NOVELTY - The arrangement is preferably built into a mine pit and consists of two pairs of vertical pipes (R1,R2) of at least one meter in diameter in which a cylinder (Z1,Z2) of more or less one cubic meter of water can free fall over a defined distance, preferably one hundred meters, whereby the air in the pipe drives a turbine (2) and the water is braked abruptly in a funnel shaped opening and the water braking energy and kinetic energy and weight are converted into electricity or its kinetic energy is used to drive a pump.    USE - For generating power.    ADVANTAGE - Can achieve greater than 50 per cent efficiency, uses neither renewable nor combustion energy and has relatively low capital costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of power generator (Drawing includes non-English text)    vertical pipes (R1,R2)    cylinders (Z1,Z2)    turbine (2)    cable (S)    air flap (4)
NOVELTY - A cable securing mechanism (7) allows position and depth control of the entire unit secured to sea floor by cable. The entire unit includes an encased turbine (1) and gearing assembly that is connected to paddles (2) and secured to a support frame (3) of adjustable ballast and buoyancy system (4).    USE - For generating electricity in underwater.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate electricity from any consistency margin current irrespective of directional flow, margin location and independent of all other facilities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the components of power pod structure.    turbine unit (1)    paddles (2)    support frame (3)    buoyancy and ballast system (4)    cable assembly (5)    cable securing mechanism (7)
NOVELTY - A two-phase expander generates power, by receiving heated fluid such as n-pentane from a heat exchanger (13). A liquid/vapor separator separates liquid/vapor streams from the fluid received from expander. The separated vapor stream is directed to a turbine (25), to generate power, before sending the vapor to a condenser. A feed pump (41) returns the separated liquid stream and the condensed vapor streams to heat exchanger.    USE - For use in geothermal installation for generating power from low temperature heat source.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the total feed pump work, as the flow through the main feed pump is reduced. Improves the cycle efficiency, by raising the average temperature at which the heat is supplied in the cycle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for closed cycle method of generating power from low temperature heat source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the geothermal installation.    heat exchanger (13)    two-phase expander (17)    separator (20)    turbine (25)    feed pump (41)
NOVELTY - The system has a piston diaphragm plate (140) including high tensile strength with a metallic ring around an edge inside of a sealing membrane. The metallic ring influenced by a magnetic field, causes the piston diaphragm plate to lower or rise on the inside of a containment tank (110) for creating a vacuum, when the tide rises. The vacuum draws water at high pressure, which flows through a valve mechanism to rotate a turbine.    USE - Used for generating electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides a very low installed cost power generating unit while providing zero fuel cost electricity. The system is totally transportable for lower power unit designs, and is rapidly assembled and modularly transportable for higher power unit designs. The system is easily serviced in case of component failure. The system is silent, non-polluting, and allows installation in a specifically prepared area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of generating electrical energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a tidal generator system.    Containment tank (110)    Positioning guide pole (120)    Molded stress support (130)    piston diaphragm plate (140)    Valve mechanism (150)
NOVELTY - The device has a set of wire coil (17) is enclosed within a body and a magnet (13) is enclosed in an opening of the body. The relative movement between the magnet and the coil due to turbulence of a free body of water to generate a flow of electrons. The electrons move via the coil and a lead wire to a diode bridge. The bridge transforms the flow of electrons to a constant polarity that is then converted into AC or DC power.    USE - Hydroelectric generator driven by natural turbulence of ocean water.    ADVANTAGE - The device generates power without disrupting the natural ecosystem and without creating and maintaining a dam, generator/alternators. The device generates more power even from the turbulence of the smallest wave, thus maximizing the power generation regardless of the amount of water turbulence, and also does not require additional driving mechanism.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of using an electric generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an electric generation device.    Spool core (9)    Magnet (13)    Space between magnet and spool core (15)    Wire coil (17)    Lead wire (21)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic cells arranged at predetermined intervals between an uncolored front glass (14) and a colored transparent back glass (16), are sealed using a transparent and un-colored sealing agent (18). An interconnector (20) connects the photovoltaic cells.    USE - Solar cell module is installed in roof of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power efficiently. Improves the aesthetics value of the building installed with the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of a solar cell module.    photovoltaic cell (12)    uncolored front glass (14)    transparent back glass (16)    un-colored sealing agent (18)    interconnector (20)
NOVELTY - The module has opposing arranged endothermic board (1) and cooling plate (2) which are connected by thermo elements (3a,3b). The edge portions of the thermo elements are electrically connected in series with respect to the sides of the board and the plate using the connection electrodes (4a,4b), respectively. The cross section of the thermo elements with larger Seebeck coefficient is increased.    USE - Thermo element module such as Peltier module for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power is generated reliably at high efficiency, using the temperature difference between the thermo elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the thermo element module.    endothermic module (1)    cooling plate (2)    thermo element modules (3a,3b)    connection electrodes (4a,4b)    cementing materials (5,8)
NOVELTY - An air chamber (3) is provided at the bottom of the water tank (1). A chain (7) passing over pulleys (9-12) in the water tank, is connected to a float (8) with hole so that power is generated when the float rotates by air from the chamber.    USE - Power generator installed inside water tank and decorative water tank in home, pond, swamp and seashore and also for use as children toy.    ADVANTAGE - The power generator requires simple maintenance and generates power without need for fossil fuel. Need for power transmission line and utility pole, is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the power-generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    water tank (1)    air chamber (3)    chain (7)    float (8)    pulleys (9-12)
NOVELTY - A lid (4) with protrusion (5), is provided at drain hole formed at bottom surface of water storing tank (3). The water storing tank is fixed to one end of belt (9) having a balancer (10) fixed at its other end while attaching pulley (8) to rotary shaft (7) of the generator (6). The weight of the balancer is set to be higher/lower than water storing tank when water storing tank is unfilled/filled with water.    USE - For generating electric power by gravity of water, in building and home.    ADVANTAGE - Stable electric power is generated while reducing maintenance expense.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of electric power generation system.    water tank (1)    water tap (2)    water storing tank (3)    lid (4)    protrusion (5)    generator (6)    rotary shaft (7)    belt (9)    balancer (10)
NOVELTY - A floating tank (13) immersed in the water tank (12), is filled with gas ventilated from an air blower (14) through inlet tube (15). Generator (16) generates power due to floating tank movement, which is converted into rotary movement by converter (17).    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids water spill over, and simplifies the structure of power generator. As power generation uses buoyancy force of the floating tank, power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic of the power generation apparatus.    water tank (12)    floating tank (13)    air blower (14)    inlet tube (15)    generator (16)    converter (17)    water (W)
NOVELTY - The energy generator comprises a device to harness wind or tidal energy, rechargeable batteries and a dynamo. The batteries are charged using both kinetic energy converted into electricity by the dynamo and the energy from other batteries.    USE - Energy generator.    ADVANTAGE - Energy producing unlimited quantities of energy than that provided by the wind or tidal source.
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises a solar battery (1) which supplies electric power to a camera (2) such as closed circuit television (CCTV) camera and a microphone (3) which are operated only when a telephone apparatus (5) such as personal handyphone system (PHS) communicates with another PHS (7).    USE - For use in vehicle such as ship.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a structure which is usable at any place, as the telephone/communication lines are unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the monitoring apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar battery (1)    camera (2)    microphone (3)    sensor (4)    PHS (5,7)
NOVELTY - Electrical power generation method involves converting energy stored in a rotary structure (1), into electrical energy.    USE - For generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - Electrical power is generated without depending on fossil energy and nuclear energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above power generating process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rotary structure (1)    coupling device (3)    shaft (4)    power switching device (6)    rail (8)
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric element (20) has a conductive layer (23) consisting of fullerene (24) formed between an anode (22) and a cathode (21). The electron from the cathode moves to the anode when voltage is applied between the cathode and anode, so that the anode gets heated. A heating portion formed at the anode converts the heat into electrical energy.    USE - Used for thermoelectric apparatus (claimed) e.g. air-conditioner and electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces heat conductivity between the cathode and anode and hence the electrical energy is converted into heat with high efficiency. Since the use of mechanical sliding component is eliminated, the generation of vibration and noise are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: thermoelectric apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric element.    thermoelectric element (20)    cathode (21)    anode (22)    conductive layer (23)    fullerene (24)
NOVELTY - The solar receptacle includes a housing (2) with at least one bypass diode (3). A connecting device (6) made of a good thermal conductor, such as metal, is provided for thermally connecting the solar receptacle to an existing part of the solar cell module. The connecting device preferably lies flat on the frame (8) of the solar cell module.    USE - For electrically connecting solar cells of a solar cell module, with a housing accommodating bypass diodes.    ADVANTAGE - Limited heating in operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of the solar receptacle.    Housing (2)    Bypass diode (3)    Connecting device (6)
NOVELTY - The heat-power system has a machine or a device (17) suitable for generating a reduced pressure (16) relative to the ambient air pressure connected via an air humidity separator to a device or machine (14) that outputs mechanical work that is then converted to electrical energy or pressure energy. An intermediate carrier medium can be used. The latter device or machine has a feed for ambient air. The air flow from the vacuum generating device/machine is fed into a spiral tube (10) via a wind wheel (7) and heat exchanger (5+3,4) to the surroundings.    USE - For providing heat and power as useful energy for people.    ADVANTAGE - Uses renewable energy resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an inventive heat-power system.    spiral wound tube (10)    wind wheel (7)    heat exchanger (5+3,4)
NOVELTY - A support structure (SS) (2) in the sea has a power house plant (1) that has components for using a geothermal area and uses pipe lines (11) to link to high-pressure gas reservoirs (51) among them. Energy converters like wind energy plants (7), sea wave converters (8), sea flow converters (54), etc. integrate directly into the SS to produce current.    USE - For yielding renewable energy like solar energy, wind power, hydrodynamic power, sea heat, sea waves, sea/tidal flow and environmental heat/cold, e.g. in closed cycle system.    ADVANTAGE - Hot water supplied from a geothermal area passes up in pipes (12) and residual heat is passed downwards again via the pipe connections (13) that have heat insulation (14) in order to avoid loss in temperature when the body of waters passes across.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an operating diagram of the present invention. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power house plant (1)    Support structure (2)    Wind energy plant (7)    Sea wave converter (8)    Pipe line (11)    Pipe (12)    Pipe connection (13)    Heat insulation (14)    High-pressure gas reservoir (51)    Sea flow converter (54)
NOVELTY - The module has solar cell element having PN or PIN type semiconductor device serving as photoelectric conversion element which is formed on the outer surface of an elongated structure having diameter of 1000 microns or less.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of adverse effect produced from increase in weight, is prevented, conversion efficiency is improved and production cost is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of solar cell module.
NOVELTY - Several foils (40) are attached to a cable or a belt or a chain so that the cable or belt or chain is moved along defined track due to flow of water current so that track lies in a plane perpendicular to water current flow.    USE - Underwater power generation system for river, ocean.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes kinetic energy of moving water efficiently. Provides an environmental friendly power generation system. Reduces maintenance cost as generators are not located underwater.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top view of the underwater power generation.    underwater power generation system (10)    frame (20)    track (30)    foils (40)    power takeoff unit (50)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric electric power generating apparatus (100) includes a high temperature side heat source (120) which circulates exhaust gas from a vehicle engine in a flow path (121), and a low temperature side heat source (130) which discharges heat from the exhaust gas to external air by boiling and condensation of a liquid medium sealed in a container (131).    USE - For converting heat energy of exhaust gas of vehicle engine into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides thermoelectric electric power generating apparatus which does not exert influence on cooling system. Eliminates need for piping structure and pump even when water cooling type is used as base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view showing the thermoelectric electric power generating apparatus. (131)    Thermoelectric electric power generating apparatus (100)    High temperature side heat source (120)    Flow path (121)    Low temperature side heat source (130)    Container (131)
NOVELTY - The generator comprises vertical inner fixed tube (A) which is fixed to the seabed, and outer tube (C) attached to an annular float. The inner fixed tube has a series of bearing rings fitted along its length. A float device (D) is fitted with inclined paddle blades (J) for rotating sliding components between which critical air gap is maintained by circulating compressed air stored in tanks located in the support structure (F).    USE - For generating megawatts of electrical power, in marine and hostile weather environment.    ADVANTAGE - The compressed air can be made to constantly circulate and thus rigid air cushion effect is increased. The jamming of sliding components is prevented by the provision of floating device with inclined paddle blades.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of arrangement of components of wave powered air assisted linear generator.    vertical inner fixed tube (A)    outer tube (C)    float device (D)    support structure (F)    inclined paddle blade (J)
NOVELTY - The floating device (3) is configured to divide, divert and accelerate the water flowing through the water channels. Several twin impellers (2) are arranged in the water flow channels, to extract energy from the water flowing through the channels.    USE - Anchored floating unit for fixing to sea or river bed, used in tidal energy extraction device (claimed) for accelerating flow of water to turbines, used in power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The position of the floating unit raises/falls corresponding to varying height of the water. Increases speed of the water to enable rotation of the impeller at desired speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) tidal energy extraction device; and accelerator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the anchored floating unit.    generator (1)    impeller (2)    floating unit (3)    accelerator (4)    weed deflector (8)    constriction channels (9)
NOVELTY - Proposed solar battery has panel with modules secured thereto by adhesive; these modules incorporate solar cells interconnected in series or in series-parallel with aid of switching buses. The latter are provided with thermomechanical expansion devices; shielding glass strip provided with flexible members of desired shape and size additionally glued to planar or curvilinear surface of frame is secured by means of adhesive to front surface of each solar cell. Inner space of flexible members is filled with sealing compound to form convex meniscus. Solar cells abut against flexible members and are fixed in position until sealing compound is fully polymerized. Switching buses with thermomechanical expansion devices, as well as shunting diodes are welded or soldered to rear contacts of solar cells in regions free from sealing compound. Thermomechanical expansion devices are disposed between rear end of solar cells and carrying surface of frame also in regions free from sealing compound. Solar battery is characterized in simplified design of switching system and in that battery mass is uniformly distributed over frame surface.    USE - Electrical engineering; electrical energy generation by solar-radiation-to-power conversion.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability, in-service stability of mechanical, thermomechanical and electrical characteristics, and reduced mass of solar battery.1 cl, 3 dwg, 1 ex
NOVELTY - A helical type offshore combined generating system is provided to secure continuity of power generation by performing wind and ocean current power generation using the wind and ocean currents at the same time and to supply maximized power generation capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A helical type offshore combined generating system is composed of a cylindrical vertical supporting column(10) of which a lower end is fixed on the bottom ground of the seat; a power transmitting cylinder(40) for covering the vertical supporting column and rotating about the vertical supporting column; at least one helical blade(20) fixed at a part under the water of the power transmitting cylinder to position the power transmitting cylinder in the center; a helical power generator(30) installed at the upside of the water surface of the vertical supporting column to receive rotary power by engaging an upper end of the power transmitting cylinder exposed out of the upside of the water surface with an input shaft; a wind power generator(60) mounted at the upper end of the vertical supporting column to rotate by a swivel(70); and a propeller blade(50) disposed at an input shaft of the wind power generator.
NOVELTY - A propeller-type offshore combined power generating system is provided to secure continuity of power generation by performing wind and ocean current power generation using the wind and ocean currents at the same time and to maximize power generation capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A propeller-type offshore combined power generating system is composed of a cylindrical vertical supporting column(10) of which a lower end is fixed on the bottom ground of the seat; an ocean current power generator(30) installed at the underwater portion of the vertical supporting column; an underwater propeller blade(20) disposed at an input shaft of the ocean current power generator; a wind power generator(50) arranged at the upper end exposed out of the water surface of the vertical supporting column to rotate by a swivel(60); and a water propeller blade(40) mounted at an input shaft of the wind power generator.
NOVELTY - A helical type offshore combined generating system with a composite power generator is provided to secure continuity of power generation by performing wind and ocean current power generation using the wind and ocean currents at the same time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A helical type offshore combined generating system with a composite power generator is composed of a cylindrical vertical supporting column(10) of which a lower end is fixed on the bottom ground of the seat; a power transmitting cylinder(20) installed to cover the vertical supporting column and to rotate about the vertical supporting column and mounted with a connection gear at the upper end; a composite power generator unit(40) rotatively disposed at the upper end of the vertical supporting column; at least one helical blade(30) fixed at the part under the water surface of the power transmitting cylinder to position the power transmitting cylinder in the center; and a propeller blade(50) installed at a wind power input shaft. The composite power generator unit comprises the horizontal wind power input shaft; a wind power gear box interlocked and engaged with the wind power input shaft; a helical gear box interlocked and engaged with a connection gear; and a composite power generator for generating electricity with rotary power controlled by the wind power gear box and the helical gear box.
NOVELTY - A main float (1) is provided with a wave-powered electricity generator which is connected to a breakwater apparatus (5). A deep water suction pipe is arranged on the main float. The deep water suction pipe is used as a vacuum pump during sea weed cultivation.    USE - For sea weed cultivation in ocean deep water.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high quality and stable supply by providing the deep water suction pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the sea weed cultivation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Main float (1)    Breakwater apparatus (5)    Mooring rope (7)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has movable ring inside a tank which is moved between the upper and lower sides of the tank, with the fluid in the tank, which is circulated by gravity, hydraulic pressure and buoyancy, when a shut-off valve in a transfer pipe connected to the tank is opened and closed.    USE - For fluid circulation-type electrical power generation equipment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The novel apparatus enables generation of electrical power, without bad influence on the environment of the earth, such as destruction of nature, consumption of earth resource, radioactive risk and global warming.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fluid circulation-type electrical power generation equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circulation of fluid and movement of ring in the fluid circulation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A converter main circuit (21) performs voltage transformation action along single direction using switches (SW1,SW2). A switching circuit (40) is directly connected to a thermo element (13) and a battery (30) to output voltage at a predetermined range.    USE - For exhaust heat electric power generation in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption by providing the switching circuit which is directly connected to the thermo element and battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the exhaust heat electric power generating apparatus.    Thermo element (13)    Converter main circuit (21)    Battery (30)    Switching circuit (40)    Switches (SW1,SW2)
NOVELTY - This is an overpass sea highway pontoon bridge. It contains bridge base, electric generator, bridge surface, and heavy materials, drain hole, wind power electric generator, support pile, steel wire cable, fixed piles, wave power electric generator, and support metals, in the middle of the bridge there is a support stake, on the stake there is a wind power electric generator device, under the base of bridge there are support metals, on the two ends of the bridge there are heavy materials, they are connected with steel wire cable and fixed on the fixed pile. The base of bridge has concave shape and is composed by following: the two top of bridges are warped by the break water wall, and the middle of the bridge surface is horizontal, on the two sides of the bridge surface are an inclined plane, on it there are drain holes, protect the sea water corrode the bridge's surface, on the two sides of the pontoon bridge there is wave power electric generator, it is connected with the base of bridge, and the other end is connected with the steel wire cable. Between the base of bridge and wave generator there is safety net device.
NOVELTY - The engine has a heat source and a cooling source for heating/cooling a temperature sensitive magnetic material (12). The material is contained within a piston (13) moving in a cylinder. The heating temperature and the cooling temperature are set straddling a Curie temperature. The magnetic material indicates a magnetization variation of 0.5 Tesla or greater for a heating and cooling temperature difference of 100 C. or less.    USE - Used for recycling heated wastewater discharged from a factory and converting it into mechanical or electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The heating temperature and the cooling temperature are set straddling a Curie temperature, hence the engine gains a large magnetization difference, and a large mechanical or electric energy output, even with a small difference between the cooled and heated portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermal power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal engine.    Piston (11)    Magnet (12)    Piston cylinder (13)
NOVELTY - A nanowire thermoelectric device is manufactured by forming p-type nanowire on the substrate by activating electrically connected group of substrate electrodes, forming a n-type nanowire on the substrate by activating other electrically connected group of substrate electrodes, and forming top electrodes to connect the p-type nanowire and the n-type nanowire.    USE - For manufacturing a nanowire thermoelectric device (claimed) for use as power generators, and/or cooling devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method uses substrate electrode that provides a degree of protection for the nanowires that are to be formed on the substrate. It forms electrode pattern that can be patterned and re-patterned on the bottom surface without containing nanowires.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of nanowire thermoelectric device comprises: providing a substrate upon which to form nanowires, where the substrate comprises substrate electrodes passing from top exposed surface of the substrate to a bottom exposed surface of the substrate; forming a first electrode pattern on the bottom surface of the substrate, where the first electrode pattern forms electrically connected groups of substrate electrodes; forming p-type nanowire on the substrate by activating electrically connected group of substrate electrodes; forming a n-type nanowire on the substrate by activating other electrically connected group of substrate electrodes; and forming top electrodes to connect the p-type nanowire and the n-type nanowire and forming a second electrode pattern on the bottom surface of the substrate to replace the first electrode pattern such that a thermocouple is formed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a stage of thermoelectric device fabrication.    Substrate (2001)    Substrate electrode (2005)    Nanopore formation layer (2031)    Patterned electrodes (2035, 2045)    Nanopores (2082)
NOVELTY - The module has solar cells electrically connected in a linear series circuit. A terminal bar assembly is affixed to each end of the module. A terminal bar within the assembly is in electrical continuity with an electrical output of the solar cell at an end of the solar cell circuit. A circuit connector is in electrical continuity with the bar. One of upper and lower pans (14,16) forms a support structure for the solar cells.    USE - Used in a sunlight-tracking photovoltaic array (claimed) for collecting sunlight for conversion into useful forms of energy that is used in an industrial application and home.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic module is amenable to automated assembly, thus reducing cost of the photovoltaic modules. The module combines the functions of sunlight collection, heat collection and roofing into a single apparatus, thus eliminating a frame required in modules as well as the precision spacing and manual electrical connection performed during the assembly of the modules.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of assembling a photovoltaic module    (B) a sunlight-tracking photovoltaic array comprising photovoltaic modules.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of a photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (10)    Upper pan (14)    Lower pan (16)    Terminal bar assembly (18,18`)    Dielectric layer (30)
NOVELTY - The module comprises light receiving surface side fillers (12a,12b) made of white/colored light shielding material, that are opposing each other on a transparent substrate (11). A solar battery element (13) is arranged between the back side filler (14) and the light receiving surface side filler.    USE - Solar cell module mounted on roof of building and green house.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is increased and the external appearance of solar cell module is improved. The manufacturing cost of the solar cell module is decreased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    transparent substrate (11)    light receiving surface side filler (12a,12b)    solar battery element (13)    back side filler (14)    horizontal direction wiring (17)
NOVELTY - The wave operated upwelling machine for the feed of nutrient rich cold deep water into the upper sea levels in order to mix the deep water with the upper levels consists of a buoy (A), a hose (C) with a mixing module (D), the actual feed hose with a reinforcing cable cordage, a check valve (B), and a downwards hanging counterweight. The check valve is designed as a grid of individual small check valves, or as a valve grid with overlapping flexible membrane valves. The mixing module consists of a number of outlet holes become larger in the upwards direction and which ensure a constant volume outlet per vertical section.    USE - The wave operated upwelling machine is for the feed of nutrient rich cold deep water into the upper sea levels in order to mix the deep water with the upper levels.    ADVANTAGE - High initial costs and handling of the upwelling machine can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the component parts of the whole upwelling machine (drawing includes non-English language text).    buoy (A)    check valve (B)    flexible hose (C)    mixing module (D)
NOVELTY - Controlling fusion, fission and interatomic bonding between two charged metals or alloys involves use of electrokinetic, electrolysis, electrogravity, electrodynamic, fluid dynamics or centripetal interrelations allowing atoms, leptons and hadrons to react in a low temperature and pressure environment.    USE - For controlling fusion, fission and interatomic bonding between two charged metals or alloys, especially in water, useful in the generation of hydrogen (claimed), such as to power internal combustion engine or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method eliminates the problem associated with prior art apparatus, where the gases that were created start being drawn back through the electrodes affecting further operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a hydrogen gas generator producing hydrogen and oxygen gases from the controlled electrokinetic reaction.
NOVELTY - The computed azimuth and altitude are used to respectively compute the degree required to rotate the panel about vertical and horizontal axes to align the heading of the panel to face the sun and incline the panel normally to the sun.    USE - Automatically tracking the sun from a mobile platform, e.g. land or water going vehicle, with a solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes the power output of the solar panel without manually adjusting the heading and inclination of the panel throughout the day, thus minimizing required maintenance while ensuring environment-friendliness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method involves calculating the heading of a solar panel using a compass, the inclination of the face of the panel from the horizontal, and the azimuth and altitude of the sun reference to the geographical location of the panel. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar tracking system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow diagram for automatically tracking the sun.
NOVELTY - The light receiving surface side fillers (12a,12b) arranged at regions opposing the surface and periphery of solar battery element (13), comprise transparent material and light shieldable material respectively.    USE - Solar cell module installed at building.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the external appearance of solar cell module.    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.    transparent substrate (11)    light receiving surface side fillers (12a,12b)    solar battery element (13)    back side filler (14)    reverse side protective layer (15)
NOVELTY - A bar (4) attached to the cylinder arm (3) presses the solar battery electrode (1) inside the solder melt solution (6) and moves the solar battery electrode up and down inside the solder melt solution.    USE - For manufacturing solar battery electrodes used in solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient and reliable coating of solder melt solution on the solar battery electrodes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solar battery electrode manufacturing apparatus.    solar battery electrode (1)    wafer carrier (2)    arm (3)    bar (4)    solder tank (5)    solder melt solution (6)    cylinder (7)
NOVELTY - A solar battery element (9) is immersed in a flux solution diluted with a solvent, and a liquid (11) maintained at temperature higher than boiling point of the flux solution. The solar battery element is then immersed in a solder melt solution (17) and an electrode having solder melt solution at the surface and covered with a solder is formed. Thus, the solar battery element is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of solar battery element.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides eco-friendly solar battery element having high reliability, productivity and favorable solder wettability. Preheating of the solar battery element is performed uniformly in less time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of the solar battery element comprising a solder tank (16) of solder melt solution, and a preheating tank (10) into which liquid maintained at temperature higher than boiling point of flux solution is poured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing apparatus of solar battery element.    solar battery element (9)    preheating tank (10)    liquid (11)    solder tank (16)    solder melt solution (17)
NOVELTY - A wiring intensive pull-in terminal (40) has wiring intensive portion (43) with electric circuit that confronts outdoor side and is connected in series or parallel with system connected to input terminals (41) that connect several solar cell panels. An output terminal (42) connects output of system to cable by two terminal connections of input terminals. A pull-in portion (45) pulls-in the cable into housing interior.    USE - For generating electric power using solar cell in roof panel of housing.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces required number of the service cables, hence enables to easily install the electric power generation system in the housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows perspective view of wiring intensive pull-in terminal, and sectional views of the wiring intensive portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pull-in terminal (40)    input terminals (41)    output terminal (42)    intensive portion (43)    pull-in portion (45)
NOVELTY - A strip-shaped solar cell (1) is arranged perpendicular with respect to a character board. The solar cell has comb-tooth type photovoltaic cells (2) formed at equal intervals and are connected in series.    USE - Electronic timepiece e.g. clock/watch.    ADVANTAGE - By connecting the photovoltaic cells in series, the difference in incidence amount of light to each photovoltaic cell is decreased. Hence, output from the photovoltaic cell is stabilized. The switching circuit for series parallel switching and voltage rise circuit are unnecessary, thereby reducing the size of the timepiece. Enables to supply electric power to secondary battery stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar cell.    solar cell (1)    photovoltaic cell (2)    boundary line (2e)    electrodes (3a,3b)
NOVELTY - The generator has a side plate (12) whose width is set corresponding to normal load fluctuation produced by seawater pressure fluctuation exerted on a base plate (11) of a water room (4) of a hull (2). A pendulum board (6) moves in the hull in synchronization with buoyancy fluctuation accompanied by vertical motion of sea surface in the water room.    USE - For floating type wave powered electricity generation system installed in breakwaters and sea. Also applicable for pendulum type wave activated generator and water column vibrating wave activated generator.    ADVANTAGE - The efficient power acquisition from the waves is attained using the arrangement of less manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional views of the floating type wave activated generator showing the water indoor water surface variation near the perpendicular plate and sea surface variation.    hull (2)    water room (4)    pendulum board (6)    base plate (11)    side plate (12)
NOVELTY - The device has two parallel bars and a boat (8) moving up, when the waves arrive, to mount a piston (18) and a cage (20) whose windows move for water current to pass into a cylinder (22). The boat is lowered, when the waves recede, on the piston that pushes the cage inside the cylinder to close the cylinder. The cage descends the cylinder by pushing the water from the cylinder to a pipe (25) end then to an aqueous pipe leading to a dam.    USE - Used for raising the sea water into a dam (claimed) built near the sea and higher than it to exploit the dynamic energy of the waves for the production of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The device is simple and economical for the production of electricity and allows effective benefiting from the waste dynamic energy of waves in the sea. The device is capable of effectively working during the turbulence of the waves to fill the dam with water sufficient for the production of electricity during the whole year and for breeding mussels and fishes for various tourist projects. The articulation of the two parallel bars with the cross-piece permits maintaining precise movement of the boat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The two parallel bars are articulated at one side with a cross-piece fixed to two pillars sunken under sea, and another side to the boat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows different parts of a sea water raising device.    Boat (8)    Piston (18)    Cage (20)    Cylinder (22)    Pipe (25)    Windows (26, 27)
NOVELTY - A wind turbine (2) mounted on a tower (4), is mounted on an immersed float. The immersed float that is anchored to the sea bed through mooring line (7), tether or link is floated freely as a consequence of the effect of the waves. The wind turbine is allowed to rotate as a result of the sea waves for extracting energy from the waves due to its damping mechanism on the motion of waves.    USE - For using wind turbine installed in offshore.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the installation cost of wind turbine due to simplified mounting of wind turbine on the supporting structure which is anchored to offshore.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wind turbine usage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory diagram of the wind turbine installed in offshore.    wind turbine (2)    generator (3)    tower (4)    supporting structure (5)    mooring line (7)
NOVELTY - A main heat exchanger (102) transfers heat from received source fluid e.g. exhaust gas from engine to working fluid. An alternator coupled to turbine shaft (116) in turbine unit (114) which receives working fluid from heat exchanger, generates electrical energy corresponding to high speed rotation of the shaft. A cooling system having a condensing unit (134) cools the working fluid received from turbine unit, and supplies cool fluid to the heat exchanger.    USE - E.g. Rankine cycle system for electrical energy generation system (claimed) used for generating electrical energy from source of waste heat such as hot air, steam, hot oil and exhaust gases from internal combustion engine of motor vehicle and hot waste fluid from small industrial installation, using working fluid such as hexane, water, or HFE-7100.    ADVANTAGE - Recovers energy at reasonable efficiency from sources of waste heat, and enhances the amount of electrical energy, significantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electrical energy generation system;    (2) radio inflow turbine unit;    (3) waste energy recovery system;    (4) bearing;    (5) rotary magnetic coupling;    (6) method for extracting energy from source of waste heat;    (7) method of controlling energy recovery system;    (8) programmable control system for controlling energy recovery system; and    (9) working fluid purification system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the energy recovery system.    main heat exchanger (102)    source fluid inlet (104)    turbine unit (114)    turbine shaft (116)    alternator (120)    condensing unit (134)
NOVELTY - An encapsulant layer for photovoltaic module comprises a separable layer formed of a thermoplastic resin.    USE - For photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The encapsulant layer placed in the transparent front face substrate and the photovoltaic cell has a total ray transmittance of 70 - 100%. The peeling strength between the encapsulant layer and the transparent front face substrate of 0.5 - 140 N/15 mm width, measured in a 180degreesC peeling test under a 25degreesC atmosphere, after the photovoltaic module is left under high temperature and high humidity of 85degreesC and 85% for 1000 hours. The layer recovers and recycles or reuses reutilizable resources such as a transparent front face substrate and photovoltaic cell among constituents of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An encapsulant layer for photovoltaic module comprises a separable layer formed of a thermoplastic resin having a peeling strength from transparent front face substrate of 1 - 150 N/15 mm width measured in 180degrees peeling test under 25degreesC atmosphere, a Vicat softening temperature 60 - 128degreesC measured based on JIS standard K7206, a melt mass flow rate of 0.1 - 50 g/10 min measured based on JIS standard K7210, and an output maintenance factor of photoelectronic power of 80 - 100%, before and after a test measured based on a standard. The photovoltaic module is formed by laminating a transparent front face substrate; a photovoltaic cell carrying a wiring electrode and a takeoff electrode, the encapsulant layer placed on at least one surface; and a rear face protecting sheet. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing a regenerated photovoltaic cell involving heating the module at temperature not lower than the softening temperature of a thermoplastic resin which is a constituent material of the separable layer; peeling the separable layer, plasticized by heating to separate the photovoltaic cell; and removing the encapsulant layer adhered to the cell.
NOVELTY - Nanocomposite comprises a powder having a surface modified nanoscale layer from metals, metal oxides, organometallics, semiconductors, alloys, and/or carbon products. The powder has an average particle size of 1 nm to 1 microns. The nanoscale layer has an average thickness of 1-100 nm. A conductive medium from monomers, polymers, or organometallics is also included.    USE - Nanocomposite is used in nanocomposite matrixes for making of energy conversion products (all claimed), e.g. thermionics, thermoelectric, photovoltaic, fuel cell, piezoelectrics, photoelectrics, ballistic tunneling, thermal diodes, or photon, electron, and photon emitters (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nanocomposite has enhanced energy conversion between thermal, electron, phonons, and photons energy states.
NOVELTY - Electronic light panel has base divided to four areas. There are solar cells in one of the areas, and there are accumulators in the other area, which accumulators are connected to solar cells.    USE - Electronics.    ADVANTAGE - Better comfort at application.2 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Proposed steam-turbine plant for geothermal power station includes primary circuit consisting of geothermal circulation system and secondary circuit consisting of steam-turbine plant cycle. To increase thermodynamic efficiency of utilization of geothermal waters, plant is furnished additionally with evaporator, heat exchanger, gas-expansion machine and circulating pump. Mass flow rate of working medium getting into primary interwell heat exchanger greatly exceeds flow rate of medium circulating in steam turbine plant circuit. Working medium heated to saturation temperature is divided on surface into two flows. First flow gets into evaporator and further on into turbine and condenser, second flow is directed into heat exchanger whereto cooling water is directed from condenser for heating. Said water, after heating, is fed to low-potential heat consumers.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency of power cycle at maximum decrease of temperature of waste thermal water.1 dwg
NOVELTY - The invention is dealt with the areas of heat-power engineering and may be used in the boiler rooms and the thermal power stations. The vacuum deaerating plant contains: a vacuum deaerator with connected to it pipelines of the initial water and the heating agent delivery and withdrawal of the deaerated water and the vented steam; a mechanical vacuum pump with an electric drive connected through the pipeline of the vented steam with the vacuum deaerator. The installation is supplied with a unit to control the share of dissolved oxygen connected with the gauge measuring the share of the dissolved oxygen mounted on the pipeline of the deaerated water withdrawal and with a converter of the mechanical vacuum pump electric drive frequency of rotation. The technical result is improvement of quality and profitability of vacuum deaeration of water due to maintaining an optimum mode of operation of the mechanical vacuum pump and exclusion of its operation with excessive power consumption.    USE - Heat-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - The vacuum deaerating plant ensures improvement of quality and profitability of vacuum deaeration of water.
NOVELTY - The invention is dealt with the areas of heat-power engineering and may be used in the boiler rooms and the thermal power stations. The vacuum deaerating installation contains: a vacuum deaerator with connected to it pipelines of the initial water and the heating agent delivery and withdrawal of the deaerated water and the vented steam; a mechanical vacuum pump with an electric drive connected through the pipeline of the vented steam with the vacuum deaerator. The installation is supplied with the unit to control ue= parameter connected with the gauge measuring ueapproximatelyI parameter mounted on the pipeline of the deaerated water withdrawal and with a converter of the mechanical vacuum pump electric drive frequency of rotation.    USE - Heat-power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - The vacuum deaerating installation ensures improvement of quality and profitability of vacuum deaeration of water. The technical result is improvement of quality and profitability of vacuum deaeration of water due to maintaining an optimum mode of operation of the mechanical vacuum pump and exclusion of its operation with excessive power consumption.
NOVELTY - Proposed heat supply system has base and peak heat sources connected by heat networks with Users, network heaters of extraction turbines of thermoelectric plants installed as base heat supply sources and self-contained heat sources of each user for operating as peak supply sources.    USE - Heat power engineering; heat supply systems of cities.    ADVANTAGE - Improved quality and reliability of heat supply.
NOVELTY - Invention relates to heat supply method according to which base heat demand of heat supply is covered by steam extractions of thermoelectric plants extraction turbines, and peak load of heat supply system is covered by means of peak sources. Used as peak sources are self-contained heat sources installed at each user.    USE - Heat power engineering; heat supply system of cities.    ADVANTAGE - Improved reliability of heat supply.
NOVELTY - Method includes deaerated water supply to storage tank by means of water supply pipeline and its discharge through water outlet pipeline; storage tank communicates with atmosphere by means of pipe. As tank is filled up, water compresses air on its surface which applies pressure to the latter and ejects water to mentioned pipe welded into tank cover, dipped in storage tank below water outlet pipeline level, and brought out above storage-tank cover through height where rhoair is air density, kg/m2; Ht is maximal water lift in storage tank, m; Rt is storage tank radius, m; rhowater is water density, kg/m2; r is pipe radius, m.    USE - Deaerated water storage at heating and industrial boilers and thermal power stations.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability of deaerated water protection against repeated saturation with corrosive gases.1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Invention is designed for use in operating thermoelectric plants for reconstruction and at designing of new district-heating steam-power plants. Proposed system includes absorption lithium bromide two-housing heat pump consisting of generator and condenser arranged in one housing, and absorber and evaporator, in other housing. Thermocompressor is driven by removing potential of waste flue gases which provides reduction of consumption of fuel and potential of discharge flue gases. Moreover, evaporator of heat pump is connected to outlet (used in summer) and inlet (used in winter) cooling water pipelines of turbine condenser which makes it possible to increase vacuum in condenser and use heat of condensation with resulting increase of power generation and to decrease heat ejection with cooling water. Owing to successive heating of water for hot-water power supply (in summer) and return heating water (in winter) in absorber and condenser of heat pump, steam consumption for turbine heat extractions is reduced.    USE - Heat power engineering; thermoelectric plants.    ADVANTAGE - Increased power and heat supply.1 dwg
NOVELTY - Water heating plant has water boiler with burner, gas supply piping, air duct with fan, gas conduit with smoke exhauster, and delivery-water supply piping with pump. Installed in air duct upstream and downstream of fan and upstream of air heater are heat exchangers communicating at heating-medium end with discharge pipeline and delivery-water supply line upstream of pump; gas conduit inlet communicates with burner through heat exchanger disposed downstream of air heater.    USE - System water heating, for instance at thermal power stations.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced reliability, reduced fuel consumption under all operating conditions. 1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A complex generator is provided to generate the electricity much by installing shafts above and below many axis and forming compositions of dome shaped solar cell plates and many blades in many layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A steel tower is installed facing the south. A shaft is installed in a shaft and a dome shaped solar cell(88) is installed in the center of a fan blade. Solar cell plates are installed in bleak blades in the right lower and the lower upper parts of one blade. The generated amount of the dome shaped solar cell plate toward the position of a sun and the solar cell of the lower plate are maximized without regarding to the chasing of solar light. The solar cell of the upper blade generates with solar light when returning through the rotation. In blowing wind, the blades of the solar cell plates receive the wind. The returning blades after the rotation are folded by the wind. Many blade fans installing the blades in one shaft are formed in multi-layers and connected through worm gears. The operating amount of the generator is automatically connected according to the speed of wind. In installing a generation equipment in a seashore, a pin is inserted in one side of a trust to easily move upward and downward. A buoyancy tank is installed in the end of the thrust and floated on sea. A structure is floated on sea by a buoyancy tank in the end of the thrust. A buoyancy is installed in sea water in the end of the sea side thrust. These devices are installed in many strands to rotate a gear via an accelerator. Thereby, the overlapping costs of a wave power generator are reduced and the generated amount is adjusted according to an automating device to be connected with the generator according to force from wave power. The electricity thereof is charged or stored via an electricity adjustor.
