY - The heat pump circuit (2) connects solar cell panel (1), compressor (3), condenser (4) and expansion valve (5) in an order. The evaporator (6) is made to contact the reverse side of the solar cell panel, to maintain the temperature of the panel. The output of panel and main power supply (9) are set as input for controller (8) which controls supply of electric power to compressor and an electric power load (10).    USE - For solar-power generator used for hot water supply and heating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the electric-power generation efficiency of solar cell panel and the efficiency of the heat pump by maintaining the temperature of solar cell panel by contacting the evaporator at the reverse side of the panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the heat pump apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell panel (1)    heat pump circuit (2)    compressor (3)    condenser (4)    expansion valve (5)    evaporator (6)    controller (8)    main power supply (9)    electric power load (10)
NOVELTY - A frame material (3) has an upper frame (6) and a lower frame (7) that holds the solar cell (9) longitudinally. The frame material incorporating the solar cell, is fixed to a louver (2) which is attached to the surface of the building, integrally.    USE - Solar cell unit integrated with louver for use in buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Enables moving only the frame material during assembly of the solar cell unit, without the need for moving the louver, hence production and assembly operation are simple and easier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell unit manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell unit.    solar cell unit (1)    louver (2)    frame material (3)    upper frame (6)    lower frame (7)    solar cell (9)
NOVELTY - The mounting structure has frame material (2) for slidably attaching solar energy gathering apparatus (1) to attachment mounting stand (3).    USE - For mounting solar energy gathering apparatus used for solar power generation, solar heat collection.    ADVANTAGE - Improves attachment strength and roof water proofness, while enhancing attachment operability of solar energy gathering apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the end elevation of the mounting structure of solar energy gathering apparatus.    solar energy gathering apparatus (1)    frame material (2)    attachment mounting stand (3)    rafter (5)    screw (6)
NOVELTY - A power generation has a buoyant float (104) to which ram (106) of a hydraulic cylinder (107) is attached. The float is constrained to move vertically in response to tidal action, allowing operating cylinder of the hydraulic cylinder to move relative to ram. The relative motion passes fluid between the hydraulic cylinder and a reservoir (114) and a prime mover in operated by the fluid.    USE - Tidal power generator with hydraulic cylinders.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simplified generation and transmission process of electrical power by placing the equipment away from the place of large wave-action and during continuous harsh weather conditions and positions the equipment effectively on shore. The system is modular and the number of generator sets chosen, suit the local circumstances. Since the energy input is desired from the buoyancy of the floating chamber or working platform, the equipment is not weather dependent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tidal power generator.    buoyant float (104)    ram (106)    hydraulic cylinder (107)    hydraulic motor (111)    electrical generator (112)    reservoir (114)
NOVELTY - The system has an engine in the form of a flow machine (7) driving another machine, particularly an electric generator (G), via a direct drive connection in the form of a fluid transmission (4,5,6). Several engines with fluid transmissions can be connected to the driven machine, especially an electric generator. A line to a pressure reservoir (8) branches off the direct fluid line between the engine and the driven machine.    USE - Drive connection for flow machines.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. inability to freely select the revolution rate and number of poles when the generator is rigidly connected to a turbine via a shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram representation of an inventive system    flow machines (7)    electric generators (G)    compressor (4)    motor (5)    line (6)    pressure reservoir (8)
NOVELTY - A heating-type water-pumping energy-accumulating system for both electric generation and sewage treatment is composed of high-position reservoir, low-position reservoir, sewage treating system, water pump with its water inlet communicated to low-position reservoir and its water outlet communicated via sewage treating system to high-position reservoir, and hydraulic electric generator set between both reservoirs. Its advantages are high effect on regulating electric consumption peak and high capacity to treat sewage.
NOVELTY - The device has an optical device (3) and a micro solar cell (4), whereby incident sunlight can be focused on the micro solar cell by the optical device, which can be moved independently of the micro solar cell and/or the unit can be moved independently of a housing (2) enclosing the unit to track the sun's position. The housing is built into a building cover.    USE - For focusing solar radiation onto a micro solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables less expensive tracking of a continuously varying solar position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of an inventive unit in a housing for focusing solar radiation onto a micro solar cell    sun (1)    housing (2)    optical device (3)    micro solar cell (4)    cooling body (5)
NOVELTY - A dish-like concentrator (12) mounted on a drive unit (14) provided on pedestal (16), has aperture of size 0.5-2m for focusing incident solar radiation to focal point. A controller communicates with the drive unit performing solar tracking along respective axis, as the function of time of day, season and geographic latitude. A power supply unit receives power from power conversion unit provided at focal point.    USE - Solar combined power and heat (CPH) system used for tracking celestial bodies e.g. heliostat (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the solar combined power and heat system is improved easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) celestial tracking system;    (2) central plant; and    (3) heliostat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the solar combined power and heat system.    dish-like concentrator (12)    drive unit (14)    pedestal (16)    base (18)    reflector (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a microprocessor (412) connected to a global positioning system receiver, and an orientation device to receive and store signals from the receiver. A light sensitive switch (6) detects illuminance of ambient light and outputs a signal to the microprocessor which outputs a signal to a motor controller to drive a gear mechanism (2) for tracking the sun. A solar controller IC obtains data from the microprocessor.    USE - Used in car for tracking, receiving and storing solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The microprocessor outputs signals to the motor controller to drive the gear mechanism for tracking the sun, so that the solar collector is kept vertical to the sun, thus obtaining optimum efficiency for the storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar tracking storage system.    Gear mechanism (2)    Light sensitive switch (6)    Global positioning system receiver (10)    Motor controller (411)    Microprocessor (412)
NOVELTY - The case (1) has multiple projections (4) which are spaced apart from each other and are arranged on the side face of the case, for mounting solar battery element (2).    USE - For various electronic devices in industrial products, domestic electrical appliances e.g. ventilating fan for housing, road sign, sensor light.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents air bubble and peeling. Improves periphery of filler. Tracks the swelling, shrinkage by temperature change in filler. Provides solar cell module which is excellent in capability, quality, exterior, and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the solar cell attachment to the case in solar cell module.    case (1)    solar battery element (2)    projections (4)    recess (10)
NOVELTY - A solar energy power generation module (14) has a solar cell module (12) comprising multiple thin film solar cells (11) which are connected in series. An inverter (13) converts the direct current outputs from the solar cell module into alternating current and outputs converted alternating current.    USE - Solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables outputting alternating current without voltage rise unit efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side and rear views and block diagram of the solar energy power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thin film solar cell (11)    Solar cell module (12)    Inverter (13)    Solar energy power generation module (14)
NOVELTY - A stop line (1) between a road and the parking lot is moved vertically by the unladen weight of a vehicle moving across the stop line. A drive piston (4) of a pneumatic cylinder (3) connected to the stop line, compresses air. The compressed air is accumulated and utilized to drive a motor (13) operating a generator (14).    USE - For use in parking lot system (claimed), in bus boarding point, gasoline station, cargo collection and delivery center.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cheap production of electric power using the unladen weight of the vehicles passing into the parking lot. Prevents accidents and rash parking as moving stop line acts as speed breaker.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for parking lot system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electric power generation system.    stop line (1)    pneumatic cylinder (3)    drive piston (4)    accumulator (11)    motor (13)    generator (14)
NOVELTY - A solar battery module comprises solar battery cells connected to one another by a wiring member containing a substance e.g. invar (2) and copper (1). The substance has a linear expansion coefficient closer to that of a crystalline semiconductor substrate e.g. silicon substrate constituting the battery cells, than copper. Copper has a lower electric resistance than that of the substance. The wiring member is a composite material containing the substance and copper.    USE - As a solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - By using the wiring member that contains substance with a linear expansion coefficient close to that of the semiconductor substrate constituting the solar battery cell, the influence of the strain caused by the difference between the wiring member and the solar battery cell in thermal expansion and compression coefficient can be minimized in the wiring step that requires heating. As a result, the cracking of the solar battery cell can be reduced. The wire member containing copper lower in electric resistance than the substance in the composite material, prevents an inherent function (e.g. electric conductivity) of the wiring member as the conductor, from being extremely deteriorated. Hence, if an electric resistance of wiring member is increased by the substance, it can be reduced by including the copper. Since the wiring member is made of the composite material consisting of the substance and copper, the irregularity between them can be prevented and the wiring member can be easily handled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing the solar battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a wiring member.    Copper (1)    Invar (2)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing combustion of waste in a large plant (1) and gasification in a plant of reduced scale (2) in combination. The combustion in the large plant takes place in a complete combustor and possibility in a fluidized bed combustor (11) which produces saturated steam at temperatures preferably between 250 and 400 degrees Celsius and pressures between 40 and 200 bars.    USE - For obtaining electrical energy from combustion of waste.    ADVANTAGE - Enables production of superheated steam at high temperature and therefore the achievement of high enthalpy gradients in the turbine with an increase in production of energy and yields with the same quantity of waste consumed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The steam is superheated if necessary in a superheater (12). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a plant for obtaining electrical energy from combustion of waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a non-limiting example diagram of a plant for obtaining electrical energy from combustion of waste.    Large plant (1)    Plant of reduced scale (2)    Fluidized bed combustor (11)    Superheater (12)    Turbine (32)
NOVELTY - The on-board energy generation system has an on-board burner (11) mounted on a vehicle independently of an engine and an electrical generator (12) mounted on the burner to recover thermal energy produced by a combustion process as electrical energy using a thermoelectric converter. The electrical energy produced by the generator is supplied at a time at which the engine is not operating.    USE - For on-board energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Environmentally friendly and cost-effective and recovers excess heat from an on-board burner in the form of electrical energy while energy is fed in when the engine is not running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of the principle of an inventive on-board energy generation system (Drawing includes non-English text)    on-board burner (11)    electrical generator (12)    on-board battery (13)    drive engine (14)    fan (15)    fuel pump (16)
NOVELTY - Mechanical or electric energy is generated by flow system using compressible medium, system uses diffuser with integrated heat exchanger forming, with preset inlet nozzle, flow module, heating or cooling self-compressing flow medium.    USE - For energy generation by utilizing heat potentials of arbitrary sources.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion of heat energy potentials into mechanical, or electric energy. Flow energy excess can be generated either by single flow module, or series- or parallel connection or their combination of several flow modules. Heat from individual heat exchanger(s), transferred to medium, can originate from arbitrary source and can be fed back from higher to lower temperature range.
NOVELTY - Light feed-in appliance (1) comprises at least one reflector (2) and at least one optical fibre (4), treated with paint, which is surrounded by reflector, at least partly. Preferably appliance contains at least one transparent optical fibre (3).One end (5) of transparent optical fibre is so coupled to printed optical fibre that longitudinal axes of both optical fibre coincide at their connection point. Reflector may be funnel-shaped and both ends (9,10) of painted optical fibres may be mirror-coated.    USE - For photovoltaic, solar radiation utilizing energy generators.    ADVANTAGE - Simple design for improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for light feed-in module with several light feed-in appliances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows first example of invented appliance with mirror-coated optical fibre end.    appliance, (1)    reflector, (2)    paint-coated optical fibre, (4)    transparent optical fibre, (3)    end of transparent fibre, (5)    ends of printed fibre (9,10)
NOVELTY - An oscillating weight (20) achieves oscillating motion in an angular range perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of a pivot element (22) in response to motion of a support structure (12) that exceeds a motion threshold. A motion converter (24) translates the reciprocating radial motion of the pivot element into rotational motion, while a transducer (18) generates the corresponding electrical energy.    USE - For electrical and electronic devices e.g. cellular phones, computers, lighting systems, implantable medical devices e.g. pacemaker, defibrillator, drug pump, hidden cameras, tracking tag, microphone, hidden motion sensing device, personal digital assistant, media player and/or recorder, video or photo camera, game console, binoculars, night vision goggles. barcode scanner, blood pressure monitor, electrocardiogram machine.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently generates electrical energy from motion, including routine motion. Enables efficient utilization of the kinetic energy power generator due to use of oscillating weight with superior acceleration and momentum characteristics relative to its size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method in generating electrical energy from motion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the kinetic power generating system.    Support structure (12)    Transducer (18)    Oscillating weight (20)    Pivot element (22)    Motion converter (24)
NOVELTY - The system has a container (23) defining a thermal cavity having a volume to collect thermal energy produced by solar energy focused at the container. Stirling engines are placed relative to the container such that the engines use the collected energy to perform work. An alternator produces electric power responsive to the operation of the engines. The engines are operated to control an amount of energy in the cavity.    USE - Used for converting solar energy into electrical energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The engines are operated to control the amount of thermal energy, thus optimizing the performance of the power conversion system. The system are regulated for variations in insolation to maintain an optimum temperature, thus obtaining an increased life cycle energy efficiency of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of converting solar energy to electricity with a solar collector and concentrator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified view of a solar collector and concentrator having a solar cavity and stirling cycle engines.    Power conversion system (10)    Solar collector (12)    Concave mirror (18)    Container (23)    Mounting struts (24)
NOVELTY - The generator has an electric heating cartridge (2) for heating an aqueous or a low boiling hydrocarbon liquid to produce a vapor that is to be condensed back to a liquid again. Feeding electrode (4) supplies electrons to a vapor phase as they pass through a metallic gauze (5). Cooling fins (8) condense the vapor back to a liquid for yielding an electrical energy to a collecting electrode (6).    USE - Used for producing electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling fins condense vapor to liquid to yield electrical energy to the collecting electrode, thus making a continuous supply of DC electrical energy that is silent in operation and the closed loop electrical generator becomes auto-genetic when the vapor is present. The electrical generator lasts indefinitely, once a media is sealed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a closed loop electrical generator.    Electric heating cartridge (2)    Feeding electrode (4)    Metallic gauze (5)    Collecting electrode (6)    Cooling fins (8)
NOVELTY - The system has computers, coupled with a communication network having units to receive and process data regarding aspects of a supply chain that affect quality e.g. physical and chemical properties of biomass, recording the data in a database (61). A computer (60) verifies compliance with criteria regarding the quality within the chain on the basis of recorded data in the database.    USE - Used for electronically monitoring and managing a supply of chain of biomass that is utilized as a fuel or a sustainable energy source e.g. wind, water and sun, in production of energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively monitors and manages the supply chain of the biomass, thus providing information with regard to technical aspects of the entire supply chain in a quick and efficient manner without increase in cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method for electronically monitoring and managing a supply of chain of biomass    (b) a computer program having instructions to perform a method of for electronically monitoring and managing a supply of chain of biomass    (c) a data carrier having the program for loading the program into a working memory of a computer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a computer system.    Computers (60, 63, 64, 65)    Database (61)    Communication network (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a slotted oval-shaped projector shell with a slot opening on a short axis of an oval cross-section and an outer diameter of 18 inches along the short axis. A set of active transducer units is disposed along the internal surface of the projector shell, where the units are adapted for coupling to a power source. An end cap is connected to ends of an internal cylinder (90) for securing the shell.    USE - Used for manufacturing an acoustic transducer e.g. for seismic prospecting. and preventing fish from being sucked into turbines of electrical power generating facilities.    ADVANTAGE - The placement of the transducer units along the internal surface of the slotted oval-shaped projector shell provides a high power, ultra-low frequency acoustic transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a number of oval-shaped transducers with aligned slots to form a transducer module.    Transducers (40)    Internal cylinder (90)    End caps (92)
NOVELTY - A heat absorption element (22) has dome-shaped portion (22b) inserted into outer wall (21a) of a lamp (21), and flat surface (22a) with hole (22c) to insert a fluorescent tube (25). A thermocouple (23) is fixed to the heat absorption element, to generate electric power.    USE - Used in projector and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating the electric power from the heat radiated from lamp, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermal power generation apparatus.    lamp (21)    outer wall (21a)    heat absorption element (22)    flat surface (22a)    dome-shaped portion (22b)    hole (22c)    thermocouple (23)    fluorescent tube (25)
NOVELTY - The method involves thermally drying the sludge with superheated steam, and extracting the resulting steam. At least some of the steam is supplied to a gasification stage. The sludge is heated to a gasification temperature by microwave or high frequency radiation. The sludge is gasified in a first step (thermolysis) in the presence of oxygen. The sludge is gasified in a second step in a water vapor atmosphere using the steam from the drying stage. The resultant product gas is extracted.    USE - Treatment of excess sewerage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The steps can be preformed sequentially in on installation, and through-put maximized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a converter for drying and gasifying sludge.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the converter.
NOVELTY - A linear electric generator has a rotor (7) which is arranged in cross direction by using rolling elements (14) rolling against the rolling surfaces (13) of rotor and support surfaces (15) of stators (6a-6d).    USE - Wave power assembly used for generating electrical energy from wave motions in sea and lakes.    ADVANTAGE - Motion of rotor is reliably guided and service life of bearing mounting which ensures the need for service or bearing exchange is eliminated during estimated service life of entire assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) use of wave power assembly for generating electrical energy; and    (2) electrical energy generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of rotor.    stators (6a-6d)    rotor (7)    rolling surface (13)    rolling element (14)    support surface (15)
NOVELTY - A retarding-water inclination stage (R) reverses the water flow style (A), for raising rotation power of water turbine.    USE - Sea water turbine for electric power generation, installed in ship.    ADVANTAGE - A destructive impact force of sea wave is converted into rotary power of direct water turbine, hence the water turbine can be effectively rotated by the water flow style.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the water turbine. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water flow styles (A-J)    retarding-water inclination stage (R)
NOVELTY - A heat absorption strip (22) of excellent heat conductivity is provided between a thermoelectric conversion module (23) and peripheral surface of lamp (21). The strip consists of aluminum and copper.    USE - Projector apparatus used in electronic device e.g. digital mirror display device and liquid crystal display (LCD) device. Also applicable for field illumination, interior lighting, motor vehicle and motorbike.    ADVANTAGE - The high electric power generation of thermoelectric conversion module is obtained by utilizing effective heat conduction from lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the lamp unit.    lamp unit (20)    lamp (21)    heat absorption strip (22)    thermoelectric conversion module (23)    Peltier element (25)
NOVELTY - The convex lenses are arranged orderly within flat boxes (33) along the sunlight facing direction. The incident sunlight is condensed sequentially by the convex lenses and directed towards solar cells (5). The condensed light is again re-condensed by auxiliary reflective and cooling plates (4). Cooling water is circulated around the cells through the cooling plates.    USE - Solar power based electric power generator e.g. utility pole/spherical type power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses temperature rise of solar cells and achieves effective light condensation thereby electric power output is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of convex lens arrangement in the azimuth optical path.    molding convex lens board (1)    optical path (3)    cooling plates (4)    solar cells (5)    flat boxes (33)
NOVELTY - The module constituent material (8) of sealing adhesive agent, surface protective layer and reinforcing material, that is to be laminated on light receiving and non-light receiving surfaces of thin-film solar cell, is arranged in lamination processing space of vacuum lamination apparatus (9). The flat corrosion-plate (17) of the apparatus is pressed on maximum light-receiving side and lamination process is performed.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The lamination is performed evenly, and the weather resistance and mechanical strength of the solar cell module are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows diagram illustrating the lamination processing of solar cell module using vacuum lamination apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    module constituent material (8)    vacuum lamination apparatus (9)    substrate (10)    frame (11)    corrosion-plate (17)
NOVELTY - An underground turbine hall with a combined turbine/generator (S07), is fed by water from a water source above a drilled bore hole which is lined with a steel tubing to form a cased bore hole (S03). The pressure control valves (S02,S04) are provided between the water source and the cased bore hole. Power from the turbine/generator is carried to the national grid through substation (S10) and cables (S09).    USE - For generating subterranean ocean acquired hydroelectric power (SOAHP).    ADVANTAGE - Ensures constant supply of a head of water, which can be varied according to design requirements, while enabling generation of power without using dam, mountain, river or any other artificial source of primary water storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the subterranean ocean acquired hydroelectric power generator.    pressure control valves (S02,S04)    cased bore hole (S03)    turbine/generator (S07)    cables (S09)    substation (S10)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic module (1) comprises a solar cell unit (3), a protective layer (2) covering the solar cell unit, a module frame (15) made from plastic, an electrical connecting unit for switching the solar cell unit, and an electrical coupling unit (16) integrated in the module frame for electrically connecting the module to a further module, an energy storage unit or a consumer unit.    USE - Photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module can be easily assembled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a kit consisting of two photovoltaic modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through two photovoltaic modules with a locking element between them.    photovoltaic module (1)    protective layer (2)    solar cell unit (3)    electrical connecting lines (8)    module frame (15)    electrical coupling unit (16)
NOVELTY - Membrane comprising a flexible body comprising a layer of elastically deformable composite material comprising a fluorocarbon or fluorosilicone rubber and a crosslinkable polymer is new.    USE - The membrane is useful as a laminator for producing photovoltaic cells, i.e. a material for bonding together the various layers of a solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has a relatively long life, having relatively high resistance to chemical decomposition products and retaining its elasticity for long periods without the risk of embrittlement (no data given).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a laminator comprising the membrane.
NOVELTY - A spherical photoelectric transducer (2) has a spherical light-receiving surface. A control circuit (5) comprises an emission control circuit incorporating a photosensor (23), a charging control circuit and a power storage unit. A sealing material (4) integrates the photoelectric transducer, the control circuit and a light emitting diode (LED) (3) emitting light with power generated from the transducer.    USE - For use in road surface installation-type signal apparatus, light emission marker, ultraviolet ray monitor apparatus, self-illuminating nameplate, self-illuminating pendant. Also, for use in strap for mobile telephone, suitcase, cap, ring, button and other light emitting accessories.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves size and weight reduction. Damage of the spherical photoelectric transducer and light emitting diode due to rain etc. are prevented by using sealing material. Enables generating power with an incident light from any angle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of the self-luminous device.    spherical photoelectric transducer (2)    light emitting diode (3)    sealing material (4)    control circuit (5)    photosensor (23)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method has a light-conducting body assembled from a number of pre-fabricated transparent elements (12,16), which are heated to a specific temperature dependent on their material and maintained at this temperature to obtain thermal welding between the abutting transparent elements to provide a single solid body (10') which is then cooled to room temperature.    USE - The method is used for manufacture of a transparent light-conducting body used as a fascia or internal or external wall panel for a building, a blind slat with an integrated solar collector, an illumination body, or a light distribution element in a light distribution network.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactured light-conducting body allows deflection of light without light losses and without use of total internal reflection.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a transparent light-conducting body is also included.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a transparent light-conducting body.    Single solid body (10')    Pre-fabricated transparent elements (12,16)    Pre-fabricated transparent element layer (14)    Boundary surfaces of pre-fabricated transparent elements (18,18')
NOVELTY - A compressed air distribute energy system (23) comprises a pneumatic line; gas turbine(s) receiving an input from the pneumatic line; and generator coupled to the turbine. The generator provides power for field device use in a hazardous atmosphere.    USE - Used to provide energy to field devices, e.g. valves remote from a control center (1).    ADVANTAGE - The system is safe such that safety barriers are not needed. Lightning or surface protection devices may not need to be installed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a system and apparatus.    Control center (1)    Module (20)    System (23)    Tank (24)    Cable (32)
NOVELTY - The one way valves (6) and the shield (18) controls water fall and return rising during closed water circle, to make motion by gravitational force, so as to produce water unreal level from water real level in y-tank (14).    USE - For generating electricity from force of gravity.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is generated without the interference of air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electric power generation plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    one way valves (6)    generator (8)    y-tank (14)    water circle (17)    shield (18)
NOVELTY - A valve (9) provided at each of the horizontally rotating tanks, allows fluid to flow into the tank and prevents fluid from flowing out of the tank.    USE - For ocean power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Allows tank dimensions to be optimized based on predetermined energy efficiency without loss of function at any wave height.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the upper portion of the ocean power generating apparatus.    tank (1)    inlet (7)    valve (9)
NOVELTY - The rotary shaft (2) coupled to generator, and float structure (20) are installed in stationary frame (1). A rotary drive (9) is coupled to rotary shaft (2) of generator through one-way clutch (6). An end of rope (5) is coupled to end of three-node link (3), and other end is wound around the drive. A flywheel (12) is installed in shaft. The ends of resilient recovering element are coupled to frame and drive respectively.    USE - For generating wave power using low and high tide for converting kinetic energy into rotational energy for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Since the float structure is installed in the frame, the structural strength of the system is improved and rotating speed of the shaft is increased, hence efficiency of the system is improved. Since the flywheel is installed in rotary shaft, the operation state of the wave power generation system, is maintained stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the wave power generation system.    frame (1)    shaft (2)    link (3)    rope (5)    clutch (6)    drive (9)    flywheel (12)
NOVELTY - A linear electric generator has a rotor (7) connected to a hull through a connection unit (4), so that lifting force is transferred from hull to rotor. A spring (11b) exerts a force on the rotor that is counter-directed the lifting force. The spring is arranged to, at a motion amplitude corresponding to 50% of maximum length of the rotor stroke, exert a force, the size of which varies by a factor of 2.5 as a maximum.    USE - For generation of power using energy from sea wave, in wave power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Wave power assembly with high efficiency is realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) wave power plant;    (2) use of wave power assembly; and    (3) electric energy generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the wave power assembly.    connection unit (4)    rotor (7)    spring (11b)
NOVELTY - The generator (10) has a floatation device (20) causing a piston to move upward in a chamber/downward by a force of gravity, upon a rising wave/a falling wave respectively to discharge a pressurized fluid. High and low pressure reservoirs (22, 24) store the fluid. A hydraulically driven power generator (26) utilizes the fluid to generate electrical power. Telescoping units allow adjusting overall length of a support structure.    USE - Used in deep sea and offshore locations for generating hydraulic power that runs electrical generator, and a desalination system.    ADVANTAGE - The generator utilizes the gravitational force produced by the falling floatation device as a primary component in the power generation process. The telescopic units allow the overall length of the support structure to be selectively adjusted, thereby optimizing the power generation process of the generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating electrical power from waves in a body of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a wave power generator.    Wave power generator (10)    Floatation device (20)    High pressure reservoir (22)    Low pressure reservoir (24)    Hydraulic power generator (26)
NOVELTY - A board material (12) is fixed to the peripheral sides of base material (11) of triangular cross section shape, in airtight state. A frame (12w) is fixed to the board material whose inner circumference side edge has predetermined gap. A cover forming a space, covers the base material and frame for lamination.    USE - Used for manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures high productive solar cell module at low cost. Improves lamination efficiency by fixing the frame and board in airtight state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vacuum lamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the upper perspective diagram of vacuum lamination apparatus.    base material (11)    board material (12)    frame (12w)    vacuum pump (14)    exhaust port (15)    valve (16)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has conductive layers (111,121,131), photoelectric converting layers (112,122,132) and conductive layers (114,124,134) that are sequentially formed between the substrates (10,11), in twisted form.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conservation efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional view of the solar cell module.    substrates (10,11)    conductive layers (111,121,131)    photoelectric converting layers (112,122,132)    conductive layers (114,124,134)
NOVELTY - The generator has a chain of bimetallic thermocouples e.g. nichrome-constantin thermocouples and a cooling agent such as liquid nitrogen. The generator generates current based on potential difference between the poles of the generator when one half of the thermocouples is cooled by the liquid nitrogen and the other half is normal.    USE - Cryogenic direct current generator for electric car.    ADVANTAGE - Since no heat energy is required for current production, the burning of fossils is eliminated and the pollution of environment is prevented. Since the generator does not have any rotating or frictional components, the generation of noise is eliminated.
NOVELTY - A generator, preferably an electrically conductive element (100), is moved back and forth due to vibrational motions of vehicle to produce electrical energy.    USE - For supplying energy to motor vehicle sensor e.g. tire pressure sensor, tire temperature sensor, tire force sensor, tire identification sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Has compact, low cost construction with high reliability and that does not impose limit on service life and eliminates battery exhaust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure illustrates the electrodynamic principle of an energy supply apparatus.    Electrically conductive element (100)    Magnetic field (B)
NOVELTY - A reinforcement board (4) of the solar cell module (1) is folded in upward direction, so as to form a triangle shaped-solar cell module.    USE - For use in solar energy power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents thermal deformation, thereby damage of module and thin-film solar cell is prevented. Protects the solar cell from vibration and impact, thereby enhancing the efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for construction structure of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell module (1)    solar cell (2)    reinforcement board (4)    output terminal (6)    output cable (7)
NOVELTY - An electrical potential difference and electric current are generated by the temperature difference of the metal electrodes (3,5) pinched with electroconductive organic materials (1,2) of the P-type and N-type.    USE - For use in electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the cost and provides favorable workability of the thermoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermoelectric element.    electroconductive organic materials (1,2)    metal electrodes (3,5)    metal (4)
NOVELTY - A supply unit (6) supplies formic acid or formate into a reactor (7) so that the microorganism having dehydrogenation gene and hydrogenase gene react with the formic acid or formate to produce hydrogen. A fuel cell (8) outputs electrical and heat energy using the hydrogen from the reactor.    USE - For recovering energy such as electrical energy and heat energy using biomass discarded from home, supermarket, department store, hotel, hospital, amusement facility, foodstuff industry, airport.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical and heat energy are easily produced using the biomass. The energy recovery efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A supply unit (6) supplies formic acid or formate into a reactor (7) so that the microorganism having dehydrogenation gene and hydrogenase gene react with the formic acid or formate to produce hydrogen. A fuel cell (8) outputs electrical and heat energy using the hydrogen from the reactor. The microorganism cultivated in aerobic condition is cultivated in anaerobic condition using the formic acid containing culture solution. The formic acid is formed by carbon monoxide derived from the biomass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of the energy recovery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Processing unit (1)    Pulverizer (2)    Supply unit (6)    Reactor (7)    Fuel cell (8)
NOVELTY - A solar collector unit (11) includes an absorber plate (14) for absorbing solar radiation arranged between a transparent cover (12) and an insulating base (13). The collector unit also includes two air flow passages (18,19) and an inlet (20) and an outlet (21). The air flowing through the passages is heated by the absorber plate. A flue is formed for directing air from the outlet towards a turbine.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to increase mass and temperature of the air flowing through the passages steadily and efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the solar collector unit.    solar collector unit (11)    transparent cover (12)    insulating base (13)    air flow passages (18,19)    inlet (20)    outlet (21)
NOVELTY - A heat pump (14) generates a low temperature refrigerant by using heat of an engine coolant to cool a pump refrigerant in a pump refrigeration circuit (15). A thermoelectric converter (4) generates electric power by using the temperature difference between the low temperature refrigerant and the engine coolant.    USE - For use in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient utilization of the heat of the engine coolant for cooling the pump refrigerant. The electric power is generated reliably by the thermoelectric converter and efficiency of the energy recovery system is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the energy recovery system.    engine (1)    thermoelectric converter (4)    heat pump (14)    pump refrigeration circuit (15)    air conditioner refrigeration circuit (20)
NOVELTY - Solid state thermal engine (20) device for converting thermal energy into an electric current, includes thermal tunneling unit(s). The thermal tunneling unit comprises a first metal electrode, and a second metal electrode mated to the first electrode, where an effective gap is formed between the metal electrodes on the order of 1 nm.    USE - For converting thermal energy into an electric current (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermal engine device can operate at much lower temperatures and at much higher efficiencies. It is produced cost-effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a method of making a solid state thermal engine device comprising etching a via through first sides of first and second substrates; attaching metal electrodes to second sides of the first and second substrates, where the second sides are opposite the first sides; and mating the metal electrodes by bonding the second side of the first substrate to the second side of the second substrate to form a solid state thermal engine device, where an effective gap is formed between the two electrodes on the order of 1 nm; and    (b) a method for cooling and converting thermal energy into electric current comprising connecting one of the metal electrodes to a first surface and the other metal electrode to a second surface, where the first surface has larger thermal energy than the second surface, and the connection with the electrodes causes a reduction in the thermal energy of the first surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side cross-sectional view of a solid state thermal engine.    Solid state thermal engine (20)    Cold portion (22)    Hot portion (24)    Metal pads (30, 32)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic (PV) power source comprises several electrically insulated PV cell modules arranged in tandem; and optionally a power converter that extracts maximum power from the module. The module comprises PV cell(s) that consists of electron donor material disposed on and in contact with electrode (E1); an electron acceptor material disposed in contact with donor material; and another electrode (E2) in contact with acceptor material.    USE - In a PV power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The PV power source has improved optical and electrical efficiency; and can harvest most of the sunlight photon energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a PV power generation system comprising the several PV power sources containing two PV cell modules connected in series.
NOVELTY - A pair of load springs (108) pushes a thermo-element (101) by fixed load with respect to a temperature control board (104).    USE - For evaluating characteristic of thermo-element used for thermoelectric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the heat resistance of contact surface of warm contact point of thermo-element and temperature control board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermo-element characteristic evaluation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermo-element characteristic evaluation equipment.    thermo-element (101)    heat flow measuring device (102)    temperature measurement device (103)    temperature control board (104)    load springs (108)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a thermoelectric conversion module (20) which produces electric power according to temperature difference produced between the edge of thermo element (23) in the side of insulated substrate (21b) heated by a lamp (12), and the edge in other substrate side. The walls of the heat generating portion except that facing the thermoelectric conversion module is covered by heat insulation material (11a).    USE - For generating electric power from heat produced by heater, lamp, semiconductor integrated circuit (IC) and domestic electrical appliance such as personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to produce electric power without wasting heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the illuminating apparatus.    heat insulation material (11a)    lamp (12)    thermoelectric conversion module (20)    substrates (21a,21b)    thermo element (23)
NOVELTY - A set of solar cell groups covered by a weatherproof cover, are connected with respective direct current/direct current (DC-DC) converters (103) that are arranged out of extension line of gap between the solar cells (102). The output of all the DC-DC converters are connected in parallel.    USE - For generating electrical energy from solar energy using amorphous microcrystal silicon stacked solar cell, crystalline silicon solar cell, polycrystalline silicon solar cell, amorphous silicon solar cell, copper-indium selenide solar cell, compound semiconductor solar cell and other thin film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the bending stress on the DC-DC converter and number of DC-DC converters per module, and hence enhances the flexibility of the solar cell module effectively. Protects the DC-DC converters from external force during transportation. The cover enhances the weather resistance of the solar cell, and prevents the solar cell from being externally damaged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar cell module.    solar cell module (101)    solar cell (102)    DC-DC converters (103)    parallel connecting line (104)    solar cell module output line (105)    junction box (106)
NOVELTY - An anode area (1) and a cathode area (2) each involve conductive agents. An anode (3,5) fits in the anode area and a cathode (4) in the cathode area. An ion conductive membrane (7) between the anode and cathode areas separates the anode area from the cathode area. The anode has a material that is electrocatalytically active.    USE - Microbial fuel cell for converting nutrients with biocatalysts into energy.    ADVANTAGE - The microbial fuel cell makes it possible to generate a current with increased current density by using biocatalysts produced from the decomposition of organic compounds without the need of dissolved redox mediators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating a current by using a microbial fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a microbial fuel cell.    Anode area (1)    Cathode area (2)    Anode (3,5)    Cathode (4)    Ion conductive membrane (7)
NOVELTY - A compound solar battery includes: a cell body having pn-junction layer of single crystal to which sunlight enters; first electrode formed directly on a surface on a side opposite to sunlight entering side of the cell body and having a prescribed thickness to support the cell body; and a second electrode formed on a surface of the sunlight entering side of the cell body.    USE - Used as compound solar battery for aerospace applications.    ADVANTAGE - The compound solar battery improves efficiency of conversion to electric energy. It has high degree of freedom in its shape. The removed substrate for epitaxial growth can be used again, thus enabling cost reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing a compound solar battery by:    (1) forming a first cell layer having a first band gap on a surface of a semiconductor substrate by epitaxial growth;    (2) forming a second cell layer having a second band gap lower than the first band gap on the first cell layer;    (3) forming a first electrode having a prescribed thickness to support the first and second cell layers directly on the second cell layer;    (4) separating the first cell layer from substrate; and    (5) forming a second electrode on a surface of the first cell layer exposed by separation from the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a labeled cross-section of the compound solar battery.
NOVELTY - A thermoelectrically active p- or n-conductive semiconductor material comprises ternary compound. The ternary compound (0-10 wt.%) may be replaced by other metals (compounds). The semiconductor material has Seebeck coefficient of greater than or equal toplus minus 200 micronsV/K at 25degreesC.    USE - For use in making thermoelectric generator used in space probes for generating direct currents, cathodic corrosion protection of pipelines, energy supply of lighted and radio buoys, and for operation of radios and television sets. It can also be used in Peltier arrangement (claimed) used as heat pump for cooling equipment parts, vehicles or buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The invention permits higher efficiencies than prior art. It has maximally high value for characteristic of thermoelectric materials, i.e. Z-factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoelectrically active p- or n-conductive semiconductor material comprises ternary compound of structure (Pb1-xGex) Te.    x = 0.16-0.5, preferably 0.17-0.25    The ternary compound (0-10 wt.%) may be replaced by other metals (compounds). The semiconductor material has Seebeck coefficient of greater than or equal toplus minus 200 micronsV/K at 25degreesC. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing semiconductor materials, comprises melting mixture of element powders or their alloys for greater than or equal to 1 hour, subsequently rapidly cooling the melt at greater than or equal to 10degreesC/s to greater than or equal to 100degreesC lower than the melting point of the semiconductor material, and annealing the semiconductor material at greater than or equal to 100degreesC lower than the melting point of the semiconductor material for greater than or equal to 1 hour.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the two profiled and chilled rollers forming channels at indicated positions.
NOVELTY - The biomass electrical power generation system uses tar obtained by dry distilling a biomass raw material as a main fuel (1). The main fuel is burned with the combustor (3) of a micro gas turbine (2), the turbine (6) is rotated, and electrical power is generated.    USE - For gas turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The novel biomass electrical power generation system enables safe conversion of biomass raw material into fuel for gas turbines. The biomass raw material has the character of neutral carbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical power generation method using the above system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the micro gas turbine of the above system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    main fuel (1)    micro gas turbine (2)    combustor (3)    turbine (6)    high-speed generator (7)
NOVELTY - Organic waste is processed by performing methane fermentation, collecting the produced biogas during the fermentation process and concentrating the fermentation residual liquor.    USE - For processing organic waste.    ADVANTAGE - The concentrate of fermentation residual liquor is efficiently utilized as fertilizer or fertilizer raw material. The biogas produced is recycled as a fuel for concentrating the residual liquor. The processing cost of the fermentation residual liquor is reduced sharply. The processed residual liquor is hard to decompose and therefore stored at normal temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a biogas system which comprises a methane fermentation apparatus, a concentration apparatus, co-generation apparatus to produce electric power and heat from the biogas obtained by methane fermentation and a heat supply unit to supply the heat produced in the co-generation apparatus to the concentration apparatus; and    (2) manufacture of methane fermentation residual liquor concentrate which involves processing organic waste by methane fermentation process, and concentrating the fermentation residual liquor using the electric power and heat produced using the biogas as a fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of outline structure of biogas system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fermenter (10)    desulfurizer (20)    converter (30)    fuel cell (40)    concentration apparatus (50)    heat supply path (62)    steam compressor (71)
NOVELTY - The thermoelement has a curved wiring surface (15) formed by predetermined processing of the both end surfaces of the alternately arranged n-type and p-type thermoelectric semiconductor elements (10,11) with the insulation spacers (20).    USE - Thermoelement mounted on pipeline of factory, cooling pipe of power station, exhaust gas pipe of motor vehicle. Also mounted on can package accommodating sensor element.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelement can be mounted directly onto the heat source that does not have uniform flat surface easily and with high reliability, without degrading the heat transfer efficiency, without increasing required amount of the heat conductive resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelement manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure depicts a sectional view of the thermoelement.    n-type thermoelectric semiconductor element (10)    p-type thermoelectric semiconductor element (11)    curved wiring surface (15)    insulation spacer (20)    wiring electrode (30)
NOVELTY - The solar battery element has electrodes (5, 6) on surface of a semiconductor substrate (1) which has a semiconductor junction portion. The electrode contains 0.005-5 wt.% of manganese or manganese compound by manganese conversion.    USE - As solar battery element.    ADVANTAGE - The oxidation of electrode is suppressed effectively, even when solder coating is not provided on electrode surface, and long-term reliability of solar battery element is ensured. Electroconductive resistance of the electrode is not raised, and output characteristics of the battery is not reduced. The electrode has high adhesion with the semiconductor substrate and favorable contact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode further contains titanium, bismuth, cobalt, zinc, zirconium, iron, chromium, phosphorus, magnesium or its compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of solar battery element.    semiconductor substrate (1)    diffused layer (2)    BSF layer (4)    surface electrode (5)    reverse side electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A set of solar cells (1) with electrodes formed on surface, is accommodated in a basket (2). The basket is immersed into molten solder (4) which is circulated from upper to downward direction within basket, to form solder layer on the electrode surface.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery element.    ADVANTAGE - Enables formation of solder layer of uniform thickness on electrode, without crack formation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery element manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar battery element manufacturing apparatus.    solar cell (1)    basket (2)    molten solder (4)    solder tank (5)    impeller (7)
NOVELTY - Each individual solar cell (10) is encapsulated in a transparent plastics housing (30). Each cell has a standardized front contact (40a) and a standardized rear contact (40b). Standardized positive and negative connector wires (50) protrude from the rear face of the housing and may be soldered into sockets (60) and conductor strips (70) on a circuit board (20) which supports the solar cells.    USE - Array of solar cells for generating electric current.    ADVANTAGE - Array of solar cells with cells fitting closely together and provided with standardized connections to circuit board and conductor strips.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross- section through a typical solar cell array.    Solar cells (10)    Circuit board (20)    Transparent plastics housings (30)    Standardized front contacts (40a)    Standardized rear contacts (40b)    Standardized positive and negative connector wires (50)    Sockets (60)    Conductor strips (70)
NOVELTY - The heat exchange medium flows by convection in a closed circuit around the ducts (7) at the front side of the panel (3), to deposit absorbed power to the panel.    USE - For collecting solar energy at high latitudes.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes the weak and diffused sun radiation effectively which increases the efficiency of the solar collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of utilizing solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal sectional view of the solar collector.    box (2)    panel (3)    ducts (7)    glass (9)    rear plate (10)    insulation (11)
NOVELTY - The collector has absorbing fins (13), and set of troughs (J) of which each are formed by reflecting surfaces whose curvature is symmetrical with respect to optical axis (oo') of the system, with respect to shape of absorbing fins.    USE - Compound parabolic concentrator (CPC)-type solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves larger possible gap between absorbing fin and reflecting surface without any optical losses and without compromising maximal achievable concentration of each acceptance angle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the solar collector.    absorbing fins (13)    trough (J)    optical axis (00')
NOVELTY - The method involves sinking a main chamber to a depth and moving within a piston chamber. A deep water pressure and a dynamic force of a moving water portion push a plunger-piston down when an inlet valve of the main chamber opens and an outlet valve closes. The spring force and the air decompressed air force moves the piston up to extract used water from the chamber when the inlet valve closes and the outlet valve opens.    USE - Used for converting a potential energy of a deep-water pressure into kinetic energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a generator with high efficiency of operation, smallest overall dimension, simplest design and low cost of electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an under-water power station for converting energy of deep-water pressure into kinetic energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a working action of a main chamber.    Level of sea (2)    Hypothetical water column of work action (4)    Cone-shaped cavity (6)    Main under water chamber (12)    Entrance in main chamber (14)    Exit from main chamber (16)
NOVELTY - The engine has a control module to generate a cyclical electromagnetic field. A rotating assembly has discrete thermoelectric plugs (10) carried out by a rotor. A magnetic shielding disposed between a permanent magnet and the assembly localizes the field. The plugs are oriented in the assembly such that the electrical charges mobilized by the application of heat interact with the field to exert a torque on the assembly.    USE - Used for converting heat energy into mechanical motion.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is lightweight, compact and has very few internal moving parts. The engine is easily adaptable to different sizes/outputs, where the total number of plugs determines the engine output effectively. The engine working temperature is effectively determined by the plug material used. The solid state design of adding thermoelectric material on the plug enhances the number of charges in the plug. The magnetic shielding around the magnets enhances the field effect on the plugs and enhances the engine performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a type of thermoelectric material that may be utilized in an engine.    Plugs (10)    Plug end (12)    Opposite end (14)
NOVELTY - Processing biodegradable plastic, comprising pulverizing and mixing it with slurry of refuse-state organic material. The mixed slurry is made to contact with methane-fermentation microorganisms for methane-fermentation processing, to process the biodegradable plastic.    USE - For processing biodegradable plastic and for generating biogas used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The biodegradable plastic is efficiently processed in reduced time, using bioreactor of reduced construction cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for biodegradable-plastic processing system, which has bioreactor (9) having reaction chamber for holding the carrier to which methane-fermentation microorganism is adhered, grinding apparatus (3) for pulverizing biodegradable plastic to plastic grain and inducing the pulverized plastic into reaction chamber, slurry tank (7) for storing organic material slurry, and which is connected to the reaction chamber, and mixing unit (8) for mixing the plastic grain and organic material slurry to a composition suitable for methane fermentation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the processing of biodegradable plastic.    Sorting apparatus (1)    Coarse crusher (2)    Grinding apparatus (3)    Decomposition tank (4)    Neutralization tank (5)    Pulverizer (6)    Slurry tank (7)    Mixing unit (8)    Bioreactor (9)    Energy recovery equipment (14).
NOVELTY - The device has silicon layers (04a,05a) provided on electrode layer (20), which are irradiated with annealing laser light (06) of wavelength less than 900 nm, such that the absorption coefficients of the silicon layers with respect to the laser light is different.    USE - For crystal thin-film semiconductor device e.g. semiconductor-element substrate, thin-film transistor (TFT) used for liquid crystal display (LCD) and thin-film optoelectric transducer, and solar battery element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves the rear-side internal reflection rate of the semiconductor device, and solar-cell electric power generation efficiency at reduced cost. Increases the quality of the crystal thin-film semiconductor device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device has silicon layers (04a,05a) provided on electrode layer (20), which are irradiated with annealing laser light (06) of wavelength less than 900 nm, such that the absorption coefficients of the silicon layers with respect to the laser light is different. The electrode layer comprising metal layer (02) and transparent-electrode layer (03), formed on upper surface of substrate (01). The silicon layers formed on electrode layer, are doped with impurity such that the impurity concentration of silicon layer (04a) is greater than impurity concentration of silicon layer (05a). A non-monocrystal silicon layer provided on the layer (05a), is doped with impurity whose conductivity type is opposite to the conductivity type of impurity in the layers (04a,05a).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of crystal thin-film semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    substrate (01)    metal layer (02)    transparent-electrode layer (03)    silicon layers (04a,05a)    laser light (06)    electrode layer (20)
NOVELTY - A system for supplying users with warm water and process and drinking water via a storage facility with an exchangeable heat-generating feed for heating a stored medium with a heat generator. Connections are provided for a solar heating system and for control and/or regulating devices for operation and fuel supply. Three mutually matched inter-connectable and mutually exchangeable/replaceable modules (1,5,8) are provided. The heat-generating feed (1) is designed for operation with different fuels, such as oil, gas, natural-plant oil, pellets or a heat-pump. A store (5) has a fixture flange (7) for connection with the flange cover (6)of the heat-generating feed module (1) as well as connections for solar-, process-water, and drinking water and measurement and /or regulating devices. The console (8) module has a frame and components from a variety of types for the operation, supply, exhaust conveyance, supply and control of the various types of the other two modules.    USE - For supplying users with warm water for heating purposes; and process water and drinking water.    ADVANTAGE - Easier maintenance of the system and lower running costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A view of the water supply system with three modules is given.    Connection for first heating circuit (2)    Solar heating circuit (3)    Storage (5)    Flange cover (6)    Fixture flange (7)    Thermal chamber (15)    Exhaust take-off (18)
NOVELTY - The solar cell array includes several units of solar cells having single or double illuminated surfaces. Each unit of solar cell is independently placed on a holder fixed on the strip-shaped frame (4) so that they are illuminated by direct sun light and refract sun light in three-dimensions.    USE - For solar car, solar boat and solar plane.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to output high power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the inverse refract three-dimensional illuminated solar cell array.    array fixed frame (1)    screws (2)    solar cell unit (3)    strip-shaped frame (4)    hole (5)
NOVELTY - The solar system has primary parabolic total reflection reflector (PTTR) (501A), secondary parabolic total reflection reflector (STTR) (201A) and solar arteries (551A) with corrected curved rectangular prisms (007A, 556A) respectively. The narrow beam of rays reflected by a reflection medium (231C), is focused on the center of the solar artery.    USE - Solar system for solar lighting, air-conditioning and water-heating in building and electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables construction of solar wave guides with minimum losses for the effective transmission of solar radiation to long distances. Enables obtaining large amount of power, at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the solar system.    corrected curved rectangular prisms (007A, 556A)    STTR (201A)    reflection medium (231C)    PTTR (501A)    solar arteries (551A)
NOVELTY - The buoyant elements (6,8) are interconnected by a linkage unit (30) to form an articulated joint and rotated relatively. The hydraulic ram assembly is provided at each end of the linkage unit to resist and extract power from the relative rotation of the buoyant elements.    USE - For extracting power from waves generated in ocean, in tidal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures easy maintenance and inspection. Prevents ingress of water into end cap and prevents extreme load. Ensures optimal energy storage and increases efficiency. Prevents damage of hydraulic ram. Reduces the cost. Ensuring easy installation and simple sealing systems. Increases power absorption and reduces impact load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) linkage unit;    (2) method of extracting power from waves; and    (3) method of manufacturing wave power apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the float structure.    buoyant elements (6,8)    linkage unit (30)    bearing (32)    end cap (38)    main-access hatchway (66)
NOVELTY - A fixed position solenoid is in magnetic communication with a ferromagnetic core secured to a vertically moving weighted chain (27) of a gravity pendulum clock. The output leads from the solenoid, has an input to a device to be powered.    USE - For powering night lights, closet lights, gardens, tents and emergency lighting needs, wind turbine, battery charger. For incorporation within a transistor radio to power it.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate supplemental power to various emergency lighting needs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of clock work of gravity pendulum clock.    pendulum clock (10)    turbine (16)    axle gear (17)    driven gear (18)    chain (27)
NOVELTY - A solid state thermal engine device comprises thermal tunneling units having first metal electrode, and second metal electrode mated to the first metal electrode. An effective gap is formed between the first and second metal electrodes on the order of one nanometer.    USE - For converting thermal energy into an electric current (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device is cost-effectively produced. It operates at lower temperatures and higher efficiencies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for:a method of making a solid state thermal engine device for converting thermal energy into an electric current comprising:    (1) etching a via through first sides of first and second substrates;    (2) attaching metal electrodes to second sides of the first and second substrates; and    (3) mating the metal electrodes through bonding the second side of the first substrate to the second side of the second substrate to form a solid state thermal engine device.
NOVELTY - AN air turbine, power generator and a hydraulic motor are attached coaxially. A float (1) under activation by waves, is fixed between rods (13) provided at end of extended arm connected to a swing motor (17) which is held adjacent to the hydraulic motor.    USE - For power generation using sea waves.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces installation cost since the various components are attached coaxially. Excels in mass production. Due to the float, the wave energy is utilized effectively. The hydraulic motor and the swing motor enables the float to move front and back direction reliably, to utilize the wave energy effectively. Serves as backwater apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fixing device of the floating type power generator using waves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a principal portion of the power generator.    float (1)    extendable arm (6)    fixing rods (13)    weight (7)    reef (15)
NOVELTY - An arsenic adsorption agent containing iron sulfate compound and/or magnesium carbonate compound, is contacted with geothermal water, and arsenic is adsorbed and removed. Oxide and/or hydroxide of calcium is added to water, and water is precipitated to produce deposit. The produced deposit is separated and removed. Then, a boron adsorption agent is contacted with deposit to adsorb boron. Treatment of geothermal water is enabled.    USE - For treating geothermal water, such as wastewater or hot-spring water (both claimed), used for generation of geothermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - The geothermal water is efficiently and economically treated, using reduced amount of adsorption agent. Harmful substance, such as arsenic is efficiently removed from geothermal water, and recovered arsenic is used as semiconductor raw material and glass decoloring agent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) geothermal water treating unit, which has an arsenic adsorption unit, a calcium-compound addition unit, a reaction tank, a separation unit and a boron adsorption unit;    (2) geothermal power generation equipment having geothermal water treating unit; and    (3) hot-spring-water utilization installation having geothermal water treating unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a process of geothermal water treatment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A subsea turbine energy generation apparatus comprises a turbine rotor portion (12) being driven by flowing water and operably connected to an energy generator portion (14), and a support portion connected to the turbine rotor portion or the energy generator portion, where the support portion is adapted to be engaged with a portion of a guidebase assembly or similar structure to retain and anchor the apparatus in position.    USE - Used for generating energy or electricity from flowing water in, e.g. seabed (claimed), and for use in offshore oil and gas exploration and production industries.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows wells and wellheads to be used as locations for equipment to generate energy. It can be deployed using smaller, less powerful mechanisms, e.g. drilling industry running tool, than conventional systems, thus making it less costly to deploy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a system for generating energy from flowing water, comprising apparatuses, and a manifold for collecting and onwardly distributing energy generated by the apparatuses, where each apparatus is in communication with the manifold to allow transmission of generated energy; and    (2) deploying the apparatus for generating energy, comprising deploying a support portion on a seabed, deploying a generating portion on the support portion and releasably connecting the generating portion, and deploying a turbine rotor portion on the generating portion and releasably connecting the generating portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the subsea turbine energy generation apparatus.    Turbine rotor portion (12)    Energy generator portion (14)    Guidebase assembly (18)    Frame (26)    Connectors (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing water on a surface of a transparent conductive layer. The water is chemically adsorbed onto the surface of the layer. The layer is irradiated with electromagnetic waves for a predetermined period of time such that the contact angle of the water is 60degrees or less, the waves have energy larger than the band gap of the metal oxide. A sealing resin layer is formed on the conductive layer.    USE - Used for manufacturing a solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The contact angle of the water on the surface of the transparent conductive layer is set to sixty degree or less, thus improving the adhesion between the conductive layers forming an outermost surface part of a photovoltaic unit at a light incident side. The method minimizes the occurrence of peeling between the sealing material and the transparent conductive layer even when the solar cell module is used outside under severe conditions for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell module manufactured by a method of manufacturing a solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photovoltaic unit used in manufacturing method of a solar cell module.    Collector electrode (11)    Busbar electrode (12)    Insulating material (13)    Portion (14)
NOVELTY - The farm has electrical generator assemblies (12, 13) arranged on a bottom surface of a water body within an ocean current (17) to take generated power from a kinetic energy of an underwater current. Each assembly is in a cradle (16) that is anchored with a pile type device (15) to the bottom surface. The exterior and interior surfaces of an electrical generator are coated with a protective covering (19).    USE - Used with a mainland electric power grid for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The exterior and interior surfaces of the generator is coated with the protective covering to form a non-conductive, heat dissipating, anti-fouling, caustic water specific protective coating, thus protecting the generator from the ocean currents. The arrangement of the electrical generator assemblies minimizes the environmental and boat traffic concerns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an adjacent site hydro-electric farm.    Electrical generator assemblies (12, 13)    Pile type device (15)    Cradle (16)    Ocean current (17)    Protective covering (19)
NOVELTY - The system has counterweight of a predetermined mass attached to a piston rod (32) of an actuator (22). A hydraulic assembly mounted on a base circulates the hydraulic fluid. A multiple pulley system (52) moves the counter weight towards an upper portion of a support frame. An elevating motor mounted on the frame alternately raises and lowers the counter-weight to reciprocate the piston rod within an interior chamber.    USE - Used for generating electrical energy from potential energy (claimed) for powering a wide range of inhabitable structure e.g. residence, restaurant, commercial facility and factory.    ADVANTAGE - The system produces electrical energy in a clean and efficient manner and does not deplete the diminishing source of hydrocarbon-based fuels. The system provides the dynamic ability to reduce the need for imported oil, virtually eliminating the high demand for heating oil, thus eliminating the environmental problems associated with leaking heating oil tanks. The system greatly reduces the need for diesel and jet fuel-powered electricity generations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational view of an electricity generation system.    Support frame (12)    Actuator (22)    Piston rod (32)    Counterweight (40)    Multiple pulley system (52)
NOVELTY - The Peltier element (1) converts heat gradient by frictional heat generated in bearing (5) of wheel hub due to rotation of tire axle (6) of a wheel (3) connected to wheel hub, into electric power.    USE - Auxiliary electric power generation mechanism for vehicle. e.g. for tire pressure measurement.    ADVANTAGE - Thermoelectric conversion utilization of heat source with respect to axle of wheel is performed, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the Peltier element mounted in the wheel hub. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Peltier element (1)    heat conduction board (2)    wheel (3)    bearing (5)    axle (6)    electric power wiring (7)    centering bush (8)
NOVELTY - The terminal box (2) has several connecting terminals (11) that are respectively connected to the connectors of optoelectric transducer of a solar cell module. The bypass rectifiers are respectively directly connected in the state of a bare chip, with respect to each connecting terminal pair.    USE - For connecting solar cell modules arranged in matrix form on roof of house, for solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bypass rectifiers are directly connected with respect to the connecting terminal pair, heat-radiation effect is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline structure of the connection box.    terminal box (2)    module connection cables (9,9a,9b)    connecting terminal (11)    cable fit-in hole (10)    lead frames (40)
NOVELTY - A through-hole (16) is provided at the connection portion of a connection tab (15) with a bus-bar electrode (13). A fillet is formed at the periphery of the through-hole.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is obtained with high reliability and the connection strength is improved by forming fillet at the periphery of the through-hole.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar battery in the solar cell module.    solar battery (12)    bus-bar electrode (13)    finger electrode (14)    connection tab (15)    through-hole (16)
NOVELTY - Several solar cells (11) are electrically connected with a connection tab (15) between a transparent substrate and non-light receiving surface sheet. A notch (16,17) is provided at the periphery of each solar cell, which is touched by the connection tab.    USE - Solar cell module including several e.g. single crystal or polycrystalline silicon solar cell and thin-film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the notch is provided, the space of the adjacent solar battery is reduced. Improves the filling factor of the solar battery and hence increases the electric power generation efficiency of the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell module.    solar cell (11)    bus-bar electrode (12)    finger electrode (14)    connection tab (15)    notch (16,17)
NOVELTY - Connection tab (5) of light receiving surface side and connection tab (9) of non-light receiving surface side of solar battery element, are connected with a solder.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Peeling of soldered connection tab is prevented, hence output reduction of solar cell module is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a connection order of connection tab of solar cell.    solar battery element (1,2)    bus bar electrodes (3,8)    connection tab of light receiving side (5)    connection tab of non-light receiving side (9)
NOVELTY - A solar battery element is sealed with filler between a transparent substrate (10) and a reverse-side material (11). The corner portion (12) of the reverse-side material is cut and made into uneven shape.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Peeling of corner portion of reverse-side material is eliminated. Long-term weather-resistance ability and electrostatic voltage-resistant capability, are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar cell module.    transparent substrate (10)    reverse-side material (11)    corner portion (12)
NOVELTY - The complex oxide contains a complex of lanthanide element, nickel, oxygen, and elements chosen from non-lanthanum rare earth element, sodium, potassium, lithium, zinc, lead, barium, calcium, aluminum and/or bismuth. The complex oxide has negative Seebeck coefficient at 100 degreesC or more.    USE - As n-type thermoelectric conversion material used for thermoelectric generation module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The complex oxide has low electrical resistivity, excellent heat resistance and chemical durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The complex oxide has a composition expressed with formula: Ln1-xMxNiOy.    Ln = lanthanide element;    M = elements chosen from non-lanthanum rare earth element, sodium, potassium, lithium, zinc, lead, barium, calcium, aluminum and/or bismuth;    x = 0-0.8;and    y = 2.7-3.3.    The complex oxide has negative Seebeck coefficient at 100 degreesC or more.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) n-type thermoelectric conversion material; and    (2) thermoelectric generation module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a typical crystal structure of complex oxides. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system comprises the current sensors which detect the solar radiation direction of the sun with respect to the vehicle. A controller controls the air-conditioning of each region inside the vehicle by air-conditioning units, based on the detected solar radiation direction, when a sensor (12) determines that the engine of the vehicle has stopped.    USE - In vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Air-conditioning of the vehicle interior is performed effectively, with reduced power consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the vehicle interior equipped with the air-conditioning system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    partial air-conditioning units (1a-1d)    ventilating fans (2a-2d)    air-conditioner (3)    temperature sensor (10)    crank rotation-detection sensor (12)
NOVELTY - A permanent magnet (4) is rolled freely in a concave portion (3) facing inner surface of a through-hole (2) in a non-magnetic sheet (1). An electromagnetic induction coil is arranged at position that is transverse to the magnetic flux of permanent magnet, when the sheet is held vertically.    USE - Card type portable generator for generating electric power from vibration generated by walking or swiveling, vibration of motor vehicle or rail vehicle, used for portable communication apparatus and portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables obtaining large voltage by simple and convenient arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structure of portable generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    non-magnetic sheet (1)    through-hole (2)    concave portion (3)    permanent magnet (4)
NOVELTY - An assembly absorbs carbon dioxide and yields oxygen to enhance the quality of respiratory air within a closed space e.g. sport or concert hall. The assembly exploits the properties of selected industrial or agricultural breakdown products and has a basin (1) that promotes the growth of micro-algae cultures in rainwater dosed with potassium salts.    USE - The assembly absorbs carbon dioxide and yields oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly takes up exhaled carbon dioxide in a confined space and discharges oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The assembly further has a control system (2) and an electrolysis unit (3) that produces caustic soda with the assistance of potassium salts and chlor-alkali, producing discharging carbon dioxide. A further unit (4) stores sodium hydrogen carbonate (NaHCO3) produced by surrender of CO2 to sodium hydroxide. A further unit (5) separates the flocculated sodium hydrogen carbonate from residual fluid that is subsequently dosed into the micro-algae culture. Slurry nutrient is discharged from a holding tank (6) to the micro-algae. A heater (7) maintains the micro-algae at a target temperature of + 27-30 degreesC. The heater uses heat surrendered from a biomass power station or another suitable industrial installation, or effluent heat from the potassium store (7A). The assembly also has a generator (8) and a suction pump (9) for removal of oxygen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a block flow chart showing the main system component parts.    Micro-algae basin (1)    Control system (2)    Electrolysis (3)    CO2 feed to sodium hydroxide (4)    Separator (5)    Slurry holding tank (6)    Heater (7)    Electricity generator (8)    Suction pump (9)
NOVELTY - A heat energy generated while burning fuel in an engine is used to supply power to an automobile, thereby improving energy efficiency using an engine exhaust heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A piezoelectric device (10) is provided to generate heat electric power. A first contact point of the piezoelectric device is fixed to a cooling system. A second contact point is fixed to an exhaust manifold (30). A battery member is provided to store electric energy connected to the piezoelectric device. The high temperature exhaust heat is generated from the exhaust manifold, thereby temperature difference is large between the first and second contact point.