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric modules (3,3a) have thermo elements (30,30a) arranged between heat conduction boards (31,31a). The thermoelectric modules are arranged between liquefied natural gas (LNG) flow paths (20,20a) and sea water flow paths (23,23a) so that a temperature difference is generated at both ends of the thermo elements.    USE - For generating hydro power using vaporization heat of liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas (NG).    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating the electric power even during the vaporization of LNG.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the LNG vaporization heat-based electric power generator.    thermoelectric modules (3,3a)    LNG flow paths (20,20a)    sea water flow paths (23,23a)    thermo elements (30,30a)    heat conduction boards (31,31a)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a mechanical sea water electric power generating device. It includes a center fixing spindle between the two ends of a sealed cylinder; the middle part of the spindle is connected with the input end of the accelerator; one end is fixed to the accelerator. The spindle at two sides of the accelerator connects the ends of the link two of which is a group, another end on one side is connected to the generator, the input spindle of the generator is connected to the output end of the accelerator, the another end of the another two links is connected to the balancing block and connected to the accelerator. It generates electricity with sea wave, tide and ocean current, the type changes the energy of then into mechanical energy, and then drives the generator to generate electricity. The device can oscillate, be fixed, or float; in maybe on surface of water or underwater. The invention has a high efficiency and a long life span.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a hydraulic sea water generating device. It includes center connecting spindle of the two ends of the sealed cylinder, the spindle is connected to the input end of the accelerator, whose one side's spindle is connected to one end of four links, another ends of the two links are assembled with oil pump, motor, generator, one end of the generator is connected to the link, one end of the other end of the generator is connected to the output end of the motor, the motor is connected to the pump through pipes, the pump shaft is connected to the output end of the accelerator,another ends of the two links have balance blocks, one link is connected with the accelerator. The device in the invention can oscillate, rotate positively or inversely, intermittently, continuously,it can fixed, float. The invention has a high efficiency; the whole device is sealed in the rolling cylinder.
NOVELTY - The aluminum gallium arsenide (AlGaAs) cells (12,14) and a germanium (Ge) cell (24) are provided on the both sides of silicon (Si) cell (18). Each cell provides electrical power responsive to solar energy within different and respective frequency ranges.    USE - Tandem solar cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Greatly minimizes the parasitic absorption that occurs in low band gap growth buffers thereby providing highly efficient solar cell system at reduced cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of the tandem solar cell.    AlGaAs cell (12,14)    Si cell (18)    Ge cell (24)
NOVELTY - The system has a pair of support columns placed on preset adjacent support columns within an array of support columns (10) so as to form two rows of support columns. Support panels (30) are inserted between the pair of columns so that caissons rest on the panels and form a platform between the two rows. Turbines are enclosed in the caissons. Electric generators are connected to the turbines, and produce an electric power.    USE - Used for generating power from ocean tide, ocean wave, and offshore wind.    ADVANTAGE - The panels are inserted between the pair of columns so that the caissons rest on the panels and form the platform between the two rows without requiring large amount of reinforced concretes to build the system, thus reducing cost of civil works of the tidal energy system. The energy system is cost effective, can be built at a large number of sites, and addresses major environmental concerns associated with the tidal power. The system is operated with great flexibility, and matches more closely times of high energy demand with energy production. The energy produced is dependable, limitless, eliminates pulse character, and free of greenhouse gases.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a tidal containment wall section.    Support columns (10)    locking posts (12)    Panel support flange (16)    Support panels (30)    Sealing enbankment (32)
NOVELTY - The power source has a trip-plate arranged on the top of a housing, which is placed perpendicular to the surface of a highway. The plate is in the form of a see-saw and designed to change its position from front down to rear down by the action of springs, when a vehicle passes over it. Drive rods attached to plate activate the crank bearings provided in a crankshaft to turn a flywheel and a turbine in order to generate power.    USE - Used for generating electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The power source can be placed anywhere where traffic is abundant, such as on busy city streets, state highways or federal highways. The power source incurs low cost when compared to a dam or nuclear power plants. The power source is clean and safe, and does not produce waste products.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The springs are attached on both sides of the trip plate and change the position of the plate using the movement and weight of the vehicles passing over the plate.
NOVELTY - A conductive macromolecular film is formed on a substrate. The stable-free polarons are created in the viscous liquid state of film, by ionizing the film using ultraviolet (UV) radiation. The superpolarons (22) are joined together into conductive threads by applying electric field. The film is solidified and peeled-off from substrate using blast of gas.    USE - For forming conductive film used in devices such as electrical interposer used as electrical flip-chip, thermoelectric device, thermally-insulating electrical connector, pressure switch, field emission device (FED) used in flat screen display and fault current limiter, for reflecting and polarizing electromagnetic waves.    ADVANTAGE - Protects conductors from chemical corrosion, without electrically insulating the conductors. Improves conductive property of the material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of polarons creation process.    viscous liquid (20)    superpolarons (22)    cup (24)    electrode (26)    power supply (28)
NOVELTY - The blades (4) rotating about a shaft (5) are provided at the outer periphery of rotation housing (2) rotating about a shaft (3). The shaft (5) is attached to the housing through gear wheel (6) and intermediate gear (8), so that the blades rotate to different positions at one of which the blades receive maximum wind force or hydraulic power.    USE - For rotation by wind force, flowing water in river or tidal current, for use with generator for electric power generation application.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the rotation structure.    rotation housing (2)    rotary shaft (3)    blade (4)    rotary shaft for blade (5)    gear wheel (6)    intermediate gear (8)
NOVELTY - The blades (2) are mounted to respective long stem (1) of generator (4).    USE - For power generation using river flow and tidal current of less force.    ADVANTAGE - Improves power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the power generator.    long stem (1)    blade (2)    shaft (3)    generator (4)
NOVELTY - A channel assembly (40) has a pair of terminals (42,44) provided in different axial positions (46,48) and in communication with fluid (24) within an electrically non-conductive channel (32). The cross-sectional area of the channel is less than 300 square millimeters.    USE - For producing electrical energy from fluid energy using electrokinetic and hydrodynamic principles for engineering and scientific research.    ADVANTAGE - Since the channel cross-sectional area is reduced, fluid energy losses is minimized. Thus electro-viscous effects in the channel is minimized and desired electrical energy output is achieved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of producing electrical energy from fluid energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the energy conversion device.    fluid (24)    channel (32)    channel assembly (40)    terminals (42,44)    axial positions (46,48)
NOVELTY - A turbine (10) mounted in a housing is connected to a supporting column (22), that are pivotally supported in the lower portion (24) of the housing. A hydraulically or electrically operated wheels (36) engaged with the upper portion of inner wall of the housing, selectively rotates the turbine in the housing so that the turbine is optimally positioned relative to the prevailing direction of water flow.    USE - For generating electric power using tidal current in sea.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power can be generated from tidal currents in cost efficient manner. The electric power generator can be hoisted and installed quickly and efficiently, without need for divers and costly crane vessels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the electric power generator apparatus.    turbine (10)    supporting column (22)    lower portion of housing (24)    wheels (36)    generator (38)
NOVELTY - The generator has a rotor (6) placed within a generator housing (4). A moment arm is connected between a power shaft (12) and rotor. High pressure inlet (16) and low pressure outlets (18a, 18b) are formed in the housing. The inlet is connected to a source of incompressible high pressure fluid. A bearing assembly supports low friction rotation of the rotor. The outlets feed a source of low pressure fluid.    USE - Used in a hybrid mobile vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The high pressure inlet is connected to a source of high pressure fluid, thus recovering useful power from pressurized water lines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fluid pressure driven generator.    Generator housing (4)    Rotor (6)    Power shaft (12)    High pressure inlet (16)    Low pressure outlets (18a,18b)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric module is positioned between combustion chamber enclosure and outer enclosure. The combustion chamber enclosure is heated. The heat from combustion chamber enclosure is transferred to thermoelectric module to generate power in the module.    USE - For generating power in combustible gas fireplace or stove, using thermoelectric system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Power generated by thermoelectric module is saved in power storage device such as battery for use by other devices associated with the fireplace or stove.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric system; and    (2) thermoelectric fireplace.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermoelectric module.    connectors (2,4)    conductive plates (C,H)    thermo elements (P,N)
NOVELTY - A DC-DC converter (3) is arranged on both sides of a cooler (5) and integrally attached to a thermoelement (2). The thermoelement has a heating part (2a) turned towards the exhaust pipe (4), and a cooling part (2b) turned towards the cooler.    USE - For generating electric power for e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens wiring connecting thermoelement to converter, reducing electric power loss during transmission of output of thermoelement to converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic of a thermoelectric power generator.    Thermoelement (2)    Heating part (2a)    Cooling part (2b)    DC-DC converter (3)    Exhaust pipe (4)    Cooler (5)
NOVELTY - The exchanger has alternately arranged plates (A,B) with different thermoelectric power properties, connected electrically and mechanically. The fuel gas flows through the plate arrangement and burns at the upper portion of the arrangement. Heat is produced and the generated voltage is drawn from the junction of the plates.    USE - Heat exchanger with electric power generation function, used in gas combustor for cooking.    ADVANTAGE - By drawing electricity from the junction of the plate arrangement, the leakage of heat is suppressed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for heat exchanger manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic views of the heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    plates (A,B)
NOVELTY - A voltage reduction converter (10) and a voltage booster (11) lowers and raises voltage of electrical energy obtained from a thermoelectric conversion module (6), respectively. A changeover switch (9), operated with an engine ECU (12), switches input of either converter and booster with the module. The module receives heat energy from e.g. a heat sink (2), and converts heat energy into electrical energy.    USE - For converting heat energy into electrical energy for use in e.g. a factory, or a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electrical energy recovery using reduced number of circuits.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure is a schematic of a thermoelectric generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat sink (2)    Thermoelectric conversion module (6)    Changeover switch (9)    Voltage reduction converter (10)    Voltage booster (11)    Engine ECU (12)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric conversion material contains a chemical composition of metal component and cobalt, as a main component.    USE - As thermoelectric energy converter and sensor material (temperature detection material), and for thermoelectric element.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric conversion material has excellent heat resistance and high thermoelectric conversion efficiency, and low toxicity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermoelectric conversion material contains a chemical composition of metal component and cobalt of formula: M1-_XCo_XAy as a main component.    M=element of 1 or more component selected from iron, ruthenium and osmium;    A=element of 1 or more component selected from gallium, indium and zinc;    x=0-1;and    y=2.5-3.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the temperature dependency of thermoelectric power of gallium composition of formula: MGa3 (m= iron, ruthenium, cobalt and osmium). (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Solar cell element has surface electrode (5) provided on diffused layer (2), which is provided on substrate (1). Reverse-side electrode (6) is provided at backside of substrate. Electrodes (5,6) contain halogen compound (in weight parts) (0.1-10) and metal (M) or its compound (0.05-5 by metal conversion), with respect to silver (100). Metal (M) is titanium, cobalt, magnesium, bismuth, zinc, zirconium, iron and/or chromium.    USE - For solar battery element applications.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery element has excellent output characteristics, reliability and durability, and is economical. The contact resistance of semiconductor substrate and surface or reverse-side electrode, is reduced. The requirement of acid treatment and solder coating process are eliminated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar battery element has a reverse conductivity-type diffused layer (2) provided on the surface of a monoconductivity-type semiconductor substrate (1). An anti-reflective film (3) and a surface electrode (5) are provided on layer (2), and a reverse-side electrode (6) is provided at the backside of the substrate. The surface electrode and/or reverse side electrode have silver as main component. The electrodes (5,6) contain halogen compound (in wt.pts) (0.1-10) and metal (M) or its compound (0.05-5 by metal conversion), with respect to silver (100). The metal (M) is chosen from titanium, cobalt, magnesium, bismuth, zinc, zirconium, iron and/or chromium. The surface electrode or reverse-side electrode contains V group element. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar battery element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of solar battery element.    semiconductor substrate (1)    diffused layer (2)    anti-reflective layer (3)    surface electrode (5)    reverse-side electrode (6)
NOVELTY - Solar cell module includes a light receiving surface side sealing agent (2), solar battery (3), back side sealing agent (4) and a protective layer (5) laminated sequentially on a transparent substrate (1). The melt flow rate of the light receiving surface side sealing agent formed of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) resin is larger than the melt flow rate of back side sealing agent formed of EVA resin.    USE - As solar cell module installed on roof.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method eliminates the air bubbles in the gap between the battery elements, thereby preventing crack of the elements. Adhesivity is high, thereby providing a high quality solar cell module at reduced manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing the above solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above solar cell module.    transparent substrate (1)    light receiving surface side sealing agent (2)    solar battery element (3)    back side sealing agent (4)    protective layer (5)    wiring material (6)
NOVELTY - Solar cell module comprises a light-receiving-surface side sealing agent (2) having melt flow rate greater than melt flow rate of back-aide sealing agent (4). The agent (2) is with the agent (4) which is within a transparent substrate (1).    USE - As solar cell module, for installation in building.    ADVANTAGE - The novel module prevents the generation of cracks on the battery element, and thus provides a solar cell module having high electrical power generation efficiency, and high decorative effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The melt flow rate of light-receiving-surface side sealing agent is 4.0-8.5 g/10 min. The melt flow rate of back-side sealing agent is 0.8-3.8 g/10 min.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for;    (1) A solar cell module manufacturing method; and    (2) A solar cell module installation structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above solar cell module.    transparent substrate (1)    light-receiving-surface side sealing agent (2)    battery element (3)    back-side sealing agent (4)    protective layer (5)    wiring material (6)
NOVELTY - A terminal box (8) has openings (8a,8b) into which the electrical connection jigs (9) are inserted to perform electrical connection with each edge of output wirings (7) in serial or parallel.    USE - For solar battery for electric equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Improves connection reliability of output wirings and electrical connections jigs, thereby preventing damage of electric equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and perspective views of solar cell module, terminal box region and electrical connection jig.    output wirings (7)    terminal box (8)    openings (8a,8b)    electrical connection jigs (9)
NOVELTY - A PN reverse junction (108) is formed between the semiconductor photoelectric conversion units (104a,104b). The junction portions (109) in the non-electric power generation area (111), have doping element concentration lower than that of the junction portions in the electric power generation area (110).    USE - Thin-film solar battery element    ADVANTAGE - The horizontal carrier leak in PN reverse junction is reduced effectively, using simple and cheap structure. Hence the efficiency and yield of the battery element are increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thin-film solar battery element.    semiconductor photoelectric conversion units (104a,104b)    PN reverse junction (108)    low concentration dope portion (109)    electric power generation area (110)    non-electric power generation area (111)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a gas-collecting power energy device, which includes float air power pole system or spring gas-collecting system for gathering the power energy above water or in the air, the air gathered by the systems enters the high pressure air storing pot to be formed into high pressure compressed air through a single-direction valve, the high pressure air drives the turbine through the pressure durable pipe and high pressure nozzle, then generates electricity through the air-actuated energy generator grou0p, the power pole of the float gas power system is in a hollow sealed body which is filled with air, which moves up and down through the water surge to drive the air compressor to gather air, the spring gas-collecting device system includes several spring gas collectors, using the natural resources to generate electricity, uses the natural resources fully, and the application range is large.
NOVELTY - The p-type and n-type elements have cylindrical structures made of conductive materials, with fluid passages. The n-type and p-type semiconductor layers are formed on outer peripheral surfaces of cylindrical structures of p-type and n-type elements, respectively. A connection element is formed on the p-type and n-type semiconductor layers to allow the cylindrical structure to conduct mutually.    USE - Used in thermoelectric conversion element    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation capability without reducing element strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric conversion module; and    (2) manufacturing method of thermoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an expanded perspective view of the thermoelectric conversion module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A dissipation conduit has shape, surface area and length sufficient to equalize temperature between liquid and concrete foundation (304) with shape and surface area to equalize temperature of mass of foundation and surrounding at specific rate, such that liquid temperature is not more than preset value, when pump (316) circulates liquid at preset rate, and generator conducts heat at specified thermal rate and interval.    USE - For transferring heat in thermoelectric generator system dissipating heat into building foundation. Also applicable for solar cell power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Maximizes the effectiveness of heat transfer process and minimizes head losses, for optimizing net power output from thermoelectric generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) solar electric generator; and    (2) building including solar electric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows and explanatory diagram of the thermal transfer system.    solar generator array (302)    foundation (304)    building structure (306)    connection conduits (312,314)    pump (316)
NOVELTY - The sun gear (308) is made to contact with the radial disc brake (304) which affects the rotation rate of the sun gear and rotates the output shaft (302) connected to the plant gear faster than the input shaft (301) that is connected to the annular gear (309), so that the transfer ratio of the drive train is controlled during use.    USE - For use in windmill (claimed), tidal and wave power plants.    ADVANTAGE - Installation of the gearbox to existing wind mill is simple. Reduces the blade rotation speed if the excess wind becomes steady. The operating cost and capital cost are reduced efficiently. Prevent the electrical generator from experiencing excessive torque and prevents the transmission of power in excess amount to generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a windmill.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the front view of the torque limiting device and a longitudinal sectional view of the speed changer.    radial disc brake (103)    worm drive (201)    transducer (202,203)    transducer (208)    compressing spring (209)    input and output shafts (301,302)    sun gear (303)    radial brake disk (304)    sun gear (308)    annular ring gear (309)    clutch (312)    pinion (314)
NOVELTY - A processor (32) alternatively controls the process of filling the cylinders (1,2) with liquid from reservoirs (28,29) through supply pipes (3,4) till upper level of respective level measurers (11,12) are reached.    USE - Gravitational alternator.    ADVANTAGE - The alternator can produce electricity effectively with full capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the gravitational alternator.    cylinders (1,2)    supply pipes (3,4)    level measurers (11,12)    reservoirs (28,29)    processor (32)
NOVELTY - The wave energy converters move their respective floats between electricity generation position and protection position, such that electrical energy generated by the float of one converter remaining in electricity generation position is used to move the floats of other converters to protection position, while the remaining one float is moved to protection position by power supplied from an alternate energy source.    USE - Self-protecting wave farm.    ADVANTAGE - Processes of withdrawing the floats from the sea speeded up so that damage to floats at the time of storm etc., is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the self-protecting waveform.    sea waves (14)    controller (18)    linear generator (19,22)    battery (24)    land line (25)
NOVELTY - A combustion turbine engine receives fuel and air, and produces shaft power (18) and exhaust gas (20). A desiccating scrubber receives the exhaust gas to make it directly contact with a solution containing a desiccant and a base.    USE - E.g. bituminous/lignite coal fire power plant, biomass power plant, oil refinery and other facilities burning fossil fuels.    ADVANTAGE - Removes water and sulfur from exhaust gas efficiently, even at high temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) apparatus for removing water and sulfur from exhaust gas; and    (2) method for removing water and sulfur from exhaust gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram `of the power plant.    power plant (10)    shaft power (18,30)    exhaust gas (20)    steam (26)    water recovery apparatus (34)    water (42)
NOVELTY - The module has parallelopiped copper/aluminum straps (1,3) with one half of its upper surface coated with a layer of platinum/nickel-chromium alloy and other half of its upper surface coated with tellurium/selenium/nickel/nickel-copper alloy. The layers have a thickness in the range of 0.1-1 microns.    USE - For thermoelectric generator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the contact ohmic resistance effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the thermoelectric module.    straps (1,4)    metal layer (3)    springs (7)    hallow space (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves attaching each solar cell unit (1) to the outer layer of an airship before connecting electrically the external connectors (14) to the electric power supply point of each solar cell unit. Before attaching the external connector to the solar cell unit, each solar cell modules (2) are electrically connected initially to the external connector.    USE - For connecting modules of solar cell unit of airship.    ADVANTAGE - Connects the power supply point separately. Performs an easy wiring operation. Improves operativity of the solar cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the wiring top view of the solar cell unit.    Solar cell unit (1)    Solar cell module (2)    External connector (14)    Internal connection wire (15)
NOVELTY - The rectangular light-receiving side sealing agent (2) made of ethylene-vinyl-acetate copolymer and protective layer (5), are stacked on rectangular transparent substrate (1), such that their size satisfies specific relationship. The circumference edge portion of a back-side sealing agent (4) on sealing agent (2), is arranged inside substrate's circumference edge portion.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of crack of photovoltaic element between sealing agents or generation of chip during stacking, is eliminated. The necessity of cutting the protruding edge portion of the sealing agents is avoided, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    substrate (1)    sealing agents (2,4)    photovoltaic element (3)    protective layer (5)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a light receiving surface-side sealing agent (2), a photovoltaic element (3), a back-side sealing agent (4) and a reverse-side protective layer (5), sequentially provided on a transparent substrate (1). The agents (2,4) contain ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, such that the melt flow rate of agent (2) is larger than that of agent (4).    USE - As solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has high quality, and is economically manufactured at improved yield. The extrusion from the edge portion of transparent substrate, and generation of voids and cracks are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell module. The light-receiving surface side sealing agent (2) consisting of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, is arranged on the transparent substrate. Photovoltaic element is allotted on agent (2). The back side sealing agent (4) consisting of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and having melt flow rate smaller than that of agent (2), is arranged on photovoltaic element. The reverse-side protective layer is allotted on the agent (4), and a laminate is produced. The laminate is heat-pressed under reduced pressure, and solar cell module is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the solar cell module.    transparent substrate (1)    light-receiving-surface side sealing agent (2)    solar battery element (3)    back-side sealing agent (4)    reverse side protective layer (5)    wiring material for connection (6)
NOVELTY - The solar cell modules (15a-15c) of the sunlight array (10) have fault detection circuit connected in parallel to a back-flow prevention diode. When the cut-off state of back-flow prevention diode is detected by the voltage reduction of the broken solar cell module, by respective fault detection circuit, the faulty solar cell module is discriminated and displayed.    USE - For detection of fault in solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Enables detecting the faulty solar cell module easily and simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module fault detection circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the fault detection circuit of solar cell module.    back-flow prevention diodes (4a-4c)    LEDs (6a-6c)    constant current diodes (7a-7c)    sunlight array (10)    output main wires (12a-12b)    solar cell modules (15a-15c)    fault detection circuits (17a-17c)
NOVELTY - The generator comprises an air conveyance element (10) accommodating a vane-type turbine (2).    USE - For generating electric power using air stream produced by passage of vehicle along dual-carriageway highway, railroad track and airport runway.    ADVANTAGE - Generates electric power efficiently without producing unpleasant environmental impact.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the electric power generator.    vane-type turbine (2)    power generating unit (3)    air conveyance element (10)    openings (11)    slots (12)
NOVELTY - Conductor material (CM) of first (6) and third (6') conductor pieces (CP) differs from the CM of a second CP (1,2). The first CP link to a source of heat and third CP to a heat sink. First and third CP form a stack structure (17) and have openings (7) aligned to each other in a grid, through which first (8) and second (8') heat-conducting rods protrude.    USE - For generating power as a thermoelectric battery.    ADVANTAGE - This device produces increased electric power in a thermoelectric battery. The first heat-conducting rods link to a source of heat and the second to a heat sink.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a structure of elementary cells coupled in parallel and series.    Second conductor piece (1,2)    First conductor piece (6)    Third conductor piece (6')    Opening in grid (7)    First heat-conducting rod (8)    Second heat-conducting rod (8')    Stack structure (17)
NOVELTY - A second conductor piece (CP) (1,2) links to a first CP and a third CP on a side opposite the first CP. The conductor material of the first and third CPs is different from that of the second. The first CP links to a source of heat (9) and the third CP to a heat sink (11). First and third CPs for sequential thermoelectric cells face each other alternately in a bank.    USE - For generating power as a thermoelectric battery.    ADVANTAGE - The conductor pieces facing each other in the bank each interconnect electrically. P-type and N-type semiconductors form the second conductor pieces alternately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a thermoelectric battery using thermoelectric cells.    Second conductor piece (1,2)    Stack structure (6)    Insulating layer (7)    Source of heat (9)    Heat sink (11)
NOVELTY - The AQPOP low-cost solar-energy-conversion based heater has plane collectors with polyethylene pipes, and PVC water distribution pipes. Circulation is forced by a low-capacity pump, and the hot water is stored in an insulated tank.    USE - In polymer processing.
NOVELTY - Couplers (50,55) respectively fix the pistons (15,30) and cylinders (10,25) together. A float (60) is partially submerged in water so as to be moved by changes in the water level. A connector (65) links the float to either the cylinders or pistons so that float movement causes relative movement between the cylinders and the pistons to vary the volume of the chambers (5,20) to pump water.    USE - For utilizing power of tides to generate energy to drive machines.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a simple, heavy duty, low maintenance pump. Can move large quantities of sea water to drive turbine generators or the like or pump sea water into arid areas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cut-away side view of the pump.    Chambers (5,20)    Cylinders (10,25)    Pistons (15,30)    Couplers (50,55)    Float (60)    Connector (65)
NOVELTY - The process involves providing a dual vertical column enclosure erected in relation to a tidal effect. A hydraulic operating system is designed to control forces exerted by developing or decline of a column of tidal water with the ability to power an electric generator. Valves are used to control premature decay of either state of the column. The forces are used by a power-generating device to generate an electrical output.    USE - Used for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The process alleviates the mechanical losses and the limitations of placement and layout that cause unnatural disturbances in surrounding natural systems. The process allows the device to be effectively placed on a low level system and a high level system, and still produce an effective output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electricity generating device.
NOVELTY - Proposed method based on use for fabric filler and binder includes manufacture of hollow envelope by layer-by-layer lining of fabric impregnated in binder, holding this envelope at definite time, mechanical treatment, assembly of blades, filling of inner cavities with filler made from light porous material. Prior to assembly of blades layer of compound is applied to inner surface of envelope; granules of light porous material at size of 0.7-2.0 mm are spread on this layer and are kept at time sufficient for polymerization of compound and fixation of granules on surface of envelope. Granules of filler used for filling the inner cavity of envelope are preliminarily separated by single size. Assembled blade kept in holding mold is subjected to heating at temperature not above 100 C and is kept at this temperature for equalization of temperature over entire surface of blade. Size of granules of filler ranges from 7 to 9 mm.    USE - Manufacture of wind motors; manufacture of blades, wings for flying vehicles and other hollow articles from composite materials.    ADVANTAGE - Improved quality; ease of performing static balancing of blade.
NOVELTY - A water electrolyzer is at the upper surface of a mega-float (6) from which weights (14) are extended to under water. Power is supplied to the water electrolyzer.    USE - For cogeneration using mega-float installed in ocean, lake, or marsh.    ADVANTAGE - Water is electrolyzed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above cogeneration system.    windmill (1)    mega-float (6)    DC power source (8)    weight (14)    alternator (16)
NOVELTY - A solar-powered mobile phone (1) has a photovoltaic cell panel, installed on one side of a battery, having cells (2) each having positive and negative terminals connected with that of the battery.    USE - Solar-powered mobile phone.    ADVANTAGE - The phone can be powered on by the photovoltaic cell panel with the cells exposed to sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of a mobile phone.
NOVELTY - In present system of using wave energy, structure of air chamber is an important point. In general protection method, a flush flow unit is setup in structure of air chamber, but this arrangement has obvious disadvantages. Disclosed protection unit as a flush flow orifice is arranged on top of air chamber. Under operating state, the flush flow orifice is closed by a cover board. Compressed air inside the air chamber through aeration conduit impacts turbine to drive power set to generate energy. In case of abnormal circumstance happening, pressure is increased inside air chamber. The protectionunit is opened automatically. Pressure is discharged from top of the air chamber so as to protect safety of structure of air chamber, turbine and power set.
NOVELTY - The present invention discloses sea water desalination apparatus and method with heat energy of steam to raise heat efficiency. The sea water desalination apparatus in distillation method has several evaporators connected serially with last evaporator connected to condensator, showering system over the evaporator condensating pipe bundle connected to sea water inlet, concentrated water flash tanks and fresh water flash tanks connected to corresponding evaporators separately, concentrated water balance tank connected to the last concentrated water flash tank and product water balance tank connected to the last fresh water flash tank. The present invention is suitable for utilizing steam from thermoelectric power plant or oil refinery to desalt sea water or bitter salty water.
NOVELTY - A lithium bromide absorption type centralized air conditioner with seawater desalinater by use of solar energy and thermal energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium bromide absorption type centralized air conditioner with seawater desalinater by use of solar energy and thermal energy is composed of solar heat collector, thermal energy generator, refrigerant vapor generator, vapor-liquid separator, thermal capillary lifting tube, condenser, evaporator, absorber, solution heat exchanger, liquid level barrel, heating liquid sealing, vacuumizing pump,and seawater desalinater including cooling well communicated with sea.
NOVELTY - A solar radiation concentrator (6) has a concave primary reflector (7) and a convex secondary reflector (9). The primary reflector reflects the solar radiation towards secondary reflector which partially reflects and transmits two different portions of solar spectrum to radiation receivers (10A,10B). The primary reflector has a central opening (20) through which the receiver (10A) receives radiation reflected by secondary reflector.    USE - Solar energy utilization unit for solar energy utilization system (claimed) with cassegrainian-type solar radiation concentrator for domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy manipulation by hand and is environmentally safe. Protects reflectors to increase life of reflector. Enables to operate both receivers at optimal generated current level. Optimizes characteristics of receivers independently from each other to increase the efficiency and to reduce the production cost of components. Optimizes concentration of radiation for each receiver to enhance efficiency. Removes heat from receiver components, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar energy utilization system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar utilization unit.    solar utilization unit (5)    radiation concentrator (6)    primary reflector (7)    secondary reflector (9)    receivers (10A,10B)    opening (20)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module is formed by forming a photovoltaic cell that conforms to a profile of protrusions of a substrate, to form protrusions on a second face of the photovoltaic cell. The protrusions on the second face of the photovoltaic cell physically inherit the profile of the protrusions on the surface of the substrate.    USE - For forming a photovoltaic module.    ADVANTAGE - The method for making a photovoltaic module is simplified. Thus, high volume manufacturing is possible, which further reduces production cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Formation of a photovoltaic module (200) comprises providing a substrate (22) with a mating surface (24). The substrate is formed with protrusions. Each protrusion (26) has a profile (28). A photovoltaic cell is formed over the mating surface of the substrate. It has two outwardly opposing faces (31a-b). It is formed on the mating surface of the substrate with the first face of the photovoltaic cell interfacing a portion of the mating surface of the substrate. The photovoltaic cell conforms to the profile of the protrusions to form protrusions on the second face of the photovoltaic cell. The protrusions on the second face of the photovoltaic cell physically inherit the profile of the protrusions on the surface of the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the inventive photovoltaic module.    Substrate (22)    Mating surface (24)    Protrusion (26)    Profile (28)    Faces (31a-b)    Conducting layers (32, 36)    Semiconductor layer (34)    Photovoltaic module (200)
NOVELTY - A system and method for generating induced electromotive force with wave energy of wind and surge and kinetic energy of flow is provided to produce electric energy by generating induced electromotive force to a stator coil conductor in moving a movable body up and down by wind and surge and in rotating the movable body by rotating a longitudinal flow driving fan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A movable body induction cylinder(4) is formed in the middle of a stator coil conductor(5), and a movable body(2) is moved up and down by wind and surge. An upper hollow buoyancy container(1) is detachably assembled with the upper part of the movable body. The movable body is restricted from being submerged by buoyancy in the upper hollow buoyancy, and buoyancy to the movable body is improved by a hollow(3) between longitudinal and horizontal permanent magnets(9,11) combined with a longitudinal flow driving fan(8) by a driving fan assembling part(7). The movable body is inserted to the movable body induction cylinder.
NOVELTY - The unit has a cliff (1) whose barrier is positioned outside sea water. A main communication pit (2) is formed with a pipe or conduit (6). The conduit is provided with an entrance gate (7). A water turbine (8) is connected to an electrical generator (11). A side of an upper secondary pit (3) is provided next to the main communication pit. The upper secondary pit is formed with an air turbine (13) that is driven by the main communication pit during the filling process. The air turbine is provided with a floodgate (12) that is provided at a top part of the main communication pit.    USE - Installation unit for generating wave energy of sea.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an installation unit.    Cliff (1)    Main communication pit (2)    Upper secondary pit (3)    Pipe or conduit (6)    Entrance gate (7)    Water turbine (8)    Electrical generator (11)    Floodgate (12)    Air turbine (13)
NOVELTY - The device has a rigid parallelepiped structure and a shuttle (1) that are arranged in a cam (5) that is driven by an electric drive unit. A traveling camera (3) is autonomouslymoved within a nurse camera (2). Another cam (6) is asymmetrically arranged corresponding to the nurse chamber, which is arranged in a downstream of the shuttle. The traveling camera is placed within the nurse chamber. The traveling camera is moved along downward acceleration direction when the nurse chamber performs upward flight operation    USE - Device for creating a state of microgravity to generate a space-time spectrum in a micro aircraft in a medicine industry, a pharmacy industry and a chemical industry.    ADVANTAGE - The device can create a state of microgravity so as to generate a space-time spectrum in a micro aircraft in an inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a device for creating a state of microgravity in a continuous cycle.    Shuttle (1)    Nurse chamber (2)    Traveling camera (3)    Cams (5,6)    Vertical sliding tracks (7)    Cutting wheels (8)    Horizontal axes (9)
NOVELTY - The invention provides a micro-thermal electric generating device mainly using the base case to hold and protect the sealed container, making the sealed container tightly contact the heat source to heat the liquid water in the sealed container so as to convert the liquid water from micro thermal state to steam at vacuum, leading the steam into the drive device to rotate a positive and negative magnet pair to continuously rub the other one, producing positive and negative currents to output and lowering the temperature to make the steam condense to water for circulating.
NOVELTY - An upper rotator (200) connected to upper portion of lower cruiser (210) and excavator arm (220), rotates on horizontal plane. A dozer arm (230) connected to cruiser, shoves and dips coal residues in collier. A sweeper arm (240) connected to rear portion of rotator, cleans bottom portion of collier. A crane arm (250) connected to rotator, has cleaning brush for cleaning vertical wall of hatch.    USE - For collecting and removing coal residues in collier of thermoelectric power plant and hatch of coal transport ship. Also for performing functions such as road excavation, moldboarding, street cleaning, road maintenance work and maintenance of roadside trees.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to collect coals and removes coal residues in collier without the necessity of additional workers, thereby preventing accidents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hydraulic system;    (2) remote control system; and    (3) multifunctional heavy equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the lateral and front views of equipment for collecting coals and removing coal residues in collier.    upper rotator (200)    lower cruiser (210)    excavator arm (220)    dozer arm (230)    sweeper arm (240)    crane arm (250)
NOVELTY - The turbine has two circular bearings (107, 109) combined to provide two degrees of freedom for moving the turbine in any direction with respect to a free flowing motive fluid. The free flowing motive fluid changes direction of its streamlines to exert a force on external rudders (104-106) that cause torque about the bearings to move the turbine for extracting energy from an upper layer of the motive fluid.    USE - Used in a power plant to generate energy from a free flowing motive fluid e.g. ocean waves, river, creek, inlet, tidal bore, rapid, or waterfall.    ADVANTAGE - The two circular bearings allow the turbine to move in any direction with respect to the free flowing motive fluid, thus eliminating the need for large scale infrastructure, and hence greatly diminishing the environmental impact. The turbine thus constructed attains a positive net energy earlier upon implementation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a hydroelectric turbine.    Turbine shroud (102)    External rudders (104-106)    Circular bearings (107, 109)    Main shaft (115)    Rails (119)
NOVELTY - A microcontroller (1) opens and closes a motor operated valve or solenoid valve (3) repeatedly during high radiation of sunlight, after supply of water to water-storage tank (6) of solar heater, until radiation of sunlight is low. The amount of water supplied to the tank is fluctuated, by repeating opening/closing of valve.    USE - For controlling motor operated valve of solenoid valve, for collecting hot water from solar water heater in winter during rainy or cloudy weather.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to collect hot water from solar water heater, even in winter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the control apparatus.    microcontroller (1)    relay (2)    motor operated valve or solenoid valve (3)    sensors (4,5)    water storage tank (6)
NOVELTY - A heater (1) at bottom side of a power generating unit (10), heats an alkali metal to a molten state. A condenser (2) at top side of the power generating unit, receives the gasified alkali metal. The liquid alkali metal collected in the condenser, is circulated back to the heater using head pressure.    USE - Alkali metal thermoelectric power generator for generating electric power using exhaust heat from various thermogenesis plants such as thermal power plant, fast breeder reactor, high temperature gas cooled reactor, incinerator, geothermal plant, chemical processing plant, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the alkali metal collected in the condenser is circulated to the heater using head pressure, need for using pump for circulating is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the alkali metal power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heater (1)    condenser (2)    power generating portion (10)
NOVELTY - A device (1) for converting wave energy into electrical energy comprises a static central unit (2) with a tank (3) and a separate floating hollow body (11) with a drive chamber (13) and a chamber (12) connected to the tank and comprising an energy converter (14). The units are at least partly filled with a working fluid.    USE - As a device for converting wave energy into electrical energy (claimed) and for other working fluids and MHD generation.    ADVANTAGE - An alternative to the standard technique is provided, other working fluids can be used and the device is suitable for MHD generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sectional view of the unit is shown.    central unit (2)    tank (3)    float (11a,11b)    chamber (12)    drive chamber (13a,13b)    energy converter (14a,14b)
NOVELTY - The vehicular advertisement device includes solar energy silicon board, frequency varying transformer, frequency increasing transformer, accumulator, motor, advertisement board comprising turnable triangular prisms on side of vehicle, etc. The double switch is powered with solar energy silicon board or AC power supply, and the motor rotates the advertisement board with three turnable sides.    ADVANTAGE - The present invention has the advantages of saving in power source, no pollution, wide advertising area owing to the moving vehicle, easy updating in the advertisement content, good visual effect, etc.
NOVELTY - A renewable energy source such as solar or wind power is used to generate electricity for a heating element (1) which is used to heat a material (3) with a very high specific heat value (e.g. paraffin) to the maximum temperature possible. The material is heated inside a closed vessel (2) located in a boiler (4) so that thermal energy transfer between the vessel and boiler is possible. The boiler is used to provide hot water for a central heating system.    USE - For central or district heating systems or generating steam for turbines in electricity generating stations.    ADVANTAGE - Solar or wind power is used to provide heating or steam for electricity generating turbines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a cross-section of the heat collector.    Heating element (1)    Vessel (2)    Paraffin (3)    Water tank (4)    Insulation jacket (5)    Cold water supply (6)    Hot water outlet (7)
NOVELTY - A power generator is provided to generate power without causing an environmental contamination by arranging permanent magnets such that an operating member operates in left and right directions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generator comprises an operating member(1) moving in left and right directions along a guide shaft(102). The operating member has both ends where operating pieces(2,2a) are mounted. The operating pieces have permanent magnets(201,201a,201b,201c) such that the poles of the permanent magnets change by operating the operating pieces. The operating pieces have fly wheels(3) arranged at the outside of the operating pieces, and connected to the operating member through an operating rod(104). An operating rod(405) is inserted into a connecting member(302), and fixed by a fixing pin(406). The operating rod is inserted into a secondary cylinder(407). A piston(401) and a spring(402) are arranged in a primary cylinder(4). A press member(202) is coupled to a support member(203) such that the press member is rotatable, and a connecting member(404) is coupled to a spring support. The operating member moves in left and right directions, and the linear motion of the operating member changes into a rotating motion, to thereby generate power.
NOVELTY - A power generator is provided to generate power by magnetic forces and moment without using a fuel, and increase rotating forces by permitting rotating forces to be proportioned to the size of magnet and strength of spring.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A power generator comprises a rotor disk(2); a plurality of nails arranged on the rotor disk; and a weight(15) and a magnet(16) connected with each other and arranged on the nail. The N-pole and the S-pole of the magnet are crossed with each other at the top dead center and bottom dead center in the rotor disk. A rod spring and the weight are coupled to the magnet so as to lengthen the migration length of the weight.