NOVELTY - The power supply (3) has Peltier element (5) mounted on outer surface of a pillar top transformer (1) through the a heat conduction board (4), for generating electromotive force. A heat sink (8) is mounted on one surface of the Peltier element through a heat conduction board (7). A converter (9) converts the electromotive force generated by the Peltier element, into stable electric power.    USE - For distribution-line accident monitoring apparatus installed in pillar top transformer.    ADVANTAGE - Regular maintenance operation of the power supply is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural diagram of the power supply.    pillar top transformer (1)    power supply (3)    heat conduction boards (4,7)    Peltier element (5)    heat sink (8)    converter (9)
NOVELTY - The organic or inorganic type material such as epoxy resin, silicone is impregnated into an insulating film (4) formed on the corrugated surface (3) of metal substrate (2). An electrode (6) is formed at the surface of the insulating film.    USE - Thermoelectric module board.    ADVANTAGE - Since insulating film is formed on the corrugated surface of metal substrate, the adherence force of substrate and insulating film is improved, hence peeling of insulating film from the substrate is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric module board manufacturing method; and thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the thermoelectric module board.    thermoelectric module board (1)    metal substrate (2)    corrugated surface of metal substrate (3)    insulating film (4)    electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A thermo-electric power generating element (1) generates thermoelectromotive force by temperature difference of body temperature and external temperature when a person touches a specific region of surface of accommodation unit (6). A semiconductor integrated circuit (3,4) and a finger print sensor (8) are operated with the generated thermoelectromotive force.    USE - For security system.    ADVANTAGE - Implements electric power supply and personal identification by heat energy simultaneously. Enables to obtain battery less security system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of functional structure of electronic apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermo-electric power generating element (1)    power supply circuit (2)    semiconductor integrated circuit (3,4)    antenna (5)    accommodation unit (6)    finger print sensor (8)
NOVELTY - A stacked photovoltaic device (300) comprises pair(s) of first and second photovoltaic devices (303, 305) stacked in order from a light incident side, and selective reflection layer (304) formed between the pair(s) of the two photovoltaic devices. The reflection layer is used to electrically connect between the photovoltaic devices. The reflection layer has sheet resistance ofat least100kOhm/square-at most100MOhm/square.    USE - For converting incident light energy to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device is capable of generating large amount of photocurrent without involving reduction of electromotive force and thus is capable of attaining high conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional structure of a stacked photovoltaic device.    Stacked photovoltaic device (300)    Substrate (301)    Light reflection layer (302)    First and second photovoltaic devices (303, 305)    Selective reflection layer (304)    Electrode (306)
NOVELTY - A stacked photovoltaic mechanism (207) comprises unit photovoltaic mechanisms (208). Each mechanism comprises pn- or pin junction. The photovoltaic mechanisms are connected to each other in series. A zinc oxide layer (202, 203) is provided at position(s) between the unit photovoltaic mechanisms. The zinc oxide layer has resistivity varying in its thickness direction.    USE - For converting incident light energy to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides intermediate layer that gives good connection with photovoltaic mechanism and can be formed without adverse effect on the mechanism. It exhibits high conversion efficiency without causing decreased electromotive force. It is capable of collecting energy over an entire wavelength range of incident light. It has good open-circuit voltage and fill factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing stacked photovoltaic mechanism comprising intermediate layer between photovoltaic mechanism with pn or pin junction, first layer made of indium oxide, and second layer made of zinc oxide. The first layer is stacked on the interface(s) with the photovoltaic mechanism. The second layer is stacked on the first layer to form the intermediate layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of the electrical polarities of the photovoltaic mechanism.    Substrate (201)    Zinc oxide layer (202)    N++-type semiconductor layer (204, 205)    Electrode (206)    Stacked photovoltaic mechanism (207)    Unit photovoltaic mechanisms (208)
NOVELTY - An electricity generating water turbine comprises a drive linkage that can be of any length (1, 2) between an axle carrying corrugated steel blades immersed in a water race and a dynamo.    USE - For electricity generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the turbine apparatus. (drawing contains non-english text).    Drive linkage (1,2)
NOVELTY - The invention is related to solar cell, especially, high-temp resistant cell of solar energy-light storage possessing thin film of light storage and capable of using focusing system. The cell of solar energy-light storage is composed of two parts: light storage film and electric power generation film. When sunlight illuminates, light storage film absorbs sunlight, and part of sunlight energy absorbed is stored; the other part of sunlight energy absorbed is transferred to electric power generation film, which transfers sunlight energy to electric energy. When no sunlight illuminates, sunlight energy stored in the thin film of light storage is re-released in form of light, and transferred to electric power generation film, which transfers light energy to electric energy so as to reach the purpose of continuous irradiance and power generation day and night. The invention overcomes shortcomings of present solar cells.
NOVELTY - A torsion tube (236) is rotatably mounted on a several supports oriented in south and north direction. A mounting structure secures the solar panels to the torsion tube at chosen angle to the torsion tube axis.    USE - For installation on uneven terrain, building roof top and upper level of parking ramp for electricity generation and heating.    ADVANTAGE - The mounting structure minimizes the torque generated on the torque tube by dead weight and the wind force. Improves operational efficiency and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the tracking solar collector installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tracking solar collector assembly.    solar collectors (202)    tilting assembly (206)    supports (212,213,216,217)    torque tube (236)
NOVELTY - A positively buoyant turbine system has two turbines (3) so that the center of mass and center of buoyancy of both turbines are separated from each other and both the turbines are oriented vertically. Each turbine is moored to the floor of water in a submerged condition by a mooring cable (7).    USE - Tidal power generator, undersea power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces twisting of cables. Eliminates the need for rotating units or drive units. Produces a reaction force reliably to enable water to rotate turbine blade always. Avoids damage to turbine by surface waves and weather. Enhances strength of device by providing a rigid mooring cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of tidal power generator.    tidal power generator (1)    turbines (3)    turbine blades (5)    sea bed (6)    mooring cable (7)    cable (11)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module subassembly (20) comprises photovoltaic cells (21) arranged in array and electrically interconnected, translucent first plate member of resin (23) adjacent to light receiving surface of photovoltaic cells, second plate member of resin (24) adjacent to non-light receiving surface of photovoltaic cells, and translucent filler layer (25) between the first and second plate members of resin to seal photovoltaic cells.    USE - For used in photovoltaic module with sealed insulating glass (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides excellent handleability and high yields. It provides photovoltaic module that is reusable and excellent in sound and heat insulation. It is miniaturized and significantly strong and highly antiweatherable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic module with sealed insulating glass    (1) comprising first plate of glass, second plate of glass arranged opposite the first plate of glass, spacer member forming a space between the first and second plates of glass, and photovoltaic module subassembly arranged in the space formed through spacer member.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic cross-section of the photovoltaic module with sealed insulating glass.    Sealed insulating glass (1)    Frame (10)    Air layer (14)    Photovoltaic module subassembly (20)    Photovoltaic cells (21)    First plate member of resin (23)    Second plate member of resin (24)    Translucent filler layer (25)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to wind thermoelectric generators using wind energy for heating water and generating electric energy. According to invention, proposed wind thermoelectric generator contains thermal generators installed in platform and base, conical cup and stop rigidly connected with vertical shaft, piezoelectric elements and piezoelectric film. Upper thermal generator is installed in center of round platform, and lower thermal generator is installed in center of base. Thermal generators are provided with inlet and outlet branch pipes hydraulically connected with cold and hot water systems. Movable disks of thermal generators are rigidly coupled with vertical shaft, and fixed disks are connected to inner walls of thermal generators and are supported from below by bushings provided with capsules with heat accumulating composition from outer side. Said capsules are connected to bushings by means of metal bands. Conical cup with hole in lower part is installed through shock absorbers on posts secured on base. Piezoelectric elements are installed inside cup. Piezoelectric elements contact with rollers secured through cages to conical stop rigidly coupled through rods with vertical shaft. Upper hoop is attached through rods to stops connected to posts secured on platform and base. Lower hoop is attached to upper part of base. Piezoelectric film stretched between hoops oscillates under action of wind.    USE - Wind power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design, increased efficiency. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The device measures the energy transfer relationship between the water that passes through hydro electric generator and the turbine shaft to compute the equipment efficiency based on thermodynamic method. In particular, the method senses fluid temperature, pressure and generator output (or pump motors consumption power) at both the input and the output ends of equipment; uses these data along with gravity acceleration and sea level constant to compute proportional energy that the generator has gained from unit mass of water (or proportional energy that a unit mass of water has gained from the pump), proportional energy that a unit mass of water has given to the generator (or proportional energy that the pump has given to unit mass of water), the mechanical loss of generator (pump) for unit mass of water, so that the hydro power generator (pump motor) efficiency and flow rate can be further computed.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a rotary unit (17) having a guide unit (1) which has a movable impact unit (3). Piezoelectric elements (2) are arranged at arbitrary positions along the movement path of the impact unit. The impact unit moves due to the gravity of the rotary unit, and collides and separates from piezoelectric element repeatedly so as to generate electric power.    USE - For generating electric power using piezoelectric element, for light emitting device (claimed) such as visual guidance lamp (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to convert the rotational kinetic energy into electric power efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) light emitting device; and    (2) visual guidance lamp.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric power generating apparatus.    guide (1)    piezoelectric element (2)    impact unit (3)    rotary shaft (15)    rotary unit (17)
NOVELTY - Piezoelectric elements (3) are attached to the edges or the center section of bridge girder (5). The piezoelectric elements generates electric power due to bridge vibration.    USE - Protection of bridge against corrosion using electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generated by the piezoelectric element is used for preventing corrosion of steel used for bridge construction. Life of the bridge is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) displacement absorption method; and    (2) anti-corrosion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the piezoelectric elements during attachment state. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    piezoelectric element (3)    bridge girder (5)    bridge abutment (6)    load transmission stand (8)    circuit box (13)
NOVELTY - A float (23) arranged near water surface (103) is connected to a vertically movable frame (6) having the main and sub pair of sprockets (41,43) and (51,53) which are engaged to an endless chain (35) wound over the upper and lower sprockets (31,33) attached to a pipe (101). When the float ascends/descends due to wave motion, the frame respectively ascends/descends such that, the chain is moved in a preset direction (F).    USE - For producing electric power using energy of waves produced in sea and lake.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has a simple structure and produces electric power using wave energy, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the power generation apparatus.    frame (6)    float (23)    upper and lower sprockets (31,33)    endless chain (35)    sprockets (41,43,51,53)    pipe (101)    water surface (103)    preset direction (F)
NOVELTY - The arrangement (1) has at least two flotation bodies at a distance apart, each with at least two chambers (3,4), of which at least one is connected to at least one chamber of another flotation body via an at least partly flexible or linked connection line system (7). An energy converter (5a,5b) is arranged in at least one of the connected chambers and the connected chambers and connecting line system are partly filled with working liquid (8).    USE - For converting wave energy to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an alternative to conventional arrangements, which suffer from significant corrosion problems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an inventive arrangement for converting wave energy to electrical energy    energy conversion arrangement (1)    chambers (3,4)    connection line system (7)    energy converters (5a,5b)    working liquid (8)
NOVELTY - The mobile solar reflector system has 2 supporting profiles of preferably half-round shape at both ends terminated by a plate enclosed and held together by a preferably quadrilateral hollow profile when their free surfaces are joined. The applied profile is also provided with a bolt that acts as a bearing bolt for pivotably mounting the pivotable system part.    USE - For producing hot water and/or electric current.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. complex assembly, unprotected steam outlet openings and inadequate tipping protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a representation of an inventive mobile solar reflector system    carrying frame (1)    removable reflector elements (3)    containers for solar tracking (6)    transparent profile cup (8)    chassis for transporting system (9)
NOVELTY - The current generation method involves using two different but connected metal elements. The metal elements are each held at a different temperature level and one metal element is heated by heated gases or liquids, e.g. with the water of a solar-powered water storage device or the flue gas of a chimney. The metal elements are plates that are electrically connected together at both ends.    USE - For generation of current with the aid of two different but connected metal elements.    ADVANTAGE - Enables purposeful use of excess generated energy.
NOVELTY - The present invention belongs to the field of utilizing regenerated resource, and is one device of utilizing the energy the falling foot produces to generate electricity and massage. The pressure of falling foot is transmitted mechanically via the pressure shoe with pedal, lever and steel cable to the pulling rod and gear in the waist and crank and hammer handle in the leg for driving mini generator and driving massage device.    USE - The generated electricity may be used in warming, communication, etc.
NOVELTY - A solar beam condensing unit comprises a parabolic glass mirror surface which has high reflective rate and condensing degree based on the principle of a parabola curve, and is installed at an optimal angle for tracking the solar energy.    USE - For electric power generation and for production of warm water.    ADVANTAGE - The economical efficiency of the solar energy utilization apparatus, is improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph illustrating the arrangement of components in the solar energy utilization apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A pipe (3) enclose by fin (2), is arranged on the reverse side of the heat collecting board (1) which is covered by a box (4). A heat insulating foam is provided in the closed space formed between the box and heat collecting board, so as to crimp the pipe through fin to the reverse side of board by volume expansion of foam.    USE - For attaching heat collecting pipe to heat collecting board used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Usage of adhesive agent to attach the pipe to board, is eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of attachment structure of heat collecting pipe.    heat collecting board (1)    fin (2)    heat collecting pipe (3)    box (4)    sealing element (5)    urethane resin (6)
NOVELTY - The dew formation prevention apparatus uses a windmill (10) and/or solar panel (12) concurrently as electric power generating apparatus, and capacitor or secondary battery as electrical storage unit (14) for operating a fan (16) just before dew formation or fogging generation on a mirror (21).    USE - For preventing dew formation on mirror installed on curved road, using windmill and solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Due to concurrent use of windmill and solar panel, cost is reduced, while at the same time ensuring that dew formation on mirror is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the dew formation prevention apparatus.    windmill (10)    solar panel (12)    electrical storage unit (14)    fan (16)    mirror (21)
NOVELTY - The device provides high phase density electromagnetic radiation by conversion of radiation with a lower phase density, e.g. thermically-generated electron radiation moved through a static magnetic field which determines the frequency of the synchrotron radiation provided as the high phase density electromagnetic radiation.    USE - The high phase density electromagnetic radiation generation device is used for a perpetual motion system.    ADVANTAGE - Thermically efficient generation of electromagnetic radiation with a high phase density.
NOVELTY - The system has two levers (1,2) suspended by a U-joint. Two weights with or without leaf springs are coupled to the long arm of the levers. A short arm of the lever (1) imparts rotary motion to a gearbox when the long arm of the lever (1) is moved. The motion imparts a kinetic energy to the lever (2) to lift the long arm of the lever (2) such that the reciprocative movement of the two levers is continuous to run the system.    USE - Used for converting gravity and force of leaf springs to continuous rotary motion to drive a car, ship, airplane, industrial machine, agricultural machine and AC generator, and to convert only the leaf spring force to continuous rotary motion to drive airplane, car, truck, ship and AC generator (claimed), and to generate electrical power with constant rate.    ADVANTAGE - The continuous rotary motion drives a car, an airplane, a ship, and generates electrical power with constant rate, thus avoids environmental pollution due to the gasoline which releases the lead, and hence protects the human health. The power generating system converts the straining force of the leaf springs to rotary motion to drive an airplane. The power generating system is safe as the fuel tank in any vehicle or an airplane is the biggest risk threatens the boarders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the design of the power generating system of the gravity and leaf springs.    Levers (1, 2)    Weights (5, 6)    Bearings (7, 8, 9, 10)    U-joint (15)    Long arms (45, 47)
NOVELTY - The system has a floating platform with a deck (23) and an engine (25) for propelling the platform, and pontoons (26) mounted on the platform in an ocean above a general level of ocean swells. Ocean wave electric generators are mounted on the platform, where movement of a linear rotor generates an electrical energy in a stator tube responsive to the ocean waves.    USE - Used for producing electric power for the movement of a float riding in an ocean wave.    ADVANTAGE - The pontoons mounted on the floating platform float in the ocean above a general level of ocean swells, thereby allowing the floating platform to operate in the ocean, bays, inlets, or lakes for converting wave energy into electrical energy. The pontoons are filled with water to sink the stabilized energy conversion operation platform (SECOP) to the desired level to operate the seven ocean swell and wave conversion floats correctly and to stabilize the platform. The system can store excess energy under high wave or wind conditions and can be used for ship operation under conditions of flat seas on calm days.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a floating ocean swell electric generator system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of a stabilized energy conversion operation platform (SECOP).    Tubes (22)    Deck (23)    Engine (25)    Pontoons (26)    Stabilized energy conversion operation platform system (30)
NOVELTY - The unit has a geothermal fluid supply line (3) and a geothermal fluid return line (4), where the two respective lines are separated by a thermal insulation material (6). Void spaces are filled with a non-corrosive, heat conductive fill material (7) which fully encases both the fluid supply line and the fluid return line, and a tube is placed within a borehole (1) in a ground.    USE - Used for transferring heat from ground, in a heating/cooling system and/or any geothermal thermal energy generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The insulation area between the fluid supply and return lines at the center of the borehole may be optionally expanded in area so as to reduce the amount of heat conductive fill required, such that the thermal insulation quality of the heat exchange unit is increased. The efficiency and installation cost functionality of predecessor geothermal heat exchange designs are thus improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side isometric view of a thermally conductive walled tube, in direct thermal contact with the ground.    Borehole (1)    Geothermal fluid supply line (3)    Geothermal fluid return line (4)    Thermal insulation material (6)    Heat conductive fill material (7)
NOVELTY - A processor (21) registers character data obtained by conversion of input speech data, into memory if the character data doesn't correspond with pre-registered plant data (24). The usage frequency of character data within a preset period, is calculated if remaining memory capacity is below a preset level when new data registration is needed. Character data is erased if the frequency is smaller than a preset value.    USE - Thermal power generation plant monitoring and control equipment.    ADVANTAGE - New data is registered after deleting rarely used data, thereby preventing limitation in registration capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the thermal power generation plant monitoring and control equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    speech data input processor (20)    data registration processor (21)    keyboard data entry processor (22)    plant data (24)    usage frequency determination processor (27)
NOVELTY - The solar battery electrode (9) is dipped inside a molten solder solution (13), and then dipped inside an oil tank (13) whose temperature is higher than melting point of solder.    USE - For manufacturing electrode of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures uniform coating of solder on the electrode surface, without generation of crack on electrode surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery electrode manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar battery electrode manufacturing apparatus.    solar battery electrode (9)    wafer carrier (10)    arm (11)    solder tank (13)    oil tank (13')
NOVELTY - A generator (2) is arranged in a main power station (1) to produce electric power using natural energy. The generated electric power is supplied to an electrolyzer (3) for electrolyzing water. The hydrogen generated during electrolysis, is supplied to a fuel cell (14) to generate electric power in a sub power station (10). The electric power is supplied to a charger (16), as a drive source of an electric vehicle.    USE - For supplying electric power to motor vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Generation of pollution is reduced, by generating power using natural energy. The transfer of electric power between the main and sub power stations is eliminated, by converting the generated power into the hydrogen and therefore the need for long-distance power transmission line is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The generator is arranged in a uninhabited land and is selected from a solar cell, tidal generator, wind generator or geothermal generator. The hydrogen is supplied from the main power station to the sub power station, in the state of the hydrogen occlusion alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main power station (1)    Generator (2)    Electrolyzer (3)    Power station (10)    Fuel cell (14)    Charger (16)
NOVELTY - A representation data preparation unit (4) prepares the power requirement and heat demand representation data representing the power requirement and heat demand characteristics, and stores it in non-volatile memory (5). An operation control unit (2) produces driving control information related to thermoelectric joint supply device (21), by referring the stored data during electric power return after a power failure.    USE - For controlling driving of thermoelectric joint supply device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing suitable operation control with respect to power requirement and heat demand of consumer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the drive control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    operation control unit (2)    representation data preparation unit (4)    memory (5)    thermoelectric joint supply device (21)    hot water storage tank (22)
NOVELTY - The hollow coils are filled with iron crystals and a high viscous liquid whose liquidity increases with temperature. A transmitter receiving power from solar energy radiates microwaves towards the coils where it is converted into magnetic energy and releases as magnetic circular motion stage by stage.    USE - The propulsion system is versatile and usable for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Requires no solid fuel. Covers greater distances and speeds. The system is cheap and safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing explains the energy release.
NOVELTY - An interference filter in the glazing, reflects narrow spectral band of visible light and is transparent to other wavelengths in solar spectrum.    USE - Used in thermal solar collector (claimed) mounted on buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Provides colored reflection from glazing concealing black color of solar panel. Is of low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the glazing.
NOVELTY - The generator using a moving vehicle is provided to supply the electric power to a traffic signal lamp by generating the electric power from the movement of the moving vehicle on road.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The generator using a moving vehicle comprises a generating plate (1), a floating gear (10), a small gear (13), a first driven gear (14), a cavity part, an elastic member (16), a transmission, an alternator, a power supply, an elastic member control part, a support member (62), and a support member height control part. The generating plate (1) includes a number of rack gears (3) and a weight (4). The generating plate (1) is connected to an upper side of a road by a hinge (2). The floating gear (10) is connected to the rack gears (3). The floating gear(10) includes a moving hole (11) moved along a fixing axis. The small gear (13) is operated by the movement of the floating gear. The first driven gear (14) is installed at a first driven shaft. The cavity part is installed in the inside of the first driven gear. The elastic member (16) is connected to the inside of the cavity part and the first driven shaft. The transmission is connected to the first driven gear. The alternator is used for generating the current. The power supply is used for rectifying and charging the power of the alternator. The elastic member control part is connected to the first driven shaft. The support member (62) is used for supporting the weight (4). The support member height control part controls a range of rotation of the generating plate (1) by shifting the support member.
NOVELTY - The section has multiple semiconductor units e.g. pylons (112, 114). The units are coupled to heat source and sink (140, 150) exchangers, and electrically insulated from the exchangers by an insulation material. The units have two sections, where cross section of one section is greater than another section. The sections are adjacent to hot and cold sides of a module, respectively, where one section is closer to the hot side.    USE - Used in a thermoelectric module or a generator e.g. waste-heat generator systems, or waste heat into power generators (WHiP), for converting heat into electricity with no moving parts.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric section optimizes their design to the temperature gradients during standard operating conditions, thus increasing the overall efficiency of the waste-heat generator systems, or waste heat into power generators. The thermoelectric section utilizes less expensive materials in less critical regions, and/or utilizes various geometric configurations, thus reducing the overall cost of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a semiconductor thermoelectric module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a thermoelectric module.    Semiconductor units (112, 114)    Conductors (120)    Insulation material (131)    Heat source (140)    Heat sink (150)    Thermoelectric module (200)
NOVELTY - The N-type and P-type semiconductor elements/pylons (112,114) having different compositions, are connected electrically in series or parallel through the electrical conductors (120).    USE - Semiconductor thermoelectric module.    ADVANTAGE - Thermoelectric module/generator having optimum design relative to temperature gradients during standard operating conditions, is realized at low lost. Thereby increasing overall efficiency of the waste heat generator system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a semiconductor thermoelectric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermoelectric module.    N-type and P-type semiconductor elements/pylons (112,114)    conductors (120)    heat source (140)    heat sink (150)    thermoelectric module (200)
NOVELTY - The marks (102a-102d) such as bar code are formed on the surface of a substrate (101) such that the mark is formed along a direction non-parallel to the direction along which the factors (103,104) that hinder reading of mark is generated. The mark formed on the substrate is read by reading apparatus.    USE - For generation of mark such as character, bar code or two-dimensional code on photovoltaic element substrate used in solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Occurrence of unreadable state of the mark is effectively prevented. Mark reading accuracy is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) mark reading program; and    (2) mark reading apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic element substrate comprising mark.    substrate (101)    marks (102a-102d)    factors hindering mark reading (103,104)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has two floats (100, 200) with an intercept with a water surface. A power take-off unit coupled between the floats converts the relative movements between the floats into useful energy. The floats are configured to rise and fall in respective in-phase and out-of-phase relations with passing surface waves. One float is a circular unit and has a rim with a central opening, and the other float is an elongated spar.    USE - Used for capturing energy from surface waves on a body of water (claimed) to convert them into useful energy.    ADVANTAGE - The elongated spar float moves out of phase with the passing surface wave, where the spar includes an elevation depth. The depth of the spar in connection with the power take-off unit is increased as close as a resonance depth of the waves such that oscillation amplitude is increased, thus increases the efficiency of energy conversion. The floats serve as ground for one another, thus avoid the need for anchoring the floats to the floor of the body of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows wave energy conversion apparatus deployed in a body of water.    Floats (100,200)    Rim (102)    Central opening (104)    Weight (202)    Buoys (600)
NOVELTY - Electric current is induced in power circuit set up of thermocouple p circuits 1 and n circuits 2, switching strips 3, and active load 6 due to temperature difference of hot and cold junctions 4 and 5, respectively when they occur in hot flow cavity 8 and in cold flow cavity 9 of vortex tube 7 resulting from temperature separation of gas supplied from compressed gas source. In the process fuel combustion is not required.    USE - Power supplies which are essentially heat-to-power converters.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced environmental friendliness and fire safety in electrical energy generation.1 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Proposed thermoelectric generator is distinguished from prior art that produces electrical energy for active load using thermocouple whose hot junctions are heated and cold ones are cooled down in that vortex tube operating from compressed gas source is used as heating and cooling medium source which makes it possible to dispense with fuel combustion.    USE - Electrical energy production by direct heat-to-power conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced environmental friendliness and fire safety. 1 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Plant includes new additional members and links: electric heater mounted in reservoir with heat accumulator and connected through drives with generator; first heat exchanger placed in space between transparent and light absorbing surfaces along the whole area of cone. First heat exchanger is connected through pressure and draining pipelines arranged inside plant respectively with first pump through suction pipeline and with reservoir having heat accumulator. Plant also includes second heat exchanger with cooled heat transfer agent arranged along lower base of cone; third heat exchanger insulated from outside heat penetration and placed at outlet of suction pipe and connected through pressure and draining pipelines with second pump and with second heat exchanger. First and fourth heat exchangers are connected one with other, with heat accumulator and with user. Second heat exchanger is connected with third heat exchanger.    USE - Power engineering, namely production of heat power and electric energy with use of solar irradiation and flows of air.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency of plant due to stable draft and rational use of heat.
NOVELTY - A solar cell module has an n-type semiconductor layer (4) formed on a p-type semiconductor layer (3), that comprises a trace element whose concentration gradient decreases w.r.t a p-type semiconductor layer side.    USE - Used during solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - A highly reliable solar cell module with improved efficiency is obtained, since leakage of electric current flowing into substrate through semiconductor layer is minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    substrate (1)    insulating layer (2)    p-type semiconductor layer (3)    n-type semiconductor layer (4)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive patterns (1,2) having mutually different electroconductive materials are arranged on the surfaces of an insulating material (6) and are mutually joined through a through hole (17) formed at the insulating material.    USE - Thermoelectric converter for thermoelectric power generator and electronic device such as digital still camera.    ADVANTAGE - Number of mutually joined electroconductive patterns are formed with high density so improving wiring density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric converter manufacturing method; and    (2) energy converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the thermoelectric converter and electroconductive patterns. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electroconductive patterns (1,2)    Insulating material (6)    Thermocouple (9)    Through hole (17)
NOVELTY - The essence of an optical collector body (3) is, that it contains at least one prism (1) which correspondingly narrows with the passage of incoming light. The prism (1) is transparent to a broad wavelength distribution of light and has small attenuation. Viewed from the direction of the light's progress, the farther end of a prism (1) is coupled to an optical fibre (2). The far-ends of optical fibres are in contact with a light conducting light transfer device.    USE - None given.
NOVELTY - The generator has a wave cylinder (5) with an open bottom suspended above an ocean floor in a fixed position. The cylinder top is tightly enclosed except for a T shaped air tube opening into a cylinder chamber. The tube houses unidirectional valves (1, 3) e.g. flapper valve, on one arm and an exit valve on the other. An intake air tube open to air and passing through a flywheel equipped air turbine connects to the intake arm.    USE - Used for generating energy from ocean wave.    ADVANTAGE - The T shaped air tube greatly simplifies and improves the generator operation and deployment. The cylinder with open bottom allows flow of water, tidal and wave changes to be accommodated within the chamber automatically. The unidirectional valve minimizes malfunction from fouling or corrosion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The turbine is connected with an exit air tube connected to the exit arm of the tube before the turbine exits to the air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the general configuration and salient parts of a simplified hydropneumatic wave power machine.    Unidirectional valves (1, 3)    Valve seat (2)    Tubular air duct opening (4)    Wave cylinder (5)    Tidal levels (6, 6a)    Wave heights (7, 7a)    Tidal level conditions (8a, 8b)    Outlet tube (9)    Air inlet tube (10)    Air turbine (11)    Fly wheel (12)
NOVELTY - A reverse polarity voltage is applied to the positive and negative lateral electrodes (2,3) of solar battery element (1) and the temperature of battery element is measured with an infrared thermometer (7).    USE - For testing solar battery element of e.g. single crystal silicon solar cell, polycrystalline silicon solar cell and thin-film type solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - Destruction of solar battery element during hot-spot generation is prevented and reliability of solar cell module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar battery element testing apparatus.    solar battery element (1)    N layer lateral electrode (2)    P layer lateral electrode (3)    direct current power sources (4)    infrared thermometer (7)
NOVELTY - The system has ramps (2) that are located in a drive way that is trodden by a passage of vehicles (1). A generator (6) produces electricity to tap a portion of energy, and a piston (3) is provided in inside chambers in which air is compressed. A turbine (5) rotates the generator, where air is compressed in the inside cylinders and the compressed air is fed into a tank (4).    USE - System for performing transformation of energy generated by moving vehicles, utilized in an urban area.    ADVANTAGE - The system can easily perform transport of energy to a consumer in a simple manner, is environment-friendly, and does not have any visual or environmental impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a system for performing transformation of energy generated by moving vehicles.    Vehicle (1)    Ramp (2)    Piston (3)    Tank (4)    Turbine (5)    Generator (6)
NOVELTY - The panel has several solar-cell assembly rows (9a,9b,9c), each comprising several solar cells arranged in a straight line. An interconnector connects the solar cells in each row, electrically in series. A connection track (10) connects adjacent rows in series, such that electric potential gradient direction of all the rows is same.    USE - Solar cell panel used by spacecraft such as satellite and airship.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses discharge between solar cells, and discharge between adjacent solar cell modules. Also generation of magnetic field from a solar cell circuit can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the solar cell panel.    solar cell assembly (8)    solar cell assembly row (9a,9b,9c)    connection track (10)
NOVELTY - A power harvesting subunit (22) draws power from a waste energy such as heat energy and the sensor system (20) is powered when predetermined power value is reached. The sensor sub-system (26) communicates the sensed information to a remote processor (30) through a communication system (28) for system diagnosis.    USE - For monitoring and controlling health function of e.g. a helicopter transmission by using sensor that is powered by waste energy such as heat, mechanical vibration, acoustic vibration.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains free power source for wireless operation of sensor system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of operating remote sensor system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of sensor system.    sensor system (20)    power harvesting system (22)    sensor sub-system (26)    communication unit (28)    remote processor (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a working fluid in a region to expand and contract to flex a diaphragm (28) and a piezoelectric material layer to convert a structural flexure of diaphragm to electrical energy. A thermal energy transfer device transfers thermal energy from the working fluid through the diaphragm to cool the working fluid and cause contraction so that the diaphragm cyclically flexes when the device is exposed to thermal energy.    USE - Used for converting thermal energy to electrical energy by using MEMS for use with IR power conversion system, self-powered sensor, implantable device, miniaturized electrical device or circuit and portable power source.    ADVANTAGE - The device allows for efficient conversion of heat or other thermal energy to electrical power in a meso-to-micro scale device at an electronic chip-scale.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The region is exposed to thermal energy from a thermal energy accepting layer for transferring heat from a heat source to the fluid. The working fluid is selected from a group consisting of a single-phase gas, a mixture of liquid and gas phases or a liquid phase. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of converting thermal energy into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cut-away view of a meso-micro scalable device for converting thermal energy into electrical energy.    Heat dissipating surface (24)    Diaphragm (28)    Piezoelectric material layer (32)    Photo energy conversion system (70)    Layers (72, 74)    Meso-micro scalable device (80)
NOVELTY - A bladder (15) connected to a cable (17) passing through a shaft/pulley (17A) tethered to an anchor (12) positioned in water (10), moves in vertical direction, as the ocean swell rises and falls. The shaft/pulley changes traveling direction of cable so that a portion of cable rises and falls with an ocean swell, and a flywheel connected to cable provides rotational movement to rotate an armature of generator (30).    USE - For converting swell energy in ocean into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The swell energy converter is implemented at low cost, and is relatively and mechanically uncomplicated. The converter is economical to run, while reducing maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for converting swell energy in ocean into electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the ocean swell energy converter.    water (10)    anchor (12)    bladder (15)    cable (17)    shaft/pulley (17A)    generator (30)
NOVELTY - A turbine (141) is coupled to a thermal storage unit (231) which heats compressed air, to receive the hot compressed air, so that the rotor in the turbine is rotated with the hot compressed air to operate an electrical generator.    USE - Thermal and compressed air storage (TACAS) system to drive turbine to generate electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for a fuel combustion system to reduce cost and to reduce harmful emissions. Reduces the amount of wasted heat during air compression process. Enables supplying electrical power with increased efficiency. Reduces pollution level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of generating power using compressed air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the thermal and compressed air storage system.    electrical input (110)    motor (121)    compressor (122)    pressure tank (123)    valve (124)    turbine (141)    generator (142)    thermal storage unit (231)    resistive heater (233)
NOVELTY - The solar system has at least one solar collector for thermal and/or electrical solar energy utilization, essentially consisting of a transparent cover (1), an absorber surface with hydraulic and/or electric connections and an enclosing frame (2). A wind energy plant is combined with at least one solar collector for thermal and/or electrical solar energy exploitation.    USE - For converting solar power into electrical or thermal form.    ADVANTAGE - The energy yield of the solar system is increased and wind energy can be used.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a solar collector with a wind power plant    transparent cover (1)    frame (2)    wind energy plant housing (3)
NOVELTY - A power unit for heat and power comprises an air pump (2) after a heat exchanger (1) and before an air container (3) connected to a rotary engine (6) with a generator (5) and to two, partly water-filled, containers (19,20) having a second rotary pump and generator (12,13). Water flows between the containers due to underpressure in the air container.    USE - As an air-water power unit (claimed) for regenerative energy production.    ADVANTAGE - Air pressure and air oscillations are used effectively to generate both electric current and heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A flow diagram for the system is shown.    heat exchanger (1)    air pump (2)    air container (3)    rotary pumps (6,12)    generators (5,13)    containers (19,20)
NOVELTY - A microelectromechanical arrangement with at least one layer on a substrate, especially a thermoelectric layer on a substrate, where the thermal expansion coefficient of at least one layer and that of the substrate are markedly different, where at least one layer (1) is coupled with a stress decreasing agent (2) for the desired decrease in the lateral, mechanical stresses in layer (1).    USE - The arrangement is useful for thermoelectric generators or Peltier effect elements.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement provides a stress-free layer and stress-free growth for layer thicknesses greater than 10 micron.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for preparation of the arrangement, especially a thermoelectric semiconductor structural element as described above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a scheme for a first stage in preparation of the arrangement.    thermoelectric layer, (1)    stress lowering agent, (2)    adhesive layer, (3)    anti-adhesion layer, (4)    electrode metal, (5)    substrate, (10)    substrate surface. (11)
NOVELTY - A multilayer photovoltaic (solar) cell module comprises a backing layer containing a blend of an ethylene/acid copolymer ionomer dispersed in a continuous or co-continuous polyamide phase.    USE - Used to convert light energy into electrical energy useful for powering machinery, electrical equipment, and appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The invention reduces the problems encountered with laminate construction while maintaining good performance in performance areas for solar cell backings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for preparing a backing for a solar cell, comprising making a blown film or an extrusion cast film from a blend. The backing is obtained from a blend of an ethylene acid copolymer ionomer dispersed in a continuous or continuous polyamide phase.
NOVELTY - Fabricating optical concentrator by depositing anti-reflection coating on the outer surface of each spherical semiconductor (22), bonding each semiconductor into perforated aluminum foil (24) array to allow ohmic contact to be made to a first side of the p-n junction, removing anti-reflection coating and from a portion of each semiconductor, and exposing the core to allow ohmic contact to be made to a second side of the p-n junction.    USE - For photovoltaic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides uniform deposition of metal oxide on the surface of the silicon spheres, thus providing thin layer of anti-reflection coating at the top of the silicon spheres and thick layer of anti-reflection coating on the underside of the silicon spheres. It does not require contact between each leg and n-type material of each mechanism. It provides reduces the light reflected from the mechanisms. It increases incident light on the silicon spheres resulting to increasing the output and efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fabricating optical concentrator comprises providing spherical semiconductors, depositing anti-reflection coating on the outer surface of each semiconductor, bonding each semiconductor into perforated aluminum foil array to allow ohmic contact to be made to a first side of the p-n junction, removing anti-reflection coating and from a portion of each semiconductor, and exposing the core to allow ohmic contact to be made to a second side of the p-n junction. The semiconductor has core and outer surface forming a p-n junction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the array of semiconductor.    Semiconductor (22)    Aluminum foil (24)
NOVELTY - A power transfer unit (12) transfer rotation of an actuator shaft perpendicular to actuator arms (5) of grill (4) embedded in road, to a turbine shaft (13) connected to a generator motor, flywheel (16), shaft rotation regulator and speed brake (15). A power conversion unit is connected to generator (17) and battery (60) which connects power generating system to an electrical device (65) or a power grid (70).    USE - For generating power using movement of vehicles along roadway, so as to actuate lights and electrical devices, charge batteries and also for use by public.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures a simple, safe and effective energy capturing mechanism which transfer moving vehicle energy to power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows a schematic view of the power generating apparatus.    grill (4)    actuator arms (5)    power transfer unit (12)    turbine shaft (13)    speed brake (15)    flywheel (16)    generator (17)    battery (60)    electrical device (65)    power grid (70)
NOVELTY - The optical fiber comprising ultra-high purity quartz glass made of silicon dioxide, is subjected to silicon dioxide reduction process for recovering silicon. The recovered silicon is used for solar power generation.    USE - For recycling discarded optical fiber used in optical communication network, for use in solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The discarded optical fiber is recycled effectively, thereby generating a large amount of silicon, hence solar power generation efficiency is improved.
NOVELTY - Positive battery cell (2) is alternately arranged in sine wave like portion of panel (1). An electronic switch (3) switches between application of base of pulsating current of positive and negative, to the transformer (5) to obtain desired power generation.    USE - Large solar cell panel used for power generation during disaster and earth quake.    ADVANTAGE - Need for supplying furl to alternator during disaster is prevented. Enables to generate power without any noise.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the large solar cell panel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    panel (1)    cell (2)    electronic switch (3)    diode (4)    transformer (5)
NOVELTY - The generator (1) has a float frame (32) installed on a support structure and having an internal volume extending from a float (5) to a reservoir tank (14). The float is raised or lowered by the swells of the ocean, such that water is pumped into the reservoir tank through a pump line. An outflow line (29) leads water from the reservoir tank to a turbine, such that the turbine is driven by the water.    USE - For generating electricity from swell of ocean.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable generation of electricity from rise and fall of ocean swells. Minimizes friction acting on float during its raising and lowering.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a swell-powered tide compensated pump; and    (B) a one-way valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the swell-powered tide compensated electric generator.    Swell-powered tide compensated electric generator (1)    Float (5)    Reservoir tank (14)    Outflow line (29)    Float frame (32)
NOVELTY - The surface (14) made of titanium (Ti) or its alloy, is exposed to remove natural oxidation layer and is anodized to form hydrated oxide layer of preset thickness proportional to the applied voltage. The oxide layer is immersed in metal oxide powder and heated to form metal titanate ferroelectric/piezoelectric layer (16) which is covered by electrode layer (18).    USE - For manufacturing ferroelectric/piezoelectric discharge device used by photovoltaic e.g. solar cell, thermoelectric e.g. thermocouple, radioisotope thermoelectric generator e.g. nuclear heated thermocouple, thermo-photovoltaic.    ADVANTAGE - Provides solid state spark gap as the high resistance state is recovered from the low electrical resistance state and hence provides stable discharge device resulting in the increase of the efficiency of the devices using discharge device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for detecting gamma radiation using ferroelectric/piezoelectric discharge device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the ferroelectric/piezoelectric discharge device.    titanium metal/alloy (12)    titanium metal/alloy surface (14)    ferroelectric/piezoelectric layer (16)    electrode layer (18)
NOVELTY - The dry ice is pressurized in a refrigerant container (1) of specific density to obtain liquefied carbon dioxide gas for supplying to a turbine. The temperature of overcooled refrigerant is raised by circulating anti-freezing solution between the container and a dry-ice duplicator (3). The pressure-reduced ejection liquid is pressurized in the duplicator and is supplied to the container.    USE - For generating electric power using carbon dioxide.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generation of electric power without the need for storing carbon dioxide gas and releasing carbon dioxide gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dry ice is pressurized in a refrigerant container (1) of specific density to obtain liquefied carbon dioxide gas for supplying to a turbine. The temperature of overcooled refrigerant is raised by circulating anti-freezing solution between the container and a dry-ice duplicator (3). The pressure-reduced ejection liquid is pressurized in the duplicator and is supplied to the container. The refrigerant container has density lower than a liquefied carbon dioxide and higher than a carbon dioxide gas. The temperature of the overcooled refrigerant is increased based on the cold-heat electric power generation of the turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the electric-power generation mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    refrigerant container (1)    dry-ice (3)
NOVELTY - A biomass electric-power-generation system has a carbonization furnace (10), a micro gas turbine-type or gas engine-type generator (40), a refiner (20) and a gas holder (30). The furnace carbonizes wood resources and forms carbonization gas. The generator utilizes carbonization gas as original fuel. The refiner removes tar contained in gas, and purifies gas. The gas holder adjusts heat energy released with purified gas.    USE - Used for the generation of electric power using wood resources such as coppiced timber, leather material, dissection waste material, excess material of construction material, off cuts, sawdust, lumber chips, wooden material, beer lees, shochu-liquor, bean cured lees, coffee lees and oil-outlet lees.    ADVANTAGE - The biomass electric power generation system efficiently enables biomass electric power generation using industrial waste, and is cleaned and maintained easily. The tar contained in carbonization gas of wood resources, is removed using a refiner, and hence the adherence of tar with the drive portion of the gas turbine is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the outline structure of a biomass electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carbonization furnace (10)    refiner (20)    gas holder (30)    micro gas turbine type or gas engine type generator (40)
NOVELTY - The bottom end and top end of an angle adjusting screw rod (12) are attached to front end of a plate (11) and to a bracket (13) which is fixed to bottom center of the solar panel (8) respectively. The plate moved along the V-shaped guide rail (10), is fixed to a front end of the turn table (3) and contact with the bottom end of another plate (14).    USE - In solar energy power generation system for domestic purpose.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to adjust the inclination angle of the solar panel according to vernal equinox, summer solstice, autumnal equinox, and winter solstice. Simplifies the structure of the apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bracket (9) fixed to the bottom center of the solar panel, is rotatably connected to another bracket (7) fixed to the upper surface of a turntable and a V-shaped guide rail is arranged in a support of the motor (6) mounted on a gear wheel (5) meshed with another gear wheel (2) provided on a rotary shaft (4) of the turntable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of tracing type solar panel operation apparatus.    gear wheels (2,5)    turn table (3)    rotary shaft (4)    motor (6)    brackets (7,9,13)    solar panel (8)    V-shaped guide rail (10)    plates (11,14)    screw rod (12)
NOVELTY - The machine has a float that is kept floating on the sea surface, and is connected to a hydraulic actuator (1). The hydraulic actuator has a piston and a cylinder, where the cylinder is coupled to a fixed support (0). The inlet and outlet valves (2) are provided with a hydropneumatic pressure accumulator (3). A pressure and flow control valve (4) is located in the circuit before a rotary hydraulic motor (5). A detachable mechanical connection (10) is formed between the hydraulic motor and a generator (11). The circuit is closed with an expansion tank (6) for priming the hydraulic actuators.    USE - Machine for processing and converting the kinetic and potential energy of the sea into mechanical energy of rotation for generating electricity through an electric generator.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure and flow control valve is located in the circuit before a rotary hydraulic motor, where a detachable mechanical connection is formed between the hydraulic motor and a generator, and thus ensures efficient and improved energy conversion machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an energy conversion machine.    Hydraulic actuator (1)    Inlet and outlet valves (2)    Hydropneumatic pressure accumulator (3)    Pressure and flow control valve (4)    Rotary hydraulic motor (5)    Expansion tank (6)    Detachable mechanical connection (10)    Generator (11)    Fixed support (0)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a full-automatic spring wheel sun-following machine and machine group which can carry various solar utilization equipment and can automatically follow sun by utilizing double shaft and adopting omnibearing mode. Said invention can be used for producing high-temp. up to several thousands deg. C, can be used for producing hydrogen or making chemical reaction to store energy, and can be used for cooking, heating, freezing and air-conditioning, drying and solar power generation. Said invention has no need of electricity, oil and coal, and uses spring to store energy, and includes the components of non-circular gear pair, main shaft, reducer, controller, conversion mechanism and others.
NOVELTY - The gas powered device has thermocouple and thermopile for generating voltage representative of burner/pilot lights to power the gas sensor.    USE - Gas-powered device that uses methane, petrol vapor, etc., such as gas-powered furnace, water heater. Also applicable in safety, security and communication applications, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves power conversion efficiencies in the range of 50-60% by using simple technique, to prevent energy from needlessly being depleted at such a time with continued sensor heater drive cycles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for powering gas sensor;    (2) gas sensor;    (3) power supply;    (4) method for producing output at given voltage; and    (5) voltage regulator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of a step-up converter gas-powered device.
NOVELTY - The device has a set of thermocouples (13) connected in series, each with two ends, where each end has a junction. One (P1) of the two junctions of each thermocouple is fixed to a main surface of a substrate. The other junction (P2) is provided with a bump (30) for fixing this junction to a top plate in such a way that this junction is separated from the substrate.    USE - Used for power generation using industrial waste, using exhaust gas heat of automobiles, using heat release from substrates in electronic device such as personal computer, using body temperature in wrist watch, temperature sensor or infrared sensor.    ADVANTAGE - One of the two junctions of the thermocouples is bonded to the top plate by the bumps, thus even if the height of the junction varies between thermocouples, each bump is deformed in accordance with such difference during thermo-compression bonding. Therefore, ensuring that the junction and the plate are bonded to each other and that heat is reliably transferred between the junction and the plate. The junction is separated from the substrate, thereby increasing the thermoelectric conversion efficiency without heat being directly transferred from the substrate to the junction of each thermocouple.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The top plate is arranged facing the main surface of the substrate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing a thermoelectric conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top view of a thermoelectric conversion device.    Thermocouples (13)    Spacers (15)    Base layer (25)    Metal film (27)    Bump (30)
NOVELTY - A torus semiconductor thermoelectric chiller (35) comprises a utility grid plug which inputs AC power to thermoelectric chiller, an AC-DC high frequency down converter (29) which converts AC current to high frequency AC current and then to DC current, a torus thermoelectric ring, and inlets (40,42) and outlets (41,43) which transfer heated fluid, gas or air and cooled fluid, gas or air from the chiller.    USE - Used for heating and cooling of home, office, or commercial building.    ADVANTAGE - Simplicity of design warrants use of thermoelectric chiller despite low energy conversion efficiency. Improves efficiency over mechanically driven air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Improves energy to cooling conversion. Provides physical or electric device to exchange the direction of flow of current, thereby switching from cooling effect to heating effect without moving the arrangement of the thermoelectric chiller. Cools building well after sunset by circulating fluid that is refrigerated well below ambient temperature during daytime operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a hybrid chiller;    (B) a cascade torus thermoelectric chiller;    (C) a chiller system; and    (D) a solar powered thermoelectric heating and cooling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the implementation of the thermoelectric chiller.    AC-DC high frequency down converter (29)    Torus semiconductor thermoelectric chiller (35)    Inlets (40,42)    Outlets (41,43)
NOVELTY - The system has hydraulic accumulators (300) coupled to a hydraulic motor (600). Two hydraulic cylinders with higher and lower weight handling capacities are coupled to the accumulator. A gear type flow divider is coupled to the hydraulic cylinder having higher weight handling capacity. A vehicle weight sensor is coupled to the divider to control it in response to a sensed vehicle weight.    USE - Used for generating electricity from a downward force of vehicle as they pass over a roadway.    ADVANTAGE - The system captures as much energy as possible from each vehicle, from light passenger vehicles to buses and heavy trucks. The use of dual accumulators each receiving hydraulic fluid from cylinders of different weight handling capacities as activated by the vehicle weight sensing system allows for greater energy harnessing. The gear type flow divider decreases the flow rate but increases the pressure delivered by the lighter vehicles. The overall efficiency of the accumulators in gathering the energy is estimated at approximately 70 percentages, based on a weighted average of the front and rear axle efficiencies of the different sized vehicles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a depiction of certain components of a power generation system.    Road plate component (100)    Accumulators (300)    Regulator (500)    Hydraulic motor (600)    Generator (800)
NOVELTY - The solar thermoelectric cell has a thin-film electrical insulation substrate (1) on which copper raw material (2), tellurium-indium raw material (3), tellurium raw material (4), cadmium-tellurium raw material (5) and indium-tin-oxide raw material (6) are vapor-deposited sequentially.    USE - As solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar thermoelectric cell efficiently and economically generates electric power from solar energy, compared to silicon group solar cell. The power generation efficiency of the solar cell is not reduced by the high temperature of solar heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of solar thermoelectric cell.    substrate (1)    copper raw material (2)    tellurium-indium raw material (3)    tellurium raw material (4)    cadmium-tellurium raw material (5)    indium-tin-oxide raw material (6)
NOVELTY - A solar battery element has electrodes (5,6) provided on the surfaces of semiconductor substrate (1) having semiconductor junction portion. The surface electrode is coated with tin-bismuth-silver group solder (7) which does not contain lead. The solder contains 27-73 wt.% of bismuth. The surface electrode contains oxides of titanium, bismuth, cobalt, zinc, zirconium, iron and/or chromium.    USE - Used as solar battery element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since lead free solder is provided on the surface electrode of the solar battery element, the generation of silver notching is prevented and favorable ohmic contact property and bonding strength are ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of solar battery element which involves applying anti-reflective coating (3) on electrode material containing silver formed at the surface of semiconductor substrate, baking the formed coating and applying solder containing tin-bismuth-silver on the baked coating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the solar battery element.    semiconductor substrate (1)    anti-reflective coating (3)    electrodes (5,6)    solder (7)
NOVELTY - Surface electrode (4) with silver as main component is printed on main surface of semiconductor substrate (1). Output extraction and current collection electrodes (5, 6) with silver and aluminum as main components, respectively are printed on substrate reverse side. Electrodes (5, 6) are printed after applying silver and aluminum paste on substrate and annealing in hydrogen-chloride/fluorinated-hydrogen gas atmosphere.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery element.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the problem of gas reacting with the silver and aluminum paste and hence prevents the generation of cracks in the substrate. Also prevents the reduction in the conversion efficiency of the solar battery element, as the substrate is subjected to annealing processes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a solar battery element manufacturing process.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Diffused layer (2)    Anti-reflective coating (3)    Surface electrode (4)    Output extraction electrode (5)    Current collection electrode (6)
NOVELTY - The sum of silver electrode (4) and the contact area of silicon substrate (1) is set smaller than the contact area of silver and aluminum electrodes (4,5). A solder layer covers the silver electrode.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively prevents the crack during post process since the unevenness of the reverse side of solder layer is decreased by forming the recess of aluminum electrode deeper than thickness of silver electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar battery element.    silicon substrate (1)    silver electrode (4)    aluminum electrode (5)    surface electrode (6)    surface solder layer (8)
NOVELTY - A combustion controller discriminates steam-generation amount during the incineration of refuse in high and low power requirement stages. The target incineration pace in the low power requirement stage is changed to incinerate non-incinerated refuse of the high power requirement stage, when transferring from the high to low power requirement stages.    USE - For use with boiler generating steam using waste heat of incinerator, for electric-power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable incineration of refuse for obtaining maximum amount of electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a time chart of the incineration load fluctuation rate for high and low power requirements. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    time domains (T1,T2)
NOVELTY - The mixed fluid consisting of condensed water of geothermal vapor ejected from a production well (1) and the geothermal hot water, whose temperature is reduced in a multi-functional evaporator (3), is returned to an injection well (2).    USE - Geothermal energy method used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces installation cost of electric power generation system by simplifying the structure. Ensures ease of driving of the geothermal energy system so that geothermal resources stored underground can be extracted stably semi-permanently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic drawing explaining the geothermal energy method.    production well (1)    injection well (2)    multi-functional evaporator (3)    turbine (4)    generator (5)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric element (1, 2) and electrode (3) are joined through the polymer containing electro conductive particles.    USE - Thermoelectric conversion module.    ADVANTAGE - High heat-resisting property is obtained at low temperature without dissolving thermoelectric element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the thermoelectric conversion module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structural schematic view of thermoelectric conversion module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    P-type thermoelectric element (1)    N-type thermoelectric element (2)    electrode (3)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen and oxygen collector for water electrolysis unit consists of a series of divided chambers (5) attached to a vertical endless belt (6) that turns lower (7) and upper (8) shafts on a vertical supporting frame (10) mounted on a base (2).    USE - Collecting gases from electrolysis of sea water.    ADVANTAGE - The collector makes the production of hydrogen more efficient by generating electricity from the energy of the rising gas bubbles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen and oxygen collector for water electrolysis unit consists of a series of divided chambers (5) attached to a vertical endless belt (6) that turns lower (7) and upper (8) shafts on a vertical supporting frame (10) mounted on a base (2). The chambers on the rising side of the belt are located above electrodes (1) producing hydrogen (3) and oxygen (4) gas in the form of bubbles. The gases create buoyancy that lifts the chambers and turns the shafts, the upper one of which is connected to a power generator (9). When the chambers reach the top the hydrogen and oxygen are extracted from them by a suction system before they descend on the other side of the belt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the gas collector.    Electrodes (1)    Base (2)    Gas bubbles (3, 4)    Chambers (5)    Belt (6)    Shafts (7, 8)    Power generator (9)    Frame (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus is for production of electrical energy in flowing waters, rivers, aqueducts and similar and consists of a structure (1) of determined buoyancy and anchored (2) in the water. By means of mechanisms (3) located in the lower part of the floating structure comprising guides (4), pulleys (5) adapted to conveyor belts (6) which support several articulated blades (7). When the blades are introduced into the water (8), they exert a thrust, causing the entire acceleration mechanism (9) to rotate. This mechanism is connected to a generator (10) which produces an electromotive force, the power (11) of which is controlled by regulating mechanism.    USE - For the production of electrical energy in flowing waters, rivers, aqueducts and similar.    ADVANTAGE - Independent units are involved, which can be transported to produce energy, merely by being deposited in the natural medium of flowing waters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure displays a lateral sectional of the apparatus.    structure (1)    anchoring (2)    mechanisms (3)    guides (4)    guides (5)    conveyor belts (6)    articulated blades (7)    water (8)    acceleration mechanism (9)    generator (10)    generator power (11)
NOVELTY - An actuator (3) controls the orientation of a solar panel (2) which generates power from sunlight, and drives the pump (10), such as progressing cavity pump. A controller (6) controls operation of the actuator, and comprises receiver for receiving broadcast time data from signals broadcast by global positioning system (GPS), and ephemerides calculator for calculating position of sun on basis of received time data.    USE - Solar-powered pumping device for bore water pumping and surface transfer in remote locations.    ADVANTAGE - By basing calculation of position of the sun and control of orientation of solar power converter on broadcast time information, the need for accurate internal clock in device is avoided and set up of the device on the installation is simplified. Device remains efficient under varying sunlight conditions and with varying load. The pump consumes less power, and is cost-effective.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar-powered pumping device.    pumping device (1)    solar panel (2)    actuator (3)    controller (6)    pump (10)
NOVELTY - A matrix (10) of spherical photovoltaic cells are placed between and in electrical communication with two conductive layers (12,14), The second conductive layer is either transparent or translucent, so that light escapes from the photovoltaic cells through the second layer. A solar thermal collector is also employed, such that the second conductive layer overlies the thermal collector (100) insuring that light escaping through the second layer is collected within the solar thermal collector (100).    USE - Spherical photovoltaic cells used with solar thermal collectors.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a relatively efficient form of hybrid solar energy collector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates an end elevation view of the spherical photovoltaic cells.    matrix (10)    electrically conductive first layer (12)    electrically conductive second layer (14)    solar thermal collector (100)
NOVELTY - The piston rod (2) of a hydraulic cylinder (3), is connected to a pressure plate attached to a rail tie, so that the piston is pushed into the cylinder, when a train crosses over it and the piston rebounds after the wheel has passed to rotate a hydraulic motor connected in the hydraulic circuit, which drives a generator.    USE - For generating power from the deflection caused to rail bed or road bed, when a train or vehicle passes over it.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual view of the arrangement for power generation.    piston rod (2)    hydraulic cylinder (3)    reservoir (4)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic electricity generating apparatus, which includes an assembly of waterproof, buoyant Photovoltaic units (1) floating on a body of open water (5). The Assembly of photovoltaic units are arranged to reduce water evaporation. The units are tethered to prevent uncontrolled horizontal movement when subjected to wind or wave action, however the units can rise and fall with the water.    USE - Used to produce green electricity, whilst at the same time reducing evaporation which can be a significant mechanism in water resource depletion, helpful particularly in water storage facilities for urban, agricultural and industrial use.    ADVANTAGE - Provides practical and relatively inexpensive method of reducing water loss, whilst at the same time reducing the emission of greenhouse gases and hence global warming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a schematic of a dual function envelope of photovoltaic cells.    Photovoltaic units (1)    open water (5)
NOVELTY - A permeable cover (1) with water flow path (2), absorbs solar radiation through the openings provided at its side surface and transforms heat to the water which is supplied in the path.    USE - For solar collector used to heat the water with solar energy, in air heater for building.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies drainage of rain water and reduces its affects. Improves efficiencies of solar energy and increases solar energy production at the tower. Reduces wear and tear of the cover by the wind.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the permeable cover.    permeable cover (1)    water flow path (2)    air currents (3)
NOVELTY - The connecting shafts (4) for connecting an array of micro-fans (3) with the respective dynamos (5), are provided with a lug element (6) which mechanically co-operates with a piezoelectric element, at each revolution, for generating additional electrical energy.    USE - For generating electrical energy using wind energy produced by motion of motor vehicle, and for use as stationary generator to produce electrical energy for lighting of road signs.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient generation of electrical energy, especially at the high velocities of rotation of the fans, by use of the piezoelectric elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the electrical energy generator device.    micro-fans (3)    connecting shaft (4)    dynamos (5)    lug element (6)    piezoelectric converter (7)
NOVELTY - A high-damping alloy (6) is arranged between thermoelectric materials (1,2) and electrodes (3-5).    USE - For electric power generating apparatus mounted on motor vehicle e.g. car (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the damaging of the thermo-element even if the motor vehicle receives a vibration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the vibration-proof thermo-element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermoelectric materials (1,2)    electrodes (3-5)    high-damping alloy (6)
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric module has a PN junction (4) with P-type and N-type thermoelectric materials (1,2) covered using an hybrid antioxidant film material (6) having heat resistant and water repellent properties.    USE - Thermoelectric module in e.g. engine room of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Thermoelectric module with excellent durability in high temperature environment e.g. in engine room of motor vehicle, and in water is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric module.    P-type thermoelectric material (1)    N-type thermoelectric material (2)    electrode (3)    PN junction (4)    hybrid film material (6)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric material crystal grain having mean particle diameter of 5-10 microns is subjected to discharge plasma processing to obtain thermoelectric material. The surface of the crystal grain is made amorphous during sintering.    USE - For manufacturing thermoelectric material.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric material has improved electric conductivity and improved performance index, by controlling the particle size. The thermal conductivity of the material is improved without impairing the Seebeck coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectric material.
NOVELTY - A system for treating sludge to generate electricity and prepare fertilizer is composed of a marsh gas pool using sludge as a raw material to generate marsh gas, a cleaning separator using different cleaning materials to decompose marsh gas into methane and CO2, a turbogenerator using methane to generate electric energy, and a fertilizer preparing machine using the residual dregs of the marsh gas pool to prepare fertilizer.
NOVELTY - A spherical weight is moved within the cylindrical wall between the air side and water side of each ballast cylinders (20,22) arranged around the circumference of a drive wheel (30). A pressure exchange conduit is provided to connect the air sides of opposing ballast cylinders. The water outlet/inlet is extended into the water sides of the ballast cylinder.    USE - For use in underwater, to generate electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Creates weight imbalance along the circumference of the drive-wheel to maintain the rotation of the drive wheel. Prevents leakage between the air side and water side of the ballast cylinders. Ensures effective sealing performance. Reduces wear by preventing damaging impact between spherical weight and the end caps.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a drive wheel.    ballast cylinders (20,22)    drive wheel (30)    spokes (32)    central hub (34)
NOVELTY - A rotary device has bellows mounted on a frame and a lever, to open and close the bellows to create an imbalance in the frame and to sustain rotation of the frame.    USE - For providing rotary motion of the power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the structure, by avoiding the mechanical unit to operate the bellows. Reduces the effort required to sustain the rotation of the frame. Reduce weight of the device and improves workability. Ensures easy maintenance. The device is constructed simply and efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power generator;    (2) method of providing rotary motion;    (3) power generation system; and    (4) float lever driven generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the rotary device, schematically.    fixed crush plate (G1)    movable crush plate (G2)    bearing fulcrum (I)
NOVELTY - Several conical funnels (2) formed with large-diameter lower portion, are connected to a turbine (4). The funnel is designed such that the mean velocity of the water flowing inside the turbine is more than the water flowing in the lower portion of the funnel.    USE - For generating electric power using waves.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures simple and reliable electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the funnel coupled to a turbine.    funnel (2)    turbine (4)    shaft (6)    transmission elements (8)    generator (10)    vessel (12)
NOVELTY - A melted raw material is solidified to obtain a thermoelectric semiconductor raw material (16A). Electric pressurization is performed with the semiconductor raw material using a punch (20).    USE - Used for manufacturing thermoelectric semiconductors used in electric power generation-type wristwatches.    ADVANTAGE - The orientation degree of the thermoelectric semiconductor is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric element manufacture; and    (2) a thermoelectric element manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electric pressurization process of dies. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermoelectric semiconductor raw material (16A)    dies (18)    punch (20)    cover (21)    electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The trough (1a) has typically five photocells with coupled lens (2), energy converter (3) and cooler (4). The trough contains water to a set level (8) and can be tilted around a pivot point (11) to track the sun. Evaporation of the water is prevented by a foil (5) that encloses the water.    USE - Solar energy collection.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents evaporation of water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an end view of the system.    Trough (1a)    Lens (2)    Converter (3)    Cooler (4)    Pivot (11)    Foil (5)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (210) has a frame (230) fixed to a vehicle running track (240) and installed with movable plates. The movable plates are coupled to a power generator through a power transmitting unit (260), and moved downward by the vehicle (220) running on the vehicle running track, such that power is produced by the power generator.    USE - For converting kinetic energy to usable electricity. For installation at e.g. speed ramp of e.g. roadways.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable and efficient conversion of kinetic-energy into usable power, without adversely affecting environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side explanatory diagram of the kinetic-energy converting apparatus.    Kinetic-energy converting apparatus (210)    Vehicle (220)    Frame (230)    Vehicle running track (240)    Power transmitting unit (260)
NOVELTY - The device has permanent magnets (7) which exert a force below and above the edges of the solar cells (1-3) which are connected in series, so as to maintain an electrical contact between the respective titanium foils (4) and the metallization patterns (6) of the cells.    USE - For thin film photovoltaic cell such as solar cell, chalcogenide cell, copper indium selenide cell, cell with amorphous silicon, organic cell, dye-sensitized liquid cell.    ADVANTAGE - The damage to the cells is prevented and the cells are coupled in an efficient, rapid and reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cells.    solar cells (1-3)    titanium foil (4)    metallization pattern (6)    permanent magnet (7)
NOVELTY - A gearbox (34) is connected to a converter which converts the linear motion of a floating structure (10) to rotation motion, to control the rotation motion. A clutch (38) engages/disengages a generator (40) from a floating structure.    USE - For generating electric power using vertical motion of floating structure such as ship, barge.    ADVANTAGE - The electric energy is easily produced using vertical motion of the floating structure by clutch controlling the high transmission torque. The maintenance of electric power generator is easy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electrical energy generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electric power generator.    floating structure (10)    mast (14)    gearbox (34)    clutch (38)    generator (40)    .