NOVELTY - An electric power generator using rotation of a weight is provided to generate the current by moving horizontally and vertically the weight according to the movement of a rotary disk unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rotary disk unit(B) is connected to a main rotary shaft(A) in order to interlock a weight to an operating shaft, a supporter, and a front/rear operating bar. A fixing cam unit(C) includes a guide groove to move the weight. An electromagnet controller(D) is coupled to a body frame(50) in order to supply the initial current. A storage unit(E) stores the current by using a decelerator(42), a motor(43), and a storage battery(44). A brake unit(F) controls the movement of a rotary disk body(1).
NOVELTY - A turbine disposed on a shaft (116) comprises a first turbine stage (402) having first series of vanes (412) mounted on the shaft, a second turbine stage (404) having second series of vanes (416) mounted on the shaft, and a conduit (413) which conveys fluid exiting the first turbine stage to the second turbine stage.    USE - For waste energy recovery system.    ADVANTAGE - Used at high rotational speed. Entails pressure drop occurring at each stage, allowing it to cope with higher input pressures. Turbine is relatively compact in design. Converts energy from fluid at very high operating pressures, with improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A housing (408) has an inlet port (410) which receives fluid at first pressure. The shaft having an axis of rotation is mounted on a bearing (422) within the housing. The fluid received by the inlet port radially incident on first series of vanes exits the first turbine stage at third pressure and in first predetermined direction. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a waste energy recovery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the enlarged sectional view of the turbine bearing of turbine unit.    Shaft (116)    First turbine stage (402)    Second turbine stage (404)    Housing (408)    Inlet port (410)    First series of vanes (412)    Conduit (413)    Second series of vanes (416)    Bearing (422)
NOVELTY - Structure consists in series of parallel rigid slats having concave surfaces glued to supporting film, and convex surfaces covered by solar cells including semiconductor polymer. Film, and therefore the slats, are rolled on a cylindrical section tube. When structure is unrolled, ends of slats are supported by a pair of parallel channels (6) or telescopic guide rails (7) extending perpendicularly to axes of slats.    USE - Retractable photoelectric structure, such as swimming pool cover, blind, shutter, awning, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The structure generates electricity when deployed. The structure is durable, compact, available in numerous sizes, is aesthetically pleasing, and is easy to use. The slats can be removed individually.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Slats have an arched cross-section and are positioned parallel to a supporting sheet or film. The concave surfaces of the slats are glued to the supporting film, so as to cover the surface partially or even totally. The convex surfaces of the slats are covered by solar cells which may be plane, or arched and comprise elements of semiconductor polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the cover.    Channels (6)    Telescopic guide rails (7)
NOVELTY - Treating waste involves baling collected waste (1); activating waste by adding moisture to accelerate anaerobic bacterial production for continuation of generation of gas; locating bales in gas-tight reactor (2) in which they are kept as long as all generation of gas has finished; recovering gas generated in the reactor for recycling (3), and disposing the quantity of waste decreased in volume to final disposal site (6).    USE - For generating gas that is useful as a fuel in engine-driven power unit and in a diesel power station producing electric power or burned to generate heat (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method recovers a part of landfill waste volume with relatively fast schedule in a rational way, and the smaller end volume of landfill waste can be disposed off finally, thus no danger is caused for employer or the environment. Burning generated gas for generating heat is a simple and easy way for district heating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a simplified diagrammatic view of treatment of waste.    baling station (1)    air-tight reactor (2)    diesel power station (3)    heat (4)    electric power (5)    final disposal site (6)
NOVELTY - A device (1) for the conversion of wave-energy into electrical energy has a stationary central unit (2) provided with a liquid tank (3) and a gas-tank (5) and at least one float (12) spaced therefrom. The float (12) consists of at lest one central chamber (13) and a buoyancy chamber (14). The central chamber is connected to the liquid chamber, as well as the buoyancy chamber to the gas tank by a partly flexible or hinged connecting line section. At least one MHD-generator is mounted in the central chamber (13) and contains one or several floatable solid bodies (22) partly made of electrically conductive material. The central chamber (13) and the liquid tank (3) are partly filled with a working liquid (25) and the remaining volume of the central chamber and of the liquid tank, the buoyancy chamber (14), parts of the connection line system (11) and the gas tank (5) are filled with a gas (26).    USE - For converting wave-energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Offers an alternative to existing technology.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic sectional representation of a device in water with a smooth, not wavy, surface is shown    Central unit (2)    Liquid tank (3)    Venting/de-venting pipe (7)    Valve (8)    Pump (9)    Pump line (10)    Connecting line system (11)    Float (12)    MHD-generator units (17)    Permanent magnets (19)    Electrodes (20)    Floatable copper spheres (22)    Valves (23)    Working fluid (25)    Gas (26)    Water (27)
NOVELTY - Device for obtaining electric energy from natural energy sources for energy storage etc. mounted on a carrier container. The device consists of a central module for controlling energy storage and energy processing and electric energy and/or data extraction modules controlled by the central module.    USE - Energy extraction-, storage- and processing on a carrier container, especially attach case, which carry out conversion of natural energy such as solar energy, body movement energy and thermal energy by temperature differences into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Provides device for getting electrical energy from natural energy sources and for evaluating data, such as determining the transport part covered and transport speed etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A schematic top-view of an attach case is given.    Solar cell foil (1)    Central part (2)    Thermo element (3)    Piezoelectric generators (4,5)    Handle (6)    USB interface (7)    Keypad (12)
NOVELTY - The comprehensive system for utilizing the gas resource of garbage landfill is connected to the gas collecting well of garbage landfill to treat and utilize the landfill gas. It includes one primary unit and one secondary unit connected to the primary unit and features the primary unit comprising screen type gas filter, gas-liquid separator, flow meter, gas analyzer and fan; and the secondary unitcomprising pollution-less burning exhaust device and/or recovering utilization device. The present invention solves the problem of re-using the landfill gas resource and is favorable to environment protection.
NOVELTY - The tip speed ratio of helix shaped blades (10) with wing-shaped cross section located at distance (R) from central vertical rotation axis (2), is derived related to rotation velocity of axis, current velocity of water and distance. The blades are made of strong, rigid and corrosion proof material and the turbine (1) with low speed power generator (3), is surrounded by mesh shaped cage construction.    USE - For converting water from stream, river, tide channel into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The vertical axis hydro turbine which is powerful and constant working is installed easily without causing visual hinder and horizon pollution. The rotation speed of the turbine is adjusted by adjusting the number of blades, and the turbine is surrounded by mesh-shaped cage construction for protection against floating objects in the water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the vertical axis hydro turbine.    vertical axis hydro turbine (1)    central rotation axis (2)    generator (3)    cable (4)    concrete slab (5)    blades (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a set of alternating portions of N-type materials (13) and P-type materials (11) in series on an engine component. A set of alternating portions of the N-type materials and the P-type materials is fabricated and arranged into the component in alternating fashion. An electrically conductive material is provided to connect each portion of the N-type materials and P-type materials in series.    USE - Used for generating electricity from an engine (claimed) in an aircraft for e.g. avionics and weapons systems.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables an engine to generate electrical energy without an incorporation of moving parts, thus providing an environmental green methodology for generating electricity from engine heat that does not involve compressed gases or chemicals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an engine comprising an engine component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration of P-type and N-type materials of an electricity generating method.    P-type materials (11)    N-type materials (13)    Electric conductor (15)    Heated interior (17)    Circuit (19)
NOVELTY - This patent proposes a tidal power generation method with two-way generation plus pumping at ebb tide period. This method was devised on the assumption that the peak period of electricity consumption coincides with the flood tide period while the off-peak period is concurrent with the ebb tide. At the ebb tide period, water from a tidal power basin is led into the sea to generate electricity. As soon as the water level inside the tidal power basin is equal to that outside the basin, the rest of the water in the tidal power basin is pumped out. By doing so, the power generation capacity at the flood tide period will be increased. This generation method is superior in generating capacity to traditional methods.
NOVELTY - A new tidal power generation method, which is superior in generating capacity to traditional ones, is proposed in this patent. To increase generation capacity, a special generative tank is fabricated. The tank is divided into three areas: one is for storing water, another is for creating buoyancy, and the other is for setting generators. Through operating valves in the tank, the water level inside it at the flood tide period will be higher than outside and then the power generation capacity will be increased.
NOVELTY - Proposed device that uses working material whose melting point is same as control temperature of electronic equipment component has thermoelectric battery incorporating low-current circuits disposed in center and high-current circuits, at edges whose heat-releasing junctions are located at same level and abut against heat-exchanger; heat-absorbing junctions are disposed at two levels. Depression is formed in center of thermoelectric battery to receive thin-walled metal bowl filled with working material whose melting point is same as control temperature of radio equipment component. Radio equipment component is placed in chamber disposed on support in thin-walled metal bowl and held in direct heat contact with working material. Thin-walled metal bowl also accommodates two temperature sensors electrically connected to input of control device whose output is electrically connected to thermoelectric battery. Control device is so connected to thermoelectric battery that high- and low-current circuits of the latter can be connected or disconnected in series. Heat insulation is provided to minimize impact of ambient temperature fluctuations.    USE - Electronic engineering; controlling temperature of radio equipment dissipating high power in their operation.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced precision of radio equipment temperature control. 1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - Proposed device has thin-walled metal bowl filled with working material whose melting point is same as control temperature of radio equipment component. Radio equipment component is mounted on top surface of thin-walled bowl and held in direct heat contact with working material; connected to bottom surface of thin-walled metal bowl through its heat-absorbing junction is thermoelectric battery that has several series-connected sections of thermoelectric elements. Heat-dissipating junction of thermoelectric battery is brought in heat contact with air heat sink. Thin-walled metal bowl filled with working material accommodates temperature sensors whose quantity equals number of sections of thermoelectric battery elements. They are electrically connected to input of control device whose output is electrically connected to thermoelectric battery. Electrical connection between control device and thermoelectric battery provides for series connection or disconnection of any section of thermoelectric elements. Heat insulation is provided to minimize impact of ambient temperature fluctuations.    USE - Electronic engineering; controlling temperature of radio equipment dissipating high power in their operation.    ADVANTAGE - Enhanced precision of temperature control. 1 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - A light source facility machine, collecting a sun light source and utilizing the sun light source as energy is provided to collect the sun light source and to make use of the sun light source as energy through the emission of light, heat generation, and generation of electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A light source facility machine collects a sun light source(100) and collects heat. Several light collection mechanisms(120) move along the altitude of the light source by a grid-type ladder(109). East-west rotation parallax rotating mechanisms(112) move and several light collection mechanism pillars(110) and an optical cable-optical fiber(105) multiplicatively collect light source and the light source is collected to a light source collection mechanism(200) and to a light source-temporary storage chamber(205). The light source is transferred to the optical fiber from a light source inlet and outlet(206) of the light source-temporary storage chamber and is temporarily stored in a light source-temporary reservoir(400). The collected light source is transferred to a light source heat mechanism(300) from a light source terminal switch(500).
NOVELTY - A waterpower generation system making use of the range of tide is provided to store seawater in an inflow water storage part at the full tide and to continuously cause power generation while making the seawater flow to an outflow water storage part, by constructing a partitioning water protection wall and installing a power generator to the dividing water protection wall.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A waterpower generation system making use of the range of tide has a water storage part of large capacity by constructing a partitioning water protection wall with power generation equipment(300) in the middle of the water storage part, to partition the water storage part into an inflow water storage part(110) and an outflow water storage part(120). An inflow water gate(210), opening just in the incoming direction of water, is installed to an inflow water protection wall(410), in the inflow water storage part, to continuously supply power generation water to the power generation equipment by storing seawater at the full tide and restricting outflow of the seawater at the ebb tide. An outflow water gate(220), opening just in the outflow direction of water, is formed to an outflow water protection wall(420), in the outflow water storage wall, to continuously maintain the flow of seawater to the power generation equipment from the inflow water storage part by restricting the direct inflow of seawater at the full tide to ensure a water storage space and making the seawater flow to the sea at the ebb tide.
NOVELTY - A device for detecting water leakage of a main body tube of an HRSG of a thermoelectric power plant is provided to detect a water leakage portion speedily and filter a lot amount of leaked water to drain to the outside.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A device for detecting water leakage of a main body tube of an HRSG of a thermoelectric power plant includes a pressure buffering port(9), a water leakage detecting port(11), a Bouguer ball(12), a limit switch(18), and a waning lamp(32) or a waning buzzer(32a). The pressure buffering port receives leaked water introduced via pipe lines(3) connected to each block of a main body lower tube. The leaked water is filtered by a filter and discharged via a drain pipe(10). The leakage water detecting port receives the drained water and drains the water to a lower port main body. The Bouguer ball is fixed to a lower end of a fixing supporting die(13), wherein the die is liftingly fixed to an upper end of the water leakage detecting port to lift according to a water level in the leakage water detecting port. The limit switch contacts a side of the die by a touch bar(13a). The limit switch is electrically connected to the warning lamp or the warning buzzer.
NOVELTY - A system for generating wave energy using an impeller type water turbine is provided to has simple structure, to be easily manufactured and installed, to prevent damage of environment due to construction of power generation facilities by not using a separate dam, and to generate electric power irrespective of time by being installed in the sea or rivers with high flow rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A system comprises a driving shaft(2) installed on a lower part of a float type structure(A) or a fixed structure(B) in horizontal direction by a support(9); an impeller type water turbine(1) installed to one side of the driving shaft; a first bevel gear(3) installed to the other side of the driving shaft; a slave shaft(5) having a second bevel gear(4) placed on a lower part thereof to be engaged with the first bevel gear, and installed to the structure; and a generator(8) installed to an upper part of the structure, and connected with the slave shaft. Rotary force of the water turbine rotated by flow of a tide is transmitted to the generator to generate electric power.
NOVELTY - A generator using a moving vehicle is provided to improve the operation credibility by providing a plurality of generators on a road.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A plurality of idle gears are provided on an idle gear shaft(12) that is moved along a moving hole. A small gear is provided on a first shaft(15) so as to be rotated upon going in gear with the plurality of idle gears. A first gear is provided on the first shaft(15) through a bearing as an intermediation at constant intervals with the small gear. A side of an elastic member is connected to an inside of a hollow of the first gear and the other side thereof is connected to the first shaft(15). A side of a transmission is closed to the first gear to include an acceleration gear for increasing rotational force. An elastic member controller is connected to an end of the first shaft(15) in order to vary the elastic force of the elastic member. A ballast support member(60) supports elastically a ballast(4) of a generating plate(1). A support member height controller controls a rotational range of the generating plate(1).
NOVELTY - A power generating system using the power of waves is provided to generate electric power by using a change in position energy of waves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An up-and-down vertical kinetic energy generating tube(1) is moved by the power according to a change in position energy of waves to generate up-and-down vertical reciprocation. An up-and-down vertical kinetic energy transmission shaft(2) is driven to convert the up-and-down vertical reciprocation into rotary motion and to drive a rotary motion shaft(4) while turning a rotary kinetic energy generating shaft(3) connected with the rotary motion shaft. At this time, the generated rotary kinetic energy is transmitted to a power generator driver gear of a power generator driver gear shaft(6) through a rotary kinetic energy transmission gear of a rotary kinetic energy transmission gear shaft(5), and to turn a power generator rotary shaft for generating the electricity in a power generator(10).
NOVELTY - The system includes a thermoelectric converter (12) provided between a low temperature system (14) and a high temperature system (13) that receives radiant heat from high temperature product (11) in factory. The converter generates electricity based on the temperature difference of low and high temperature systems.    USE - For generating electricity using exhaust heat of factory, for supply power to motor and electrical storage apparatus such as battery.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to use unused exhaust heat energy as useful electric energy, effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the thermal electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waste heat electric power generating apparatus (10)    high temperature product (11)    thermoelectric converter (12)    high temperature system (13)    low temperature system (14)    electrical wiring (15)
NOVELTY - An electric double layer capacitor (20) stores the electricity output of a solar cell (10), and supplies predetermined electricity to a heat generator (30). A thermoelectric element converts the heat energy produced from the heat generator, into electrical energy.    USE - For converting solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the photoelectric conversion system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell (10)    electric double layer capacitor (20)    heat generator (30)    thermoelectric element (40)    temperature sensor (50)    controller (55)
NOVELTY - A wind and water power unit comprises two vertical rotors having two oppositely rotating blade cylinders (1) with semicircular open blades (2) having a field diameter comprising one half of the diameter of the cylinder.    USE - As a wind and water power unit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The unit can be used for both wind and water power, for single and multi- unit operation and in automatic locations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    blade cylinder (1)    blade (2)    diameter of blade (4)    base (5)    wind guide sheet (6)
NOVELTY - In the present invention, storage tank body side is presented as right angle terraced form, tilted U form heat conduction tubes contained with phase transformation heating transmission media are placed in it with arrangement of interval, equal distance and dislocation, solar energy vacuum heat collection tube is set at outside of storage tank body tilted face is tubulation arrangement, temperature constant controlled electric heater is connected to each bottom tail end of heat conduction tube and top tail end is connected to solar energy vacuum heat collection tube.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a water floating power machine which is not limited by any condition and can be continuously rotated to produce power energy source. Said equipment is suitable for driving power generator to make power generation, also can be used for driving other machine to apply work. If it utilizes the electric energy generated by it to make hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, it is a most economic method. The hydrogen gas and oxygen gas prepared by said method can substitute for diesel oil and gasoline engine fuel, and can be used for production of car and air plane, etc.
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a hydraulic power generation equipment, it is an equipment which utilizes the force produced when the float tank in the box body suspended in the liquid is floated up to drive load and can convert said force into energy output. Said equipment can be suspended in the liquid, the rotatable driving belt is connected with box body, the float tank is floated upwards, the upwards-floated tank can forcibly make the liquid in the box body be flowed in or out from liquid inlet and outlet so as to drive power generation system in the hydraulic power generation box to give out electric energy continuously.
NOVELTY - The present invention is one attraction locating power generation system converting the tide potential energy into electrical energy. The present invention consists of one container, one floating part, at least one bi-directional speed variator and at least one electricity generator. The container has inside water level corresponding to the sea water tide or water level change and the displacement of the floating part inside the container is used to drive the speed variator and the electricity generator. The present invention can utilize the water level change of tide to make the floating part produce constantly raising and lowering buoyancy and convert the buoyancy into electric power. The present invention is superior to available tide power generator and has easy installation, no limitation from tide height and no limitation from terrain.
NOVELTY - The generator has a heat exchanger-wave guide (2) for admitting thermal energy to a compressible working fluid and vectoring acoustic traveling waves moving through the working fluid. An acoustical traveling wave generating unit causes periodic acoustical traveling waves to propagate on a path through the working fluid in communication between the heat exchanger-waveguide and a heat exchanger unit (7).    USE - Traveling-wave thermoacoustic engine-generator for electricity generation by using waste heat.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-exchanger-waveguide offers a progressively greater cross-sectional area to the working fluid, thereby presenting a corresponding decrease in impedance to acoustic waves traveling in one direction, and promoting unidirectional acoustic wave propagation. The generator progressively increases the sonic velocity of the working fluid in the direction of wave propagation and amplifies the acoustic energy gradient in the acoustic wave-train.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cutaway view of a traveling-wave thermoacoustic engine-generator.    Generator housing (1)    Heat-exchanger-waveguide (2)    Thermal break (4)    Heat exchanger (7)    Base plate (14)
NOVELTY - A solar heat collector of a full glass-type U-shaped vacuum pipe with a ring-shaped sealing device is provided to secure excellent application and to improve the use efficiency and convenience of solar heat.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar heat collector of a full glass-type U-shaped vacuum pipe collects solar heat with two glass vacuum pipes formed with a corrugated tube being a sealing device(3) and passes metal pipes with good thermal conductivity through the inside. Lower ends of each metal pipes are connected by a flexible corrugated tube coated with a keep warm material(15) to form a U-shaped passage(11). One end of the metal pipe is positioned adjacently to the bottom side of a heat storage tank(7a) to flow in cold water in the heat storage tank and the other end is positioned apart from the bottom side of the heat storage tank where hot water exists in the heat storage tank. An anti-freezing solution(5) filled in the glass pipe is heated by solar energy and the cold water flowing from the heat storage tank is heated and changed into the hot water and flowed into the heat storage tank again.
NOVELTY - Drive (1) for a machine tool used underwater comprises a power-transmission device (2) with a driven shaft (6) and a floating body (11) as an energy source. The power-transmission device consists of a rope winch (7) with a cable (8) that is fixed to the driven shaft, transmission elements connected in a force-locking manner to the driven shaft, and a ratchet mechanism (20). The floating body at the free end of the rope consists of a closed, non-compressible body which can be loaded with buoyancy energy determined by buoyancy force, immersion depth and available cable length. The machine tool and/or the drive have a weight overcompensating for the buoyancy force.    USE - For a machine tool used underwater.    ADVANTAGE - The drive is suitable for all, especially greater water depths. The drive has a simple construction that is safe and reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The floating body consists of at least one conventional floatation sphere (12).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a drive with a generator, a ratchet mechanism and a braking device.    drive (1)    power-transmission device (2)    shaft (6)    rope winch (7)    cable (8)    floating body (11)    floatation sphere (12)    generator (17)    ratchet mechanism (20)
NOVELTY - Multiple bell housings in which the air is moved from its lower portion when waves arise and the air is absorbed from exterior towards the bell housings when waves fall, are either fixed to the sea floor or float on the surface of the water. The upper portion of the bell housings are connected to the air turbines which rotate in one direction independent of the air flow direction. The turbines drive the electric generators.    USE - For generating electric power from sea waves.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the bell housing used in the sea water electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A method to increase the electricity generated from an existing tidal power basin is proposed in this patent. Through operating a buoyancy tank, the water level in the tidal power basin at the flood tide period can be increased. Then the water can be used to enhance the generating electricity during the ebb tide period.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generator has an electric power generation unit (2) including sheet-like thermoelements (7) between a heat input unit (3) and a heat radiation unit. The heat radiation unit has a coolant flow path (23) to cool the electric power generation unit.    USE - For portable electronic devices such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the apparatus as the electric power generation unit is cooled directly without using a radiating fin. The efficiency of the power generation unit is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of thermoelectric generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generation unit (2)    heat input unit (3)    thermoelectric generator (11)    coolant flow path (23)    gaseous flow path (24)
NOVELTY - A supply unit (2) supplies mixed gas of dust powder and air to a processing container (1) for performing dust explosion of mixed gas. A waste gas ejection unit (4) ejects the explosion gas produced by the dust explosion in the container. An electric power generation unit (5) is driven according to the exhaust air force of the explosion gas.    USE - For generating power by processing industrial waste such as wood chip, waste plastic, shredder dust, and sewage sludge.    ADVANTAGE - The dust explosion within the processing chamber is performed smoothly. Therefore, a high output electric power generation capability is obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nozzle performs discharge of mixed gas of dust powder and air into the processing container. An opening-closing unit performs sealing opening of the processing container to discharge explosion gas to waste gas ejection unit. A heat exchanger (4b) collects the heat of the explosion gas to the front end portion of an exhaust passage of waste gas ejection unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the dust explosion electric power generating apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    processing container (1)    gas supply unit (2)    waste gas ejection unit (4)    heat exchanger (4b)    electric power generation unit (5)
NOVELTY - An electric power generator has a power collection body that provides connection of a generator at the circuit of a temperature difference reduction unit. A temperature difference reduction unit seals the circuit so that a working fluid (101) is circulated. The working fluid is compressed by a working fluid compressor.    USE - For performing electric conversion from low temperature difference to normal temperature region of electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces size of the apparatus which reduces cost and maintenance operation. Contributes to reduction of global warming effect of the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the electric power generating apparatus.    Piston (75)    High pressure tank (94)    Low pressure tank (95)    Ascendancy valve (96)    Working fluid (101)
NOVELTY - A thermal electric power generating apparatus (100) is arranged in contact state with respect to a vehicle engine (50), so as to generate electric power using heat from the engine, and supply it as drive energy to the engine.    USE - Motor vehicle equipped with thermal electric power generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Stable electric power supply can be performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of arrangement of engine and power generating apparatus in motor vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electron emitter (2)    electron collector(50) engine (3)    electric power generating apparatus (100)    motor vehicle (200)
NOVELTY - The side walls (14) or walls between inlet and outlet of flow passage (16) have aerofoil cross-sections such as wings (15) to enable extraction of increased amount of energy from the flowing fluid.    USE - In turbines for extracting energy from flowing fluids such as water in tide and in hydroelectric power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances energy collection from a flow of fluid, as high energy flow from outside the diffuser is introduced into the flow passage between the aerofoil section such as wings. The mesh grid traps debris and prevents debris from entering the flow passage. The gaps prevent boundary layer separation. The hydraulic dampeners prevent the turbine blades from excessive shock during the pitching moment. The aerofoil sections such as wings are adjusted to vary the size of the gap to achieve optimum output of prime mover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method of generating energy; and    (2) apparatus for generating energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a turbine with diffuser position in the flow of fluid.    turbine (10)    diffuser (11)    side wall (14)    wings (15)    flow passage (16)    turbine (20)    inlet and outlet (29)
NOVELTY - The device has a support over which a crank is articulated, at the level of average height of water. The crank rotates freely in a plane perpendicular to front of the wave. A blade is fixed on the crank, at a distance equal to half the height of the wave such that pressure of the water on the blade gives a rotating movement to the crank-blade assembly, at each moment.    USE - Used for converting wave energy into mechanical energy that is then converted into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The device converts the wave energy into mechanical energy efficiently in an economic manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - (Drawing contains non-English language text) The drawing shows a wave energy converting device.
NOVELTY - A device for generating electric current from waterpower comprises a pipe (2) falling from a reservoir (1) and at least one turbine (7). A perpendicular pipe section (4) at the lowest part leads to a somewhat higher section having a bend (5) and leading to a parallel or inclined section (6) falling to the turbines.    USE - As a device for generating electric current from waterpower (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The need for dams, with their additional problems of sedimentation and fish ladders, is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sketch of the system is shown.    reservoir (1)    pipe (2)    perpendicular section (4)    U-bend (5)    parallel section (6)    turbines (7)
NOVELTY - The device has a drum with blades and mounted on a rolling table having a rudder turning the table to allow an inlet to face the wind. The wind pushes top sides of the blades and turns the drum attached to a generator or alternator by a shaft. Floats are installed at four external corners of a case such that bottom sides of the blades are in water, to permit waves to push the blades and turn the drum.    USE - Used for converting wind or tidal energy to drive a generator or alternator for producing electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The single device can be used for converting wind energy or tidal energy to drive the generator or alternator for producing electricity. The case can be constructed to have a size less than 8 feet so that the device has a small size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The shaft supports the drum and the inlet is closed from the bottom side of the blades. The wind is then evacuated through backside of the device.
NOVELTY - The module (20) has front glass superstrate (22) and substrate (26) having interconnected solar cells (24) encapsulated in accordance with a cured liquid silicone encapsulant selected from a group of cure reaction products such as hydrosilylation, peroxide and ultraviolet (UV).    USE - Used in industry.    ADVANTAGE - Provides required abrasion resistance to the solar cell module, by the encapsulant. Hence prevents the solar cell from damage that occur during transportation or in field usage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module encapsulation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the wafer type solar module.    solar cell module (20)    frame (21)    glass superstrate (22)    solar cells (24)    substrate (26)
NOVELTY - The fluid device (1) has a pump connected to an intake line (13) and a delivery line (15). Elastically deformable actuators (5) are set along the road course (3) of a road infrastructure (3a) for transit of a vehicle and connected to the pump. The actuators, movable between a loading position and an unloading position, are to be surmounted by the vehicle traveling along the infrastructure.    USE - For recovery of kinetic energy of land vehicle e.g. train.    ADVANTAGE - Enables simple embedding and assembly of fluid device of compact form using simple components, thereby attaining reduction of cost. Improves reliability of fluid device, thereby preventing wear of head membranes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic cross-section of fluid device.    Fluid device (1)    Road course (3)    Road infrastructure (3a)    Actuator (5)    Intake line (13)    Delivery line (15)    Alternator (18)
NOVELTY - A work frame (21) and a support frame (20) which are mutually hinged, are fixed to several buoyant objects (22) floating on water. A power transmission gear (30) hinged to non-hinged end of frame (21), comprises upper and lower gear racks (31,33) having respective gears on the lower and upper ends. A pinion engaged with gears includes a clutch bearing joined to a shaft which transfers rotational force to a generator.    USE - For generating electric power from natural wave-force energy produced from seashore.    ADVANTAGE - Continuous power generation is achieved and efficiency of power generation is increased. Repair and maintenance costs are reduced due to simplified structure of generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the wave-force generator.    support frame (20)    work frame (21)    buoyant objects (22)    power transmission gear (30)    upper gear rack (31)    lower gear rack (33)
NOVELTY - The device has a flicker controller (54) mounted on the upper support rod (12) of a support unit to operate a marking lamp (10) at preset flicker periods. A buoyancy unit is attached to the center of the support unit, cylindrically shaped to generate buoyancy, and adapted to watertightly accommodate an operation unit in a separate space.    USE - For emitting light at sea during the night.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures highly efficient emission of light by converting wave energy into electric energy. Provides a marking buoy device that includes principal parts operated without hindrance under rough sea weather conditions, and that has improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The operation unit is provided for operating a generator (40) using relative movement of a shaft (30) attached to a sustaining disc (20) and a floating body (30), and for charging a battery (50) through a battery charge controller (52). The sustaining disc is curved downward and adapted to allow the guide rods (18) of the support unit to move upward and downward. The upper and lower support rods (12,14) and guide rods of the support unit are vertically combined together. The marking lamp is mounted on top of the upper support rod.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded perspective view showing the marking buoy device in detail.    Marking lamp (10)    Upper and lower support rods (12,14)    Guide rods (18)    Sustaining disc (20)    Floating body (30)    Generator (40)    Battery (50)    Battery charge controller (52)    Flicker controller (54)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a piping system connecting a low level reservoir, a pump station (2), a high level reservoir, a turbine generator in sequence. The station has an oil pump engaged with a chain, whose ends are connected with a buoyancy plate and a balance weight, respectively. The plate, the chain, the weight and the station are constructed for delivering water from the low to the high reservoir.    USE - Used for generating electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The construction cost of the apparatus is lower than that of hydroelectric power generation, and its impact on the environmental ecologies is also reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic system diagram of power generation apparatus.    Piping system (1)    Pump station (2)    High level reservoir (3)    Low level reservoir (4)    Turbine generator (5)
NOVELTY - A wave power generator is provided to lighten a buoy in ascending, to drop the buoy with wave power in descending, and to increase production efficiency of the wave power by utilizing kinetic energy that waves move horizontally.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A wave power generator(6) changes wave power energy obtained by rotating a portion of a curved line shape buoy body(1,2) hinge-combined to a vertical column(7) by rising and moving force of the wave power into electrical energy, and then uses the descending power of the buoy body by moving down the ascending buoy body again with the rising force of the wave power. The buoy body embeds a centroid sphere and moves the center of gravity. The kinetic energy of the buoy body is delivered through a bow rod and a gear(4) to a driving gear(5) to rotate the generator.
NOVELTY - Two material layers having specific thermal expansion coefficient is joined between the thermoelectric materials having different thermal expansion coefficient to relieve thermal stress.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Release thermal stress between thermoelectric material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: manufacture of thermoelectric conversion segment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of structure of single body sintering N-type segment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The module has a thin-film solar cell (1) sealed between the protective layers (2,3). A reinforcement board (4) attached to the protective layer (3), has a hole (4a) through which a lead wire (5) that supplies power from the cell passes. A terminal box (7) connecting the wire and an external cable (11), is fixed to the board through a foam material (8) that expands at the hole position in the case of fire.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Fire safety is improved, since the circulation of air to a hole in case of fire and ejection of fire from the hole are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar cell module manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    thin-film solar cell (1)    protective layers (2,3)    holes (3a,4a,7a)    reinforcement board (4)    output lead wire (5)    terminal blocks (7)    inorganic foam material (8)    external cable (11)
NOVELTY - The urine sensor includes thermo-element (6) connected to alarm (7). The thermo-element generates power to activate alarm for alerting user about urination, based on temperature difference of human body and excreted urine.    USE - Urine sensor attached to undergarment.    ADVANTAGE - Enables alerting user about urination of child or elder people, without using any cord and battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the urine sensor and the undergarment attached with urine sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    urine sensor (4)    undergarment (5)    thermo-element (6)    alarm (7)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric element (24) converts the surplus heat or waste heat produced by the fixing heater (23) into the electric power. An electrical storage circuit (35) stores the electric power converted by the thermoelectric element.    USE - In image forming device (claimed) such as electrophotographic image forming device like facsimile, copier, printer, composite machine with print, copy and facsimile functions.    ADVANTAGE - Waste heat is utilized effectively by converting into electric power, while reducing power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) image forming device; and    (2) image processor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the image forming device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fixing heater (23)    thermoelectric element (24)    switching circuit (33)    electric power storage circuit (35)    controller (37)
NOVELTY - The generator has a metallic structure (2) provided with concentrating mirrors (3) that reflects beams to a heat sink (9). The heatsink is provided on an upper carrier of photovoltaic cells. Two actuator devices (7,8) are provided with a support pillar (5).    USE - Thermal-photovoltaic solar generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an inferior zone of a thermal-photovoltaic solar generator.    Metallic structure (2)    Concentrating mirrors (3)    Support pillar (5)    Actuator devices (7,8)    Heat sink (9)
NOVELTY - A heat source (20) is arranged along a capillary flow passage (12) having an inlet end (14) and an outlet end (16), to heat the liquid fuel in the passage to a level sufficient to change into vapor state. A fuel vaporizing chamber (130) is positioned so that the fuel discharging through the outlet end of the capillary flow passage impinges on the surface (134) of the chamber to vaporize.    USE - For use in power generation device (claimed) such as by using a conversion device such as a micro-turbine, a micro-turbine with an electrical generator, an external combustion engine with or without a generator, a thermoelectric device or a thermophotovoltaic device. For portable electronics equipment such as portable computer, radios, telephone, power tools, heaters, coolers, communications gear, medical device and other equipment in remote field service.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to vaporize the fuel, to control the fuel flow rate and electric power supplied to the capillary flow passage, reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power generation device; and    (2) power generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial cross-sectional view of the hybrid fuel vaporizing system.    capillary flow passage (12)    inlet end (14)    outlet end (16)    heat source (20)    surface (134)
NOVELTY - The substrate (2) has a set of optical path changing surfaces, where each path changing surface is formed on a side of a substrate body for receiving light beams. Each path changing surface allows a part of the received light beams to be condensed on a surface of a portion of a semiconductor unit (5) facing an end portion of a corresponding inclined surface to travel in the semiconductor unit.    USE - Used for a solar battery (claimed) e.g. silicon solar battery, compound semiconductor solar battery and organic solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The path changing surface allows a part of the received light beams to be condensed on a surface of a portion of the semiconductor unit, thus providing the solar battery with a high utilization efficiency of light and a high photoelectric efficiency. The solar battery substrate improves the utilization efficiency of light and the photoelectric transfer efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a principal part of a solar battery.    Solar battery (1)    Solar battery substrate (2)    Counter electrode substrate (3)    Transparent electrode (4)    Semiconductor unit (5)
NOVELTY - A bypass feed water flow channel (BW) is arranged separately from a feed water flow channel (W), to supply high-temperature fluid produced in a large incinerator (27) to a heat exchanger (29). The condensed water (14) supplied from a condenser (13) to the feed water flow channel, by a condensed water pump (15). The ejection liquid is returned to the incinerator with a drain pump (26).    USE - Reheat/regenerative type thermal power plant using Rankine cycle for use in large incineration field of waste material.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the bypass feed water flow channel, ensures efficient usage of the high temperature fluid produced during incineration of large amount of the combustible waste. The thermal efficiency of the thermal power plant, is enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the reheat/regenerative type thermal power plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    condenser (13)    condensed water (14)    condensed water pump (15)    incinerator (27)    heat exchanger (29)    bypass feed water flow channel (BW)    feed water flow channel (W)
NOVELTY - Engine has a fluid chamber (12) with upper reservoir (16) filled with a stored fluid, e.g. water. The upper reservoir is connected to a lower reservoir that is connected by a channel, which permits free flow of the fluid between the reservoirs. A float tank (22) within the fluid chamber has variable buoyancy allowing descent to a lower position and ascent to a higher position within the fluid chamber.    USE - For generating electrical power (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The float tank descents to a lower position, to increase the motive force of the fluid passing through a hydroelectric generator, thus allowing efficient operation of the engine with minimal mechanical parts. The upper reservoir is filled with the fluid, thus minimizing the need for ecologically unsound dams.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above variable buoyancy float engine.    Fluid chamber (12)    Upper reservoir (16)    Lower reservoir (18)    Float tank (22)    Drain valve (26)
NOVELTY - A stabilizer (6) is rotated downwardly by a motor (3). The power of motor is transmitted to a gear wheel receptacle (7) through a gear wheel (4), such that the stabilizer is rotated upwardly.    USE - For vehicle, ship, heavy machines, generator in industries and homes.    ADVANTAGE - The novel engine ensures that fuel consumption is reduced to zero. It also prevents environmental pollution caused by consumption of more conventional fuels.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the above gravity engine.    drum (2)    motor (3)    gear wheel (4)    stabilizer (6)    gear wheel receptacle (7)
NOVELTY - The reverse side protection sheet (1) has a vapor deposition film (10) having a vapor deposition thin film layer (12) of inorganic oxide on surface of a base film (11), and a multilayer polyester film (30) laminated on surface(s) of film (10). Film (30) has a foamed resin layer (32) in middle, and is obtained from polyester resin having intrinsic viscosity of 0.6 dl/g or more and cyclic trimer content of 0.5 weight% or less.    USE - For solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reverse side protection sheet has excellent heat-resisting property, gas barrier property, dimensional stability, hydrolysability-proof, electric insulation, durability and weather resistance. The solar cell module has high electric power generation efficiency and high performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional side view of the reverse side protection sheet.    reverse side protection sheet (1)    vapor deposition film (10)    base film (11)    vapor deposition thin film layer (12)    multilayer polyester film (30)    foamed resin layer (32)
NOVELTY - The exhaust gas temperature control method uses a thermoelectric generator (1), inserted in the exhaust gas line (4) between the IC engine (3) and the exhaust gas catalyzer (2), for active control of the exhaust gas temperature at the catalyzer, dependent on the voltage polarity of the thermoelectric generator, using a heat pump effect.    USE - The method is used for controlling the temperature of the exhaust gas from an IC engine received by the exhaust gas catalyzer.    ADVANTAGE - Method allows exhaust gas temperature to be raised for regeneration of exhaust gas catalyzer and allows thermal energy of exhaust gas to be converted into electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM for a system for controlling the temperature of the exhaust gas from an IC engine at the exhaust gas catalyzer is also included.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of an IC engine exhaust gas temperature control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Thermoelectric generator (1)    Exhaust gas catalyzer (2)    IC engine (3)    Exhaust gas line (4)    Control and monitoring device (5)    Engine control (7)
NOVELTY - The immersed water power generator (9) has an Archimedes screw (1) whose screw thread is divided into individual vanes with a vane profile (8) attached to an axle (3) at a distance apart.    USE - For extracting power from wave energy.    ADVANTAGE - Increased efficiency with a new screw shape that can be constructed without difficulty and that is not costly to produce.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a water power generator    immersed water power generator (9)    Archimedes screw (1)    vane profile (8)    axle (3)    water level (10)
NOVELTY - A parabolic or paraboloid solar reflector (1) mounted on a rotating base (2), follows the path of the sun to focus solar energy towards a boiler (3) that generates steam (5). A turbine (7) is driven with the steam for extracting mechanical power. The exhaust (8) from the turbine is used for home heating or other purposes.    USE - The solar power turbine is used for extracting mechanical energy from solar power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the arrangement of the solar power turbine.    reflector (1)    rotary base (2)    boiler (3)    water (4)    steam (5)    turbine (7)    exhaust (8)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic module (5) has multiple photovoltaic cells (10) arranged in a linear assembly and a reflector (20) oriented relative to the photovoltaic cells for reflecting light towards the photovoltaic cells.    USE - Used with batteries, inverters and charge controller for supplying electric power to electric equipment and supplying AC current to AC distribution panel or electrical power grid.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost and improves operability of the photovoltaic module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for reflector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of photovoltaic module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    photovoltaic module (5)    photovoltaic cell (10)    reflector (20)    inner surface (25)    outer surface (26)
NOVELTY - A light guide (1) has several reflectors (5) for reflecting incident ambient light (6) to light emission surface (8) of the guide and the light receiving surface (9) of an optoelectric transducer (2).    USE - Condensing-type photovoltaic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency is improved, by a simple, inexpensive and easily-installable structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the photovoltaic power generation system.    light guide (1)    optoelectric transducer (2)    reflectors (5)    incident ambient light (6)    light receiving surface (9)
NOVELTY - The foil (2) has optically refractive pyramidal elements (1) whose respective triangular bases are turned 180 degrees relative to each other. The pyramidal elements have respective apex angles which are selected in dependence on desired optical refraction.    USE - Light-distributing optical foil used in display screen (claimed) such as LCD, plasma display and CRT. Also used in lighting system (claimed) such as lighting fixtures, traffic signs, signposts, lighting coves and skylights, indicating instruments of vehicle such as cars and aircraft, optical appliances e.g. spectrometers and video cameras, lamp shades, curtains, sunshades, theater stages, wall lighting, lighted screening units for partitioning spaces, and toys or gimmicks. Also used in solar system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides uniform light distribution, by using simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) lighting system display screen; and    (2) solar system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the light-distributing optical foil.    optically refractive pyramidal elements (1)    foil (2)
NOVELTY - The power plant comprises multiple floating cylinders (7) designed to float awash and connected to a floating structure (1) by two guide rails (5,6) in a slanting position with respect to the horizontal plane.    USE - For generating energy using waves produced in sea and lake.    ADVANTAGE - A power plant of a simpler design, that has minimum of submerged components is realized. The efficiency of the power plant is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the hydraulic power plant. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    floating structure (1)    side walls (2,3)    base (4)    guide rails (5,6)    floating cylinder (7)
NOVELTY - The power plant comprises multiple floating cylinder (1) moving vertically related to a floating structure, and connected to the floating structure through energy transmission devices. The floating cylinder is designed to be held in a fixed position during the wave induced motion of the cylinder, to increase the energy recovery from the waves.    USE - For arranging in sea and lake for generating power from waves.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of a power plant with a simpler design and minimum submerged moving components, is moved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of increasing energy production from hydraulic power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view explaining the sequence of movement of floating cylinder. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    floating cylinder (1)    rod (11)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a number of hydraulic cylinders (7), each with a fluid cavity, a piston (9) and an actuator cap. A fluid source is coupled with a fluid port of the cylinder, and a number of supports that engages with each actuator cap. The piston slides inwardly relative to the fluid cavity, when a vehicle engages with the support, to cause the fluid to flow through the fluid port and convert it into useful energy.    USE - Used for placement on a roadway to generate power from the weight of passing vehicular traffic (claimed) such as automobile, truck and train.    ADVANTAGE - The bottom surface of the platform engages the sloped portion of the top surface of the pressure manifold, thus preventing pivotal movement of the platform. The open space between the tracks allows the drivers of the motorcycles and other light vehicles to avoid driving over the pistons of the cylinders.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for capturing energy from a moving train car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an enlarged fragmentary plan view of a power generating apparatus.    Support (5)    Hydraulic cylinder (7)    Piston (9)    Plunger cap (10)    Annular flange (22)
NOVELTY - A casing (2) comprises has charging unit (12), terminal board (13) and bypass diode (14), with an open side opposite to its attachment face. A cover (3) having inner cover (16) made of metal, and outer cover (17) made of weather resistant resin, conceals the casing.    USE - For solar battery module used in solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides terminal box with good water resistance and dust immunity, by simple structure. Also reduces the fabrication cost, without impairing the mass productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the terminal box.    solar battery module (1)    casing (2)    cover (3)    charging unit (12)    terminal board (13)    bypass diode (14)    inner cover (16)    outer cover (17)
NOVELTY - A large tank (1) and small tanks (2a-2d) have free-floating masses (14,16-19). The tanks are connected through a common pipeline (8) accommodating a turbine (15) and a set of branch lines (9-12) with solenoid valves (4-7) that create the compressed air flow patterns needed. Power is produced by the turbine running unidirectionally as the masses descend and ascend by turns.    USE - For generating electrical power in ship, hospital, hotel, apartment, company and factory. Also for city, town, village and nuclear power station.    ADVANTAGE - Since thermal energy that needs the burning of fuel oil is not used, atmospheric pollution is avoided. The continuous generation of electrical power is maintained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the piping connecting large and small tanks, as in the above apparatus.    large tank (1)    small tanks (2a-2d)    solenoid valves (3-7)    pipelines (8-12)    concentration tank (13)    free-floating masses (14,16-19)    turbine (15)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has photovoltaic energy source (22) having front (24) and back (26) faces; front side array of metallic gridlines upon front face of energy source; and busbar structure (42) in electrical continuity with the front side array of metallic gridlines.    USE - Used as high-concentration-ratio concentrator cell.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has improved current-carrying characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell comprises photovoltaic energy source having front and back faces; front side array of metallic gridlines upon the front face of the energy source; and busbar structure in electrical continuity with the front side array of metallic gridlines. The busbar structure comprises electrical insulator layer (44) overlying and contacting the front face of the energy source, and metallic busbar layer (48) overlying and contacting the electrical insulator layer and in electrical continuity with the front side array of metallic gridlines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view of the solar cell.    Photovoltaic energy source (22)    Front face (24)    Back face (26)    Backside metallic electrode (40)    Busbar structure (42)    Insulator layer (44)    Metallic busbar layer (48)
NOVELTY - The optoelectric transducer comprises oxide semiconductor microparticles sensitized with methine group pigment (1).    USE - For solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectric transducer provides an extremely stable solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The optoelectric transducer comprises oxide semiconductor microparticles sensitized with methine group pigment (1).    R1 = H, alkoxy, alkyl or hydroxyl;    X1,X2 = oxygen, sulfur or NR2;    X3 = heterocyclic ring with oxygen, sulfur, NR2, dicyano methyl group or substituent;    R2 = H, aromatic hydrocarbon residue or aliphatic hydrocarbon residue with substituent;    A1-A3 = H, hydroxyl, cyano, halogen, heterocyclic residue, aromatic hydrocarbon residue or aliphatic hydrocarbon residue;    Y = heterocyclic residue or aromatic hydrocarbon residue with amino group substituent;and    n = 0-3    when n is 2 or more,    the number of A2 and A3 groups is same or different.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell using optoelectric transducer; and    (2) oxide semiconductor microparticles.
NOVELTY - Portable arrangement with means for obtaining energy from natural energy sources and taking measurements of selected values. The arrangement has a data processing unit (1) for controlling energy acquisition, energy storage, measurement acquisition and measurement evaluation. Interfaces (2, 4) are provided for connecting the data processing unit to a display (3) and energy and measurement acquisition units.    USE - Portable arrangement for acquisition of energy from natural sources and for making measurements of selected values, e.g. distance or speed of a walker. Typically the device can be integrated in the boots of a walker or runner.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive arrangement has multiple applications and requires little or no maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Energy can be derived from solar power or the movement energy associated with walking or other exercise activities.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic block diagram of an inventive device.    data processing unit (1)    interfaces (2, 4)    display (3)    processor. (9)
NOVELTY - The motive fluid is superheated using renewable energy source such as biomass to a maximum temperature of less than or equal to 400degreesC.    USE - For superheating motive fluid in geothermal power plant (claimed) for mechanical or electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Superheating allows to generate electric power with high efficiency. Requires less investment as the energy from the biomass is derived using the same power plant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the chart explaining the superheating schematically.    renewable fuel that is biomass or refuse derived fuel (BM)    geothermal power plant (CE)    geothermal fluid of endogenus origin (FE)    motive fluid of geothermal plant (FM)    superheater (SH)
NOVELTY - The thickness of the porous silicon material (300) between emitter electrode (100) and collector electrode (102) is less than the mean free path of the electron in the porous silicon material. The mean free path of the electron is in the range of 1 to 100 nm.    USE - Tunnel junction diode used for thermotunnel device used for heat pumping and power generation. Also the porous silicon material is used for photoluminescence device fabrication. The porous silicon material is also used as electron filter in thermoelectric device.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the tunnel junction diode with high energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for energy conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of energy conversion apparatus.    emitter electrode (100)    collector electrode (102)    porous silicon material (300)    heat sink (304)    thermal interfaces (400,402)
NOVELTY - The method involves establishing reaction between lattices of ceramic generator element along lattice polar axes, using waste heat such that anisotropy displacement of centers of positive and negative charges of covalent ions in lattices, result in potential difference for generating electrical energy. The energy is guided through positive and negative dielectric layers of the element to form pyroelectric effects.    USE - For applying low temperature and solid-state pyroelectric energy generated using waste heat such as thermal energy from computer, electronic system in communication and optoelectronic industries, motor in engine and air-conditioner in vehicle, in industrial applications, small scale applications such as laptop computer, cooling fan, large scale applications such as power plant and also outdoor heating application.    ADVANTAGE - The pyroelectric energy is applied using the pollution and noise free simple structure of high durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) low temperature and solid-state pyroelectric energy application device; and    (2) pyroelectricity driven heat dissipating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the low-temperature and solid-state pyroelectric energy application device.    generator element (1)    electrically conductive coating (11)
NOVELTY - The space colony factory unit is provided with gravity generators in which jet type engines are installed to enable the space colony factory unit to be exposed to sunlight about 20 hours per day to accomplish substantial operation of a solar power generation system. A magnifying lens (1) is provided above the solar power generation system.    USE - For enabling space workers to live and conduct activities in outer space.    ADVANTAGE - Provides gravity generator which uses widely known magnets and attracts objects and human bodies by magnetic forces to allow space workers to live and conduct activities in outer space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) the gravity generators;    (B) a warehouse of the space colony factory unit;    (C) a view tower in the space colony factory unit;    (D) a space airport built at a lower part of the space colony factory unit; and    (E) an air pressure device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a front view of the space colony factory unit.    Magnifying lens (1)    Space (16)    Glass window (17,19)    Space airport (18)
NOVELTY - A clean energy and functional microparticle joint production system is obtained by thermally decomposing a metal support, and gasifying. The metal support is obtained by contacting aqueous solution or suspension containing metal ions, with a support having ion exchange ability.    USE - For producing functional microparticles, such as metal, metal carbonate, metal oxide and metal carbide (claimed) used for powder metallurgy raw material, electrode material, ceramics, highly active desulfurizing agent and highly active desalting agent, and for producing gas used for electrical power generation and chemical material.    ADVANTAGE - The novel production system has high efficiency, and recovers high functional microparticles of added value. Low temperature contact gasification is performed efficiently and inexpensively using inexpensive organic substance raw material having ion exchange capability to produce clean energy. Cold gas efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of manufacture of functional microparticles, which involves thermally decomposing the metal support, and gasifying.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an example of low-grade coal used as support having ion exchange ability for clean energy and functional microparticle joint production system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The cell consists of submerged, compressible air/fluid filled disc shaped/flattened toroidal vessel (10) is made of flexible rubber/plastic/composite. The upper and lower sections of vessel are coupled through a spring and air pipe is embedded inside the vessel. Air is sucked into the pipe above the sea surface during low pressure under tide receding so that turbine generator is driven under raising and receding tidal pressures.    USE - For electric power generation system and natural energy platform (NEP) using tidal energy cell (TEC).    ADVANTAGE - Enables regulating inhalation and exhalation rates effectively and preventing differential pressures between energy cells at different heights. Minimizes transmission loss by enlarging the distribution of TECs at specific location. Ensures optimal utilization of vertical tidal energy in the water column thereby continuous power generation is enabled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) tidal stack arrangement; and    (2) inter tidal energy reservoir and generator (ITERG); and    (3) flattened toroidal tidal energy cell (TEC) arrangement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the schematic diagram of TEC system inhalation/exhalation and large scale deep water toroidal TEC, respectively.    flexible seal (2)    springs (3)    turbines (8)    valves (9)    domes (12)
NOVELTY - A frame (1) attached to a sub-sea mountable structure (9) and releasably attached to a deployment vessel (11) in transport position, has support units (3). The lowering units (6-8) lowers the frame with respect to the vessel from transport position to use position until the support units contact the seabed (12), and lowers the structure with respect to frame and moves to use position on or near the seabed.    USE - For deploying sub-sea mountable structure e.g. tidal power generation equipment. Also for deploying seabed mounted structure e.g. offshore wind turbine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy operation and maintenance of the equipment, while reducing the cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) sub-sea mountable structure deployment arrangement;    (2) sub-sea mountable structure deployment method;    (3) seabed mounted structure handling method;    (4) sub-sea structure recovering method;    (5) sub-sea mountable structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the apparatus for deploying sub-sea mountable structure.    support units (3)    lowering units (6-8)    structure (9)    vessel (11)    seabed (12)
NOVELTY - The generator has a set of thermocouples formed by junctions (10) between wires (12, 14) that are enclosed in sheaths. The wires (12,14) are made of semi-metals or semi-conductors of n type and p type, respectively. The wires are made of different materials and have different surface cross-sections for optimizing thermoelectric properties of the wires. The length of the wires from each junction is same.    USE - Used for providing an electrical output.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric properties of the wires are optimized, thus optimizing thermal and electric conductivities of the wires and their Seebeck coefficients, and minimizing required mass of semiconductor materials. The generator is thus less expensive. The generator has higher efficiency than the existing generators. The generator reduces differential thermal expansion of the materials of the wires, thus reducing risk of rupturing of the wires.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermoelectric generator.    Junctions (10)    Wires (12, 14)
NOVELTY - A blade rotor (1) for wind power comprises rows of adjacent articulated blades on central crank shafts forming 4 times the shaft width, with 3 wind surfaces (2,3) and two wind vents. Blades lie on a free shaft and connect through two wheels (5). Generators/motors connect to each shaft and an integrated wind spoiler lies above a tension leg platform.    USE - As a turning blade rotor for offshore wind power production and a tension leg platform (claimed) for both wind and tidal power.    ADVANTAGE - No blade lies in the wind shadow of another blade, the units are compact and suitable for different wind strengths and mechanical costs are low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a rotor as above having 4 wheels;and    (b) a tension leg platform comprising the above    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A drawing of the rotor blade is shown.    rotor (1)    wind surfaces (2,3)    wheels (5)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to a sea wave power generator whose main portion is formed from conical swinging body and U-shaped ship body, two sides of the conical swinging body are equipped with a group of swinging shafts connected with ship body respectively, its another two sides are respectively equipped with a group of movable swinging wings which can be automatically extended and contracted, and can be superimposed by means of hydraulic control device, and its end portion is equipped with hydraulic buoyancy tank, under the action of sea wave the buoyant force can be produced, said buoyant force can utilize the lever action of the swinging wing to make the conical body produce swinging force to drive gear and drive power generator to produce electric current. Said U-shaped ship bodyhas the functions of sinking, floating and resisting typhoon.
NOVELTY - A floating, semi-submersible platform supports a collector component (1), an elevated header tank component (2) and other ancillary equipment. The header tank has an elevated inlet positioned adjacent to a constricted exit of the collector component.    USE - For transferring energy of ocean waves and surface water currents to electric power or to desalinate sea water.    ADVANTAGE - Enables converting ocean wave or surface water current energy to electric power or desalinate sea water effectively, rapidly and safely and to provide stability when large volume of water enters into the collector component and the header tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the hydroenergy transfer system.    collector component (1)    elevated header tank (2)    distribution system (3)    collector exit/header tank opening (5)    platform hulls (7)
NOVELTY - The pump has a thermal transpiration membrane (103) consisting of porous material or narrow tube. Reactants that produce an exothermic or endothermic chemical reaction are added to a gaseous material. A catalyst surface is in contact with an outlet side of the porous material such that the chemical reaction occurs in a location that has lower thermal path resistance to the outlet side.    USE - Used in a portable, mobile or hand-carried system e.g. microscale gas sampling instrumentation e.g. microscale gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer, miniature on-demand gas generator. The configuration can be used to generate electrical power using thermoelectric elements. Also for use as a heat pump due to Peltier effect of the thermoelectric elements.    ADVANTAGE - The pump sustains a temperature gradient across the porous material without an external heat, a cooling source, a supplement heat flow path and a supplemental working fluid, and hence the thermal transpiration pumping is self-sustaining. Does not need external electrical power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a single-stage, stand-alone single-stream thermal transpiration pumps with catalyst integrated into high-temperature thermal guard.    Inlet gas (101)    Thermal transpiration membrane (103)    Outlet gases (105)    Nozzle (106)    Channel (108)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric transformation material comprises sintered compact of beta-zinc-antimony added with lead, bismuth and/or tin.    USE - For thermoelectric modules, for transformation of unused energy, such as exhaust heat from motor vehicles, manufacturing plants, power generating plants and garbage incineration facilities, to electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The novel thermoelectric transformation material has improved mechanical strength and high thermoelectric property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The additional component is preferably lead, in a molar ratio of 0.5-1.2% with respect to beta-zinc-antimony (beta-Zn4Sb3).
NOVELTY - A steel chimney having thermogenerators for energy production comprises thermogenerators (1) with parallel switching between the waste heat tube (2) and the ventilation tube (3). Preferably the ventilation tube has a cooling mechanism (4) and a bird screen (5).    USE - As a steel chimney having thermogenerators for energy production (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Waste heat is reused to produce electrical energy as an additional power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A side view of the chimney is shown.    thermogenerator (1)    waste heat tube (2)    ventilator chimney (3)    cooling mechanism (4)    bird screen (5)
NOVELTY - A system for reclaiming the city sewage and garbage to generate electrical energy and supply heat energy comprises a water treatment system with coal as filtering material and electromagnetic filter, fuel treating system, garbage-burning boiler system, flying ash treating system, deoxidizing hydrophobic system for turbine and boiler and cooling system for circulated water.    USE - For reclaiming city sewage and garbage to generate and supply electrical and heat energy.
NOVELTY - A funnel (12) provided at the entry end of a housing (10) has mouth (26) and discharge (28) having diameter greater than and equal to diameter of housing respectively. The discharge of funnel is mounted at entry end of housing, so that water entering into mouth of funnel passes through housing and contacts the blade (20) extending from shaft (18) of housing to rotate the shaft and generate electric power.    USE - For generating electric power from river water or streams.    ADVANTAGE - The use of funnel increases the velocity of water passing directly into the housing without allowing back flow of water from the funnel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of underwater turbine.    housing (10)    funnel (12)    shaft (18)    blade (20)    discharge (28)    mouth (26)
NOVELTY - The wide face solar trap is installed in a chamber to collect the solar heat. The trap consists of multi layered transparent roof with transparent sheets vertically isolated by the air or vacuum space. The sides of chamber are covered by heat insulators and solar heat absorbing pipes are connected with compressed air supply pipes of external drive sources like turbine or engine.    USE - Wide face scavenger energy converter system used as solar heat receiving or fluid impedance system for use in electric power generation at floating airport, platform, hotel, warehouse, missile silo, floating agricultural bed on ocean. Also for power generation by high altitude multilevel airborne windmill, multi-hull missile submarine, boat, aircraft carrier/missile ship, elongated torpedo type hot air balloon, sail type water turbine, large submarine boat, ski boat, wide face winged airplane.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents emission of solar heat and avoids contact of inner transparent sheet with cold air, thereby quick heating of trap is ensured. Increases impedance against expanding hot air through wide face of turbine blades.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the schematic diagrams of wide face energy converter system using wide face kite, boat, wall fender and oppositely rotating turbine.    boat (1)    kite (2)    bar (12)    turbine (31)    wide face blades (31)
NOVELTY - Invention relates to self-contained power supply systems using solar energy for generating power, heat and hot water for industrial and agricultural enterprises. Proposed power supply system for objects using solar and wind energy has at least one wind plant with electric generator electrically coupled with electric accumulator communicating with energy consumers. According to invention, electric accumulator is made in form of at least two heat accumulators-high-temperature and low-temperature ones. High-temperature accumulator is connected by heat lines with heater driving at least stabilized frequency and voltage generator of heat machine whose cooler is connected by heat line with low-temperature accumulator which is connected by heat line with heating and hot water supply system of habitable object with possibility of regulation of supplied thermal energy and provided with air heater supplied to input of at least one wind plant whose electric generator is connected with electric heater of heat carrier of high-temperature accumulator with possibility of regulation of thermal energy conveyed to air heater.    USE - Power engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Provision of ecological safety of power supply system, increased efficiency of system, improved compatibility with other systems.11 cl, 1 dwg
NOVELTY - The invention presents a device for automatic control of an electrostatic precipitator, that is dealt with the field of power engineering industry and may be used in the thermal power stations. In the device for automatic control of the electrostatic precipitator through two tubes, injected into an uprising part of section of a transport pipeline they realize an air supply for dust transportation and measurement of height (thickness) of its layer in the inclined and vertical parts of the section. The length of the uprising part is chosen smaller than the length of the vertical part, on the upper end of which there is a water resistance installed. For measurement of height of the dust layer in the section the device has a pressure sensor, a multiplier, a divider, a memory cell. The pressure regulator in the pipeline of an air supply allows to realize automatic control of dust passing through the transportation pipe-line depending on its passing the bin. The invention ensures reliability of operation of the electrostatic precipitator.    USE - Power engineering industry; thermoelectric power stations.    ADVANTAGE - The invention ensures reliability of operation of the electrostatic precipitator.1 dwg
NOVELTY - The present invention provides a generating system of electricity by gravity. This system includes a working mean that will descend from a higher place by gravity, a working arrow spinning around an axle by means of the working mean, and a generator driven by the working arrow in order to generate electricity.    USE - None given.
NOVELTY - The system includes light-receiving type semiconductor device (11) having a solar cell assembly (13). The solar cell assembly consists of two solar cells each of which having different light response speed.    USE - Light transmission and reception system including light reception type semiconductor device (claimed) used for batteryless mobile system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption and improves electric power conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for light reception type semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of light transmission-and-reception system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    light reception type semiconductor device (11)    solar cell assembly (13)    indicator (14)    optical-intensity detector (15)    white LED (16)    drive circuit (17)
NOVELTY - Solar battery element has an aluminum electrode layer (8) formed on a silicon-semiconductor substrate (1). The aluminum electrode layer has aluminum silicon alloy layer (6) and an aluminum layer (5) sequentially formed on the substrate surface. The thickness ratio of aluminum silicon alloy layer with respect to aluminum layer is 0.25 or more.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery is prevented from production of curvature and crack, and has excellent Back Surface Field effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of solar battery.    silicon-semiconductor substrate (1)    anti-reflective film (3)    aluminum layer (5)    aluminum silicon alloy layer (6)    aluminum electrode layer (8)
NOVELTY - The traders charge a processing charge to a farmer according to the production area of agricultural products used as the basis of resource. An integration license is published after confirming the payment of the processing charge. The integration of resource in order to dump, is performed by the farmer based on the integration license.    USE - For collecting resource such as fruit tree pruned branch, chaff, rice straw, bagasse, corn, for biomass electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents global warming. Reduces workload and economic load related to resource processing.
NOVELTY - A shape-memory alloy rod arranged at the periphery of a rotary board (4), deforms when immersed into a warm-water tank (2), and acquires rotary motion. The warm-water tank receives heat from a high-temperature liquid, or uses solar heat, or the low-temperature waste heat obtained from a factory, as a heat source. A gear (6) engaged to the rotary board is connected to a generator used to produce electric power.    USE - For producing mechanical energy and electric power, by utilizing heat energy and shape-memory alloy rod.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easily producing mechanical energy or electric power, by utilizing heat energy and the shape-memory alloy rod. Prevents the generation of harmful carbon dioxide, and environmental pollutants such as sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide, as fossil fuel is not used for electric-power generation. Enables easily heating the water in the tank using solar heat or waste heat, hence achieves energy saving.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electric-power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric-power generating apparatus(2) tank(4) board (1)    fixing pillar (5)    gear (6)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric material consists of composite material having 2 or more phases containing oxidized heat electronic material.    USE - As power supply for accurate temperature control apparatus such as constant-temperature apparatus, seawater temperature difference thermoelectric generator, fossil fuel thermoelectric generator, thermoelectric generator used for solar power generation device, optical-detection element cell, laser diode, field effect transistor, photomultiplier tube, spectrophotometer, column chromatography, cooling and heating apparatus (refrigerator) and clock.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric material has improved electrical conductivity, Seebeck coefficient and performance index, with reduced thermal conductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the manufacturing method of thermoelectric material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A sea-power electric generator features that the variation in level of sea surface, which is caused by waves or tide, can increase or decrease the floatage of floating body to stress the pull rod of electric generator and drive the electric generator fixed to sea bed or on floating body, generating electric energy.
NOVELTY - Solar array panel rotation apparatus, comprises a screw dive gearbox to maintain a holding position in a series of incremental steps. A multifunction digital timer is sued to start and stop the gearbox drive electric motor. A single ball tube bearing assembly carries out the dual function of both supporting and rotating the array of solar panels (13). A V-belt drive is used for smaller power output. A motorbike chain and sprocket is sued for larger power output. Spider frames (3, 18) is designed to link the solar cell array assembly to a wind turbine generator or alternator assembly (22-24). The wind turbine generator is horizontally rotatably mounted with a spider frame supported by posts. These are secured to the base frame and are juxtaposed and bolted together.    USE - For rotational control of an array of solar electrical energy collectors.    ADVANTAGE - By incorporating the solar cell array and wind turbine generator assemblies enables mass production. The assembly can be marketed as a solar cell power unit or a separate wind power unit. The spider frame assembly enables the linking of the solar power generation assembly and the wind power generation assembly into one unit giving maximum power output in any twenty four hour period. The arrangement allows the wind and solar unit to be linked by an external power cable to provide simultaneous electrical energy from both power generation units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an illustration showing a solar energy collector assembly attached to a spider frame.    Spider frame assembly (3, 18)    Solar panel array (13)    Wind turbine generator or alternator assembly (22-24)
NOVELTY - Solar freedom pack has photovoltaic panel with cable gland and blocking diode which connects panel to connector unit ensuring the panel or battery are not succeptable to shorts via connectors. The solar panel is placed directly in sun light whilst the connector is placed in the shade along with the consumers battery. The connector unit is then plugged into the battery, and the consumer can then plug their 12 volt appliance into the connector unit to power, e.g. lights, fridges etc.    USE - Portable photovoltaic solar pack can be used to power 12 volt applications such as fridges, fans, lights, pumps, phone chargers, radios, televisions etc    ADVANTAGE - Portable photovoltaic solar pack allowing 12 volt solar power to be available to the general public without comprehensive understanding of the technology. Incorporates low voltage output to protect batteries from excessive discharge. Allows the addition of second solar panel easily. makes solar power more affordable and less confusing than previous times.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar freedom connector unit is housed in a custom designed and manufactured acrylic box, which has ventilation slots positioned to allow it to be vertically or horizontally mounted whilst still enabling good ventilation.
NOVELTY - Increasing the fish population in offshore ocean areas involves determining a part of the ocean, which is low in primary production using a chlorophyll concentration map; choosing a site with a prevailing current to sweep ammonia; injecting ammonium compound produced from the air and water with the aid of Ocean Thermal Energy into the above region at a depth of approximately the middle of the ocean mixed layer.    USE - For increasing the fish population in offshore ocean areas (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nitrogen nutrient can be generated at the location where it is needed, thus avoiding transportation cost from the point of manufacture to suitable locations for injection into the ocean. The process is self-sustained by using Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Plant for power and the chemical species in the atmosphere and the ocean. The Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Power is in general expensive at the bus bar, there are no transmission cost in the present process, which help to make the process economic.
NOVELTY - Apparatus includes thermoelectric battery supplied with electric current from electric power source. Cold junction of battery is in thermal contact with thin-wall metallic vessel filled with thermally stabilizing matter; hot junction of battery is in contact with radiator. Metallic vessel is separated with use of partitions to compartments whose number is equal to number of thermally stabilized objects. The compartments are filled with different thermally stabilizing matters whose melting temperature values coincide with optimal working temperature values of objects to be thermally stabilized. The objects are arranged on upper surface of compartments in such a way that to provide coincidence of optimal working temperature of each thermally stabilized object with melting temperature of thermally stabilizing matter that fills given compartment. Volume of compartments is determined with use of given calculation formula.    USE - Thermoelectric instrument making, possibly systems for simultaneous stabilization of temperature of several objects having different optimal working temperature values.    ADVANTAGE - Lowered number of different type thermoelectric batteries, simplified structure of thermally stabilizing apparatus, possibility for providing operation mode of apparatus with optimal power parameters.
NOVELTY - A passive energy board is installed on a footpath or a carriageway in heavy traffic area. The board is moved up or down, based on the bearing pressure received from the passage of persons or vehicle on the board. The board motion is converted into rotary motion using a gear belt, to drive a generator.    USE - For generating electric power from energy board installed on heavy traffic highways, local street and other public places.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating power in non-polluting manner and at low cost. Avoids dependency on conventional natural sources, and achieves sufficient power generation.
NOVELTY - A device incorporates at least one type of conjugate polymer, functioning as an electron donor structure, and at least one tubular nanostructure in the form of macroscopic fibres, functioning as an electron acceptor structure.    USE - The devices are used for the formation of photovoltaic cells for the production of electricity from electromagnetic waves with wider applications in areas such as telecommunications, motor vehicles and domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The invention widens the range of applications for photovoltaic cells by improving the efficiency of energy conversion and the life of the photovoltaic devices based on conjugate polymers. It enables the production of photovoltaic devices with small lateral dimensions of less than or equal to some tens of micrometers and that are manipulated over very significant longitudinal directions, from a few centimetres to some kilometers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) the fabrication of this device;    (b) a device incorporating the tubular nanostructure device and forming a two part active fibre;    (c) the fabrication of this two part active fibre device;    (d) a photovoltaic cell incorporating the tubular nanostructure device or the two part active fibre device;    (e) the production of electricity from an electromagnetic wave using either of the devices.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of the cross-section of a photovoltaic cell incorporating an electron acceptor layer fabricated from cut fibres (active elements).    photovoltaic cell; (1)    Electron donor structure of conjugate polymer; (10, 12)    Electron acceptor structure according to invention; (20, 22)    PN heterojunction; (21)    electric conducting electrode; (30)    transparent electric conducting electrode; (40)    Conjugate polymer structure to prevent short circuits. (50)
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting rear locking position of collection elements. The elements are rotated at orthogonal axes to capture reflection rays according to planned height of Sun above horizon. A laminar structure is positioned at zones on edges of a web.    USE - Method for capturing reflected sunlight in a high building.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables precisely adjusting individual reflecting elements and sensors so as to capture sunlight at mating reflective surface in a better manner without consuming large energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a reflected sunlight capturing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a reflected sunlight capturing device.    Base (29)    Plate (30)    Upper legs (31, 32)    Upper pins (33, 34)    Adjustment pins (35, 36)
NOVELTY - Assembly system (1) for framed photovoltaic modules etc. comprises frame (3) incorporating plate-shaped module element (2), with frame supported by several carrier rails (4).In frame, module element is supported at one or more points. Preferably module element is located on assembly element on carrier rails, typically located on assembly element on carrier rails, typically with assembly element insertable on carrier rail, e.g. in parallel assembly element - carrier rail arrangement.    USE - For assembly of system of framed photovoltaic modules.    ADVANTAGE - Facility for accommodated, e.g. heavy snow load, even with relatively large module elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic plan view of invented assembly system.    assembly system, (1)    frame, (3)    module element, (2)    carrier rails (4)
NOVELTY - The complex oxide has thermoelectromotive force of 100 microV/K or more at 600 degreesC, and contains complex oxide of calcium, cobalt, strontium, barium, sodium, bismuth, lead and/or lanthanum, and manganese, iron, nickel and/or copper.    USE - As p-type thermoelectric conversion material of thermoelectric generation module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polycrystalline or single crystalline complex oxide has high heat resistance, durability, positive thermoelectromotive force and low electrical resistivity, and effectively utilizes heat energy discarded in atmosphere. The complex oxide provides p-type thermoelectric conversion material having high thermoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The complex oxide has thermoelectromotive force of 100 microV/K or more at 600 degreesC, and contains complex oxide of formula: (Ca1-m Am)x (Co1-nMn)y Oz, where Ca is calcium, A is element chosen from strontium, barium, sodium, bismuth, lead and lanthanum, Co is cobalt, M is element chosen from manganese, iron, nickel and copper, x is 2.5-3.5, y is 1.5-2.5, z is 5-7, m and n are 0-1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) p-type thermoelectric conversion material; and    (2) thermoelectric generation module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the temperature dependency of thermoelectromotive force of the complex oxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The power is generated using weight of motor vehicle, when motor vehicle runs over specified region.    USE - For generation of electric power by installing in entrance and exit of road top or parking lot.    ADVANTAGE - Produces power effectively.
NOVELTY - A low-reflection material is obtained by coating a low-reflection film having a fine corrugated structure at the surface, on a base material. The low-reflection film contains inorganic compound microparticles and an inorganic compound binder. The microparticles have a lower refractive index than that of the base material, and an average particle diameter of 50-100 nm and 5-50 nm, at the surface layer side and the base material side, respectively.    USE - Used for optical components, such as window glass for vehicles, window glass for construction, mirror, shop window, display glass for television, glass substrate for solar cell, lens, liquid crystal display substrate, and substrate for photoelectric-conversion apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The low-reflection material has low reflection property, good adhesion power between low-reflection film and base material, high durability, and wear resistance, and is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inorganic compound microparticles and inorganic compound binder comprise silica.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of a low-reflection material.
NOVELTY - The wood waste material usage system has a generator (13) driven with gas engine (12) driven by dehumidified gas, which is obtained by dehumidifying and cleaning a cooled gas. The system has unit for grinding and chipping wood waste material (1a,1b), unit for carbonizing the chip (3a,3b), unit for reforming exhaust gas (6) emitted from carbonization unit, and unit for cooling the reformed gas (8).    USE - Effective usage of wood waste material such as construction waste material, forest coppiced timber and street tree pruning material. Chemical agent is refined from reformed gas. Charcoal obtained from chip is used for greening base material. Essential oil is extracted from wood material chip (all claimed), and refined essential oil is used for treating waste gas of diesel engine. Refined chemical agent is used as pesticide and antiseptic. Activated carbon is used as filter medium, drying material and deodorant.    ADVANTAGE - The system effectively utilizes and recycles wood waste material and generates electric power, and has high industrial utility. Generation of carbon dioxide or dioxin during burning of wood waste material is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows conceptual diagram of effective usage system of wood waste material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    wood waste material (1a,1b)    chips (3a,3b)    exhaust gas (6)    reformed gas (8)    gas engine (12)    generator (13)
NOVELTY - A cooling plate consisting of high-heat conduction material, is arranged contacting a bypass diode (6) on a base plate (1) made of aluminum or copper. The heat generated during diode operation, is transmitted towards direction of solar cell panel through base plate.    USE - For solar cell panel used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to radiate heat generated by bypass diode, efficiently. Restrains temperature of bypass diode to an appropriate temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the terminal box. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    base plate (1)    bypass diode (6)
NOVELTY - The module has plate-like solar cells (11) held between a light penetrable sheet unit (12) on a light receiving surface side and a sheet unit on a back surface side. Internal apertures are filled with a sealing resin (14). A light diffusion section of white color diffusely reflecting light is arranged in an invalid region of each cell. A connection unit connecting the adjacent cells is arranged in the invalid region.    USE - Used for fixing to a roof, a slope and an outer wall of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The light diffusion section is arranged in the invalid region of the solar cell, so that the reflected light is reflected on the interfaces between the light penetrable sheet unit and the sealing resin, and between the light penetrable sheet unit and outside air, and is incident on the light receiving surface of the solar cell. The incident light is thus effectively used in the invalid region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional cut view of a solar battery module.    Plate-like solar cells (11)    Light penetrable sheet unit (12)    Sheet unit (13)    Light penetrable sealing resin (14)    Connection unit (20)
NOVELTY - The termination device is contained in a termination housing for a solar current module, fitted within a translucent solar current module plate stack (1,2,3), with the ends of the electrical coupling conductors (4), extending between the photovoltaic solar elements, partially supported by a stiffening element (5), each contacted by a contact pin in the vicinity of the stiffening element.    USE - The termination device is used for connecting electrical leads with electrical coupling conductors of a solar current module with a number of photovoltaic solar elements.    ADVANTAGE - Termination device allows connection between electrical leads and electrical coupling conductors of solar current module to be provided without need for special tools.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the mounting of a contact plate in a solar current module plate stack.    Solar current module plate stack (1,2,3)    Coupling conductors (4)    Stiffening element (5)    Coupling conductor channels (8)    Contact plate (10)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a static power supply device, composed of semiconductor capacitor and diode. The semiconductor capacitor and the diode are interlinked by two polar plates of the same character, two majority carriers spread to make the semiconductor capacitor discharged, which makes reverse bias voltage applied onto the diode. It heats the semiconductor capacitor to increase minority carrier. On the action of internal electric field of the diode, two carriers drift to form working voltage. As long as continuously heated, the thermal battery can convert thermal into electric energy. It can convert solar energy, geothermic energy and energies in production and life into electric energy for recycle.
NOVELTY - The flexible reflector is mounted on a spring-tensioned roller at the top of a pitched building roof. The transparent-side of the roof, faces the solar noon for directing the solar energy to more desirable position within the building.    USE - For directing the solar energy to more desirable position within the building.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the light and heat transfer to the building, inexpensively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the pitched roof dwelling.
NOVELTY - The exhaust heat sent out to chimney and to cooling tower of power plant is used as the principal fuel or to augment conventional fuel, e.g. coal, for converting the water to fuel in a high temperature combustion chamber.    USE - For using exhaust heat from combustion of conventional fuel to convert water for use as fuel, such as in operating a nuclear power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The novel method enables efficient conversion of water to fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a nuclear power plant, as used in the above method.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a float (4) riding on a surface of an ocean in a vertical motion in response to a wave front action. A lever having one end coupled to the float rides on the surface of the ocean. A fulcrum (6) supports the lever, and a magnet couples to another end of the lever. A set of parallel electric coils is wound on a core. An upward and downward motion of the float will move the magnet correspondingly by the lever.    USE - Used for converting an ocean wave energy into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The set of parallel electric coils wound on the core significantly increases the magnetic flux change, thus obtaining a maximum magnetic flux change in operation. The apparatus by providing a simplified construction effectively minimizes the installation and maintenance costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic depiction of a top plan view of an ocean wave energy conversion apparatus.    Magnet (1)    Core (2)    Parallel electric coil (3)    Float (4)    Fulcrum (6)
NOVELTY - An indium-antimony oxide-containing transparent electroconductive film is produced by sputtering a target containing indium, antimony, and oxygen; or target(s) comprising tin, tin oxide, hafnium, or hafnium oxide. The atomic ratio of antimony/indium is 1.2-2.    USE - For the production of indium-antimony oxide (InSbO4)-containing transparent electroconductive film used for applications such as electrodes for inorganic electroluminescent panels, liquid crystal displays, or solar batteries; hot wave reflection films for window glass; or antistatic films.    ADVANTAGE - The method can produce an InSbO4-containing transparent electroconductive film having a high electroconductivity and a superior transparency. The film also exhibits little decrease in electroconductivity even when heat-treated at a high temperature.