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning a working fluid at a high mass state at significant elevation within a column containing a working fluid at a low mass vapor state. The working fluid at a low mass vapor state is placed within another column of working fluid at a high mass liquid state. A mass state of the fluid is altered by thermal energy between the high mass liquid state and the low mass vapor state between the columns.    USE - Used for generating power from potential energy of position (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method derives energy from the potential energies of position that are not generally utilized in the design of power systems and are not normally accounted for in conventional thermodynamics, which merely relates to the dynamics of heat flow within a closed cycle and the kinetic energy produced by the heat that may be translated into work, thereby improving efficiency and providing less costly energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method of heat exchange rejecting heat to the ground    (b) a method of producing energy using gravitational energy    (c) a method of producing electrical power utilizing an enclosure configured for holding a low density gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an illustration of a potential energy from position energy generation system and method with air compression power generation.    Air compressor (5)    Condenser (7)    Lift tube (9)    Air bubbles (10)    Venturi valve (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a structure of vertical guides (12) along which a central floating body is moved. A submerged captive-air tank (4) is moved along the structure of the vertical guides to change the air volume between the tank and the body. The movement of the central floating body and the tank is transmitted to a pneumatic rotary pump converting the movement into a pneumatic energy.    USE - Used for converting energy from sea waves.    ADVANTAGE - The alteration of the air volume is translated into forces which are added to the forces of harnessing, thereby leading to an increase in the working level affected by the central floating body. The system manages to harness most of the energy present in the renewable source of the sea waves, thereby providing high energy harnessing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a system for multiple harnessing and complemented conversion of energy from sea waves, in a calm sea position.    Submerged captive-air tank (4)    Sea water (6)    Vertical guides structure (12)    Concrete structures (13)    Duct (22)
NOVELTY - A float (2) covered by a movement cover (3), moves in the shape of a pendulum when the float faces the breakwaters of sea. The up-and-down movement energy of the float is converted into kinetic energy by a rotary shaft (5) of an arm (4) connected to the float. An electric power generator is operated by kinetic energy to generate electric power.    USE - For generating electric power using kinetic energy of float.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated efficiently without any loss of energy by using kinetic energy of the float.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevational view of the pendulum-type wave activated generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    float (2)    movement cover (3)    arm (4)    rotary shaft (5)    protection cover (11)
NOVELTY - A split-type Fresnel lens (2) has an opening (3) at its center, such that solar energy trapped by lens and solar energy passed through opening, are superimposed and integrated.    USE - For integrating solar energy for photoelectric energy converter (claimed) and thermoelectric energy converter (claimed) used in electric power generation system in space.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation efficiency, effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) photoelectric energy converter; and    (2) thermoelectric energy converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of split-type Fresnel lens and vertical front view of the photoelectric energy converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar energy integrated device (1)    split-type Fresnel lens (2)    opening (3)    solar cell (6)
NOVELTY - The machine has an endless belt (4) with sea water paddles (5) driven by movement of tidal waves. The depth and angle of an artificial seabed platform (11) installed at a distance below the paddles are adjusted based on tidal conditions.    USE - For generation of main electricity supply.    ADVANTAGE - Improves optimum performance for generating appropriate electricity effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the wave powered machine.    deck (1)    endless belt (4)    paddle (5)    fixed guide (6)    artificial seabed platform (11)
NOVELTY - The case is covered by solar cells supplying current to battery for mobile phone    USE - A pouch or case carrying a mobile telephone or similar equipment, and in particular its solar charging arrangements.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is continuously charged, keeping the availability of the phone high. Should charging from mains electricity be required, it takes less time. Control electronics are included to prevent damage when charging the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The device is sketched in a perspective view.    front (1)    sides (2)    charging plug (3)    loudspeaker (4)
NOVELTY - An adjusting device (2) has a horizontal adjusting unit (22) for swiveling a solar module device (3) on a vertical swivel pin (7). An angle adjustment device swivels the solar module device on a horizontal swivel pin (21). The angle adjustment device and/or the horizontal adjustment device have an arched guiding section.    USE - For tracking the state of the sun to capture solar energy and convert it to electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module device can be adjusted at a preset angle of swivel along the arched guiding section. It also needs little maintenance with its electric motor performing the adjustments.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar unit according to the present invention in a solar module's adjusting and level positions.    Adjusting device (2)    Solar module device (3)    Vertical swivel pin (7)    Horizontal swivel pin (21)    Horizontal adjusting unit (22)
NOVELTY - The solar collector has a carrier for a channel-like curved reflector (10) with several shaping ribs, each with a parabolic lateral edge. The ribs are enclosed by an outer skin (22). The reflector consists of an elastic reflector material and the shape of the reflector is imposed on the elastic reflector material by the lateral edge with or without an intermediate carrier.    USE - For concentrating solar radiation on a focal line.    ADVANTAGE - Has a simple construction and yet is torsionally stiff.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a reflector element.    reflector (10)    outer skin (22)    lower section of outer skin (26)    upper section (28)    concave region (12)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a reflection layer (5) formed on the bottom surface of the condensing lens (3), with slits (6) at positions corresponding to the curved areas of the condensing surface formed on the upper surface of the condensing lens.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power generation efficiency by effective utilization of incident light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for installation method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional perspective view of the solar cell.    condensing lens (3)    condensing curved-surface group (4)    reflection layer (5)    slits (6)    incident light (7)
NOVELTY - A Fresnel lens (1) which condenses the sunlight (L1), has concentric annular peaks (11) formed on its flat surface, such that the cross-section shape of peaks are set to be smaller than the focal distance of the peaks, by changing the apex angle of the cross-section area.    USE - Condensing-type solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently restrains the nonuniformity in irradiating sunlight on the light receiving surface of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the condensing-type solar power generation apparatus.    Fresnel lens (1)    solar cell (3)    concentric annular peaks (11)    sunlight (L1)    condensed light (L2)
NOVELTY - Solar cell module (1) has an electricity generating element (2) and filler material arranged between a reinforcing sheet (4) and a protective layer. The reinforcing sheet is bent at region in which electricity generating element is not arranged. A shading metallic foil (3) is arranged in the bent region, between filler material and protective layer.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Even if a cloudiness arises in the bent portion of the reinforcing sheet, visual shielding of the cloudiness is given by the shielding foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the solar cell module.    solar cell module (1)    electricity generating element (2)    shading foil (3)    reinforcing sheet (4)
NOVELTY - A weight (6) is attached to a suspending tool (5) that is fitted to a rotary block (3) attached in both ends of axial shaft of a standing block (1). The standing block is connected to guide pulleys (18) that guide the rope of a floating body (17). The weight is mounted on a piston rod (9) of a press pump (7) and the buoyancy of floating body is utilized to move the weight.    USE - For generating energy using kinetic energy of wave, for turning turbine generator and generating electric power for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the installation features of electric power generating apparatus is neither marine nor a beach, the installation process is safe and simple, and the installation cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the energy generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    standing block (1)    rotary block (3)    suspending tool (5)    weight (6)    press pump (7)    press rod (9)    floating body (17)    guide pulleys (18)
NOVELTY - The solar cells (14) provided at the luminaire case, obtains energy from the fluorescent lamp (12) of the luminaire. The solar cells supply the regenerated power to batteries and electric sockets (11) which are connected to the solar cells through wiring (15).    USE - For regenerating energy produced by light source such as fluorescent lamp in luminaire.    ADVANTAGE - Enables utilizing the luminaire case for light quantity adjustment, for energy regeneration purposes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the energy recycling type solar electric power generation system.    switch (9)    electrical socket (11)    fluorescent tube (12)    reflecting plate (13)    solar cells (14)    wiring (15)
NOVELTY - One hundred small sea wave pumps distributed in a panel pump water from a central annex, which is a main pipe lying on the bottom of the sea, to a Francis water turbine. A large active buoy indicates conditions on the sea surface. A rope leads from the large active buoy to an operation ring and flywheel of a centrifugal pump and to a smaller passive buoy.    USE - For generating power from sea waves.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures maintenance of normal air pressure in main pipe by providing 3 cm thick hose that leads to sea surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a sensor; and    (b) a net.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the energy production device.
NOVELTY - The ship has at least 3 movably attached float bodies (2a-2c) that carry a platform (1) (ship's body) on tubular columns (3a,3b) attached at their centers of buoyancy, where appropriate fitted with structures for persons, payloads, control devices and other ship's equipment. Movements of the float bodies relative to the columns caused by wave motion is used to convert energy that is made available on board, including for the ship's drive.    USE - For converting wave energy into useful energy.    ADVANTAGE - The movement of the floating bodies triggered by the waves is converted into a form of energy that is made available to the ship's drive or for other on-board energy requirements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive multi-hull ocean-going ship    platform (1)    float bodies (2a-2c)    tubular columns (3a,3b)    vertical axes for float body rotation (ava-avc)    horizontal rotation axes (ahc, ahab)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining an angular acceleration of an optical sensor and modifying an optical sensor data according to the determined angular acceleration. The sensor data is modified by discarding the data if the angular acceleration is more than a threshold. The sensor data is modified by retaining the data if the angular acceleration is less than or equal to the threshold.    USE - Used for compensating an optical sensor data of an optical sensor e.g. star tracker, a missile seeker, earth limb sensor, or sun sensor, utilized in a satellite, where the sensor data is corrupted by an angular acceleration.    ADVANTAGE - The optical sensor data is modified according to the determined angular acceleration of the optical sensor, thereby improving accuracy of the optical sensor data. The method can be efficiently computed, and can be easily implemented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for compensating for optical sensor data corrupted by angular acceleration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of a spacecraft attitude control system.    Satellite (10)    Primary altitude sensor (30)    Spacecraft control processor (36)    Buffer (50)    Signal line (52)
NOVELTY - The system has a stand (2) which is mounted on the surface of the roof of a building. A solar cell module (1) is fixed on the stand. A group of plants are arranged adjacent to the side face of the stand, such that the height of the plants, is less than the height of the light receiving surface of the solar cell.    USE - Eco-friendly solar cell system is used in building or house.    ADVANTAGE - The reduction in the generation of electric power, due to the shadow of the plants, and the influence of wind pressure, is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of an ecofriendly solar cell system.    Solar cell module (1)    Stand (2)
NOVELTY - Solar cell module is obtained by sealing surface side and reverse side of solar cells (104), between flame-retardant surface protection component (101) and incombustible reverse side protection component (106), using adhesive resin sealing agent. Silica fine powder and alkylated silicone compound, surface-treated with vinyl group-containing alkoxy silane, are added to a portion of sealing agent in surface side to form incombustible sealing agent (102).    USE - As fire preventing material for building roof.    ADVANTAGE - The incombustible sealing agent in the solar cell module excels in stability, transparency, adhesivity, elasticity, flaw resistance, electric insulation, flame retardance and impact strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell module is obtained by sealing both surface side and reverse side of solar cells which are formed by serially or in parallel connecting several solar battery elements, between flame-retardant surface protection component and non-combustible reverse side protection component, using an adhesive resin sealing agent. Silica fine powder having particle size of 0.001-1 micron and alkylated silicone compound, surface-treated with vinyl group-containing alkoxy silane, are added to one portion of adhesive resin sealing agent in the surface side to form an incombustible sealing agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows typical sectional side view of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    surface side protection component (101)    incombustible sealing agent (102)    non-woven glass fabric (103)    solar cell (104)    reverse side protection component (106)
NOVELTY - The module has lead wire (5) which is drawn from the electrode portion of solar cell (1), is introduced in to the terminal box (6) provided on reverse side protection element (2), along electrically insulating element (9) covering reverse side protection element. The surface of the cell is blocked using the adhesive resin (10), and the outer surface of the wire is coated with fire proof surface protection element.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The need to provide a hole in the reverse side protection element, to insert the lead wire is prevented reliably. The fire spreading inside the solar cell module is prevented reliably using lead wire with fire proof surface, and the unnecessary electric power generation area is decreased by eliminating the projection of the lead wire to exterior from the protection element. The solar cell module excellent in assembly property is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module installation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlargement sectional view of the solar cell module.    solar cell (1)    reverse side protection element (2)    lead wire (5)    terminal box (6)    electrically insulating element (9)    adhesive resin (10)
NOVELTY - The module has a solar cell (9) sealed between a front protective sheet (6) and rear protective sheet (2) having a recess (11). A lead wire (12) of the solar cell is pulled out through a hole (16) formed on side wall of the recess and connected to an external cable (4).    USE - For installation on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The assembling of the module having excellent fire-proof property and effective power generation property, is simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a solar cell module.    Rear protective sheet (2)    External cable (4)    Front protective sheet (6)    Solar cell (9)    Recess (11)    Lead wire (12)    Hole (16)
NOVELTY - The module has through holes (10) that are opened to units other than an optoelectric transducer (18).    USE - Solar cell module used in solar cell array (claimed) of different types including folding type system, rolling up system and slide system installed in water purification plant.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the permeation of water content to optoelectric transducer by opening the through hole to the units other than transducer. Extends module lifetime, thereby increasing the lifetime of an array using module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view, sectional view of the solar cell module.    through holes (10)    pulley (12)    unit cell (15)    electric power lead out wiring (16)    optoelectric transducer (18)
NOVELTY - An electrode (7) is formed on the other surface of a silicon substrate (1) through an insulating layer (10). An insulation substance (3) is interposed between an electroconductive type crystalline semiconductor particle (4) and substrate. Several connection holes penetrate inside the substrate. An electrode layer (6), an electrode (7) and an insulated conductor (9) are electrically connected to the substrate.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces shadow loss without reducing the current collection efficiency of the electrode layer. Thereby, a cheap and highly reliable photoelectric conversion apparatus is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    silicon substrate (1)    insulation substance (3)    electroconductive type crystalline semiconductor particle (4)    electrode layer (6)    electrode (7)    insulated conductor (9)    insulating layer (10)
NOVELTY - A thermo electric power generating element has high temperature side contacted with the reverse side of the building materials used as a cladding material (16,16a) or a roof material of the building. The low temperature side of the power generating element is confronted with a ventilator (4) provided along the reverse side of the building materials.    USE - Building with thermoelectric power generating element provided at roof and cladding materials.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating electric power efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for building materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the wall structure of the building. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    wall (2)    ventilator (4)    water proof paper (12)    heat insulating material (13)    vertical furring strip (14)    cladding material (16,16a)
NOVELTY - A non-contact type thermometer (9) is provided to measure the temperature at specified points (11a-11c) of a solar cell module (8) which is placed on a heater board (6). The heaters (7) in the heater board are controlled based on measured result, so that the temperature of the solar cell module is maintained constant.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables measuring the temperature of solar cell module at specified points accurately. As the heat generators are controlled based on the measured temperature, curvature of solar cell module is prevented reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure a shows sectional view of solar cell manufacturing apparatus.    diaphragm (3)    heater board (6)    heaters (7)    solar cell module (8)    non-contact type thermometer (9)    specified points of solar cell module (11a-11c)
NOVELTY - Several solar battery elements (1) having light receiving surface lateral electrode and anti-light receiver surface lateral electrode are connected to inner lead (3). Several recesses (10) are formed in the connection place (9) of inner lead.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to confirm that the bottom of recess is welded reliably. Even if dissimilar metal is used for inner lead, the local stress produced due to difference of thermal expansion coefficient is reduced. The problem of a crack of solar battery element is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the solar cell module and expanded view of connection place of inner lead.    Solar battery element (1)    Inner lead (3)    Connection place (9)    Recess (10)
NOVELTY - The solar battery element has identification display (10) provided at either light receiving surface, anti-light receiving surface or side surface of semiconductor substrate.    USE - Solar battery element with identification display is used for displaying manufacturer's serial number, manufacture date, output characteristic, symbol and character.    ADVANTAGE - The identification display is formed without causing a reduction in the electrical property of solar battery element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar battery element manufacturing method; and    (2) solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the identification display of solar battery element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Surface electrode (5)    Identification display (10)
NOVELTY - The electric power main thermoelectric supply devices (13) perform maximum-power load driving, irrespective of operational status of a power-consumption apparatus (11). During insufficiency of power supply from the thermoelectric supply devices, electric power is supplied in maximum-power load drive operation or partial load operation from load fluctuation thermoelectric supply devices (14).    USE - Cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Increases energy utilization efficiency, at low cost, by ensuring that thermoelectric power supply devices always perform maximum-power load driving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for design method of cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power-consumption apparatus (11)    heat-consumption apparatus (12)    electric power main thermoelectric supply devices (13)    load fluctuation thermoelectric supply devices (14)    power distribution apparatus (15)
NOVELTY - The skylight apparatus has an upper case (1) connected with a rotation rail ring (7) in a circular steel material (8) and smoothly rotated along the rail ring according to the movement of the solar light.    USE - For building.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform correct alignment of light reception glass opening surface and solar power generation panel with direction of sunlight continuously and automatically. Maintains comfortable environment inside building and prevents detachment of upper case from rail due to earthquake or wind force.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the automatic solar light tracking-type skylight apparatus.    upper case (1)    glass opening (2)    solar power generation panel (3)    horizontal-type fan built-in frame (4)    wall (5a)    frame material (6)    rotation rail ring (7)    circular steel material (8)    dropping-off prevention metal object (10)    expansion-contraction apparatus (13)    electrical drive device (14)
NOVELTY - A pair of solar cells (13a,13b) with reversibly laminated p and n type semiconductor layers (11,12) are arranged on an electrode plate (10) which is exposed to electrolysis chambers (1,2) partitioned by a dividing wall (8). A conductive material layer (14) connects the solar cells serially. The sum of electromotive force of the cells is more than the electrolysis starting voltage.    USE - For manufacturing hydrogen used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Excels in solar-energy-hydrogen conversion efficiency, since capability of one cell does not exert influence on capability of another cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the hydrogen manufacturing apparatus.    electrolysis chambers (1,2)    dividing wall (8)    electrode plate (10)    p and n type semiconductor layers (11,12)    solar cells (13a,13b)    conductive material layer (14)
NOVELTY - A wire connects an electric motor and a solar-cell paddle (34) which is pivotally mounted at one portion of main case of satellite (2). A controller controls the operation of the motor, such that the expansion angle of the paddle is changed for performing the position control of satellite.    USE - For performing position control of satellite (claimed) such as earth observation satellite and communication satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Since the position control of satellite is performed using the solar-cell paddle, a separate position control unit is unnecessary, thereby reducing the size and weight of the satellite.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for satellite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of satellite. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    satellite (2)    solar-cell paddle (34)    solar cell panels (35,36)    earth sensor (56)
NOVELTY - The device has an electrical generator, ignition module, transfer charge and detonator. The generator is connected to a flutter strip movable from an inactive position to an active position by aerodynamic forces when the bomblet is ejected from a warhead. The generator is driven by the strip movement and supplies the ignition module with electrical energy. The detonator is simultaneously moved from a safe position to the live position.    USE - For supplying electricity to a bomblet.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. problems with variable incident flow characteristics for wind wheel generators to guarantee a reliable electricity supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device has an electrical generator (16), an ignition module (18) connected to the generator, a transfer charge (20) and a detonator (22) that can be changed from a safe setting to a live setting. The generator is connected to a flutter strip (38) that can be moved from a small volume folded inactive position into an unfolded, stretched active position by aerodynamic forces when the bomblet is ejected from a warhead. The generator is driven by the movement of the strip and supplies the ignition module with electrical energy and the detonator is simultaneously moved from the safe position to the live position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a bomblet with the generator being driven by the flutter strip tightening a fiber element.    electrical generator (16)    ignition module (18)    transfer charge (20)    detonator (22)    flutter strip (38)
NOVELTY - An overhead wave displacement generates reciprocating lateral water displacement along a flow path in a substantial horizontal orientation near ocean base (46). An electro mechanical transducer (22) coupled to ground stabilizer (38) that is placed in anchor to reduce migration in ocean base, is positioned within flow path to generate electric current with respect to generated reciprocating lateral water displacement.    USE - For converting ocean wave action into electrical current.    ADVANTAGE - The small sized transducer device facilitates transport to the installation site and manipulation by single person during installation, reliably. The structure of the transducer device facilitates capture of greater force from the water environment and also avoids buildup of derby around the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the energy transducer device.    telescopic tubes (10,12)    electro mechanical transducer (22)    ground stabilizer (38)    ocean base (46)    rigid grid plates (48,50)
NOVELTY - The method involves maintaining a mirror at a temperature and maintaining a facet at another temperature. An adhesive compound placed between the mirror and the facet is used to bond the mirror to the facet. The former temperature is less than an operating temperature of the mirror when a reflector (22) is in use. Material for the facet and mirror are selected to have different coefficients of thermal expansion.    USE - Used for fabricating a reflector for a solar central receiver system in a solar power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides improved optical performance. The adhesive and/or protective sheet thermal conductivity provides the preferential temperature gradient properties. Material for the facet and mirror are selected to have different coefficients of thermal expansion such that the mirror experiences a compressive stress when the mirror and the facet are allowed to return to an ambient temperature during manufacturing process. Therefore, reducing stress on glass and providing correct compliance and thermal conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of forming a reflector for a solar receiver system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a tower structure with a high concentration central receiver system.    Reflector (22)    Tower structure (24)    Solar radiation (26)    Concentrator (28)    Removal system (30)
NOVELTY - The concentrator has a concave primary reflector (20) that receives a light energy and sends the energy to a secondary convex reflector (30) positioned in a focal zone of the reflector (20). The reflector (30) sends the energy to a compound parabolic tertiary reflector (40) positioned in a focal zone of the reflector (30). The tertiary reflector sends the light energy to a focal zone of the reflector (40).    USE - Used in a light energy concentrating system (claimed), in electrical power generation, and thermal based energy collection.    ADVANTAGE - The reflectors are arranged such that the light after reflection is finally sent to a focal zone of the tertiary reflector for the efficient collection of light or solar, thereby minimizing complexities of optics needed to achieve light collection and concentration. The arrangement of the reflectors placed in the system allows a receiver to be in a fixed position, thereby enhancing the ability of certain variants of the system to generate steam directly in the receiver.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a light energy concentrating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a light energy trough concentrator using a compound parabolic tertiary.    Solar energy concentrator (10)    Primary reflector (20)    Secondary reflector (30)    Tertiary reflector(50) Structural support unit (40)    Receiver (70)
NOVELTY - The reflector (22) has a facet with fins for removing heat from a heat conductive liquid. The facet has walls to form a coolant flow channel. An adhesive compound is arranged between a mirror and the facet such that the mirror is fixed to the facet so as to experience a compressive stress. The compressive stress offsets a tensile stress experienced by the mirror, when the mirror is operated at an operating temperature.    USE - Used for a high concentration central receiver system in a solar power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The compressive stress in the mirror improves the strength and resistance to breakage, thereby avoiding the most common failure mode for glass. The facet with fins removes heat from the heat conductive liquid, thereby improving the operation of the concentrators and providing an additional source of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a tower structure with a high concentration central receiver system.    Central receiver system (20)    Reflector (22)    Tower structure (24)    Solar radiation (26)    Concentrators (28)    Heliostats (29)    Heat removal system (30)
NOVELTY - Several concentrators (28) are provided between reflectors (22) and ground surface, for receiving reflected solar radiation (26) from reflectors. A heat removal system (30) provides heat conductive liquid to reflectors for removing heat from interconnected reflectors which are supported by a tower structure (24) at a predetermined height above the ground surface for reflecting solar radiation.    USE - For solar power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage and degradation of the support structure and avoids corrosion at high temperature, deposition of foreign materials. Minimizes sunlight concentration on the mirrors of the reflectors and prevents overheating. Improves mirror optical quality. Improves the strength of the support structure. Reduces cost of the central receiver system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the tower structure with high concentration central receiver system.    reflectors (22)    tower structure (24)    solar radiation (26)    concentrators (28)    heliostats (29)    heat removal system (30)
NOVELTY - A system for generating wave energy using a vertical cylindrical water turbine is provided to directly receive rotary force of a cylinder in vertical direction without a special power transmitting system by installing the cylindrical water turbine in vertical direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system includes a plurality of vertical cylindrical water turbines(30) installed to a lower part of a float(10) or a fixed structure in vertical direction; a step-up gear(40) selectively linked to the vertical cylindrical water turbines to improve generating efficiency; and a generator(50) connected with the step-up gear or directly to the vertical cylindrical water turbines. The vertical cylindrical water turbine has blades welded to a hollow cylinder or fixed to the hollow cylinder by bolts for maintenance. A bevel gear is linked to the vertical cylindrical water turbine and the generator is installed in horizontal direction to allow rotary force to be focused to a horizontal rotary shaft installed on an upper part of the float or the fixed structure.
NOVELTY - Solar battery elements (9) with electrodes formed on their surfaces are accommodated in a basket (10). The basket is immersed in a solder melt solution (14) in a tank (13) and moved horizontally, to form a solder layer on an electrode.    USE - Used for manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - A uniform solder layer is formed on electrodes simultaneously to multiple battery elements. The process is suitable even for small battery elements with a narrow pitch between electrodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing apparatus for a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the production of a solar battery element.    solar battery element (9)    basket (10)    arm (11)    solder tank (13)    solder melt solution (14)
NOVELTY - A frame (13) covers current electrode (11) and bus bar electrode (12) sequentially formed on the electroconductive substrate (14), and connection section of electrodes. The frame includes an opening through which the terminal portion of bus bar electrode extends outside the frame for external connection.    USE - Photovoltaic element such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves waterproof characteristics of photovoltaic element, and connection reliability of electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows plan and sectional views of photovoltaic element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    current collection electrode (11)    bus bar electrode (12)    frame (13)    electroconductive substrate (14)    semiconductor light active layer (16)
NOVELTY - A projection (64) is formed at the electrode (63) of a photovoltaic element (60). A coating material (61) is laminated on the photovoltaic element and is heat-crimped, so edge of coating material comes between the edge of the photovoltaic element and the projection.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the edge of the coating material is made to come between the edge of the photovoltaic element and the projection, flowing out of the coating material along the electrode, is limited and hence electrical connection of wiring material to the electrode is reliably performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional views of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    photovoltaic element (60)    coating material (61)    electrodes (62,63)    projection (64)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has several p-type and n-type thermo elements (14,15) that are separated by a dividing wall (18) having thickness of 2.5 mm or less.    USE - For thermoelectric power generating apparatus such as power generating plant, and garbage incineration facility.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the module with high reliability and improved conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric conversion module manufacture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric conversion module.    thermoelectric conversion module (10)    p-type thermo element (14)    n-type thermo element (15)    metal foundation layer (16)    dividing wall (18)
NOVELTY - A framework (2) is mounted on a floating platform (1). An endless belt (4) is provided around the sprockets (3) provided in the framework. Paddles (5) fitted to the endless belt, are moved by horizontal waves to drive the sprockets coupled to the generator. The length of the paddles varies the output power.    USE - For generating electricity by wave motion.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate electric power automatically and continuously. Power output can be varied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the endless belt-type wave power plant.    floating platform (1)    framework (2)    drive shafts (3)    endless track (4)    paddles (5)
NOVELTY - A core nozzle assembly (30) includes an array of thermionic converters (40) and exhausts hot gases, producing a thermal gradient through a wall (42). The converters are positioned such that they are exposed to thermal gradient for generating electrical power.    USE - For use in aircraft e.g. supersonic aircraft, marine vessel and for industrial power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for a gear box, a drive shaft and a generator, reducing weight and cost of the engine. Improves aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a core exhaust nozzle.    engine central axis (22)    core nozzle assembly (30)    thermionic converters (40)    wall (42)
NOVELTY - The system has conventional technical systems for energy conversion connected to the suction sides of machines, arrangements or equipment that can generate flows of fluids. Ambient air is fed into the technical systems so that the systems can do work. The machines, arrangements or equipment are vacuum pumps, blowers and/or fans.    USE - For generating energy potentials from a vacuum.    ADVANTAGE - A wider application spectrum for generating energy potentials from a vacuum.
NOVELTY - The arrangement collects air movements caused near central and side lanes of e.g. superhighways by motor vehicle traffic and converts it into electrical energy by means of built-in generators driven by bucket wheels, vane wheels or turbines. The system walls have openings with wind collectors on their leading edges for forcing air to generators.    USE - For using wind energy on and near superhighways, fast roads to generate electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Operates reliably, continuously and efficiently and is environmentally neutral.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system wall (Drawing includes non-English text)
NOVELTY - A device for producing electrical energy from the wind produced by moving vehicles comprises vertical rotors of any type in turbine housings having vertical inlets and outlets. Preferably accelerated air from the first rotors is channeled into a larger second rotor and the rotors are directly or indirectly connected to generators.    USE - As a device for producing electrical energy from moving vehicles (claimed) for use with trucks and trains.    ADVANTAGE - No natural wind force is required and there are no environmental problems due to a unit in a fixed location.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional side view of the unit is shown. The drawing contains non-English language text.
(SE200301106-A)   NOVELTY - The wave power assembly includes a linear electric generator provided with an electromechanical dampening mechanism which has a stator that includes a multiphase stator winding which comprises a fractional slot winding. The poles of a rotor and/or the winding slots (12) of the stator are oriented obliquely in relation to a plane perpendicular to the direction of motion of the rotor    USE - Wave power assembly for wave power plant (claimed) for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces disturbances caused by axial pulsating forces applied to rotor, thus reducing the risk of mechanical problems of generator. Allows electromagnetic transformation of energy to be more favorable to achieve a higher efficiency. Provides fractional slot winding which has a winding factor that is less than 1, thus facilitating having less distance between poles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a use of wave power assembly; and    (2) an electric energy generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a corresponding section of wave power assembly.    Stator pack (6a)    Winding slots (12)    Winding (13)
NOVELTY - The modules (2) are mounted on a frame comprising electrically conducting supports (3, 4) which are electrically insulated from each other and can be electrically connected to the module so that a first electrical contact point is connected to the first support and a second electrical contact point is connected to the second support.    USE - For generating electricity from solar energy. The device is designed to be installed on the roof of a building and use to generate electricity for use inside this building.    ADVANTAGE - The device is more simple to install and less sensitive to individual module failure caused by defects or shade.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modular photovoltaic device (1) comprises at least one photovoltaic module secured to a frame. Each module has at least one first electrical contact point and at least one second electrical contact point. The frame comprises at least two electrically conducting supports which are electrically insulated from each other and can be electrically connected to the module so that the first electrical contact point is connected to the first support and the second electrical contact point is connected to the second support.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (1)    Photovoltaic modules (2)    Aluminum support bars (3, 4)    Coupling pieces (5)
NOVELTY - A solar power generation system using a heat pipe and a thermoelectric element is provided to reduce largely a total size and a production cost by using the heat pipe and the thermoelectric element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar power generation system using a heat pipe and a thermoelectric element includes a heat conduction block(14), a radiation fin(16), a fan(18), a storage battery(20), a heat pipe(22), a plurality of solar collecting plates(24), and a transparent vacuum tube(26). A thermoelectric element(12) is installed on the heat conduction block(14). The radiation fin(16) and the fan(18) are installed at the thermoelectric element(12). The storage battery(20) is used for charging electromotive force of the thermoelectric element. The heat pipe(22) transfers the heat to the heat conduction block. The solar collecting plates(24) are installed on an outer circumference of the heat pipe(22). The transparent vacuum tube(26) is used for covering the heat pipe and the solar collecting plates.
NOVELTY - A chimney structure for generating an ascending current for wind power generation and typhoon control is provided to produce power of large capacity or control the generation of a typhoon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A base side of a chimney is designed to be wider than a height of the chimney. The chimney is filled with iron frames. A door(1) is installed on a circumference of a lower part of the chimney to control the inflow of wind. Wind power turbines(3) are installed on a widened circumference(2) of the chimney to produce electric power. A gas burner is installed on a bottom of the chimney to heat up cold air of the chimney by receiving natural gas or hydrogen gas through a gas pipe.
NOVELTY - Several raisable/lowerable tubes (10) are held under water. Each tube has a partition (12) at the middle. The partition has circulation hole (14). An openable valve (16) is provided in plugging state of the circulation hole.    USE - For circulating water between lower level and upper level in stagnated sea, lakes using wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - By circulating water between lower and upper level, protection of the marine resources e.g. shell fish at water bottom area is ensured and formation of new fishing ground is enabled. Improves water quality in harbors at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the water circulation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tube (10)    partition (12)    circulation hole (14)    valve (16)    exhaust valve (20)
NOVELTY - The method for modification of the trajectory of a fluid eliminates mixed or dissolves substances and generates energy. A unit is formed by a deposit containing fluid which has an electric or magnetic dipolar moment and causes the deviation of the fluid. It has collector deposits of the outgoing fluid and the rest of the components.    USE - Modifying the trajectory of fluid, eliminating mixed or dissolved substances, electrical energy is generated.    ADVANTAGE - In the process, accumulation of the electrical load in the initial containment deposit connects an electrode connected in the first deposit with an electrode in the final collector or a connection to earth. Through this circuit, a continuously usable electrical current circulates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fluid is canalized towards the entry to the unit. Whilst it crosses the unit, the flow of fluid is deviated in its trajectory. In this deviation, the various substances accompanying the fluid are separated as the result of following different trajectories.
NOVELTY - For solar module (2), worn on cloths are intended for current supply to accumulators and/or small, portable appliances and consists of foil solar module proper and coupling socket (4) in cloth pocket, linked by electric connection (3). Foil solar module, electric connection and coupling socket are combined into single unit. Preferably foil solar module is attached to jacket (1), anorak, coat, or trousers. Coupling socket may be fitted in any jacket, or trousers pocket and electric connection LED to it.    USE - For easy, comfortable, outdoors current supply for portable accumulators and small electric appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Ready for application at any time without hindrance to user.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows view of attachment of invented module to sleeve of anorak.    solar module, (2)    coupling socket, (4)    connection, (3)    jacket (1)
NOVELTY - Numerous solar cells (2) are fitted on insulating support (3) to form solar module (1). Each cell has front (7) and rear contact (6) mutually insulated, with each cell connected in module circuit via conductive path sections (4a,b), with electric contact provided by highly conductive adhesive (8). Automated manufacturing steps include fitting of each cell on support, contacting rear contact of each cell with allocated conductive path (4a) via conductive adhesive, and application and hardening of insulating layer (11) between front and rear contacts. Conductive adhesive is applied as bridge (12) between front contact and allocated conductive path section (4b).    USE - For automated manufacture of solar modules.    ADVANTAGE - Low-cost, fast and precise manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for automated manufacture and solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-section of detailed view of invented solar module.    solar cell, (2)    support, (3)    solar module, (1)    front contact, (7)    rear contact, (6)    conductive path sections, (4a,b)    conductive adhesive, (8)    insulating layer, (11)    adhesive bridge (12)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a capillary line in an insulated pipeline (2) made up of many capillary tubelets (1) with a heating element (12) in a distribution collector (11) connected to a compressor (9) via an insulated pipe (10) and to a liquefier (5) via another insulated pipe (6). The closed system contains liquid at boiling temperature. Vapor is deposited in the liquefier and the liquid flows through the insulated pipe to the turbine system (7) and is converted into electrical energy as a result of its gravitational force.    USE - For using gravitation for energy conversion using a falling body and evaporation processes.    ADVANTAGE - Enables gravitation to be used in the form of the force of gravity in the closed system using a turbine system and generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive system for using gravitation for energy conversion using a falling body and evaporation processes    insulated pipes (2,6,10)    capillary tubelets (1)    heating element (12)    distribution collector (11)    compressor (9)    liquefier (5)    turbine system (7)    generator (8)
NOVELTY - Photoelectric solar generator (1) comprises a flexible plastic film as support layer (4) and a solar cell layer arranged on the support layer. The support layer has a thickness of maximum 1.0 mm and the solar cell layer (5) has a thickness of 0.025 mm. The solar cell layer is made from copper, indium, gallium and selenium (a CIGS layer).    USE - Photoelectric solar generator for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solar generator can be applied to different substrates in vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section through the solar generator.    solar generator (1)    substrate (2)    lacquer layer (3)    support layer (4)    solar cell layer (5)    self-adhering adhesive (6)    protective layer (8)
NOVELTY - Power generators e.g. water wheels are arranged above/below water level in marine vessel or tidal power plant for generating power to be stored in battery. Water intake valves with filters, feed portion of water entering into power generator to a hydrolysis/electrolysis device powered by the battery for producing hydrogen. The hydrogen is stored in a tank. The remaining water and oxygen are let to sea.    USE - For producing hydrogen for salt water resource especially sea. The system is incorporated in marine vessel e.g. boat, barge or marine structure such as tidal power plant.
NOVELTY - Multiple flaps with drive pins beneath them, are mounted on road surface, to be depressed by the running vehicle. The drive pins push the teeth of the turbine belt running over a pair of rollers arranged underground. The rollers are coupled to a generator for producing electricity.    USE - For generating power using energy produced by vehicles traveling on roads, highways. The electricity produced is usable for homes and buildings near the installation.    ADVANTAGE - The road flaps produce minimal impact to vehicle's shock absorbers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the road traffic power generator.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a thermoelectric converting unit that converts thermal energy of exhaust gas into electric energy. A heat exchange unit (12) provided on surface of the converting unit conducts the thermal energy of the gas that flows through an exhaust pipe (5). A cooling unit (8) is provided on the converting unit and has rigidity set to higher value when compared to thermoelectric converting unit and heat exchange unit.    USE - Used for generating power using heat from exhaust gas.    ADVANTAGE - The high rigidity of the cooling unit allows the unit to apply appropriate surface pressure to the thermoelectric converting unit to provide uniform surface contact between the cooling unit and the converting unit, thereby improving the thermoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view taken along side view of the exhaust heat power generation apparatus.    Exhaust heat power generation apparatus (1)    Exhaust pipe (5)    Cooling unit (8)    Heat exchange unit (12)    Spring clamp (14)
NOVELTY - A chemical solar cell comprises an iodine oxidation-reduction electrolyte layer (3) whose transmittance of 550 num is more than 85%.    USE - Used as a chemical solar cell for portable display apparatus used in residences, in office buildings for displaying company names and logos, in vehicles and ships for displaying the name and nationality of the vehicle or ship, and in other machines.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell enables clear and vivid display of information.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a chemical solar cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic vies of the chemical solar cell.    semiconductor electrode (1)    counter electrode (2)    electric conduction layer (2b)    electrolyte layer (3)    seals (5a,5b)
NOVELTY - A magnetic signature minesweeping device (10) useful for simulating magnetic signature of water vessels comprises a water driven turbine power generator (12) and a superconducting material magnet (14) connected via tow (22) and power cable. The generator is arranged to supply driving current for the magnet when the device is towed through water.    USE - For simulating magnetic signature of vessels to trigger underwater mines and for minesweeping in either mine setting mode (MSM) or target emulation mode (TEM) (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device can be towed at lower levels above ground/mine location which reduces the requirement of maximum magnetic strength and electric power. The device eliminates the need for power down the cable configurations from the tow vessel or vehicle due to on-board power generation utilizing water driven turbine generator. The device does not require large bollard pull capability in the tow platform used in prior art conventional electromagnet minesweeping systems and are readily transportable by air unlike prior art permanent magnet minesweeping systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a magnetic signature minesweeping arrangement comprising an array of minesweeping devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a magnetic signature minesweeping device.    minesweeping device (10)    turbine generator (12)    superconducting material magnet (14)    longitudinal magnet coil structure (16)    tow cable (22)    control unit (24)    sensor (26, 28)
NOVELTY - The awning (10) uses solar cell panel (16) arranged with photovoltaic cells (40) of double-sided electric power-generation type at specified intervals.    USE - In house (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The space required for installing the solar cell panel for electric power generation becomes unnecessary. Generates electric power in both day and night economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for house.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the awning.    awning (10)    solar cell panel (16)    exhaust-hole (26)    wall surface (36)    photovoltaic cell (40)
NOVELTY - The electrical current generator has a cooled group (7,8) with a refrigerant gas in a condensing compartment (6) to release latent heat. The liquefied gas is passed through a capillary or pressure reducer (22) and fed to an evaporator (17) or a space in the same vessel (28) for cooling by aspiration of the cooling group. Thermocouples between the cold and hot produces an electric current.    USE - For domestic or industrial power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Allows consistent voltage production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows section through generator.    Condensing compartment (6)    Cooled group (7,8)    Evaporator (17)    Pressure reducer (22)    Vessel (28)
NOVELTY - A combustor (14) made of tungsten molybdenum, is enclosed within a conversion chamber (20) which is maintained at sub-atmosphere pressure condition, so that a substantial portion of heat developed by combustion reaction is converted into electromagnetic radiation.    USE - For production of electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Higher conversion efficiencies are achievable, by simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the conversion chamber.    energy converter (11)    combustor chamber (14)    fuel injector (16)    oxidant feed line (17)    conversion chamber (20)
NOVELTY - A reactor holds a biomass charge that breaks down to methane for the generation of electricity. The reactor is a fermentation hose (1) and a container (10) with a gas storage bag (5). The assembly has a second container (11) with a gas-fuelled piston engine (7) and a generator (8) for heat and energy recovery. The assembly further has a control unit to regulate operation and grid network feed (9).    USE - Used for biomass gas fermentation with electricity generator.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is suitable for rapid relocation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fermentation hose outer layer is polyethylene. The upper section of the gas collection system (2) has two heating registers. Two flexible polyethylene heating pipes are located within the fermenting biomass. The gas bags are made of polyethylene foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the fermentation hose.    fermentation hose (1)    gas collector system (2)    heater feed (3)    heating return system (4)    biogas (12)    warm water feed (13)    warm water return (14)
NOVELTY - This invention discloses a new type of broad temperature sphere huge magnetic striction material. This invented material can suit the requirement of great temperature variation in space to be processed as the elements automatic calibration of shape of space station reflectors, automatic regulation of solar energy battery positions and vibration active control of large structures.
NOVELTY - A combustor (2) having catalyst-containing fuel flow paths (2a), is formed by laminating a lower semiconductor substrate (11) and an intermediate substrate (21), in thickness direction. A mixing unit (3) which mixes fuel and air, and supplies air-fuel mixture to the flow paths, is formed by laminating an upper semiconductor substrate (31) and intermediate substrate, in thickness direction.    USE - Combustion apparatus for combusting fuel and generating heat, for use in thermoelectric power generation apparatus used as emergency power source and portable electric-power supply unit for use in remote districts, and exhaust-heat recovery apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing the thickness of the combustor, by forming the combustor, by laminating the intermediate and lower substrates. Enables easily forming the mixing unit, by laminating the intermediate and upper substrates. Enables easily aligning the combustor and the mixing unit, by laminating the substrates in thickness direction. Reduces the size of the combustor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of the combustion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustor (2)    fuel flow paths (2a)    mixing unit (3)    substrates (11,21,31)
NOVELTY - An integrated thin film photovoltaic element (160) comprising several series connected unit cells, is provided on main substrate surface of the thin film photovoltaic element (110) comprising several series connected unit cells, such that the serial connection direction of unit cells of photovoltaic element (160) is orthogonal to that of photovoltaic element (110).    USE - Mechanical stack type integrated thin film photovoltaic apparatus e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission loss of light is reduced thereby reduction in output of photovoltaic apparatus is prevented. Also thickness and size of the photovoltaic apparatus is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the mechanical stack type integrated thin film photovoltaic apparatus.    photovoltaic apparatus (1)    substrates (10,60)    integrated thin film photovoltaic element (110,160)
NOVELTY - An aluminum paste used for current collection portion (5), is applied to reverse side of semiconductor substrate and is bake processed. A silver paste used for surface electrode (4), is applied to surface of the substrate and is bake processed at a low temperature. A silver paste used for output extraction unit (6) is applied on reverse side of substrate and is bake processed at high temperature.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery element used in solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables preventing crack of semiconductor substrate, thereby manufacturing battery element with favorable output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of a solar battery element.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Anti-reflective coating (3)    Surface electrode (4)    Current collection portion (5)    Output extraction portion (6)
NOVELTY - A surface electrode pattern having grating shaped finger electrode (5a) and bus bar electrode (5b) of identical length, is provided on surface side of semiconductor substrate (1). An another electrode is formed at the back side of substrate. A solder (7) covers the front and back surfaces of the finger electrode. An excision portion (9) of solder, is provided at approximately center portion of finger electrode.    USE - Solar battery element.    ADVANTAGE - The finger electrode is connected between bus bar electrodes reliably, even if the portion of line is broken and resistance is produced in the electrode, by providing excision portion at the center of the electrode. Eliminates solder bridge and solder ball by covering the front and back surfaces of finger electrode with solder, thereby ensuring stable electric power generation output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solder battery element manufacture method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the solar battery element.    semiconductor substrate (1)    finger electrode (5a)    bus bar electrode (5b)    solder (7)    excision portion (9)    solar battery element (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an anti-reflective coating (3) and a diffused layer (2) sequentially on a P-type silicon semiconductor substrate (1). A silver electrode (4) is formed on the surface of layer (2) and bake processed. An aluminum current collection layer (5) and a silver output extraction portion (6) are formed on the reverse side of the substrate as main component, and bake processed.    USE - For forming solar battery element.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents detachment of electrode effectively and achieves favorable output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of a solar battery element.    Substrate (1)    Diffused layer (2)    Anti-reflective coating (3)    Silver electrode (4)    Collection layer (5)    Extraction portion (6)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing apparatus has a lower chamber (5) with a heater board (6) for heating a laminated structure (8) of solar cell module. A pair of hook-shaped nails (9) is provided at the peripheries of the heater board, to hold the edges of laminated structure.    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of curvature in the laminated structure of solar cell module, by providing the hook-shaped nail.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.    lower chamber (5)    heater board (6)    heater (7)    laminated structure of solar cell module (8)    hook-shaped nail (9)
NOVELTY - The module has solder (4) that is partially formed on the surface electrode (2) that is partially mounted on main surface of semiconductor substrate (1), to connect the electrode (2) and inner lead (6). The solder (5) is formed on the surface electrode (3) mounted on the reverse surface of substrate, to connect the electrode (3) and inner lead (7).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevention of short circuit generation in the solar cell module is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the solar cell module.    semiconductor substrate (1)    surface electrodes (2,3)    solders (4,5)    inner leads (6,7)
NOVELTY - A floating block (2a) which reciprocates along a guide unit (4), by wave energy, is connected to a generator (2b) through gear wheels (3) in sloppy portion (1a) of a support structure (1). The reciprocating motion of the block, is converted into rotary motion of the gear wheels which operate the generator to produce electricity.    USE - Electricity generation method using tidal power.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies construction, running and maintenance of the generator and enables efficient generation of electricity with respect to variation in tidal current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generator using tidal power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side sectional view of electric power generator using tidal power.    support structure (1)    sloppy portion (1a)    floating block (2a)    generator (2b)    gear wheels (3)    guide unit (4)
NOVELTY - Asynchronous generator with galvanomagnetothermal effect has a unit generating a magnetic field in a first direction, a hot source (6) and a cold source (8) creating a temperature gradient in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and at least one annular thermoelectric conversion element (2) in a plane perpendicular to second direction. The magnetic field is a field of traveling waves moving in the second direction. Each annular unit has a continuous form in the plane perpendicular to the second direction.    USE - Generation of heat or electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The electricity generator utilizes the Nernst effect provided by the thermoelectric conversion elements to obtain improved energy efficiency, allowing more economically viable operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an asynchronous generator.    Annular thermoelectric conversion element (2)    Hot source (6)    Cold source (8)    Inductors (10)    Longitudinal axis (12)
NOVELTY - The equipment has an electrical energy management site (B), distributing energy in a network and separated from a collection site (A), and an unit (14) for producing electrical/hydraulic flows, or inter-site contact flows, installed on the site (A) and coupled to a propeller. An inter-site contact flow regulation unit (36), connected to the production unit by an inter-site contact circuit (32), is installed on the site (B).    USE - Equipment, used in an aquatic environment and aerial environment, for transforming kinetic energy of an driving fluid e.g. water, sea-water, and air, into an electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The equipment can be easily maintained and can be planted in aquatic environment or aerial environment, to produce in a reliable way, by using several propellers, a current synchronized with an electric network, either large or small scale networks. The equipment is capable of regulating an electrical network by guaranteeing respective norms of voltage and frequency of a local network.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrical distribution machine (34), driven by the regulated inter-site contact flow, forms an electrical generator connected to the network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a series of modules forming the energy transforming equipment.    Collection site (A)    Electrical energy management site (B)    Electrical/hydraulic flow production unit (14)    Inter-site contact circuit (32)    Electrical distribution machine (34)    Inter-site contact flow regulation unit (36)
NOVELTY - The regenerative energy system has a rainwater module (1) for utilizing rainwater, e.g. for rotation of a turbine wheel (4), a flow module for utilizing the flow energy of a liquid or gas flow medium and a wind module for utilizing wind energy, the obtained energy fed to a generator (G) for providing electrical current.    USE - The modular regenerative energy system is used for a building for generation of electrical current by conversion of energy obtained from rainwater, a flow medium and the wind.    ADVANTAGE - Regenerative energy system allows provision of autonomous current supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Also included are INDEPENDENT CLAIMS for the following:    (a) a rainwater module for a regenerative energy system;    (b) a flow module for a regnerative energy system;    (c) a wind module for a regenerative energy system    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of a rain module for a modular regenerative energy system.    Rain module (1)    Rainwater pipe (1a)    Replacable filter (3)    Turbine wheel (4)    Generator drive shaft (A)    Generator (G)
NOVELTY - The oxide electroconductive paste contains electroconductive particles comprising ruthenium, iridium, rhodium, rhenium, platinum, gold, silver, palladium, molybdenum and/or tungsten, a binder, and a solvent. The particles have a particle size of 5-100 microns.    USE - As electrical contact material used in high-temperature ambience created in oxidizing atmosphere, such as in electric furnaces, blast furnaces, fuel cells, thermoelectric materials, smelting furnaces, incinerators, and engines and surrounding portions of aircraft and rockets, for measuring instruments, such as thermometers, and for devices, e.g. high-temperature power devices, thick-film resistors, and illuminators.    ADVANTAGE - The oxide electroconductive paste enables electrical contact at 500-1000 degrees C or more, and exhibits excellent electrical conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relationship between mass ratio of the paste of strontium ruthenate, and electrical resistance.
NOVELTY - The turbine has stators (9) containing four slots directed tangent towards the periphery region of a rotor (10) to allow a cosmic flux to impact the rotor unimpeded at the periphery region in one direction. The stators are impending cosmic flux to impact the rotor in the reverse direction of rotation. A net forward torque is developed causing rotation of the rotor on an integral rotor shaft mounted on low friction bearings.    USE - Used for generating power and can also be used for automotive, marine and aircraft propulsion.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine provides zero fuel cost, zero pollution and relatively inexpensive. The turbine provides no power and fuel distribution cost to household and industrial users. The power grid distribution failure due to storms, terrorist acts, earth-quake, equipment failure, forest fire and other calamities will not exist. The fabrication in mass production of rotors and stators are relatively simple and inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric broken out elevational sectional view of a cosmic flux electrostatic turbine.    Stators (9)    Rotor (10)    Electrical conductor strips (14)    Vacuum chamber (17)    Rotor shaft (19)
NOVELTY - A signal connection (13) comprises coaxial first and second elements (14, 15) comprising inductive transducers, which are energized by an electronic signal transmitted between a tool string portion and a surface equipment.    USE - Used for a downhole tool string (claimed) used in exploration and production of natural resources, e.g. oil, gas, and geothermal energy resources.    ADVANTAGE - The signal connection effectively transmits signals to and from the downhole network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of a tool string.    Signal connection (13)    Annular segment (11)    Threaded tool joint (12)    Elements (14, 15)
NOVELTY - The motor (10) has a set of movable weights slidably connected on respective radial arms that is secured to an output shaft. A guide surface (70) causes weights to move from a distal end of the radial arms towards a hub as a rotator rotates. A guide surface (80) causes weights to move from the hub to the radial arms distal end as the rotor rotates. The weights cause rotation of the output shaft.    USE - Used for operating a load such as a generator to produce electricity, a pump to pump water, or to turn a wheel.    ADVANTAGE - The motor is simple to manufacture and assemble. The motor can be successfully operated without any need for a source of energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method of making a gravity motor    (b) a method of producing rotational torque using the pull of gravity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a gravity motor.    Gravity motor (10)    Support structure (20)    Drive unit (30)    Guide surfaces (70, 80)    Cam spacers (110)
NOVELTY - The metallic Eppen block (1) made of aluminum or copper comprises heating thermoelement (3) and cooling thermoelement (4), protrusion (7) for heat exchange, heat exchange fan and a heat sink (6). A small sized rechargeable battery supplied power to the thermoelements through wires (5).    USE - Eppen block for accommodating Eppendorf tube for storing fungi and cell in biotechnology and agriculture research lab.    ADVANTAGE - The Eppendorf tube is maintained at designated temperature. Since the Eppen block is small sized and light weighted , it is portable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the Eppen block accommodated in the case.    Eppen block (1)    heating thermoelement (3)    cooling thermoelement (4)    wires (5)    heat sink (6)    protrusion (7)
NOVELTY - The solar catchment device of glass or plastic is characterized by a spherical bowl-lens (1), collected energy being transmitted by tubular metal bars (2) with an end union or formed as a metal ball placed in the spherical bowl focal point. The heat energy is used for evaporation of aqueous solutions and steam retained by a membrane. Steam is collected under the membrane and fed by tubular spirals (3) of metal for condensation outside the spherical bowl.    USE - For the collection of solar energy and its utilization.    ADVANTAGE - The solar heat energy can be used for evaporation of aqueous solutions and steam, the production of electricity and heating, provision of condensate in the form of clean water and bi-products, such as salt, for commercial employment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Energy from steam is used for technical purposes, such as the production of electricity and heating. The condensate is clean water and bi-products such as salt can be employed commercially.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure displays a cross-section of the solar catchment device. It contains four non-English language words, translated in pencil.    spherical bowl lens (1)    tubular metal bars (2)    metal tubular spirals (3)
NOVELTY - A sea-water distillatory using geothermal energy comprising hydraulic pump, water jet aspirator, flash evaporator, steam turbine, electric generator and condenser, wherein the hydraulic pump injects the seawater into the underground hot rock, the water jet aspirator pumps the heated seawater into the flash evaporator, the steam from the flash evaporator motivates the rotation of the steam turbine,which drives the generator for electrical energy generation, the aqueous vapor from the steam turbine is condensed into fresh water by the condenser, thus realizing the low cost production of fresh water.
NOVELTY - A method of generating electricity and preparing hydrogen taking advantage of difference in temperature of semiconductors. It is characterized in, the semiconductor generating by thermal difference is composed of cold or heat surfaces of a thermopile closely contacting with cooling-source heat exchanger with LNG flowing, and heating-source heat exchanger with sea flowing. While heating LNG, the semiconductor generating by thermal difference produces direct currents; connecting the power with anode and cathode of an electro bath, water is electrolyzed into hydrogen and oxygen; some seawater first cools the alkali liquor of electrolyzed water, then is transmitted to the heating-source heat exchanger. Sea water provides cooling water when preparing hydrogen, as well as provides heating source of LNG, which improve efficiency of semiconductor; electricity produced in recycling LNG could be used to prepare hydrogen, which saves the area of heat exchanger and cooling water for preparing hydrogen.
NOVELTY - Two flexible-walled float chambers are arranged between circular slide rails whose outer and inner surfaces are wide and narrow, respectively. The upward movement of air filled float chambers, along the slide rails, enables the belts to rotate. The air is discharged by compression of float chambers due to narrow cross-section of slide rails, so that chambers move downward due to weight of chain belts.    USE - Used as a power source for generator, power plant.
NOVELTY - A thin-film solar module comprises: (i) a transparent substrate of a first area for supporting the cells on a second area, while allowing light to reach the cells environmentally protecting the cells; and (ii) a positive bus bar connected to the anode of a first cell of the module and a negative bus bar connected to the cathode of a last cell of the module. The first area extends beyond the second area by a stripped peripheral zone.    USE - For converting solar radiation into usable electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module has reduced corrosion caused by humidity and temperature. It is simple and results in low-cost enhancement to the modules. It has increased operating lifetime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thin-film solar module has photovoltaic cells (3-1, 3-2) for converting light into electrical voltage. The cells are connected to each other to obtain a target voltage. Each cell has cathode layer, photoactive layer, and anode layer, in sequence over the cell area.    The module comprises: a transparent substrate of a first area for supporting the cells on a second area, while allowing light to reach the cells environmentally protecting the cells; and a positive bus bar (5) connected to the anode of a first cell of the module and a negative bus bar (7) connected to the cathode of a last cell of the module. The first area extends beyond the second area by a stripped peripheral zone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a six-cell module with the cathodic-protection perimeter.    Cells (3-1, 3-2)    Tin oxide film (4)    Positive bus bar (5)    Negative bus bar (7)    Electrodes (16a, 16b)
NOVELTY - An organic photovoltaic (PV) device includes organic PV cells (12) connected in series. A first electrode of one PV cell is connected to a second electrode of an adjacent PV cell. Organic semiconducting materials (15, 17) are disposed between the first and second electrodes.    USE - As organic PV device.    ADVANTAGE - The PV device allows for continued electrical energy operation even when short circuits developed or electrical interruption occurs in one of the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic PV device comprises organic PV cells connected in series, each cell has two electrodes and first and/or second organic semiconducting materials disposed adjacent to one another to form a junction. The first and second organic semiconducting materials are respective electron donor material and electron acceptor material, or vice versa. They are disposed between the electrodes. The first electrode of one PV cell is electrically connected to the second electrode of an adjacent PV cell.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a method for making the above organic PV device; and    (b) a method for generating an electrical potential comprising providing a group of organic PV cells connected in series, providing electromagnetic (EM) radiation to surface(s) of the organic PV cells, and obtaining the electrical potential between the first electrode of the first PV cell in the group and the second electrode of last PV cell in the group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a PV device comprising several PV cell connected in series.    Organic PV cells (12)    Anode (14)    Organic semiconducting materials (15, 17)    Cathode (16)    Substrate (150)
NOVELTY - A magnetic-field power converter comprises a unique physical arrangement of custom-built permanent and electro magnets coupled with a standard direct current battery and an electromechanical pulser that extract the potential energy inherent in the atomic structure of the magnets and in the local earth's gravitational field and transform the energy into generated alternating current and the kinetic energy of a rotating integral drive shaft.    USE - For use in e.g. lawnmower, go-carts, ski-doos, electric light generators, and fresh water pumping operations in poor remote areas and appliances in campers and remote vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive converter does not involve burning fossil fuel and does not pollute the environment. This improves efficiency of all operations and reduces the overall need for power of all types.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the inventive magnetic-field power converter.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric converter (10) has a connection conductor for connecting P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements (11, 12) and an electrode that are joined by a low melting point cementing material. The thermoelectric converter is sealed and accommodated in an airtight container, so as to maintain minimum humidity.    USE - For converting heat energy to electrical energy and charging battery used in electrical measuring device like water meter, gas meter.    ADVANTAGE - The converter is cheap and stable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the thermoelectric converter.    Thermoelectric converter (10)    P-type thermoelectric element (11)    N-type thermoelectric element (12)    Thermoelectric conversion mechanism (13)    Airtight container (14)
NOVELTY - The solar cell device contains a solar battery element using calcium fluoride as substrate, and a silicon and beta-iron silicide semiconductor thin film.    USE - For electric power generation e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar device is economical and has easy adaptability during installation to buildings. The calcium fluoride contained in the element improves weather resistance, and durability of the solar cell. Since the electric conversion of visible light and infrared light components of sunlight is efficiently carried out, the device has high utilization efficiency. The device effectively generates electric power from wide range of wavelength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of solar cell.    Calcium fluoride extra thin substrate (1)    Calcium fluoride protective coat (4)    Package case (5)    N-type silicon thin film layer (21)    P-type silicon thin film layer (22)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric power generating elements (2021-2024) generates electric power, using the difference of temperature of cooling fin (2011-2014) and ambient temperature of switches (11-14). The generated electric power is supplied to the drive circuits (101-104).    USE - For supplying power to drive circuit of semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing power supply circuit size by using thermoelectric power generating elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply circuit of the drive circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    switches (11-14)    drive circuits (101-104)    cooling fin (2011-2014)    thermoelectric power generation elements (202-1-202-4)
NOVELTY - The color of light-receiving surface side arranges the film (11) of same color as light-receiving surface side of solar battery element (2), between a terminal box (4) for output extraction and a pair of transparent elements (10).    USE - For lighting building.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves high reliability and avoids deterioration when using the light for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for light transmissive-type solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a rear view of the light transmissive-type solar cell module.    solar battery element (2)    module frame (3)    terminal box (4)    wiring material (6)    cable (7)    transparent element (10)    film (11)
NOVELTY - The tower with ball-shaped top, housing resonant circuit (3) is placed at lightning prone zone. When lightning occurs, the resonance circuit produces a high frequency energy and transmits towards the ionosphere (4) from where it is bounced back, to be received by antennas (5) in the load installations (7,8).    USE - The non-conventional lightning power plant produces power for supplying to various fixed and moving loads, especially for driving alternating current (AC) motors and direct current (DC) motors in residential buildings, factories, vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to increase the capacity according to the requirement easily. Provides safety as excess energy if produced is grounded, automatically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing schematically explains the lightning power plant operation.    lightning power plant (1)    antenna high frequency (HF) transmitter (2)    resonant circuit (3)    ionosphere (4)    antenna (5)    amplifier (6)    direct current (DC) motor (7)    alternating current (AC) motor (8)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a thermoelectric converter (1) for converting a spatial temperature gradient into an electrical voltage with an electrolysis device (2), in which one or more materials are dissociated to form energy rich separation products, and a storage device (3) in which the products are stored separately from each other. The storage device is connected to a fuel cell (4) in which the products are combined to output electrical energy.    USE - For supplying energy-self-sufficient systems, especially radio sensors.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures the permanent, inexpensive supply of power to self-sufficient systems using electrical energy obtained from surrounding thermal energy and stored.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an inventive arrangement for supplying energy-self-sufficient systems, especially radio sensors    thermoelectric converter (1)    electrolysis device (2)    storage device (3)    fuel cell (4)    electric load (6)
NOVELTY - A two-axis gimbal system with a pair of mutually communicating containers partially filled with volatile fluid and shielded by shade, so that in the equilibrium orientation of the gimbal system, the inner gimbal frame plane faces the sun normally due to equal irradiation of the containers. A lens attached to the system focuses the incident solar radiation, for interception by targets like optical fiber.    USE - For tracking position of sun, to focus sun's light and single point or small area, in solar power concentrators such as reflective dishes, lenses and solar traps.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to precisely track the sun's daily motion across the sky all days of the year and concentrate the light from the sun onto a single specific point on small area, without using any external power input.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the passive solar tracker.    shades (1,3,6)    container (2)    tracking platform (9)    main gimbal frame (11)
NOVELTY - A sea pressure electric power plant comprises an actuator piston, driven by sea pressure, for rotating a turbine generator while filling a cylinder with seawater. At full extension, a limit switch control circuit switches off the sea pressure and connects the actuator cylinder into a water tank. Then, a spring drives the piston back to full retract forcing the cylinder water into the water tank. A pump dumps the tank water into the ocean at sea level.    USE - Used for harnessing the energy of sea pressure, and delivering electricity to coastal cities.    ADVANTAGE - The power plant is less complicated than a hydroelectric system, and ensures that the system is environmentally clean.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sea pressure electric power plant comprises an actuator, turbine-generator, substation/transmission line, water tank, pump and water line, limit switch control circuit and a submarine shell. The actuator piston, driven by sea pressure, rotates the turbine generator on the extend stroke. The piston, driven by a spring, flushes the cylinder water into a water tank on the retract stroke. The pump and water line dumps the tank water into the ocean at sea level. The limit switch control circuit switches the actuator to sea pressure on the extend stroke, and switches the actuator to the water tank on the retract stroke. The actuator, turbine-generator, substation, water tank and limit switch control circuit are installed in a submarine shell that is lowered/secured to the ocean floor. The pump is installed at sea level, the water line is installed between the pump and the water tank, and the transmission line is installed between the substation and a relay station at sea level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the extend stroke operation of sea pressure electric system.
NOVELTY - A generating system using waves is provided to construct at an upper part of a breakwater for simplifying the construction at a low cost, and simplify the power transmission unit for transmitting motion of floats with a high response speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A generating system using waves includes a power transmission unit for converting vertical motion of floats to rotational motion by a power transmission control element, a compression air generating part and a pressure control part for generating and controlling compressed air of a predetermined pressure, and a generating part for generating electricity by the pressed air. First rack gears connected to the floats are engaged with and rotate first pinion gears, which move vertically along first guide rails fixed on a breakwater. Second pinion gears have the same shafts with the first ones and diameters relatively larger than the first ones. In association with the rotation of the first pinion gears, the second pinion gears become rotate and second rack gears move vertically along second guide rails fixed on the breakwater. By the vertical motion of the second rack gears, the power transmission control element(30) is driven via wires. The power transmission control element makes first and second drums(26,26-1) rotate a shaft(27) in one direction.
NOVELTY - Multilayer oxide semiconductor thin film has multiple porous oxide films having different light emission characteristics in the laminated state.    USE - Multilayer oxide semiconductor thin film for optoelectric transducer (claimed) for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables producing porous oxide film having high photoelectric conversion efficiency easily and cheaply within a short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) optoelectric transducer; and    (2) solar cell.
NOVELTY - Multiple float tubes (1) are fixed to a transfer chain (61) at outer side of a pair of annular rails (21,22). A hose (3) is connected to an air intake/exhaust port (31) of the tube. When tubes are pulled towards wider area between the rails, air is introduced to produce buoyancy so as to rotate the power output shaft (51,52) through the transfer chain. When tubes are moved to narrow area, the tube is compressed to exhaust air.    USE - For generating electric power using buoyancy.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is continuously produced using buoyancy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the power generator.    float tubes (1)    hose (3)    annular rails (21,22)    air intake/exhaust port (31)    transfer chain (61)
NOVELTY - The slurry fuel (10) produced from organic waste (13) is stirred by applying pressure.    USE - For storing slurry fuel produced using organic sludge, biomass, organic solid waste of agricultural products, such as timber, wood chip, wheat, straw and excrements of livestock, carcass of fish and shellfish, before supplying it to a combustion engine in an electrical power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - High pressure energy during manufacture of slurry fuel is exploited efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) A fuel system; and    (2) An electrical power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above electrical power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrical power generation system (1)    solid waste (3)    reactor (5)    fuel storage apparatus (8)    slurry fuel (10)    combustion apparatus (11)    organic waste (13)
NOVELTY - The system has paving stones of glass (1) placed horizontally on a bottom sheet (2) under which a coil (3) is placed, where a coolant fluid circulates through the coil. Calorie products obtained by green house effect between the stones and the sheet are recovered such that the system temperature is closer to that of the fluid. The products are sent straight away to the fluid to keep the system comparatively cold.    USE - Used for a swimming pool, and bath water and soil heating (claimed), for fabrication of terraces and driveways.    ADVANTAGE - The integral coil along with the coolant fluid conserves the system at a low temperature, thereby allowing walking with barefoot on the paving stones of glass without getting burnt. The manufacture of a joint between the paving stones of glass to a height of certain millimeter allows keeping a space among the paving stones of glass, the bottom sheet, and the joint to accommodate a lighting effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of a paving block of glass.    Glass (1)    Bottom sheet (2)    Coil (3)    Superior joint (5)    Block (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves combusting a municipal solid waste in a combustion reactor (1). A pressurized steam is produced by the combustion reactor and the steam is sent directly to a cylindrical body (124) of a boiler (101) in a power plant (100). An excess steam bled from a turbine of the plant in direction of low and high pressure pre-heaters (105, 106) is reduced to absorb steam produced by the reactor.    USE - Used for generating electricity utilizing a municipal solid waste and fossil fuels in a thermoelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the excess steam bled from the turbine of the power plant to absorb steam produced by the municipal solid waste combustion reactor, thus saving the consumption of the natural gas, thereby allowing financial savings on fuel and increasing the premium of green certificates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a plant for use of waste in a thermoelectric power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a process diagram of a combined plant of a municipal solid waste combustor and of an electrical power plant.    Combustion reactor (1)    Power plant (100)    Boiler (101)    Low-pressure pre-heater (105)    High-pressure preheater (106)    Cylindrical body (124)
NOVELTY - The electrical power supplied to a low voltage lighting element is provided by a Seebeck or Peltier element (3). This generates an electrical output when subjected to a warm air flow (4) and is applied to the electrical bulb filament (7). A cooling plate (5) is positioned in front of the bulb. An alternative system uses light emitting diodes.    USE - Low voltage heating.    ADVANTAGE - Uses waste heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a basic circuit.    Seebeck or Peltier element (3)    Warm air (4)    Bulb filament (7)    Cooling plate (5)
NOVELTY - The ceramic body (2) is provided with a number of channels (9) for passage of a flow medium fitted to a guide element (1), e.g. a ceramic funnel, for the flow medium. The lengths of the flow medium channels are reduced continuously or in steps, over at least one section (7) of the edge region of the ceramic body, from its center to its edge.    USE - The ceramic body is used for a solar thermal reception unit for a solar thermal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Oxidation resistance of ceramic body is improved for prolonging its working life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Also included are INDEPENDENT CLAIMS for the following:    (a) a manufacturing method for a ceramic body for a solar thermal reception unit;    (b) a solar thermal reception unit with a ceramic body    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a solar thermal reception unit.    Guide element for flow medium (1)    Ceramic body (2)    Cooperating seatings of guide element and ceramic body (3,4)    Section of edge region with channels of reducing length (7)    Flow medium channels (9)
NOVELTY - A prism for radiating incidence light from a preferred face. The preferred face has at least one structured surface. The prism specifically has a mainly triangular-shaped cross-section and the structuring of the surface has a triangular section which extends in the direction of the main axis to the apex of the prism.    USE - For static solar concentrators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The application of the prism with a preferred direction of light radiation in a mirror-funnel in a lateral section, is shown.    Structured prism (1)    Front face (2a)    Structured surface (4)    External mirror with reflector face on inside (5)    Main axis (6)    Light rays (11)
NOVELTY - The rotor (2), mounted on an axis (7) drives the generator (3) and a float (4) is provided for the turbine (1) which is permanently anchored in location, the rotor being orientated in the flow direction. It is held suspended, underwater. Float buoyancy is adjusted with air, gas and/or water. Rotor blades have an adjustment mechanism (9), which can be set with or against the flow. The rotor axis is hollow and forms the float (4).    USE - A turbine-generator set with a float.    ADVANTAGE - The installation cannot be seen from the surface. Installation takes little time. Construction is simple. Maintenance is facilitated by the variable displacement float, simplifying raising to the surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A partially cross sectioned vertical elevation of the arrangement is seen.    turbine (1)    rotor (2)    generator (3)    float (4)    axis (7)    adjustment mechanism (9)
NOVELTY - The solar cells (132) are arranged within the exposure area (103) of the transparent substrate (100). A control unit controls driving unit coupled to the organic electroluminescent (OEL) device (130) within the electroluminescent area (101) of the transparent substrate, and the charge transfer unit coupled to the solar cells.    USE - Organic electroluminescent (OEL) device using solar cells used in computer, communication and consumer products and other portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Because of the assistance of the solar cells, the discharge time of the battery of organic electroluminescent display is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic electroluminescent device fabrication method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the organic electroluminescent device.    transparent substrate (100)    EL area (101)    exposure area (103)    organic electroluminescent device (130)    solar cells (132)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric material comprises zirconium-hafnium-nickel-palladium-tin-antimony group complex of specific compositional formula. The material has zirconium-nickel-tin based, half-Heusler crystal lattice structure confirming to space group of F43m.    USE - For automotive applications for capturing electric power from exhaust gas or radiator heat and using for automotive accessories e.g. radio and telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric material is capable of generating high electric power even at elevated temperatures. The material has high reliability, durability, and low noise and vibration levels, low thermal conductivity and electrical resistivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermoelectric material comprises zirconium-hafnium-nickel-palladium-tin-antimony group complex of compositional formula: Zr0.5Hf0.8Pd0.2Sn0.99Sb0.01. The material has zirconium-nickel-tin based, half-Heusler crystal lattice structure confirming to space group of F43m.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows graph of temperature dependence of electrical resistivity of zirconium-nickel-tin based, half-Heusler compounds.
NOVELTY - A visible light radiated directly from a heat source (102) or through a secondary material (108), impinges the photovoltaic device (106) to output electrical power (P1). A thermoelectric cell (TEC) (110) provided between photovoltaic device and a cooler (112) thermally insulated from the photovoltaic device, generates electrical power (P2) from a temperature difference between the hot and cold side (114,116).    USE - For generating power for use in residential homes, commercial buildings, hospital, small tractors, jet-skis, recreation vehicles, lawn mowers and tank (claimed) and hand held devices such as cellular phones, laptop computers, personal digital assistant (PDA), and motor.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains cleaner burner, less expensive, less complicated, more environmentally friendly, and more efficient process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power generating apparatus;    (2) back-up generator;    (3) lawn mower;    (4) tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power generation process.    heat source (102)    photovoltaic device ((106)    secondary material (108)    water packet (109)    TEC (110)    cooler (112)    hot side (114)    cold side (116)    covering enclosure (117)
NOVELTY - The system (10) includes a thermoelectric device (14) in thermal communication with a fuel reformer (12).    USE - For use in a vehicle or stationary power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Includes a thermoelectric device that generates electrical energy that can be used for a wide variety of applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for generating electrical energy using the fuel reforming system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing the fuel reformer, thermoelectric device, and a battery electrically coupled to the thermoelectric device to receive electrical energy from the thermoelectric device.    Fuel reforming system (10)    Fuel reformer (12)    Thermoelectric device (14)    Plasma generator (15)    Reactor (16)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises: an auto-thermal reformer for producing a heated reformate from a provided fuel mixture through a chemical reaction; a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the auto-thermal reformer for receiving the heated reformate; and a thermoelectric module disposed in thermal communication with a portion of the heat exchanger, and adapted to produce electricity from the heated reformate.    USE - For use in automobiles or homes.    ADVANTAGE - The invention can achieve higher overall system efficiencies in small-scale, highly integrated fuel cell systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a method of operating a fuel cell system; and    (b) a method of generating heat and electrical energy.    The fuel cell system is operated by operating an auto-thermal reformer to produce a reformate with thermal energy. The reformate is provided to a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the auto-thermal reformer. A portion of the thermal energy of the reformate in the heat exchanger is harnessed. The thermal energy is transformed into electricity. Heat and electrical energy are generated by supplying a fuel mixture to an auto-thermal reactor to generate a reformate. A temperature differential is generated across a thermal-to-electric device to generate electricity for secondary power. Components of the fuel mixture in a heat exchanger are pre-heated. The pre-heating comprises heat from the reformats. The thermal-to-electric device is in thermal communication with the heat exchanger. The reformate is supplied to a fuel cell stack for generating electricity for primary power and secondary heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of a thermoelectric power generator module.    Thermoelectric module (10)    Thermoelectric elements (12)    Electrical insulators (20, 22)    Heat conduction wall (24, 26)
NOVELTY - Several spaced apart fins (32) are set in an outlet and an inlet of a compartment (28) to direct flow of stream into the compartment equipped with a paddle wheel (36). An air compressor (58) pressurizes compartment to reduce volume of water in the compartment, when a caisson is submerged in the stream. A generator (52) is connected to a hydraulic pump linked to the paddle wheel, for generating electrical power.    USE - For converting tidal power into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The fins prevent entry of debris within the compartment and thereby reduces damage on the paddle wheel. The velocity of tidal stream entering the compartment is increased, increasing the angular velocity of the paddle wheel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power generation method from tidal motion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the caisson structure.    compartment (28)    fins (32)    paddle wheel (36)    generator (52)    air compressor (58)
NOVELTY - The combustor (2) includes a fuel flow path (3) between laminated silicon substrates (2a), in which a combustion catalyst (4) is arranged. The catalyst is formed by baking a mixture containing a metal or its compound as catalytically active seed, oxide sol selected from silicon and metal oxide sol and alkoxide selected from silicon or metal alkoxide.    USE - For thermoelectric power generation apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The combustion reaction is efficiently and stably performed even in low temperature. The usage amount of the catalyst is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the combustor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Combustor (2)    Substrates (2a)    Fuel flow path (3)    Catalyst (4)
NOVELTY - A process for contacting and attaching cells (10) to a carrier (20), especially silicon photovoltaic cells on a module comprises using a conductive adhesive layer (30) to coat the carrier and/or cell back, inserting the cell(s), using a second conductive adhesive layer on the cell front, covering or laminating (21), drying and hardening.    USE - As a photovoltaic module and a cell contacting and attaching process (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Attachment is simple, rapid and inexpensive and is readily automated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic module assembled as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional view of the module is shown.    cells (10)    carrier (20)    cover/lamination (21)    conductive adhesive (30)    binder (40)
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses the methods of utilizing the energy of sea wave in generating electricity. Several generating methods, including air collecting and pressure raising air cylinder method, float type pressure raising method, commutating box method and dam constructing and pressure raising method, are provided. The present invention also provides piston type booster, commutating box for measuring sea wave pressure and strength, automatic tide height regulator, piston type booster gate valve controlling circuit, and sea wave boat with commutating box.
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric material has crystallization mean diameter of 50 nm or less, and relative density of 85% or more.    USE - For thermoelements.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric material has excellent durability, reduced specific resistance and high efficiency. The capability of thermoelectric material is improved by suppressing the grain growth of the polycrystalline substance during manufacture by heating. The material is economically provided, and has favorable heat conductivity and relative specific resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoelectric material has crystallization mean diameter of 50 nm or less, and relative density of 85% or more. The thermoelectric material further has specific resistance of less than 1 x 10 to the power -3 ohm, and heat conductivity of 5 W/mK preferably 1W/mK.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thermoelectric material.
NOVELTY - The system has a set of receiver panels mounted in a circular fashion about a solar receiver (20). Each receiver panel includes a set of tubes that terminate at each end at a header. The headers of adjacent receiver panels are located in different elevations such that headers overlap each other for allowing the headers and tubes of adjacent receiver panels to be positioned closer together.    USE - Used for converting sun's solar thermal energy into electrical energy for connection to a utility grid.    ADVANTAGE - The headers of the adjacent receiver panels are located in different elevations such that the headers overlap each other for allowing the headers and tubes of adjacent receiver panels to be positioned closer together, thereby eliminating gaps between headers and tubes. The beveled headers configuration allows for the formation of a continuous wall of vertical tubes around the solar receiver without the need for performing a complex, expensive, and time consuming bending of the tubes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a solar receiver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified perspective view of a cylindrical, molten salt solar central receiver power plant with a surrounding heliostat field.    Power plant (10)    Heliostats (12)    Energy rays (16)    Solar source (18)    Solar receiver (20)
NOVELTY - A thermionic converter (3) transforms heat released by a combustion chamber (1) into electrical energy. An energy control system (13) takes an input representative of the demand for electrical power and computes and controls the intake of fuel (21) and air (22) into the combustion chamber.    USE - For e.g. electric automobile, aircraft, local generation of electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Energy efficient and environment-friendly since use of an internal combustion engine is unnecessary. Reduces unwanted vibrations due to mechanical movement of parts e.g. piston. Enables vehicle to go from stopped to full speed without the need for elaborate restarting or for an idle state which consumes power. Negates need for use of an alternator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a motive unit;    (b) an automobile;    (c) an auxiliary power unit; and    (d) an aircraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the electrical power unit.    Combustion chamber (1)    Thermionic converter (3)    Controller (6)    Energy control system (13)    Fuel (21)    Air (22)
NOVELTY - A method is provided to generate electrical energy by using vehicles traveling on the road while preventing damages of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A panel(5) is arranged in the groove formed at a road(1). The panel has a top mounted with a rubber cover(2) for absorbing impact of the vehicle, and a bottom mounted with a spring(3) for allowing for elasticity of the vertical movement of the panel. The panel has a side surface equipped with a unit(4) for converting the vertical movement of the panel into a rotating motion of a generator.
NOVELTY - A battery (11) supplies electric power to a built-in electric equipment of a farm building (1). A battery (12) supplies electric power to an agricultural industrial vehicle parked in the farm building. A switching device (A) selectively supplies the electric power produced by a solar cell module (4), to the batteries (11) and (12).    USE - For use in farm building in which agricultural industrial vehicles, such as agricultural operation equipment, rice planting machine, combine harvester, and tractor, are used.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying the electric power generated by the solar cell module to the electric equipment, and also charging the battery of the agricultural industrial vehicle parked in the farm building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the solar power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    farm building (1)    solar cell module (4)    batteries (11,12)    switching device (A)
NOVELTY - A digester (11) installed in sewage-work site (10), generates the sewage gas. The generation of electric power is performed at customer sites (30, 40, 50) using the sewage gas supplied from the sewage-work site through pipe (20).    USE - For generating electric power using sewage gas, in hospital and hotel.    ADVANTAGE - Electric power is efficiently generated using the sewage gas thereby achieving energy saving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) sewage gas power generating equipment; and    (2) electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sewage work-site (10)    digester (11)    pipe (20)    customer sites (30,40,50)
NOVELTY - A burner (31) receives waste gas from a fuel and burns the fuel using the residual oxygen in the waste gas and heat of the waste gas, for heating the absorption solution in a high temperature regenerator.    USE - Hybrid thermoelectric system for absorption-type cold and warm water supply apparatus for supplying cold water and warm water for air-conditioning in building.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for the excess heat of the combustion air, by burning the fuel using the excess oxygen in the waste gas and heat of the waste gas. Improves thermal efficiency by burning the unburnt waste gas and reduces total amount of waste gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hybrid thermoelectric system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hybrid thermoelectric system (1)    gas turbine type electric power generator (2)    absorption-type cold and warm water supply apparatus (3)    power control board (4)    gas turbine (11)    fuel gas compression machine (12)    combustor (19)    rotary encoder (21)    burner (31)    main power supply (60)    storage battery (64)
NOVELTY - A setting unit (103) sets plan value of amount of heat demands for an instant, where the instant fluctuates with passage of time. An arithmetic unit (105) calculates absolute quantity of each fuel for optimizing overall efficiency of co-generation, based on currently detected efficiency, watt component of output heat, and the set plan value, for adjusting fuel supply amount accordingly.    USE - For treating waste material such as foodstuff waste material, home organic refuse, livestock excrements, waste plastic from factory, sludge from sewage disposal plant, paper diaper from medical institution, fist/meat waste material from convenience store, meat processing plant, fish processing plant, hotel or restaurant, agricultural waste or forest product waste.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the ejection of toxic substance, and optimizes the overall efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of co-generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the co-generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    co-generation apparatus (100)    heat demand amount setting unit (103)    effective thermal output detector (104)    optimization arithmetic unit (105)    fuel supply amount controllers (106A,106B)    overall efficiency arithmetic unit (107)
NOVELTY - A carbonization furnace (2) carbonizes flammables such as coppiced timber, to generate carbonized material (C). A melting furnace (1) connected to the carbonization furnace introduces reducing gas such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen at 400-800degreesC, into the carbonization furnace for carbonizing the flammables and collecting high calorie gas from the flammables.    USE - Used for recovering high calorie gas from waste material and unused resources such as coppiced timber, for electric power generation, also used in waste-gas processing facilities.    ADVANTAGE - High calorie gas is recovered efficiently from the unused resource.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the high calorie gas recovery apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gasified melting furnace (1)    carbonization furnace (2)    carbonized material (C)
NOVELTY - The oxide sintered compact contains specific hexagonal-crystal layered compound of oxide of zinc and indium, and cerium.    USE - For n- and p-type thermoelectric conversion materials used for thermoelectric element (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The oxide sintered compact has high heat electromotive force. The compact provides n-type thermoelectric conversion material and thermoelectric element having excellent electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The oxide sintered compact contains hexagonal-crystal layered compound and cerium. The hexagonal-crystal layered compound is oxide of zinc and indium of formula: (ZnO)mIn2O3, where m is 1-19. The oxide sintered compact further contains indium oxide. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) n-type thermoelectric conversion material (2); and    (2) thermoelectric element (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the thermoelectric element.    Thermoelectric element (1)    n-type thermoelectric conversion material (2)    p-type thermoelectric conversion material (3)    High temperature lateral electrode (4)    Low temperature lateral electrodes (5, 6)
(FI113685-B1)   NOVELTY - The production installation includes number of production units (4) attached directly or indirectly to the bottom of water basin at an intermediate water region. The production units are totally submerged under the water surface. A transfer equipment for the energy of the production units or for an intermediate substance is connected in series or parallel in relation to the production units.    USE - For wave power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enables recovering kinetic energy of waves with high efficiency regardless of wind conditions. Minimizes wave energy variations caused by prevailing weather conditions above water surface. Minimizes exposure of production installation to damage caused by weather conditions and to rotating movement of water mass. Enables anchoring production installation in water bottom to generate large amount of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective picture of production installation using a wave plate with attached torsion pump with two chamber pipes for transformation of energy.    Wave plate (2)    Production units (4)    Base (5)    Torsion pump (6)    Pivoting shaft (64)
NOVELTY - The module (101) has a power conversion unit (106) comprising a set of solar cell units (102). A power converter (103) is provided in a position corresponding to a region surrounded by the cell unit. The output of the cell unit is inputted to the converter corresponding to the cell unit. The converter converts the output of the solar cell unit to the converted output.    USE - Used for a solar power generation system that is utilized for supplying AC power to a domestic load and a commercial power system.    ADVANTAGE - The wiring distance from the output terminal of solar cell unit to the input terminal of the power converter is shortened, thereby reducing the loss of a wiring through a low-voltage current flows. The shortening of the wire provides an inexpensive solar cell having a less collecting loss between the solar cell unit and the power converter thus improving the conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view showing an example of a solar cell module.    Solar cell module (101)    Solar cell unit (102)    Power converter (103,105)    Power conversion unit (106)
NOVELTY - The foundation has a caisson (4) which is supported by several columns (3) embedded in the seabed (2) and subjected to tension and pressure loadings, selected columns arranged at an angle to the vertical. The caisson is supported below the water surface (1) above the level of the seabed and can contain a turbine or screw for converting the water movement into rotation of an electrical energy generator.    USE - The caisson foundation is used for an off-shore power generation plant, e.g. a wind turbine or a combined wind turbine and tidal and/or wave motion power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - Caisson foundation is relatively small and lightweight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a caisson foundation for an off-shore power generation plant.    Water surface (1)    Seabed (2)    Columns (3)    Caisson (4)    Wind turbine mast (5)
NOVELTY - The foundation element (1) is enclosed by a collar (2) which rests on the surface of the seabed (4), with both the collar and the part of the foundation element which projects into the seabed made of concrete or a hardened aggregate. The maximum diameter of the collar is between 2 and 10 times the diameter of the foundation element, with a thickness of between one fifth and double the foundation element diameter. The collar can be tethered to rest on the surface of the seabed.    USE - The foundation element is used for an off-shore power generation plant, e.g. a wind turbine or a combined wind turbine and tidal and/or wave motion power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - Collar prevents loosening of foundation element by varying wind forces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a foundation element for an off-shore power generation plant.    Foundation element (1)    Collar (2)    Tethering anchors (3)    Seabed (4)    Water (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves predicting an environmental torque a spacecraft or a satellite (100) will be subjected during deployment of an appendage (114) e.g. wings. A magnitude and a direction of momentum that are to be added to the spacecraft are computed to partially oppose the predicted torque. The computed magnitude and direction of momentum in the spacecraft is stored in momentum wheels before deploying the appendage.    USE - Used for controlling attitude and momentum of a spacecraft or a satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The method applies direct solar control and torque due to internal momentum perpendicular to the spacecraft's rotational rate to counter the effects of the spacecraft, thereby reducing power consumption and heat dissipation of the spacecraft. The method also provides greater flexibility in the manipulation of solar arrays. The attitude of the spacecraft is controlled, so that the stability of the satellite during deployment is assured. The method also eliminates the damage of appendages during deployment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for controlling an attitude of a spacecraft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three axis stabilized satellite.    Satellite (100)    Solar wings (104N,104S)    Antennas (106)    Sensors (110)    Control thrusters (112)    Appendage (114)
NOVELTY - A solar panel support (300) is mounted on horizontal guide rails (202,203) which are attached to semi-circular mounting face of a support structure. A drive unit moves the support mounted with solar panel, along the guide rails. The panel tracks horizontal movement of the sun.    USE - For solar house in villages and remote areas, during cold, long winters and harsh climate, for supplying electricity to light home, to charge short range electric car, to power air conditioning system and refrigerator, to produce hot water and for use in space heating applications.    ADVANTAGE - Offers exceptional efficiency and performance, at low cost, by virtue of the structure of solar house.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar house design;    (2) overhang for supporting bottom of semi-circular gallery; and    (3) integrated energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional views of integrated energy system.    wall (102)    windows (103)    guide rails (202,203)    solar panel support (300)
NOVELTY - Preparing nanobinary or ternary metal oxy/hydroxide of layered double hydroxide (LDH) (I) by an aerogel protocol, comprising hydrolysis of metal alkoxides or metal acetylacetonates by controlled addition of deionized water and/or alcohols in a solvent mixture selected from alcohols and hydrocarbons; aging for 6-16 hours, followed by hydrothermal treatment and finally supercritical drying, is new.    USE - In the preparation of nanobinary or ternary metal oxy/hydroxide of layered double hydroxide (LDH) (claimed) useful as catalysts, adsorbents, solar energy harvesters and as biomolecules for gene reservoirs and controlled drug release. Also useful in preparation of thin films and membranes.    ADVANTAGE - The process yields the homogeneous metal oxy/hydroxide of LDH with high surface area of 500-700 m2/g, low particle size of 1-10 nm having an excellent shelf-assembling property and can be easily molded into thin films, fibers etc.
NOVELTY - A tellurium/indium material (3), a tellurium material (4), a cadmium/tellurium material (5) and an indium/tin oxide material (6) are vapor-deposited sequentially on a copper material (2) deposited on the surface of a thin electric insulating substrate (1).    USE - Solar thermoelectric cell is used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation efficiency, while reducing internal loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a solar thermoelectric cell.    Insulating substrate (1)    Copper material (2)    Tellurium/indium material (3)    Tellurium material (4)    Cadmium/tellurium material (5)    Indium/tin oxide material (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a turbine support assembly (2) with horizontally arranged turbine support structure (4) that carries two turbine units (3) for enabling a selective displacement of the assembly lengthways of associated columns. The support structure has an elongate unit, which has a bidirectional profile to minimize a disturbance of a bidirectional water flow.    USE - Used for supporting a marine turbine installation (claimed) that is utilized for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The system resists the static and dynamic forces imposed on a rotor not only by the effect of extracting energy from the flow, but also from other effects such as passing waves, runaway conditions, and unusual loads applied during installation or recovery of the turbine, thus effectively supporting the turbine installation. The system is practical to implement, economical to manufacture, and easy to replace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front elevational view of a turbine unit support assembly.    Turbine support assembly (2)    Turbine units (3)    Horizontal support structure (4)    Rotor (6)    Housing (13)
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric power generation apparatus has a microheater (8) attached to a combustor (2) for providing heat energy to the fuel in the fuel flow path (2a).    USE - Thermoelectric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to use the fuel at high temperature for combustion by providing heat energy to the fuel using the microheater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional view and the expanded sectional view of the principal portion of the thermoelectric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generation unit (1)    combustor (2)    fuel flow path (2a)    groove (5)    deep slot (5a)    fuel inlet tube (6)    exhaust tube (7)    microheater (8)
NOVELTY - The dregs (12) separated from useful raw material and non-useful raw material, are supplied into a methane fermentation installation (5), to produce methane to be used by electric power generator (6). Generation of biological-type substance (11), is enabled from the useful raw material. The waste liquid in the methane fermentation installation is treated to produce compost.    USE - Processing internal organs of fish and shellfish and waste material from fishery.    ADVANTAGE - Saves energy, as electric power is produced from methane gas generated by processing waste material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The waste material is supplied from a seasonal fluctuation adjustment stock yard (2) to a heavy metal removal device (3), useful raw material classification installation (4) for separating useful raw material from internal organs (8) of fish and shellfish and waste material (9) from fishery, and methane fermentation installation, sequentially. These installations are operated by electric power produced in the electric power generator. The separated heavy metal is made to undergo external processing. A methane fermentation installation receives carbon/nitrogen ratio adjustment material. The internal organs are hydrolyzed by pH adjustment process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of closed processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Seasonal fluctuation adjustment stock yard (2)    Heavy metal removal device (3)    Useful raw material classification installation (4)    Methane fermentation installation (5)    Electric power generator (6)    Internal organs (8)    Waste material (9)    Biological-type substance (11)    Dregs (12)
NOVELTY - An elongate substrate (131) comprising a predetermined solar cell formation region (131a) and a support sheet(132) comprising an adhesive resin material are conveyed to a fixed position, along mutually orthogonal directions. The substrate on which support sheet is stacked, is pressure heated and the predetermined solar cell formation region adhered with the resin sheet is cut out from the substrate.    USE - Thin-film solar cell module used as electric power supply element installed in roof or window of building.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified manufacturing process of solar cell module is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the solar cell module manufacturing apparatus.    elongate substrate (131)    solar cell formation region (131a)    support sheet (132)    thermobonding film (133)    heating flat blade (145)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a low pressure plasma at pressure less than atmospheric pressure, and using a converter to convert plasma energy into electricity.    USE - For converting plasma energy to electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances power conversion and efficiency. Provides simple system with lower projected cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of a direct converter.    Electrodes (102)    Guide field (104)    Ions (106)    Electrons (108)    Power source (111)
NOVELTY - The device (50) has two light sensitive sensors (52) producing electrical signals based on light received from a remote light source (56) e.g. sun. A comparator receives the signals and provides an output signal. A prime mover moves the sensors in response to the output signal to maintain the sensor alignment. A photovoltaic cell generates power from the light source to power the comparator and the mover.    USE - Used in solar energy application.    ADVANTAGE - The device eliminates the need of external power source to drive the prime mover and the comparator by providing the photovoltaic cell that draws electrical energy form the sun. The device uses two axes of alignment that are independent of latitude and longitude to determine the orientation of the device thus simplifying the set-up procedure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method for providing solar energy to a target    (b) an apparatus comprising the autonomous light tracking apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a portion of an autonomous light tracking device.    Light tracking device (50)    Light-sensitive sensors (52)    Motor (54)    Remote light source (56)    mirror (58)    Incident radiation (60)
NOVELTY - Forming structure of a heat absorber for a solar energy concentrator is provided to maximize the efficiency of the system and minimize heat or light loss by radiation and convection of heat absorbed in an absorbing pipe or an absorbing rod with flowing heat media.    USE - None given.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heat absorber is composed of an absorption rod (20) made of a tubular absorber and a glass pipe (30). A heat medium (40) is streamed between the absorption rod and the glass pipe for exchanging heat between the heat medium and the absorption rod. The absorption rod is heated by receiving energy from a reflector of a solar concentrator through the glass pipe. Radiation heat and convection heat from the absorption rod are absorbed with the heat medium. Thus, efficiency of the solar concentrator is improved by minimizing heat loss.
NOVELTY - A structure for forming a reflector mirror and a heat absorber plane of a light concentrator is provided, which maintains a constant concentration ratio of the concentrator and prevents an actual light loss by attaching a specific optical device or a heat absorbing device.    USE - Concentrating light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - According to a light concentrator comprising two reflector planes formed with two parabolic curved planes and a cylindrical heat absorption tube and a cylindrical glass tube to accommodate the cylindrical heat absorption tube, a bottom of a glass tube (3) is revealed between two reflection planes (1) by forming the glass tube accommodating a heat absorption tube (2) between two reflection planes. An assistant reflector mirror (10) comprising an extended curved surface of the parabolic curved planes of two reflector planes is formed between bottom surfaces of the heat absorption tube on an inner plane of the bottom of the glass tube.
NOVELTY - A solar trapping sensor (69) has a fish-eye lens (691) that generates image of whole sky and a CCD camera (692) which converts the generated image into an electrical signal. A CPU (66) performs digitization processing of electrical signal and a detector performs template matching image processing of digitized image to detect solar position. A solar tracking sensor turns a solar cell panel to the direction of the detected solar position.    USE - Condensing type solar power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar position is detected by template matching image processing, complicated calculation for detecting solar position is unnecessary. Clouded sky is determined reliably and useless solar tracking operation is prevented reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the drive control apparatus of condensing type solar power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    drive motors (53,55)    CPU (66)    solar trapping sensor (69)    fish-eye lens (691)    CCD camera (692)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric conversion material consists of a layered cobalt multiple oxide, and fluoride. The multiple oxide contains cobalt oxide layer of pseudo cadmium indium structure as a sub-lattice. The amount of fluorine with respect to number of moles of oxygen ion of the stoichiometry of the layered cobalt multiple oxide, is 0.1-10 mol%.    USE - Used as positive type thermoelectric conversion material for thermoelectric material used for accurate temperature controls, such as electric device from thermoelectricity, solar power generating device, electric device from sea-water temperature difference thermoelectricity, electric device from fossil fuel thermoelectricity, regeneration electric-power-generating device of factory exhaust heat and motor vehicle exhaust heat.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric conversion material has excellent thermoelectric property, storage property and high sintered compact density. The manufacturing method of thermoelectric conversion material has excellent productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thermoelectric conversion material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a relationship between sodium fluoride (NaF) additional amount and relative density of sintered compact. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A solder (7) of the bus-bar portion of the surface electrode (5) is divided with glass (6).    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates formation of solder bridge and solder ball when covering the electrode with solder during solar cell manufacturing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the solar battery formation process.    semiconductor substrate (1)    anti-reflective coating (2)    semiconductor junction (3)    rear side electrode (4)    surface electrode (5)    glass (6)    solder (7)
NOVELTY - A current collection layer (5) comprising magnesium oxide, aluminum and glass, is formed on the reverse surface of a substrate (1). A reverse side electrode, comprising output extraction portions (6) with metal of good solder wettability is formed on the reverse surface of the substrate.    USE - As solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The novel element facilitates prevention reduction in the yield of the solar battery element, by decreasing the formation of micro corrugations in the surface of the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery element manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the above solar battery element.    substrate (1)    diffused layer (2)    anti-reflective coating (3)    electrode (4)    current collection unit (5)
NOVELTY - The working fluid (18), such as ammonia, is pumped down through a connecting tube (12) and condensed by a heat exchanger, to recover at the base of a sump (21). The working fluid is pumped back to the surface for vaporizing warm surface water (14) to drive a turbo generator (11) in closed cycle mode, or expanded to cool vaporized sea water in open cycle mode, and then supplied into sump.    USE - Ocean thermal energy conversion condenser for removing salt and impurities in sea water for drinking and irrigation purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Improves thermal energy conversion efficiency and enables to save energy. Avoids possible risk of environmental damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) condenser system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the ocean thermal energy conversion condenser system.    platform (10)    turbo generator (11)    connecting tube (12)    warm surface water (14)    heat condenser (15)    working fluid (18)    condenser (20)    sump (21)
NOVELTY - A method for efficiency increase during conversion of heat into mechanical or electrical energy, in which on two sides of a material provided for phase-conversion, a temperature difference is maintained and a gradient-type displacement of the transformation temperature for a given operational temperature range is rigidly maintained along the axis of heat-flow in the material. The partial segments (1a-1f) with the higher transformation temperature are arranged on the hot side and those with the lower transformation temperature are arranged on the cold side, and in the thermal series circuit of these partial segments, the alternately exchanging phase-conversion is optimally simultaneously produced in all the partial segments, by thermal oscillation in the region of the material-conditioned hysteresis. Thermal reclamation of unused latent heat follows between the individual segments.    USE - As thermodynamic process for heat-power transformation based on the shape-memory effect (SME) e.g. using a memory-metal-alloy NiTi (Nitinol) for energy converters.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a thermal energy converter having high efficiency particularly in the temperature range between 0-120 deg C for transforming heat into mechanical or electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for (A) a device for implementing the method and (B) for layers of the device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional view of an energy-converter is shown.    Partial segments (1a-1f)    Throttle valve (3)    Outer heat insulation (4)    Latent heat store (5)    Mass-spring system (6)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric cell is composed of C layer/B layer/A layerBasterisk layer/Casterisk layer. A layer is in center. B layer and Basterisk layer are positioned at two side of the A layer. C layer and Casterisk layer are positioned at two side of B layer and Basterisk layer respectively. A layer uses material with perforate porous structure as template. P type thermo electricity material is deposited in micropores of the material in the template, and N type thermo electricity material is deposited in micropores of the material in the template. The method for manufacturing thermocell is as following: (1) preparing layer A, (2)preparing layer B and layer Basterisk, (3) preparing layer C and layer Casterisk. The invented thermocell outputs quite high voltage possessing features of easy of use, handy material. It will be best power supply for micro system.
NOVELTY - The power generation apparatus includes a water turbine (3-2) driven by ocean/sea/lake water. A powerless pump is driven by the waste water in a buoyancy tube of the drainage pipe. An air valve (3-6) is installed in the drainage pipe. A buoyancy adjustment device adjusts the flow amount of water based on the tide level.    USE - Buoyancy-based electric power generation apparatus using water turbine.    ADVANTAGE - High capacity electric power generation is ensured by using water turbine, irrespective of the tide level. Environmental pollution is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the electric power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    generator (3-1)    water turbine (3-2)    shaft (3-3)    air valve (3-6)    bearing (3-7)
NOVELTY - Processing food waste and recovering energy comprises producing a feed fuel (17) from an amount of waste, using it to form a vapor and partially using the vapor for the process and for producing electrical energy.    USE - Used for processing food waste and for recovering energy.    ADVANTAGE - The process is reliable and economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for carrying out the process comprising a crushing unit, a sterilization and drying unit, a mixing unit, a fractionating unit and a compacting unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the process.    firing unit (15)    vapor producing boiler (16)    feed fuel (17)    vapor turbine (19)    electrical generator (20)
NOVELTY - A by-pass diode (42) is positioned at back side (38) of solar cell (22). An electrical interconnection structure (48) is extended between the back side of cell, and diode terminal (44) of by-pass diode. Another electrical interconnection structure (50) is extended between the front side (32) of cell, and another diode terminal (46) of by-pass diode, such that entire length of structure (50) contacts the cell.    USE - Solar cell structure used in space and terrestrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is protected by against reverse-bias damage by providing by-pass diode at back side of solar cell. Thereby achieving high solar-cell efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar cell structure.    solar cell (22)    front side of solar cell (32)    back side of solar cell (38)    by-pass diode (42)    diode terminals (44,46)    electrical interconnection structures (48,50)
NOVELTY - The turbo charger increases the pressure and temperature of the received ambient air (58) and the heat exchanger of the organic Rankine cycle system (65) reduces the temperature of air received from the turbo charger. The evaporator of the air conditioner (59) further reduces the air temperature and an air intake opening in the gas turbine (61) receives the reduced temperature air (62) to support combustion.    USE - For generating electrical power that is provided to power distribution systems or grid for residential and commercial use.    ADVANTAGE - Economical and efficient system is obtained as the waste heat is utilized effectively and the system can operate at relatively low temperatures and pressures. Increased efficiencies in internal combustion engine are obtained as provision for recovering waste heat from various sources is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the waste heat recovering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the organic Rankine cycle system.    ambient air (58)    air conditioner (59)    gas turbine (61)    reduced temperature air (62)    organic Rankine cycle system (ORC) (65)
NOVELTY - The boiler of the Rankine cycle system is heated from the exhaust gases of the gas turbine engine and the evaporator of the vapor compression system is adapted to cool the inlet air flowing to the gas turbine engine.    USE - For generating electrical power that is provided to power distribution systems or grid for residential and commercial use.    ADVANTAGE - Economical and efficient system is obtained as the waste heat is utilized effectively and the system can operate at relatively low temperatures and pressures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the method of generating power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the compressor and turbine of the Rankine cycle turbine generator system and air conditioner combination.    generator (24)    transmission (26)    impeller (27)    oil pump (28)    nozzles (36)    exit (37)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying high pressure and high temperature organic refrigerant vapor to a turbine through multiple nozzles, so as to impart driving fore to the impeller, where the refrigerant is R-245fa.    USE - For operating organic Rankine cycle system (claimed) used for electric power generation used in power distribution system, grid used for residential and commercial purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The waste heat of the engine is effectively utilized, hence the Rankine cycle turbine is economical and easily manufactured. Enables to easily operate at low temperature and pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic Rankine cycle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the compressor/turbine.
NOVELTY - The method involves exchanging waste heat of an internal combustion engine, with the refrigerant such as R-245fa circulated to an evaporator by a pump, so that the refrigerant is vaporized.    USE - For operating organic Rankine cycle system (claimed) used for electric power generation used to power distribution system, grid, used for residential and commercial purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The waste heat of the engine is effectively utilized, hence the Rankine cycle turbine is economical and easily manufactured. Enables to easily operate at low temperature and pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for organic Rankine cycle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the compressor/turbine.
NOVELTY - Several spaced apart nozzles are provided circumferentially around inner periphery of a valve, for receiving vapor flow. An impeller (27) is disposed radially within nozzles, so that vapor flow from the nozzle impinges on several circumferentially spaced blades of the impeller. The angle of the impeller blades is chosen according to the degree of lift for the intended application.    USE - For constructing centrifugal compressor acting as turbine for use in Rankine cycle system which generate power by utilizing waste gas and for air conditioning applications.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the impeller design, turbine is easily adaptable in any Rankine system. The Rankine cycle system effectively uses waste heat and is economical to manufacture and use and enables operating at relatively low temperature and pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The blades are backwardly turned, radially disposed and forwardly turned for low lift, intermediate and high lift applications respectively. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the organic Rankine cycle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the turbine.
NOVELTY - High pressure, high temperature vapor introduced in collector of the centrifugal compressor, flows radially inwardly through the diffuser to the impeller (27) which is made to rotate as a turbine. The diffuser acts as nozzle. The impeller is connected to a generator to generate electricity.    USE - For using centrifugal compressor having impeller as turbine in organic Rankine cycle for power generation by effectively using waste gas and for air conditioning purpose.    ADVANTAGE - The nozzle design reduces overall size of the compressor. Provides Rankine cycle system that effectively uses waste heat and is economical to manufacture and use and can be operated at relatively low temperatures and pressure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the organic Rankine cycle system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the compressor.
NOVELTY - The wind wheel contains semi crossmembers forming equal angles, rods arranged on ends of crossmembers square to crossmembers in plane of wind wheel and aerodynamic elements mounted on rods and aerodynamic drag control element, according to invention, each aerodynamic element is made of two similar-shape but different-size plates arranged in tandem in planes square to rod and similarly orientated, distance between plates being less than doubled minimum size of larger plate. All different-size plates of aerodynamic elements are installed over circumference of wind wheel at same sequence.    USE - In wind wheels with horizontal and vertical axis of rotation which can be used in creating high-economy wind power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Invention solves the problem of increasing difference in aerodynamic drag of opposite aerodynamic elements, reducing side drag and increasing wind utilization factor and providing automatic control of wind wheel rotational speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Aerodynamic drag control elements are made in form of internal weights mounted on semi-crossmembers, spring-loaded and installed for movement along semi crossmembers. At least one of plates of each aerodynamic element is spring-loaded and installed for travel along link being coupled by tie-rod with inertia weight.
NOVELTY - Novelty is that capacitive converter is essentially nonlinear voltage capacitor in the form of organic ferroelectric-polarization pyroelectric dielectric material capable of raising permeability in charge- discharge cycle from epsilon0approximately1,2 to epsilonvapproximately8 in variable field E so that thereby ensuring that --curly, or open phi-- greater than 1, where is power during discharge; W3 is mode content during charge.    USE - Nonlinear capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced specific weight and volume characteristics. 3 cl
NOVELTY - The application is of the known ampere-volt principle to photo-voltaic sun panels and falls into three generations - completely with testing via batteries, normal homogeneous ampere-volt, hybrid ampere-volt and super ampere-volt with the greatest electricity applications. The application is for use with a transformer of 230 volt alternating current, for connection to the normal regular mains.    USE - For the application of the known ampere-volt principle to photo-voltaic sun panels.    ADVANTAGE - The application is particularly for use in conjunction with a battery but can be used with a transformer of 230 volt alternating current, for connection to the normal regular mains.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Use of the invention is particularly in conjunction with a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a solar panel with four rows of interconnected cells.
NOVELTY - Solar cell (1) comprises a semiconductor substrate (1a) having a surface electrode (1b) and pn-junction on a light-receiving surface side, and a reverse-side electrode (1d). The reverse-side electrode has a molten silica-type sintered compact layer (2).    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing method produces high quality solar cell with excellent mechanical strength, stability, thermal shock resistance, corrosion resistance and reliability, inexpensively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The reverse-side electrode is silver paste bake-processed electrode. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) solar cell module; and    (b) manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top and sectional view of the light-receiving surface, and top view of the reverse surface.    solar cell (1)    semiconductor substrate (1a)    surface electrode (1b)    reverse-side electrode (1d)    molten silica-type sintered compact layer (2)
NOVELTY - The Termo Norte, inexhaustible energy source of the century comprises Orbygnia palm biomass where rational cultivation and advanced industrial technology for integral extraction of the palm is applied with thermoelectric furnace technology.    USE - In fuel technology.
NOVELTY - Solar power plant has parabolic trough film concentrators with the Sun tracking system and photoelectric detectors residing in optically transparent enclosed location. Focal length of film concentrator is permanently optimized by introducing focus position sensor in pressure control circuit of concentrator enclosed film space. Semiconductor photoelectric converters are disposed in focal plane of concentrator and mounted on metal tubes of economizer, steam generator, and superheater incorporated in thermodynamic steam-power loop. Film counter reflectors afford additional local energy concentration. Surface of radiation emitters facing the Sun mounts pre- economizer incorporated in steam-power loop. Liquid working medium in steam generator tubes is maintained at desired level within specified limits by horizontal mounting of tubes and horizontal disposition of their axes of turn as well as by metered supply of condensate in response to signals of level gage inserted in control circuit.    USE - Electrical and thermal engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability of protection against adverse weather conditions; facilitated manufacture. 3 cl, 3 dwg
NOVELTY - Solar power plant has set of parallel ribs with variable-curvature mirror surfaces which turn at rib surface base to surfaces of cylindrical spaces coated with light-absorbing paint and arranged in housing on side facing the Sun.    USE - Solar-to-electrical energy conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced absorbing capacity and utilization of solar energy. 1 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The organic material is dried to remove 80% of moisture and dried organic material is converted into energy storage form. The obtained material is subjected to preset heating to alter chemical composition into fuel. The resultant fuel is exposed to microwaves, and energy contained in fuel is converted to usable form of energy chosen from thermal, electrical, high pressure, plasma, ionized air or gas, and fusion energy.    USE - For converting organic material into usable form of energy used in internal combustion engines equipped with microwave igniters, heating system or cooling system, and for producing plasma or ionized air used in magneto hydro dynamic process (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The waste organic material is efficiently and economically converted into energy with minimum emission of polluting products. Hence the method is eco-friendly. The obtained fuel high safety, and high industrial utility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus used for converting organic material into usable form of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic diagram of pre-heating food item to carbonize and remove the moisture content.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for supplying electricity using a light source is provided to prevent the accident due to short circuit by substituting a light supplying line with an optical fiber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A condenser(10) collects the sun ray. A light source generator(20) arbitrarily generates a light source. A light source transmitter(30) transmits the light source transmitted from the condenser(10) and the light source generator(20). A converter(40) converts the light source transmitted from the light source transmitter(30) into electricity energy. An AC(Alternating Current) generator(50) converts the electricity energy from the converter(40) into an AC power. The light source obtained from the condenser(10) and the light source generator(20) is transmitted to the light source transmitter(30) through an optical fiber cable(60).
NOVELTY - The i-type semiconductor layers (404,407) with amorphous silicon hydride and microcrystalline silicon are stacked to form light incidence side. Photoelectric pin elements (415-417) are formed using the silicon layers. When open circuit voltage (Voc) is applied, short circuit photoelectric current density of device is controlled by pin element having largest Voc/t, where t is semiconductor layer thickness.    USE - Stacked photovoltaic device e.g. solar cell used for converting sun light into heat energy.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics of photovoltaic device are enhanced and hence the light degradation is prevented even when the device is used for long time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the stacked photovoltaic device.    anti reflection layer (402)    p-type semiconductor layer (403)    i-type semiconductor layers (404,407)    reflection layer (412)    pin elements (415,416,417)
NOVELTY - A tag for electrical compatibility indication is provided on a cable (5). The color of the tag is changed based on rated current value of bypass diode and nominal short-circuit current value of the solar cell module (2), based on which electrical compatibility is determined.    USE - Solar cell module for domestic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module can be replaced easily and safely without need for skilled labor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the solar cell module.    projection (1a)    hole (1b)    solar cell module (2)    frame (3)    connector (4)    cable (5)
NOVELTY - Wave energy buoy has a round disk of some 10 to 20 meters diameter that floats on the sea surface. In the middle of the disk is an upright telescopic pipe that is fastened by a universal joint. The lower end of the pipe extends some 30 meters into the sea and has a concrete counter weight. The disk rises and falls with the swell and at the same time undergoes a tilting motion. A hydraulic system drives a generator using the energy of both of these motions,    USE - Wave energy buoy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of an inventive buoy.    disk (1)    universal joint (2)    pipe (3)    electrically driven ship's screw (8)    counter weight (5)    rubber sleeve. (9)
NOVELTY - The converter (10) transfers axial forces of ocean water on top of a piston (12) to hydraulic cylinders to pump hydraulic fluid through hydraulic fluid system comprising fluid transmitter, switches and fluid meters, as piston reciprocates through power and return stroke cycles in synchronism with wave crest (22) and trough (24) passing over. The energy in hydraulic fluid system, is converted into useful energy.    USE - For large-scale hydroelectric utility power system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a reliable electric power supply with few or no moving objects suspended in the sea water. Thus corrosion, costly maintenance and lengthy shutdowns for repair, are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional elevation view of the idealized ocean wave showing two energy converters.    converter (10)    piston (12)    wave crest (22)    trough (24)    imaginary ocean wave degree indicator (29)    converter cylinder (34)
NOVELTY - The power plant modules (12,14,16,18,20,22,24) have several power plant components mounted on corresponding transportation and installation structures. The transportation and installation structures protect each power plant component to-be-assembled during transportation, and support each component during the assembly and operation of the power plant.    USE - Steam-driven portable power plant used at sites e.g. small islands during natural disasters such as hurricane, typhoon and storm, commercial or public facility e.g. furniture factory, lumber mill, paper mill and municipal dump, for producing power through combustion of biomass fuels e.g. wood chip and garbage.    ADVANTAGE - Enables transporting, assembling and disassembling the power plant easily and efficiently, hence the time required to produce electric power in remote locations, especially in situations such as natural disaster, is reduced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for constructing steam-driven power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the steam-driven portable power plant.    fuel delivery module (12)    combustion chamber module (14)    boiler module (16)    generator module (18)    condenser module (20)    cooling tower module (22)    control module (24)
NOVELTY - The bottom solar cell (114) has a buffer layer arranged over a germanium substrate. The middle solar cell (112) having a heterojunction structure and including an emitter layer and a base layer is arranged over the bottom solar cell. The top solar cell (110) including an emitter layer and a base layer is arranged over the middle solar cell.    USE - Used in commercial and consumer-oriented application e.g. satellite, space and mobile communication application.    ADVANTAGE - The heterojunction structured solar cell improves the performance of the solar device. Improves the surface passivation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) triple junction solar device; and    (2) triple junction solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph illustrates the relationship between solar spectrum and electrical power output of the multi-junction solar device.    Top solar cell (110)    Middle solar cell (112)    Bottom solar cell (114)
NOVELTY - The solar collector (100) has an array of substrates (102) each having photovoltaic cell (PVC) (104) formed on one surface (106). The surfaces of the substrates are oriented at an angle relative to each other, and to the direction of propagation of light received on the surface of one substrate, such that the light received by that substrate is reflected onto the surface of other substrate.    USE - Solar collector.    ADVANTAGE - The solar collector that is inexpensive to fabricate, highly efficient in utilization of available solar radiation, and having operational life is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar collector.    solar collector (100)    substrate (102)    PVC (104)    PVC formed surface (106)    enclosure (108)    array (110)
NOVELTY - A generating apparatus is provided to reduce costs and fuel consumption, while preventing an environmental contamination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A support column(11) is installed in the sea having a tidal range, and a buoyancy container(21) is arranged between the support columns. A buoyancy member(12) is connected to the support column through an escape preventing wire rope(15) in such a manner that the buoyancy member does not escape by the wave during the low tide and the buoyancy member obtains energies from the buoyancy and force of wave. A storage container(14) is filled with the seat water and floats at the seal level by using the buoyancy of the buoyancy container during the high tide. The buoyancy member obtains energies from the gravity of the buoyancy member and force of wave when the sea water flows away. The buoyancy member obtains energies from the buoyancy and force of wave during the low tide, and the buoyancy container is submerged into the sea water.
NOVELTY - Gasifying biomass comprising fluidizing biomass grains, such as wood piece and wood powder, and bed material, which holds the organic-component gasification catalyst by an oxidizing gas to form a fluid bed (11a), is new. The fluid bed is maintained at 400-600 degrees Centigrade, and the biomass grain is gasified.    USE - The method is useful for gasifying biomass for use as energy source to cogeneration system for electric power generation and as source gas of organic synthetic products for fertilizers.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively gasifies biomass for use as energy source to cogeneration system for electric power generation and as source gas of organic synthetic products for fertilizers. The gasification method of biomass has excellent environmental-conservation property and highly inexpensive. The gasification method of biomass effectively improves production of gas heat energy and decreases heat loss. The effective use of energy and resources are achieved. The harmful gases, dioxin and environmental hormones (endocrine disrupter) produced during processing, are trapped in bed material, and are effectively removed by the gasification method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gasifier (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model block diagram of gasifier of the biomass. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Gasifier (10)    Flow reaction tank (11)    Fluid bed (11a)    Biomass feed pipe (12)    Fluid bed heating part (13)
NOVELTY - High temperature combustion of gas obtained from a furnace (6) which thermally decomposes garbage (10), and combustion exhaust gas obtained from primary zone (56) of an ash melting furnace (8), is performed in a secondary combustion zone (45) of the ash melting furnace. A dryer (4) is used for heating and drying the garbage, indirectly, before thermal decomposition.    USE - For disposing refuse by performing gasification and melting, and for producing electricity by recovering waste heat of exhaust gas obtained from ash melting furnace.    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance of the dryer is made easy since the dryer does not produce smoke or dust, and hence, equipment such as a cyclone separators for removing the smoke or dust are made unnecessary. The damage to ancillary equipment such as duct and fan, is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The secondary combustion zone promotes the perfect combustion of exhaust gas got from the primary zone, for melting ash in the ash melting furnace. The dryer is of an indirect heating type. An electric heater (16) wound around the kiln portion of the dryer is used as the drying medium.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram explaining the structure of the gasification and melting type garbage dispersal equipment.    dryer (4)    thermal decomposition furnace (6)    ash melting furnace (8)    garbage (10)    secondary combustion zone (45)    primary zone (56)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (9) has micro channels (4,5) with catalyst combustion and evaporative cooling functions respectively, connected to respective ends of the thermoelectric elements (1). Hot gas is supplied to the micro channel (4), to heat one end of thermoelectric elements, and coolant is supplied to the channel (5) to cool other end of the elements.    USE - For mobile electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Hot gas and coolant are transmitted to the ends of the thermoelectric elements with high efficiency. The thermal flux can be greatly improved. A high electric power generation density can be attained. The size reduction can be achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of thermoelectric conversion system and sectional view of the micro channel. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermoelectric element (1)    micro channel (4,5)    gas cylinder (6)    heat exchanger (9)    thermoelectric converter (I)
NOVELTY - The system generates electric power by water head difference provided by a pipe line (21) connected to intake (11) provided at the upper portion of the cut-off wall (1). A sea water storage unit (3) stores the sea water ejected from electric power generator and permeates through ground deeper than underground (20), where power generation takes place.    USE - Hydroelectric power generation system installed in sea side.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces installation cost of the generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the hydroelectric power generation system.    cut-off wall (1)    sea water storage unit (3)    intake (11)    pipe line (21)    underground (20)
NOVELTY - A raw material mixture containing strontium compound(s), cobalt compound(s) and strontium chloride is melted and precipitated by cooling the molten product or vaporizing a fused salt, to obtain a complex oxide crystal.    USE - For manufacturing complex oxide crystal used for thermoelectric conversion material used in thermoelectric element (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method easily provides complex oxide crystal having excellent thermoelectric conversion property and Seebeck coefficient with reduced electrical resistivity. A large-sized thermoelectric conversion material containing the complex oxide crystal is obtained easily. A large-sized plate crystal is obtained by slowing the cooling rate of the molten solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) complex oxide crystal;    (2) acicular complex oxide crystal;    (3) thermoelectric conversion material; and    (4) thermoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a thermoelectric element formed using the complex oxide single crystal as the thermoelectric conversion material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The electric power generating apparatus generates electric power from moisture content in atmosphere, and stores the generated power.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus for generating electric power using moisture content in atmosphere, in medical facility, large building, park, block of flats, marine platform, mountain.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated in a place without water, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the electric power generating apparatus.    raw water tank (1)    pure water tank (4)    fuel cell (8)    redox flow battery (9)    solar cell (11)
NOVELTY - The platform comprises a ring which is centered by rollers distributed around its circumference. Each platform is preferably arranged between three rollers. At least one of the rollers is pivotable and pressed by a spring against the platform. The rollers are surrounded by rubber tires.    USE - Floating solar power station for photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids high accuracy required in known platforms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a platform with a number of concentrators.
NOVELTY - A reaction machine which converts kinetic energy, e.g. kinetic energy released as a result of nuclear fission, comprises e.g. a nozzle. The fission products (2) from a uranium 235 nucleus (1) create thrust directly, or impact against/reflect (4) from the nozzle wall (3) to create thrust. The energy is then converted.    USE - The arrangement is used e.g. in power stations to produce electricity, or in mobile units, e.g. as a replacement for a ships diesels.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the machine is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the fission products.    nucleus (1)    fission products (2)    wall (3)    reflection (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing solar radiation (14) to generate electrical power. A portion of the generated power is delivered to a consumer (22) and another portion of the power is stored as kinetic energy to accelerate a flywheel (16). The kinetic energy of the flywheel is converted back to electrical power and delivered to the consumer, when the generated electrical power is insufficient for the consumer.    USE - Used for generating and storing electrical energy (claimed) in a solar power generating station utilizing a solar concentrator.    ADVANTAGE - The storage of kinetic energy in the flywheel eliminates the use of thermal storage, chemical storage, batteries, compressed gas, hydrogen production, and other storage systems that are economically or physically impractical for particular installations. The method provides power derived from diurnal solar energy to the consumers on a twenty four hour basis.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for generating and storing electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a representative of a configuration of an apparatus for generating and storing electrical energy.    Electrical energy generating and storing apparatus (10)    Energy generator system (12)    Solar radiation (14)    Fly wheel (16)    Motor/generator assembly (18)    Power splitter (20)    Consumer (22)    Heat engine (24)
NOVELTY - The mechanical energy required for driving an electric power device (12) is generated by flow of high pressure expandable fluid (3) into/out of rotary machine (10), from primary condenser (6), such that condenser has surplus energy to be used by power supply system. The fluid travels downwards into a secondary condenser (16) where it is condensed back to liquid state, and returned to receiver (19) for reuse.    USE - For generating energy lag time in power supply system such as obrin (sic) power system.    ADVANTAGE - As the flow of high pressure expandable fluid from primary condenser generates mechanical energy for driving electric power device, the lag time is permitted, allowing for slower rate of energy depletion within the primary condenser, and hence the condenser has surplus energy to be utilized by the power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the apparatus for creating and converting multiple energy resources.    high pressure expandable fluid (3)    primary condenser (6)    electric power device (12)    secondary condenser (16)    receiver (19)
NOVELTY - The assembly has electrical insulation layer (24) that covers thermo-electric power generating elements (15,16) which comprise P-type semiconductors (17,19) and N-type semiconductors (18,20).    USE - For engine of vehicle, heat exchanger.    ADVANTAGE - The strength and correction resistance of the thermo-electric power generating element are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermo-electric power generating assembly arrangement structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the thermo-electric power generating assembly. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermo-electric power generating elements (15,16)    P-type semiconductors (17,19)    N-type semiconductors (18,20)    electrical insulating elements (24)
NOVELTY - An electronic radiative crystallization layer comprising an alkali metal or alkaline-earth metal, is provided on an electronic supply layer that is provided on a base layer. A control electrode layer controls the radiation electronic amount of the crystallization layer by voltage application.    USE - E.g. cold cathode emitter, field emission type emitter, spindt type emitter, metal-insulator-metal type emitter, ballistic electron surface-emitting display type emitter, thermoelectric element for cooling element (claimed) and electricity generating element (claimed). Also for fluorescent-material light-emitting element (claimed) of image drawing device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Effective electron emission is achieved using simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) cooling element; and    (2) electricity generating element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the electronic radiating element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The pressurized oil is supplied to a hydraulic motor (4) from a oil tank (1), through a hydraulic pump (3) driven by an adjustable speed motor (2). The electric power is generated by a generator (5) using the rotatory power of the hydraulic motor. The generated electric power is used for driving adjustable speed motor.    USE - For electric power generation using pressurized oil.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is easily produced by using oil, hence destruction of nature or pollution is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    oil tank (1)    adjustable speed motor (2)    pump (3)    hydraulic motor (4)    generator (5)
NOVELTY - The recesses in the roof material (1) accommodate the solar cells (2) equipped with an output terminal box (3) at reverse surface. A connector (9) extends from the box (3) towards trailing edge side of the roof material. A pair of connectors (11,12) at flange areas (1d,1e) are connected by a cable (10), and extend towards either ends of the roof material.    USE - E.g. transverse-tile-type roof material integrated solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Wiring operation of roofing tile with solar cell is performed easily, thus operation efficiency of wiring is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wiring method of roof material integrated solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the roof material integrated solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    roof material (1)    flange areas (1d,1e)    solar cell (2)    output terminal box (3)    connectors (9,11,12)    connecting cable (10)
NOVELTY - A permanent magnet (2) rolls freely inside a concave guide portion (1). The electromagnetic induction coils (4) are arranged so as to cross the magnetic flux of the permanent magnet.    USE - For electric power generation using vibration generated while walking, traveling in motor vehicle, train, ship in order to energize portable communication apparatus, electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The vibration generator which is very convenient to use, is obtained. Large power can be obtained by combining several vibration generators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the vibration generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    guide portion (1)    permanent magnet (2)    horizontal plate (3)    electromagnetic induction coil (4)
NOVELTY - Air is introduced into the heating gas pipe (14), such that heating gas and air are mixed before combustion.    USE - Thermo-optical electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The combustion efficiency and energy conversion efficiency are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermo-optical electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    photoelectric conversion cell (10)    heating-gas pipe (14)    emitter (18)    heat exchanger (20)    combustion air supply port (22)    exhaust gas port (24)
NOVELTY - The music box (10) has a water tank (100) accommodating thermoelectric element (130) and endothermic board. The element generates power using temperature difference between heat radiation surface and endothermic surface of the element and the generated power is used to operate music box unit (200).    USE - Music box.    ADVANTAGE - Reliable music box capable of generating power using thermoelectric element, is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external view of the music box.    music box (10)    water tank (100)    thermoelectric element (130)    music box unit (200)    music box unit case (210)
NOVELTY - The mac ocean wave generator has a surface float connected by a flexible cable to an electrical generator mounted on the ocean floor. The electrical generator from the ocean waves.    USE - For generating electricity from ocean waves.    ADVANTAGE - The simple surface float sized to regulate the maximum lifting force of the electrical generator. The mac wave generator is simple in design and is inexpensive to construct and maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrate the sectional view of the mac ocean wave generator.