NOVELTY - An electric generator has container with phase change material, heat transfer element in thermal communication with medium experiencing the cycling temperature, thermoelectric module sandwiched between container and heat transfer element, electric energy storage device, and bridge circuit for utilizing electric power generated by thermoelectric module to charge electric energy storage device during hot and cold portions of temperature cycles.    USE - For generating electric power from a medium experiencing a cycling temperature defining hotter portions and a colder portion of the cycling temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The generator includes a transfer element that efficiently transfers heat from a module surface to the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the operation of the invention.    Diodes (82A-82D)    Capacitor (84)    Electrical energy (86)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing energy to a moving mass (105) in reversible directions. The energy is harvested from the moving mass in the reversible directions. The energy is harvested by containing the moving mass for an energy exchange without partitioning the moving mass as the mass travels from a straight tubular zone to an arc zone and back to the zone to permit a gradual energy exchange of a tangential vector.    USE - Used for exchanging energy between inertial forces and rotating forces by moving mass for filtering, pumping, propulsion, combustion engine, fan, vanes, windmills, turbines, and applications of energy dynamics.    ADVANTAGE - The method facilitates changing the direction of the moving mass, while maintaining molecular connectivity and preventing turbulence. The method facilitates effectively exchanging the energy of mass flow between inertial and rotating forces.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy exchanging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a dynamic modeling of mass flow potential to assess the pumping problem.    Energy exchanging system (100)    Subtle physical boundary (101)    Low pressure zone (102)    High pressure zone (103)    Moving mass (105)
NOVELTY - Several permanent magnets (6) are arranged along the circumferential direction of a ring magnet (3), so that the magnetic surface of each permanent magnet (6) is perpendicular to that of ring magnet (3). Either a ring magnet or permanent magnet groups is fixed while the other is rotatably supported on a mounting stand (2).    USE - Permanent magnet motor for drive source of water turbine, windmill, etc., for use in desert, mountain areas.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to mount motor in desert and mountain areas easily, as energy sources like power source and heat source are not required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partially notched front view of the permanent magnet motor.    motor (1)    mounting stand (2)    ring (3)    rotary shaft (4)    arm (5)    magnet (6)
NOVELTY - A heat insulation pipe (23) provided in a thermoelectric conversion module (21), collects the heat released from thermoelectric conversion module. The heat collected by the heat insulation pipe is used by another thermoelectric conversion module (24) for electric power generation.    USE - Electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate electric power by utilizing heat radiation of heat generation portions efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the front view of the electric power generating apparatus.    thermoelectric conversion modules (21,24)    heat insulation pipe (23)    lower boards (24a,26a)    upper boards (24b,26b)
NOVELTY - A main portion (11) has anode connecting terminal (14) and cathode connecting terminal (15). Each connector (17) connected to the connecting terminals, is fitted mutually with connector of same polarity in adjacent solar cell module, so as to connect the solar cell modules in parallel.    USE - Terminal box for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for branch wire and enables connecting solar cell modules in parallel with less number of components, hence reduces cost and improves construction efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for wiring structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the terminal box.    terminal box (1)    main portion (11)    anode connecting terminal (14)    cathode connecting terminal (15)    connectors (17)
NOVELTY - The converters (200, 201, 202) comprise pair of electrode sets with opposite polarity, such that each set of electrodes are arranged at fixed intervals. An insulation layer is formed between the electrodes such that the formula H1 greater than Y is satisfied, where Y is the fixed interval between electrodes of each set and H1 is the shortest distance between each opposing electrode pair (210, 220).    USE - Used for electric power generation or cooling application.    ADVANTAGE - Heat loss of thermoelectron converter is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectron converter assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of a thermoelectron converter.    Thermoelectron converter (200-202)    Electrode of opposite polarity (210, 220)    Pillars (230, 230', 231, 231', 232, 232')    Substrate (260, 261)
NOVELTY - A Sun direction-following device (1) for solar energy collection such as with photovoltaic or thermal modules comprises a frame (20) with a console (10) to hold the collectors that is arranged with a rotating movement on a turning ring (30).    USE - As a Sun direction-following unit for solar energy collection such as with photovoltaic or thermal modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The possibility of rotation of collectors about a horizontal axis optimizes the solar infall and can reduce problems caused by wind or snow.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A perspective view of the unit is shown.    direction-following unit (1)    console (10)    frame (20)    shaft (25)    ring (30)
NOVELTY - A high-frequency plasma storage battery comprises a HO11 cavity resonator, inductive coupling, energy input plug contacts, high-frequency leads, a Schottky diode, rectifying capacitor and a housing to prevent radiation and heat loss. The charged gases are compressed in a high-frequency magnetic field and there are inlet/outlet connections.    USE - As a high-frequency plasma storage battery (claimed) for converting thermal into electrical energy for location-independent consumers.    ADVANTAGE - The unit is compact, has reduced construction costs and the plasma is held away from the housing wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A sketch of the magnetic field in the plasma is shown.
NOVELTY - A solar illumination system includes a solar optimizer which is a mirror, servo motors for moving the mirror, sensors to control the direction of the mirror and internal reflective pipes and partial filters for distributing light.    USE - For illuminating sunlight into living and working areas of office buildings, residential, commercial and industrial buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces lighting cost and the amount of electric current required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the solar illumination system.
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric transfer material (1) contains a composite oxide containing vanadium oxide, and alkali elements, alkaline earth elements and/or rare earth elements.    USE - For thermoelectric element used for cooling device and electric equipment, and electric power generation (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric transfer material has excellent thermoelectric transfer characteristics and stability, and efficiently promotes thermoelectric refrigeration and electric power generation by application of heat and electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The thermoelectric transfer material contains a composite oxide of formula: AxVOx+1.5+d, where A is alkali elements, alkaline earth elements and/or rare earth elements, x is 0.2-2, and d is variable ratio of oxygen (-1 to 1).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thermoelectric element;    (2) cooling device;    (3) electric equipment;    (4) electric power generation method;    (5) cooling method;    (6) usage of thermoelectric transfer material; and    (7) manufacture of thermoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of thermoelectric element.    thermal transfer material (1)    electrodes (2,3)    external load (4)    thermoelectric element (10)
NOVELTY - Each mooring boom (654a,654b) comprising telescopic elements is pivotably connected to a floating structure (620). A pair of sleeves (617a,617b) guide the movement of the mooring boom.    USE - For anchoring floating structures such as tidal power station used for generating electric power using tidal current.    ADVANTAGE - The connection of the mooring boom to the floating structure, maintains balance of all moments acting on the floating structure. Allows for expansion and compression of the mooring boom, by the arrangement of the telescopic elements.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the anchoring arrangement.    float elements (610)    sleeves (617a,617b)    mooring booms (654a,654b)    floating structure (620)
NOVELTY - The solar tracking system (40) has a drum (48) tilted to the vertical by specific angle `a' such that the celestial object to be tracked does not intersect with the axis of drum. A photosensor can be used to sense received light from a tracked object to refine the tracking.    USE - For tracking celestial objects, such as the sun, for solar power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Endeavors to avoid the sun ever passing within a zone of 1.18degrees diameter of the drum axis, thus improves tracking speed and tracking efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for solar tracking method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of an energy collector provided with the solar tracking system.    collector (38)    solar tracking system (40)    dish concentrator (42)    mount (44)    yoke (46)    drum (48)    pylon (50)
NOVELTY - The system has an electric motor (40) for rotating a centrifugal impeller (30) to draw high velocity ambient air flow via a gas ionization and energy production section to create electrical power. The power is created using electrons extracted from an ambient air flow (22). The electrical power is routed to amplifier/controller (55) and used to power electric wheel motors (70) of a land vehicle.    USE - Used for producing an electrical energy by extracting electrons from an ambient air for powering an electrically powered land vehicle, battery, electric systems e.g. air conditioning, stereo/radio, electric heating, AC output from a power inverter, and windshield wiping systems.    ADVANTAGE - The power system efficiently produces more than sufficient electric power to run an electric vehicle propulsion system and all accessory electric systems, including air conditioning, stereo/radio, electric heating, AC output from a power inverter, and windshield wiping systems. The amplifier/controller guarantees increased ionization as the ionized air flow progresses through the energy production section.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of a power system for an electrically powered land vehicle.    Ambient air flow (22)    Centrifugal impeller (30)    Electric motor (40)    Amplifier/controller (55)    Electric wheel motors (70)
NOVELTY - A winding unit has a spring-motor primary winding axle (52) extending along X-axis and rigidly mounted with a winding-drive spur gear (16). An elongated ratcheting arm (26) extending along Y-axis has rear end secured to a mounting assembly (44) journalled on the axle. The assembly has a ratchet pawl that is engaged with spur gear during rotation in one direction, and released while rotating in opposite direction.    USE - For generating electricity using force of wind blowing against tree and wave flowing towards shore.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to generate tremendous amount of electrical power at moderate cost, using the electricity generation system which is economical to manufacture and market.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the electricity-generation module.    winding-drive spur gear (16)    electricity generation module (22)    elongated ratcheting arm (26)    ratchet-arm mounting assembly (44)    spring-motor primary winding axle (52)    tension spring (61)
NOVELTY - The wave-powered sea-water controlled-lift collector has its vessel (9) on a column, and two bars (1) with a terminal float (2) and hinged holder (3) assembly. A valve (8) and a pipe (7) have the vessel (9) specifically located relative to the holder (3) and the rocking arms (1).    USE - In mechanical engineering.
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric module (23) is heated with steam of heat condensation medium generated at evaporator (10) with heat of high temperature medium flowing along preset direction. The distribution of condensation amount of heat condensation medium along thermoelectric module surface, is adjusted based on evaporation of heat condensation medium along the flow direction of high temperature medium in evaporator.    USE - Thermoelectric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Increases electric power generation efficiency reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the thermoelectric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermoelectric power generator (1)    evaporator (10)    duct (11)    heat exchanger tube (12)    thermoelectric converter (20)    electric power generation plate (22)    thermoelectric module (23)    condensation surface (23B)
NOVELTY - Silver-type brazing material having a melting point of 600degreesC or less is interposed between joint surfaces of an electrode component (12) and a thermoelectric conversion component (11). The components (11, 12) are joined, to form a thermoelectric conversion module (10). The component (11) has thermoelectric conversion material which is electrically connected via the electrode component.    USE - Used for the assembly of thermoelectric conversion module.    ADVANTAGE - The process suppresses the deterioration of a thermoelectric conversion material, the reduction of generated electric power, melting destruction of joining surface and dropping off of components. The structure of the module is maintained reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a thermoelectric conversion module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of a thermoelectric conversion module.    thermoelectric conversion module (10)    thermoelectric conversion component (11)    electrode component (12)    lead wire (13)
NOVELTY - The electrical energy generating arrangement has a converter device that converts energy of motion into electrical energy and a motion transfer device that is connected to the converter device and that transfers movement energy to it. The movement transfer device has at least one holder (1) with at least one rotary body for accommodating a wheel (4) of a motor vehicle (10) so as to be driven by it.    USE - For generating electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - Guarantees an emergency power supply in an inexpensive and cost-effective manner and uses a generally available energy source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a holder and a motor vehicle standing on it    holder (1)    motor vehicle wheel (4)    motor vehicle (10)    ramp (3)
NOVELTY - A vertical axle uses energy from a flowing substance like wind, waterways and sea currents. Blades move in such a way that they assume a self-directed position by relying on a rotor's angle of rotation towards a direction of flow. The angular position of the blades towards the flow is defined directly by influencing forces that occur in consequence of rotation in the flow.    USE - In turbines powered by wind, waterways and sea currents.    ADVANTAGE - Controlled slide rods rotate freely with a clearance from an axis of rotation and link to each blade and a guide body freely sliding in the center of the rotor. Forces acting on each blade are guided over the slide rods into rotatable arrangements of bearings that fit on the guide body so as to slide along a circuit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a basic diagram of a vertical rotor with a self-controlled angle adjustment in three phases.
NOVELTY - A cylinder has a symmetrical arrangement of scoops around its circumference, the scoops being pivotally mounted on the cylinder and designed to cooperate with a flow of a medium (e.g. liquid such as water) so that the cylinder is made to rotate. A transmission mechanism transfers the rotary force of the cylinder to a generator or powerformer. The cylinder is completely immersed in the medium, either horizontally or vertically.    USE - For generating electricity, especially hydroelectricity. The device is suitable for small-scale electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Environmental impact is reduced since the device does not require a dam to be built.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a side view of the device (drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Device has body, Peltier elements with electric outputs, having two surfaces and connected by wires to electric energy consumer, while thermo-elements are fixed by one side on drilling pipes, by other - directed inwards, and as electric energy consumer well equipment is used. Electric outputs may be connected to energy accumulator. Thermo-elements and energy accumulators may be interconnected in parallel or in series or in serial/parallel connection.    USE - Power sources engineering.    ADVANTAGE - Higher durability.
NOVELTY - The solar-battery flexible module disposed on supporting surface in the form of flexible frame-mounted gauze membrane, has solar cells interconnected by means of metal buses and covered on face and rear ends with shielding glass plates. Boards such as those of foiled film insulator are installed on edges of glass plates covering adjacent series-connected solar cells on rear end of module. A number of holes are provided on boars, at least two ones being disposed above gaps between adjacent solar cells. Loose ends of unlike-polarity buses are passed through holes from contacts of adjacent solar cells and connected to metallized layer of board. Insulating layer of board is joined with glass plates.    USE - Direct solar-to-electric energy conversion using semiconductor solar cells mainly for feeding spacecraft.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitated manufacture, enhanced reparability of module. 1 cl, 4 dwg
NOVELTY - The solar cell (4) supplies charges to activate a heat generating element (3) is embedded in a substrate (2) made of raw materials such as concrete and asphalt.    USE - For melting snow on road surface, pavement, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require connection wiring with an external power supply, thereby achieving cost reduction of simple structured snow melting system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the plate-shaped unit of snow melting system.    snow melting system (1)    substrate (2)    heat generating element (3)    solar cell (4)
NOVELTY - The income and expenditure related to the mass and energy of the geothermal fluid in a production circuit (31) set as a basic equation of lumped constant unit, is matched with another basic equation with respect to production fluid temperature (Tp), chlorine density, density of oxide of sulfur by using Kalman-filter theory. The fluid circulation ratio and raising temperature of fluid are set based on matching result.    USE - For analyzing the geothermal fluid circulation system in generation of electric power using geothermal energy.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to improve the precision of analyzing the state of geothermal fluid circulation system, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) geothermal fluid circulation system analysis method; and    (2) geothermal fluid circulation system analysis program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of the geothermal fluid circulation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    production circuit (31)    stream isolation unit (32)
NOVELTY - The element (20) has conductive layer (23) containing carbon tubes (24) in parallel, provided between cathode (21) and anode (22), such that heat or voltage applied between cathode and anode is converted into voltage or heat respectively.    USE - For thermoelectric apparatus (claimed) such as air conditioner and electric power generating apparatus, deodorizing dehumidifier system and gas heat pumping apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since the conductive layer is provided between cathode and anode, a heat conductivity between cathode and anode is reduced, and voltage and heat are converted efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for thermoelectric apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of thermoelectric element.    thermoelectric element (20)    cathode (21)    anode (22)    conductive layer (23)    carbon tubes (24)
NOVELTY - The bearing has rolling elements (11) arranged between an inner race (9) and outer race (10). A heat transducer (14) with a thermoelectric conversion function, is attached to the outer race.    USE - Rolling bearing such as ball bearing, roller bearing, needle bearing for use in vacuum deposition apparatus of thin film, in rail vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generation of electricity by utilizing the temperature difference between the outer race and the outer air without using a generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of the rolling bearing.    inner race (9)    outer race (10)    rolling elements (11)    heat transducer (14)
NOVELTY - The compactor has a compact container provided with urban waste treatment systems that are utilized for depositing urban waste in the compact container, where the urban waste is crushed, separated, disinfected and compacted by a solar energy source (d). Automatic sprinkler system is arranged in the compactor. A cleaning and disinfection system of solid waste containers is utilized for cleaning rollers. A remote control system allows different mechanisms to drive an interior of a remote unit. A lid (a) is obtained by a pedal mechanism.    USE - Compactor for separating municipal solid waste e.g. residues and organic matter.    ADVANTAGE - The compactor can exploit the municipal solid waste throughout grinding, disinfecting, compaction treatments, so that storage of solid and liquid waste can be temporarily removal in the compactor in an effective manner. The compactor can separate waste, and reduce discharge size of the solid waste in a safe and hygienic way. The compactor improves performance of services of urban refuse collection and improves ability of the containers in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a compactor.    Waste introducing opening (a)    Solid shifting mechanism (b)    Waste grinding system (c)    Solar power system energy (d)    Disinfection system (e)    Compaction system (f)    Cleaning rollers (g)    Shredded waste reservoir (h)    Liquid waste tank (i)    Water tank system (j)
NOVELTY - The sun-tracking solar high temperature system consists of convex lens and paraboloid reflector connected mechanically into one integral. The present invention features that the convex lens and the paraboloid reflector with coincident focus are set on some sun-tracking device capable of tracking synchronously without error accumulation. In the focus, steam generator or smelting crucible may be set, and some vacuum chamber with the steam generator or smelting crucible as bottom, the convex lens as top and one conic barrel may be formed. Inside the smelting crucible, the matter on the fluid medium may obtain high temperature solar energy in vacuum and zero gravity condition on the ground for scientific research, smelting, electricity generation, stoving and air conditioning.
NOVELTY - The aerovoltaic module incorporates an aerogel plate internally including a very fine layer of aluminum, acting as a reflector, covering the complete width of the aerogel in a curve situating itself from more or less 75% of the upper part to more or less 3% in its lower center. A thread of mercury is situated at the upper ends of the module to reflect light towards the aluminum reflector. Some photovoltaic cells in two rows, one pointed at the sky and arranged in the form of a pyramid and the other pointed towards the aluminum reflector, are situated in the upper 12%. A very fine layer of Ni-P Black covers the summit of the upper photovoltaic cells to conserve the maximum amount of light in its interior.    USE - The aerovoltaic module is used in the production of windmills, transport vehicle components, roads, external benches, road lighting, roof shingles, books or all products requiring a lightweight provider of energy.    ADVANTAGE - The aerovoltaic module is very light in weight, has good durability and a very high capacity of energy retention. It is also very resistant to all climatic variations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Each aerovoltaic module measures 12 cm x 12 cm and is configured in a manner to allow the interconnection between several modules according to the needs.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the production of the above aerovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of an aerovoltaic module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Specially designed water tanks and levered weights are attached to a vertically extended chain to make the tanks and the weights to be pulled by gravity from a height and to spin the chain. The chain drives a turbine generator to produce electricity.    USE - For generating power for distributing to industrial parks, villages, cities, and other energy consumers. For industrial, commercial or residential buildings. For fuel filling stations. For mobile generators. For vehicles such as cars, buses and trucks. For generating power for individual machines and appliances.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require coal or any fossil fuels and is environment-friendly. The generator is tall and slim that enables side-by-side arrangement of multiple generators.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the power generator.
NOVELTY - The bypass diodes (20) are placed between the metallized zones (14) of the electrically coupled substrate (12) and the corresponding solar cells (16).    USE - For use in solar concentrator power systems, dish concentrator and central receiver system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells can be packed closely due to the location of diodes between the substrate and the cell. The diodes allows the system to operate with a minimal loss of output. Multijunction solar cells are used for generating power with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of bypassing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic module.    substrate (12)    metallized zones (14)    solar cell (16)    solder (18)    bypass diode (20)
NOVELTY - L and N cycle has a hot hydrogen heat exchanger to supply heat to a fluid in a modified regenerative brayton cycle to produce electricity. Heat is supplied in a chemo-thermal process to convert water into hydrogen and oxygen. The hot hydrogen heat exchanger supplies heat to convert seawater into steam in a thermal flash distillation desalination cycle and/or a reverse osmosis desalination cycle. An ion-exchange mineral extraction system is also included.    USE - For producing hydrogen, electricity, and desalinated seawater.    ADVANTAGE - The novel cycle combines a single nuclear and/or solar heat source and a single heat exchanger for producing hydrogen and electricity, thus reducing cost of producing hydrogen, electricity and desalinated water. It provides independence from foreign oil resources.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the above L and N cycle.
NOVELTY - A foil segment for a thermoelectric generator, has p-type thermoelectric leg that is electrically connected to an adjacent n-type thermoelectric leg at opposite ends of the p-type thermoelectric legs such that the series of n-type and p-type thermoelectric legs are electrically connected in series and thermally connected in parallel.    USE - For thermoelectric generator used in microelectronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides an improved foil segment for a self-sufficient, low power thermoelectric generator having a compact size and that is compatible with microelectronic devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A foil segment (16) for a thermoelectric generator, comprises a substrate (18) having opposing front and back substrate surfaces (40, 42); and a series of elongate alternating n-type and p-type thermoelectric legs (32, 34) disposed in spaced parallel arrangement on the front substrate surface. Each of the n-type and p-type legs is formed of a thermoelectric material having a thickness of 5-100 microns. Each of the n-type and p-type thermoelectric legs has a width of 10-100 microns and a length or 100-500 microns. Each p-type thermoelectric leg is electrically connected to an adjacent n-type thermoelectric leg at opposite ends of the p-type thermoelectric legs such that the series of n-type and p-type thermoelectric legs are electrically connected in series and thermally connected in parallel.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an array of foil segments for a thermoelectric generator. Each of the p-type and n-type thermoelectric legs defines a thermocouple (46). The array of foil segments includes 1000-20000 thermocouples evenly distributed upon the array of foil segments.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional side view of the thermoelectric generator.    Foil segment (16)    Substrate (18)    N-type and p-type thermoelectric legs (32, 34)    Substrate surfaces (40, 42)    Thermocouples (46)
NOVELTY - A wood-type biomass raw material is roughly crushed and carbonized at 300-600degreesC with a thermal decomposition gas to obtain a porous carbonized material. The obtained porous carbonized material is ground to a predetermined particle size according to the objective of downstream side, and an objective substance is manufactured using the carbonized material. Thus, the biomass is processed.    USE - For processing biomass such as herb system material, wood chip, coppiced timber, driftwood material, pruning material, construction waste material, weeds, grass, sugar cane, carbonizing chaff and cattle feces, for producing fuel (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The processing method of biomass is effective, eco-friendly and economical. The processing method enables effective usage as synthesis gas and liquid fuel, which can be easily stored and transported, and efficient and smooth electric power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) biomass processing apparatus, which has a carbonization apparatus (3) for carbonizing the wood-type biomass raw material, a grinding apparatus (4) for grinding the obtained porous carbonized material, and a modification-activating furnace (5) for modifying the thermal decomposition gas and activating the carbonized material by throwing the ground porous carbonized material in modification space; and    (2) flow-fuel, which is obtained by mixing the ground porous carbonized material with a liquid component obtained by cooling-separation of thermal decomposition gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of carbonization-electric power generation system of wood-type biomass raw material. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    rough crusher (1)    rotary kiln (3)    grinder (4)    modification-activating furnace (5)    gas purification device (6)
NOVELTY - The rotary anode plates (11) are arranged above the electrolytic solution of a tank (2) such that plates are connected in parallel to each other. The electrically independent anode plates are attached to the rotary shaft to rotate the plates at equal phase difference. The non-return diodes (13,15) are connected to charging and discharging units (14,15) so as to rotate the plates either through natural or external power.    USE - For static electric power generation system using e.g. hydraulic or tidal power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Stabilizes electric power generation efficiency by using the wide variety of power for plate rotation. Simplifies structure and installation thereby power generation at low cost is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of electrode plate actuator and partial block diagram of drive controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tank (2)    anode plates (11)    diodes (13,15)    charging and discharging units (14,15)
NOVELTY - The light emission float (10) has a wave-activated generation mechanism (20) provided inside a watertight outer shell (11) for power generation by exciting coils (F1) and magnet (F2) using kinetic energy of outer shell which is floated by wave power. The light emitting diodes (LEDs) (D1) attached to the outer shell are driven by the generation mechanism.    USE - For fishing net.    ADVANTAGE - The LEDs are driven continuously, thereby preventing collision of fishing net with ships.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the wave-activated light emission float.    light emission float (10)    outer shell (11)    wave-activated power generation mechanism (20)    LEDs (D1)    coils (F1)    magnet (F2)
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring an insulation resistance of a load circuit for determining the coolant quality in a fuel cell system as a function of the measured insulation resistance value by a monitoring unit. A signal e.g. visual signal and audible signal, is signaled by a signaling unit, when the measured value is below a predefined threshold value. The resistance is converted into electrical conductivity of the coolant.    USE - Used for controlling quality of coolant e.g. cooling water, in a fuel cell system that is utilized in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method finds the quality as function of the measured insulation resistance value, thus effectively controlling the quality of the coolant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method for controlling coolant quality of a fuel cell system    (B) an apparatus for monitoring coolant quality of a fuel system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional relationship between an insulation resistance and an electrical conductivity in a fuel cell system.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a control circuit to adjust the direction of electrical current generated by an electrical current source in response to relationship of the temperature of an automotive battery (12) to a preset temperature range. The airflows of an ambient air duct (118) and a battery temperature control duct (124) thermally couple surfaces of a thermoelectric device (70) to the ambient atmosphere and to the battery.    USE - Used for controlling the temperature of a rechargeable automobile battery such as rechargeable lead acid automobile battery, of a motor vehicle within a predetermined temperature range (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus controls the temperature of the battery and maintains the temperature within a predetermined temperature range, thus protecting the battery from prolonged exposure to excessively hot and cold temperatures. Such temperature control results in increased performance and longevity for the battery. The protection is accomplished in an inexpensive, simple, efficient, reliable and expeditious manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling the temperature of an automobile battery to maintain the temperature within a predetermined temperature range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of assembled thermoelectric module, battery enclosure and battery.    Automotive battery (12)    Thermoelectric device (70)    Housing (90)    Ambient air duct (118)    Battery temperature control duct (124)
NOVELTY - Starting, lighting, ignition battery for use in vehicle applications has container; positive and negative plates; and separator for separating the plates. The positive plate comprises frame, lug (18) and wires, and is formed by book mold gravity casting. The plate comprises a lead-based alloy consisting of lead, 0.5-1.2 wt.% tin, calcium in an amount such that the ratio of tin to calcium is &gt; 12:1 and &gt; 0-0.015 wt.% silver.    USE - For use in vehicle applications (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The alloy has excellent hardness, low corrosion rate for extended service life and improved casting quality with minimum hot cracking susceptibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode for use in lead-acid cell for starting, lighting, ignition (SLI) battery, comprising at least one positive plate formed by book mold gravity casting comprising lead-based alloy so that the plate is configured to have a layer of active material pasted to it for assembly of the SLI battery. The lead-based alloy consists of 0.8-1.1 wt.% tin, calcium in amount such that the ratio of tin to calcium is &gt; 12:1 and 0-0.015 wt.% silver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an elevational view of supporting grid.    Grid supporting structure (14)    Lug (18)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to solar battery and accumulator combination power supply system. On/off switches K1, K2, K3 are used to proceed difference combination to let the system achieve: (1) single solar battery supplying power, (2) single accumulator supplying power, (3) both solar battery and accumulator supplying power, (4) solar battery being charging accumulator.    USE - For electric power aid vehicle, electric automobile, mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Solves problems such as short power supply period and meets the need of power supply for weak sunshine days, no need of mineral fuels.
NOVELTY - The vehicle (100) includes at least one rechargeable battery (13) which provides starting, lighting and ignition (SLI) power to the vehicle and the power auxiliary components of the vehicle. A climate control unit (11) having at least one compressor is powered by the rechargeable battery.    USE - Vehicle e.g. recreational vehicle, marine vehicle and tractor-trailer.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates control of climate of occupied space of vehicle for extended period of time without requiring addition of auxiliary batteries or need to operate internal combustion engine for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the functional block diagram of a battery-powered climate control system used in vehicle.    Climate control unit (11)    Rechargeable battery (13)    Inverter (17)    Control panel (46)    Vehicle (100)
NOVELTY - The vehicle (1) includes an air flow provided towards an electrical energy converter so that the electrical energy converter is driven by the flowing air through which a vehicle travels. The electrical energy converter includes a wind turbine (6) located downstream from a vehicle's spoiler. A duct (4) channels the air to the wind turbine of the electrical energy converter.    USE - Vehicle e.g. truck, car, train, trailer, wagon, air vessel, land vessel, water vessel.    ADVANTAGE - Allows vehicle to convert energy arising when vehicle dissects air during traveling into reusable electrical energy for use in other equipment in vehicle without affecting aerodynamic properties of vehicle, thus reducing requirement for fossil fuel. Enables reducing noise in electrical energy generation. Enables generation of maximum electrical energy due to location of turbine downstream from vehicle's spoiler. Limits risk of tampering through utilization of duct due to inherent accident protective properties. Ensures capturing of energy from number of faces of vehicle as air flows across all faces of vehicle during use. Allows optimum amount of energy to be converted regardless of fluctuations in environmental conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic side view of vehicle.    Vehicle (1)    Duct (4)    Wind turbine (6)    Electrical generator (9)    Direct belt drive (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining a grade-based engine output power and a speed-based engine output power for a vehicle. The speed-based engine output power is determined as a function of a speed of the vehicle. The output power of the engine of the vehicle is selected from the grade- based engine output power and the speed-based engine output power. Vehicle parameter is selected from an engine output power.    USE - Used for determining an engine output power in a hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The output power of the vehicle`s engine is selected from the grade- based engine output power and the speed-based engine output power, thus providing an accurate value of the engine output power in a silent mode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of providing a silent mode of operation for a hybrid electric vehicle having a rechargeable energy storage system (ESS).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a method of determining an engine output power in a hybrid electric vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery has housing (100) with partitions dividing the housing into a set of regions. A dielectric material lines surfaces of the housing whose thermal conductivity is being greater than a thermal conductivity of the dielectric material. A set of electrochemical cells (140) is disposed within the regions. The housing is designed such that walls have a corrugated fin-like design to increase a surface area of the walls.    USE - Used in an industrial and commercial application such as a fork lift, golf cart, uninterruptable power supply, pure electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle. Can be also used in a vehicular application e.g. propulsion application and starting lighting and ignition (SLI) application.    ADVANTAGE - The housing is designed such that the walls have the corrugated fin-like design to increase the surface area of the walls improving heat dissipation capabilities of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded view of the battery assembly.    Battery (10)    Housing (100)    Partitions (110)    Electrochemical cells (140)    Manifold (150)
NOVELTY - The bearing has a source (1) of magnetic flux caused to flow across a gap, and current carrying conductors interacting with the flux to control the movement of a magnetic structure. The conductors are arranged to produce desired motion, where the force between the conductors and flux is related to magnitude of electric current. The gap is circularly symmetric for allowing free rotational motion of a suspended structure.    USE - Used in a fuel tank pump, fuel cell and clean room blower.    ADVANTAGE - The current carrying conductors interact with the flux to control the movement of the magnetic structure without physical contact or electrical connection to the magnetic structure, thus eliminating wear in the bearing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cup shaped piece of high permeability material into which is a disk permanent magnet surmounted.    Source of magnetic flux (1)    Ferrous flux paths (2, 3)    Multi-turn coil (4)    Shaft (5)    Bushing (6)
NOVELTY - The energy converter has an input drive selected from the group of a kinetic drive and a wind drive (18) to produce recovered kinetic and wind energies from the energy dissipated by a vehicle. A synthesizing unit performs controllable combination of the kinetic drive and wind drive to produce a combined recovered energy. An output drive actuates the selected vehicle components using the combined recovered energy.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures efficient consumption of recovered energy from energy dissipated by vehicle. Allows a prime mover to burn renewable fuel with improved emissions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a prime mover;    (B) an input drive;    (C) an input drive; and    (D) a wind energy recovering, storing and transferring method; and    (E) a working fluid air and heat sink fluid supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic illustration showing connection of components of energy recovery, storage, transfer and consumption system in motor vehicle.    Vehicle (10)    Gas turbine engine (11)    Transmission-generator drive (13)    Motor controller (16)    Wind drive (18)
NOVELTY - The system has a plastic container (1) housing a fuel pump (5), power inverter and a pushbutton switch. The switch draws fuel from a vehicle fuel cell via an engine fuel rail or fuel filter connection. The pump pushes the fuel to another container through an open outlet hose. The fuel is returned to the vehicle by siphoning the fuel from the latter container, and pushing the fuel into a vehicle fuel cell filler neck.    USE - Used for an automotive fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The pushbutton switch draws fuel from vehicle fuel cell and pushes fuel into the vehicle fuel cell effectively drains and refills the vehicle fuel tank so removes the fuel cells easily and safely.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an open overhead display view of a siphon system.    Plastic container (1)    Push-button switch (4)    DC fuel pump (5)    Inlet pipe (6)    Outlet (12)
NOVELTY - A solenoid valve (26) adjusts flow rate of hydrogen ejected from buffer tank (18). A controller (34) controls valve based on detection of flow rate of air passing through air flow path (14) and pressure of hydrogen in buffer tank and valve opening table describing correlation of flow rate, pressure and opening of valve, such that density of hydrogen ejected to air flow path is reduced below preset value.    USE - For vehicle mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The density of hydrogen gas can be reduced below predetermined value with respect to airflow, effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of exhaust gas dilution apparatus of vehicle mounted fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air flow path (14)    buffer tank (18)    solenoid valve (26)    pressure sensor (30)    controller (34)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has meter (2) through which commercial gas G is passed and introduced into the modifier (31).The modifier generates fuel gas h introduced into the fuel cell (32) to generate electric power. A controller (9) fluctuates flow rate of the gas by changing generated electric current by which electric power is generated, when fluctuation of the flow rate of gas is equal to or more than preset width for preset time.    USE - E.g. for electric-power generation system installed in home as distributed type power source for electric light, cooking gas stove.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can be driven continuously, since the interruption for the gas flow is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (1)    meter (2)    fuel cell unit (3)    controller (9)    modifier (31)    fuel cell (32)    commercial gas (G)    fuel gas (h)
NOVELTY - A controller (24) controls the flow rate of reactive fuel gas flowing through a variable orifice (15)arranged at the junction of anode side supply line (11) and main supply line (17). The inlet side hydrogen separator (16) is arranged at the upstream side of fuel cell (2) such that differential pressure between inlet and exit of a hydrogen separator is made optimal based on the flow rate control.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the hydrogen separation efficiency by using the single separator for both fresh and anode side gas supply paths. Ensures efficient removal of impurities from anode side unreacted gas without need for desorption purging.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (2)    anode side supply line (11)    hydrogen supply lines (13,14)    variable orifice (15)    hydrogen separator (16)    main supply line (17)    controller (24)
NOVELTY - A circuit board (14) has fuel cell batteries (S1,S2) mounted on its surface and a fuel cell module mounted on its reverse side. A generation cell (19) provided at the back side of the circuit board, supplies hydrogen gas to the fuel battery (S2).    USE - For portable apparatus such as mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook personal computer (PC) and digital camera.    ADVANTAGE - Provides the fuel cell module which downsizes the portable terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell module.    circuit board (14)    pressing element (18)    generation cell (19)    circuit component (23)    fuel batteries (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The method involves driving a small hydraulic power generator (1) with flowing water (10) in order to supply an obtained electrical energy to a load. A mechanical energy obtained by driving the power generator, is used for driving the pump (105) for supplying an electrolyte liquid to a redox flow battery cell.    USE - For operating redox flow battery system (claimed) used for agricultural applications.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases effectively the electric power loss, while utilizing the resources efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for redox flow battery system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the redox flow battery system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    small hydraulic power generator (1)    flowing water (10)    power transmission unit (12)    tank (104)    pump (105)
NOVELTY - A L-shaped communicating tube (6) provided at the front portion of downward flow side of housing connects an introduction manifold (5) and a water collection unit (33). The condensed water generated by the introduction manifold is conveyed to the water collection unit in which gas with more water content is circulated.    USE - For humidifying dried gas in fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents obstruction of gas channel resulting from retention of condensed water. Enables to stabilize driving of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the humidification apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    housing (2,3)    humidification module (4)    introduction manifold (5)    communicating vessel (6)    water collection unit (33)    hollow fiber membrane bundle (42)
NOVELTY - A flowmeter (4) detects the instant flow rate of gas to fuel tank. A slowdown flow rate adjustment unit (33) adjusts the timing of opening a flow regulating valve (5) for filling at low flow rate during preset filling time based on the detected instant flow rate.    USE - Used for hydrogen fuel battery motor vehicle and compressed-natural-gas motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to perform the preset filling at high precision, and restrains the lengthening and overrun amount of the injection time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control unit of high pressure gas filling apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    flow meter (4)    filling valve (11)    nozzle switch (12)    warning unit (13)    indicator (14)    flow regulating valve (15)    flow measurement unit (31)    slowdown flow rate adjustment unit (33)
NOVELTY - The separator has carbon particles (1) which are adhered to surface of thermoplastic resin (2) with shot blasting.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces contact resistance by simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carbon particles (1)    thermoplastic resin (2)    separator (18)
NOVELTY - A box (10) consisting of a case body (11) and an inside box (12), and accommodates a fuel cell stack (4), a modifier (3), and a heat exchanger (7). The modifier supplies hydrogen to the fuel cell stack. The heat exchanger is connected to the downstream side of the box to exchange heat with the water.    USE - For heating fluid e.g. water.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective utilization of the heat to heat the water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the hot water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Modifier (3)    Fuel cell stack (4)    Heat exchanger (7)    Box (10)    Case body (11)    Inside box (12)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a flow path (2) which circulates the cooling agent (3) which cools a fuel cell (1), and a pump (4) which supplies cooling agent to the fuel cell. A controller (5) operates the pump to alternately supply cooling agent from both sides of the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell system in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Raises temperature rapidly in time of start-up of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the outline structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Flow path (2)    Cooling agent (3)    Pump (4)    Controller (5)
NOVELTY - Apparatus comprises an electrically driven jack that changes the pressure applied in the lamination direction of an unit battery (100), with respect to a cathode gaseous-diffusion layer (107). An arithmetic and control unit controls the electrically driven jack, based on the estimated deterioration of activation-polarization capability and diffusion-polarization capability of the fuel cell.    USE - For power generation in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains the high electric power generation capability of fuel cell, effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure explains the structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    unit battery (100)    anode catalyst layer (104)    cathode catalyst layer (105)    anode gaseous-diffusion layer (106)    cathode gaseous-diffusion layer (107)
NOVELTY - A combustion state detector (48) senses the oxidation of fuel gas according to calorie by combustion and combustion state of combustion apparatus. An estimation unit (49) provides an estimate of the remaining fuel gas mass in a fuel storage device from fuel gas mass consumed for electric power generation and oxidized fuel gas.    USE - Use for generating electric power. May be used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables accurate estimation of the remaining combustion gas mass in the fuel storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the functional structure of the system controller in the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    System controller (2)    Valve (14)    Combustion state detector (48)    Estimation unit (49)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell stack has a heat conductive insulating material (4) arranged between the adjacent cell stacks (1-3). An adiabatic heat insulating material (5) whose conductivity is lower than the heat conductive insulating material is arranged between the outermost cell stack (1,3) and the side wall of the case (6).    USE - Used for e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases temperature difference between cell stacks.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the internal structure of the fuel cell stack . (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell stacks (1-3)    Heat conductive insulating material (4)    Adiabatic heat insulating material (5)    Case (6)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a heat exchanger (32) connected in any one of the anode and cathode of the fuel cell (10), and forms a refrigerating cycle. A control unit (64) sets the heat exchange amount with the heat exchanger by controlling the feed rate of hydrogen supplied to the anode and oxygen supplied to cathode.    USE - Used as power supply of vehicles, e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies managing moisture-content state of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen supply port (12)    Air supply port (16)    Heat exchanger (32)    Control unit (64)
NOVELTY - A steam channel (16) is connected to the exhaust channel (10) of an internal combustion engine (2) at the upstream side rather than to a supercharger (4) to circulate the steam generated by a heat exchanger (5). A main generator (3) is driven by the output of the engine.    USE - For internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces fuel consumption of engine. Obtains optimal supercharger and engine operation. Increases production of electrical power and energy efficiency of engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a waste heat recovering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a waste heat recovery equipment.    Internal combustion engine (2)    Main generator (3)    Supercharger (4)    Heat exchanger (5)    Exhaust channel (10)    Steam channel (16)
NOVELTY - The organic electrolyte battery separator (20) is obtained by filling inter fiber gaps in nonwoven fabric with gelled material and fixing structure fibers. Nonwoven fabric is formed by bonding and integrating fiber layers (21a,21b) which contains ultrafine fiber and fiber layer (22) comprising fiber with size of 1.1 dtex or less. The ultrafine fiber contains wet heat gelatinization resin gelatinized by heating in the presence of water.    USE - For organic electrolyte battery for battery of hybrid vehicle or electric vehicle, lithium ion secondary cell, for electrochemical elements.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electrolyte battery separator has high tensile strength and piercing strength, excellent short circuit prevention property, and is fixed firmly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The organic electrolyte battery separator is obtained by filling inter fiber gaps in a nonwoven fabric with gelled material and fixing structure fibers. The nonwoven fabric is formed by bonding and integrating fiber layers which contains ultrafine fiber and a fiber layer comprising fiber having size of 1.1 dtex or less. The ultrafine fiber contains wet heat gelatinization resin gelatinized by heating in the presence of water. The gelled material in a form of film is formed by gelatinizing and extending the wet heat gelatinization resin. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of organic electrolyte battery separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of manufacturing process of organic electrolyte battery separator.    organic electrolyte battery separator (20)    fiber layers (21a,21b)    another fiber (22)    mixture layer (23)
NOVELTY - The insulated sealing layers (190) are arranged between adjacent collectors (120). The communicating paths (194) are formed at each insulated sealing layer, to seal the space accommodating the single battery layer.    USE - Bipolar battery for vehicle (claimed) e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables sealing multiple layers in the battery easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery pack;    (2) bipolar battery manufacturing method; and    (3) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the bipolar battery.    Collectors (120)    Positive electrode active material layer (130)    Negative electrode active material layer (140)    Insulated sealing layer (190)    Communicating paths (194)
NOVELTY - Device has a reformer (2) reforming a fuel into hydrogen. A passage (8) feeds the hydrogen from the reformer towards an anode (3), and a passage (15) feeds oxygen from air towards a cathode (4) of a fuel cell (5). A palladium and/or polymer based membrane (10) enriches a flow of hydrogen from the anode to increase concentration of the flow and to feed the anode by mixing the hydrogen enriched flow with the flow from the reformer.    USE - Used for feeding hydrogen to a fuel cell embarked in a motor vehicle (claimed) to obtain electrical power in the form of direct current to drive the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Palladium and/or polymer based membrane increases the concentration of the anode flow and feeds the anode by mixing the hydrogen enriched flow with the flow from the reformer, improving the performances of the fuel cell while optimizing the utilization of hydrogen in the fuel cell. The device also permits to reduce the volume of hydrogen surge tank while permitting continuous hydrogen feeding to the fuel cell and reducing polluting emissions during starting of the reformer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a vehicle with a hydrogen feed device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a device for feeding hydrogen to a fuel cell.    Reformer (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Fuel cell (5)    Passages (8,15)    Palladium and/or polymer based membrane (10)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell comprises a fluid path provided on at least one of a fuel diffusion layer and an oxidant diffusion layer for flowing fluid including active material.    USE - For automobile use and fixed use for business purpose and household use.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly can reduce pressure loss at diffusion layer and manufacturing cost of a separator. The active material for electrode reaction can be directly supplied to the electrode. The pressure loss in the diffusion layer can be reduced. The manufacturing cost of the diffusion layer having the channel can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell comprises:    (i) an electrolyte (1) configured to be a plane plate;    (ii) an anode catalyst layer (2) provided on a first face of the electrolyte;    (iii) a cathode catalyst layer (3) provided on a second face of the electrolyte;    (iv) a fuel diffusion layer (4) provided on a face of the anode catalyst layer at a back of a second face of the anode catalyst layer facing the electrolyte; and    (v) an oxidant diffusion layer (5) provided on a first face of the cathode catalyst layer at a back of a second face of the cathode catalyst layer facing the electrolyte.    A fluid path is provided on at least one of the fuel diffusion layer and the oxidant diffusion layer (5). Fluid including an active material flows the fluid path void.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of a single cell for a fuel cell.    Electrolyte (1)    Anode catalyst layer (2)    Cathode catalyst layer (3)    Fuel diffusion layer (4)    Oxidant diffusion layer (5)    Anode side separator (6)    Cathode side separator (7)    Fluid path void (51)    Inlet portion (51a)    Outlet portion (51a)    Channel (51c)
NOVELTY - Rolled-up electrode unit (4) is encased in a cell can (1). A striplike current collector forming an electrode has an edge (48) projecting from at least one of opposite ends of the electrode unit. Current collecting plate (5) is joined to the current collector edge. Circular arc protrusions (52) and slits (53) are formed on the current collecting plate.    USE - Used as power source for portable electronic devices and electric motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high current collecting performance since current collector edge is held in satisfactory contact with current collecting plate. Current collecting plate can be welded to the end of electrode unit without causing damage to electrode or separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a fragmentary front view partly broken away and showing a cylindrical lithium secondary cell.    Cell can (1)    Electrode unit (4)    Current collecting plate (5)    Current collector edge (48)    Protrusions (52)    Slits (53)
NOVELTY - The on-board electrical system has a battery (10), an auxiliary energy source (11) and a control arrangement (13,21) that enables control of the auxiliary energy source depending on the state of charge of the battery and the operating state of the vehicle. The battery and auxiliary energy source are thermally coupled.    USE - For vehicle electrics.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced fuel consumption and the auxiliary energy source does not emit harmful exhaust gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of operating an inventive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram representation of an on-board electrical system    battery (10)    auxiliary energy source (11)    control arrangement (13,21)    switch (12)    starter (16)
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a component detecting and functional-verifying machine set for a water cooled fuel cell system, on the fuel cell bearing table of a bearing frame, bearing a fuel cell group, and a hydrogen gas supplier can supply hydrogen gas needed for the reaction of the fuel cell group and then the hydrogen gas is exhausted from hydrogen gas outlet of the fuel cell group. An air feeder can feed the air needed for the reaction of the fuel cell group and then the air is exhausted from air outlet of the fuel cell group. A cold liquid device is connected between cold liquid outlet and liquid inlet of the fuel cell group to make the fuel cell group be cooled properly. A humidifier is connected to an air feeding pipeline to properly humidify the air fed into the fuel cell group. A control device is used to control all the test and signal receiving of the detecting and functional-verifying machine set.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to mixture power mobile load compound power device, which comprises large power accumulator motor inverter, motor, wherein; the control ends of motor and inverter are separately connected to the car controller through power controller, motor controller and motor controller. It also comprises super capacitor paralleled between the motor inverter and the accumulator through on double direction DC/AC converter, wherein; the super capacitor and double DC/AC converter control ends are separately connected to the power controller.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a kind of non-energy environment-protecting device. This device can be applied to trains, light or heavy cars, three or four wheeled agrocars, tractors, two or three wheeled motor bike and other vehicles without consuming any energy resources like gasoline, fuel, water or so and without letting out any waste gas, water, smoke or oil. It is a non-energy environment-protecting device. The device consists of motor driving system, electricity generator system and other system. The device effectively converts the motivitiy generated in the vehicle running power which drives the vehicle so that vehicles need no energy thereby protecting the environment. It can effectively alleviate the country energy shortage and save the cost on fuel and water for the consumers and reduce the pollution of car emission. It can remarkably increase the benefit of the country, the manufacturer and the consumer.