NOVELTY - The resin sheets (12,10) are arranged between transparent panel (2) and solar cells (4), and back panel (3) and solar cells, respectively. The seal resin components having thickness greater than the solar cells are sandwiched between the resin sheets, such that air between transparent panel and back panel is discharged, and the resin is heated so as to melt and seal the battery module.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of the solar cells, by sealing the cells using resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the solar battery module.    transparent panel (2)    back panel (3)    solar cells (4)    conductor (8)    resin sheets (10,12)
NOVELTY - Power plant is installed in enclosed water area at distance of 50 m from shore. Wave energy plant has wave intake, flume, running wheels, flywheel, and generator. Wave intake is provided with underwater breaker whose slabs can vary depth of immersion to afford fall of waves of any height at desired point of running wheel. Operating element is made in the form of three bladed wheels. Running wheels are mounted above horizontal flume carrying frothed wave; in the process running wheels can rise above flume depending on wave height. Running wheels convey torque to flywheel through chain transmissions and freewheel clutches. Flywheel functions to accumulate energy thereby smoothing down intervals of wave incidence and to uniformly transfer rotary motion to generator by means of automatic variable speed unit. Underwater breakers capable of handling up to 3 m high waves are installed upstream of wave intakes at distance of 25 m from sea side to protect wave energy plant against storm and hurricane waves, upper slab of breaker being submerged to depth of 4.5 5 m.    USE - Conversion of falling sea wave energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced operating reliability of wave energy plant. 1 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - The generator has a turbine (2) and a direct current (DC) dynamo (4) mounted on a circular mount (7). The rotation of turbine by wind pressure from the air intake port (5), rotates the dynamo for generating electric power.    USE - For generating electric power with wind pressure, for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated utilizing the wind pressure during the motion of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the wind pressure electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    turbine (2)    shaft (3)    DC dynamo (4)    air intake port (5)    mount (7)
NOVELTY - A thermal storage unit (4) receives frame of heating gas from cylinder (1). A burner (3) burns heating gas vaporized through gas pipe (2). A low temperature unit (5) is cooled by vaporized heating gas, and provided at middle portion of pipe. A thermoelectric module (6) generates power by temperature difference between thermal storage unit and low temperature unit through thermally conductive material (11).    USE - For generating electric power using thermoelectric module.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power conveniently and efficiently, by utilizing the temperature difference between the low temperature unit and thermal storage unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cylinder (1)    gas pipe (2)    burner (3)    thermal storage unit (4)    low temperature unit (5)    thermoelectric module (6)    thermally conductive material (11)
NOVELTY - An orientation thermoelectric material is an assembly of microparticles such that each microparticle is orientated along anisotropy of magnetization rate    USE - For direct electric power generation system which uses does not involve fossil fuels.    ADVANTAGE - Thermoelectric property of power generation system is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for orientation thermoelectric material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of orientation thermoelectric material manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Orientation thermoelectric material comprises anisotropy-shaped microparticles of uniform size. The microparticles with large rate of magnetization is oriented by a magnetic field. The microparticles are processed with heat, to obtain a compact orientation thermoelectric material.    USE - Orientation thermoelectric material used in electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - As anisotropy-shaped microparticles are used, favorable orientation by a magnetic field is provided and the thermoelectric property is also improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for orientation thermoelectric material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating orientation thermoelectric material manufacturing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The thermopile has a bismuth telluride layer (1) contacting with skin, and bismuth telluride layer (3) contacting with watch casing (4) in order to be cooled to the atmosphere, to produce a heat gradient. The electric current generated by the heat gradient, is fed to a rechargeable battery (6) of the watch.    USE - For generating thermoelectric power using body heat, for instrument (claimed) such as wristwatch and other body worn instruments and also for transmitting and receiving equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Since the rechargeable battery is charged by the power produced from body heat, the replacement of battery is eliminated, and the wrist watch is powered continuously.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for instrument.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the thermopile.    bismuth telluride layers (1,3)    watch casing (4)    power supply circuit (5)    rechargeable battery (6)    optical mechanical generator (9)
NOVELTY - Radiation energy converter comprises the following: a high energy receiver circuit (10) with an antenna (18) and a coupling device (20); a radio-frequency storage circuit (12) with a storage coil (22); a low frequency load circuit (14) and a control device (16). Coupling of the receiver circuit to the storage circuit is achieved using the coupling coil (20) and the storage coil, while coupling between storage and loading circuits is achieved using the storage coil and the power drawing coil (30).    USE - Radiation energy converter for conversion of atmospheric radiation into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive converter provides a permanent energy source for an electric load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of an HF receiver circuit, RF storage circuit and a low frequency load circuit.    high energy receiver circuit (10)    antenna (18)    coupling coil (20)    RF storage circuit (12)    power storage coil (22)    low frequency load circuit (14)    control device (16)    power drawing coil. (30)
NOVELTY - A method for generating energy from wave motion has a boat (11) anchored fore and aft and with third anchor chain to drive a flywheel (142) via a freewheel clutch (141). The third anchor chain has a section of chain looped over a profiled wheel (14) with the free end of the chain fitted with a counterweight (16). The flywheel drives a generator (145). The system can be improved by two parallel generating systems, one driven by the upwards motion of the boat and one by the downwards motion. The energy generated can be for electricity generation or can be used to power dredging systems and water pumps etc. The boats are designed to operate in all weathers.    USE - Energy generation    ADVANTAGE - Environmentally friendly energy generation with associated wave control    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross section of a wave energy generating system.    Anchored boat (11)    Fore and aft anchor chains (12, 13)    Third anchor chain (17)    Drive wheel (14)    Clutch (141)    Flywheel (142)    Generator (145)
NOVELTY - A process for energy conversion, especially of thermal into electrical energy, comprises a black body (1) radiating a corresponding power at a given temperature and a radiation receiver (2). These are so placed that by a reversible process the receiver removes the black body radiation.    USE - As an energy conversion process, especially for thermal into electrical energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of conversion of thermal into electrical energy is 100%, since the process is thermodynamically reversible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for the above process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sketch of the process is shown.    black radiator (1)    receiver (2)    filter (3)    radiant energy (4)
NOVELTY - A solid electrolyte (101) containing beta alumina, contacts sodium (102) connected to a cathode (109), on low temperature side, and porous electrode (103) connected to an anode (108), on high temperature side. When sodium at low and high temperature sides react at the respective interface between the solid electrolyte and sodium, and porous electrode, the power is generated and supplied to a load (106).    USE - Thermoelectric converter.    ADVANTAGE - Since sodium at both low and high temperature sides of electrolyte reacts to generate power, thermal energy is converted into electrical energy with no pressure difference between low and high temperature sides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solid electrolyte (101)    sodium (102)    porous electrode (103)    load (106)    anode (108)    cathode (109)
NOVELTY - Assembly of photovoltaic module comprising a series of photovoltaic cells involves connecting adhesive tape to the back of cells; depositing conducting glue or soldering paste on the front of cells; positioning of the cells on a panel; connecting the front of cells to the back of the another cell; and hot application of ethylene vinyl acetate film and sheet of glass to cover the panel.    USE - For assembly of photovoltaic module comprising a series of photovoltaic cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process is automated so that it reduces the risk of errors and breakage; and permits rational arrangement of the cells in the modules, with reducing unused spaces between the cells and increasing efficacy per module surface unit. The process reduces the number of operations e.g. combining the various connections and soldering.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Assembly of photovoltaic module comprising a series of photovoltaic cells involves connecting adhesive tape to the back of cells; depositing conducting glue or soldering paste on the front of cells; positioning of the cells on a panel; connecting the front of cells to the back of the another cell; and hot application of ethylene vinyl acetate film and sheet of glass to cover the panel, simultaneously with fixing of conducting element to cells.
NOVELTY - The staggered array of hemispherical pits (1) is formed in the surface (2) of various parts of the windmill. It improves the air flow over the rotor blades and the support mast and the gondola supporting the rotor hub by generating turbulent eddies (3).    USE - Pattern of pits in aerodynamic surfaces of power generating windmill.    ADVANTAGE - The pits are in a staggered pattern with respect to the air flow and a pattern of eddies is formed to produce efficient boundary layer mixing to delay boundary layer separation and thus reduce drag.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The eddies resist detachment of boundary layer by promoting mixing of the slow-moving boundary layer with fast-moving air away from the surface, thus reducing the width of the turbulent wake.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a typical pit in an aerodynamic surface.    Hemispherical pit (1)    Surface (2)    Turbulent eddy (3)
NOVELTY - Colorant sensitizing solar battery comprises substrate of first support and first conductive layer, porous photo-electro transformation layer, carrier transport layer, second conductive layer and second support, wherein the porous photo-electro transformation layer has a facing surface having a length different from that of the surface in contact with the substrate.    USE - For solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high transformation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery module used for the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates the product.    Support (1)    First conductive layer (2)    Porous photo-electro transformation layer (3)    Carrier transport layer (4)    Second conductive layer (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves ending the iteration no later than when light rays ceased to pass freely through a mirror arrangement. The curves produced around the x-axis are rotated to define the complete, three-dimensional mirror surfaces.    USE - For designing two-mirror high numerical aperture imaging device for solar power generation to enable solar-powered flight (including space flight) and electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides two-mirror arrangement that is capable of focusing electromagnetic radiation to the thermodynamic limit. Facilitates terrestrial power generation while achieving very high concentrations of light and other sorts of waves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - DEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a high numerical aperture imaging device;    (b) a low mass high numerical aperture imaging device; and    (c) a partially solar-powered orbital launch vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective representation of a solar thermal propulsion arrangement.    Imaging device (1)    Two-symmetrically curved mirrors (1a,1b)    Solar thermal propulsion (1c)
NOVELTY - An extraction unit (4) extracts similar standard arrangement pattern of the design condition to perform sufficient assistance in determination of arrangement pattern from the database, according to the standard arrangement patterns that are classified for each design condition.    USE - Design assistance apparatus for solar cell module installed in roof, outdoor.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the arrangement pattern design effectively, and reduces time and effort of the design person.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) design support method;    (2) design support program; and    (3) computer readable medium for storing design support program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the design assistance apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    design assistance apparatus (1)    arrangement surface information input unit (2)    requirement specification input unit (3)    extraction unit (4)    selection unit (7)    output unit (9)
NOVELTY - The air conditioner uses electric power from solar cell (30) or a sub-battery (33) charged by the solar cells to run, when the vehicle is parked.    USE - For motor vehicle (claimed), hybrid vehicle. Also suits for refrigerator (claimed) for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The engine is not made to run for operating air conditioner, when vehicle is parked and prevents heating of vehicle interior when parking, as the air conditioner is run. Conserves fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) motor vehicle equipped with air conditioner;    (2) solar cell roof for vehicle;    (3) solar cell sunroof for vehicle;    (4) solar cell roof carrier for vehicle;    (5) solar cell front mirror;    (6) solar cell side mirror;    (7) solar cell rear wing;    (8) cover with solar cell for vehicle;    (9) compressor for air conditioner;    (10) refrigerator for motor vehicle; and    (11) motor vehicle equipped with refrigerator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the air conditioner for motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery (10)    fuse (13)    magnetic clutch (21)    solar cell (30)    electric motor (31)    sub-battery (33)
NOVELTY - Several blades (8) of a rotor (4) attached around a vertical rotary shaft (6) are formed in a shape of bag whose rear end is cut to form an opening (16). Each blade has a fixed uniform cross-section in a direction parallel to the rotary axis of the rotating shaft.    USE - For wind power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The blades are not easily breakable and are easy to manufacture at low cost. Promotes high speed rotation of rotor due to the simple construction. Rotates at high speed and enables easy start operation. Reduces loss of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the Darius windmill.    tower (3)    rotating shaft (6)    support shafts (7)    blades (8)    opening (16)
NOVELTY - The installation comprises a generator (2) whose rotor is turned by one or more animals (7). The animal(s) is/are harnessed to a shaft (5) which extends perpendicular to the central vertical rotor shaft. This acts through a torque converter to turn an alternator.    USE - Generation of electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - System is ecological and controllable without harming environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The installation for producing electricity comprises a generator (2) whose rotor is coupled to a motor drive, the motor force being provided by one or more animals (7). The animal(s) is/are harnessed to a shaft (5) which extends perpendicular to the central vertical rotor shaft. If more than one animal is used, they are equally spaced around the circumference of the installation. A torque converter (3) may be inserted between the driven shaft of the motor (3) and the generator (2). The animal used may be a draught horse, or a school horse. The generator used may be an alternator, with a nominal power which is greater than 3kW, preferably between 5 and 60kW.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows both a lateral view and an overhead view of the horse driven generator.    generator (2)    motor (3)    shaft (5)    animals (7)
NOVELTY - A process for the conversion and transport of electrical energy is considered at the level of the atomic structure of the elements and components and the transport of leptons.    USE - In consideration of the production, conversion and transport of electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The electron stream-ion stream theory clarifies the movements in electricity production, conversion and transport.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included, thirteen in all, for various evaluations of the conversion and transport in terms of electrons and positrons.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sketch of an electricity generation process is shown. The drawing contains non-English language text.
NOVELTY - A method for producing methane gas from organic waste, which comprises decreasing the molecular weight of the organic waste by using water, supercritical water or subcritical water, and subjecting the resulting waste to methane fermentation.    USE - Producing useful substances such as methane gas from organic water such as sludge. The methane gas may be used for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows production of methane gas from organic waste rapidly and with a high digestion yield of carbon atoms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart of an apparatus for producing methane from organic waste.    Raw material tank (1)    High pressure pump (2)    Heater (3)    Reaction vessel with subcritical water (4)    Valve (5)    Middle tank (6)    Pump (7)    Fermentation vessel (8)    Gas holder (9)
NOVELTY - Wind is deflected by wind deflectors (12,18) as the truck moves forward. The deflected wind enters a turbine inlet (16) and turns a wind turbine (14), making a generator (32) produce electric power which is either stored or used to operate accessories on the truck.    USE - For moving trucks having roofed cab.    ADVANTAGE - Captures energy from wind developed passing over moving vehicle to partially or fully drive moving vehicle. Inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing intended purposes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of capturing wind energy from moving trucks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a detail view of a turbine system.    Wind deflectors (12,18)    Wind turbine (14)    Turbine inlet (16)    Generator (32)
NOVELTY - Several shunts are arranged between N-type thermoelectric elements (902) and P-type thermoelectric elements (901), such that shunts are laminated alternately between thermoelectric elements. The shunts project away from the stack in different directions.    USE - For solid-state cooling, heating and power generation (SSCHP) systems.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal insulation of the thermoelectric elements, enhances the removal efficiency of precipitates, mist, reaction products and condensable vapors. The thermoelectric systems are compact, highly efficient and exhibit high power density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric system.    P-type thermoelectric elements (901)    N-type thermoelectric elements (902)    heat exchangers (904,906)    conduit (907)    working medium (908,909)
NOVELTY - The system has elongated hollows (2a) with vertically spaced-apart electrical coils and a plunger extending through a central void of central apertures of the coils. The plunger has magnets that move with the movement of the plunger alternately between raised and lowered positions. The magnet movement causes a flow of electrons within the coils. The coils are electrically connected to collect energy arising from the flow.    USE - Used for generating electric energy from mechanical motion of vehicles moving in traffic.    ADVANTAGE - The passage of vehicle wheels from moving motor vehicles directly depresses the plungers for generating electricity without the need for extra energy consumption and increasing the cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of motor vehicle actuated electrical generating system.    Generating module (1)    Longitudinal band (1a)    Road surface (2)    Elongated hollows (2a)    Vehicle (3)    Tires (3a)
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a seawater containment electric generation system comprising two posts, a frame arranged between the posts, a steel cable network mounted on the frame, a plurality of energy absorption panels mounted on the steel cable network, a water suction pump coupled between the frame and each post, a high pressure seawater container, a water turbine machine and an armature electric generator. When sea waves hit the energy absorption panels, the water suction pumps sucks in and pressurizes seawater and supplies high pressure seawater to the high pressure seawater container. The seawater is then discharged from the high pressure seawater container to drive the rotation of the water turbine machine, which in turn drives the armature electric generator to generate electricity.
NOVELTY - A turbo fan is operated by a wind force obtained during vehicle running. A generator is turned by a power motor attached to the turbo fan and electric power is generated which is used for charging backup battery.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables wind-powered electricity generation even during continuous vehicle running and without need of fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wind powered electricity generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of wind-powered electric generation system used in electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The mechanism vibrates a diaphragm by collision of fluid which is poured, and transmits the vibration to a generator for generating electric power.    USE - Vibration electric power generation mechanism which generates electric power, by pouring fluid such as water, oil and raindrop, and also by dropping pachinko ball.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently utilizes the fall energy of fluid. Thus, achieves energy saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the vibration electric power generation mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The energy is produced by the force generated by displacement of water when an air-filled balloon is immersed in water. The balloon is forced below the water, then the energy recovered as the balloon returns to the surface of the water.    USE - Production of mechanical energy that can be converted to other forms.    ADVANTAGE - Makes use of force arising from displacement of water to produce energy.
NOVELTY - The system comprises a cylindrical housing (1104) with multiple paddles (1118) which induce rotation of housing about a centering rod (1106), when struck with pressurized liquid from nozzle (1108). An electrical generator arranged within the housing, has stator (1808) coupled to centering rod, and rotor (1806) coupled to housing inner-surface. The rotor rotates around the stator, for producing electricity.    USE - For generating electricity for supply to small scale systems e.g. residential water treatment systems, automatic plumbing fixtures, flow rate monitors, and water testing equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the miniature hydro-power generation system that efficiently ensures sufficient electric power to operate electrical devices, by rotating at high revolutions such as above 5000 RPM. Minimizes losses and maximizes translation of kinetic energy of the flowing liquid, to rotary energy used for power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power generation method using hydro-power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the generator housing in hydro-power generation system.    housing (1104)    centering rod (1106)    nozzle (1108)    paddle (1118)    rotor (1806)    stator (1808)
NOVELTY - A vaporizer (104) captures a portion of the heat energy generated by a combustion engine (102) during a combustion process to generate high-pressure vapor (110) from liquid (106) as a function of the captured energy. A thermoelectric generator generates electric energy based on the temperature difference between the high and low-temperature junctions.    USE - For combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Creates a more efficient hybrid combustion engine by utilizing heat energy for thermoelectric power generation and generating auxiliary power through a low-boiling-point liquid to vapor cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method in generating power from a combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an illustration of the hybrid energy combustion engine.    Combustion engine (102)    Vaporizer (104)    Liquid (106)    High-pressure vapor (110)    Drum jet turbine (112)
NOVELTY - The device has a carbon nanotube (1) arranged between two metal electrodes (2, 2). The combination of metal electrodes and nanotube are supported on an insulating base made of poly tetrafluroethylene. The electrodes are connected to a voltmeter through lead wires (6, 6'''') for measuring electricity generated as a function of rate of flow of liquid. The voltmeter is provided external to a liquid medium (4).    USE - Used for measuring flow velocity (claimed) of an ocean, cardiac pacemaker, and generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage generated is a function of the velocity along the flow and not across the cross section of the liquid flow, and hence a response time of the device is very small and also accurate. The device does not require any colloidal particles and therefore the results are highly accurate. The device does not require any external power source and is on the contrary capable of generating electricity. The device is operable even at very low flow velocities, low flow volumes, does not require optical access to the measurement plane, is of easy and simple construction and therefore economical. The device essentially composes of uses of a carbon nanotube which is biocompatible which renders the flow sensor useful for biomedical applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a method for determination of liquid flow velocities    (b) an energy conversion device comprising one or more nanotubes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a carbon nanotube and electrode sandwich used in a flow sensing device.    Carbon nanotube (1)    Metal electrodes (2,2'''')    Liquid medium (4)    Lead wires (6,6'''')
NOVELTY - A chain (2) is provided between spherical float (4) and suspending unit (6) of an electric power generator housing (1) having airplane wing type blade (7), rotation propeller (3) and rudder (5) fastened by a bolt. The propeller is rotated by the flow of ocean current so as to generate electricity from the energy of ocean current.    USE - For generation of electricity by the usage of ocean current.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates environmental pollution existing in thermal and nuclear power generation, since electricity is produced by rotating power generator by the flow of tidal current and the flow of river.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the power generator using ocean current. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power generator housing (1)    chain (2)    power generator rotation propeller (3)    rudder (5)    suspending unit (6)    airplane wing-type blade (7)
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas generated by combustion of waste material (61) in a combustion unit (41), is supplied to a heat exchanger (52) where the exhaust gas is heated to high temperature using the heat of waste gas ejected from a gas discharge unit (43). The heated exhaust gas is supplied to a vapor cycle system (45), to generate electric power.    USE - For electric power generation using waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is efficiently and stably generated, even if load fluctuation arises in combustion unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustion unit (41)    gas discharge unit (43)    vapor cycle system (45)    heat exchanger (52)    waste material (61)
NOVELTY - A control unit for a solar array comprises vertical axles (5) spaced above a base (1) containing hollow shafts (7) having an upper carrying arm (10) and a lower drive wheel (15) joined by a transmission element (16) to an integrated drive motor (24) which produces controlled traverses (14).    USE - As a control unit for a solar array (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The Sun's position is tracked in a simple and inexpensive manner and the unit is suitable for any size of array.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective view of the unit is shown.    base (1)    axles (5)    shafts (7)    carrying arm (10)    drive wheel (15)    transmission (16)    motor (24)
NOVELTY - The method involves constructing two walls together to form a V shape, which has an open rim facing a direction from which the wind usually blows. Wind turbines (6) are affixed in vicinity of a close rim of the V shape for collecting and tunneling the wind throughout an open side towards the close rim to the turbines, such that wind energy is converted to a usable energy as the turbines are activated by the wind.    USE - Used for converting terrestrial wind energy to electrical energy (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is very cost effective and provides effective construction to convert the terrestrial wind energy into electric energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a construction to convert a flow of terrestrial energy along an outer surface into a usable energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of wind turbine walls.    Distal portion (1)    Proximal portion (3)    Opening (5)    Wind turbine (6)    Constructions (20-23)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an expansion chamber (2) positioned so that liquid in the chamber is initially heated mainly by ambient air temperature to cause initial extension of ram, and is then heated mainly by solar radiation to cause further extension of the ram. A return unit causes the apparatus to return to morning position. A rotation unit rotates the apparatus from the morning to evening position upon extension of the ram.    USE - Used for tracking movement of sun from east to west.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus uses the thermal expansion of a liquid to rotate the apparatus from the east to west and does not require the use of any electric motors, photovoltaic cells, or the need to boil a liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a solar tracking apparatus.    Solar tracking apparatus (1)    Expansion chamber (2)    Cylinder (3)    Ram (4)    Support unit (9)    Return unit (13)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has rotor blades (5) comprising openings (12) on an external surface (5S) which are in connection with fluid of volumes inside the blades. The openings realizes an ejection of a part of the fluid outside the blades to fluid-thermodynamically interact with wind hitting a part of the surface concerned by the openings or with water and ice present on the external surface of the blades.    USE - Used in a wind energy converting system that produces electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement prevents ice accretion on the blades of the rotor, thereby protecting the people around the wind energy converting system from being hit by the ice pieces when the blades rotate. The electric loss occurring due to accumulation of the ice for long time is reduced considerably. The system reduces maintenance work and also the sound produced due to rotation of blades.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a wind energy converting system comprising a de-icing and an anti-icing arrangement    (b) a method of preventing and eliminating the ice accretion on rotor blades of a wind energy converting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a lateral schematic and partially sectional view of a wind turbine in a wind energy converting system.    Blades (5)    External surface (5S)    Rotating shaft (7)    Capsule (12) Openings (11)
NOVELTY - The transducer (100) has an electrode (22) which is connected to n-type semiconductor layer (14) through a connection range (24). The electrode (26) is connected to p-type carbon semiconductor layer (18) through a connection range (28).    USE - Thermo-optical optoelectric transducer.    ADVANTAGE - The contact resistance of carbon semiconductor layer with electrode is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermo-optical optoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    n-type carbon semiconductor layer (14)    p-type carbon semiconductor layer (18)    semiconductor layer (20)    electrodes (22,26)    connection ranges (24,28)    optoelectric transducer (100)
NOVELTY - A protrusion (13) is provided at an output extraction portion (6) of a solar battery element (7) having a semiconductor substrate (1), such that the length of the protrusion positioned at the edge portion of the substrate, is shorter than the length of the protrusion positioned at the center portion of the substrate.    USE - Used in solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Crack generated at the end portion of the solar battery element is prevented, and the stress generated by the difference of thermal expansion coefficient of the central and end portions of the substrate, is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the rear-side structure of the solar battery element.    semiconductor substrate (1)    current collection unit (5)    output extraction unit (6)    solar battery element (7)    protrusion (13)
NOVELTY - The amount of carbon-dioxide emission reductions for electric power generated by a solar cell array (2), and the amount of carbon-dioxide emission reductions for the same amount of electric power assumed to be generated by thermal power generation, is computed and displayed by LED (55).    USE - Solar power generation apparatus which operates by connecting with commercially distribution line of electric power company.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to know the contribution of solar cell array to the carbon-dioxide emission reduction at a glance, thus the consciousness to global warning prevention is strengthened.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front elevation of a remote controller with respect to a link inverter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    remote controller (7)    display section (51)    LEDs (52,55)    total integral power consumption display LED (54)    LED which shows shutdown state (58)    environmental contribution monitor button (62)
NOVELTY - Device for converting low temperatures into mechanical energy comprises a heat power circulation in a line connection (2) with a switching arrangement, a heat power machine (1) and heat exchangers (3, 4) leading to compressor-heat pumps (14, 15) and a condensate container (10), condensing chambers (5, 6), pump arrangement (50) connected to a heat exchanger (38), and vaporizing chambers (27, 28).    USE - Used in generators and heat pumps.    ADVANTAGE - A low boiling working medium such as ammonia can be directly converted into mechanical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for converting low temperatures into mechanical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device.    heat power machine (1)    line connection (2)    heat exchangers (3, 4)    condensing chambers (5, 6)    condensate container (10)    compressor-heat pumps (14, 15)    heat storage unit (24)    vaporizing chambers (27, 28)    heat exchanger (38)    pump arrangement (50)    solar collector (56)
NOVELTY - The generator has a stationary outer drum (54) and a rotating inner drum (50). The outer drum supports movable coil packs (42) mounted with multiple wire coils. A horizontal rotating shaft (52) supporting inner drum, is attached with disc brake rotor (72). The C-shaped cores protruding from coil packs, interact with alternating pole permanent magnets attached to inner drum when shaft is rotated, to generate power.    USE - For generating power using wind energy as source.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures economical power generation in the range of megawatts even at low wind speeds, by using magnetic coupling of moving permanent magnets and multiple sealed coil arrangement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wind generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the wind powered electric generator.    coil pack (42)    inner drum (50)    shaft (52)    outer drum (54)    disc brake rotor (72)
NOVELTY - The generator has permanent magnets and a vertical damping plate connecting damping plates to form a rigid structure (14). The structure is rigidly attached to underside of a buoy unit (13) to hold a magnetic core and a generator coil at a predetermined fixed distance. The core moves and the coil remain in a steady position responsive to movement of buoy to produce electric power when the buoy floats on an oscillating fluid.    USE - Used in an oscillating fluid (CLAIMED) for generating electric power from the surface ocean swell.    ADVANTAGE - The linear generator eliminates the conversion steps required to turn a standard rotating generator and thus the efficiency losses incurred by other systems are eliminated. The generator focuses a uniform magnetic field through the coil for the entire stroke to increase the efficiency of converting the energy in ocean swells and waves into electric power. Electromagnetic winding enhances the magnetic field which increases the output of the generator to maximum energy available in the swell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The magnetic core has a magnetic center pole and radially configured outer poles forming an elongated annular bore and core is submerged in an oscillating fluid. The permanent magnets are mounted on the core along the outer diameter of the bore. A generator coil is formed on a bobbin and is slidably mounted in the bore. Damping plates are rigidly attached to the upper and lower ends of the coil and extends out from the coil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a reciprocating generator power buoy.    Electric generator (11)    Water (12)    Buoy (13)    Rigid structure (14)    Slack mooring cable (15)
NOVELTY - The collector has a transparent body with an interior cavity and an exterior surface. A thermal energy collector (4) is disposed within the interior cavity of the transparent body. A transparent or a semi-transparent photovoltaic energy collector is positioned on the exterior of the body and the photovoltaic energy collector is thermally insulated from heat generated by the thermal energy collector.    USE - Used for extracting useable energy from solar radiation for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.    ADVANTAGE - The solar radiation fraction used by each collector minimizes internal heating of the photovoltaic collector and maximizes the operating temperature in the thermal collector and hence enhances efficiency. The collector is used to efficiently convert the entire solar energy into useful energy and also it requires significantly less space than a combination of stand-alone electric and thermal solar collectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional end view of the hybrid solar panel based on the vacuum tube type solar collector with transparent PV layers deposited on glass enclosure.    Glass tube (1)    Photovoltaic cells (2)    Protective layer (3)    Thermal collector (4)    Heat transfer channels (5)
NOVELTY - Several dividing walls (3) are spaced apart and installed at the periphery of the basic mound (1) formed at undersea bed (B), such that chambers (2) are formed with the base (4). A pendulum board supported in the wall, is connected to the hydraulic pumps (13) so that the hydraulic motor (14) is rotated by the fluid and the generator (16) is driven.    USE - In e.g. pendulum type wave activated generator.    ADVANTAGE - Efficient power is generated reliably using the simplified structure. Cost reduction is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the pendulum type wave activated generator.    basic mound (1)    chamber (2)    dividing wall (3)    base (4)    pendulum board (11)    hydraulic pump (13)    hydraulic motor (14)    generator (16)    windmill (21)    undersea bed (B)
NOVELTY - Several air receiving cases (2) are attached to a chain (1) inside a water tank (9). An air pump is operated to supply air into the cases through an air supply port (8). The cases filled with air move upwardly and float on water, during which the chain is rotated. A generator coupled with the chain produces electric power.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus using renewable energy.    ADVANTAGE - Protects environment by generating electric power using renewable energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front sectional view of the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    chain (1)    cases (2)    lever (4)    baffle plate (5)    gear main shaft (7)    air supply port (8)    water tank (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating steam by using hot gases and steam obtained from waste combustion plant (200) together with flue gases of gas turbine (TG) in boiler (CV) of gas-steam combined-cycle type power station (100). The generated steam is expanded using three-stage steam turbine (TV).    USE - For cogenerating energy by using gas-steam combined-cycle type power station and municipal solid waste combustion plant.    ADVANTAGE - Produces electrical energy from secondary fuel (SF) with high yield, easily, while optimizing overall efficiency and quality of final emissions and reducing residual traces of pollutants and nitrous oxide (NOx) concentrations. Requires less investment costs to produce clean energy that has very low impact on environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for clean/low environmental impact energy cogeneration plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a functional diagram of the energy cogeneration plant.    power station (100)    waste combustion plant (200)    boiler (CV)    gas turbine (TG)    steam turbine (TV)
NOVELTY - The system includes a propellant tank provided with heat insulation, heat-transfer agent circulating loop with heat exchanger and supercharger, heat accumulator and radiator-cooler. Circulating loop includes heat accumulator connected in series with supercharger and heat exchanger and communicated with radiator-cooler by means of thermal line. Thermoelectric battery is mounted on external surface of tank whose cold plate forms thermal contact over entire external surface with external surface of tank and hot plate forms thermal contact with heat exchanger. Accumulator is mounted in the loop between heat exchanger and supercharger outlet. Supercharger and battery are switched-on in passive sections of flight and only supercharger is switched-on in active sections of flight. Temperature of accumulator is maintained equal to nominal temperature of delivery of propellant to engines.    USE - Rocketry and space engineering; protracted storage of liquid propellant on board spacecraft in space.    ADVANTAGE - Increased term of storage of propellant in flight with no change in spacecraft engine characteristics. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A desulfurizing tower (12) receives sewage gas obtained from sewage works (11). The sewage gas from tower is supplied to dehumidifiers (13a,13b) filled with contact materials (17a,17b). The moisture content adsorbed by contact materials is released through respective valves (19a,19b) using air supplied from a four-way valve (14). The sewage gas supply and moisture content release are performed alternately.    USE - For gas-turbine electric power generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables purifying the sewage gas efficiently, thus prevents corrosion of gas turbine generator and improves durability of gas turbine generator. Since the gas turbine generator is driven with clean sewage gas, the generator can be driven stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas-turbine electric power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the sewage gas purification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    sewage works (11)    desulfurizing tower (12)    dehumidifiers (12a,13b)    four-way valve (14)    pump (16)    contact materials (17a,17b)    heater (18)    valves (19a,19b)
NOVELTY - The storage battery installation (3) and private electrical power facilities (1,2,4) are connected by main wire of home power system, in direct current system. A controller adjusts DC voltage of home power system through a voltage rise or reduction chopper (3A).    USE - For supplying generated power for residence connected to storage battery installation and privately owned electrical power facilities such as solar, wind powered, engine, micro gas turbine and fuel cell power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The system assembly is simplified and cost of the supply system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    chopper (3A)    storage battery installation (3)    solar power facility (1)    wind-powered facility (2)    bidirectional power facility (4)
NOVELTY - The reverse-side protective sheet comprises at least one layer containing inorganic fiber paper or inorganic fiber cloth.    USE - Solar cells and solar cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reverse-side protective sheet for solar cells and solar cell modules has excellent dimensional stability, electrical insulation property, weather resistance and damp-proof property. The sheet is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell and solar cell module.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module containing tempered glass, number of cells consisting of silicon wafer and ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) arranged between cells and/or glass is immersed into nitric acid. EVA is decomposed and removed to separate and recover silicon wafer and tempered glass efficiently from the solar cell module. The nitric acid is maintained at 50 degreesC or more and has added surfactant.    USE - Recovering silicon wafer and tempered glass from solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Recovering silicon wafer and tempered glass from solar cell module is highly effective in regenerating silicon wafer and tempered glass from inferior materials produced during manufacturing solar cell module or from abandoned or used solar cell module. The method is inexpensive and consumes less time and energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) regeneration of silicon wafer; and    (2) recovery and regeneration of silicon wafer and/or tempered glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows section of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A convergent-divergent type guide tunnel is provided to direct tidal water into the turbine.    USE - Tidal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the flow rate of tidal water flowing into the turbine. Improves the power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the turbine under the sea level.
NOVELTY - An upper portion (38) of a socket (32) has an internal guide surface (40), to guide the end portion of an offshore structure, into an intermediate support portion (36) of the socket. The guide surface forms a reaction surface which cooperates with operation of a hydraulic cylinder provided for performing alignment of the structure, when the structure is inserted in a foundation.    USE - Used for mounting offshore structure (claimed) such as wind turbines, wave utilization-type machines and tidal-stream turbines.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves desired alignment of the structure in the foundation. Facilitates removal of the structure for maintenance, from the foundation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) offshore structure for mounting in foundation;    (2) assembly of foundation for mounting offshore structure, and offshore structure;    (3) apparatus for mounting offshore structure; and    (4) method of mounting offshore structure in sub-surface foundation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic side view of the offshore structure.    clamps (20)    socket (32)    base surface (34)    intermediate support portion (36)    upper portion (38)    guide surface (40)
NOVELTY - A wind energy unit comprises a rotor (1), generator (4), machine house (3) and tower (6) supplied in a container (7) and constructed on site. The container is so formed as to form the base of the unit and to support the tower.    USE - As a wind energy unit and production process (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - Erection of the unit is simplified using standard containers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a production process for the above unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional view of the unit is shown.    rotor (1)    blades (2)    machine house (3)    generator (4)    tower (6)    container (7)
NOVELTY - The invention proposes that on the suction side of the blade an electrostatic field is generated at a preferred voltage of -4 kv. A copper conductor matrix is formed on the suction side of the blade so that the resultant field extends over at least 30% of the rotor tip area to provide this field i.e in an area remote from the blade root. Power consumption per blade ranges between 5-15 kw for blade lengths between 20 m to 32 m.    USE - For the propeller blades of wind power generators.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the power output whilst reducing the noise level.
NOVELTY - The method involves feeding air heated by geothermal heat to an upwind power station (1,2,6) with an upwind chimney (2) and generators (6) to drive the power station. The air is heated in the shafts (3) of disused coal, salt or metal or mines, whereby the shafts extend around the upwind chimney or only in sectors over a few kilometers from it and are especially at depths of 1000 meters or more.    USE - For generating electricity with an upwind power station.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. lack of economic viability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following:    (a) an arrangement for generating electricity with an upwind power station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic lateral view representation of an inventive arrangement    upwind power station (1,2,6)    upwind chimney (2)    generators (6)    mine shafts (3)    air inlet shaft (7)
NOVELTY - Wave motion is converted into mechanical energy, to drive a fluid into and from a reservoir. The kinetic energy of the flowing fluid is converted into electrical energy.    USE - For use in buoyancy pump type power-generation system with buoyancy pumps driven by waves.    ADVANTAGE - Limitation in the placement of the system such as in sea water and shallow water is eliminated. Full energy of the waves is utilized. Provides an ecofriendly, highly-efficient and low-cost energy conversion device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) system for generating electricity;    (2) system for generating electricity from turbine, as function of wave energy from water; and    (3) system for designing a buoyancy pump device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the buoyancy pump type power-generation system that utilizes water tower.    buoyancy pump device (1410)    floor (1415)    water (1420)    outlet lines (1425)    water tower (1435)    turbine housing (1440)
NOVELTY - Several gas holding chambers (112) are connected through a connecting chain (114). The chain is rotated so that the chamber is moved from upper position to lower position. An electrolysis device (128) is arranged in a specific depth inside the water (106) for electrolyzing water so as to generate gas. The gas is stored in the chamber to impart upward movement of chamber by rotating the connecting chain.    USE - For use in generating mechanical and electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient power generation using lift force of gas generated during electrolysis of water. The amount of external power required for electrolysis is reduced    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for energy generation method from electrolysis.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of an electrolysis gas lift system.    electrolysis gas lift system (100)    water (106)    gas holding chambers (112)    connecting chain (114)    electrolysis device (128)
NOVELTY - The kit has two conical tower segments (10, 12), each with a steel tube having predetermined length (l1, l2). Length of a cylindrical tower segment (14) is adapted to necessary height of a tower between its minimum height and its maximum height. Minimum and maximum heights are the sum of the predetermined lengths (l1, l2) of the segments and the minimum and maximum lengths of the segment (14), respectively.    USE - Used for a wind turbine tower (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The kit allows towers of height ranging between a minimum and a maximum height to be easily assembled without requiring redesign of the static construction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view of individual tower segments of a kit for assembly of a tower for a wind energy turbine.    Segments length (l1,l2)    Conical tower segments (10,12)    Cylindrical tower segments (14,16)    Door opening (26)    Connecting unit (28)
NOVELTY - The method uses a prism having a refractive index greater than 1. The surface of the light rays deviated is determined by a number of identical prisms. The adjacent facets are oriented such that it returns the received light on the single surface of the photovoltaic cell. The facets are of a transparent material, which absorbs the large part of the ultraviolet radiation of the sunlight. The solar panel is equipped with a fluid or electrical system, which is always oriented towards the sun.    USE - For improving the output of photovoltaic cells with different known systems and for reducing to the minimum the temperature of these cells.    ADVANTAGE - The reducing of the temperature of these cells, prevent the voltage from being negatively affected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The system comprises prisms, which are disposed on several adjacent surfaces, forming angles between, and calculated such that all of the refracted light rays converge fully on the surface of the solar module. The material used for the prisms absorbs most of the ultraviolet rays.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the power -temperature, and voltage-temperature graphical relationship.
NOVELTY - The assembly (110) has a blade (120) coupled to an arm (112) extending outwardly from a shaft (116) rotatable about an axis. The blade has a leading edge and a trailing edge converging as they extend towards a tip. A windward surface (126) plane is parallel to another axis. A projection of the windward surface onto a plane is defined by the former axis and a third axis with a pitch angle relative to the third axis.    USE - Used for wind-driven generator that harnesses wind energy at low wind speeds.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly provides both low startup wind speeds and efficient wind energy conversion. The planarity of the windward surface and the shape and orientation of the blade minimizes the turbulence until the assembly approaches the limiting speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a wind ward view of an airfoil assembly    Airfoil assembly (110)    Arm (112)    Hub (114)    Rotatable shaft (116)    Rivets (118)    Blade (120)    Windward surface (126)
NOVELTY - The generator has a cam control unit to couple a cam unit (6) to base (1) and to respective energy controllers (5). The cam unit maximizes cross-sectional area presented by the collector to wind when collecting energy from wind. The cam unit reduces cross-sectional area presented by the collector to the wind when the collector tends to move against the wind.    USE - Used for pumping water and generating electricity by utilizing wind energy.    ADVANTAGE - The cam unit maximizes/reduces the cross sectional area presented by the energy collector to wind depending whether the collector collecting energy/moving against wind, thereby increasing the efficiency of the generator. The generator has the same length along the axes so as to be relatively cube shaped, thereby the generator is easily portable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a    Base (1)    Main shaft (3)    Support arms (4)    Energy controllers (5)    Cam unit (6)
NOVELTY - A solar energy concentrator (10) comprises a membrane reflector (14) shaped to have a parabolic cross-section and having a unitary line focus; and a transparent tubular housing enclosing the reflector.    USE - For concentrating of solar energy used in solar power plants.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive solar energy concentrator is lightweight and of low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a three-dimensional view of the inventive solar energy concentrator.    Solar energy concentrator (10)    Reflector (14)    String (15)    Receiver (16)
NOVELTY - The system has a turbine to receive vapor of evaporated working fluid to produce power using an electrical generator coupled to the turbine. A condenser returns the fluid condensate to the evaporator. A biomass furnace heats the fluid in an evaporator and evaporates a portion of the fluid. A controller controls the amount of biomass fuel supplied to the furnace based on energy requirements of a customer load.    USE - Used for producing power in a remote agricultural location.    ADVANTAGE - The controller controls the amount of biomass fuel supplied to the biomass furnace based on energy requirements of the customer load, thereby enabling combustion with desired air/fuel ratio and optimizing furnace performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for producing power in remote locations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sketch of an apparatus for producing power at remote locations.
NOVELTY - A vibration generator has an electromagnetic induction coil which is arranged at position in which magnetic flux of a rotatable permanent magnet crosses. The permanent magnet uses vibration generated by a sound insulating wall to generate electric power.    USE - For generating electric power using vibration generated by sound insulating walls such as bridge or elevated bridge.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating electric large amount of power stably and efficiently, using simple and highly durable structure, hence reduces cost and saves energy effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the electric power generation mechanism. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A primary battery (6) is formed by immersing a flat iron anode (3) and a copper cathode (4) into electrolyte waste water which is stirred by a stirring unit.    USE - Electrolyte waste water treatment apparatus for treating electrolyte waste water in seas, lakes, river and marshes for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the anode and cathode are immersed in electrolyte waste water, oxygen is generated in water by removing phosphorus from water with a simple structure and less cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electric power generating apparatus; and    (2) an electrode of an electrolyte waste water treatment apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the electrolyte waste water treatment apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    supporting element (2)    flat iron anode (3)    flat copper cathode (4)    electric conductor (5)    primary battery (6)
NOVELTY - Biological work-up of gases containing hydrocarbons (40-95 volume %) and carbon dioxide (2-60 volume %) involves (1) at least partially photosynthetically fixing the CO2 with microorganisms in a reactor; (2) anaerobically degrading the resulting biomass to a biogas; (3) at least partially photosynthetically fixing the CO2 in the biogas with microorganisms in a reactor; and (4) anaerobically degrading the resulting biomass to a biogas.    USE - The gas to be worked up can be one with a high methane content, e.g. natural-, bio-, sewer- or dump-gas or gas from a purification plant and the process can be used to operate a block heating and generating plant (7).    ADVANTAGE - The process not only gives economical purification of the combustion gas but also has improved efficiency with respect to the amount of carbon dioxide eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) apparatus for the process comprising a fermenter (1), a secondary fermenter (2) and a photobio-reactor (4) with a gas-liquid separator (5); and    (2) operation of a block heating and generating plant comprising purifying a gas containing hydrocarbons (40-95 volume %) and carbon dioxide (2-60 volume %) using the above work-up process and then combusting the biogases obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation of an apparatus for effecting the biological gas production.    fermenter (1)    secondary fermenter (2)    elastic cover (3)    photobio-reactor (4)    gas- liquid separator (5)    elastic hood (6)    block heating and generating plant (7)    heatable mantle (8)
NOVELTY - Production of electrical and thermal energy from solid and liquid biogenic residual materials in a power station comprises operating a biogas installation and a pyrolysis reactor and feeding the biogas produced in the biogas installation with the purified pyrolysis gas to the power station.    USE - For producing electrical and thermal energy from solid and liquid biogenic residual materials in a power station.    ADVANTAGE - High quality gas is produced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of electrical and thermal energy from solid and liquid biogenic residual materials in a power station comprises operating a biogas installation and a pyrolysis reactor, separating the liquid biogenic residual material into a thin phase and a solids phase, feeding the thin phase into the biogas installation, feeding the separated liquid phase of the residual material into the reactor, feeding the solid residual material into the reactor, feeding the pyrolysis gas into the biogas installation, and feeding the biogas produced in the biogas installation with the purified pyrolysis gas to the power station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of the process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Anaerobic fermentation of organic wastes using a mixture of acidogenic and methanogenic bacteria to produce methane, for electricity generation, and residual sludge, odorless and free from pathogens, useful as fertilizer. A side-stream of hot water from the process is used to maintain the optimum temperature for fish farming. The mixed bacterial culture reduces the amount of carbon dioxide produced from 35%, when using methanogenic bacteria only, to 11.7 %.    USE - Production of methane for electricity generation and sludge for use as fertilizer.
NOVELTY - Marine-based power plant has anchored craft, power generator disposed in its hull, and counterpoise. Power generator mounted in hall is made in the form of dc air-cooled turbine-generator set. Hull has cavity; water-immersed counterpoise is provided with vertical-blade rotor kinematically coupled with step-up gear and dc generator mounted in counterpoise space. Variable-volume corrugated air chambers are mounted on craft deck around through cavity with their components hinged to removable brackets fixed on counterpoise; delivery boxes of variable-volume corrugated chambers are coupled with air-cooled turbine- generator set which is electrically connected to vertical-blade rotor of power generator and to shipboard supply mains.    USE - Conversion of fluid medium energy to electrical energy under open sea conditions.    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design and facilitated servicing of power plant. 2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The positive-type thermoelectric transformation material consists of a polycrystal of cobalt-layered oxide of preset formula, in surface of each crystal grain. The crystal grain has average orientation degree of 50% or more, measured by Lotgering method of (001).    USE - For various electric devices such as solar power generation device, electric device from seawater temperature difference thermoelectricity, electric device from fossil fuel thermoelectricity, regeneration electric-power-generation device of work exhaust heat or motor-vehicle exhaust heat, cell of optical detection element, laser diode, field effect transistor, photomultiplier tuber, spectrophotometer, column of chromatography, constant temperature apparatus, cooling and heating apparatus, refrigerator and electric power unit for clocks.    ADVANTAGE - The positive-type thermoelectric transformation material is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive-type thermoelectric transformation material consists of a polycrystal of cobalt layered oxide, in surface of each crystal grain. The crystal grain has average orientation degree of 50% or more, measured by Lotgering method of (001). The polycrystal of cobalt layered oxide is given by formula: ((Ca1-xAx)2 (Co1-yCuy)2O4+alpha)zCoO2+beta, where A is alkali metal, alkaline earth metal and/or bismuth, x is 0-0.3, y is 0.1-0.4, z is 0.5-0.7 and ((4+(alpha))z+2+(beta))/(4z+2) is 0.85-1.15.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of positive type thermoelectric transformation material.
NOVELTY - A high and low viscosity insulation agents (8,7) are applied to outer side and surface side of ignition terminal (5), bridge lead wire (2) and piezoelectric ignition plug (1), for covering. A heat insulation structure (6) is attached on battery cover (3) in piles, before the insulation agents are solidified.    USE - For manufacturing composite lid for thermoelectric cells.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures the composite lids with outstanding insulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline longitudinal cross-sectional view of the composite lid for the thermoelectric cells.    piezoelectric ignition plug (1)    bridge lead wire (2)    battery cover (3)    ignition terminal (5)    heat insulation structure (6)    low and high viscosity insulation agents (7,8)
NOVELTY - Heating of the transparent substrate by a heater board (6) and the vacuum suction of the peripheral portion of transparent substrate, are performed simultaneously.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - Curvature of transparent substrate while heating, is prevented, thereby preventing wrinkle formation, hence reduces lamination time and improves productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar battery module manufacturing apparatus of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar battery module manufacturing apparatus.    upper chamber housing (1)    lower chamber housing (5)    heater board (6)    vacuum suction unit (8)    vacuum pump (11)
NOVELTY - The mixed gas comprising inert gas and reactive gas is introduced into the discharge space between electrodes (36) under atmospheric pressure or near atmospheric pressure, then set into plasma state. Base material is exposed to the reactive gas in plasma state for forming a base material which is heat processed for the formation of transparent electrically conductive film.    USE - Formation of transparent electroconductive film (claimed). Used for touch panels, a liquid crystal device plastic plate, an organic electroluminescent element plastic plate, an electromagnetic-shielding film for plasma display panels, and a film substrate for electronic papers, solar cell battery.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of transparent electroconductive film is highly safe, has excellent productivity and enables transparent electrically conductive film having outstanding electrically property to be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for goods having the transparent electroconductive film on the base material by the formation of transparent electrically conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plasma discharge processing apparatus used for the formation of transparent electrically conductive film.    Roll electrode (25)    Electrode (36)    Gas generating plant (51)    Guide idler (64)    Nip roller (66)
NOVELTY - The base of the housing (1) has a series of contact elements and into these are inserted contact cages (13) and electrical plugs (26). Electronic components (22) are mounted on a circuit board (20) and these connect with the contact pins. When assembled the system is enclosed by a hinged cover (21).    USE - Solar energy systems.    ADVANTAGE - Improved connector design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a view of the open unit.    Housing (1)    Contact cages (13)    Plugs (26)    Components (22)    Circuit board (20)    Cover (21)
NOVELTY - A combustion catalyst layer (5a) is filled into a cylindrical space (5), such that an air permeable hollow cylinder (3) is formed along its outer circumference, and an air permeable hollow cylinder (4) with smaller diameter is provided between thermoelectric element discs (2). A fuel gas inlet hole (7) is formed by drilling inside the hollow cylinder (4) provided at center of the space.    USE - Portable generator used as electric power unit for mobile telephone, note book computer.    ADVANTAGE - Since heating gas is supplied from small cylinder and oxygen is supplied by diffusion from air, size of generator is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of portable generator.    portable generator (1)    thermoelectric element discs (2)    air permeable hollow cylinders (3,4)    cylindrical space (5)    combustion catalyst layer (5a)    fuel gas inlet hole (7)
NOVELTY - The system includes a transmitter (1) to transmit generated sound waves to the receiver (3). The waves are focused on the receiver such that the wavelength and amplitude are tuned to the specific resonance level of the receiver so as to influence the molecular activity within the receiver to heat or cool the receiver.    USE - For use in electricity generation for storage and supply, molecular activity control, air conditioning and fluid based heating and cooling systems.    ADVANTAGE - The system runs independently and indefinitely without requiring other sources of electricity and recharging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the wave energy conversion systems.    transmitter (1)    sound waves (2)    receiver (3,7)
NOVELTY - Two rows (4a,4b) of rollers are arranged adjacent each other in an annular space between the confronting raceways (5) of an outer ring (3) and an inner ring (2). A holding structure controls e.g. prevents movement of the rows of rollers at least in an axial direction away from each other.    USE - For transmissions for wind turbines.    ADVANTAGE - Rollers are prevented from being wedged between inner and outer rings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a transmission; and    (b) a wind turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the spherical roller bearing.    Inner ring (2)    Outer ring (3)    Rows of rollers (4a,4b)    Raceways (5)
NOVELTY - The drive device is provided for inclusion in a windmill with two counter-rotating screws (10, 11). The shafts (12, 13) of the screws are each connected to a spindle (17, 18) of an epicyclical gearbox, the third spindle (19) providing the energy for the user (8).    USE - A drive device for an electric generator or any other device generating electricity from a windmill having contra-rotating blades.    ADVANTAGE - Has improved efficiency compared to a single bladed device, and can be coupled to a compact generator, comparable to a generator coupled to a single-bladed windmill. Can be retrofitted to existing structures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device further comprises a brake device (15) simultaneously acting on the two shafts of the screws. In particular, the device permits the installation of a second screw on a windmill mast designed for a single screw, thus greatly increasing the power supplied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a longitudinal sectional view of the drive device attached to a windmill generating electricity.    user (8)    counter-rotating screws (10,11)    shafts (12,13)    brake device (15)    first and second spindle (17,18)    third spindle (19)
NOVELTY - A solar cell includes, sequentially, a first buffer layer, second buffer layer, a first compound layer, and second compound layer. The buffer layers permit boron content in the compound layers to be greater than 3%.    USE - Used as solar cell or photovoltaic cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has increased conversion efficiency and power. By using the novel materials, lattice matched materials for pump lasers can be grown and low bandgap p-high electron mobility transistor (p-HEMT) devices can also be fabricated. The lattice-mismatched indium gallium arsenide can be grown on gallium arsenide to process p-HEMT devices. The solar cell allows the growth of lattice matched boron gallium indium arsenide or boron gallium arsenic antimony materials on gallium arsenide with the required bandgap for p-HEMT devices. Since the material can be lattice matched, device performance increases over the present lattice mismatched materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) a solar cell system comprising a solar array solar cell(s) and window;    (b) satellite system comprising satellite and solar cell array;    (c) forming a gallium arsenide buffer layer for use in a solar cell, by growing the buffer layer at 525-575degreesC, annealing the buffer layer at 580-700degreesC, and cooling the buffer layer at 525-575degreesC; and    (d) forming an atomically ordered gallium indium phosphide buffer layer for solar cell by introducing tertiary butyl phosphine as a phosphorus source gas to the buffer layer, and growing the buffer layer at 500-600degreesC.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a labeled schematic diagram of a triple-junction solar cell structure.
NOVELTY - Proposed device has burner working on organic fuel, heat exchanger, thermo-electric batteries, heat exchanger absorbing heat from thermoelectric battery, water heater located above heat exchangers and load-bearing frame. Provision is made for compressive members of plate type for example. Temperature differential at cold junctions of thermo-electric batteries is minimum in proposed device. Device ensures complete utilization of energy liberated by burner.    USE - Heat-power engineering; electrical engineering; combined units generating thermal and electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced efficiency. 2 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention relates to ecological systems, particularly, to devices for generating and using electric energy from natural renewable energy sources in sea without contamination of environment. In proposed sea ecological station consisting of power source, electrolysis bath with electrodes for getting hydrogen from sea water connected with hydrogen liquefying unit, deep water take-in unit and connecting pipelines, wind power generating plants are used as power sources and also photoelectric station, hydroelectric plant, fuel chemical station with possibility of using hydrogen as fuel, and storage batteries. Deep water take-in unit consists of deep water take-in pipelines with filter held by anchor at preset depth. Invention makes it possible to solve ecological and economy problem in complex. Ecological problem are cleaning of the Black sea water from hydrogen sulfide, cleaning of coastal areas from organic contaminants and getting of ecologically clean fuel for use in ground vehicles especially, in sea health resort cities. Economical problems are getting of cheap chemical material products, sulfur and sea salt and oxygen for construction, industrial and medical purposes.    USE - Power generating systems.    ADVANTAGE - Enlarged operating capabilities. 4 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A pumping unit (4) connected between lower and upper water accommodation units (1,3), has foot valve (401) arranged at lower end. The pumping unit pumps water from lower to upper accommodation unit. An electric power generation unit generates electric power by rotation of water turbine by water drained out from upper accommodation unit, and by wind force of windmill (7) arranged at top of the upper accommodation unit.    USE - For hydroelectric power generation system installed at dam or reservoir.    ADVANTAGE - The hydroelectric power generation system is installed simply and easily on flat ground surfaces, to generate power in places where water fall does not exist.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydroelectric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional front view of the hydroelectric power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water accommodation units (1,3)    pumping unit (4)    water turbine portion (5)    windmill (7)    foot valve (401)
NOVELTY - A bypass circuit (43) bypasses an electric power unit switch (36a) and starts a microcomputer (35) with the output voltage of a dry cell (34), during start up of a combustion machine.    USE - For controlling generation of thermo-electric power in combustion machine.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the estimated usable period of backup power supply of the microcomputer during starting of combustion machine reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the thermo-electric power generation controller.    ignition switch (32)    dry cell (34)    microcomputer (35)    electric power unit switch (36a)    bypass circuit (43)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric power generator e.g. wind-power generator (1), a hydro power generator or a solar energy power generator. The system also has a heat pump (2), an electric heater (3), a geothermal-heat exchanger (5) and a heat-use system such as a snow melting installation (4), a hot-water supply system and an air conditioning equipment.    USE - Natural power sources and geothermal heat combined use system, using electric power generator using natural sources such as wind power, water power or solar energy power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables decreasing the services from the existing electric power system, since the power generated by natural power sources is used effectively. Energy saving and cost induction are realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for natural power sources and geothermal heat combined use system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the wind-powered-electricity-generation electric power effective usage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    wind power electricity generation system (1)    heat pump (2)    electric heater (3)    snow melting installation (4)    geothermal heat exchanger (5)
NOVELTY - A light emitter (5) having sequentially arranged emitter plates (5a-5i) with respective gaps (5ab-5hi), is provided on one side of a combustion room (3), so that the combustion gas in the room circulates inside the gaps of the emitter plates, to increase the emitter temperature, and the emitter emits light on an opto-electric transducer provided on the other side of the combustion room.    USE - Thermo-optical electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Since the combustion gas circulates inside the gaps formed between the emitter plates, the heat leak from the emitter is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the light emitter of the thermo-optical electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    combustion room (3)    light emitter (5)    emitter plates (5a-5i)    gaps (5ab-5hi)    openings (20,23,25-27)
NOVELTY - Method for monitoring of a photovoltaic installation (10) that comprises a number of photovoltaic elements (12) and at least an inverter (18) for conversion of the generated direct current (IDC) into an alternating current (IAC). In order to determine the current-voltage characteristic curve of the photovoltaic elements, the direct current voltage (UDC) applied to the photovoltaic installation by the inverter is varied over the operating voltage range, while the direct current is measured and recorded, so that in a subsequent analysis step the measured characteristic curve can be compared with a theoretical curve.    USE - Monitoring method for a photovoltaic installation in which a measured power characteristic or voltage-current characteristic curve is compared with a stored reference curve so that the presence of a faulty photovoltaic element can be detected.    ADVANTAGE - The inverter and computer arrangement, in addition to providing maximum power point tracking, is able to detect the existence or one or more faulty photovoltaic elements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The invention also relates to a corresponding device with a photovoltaic installation, an inverter and a remote computer (20) that communicates with the inverter or an inverter computer module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a photovoltaic installation, for implementation of the inventive method.    photovoltaic installation (10)    photovoltaic elements (12)    inverter (18)    generated direct current (IDC)    alternating current (IAC)    direct current voltage (UDC)    computer (20)    computer module. (19)
NOVELTY - A flat-plate converter having a top which sunlight is impinged, derives electricity from sunlight. A cooling mechanism comprising a serpentine-shaped metal tube (20) is provided to dissipate the heat created at the flat-plate converter.    USE - For generating electricity from sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Enables a higher rate of conversion of electrical energy. The electricity generation operation is performed efficiently and cheaply. Eliminates the deflection loss of sunlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of deriving electricity from sunlight; and    (2) solar generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the flat-panel converter.    solar cell layer (14)    light striking surface (18)    serpentine-shaped metal tube (20)    interior compartment (30)    solar assembly (40)
NOVELTY - A boiler using a wind power generator is provided to reduce the consumption of energy by using the wind power generator and directly supplying electricity to the boiler.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A boiler using a wind power generator is composed of an upper hot-water tank(1), a lower hot-water tank(2), and a plurality of heaters(3) heating water in the hot-water tank. The wind power generator supplies electricity to the boiler directly.