NOVELTY - The invention is a technology scheme for city electric public bus, which relates to a transmission method without gas engine. Through setting the electricity supplying platform connected to the city electric network, the system supplies electricity to the bus with electricity bow in times when the bus parking at the station, thus the carrying motor drives the energy storing flywheel and air compressor to act, the compressed energy drives the bus to the next station.
NOVELTY - Two sets of identical corrugated separator plates (20,30) are stacked together such that the space between the concave and convex portions of the corrugations forms the passage for flow of coolant.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the thickness of the fuel cell separator without deteriorating cooling performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell.    fuel cell (2)    membrane electrode assembly (MEAs) (4)    separator (6)    polymer electrolyte membrane (10)    anode (12)    cathode (14)    separator plates (20,30)
NOVELTY - The gas separator has pleat molding with pleat elements whose upper and lower surfaces are covered by a plate with set of intake (35, 37, 38) and exhaust (36) ports. The ratio of short distance between the intake and exhaust ports to the height of the pleat molding is 0.1-7.0, and the ratio of width to length of the pleat molding is 0.3-10.0.    USE - For on-vehicle fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the humidifying performance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas separator operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the gas separator.    Intake ports (35, 37, 38)    Exhaust port (36)
NOVELTY - The battery includes positive/negative plate grids (2,3) and positive/negative electrode connectors (10,9), which are made of lead alloys containing calcium or tin. A lead alloy layer containing 0.01-0.2 wt.% of antimony is formed at the positive electrode grid surface contacting positive electrode active material. The antimony content in negative electrode material is in the range 0.0001-0.003 wt.%.    USE - For vehicle power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Corrosion of negative electrode grid is suppressed, and thus reliable and durable lead acid battery is realized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of lead acid battery.    battery (1)    positive electrode plate grid (2)    negative electrode plate grid (3)    separator (4)    negative electrode connector (9)    positive electrode connector (10)    dividing wall (13)
NOVELTY - A heat-carrier composition contains base material and trehalose in order to suppress oxidation of base material.    USE - For coolant composition for fuel cell stack (claimed), especially cooling system of internal combustion engine, solar system, floor heating system and air conditioner.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-carrier composition maintains favorable metallic corrosion prevention property and low electric conductivity over a long period of time by suppressing the oxidation of the base material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coolant composition for fuel cell stacks using the heat-carrier composition.
NOVELTY - The machine has grooves surrounded by a stator (3) in a housing (20). A split pipe (18) adjacent to an inner wall of the stator seals the grooves, so that flow channels (16) are formed in the grooves. The split pipe and the housing are formed in an electrically insulating manner. A coolant circuit (25) comprising the flow channels is provided with an electrically insulating coolant.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The split pipe and housing are formed in the electrically insulating manner, and the electrically insulating coolant is provided in the coolant circuit, thus ensuring twice the amount of electrical insulation without using additional components, and hence reducing the cost of the machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrodynamic machine.    Stator (3)    Flow channels (16)    Split pipe (18)    Housing (20)    Coolant circuit (25)
NOVELTY - The clamp (1) has a buckle including a retractable unit attached to an electrically conductive moveable section, and a latching unit attached to an electrically conductive stationary section. The moveable section is slidingly mounted on a base plate that defines an aperture, and the movable section slides into close proximity with the stationary section based on a latching action of the buckle.    USE - Split battery e.g. booster and jumper, cable clamp.    ADVANTAGE - Movable section slides into close proximity with the stationary section based on the latching action of the buckle, thus quickly and safely engaging and disengaging the clamp from the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially transparent side view of a split battery cable clamp.    Split battery cable clamp (1)    Main body portion (3)    Sliding plate (5)    Openings (7A, 7B)    Resilient clamping unit (23)
NOVELTY - Anode layers (21,22) are formed on one side of solid electrolyte substrates (11,12). Cathode layers (31,32) are formed on the opposite side of the solid electrolyte substrates facing the anode layers. The cathode layers and anode layers facing each other across the solid electrolyte substrates are connected in series to form number of fuel cells (100).    USE - For use as low polluting power generating device for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Attains smaller size, reduced thickness, reduced cost, and higher output by simple structure not requiring sealing. Improves durability and power generation efficiency of fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a planar view of group of fuel cells.    Solid electrolyte substrates (11,12)    Anode layers (21,22)    Cathode layers (31,32)    Fuel cells (100)
NOVELTY - Engine driving system comprises an engine electronic control device for controlling an engine, a motor for restarting the engine, and a cell for supplying an electrical power to the motor. The cell comprises an anode plate formed into a thin band-shape, a cathode plate formed into a thin band-shape and a band-like separator arranged between the anode plate and the cathode plate.    USE - The system is used for stopping an operation of an engine under a running state stopped condition of a vehicle and restarting the engine when the vehicle starts running (claimed). The engine is used in automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The cell of the system has improved performance and superior electrical characteristics for restarting the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Engine driving system comprises an engine electronic control device for controlling an engine, a motor for restarting the engine, and a cell for supplying an electrical power to the motor. The cell comprises an anode plate formed into a thin band-shape, a cathode plate formed into a thin band-shape and a band-like separator arranged between the anode plate and the cathode plate. The anode plate, the cathode plate, and the separator form a group of wound pole plates immersed in electrolysis solution. The engine is stopped at the time of stopping running of a vehicle and restarted at the time of starting running of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a detailed block diagram showing a control system for a transmission power transmitted to the power transmission mechanism and the driving system.
NOVELTY - The system has a computer control program (75) with a display interface (95) for monitoring, adjusting and controlling an electronic and hardware apparatus and a process logic. An electronic circuit (102) is mounted in a driver (100) to control a production of hydroxyl gas and heat while another circuit controls a process and routing of the hydroxyl gas and controls the process limits.    USE - Used for generating a hydroxyl gas and heat in an automobile, truck, bus and boat.    ADVANTAGE - The computer control program with display interface monitors, adjusts and controls the electronic and hardware apparatus and the process logic, thus providing automatic control of on-site gas production and delivery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a software program that enhances safety of production of hydroxyls.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration of apparatus used in a MLS-hydroxyl filling Station (MLS-HFS).    Computer (70)    Computer control program (75)    Display interface (95)    Driver (100)    Electronic circuit (102)
NOVELTY - A fluoropolymer tape, i.e. PTFE tape, comprises an electrically conductive surface.    USE - The fluoropolymer tape is used for handling strong acids such as in battery construction and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The fluoropolymer tape has an increased tensile strength and elongation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a method for producing an electrically conductive PTFE tape comprising blending a dispersible carbon with PTFE resin to form a preform; and extruding the preform to form a tape; and    (B) a method for producing a dispersible carbon from bundled carbon comprising placing the bundled carbon and an isoparaffinic solvent in a water bath sonicator, and subjecting the mixture of bundled carbon and isoparaffinic solvent to ultrasonic frequencies for a period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic drawing of a paste extrusion process for producing PTFE tape.    Extruder (1)    Preform (2)    Die (3)    Calender (4)    Oven (5)    Winder (6)
NOVELTY - Metal separator (10) has gas passage provided between electrode layer and solid polymer electrolyte film laminated in order on metal-material board material with alloy containing nickel (in mass%) (30-83), chromium (15-30) and molybdenum (2-10) in main-component portion. Noble metal is electrochemically coated on main-component portion. Board material has pitting index (PI) of 30-60, and is given specific relation.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) such as polymer electrolyte fuel cells, phosphoric acid-type fuel cells, solid-electrolyte type fuel cells and molten carbonate-type fuel cells used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The metal separator has excellent corrosion resistance with respect to pitting corrosion, without generation of pinhole.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal separator (10) has a gas passage provided between an electrode layer and a solid polymer electrolyte film laminated in order on a surface of a metal-material board material. The metal material board material contains alloy containing nickel (in mass%) (30-83), chromium (15-30) and molybdenum (2-10) in main-component portion (13). The sum total content rate of nickel, chromium, molybdenum in the board material is 47 mass% or more. Noble metal is electrochemically coated on the main-component portion. The board material has pitting index (PI) of 30-60, and is given by the following relation: PI is equal to WCr+3.3WMo, where WCr (in mass%) is content of chromium and tungsten in alloy in main-component portion and WMo (in mass%) is content of tungsten and molybdenum in alloy in main-component portion.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the metal separator;    (2) metal material; and    (3) fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the enlarged partial cross-section of the metal separator.    metal separator (10)    metal-coated portion (12)    main-component portion (13)    convex portion (20)    concave portion (21)
NOVELTY - The bipolar electrode (10) has positive and negative electrode-active material layers (13,14) respectively pressed in positive and negative electrode collectors (11,12) compressed into a desired thickness. The surfaces of positive and negative positive-electrode collectors at which the positive and negative electrode-active-material layers are not formed are arranged oppositely.    USE - For battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to adjust the electrode layer to a desired density. Ensures adhesion of collector and electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a manufacturing method for bipolar electrode;    (B) a battery pack;    (C) a bipolar battery; and    (D) a vehicle    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of a bipolar electrode.    Bipolar electrode (10)    Positive and negative electrode collectors (11,12)    Positive and negative electrode-active material layers (13,14)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell main body operates a heater using power from a utility power supply during a heating mode. The fuel main body is increased in temperature and generates electric power during a self-heating mode. The temperature of the fuel cell main body is controlled based on air quantity and when an ancillary equipment is in a halt condition during a temperature control mode.    USE - For fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Warms up fuel cell apparatus efficiently in cold environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of a fuel cell apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (10)    Water supply system (20)    Water tank heater (23)    Hydrogen supply system (40)    Air supply system (50)
NOVELTY - A flexible surrounding wall portion is provided at the circumference of an internal weld (5) provided inside of a main body portion (4) of a metal plate (3). The main body portion of the metal plate is welded and fixed at the adjacent battery (1). The flexible surrounding wall portion is welded and fixed at the electrode (2) at state internal weld is displaced at the main body portion.    USE - For power supply of e.g. electrically driven motorcycle, power tool.    ADVANTAGE - Connects battery on metal plate firmly. Reduces force acting on the connection portion of the battery through the metal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the sectional drawing of the metal plate. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (1)    Electrode (2)    Metal plate (3)    Main body portion (4)    Internal weld (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has splash-proof boards (4) formed in a exhaustion chamber (2), which are inclined towards bottom face of the chamber with respect to positive electrode made of lead alloy which consists of 0.02-0.05 mass% of calcium, 0.4-4.0 mass% of tin, 0.02-0.014 mass% of barium, and lead and unavoidable impurity the remainder.    USE - Lead storage battery for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents elongation of the pole plate, thereby improving the durability of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the lead storage battery lid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    lid (1)    exhaustion chamber (2)    exhaustion path (3)    splash-proof board (4)    gap (5)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery contains an anode substrate surface containing lead-calcium type alloy and/or anode substrate active material and an electrolyte liquid containing aluminum (in mass%) (2-50) as sulfate. The active material of the anode substrate includes antimony (0.005-0.5 mass%) and tin (005-1.0 mass%).    USE - For motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent durability, charging and discharging characteristics and capacitance recoverability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anode substrate further contains tin, barium, silver, bismuth and/or thallium.
NOVELTY - Slits (68a,68b,78a,78b) are formed between the holes (80,82) wherein a positive electrode terminal (14) and a negative electrode terminal (26) of the electroconductive members (60,70) are respectively fitted. The electroconductive members are made up of coupled electroconductive materials with separated concave portions.    USE - For battery pack of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to absorb the external force acting on the battery pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery pack for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the top view of the battery pack.    Positive electrode terminal (14)    Negative electrode terminal (26)    Electroconductive member (60,70)    Slit (68a,68b,78a,78b)    Hole (80,82)
NOVELTY - The electric heaters (31a-31c) heat a purge valve (27) which carries out emission control of anode off gas, a cathode pressure control valve (28) which controls pressure of the cathode gas and a pressure sensor (30c) which detects the pressure of an anode off gas respectively, when command is received from a system controller (33), during shutdown period.    USE - Fuel cell system for domestic applications, vehicles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The moisture content adhered to the purge valve, cathode pressure control valve and pressure sensor can be removed rapidly. Thereby quick restarting of the fuel cell system is enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (3)    purge valve (27)    cathode pressure control valve (28)    pressure sensor (30c)    electric heaters (31a-31c)    system controller (33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a low load detector for detecting low load of a fuel cell (1), and a temperature raising device for increasing temperature in fuel cell when low load detector detects that load of fuel cell is low. A scavenging-air device scavenges by supplying a scavenging gas to the fuel cell when electric power generation of fuel cell stops.    USE - For use in e.g. motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a fuel cell system which can hold down the energy consumption at the time of scavenging a fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a scavenging-air method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the embodiment of the structure of a fuel cell system.    Ejector (3)    Regulator (5)    Hydrogen cylinder (7)    Circuit (10)    Cathode gas-flow-in path (12)    Compressor (13)    Cathode off-gas outflow path (14)    Refrigerant pump (15)    Radiator (22)
NOVELTY - The magnetic support (31) contains a magnetic catalyst (33) having a magnetic substance (32), supported on its peripheral surface. The magnetic catalyst has catalytic action and magnetic action.    USE - For magnetic supported catalyst for membrane-electrode assembly of fuel cell system (all claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system using the magnetic support, has improved output with high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) magnetic supported catalyst (30);    (2) using method of magnetic supported catalyst;    (3) membrane-electrode assembly of fuel cell; and    (4) fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram which shows magnetic force to oxygen and water of the magnetic supported catalyst.    magnetic supported catalyst (30)    magnetic support (31)    electroconductive magnetic substance (32)    magnetic catalyst (33)
NOVELTY - The power transmission is formed with an engine (1), and a motor generator (11) to which power is transmitted through a speed changer. A multiple disc clutch (14) is provided between input shaft and output shaft of the speed changer, and controls the transmission torque of the input shaft and output shaft.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Relieves speed change impact. Improves electrical efficiency at the time of engine restarting. Decreases energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the motor-vehicle system.    Engine (1)    Motor generator (11)    Battery (13)    Multiple disc clutch (14)    Hydraulic actuator (24)
NOVELTY - A three phase AC generator, installed in a front wheel, produces electric power that charges large battery as well as drives motor of rear wheel. A solar cell provides electric power generation assistance.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Does not use expensive hydrogen sources, contributing to environmental preservation.
NOVELTY - A solar cell is attached to the outside face of a sun visor driven by a motor to the charge position and storing position. The sun visor is moved to the charge position which generates electric power with the solar cell based on the ignition signal of vehicle.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently generates electric power with solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of control processing of the charger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Coating liquid is applied at the inner surface of the tube (5) which circulates the water in the tank (8,9). The coating liquid inside the tube is heated by baking. The gas is introduced inside the heat exchanger, so that the coating liquid is dried. The tubes are arranged parallel to each other, while forming cooling fin (6) between the tubes.    USE - For forming coating layer at heat exchanger used for a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides easy control of the thickness of the coating layer, thus forming a uniform thickness. Eliminates the peeling of the coating film resulting from the fluctuation of the film thickness, thus preventing the deterioration of the heat exchange capability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic of the gas introduced to the coolant path of the heat exchanger at time of gas introduction. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Tube (5)    Cooling fin (6)    Core (7)    Tank (8,9)
NOVELTY - An ion exchange resin (16) is arranged in the region where impurity moves according to specific gravity difference with the coolant in the closed space which retains the coolant. The impurity which moved is removed with the ion exchange resin. The cooling water (14) with which the impurity is removed is moved to the top side.    USE - For preserving coolant for cooling fuel cell used as power supply of vehicle, e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains coolant to predetermined electric conductivity in closed space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of an electric-conductivity position apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Container (10)    Cap (12)    Cooling water (14)    Ion exchange resin (16)
NOVELTY - The system has fuel cell (10) which generates electric power by chemically reacting fuel gas supplied to anode pole (11) and oxidizing agent gas supplied to cathode pole (12). A turbine generator (51) is installed in the cathode off-gas passage (32) and converts the energy of exhaust gas into electrical energy.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves utilization efficiency of exhaust gas energy. Enables efficient electric power generation with energy of exhaust gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Anode pole (11)    Cathode pole (12)    Cathode off-gas passage (32)    Turbine generator (51)
NOVELTY - The battery cell has pair of separators (113h-1,113h-2) which clamps pair of electrode structures, pair of collectors (114h-1,114h-2) which clamps pair of separators, and ammeter (115h) which measures the electric current which flows from one collector whose electric-power generation function deteriorates easily relatively. The other collector is electrically insulated.    USE - For fuel cell system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of catalyst layer resulting from electric power generation inhibitory substance mixing in circulation path. Suppresses reduction of generating capacity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the horizontal direction sectional drawing and vertical direction sectional drawing of the fuel battery cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel battery cell (100)    Separators (113h-1,113h-2)    Collectors (114h-1,114h-2)    Ammeter (115h)
NOVELTY - An electrode tab (30) is connected electrically to outermost layer of a battery element comprising positive and negative electrode active material layers (12, 13). An insulation layer (50) insulates the collectors (11, 16) and the electrode tab exposed in sealed package of battery element.    USE - Bipolar battery for vehicle, e.g. car, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in auto industry.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction of battery capacity effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) battery pack; and    (b) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the bipolar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    collectors (11,16)    positive electrode active material layer (12)    negative electrode active material layer (13)    electrode tab (30)    insulation layer (50)
NOVELTY - The valve diaphragm (3) consisting of sheets (31,32) stacked in non-joining state, is arranged in a diaphragm chamber (20). The sheets are made of metal resin, rubber or elastomer, such that each sheet has different Young's modulus.    USE - For regulating fuel gas supply to fuel electrode in fuel cell system (claimed) e.g. vehicle-mounted fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the self-excited vibration effectively, as sheets are having different oscillation modes with mutually independent vibration, thereby reducing the noise and ensuring a stable power generation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the gas reducing valve.    gas-control valve (1)    diaphragm (3)    diaphragm spring (7)    diaphragm chamber (20)    chambers (21,22)    sheets (31,32)
NOVELTY - Perfluoro vinyl monomer is grafted into fluorine type polymer. Fluoro alkyl halogen region of the graft chain terminal is converted into specific fluoro alkyl halogen region, by reacting with sulfurous acid compound, sulfur oxide or disulfide. Subsequently, the sulfinic acid group is converted into sulfonic acid group by reacting with oxidizing agent, to obtain the fluorine-containing polymeric material.    USE - For manufacturing fluorine-containing polymeric material used as functional film such as ion exchange resin, ion exchange membrane for salt electrolysis, ion electroconductive medium, sensor, resin for metal-ion adsorption, membrane for filter and fuel cell, functional fiber, engineering plastic and functional medium.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of fluorine-containing polymeric material with excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance, physicochemical function and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Perfluoro vinyl monomer is grafted into fluorine type polymer. The fluoro alkyl halogen region of formula: Rf-X of the graft chain terminal is converted into fluoro alkyl halogen region of formula: Rf-Y, by reacting with sulfurous acid compound, sulfur oxide or disulfide. Subsequently, the sulfinic acid group is converted into sulfonic acid group by reacting with oxidizing agent, to obtain the fluorine-containing polymeric material having sulfonic acid group at the graft chain terminal, fluorine type polymer in principal chain and perfluoro vinyl monomer unit in graft chain.    Rf=fluoro alkyl group;    X=halogen(s) other than fluorine;and    Y=sulfinic acid group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for functional fluorine-containing polymeric material.
NOVELTY - The power generation system using waste as the raw material, is disclosed. The power generation system consists of various steps a. combustible is fed into the boiler for combustion. b. high-pressure steam generated in the boiler is fed into the turbine which drives generator leading to power generation. c. Another end of the turbine is connected to a condenser which in turn connected to a cooling tower, and vacuum is maintained in the condenser. d. In another end of the condenser, the condensate is collected and recycled to the boiler through a hot well, and a dearator and a feed pump. e. Part of the steam is extracted from the turbine at low pressure and fed into air heater to generate hot air for waste drying. This is the principle of co-generation and it increases the overall thermal efficiency of the power generation cycle leading to economic viability. Image 0/0
NOVELTY - The computer chip includes an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EPROM) and a memory (M) for storing confidential data. The EPROM has external connections (K) and there are further circuits (NS) with external connections (ext).    USE - Power supply for computer chip with EPROM and memory for confidential data.    ADVANTAGE - Confidential data is erased by cessation of power supply after limited period of time and immediate erasure may be triggered by attempt at unauthorized access.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The power supply device (FC) is designed as an integral component of the chip. It may be a fuel cell with a limited nonrenewable store of fuel. The voltage produced by the power supply may be used to actively delete the data in the memory inside diameter unauthorized access is attempted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the memory chip with power supply.    EPROM (EPROM)    External connections (ext)    Power supply device (FC)    External connections for EPROM (K)    Memory for storing confidential data (M)    Further circuits (NS)
NOVELTY - A lead-acid battery comprises an anode plate which is formed such that anode active substance paste is applied to coat both front and rear surfaces of an electrical accumulator constituted by a rolled sheet of lead-tin alloy and chemically converted. An area of the anode plate is 9000-162000 cm2.    USE - The lead-acid battery, e.g. cell, is used for engine driving system used in stopping an operation of an engine under a running state stopped condition of a vehicle and restarting the engine when the vehicle starts running.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive lead-acid battery can provide an engine driving system which enables a less-expensive simple configuration having no additional power supply to be attained and further enables a stable operation of the peripheral device mounted on the vehicle to be carried out even if the idling stopped state is carried out. Further, it is possible to expand a vehicle space corresponding to no space for the additional power supply because the power supply can be installed in the engine room.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lead-acid battery comprises an anode plate formed into a thin band-shape, a cathode plate formed into a thin band-shape and a band-like separator arranged between the anode and cathode plates. The anode and cathode plates and the separator form a group of wound pole plates and the group of pole plates is immersed in electrolysis solution. The anode plate is formed such that anode active substance paste is applied to coat both front and rear surfaces of an electrical accumulator constituted by a rolled sheet of lead-tin alloy and chemically converted. An area of the anode plate is 9000-162000 cm2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a lead-acid battery used in an engine driving system of the invention.
NOVELTY - The capacitor module is formed with capacitor element (1) accommodated inside an aluminum case (3), and sealed with a cover (4). The capacitor element has the anode-side end face joined to the convex surface of the cover, and the cathode side end face joined to the inner bottom face of a current collection electrode (2).    USE - Used e.g. for power regeneration or electric power storage of hybrid car or fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies connection. Suppresses generating of unnecessary resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the structure of the capacitor module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Capacitor element (1)    Current collection electrode (2)    Case (3)    Cover (4)    Positive terminal (5)
NOVELTY - The pack has cooling fans (18,20,22) for cooling battery modules (12,14,16). An electronic control unit (ECU) (24) performs drive control of the cooling fans. The ECU determines the rotation speed of a normal cooling fan, based on the rotation performance of another cooling fan detected to be malfunctioning.    USE - For Hybrid Vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the variation in battery pack cooling even when a cooling fan is malfunctioning.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) cooling control method of battery pack; and    (2) computer-readable recording medium storing battery pack cooling control program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the battery pack.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    battery modules (12,14,16)    cooling fans (18,20,22)    ECU (24)    cooperative-control unit (58)
NOVELTY - The decomposition product of a polymeric electrolyte film contained in off gas is detected during driving a polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell when the current density of the fuel cell is below a preset value.    USE - For testing polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (claimed) used for power supply used for portable device, electric vehicles and domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration phenomenon of the fuel cell is detected efficiently while driving the fuel cell. Hence the reliability of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (15)    anode drain tank (16)    cathode drain tank (17)    pump (18)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has fuel tank unit (20), fuel cell (31) which generates electric power, and a fuel gas sensor which detects the concentration of gas. A gas introduction path (42,43,44,45) is installed in the vehicle main body (11), and transduces air in the sensor unit (40).    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption of fuel cell vehicle. Simplifies maintenance of fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the fuel cell vehicle.    Vehicle main body (11)    Fuel tank unit (20)    Fuel cell (31)    Sensor unit (40)    Gas introduction path (42,43,44,45)
NOVELTY - The grease enclosed ball bearing is arranged such that several rolling elements roll freely between outer rings and is sealed with grease. The rolling element has a carbonitride layer having nitrogen concentration of 0.3-2 wt.% formed at its rolling contact surface. The rolling element is made of steel containing carbon (in wt.%) (0.3-1.2), silicon (0.5-2), manganese (0.2-2) and chromium (0.5-2).    USE - For rotation support portion of mechanical apparatus such as air conditioner fan motor, cleaner motor, machine tool, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and ancillary equipment of motor vehicle engine such as AC dynamo, idler pulley, electromagnetic clutch and water pump.    ADVANTAGE - The grease enclosed ball bearing has excellent durability and high-speed rotation without heightening adhesion inhibitory effect of rolling element. The reduction of radical gap resulting from thermal decomposition of retained austenite of rolling element and inner ring is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows relationship between radial internal clearance and pitch diameter ratio of ball and bearing life ratio. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric cooling water channel (20) is used as passage of the cooling water to-be-supplied in a thermoelectric generation unit (2). The thermoelectric generation unit generates electric power using the heat of the waste gas ejected from an engine (3). A thermostat (13) switches the flow of the cooling water from a cooling water channel (14) through a bypass channel (15).    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits an outstanding operability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Upon changing the path of the cooling water, a radiator (10) is bypassed, and the cooling water supplied in the engine is returned to a water pump (8). Upon returning the cooling water to the water pump from the engine, the cooling water passes through the bypass channel through the water pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the structure of the cooling medium circulation system.    Thermoelectric generation unit (2)    Engine (3)    Water pump (8)    Radiator (10)    Thermostat (13)    Cooling water channel (14)    Bypass channel (15)    Thermoelectric cooling water channel (20)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas separation apparatus (20) has a gas supply unit for supplying mixed gas (23) containing hydrogen gas and organic matter, a liquid collection tank for collecting non-ionic surfactant aqueous solution which dissolves the organic matter, and gas emission unit for emitting hydrogen gas passing through the aqueous solution.    USE - For hydrogen gas production apparatus and fuel cell system (both claimed) used in vehicles, such as electric vehicle and hydrogen fuel engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas separation apparatus produces high purity hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hydrogen gas production apparatus having the hydrogen gas separation apparatus, fuel supply unit for supplying hydrocarbon type fuel, heating unit for heating a catalyst (11), and reaction tank (10) for dehydrogenating mixed gas using catalyst; and    (2) fuel cell system having hydrogen gas production apparatus, gas supply unit for supplying hydrogen rich gas, hydrogen gas refiner and fuel cell (40). The gas refiner has gas emission unit and gas supply unit, and purifies hydrogen gas using a solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the hydrogen gas production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction tank (10)    catalyst (11)    hydrogen gas separation apparatus (20)    alkyl alkanol amide aqueous solution (22)    mixed gas (23)    fuel cell (40)
NOVELTY - A cooling fan (24) for cooling a battery (6) or a high voltage device (7) is arranged outside a vehicle compartment (4). The battery and the high voltage device are arranged above the floor panel (10) of the hybrid vehicle.    USE - For cooling battery or high voltage device used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses noise from the cooling fan, and cools battery or high voltage device without keeping away the cooling fan. Vibration of cooling fan is also suppressed, thus calm property of vehicle compartment is attained. Improves commodity property of hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the isometric view of the vehicle compartment around the front seat of hybrid vehicle.    Vehicle compartment (4)    Battery (6)    High voltage device (7)    Floor panel (10)    Cooling fan (24)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (9) is arranged in a motor room (4) at the front side of the fuel cell vehicle. A compressor (12) is arranged at the back from the motor room at the front side of the fuel cell vehicle. A fuel cell system contains the fuel cell and the compressor which pressurizes air supplied to the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Weight balance of front and back of vehicle is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the side sectional drawing of fuel cell vehicle.    Motor room (4)    Fuel cell (9)    Drive motor (10)    Storage battery (11)    Compressor (12)
NOVELTY - The discharge port of an air supply pipe (10) is connected to a fuel cell (3) to supply air, used in cooling storage battery (6), to the fuel cell. The storage battery is arranged at the underfloor of a vehicle body (4). The fuel cell arranged in a motor room (5) to the front portion of the fuel cell-electric vehicle supplies power to the motor.    USE - Fuel cell-electric vehicle    ADVANTAGE - Prevents reduction of trunk space, and implements reduction of noise or vibration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic diagram of fuel cell-electric vehicle, and a perspective diagram showing the connection of discharge port of air supply pipe to fuel cell.    Fuel cell (3)    Vehicle body (4)    Motor room (5)    Storage battery (6)    Air supply pipe (10)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a carbon-fiber case (11) inside which a hydrogen tank (12) separated by suitable isolation distance from inner wall face of case, is fixed by the fixtures (14). When an impact more than a regulation value is received by the case, the fixtures are disconnected and the hydrogen tank is made to cause damped oscillation inside the case to absorb the impact.    USE - For supporting high-pressure hydrogen tank mounted in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Damage and ignition of hydrogen tank are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen tank support method of fuel cell electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross sectional view of the protection apparatus of the high-pressure hydrogen tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    high strength carbon-fiber case (11)    kevlar type high-modulus fiber layer (12)    high-pressure hydrogen tank (13)    fixture (14)    interruption portion (15)
NOVELTY - This invention relates to a car fuel battery motor control method and device, which comprises the following: fuel battery motor controller, air supply system, hydrogen supply system, cooling water recycling system, communication monitor system, fault test alarming and single battery test system. Wherein the controller controls the hydrogen supply system and adjusts the hydrogen flow and pressure according to the orders from CAN bus and current working status and adjusts air supply system and air flow and pressure and timely exchanges the data to judge the current working status is normal.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to lamination integration direct carbinol battery process method and the battery, which comprises the following steps: to process shape flow channel groove or liquid groove layer; to process mass transfer electrolyte layer; to process control circuit layer; to combine the above layers into the integration direct carbinol fuel battery. The battery comprises one flow channel or liquid groove layer, one mass transfer electrolyte layer and one control circuit layer.
NOVELTY - This invention relates to an aligning method by use of intelligent control dynamic series and parallel fuel battery system, which comprises the following steps: to provide at least one multi-switch transfer; to electrically connect two fuel batteries in the transfer; to control the switch to make it connect to at least two fuel batteries. The fuel batteries system comprises one multi-path switch transfer, at least two fuel batteries and one microprocessor.
NOVELTY - An external electrical circuit (190) is electrically connected to anode and cathode electrodes (114,116). A primary load (192) is electrically connected to the external electrical circuit through a primary load switch (194). An auxiliary load (196) is electrically connected to the external electrical circuit through an auxiliary load switch (198).    USE - For e.g. fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the need for auxiliary apparatus for storage and delivery of nitrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell system shutting down method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of fuel cell system.    Anode and cathode electrodes (114,116)    External electrical circuit (190)    Primary load (192)    Primary load switch (194)    Auxiliary load (196)    Auxiliary load switch (198)
NOVELTY - The method involves determining functional correlations between an open-circuit voltage and a charging state as respective values for a removable charge in relation to a nominal capacity of a storage battery, in the presence of an electrolyte layering in a discharge phase with the pre-charge and accumulated charge conversions. Operating parameters of the battery are determined from the point of intersection of the correlations.    USE - Used for determining an operating parameter e.g. acidity, of an electrochemical storage battery in a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily and reliably determines the operating parameters of the electro-chemical storage battery in the presence of the electrolytic layering, thus determining the IST capacity of the storage battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an arrangement for determining operating parameter of an electrochemical battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a characteristic diagram of an open-circuit voltage plotted against charging state for a loading characteristic of a stacked storage battery and storage battery, and unloading characteristic of the stacked storage battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell vehicle includes a fuel cell (3) which supplies an electric power to a motor (2) to drive the vehicle wheels. The motor is arranged in the motor chamber of a vehicle body. A rechargeable battery (6) is located in a space below the floor panel of the vehicle body. The motor chamber is provided in an area other than the space below the floor panel of the vehicle body.    USE - Fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases space utility in vehicle body due to layout of component of a fuel cell system in underfloor space without sacrificing a trunk space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view showing layout condition of main components forming fuel cell system of fuel cell vehicle.    Motor (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Rechargeable battery (6)    Power shut-off device (7)    Control device (11)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer electrolyte membrane comprises a hyperbranched polymer having an acidic functional group at the terminal of side chain, as main component.    USE - For solid polymer fuel cell (claimed) used as power supply for electric vehicle and distributed-type power source.    ADVANTAGE - The solid polymer electrolyte membrane having excellent heat resistance and high proton conductivity even at low moisture conditions, is manufactured economically by simple chemical synthesis process, using low-cost raw material. The membrane provides fuel cell having excellent electric power generation capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solid polymer electrolyte membrane; and    (2) solid polymer fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the ionic conductivity of hyperbranched polymer contained in the solid polymer electrolyte membrane. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A reformer for a fuel cell system comprises: reaction substrates each comprising a reaction substrate body (13) having a flow channel with micropores (12) formed on a surface of the flow channel; and a catalyst layer (14) formed within the flow channel.    USE - For a fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the reformer of the invention includes reaction substrates having micropores formed in the flow channel, the specific active surface area is high. Since a catalyst layer is formed using a deposition method, the reformer can be made quite small.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a method for fabricating a reformer for a fuel cell system, comprising: forming a flow channel in a reaction substrate body; forming micropores within the flow channel by anodizing a surface of the flow channel; forming a catalyst layer within the flow channel; and arranging reaction substrates in a stack; and    (b) a fuel cell system comprising: a fuel supplying unit for supplying mixed fuel; a reforming unit comprising a reformer; a stack for generating electric energy by performing an electrochemical reaction between hydrogen gas supplied from the reforming unit and oxidant; and an oxidant supplying unit for supplying oxidant to the stack and the reforming unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a flow channel of the reaction substrate.    Micropores (12)    Reaction substrate body (13)    Catalyst layer (14)    Metal oxide layer (15)
NOVELTY - The module has a charger circuit (72) charging an energy storage device from a fuel cell stack (64) or an external power source at approximately a defined voltage. A stack disconnect switch (Q3) removes an electrical path between a stack and a terminal of the power module. A unidirectional current flow device when forward biased provides a unidirectional current path from the charger circuit to the terminal.    USE - Used in a power system (claimed) that is utilized in a remote location e.g. telecommunication switching point and a relay station.    ADVANTAGE - The charger circuit charges the energy storage device from the fuel cell stack or the external power source, thus enabling the charger circuit to eliminate an external equalizer, and hence simplifying design of the power system. The charger circuit and stack disconnect switch facilitating series/parallel coupling of the hybrid power modules, thus effectively provide arrays of hybrid power modules, and hence providing design flexibility, while providing redundancy. The design flexibility allows the energy storage device and the hybrid power module to be quickly swapped in and out of the array as desired.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of operating a hybrid power module    (B) a power system comprising a housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a hybrid power module and a system power bus of a housing.    Hybrid module (16a)    System power bus (30)    Fuel cell stack (64)    Charger circuit (72)    Line regulator (75)
NOVELTY - An abnormality sensor detects abnormality signal, which represents abnormality of control integrated circuits (ICs) or battery cells, from control ICs to main controller in response to abnormality sensing command from main controller. A voltage sensor sends voltage signals of battery cells from control ICs to main controller in response to voltage sensing command from main controller.    USE - For multiseries battery, e.g. lithium battery, for vehicle or for power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Attains high reliability in managing condition of secondary battery so as to sense abnormality of IC chip circuit or battery cell and take appropriate measures. Attains lower cost since number of components is reduced. Improves operability, and can be easily constructed and simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The control ICs comprise control circuits for controlling a battery cell unit which consists of battery cells connected in series. The main controller sends and receives signal to and from the control ICs via an insulation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the control system for multiseries battery.