NOVELTY - A chilled container has long time cold storage capacity by using electric power generated from a vehicle-mounted wind powered electricity generator under driving. The electric power supplied from a battery unit is charged and supplied to a peltier cooling unit (8) which is equipped with chilled container.    USE - For in-patient use within hospital and for transporting perishables, etc. in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides chilled container without noise and vibration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) drawer type chilled container;    (2) peltier cooling unit;    (3) electrotyping vehicle-mounted chilled container; and    (4) electric power generation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the chilled container insertion bed-side table. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    chilled container insertion space (1)    front portion of chilled container insertion space (2)    upper horizontal surface of chilled container insertion space (3)    peltier cooling unit (8)    heat insulating material (9)
NOVELTY - A thermo-element (9) is provided near the reverse side which is grasped by the user's hand. Heat radiation holes (6) are provided on the upper side. The thermo-element generates electric power by Seebeck effect using the temperature difference between the high-temperature reverse side and the low-temperature upper side.    USE - Portable communication apparatus with power generation function e.g. mobile telephone, cordless telephone, personal handyphone system (PHS), portable computer, portable radio.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation arrangement is very compact, thus enabling size reduction of the communication device. As no mechanical components are used, chances of failure is less. Avoids the need for taking counter measures against vibrations, external shocks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal sectional view of the mobile telephone. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    speaker (4)    microphone (5)    heat radiation holes (6)    thermo-element (9)    heat conduction board (10)
NOVELTY - The wind power system has a rotor (1,3), a rotor shaft (9), a gearbox (19) and a generator (31,33) in the form of a ring enclosing the gearbox. The gearbox/generator arrangement is arranged on the other side of the tower from the rotor. A machine bearer (11) has a forward rotor bearing (5) on one end and a rear rotor bearing (7) on the other end.    USE - For generating electrical energy from wind energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple replacement of the gearbox and generator and is compact and light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an inventive wind power system    rotor (1,3)    rotor shaft (9)    gearbox (19)    generator (31,33)    machine bearer (11)    forward rotor bearing (5)    rear rotor bearing (7)
NOVELTY - The wind wheel has a device to which several sailplanes (5) are attached and that has two coaxial rings (3,4) of essentially the same radii. Each wheel has a radius that is at least as large as half the radius of the wind wheel and that is in particular essentially the same radius as the wind wheel. The rings are joined by radial struts to a shaft (6) and/or are joined together by inter-ring struts.    USE - For a wind power system.    ADVANTAGE - At least partly overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, e.g. the high construction costs required to withstand high wind strengths.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a wind direction bearing for wind power systems    (b) and a wind power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a wind power system    sailplanes (5)    coaxial rings (3,4)    shaft (6)    coaxial tubes (7,8)    ball bearings (9,10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a housing (3) supporting an axial turbine (2) adapted for rotational movement about an axis. A carrying pillar (1) has two ends and defines another axis along the pillar length. The housing is rigidly secured to the end of the carrying pillar, and the pillar is rigidly secured to a seabed by another end. The former and latter axis creates an inclined angle (alpha) between them.    USE - Used for anchoring an axial turbine with turbine blade for a production of an electrical energy from a water current for use in a tidal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides an inclined structure in a simple and a cost effective way with varying seabed conditions and that simplifies maintenance and exchange of components. The distance between the carrying structure and the turbine becomes larger thereby reducing the disturbance in the water current and dynamic effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation view of a foundation.    Carrying pillar (1)    Axial turbine (2)    Housing (3)    Two supporting legs (5)    Support tube (6)
NOVELTY - The biogas that is pressurized more than the pressure suitable for micro gas turbine (56) is condensed and moisture is separated, to obtain the dry gas. The dry gas is supplied and burned in the micro gas turbine after the reduction of suitable pressure.    USE - Used for biomass of waste materials such as sewage sludge, excrements from livestock, waste liquid, vegetables, waste food, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Maintenance of prospective natural environment can be aimed at and clean energy is obtained as the waste materials are effectively used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dry gas is obtained by cooling with a refrigerator in the pressure tank (11). The purge process is carried out by supplying the pressurized biogas alternately with respect to two sets of adsorption element. The adsorption element is comprised of honeycomb adsorption material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the effective-usage system of biogas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pressure tank (11)    pressure control valve (12)    electric power generating apparatus (54)    gas turbine (56)    generator (57)
NOVELTY - The double pipe has a heat collecting pipe (3) which consist of an inner pipe (7) thinner than an outer pipe (6). The pipes (6,7) are joined to form a common area (15) in the peripheral direction of an exit header pipe (5) which emits heat from the pipe (3).    USE - For vacuum type solar heat collecting device (claimed) in solar power generation apparatus (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The joining workability of inner and outer pipes is excellent. Thereby, repair operation is performed from the outer side of the pipe when the fluid leak occurs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) vacuum type solar heat collecting device and    (2) solar power generation apparatus    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the vacuum type solar heat collecting device.    heat collecting pipe (3)    exit header pipe (5)    outer pipe (6)    inner pipe (7)    common area (15)
NOVELTY - The anaerobic digestive fermentation gas is refined and desulfurized to remove sulfur compound. The desulfurized gas is compressed, and the cold water produced is ejected. The gas is contacted with adsorption agent which adsorbs and desorbs water vapor. Further, gas is supplied into dehumidification process to remove water vapor remaining at predetermined level, and the gas is purified.    USE - For purifying anaerobic digestive fermentation gas as fuel for electric power generation (claimed) such as micro gas turbine, from sewage sludge, livestock farming excrements and garbage refuse.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to purify anaerobic digestive fermentation gas containing sulfur compound impurities and recover 100% methane gas, and prevents corroding of metal pipes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anaerobic digestive fermentation gas containing methane, carbon dioxide, sulfur compound and water vapor, is refined and desulfurized to remove sulfur compound. The desulfurized gas is compressed, and the cold water produced is ejected. The gas is introduced into an adsorption tower filled with adsorption agent which performs adsorption and desorption of water vapor by pressure-swing adsorption method. Further, gas is supplied into dehumidification process to remove water vapor remaining at a predetermined level, and the gas is purified. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) anaerobic digestive fermentation gas purification system; and    (2) electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the anaerobic digestive fermentation gas purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    desulfurizing tower (1)    source gas inlet (1a)    refined gas outlet (1b)    humidification unit (3)    recycle line (4)    adsorption towers (30, 31)
NOVELTY - The electrothermal converter generates electric power from temperature difference between P-type thermoelectric element (3) and N-type thermoelectric element (4) which are arranged alternately. An insulated coating layer (13) formed with insulating material (12), covers electrode (2) connecting thermoelectric elements which are packed with resin (10) in between, and forms conducting path (11).    USE - Electrothermal converter for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The intrinsic physical property values are set appropriately, while setting thickness of electrode which connect thermoelectric elements, and forms conductivity path as appropriate dimension. The electric power is generated only using temperature difference, without receiving electric supply from outside, thereby providing effective use of energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the electrothermal converter.    electrode (2)    P-type thermoelectric element (3)    N-type thermoelectric element (4)    thermometer (5)    resin (10)    case (10a)    conducting path (11)    insulating material (12)    insulated coating layer (13)
NOVELTY - The gas turbine (8) connected with a generator and driven with compression and suction of the air through non-return valves (8a) in the cylinder (4), are provided at the upper surface of the cylinder, while the float (6) is fixed on the lower end of piston at the sea surface.    USE - For utilization of marine natural flow of water such as tidal power, hydraulic power, thermal power, nuclear power and wave power as power source for operating the generator.    ADVANTAGE - Performs effective electric power generation operation. Reduces cost of installation with reduced contamination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electric power generation apparatus.    undersea (1)    foundation (2)    support unit (3)    cylinder (4)    piston (5)    float (6)    gas turbine (8)    non-return valves (8a)
NOVELTY - Reverse side protection for solar cells comprises a fluorine resin sheet having a thickness of 30 microns or less.    USE - Used for solar cells and solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - The reverse side protection sheet has good thermal stability and dimensional stability at the time of module processing. The solar cell is manufactured with high dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell and a solar cell module obtained using the reverse side protection sheet.
NOVELTY - A rotor (10) is vertically positioned within the casing structure (20).    USE - For generating usable energy from wind source.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the power generation, as the average speed of the air-particle rotating with rotor, is increased reliably. Structure is simplified and reduces the noise generation during running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the wind energy generation equipment.    rotor (10)    cover plate (18)    casing structure (20)    blade (22)    side walls (26,28)    outlet opening (32)    pressure region (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying natural gas (4) to an oxidizer (1) in the course of a gas expansion process, preferably with a graded flow capacity such that an obtained expansion work is equal to the amount of heat generated due to fuel combustion.    USE - For combusting a gas fuel e.g. natural gas in a high-temperature oxidizer in a gas turbine used in electric power station or thermoelectric power station.    ADVANTAGE - Increases fuel combustion and expansion efficiency to equalize temperature along the whole turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel combustion process.    Oxidizer (1)    Regenerative heat exchanger (2)    Turbine (3)    Gas (4)    Turbine blade (5)
NOVELTY - The wind power system has a hydraulic gearbox and many control parts that are stationary on the ground or mobile in a watertight housing on or near the foot or base of the mast and a wind vane rotor conventionally arranged in the upper gondola on the tip of the mast or on the tower that drives a hydraulic pump mounted behind it. The system can be installed on land or at sea using kilometer long hydraulic lines to drive a generator on shore.    USE - For generating electrical energy from wind energy.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced erection costs, reduced time, effort and costs of maintenance and parts replacement and reduced danger of accidents.
NOVELTY - The road electric power generator has a sliding base plate operated by the weight of passing vehicles to actuate a piston and cylinder to produce compressed air. A gate-control valve is installed in the feed pipes to control air supply to a reservoir tank. Air from the tank is used to drive a generator turbine.    USE - For generating electricity from movement of road vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require extra power input to produce energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows sketch view of power generator.
NOVELTY - The station has a centre shaft (1) supported horizontally by bearings (6) mounted on support stands (3) and paddles (7) are attached to the center shaft. Dead weight loads (5) are attached to an outermost edge of the paddles for increasing the inertia output of the center shaft. The paddles moving towards the wind are shrouded from the force of the wind. The wind presses on the exposed paddles causing the wheel to rotate.    USE - Used for powering electric generator and/or mechanical device.    ADVANTAGE - The surface area, and speed of rotation of the center shaft are maximized and the drag paddles moving towards the wind is minimized, thereby maximizing the torque of the center shaft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for accelerating the natural wind through a target area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a wind paddlewheel apparatus.    Center shaft (1)    Support stands (3)    Dead weight (5)    Bearings (6)    Paddles (7)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a volumetric absorber module (1) within a frame and has an interior between an inlet and an outlet to pass an energy-carrying fluid medium such as gas e.g. air through it. A support unit integrated with a funnel has an interior between an inlet and an outlet to collect the medium from the module and to pass onto a supporting housing (13). A mechanical locking arrangement attaches the module to the support unit.    USE - Used in solar thermal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical locking arrangement attaches the absorber module to the support unit, thereby eliminating the mutual mechanical and/or thermal stresses even when the module is heated to the operational temperature of the power plant and hence ensures lower investment cost, longer service life and simplified maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar thermal power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory sketch of the units and bodies of volumetric receiver assembly integrated into a solar thermal power plant receiver assembly.    Volumetric absorber module (1)    Support unit (2)    Funnel (3)    Tubular heat exchanger (9)    Supporting housing structure (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves rising or lowering an uplift device (12) e.g. balloon type filled with air or gas in the proximity of a wind turbine, is controlled and supports an object. A locking device (20) carried by the uplift device grips in and around a part of the wind turbine in a disengageable manner. The uplift device is under control in relation to fixture points (32, 33) at a vehicle.    USE - Used for lifting or lowering work equipment of a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The method makes it easy to gain access to e.g. rotor blade without the necessity to arrange hoists, cranes, scaffolding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for lifting and/or lowering of objects in connection with a wind turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a device for lifting and/or lowering of objects in connection with a wind turbine.    Turbine tower (2)    Uplift device (12)    U-shaped uplift units (14)    Locking device (20)    Fixture points (32, 33)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a space frame (10) to attach underwater equipment to the apparatus. Self rectifying hydrofoil mechanisms (12) create a negative or positive lift due to fluid flow in various directions. The two directions of the various directions are generally opposite to each other. A hydrofoil support frame accommodates the mechanisms and hydraulically operated legs (11) to level the apparatus.    USE - Used for controlling underwater equipment e.g. launch, positioning and recovery of a tidal turbine anchored to a sea or river bed.    ADVANTAGE - The self rectifying hydrofoil mechanisms provides the underwater equipment controlling apparatus with no moving parts and so is reliable and requires minimal maintenance. The self rectifying hydrofoil mechanisms minimize the danger for shipping and fishing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling underwater equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a space frame, illustrating a tubular frame allowing the positioning of hydrofoils at differing heights.    Underwater equipment controlling apparatus (1)    Space frame (10)    Hydraulically operated legs (11)    Self rectifying hydrofoil mechanisms (12)    Feet (14)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (40) has first and second photovoltaic cell (42ab) each cell having substrate electrode (22a), top electrode (26), and photovoltaic semiconductor body (24); and grid wires(28i) of second cell extend onto, and establish electrical contact with, the substrate electrode of first cell.    USE - Used in photovoltaic generator devices.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has structure adaptable to the manufacture of very lightweight photovoltaic generator devices having ultra lightweight composite substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photovoltaic module comprises first and second photovoltaic cell each cell having substrate electrode, top electrode, and photovoltaic semiconductor body between them in electrical communication with both electrodes, each cell further including current collecting grid wires on the top electrode, in electrical contact with it, the grid wires of the first cell being in electrical communication with a current collecting bus bar; and grid wires of the second cell extend onto, and establish electrical contact with, the substrate electrode of first cell to establish an unbroken path between them in which a series electrical connection is establish between the first and second cells.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making photovoltaic module comprising providing first and second photovoltaic cell and extending grid wires of the second cell onto the substrate electrode of the first cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of the inventive module.    Substrate electrode (22a)    Semiconductor body (24)    Top electrode (26)    Grid wire (28i)    Module (40)    Cells (42ab)
NOVELTY - The system has a rotor assembly with a thermo electric module coupled with a hot side heat exchanger (102) and a cold side heat exchanger (103). A hot working fluid is fed to a chamber defined by an outer wall, openings, insulation, filter and the module. A cold working fluid is fed to inner wall, vanes, outer housing extension, motor base and filter. A motor assembly on the motor rotor spins the rotor assembly.    USE - Used for generating power.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation of the heat exchangers and thermoelectric module as a unit allows one or more heat exchangers to be used as fan blades for pumping the working fluids, thereby increasing the efficiency of the power generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating power with a thermoelectric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a general arrangement of a thermoelectric generator.    Hot side heat exchanger (102)    Cold side heat exchanger (103)    Vanes (115)    Motor base (116)    Openings (126)
NOVELTY - At least one long conduit for air conduction is extended between two geographically spaced sites encountering differences in barometric pressures. Air of high barometric pressure at one site is introduced and flowed at high velocity through the conduit to the site with a low barometric pressure. The conduit has a power converter driven by the high-velocity air flow between the sites to produce energy.    USE - For energy generation based on difference in barometric pressure at geographically spaced sites.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generation of desired power since even small pressure differences can generate substantial amount of power. Environment friendly since energy generation is enabled without generating pollution caused from production of heat. Predetermined energy can be extracted without mechanical moving components or depletion of materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the typical weather chart of portion of Unites States showing isobars of equal pressure and example of possible location sites in ACM energy producing system.
NOVELTY - The composite electricity generating element has collector electrode (2) of the thermoelectric electricity generating element (A) and the cathode electrode (9) of the alkali-metal thermoelectric elements (B) that are connected in parallel.    USE - For electric power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves conversion efficiency of heat to electric power effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the composite electricity generating element.    emitter electrode (1)    collector electrode (2)    evaporator (7)    cathode electrode (9)    thermoelectric electricity generating element (A)    alkali-metal thermoelectric elements (B)
NOVELTY - The nickel-added cobalt boride is obtained by transposing cobalt in cobalt boride to 1-50 mol% nickel.    USE - For N-type electrothermal material (claimed) used for electronic cooling-heating by thermoelectric generation by Seebeck effect or Peltier effect.    ADVANTAGE - The nickel-added cobalt boride has excellent physical-chemical stability, corrosion resistance and hardness, and low heat-expansion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for N-type electrothermal material.
NOVELTY - A metallic conduit (20) accommodates an optical fiber (10) at its center portion, and several metal wire ropes (30) and strands (31) are twisted together on the outer side of the metallic conduit.    USE - Optical fiber cable for measuring temperature distribution of geothermal well in geothermal power station.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the fracture of fiber due to elongation of cable effectively, and improves the lifetime of the fiber efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the optical fiber cable.    optical fiber (10)    metallic conduit (20)    inner tube (21)    outer tube (22)    wire ropes (30)    strands (31)
NOVELTY - A tape (15) that forms an adhesive layer at a polyolefin resin base material, is temporarily fixed on the solar cell (14), so that the ethylene-vinyl acetate co-polymer (EVA) sealing resin film (13B) at back cover layer (12) is bonded to EVA sealing resin film (13A) on transparent protection layer (11).    USE - Solar cell module using tape for temporary fixation, used for electricity generation applications.    ADVANTAGE - The bubble formation during tape fixation and yellowing deterioration is eliminated. Thus, high quality solar cell module is obtained with high temperature durability and secular durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tape used for temporary fixation is of acrylic-type adhesive layer or silicon type adhesive layer. The adhesive layer has thickness within 1x102- 1x105 nm while the thickness of polyolefin resin base material is 10-1000 mum. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for tape used for temporary fixation    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view illustrating solar cell manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    transparent protection layer (11)    back cover layer (12)    sealing resin films (13A,13B)    tape (15)
NOVELTY - The solar energy collection system uses photovoltaic cells that provided a conversion of solar energy into electrical energy. The installation combines this with a method of converting the energy associated with solar emissions into useful thermal energy by raising the temperature of a circulated liquid.    USE - Solar energy recovery.    ADVANTAGE - Improved efficiency of plant.
NOVELTY - Windmill has drive unit (26) mounted on vertical drive shaft (12), which has crossbar (30) non-rotatably fixed to drive shaft. Crossbar bears bowl-shaped wind catcher elements at outer ends. Concave surface of each element, which faces upwardly-flowing wind, exerts greater resistance to wind flow than convex surface of element, so that wind rotates drive unit in direction in which concave surface moves downwardly.    USE - For producing electrical power from a wide range of available wind sources, and to operate pumps and other mechanical devices.    ADVANTAGE - The bowl-shaped wind catcher elements are very effective. The windmill rotates an electrical generator connected to the drive shaft, within its desired speed range, under a wide variety of wind conditions, without any governor or speed controller, with the horizontal windmill self-modulating as to rotational speed, by an appropriate selection of gear ratios.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective schematic view of a horizontal wind generator.    wind generator (10)    drive shaft (12)    base (14)    drive unit (26)    crossbar (30)
NOVELTY - The device has a wave-energy absorbing panel (100) coupled to a distal end of a lever arm (110) to absorb an impulse wave energy of waves. A fluid pump with a piston rod is coupled to the arm for applying pressure to intake fluid in the pump. The panel has its major part positioned within a sea subsurface region at Ldivide2 depth from a sea surface, where L is the wavelength of the wave.    USE - Used for converting wave energy from wave motion in a body of water to supply driving pressures utilized in desalination.    ADVANTAGE - The panel is submerged in to the sea surface for deeper wavelength to capture maximum of wave energy and hence provide an efficient operation of device despite tidal variations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a wave energy conversion device.    Support structure (10)    Panel (100)    Lever arm (110)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric power generator (50) generates electricity, by using heat from hot spring water supplied to home. The electricity is used to drive a display device.    USE - For local illumination system in home, hotel, shop- ping center, town, streets, etc., for illuminating e.g. picture, photograph, optical fiber decoration apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - A low cost thermoelectric power generator which does not affect the environment is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for local illumination system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the thermoelectric power generation system.    hot water tank(50) thermoelectric power generator (30)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric elements (4) connected to circuit (6), has its one end contacting peripheral surface of a metal pipe (2) while the other end senses the surrounding temperature. Based on the temperature difference between in-flow liquid in the pipe and exterior temperature, each element produces thermoelectric force which are collectively retrieved through the circuit.    USE - Electrothermal conversion module for flow-pipe such as water flow-pipe, gas flow-pipe and sewage flow-pipe.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an electric power generation apparatus capable of generating power cheaply for flow meter by self electric power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for flow-rate measurement system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of electrothermal conversion module provided with respect to flow pipe. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    metal pipe (2)    electrothermal conversion units (3)    thermoelectric element (4)    circuit (6)
NOVELTY - A division groove (30) is formed in the middle of a light receiving surface of a plate-shaped photovoltaic cell (1), along the thickness direction of the photovoltaic cell so as to divide the photovoltaic cell into primary and secondary sub-cells (1A,1B). The adjacent primary sub-cells and secondary sub-cells are connected by electric connectors (31).    USE - For manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - By forming division groove in the middle of light receiving surface of photovoltaic cells, small-sized photovoltaic cell is manufactured efficiently in short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for photovoltaic cell division method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view, side view and rear view of the photovoltaic cell.    photovoltaic cell (1)    sub-cells (1A,1B)    division groove (30)    electric connection element (31)
NOVELTY - A shaft (11) with danger light system, which is supported by a pair of bearings (3,4), has covers which are provided on either sides of a turbine wheel (8). The turbine wheel consists of vanes (1) which are pivotally connected to hub such that the vanes rotate by fluid forces. The pivotal movement of the hub, is restricted by two stops located on the hub. A control system controls the speed of the turbine.    USE - For generating electric power..    ADVANTAGE - Enables obtaining fluid turbine system with improved design characteristics, at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for turbine aerogenerator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the fluid turbine system.    vanes (1)    bearings (3,4)    turbine wheel (8)    shaft (11)
NOVELTY - In a vehicle body part with a support and a clear top coat, at least one thin film solar cell is applied to the support and the support with thin film solar cell(s) is covered by the clear top coat.    USE - The vehicle part is part of a vehicle roof, boot lid, bonnet, mudguard, door or bumper (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Vehicle body parts are usually made as pressed steel panels, which are given a series of coatings, whilst solar cells are arranged in solar panels on houses. The present system makes it possible to incorporate solar cells whilst providing protection and the desired optical and aesthetic properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for production of this part by:    (a) producing the support;    (b) applying the various layers of the thin film solar cell in stages, especially with other layers; and    (c) finally applying a clear top coat, especially clear lacquer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vehicle body part.    Vehicle body part (1)    Support (2)    Polyimide layer (3)    Lower electrode of sputtered molybdenum (4)    p-Doped copper-indium-gallium selenide-sulfide crystal (5)    n-Doped cadmium sulfide completing thin film solar cell (6)    Upper electrode of n-doped indium-tin oxide applied by vapor deposition (7)    Covering layer of Tefzel (RTM; ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer) (8)    Scratch-proof clear coat of resin, preferably applied by dipping (9)
NOVELTY - The probe end for borehole heat collectors comprises a U-shaped polyethylene pipe section (1) surrounded by heat conducting protective layer which is strengthened by metal or nonmetal reinforcing materials and is joined to ballast elements (4).    USE - For borehole probes of geothermal heat extraction plants.    ADVANTAGE - The probe end is simpler and more cost effectively producible out of commercially available components than known comparable items.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic section of a borehole heat collector with the proposed probe.    U-shaped polyethylene pipe section (1)    Ballast elements (4)    Bonding agent (6)    Heavy filler materials (6)    Heat carrier pipes (14)    Protective sleeve (17)
NOVELTY - Admission of air into a pulley block cylinder (PBC) and a secondary admission of air into a lifting cylinder (LC) force air from the PBC through valves into an air tank. After a pumping process (PP), air passes from the LC into the PBC. A renewed admission of air into the LC repeats the PP. Air tanks link to water tanks that use compressed air to drive a turbine to generate power.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Multiple pumps can fill large air tanks with compressed air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the operation of the present invention.
NOVELTY - An apparatus for synchronizing high-density solar energy with hydrodynamic radial energy guides adapted with vertical axis propellers as a solution for interfacing the sun's abundant renewable energy.    USE - Used for converting wind waves and water currents directly to electricity and then to oxygen and hydrogen by electrolysis.    ADVANTAGE - The energy source is inexpensive, clean and renewable, and may contain global warming with the added expansion of energy requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sun's energy converter comprises self-levitating two airfoil blades vertical axis propeller rotor with permanent magnets adapted to concentric electromagnetic stator having 2 pivoting indexing phalanges interfaced by 2 hydraulic gear servo pump motors. These provide the ability for hydraulic high pressure and as a brake in the off mode of operation relative to angular encoder input. The basic design is applicable to complementary radial hydrodynamic energy guides and pivoted airfoil blade-sails, for the conversion of wind, waves, and water currents directly to electricity and thence to oxygen and hydrogen by the electrolysis of water by an electrolyzer, with the redundancy back to electricity and propulsion on demand by the combination of electrolyzer and a hydrogen rotary generator.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (117) receives a gaseous fuel from a fuel tank and a dried gaseous oxidizer from an oxidizer tank. A heat exchanger preheats the gaseous fuel and gaseous oxidizer before they are reacted in the fuel cell stack.    USE - For high-altitude, lightweight, long-duration, solar-powered aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Attains weight reduction and system simplification, thus ensuring superior performance, reliability and cost efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a closed-loop power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic representation of solar aircraft power system.    Solar aircraft power system (101)    Energy storage system (103)    Electrolyzer stack (115)    Fuel cell stack (117)    DC-DC converter (119)
NOVELTY - An air pressure producing device for generating power is provided to improve production efficiency of electric power through simple equipment investment by using air pressure, produced when running vehicles press down pistons, in generating electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An air pressure producing device for generating power comprises an elastic cover (2); a piston (3) installed under the cover; a cylinder (4) forming a closed space; springs (5) installed on the sides of the cylinder, to give restoring force to the piston; a suction valve (6) to make air flow into the cylinder just when the piston descends; an exhaust valve(7) to make air exhausted to the cylinder just when the piston descends; and a duct (8) to gather up the air exhausted through the exhaust valve.
NOVELTY - A controller of a power control unit for solar photovoltaic power generation and a controlling method are provided to prevent damage of battery due to the over-charge and the over-discharge by checking periodically voltages of a solar cell and the battery.    USE - Controller of a power control unit is used for solar photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Damage of battery due to the over-charge and the over-discharge is prevented by checking periodically voltages of a solar cell and the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A controller of a power control unit for solar photovoltaic power generation includes a charging portion (10), an output portion (15), a sensing portion (35), and a control portion (20). The charging portion (10) supplies or cuts off the output power of a solar cell (5) to a battery (25). The output portion (15) supplies or cuts off the output power of the battery (25) to a load (30). The sensing portion (35) senses the current and the voltage on a path between the solar cell (5) and the load (30). The control portion (20) receives the measured current value and the measured voltage value of the sensing portion (35) in order to control the charging portion (10) and the output portion (15).
NOVELTY - The solar power generation apparatus has a reflecting film which is provided in the inner surface of a heat collecting pipe (1).    USE - Focal line type solar power generation apparatus installed in roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The solar power generation apparatus with enhanced efficiency, is manufactured at low cost with improved durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the focal line type solar power generation apparatus.    heat collecting pipe (1)    uniaxial unit (3)    electric power generation unit (7)    control unit (8)    cover (35)
NOVELTY - A voltage rise unit (30) increases the voltage supplied to the thermo-element (10) which produces a thermoelectromotive force based on the temperature difference.    USE - Electric power generating apparatus using thermo-element for electronic wrist watch.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of a thermo-element is improved and sufficient output is obtained even in a small area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the heat electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    wrist watch apparatus (1)    processor (9)    thermo-element unit (10)    electrical storage (21)    pressure rise unit (30)
NOVELTY - A ventilation fan (8) is driven using the output of a voltage raise circuit (37) boosting the output of a thermocouple (13) operated using heat from a burner. A microcomputer (35) controls the burner. Between the output of the voltage raise circuit and a microcomputer, a voltage regulator (36c) is provided for limiting the voltage applied to the microcomputer below specific level.    USE - For driving fan in e.g. infrared stove.    ADVANTAGE - As application of over voltage to the microcomputer is prevented, the output of the voltage raise circuit can be increased and hence the fan motor can be driven using a higher voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the electric power generation controller.    fan (8)    thermocouple (13)    voltage regulator (36c)    voltage raise circuit (37)
NOVELTY - A transparent sheet of glass substrate (30) has cells (Ca1-Ch8) divided in all directions, such that the cell size is 10 cm2. The divided cells are connected in series.    USE - Optoelectric transducer module is used for amorphous silicon solar cell, pigment sensitizing type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cell size is less than a predetermined value, the energy loss in a transparent electrode is made small by restraining the electric current flow into the cell. Since the cells are connected in series, high release voltage and low current output in optoelectric transducer module, are acquired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the optoelectric transducer module.    cells (Ca1-Ch8)    glass substrate (30)    lead wires (35,36)
NOVELTY - A base material (1) consisting of air holes, are bonded by spraying porous microparticle containing brittle-material ultrafine particle and aerosol to form the optical semiconductor electrode. The microparticle diameter is in range of 0.1-50 microns.    USE - For preparing optical semiconductor electrode for optoelectric transducer (claimed) such as solar cell which is used in residential building. Also for preparing optical semiconductor electrode of pigment sensitizing battery.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures a high utilization range and low melting point of the electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for optoelectric transducer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the optoelectric transducer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    base material (1)    electrode layers (2,5)    oxide semiconductor layer (3)    electrolyte liquid (4)    insulated substrate (6)
NOVELTY - A turbine (2) is provided in the manifold (8) through which waste water from branch pipes (9) of every block is sent. Rotation of the turbine is transmitted to the generator (3) through a toroidal type stepless transmission (10).    USE - In apartments, flats, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Kinetic energy of supplying waste water is utilized reliably and efficiently. Consumption of fossil fuel is reduced reliably and global warming is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydraulic power unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    turbine (2)    generator (3)    cable (4)    battery (5)    manifold (8)    branch pipe (9)    stepless transmission (10)
NOVELTY - An integrated process for treatment and valorization of organic waste (C1) involves: (a) microorganism treatment of (C1) to produce a gas; (b) separating (C1) into liquid and solid fraction; and (c) using liquid fraction as fertilizer.    USE - For the treatment and valorization of (C1) such as animal manure (e.g. swine manure), involving the solid fraction for production of the gas and liquid fraction as a fertilizer. The gas is used as energy source for electricity or heat generation (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the use of liquid fraction as a fertilizer.
NOVELTY - Gravitational potential energy of liquid falling from height of reservoir (1) is fed to generator through a pocket (3) fitted with liquid-tight piston (5). Push is given virtually and sequentially to the piston for transferring liquid through an outlet pipe. The piston regains its original position by giving another push by placing and withdrawing only additional masses on the platform.    USE - Fuel-less power generation process.    ADVANTAGE - Since the process works in a net pressure condition and work is done through virtual transfer, the energy loss in obstruction and other accounts is minimum, and universally usable extremely high net c.p. is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram explaining idea of collecting waste liquid from generator inside the reservoir.    reservoir (1)    liquid level (2)    pocket mechanism (3)    piston (5)    pipe (6)
NOVELTY - A fixing device (1), especially for high power photovoltaic modules, comprises profiled strips (3,4) holding the modules (2) which are electrically connected by bus bars passing through the strips.    USE - As a fixing device, especially for high power photovoltaic modules.    ADVANTAGE - A larger cross section and lack of cable connections prevents cable rupture, and rear ventilation ensures a low module temperature and high output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective view of the unit is shown.    fixings (1)    photovoltaic modules (2)    strips (3,4,5)
NOVELTY - The energy converter, covering all or part of the chip card area, provides an integral source of energy for it.    USE - A chip card with an integral energy converter.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides energy where it is indispensable for card operation, e.g. where a display is included. Organic solar cells can be formed economically on the card, using common printing processes which are much less expensive than PVD, i.e. physical vapor deposition processes. Organic solar cells are also suitable for a variety of different substrates, transparent or otherwise. A semi-transparent version is feasible, e.g. over a display. The energy converter is, conveniently, a solar cell or polymer solar cell.
NOVELTY - A method and an apparatus are provided to reduce costs and environmental contamination, while allowing for ease of power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A method comprises a step of permitting buoyancy units(5) to effectively rise regardless of the wave height and direction of wave; a step of transmitting the momentum of the buoyancy unit to an energy amplifier through the use of levers(6); a step of amplifying the momentum of the buoyancy unit through the use of the energy amplifier; and a step of driving a rotary shaft by moving the energy amplifier.
NOVELTY - The terminal (10) comprises an electric power converter which converts kinetic or heat energy into an electric power. The transmitting circuit is operated using the converted electric power and produces a transmitted signal of 300MHz frequency.    USE - For pager.    ADVANTAGE - Portable radio terminal with less battery power consumption is facilitated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the portable radio-receiving terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the portable radio transmission and receiving terminal. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    portable radio-transmission terminal (10)    portable radio-receiving terminal (20)
NOVELTY - A thermosetting resin layer (12) is formed on a semiconductor element (11) of a substrate (10). A heat resistant sheet (14) is laminated on the resin sealing layer by heating and pressurization.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing layer is laminated accurately on the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the solar battery module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Substrate (10)    Semiconductor element (11)    Thermosetting resin layer (12)    Heat resistant sheet (14)
NOVELTY - The converter has a fixed vertical post (1) carrying a horizontal wheel (2), which carries two wheels with pendulums (14) suspended round their periphery. The horizontal wheel is set in rotation by an electric starter motor (15). Pulleys (11,12) with belts (13) couple rotation of the wheel to the two wheels carrying pendulums, which oscillate, and their differential effect sustains rotation.    USE - Generation of energy to power a house or small commercial premises.    ADVANTAGE - Pollution-free energy source which is quiet in operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an elevation schematic.    Vertical post (1)    Horizontal wheel (2)    Suspended pendulums (14)    Electric starter motor (15)    Pulley and belt transmission (11,12,13)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a drive that works continuously with constant speed of rotation. Both rotation axes are arranged to each other in an angle of the earth's axis inclination. The rotary movement of the years axis (11) is mechanically coupled to the rotation of the days axis (1).    USE - For guiding sun light collector with the sun during day.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple, cost-effective alternative to existing guiding equipment. Enables exact guiding of sun light collector without requiring any electronics. Integrates optimized collector fixing for transmission of collected light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the guiding equipment.    Days axis (1)    Years axis (11)
NOVELTY - The turbine and pump sections (3, 4) are fixed to the shaft. The coil is enclosed on the rotors fixed to the shaft, such that the magnetic field of the rotor intersects with the conducting loops of the coil. The radial and thrust bearings for supporting the rotating shaft and for maintaining lateral position of the shaft, are fixed at the ends of the shaft, respectively.    USE - In steam power plant, geothermal and ocean energy conversion systems.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the working fluid leakage through static seals, as the turbine casing is connected to the generator casing. Prevents the external connection, as the exhaust channel and fluid path are formed in the casing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the combined pump-generator-turbine.    turbine section (3)    pump section (4)
NOVELTY - The collector has a screen (4) to block turbulence or wind from reaching a collector surface (5) absorbing solar radiation and is separated from the screen by a gap. The collector surface has holes through which the heated air by conduction is drawn into the collector. An insulated enclosure under or behind the collector surface draws the hot air. A selective coating is applied on either the screen or the surface.    USE - Used for capturing solar energy to generate power in gas engine and compressor.    ADVANTAGE - The collector is build with light, cheap materials, and flat design to have a low cost solar system. The engine has reduced mechanical losses, thereby allowing the collector to generate mechanical energy even at low temperature differences.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The selective coating reflects longer wave radiation and absorbs shorter wave radiation in case of the collector surface coating or transmits shorter wave radiation in the case of coating on the screen. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) an air engine to convert hot air into mechanical energy or compressed air    (b) a device that converts solar energy into mechanical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a roof constructed as a solar collector.    Screen (4)    Collector surface (5)    Infrared reflective coating (7)    Glass tiles (27)    Support beam (28)    Ridge (29)
NOVELTY - A refrigerator using solar energy is provided to be supplied with power using a solar generator if the power gives out or home power source is not available.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A refrigerator comprises a power line(21) connected with a home power source(20) to supply electricity necessary for driving the refrigerator; a solar generator(30) generating electricity used as power source necessary for driving the refrigerator; a power source control unit(29) connected with the power line and the solar generator to control which of the power line and the solar generator is used for supply power necessary for driving of the refrigerator; and a cooling system(10) supplied with electricity through the power source control unit. The cooling system comprises a compressor compressing low temperature and low pressure gaseous refrigerant into high temperature and high pressure gaseous refrigerant; a condenser converting the high temperature and high pressure gaseous refrigerant into high temperature and high pressure liquid refrigerant; an expansion valve converting the high temperature and high pressure liquid refrigerant into low temperature and low pressure liquid refrigerant; and an evaporator evaporating the low temperature and low pressure liquid refrigerant to generate chilled air necessary for cooling an inside of the refrigerator.
NOVELTY - The remaining capacity of the battery is determined by comparing data of discharge voltage and no load voltage of battery determined during real-time use of battery and reference standard data calculated based on relationship between battery's discharge voltage and no load voltage. The reference standard data is updated based on discharge and no load voltage when rated discharge of battery is 5% or more.    USE - For determining remaining capacity of lead storage battery used for electric vehicle, solar power generation plant.    ADVANTAGE - By using simple and reliable method involving updating of reference standard data when specific condition is satisfied, remaining capacity of battery is determined correctly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a relative graph explaining the discharge capacitance transition characteristics of the lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An output controller (8) controls the output of a windmill (1) based on disorder strength of wind, so as to operate the windmill.    USE - For windmill.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures fatigue life of windmill based on natural conditions, and enables detecting disorder strength of wind accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the drive controller.    windmill (1)    drive controller (3)    windmill blade (6)    output controller (8)    preparation device (16)
NOVELTY - A surface water intake pump and a deep water intake pump (9) supplies and recirculates surface water or deep water to a low boiling point electric power generator so as to generate electric power using temperature difference between surface water and deep water.    USE - For electric power generation using temperature difference of surface and deep water of water areas such as lake, pond, and swamp.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates temperature stratification without impacting environment, while generating sufficient amount of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the temperature stratification elimination system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heater (3)    turbine (4)    generator (5)    motor (8)    sea bed (11)
NOVELTY - The plant has a modifier (A) which modifies the waste edible oil and a fuel system (B) which stores the modified oil besides a liquid fuel and supplies the oil and liquid fuel to a power generator (E). The exhaust heat of the power generator is used for heating the water supply to a boiler (D), and the water produced as a result is used for heating the waste edible oil.    USE - For generating electric power using a modified edible oil obtained by modifying vegetable oils and animal fats and oils as a fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The power cost is reduced by the effective utilization of a modified waste edible oil for combustion after starting up the power generator using a liquid fuel like kerosene and an environmental preservation is achieved. The electric power is generated even when using a fuel which produces the emulsification phenomenon when mixing and stirring a waste edible oil and kerosene oil by maintaining the fuel supply to the power generator at a preset pressure. The viscosity of the edible oil is reduced and the liquidity is maintained by heating the waste edible oil with the warm water supplied to at least one of the modifiers. The effective usage of energy is achieved by utilizing the exhaust heat of the power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a waste edible oil fired power generating plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waste edible oil modifier (A)    fuel system (B)    electric power generating system (C)    boiler (D)    power generator (E)
NOVELTY - The structure has several filters which are arranged in rotation orbit of a wheel, for extracting refuse.    USE - For water in-take apparatus (claimed) of tidal power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents inflow of refuse into channel tube.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) water in-take apparatus; and    (2) tidal power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tidal power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    channel tube (15)    dust removal structure (16)    revetment (23)
NOVELTY - Water vapor (1) is extracted from hot water (2) and cooled to produce a non-supernatant liquid (4). The concentration of chloride ion in hot water and non-supernatant liquid, are measured. Based on the ratio of chloride ion concentration in the liquid with respect to the hot water, the degree of separation of water and its vapor is calculated.    USE - For measuring degree of separation of water and water vapor ejected from underground, for use in geothermal power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The degree of separation of water and water vapor is measured simply, reliably and accurately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the geothermal power plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water vapor (1)    hot water (2)    normal temperature water (3)    non-supernatant water (4)    cooling water (6)    gas liquid separator (14)    water vapor storage tank (15)
NOVELTY - A controller sets up the storage capacity of a biogas holder such that complete storage of biogas generated in methane-fermentation tank by methane-fermentation of organic waste, is enabled when an electric power generator is in standby state. The biogas processing capacity of the electric-power generator in a predetermined power-generation time zone, is set-up based on the biogas storage amount.    USE - For use in waste disposal and treatment facility where organic wastes such as human waste, purification-tank sludge, organic refuse, and other industrial wastes are processed, for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is improved and effective usage of organic waste is ensured. The expenses associated with electric power generation is reduced to a great extent by setting up the processing capacity of the electric power generator, based on the storage amount of biogas in biogas holder.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composite fuel gas engine that is driven using biogas, fossil fuels, and oil, is used as a drive unit of the electric power generator. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric power expense reduction method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph illustrating the relationship between electric-power usage amount and power output rate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A main calculator (105) calculates the heating amount of a digester (111) which generates sewage-gas based on the injected sludge temperature. An auxiliary calculator (107) calculates the sewage-gas supply control information (108) based on which a controller (109) distributes the sewage-gas to the electric power generator (118), a boiler (114) and a surplus fuel combustion equipment (117).    USE - Used as an electric power generation system using sewage-gas of sewage works.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heating amount of the digester is calculated based on the injected sludge temperature the required amount for actually heating the digester is calculated accurately. The wasteful heating amount of digester is decreased and so the whole system is run profitably. Effective operation is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a functional block diagram of the electric power generation system using sewage-gas. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main calculator (105)    Auxiliary calculator (107)    Sewage-gas supply control information (108)    Digester (111)    Boiler (114)    Surplus fuel combustion equipment (117)    Sewage-gas electric power generator (118)
NOVELTY - Press-sticking joining of plasma processing surface is performed at normal temperature, after plasma processing mutually different electroconductive materials.    USE - Used for a power generator which generates power using heat generated by an integrated circuit, LED or a charge-coupled device (CCD) in a portable electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electroconductive material is not exposed to a high temperature process, such as sintering or welding, the material is chosen from the combination of various material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electrothermal converter manufacture; and    (2) an electrothermal electric power generating apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the electrothermal converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electroconductive patterns (1,2)    terminals (3a,3b)    binding material (8)    thermocouple (9)    electrothermal converter (10)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion element is manufactured using an electrode made of a metal or its oxide which combines with and/or absorbs a compound. The compound is at least one phthalocyanine compound having at least one sulfur atom as substituent.    USE - As photoelectric conversion element.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has excellent weathering property and photoelectric conversion property at near-infrared area.
NOVELTY - The desalination tower is constructed in the sea close to the shore where the water is 10 - 20 m deep. It has a cylindrical base (1) supported by piles (10) set on a reinforced ring (11) which can also have piles (12), depending on the nature of the sea bed, with the base set about 10 m above maximum seal level. The base of the tower tapers upwards towards a neck (2), and then diverges towards its summit (3).    USE - Desalinating sea water by creating an articifial self-maintaining cyclone inside a tower.    ADVANTAGE - The construction of the tower away from the shore makes for easier and cheaper to dispose of accumulated salt and brine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The neck has an internal diameter of about 100 m for a tower 300 m tall, and is situated at a height of about 140 m. The summit has an internal diameter of about 130 m and has an annular platform (4) some 15 m wide on which wind-driven turbines of about 1.5 MW each are installed. A second platform (5) is located just above the neck, and the two platforms are supported by ribs (6, 7). Inside the tower there is a condenser above neck level. A breaker wall with apertures to let water pass through can be constructed on piles round the tower at a distance equivalent to at least the radius of its base to give protection against storms.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial cross-section of the desalination tower in side view.    Tower base (1)    Neck (2)    Summit (3)    Platforms (4, 5)    Ribs (6, 7)    Piles (10, 12)    Reinforcing ring (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating electricity by turning rollers placed beneath a highway. A minimal part of the rollers above the surface of the highway rotates when vehicle traffic passes over the rollers. The rollers turn a shaft to operate a generator to create electrical energy. Hydraulics and computers are provided to raise or lower the rollers.    USE - Used for generating electric power for a highway vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method creates low cost electrical energy to be provided to the public by the use of high way traffic. The hydraulics and computers raise or lower the rollers to obtain efficient roller speed, thereby maximizing electrical power generation. The electric power generated can be stored in grids or moved to transformers to be sent further.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a highway electrical roller system.
NOVELTY - A circular arrangement of power magnets (20) is levitated by two or more levitating magnets (30a-30c) attached to a rigid structural support (22). Multiple blades (12) are attached to the circular arrangement of power magnets such that wind causes the blades to rotate about an axis without physical contact with the support.    USE - For harnessing wind to generate power.    ADVANTAGE - Can generate power at very low wind velocity, and eliminates power loss due to friction. Can generate maximum power by varying electromagnetic resistance due to wind velocity. Reduces maintenance since frictionless parts last longer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wire circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of magnetically levitated windmill.    Blades (12)    Power magnets (20)    Support (22)    Levitating magnets (30a-30c)
NOVELTY - A device is provided to generate an electricity by converting the position energy of the wave into a vibration energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A device comprises a non-utility generator unit including an outer case(205) having an internal space; a stator(201) constituted by the magnets attached to the inside of the case; a vibrator(202) arranged to reciprocate between the stators; an induction coil(203) taken up along the vibrator so as to generate an electricity in the case; a fixed shaft(204) for transmitting a stimulation applied from an external source to the vibrator; and an auxiliary float(207) for supporting the fixed shaft and the vibrator.
NOVELTY - The electricity generators and several dependent units are supported in a number of interconnected propelled floating stations (21) each having under water turbines (3) projecting into the ocean waters. The floating station changes their individual positions, while generating electricity in open ocean or in a strait as required.    USE - For generating electric power for ocean current energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating large amount of electric power, as the number of floating stations change their interconnected position depending on whether they are in open sea or in a strait.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of floating stations in open sea electric power generation configuration. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    under water turbine (3)    hydrogen manufacturing plant (4)    water turbine (5)    generator (6)    floating station (21)
NOVELTY - The thrust is applied horizontally with respect to the thin plate (200), after the thin plate is moved vertically and maintained in retainer (110). The sound produced from the thin-plate is detected by detector (140) to detect crack of thin-plate.    USE - For inspecting thin-plate for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The quality of the product is tested reliably. Detects the sound generated from the test target object easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for inspection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a rough side view of an inspection apparatus.    inspection apparatus (100)    retainer (110)    cam (121)    screw (127)    detector (140)    thin-plate (200)
NOVELTY - The generator includes insulators (1) provided between cathode and anode plates (2,3) that are arranged alternatively inside the electrolyte liquid e.g. seawater (6). When seawater flows in the gap between the electrode and the circulator, the pollutant (9) adhered on the electrode surfaces is cleaned, so as to induce electromotive force for power regeneration.    USE - Hydroelectric power generator for generating power from tidal wave.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures continuous power generation without using a depolarizer in the battery, by preventing adherence of pollutant e.g. hydrogen gas on the electrode surface. Also the natural energy is utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the hydroelectric power generator.    insulators (1)    cathode plate (2)    anode plate (3)    flow directions of seawater (4,5)    seawater (6)    pollutant (9)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a blade (1) fixed to upper portion of a support (02). A blade supporting element is movably attached along peripheral direction of the support through a wheel. The electric power is generated by linear movement of the blade supporting element with respect to the support by wind force.    USE - Windmill electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables installing the blade at high position, thereby generating power efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the windmill electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    blade (1)    retaining bracket (2)    support (02)    linear electric power generating apparatus (4)    wheel (5)
NOVELTY - Bark is thermally decomposed, the evolved gas containing components such as hydrogen, methane and/or carbon monoxide is burned in a turbine and finally the turbine is turned/operated, to generate electric power.    USE - Used for generating wood biomass electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The process effectively generates electric powder using bark resources. The process enables effective recycling of bark.
NOVELTY - Multiple fiber reinforcement resin rods (1) arranged in parallel at preset interval, are integrated between the fiber reinforcement structures (2). The resin is impregnated into the integrated structure.    USE - For manufacturing blades of windmill, rotary blade of helicopter and main plane and empennage of airplane.    ADVANTAGE - By impregnating the resin into the integrated structure, the bending strength of resin plate is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of fiber reinforcement resin plate.    fiber reinforcement resin rod (1)    fiber reinforcement structure (2)    sewing thread (3)
NOVELTY - The production of a hardening resin sheet comprises: (a) introducing a hardening resin composition in a molding tool forming a cavity by facing two plates; (b) hardening the hardening resin composition; (c) removing the hardening resin composition from the molding tool.    USE - The method produces the hardening resin sheet used for a liquid crystal display substrate, color filter, touch panel, back light, organic electroluminescent device, Fresnel lens, substrates, including for a solar battery, information recording, and others.    ADVANTAGE - The hardening resin sheet has superior thickness accuracy and flatness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The surfaces of the two plates kept into contact with the hardening resin composition have warp calculated by the following formula of 0-0.1 mm/100 m in one plate and of 0.01-0.1 mm/100 mm in the other plate. T/C X 100 = warp (mm/100 mm) T: using three-dimensional dimension measuring instrument; height (mm) of plate at its center measured with average in height of four corners on surface contact with hardening resin composition on plate as standard surface; C = length (mm) of long side of plate. Numerical value: positive value when surface of plate is of protruded shape; negative value when surface of plate is of recessed shape.
NOVELTY - A sheet like heating element and a pressurization sheet are provided inside the case (1) or (2), to elevate the object for pressurization.    USE - Laminating apparatus, for laminating bodies such as a module of a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables pressurizing the object to be laminated effectively without using diaphragm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the laminating apparatus.    cases (1,2)
NOVELTY - A fluid such as air or water travelling in a conduit (A) is channelled by convergent and divergent streamlining (C,D) past a housing (E) for a rotor (B). The rotor is shaped as a truncated sphere and turns about a shaft orthogonal to the flat faces. Paddle blades are attached to the curved faces and may be rotated between equatorial and meridian positions to vary the power taken from the air or water    USE - To convert the energy of a moving fluid such as air or water to rotation of a shaft    ADVANTAGE - The truncated spherical rotor and adjustable paddles gives higher energy efficiency and less noise and may be used with air or water. The output shaft may be horizontal or vertical    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the streamlined conduit and truncated spherical rotor    Conduit (A)    Rotor (B)    Convergent and divergent streamlining (C,D)    Rotor housing (E)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has at least two holding sections (5,6) that are in contact with the roof subconstruction especially with two adjacent, parallel roof battens. At least one of the holding sections can be moved with respect to a roof element. The roof element has a mounting device (2) on the side turned away from the roof subconstruction. The mounting device includes a mounting angle for receiving roof fittings, preferably a photovoltaic mounting system.    USE - Especially for pantiled roof.    ADVANTAGE - Allows simple and safe anchoring of roof elements. Provides control of intensity of draft and compression force. Allows fitting of roof elements with little mounting effort and little noise and dirt.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the roof element with mounting and anchoring arrangement.    Mounting device (2)    Holding sections (5,6)
NOVELTY - The receiver (100) has a primary parabolic reflector (102) with a center and a high reflectivity surface on a concave side of the primary reflector. A conversion module has a reception surface spaced from a focal point (106) of the primary reflector by a preset distance. The surface receives a preset cross-section of radiant solar energy from the concave side of the primary reflector.    USE - Used for collecting solar energy to heat water, gas or plasma, drive electric generator and to convert energy in industrial or scientific processes.    ADVANTAGE - The receiver can be built in a wider variety of sizes with much less severe constraints placed upon the heat dissipation capability of the conversion module. The received energy can be evenly distributed over a larger surface, thereby increasing useful operating life of the conversion module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a concentrating solar energy receiver.    Concentrating solar energy receiver (100)    Parabolic reflector (102)    Incident rays (104)    Focal point(110) Focal area (106)
NOVELTY - The unit has a low speed gear module (2) and various high speed gear modules (8) wherein the low speed module is operable simultaneously to transmit torque to each of the high speed modules. The low speed gear module has a housing adapted to transfer rotor blade bending moment forces to a nacelle structure. The high speed modules have support housing selectively releasable from the housing of the low speed unit.    USE - Used for transmitting torque in a generator.    ADVANTAGE - The gear unit splits a rotor power into independent paths; hence load sharing problems between individual pinions are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a wind turbine assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a wind turbine gear unit.    Rotor assembly (1)    Low speed gear unit (2)    gear housing (5)    High speed gear units (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has guiding posts (13) adapted to be lowered down into a receiving unit to be locked to these with a locking apparatus. Two guiding tunnels (16) are provided on a module (2) in a distance adapted to the localization of the receiving unit, and are adapted for threading of guiding wires (14) therein. A conical pipe (17) is placed at an underside of the module for entering into a foundation.    USE - Used for guiding subsea modules in tidal power station.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus simplify installation, maintenance and change of components for plants that are completely submerged. The apparatus can be used for installation of submerged modules, even if new modules placed on the structure can extend above the surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for guiding one module for an on a seabed situated foundation for a subsea plant for the production of energy from currents in bodies of water with an apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows step of installation of a guiding module.    Module (2)    Foundation (3)    Receiving units (12)    Guiding posts (13)    Guiding wires (14)    Guiding tunnels (16)    Conical pipe (17)
NOVELTY - Power is produced by introducing vapor into a working fluid to pressurize the working fluid, and driving an energy conversion device with the pressurized working fluid to produce power.    USE - Used for producing power, e.g. mechanical and/or electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides free energy due to the physics of performing electrolysis at depth to provide the free lift force. It utilizes gas-lift pumping in producing mechanical and/or electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a geothermal well system.    Jet turbine (202)    Reservoir/separator (206)    Vapor (212)    Working fluid (218)    LBPL (220)
NOVELTY - The structure has a modular thermal switch arranged between solar energy absorbing unit and solar energy storage unit, that is replaceable with secondary thermal switches having different temperature set points. The secondary thermal switches are arranged between solar energy storage unit and interior of the structure, and between shaded wall of the enclosure and heat dissipating heat sink (64), respectively.    USE - For maintaining temperature of buildings, structures and small enclosures such as bat house, dog house.    ADVANTAGE - The replacement of modular thermal switch by other thermal switches having different set point, ensures to control the temperature of the interior of the enclosure in varying climatic and sunlight conditions within a desirable and limited range. Also, reduced manufacturing cost is realized as the modular thermal switch is adjustable for desired range of temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an isometric view of the heat dissipation side of the bat house.    bat house assembly (20)    natural surface exterior (21)    bat house landing (22)    thumbscrew(28) support pole (27)    heat sink (64)
NOVELTY - A heat generator (2) is provided inside a wall tube (1) built highly from the ground. Power is obtained by rotating a windmill (4) by ascending air current generated from an air intake port (3).    USE - For obtaining power from ascending air current.    ADVANTAGE - Provides safe and permanent power source, and prevents contamination of earth environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross sectional view of ascending current generating power source.    outer wall tube (1)    heat generator (2)    air intake port (3)    windmill (4)    generator (5)
NOVELTY - The device has a photovoltaic element(s) for converting solar energy into direct electrical current and a direct current converter element. The photovoltaic element has a direct current connection for electrical connection to the converter element. The photovoltaic and converter elements have associated connecting elements with which the photovoltaic element and converter element can be electrically connected together via a cable connection.    USE - For a photovoltaic system.    ADVANTAGE - Overcomes certain disadvantages of conventional arrangements, and is especially inexpensive to manufacture and simple to fit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The device (1) has at least one photovoltaic element (2) for converting solar energy into electrical energy in the form of direct current and a converter element (3) for converting the direct current. The photovoltaic element has a direct current connection for electrical connection to the converter element. The photovoltaic element and converter element have associated connecting elements (6,7;10,11) with which the photovoltaic element and converter element can be electrically connected together via a cable connection. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a converter element, especially an inverter    (b) and a photovoltaic system with at least two photovoltaic modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of an inventive photovoltaic module    photovoltaic module (1)    photovoltaic element (2)    converter element (3)    connecting elements (6,7;10,11)    housing (5)
NOVELTY - The assembly has concentric arcuate structural units (13) extending from a central hub (11) to an outer rim unit (12). The structural units of box-section configuration abut along their inner and outer surfaces such that a load can be transferred from an outer structural unit (15) to an inner structural unit (14). Radial support arms extending from the hub to the outer rim unit support the ends of the structural units.    USE - Used for solar collector, radio telescope and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - The depth of arcuate structural units increases with decrease in diameter of the structural units, thereby increasing the stiffness with increasing load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method to erect a dish assembly at a remote location.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevation of a dish assembly.    Central hub (11)    Outer rim unit (12)    Arcuate structural units (13)    Inner and outer structural units (14, 15)    Dish support unit (32)
NOVELTY - The method involves transforming a bobbling float (7) vertical reciprocating motions to one way revolution of a vertical shaft submerged from the float to extract power of sea. Slit thin elastic disks (29) are treaded on a shaft (27). The disk interrupts free motion experiencing water drag pressure when the shaft reciprocates. The disk are deformed and shaped into spiral figure by the pressure.    USE - Used for producing floating electrical power in a wave power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The method diminishes fuel consumption and country dependability on fuel sources and allows to build cheapest rocking powered houseboats for marine settlements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) an anchoring device    (b) a floating power point    (c) a method for uniting collection of floating power plants    (d) a method of electrical power production utilizing energy of sea waves.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a floating electrical power plant.    Float bobbling body (7)    Gear (8)    Shaft (27)    Slit disks (29)    Sinker (32)
NOVELTY - A combined power generating system is provided to generate an electrical energy of 3000Kw or higher by using a plurality of wind power generators.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A combined power generating system comprises a plurality of wind wheels(2); a plurality of small generators(3) connected to the wind wheels, respectively, and which rotate by the rotation of the wind wheels; a charger battery(4) connected to the small generators; a plurality of motors(6) connected to the charger battery, and which drive a large generator(5) so as to generate an electrical energy; and auxiliary units(8) mounted on a shaft(5a) of the large generator, and which rotate in a single direction by the powers of the motors so as to rotate the shaft of the large generator. The auxiliary units permit the initial drive of the large generator to be performed in a smooth way by the restoring force of a spring so as to induce a continuous power generation of the large generator.
NOVELTY - An area heater (20) is installed in a snow coverage area to absorb geothermal or heat in a building and to discharge the absorbed heat on snow coverage area by electric operation.    USE - Thermo-element type snow melting system for snow covered ground and roof.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces processing cost. Protects natural environment and performs snow melting by utilizing the heat pump effect of thermo-element actively, without pumping underground water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermo-element type electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the snow melting and electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    road surface (10)    surface layer (11)    base layer (12)    snow coverage area (14)    electric power generator (20)    thermo-elements (21,22)    controller (25)
NOVELTY - A laser-type methane gas densitometer (S) in upstream side of an electric power generating installation (4), measures density of methane gas supplied to the installation. The supply amount of combustion air to the installation, is regulated by a controller (17) based on the output of the densitometer and a flowmeter (5), to improve the combustion efficiency.    USE - For processing organic refuse, livestock excrement, sludge, waste foodstuffs ejected from foodstuff production industry, using microorganisms, to produce bio-gas to be used in electric power generating installation.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generating efficiency by raising combustion efficiency of bio-gas and air in electric power generating installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bio-gas produced in a methane fermentation tank (1), is stored in a gas holder (2) from which it is supplied to the installation (4). The flowmeter is positioned in downstream side of the densitometer.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for methane fermentation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of methane fermentation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    methane fermentation tank (1)    gas holder (2)    electric power generating installation (4)    flowmeter (5)    controller (17)    laser-type methane gas densitometer (S)
NOVELTY - The adjacently formed solar cells (1) are provided between a pair of synthetic resin protection films (2), using transparent synthetic resin adhesive agent (3).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since synthetic resin film acts as protection film, cost of highly efficient flat solar cell module is reduced and bending property is improved. Since solar cells are packed with sealing agent, air entry between protection films is eliminated. Therefore generation of air bubble is prevented without making surrounding of cell into vacuum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Solar cell (1)    Synthetic resin protection film (2)    Transparent adhesive agent (3)    Solar cell module (10)
NOVELTY - Solar powered battery charger, has two reflectors (24) pivotally mounted as covers to a solar cell (20) by e.g. ratchet or catch, mechanism hinges (26). The hinges comprise an indexing mechanism which indices the reflectors to a predefined position relative to the solar cell (20). The device also includes a battery compartment for re-chargeable Nickel Cadmium batteries. The batteries are charged from the power output of the solar cell. The device also includes a mounting stand.    USE - For use in solar power charging of Nickel Cadmium batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The positions attained by the reflectors allows the use of the solar powered charger in different circumstances. With the reflectors in the closed position, the device becomes small and compact for ease of storage and transport. Also when the reflectors are in the closed position, the solar cell is protected from dirt and damage when not in use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of using a solar powered device comprising positioning a solar panel to receive direct solar light, and positioning the reflector to reflect solar light into the panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing figure shows an isometric view of the solar powered battery charger in a position to reflect solar light towards the solar cell.    Solar cell (20)    reflectors (24)    Ratchet or catch, mechanism hinges (26)
NOVELTY - The pipe has an internal turbine (2) with axle coupled with generator side axle through a coupling (4). A heat resistant wiring (7) and control box (8) are arranged in a heat insulating laminate. The insulating laminate consists of double walled cylinder with vacuum gap between cylinder sides.    USE - Electricity generating heat pipe with integrated turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe operation by reducing the ejection of working fluid due to use of vacuum sealed double walled cylinder arrangement. Enables regulating the thermal input easily due to provision of wiring connected control box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of heat pipe turbine.    internal turbine (2)    bearings (3)    coupling (4)    wiring (7)    control box (8)
NOVELTY - An air compressor (8) and pressure reservoir (15) delivers compressed air to various appliances (2) having air motors to generate electricity as required. The compressor is driven by direct current electricity by a source (7) such as solar power (13), wind or hydroelectric power.    USE - For energy provision by low voltage direct current electrical supply for houses.    ADVANTAGE - Injury from a medium voltage alternating current electrical network is avoided at low running costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a perspective view of the network with solar energy supply.    Domestic appliances (2)    DC electrical source (7)    Air compressor (8)    Solar panel (13)    Pressure reservoir (15)
NOVELTY - The burner (4) is supplied with processed (1) fuel (2) from a reservoir (3) and the resulting gases (5) enter a steam generator (6) the output of which (7) is fed to an electrical generating turbine (9) a sterilization unit (8).    USE - For the energy conversion of animal body waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The bodies are converted without risk of inclusion in animal feed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a block diagram of the system.    Fuel process unit (1)    Processed fuel (2)    Fuel storage tank (3)    Furnace (4)    Burnt gases (5)    Steam generator (6)    Steam (7)    Sterilizer (8)    Turbine (9)
NOVELTY - An absorber tube (1) has a central metal tube (3) encased by a glass jacket tube (2). An expansion compensating device (10) fits partially in an annulus (4) between the central metal tube and a glass-metal transitional element (5) fastened on the glass jacket tube. A connection element has either a cylindrical or conical section (17).    USE - For parabolic trough collectors in solar thermal power stations.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion compensating device can have expansion bellows (11). This absorber tube has a long service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial lengthwise cross section of an absorber tube according to the present invention.    Absorber tube (1)    Glass jacket tube (2)    Central metal tube (3)    Annulus (4)    Glass-metal transitional element (5)    Expansion compensating device (10)    Expansion bellows (11)    Cylindrical/conical section (17)
NOVELTY - Thermo- or photo-electric cells with electric motor for jet engines consist of two-jet engine also driven by DC motor supplied from thermo-cells with heated and cooled sections, with motor also fed by photo-electric cells
NOVELTY - The unit has a planet carrier (41) with a planet bogie plate (43) that supports and locates circumferentially spaced planet gear bearings (45,46) on which the gears are mounted. The bearings for each circumferentially placed planet gear position are supported on a shaft that adjusts in an angular position relative to the bogie plate. Sun, planet and ring gears lie in a transverse plane that contains a main bearing.    USE - Used for a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The planet carrier with the planet bogie plate supports and locates circumferentially spaced planet gear bearings on which the gears are mounted, thereby providing a compact, economic and reliable gear transmission unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a planetary type gear transmission unit with a replaced gear bearing.    Planet carrier (41)    Planet bogie plate (43)    Shaft (44)    Planet gear bearings (45,46)    Ring gear (49)
NOVELTY - The existing water pumping systems for river flood control employ electrical or fuel engine to drive water pumps for pumping the water inside an embankment to the river outside the embankment. Malfunction of the electrical or fuel engine will cause the failure of flood control function and further result in the damage of lives and properties of inhabitants. Therefore, for solving the aforementioned problems, the present invention provides a water pumping system for river flood control, which collects directly the energy of running water in a river and converts the energy into high pressure air energy that is then transmitted to a water pumping device located inside the embankment, the device converting the high pressure air energy into mechanical energy to drive a water pump, or Alternatively, employing an energy accumulator to deliver the water to the river outside the embankment. Since the operation of the system does not rely upon energy of electricity or fuel and the operating mechanism of the system is not affected by the external environment, the system has a high stability and therefore meets the requirement of river flood control, so as to be conductive to protect lives and properties of the inhabitants.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to method and device designed for conversion of energy of sea waves into electric energy. To take up wave energy, floating elements are used and to transmit said energy to actuating mechanism, vertical rods secured on floating members and gear train are used. Floating elements are arranged in guide shafts made openwork. Forces of waves acting onto floating elements are transmitted to main shaft by means of toothed racks acting onto ratchet gears installed on shafts. Said toothed racks are installed inside box rods for travel. Toothed racks are brought into meshing with ratchet gear when floating elements move upwards and are brought out of meshing when floating elements move downwards. Floating elements are arranged inside shafts, rods are fitted on floating elements, rack is installed inside rod for moving by cutouts over rollers, ratchet gear is installed on shaft and it comes into meshing with toothed rack in its lower position relative to rod and it comes out of meshing in upper position.    USE - Electrical engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency, provision of serviceability. 5 cl, 2 dwg
NOVELTY - The fluorine resin layer of a base material contains the copolymer of a vinylidene fluoride, trifluoride ethylene, trifluoro chloro ethylene, a tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene, fluoroalkylvinylether and two types of monomer selected from ethylene, so as to facilitate heat, moisture and weather resistance.    USE - For solar cell modules.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to facilitate environmental friendly high performance and highly reliable insulation system efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the protective film.    protective film (2)
NOVELTY - The assembly has main central shaft (1) supported by bearings provided in static gear (9) and chassis (6), respectively. The vanes (3) mounted on stub-shafts (10,11) at equal intervals, are attached with gears (7) that are driven by static gear through idler gear (8). The vanes are positioned relative to wind direction, by adjusting static gear manually or automatically through helical gears (16,17) of chassis.    USE - Wind powered rotor assembly of wind powered generator used for moving display-advertising feature in shops and garages. Also used in water heating application.    ADVANTAGE - Enables positioning the vanes relative to the wind direction reliably and accurately, by simply adjusting the static gear manually or automatically.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an elevational view of a wind powered rotor assembly.    central shaft (1)    vanes (3)    chassis (6)    gear (7)    idler gear (8)    static gear (9)    stub-shafts (10,11)    bearings (13)    helical gears (16,17)
NOVELTY - A solar dish panel (1) includes a backing material and is an equilateral triangle having a concave reflective surface with the same concavity with the curvature of a solar dish.    USE - For paraboloidal solar dish.    ADVANTAGE - The panel can be fabricated in which the reflective surface does not need to be prepared from specially prepared tiles. The reflective material is flexible to allow the material to adopt the concavity of the backing material when affixed to it. The panel is sized to limit the number required to construct a solar dish, thus reducing the construction cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for forming the above panel by pressing a preformed laminate or solid material with complementary male and female dies having surfaces with convexity and concavity, respectively, the same as the desired curvatures of the surfaces of the panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a plan view of the panel.    Panel (1)    Sub-panels (2, 3)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor device (210) is positioned on the cooled portion of a substrate (215). Thermoelectric cooling couples (235,240) are provided on the substrate, to dissipate the heat from the substrate.    USE - For cooling semiconductor chips in integrated circuits like very large scale integration (VLSI) circuit and radio frequency (RF) circuits.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient cooling of the integrated circuit, thereby enabling the device to operate more efficiently with longer life expectancy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric device; and    (2) integrated thermoelectric cooling structure making method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a three dimensional perspective view of the thermoplastic energy converter used as micro cooler.    interconnects (235,265,270)    device (210)    substrate (215)    metallic studs (220,221)    thermoelectric cooling couples (235,240)
NOVELTY - A power generation system using buoyancy and a waste water disposal system using the same are provided to continuously generate power without a separate power source and to make a waste water disposal system high efficient and environment-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generation system using buoyancy comprises a tank(10) consisting of a main tank(11) and an auxiliary tank(12). The main tank is filled with a liquid, while the auxiliary tank is filled with air. A rotor(30) floats by the buoyancy in the main tank. The rotor is exposed to air from the main tank falls down by the gravity in the auxiliary tank. Thus, the rotor continuously rotates and power is generated.