NOVELTY - Depositing (M1) a polymer on porous sheet material in a predetermined pattern involves wetting the porous sheet material with a polymer composition comprising a solvent and a hydrophobic polymer; contacting the wet porous sheet material with a pattern member containing openings corresponding to the predetermined pattern; and evaporating the solvent from the wet porous sheet material while in contact with the pattern member.    USE - For making diffusion media used in fuel cells (claimed) used as power sources for electric vehicles and other applications.    ADVANTAGE - The pattern diffusion media has improved balance of hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties that provides efficient water management in fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a fuel cell comprising diffusion media made (M1) having a bipolar plate comprising a number of lands and grooves with the openings of pattern member corresponding to either grooves or lands.
NOVELTY - A capacitor cell comprises polarizable electrodes (26, 28) comprising a carbonaceous material, and a conductive polymer endplate thermally bonded to at least one polarizable electrode.    USE - For pulse-power and backup-power applications, e.g. uninterruptible power supplies, utility power, electric and hybrid automobiles, and photovoltaic storage.    ADVANTAGE - The invention enables bipolar designs that have high packaged volumetric energy density to be used for bulk energy storage. The capacitor can be made economical to construct and made without metallic materials in the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for producing the capacitive device comprising placing the electrode pairs within an injection mold frame to maintain a selected spacing between adjacent electrode pairs; injecting a conductive polymer within the spacing between adjacent electrode pairs; and cooling the conductive polymer to provide electrically and mechanically interconnected electrode pairs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of a high energy-density double-layer capacitor.    Current collectors (22, 24)    Electrodes (26, 28)    Separator (32)
NOVELTY - A joint portion (31) is formed at a nozzle (3) to attached to the fitting receiving portion of a nozzle holding jig to fasten the nozzle with respect to the nozzle holding jig. The outline periphery edges of the joint portion are extended out of a tank body (2) from the convex portion or the concave portion. The nozzle is attached to the tank body of a fuel tank (1).    USE - For use in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures appropriate screwing of the piping element to the nozzle, thus raising productivity with simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a nozzle holding jig;    (B) and a screw connection method of fuel tank    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the fuel tank.    Fuel tank (1)    Tank body (2)    Nozzle (3)    Flange (22)    Joint portion (31)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen storage tank is filled with a hydrogen storage material capable of absorbing and discharging hydrogen, and is comprised in hydrogen storage container. The hydrogen storage tank has a hydrogen storage layer (2), a protective layer (5) and an insulating layer (6) sequentially coated on a tubular shape hydrogen conveyance layer (4).    USE - For storing hydrogen gas used as energy source for fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles, space exploration, submarine, and power generation system of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen storage tank has excellent hydrogen absorbing and discharging characteristics, and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for: manufacture of hydrogen storage tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of hydrogen storage tank.    hydrogen storage layer (2)    hydrogen conveyance layer (4)    protective layer (5)    insulating layer (6)
NOVELTY - An oxide-ion mixed conductor has perovskite-type crystal structure and porosity of 10% or more. The thermal expansion coefficient of the conductor is 21 ppm/degreesC or less when measured in air at 100-850degreesC.    USE - For composite structure used for deoxygenation apparatus and chemical reactor (all claimed) used for formation of synthesis gas by partial-oxidation reaction of methane.    ADVANTAGE - The oxide-ion mixed conductor has high oxygen permeability and reduced thermal expansion coefficient. Highly reliable composite structure is provided. Generation of leakage in the composite structure is reduced even when the structure is subjected to repeated heating. High performance deoxygenation apparatus and chemical reactor is provided economically using the conductor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An oxide-ion mixed conductor has perovskite-type crystal structure and porosity of 10% or more. The thermal expansion coefficient of the conductor is 21 ppm/degreesC or less when measured in air at 100-850degreesC. The oxide-ion mixed conductor has a composition represented by formula: (LnaBabA1-a-b)B(alpha)O(3-(~d)), where Ln is yttrium or element(s) chosen from lanthanoids, A is strontium and/or calcium, B is copper, nickel, zinc, lithium, magnesium, cobalt, iron, chromium, gallium, niobium, tantalum, titanium and/or zirconium, or iron or cobalt, or niobium or tantalum, a is 0-0.2, b is 0.2-0.9, (alpha) is 0.9-1.2 and (delta) is value that satisfies electric-charge neutrality conditions. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composite structure formed by joining ceramic component that comprises oxide-ion mixed conductor and metallic component having sealing performance;    (2) deoxygenation apparatus having composite structure; and    (3) chemical reactor having composite structure.
NOVELTY - The case (C) has a retainer (5) including a synthetic resin molded frame (2) that holds the four sides of a battery cell (1) while catching the electrode terminals (1d,1e) of the battery cell in holding portions (6) formed, to expose the tips of the terminal to outer side. Several ventilation gas flowing portions (7) which connect the retainer and the outer side, are formed in the frame.    USE - For accommodating battery cell formed by carrying out film lamination of battery elements such as lithium-ion secondary battery in gasoline engine vehicle or a diesel engine vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - A moderate strength is ensured with lightweight while providing a heat radiation function. An excellent compatibility with the battery cells is also achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the battery pack using the case for battery cells.    battery cell (1)    electrode terminals (1d,1e)    frame (2)    retainer (5)    holding portion (6)    ventilation gas flowing portion (7)    case (C)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive thermoplastic resin composition of 70-90 mass% of electroconductive filler is injected into a cavity space (13) of o.5-5 mm between mating faces (11a,12a) of the metallic molds (11,12) in die temperature of 150-250degreesC. The resin composition filled into the cavity space is compression molded at compression velocity of 1-20 mm/sec and compression pressure of 10 Mpa or more.    USE - For injection-compression molding of electroconductive thermoplastic resin composition used for manufacturing separator of fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The resin mold is obtained uniformly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the metallic mold.    metallic molds (11,12)    mating faces (11a,12a)    cavity space (13)
NOVELTY - Holes (3) are provided in length direction of approximate center of a lower blade (1). Expanding process is performed to a lead alloy sheet by sending air (8) to the holes and compressing air towards patternless portion (5) of an expanded grid positioned in upper direction from the holes.    USE - For manufacturing expanded grid used to manufacture electrodes of lead storage battery for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Phenomenon that lead alloy sheet entangles during expanding process is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for expanded grid used to manufacture electrodes of lead storage battery for motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an outline sectional drawing showing a portion of lower blade and the relationship of expanded grid. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lower blade (1)    Holes (3)    Patternless portion (5)    Clamp guide (7)    Sending air (8)
NOVELTY - Permeation hole (1A) have inclination portions at both ends formed in oblong shape and positioned above central line of horizontal direction of permeation hole to have diameter which is maximum height of vertical direction of permeation hole. Melting origin (4) is provided at the center of a circle inside an imaginary line (2) having semicircle in center line of permeation hole and linear portion.    USE - For lead storage battery used e.g. in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy density since height of connection can be made low. Improves welding state, and prevents generation of welding defect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The permeation for connection between cells is formed at a cell interval wall (5). Electrode groups are connected by resistance welding method through the cell interval wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model diagram of principal portion of lead storage battery showing shape of permeation hole in planar view and the welding state of connection between cells.    Permeation hole (1A)    Imaginary line (2)    Lead (3)    Melting origin (4)    Cell interval wall (5)
NOVELTY - When predetermined condition is satisfied based on position of fuel cell vehicle determined by a vehicle position sensor, a fuel gas amount limiting unit limits fuel gas amount emitted from the fuel cell vehicle while limiting electric power generation of fuel cell by a control unit.    USE - For supplying fuel gas to fuel cell which supplies electric power to drive motor to generate driving torque of fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses emission of fuel gas from fuel cell vehicle in closed vehicle, reduces frequency of fuel gas emission operation and fuel gas emission amount, and reduces fuel gas leakage from piping by reducing fuel gas flow rate supplied to fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell stack (1)    Hydrogen storage tank (2)    Ejector (5)    Battery controller (13)    Motor controller (14)
NOVELTY - Cassette holder (10H) has a locating insertion unit (14) which holds battery cells in a state the battery cells are positioned in inner surface. A cooling plate (80) separated parallel to the locating insertion unit conducts heat of the battery cells held in locating insertion unit. The cooling plate has an exposing member which exposes a portion of the holder to the exterior.    USE - For driving motor mounted to e.g. hybrid car, electric vehicle by supplying electric power to motor.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective heat radiation of each battery cell, and improves reliability and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view in state cooling plate is fixed to one surface of cassette holder.    Cassette holder (10H)    Locating insertion unit (14)    Ribs (15)    Cooling plate (80)    Radiation fin (82)
NOVELTY - Holder (1001) has a locating insertion unit (14) which holds battery cells (2) in a state the battery cells are positioned in inner surface. A coolant path (74) separated parallel to the locating insertion unit flows cooling medium for cooling battery cells.    USE - For driving motor mounted to e.g. hybrid car, electric vehicle by supplying electric power to motor.    ADVANTAGE - Increases cooling force of each battery cell, and maintains reliability and safety even when output is high.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective showing flow of cooling medium in coolant path. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery cells (2)    Locating insertion unit (14)    Coolant path (74)    Coolant path interposing attachment unit (76)    Holder (1001)
NOVELTY - Cassette holder comprises a cooling gap (60) set between a battery cell (2) and the inner surface of the cassette holder along the longitudinal direction of the battery cell to flow cooling air for cooling the battery cell.    USE - For driving motor mounted to e.g. hybrid car, electric vehicle by supplying electric power to motor.    ADVANTAGE - Effectively cools battery cells, and improves reliability and safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a power supply module block.    Battery cell (2)    Air intake duct (52)    Air exhaust duct (54)    Exhaust gas slits (58)    Cooling gap (60)
NOVELTY - Power supply module block has first surface and second surface narrower than a cage first surface orthogonal to first surface of power supply module block. The electrode surface of a battery cell faces the first surface of power supply module block. Power supply modules (100) are sequentially connected in parallel at a direction perpendicular to the second face of the power supply module block.    USE - For driving motor mounted to e.g. hybrid car, electric vehicle by supplying electric power to motor.    ADVANTAGE - Size of whole power supply device is made small, and enables easy adjustment of power supply output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a power supply module of power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective diagram of the power supply module in a state which accommodates battery cells in cassette holder.    O-rings (3)    Cassette holder (10)    Cover piece (12)    Connection hook (22)    Power supply module (100)
NOVELTY - Power supply module (100) accommodates battery cells in width direction of a cassette holder by lining up side by side in parallel. The battery cells are connected to each other at longitudinal direction in straight line form. The shape of the end face of the cassette holder has a width made wider than its thickness. Power supply modules are stacked in thickness direction and connected.    USE - For driving motor mounted to e.g. hybrid car, electric vehicle by supplying electric power to motor.    ADVANTAGE - Easy assembly operation of power supply modules, and improves operational efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a power supply module of power supply device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the power supply module in a state which accommodates battery cells in cassette holder.    O-rings (3)    Cassette holder (10)    Cover piece (12)    Connection hook (22)    Power supply module (100)
NOVELTY - Connection mechanism connects a cooling medium channel (90) and a cooling medium circulating system (88). When detected atmospheric temperature or setting region temperature is below fixed temperature, while cooling medium circulating system and cooling medium channel are connected, a fixed fuel cell (17) is driven and electric power is supplied to a heating mechanism.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Whole system is made compact and simplified. Prevents freezing of fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Control system drives the cooling medium circulating system to circulate cooling medium to a fuel gas manufacturing apparatus (10) and the fixed fuel cell. The heating mechanism heats freezing portion of the fuel gas manufacturing apparatus with electric power from the fuel cell. The fuel cell generates electric power when supplied with fuel gas from the fuel gas manufacturing apparatus which removes discard from reformed gas and purifies hydrogen rich fuel gas after modifying hydrogen containing fuel and obtaining reformed gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a freeze proofing method for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the outline block diagram of domestic fuel gas manufacture electric power generation system for implementing freeze proofing method of fuel cells. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel gas manufacturing apparatus (10)    Fixed fuel cell (17)    Cooling medium circulating system (88)    Cooling medium channel (90)
NOVELTY - Sodium (6) which is a negative electrode active material is injected inside a negative electrode chamber (3) through a connection unit in a state maintained to predetermined degree of vacuum and heated inside the negative electrode chamber to a temperature beyond melting point to be liquefied.    USE - For manufacturing sodium-sulfur battery used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables automation of manufacturing process so time and cost for metallic mold manufacture are reduced. Adhesion and mixing of impurity in surrounding atmosphere are prevented. Manufactures sodium-sulfur battery with high quality at low cost and with mass production property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A guard tube (5) is inserted inside a solid electrolyte tube (2) and the flange of the guard tube is joined to an insulator (11) so that a clearance might be formed between the outer wall of the guard tube and the inner wall of the solid electrolyte tube. The guard tube is deaerated inside the negative-electrode chamber through the connection unit fitted into the opening of the guard tube so that the negative electrode chamber might have predetermined degree of vacuum.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sodium-sulfur battery for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a section of the sodium-sulfur battery.    Solid electrolyte tube (2)    Negative electrode chamber (3)    Guard tube (5)    Sodium (6)    Insulator (11)
NOVELTY - Sub controller (10), a main controller (11), a vehicle side gas connector (6) and a fixed side gas connector (14) are respectively connected when a vehicle mounting apparatus (1) and a fixed apparatus (2) are connected. Hydrogen gas is supplied from a reformer (12) to fuel cell (3), and electric power is supplied from fuel cell to an external load through a vehicle side electrical connector (9).    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Cost of whole system is reduced since it can be used in fixed position to supply fuel gas to fuel cell for vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Reformer included in the fixed apparatus modifies fuel gas and obtains hydrogen gas. The sub controller and the main controller are separately connected to the reformer to control the reformer. Hydrogen gas is supplied from the reformer to the fixed side gas connector separably connected to the vehicle side gas connector.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle mounting apparatus (1)    Fixed apparatus (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Vehicle side gas connector (6)    Vehicle side electrical connector (9)    Subcontroller (10)    Main controller (11)    Reformer (12)    Fixed side gas connector (14)
NOVELTY - Warm water flow path (42) is installed apart from a fuel cell vehicle (10), a connection unit (43), or a hose (41a). A water tank (25) is formed to accommodate warm water so that warm water supplied from the warm water flow path might provide heat energy to fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Structure of fuel cell vehicle is simplified, and fuel cell are started in a low temperature environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell mounted to the fuel cell vehicle generates electric power according to electrochemical reaction. The warm water flow path is connected to the connection unit. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell vehicle (10)    Water tank (25)    Hose (41a)    Warm water flow path (42)    Connection unit (43)
NOVELTY - The methanol is passed through the filters (11,12) and then passed through the ion-exchange membrane (13).    USE - For manufacturing high purity methanol (claimed) used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The purity of the methanol is improved. The durability of the fuel cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for high purity methanol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the manufacturing apparatus of the high quality methanol. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    filters (11,12)    ion-exchange membrane (13)
NOVELTY - A generator unit (9), with an auxiliary internal combustion engine (10) and an auxiliary electric generator (11), generates power to heat the passenger compartment of a vehicle. A refrigerant circuit (2) has a compressor (3) driven by a main internal combustion engine, a condenser (4), an expansion unit (5) and an evaporator (6).    USE - For vehicle e.g. industrial vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables supply of power for as long as necessary without the risk of running the vehicle batteries down. Provides simpler and more versatile engine by using air-cooled auxiliary engine. Simplifies implementation of heating circuit since heating circuit is separated from actual auxiliary engine and radiator, which dissipates unused heat, is not required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of an air conditioning system lay-out for vehicle.    Refrigerant circuit (2)    Compressor (3)    Condenser (4)    Expansion unit (5)    Evaporator (6)    Generator unit (9)    Auxiliary internal combustion engine (10)    Auxiliary electric generator (11)
NOVELTY - An inverter (15) converts the electric power generated by a fuel cell (13) and supplies the converted electric power to a motor (9). The motor, fuel cell and inverter are housed in a casing and mounted in a space (5) in the front portion of the vehicle body (1). The motor is arranged below the inverter which is arranged below the fuel cell.    USE - For fuel cell system in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Arranges electric power transmission members for efficient transmission of electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-sectional view schematically showing a fuel cell vehicle.    Vehicle body (1)    Space (5)    Motor (9)    Fuel cell (13)    Inverter (15)
NOVELTY - The alkaline storage battery has an anode (12b), a cathode (12c), an alkaline electrolyte and a separator (12d). The separator is formed using non-woven fabric in which several paper web layers (12f,12g) are laminated. The product of fabric weight (g/m2), specific surface area (m2/g) and thickness (mm) of the separator is 8.8-15.2.    USE - For e.g. nickel hydrogen secondary battery, used as power supply of portable apparatus, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The alkaline storage battery has excellent self-discharge characteristics for long period of time, without reducing porosity of separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The paper web layer contains 2 types of fiber having different sulfonated degree, such as split type composite fiber chosen from polybutylene, polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene and polymethyl pentene fiber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of electrode group of the alkaline storage battery.    Electrode group (12)    Anode (12b)    Cathode (12c)    Separator (12d)    Paper web layers (12f,12g)
NOVELTY - Fuel-cell device comprises a fuel-cell unit having a flow channel for circulating a gas, and a mechanism adjacent to the fuel-cell unit and injecting the gas in the form of a pulsating flow.    USE - For generating power used in cars, e.g. electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles, by injecting the gas in the form of a pulsating flow into the flow channel and generating power through the use of the gas circulating in the flow channel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Minimized area even with a low profile and enhanced power generation efficiency. The power generation capacity of the fuel-cell device or the volume of air supplied depending on the power generation efficiency is optimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel cell.    Housing (102)    Openings (103)    Vibrator (104)    Chamber (105)    Vibrating plate (121)    Permanent magnets (124)    Coil (128)
NOVELTY - Composition for producing hydrogen upon reaction with water comprises metal particles selected form aluminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si) or zinc (Zn); and a catalyst.    USE - In the production of hydrogen form water split reaction (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal hydroxide can be easily recovered from the solid reaction products by leaching the water-soluble WIS catalyst such as KCl. The use of the instant systems in hydrogen fuel cells for powering a wide variety of mobile devices is contemplated. No carbon dioxide/monoxide are produced in metal assisted water split reaction, thus is especially important for application in fuel cells, where small amount of carbon monoxide contaminant in hydrogen may poison the additive and make the cells dysfunctional.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) preparation of the composition involving: providing metal particles that are sufficiently electropositive that the bare surface of the particles will react with water to effect a water split reaction; selecting a catalyst to catalyze the water split reaction; and blending the particles and the catalyst into intimate physical contact with one another;    (2) production of hydrogen involving reacting the metal particles with water in the presence of catalyst at pH of 4-10 to produce reaction products comprising hydrogen, the catalyst comprising at least one water soluble inorganic salt (WIS) to facilitate the reaction of the metal particles with the water; and    (3) a metal-catalyst system for generation hydrogen from a water split reaction comprising the composition; water and means for containing the system.
NOVELTY - A liquid fuel cell comprises a resin-made fuel throttle member placed in a fuel supplying manifold and including a fuel passing hole of an opening area smaller than an opening area of the fuel supplying manifold to lessen the bubble in the liquid fuel.    USE - Used as liquid fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The invention exhibits excellent output characteristics and has enhanced cell voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A liquid fuel cell comprises a cell stack unit containing membrane electrode assemblies and at least one separator placed between the electrode assemblies and including a liquid fuel flow path and an oxidizer flow path; an end separator stacked on an outermost layer of the cell stack unit and having a liquid fuel inlet; a resin-made manifold plate including a fuel supplying manifold joined to the liquid fuel inlet of the end separator; a resin-made fuel throttle member (15) placed in the fuel supplying manifold (23) and including a fuel passing hole of an opening area smaller than an opening area of the fuel supplying manifold; and a liquid fuel supplying member that supplies liquid fuel to the fuel supplying manifold of the resin-made manifold plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of a stack of a direct methanol fuel cell.    End separator (10b)    Throttle member (15)    Clamping plate (20)    Manifold plate (21)    Fuel supplying manifold (23)    Cell stack units (25a, 25b)
NOVELTY - A storage tank (102) stores fuel such as methanol aqueous solution of high concentration. A methanol sensor (104) detects the concentration of the aqueous solution in a fuel chamber. A control unit (105) stops supply of the aqueous solution from the storage tank to the fuel chamber, when detected concentration of the aqueous solution is more than predetermined upper limit.    USE - Fuel cell system such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) system for use in portable apparatus (claimed) such as mobile telephone, notebook personal computer (PC) and in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures uniform supply of the aqueous solution of the fuel to the fuel cell and improves reaction efficiency of the fuel cell. Eliminates need for a mixing unit and thereby structure of the fuel cell system is simplified. Increases operation time of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for portable apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (100)    storage tank (101)    water tank (102)    methanol sensor (104)    control unit (105)
NOVELTY - The glassy-carbon structure has thickness spots of size 100 microns or less, and has an inner space.    USE - For use as separator for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Leakage of fluid from the glassy-carbon structure, is reduced. The glassy-carbon structure has improved contact resistance. The glassy-carbon structure provides favorable junction portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacturing method of glassy-carbon structure.
NOVELTY - Electronic device has a fuel cell using an enzyme as catalyst and containing at least one fuel chosen from alcohol, saccharides, fats, protein and organic acid.    USE - As electronic device e.g. mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Electronic device operates continuously without requiring charge like storage battery. The fuel cell using enzyme is compact, easy to handle, and generates electric power at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel is methanol, ethanol and/or glucose. The enzyme contains oxidase which produces oxidant of fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the enzyme battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel electrode (1)    air electrode (3)    electrolyte layer (5)    fuel (7)    proton (9)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell separator is formed from a conductive resin composition. The conductive resin composition is obtained by blending a liquid crystalline polymer (A) (in weight parts) (100) and electroconductive filler (B) (100-600). Polymer (A) has glass transition temperature of 100-180degreesC and melting point which is not observed by differential scanning calorimetric measurement by temperature increase rate of 20 degrees C/minute.    USE - As separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Fuel cell separator has excellent electroconductivity, mechanical and physical properties, and moldability. The separator has large area, and is thin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel cell separator is formed from a conductive resin composition. The conductive resin composition is obtained by blending a liquid crystalline polymer (A) (in weight parts) (100) and electroconductive filler (B) (100-600). Polymer (A) shows optical anisotropy at the time of softening flow, and has glass transition temperature of 100-180degreesC and melting point which is not observed by differential scanning calorimetric measurement by temperature increase rate of 20 degrees C/minute. The electroconductive filler is graphite, carbon fiber and/or carbon black.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a magnetic piece for vibration excitation attached to a position opposing a permanent magnet (4), and a spoke (11) comprising a wheel crossing the same plane of magnetic piece. The magnetic piece and permanent magnet oppose mutually in non-contact state. A pulse vibration is applied to a piezoelectric element (3) by unidirectional rotation of wheel to generate piezoelectric pressure.    USE - For piezoelectric element of e.g. bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the structure of the non-contact electric power generating apparatus. Improves the electric-power-generation efficiency while eliminating burden and noise to the operator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The piezoelectric element is attached to one end of a substrate (2) at the frame of a vehicle-body side. The permanent magnet is mounted to the other end of the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the elevation and side views of the vibration body accommodated in case.    Substrate (2)    Piezoelectric element (3)    Permanent magnet (4)    Spoke (11)    Intersection part (13)    Case (14)
NOVELTY - The component consists of a magnetic core (1) which is made of soft-magnetic metallic glass containing iron. A coil (3) comprising multiple twisted wires, is wound around the core. The terminals (4) are formed by removing the coating of the wire using sodium hydroxide, and spot-welding at both ends of the coil.    USE - For vehicle-mounted heavy current coil (claimed), inverter circuit of switching power supply apparatus. Also used as voltage-rise converter for solar power generation, inverter for fuel cell, air-conditioner and as high electric power component for industrial machine.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal processing time of the high frequency coil components, is decreased, while preventing influence of skin effect and proximity effect easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for high frequency coil component manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the high-frequency coil component.    magnetic core (1)    bobbin (2)    coil (3)    terminal (4)    high-frequency coil component (5)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric generation apparatus has n-type thermoelement (3) formed with oxygen deficiency type unfixed ratio metal oxide and p-type thermoelement (4) formed with oxygen surplus type unfixed ratio metal oxide. The oxygen deficiency type metal and oxygen surplus type metal semiconductors has oxygen less and beyond the balanced electric charge value of transition metal, respectively.    USE - For generating electrical power from heat output from motor vehicle, and in industrial areas.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves excellent performance and cost reduction. Ensures effective job in antipollution measure and contributes resource saving of fossil fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layout of thermoelement powder sintering material module. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    insulating ceramic board (1)    copper electrode (2)    n-type thermoelement (3)    p-type thermoelement (4)
NOVELTY - The electric current flowing into motor (M) is detected, by current sensor (SA) provided at inverter (24). The coefficient of viscosity of the gas is related to the hydrogen density in the hydrogen circulation path (17). Hydrogen density is estimated, based on the detected motor electric current value which corresponds to hydrogen pump load. The purge time of gas in hydrogen circulation path is judged, based on estimated hydrogen density.    USE - For estimating hydrogen density in hydrogen circulation path in fuel cell system (claimed) of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables judging appropriate purge time of hydrogen gas, without using additional hydrogen gas sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen circulation path (17)    pump (18)    inverter (24)    controller (25)    motor (M)    hydrogen gas sensor (SA)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming at least one non-conductor part (7) at the elliptical front end (2A) of an electrode (1A).    USE - For lead-storage battery of motor vehicle    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses corrosion and airtight defect of electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial front and side views of the electrode.    Electrode (1A)    Elliptical front end (2A)    Non-conductor part (7)    Major axis (A-A)    Minor axis (B-B)
NOVELTY - Electric heaters (15) are horizontally arranged within a tank body (11) to thaw frozen water inside the body. A heated coolant path (13) is arranged along the lower to upper portions of the surround side wall of the tank body to circulate heated coolant to promote thawing of frozen water in the body.    USE - For fuel cell electric power generation system for fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that frozen water inside the tank body is efficiently thawed, and prevents re-freezing afterwards due to circulation of heated coolant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric heaters are arranged above the middle of the water level within the tank body. Each heater has a horizontal upper fin (16) and a lower fin (17) bent towards the tank inner bottom part vicinity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the flush tank.    Flush tank (10)    Tank body (11)    Heated coolant path (13)    Electric heaters (15)    Upper fin (16)    Lower fin (17)
NOVELTY - The difference of normalization output obtained by correcting both ends voltage of heater (1) contacting measurement mixed hydrogen gas using a correction formula and measured both ends voltage of heater during application minimum current to heater is set as a parameter to correct humidity correction value correlation functions. The humidity and concentration of measurement gas is detected using corrected correlation functions.    USE - For fuel cell system (claimed) mounted in motor vehicle (claimed) and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables determining humidity and concentration of measurement gas accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system; and    (2) motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline circuit diagram of the gas sensor.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    heater (1)    constant current source (25)    voltmeter (26)
NOVELTY - A normal temperature fused salt is washed with acidic water solution or an aqueous alkali solution, and purified.    USE - For purifying normal temperature fused salt used as electrolyte used for electrochemical device, such as secondary battery, electrical-double layer capacitor, fuel cell and dye sensitizing solar cell, and for solvent.    ADVANTAGE - The impurities such as metals and halogen contained in normal temperature fused salt are effectively removed.
NOVELTY - The method involves supporting a battery (22) with a rear-wheel side assembly (40R). The battery can be exposed by moving the rear-wheel side assembly backwards relative to the back side of a base (10).    USE - For maintaining the battery of a forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates maintenance of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a forklift truck.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of forklift truck with battery exposed.    Base (10)    Front wheel (18)    Rear wheel (19)    Battery (22)    Rear-wheel side assembly (40R)
NOVELTY - A case (1) which accommodates a fuel cell (2) and electric power generation unit (3), consists of an inlet port (7) and an exhaust port (9) at its outer side. A control unit (4) controls the drive of an electrically-driven actuator that operates a shutter (8) to open/close the inlet or exhaust port.    USE - E.g. mobile phone, notebook personal computer (PC), digital camera, wrist watch, personal digital assistant (PDA) using polymeric electrolyte film fuel cell (PEMFC) or direct methanol type fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents mixing of the chemical substance in the exhaust gas, reliably, hence stable power generation is achieved and performance degradation of the electronic device is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side and rear views of the mobile phone. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    case (1)    fuel cell (2)    electric power generation unit (3)    control unit (4)    inlet port (7)    shutter (8)    exhaust port (9)
NOVELTY - The polymer electrolyte type fuel cell has a water absorption layer (51) between a cathode and a cathode side separator which has gas passageway (27) for supplying reactive gas, and another absorption layer between anode and anode side separator. The water absorption layer consists of acid-resistant polymer material.    USE - Polyelectrolyte fuel cell for use as power supply for portable devices, portable machines, electric vehicles and domestic fuel cell cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Realizes the polymer electrolyte type fuel cell which has outstanding sealing performance and stable output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the cathode side separator.    Gas passageway (27)    Fuel gas supply hole (42)    Oxidizing agent gas supply hole (42)    Cooling water supply hole (44)    Water absorption layer (51)
NOVELTY - The device (100) for the heating up of an electrical accumulator device in a vehicle is constructed to connect to an external voltage source. A heating appliance (104) is connected to the electrical storage device and a switch (116) is provided to selectively connect the external voltage source to the heating appliance. A control unit (114) receives a control signal which corresponds to a temperature of the electrical accumulator device and operates the switch based at least on the temperature of the electrical accumulator device.    USE - The device is used in a fuel economizing and environmentally friendly vehicle to heat up an electrical accumulator such as a high voltage operating battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery temperature can be kept at a level to ensure a reliable starting of an electric or hybrid vehicle, and in a controlled manner battery temperature can be maintained to ensure optimum power for the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram showing a battery heating device in a first design form of the invention (drawing contains non-English language text).    heating device (100)    heating appliance (104)    voltage converter (108)    control unit (114)    switch (116)
NOVELTY - A pole plate group consists of several positive and negative pole plates having active material layers held on lattices having lugs and several separators for separating the positive and negative pole plates. The positive and negative connecting elements consists of pole shelves having the lugs of respective pole plates connectors provided on the shelves.    USE - Lead storage battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables repeating charging and discharging frequently in low charge region. Enables vehicle engine to start when vehicle is in short halt.
NOVELTY - The method involves circulating the oxidant within an enclosure, to mix with the fuel supplied to a stack through an anode inlet. The circulated oxidant is withdrawn from the enclosure, and portion of circulated oxidant is supplied to the stack through a cathode inlet.    USE - For operating fuel cell system used in vehicle (claimed), stationary power plant and portable power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the risk of short circuiting of unintentional fuel releases and the creation of local hotspots.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell system;    (2) vehicle; and    (3) purging device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    fuel cell system (1)    fuel source (22)    inlet passage (24)    outlet passage (26)    air supply passage (30)
NOVELTY - The coil has lead portion (25) extended from both ends of a bead portion (24) having electrical characteristic value changing with heat generated during combusting gas such as hydrogen and methane. The lead portion is formed by winding coil of specific turns less than bead portion. The heater is made of platinum or platinum alloy.    USE - For gas sensor (claimed) for detecting leak of methane gas, hydrogen gas, liquefied petroleum gas, propane gas, commercial butane ethylene, carbon monoxide gas, ethanol and acetone, for fuel cell and domestic and industrial purposes.    ADVANTAGE - Effective in small variation in electrical characteristic value with respect to heat generated during combusting gas such as hydrogen and methane, and in shock resistivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) detection element for gas sensor, contact type gas sensor and manufacturing method of gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the detection element.    detection element (2)    heat conductive layer (21)    heater coil (22)    bead portion (24)    lead portion (25)
NOVELTY - An anode for a liquid fuel cell comprises a catalyst layer having a porosity of 20-65%, a volume of pores of which the diameter is in the range 50-800 nm of greater than or equal to 30% of a pore volume of the catalyst layer, and a pore diameter distribution having a peak of 100-800 nm. The catalyst layer comprises fibrous supported catalysts and granular supported catalysts.    USE - Used for a membrane electrode assembly or liquid fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anode is capable of satisfying both diffusion of a liquid fuel and crossover suppression of the liquid fuel. Thus, a fuel cell having good fuel cell performance can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode for a liquid fuel cell comprises a current collector, and a catalyst layer provided on the current collector. The catalyst layer has a porosity of 20-65%, a volume of pores of which diameter ranges 50-800 nm is greater than or equal to 30% of a pore volume of the catalyst layer. The catalyst layer has a pore diameter distribution having a peak of 100-800 nm. The catalyst layer comprises fibrous supported catalysts and granular supported catalysts. The fibrous supported catalysts contain carbon nanofibers having a herringbone or platelet structure, and catalyst particles carried on the carbon nanofibers, and the granular supported catalysts contain carbon black particles and catalyst particles carried on the carbon black particles.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a membrane electrode assembly for a liquid fuel cell, comprising an anode, a cathode, and a proton conductive layer between the anode and the cathode; and    (B) a liquid fuel cell comprising an anode, a cathode, proton conductive layer provided between the anode and the cathode; and liquid fuel to be supplied to the anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view showing a microstructure of a catalyst layer of an anode.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell power source comprises fuel cell part including an anode, cathode arranged to be opposed to the anode, solid polymer electrolyte membrane interposed between the anode and the cathode for power generation; and liquid fuel supply part for feeding a liquid fuel and water into the fuel cell part. The liquid fuel supply part includes a feeding mechanism for feeding the fuel and the water to the anode by a single pump through time-sharing.    USE - For portable electronic equipment e.g. note-type personal computer, personal data assistant or mobile telephone (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell power source eliminates the necessity of the pump. It can smoothly discharge carbonic acid gas from anode to operate the fuel cell for a long time with a stabilized output power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a direct methanol fuel cell.    Electrolyte membrane (102)    Anode catalyst layer (103)    Cathode catalyst layer (104)    Anode diffusion layer (105)    Cathode diffusion layer (106)    Passage board (107)
NOVELTY - A stainless steel article comprises a stainless steel having a surface layer including nitrogen-modified chromium-based oxide and precipitates of chromium nitride. The oxygen is present in the surface layer at a greater concentration than nitrogen.    USE - The article, e.g. bipolar plate, is used for a proton exchange membrane fuel cell and sensor (claimed) or similar components in related electrochemical devices (direct methanol fuel cells, batteries, electrolyzers).    ADVANTAGE - The invention exhibits adequate corrosion resistance and acceptably low interfacial contact electrical resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for increasing the corrosion resistance and decreasing the interracial contact electrical resistance of a stainless steel article, comprising:    (a) providing an article comprising stainless steel having a surface layer including chromium-base oxide;    (b) exposing the surface layer to an atmosphere comprising nitrogen without prior removal of the surface layer to introduce nitrogen into the chromium-base oxide and to form precipitates of chromium nitride in the surface layer; and    (c) ceasing exposure of the surface layer to the atmosphere before the volume of precipitates of chromium nitride degrades the corrosion resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section of 24 hour nitrided AISI446 steels.
NOVELTY - Catalyzing a redox reaction comprises contacting at least one carbon nanotube in solution with an oxidizing agent and oxidizable compound or a reducing agent and a reducible compound.    USE - The method is useful for preparing oxidized or reduced carbon nanotubes in aqueous solution useful in producing a stable charge storage device, stable charge storage reagent and a pH sensor (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dispersed carbon nanotubes can be reversibly and readily oxidized and reduced with common chemical in solution, thus allowing the carbon nanotubes to be used as catalysts for (photoelectro)chemical reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a stable charge storage device comprising at least one oxidized or reduced carbon nanotube in solution;    (2) altering the reduction potential of a carbon nanotube in solution comprising contacting the carbon nanotube with a dispersant;    (3) selecting the reduction potential of a carbon nanotube comprising determining the diameter of a carbon nanotube, and correlating the diameter with the reduction potential of the carbon nanotube;    (4) altering the number of valance electrons in a carbon nanotube comprising contacting a carbon nanotube with an oxidizing agent or reducing agent;    (5) a stable charge transfer reagent comprising at least one oxidized or reduced carbon nanotube in solution;    (6) a pH sensor comprising at least one oxidized or reduced carbon nanotube in solution; and    (7) a photovoltaic cell comprising a film comprising carbon nanotubes where the cell preferably comprises:    (a) an optically transparent, electronically conductive substrate;    (b) a film comprising carbon nanotubes in contact with the substrate;    (c) an electrolyte comprising a redox reagent in contact with the film; and    (d) an electrically conductive cathode in contact with the electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell stack (1) has multiple electric power generation cells (2) clamped with a separator. An electrical storage apparatus (11) connected for each cell assembly consisting of electric power generation cells of fuel cell stack.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the rapid voltage variation in each electric power generation cell in fuel stack, and thereby improving the reliability and durability of the fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (1)    electric power generation cells (2)    gas diffusion electrodes (4)    gas passageway (5)    electrical storage apparatus (11)
NOVELTY - The separator units (11, 12) have metal plates (11a, 12a) comprised of convex-shaped peripheries and hollow portions (11b, 12b) provided at the center portion. The gas passageway formation plates (20) containing linear concave and convex portions (21, 22) are arranged at the hollow portions of the separator units.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Favorable gas passageway for supplying fuel gas and oxidizing gas to electrode layer is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of a separator for fuel cell.    separator units (11,12)    metal plates (11a,12a)    hollow portions (11b,12b)    gas passageway formation plate (20)    linear concave portion (21)    hollow convex portion (22)
NOVELTY - A case (40) accommodates a heat sink (20) on the same plane of the battery laminate structures (30a-30h) of the secondary batteries. An inlet duct (50) supplies the cooling air between the battery laminate structures to cool the secondary batteries    USE - Battery pack mounted on vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves cooling efficiency of the secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the battery laminated structure of the battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat sink (20)    battery laminate structures (30a-30h)    case (40)    inlet duct (50)
NOVELTY - A separator base material is formed by aluminum or aluminum alloy. The etching processing of base material is performed. The base material is immersed in lithium zinc immersion bath containing lithium hydroxide and zinc oxide, after washing the base material with acid. A noble metal plating film is formed at surface of base material after immersion.    USE - For manufacturing aluminum separator used in fuel cell of electric power generating apparatus of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High electric power generation capability of fuel cell and durability of separator can be acquired. The weight and cost of separator can be reduced.