NOVELTY - A float (1) is mounted to a support (4) in vertically movable manner. An aerogenerator (10) is installed at the float.    USE - Windmill installed on water surface such as sea or lake surface.    ADVANTAGE - The windmill is easy to install on the water surface. A stabilized electric power generation is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the windmill.    float (1)    fixing portion (2)    support (4)    aerogenerator (10)
NOVELTY - The past wind-status prediction data (2) and past wind-status observed data (3) are sequentially analyzed statistically. Based on the analysis, wind-status prediction correction data (7) is generated with which electric power generation output prediction data (10) is estimated.    USE - For predicting electricity to be generated using wind power.    ADVANTAGE - Since predictions are made based on past observed and predicted wind-status data, generation of errors in the predictions are less and hence provides an exact and efficient electric power supply and demand plan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electric power generation output prediction device; and    (2) electric power generation output prediction system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the profile of electric power generation output prediction procedure.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    past wind-status prediction data (2)    past wind-status observed data (3)    electric power generation output measurement data (4)    prediction correction data (7)    statistical analysis (8)    electric power generation output prediction data (10)
NOVELTY - The electric vehicle has a solar cell (7) which is installed in its tail lamp (8) and number-plate lamp. The solar cell is completely charged through solar energy during day time, so as to provide sufficient electric power for night travel.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. electrically-driven motor bike and car.    ADVANTAGE - Due to the installation of the solar cell, sufficient electric power is supplied throughout driving during night travels, by the charge collected during day time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the solar system in tail lamp of vehicle.    solar cell (7)    tail lamp (8)    switch (9)    battery (10)
NOVELTY - Building element (20) the size and shape of standard roofing or building product which has a solar cell array including several monolithically interconnected thin film solar cells (25) on insulating substrate .Cells are connected together in series and then to respective output tracks. The output tracks of each element may be automatically interconnected to the output tracks of adjacent elements if the elements are placed adjacent on a horizontal supporting rail enabling parallel connected solar assemblies.    USE - For generating electrical power from solar arrays incorporated with in building elements such as, roofing slates, tiles or panels, cladding, faced panels.    ADVANTAGE - There is a very close visual match between standard building products and those incorporating the solar assemblies.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a perspective view of two overlapping external building elements.    building element (20)    edge of element (21,22)    further edges (23,24)    array of solar cells (25)    blank area of building element (26)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (4) is closely wound to spherical shape centered on the focal point of a concave spherical mirror (3) within a spherical transparent housing (1) which may be turned by means of a sensor (15) and turntable drive (7) to face the sun.    USE - For converting solar energy into heat for hot water, heat pump or power generating purposes.    ADVANTAGE - The unit is compact and more efficient in the conversion of solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrates a vertical section through the convertor.    Transparent spherical housing (1)    Spherical mirror (3)    Heat exchanger (4)    Table drive (7)    Sensor (15)
NOVELTY - A sun locator uses drive motors to unfold (M1) and rotate (M2) with control by micro switch limit switches and light sensors (LS1-4) in the four adjustment axes and signal and solar power transmission using slip rings    USE - Sun locator for solar power system.    ADVANTAGE - The statics of the design allow construction in a greater range of sizes than rotating mast installations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective sketch of the sun locator. (Drawing includes non English language text)    Limit switches (1, 2, 3, 4)    Tubular foot (F)    Light sensors (LS1-4)    Solar cells (SZ)
NOVELTY - The energy source complementary type all-weather solar hot water supply system includes solar heat collector, cold water tank, preheated water tank and hot water tank, microcomputer controller, inletend and outlet end of micro solar energy heat collector, temp. sensors for temp. in preheated water tank and hot water tank, flow sensor for measuring outlet water flow rate of the heat collector, level sensor of water tank level, water pump and electromagnetic valve which are formed into heat-collecting system of said invention and utilizes the boiler and cold water tank to form the auxiliary energy source heating system of said invention, so that it can raise energy source utilization rate of said system.
NOVELTY - The combined water resource environment protector consists of hulls equipped with water filtering purification equipment; hull equipped with solar, wind and water energy electricity generator; arms with water purifying net unit and floating unit; and other parts. It may walk on land, float on water and glide in the air and may in different varieties. It is used to eliminate pollutant in water to protect water source and may be assembled into large biological water purifying factory.
NOVELTY - A fuel battery, in which a fuel is degraded stepwise with a number of enzymes while transferring electrons formed by oxidation to an electrode, is new.    USE - Fuel battery is for future use as clean energy source for generating energy.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel battery is capable of establishing a high current density while using biometabolism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel battery, in which a fuel is degraded stepwise with a number of enzymes while transferring electrons formed by oxidation to an electrode, is new.    In the fuel battery, at any step the enzyme activity of the enzyme carrying out the degradation in the previous step is not more than the sum of the enzyme activities of the enzymes carrying out the oxidation in the subsequent steps.
NOVELTY - The concentrator has a paraboloidal mirror (12) receiving photons from a planar solar collector (11). A compound parabolic solar concentrator (13) receives photons from both the collector and the mirror. A solar oven (15) with a magnetohydrodynamic fluid circuit receives a focused solar energy from the solar concentrator (10). The concentrator (10) provides radiating energy for ionizing the solar oven working fluid.    USE - Used for magnetohydrodynamic electrical power generation system to generate electrical power for terrestrial and space application.    ADVANTAGE - The concentrator produces concentrated solar energy that utilizes both diffuse and direct sunlight for power generation. The concentrator produces significant amounts of electricity that is environmentally sound and stores solar energy for release back to the magnetohydrodynamic electrical power generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a magnetohydrodynamic electrical power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional side elevation view of a solar collector and a solar oven.    Solar concentrator (10)    Planar collector (11)    Paraboloidal mirror (12)    Compound parabolic Solar concentrator (13)    Transparent window (14)    Solar oven (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting the combined moment of inertia by changing the moment of inertia of rotor blades (19). The moment of inertia of the blades is gradually raised to accumulate kinetic energy during weaker winds. A generator driven by a windwheel is connected to a power grid to generate electricity using the energy accumulated in the moving rotor blades.    USE - Used for increasing the efficiency of an electric generating windwheel.    ADVANTAGE - The moment of inertia of the blades is gradually raised during weaker winds to provide high efficiency operation, thereby lengthening the duration of higher efficiency operation of the windwheel in an economical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for carrying out the method of increasing the efficiency of a windwheel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the configuration of a movably disposed mass inside a rotor blade of a windwheel.    Rotor blades (19)    Rotary masses (21)    Chambers (22)
NOVELTY - The assembly has two units (40, 60), one connected to an input shaft and another to a blade (14). The latter unit is slidably received by the former unit for relative axial movement between the units along a governor axis aligned with a blade axis between two positions. A rotator rotates the latter unit relative to the former unit about the governor axis. A biasing unit (90) moves the assembly towards one of the positions.    USE - Used for securing windmill blade to a windmill input shaft.    ADVANTAGE - The rotator rotates one unit relative to the other unit about the governor axis, thereby reducing pitch of blade in response to relative axial movement from one position to another position.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a pitch governing mounting assembly.    Blades (14)    Hub (16)    Pitch governing mounting assemblies (30)    Units (40, 60)    Pin (80)    Biasing unit (90)
NOVELTY - The method involves setting a guiding device of a turbine assembly with respect to a fluid flow to exert force with a component perpendicular to undisturbed direction of flow. Fluid with higher kinetic energy or lower kinetic energy is guided by an energy-extracting device of the assembly. The fluid with higher/lower kinetic energy is compared with the normal situation in which the force component is lacking.    USE - Used for generating power from a fluid flow e.g. seawater and wind.    ADVANTAGE - The fluid with higher/lower kinetic energy is compared with the normal situation in which the force component is lacking, thereby improving the fluid speed in order to increase the production. The guiding devices are placed closer to one another in the assembly, thereby saving the cable length and increasing the installed power per unit surface area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a turbine assembly with an energy-extracting device for generating energy from a fluid flow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a row of turbines in a wind farm.    Higher line (9)    Wind direction (10)    Turbines (14)
NOVELTY - Generation of electricity and producing fertilizer comprise incinerating a biomass material to create electricity, capturing nitrous oxides from exhaust gases produced by incinerating the biomass material, and using the nitrous oxide to produce a nitrogen-based fertilizer.    USE - For generating electricity and producing fertilizer.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides a closed-loop facility fueled with biomass to product heat, power, and nitrogen-based fertilizer with improved economic an environmental impacts. It reduces harmful emissions as compared to fossil fuel-fired power generation, and sequesters carbon and saves soil nutrients, thus improving the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system for generating electricity and producing fertilizer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic flow chart of the process.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module comprises a base material (1) sequentially laminated with a reflection preventing layer (2) and a pollution protective layer (3) on one side and provided with a photoelectric converting layer (4) on other side.    USE - Used as photovoltaic component used as board of transparent organic high polymeric film.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module having excellent flexibility effectively prevents contamination of dust on high receiving surface of solar cell. The module improves the electric power generation efficiency of solar cell. The module has high strain resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows section of the solar cell module.    Base material (1)    Refraction prevention layer (2)    Pollution protection layer (3)    Photoelectric converting layer (4)    Insulation protective layer (5)
NOVELTY - The prism wedge (1) has all the incident light beams within a defined divergence angle range received by the larger surface area aperture surface (2) of the prism wedge directed towards the smaller surface area output surface (3) of the prism wedge, via total internal reflection at the boundary surfaces between the prism wedge and the air and mirror reflections at the ends of the prism wedge. The light received by the prism wedge outside the defined divergence angle may pass through the side faces of the prism wedge for providing diffuse light for illuminating a room and a liquid-cooled photovoltaic module (9) can be positioned at the output surface of the prism wedge.    USE - The multi-function prism wedge is used for concentration of solar radiation, e.g. for use with a liquid-cooled photovoltaic module and for room illumination when used as part of a building roof, wall or window.    ADVANTAGE - Prism wedge combines concentration of solar radiation with light transmission for room illumination.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of a prism wedge for solar radiation concentration and room illumination.    Prism wedge (1)    Aperture surface (2)    Output surface (3)    Liquid-cooled photovoltaic module (9)
NOVELTY - A thermal energy collector is provided at the interior cavity of a vacuum tube. A photovoltaic energy collector (400) positioned on the exterior surface of the vacuum tube, is insulated from heat generated by the thermal energy collector, by the vacuum in the vacuum tube.    USE - For use in solar system installed on residential houses and buildings, and also for industrial purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to manufacture the compact hybrid solar energy collector at low cost using less amount of material. Optimizes the operation conditions and improves the electrical and thermal efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevational of the large scale photovoltaic energy collector.    photovoltaic energy collector (400)    hybrid panel (410)    frame (420)    rail (422)    rollers (424)    positioning unit (426)    aligning unit (428)
NOVELTY - A stacked photovoltaic mechanism (100) comprises: (i) first photovoltaic mechanism(s) (103) and second photovoltaic mechanism (105) stacked in order from light incidence side and (ii) selectively reflective layer (104) provided between the first and second photovoltaic mechanisms to electrically connect the two photovoltaic mechanisms to each other in series and constructed such that a light with wavelength of lambdam+/-100 nm resonates in the first photovoltaic mechanism.    USE - Useful in converting incident light energy to electric energy.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is capable of efficiently collecting energy over the whole wavelength region of incident light and has high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A stacked photovoltaic mechanism comprises first photovoltaic mechanism(s) and second photovoltaic mechanism stacked in order from light incidence side and selectively reflective layer provided between the first and second photovoltaic mechanism to electrically connect the two photovoltaic mechanism to each other in series and constructed such that a light with wavelength of lambdam+/-100 nm resonates in the first photovoltaic mechanism.    lambdam = wavelength as to maximize the spectral characteristics of the second photovoltaic element resonates in the first photovoltaic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the sectional structure of the stacked photovoltaic mechanism.    Stacked photovoltaic mechanism (100)    Conductive substrate (101)    Light reflective layer (102)    First photovoltaic mechanism(s) (103)    Reflective layer (104)    Second photovoltaic mechanism (105)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a fluid with a density and contained in chambers at different preselected heights, and a body disposed within each chamber. A rotary shaft (30) is supported above the chambers and each body is coupled to the shaft through a clutch mechanism (32a) for driving the shaft in rotation. An energy-generating device (60) is coupled to the shaft for generating energy when the shaft rotates.    USE - Used for producing energy e.g., electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus provides continuous generation of electricity, and increases operating efficiency of the generating system or increasing the generating capacity of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating electrical energy using kinetic energy of buoyant bodies supported in fluid filled chambers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a power generating apparatus in a side sectional view.    Rotary shaft (30)    Clutch mechanism (32a)    Pressure tank (40)    Pressure release conduit (44)    Energy generating device (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a mechanical driving device with a rotating shaft (A) including two arms (11,12) coupled to a magnetic body (31,32). Two coils (21,22) with openings include winding terminals, where one opening of the coil perpendicularly faces the shaft. The windings are coupled through a switching element to turn ON when a current is induced in one coil to generate a repulsive force between the coil (22) and the body (32).    USE - Used for driving a rotating shaft of a mechanical driving device.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus does not employ energy e.g. fuel, thermal, hydraulic power, wind, force and nuclear energy to drive the rotating shaft after an initial activation. The apparatus generates energy without any pollution and any inconvenience affected by the weather.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structural schematic view of an apparatus for self-generating a driving force.    Rotating shaft (A)    Arms (11,12)    Coils (21,22)    Magnetic body (31,32)
NOVELTY - An in-built electrothermal power generator (112) generates electric power from cold temperature of ice (118) provided at base (116). A light source (114) emits light using the generated electrical power. A transparent structure (112) reflects and refracts the light emitted from the light source.    USE - For application goods such as toy (claimed) such as bath toy (claimed), bath ship toy (claimed), bath tub and motor vehicle toy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an effective and efficient in-built electrothermal power generator that increases brightness of the toy without using a separate battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electric power production method using in-built electrothermal power generator;    (2) stand of in-built electrothermal power generator;    (3) bath toy;    (4) bath ship toy;    (5) jet water flow generator for bath toy; and    (6) toy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the in-built electrothermal power generator.    in-built electrothermal power generator (112)    light source (114)    mounting base (116)    ice (118)    transparent structure (120)
NOVELTY - The capacitors (1,2) having pair of concentric electrodes, are connected in series with respective inductors (3,4). Each capacitor has an electrode connected to a high voltage direct current (DC) source (5) and another electrode connected to earth terminal (6). When power is applied to capacitors, an alternating current power output is generated from terminal between each inductor and capacitor.    USE - For electric power generating system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating electric power efficiently using less number of components, without requiring input from overhead components, while exchanging energy between the two capacitors.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electric power generating system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the electric power generating circuit.    capacitors (1,2)    inductors (3,4)    DC source (5)    earth terminal (6)    resistive load (7)    switch (8)
NOVELTY - Several solar cells comprising photoelectric conversion layer, current collection electrode, surface wiring and a thin transparent resin layer, are formed on a common substrate. Several direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converters (2) connected to the solar cells, boost DC voltage output from the cells.    USE - For use in solar power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By forming several solar cells on common substrate, manufacturing processes and material cost are decreased, and power generation efficiency of power generator is increased. Also time required for installation of generator is shortened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar power generation system; and    (2) solar power generator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic of the solar power generation system.    DC-DC converters (2)    inverter (3)    load (4)    solar cell assembly (101)    module (106)
NOVELTY - The plant has nine plastic lenses (1) placed side by side in a frame (4) that is pointed at the sun. An apparatus (3), located at the focal point of the lenses, has a water splitter and/or a vaporizer to generate steam. Flat mirrors (2) are placed underneath the lenses to direct light beams from the lenses to the steam apparatus.    USE - Used for generating electricity and hydrogen from the sun's rays    ADVANTAGE - The plant produces large quantities of hydrogen and electricity. The flat mirrors increase the temperature and efficiency about tenfold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a multi-lens hydrogen, electric and steam power plant.    Plastic lenses (1)    Flat mirrors (2)    Focal point apparatus (3)    Frames (4)    Wheels (10)
NOVELTY - The electric power-generating device has a series of intermediate gears (30) located around perimeter of circular gear (10) coupled to main input shaft (80), and a series of output shafts (50), where each output shaft is engaged to two adjacent intermediate wheels. An electric generator (60) is connected to each output shaft, so that the high-speed pinions (40) of the output shafts are not axially constrained.    USE - Electric power-generating device, such as powertrain for wind and ocean current turbines, for converting a source of energy, e.g. wind and water (claimed) to electricity. Can also be used with other sources of energy for imparting torque to the main input shaft such as fossil fuels, such as diesel motor-generator sets and gas turbines; nuclear fuels, such as steam turbines for nuclear power plants; solar energy; bio-energy technologies, such as making use of renewable plant material animal wastes; and industrial waste; thermal energy; automotive energy, such as electric cars; tunnel boring equipment; mining equipment; micro-turbines, such as those using natural gas, gas from landfills or digester gas; marine drives; and heavy equipment with a low speed drive.    ADVANTAGE - The lessened tooth loads allow for smaller gears and bearings so as to increase power density and reduce mass and cost. The large and expensive bull gear is reduced as it transfers torque from many teeth simultaneously. All the tooth engagements are unidirectional, i.e. not reversing, so as to allow for higher loads than other systems, e.g. planetary systems.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a distributed powertrain having eight units.    Circular gear (10)    Intermediate gears (30)    High-speed pinions (40)    Output shafts (50)    Electric generator (60)    Main input shaft (80)
NOVELTY - The device is installed in a road surface and contains one or more thermocouples (2-7), the temperature sides of which are thermally connected to a part of the road surface above the thermocouples and to a part of the road surface below them.    USE - For converting thermal energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Heat generated by the sun warming up the road surface can be used to generate electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a road surface element (1) containing a single layer of thermocouples, conductive plates which are located on opposite sides of these components and are thermally connected to the temperature sides of these components, and a fluid conduit system (8) with at least one part thermally connected to the lower plate; and    (2) a method for laying the road surface element in an existing road surface construction, by cutting out the existing top layer, cutting length and cross-direction channels into the exposed road surface, placing road surface elements in these channels and connecting them to the conduit and electricity systems, sealing the channels, laying an intermediate layer and laying a top layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partly cut-away plan view of the road surface element.    Road surface element (1)    Thermocouples (2-7)    Conduit (8)    Cable ducts (10,11)    Electrical wires (12-16)
NOVELTY - The output distributor (60) transmits the output torque to the output shafts (61,62) for distribution through gearwheels (63-65) from high-speed and low-speed side shafts (3,17), using the wedge effect.    USE - Used in compressor, air blower, machine tool, semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, water turbine, windmill, rotational-drive portions of various machinery, drive portion of motor vehicle, bicycle, and drive of auxiliary equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases the number of drive source or transmission, thus achieving size reduction. The output torque is efficiently distributed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of internal structure of the wedge roller-type transmission.    low-speed side shaft (3)    high-speed side shaft (17)    output distributor (60)    output shafts (61,62)    gearwheels (63-65)    wedge roller-type transmission (A)
NOVELTY - A heat collecting device (17) generates water vapor and hot air. The baffle plates (6) in the lower portion of a wind gathering device (3), change the generated water vapor and hot air to spiral air current, to mix with the wind force.    USE - For generating power source such as wind power used in various industries, agricultural field, fisheries and also for outdoor applications.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating wind power, efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the vertical-axis type aerogenerator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat collecting device (1)    wind gathering device (3)    baffle plates (6)    heat collecting pipe (7)    nozzle (8)
NOVELTY - The generator has a housing filled with inert gas, that is covered by a thermally conductive material (12). An electron emission material (2) in the housing is heated, to discharge electrons. An acceleration material (4) accelerates the discharged electrons, which are collected by a collection material (3), such that electric power is generated due to motion of the electrons between the electron collection and emission materials.    USE - For generating electric power using solar heat and geothermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - The heat energy is converted to electrical energy efficiently, by simply moving the electrons between electron collection and emission materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electric power generation system; and    (2) electric power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross- sectional side view of the electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electron emission material (2)    electron collection material (3)    electron acceleration material (4)    housing (11)    thermally conductive material (12)    insulation material (41)
NOVELTY - A float supports a shaft which is rotated by paddles attached to base of the shaft. The paddles are moved freely up and down in an arc of 45degrees when the float moves up and down accompanying wave movement, to generate electricity by electricity generator provided at the top of shaft.    USE - Installed at floor of river or ocean, for generating hydroelectric power.    ADVANTAGE - Enables increased production of hydroelectric power at low cost, by moving freely the paddles attached to base of shaft.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the hydroelectric power generator. ok
NOVELTY - A flame ignition region is captured using charge coupled device (CCD) camera (8) to generate images of the flame. The images are digitized to form image matrices used in determining flame ignition region characteristic parameters. The stability of the flame (1) is the eliminated by combining statistical variations of the parameters.    USE - For monitoring stability of flame from fossil fuel and other fuel such as biomass, waste.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform quantitative measurement of flame stability, while achieving improved plant safety, fuel rangeability, operating flexibility and maintainability, in addition to increased combustion efficiency, reduced pollutant emission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a flame stability monitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the flame stability monitoring process.    flame (1)    furnace (2)    optical probe (4)    camera lens (7)    CCD camera (8)    computer (9)
NOVELTY - The light from the flame in a furnace, is transmitted to an optical assembly (21) that splits the light into four beams. Three of the beams are projected on a high-resolution charge-coupled device (CCD) camera (23) and the remaining beam is projected on a high-speed CCD camera (24) so as to generate the digital images for measuring geometric, luminous, temperature and flicking parameters of the flame.    USE - For monitoring physical parameters of flame during combustion of fossil fuels, biomass and waste-fired combustion.    ADVANTAGE - Plant safety and combustion efficiency are improved. Pollutant emissions from fossil fuels and waste-fired combustion are reduced and processing cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for flame monitoring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the flame monitoring process.    optical probe (2)    camera lens (11,12)    optical assembly (21)    beam splitter/prism unit (22)    CCD cameras (23,24)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method uses a concrete mold (20) into which a self-compacting concrete (12) is pressed or conveyed from below the mold using a screw conveyor or a concrete pump (18), e.g. under control of a level sensor detecting the level of the concrete surface (24) in the mold.    USE - The method is used for manufacture of a tower segment for a wind turbine power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Feeding of self-compacting concrete into mold from below prevents formation of air pockets in molded concrete tower segment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of a manufacturing device for a tower segment of a wind turbine power plant.    Self-compacting concrete (12)    Concrete reception trough (14)    Concrete pump (18)    Concrete mold (20)    Concrete surface (24)
NOVELTY - The system has a wire assembly (310) with two wires electrically coupled to positive and negative nodes of a photovoltaic module respectively. Another wire is electrically coupled to frame of the photovoltaic module. A plug connector (315) includes three terminals arranged in a relative pattern. Three terminals are electrically coupled to one of the ends of three wires.    USE - Used for connecting a photovoltaic module e.g. array of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The system electrically connects or disconnects the photovoltaic module without any hand tools or power tools and with a minimum of time spent at the installation site. A service person can connect and disconnect photovoltaic module with minimal shock hazard, thereby improving safety of a service person.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a kit comprising a photovoltaic module    (b) a method to electrically connect direct current components of photovoltaic system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a detailed view of a photovoltaic module connecting system.    Conduit arrangement (125)    Cap (140)    Junction box (300)    Wire assembly (310)    Plug connector (315)
NOVELTY - An elliptical water wheel with impeller blades, installed between two pontoons, rotates when floating on flowing water, to transfer the kinetic energy of waves to an adjusting device. The energy is transferred to a storage device, through a regulating device and gears fixed on end of shaft. The energy is then transferred to the generator sets which converts the energy into electric power.    USE - Floating electric power generator for use in sea.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the floating electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The plant (10) has a kinematic unit (21) that transfers the alternating and discontinuous movement of waves (11) from a float (20) to a device (30) that rotates or executes an alternating motion to extract the energy and to a tank accumulating and preparing for continuous transfer to take-off points. The device (30) is provided with a cylinder whose piston is kinematically connected to the float.    USE - Used for utilization of energy from waves of a sea.    ADVANTAGE - The plant obtains continuous generation of electric energy from conversion of mechanical energy produced by natural phenomena, thereby overcoming the problems of the dispersal and discontinuity of production of energy in its natural form.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plant for extracting energy from sea wave movement using a float and devices laid on the sea floor, cross section.    Plant (10)    Waves (11)    Float (20)    Cables (21)    Device (30)    Water-tight structure (31)
NOVELTY - A windmill (1) is used as the drive source of the compressor (14).    USE - Wind-force utilization heat pump device for water heater, refrigerator and air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - Loss of energy by transduction is reduced, as rotational energy of the windmill is transmitted to the compressor directly. Thus, stable operation of the heat pump is ensured, irrespective of the environmental condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the wind-force utilization heat pump device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    windmill (1)    condenser (5)    expansion valve (6)    evaporator (8)    thermal storage tank (10)    controller (11)    compressor (14)
NOVELTY - The electric-train wind power station installed inside a tunnel, comprises a windmill (A) coupled to an aero-generator (B). An electric train (C) running at a speed of 120 Km/hour supplies the wind force sufficient to rotate the windmill. The generator coupled to windmill generates electric power, corresponding to rotational speed of the windmill.    USE - Electric-train wind power station.    ADVANTAGE - The electric train wind power station that generates electric power by making use of wind energy, ensures providing electric power safely unlike a nuclear power station without fuel cost and without exploiting natural resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric-train wind power station. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    windmill (A)    generator (B)    electric-train (C)    tunnel walls (D,E)
NOVELTY - An inflow port (8) provided at a casing (7), guides the wind with respect to windmill (4) held in the casing. A wind outflow port (9) is provided at position of 90degrees with respect to the inflow port in peripheral direction. A maximum negative pressure area is produced by wind guided by inflow and outflow ports.    USE - For forming flow path in cross-flow windmill (claimed) installed in roof of tall building, highway, bridge of aerogenerator (claimed) for generating electricity utilized in home, outdoor lamps.    ADVANTAGE - By generating maximum negative pressure area by wind guided through both the ports, wind flow is improved effectively. Thereby electric power can be generated at high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) cross-flow windmill; and    (2) aerogenerator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the aerogenerator.    aerogenerator (1)    cross flow windmill (2)    windmill (4)    casing (7)    inflow port (8)    outflow port (9)
NOVELTY - A windmill main unit (4) rotatably supported by a rotary shaft (6), is covered by a casing (7). A negative pressure generation region is produced near the main unit (4) by the windflow guided by the inflow/outflow ports (8,9) opposing each other. The wind passing through the main unit (4) from one port, is guided out by the opposing port.    USE - For forming wind flowpath in cross flow windmill (claimed) used in aerogenerators (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables reducing wind noise by covering the windmill main unit by a casing. Improves the output by rotation of windmill main unit of the cross flow windmill by effectively improving the inflow effectiveness with respect to the windmill main unit. Enables to perform more efficient and effective electric power generation by improving the wind inflow effectiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) cross flow windmill; and    (2) aerogenerator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal portion cross-sectional side view of the aerogenerator.    aerogenerator (1)    cross flow windmill (2)    windmill main unit (4)    rotary shaft (6)    casing (7)    inflow and outflow ports (8,9)
NOVELTY - The aerogenerator (4) is placed in the center of the platform (1). The hydraulic cylinders (3) are placed in vertical positions at the four corners of the platform (1) and are impelled by the rocking motion of the sea bed (5). The automatic tide regulator (8), acts on the thread that protects it and changes the distance between its ends according to the tidal levels.    USE - For power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the efficiency of the energy recoverer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view and plan view of the marine platform.    marine platform (1)    hydraulic cylinders (3)    aerogenerator (4)    sea bed (5)    automatic tide regulator (8)
NOVELTY - The windmill has a conical tower (50) with a housing (51) for a generator (40) and a gearbox (30) at ground level. The drive shaft (20) is geared (14) to a vertical-axis windmill (13) with a fixed central support shaft (12) on a mounting ring (11) with a reinforcing flange (11a).    USE - Vertical axis windmill for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Windmill is mounted above tower which may be of large cross-section, and outward curvature of rotor blades is chosen to minimize bending stresses on blades.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - There is a lightning conductor (12a) at the top of the support shaft. The ends of the rotor blades (15) are fastened to top (13a) and bottom (13b) support disks running on bearings (16). The blades are bent outward in an approximately catenary shape to minimize bending stresses as the rotor turns at high speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross-section through a windmill with a vertical axis rotor and a conical support tower.    Mounting ring (11)    Reinforcing flange (11a)    Fixed central support shaft (12)    Lightning conductor (12a)    Vertical-axis windmill (13)    Top support disk (13a)    Bottom support disk (13b)    Drive gears (14)    Rotor blades (15)    Rotor bearings (16)    Drive shaft (20)    Gearbox (30)    Generator (40)    Conical tower (50)    Gearbox and generator housing (51)
NOVELTY - The windmill (3) may have three variable pitch blades mounted on a hub (2) supported by the bearing (1). Turning moment (M) and force (F) are resisted. The single piece inner race has its center portion of greater diameter than the sides and the large ends of the frustoconical rollers face outwards from the centerline and inwards towards the plane of symmetry between the two rows of rollers.    USE - Rotor shaft support bearing for windmill used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Single bearing assembly may withstand all forces applied to shaft of windmill rotor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The outer race is made in two L- section portions in contact with each other. The axes of the rollers are at 45 degrees to the axis of the rotor. The angle between the outer races is less than the angle between the inner races.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a typical windmill with a shaft and two row conical roller bearing inside housing.    Force (F)    Turning moment (M)    Two-row roller bearing (1)    Hub (2)    Windmill (3)
NOVELTY - Parallel rays of sunlight (11) fall on an array of small flat mirrors (5) which are set at different angles on segments (4) on a pivoted (2) support framework (3). The framework may stand on flat ground on a broad flat foot (1). Support rods (6) hold a small array of photovoltaic cells (8) at the focus of the concave reflector made up of the small flat mirror segments.    USE - Electricity generation using photovoltaic cells.    ADVANTAGE - Low cost easily set up solar energy concentration system uses array of small cheap flat mirrors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar energy concentrator.    Broad flat foot (1)    Pivot (2)    Support framework (3)    Mirror support segments (4)    Array of small flat mirrors (5)    Support rods (6)    Photovoltaic cells (8)    Parallel rays of sunlight (11)
NOVELTY - The fire detection system is for a windmill e.g. with a propeller-type rotor (2) connected to a machine housing (1) containing drive gears and an electrical generator. There are two fire detectors (3,4) in the machine housing. The first is sensitive to heat and light throughout the whole 360 degree arc and the second looks toward the rotor and may be sensitive only through a 90 degree arc.    USE - Fire detection system for power generating windmill.    ADVANTAGE - Fire in the rotor may be detected by both sensors. Fire elsewhere is detected only by the first detector, giving an indication of whether the fire in the rotor bearing and gearing, or in the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the system.    Machine housing (1)    Propeller-type rotor (2)    First fire detector (3)    Second fire detector (4)
NOVELTY - The flat bottom surface (N) may be set at an angle of e.g. 30 degrees to the incident air stream (R). The corners (A,B) at the front and rear of the flat bottom surface are sharp. A vortex (Y) forms at the front corner, near the leading edge stagnation point (X).    USE - Aerodynamically shaped blade for windmill for generating power.    ADVANTAGE - Blade may be of easily made high-strength thick cross-section.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Air flows over the front (M) and rear (P) parts of the top surface past the top profile point (D) and the rearmost point (C). Air coming off the sharp corner at the end of the undersurface forms a vortex (Z) near the rear stagnation point on the circular curved profile (O).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross- section through a blade showing the airflow round it.    Sharp corners at front and rear of flat bottom surface (A,B)    Rearmost point of curved surface (C)    Top profile point (D)    Front part of top surface (M)    Flat bottom surface of airfoil section (N)    Rear stagnation point on circular curved profile (O)    Rear part of top surface (P)    Incident air stream (R)    Leading edge stagnation point (X)    Front vortex (Y)    Rear vortex (Z)
NOVELTY - Rotor for a wind turbine has blades (1) made from flexible material and inflated. The trailing edge (2) of each blade is fitted with a flexible cover (3) whose sides and tip are bonded to a flexible support.    USE - Rotor for a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Braking of the blades is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rotor blade.    Blade (1)    Trailing edge (2)    Cover (3)    Blade mounting (4)    Leading edge (5)
NOVELTY - The collector has an integrated expansion machine (4), a generator (5) for converting thermal solar radiation into electricity and an internal heat sink. The device has several circuits and uses carbon dioxide or a hydrocarbon as the heat carrying medium in the circuits. The expansion machine is in the form of a turbine. A vacuum is at least partly caused by the heat carrying medium vapor jet.    USE - For converting thermal solar radiation into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Makes use of the high efficiency of thermal solar collectors to produce electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional schema of an inventive collector (Drawing includes non-English text)    evaporator (1)    compressor (2)    expansion machine (4)    generator/motor (5)    condenser (6)    supply pump (7)    expansion nozzle (8)
NOVELTY - The fluidized reactor includes a primary air box (3) and a valve tray (2) with several primary air nozzles (4) projecting into a fluidized incineration chamber (3). The primary air nozzles include a nozzle pipe (6) and a nozzle head (8) that surrounds the top end of the pipe (18) and has two outlets (9) at the lower end. A space (10) is formed radially between the nozzle pipe and nozzle head. The cross section of the space is not constant in the area of the outlets.    USE - Especially for incineration or gasification of coal, also allows incineration or gasification of e.g. biomass, rubbish.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces wear at the outlet openings of the nozzle head, because a constant speed profile is set in the outlet openings. Reduces war at adjacent primary air nozzles, since speed peaks are prevented at the outlets. Reduces costs by reducing wall thickness of nozzle heads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal section of a primary air nozzle.    Valve tray (2)    Primary air box (3)    Primary air nozzle (4)    Nozzle pipe (6)    Nozzle head (8)    Outlets (9)    Space (10)    Top end of pipe (18)
NOVELTY - The device consists of an arrangement of wraparound cells (1) that are electrically connected together by means of elastic contact bridges (7) that are arranged between the wraparound cells and a base plate (9) of the solar module and are permanently pressed onto contact surfaces of adjacent wraparound cells. The contact bridges are made of thin, hardened copper-beryllium plates.    USE - For converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - A cost-effective and reliable connection technology is provided for solar modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a section of an inventive solar module    wraparound cells (1)    contact bridges (7)    base plate (9)    vitreous covers (8)    base adhesive (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heat exchanger to extract heat from the waste heat produced by an engine. The extracted heat is transferred to a heat load and electricity is generated for an electrical load. The signals obtained by measuring the amount of heat and electricity supplied to the heat load and the electrical load are used for deriving operational parameter to operate the engine (102) in one of the modes.    USE - For generating heat and electricity in commercial or residential apartments.    ADVANTAGE - Generates heat and electricity efficiently in an economically optimal fashion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electricity generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of micro-turbine unit.    microturbine unit (100)    turbine engine (102)    electrical generator (108)    fuel system (112)    power controller (118)
NOVELTY - The device has a thermoelectric module coupled to a photovoltaic module that conducts heat to the thermoelectric module for producing a temperature differential across the thermoelectric module. The thermoelectric module produces an electric power in response to temperature differential. A lens positioned over a portion of a side of the photovoltaic module focuses solar radiation (62).    USE - Used for converting solar energy into electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric module produces electric power in response to the temperature differential, thereby providing a device that generates increased amount of useful power from both solar light energy and heat energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar energy conversion system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar energy conversion device.    Conductive plate (54)    Photovoltaic layers (56)    Fluid passage (58)    Low-boiling-point liquid (60)    Solar radiation (62)    Vapor (68)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a pump to undergo an expansion and contraction in response to deflection of a portion of a body structure (11) in response to a wave action. A pumping chamber has an inlet pipe (65) communicating with a fluid source and an outlet pipe. The fluid from the source is drawn into the chamber upon volume expansion and discharged through the outlet pipe upon volume reduction.    USE - Used for capturing wave energy from an ocean to generate electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The operating components within the apparatus are mechanical and very simple in operation, thereby allowing low maintenance and long life. The apparatus rests in a submerged condition on a seabed, thereby creating a minimal environment impact when the apparatus rests in a submerged condition on the seabed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a wave energy capturing apparatus.    Body structure (11)    Diaphragm (19)    Sand filtration system (41)    Screens (42)    Positive displacement pumps (51)    Bellows structure (53)    Bellows column (54)    Inlet pipe (65)
NOVELTY - The breakwater has a caisson comprising a vertical duct (2), and an air duct connecting a room (3) with the atmosphere. The vertical duct on a wave beaten side of a caisson (1) extends along the whole caisson. The vertical duct is connected with the sea through an upper opening (6) beneath the sea level and with the room through a lower opening (7) or a horizontal or sloping duct. The room extends along the caisson.    USE - Used for a port protection or a marine sheet of water for wave energy to electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The break water reflects only a small share of the incident wave energy and converts wave energy into electric power, thereby avoiding the need for complex devices for phase control and exploits natural resonance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a factory of green power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a vertical cross section of a caisson break water.    Caisson (1)    Vertical duct (2)    Room (3)    Upper opening (6)    Lower opening (7)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises a special metallic conductor with photoelectric characteristics, special wire, crystal vibrator, inductor, capacitor, piezoelectric device, magnet, transmission air tight container, envelope and special material. The battery utilizes the electric characteristics of the special material, to convert environmental noise energy into electric energy.    USE - Energy gathering battery.    ADVANTAGE - Automatically converts trace radiation energy of light, heat, electromagnetic wave, mechanical wave into electric energy without creating noise pollution. The battery is easy to carry and supply electricity for long time without need of charging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the energy gathering battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A base assembly (12) has upper portion (16) coupled to the solar and turbine assemblies (20,24) which convert solar radiation and wind into electricity. A power storage assembly (22) positioned at lower portion (14) of the base assembly stores the produced electricity. The base assembly has junction portion (26) which rotates with respect to the upper portion for directing the assemblies (20,24) towards sun and wind, respectively.    USE - For providing electrical power to roadway lights in remote area, and inter-state highways.    ADVANTAGE - The turbine generator of simple structure and lower cost, is achieved. The illumination capability of the generator is increased, thereby reducing accidents, and improving safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the power generator.    base assembly (12)    lower portion (14)    upper portion (16)    solar assembly (20)    power storage assembly (22)    turbine assembly (24)    junction portion (26)
NOVELTY - A shaft (4) rotated by a propeller (5) mounted outside a hydrodynamically-shaped casing (1), drives a power generator (16) in the casing. The propeller is rotated by water flowing around the casing. A flexible cable (11) passing through a hollow flexible tube (2) connecting the casing and large buoyant chamber (14) floating on the water surface (15), connects the generator to power distribution equipment.    USE - For generating power using swell on surface of water or rapidly flowing water.    ADVANTAGE - The power is generated using naturally available water. The casing is stabilized by its own weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side elevational view of the power generating equipment.    hydrodynamically-shaped casing (1)    hollow flexible tube (2)    shaft (4)    propeller (5)    flexible cable (11)    buoyant chamber (14)    water surface (15)    power generator (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a pumping device carried by a floating object with a displacement body (11) freely movable in a pump chamber (7), which it divides into two sub-chambers connected via lines (8,9) and a magneto-hydrodynamic generator (10) and filled with a pumping medium (12). The pumping chamber oscillates about a transverse horizontal axis under wave motion, the displacement body moves reciprocally and the pumping medium is pumped through the connecting lines and generator.    USE - For converting wave energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - An increase in performance can be achieved with an alternative solution to the state of the art.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the operation of an inventive device for converting wave energy to electrical energy.    pump chamber (7)    connecting lines (8,9)    generator (10)    displacement body (11)    pumping medium (12)
NOVELTY - The device uses surrounding temperature as a heat source for conversion into electrical energy by thermal power generation at N/P junction of a semiconductor. The device uses sea water whose temperature is raised by solar heat as a heat source and ice as a cooling source to constitute a heat engine cycle.    USE - Power producing device including semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need of fuel and depends on natural phenomena, thereby giving no effect on surrounding temperature and bringing about no additional environmental load on the earth.
NOVELTY - A light reflecting silicide layer is arranged between two silicon plates of the solar battery made up of silicon.    USE - Silicon made solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The performance of the silicon battery is improved by using the light reflecting silicide layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the solar battery.
NOVELTY - The P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements (14,16) connected in series between a pair of flexible substrates (12,13), has the ends connected to the conductive pads (20) in the respective substrates.    USE - For semiconductor processing equipment, pharmaceutical and biotechnology fermentation/separation vat, machine tool, air conditioner, plastic molding/extrusion equipment analytical equipment, welding equipment, laser.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost by using thin, flexible film substrate in the thermoelectric module which reduces the module weight. Reduces overall stress caused by thermal cycling due to increased flexibility of the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thermoelectric module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the thermoelectric module.    Flexible substrates (12,13)    P-type and N-type thermoelectric elements (14,16)    Conductive pads (20)
NOVELTY - A plasma arc is generated by supplying power to the cathode and anode of a plasma torch (23), from an electric power supply device (26). The plasma arc from the torch, is surrounded by gas and is irradiated towards the bottom of the furnace (21).    USE - For incinerating municipal solid waste material to produce gas which is used in gas turbine of electric power generating apparatus, gas engine and heat recovery boiler.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal decomposition furnace is operated stably to product gas whose heat energy is used is efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of thermal decomposition furnace installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermal decomposition furnace (2)    electric power generating apparatus (10)    furnace main portion (21)    plasma torch (23)    electric power supply device (26)
NOVELTY - A vehicle (3) has a receiving terminal which is connected to a power terminal of a garage (5). The electric power is supplied to Peltier element provided in a store (11) which is in the vehicle, when the vehicle is accommodated in the garage.    USE - Toy vehicle with store.    ADVANTAGE - The operation capability of the toy vehicle is improved, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the toy vehicle.    vehicle (3)    garage (5)    main housing (9)    store (11)    charging display unit (13)
NOVELTY - A replacement section provided on a machined segment of a ring is fixed using the screws and is held at the ends of machined segment by the positioning elements.    USE - For replacing the teeth in the slewing ring of aerogenerator.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for device for replacing the teeth in slewing ring of aerogenerator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the teeth replacement device in the slewing ring of the aerogenerator.    anchoring system (20)    flywheel (32)    motor (40)    actuator head (44)    ring (100)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (10) comprises photovoltaic cells (110) disposed between light transmitting first and second electrical connection layers (105, 107). At least two of the photovoltaic cells comprise a photosensitized nanomatrix layer (165), and a charge carrier media (185).    USE - For photovoltaic device.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has improved cell interconnections, and is formed with reduced manufacturing time and material waste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic module having photovoltaic cells connected in series.    Photovoltaic module (10)    Substrates (100, 102)    Electrical connection layers (105, 107)    Photovoltaic cells (110)    Conductive regions (152)    Photosensitized nanomatrix layer (165)    Catalytic media layer (170)    Insulating regions (180)    Charge carrier media (185)
NOVELTY - A substrate (41) is held in an electrolytic solution containing zinc ions and co-solute(s). A zinc oxide is then formed on the substrate by electrodeposition, to produce a zinc oxide acicular structure (17).    USE - For producing zinc oxide acicular structure used in photoelectric conversion device, and electrodes of cells (both claimed), such as fuel cell, lithium ion cell, solar cell, and Gratzel cell, for electrodes of sensors, and as electron sources of electron emitting devices and lasers.    ADVANTAGE - The production of zinc oxide acicular structure with high aspect ratio, is enabled. The zinc oxide acicular structure is economical, has favorable uniformity, and reduces the internal resistance of the electron acceptor type charge transport layer. The cell using the zinc acicular structure has improved short-circuit current and open-circuit voltage, fill factor, conversion efficiency, and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cell; and    (2) photoelectric conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic sectional illustration of production of zinc oxide acicular structure on substrate.    zinc oxide acicular structure (17)    substrate (41)
NOVELTY - The ventilation module (10) is attached to the transverse frame (111) and the longitudinal frame (110). The module has an upper board (11) having several ventilation openings (13,14) and an under plate (12) to form airflow passage. Through the ventilation openings and the air flow passage, air is exhausted into the roof ventilation path.    USE - Ventilation module which performs ridge ventilation in front of roofs of residence, where solar cell is attached.    ADVANTAGE - The ridge ventilation is made effectively in the front portion of the roof where the solar cell module was attached, due to the ventilation openings and the air flow passage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the ventilation module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    ventilation module (10)    upper board (11)    under plate (12)    ventilation openings (13,14)    longitudinal frame (110)    transverse frame (111)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (4) is arranged in a roof (1). A skylight (3) is fixed to an opening (2) in the roof. A ventilator (8) is arranged between the solar cell module and the roof to connect the inner and outer spaces (6,7) which are formed between a lighting panel (5) and the skylight.    USE - Lantern structure for roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - The inner and outer spaces between the lighting panel and the skylight are ventilated quickly, preventing filling of the heat in the spaces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the lantern structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    roof (1)    opening (2)    skylight (3)    solar cell module (4)    lighting panel (5)    inner space (6)    outer space (7)    ventilator (8)
NOVELTY - A support (5) supports a sunlight utilization apparatus (S) provided at fixed position of roof (2). The support is covered by a metal tile (4) equipped with through-hole. The support and the apparatus are fixed through hole.    USE - For sunlight utilization apparatus such as solar cell panel, solar water heater installed in roof of building such as house.    ADVANTAGE - The metal tile is formed easily. Scramble by surrounding usual roof material is favorable, and permeation of rain water is prevented, using a simple metal tile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the fixing structure of sunlight utilization apparatus.    roof (2)    roofing tile (3)    metal tile (4)    support (5)    sunlight utilization apparatus (S)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a photoelectrode (10) containing a semiconductor electrode (2) and a transparent electrode (1). A counter electrode (CE) is arranged at the lower surface of semiconductor electrode through a gel-type electrolyte (E) obtained by adding gelatinizer with liquid electrolyte.    USE - Pigment sensitizing type solar cell for battery. Also for silicon pn-junction type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents volatilization and leakage of electrolyte to external even at high temperature, thereby maintaining stable photoelectric-conversion property over long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the pigment sensitizing type solar cell.    transparent electrode (1)    semiconductor electrode (2)    transparent electrically conductive film (3)    transparent substrate (4)    photoelectrode (10)    counter electrode (CE)    electrolyte (E)
NOVELTY - Several blades of a rotary turbine are fixed radially to a cylindrical frame of a mounting stand (2). The mounting stand is configured for undersea installation. The blades of the turbine are rotated during the tide variations and electric power is generated.    USE - For electric power generation, in river and undersea.    ADVANTAGE - Enables high capacity electric power generation, without polluting the environment. The water flow (3) is utilized as the power source, simplifying the electric-power generation apparatus. Reduces the maintenance cost of the apparatus and enables economical production of the electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric-power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    mounting stand (2)    water flow (3)    water surface during high tide (7)    water surface during low tide (8)
NOVELTY - The infrared space heater (1) with a ventilation fan (11) has a tandem-type thermocouple (21) with a cold junction (b). The cold junction is arranged in the suction flow path of a suction tube (22), where only the external air subjected to suction, flows. The cold junction is arranged facing inner cold wind suction inlet (15).    USE - Infrared space heater with fan.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to acquire thermoelectromotive force efficiently, as the temperature difference between warm and cold contacts is enlarged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the infrared space heater with fan.    stove (1)    ventilation fan (11)    inner cold wind suction inlet (15)    tandem-type thermocouple (21)    suction tube (22)    cold junction (b)
NOVELTY - The energy plant uses a rotor with a horizontal axis supported by a gondola, mounted on a mast (10) for rotation about a vertical axis, with a foundation (14) securing the mast to the seabed (12). The approach of a ship (16) is detected for bringing the rotor to a standstill and rotating the gondola to the opposite side of the mast to the approaching ship. The foundation may be secured via suction feet (18) vented for movement of the entire structure of the energy plant to prevent impact with a ship.    USE - The offshore energy plant is used for converting wind energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents danger to shipping approaching energy plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic represention of an offshore wind-powered energy plant.    Mast (10)    Seabed (12)    Foundation (14)    Ship (16)    Suction feet for foundation (18)
NOVELTY - A planar concentrator solar power module (1) comprises a planar base, an aligned array of linear photo voltaic cell circuits on the base and an array of linear planar Fresnel lenses above the base for directing focused solar radiation on the aligned array of linear photo voltaic cell circuits.    USE - For use as a planar solar concentrator power module.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is a retrofit for a planar module and is easier and cheaper to make. The heat load is easily manageable. Investment requirement is manageable and does not threaten existing cell suppliers. The device is low cost and usable in early existing markets.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a planar solar concentrator power module.    Solar power module (1)    Frame (9)    Panel terminals (13)
NOVELTY - The light concentrating system has at least one rotatable miniature reflector positioned in the space between two sheets (11,11') holding the reflector. The top sheet of the two sheets is transparent.    USE - For boost assist of rocket ship.    ADVANTAGE - Provides rocket ship solar-boost assist by focusing solar energy into the rocket chamber to raise the temperature of the propellant and increase the impulse. Provides rocket ship mid-course phase assist by focusing solar energy onto the rocket's solar sail to increase the thrust.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of concentrating reflected light onto a rocket ship.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view of a mini-optics ensemble of elements showing the overlay of a transparent ground plane on top and a resistive grid on the bottom to locally produce varying mini-electric fields for orienting the mini-mirrors to actively reflect and focus incident light.    Rotatable elements (1)    Reflecting surface (2)    Mini-optics ensemble (5)    Sheets (11,11')
NOVELTY - A levitation unit levitates a flying device (1) in a jet stream, using a blade which acquires the buoyancy from the jet stream. A controller with a mooring rope (2), anchors the levitated flotation device in jet stream. A windmill generates electric power using the jet stream, and the mooring rope is utilized as antenna for transmitting/receiving information between the grounds.    USE - For performing radio relay, radar antenna relay, terrestrial environment monitoring, survey, and traffic monitoring.    ADVANTAGE - Enables performing electric power generation reliably and stably, while realizing a small and economical flying device which can communicate a wide variety of information.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a profile of the flying device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    flying device (1)    mooring rope (2)    mooring rope rolling apparatus (3)    terrestrial communication base (4)    terrestrial radio relay base (5)    terrestrial base (6)
NOVELTY - An electronic element (31) with an internal wiring (32), is mounted on a plastic sheet (33b). A hole (34) of predetermined size, is provided to the plastic sheet (33a) on the sheet (33b). The hole is sealed by an element (36) for a predetermined time. The element is removed and internal wiring is electrically connected to external wiring within the hole.    USE - For connecting several solar battery elements of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable connection of internal and external wirings, without damaging internal wire or electronic element. Ensures easy connection of internal and external wiring within the hole. Eliminates need for manual work after sealing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the wiring lead drawing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electronic element (31)    Internal wiring (32)    Plastic sheets (33a,33b)    Hole (34)    Sealing element (36)
NOVELTY - The engine has a unit with an airfoil (14A) for causing a rotor to rotate about a vertical axis in response to wind passing through the engine. The airfoil is mounted on the rotor so that it is free to pivot about a pivotal axis intermediate the preset two limits of pivotal movement as the rotor rotates about the vertical axis in order to enable the airfoil to align an angle-of-attack axis according to wind (20).    USE - Used for converting wind energy into rotational energy for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The airfoil aligns according to the wind as it orbits the vertical axis, thereby achieving the better conversion of wind energy to useable rotational energy by combining lift and drag characteristics at low speeds and shifting to lift-only characteristics at rotor speeds approaching or exceeding local wind speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The airfoil has vertically extending leading and trailing edges, the angle of attack axis extending horizontally through the leading and trailing edges, and the pivotal axis extending vertically intermediate the leading and trailing edges.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a vertical axis wind engine.    Vertical axis wind engine (10)    Support structure (11)    Vertical axis (13)    Airfoils (14A-14C)    Pivotal axes (15A-15D)    Upper arms (16A-16D)    Lower arms (17A-17D)    Stop units (18, 19)    Wind (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying thermal energy to body of a pneumatic cylinder (2) coupled to a flywheel assembly (5) to result an expansion stroke. The stroke of cylinder (2) results in compression stroke of a pneumatic cylinder (3) coupled to the assembly. The cylinders are fluidly intercommunicated such that end of the expansion stroke of the cylinder (2) coincides with start of the expansion stroke of the cylinder (3).    USE - Used for generating kinetic energy from thermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - The fluidly coupled pneumatic cylinders effectively generate kinetic energy by utilizing the thermal energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for generating kinetic energy from thermal energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partly sectional, top view of an apparatus for generating kinetic energy from thermal energy.    Thermal energy source (1)    Pneumatic cylinders (2, 3)    Fluid pipe (4)    Flywheel assembly (5)    Electric generator (7)
NOVELTY - A heat pipe (26) having working fluid, includes condensers (32,34) at ends (28,30) and an evaporator (36) provided at ends. The air and liquid manifolds (42,48) coupled to the ends, have air/liquid inlets and air/liquid outlets.    USE - Solar receiver for Brayton, Rankine and Stirling power systems.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need of primary heat exchanger. The use of minimum inventory liquid loop to supply energy to phase change, reduces overall cost. Reduces thermal strain of heat pipe and impact of gas heater pressure drop on turbine performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar receiver system; and    (2) solar receiver operation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the solar receiver.    heat pipe (26)    ends (28,30)    condensers (32,34)    evaporator (36)    air and liquid manifolds (42,48)
NOVELTY - Underground hot dry rock reservoir (16) is formed by fracturing underground hot rock with pressurized fluid containing carbon dioxide in supercritical phase. Fluid is made to absorb heat from hot dry rock, after which portion of heated fluid is removed from the rock, for extracting heat from fluid. A portion of fluid from which heat has been extracted is returned into reservoir, for repeating above process.    USE - For extracting geothermal energy from underground hot dry rock reservoir, to transfer heat to surface power-generating plant or other direct heating applications, using carbon dioxide produced in combustion processes.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the control of the chemistry of the geofluid comprising carbon dioxide in a supercritical state, and hence enables producing geothermal energy efficiently. Enables injecting the fluid containing carbon dioxide in supercritical state into hot dry rock which is at a temperature of 120-1000degreesC. Reduces global warming as carbon dioxide produced in the combustion processes is used effectively for extracting geothermal energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the geothermal energy production system.    pump (12)    injection well (14)    reservoir (16)    heat exchanger (28)    power plant (32)
NOVELTY - Vessel has at least one hull with hydrofoils on struts under it and power plant for generation of intermediate energy carrier and many engines with propellers. Hull is hermetic and is connected with reservoir for alternate filling with gaseous and fluid medium. Vessel is provided with at least one tube which is open at the bottom and closed with hermetic cover at the top; this tube is used for placing drilling rig, cargo hoisting mechanism and long-cut articles, for example hoses for delivery of drilling fluid. Wave energy converter has floating body with plate suspended to it; this plate has holes which are closed by at least one valve; energy converter is also provided with water inlet and outlet passages, at least one electric generator connected with turbine mounted in water discharge passage, one guide member for compression and introduction of water flow and at least one nozzle located at the top of narrowing passage or on turbine inlet. Energy converter is provided with at least one guide member consisting of two surface, semi-cylinders for example which form together passage narrowing in way of motion of water flow.    USE - Shipbuilding; hydrofoil vessels for surface and submerged cruising.    ADVANTAGE - Improved service properties of vessel and energy converter. 9 cl, 12 dwg
NOVELTY - The generator (100) has a thermoelement (5) used to conduct heat energy of exhaust gas with a ceramic fin (11) arranged in the exhaustion route (100a) of an internal combustion engine, for conversion into electric power. A heat conductive cover (3) is provided for sealing the fin and a heat-resistant-metal-containing structure (2).    USE - Electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Guides the heat of exhaust gas to the thermal element efficiently through ceramic fin and heat conductive cover, thereby improving the electric power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric power generator.    heat-resistant-metal-containing structure (2)    heat conductive cover (3)    thermoelement (5)    cooling pipe (7)    casing (8)    ceramic fin (11)    electric power generator (100)    exhaustion route (100a)
NOVELTY - The windmill has a fan blade with a solar cell (30) for rotating with respect to a central point upon an application of wind energy. An electromechanical mechanism converts kinetic energy into electrical energy due to rotation of blade and impingement of solar energy on the cell. The rotation of the blade increases the amount of electrical energy produced compared to non-rotation of the blade.    USE - Used for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The windmill and the solar panels form a part of a single structure and hence generate electricity using both wind power generator and windmill fan blade.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a windmill that has a solar-paneled fan blade.    Solar cell (30)    Bus ribbons (50)    Brushes (90)    Junction box (110)    Diode (120)
NOVELTY - The farm has wind turbines (1) including inverters producing multi-phase AC electrical output with a waveform consisting of a fundamental component and harmonics. A transformer at the wind turbine modifies the output and an electrical collection system aggregates the outputs of the wind turbines. The harmonic components of the outputs of the turbines are canceled in the collection system.    USE - Used for housing a wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The integration of the collection system into the turbine wind farm provides a high pulse count and high quality utility current wave at a wind farm interconnection point while utilizing low pulse count utility side inverters on each turbine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a wind farm utilizing a wind turbine grouping with different turbine transformers.    Variable speed wind turbines (1)    Wind farm substation transformer (5)    Transmission system (7)    Variable speed power conversion (9)    Wind farm filter system (13)
NOVELTY - A buoyant container is provided to transmit power by using the force generated from a buoy container rising on the water and sinking down the water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Water and air in a buoyant container(1) are sucked and discharged easily. A compressive ring and a piston are installed in the buoyant container. An air inlet and outlet pipe(4) is installed at one side of the buoyant container. The other side of the buoyant container is closed with a buoyant container cap(8). The center of the cap is opened. A connecting rod(17) is connected with the piston. A water inlet and outlet pipe(2) is installed on a cap opening(20).
NOVELTY - A vehicle derivative (10), installed in road (7), consists of a safety device (2) with an electric power generator that generates electric power when the impact element collides with the piezoelectric unit due to impact of vehicle (71) to the vehicle derivative. The generated power is output to warning signal generator that generates warning signal to alert operator (73) at work site (72).    USE - For guiding course of vehicle and for protecting operator at work site.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures the safety of operator, by emitting warning signal with respect to impact of vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for safety system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of safety system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    safety device (2)    receiver (5)    road (7)    vehicle derivative (10)    vehicle (71)    work site (72)    operator (73)
NOVELTY - The signaler is warn by the person met with water distress accident. The signaler has self-electric power generation unit (20) comprising an impact ball (22) which is moved between the piezoelectric elements (21) by water waves. A controller (60) controls the transmitter (32) to transmit rescue signals continuously, based on the generated electric power.    USE - For rescuing persons from drowning in sea, river, lake during water floods, fishing, shipping and water sport.    ADVANTAGE - Rescue signals are transmitted only when need for rescue arises.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for system for rescuing the person from drowning.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the rescue signaler. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rescue signaler (1)    electric power generation unit (20)    piezoelectric elements (21)    impact ball (22)    transmitter (32)
NOVELTY - The fan in the tornado generator is rotated by the electrical power generated by the temperature difference of the exhaust heat of the tornado generator and high temperature fuel cell. The rotational energy of the fan is converted into centrifugal force, to increase the electrical power generation effectiveness.    USE - For power generation in water storage system, combustion system and treatment system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical power generation effectiveness is improved. The storage of electrical energy in battery enables effective use during disaster.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) a network system;    (2) a co-generation type energy supply system;    (3) a water storage system;    (4) a combustion system; and    (5) a treatment system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the above electrical energy distribution system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric mini power source includes thermoelectric converting plate with through hole in the center; upper plate and lower plate with spiral groove and closing to the thermoelectric converting plate to form the exhaust pipeline and intake pipeline; combustor in the center of the spiral groove in the lower plate and with no-flame combustion metal catalyst on the wall and metal coil, which is made of the same catalyst material and connected to outer cell leads. During operation, the combustion of inflammable gas produces thermal electromotive force in the thermoelectric converting plate and electric energy is obtained. The power source is small, 1-10 mm thin, suitable for field use and in military use, etc. to provide power supply.
NOVELTY - A rotary thermoelectric assembly has a thermoelectric (TE) module with a hotter side heat exchange fin (102) and a cooler side heat exchange fin (103), which receive working fluid and converts heat from the working fluid into electricity.    USE - For generating power using thermionic modules, magneto caloric modules, quantum tunneling converter using exhaust stream of combustion engine of vehicle, heated fluid from boiler and dryer.    ADVANTAGE - Operates at high power density and increases the system efficiency. Since the rotary thermoelectric assembly within hotter side and cooler side heat exchange fins are used, the fluid heat into electricity is converted. The rotary assembly simplifies system design and reduces size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of generating power using thermoelectric assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric power generator.    rotary thermoelectric power generator (100)    hotter side heat exchange fin (102)    cooler side heat exchange fin (103)    circuit board (112)    slots (120)    outer housing (131)
NOVELTY - The optical sensor (14) transmits signals giving the relative position of the sun to a computer (10). A motor drives a worm reduction gear (8,9) attached to a shaft (7) for a rotating platform (4).    USE - Guide and alignment system for solar cells mounted on roof of road vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiency of solar cells generating electricity is maximized by keeping them in a plane at right-angles to the rays of the sun.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The platform runs on ball bearings (6) on a fixed platform (3) attached to a baseplate, mounted e.g. on a vehicle roof. A frame (31) carries a drive mechanism (30) for a tilting frame (12) carrying the solar cells and the optical sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the system.    Fixed platform (3)    Rotating platform (4)    Ball bearings (6)    Shaft (7)    Worm reduction gear (8,9)    Computer (10)    Tilting frame (12)    Optical sensor (14)    Drive mechanism (30)    Swiveling frame (31)
NOVELTY - A controller (5) controls the charging circuits (3,4) in order based on the current, voltage and temperature of a battery module (1) that are detected during charging for every predetermined time.    USE - For vehicles such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle such as car.    ADVANTAGE - The battery blocks of the solar battery module are charged efficiently using simple circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of assembly of the electric power device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar battery module (1)    electric power generation circuit (2)    battery block charging circuit (3)    battery charging circuit for general loads (4)    controller (5)
NOVELTY - A single-stage stator blade has diameter of 10-4-10-1 m, which is formed using electromechanical system technique. A moving blade (23) is installed adjacent to single-stage stator blade.    USE - In hybrid car, aircraft, motor vehicle, railway vehicle, roof of residence, valley of building, highways, bridge, and airport periphery.    ADVANTAGE - Installation of several blades is easily carried out using blades of specific size, thus efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of generator in the wind power system.    moving blade (23)    dielectric layer (31)    rotor (32)    electrodes (33)    stator (34)
NOVELTY - The normal temperature fused salt consists of a salt comprising positive and negative ion materials. The positive ion material is selected from organic positive ion, and negative ion material is selected from group consisting of hexafluoro tantalic acid ion, hexafluoro niobic acid ion and hexafluoro vanadic acid ion.    USE - For electrochemical element such as electrical double layer capacitor (both claimed). electrochemical capacitor, battery, electrolytic capacitor and wet solar cell, used in electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - The salt has excellent heat stability even at high temperature. The capacitor comprising the salt has excellent self discharge property and high capacity maintenance factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive ion material is selected from group consisting of 1,3-dimethyl imidazolium ion, 1-ethyl-3-methyl imidazolium ion and 1-ethyl-2,3-dimethyl imidazolium ion. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrochemical element; and    (2) electrical double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of structure of electrical double layer capacitor.    case (1)    positive electrode (2)    gasket (3)    separator (4)    negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The solar power generator includes a solar cell (11), a pair of converters (12,14), a battery (13) and a inverter (15), such that the outputs of converters are connected in parallel to the input of the inverter.    USE - Solar power generator for supplying power to home electrical equipment and vehicle mounted apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - High efficiency is achieved, by connecting the converters in parallel to inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the solar power generator. (Drawing includes non- English language text).    solar cell (11)    converters (12,14)    battery (13)    inverter (15)
NOVELTY - The electricity generating device (10) has hydraulic pneumatic or piezoelectric type electricity generation unit (20) provided supported inside a protective housing (30) positioned within a trough (40) formed in a road surface (70). When a wheel of a vehicle rides over the electricity generating unit, the deflection/compression force is provided with respect to the generating unit, so as to generate electricity.    USE - For generating electricity for road lighting to assist drivers of motor vehicle and pedestrians.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electricity at a low cost, hence improves vehicle efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electricity generating apparatus.    electricity generating unit (20)    protective housing (30)    trough (40)    through-holes (42)    channel (60)    gully (62)    road surface (70)
NOVELTY - The hub (3) mounting rotary blades (4), is extended at its rear side to form an extended portion (7). The extended portion is provided with shaft assembly with respect to wind turbine, and is integrated with hub as a single piece assembly.    USE - For wind turbine used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Provides large inner space. Improves the construction, erection and operation of the wind turbine. The single piece assembly absorbs vibration and prevents resonance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the lateral cross-sectional view of the wind turbine.    wind turbine (1)    hub (3)    blade (4)    stator (5)    free-rotating rotor (6)    extended portion (7)
NOVELTY - The solar module has a flat substrate (1) provided with a solar layer (3) connected to a conductor (4) on its front surface (2), with a conductive insert (6) fitted in an opening through the substrate for connecting the conductor applied to the front surface to a second conductor on the rear side of the substrate, e.g. via a flat plug pin formed integral with the conductive insert.    USE - The solar module is used for converting solar radiation into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Solar module is suitable for automated manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-section through a solar module.    Substrate (1)    Substrate front surface (2)    Solar layer (3)    Conductor on front side of substrate (4)    Conductive insert (6)
NOVELTY - A material containing boron together with carbon, nitrogen, boron, oxygen, silicon and/or phosphorus has a defined crystal structure.    USE - Composites especially of the ceramic-metal type containing the material are used as abrasives (especially as abrasive tools in e.g. separation grinding wheels or disks) while the materials themselves or their composites are used as superconductors, thermoelectrics (especially in temperature measuring devices or thermoelectrical current generators) or as radiation or particle absorbers (especially as neutron absorbers in nuclear reactors) (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material (e.g. of composition B12MgC2) has a very high hardness, making it suitable for use in grinding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A material has the crystal structure with the following characteristics :    (1) a structural unit (1) is formed of 12 to an icosahedron of atoms or atom groups;    (2) structure (1) is in the form of a strained or deformed cubic, densest packing;    (3) the octahedral spaces created by structure (1) in the packing are predominantly occupied by second structures (2) of at least one atom;    (4) the tetrahedral spaces created by structure (1) in the packing are predominantly occupied by third structures of at least one atom;    (5) the third structures are bonded (especially covalently) with each of the four first structures (1) of the corresponding tetrahedron;    (6) at least some of the atoms in structure (1) are of boron; and    (7) at least some of the atoms of the third structure are of carbon, nitrogen, boron, oxygen, silicon and/or phosphorus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a crystal lattice with only an icosahedral structure (1).    First structure units (1A, 1B, 1C)    Bonds (4)    Basis vectors (a, b, c)
NOVELTY - A septic battery comprises: (a) an inlet (20) adapted to receive a raw waste inflow; (b) an outlet (22); (c) a septic tank (11) coupled to and disposed between the inlet and the outlet; and (d) a static module (24) disposed relative to the inlet and/or the outlet to convert kinetic energy in the waste stream into electricity.    USE - The method is used for converting waste energy into electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The method recaptures energy lost in a waste stream which could reduce the cost of energy by providing for more efficient consumption, while potentially processing the waste stream to reduce its environmental impact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy recovery system for converting energy in a waste stream into electricity and for storing the electricity, comprises:    (a) a septic battery;    (b) a storage cell; and    (c) a direct current and alternating current coupled to the storage cell, and adapted to coupled to a dwelling unit and an electrical power grid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a system block diagram of the septic battery.    Septic tank (11)    Inlet (20)    Outlet (22)    Static module (24)    Electrochemical cell (26)    Biological cell (28).
NOVELTY - Typhoon or natural disasters frequently cause failure of power system thereby damaging lives and properties of residents. Though backup fuel engines may be used to drive generators thereby supplying electricity power, such a method of power generation is only limited to a single building while the fuel as used causes environmental contamination. In view of the above, the present invention provides a river water flood prevention and rescue electricity supplying system that retrieves water flow energy from river flood and transforms the energy into high pressurized pneumatic energy which is transmitted to an air storage tank provided at the river bank, which is then transmitted to an appropriate region. The high pressurized pneumatic energy is then converted into mechanical energy for driving generators thereby supplying rescue electricity power. The system operation is environmental friendly because it doe not require electricity or fuel energy. The mechanism allowing for the system operation is not affected by surrounding environment such that the system is reliable and meets the needs for rescue electricity so as to protect lives and properties of residents.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a water power apparatus adapted to be driven by the pressure of wave motion. The water power apparatus includes a ball-shaped leasing assembly with a plurality of pyramid-shaped apertures on the surface, a power generation gear and a pipe between the leading assembly and the power generation gear. The power generation gear has a water wheel for rotation by water passing.
NOVELTY - The device (1) is used to rotate a drive shaft and comprises a first reel with a drive cord and gear-wheel, a second reel with a drive cord and gear-wheel, a first free-wheel gear-wheel located in between the two gear wheels for the reels and capable of engaging with both of these wheels in a first position, a second free-wheel gear-wheel located between the two gear wheels for the reels and capable of engaging with both of these wheels in a second position, and a drive shaft connected to the free-wheel gear-wheels. The free-wheels for the two free-wheel gear-wheels ensure that the drive shaft is rotated in a given direction and the second drive cord wound up around the second reel as the first drive cord is unwound from the first reel, and that the drive shaft is rotated in the same direction as the second drive cord and the first drive cord is wound-up during unwind of the second drive cord.    USE - For generating electricity from wave power. Also useful for electricity generating devices worn by potholers to power their torches.    ADVANTAGE - A force is exerted on the drive shaft for a greater proportion of time, allowing more energy to be transmitted to the shaft and reducing energy loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) Electricity generating device based on wave power;    (2) Energy generating method    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a potholer wearing an electricity generating device for powering a lamp.    Electricity generating device (1)    Strap (2)    Casing (3)    Pull cords (4, 5)    Lamp (19)
NOVELTY - A fluid pressure turbine engine is provided to allow for ease of control of the turbine by rotating the turbine by using the discharge pressure of the working fluid generated from the rotation of the screw shaft.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluid pressure turbine engine comprises a storage tank(1) for storage of a working fluid; a cylinder(10) having a side with a fluid inlet(14) communicated to the storage tank and the other side with a fluid outlet(15); a screw shaft(11) accommodated in the cylinder, and which has an outer surface where a screw(11a) is arranged in such a manner that the working fluid introduced through the fluid inlet is pushed toward the fluid outlet during the rotation of the screw shaft; a motor unit(5) for providing a rotating force to the screw shaft; and a turbine(20) which rotates by the force transmitted from the working fluid discharged from the fluid outlet.
NOVELTY - An oceanic current power generation system attached to a bridge is provided to reduce the time and cost for installation, to remove the necessity of a separate development site, and to easily repair the power generation system regardless of the depth of water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - At least one electricity collector(11) is installed in a lower pier(3) of a bridge(1) or the lower end of an upper plate(2) of the bridge. A connecting member(12) formed in the number the same as that of the electricity collector is combined to the electricity collector and extended downward vertically. A generator module(20) formed in the number the same as that of the connecting member is installed on the outer face of the connecting member.
NOVELTY - The electronic apparatus has a cylindrical structure (501) surrounded by an insulating sheet (502). A three- dimensional textile fabric structure (503) comprising a solar cell and an electric apparatus, is mounted on the insulating sheet.    USE - Electronic apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The practical value of the electronic apparatus is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric power generated by the solar cell is supplied to the electric apparatus such as warning apparatus, illumination device and wireless apparatus, containing an electrical switch. The three-dimensional textile fabric structure also includes temperature sensor and pulse sensor that is used as diagnostic apparatus, when electronic apparatus is fitted to lamp and human body respectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the electronic apparatus.    cylindrical structure (501)    insulation sheet (502)    three-dimensional textile fabric structure (503)
NOVELTY - Multi-layered solar-cell catalyst panel (25) formed by laminating thin-film semiconductor solar cells 94) and thin catalyst layers (7,8) placed on a board (2), is held in transparent container (1) having electrolyte (10). Hydrogen (14) is generated by electrolyzing electrolyte with electromotive force generated irradiating the solar cells with sunlight.    USE - For generating hydrogen used in fuel cell for power generation, using sunlight.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen is generated efficiently by combining solar cell which increases electromotive force and catalyst which reduces over voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the hydrogen manufacturing method using sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of hydrogen manufacturing apparatus.    transparent container (1)    board (2)    thin film semiconductor solar cell (4)    anode, cathode of solar cell (5,6)    catalyst layers (7,8)    electrolyte (10)    hydrogen (13)    oxygen (14)    multilayered solar-cell catalyst panel (25)
NOVELTY - The protective film (1) is formed on a solar cell (2). An uneven structure layer (3) with height of 0.1 nm-500 micro m, is formed on the protective film. A pollution protection layer is formed on the protective film.    USE - Protective film for solar cell e.g. amorphous type solar cell, compound semiconductor type solar cell, pigment sensitizing solar cell, organic semiconductor solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Provides solar cells with high conversion efficiency, while light resistance property, light intensity property and short circuit current are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    protective film (1)    solar cell (2)    uneven structure (3)
NOVELTY - A liquid-driven generator comprises a source (19) of liquid, a vertically disposed vessel (2), a three-way valve (6a) for charging and discharging liquid to cause the liquid to rise and fall in a cyclical manner, a body (3), a shaft, and a counterweight (15) for applying a net upward force when the body is submersed and a net downward force when the body is not so submersed.    USE - For providing energy, e.g. electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides an increased power generation resulting in an overall increase in performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a part cut-away elevation of the liquid-driven generator.    Vessel (2)    Body (3)    Three-way valve (6a)    Counterweight (15)    Source (19)
NOVELTY - The fiber reinforcement (1), for composite components of injection molded resin, has at least one layer (2) of reinforcement fibers with a fiber core (3) attached by stitching or weaving to a sheet (6) of an elastomer or a natural or synthetic rubber. The sheet covers one of the large surfaces of the layer, as a barrier against the dispersion of the injected resin from one side to the other. The barrier sheet is covered by a nonwoven (7) to prevent resin adhering to the barrier. The resin can be injected at both sides of the elastomer sheet.    USE - The reinforced composite component is for use in boats e.g. as hatches, rudders, tillers, ailerons, decks; for automobile bodywork components e.g. trunk lids, tailgates, rear-view mirrors; industrial items; sport and leisure equipment; paddle blades for wind energy towers, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The reinforcement fibers also act as an injected resin barrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the fiber reinforcement.    fiber reinforcement (1)    reinforcement fiber layer (2)    fiber core (3)    elastomer sheet (6)    nonwoven layer (7)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has solar cells (12) housed in a transparent cylindrical container (11) and lids (13) to hermetically seal the cylindrical container. Rear supports are attached to the rear faces of the cells, and a resin fixes the rear supports. A condenser is disposed in the container for storing electric power generated by the solar cells.    USE - Used as a power station or a buoy floating on water.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical container can receive light in all directions about its axis, without the need to follow the sun and without depending on incident directions of sunlight. The module has high durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell module.    Solar cell module (10)    Transparent cylindrical container (11)    Solar cells (12)    Lids (13)    Illuminants (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves rotating a shaft (5) by adding falling force of vertically lifted gravity weights (2, 3) to other gravity weights. A gear rotation direction converting unit mounted to the shaft is operated to vertically lift again the gravity weights which drop after vertical lifting. The gravity weights are lifted vertically in sequence as the gear rotation direction in a vertical lifting unit (7) is changed.    USE - Used for falling weights.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the gravity weights are increased, thereby increasing the rotation force of the shaft and power generation amount. The method does not involve any harm to the natural ecosystem or environment. Can be used anywhere and may be built to any scale    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic conceptual view for explaining an idea for generating power by rotating a rotation shaft using gravity.    Gravity unit (1)    Gravity weights (2, 3)    Auxiliary die (4)    Rotating shaft (5)    Vertical lifting unit (7)
NOVELTY - The module has discrete photovoltaic cells (4) that are in thermal communication with a heat sink (2). The heat sink placed proximate to a mounting surface (14) of the heat has sets of fins (12). Sets of fins are movable between the two positions that are parallel and non-parallel to the mounting surface of the heat sink. The fins are oriented in flattened position during fabrication of the module.    USE - As a source of solar power, especially for terrestrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The fins are arranged parallel and non-parallel to the mounting surface of the heat sink, thus effectively permitting convective dissipation of the heat from the heat sink to the surrounding environment, thereby offering protection to the photovoltaic cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of an unframed photovoltaic module having a heat sink.    Heat sink (2)    Photovoltaic cells (4)    Backing layer (6)    Fins (12)    Mounting surface (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a wave energy converter (14) suspended from a float within water and including a closed top and an open bottom end. A compressible fluid is disposed within the converter and exposed to pressure variations in a water body caused by overpassing surface waves for varying the volume of the fluid. An energy transducer converts the relative movements between the converter and float into useful energy.    USE - Used for extracting energy contained in surface waves on a body of water.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus captures the energy present in the surface waves by causing relative movement between a wave capturing mechanism and energy transducer, thereby increasing the changes in buoyancy for greater power output with a relatively small increase in the mass of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a surface wave energy extracting apparatus.    Float (10)    Wave energy converter (14)    Hydraulic cylinder (16)    Hydraulic motor (20)    Electrical generator (22)
NOVELTY - The eolic marine electrical generator includes immense split, self-regulating panels, radially fixed in dihedral angle to a rotary central shaft. Each panel is formed by oscillating vanes which enable the generation of a constant rotation movement that generates mechanical energy which can be converted into electrical energy.    USE - For capturing huge impulse force of water or wind to generate mechanical energy and to transform the mechanical energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Allows men to renew their resources and to obtain electrical energy from anywhere in the planet, neither polluting the environment, nor depending on costly networks or non-renewable inputs. Enables generation of electrical energy on fleets, land vehicles or airship without consuming non-renewable fuel or destroying oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The vanes enable each panel to face the natural source of energy to capture its impulse force when the panel is in a predetermined turning angle. The vanes enable each panel to permit free passage of the natural energy source and eliminate turning resistance, when the panel is in another predetermined turning angle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory view of the eolic marine electrical generator.
NOVELTY - The method involves mounting a non-combustible, non-radioactive substance e.g. isotopes and compounds on a device to operate over a predetermined time to extract energy. A storage device is conditioned using a motor to receive the extracted energy.    USE - Used for extracting energy for operating toy vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method extracts and uses the decay energy such that when the rate of energy decay falls below a set minimum the energy yielding substance is replaced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for generating and using energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an energy extracting system.
NOVELTY - The wind generator (12) has rotor blades turning in a special housing. Comprising two parts, this has different functions. In open parts (5, 5) between them, the force of the wind acts directly on, or is guided to act on the rotor blades. In another part (14), the casing screens against the wind, and includes wind flow reversal chambers, deflecting wind onto the blades.    USE - A wind generator with rotor transverse to the airflow, and in particular the wind guidance system for its bladed rotor.    ADVANTAGE - More effective use is made of the wind, than in existing, open-rotor wind power plants. The arrangement improves efficiency beyond levels achievable by blade curvature alone. The wind is directed selectively onto and away from the rotor, around a large fraction of its periphery, by the arrangement of baffles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic diagram illustrates the principle.    bladed rotor (1)    casing (2)    flow alignment baffle (3)    wind inlet opening(12) generator (5)    wind barrier zone (14)
NOVELTY - An absorber (16) is placed adjacent to an electrically insulating layer made up of top (26') and bottom (26'') layers on a solar module (17). A body (41) links as a single piece to the bottom layer. A solar cell is inserted between the top and bottom layers, and then fixed and sealed by a gluing substance.    USE - In flat solar collectors, e.g. fitted as solar panels on roofs.    ADVANTAGE - Use of solar energy is increased. This device requires very little space. A recess (61) with a wraparound shoulder (64) can have single cell connectors that lock on the bottom layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross section diagram of an operating version of the present invention.    Absorber (16)    Solar module(26') Top layer (17)    Bottom layer (26'')    Body (41)    Recess (61)    Inlet for thermal carrier medium (62)    Outlet for thermal carrier medium (63)    Wraparound shoulder (64)    Transitional area (66)
NOVELTY - The system has solar collectors (11,17) with reflector panels (13,15) mounted on hinges. A microprocessor (29) controls an actuating mechanism while tracking sun to move the panels between fully open and close positions. Maximum solar energy is directed by reflection from the panels to the collector (17) in the open position. Minimum solar energy reaches the collector in response to a sensor (30) in the closed position.    USE - Used for a solar water heater and photovoltaic applications.    ADVANTAGE - The system increase the efficiency of solar energy at a minimal cost. The arrangement of the panels assists to insulate the solar hot water collector from heat loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a row of solar collector units in an array.    Solar collectors (11,17)    Reflector panels (13,15)    Rotatable shaft (20)    Microprocessor (29)    Sensor (30)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has several units with a float (A), which is guided by four pillars and two centrifugal pumps in order to pump in or pump out water from the float. Counter weights slide in two railings (T) that are mounted on either side of the four pillars. The up and down movement of the float over the waves is transferred to a toothed rack, which moves a pinion gear of a turbine.    USE - Used for generating electrical energy from ocean tide/wave.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus is expeditious, requires low initial investment cost. The apparatus is expandable to meet the rising demand for energy and also requires minimal maintenance, and hence economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of pillars, float, hydraulic jack with a bar of gear teeth, pinion gear, turbine and flywheel.    Float (A)    Shaft (G)    Railings (T)    Gear teeth (a, b)
NOVELTY - A pipe (1) has one end provided at the bottom of the ocean and another end connected to a energy conversion unit comprising an electric generator. The potential energy in the pipe is varied due to variation in the pressure of water column in the end provided at bottom of ocean, so as to operate the energy conversion unit.    USE - For generating electrical energy from kinetic energy of ocean generated by surface waves, internal waves and tides.    ADVANTAGE - The usage of complicated and expensive electrical equipment off-shore, and the usage of electric cable to be laid on the ocean floor, are eliminated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a pipe laid for electrical energy generation from ocean.    pipe (1)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a combuster (16) that burns dirty fuels that produces heat and exhaust. A steam boiler (14) receives the heat from the combustor to produce steam and a gasifier (24) converts a biomass material and the exhaust gas from the combuster into a useful gas. An engine is linked to operate the gasifier that produces power from the useful gas.    USE - Used for converting dirty fuel into useful gas for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - The gasifier is capable of burning dirty fuels such as waste materials or low-grade coal, thereby minimizes harmful emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for providing electricity from the burning of dirty fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic representation of a steam boiler/combustor and gasification system.    Steam boiler (14)    Combuster (16)    Gasifier (24)
NOVELTY - The generator has a housing with a turbine generator, mounted on a platform unit having an axle rotating between bearings in the housing. A support jack changes an angle of orientation of the platform unit along a longitudinal axis. An endless belt (7) integrated with the platform unit has drive and idler wheels. A rotor gear coupled to an external end of the axle is in contact with the tread units of the belt.    USE - Used for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power produced by harvesting the gravitational pull of the earth is routed to power the drive wheel for rotation, which in turn rotates the endless belt, therefore the generator operates in a self-sustaining fashion without a need for an external energy source.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operation of the electric power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an electric power generator.    Platform unit (1)    Axis (2)    Support jacks (3)    Belt (4)    Outer surface (7)    Housing (10)    Generator. (50)
NOVELTY - The amount of movement of an energy transferring link comprising float (10), hydraulic cylinder (12) and hydraulic motor (14) for driving an electrical generator (16), is monitored at a sampling rate in excess of surface wave occurring frequency. The input impedance of an electrical load (18) is varied up to the sampling rate, in response to varying amplitudes of individual surface waves.    USE - For operating electric power generation system which generates electric power from ocean waves.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to the power generation system due to storms and improves operating efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric power generating system.    float (10)    hydraulic cylinder (12)    hydraulic motor (14)    electrical generator (16)    electrical load (18)    controller (22)
NOVELTY - The fine powder and plate crystal of complex oxide of preset formula, are mixed. The direction of the crystal plane of the crystal plate crystal are arranged. The mixture is sintered under uniaxial pressurization, and complex oxide sintered compact is manufactured.    USE - For P-type electrothermal transformation material used for thermoelectric-generation module.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high-density complex oxide sintered compact having electrothermal transformation property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fine powder and plate crystal of complex oxide of formula: Ca2.2-3.6Na0-0.8Bi0-0.8Co4O8.8-9.2, are mixed. The direction of the crystal plane of the crystal plate crystal are arranged. The mixture is sintered under uniaxial pressurization, and complex oxide sintered compact is manufactured. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) complex oxide sintered compact;    (2) P-type electrothermal transformation material; and    (3) thermoelectric-generation module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of thermoelectric-generation module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A power generation has a buoyant float (104) to which ram (106) of a hydraulic cylinder (107) is attached. The float is constrained to move vertically in response to tidal action, allowing operating cylinder of the hydraulic cylinder to move relative to ram. The relative motion passes fluid between the hydraulic cylinder and a reservoir (114) and a prime mover in operated by the fluid.    USE - Tidal power generator with hydraulic cylinders.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simplified generation and transmission process of electrical power by placing the equipment away from the place of large wave-action and during continuous harsh weather conditions and positions the equipment effectively on shore. The system is modular and the number of generator sets chosen, suit the local circumstances. Since the energy input is desired from the buoyancy of the floating chamber or working platform, the equipment is not weather dependent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the tidal power generator.    buoyant float (104)    ram (106)    hydraulic cylinder (107)    hydraulic motor (111)    electrical generator (112)    reservoir (114)
NOVELTY - Electricity is generated from a change in the vertical level of water (33) by floating an object (32) on water. The water is pumped, using the motion of object for generating electricity at an electricity generating station (42).    USE - For generating electricity in ocean.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents emission of green house and acid gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electricity generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electricity generation apparatus.    object (32)    water (33)    dock (34)    elevated cylinder (38)    weighted piston (40)    electricity generating station (42)
NOVELTY - A rotor with a shaft (10) and rotor blades (12) has blade surfaces at right angles to the incoming or outgoing forces which are cut at an angle to the shaft. Preferably, this angle is 45degrees and the rotor is a boat propeller.    USE - As a wind energy unit or as a boat propeller (claimed)    ADVANTAGE - Rotor efficiency is increased and the narrow edges screw through the water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional sketch of the rotor is shown.    shaft (10)    blades (12)
NOVELTY - The integral servomotor generator-electrolyzer apparatus has Savonis type rotor manufactured from press-formed polished stainless steel outer frame assemble on press-formed stainless steel modular frame rated according to application by computer modelling.    USE - Preferred applications includes robotic tubular steel reinforced concrete circular elliptical submersible vessel.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly also provides basic module for next generation of redundant electricity to oxygen, hydrogen and water for electric powered vehicles with improved efficiency compared to fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The assembly has interfacing phalanges and coupled threaded ports for specific application to wind, waves, rivers and ocean currents for their conversion directly to electricity and hydrogen fuel, and conversion back.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows schematic diagram of modular construction.    (10) Savonis type rotor;    (11) stainless steel outer frame;    (19) threaded ports;    (20) interfacing phalanges
NOVELTY - The structure includes insulating mounts (2) for mounting the fuel cell stack (1) on a grounded structure (7). An electrically-isolated container-shaped water barrier (3) having an opening (3a) on upper side, extends in a space between the fuel cell stack and grounded structure.    USE - For mounting and insulating fuel cell stack within housing.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents mounting bolts from being submerged in cooling water and leakage of cooling water from the fuel cells, thereby preventing corrosion of or failures in the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) insulation monitoring system; and    (2) insulation monitoring method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the insulating mount structure for fuel cells.    fuel cell stack (1)    insulating mounts (2)    water barrier (3)    opening (3a)    grounded structure (7)
NOVELTY - Lead-based alloy comprises (%) calcium (greater than or equal to 0.2- less than 0.05), tin (greater than or equal to 0.4- less than or equal to4), barium (greater than or equal to 0.002 - less than or equal to 0.014), and lead and unavoidable impurities (balance).    USE - For grid manufacture used in making lead-acid battery used in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Excellent corrosion resistance and excellent mechanical strength when used for grid, avoiding deformation during manufacturing process of lead-acid battery. It does not shorten the life of the lead-acid battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) a grid for lead-acid battery comprises the above lead based alloy;and    (b) lead-acid battery comprising anode with grid    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the grid for lead-acid battery.    Vertical lattice elements (1,2)    Frame lattice (3)    Lug (4)
NOVELTY - Dye is added into the methanol/water fuel and is removed by a filter cartridge (20) provided at the up-stream side of a cell stack (4). The carbon powder and odorizing agent such as ester of carboxylic acid, C1-C4 alcohol or ether between C1-C4 alkyl group and preservatives such as oxygen-containing organic aromatic preservatives or inorganic preservatives are added into the fuel.    USE - For direct methanol type fuel cell used for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, video camera and notebook-type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - Additives and impurity in the fuel are removed simply. Prevents putrefaction of fuel. Prevents generation of micro organisms such as bacteria by adding preservatives. Prevents generation of bad smell from the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fuel for the liquid fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of direct methanol type fuel cell.    cell stack (4)    fuel tank (6)    methanol tank (8)    drainage-liquid tank (10)    filter cartridge (20)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack (1) comprises center fuel cell (2a) and end fuel cells (2b). The end fuel cells have larger moisture absorption capacity than the center fuel cell.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Flooding of end fuel cells at low temperature is prevented. Thereby enhancing start-up performance of vehicle in low-temperature conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system.    polymer electrolyte fuel cell stack (1)    center fuel cell (2a)    end fuel cells (2b)
NOVELTY - The solid oxide fuel cell has a metal particle (2), an anode catalyst (1) and an ion conductor (3). The anode catalyst is adhered to the surface of the metal particle. The average particle diameter of the metal particle is greater than the average particle diameter of the anode catalyst.    USE - For generating electric power for motor vehicle and portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to produce excellent electric power generation characteristic even at low temperature. Reduce the size of the anode catalyst. Prevents the reduction of catalytic activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacture of the solid oxide fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of structure of anode in the solid oxide fuel cell.    anode catalyst (1)    metal particle (2)    conductor (3)
NOVELTY - A micro-generator electrically connected with the lighting elements arranged at front face of the cover, includes a casing with a stator, and a rotor provided within the stator. The shaft of rotor includes an unbalanced weight. A control circuit board of the generator and the lighting elements, is arranged at the back of the wheel cover.    USE - Decorative lighting wheel hub cover.    ADVANTAGE - The decorative lighting wheel hub cover has simple structure, high reliability and less cost, by installing a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the decorative lighting wheel hub cover.
NOVELTY - The system has two power modules (10a, 10b) each including a cold plate attached to respective module housing. Each module has two buses accessible from an exterior of the respective housing. Electrical terminals are accessible from an exterior of the housing. Two leg components are coupled between the respective terminals and buses. An external connector (70) couples the one module buses with respective other module buses.    USE - Used for supplying power to an AC load, such as a three-phase AC motor, in an electric or hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The dual power module configuration employs a high degree of modularity, allows a base power module to be quickly, easily, and cost effectively address a large variety of applications by simply interchanging components, electrical connections, and/or software.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of forming a power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a pair of power modules in back-to-back configuration and an external connector electrically coupling DC buses of power modules.    Power modules (10a, 10b)    Cold plate (14)    DC bus bars (34, 36)    Capacitor (68)    External connector (70)
NOVELTY - Production and storage of hydrogen as a metal hydride comprises producing a supply of hydrogen in an electrolytic cell (10) by applying an electrical current across an anode (11) and a hydrogen storing cathode (12) in contact with an alkaline solution, and absorbing the supply of hydrogen as it is produced with the hydrogen storing cathode.    USE - For the production and storage of hydrogen as a metal hydride, used as fuel or fuel supplement.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method decreases cost of hydrogen production while providing a safe and cost effective means of distributing hydrogen to end users.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production and storage of hydrogen as a metal hydride comprises:    (1) producing a supply of hydrogen in an electrolytic cell having an anode and a hydrogen storing cathode by applying an electrical current across the anode and the hydrogen storing cathode, the anode and the hydrogen storing cathode being in contact with an alkaline solution; and    (2) absorbing the supply of hydrogen as it is produced with the hydrogen storing cathode thereby forming a metal hydride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the electrolytic cell.    Electrolytic cell (10)    Anode (11)    Cathode (12)    Source of power (14)    Membrane (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves computing and storing an algorithm of battery cold cranking ampere (CCA) as a function of a battery internal resistance (IR). The IR of a battery (10) under test is measured. An IR value measured is utilized for determining the CCA value of the battery. The measured IR value is plotted relative to it`s rated CCA value. The IR valve is analyzed relative to the rated CCA value.    USE - Used for determining a cold cranking ampere (CCA) value of a test battery in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes the battery internal resistance value for determining the cold cranking ampere (CCA) value of the battery, thus efficiently and simply determining CCA value of the battery installed in a vehicle without disconnecting the battery from a vehicle operating system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for determining the cold cranking ampere (CCA) value of a battery under test.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a circuit implementing a method of determining the cold cranking ampere (CCA) value of a battery under test.    Battery (10)    Load (12)    Voltmeter (14)    Micro-processor (20)    Analog-to-digital converter (28)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining when to start a current pulsing operation. Number of switches is operated on one side of a main power converter. A high current pulse is produced from a fuel cell stack (16) during a current pulsing period as a portion of the current pulsing operation. An inductor electrically coupled in series with the fuel cell stack, and the switches are driven into saturation during current pulsing period.    USE - Used for operating a fuel cell system that converts fuel and oxygen to electricity, and is used as a power supply for external loads such as a vehicle, appliance, computer and/ or associated peripherals, lighting, and/ or communications equipment and one/ or more internal loads such as control electronics.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates producing the high current pulse from the fuel cell stack during current pulsing period, thus controlling an output power, voltage and/or current of a power supply. The method involves less complex, more flexible, and/or more efficient to fuel cell based power supplies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for a fuel cell system and a method of operating a power converter in a fuel cell system .    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (16)    Fuel cell controller (18)    Cooling fan and driver (26)    Power storage device (48)    Isolated auxiliary power converter (50)
NOVELTY - A main power converter (12), provided in a power supply (6), has a primary side electrically coupled to a fuel cell stack (16), and secondary side electrically couple to a load (8). At least one controller e.g. DC/DC controller (32) is coupled to the main power converter.    USE - For powering external load e.g. vehicle, appliance, computer, lighting, communication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Cost effective by eliminating high current switch and diode. Reduces maximum power rating requirement of fuel cell stack. Offers protection between power supply and load by providing isolated auxiliary power converter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell stack;    (B) a selective power supply method;    (C) a fuel cell system operating method;    (D) a power supply system; and    (E) a power supply system forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply.    Power supply (6)    Load (8)    Main power converter (12)    Fuel cell stack (16)    DC/DC controller (32)
NOVELTY - The system has a microprocessor (412) connected to a global positioning system receiver, and an orientation device to receive and store signals from the receiver. A light sensitive switch (6) detects illuminance of ambient light and outputs a signal to the microprocessor which outputs a signal to a motor controller to drive a gear mechanism (2) for tracking the sun. A solar controller IC obtains data from the microprocessor.    USE - Used in car for tracking, receiving and storing solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The microprocessor outputs signals to the motor controller to drive the gear mechanism for tracking the sun, so that the solar collector is kept vertical to the sun, thus obtaining optimum efficiency for the storage system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar tracking storage system.    Gear mechanism (2)    Light sensitive switch (6)    Global positioning system receiver (10)    Motor controller (411)    Microprocessor (412)
NOVELTY - First and second substrates (2, 2') respectively have gas flow paths (3, 3') to supply first and second reaction gas, first and second reaction layers (10, 10') respectively formed on first and second electron collecting layers (6, 6'). Electrolyte film (12) is formed on first reaction layer. First or second electron collection layer is constructed by stacking conductive material particles.    USE - Fuel cell used as power supply source for a vehicle (claimed) or an electronic apparatus (claimed), such as a portable phone, a mobile phone, a notebook computer, a portable digital assistant (PDA), or a portable imaging phone.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fuel cell with a reaction layer having good reaction efficiency and an electron collecting layer to efficiently collect electrons generated in the reaction layer. Has high output density. Ensures excellent conductivity since gaps exist between the conductive material particles, thus resulting in excellent ventilation of reaction gases. Reduces the amount of material required to form the electron collecting layer, thus reducing manufacturing costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - First or second reaction layer is constructed by stacking metal particles.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross section of the fuel cell.    Second substrate (2')    First substrate (2)    Gas flow paths (3,3')    Electron collecting layers (6,6')    Reaction layers (10,10')    Electrolyte film (12)
NOVELTY - The seat (12) has a hollow housing (18) enclosing a pressure transducer (22) detecting a car door status, and having lights (20) at its exterior. A power source and a switch (16) are mounted inside the seat. Battery wires connect the source to the switch and switch wires connect the switch to the transducer. Light wires connect the transducer and lights to notify a child presence, when the door is opened.    USE - Used in a vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - The detector finds the door status, and the lights notify a driver of the car that a child presence in the vehicle, when the door is opened, thereby avoiding severe injury or death of the child. The seat can be easily manufactured and marketed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a child safety seat with alarm.    Child safety seat (12)    Buckle (14)    Switch (16)    Housing (18)    Lights (20)    Pressure transducer (22)
NOVELTY - The cogeneration system has a calculation unit (22) that calculates the gas emission volume during the fuel cell operation, to perform trial calculation for reducing the charges of commercial application. A controller (15) controls the operation of the cogeneration apparatuses e.g. fuel cell unit (10) and mains power supply (1), based on operation control schedule with respect to trial calculation.    USE - Cogeneration system equipped with diesel generator and fuel cell unit with polymer electrolyte fuel cell of phosphoric acid type, molten carbonate type, and solid electrolyte type.    ADVANTAGE - By performing the trial calculations, enables achieving the optimal and efficient operation of the cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system block diagram of the cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    mains power supply (1)    electric equipment (5)    fuel cell unit (10)    controller (15)    calculation unit (22)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen storage material contains a carbon type material, at least a portion of which contains a metal or alloy selected from platinum, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, copper, silver, gold, zinc and chromium.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed), as secondary batteries for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Occlusion of hydrogen of high capacity is achieved even at temperature of 25-100degreesC.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell comprising the hydrogen storage material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the adsorption characteristics of hydrogen storage material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a lithium salt, a non-aqueous solvent, and tetrafluorinated borate (0.1-10 wt.%) and a silyl ester compound (0.01 or more), with respect to total amount of non-aqueous electrolyte.    USE - For lithium ion secondary cell (claimed) used as power supply for various domestic electronic appliances such as mobile telephone, laptop-type personal computer, camera, portable video recorder, portable compact disc player, portable mini disc player, hybrid electric vehicle and night electric power storage.    ADVANTAGE - The non-aqueous electrolyte provides lithium cell having improved charging and discharging property, excellent load characteristics, low temperature property and high temperature storing characteristics. Reduction of ionic conductivity is eliminated. Reduction of charging and discharging cycle property is suppressed even if the packing density of cathode active material is raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of non-aqueous electrolyte for lithium cells; and    (2) lithium ion secondary cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the relationship of silyl ester compound content and viscosity of non-aqueous electrolyte. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A heater (D) heats the vehicle compartment with the potential heat of the fuel-cell cooling fluid. A controller (10) intermittently switches the fuel cell (1) in which the duration of off-time is shorter than on-time, during heating operation.    USE - Fuel cell mounted vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient utilization of fuel-cell cooling fluid for heating the vehicle compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell mounted vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    secondary batter (2)    controller (10)    heater (D)    fuel cell temperature detector (S7)
NOVELTY - A groove (16) is provided at the intersection region of grooves (14,15) which are formed at up and down direction and left and right direction of separator. The groove is coupled directly to the external surface of the separator.    USE - Liquid fuel cell using methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, butanol and dimethyl ether added to water is used for portable electronic device e.g. mobile telephone, video camera, notebook type personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to supply air to a positive electrode easily and efficiently and increases the power density of fuel cell. Also prevents deformation of micro electrode array (MEA) packing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of positive electrode surface of separator.    Positive electrode surface (12)    Grooves (14-16)    Concave portion (26)
NOVELTY - A calculation unit estimates the lifetime of a structural unit e.g. desulfurizing filter and water filter of fuel cell unit, based on the correlation graph correlating the prediction life time of the structural units, and accumulated operation time and/or number of starting of the fuel cell unit. A life time display unit (44) in the display device (45), displays the estimated lifetime.    USE - Cogeneration system comprising phosphoric acid, molten carbonate and solid electrolyte type fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The structural units can be replaced before they fail, resulting in efficient and stable operation of the system without decrease in the voltage of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front and perspective views of the remote control unit for the fuel cell unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    remote control unit (40)    display device (44)    life time display unit (45)    lifetime gauge (46)    exchange notification lamp (47)
NOVELTY - An oxidation gas supply unit (12) supplies oxidation gas to a fuel cell (23). An air drive-type pump (18) supplies original fuel stored in a fuel tank (24), to a modifier (22) which modifies the fuel to hydrogen rich fuel gas. The fuel cell generates electric power based on received fuel gas and oxidation gas.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption, size and weight of the fuel cell system, by using air drive-type pump as a discharge pump for supplying original fuel to modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    oxidation gas supply unit (12)    motor (13)    surge tank (15)    air drive type pump (18)    modifier (22)    fuel cell (23)    fuel tank (24)
NOVELTY - A load prediction unit estimates the load pattern attached to a thermal load (4) which receives the exhaust heat from the fuel cells (1a-1c). An operation controller (5) controls operation of each of the fuel cells separately based on estimated load pattern.    USE - For domestic and business applications.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the operability of the fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the portable fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cells (1a-1c)    thermal load (4)    operation controller (5)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell electric power generation system has a fuel cell (3), and a heat-retaining tank (5) having burner (4). Bio-hydrogen gas is supplied to the fuel cell. The exhaust gas containing unreacted hydrogen after generating electric power in fuel cell, is supplied to the burner (4) as a heat source.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell electric power generation system is eco-friendly, and utilizes energy effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Organic acid (1)    Enzyme (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Burner (4)    Heat-retaining tank (5)
NOVELTY - The optical sensors (14) and weight sensor (16) detect the length and weight of a battery (10) mounted on a battery tray (12). An electronic control unit (ECU) (20) detects the size and capacity of the battery, based on the mass of the battery detected from the length and weight of the battery.    USE - Power supply device for vehicle equipped with exchangeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - Detects the size and capacity of the battery automatically, thereby enabling appropriate control for interruption of dark current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery (10)    battery tray (12)    weight sensor (16)    optical sensor (14)    ECU (20)
NOVELTY - The heat and condensed water generated in heat exchangers (3-5) and cooling recuperator (8) are stored in thermal storage tank and condensed-water tank (2), respectively. A feed pipe (18) is connected to inlet side of cooling pump (6) of fuel cell (1) through switching unit (17a), from bottom portion of condensed-water tank. A return pipe (19) is connected to condensed-water tank through switching unit (17b).    USE - For collecting heat generated during electric power generation of fuel cell, used for supplying hot water.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the amount of cooling water in the cooling circuit, and decreases the thermal capacity. Also reduces the starting time of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell co-generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    condensed-water tank (2)    heat exchangers (3-5)    cooling pump (6)    cooling recuperator (8)    switching units (17a,17b)    feed pipe (18)    return pipe (19)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen purification apparatus oxidizes a reformed gas containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide by oxygen, in the presence of a carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst, and reduces carbon monoxide. The upper portion of the oxidation catalyst is maintained at 200-350degreesC. The oxidation catalyst contains platinum-rhodium mixture or platinum-rhodium alloy supported by an oxide support.    USE - For purifying hydrogen used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen purification apparatus effectively reduces the concentration of carbon monoxide in the reformed gas containing hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for operating the hydrogen purification apparatus, which involves sending air to the oxidation catalyst at 100degreesC or more, during stopping of the hydrogen purification apparatus; and    (2) manufacture of carbon monoxide selective oxidation catalyst, which involves making an oxide support to support metal particle containing platinum and rhodium, using colloidal solution containing an organic compound covering the metal particle, and baking the support.
NOVELTY - A pair of brackets (4) fixes to both sides of battery (1) mounted on a base plate. An attachment unit comprising U-bolts (7a,7b) and auxiliary element (8), attaches the air tanks (2a-2d) to the outer side of the bracket.    USE - Battery for vehicle such as motor truck and trailer.    ADVANTAGE - Enables attaching air tank to the battery easily, using less number of components, thereby reducing the battery manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the battery.    battery (1)    air tanks (2a-2d)    bracket (4)    U-bolts (7a,7b)    auxiliary element (8)
NOVELTY - The electrical double layer capacitor comprises an electrolyte liquid impregnated into opposing capacitor element, and a separator (3) between a pair of polarizing electrodes (1,4). The electrolyte liquid contains normal temperature fused salt or blend of normal temperature fused salt and an organic solvent. The liquid has coefficient of viscosity of 0.1 Pa.seconds or less at 25degreesC.    USE - For backup of integrated circuit (IC) memory, backup of actuator and drive power of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical double layer capacitor has excellent stability in high temperature, and performs impregnation of electrolyte liquid quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of portion of winding type electrical double layer capacitor.    polarizing electrodes (1,4)    collectors (2,5)    separator (3)    container (8)    rubber cap (9)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery contains an anode having compound of density 1.5-2.6 g/cm3 as anode active material.    USE - As power source of small portable apparatus, foil and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high output, in low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of resistance component. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrode (1)    electrolyte liquid (2)
NOVELTY - The negative electrode material consists of composite particle comprising a coating layer formed on portion or whole of nuclear particle consisting of solid phases (A,B). Phase (A) is an amorphous alloy phase containing silicon, boron, phosphorus and/or antimony. The phase (B) is crystalline alloy phase containing silicon, magnesium, titanium, zirconium, vanadium, molybdenum, tungsten, iron, manganese, copper, cobalt and/or nickel.    USE - For negative electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (both claimed) used for portable information terminal, portable electronic device, domestic small electric power storage apparatus, two-wheeled motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material provides non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery excellent in charging and discharging cycle property and highly efficient discharge characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The phase (B) consists of crystalline alloy phase of silicon and titanium, which is an intermetallic compound phase having composition of formula: TiSi2 (titanium silicide).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a negative electrode (2) for non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows exploded perspective view of longitudinal cross-sectional view of cylindrical non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    positive electrode (1)    negative electrode (2)    separator (3)    insulation board (4)    battery case (5)
NOVELTY - The electrode catalyst contains platinum particle (in wt.%) (60-80) having average particle diameter of 1.9-2.3 mm and electrode catalyst (100).    USE - Electrode catalyst for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode catalyst has catalyst layer which does not inhibit the diffusion of gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode catalyst.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the relation between platinum load and platinum particle size. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The positive electrode active material consists of secondary particle consisting of lithium metal complex oxide powder and having average crushing strength of 110 MPa or less. The secondary particle carries several sets of primary particle, and is formed in the shape of sphere or elliptical ball.    USE - For positive electrode of non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as power source of hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The positive electrode active material provides secondary battery having decreased internal resistance, high output characteristics and coulomb efficiency, by controlling the average crushing strength of secondary particles of lithium metal complex oxide powder. The positive electrode active material has improved electroconductivity and lithium ion diffusibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The positive electrode active material consists of secondary particle consisting of lithium metal complex oxide powder and having average crushing strength of 110 MPa or less. The secondary particle carries several sets of primary particle, and is formed in the shape of sphere or elliptical ball. The lithium metal complex oxide has formula: LiNi 1-xM xO 2, where M is metallic element(s) chosen from cobalt, aluminum, magnesium, manganese, titanium, iron, copper, zinc and/or gallium, and 0 less than x less than or equal to 0.25.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery equipped with positive electrode using the positive electrode active material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional drawing of coin battery used for battery evaluation.    lithium metal negative electrode (1)    separator (2)    positive electrode (3)    gasket (4)    negative pole (5)    positive pole (6)    collector (7)
NOVELTY - A complex oxide particle consists of lithium manganese complex oxide of a spinel-type structure. The average diameter of the particle is 100 nm or less.    USE - For electrode active material of lithium secondary battery (both claimed), which is used for power supply of mobile telephone, personal computer and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The complex oxide particle of nano size, has favorable reaction area and reaction resistance. The complex oxide particle improves the battery properties such as rapid charging and discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacture of complex oxide particle, which involves mixing aqueous solution of a manganese compound and aqueous solution of a lithium compound, precipitating precursor of lithium manganese complex compound, and carrying out hydrothermal-processing of precursor aqueous solution;    (2) active material for secondary batteries, which consists of the complex oxide particle; and    (3) secondary battery containing the active material.
NOVELTY - A chair (22) for performing cosmetic treatment, is arranged in a vehicle (11). A washbasin (23) disposed at a side end of vehicle inner-space in unused state, is movable to the position at which hair of a customer seated in the chair is shampooed. An opening (29) and a connector (30) provided at the side face of the vehicle chassis, supply water and electric power to in-vehicle devices from exterior, respectively.    USE - Business-use cosmetic treatment installation with barber shop or cosmetic treatment chambers, which is mounted on vehicle such as car or mini van, to perform cosmetic treatment especially to disabled persons and aged persons, at their houses.    ADVANTAGE - The space at the periphery of the chair is not occupied by the washbasin, when the washbasin is not required. Enables supplying water and electric power to the in-vehicle devices, without installing a feed water tank or a generator inside the vehicle, hence reduces the size of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and a side view of the cosmetic treatment installation.    vehicle (11)    chair (22)    washbasin (23)    opening (29)    connector (30)
NOVELTY - The catalyst contains copper oxide, zinc oxide, zirconium oxide and aluminum oxide as essential components, and manganese dioxide as arbitrary component. The catalyst is bake-processed at 500-650 degrees C.    USE - For high-temperature CO shift reaction used for manufacturing carbon dioxide and hydrogen (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst exhibits high catalytic activity in high-temperature CO shift reaction. Therefore, the CO shift reaction is implemented industrially to form hydrogen and carbon dioxide by reacting carbon monoxide with water vapor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) high-temperature carbon monoxide (CO) shift reaction using the catalyst; and    (2) manufacture of carbon dioxide and hydrogen in presence of the catalyst.
NOVELTY - A capacitor (17) is arranged between battery (14) and inverter (40). A pulse width converter (68) generates pulse width modulation signal based on generated voltage command value of capacitor, when supply of electric current from battery to inverter is interrupted.    USE - Discharge control apparatus mounted on electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the alternating current is supplied to electrically driven machine, without performing electric current feedback control process, the discharge of capacitor is performed reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) discharge control method; and    (2) program for performing discharge control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the discharge control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery (14)    capacitor (17)    write motor (31)    inverter (40)    pulse width converter (68)    voltage command value generating processing unit (91)
NOVELTY - A control circuit (5) monitors an electric power generator (1) that generates electric power by electro-chemical reaction of oxidizing agent and reaction solution (2) containing fuel precursor, to instruct the amount of electric power that is to be generated by a hydrogen generator (4). The hydrogen generator generates electric power by electro-chemical reaction of reaction solution.    USE - Fuel cell used as power supply for mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, home power supply and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generation amount is changed in short time. A fuel cell with high energy density and high efficiency is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the fuel cell.    electric power generator (1)    reaction solution (2)    fuel tank (3)    hydrogen generator (4)    control circuit (5)
NOVELTY - The output of current sensor (21) is acquired during offset adjustment state, when electronic control units (11,13,15) are not communicating with a local area network (LAN) (9). The adjustment value of offset of actual characteristic with respect to standard characteristic of sensor is determined, using difference between acquired output and sensor output obtained when power is not supplied through a power-supply line (3).    USE - For determining offset adjustment value of current sensor used for vehicle-mounted battery state monitoring apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The offset adjustment value is determined easily and accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle-mounted battery state monitoring apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the vehicle-mounted battery state monitoring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery (1)    power-supply line (3)    LAN (9)    electronic control units (11,13,15)    current sensor (21)    output acquisition unit (35B)
NOVELTY - The pump has a metal terminal (10) which is directly mounted on the electronic board of the notebook type personal computer.    USE - For circulating coolant inside electronic devices (claimed) such as notebook type personal computer and personal digital assistant (PDA), and fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By directly mounting the metal terminal on the electronic board, lead wire and flexible tape are not required, thereby providing a compact and cheap pump. Effective cooling operation is performed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) pump module;    (2) mechanism module;    (3) electronic device; and    (4) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the pump.    casing (1)    coolant suction inlet (2)    coolant discharge opening (3)    impeller (4)    metal terminal (10)
NOVELTY - A modifier (1) converts fuel of a fuel tank (2) into a modified fuel. A pair of main valves (A,B) are arranged in a flow path connecting an evaporation unit (11) and the fuel tank. An auxiliary valve (C) is arranged in a flow path between the fuel cells (FC). A control unit (6) opens the main valves to return residual fuel from the modifier to the fuel tank, in stop mode of the fuel cell.    USE - For modification of raw material such as methanol into hydrogen-rich fuel used in fuel cell system (claimed) of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents freezing of modification of raw material in the cold condition and thereby early intermittent starting of the modification system is enabled. The residual fuel is supplied to the fuel tank reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cells generate electric power using the modified fuel. The main valves are opened and closed, based on the operating state of the fuel cells. The valves are opened when the fuel cells are in non-operating state and in stop mode of the vehicle, selectively.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the modification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (1)    fuel tank (2)    control unit (6)    evaporation unit (11)    main valves (A,B)    auxiliary valve (C)    fuel cells (FC)
NOVELTY - The conductive resin composition contains a resin, an electroconductive filler, a granular inorganic reinforcement filler having an average particle diameter of 20-750 mum, and a fibrous inorganic reinforcement filler having an average fiber diameter of 20-750 mum.    USE - For manufacturing separator (both claimed) used in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive resin composition provides molded products having excellent dimensional stability, electroconductivity, mechanical strength, moldability, heat resistance, and solvent resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The resin is a thermosetting resin, and the electroconductive filler is expanded graphite or granular graphite. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (a) separator; and    (b) manufacture of separator.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has substrates (2, 2') on which respective reactive gas passageways are formed. The cell has current collection layer, reaction layer, electrolyte film, another reaction layer and another current collection layer that are sequentially formed on substrate (2). The spacers (5a-5c) are provided at predetermined position between the substrates.    USE - For motor vehicle and electronic device (both claimed) such as mobile phone, personal handy phone system (PHS), notebook computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable television and telephone apparatus. Also applicable for electronic devices having other functions such as data communication function, sound recording-and-reproducing function, game and dictionary.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the reactive gas leakage from peripheral portion of substrate, by providing the spacer between the substrates. The reaction efficiency of fuel cell is improved without reducing pressure of the reactive gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell manufacturing method;    (2) electronic device; and    (3) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of fuel cell.    Substrates (2, 2')    Spacers (5a-5c)    Current collection layer, reaction layer and electrolyte film (7)
NOVELTY - The fluoro ethylene monomer is contacted with polytetrafluoro ethylene film base material having cross-linked structure, and the monomer is graft polymerized by irradiating with ionizing radiation to form graft cross-linked polytetrafluoro ethylene film having graft chain. The halogen group in the graft chain is changed to sulfonate group. The sulfonate group is used as sulfonic acid group.    USE - Useful as solid polymer electrolyte film for fuel cell in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fluoropolymer ion exchange membrane has excellent ion exchange capacity, high oxidation resistance, and excellent methanol proof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fluoro ethylene monomer is contacted with polytetrafluoro ethylene film base material having cross-linked structure, and the monomer is graft polymerized by irradiating with ionizing radiation to form graft cross-linked polytetrafluoro ethylene film having graft chain. The halogen group in the graft chain is changed to sulfonate group (-SO3M), where M is sodium or potassium. The sulfonate group is used as sulfonic acid group (-SO3H). The fluoro ethylene monomer is represented by: CH2=CF(SO2X), where X is fluoro or chloro group. Especially, the fluoro ethylene monomer is represented by: CH2=CF(SO2R1), where R1 is methyl, ethyl or propyl. The monomer is selected from hydrocarbon group monomer having polymerizable double bond of less than 4C, acrylic group monomer, or fluorocarbon group monomer. The polytetrafluoroethylene film base material having cross-links structure contains tetrafluoroethylene hexafluoropropylene copolymer, tetrafluoroethylene perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether copolymer, polyvinylidene fluoride or ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a graph showing swelling property of the ion exchange membrane in mixed solvent of alcohol and water. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger is formed by assembling core having alternately stacked cooling fins and tube made of aluminum between upper and lower header tanks, by brazing process. Then coating liquid resin is applied to the inner water flow path of the heat exchanger. Finally air is passed towards the coated surface.    USE - For manufacturing heat exchanger used in fuel cell of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since air is introduced after application of coating liquid, unnecessary coating solvent remaining in heat exchanger is ejected out of the heat exchanger. As a result uniform coating is formed on the inner surface of the heat exchanger without any defect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart of the manufacturing process of the heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The control valve has a case (13) to receive an electromagnetic actuation unit (14) of a valve sealing unit (18). The sealing unit sliding axially in a chafing sleeve (15) cooperates with a valve seat (21) to control the gas flow via an orifice of a valve plate. A silencer in tubular form passes through the chafing sleeve in an axial direction. The silencer has a length greater than the silencer diameter.    USE - Used for regulating flow of gas e.g. hydrogen, in a fuel cell of a motor vehicle, and CNG gas in a gas engine of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The silencer has a length greater than the silencer diameter, thus efficiently damping the noise generated in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cut view of gas valve equipped with a silencer.    Control valve case (13)    Electromagnetic actuation unit (14)    Chafing sleeve (15)    Valve sealing unit (18)    Valve seat (21)
NOVELTY - The drive group for a motor vehicle has a first electric motor (15) with a stator and rotor connected to a drive shaft (19). It has a flywheel (35) for storage of energy and a power distributor (26) connected to the stator. A secondary electric motor (27) has a second rotor and stator connected to the distributor and mechanically via a shaft (37) to the flywheel. The flywheel has a diameter of ten to twenty five centimeters.    USE - For a parallel hybrid motor vehicle especially while urban driving.    ADVANTAGE - Allows reduced energy loss if vehicle is slowed, for reduced fuel consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hybrid vehicle drive train.    Electric motor (15)    Drive shaft (19)    Power distributor (26)    Electric motor (27)    Shaft (37)
NOVELTY - An envelope separator comprises polyethylene based sheet (2) and sheet of polyester fiber matting (6). The polyethylene base sheet can be folded along a folding line around an edge of electrode plate of battery to envelope the plate. The sheet of polyester fiber matting can be welded to the base sheet at welding regions (7, 8) arranged in a manner that the base sheet is folded on the plate. The sheet of matting can envelope the plate.    USE - For separating electrode plates of opposite polarity in battery useful for starting motor vehicle engines.    ADVANTAGE - Provides high performance levels for high number of charging/discharging cycles and for rapid discharge when cold. It can be manufactured in a simple and economical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery for starting motor vehicle engines comprising envelope separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a enlarged view of the separator.    Polyethylene base sheet (2)    Face (2a)    Rib-like spacer formations (3a)    Borders (4)    Ribs (5)    Sheet of polyester fiber matting (6)    Welding regions (7)    Welding regions (7, 8)
NOVELTY - The trailer has an auxiliary battery system with at least two batteries (3a,3b) for operating a lifting platform (2) and a lateral barrier for preventing vehicles from driving under the trailer. The batteries are arranged in series in the longitudinal direction of the trailer and aft of the rear axle (6) and the lateral barrier is formed by the outside (9) of the two batteries or a battery box (5) that accommodates them.    USE - Battery system for lifting platform.    ADVANTAGE - Good battery access despite the lateral barriers for protection against vehicles driving under the trailer with the battery very close to the lifting platform.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the rear of a trailer with a stowable lifting platform    batteries (3a,3b)    lifting platform (2)    rear axle (6)    outside of batteries or battery box (9)    battery box (5)
NOVELTY - Two cargo box modules, e.g. as fuel cell modules, of different types are kept ready, are suitable for being held in an electric vehicle's (1) holding compartment (5) and match it in their dimensions in this respect. A first type of cargo box can be a fuel cell module with fuel cells and a store for fuel cells. A second type of cargo box can be a battery module with rechargeable batteries.    USE - As an electric vehicle run on fuel cells, e.g. a rechargeable battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle is fitted with a fixed rechargeable battery unit to be recharged by means of a mains charging device or by means of a fuel cell cargo box module. The battery can also be recharged on the move by means of an internal combustion engine located in the front area of the vehicle, which can also be fitted with a carrying cargo box module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electric vehicle in perspective with a holding compartment.    Electric vehicle (1)    Front axle (2)    Rear axle (3)    Passenger compartment (4)    Holding compartment (5)    Seat (6)    Guide groove (7)    Locking pick-up (8)
NOVELTY - Method for determining or predicting the high current carrying capacity of a battery in which the parameters of a model of the battery impedance are determined and from them the current carrying ability of the battery is determined.    USE - Determination of the high-current carrying capacity of a battery, especially for the starter battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive method provides a reliable prediction of battery behavior under high current loading, thus improving vehicle energy management.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The invention also relates to a corresponding device for implementation of the inventive method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - (Drawing includes non-English language text). The figure shows a circuit diagram for a motor vehicle battery.    battery (1)    vehicle wiring system (2)    generator (3)    ammeter with measurement output (4)    voltmeter (6)    microcontroller. (12)
NOVELTY - The on-board energy generation system has an on-board burner (11) mounted on a vehicle independently of an engine and an electrical generator (12) mounted on the burner to recover thermal energy produced by a combustion process as electrical energy using a thermoelectric converter. The electrical energy produced by the generator is supplied at a time at which the engine is not operating.    USE - For on-board energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Environmentally friendly and cost-effective and recovers excess heat from an on-board burner in the form of electrical energy while energy is fed in when the engine is not running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of the principle of an inventive on-board energy generation system (Drawing includes non-English text)    on-board burner (11)    electrical generator (12)    on-board battery (13)    drive engine (14)    fan (15)    fuel pump (16)
NOVELTY - Mechanical or electric energy is generated by flow system using compressible medium, system uses diffuser with integrated heat exchanger forming, with preset inlet nozzle, flow module, heating or cooling self-compressing flow medium.    USE - For energy generation by utilizing heat potentials of arbitrary sources.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion of heat energy potentials into mechanical, or electric energy. Flow energy excess can be generated either by single flow module, or series- or parallel connection or their combination of several flow modules. Heat from individual heat exchanger(s), transferred to medium, can originate from arbitrary source and can be fed back from higher to lower temperature range.
NOVELTY - An air supply unit for a fuel cell system (2) comprises a turbo system (6) with an air compressor (34) driven by a turbine (28). A combustion engine (8) is connected to the gas outlet side of the turbine.    USE - As an air supply unit for a fuel cell system (claimed) for a braking system for heavy trucks.    ADVANTAGE - The electric motor and fuel system can be smaller and no additional components are needed; both space and weight are saved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the system.    fuel cells (2)    turbo system (6)    combustion engine (8)    turbine (28)    air compressor (34)