NOVELTY - A flow regulator (4) is made up of temperature transformation materials with different temperature shape characteristic. The flow regulator controls flow of temperature control medium in a flow path. A cell (1) also has a fluid flow adjustment unit arranged in the flow path of the temperature control medium.    USE - Used for increasing fluid flow rate in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases fluid flow rate when unusual hot section appears inside the cell of the fuel cell with industrial availability irrespective of the outside temperature regulating function.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a stack;    (B) a fuel cell; and    (C) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the outline front view, the right side view, and the expanded perspective view of the cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cell (1)    Cooling water flow path (2)    Flow regulator (4)    Temperature sensitive orifice (5)    Spring (6)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen supply sections (30,50) respectively supply hydrogen to the fuel cells (20,40). The fuel cells generate electric power for driving an electric vehicle. Each hydrogen supply section includes a hydrogen tank (32,52), a flow path (33,53), a shut-off valve (34,54), and a regulator (36,56).    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables continuous supply of electric power to the electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a power output device; and    (B) a moving body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the outline structure of an electric vehicle.    Fuel cells (20,40)    Hydrogen supply sections (30,50)    Hydrogen tank (32,52)    Flow path (33,53)    Shut-off valve (34,54)    Regulator (36,56)
NOVELTY - The separator (10) includes inner carbon coat layers (12) and outer carbon coat layers (13) formed at both surfaces of a metal thin plate (11). Holes (14) are formed through the inner carbon coat layers.    USE - For fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves corrosion resistance and electroconductivity of separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a separator manufacturing method;    (B) a separator manufacturing apparatus;    (C) a fuel cell; and    (D) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial sectional view of the separator.    Separator (10)    Metal thin plate (11)    Inner carbon coat layers (12)    Outer carbon coat layers (13)    Holes (14)
NOVELTY - The case consists of a frame structure (2) comprising a non-electroconductive board material (5) having several dead-air-spaces (6) extending through internal circumference end face and periphery end face of the frame structure, between flat sheets (3,4). A retainer (7) maintains the heat-fusion portions (1c) of the battery cell (1).    USE - For battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides lightweight case with excellent vibration absorption property. Reduces temperature rise in the battery case.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of battery pack.    battery cell (1)    heat-fusion portions (1c)    frame structure (2)    flat sheets (3,4)    non-electroconductive board material (5)    dead-air-spaces (6)    retainer (7)
NOVELTY - The device (1) includes a fuel cell (11) and a capacitor (12) connected in parallel. A fuel cell connection switch (16) and a reverse-connection proof diode (17) are connected in series to the positive terminal of the fuel cell. A capacitor connection switch (18) is turned OFF when the capacitor voltage is less than the fuel cell open circuit voltage, after the fuel cell has been started.    USE - For fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents excessive power surge from fuel cell to capacitor, during fuel cell start.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The capacitor connection switch connects the capacitor to the downstream side of the diode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a power supply device. (Diagram includes non-English language text)    Power supply device (1)    Fuel cell (11)    Capacitor (12)    Fuel cell connection switch (16)    Reverse-connection proof diode (17)    Capacitor connection switch (18)
NOVELTY - The lithium secondary battery (20) consists of a non-aqueous electrolyte provided between anode and cathode. The anode is obtained by applying an anode mix containing lithium manganese nickel cobalt complex oxide and an electroconductive material having layered crystalline structure, on an anode collector. The lithium manganese nickel cobalt complex oxide has tapping density of 1.6-2.2 g/cm3 and repose angle of 50degreesC or less.    USE - As lithium secondary battery for hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high output at low-temperature environment, and has improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium secondary battery consists of a non-aqueous electrolyte provided between an anode and a cathode containing carbon material, which performs adsorption-desorption of lithium ion. The anode is obtained by applying an anode mix containing lithium manganese nickel cobalt complex oxide and an electroconductive material having layered crystalline structure, on an anode collector. The lithium manganese nickel cobalt complex oxide has tapping density of 1.6-2.2 g/cm3 and repose angle of 50degreesC or less. The lithium manganese nickel cobalt complex oxide has formula LixNiyMnzCo(1-y-z)O2 (where 0 less than xless than or equal to1.2, and y+z less than 1).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the anode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the cylindrical lithium ion secondary cell.    electrode groups (6)    lithium secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves opening a discharge valve without delay to mix a diluting air with hydrogen in a hydrogen desorption piping or a partition space connected with the discharge valve, when the application of impact force on a hydrogen storage tank is detected. A resulting mixture is discharged after reduction of hydrogen concentration due to mixing of hydrogen and diluting air.    USE - For protecting the pressurized hydrogen storage tank of e.g. fuel cell type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safety of hydrogen storage tank in case of e.g. vehicle collision, earthquake.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen storage tank protection apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of control routine of controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A liquefying hydrogen container (1) supplies liquefied hydrogen to a liquefying hydrogen vehicle-mounted tank (31) and a high pressure hydrogen gas vehicle-mounted tank (32) via respective liquefying hydrogen filling line (2) and a high pressure hydrogen gas charging line (3). A cooling down line (4) is connected to hydrogen filling line or charging line to cool down liquefying hydrogen temperature.    USE - For e.g. fuel cell electric vehicle and internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced construction cost and installation cost of the stationary-type low temperature liquefying filling station.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the flowchart of the movable-type liquefying hydrogen station.    Liquefying hydrogen container (1)    Liquefying hydrogen filling line (2)    High pressure hydrogen gas charging line (3)    Cooling down line (4)    Liquefying hydrogen vehicle-mounted tank (31)    High pressure hydrogen gas vehicle-mounted tank (32)
NOVELTY - A power generation system has a gasifier (1) for gasifying solid waste, and gas turbine (5) for generating electric power. The solid waste is gasified by exchanging heat with gas produced due to gasification.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The power generation system is eco-friendly, and ejection of harmful substances such as sulfur oxide, nitrogen oxide and hydrogen chloride is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of power-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gasifier (1)    field gasometer (2)    gas scrubber (3)    gas holder (4)    gas turbine (5)    steam generator (6)
NOVELTY - The electric bicycle has a drive system connected to a battery (1) through a semiconductor switch (7). The drive system has a converter (2) for driving an electric double layer capacitor (6) and a motor (3) for assistant drive. The semiconductor switch is operated using the output of a reactor (4), an electric current sensor (5) and the electric current value in the electric double layer capacitor.    USE - Electric bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables lengthening service life of battery, thus reducing cost of electric bicycle. Simplifies utilization and assistant bicycle structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the main-circuit structure of electric bicycle.    Battery (1)    Converter (2)    Motor (3)    Reactor (4)    Electric current sensor (5)    Electric double layer capacitor (6)    Semiconductor switch (7)
NOVELTY - Two separated battery assemblies (11,12) are arranged along the vehicle left-right direction on a floor panel (1). An electrical connection box (31) is arranged between the battery assemblies and connected to the battery assemblies. A floating bracket (22) supports the electrical connection box such that the electrical connection box can be moved to the vehicle left-right direction.    USE - For battery assembly of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves collision safety during side collision.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the operation of floating bracket at the time of collision.    Floor panel (1)    Battery assemblies (11,12)    Case (21)    Floating bracket (22)    Electrical connection box (31)
NOVELTY - A three-way valve (6) controls the flow ratio of cooling water that circulates through the cation and anion exchange resin filters (9,10) arranged in an ion removal unit (3). A controller (8) sends a control signal based on the pH value of water detected by a pH sensor (7), to the valve to control the flow ratio of water to the filters.    USE - In pure water system and cooling water system of fuel cell system of motor vehicle, for removing ion contained in cooling water.    ADVANTAGE - The anion and cation are removed alternately, and the durability of the fuel cell system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the ion-exchange resin filter system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Ion removal unit (3)    Three-way valve (6)    pH sensor (7)    Controller (8)    Cation exchange resin filter (9)    Anion exchange resin filter (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves pressurizing a carbon substrate (3) arranged on a lower press board (2) containing graphitization carbon board (9), and on which fluororesin-containing mixture is applied, using top press board (1) containing graphitization carbon board (6) during thermocompression bonding process.    USE - For performing thermocompression-bonding molding of fluororesin-containing mixture for forming electrode catalyst layer of phosphoric-acid type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables preventing the generation of crack of carbon substrate, and damage of press boards by fluorine gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of press molding apparatus.    top press board (1)    lower press board (2)    carbon substrate (3)    thin-plate stainless plates (5,8)    graphitization carbon boards (6,9)
NOVELTY - A battery state sensor calculates the discharge voltage of lead battery (1) during engine startup. The voltage difference of the representative value of calculated and discharge voltages are compared to a predetermined reference value.    USE - For battery of e.g. motor vehicle, portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures accurate detection of battery state due to the voltage difference of representative value of calculated and discharge voltages.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the battery state detection method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Lead battery (1)
NOVELTY - The fuel tank container includes a fuel cell system (110) having a fuel cell for providing a predetermined energy to the heating wires (122) of an electric heater (121) in a tank (101).    USE - For use in e.g. railway, truck, ship.    ADVANTAGE - Provides excellent container which does not provide noise and exhaust gas to the environment. Reduces size of container since a large-scale sound insulation measure becomes unnecessary.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of fuel tank container.    Tank (101)    Frame (102)    Heat regulation device (105)    Fuel cell system (110)    Electric heater (121)    Heating wires (122)
NOVELTY - The electric current flowing from fuel cell stack (1) to electrical load (7) is measured. The electric current flowing to the load is decreased to zero. The output voltage of the fuel cell stack at the time of no load is measured after predetermined time passage. The methanol concentration is determined based on the measured normal output voltage and the output voltage at the time of no load.    USE - For detecting fuel concentration in direct methanol fuel battery (DMFC) used in portable information device.    ADVANTAGE - The methanol concentration is determined easily while reducing size of the DMFC system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for direct methanol fuel battery (DMFC) system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the DMFC system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    stack (1)    circulation fuel tank (2)    electrical load (7)    switches (8,9)    control unit (12)
NOVELTY - A composition of fuel cell separator contains (in wt.%) graphite powder (65-90), a thermosetting resin and/or thermosetting resin composition (1-25), and a thermoplastic resin (1-30).    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell separator (claimed) used for fuel cell such as phosphoric acid fuel cell, solid oxide fuel cell and polymer electro light fuel cell used as direct electrical energy source for motor vehicle and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has excellent moldability, and quickly provides fuel cell separator by reducing the molding cycle. Mass production of fuel cell separator having excellent dimensional accuracy and release property, is performed efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of fuel cell separator, which involves kneading the composition of fuel cell separator, grinding the kneaded composition, and then molding the ground material at 150-200degreesC.
NOVELTY - A rubber gasket (1) contains carbon black (in wt.pts) (10-100) with respect to hydrogenated nitrile rubber (100) containing acrylonitrile (15-30 wt.%) and having iodine number of less than 20 mg/100 mg. The rubber is cross-linked by organic peroxide.    USE - For separator for fuel cell used for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The rubber gasket has excellent sealing performance, cold resistance, extractability, reaction force and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-section shape of rubber gasket.    rubber gasket (1)
NOVELTY - A fluoropolymer has a structural unit (A) derived from a fluorine-containing silsesquioxane monomer (a) containing a polymerizable group.    USE - For surface treating agent (such as water and oil repellent or soil-resistant finish agent), flame retardant, semiconductor sealing agent, insulation film of semiconductor, and processing of to-be-processed material (all claimed) such as textiles, stone, electrostatic filter, antidust mask, fuel cell component (such as gas diffusion electrode and gas diffusion support material), wood, leather, fur, asbestos, brick, plastic, metal, ceramic, quartz glass, glass, timber and paper, and also used for water and oil repellent of fiber, soil resistant finish agent of carpet, floor and stone, hard coat agent of plastic film, anti reflective film, high reflective film, protective film of display element, adhesive agent for optics and printer head ink water repellent property film.    ADVANTAGE - The surface treating agent containing fluoropolymer, has excellent water repellence, oil repellence, stain resistance, heat resistance, weather resistance and wear resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of fluoropolymer, which involves performing solution polymerization of monomer in the presence of polymerization initiator, in organic solvent by heat-stirring, or performing aqueous emulsion polymerization of monomer in the presence of polymerization initiator and emulsifier;    (2) surface treating agent comprising the fluoropolymer;    (3) flame retardant comprising the fluoropolymer;    (4) semiconductor sealing agent comprising the fluoropolymer;    (5) insulation film of semiconductor comprising the fluoropolymer; and    (6) processing of to-be-processed material, which involves adhering the surface treating agent on surface of to-be-processed material.
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active material layer (13,15) provided on the surface of a collector (21,23). A channel (4) is formed in the active material layer.    USE - For battery such as bipolar battery and lithium ion secondary cell mounted on vehicle (all claimed) such as electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle, as power supply for motor drive and auxiliary power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode provides battery having high output density, improved charging-and-discharging characteristics and battery life, and easily removes gas produced in the battery element during charging and discharging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A substance of repellent electrolyte liquid property, such as polytetrafluoroethylene resin or super hydrophobic polytetrafluoroethylene resin, is arranged along the channel.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery;    (2) battery pack; and    (3) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the portion of lamination state of electrode and electrolyte layer in the lithium ion secondary cell.    Channel (4)    Active material layer (13,15)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Collectors (21,23)
NOVELTY - A battery (100) comprises unit-cell layers (200) stacked on one another and each comprising an array of unit cells and a frame (210) that holds the array of unit cells. One of the frames is formed to have an inlet (230) for introducing a coolant into an inside of the battery and an outlet (250) for discharging the coolant that has flown through the inside of the battery.    USE - For use as a power source of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is compact and lightweight, and has high energy density. It is excellent in heat radiation and shock-proofness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of cooling the battery, comprising providing a network of coolant flow paths defined between outer surfaces of the unit cells and inner surfaces of the frames inside the battery; and adjusting cross-sectional area of one of the coolant flow paths to control flow velocity of coolant flow in the network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective view showing the appearance of a battery.    Battery (100)    Unit-cell layers (200)    Frame (210)    Inlet (230)    Outlet (250)    Heat sink (300, 340)    Coolant passage (300A, 310A, 320A, 330A, 340A)
NOVELTY - The connection occupies an aperture in a floor of a camper, into which a connecting piece is inserted. The piece has a rotatable or swingable arm (16) with an integrated supply lead. The lead is movable between retracted and extended positions. The lead protrudes laterally from a contour of the camper, in the extended position. The arm projects horizontally from a lower end of carrier parts (10).    USE - Used for connecting a camper and a caravan with a network or source of electricity, gas, and water and a receiving antenna.    ADVANTAGE - The supply connection is easily accessible, and the supply lead can be connected in a relatively easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a connecting piece.    Carrier parts (10)    Rings (12, 14)    Swingable arm (16)    Damper (22)
NOVELTY - The exhaust heat utilization process involves heating coolant to be evaporated in an evaporator (16) and using the heat from the heat source (10) to drive a turbine (11). After the coolant leaves the heat source, it is evaporated. The evaporator is after the heat source in the coolant flow direction. The turbine may drive the generator (12). A condenser (13) is also included in the coolant circuit.    USE - For an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - More efficient, easier to produce and service.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the device used in the process.    Heat source (10)    Turbine (11)    Generator (12)    Condenser (13)    Evaporator (16)
NOVELTY - Voltage measurement device has serial switched components (R3, R4) across which there is a voltage drop and a voltage divider (3) for measuring a battery voltage (V0). First (12) and second (13) switches are provided to isolate the voltage divider from the battery and to connect a reference voltage source (14). A measurement device measures the voltage drop across the voltage divider and a calculating device (8) that determines the ratio of the two resistances from the reference voltage and then calculates the battery voltage based on the resistance ratio.    USE - Voltage measurement, especially for a motor vehicle battery output.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a wide application range, especially where highly temperature independent measurements are required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The invention also relates to a corresponding voltage measurement method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a self-calibrating device for measuring battery voltage.    resistances (R3, R4)    voltage divider (3)    battery voltage (V0)    switches (12, 13)    reference voltage (14)    calculating device. (8)
NOVELTY - A flat body shell (11) of wind-driven power generation device (1), has multiple small wind-driven power generators installed in air channels (12) having air inlets/outlets facing head/end of an electric vehicle, respectively. The air flowing through the air inlets, activates the generators to generate power which is fed to electric engine module of the vehicle through a rectifier, when the vehicle is on motion.    USE - For electric vehicle and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric vehicle can run continuously without frequency charging. Since, the power is sufficient, the vehicle can run at its highest speed, thereby creating user convenience, fastness and non-pollution environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the wind-driven power generation device of electric vehicle.    wind-driven power generation module (1)    flat body shell (11)    air channel (12)    air outlet (122)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell module has tapered shaped recessed groove that is formed by providing slope surfaces having a specific angle relative to a bottom face (23), on both side faces (29) of a recessed groove.    USE - Fuel cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The side faces of the recessed groove assist the exhaustion of gases from the accumulation of gases to the outside, even if the accumulation of gases is produced between an adhesive agent and the inner surface of the recessed groove when two separators are joined to each other for modularization. Thus, the accumulation of gases can be prevented from occurring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cell module.    separators (10, 20)    adhesive agent (22)    bottom face (23)    side face (29)    adhesive agent retainer (50)
NOVELTY - Spring for use at temperatures above 600degreesC is made from ceramic.    USE - In fuel cells (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for making the spring by molding under pressure and at a temperature near its sintering point.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-section of a mold for making the spring.    Upper section (1)    Lower section (2)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises a fuel cell having an inlet on the cathode side, an inlet on the anode side and an outlet, a feed line on the cathode side for connecting to the inlet on the cathode side, a feed line on the anode side for connecting to the inlet on the anode side and a removal line connected to the outlet and to the feed lines via a return line.    USE - For a vehicle power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system is compact.
NOVELTY - The material comprises carbon material whose specific average layer face interval is determined by X-ray diffraction in the range of 0.355-0.400nm. A true density of material is in the range of 1.50-1.60g/cm3. The battery capacity (A) in the voltage range of 0.3-1.0V during discharge is 50mAh/g and above. The ratio of battery capacity (A) and battery capacity (B) in the voltage range of 0-1.0V, is 0.3 and above.    USE - For non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) of high input/output current used in hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The cathode material is hardly graphitized and has suitable characteristics for use in non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of cathode material; and    (2) non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph representing the operation characteristics of the non aqueous electrolyte secondary battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Thermoelectric power generating units (210), attached to an exhaust pipe (110) and a cooling pipe (265), individually produce power corresponding to the difference in temperature between a high temperature end and a low temperature end such refrigerant can be supplied in a direction opposing an exhaust gas. A refrigerant supply unit (230) supplies refrigerant through the cooling pipe.    USE - For automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves energy conservation and ensures smooth flow of exhaust gas without complicated piping. Increases thermoelectric conversion efficiency and power generating efficiency to improve vehicle fuel efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of an exhaust heat recovery power generator.    Engine (10)    Exhaust pipe (110)    Thermoelectric power generating units (210)    Refrigerant supply unit (230)    Cooling pipe (265)
NOVELTY - A detonator (33) is ignited by the activating electrical signal from activating signal generators (31,32) to produce shock wave for breaking the container of a reserve battery. The container is hermetically closed.    USE - For activating reserve battery used in emergency situations such as for any driven mechanical system or collision-based activation of reserve batteries in transport applications.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures fast, compact and simple activation of reserve battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a reserve battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of an activating signal generator.    Activation system (30)    Activating signal generators (31,32)    Detonator (33)    Zener diode (321)
NOVELTY - The separator has a collector (14) with hole portions abutting against one of electrodes of a single cell (10A). The collector has a heat transfer portion that contacts the electrode, and a heat radiation portion extending out into a space from the heat transfer portion. The single cell has an electrolyte membrane (11) sandwiched between the electrodes to form a cooling space between set of single cells.    USE - Used for separating a fuel cell in a fuel cell system (claimed) of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The collector with the hole portions abuts against the electrodes of the single cell, thus preventing restriction in the supply of air to the air electrode due to the overlapping of the hole portions. The hole portions increases a contact surface of the supplied air and the collector, thus improving function as radiation fins of transferring heat flowing through cooling spaces, and hence maximizing a diffusivity of air and a cooling efficiency by a simple structure of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system in which a separator is interposed between fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a cell module.    Single cell (10A)    Electrolyte membrane (11)    Air electrode (12)    Fuel electrode (13)    Collector (14)    Frame (18)
NOVELTY - Electrolytic cell is produced by coating an electrolyte layer of an intermediate sintered form comprising the electrolyte layer supported by an anode layer with a pre-coat layer containing electrically non-conductive particles of less than one-tenth of a micron in size to fill in defects existing within the electrolyte layer; removing the pre-coat layer; and applying a cathode layer to the electrolyte layer with the particles within the defects.    USE - The method is used for producing electrolytic cell useful in oxygen concentrators to separate oxygen from an oxygen containing gas, e.g. air.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides defects to be filled in before the cathode deposition to prevent the cell from shorting.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of electrolytic cell involves:    (A) coating an electrolyte layer (12) of an intermediate sintered form (1) comprising the electrolyte layer supported by an anode layer (10) with a pre-coat layer containing electrically non-conductive particles (24) of less than one-tenth of a micron in size to fill in defects existing within the electrolyte layer;    (B) removing the pre-coat layer so that the electrically nonconductive particles remain within the defects of the electrolyte layer;    (C) applying a cathode layer (26) to the electrolyte layer with the electrically non-conductive particles in place within the defects; and    (D) firing the intermediate sintered form with the cathode layer applied to produce the electrolytic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a section of an electrolytic cell that has been prepared by the above method.    Sintered form (1)    Anode layer (10)    Electrolyte layer (12)    Particles (24)    Cathode layer (26)
NOVELTY - A storage battery comprises a positive electrode (1), which exists as lead dioxide in the changed condition; a negative electrode (2); an alkaline electrolyte (4); and electrical leads attached to the electrodes.    USE - The storage battery is used as e.g. lead-zinc battery for use in backup systems and mobile applications. It is useful in vehicles including automobiles powered by new hybrid motors, and portable electronic devices, e.g. cell phones and laptop computers.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery is economical and highly efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cut-away perspective showing a lead-zinc battery.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Alkaline electrolyte (4)    Casing (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell (10) generating power by chemically reacting a fuel gas. An anode off-gas discharge mechanism discharges an anode off-gas. A combustion heater combusts a combustion the off-gas and the fuel gas, using a thermal energy. A gas flow rate control valve (56) is actuated in a valve opening direction by a preset amount, and hydrogen is introduced into a mixer through a fuel gas line and a fuel piping.    USE - Used for warming up a fuel cell in a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - The gas flow rate control valve is actuated in a valve opening direction by a preset amount, and a hydrogen is introduced into a mixer through a fuel gas line and a fuel piping, thus efficiently supplying fuel to the combustion heater, and hence speedily performing warm-up of the fuel cell without obstructing a stable operation of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operation method of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Combustion heater (51)    Mixer (52)    Gas flow rate control valve (56)    Fuel gas line (68)
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel cell stack (12) including a cathode input for receiving a cathode input gas, and a cathode output for outputting a cathode exhaust gas. A system controller (28) controls the flow of the cathode input gas applied to the stack. The controller provides a signal to drive a compressor (16) for providing air to the cathode input of the stack, such that the compressor provides the desired oxygen.    USE - Used in an automotive industry for supplying power to a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The controller provides the signal to drive the compressor for providing air to the cathode input of the stack, such that the compressor provides the desired oxygen, thus achieving desired cathode lambda, and hence controlling cathode stoichiometry in the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling a cathode lambda of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block representation of a fuel cell system employing an oxygen sensor for determining cathode stoichiometry.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Compressor (16)    Airflow meter (18)    Oxygen sensor (24)    System controller (28)
NOVELTY - The system has a stand (310) for mounting a power module (320) in a vertical orientation. The stand has a base with two vertical pieces extending from the base to a pair of fins. The module defines two gaps along an edge of the fins adjacent to two sides of the module. The stand allows dissipation of vertical heat generated by the module with air flowing through the gaps and vertical surfaces of the module.    USE - Used for a portable power device e.g. power converter and fuel cell, in a natural convection mode.    ADVANTAGE - The stand allows the dissipation of the vertical heat generated by the module with the air flowing through the gaps and the vertical surfaces of the module, thus allowing efficient heat dissipation generated from the power module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a pictorial diagram of a side view of a forced convection cooling structure shown in air ventilation structure.    Power cord (150)    Forced convection cooling structure (300)    Stand (310)    Power module (320)    Airflow (330-332)
NOVELTY - The high energy-density electric double-layer capacitor includes number of polarizable electrodes (16,18) immersed in an organic electrolyte. Each polarizable electrode has a composition with a carbonaceous material. The product of the thickness square and capacitive density of each polarizable electrode is greater than 0.72.    USE - For energy generation system in pulse power applications. For electric and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides sufficient packaged volumetric energy density for bulk energy storage. Attains reduction of cost of capacitor due to reduced number of components. Provides sufficient charge retention over long storage periods due to low self-discharge rate. Improves performance of storage moderated periodic energy generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an energy generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view illustrating arrangement of high energy-density double-layer capacitor.    Unit cell (11)    Collectors (12,14)    End caps (13)    Polarizable electrodes (16,18)    Separator (22)
NOVELTY - The battery tester (10) comprises a measuring circuit connected to the connectors (18) of the tested battery through a bus (12). An on-board diagnostic (OBD) communication circuit connected to the measuring circuit, generates an OBD output signal with respect to communication standards related to result of battery test. An OBD connector is coupled with OBD compliant vehicle scan tool.    USE - For testing battery used in motor vehicle using internal combustion engine or electric engine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to obtain accurate testing information through the bus without using additional batteries. Performs effective diagnosis with respect to other vehicle conditions, due to easy integration of tester with scan tool.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of testing an electronic storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electronic battery tester.    battery tester (10)    bus (12)    external circuit (14)    storage battery (16)    connector (18)
NOVELTY - A control unit (28) for regulating a smoothing capacitor (15) turns on a precharging contactor (18) to charge the smoothing capacitor through an inverter (14) by an AC power source (22), and brings the inverter into boosting operation to further charge the smoothing capacitor when the voltage of smoothing capacitor detected by a voltage sensor (35) exceeds predetermined value.    USE - For charging smoothing capacitor connected in parallel to inverter for converting DC current of main battery to AC current in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Charges smoothing capacitor completely without need for LC relay. Number of components is reduced, and reliability in charging smoothing capacitor is enhanced. Reduction in performance of LC filter due to loss in LC relay is also prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The smoothing capacitor is connected in parallel to the inverter which is connected to the AC power source. A main contactor (17) is disposed between the AC power source and the inverter. An LC filter (16) is disposed between the main contactor and the inverter. The precharging contactor is connected in parallel to the main contactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of a power generating system in a precharging system.    Inverter (14)    Smoothing capacitor (15)    LC filter (16)    Main contactor (17)    Precharging contactor (18)    AC power source (22)    Control unit (28)    Voltage sensor (35)
NOVELTY - A value of first voltage that generates heat within junction sufficient to melt solid solder placed in the junction to liquid solder when applied across the junction is determined. A second voltage with the same value as the first voltage is generated and then applied across the junction to generate heat for soldering portion of battery strap to dry cell terminal.    USE - For soldering junction defined by portion of battery strap in physical contact with terminal of dry cell to connect battery strap to dry cell terminal for fabricating dry cell storage battery used in motor vehicle such as motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances fabrication of dry cell storage battery that is conveniently rechargeable and compact from electrolytic cells or dry cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a soldering method for joint defined by portion of battery strap and terminal of dry cell for connecting first and second dry cells for fabricating dry cell storage battery;    (B) a fabricating method for dry cell storage battery; and    (C) a fabricating apparatus for dry cell storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a resistance heat solder apparatus used in soldering method for fabricating dry cell storage battery.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (20) consists of a shield board arranged between relay (34) attached to end plate (32) of fuel cell stack (24) and through-hole (40) formed in the main case (22), to prevent contact of tester inserted in the through-hole with the relay.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents direct contact of finger of checker or tester with the relay reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel-cell upper surface.    fuel cell (20)    case (22)    fuel cell stack (24)    end plate (32)    relay (34)    insulation resin (36)    through-hole (40)
NOVELTY - The voltmeters (11-13) respectively measure voltage of fuel cell (2), auxiliary power supply (3) and voltage between fuel cell and earth (E). The resistance value of insulation resistance (6) formed between cell and earth, is calculated from the measured voltages.    USE - For electric vehicle and used as power generation installation.    ADVANTAGE - Insulation reduction and poor insulation of high voltage circuit and earth resulting from water are detected simply and correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell (2)    auxiliary power supply (3)    insulation resistance (6)    voltmeters (11-13)    earth (E)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a battery (2) for supplying power to a gas sensor (3), when power from fuel cell (1) is not supplied to the sensor.    USE - For diagnosing failure of fuel cell system mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Performs fault diagnosis reliably, even when power from the fuel cell is not supplied to the gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory view of the fault-diagnosis apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    battery (2)    gas sensor (3)    intermittent switch mechanism (6)    fault-diagnosis apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - A constant-current type direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter (2) converts fuel cell voltage and fuel cell current from a fuel cell (Fs) into supply current which is supplied to electrical storage unit (1) connected in parallel to a load (H). A controller (3) controls the supply current based on the storage voltage, fuel cell voltage and fuel cell current.    USE - For controlling electric power supplied from fuel cell, for manufacturing high melting point plastic pellet.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the supply of electric power to the load without giving too much burden to the fuel cell. Prevents fuel cell from being influenced by increase and decrease of electric power load.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrical storage unit (1)    DC-DC converter (2)    controller (3)    control apparatus (100)    fuel cell (Fs)
NOVELTY - A safety valve (20) discharges the high pressure gas accommodated in a tank main portion (10) when the atmospheric temperature of the tank is increased. A heat conduction device (30) is connected to the safety valve.    USE - High pressure tank mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The atmosphere temperature of the high pressure tank is detected appropriately, and the safety valve is operated accordingly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic plan view of the high pressure tank.    tank main portion (10)    inner portion of tank (12)    safety valve (20)    heat conduction device (30)
NOVELTY - A motor section includes a stator (42) which surrounds a rotor (44) fixed to a rotary shaft (210). A cooling fan (220) receives the rotational force of the rotor and rotates freely with respect to the shaft when electric current flows in the stator. The motor section is cooled through the rotation of the cooling fan.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes rotation resistance during a no-load condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of motor generator.    Motor generator (40)    Stator (42)    Rotor (44)    Rotary shaft (210)    Cooling fan (220)
NOVELTY - A change-rate calculation unit computes the electric-energy change rate of an electric storage unit in a predetermined period. An electric-production setting unit sets a target electric production based on the electric-energy change. An electric-power generation controller regulates a generator based on the set target electric production.    USE - For controlling electric power generation in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves engine efficiency at the time of electric power generation and vehicle response, hence ensuring favorable feeling of a driver.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart for procedure of electric-power generation setting control. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A change-rate calculation unit computes the electric-energy change rate of an electric storage unit in a predetermined period. A threshold-value setting unit sets an electric-power generation threshold value based on the electric-energy change. An electric-power generation controller starts an electric power generation if the computed charge rate is less than the threshold value.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables setting long power-generation cycle of a generator while preventing dissipation of electric power of a battery. Ensures exact setting of timing of electric-power generation start according to running status. Improves response after change of running status until electric power generation starts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart for procedure of electric-power generation start. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A sealing board (4), which blocks the opening of a metal casing (3), has a positive terminal (5) to which the anode of a capacitor element (2) is connected. The cathode of the element is linked with a cathode terminal (6) via a connecting member (8).    USE - E.g. for hybrid car, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient connection of several capacitors at any given time due to simplified connection of the anode and cathode of each capacitor element with corresponding terminals.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Capacitor element (2)    Metal casing (3)    Sealing board (4)    Positive terminal (5)    Cathode terminal (6)    Connecting member (8)
NOVELTY - Water storage tank (2) has an external jacket (5) for circulation of a thawing fluid (51) such as warm water, through the feed/discharge connections (52,53). A pair of heaters (41,42) installed within storage tank, for heating pure water (3) in tank.    USE - For fuel cell electric power generation system used in vehicle and home, in cold ambient environment.    ADVANTAGE - Warming-up of frozen water is faster, energy inputs to defreeze water are optimized and the refreezing of stored water are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: temperature management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional outline of the pure water storage tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pure water storage tank (2)    pure water (3)    external jacket (5)    controller (6)    inlet/outlet connections (21,22)    electrical heaters (41,42)    thawing fluid (51)    feed/discharge connections (52,53)
NOVELTY - An electrode has active material layer (4) containing active material, formed on surface of collector (3).    USE - For battery (claimed) especially secondary battery useful as power supply of motor vehicles such as electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increase of internal resistance in periphery of electrode is suppressed and sufficient charging and discharging characteristics are expressed even under high output conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) battery; and    (2) battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of lamination state of electrode and electrolyte layer.    positive electrode (1)    negative electrode (2)    collector (3)    active material layer (4)    electrolyte layer (5)
NOVELTY - Inverter (61) controls the motor (60) to drive the compressor (11) which is an ancillary equipment in heating apparatus (13). The heating apparatus heats one side of the air heating tube (83) and hydrogen heating tube (88), by the heat generated by the inverter.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables heating the air and hydrogen tubes effectively, while reducing the power consumption of the fuel cell system. Also simplifies the structure of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: the fuel cell vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    compressor (11)    heating apparatus (13)    motor (60)    inverter (61)    air heating tube (83)    hydrogen heating tube (88)
NOVELTY - The pressing member (1) includes rubber springs (2) arranged in the grooves (11) formed to a fixing plate (10). Each spring is provided with a projection portion formed at the outside face of each support section, and adapted to prevent the drop-off of the spring from the groove. Each spring also includes a contact portion, the support portion, and a shearing portion.    USE - For battery used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves stability of the battery and prevents the battery from buckling.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a pressing member.    Pressing member (1)    Rubber springs (2)    Fixing plate (10)    Grooves (11)
NOVELTY - The pressing member (1) includes frustum shape pressure portions (2) formed on a substrate and contacted on a battery pack. The cross-section of each frustum shape pressure portion gradually increases from the contact surface towards the support surface of the pressure portion.    USE - For battery used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves stability of the battery and prevents the battery from buckling.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fixing method for a battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the pressing member.    Pressing member (1)    Frustum shape pressure portions (2)    Elastic membrane (3)
NOVELTY - The gas diffusion electrode precursor has a gaseous diffusion layer and a water content adjustment layer. The water content adjustment layer contains a carbon fiber having aspect ratio of 1,000 or more and average fiber diameter of 2 microns or less, and a hydrophobic resin.    USE - For gas diffusion electrode for fuel cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The precursor provides gas diffusion electrode having excellent electroconductivity. The fuel cell is excellent in electric power generation capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas diffusion electrode;    (2) fuel cell; and    (3) manufacture of the gas diffusion electrode precursor.
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic resin composition contains thermoplastic resin (100 wt.pts), carbon fiber (0.01-250 wt.pts) and silane compound (0.02-10 wt.pts). The resin composition provides molded product having surface area of 1.53 cm2. The ion elution amount of molded product when immersed in pure water (80degreesC and 100 ml) for 500 hours is 10 mg/l or less.    USE - For molded products such as fuel cell vehicle-mounted components, semiconductor components, pump components, especially impeller and tank that is in contact with pure water.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic resin composition has reduced ion elution amount in pure water. The molded product of thermoplastic resin composition has improved mechanical characteristics. Therefore, the molded product is favorably used in high-temperature environment.
NOVELTY - Fluorine containing monomer has preset structure.    USE - For fluoropolymer used for surfactant for processing textile, carpet, stone, electrostatic filler, anti-dust mask, fuel cell, glass, paper, wood, leather, fur, asbestos, brick, cement, metal, its oxide, ceramic article, plastic, coating surface and plaster (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Surfactant formed using fluorine containing monomer has excellent water repellent property, oil repellent property and stain resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fluorine containing monomer has structure of formula (1).    X=H, methyl, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, CFX1X2, cyano, 1-20C linear or branched fluoro alkyl, (un)substituted benzyl or (un)substituted phenyl group;    X1,X2=H, fluorine or chlorine atom;    R1a-R10a=H, fluorine, chlorine, 1-14C alkyl optionally substituted by halogen atom or 1-21C fluoro alkyl group (Rf);    R11a=direct bond or 1-6C alkylene group optionally having branched chain;and    n=0-2.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fluoropolymer which has repeating unit derived from fluorine containing monomer (A) having norbornane or norbornane derivative group, and fluoro alkyl group;    (2) surfactant which comprises fluoropolymer and water and/or organic solvent;    (3) method for processing to-be-processed material using surfactant;    (4) textile processed by the surfactant; and    (5) carpet processed by the surfactant.
NOVELTY - Valve-regulated lead-acid battery includes separators (6) comprising glass microfibers and/or plastic microfibers. The separators contains the glass microfibers and/or the plastic microfibers, and filler containing 0.5-10 % (w/w) silica having a specific surface higher than 700 m2/g.    USE - For high cycle life applications, e.g. heavy-duty applications. (Claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved absorption characteristics. It shows an adequate increase in the achievable working life, and a reduction in the number of possible failure modes, e.g. short circuits through the separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process of manufacturing a valve-regulated lead-acid battery, comprising loading a separator, prior to its assembly with positive and negative plates (2, 3), with a filler containing 0.5-10% (w/w) silica having a specific surface higher than 700 m2/g.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic perspective view of a valve-regulated lead-acid battery.    Container (1)    Positive and negative plates (2,3)    Connection straps (4,5)    Separators (6)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (11) comprises numerous stacked individual cells composed of anode and cathode contact plates (1a,1b) and a membrane (8). The contact plates have mirror symmetry, a closure slat (2), and gas inlet and outlet bores (3a,3b). There are 2n bores, where n=2 to 6, and they are arranged symmetrically. The membrane slat (5) is located on the contact plate surfaces, and the anode and cathode contact plates are precisely positioned opposite each other. Each individual cell has a membrane between the anode membrane slats and the cathode contact plates.    USE - Apparatus is used as a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is simple in construction and is economical to produce.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cell    contact plates (1a,1b)    slat (2)    bores (3a,3b)    membrane slat (5)    membrane (8)    cell (11)
NOVELTY - A storage tank (44) stores fluid discharged from a fuel cell (12) and a water pump (60) enables transfer of fluid in storage tank, to an aqueous solution tank (18). A controller controls operation of the water pump during non-power-generation period.    USE - Used for vehicle such as motorcycle, automobile, marine vessel and transport equipment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides fuel cell system of simple construction which is capable of preventing discharge of fluid to vehicle exterior.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) transport equipment; and    (2) fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic structure of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell system (10)    fuel cell (12)    aqueous solution tank (18)    storage tank (44)    fluid level sensor (54)    water pump (60)
NOVELTY - An arrangement comprises a holder unit (6) provided with an oxygen gas measuring unit (14) for measuring oxygen gas in a liquid-free gas. The oxygen gas measuring unit is a fuel cell that is removably attached to the holder unit and has a connection that is adapted to receive the liquid-free gas.    USE - For analysis of respiratory gases to and from a patient connected to a respirator.    ADVANTAGE - The invented arrangement prevents an analyzing instrument of being damaged by moisture, is less expensive, small and light weight, is easily accessible from the outside of the instrument and it can be used in connection with magnetic resonance equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An arrangement comprises a holder unit for a removably fitted water trap that is adapted to receive the respiratory gases. It has a connection that is adapted to lead liquid-free gas from the water trap to an analyzing instrument, where the holder unit is connected onto the instrument. The holder unit is provided with an oxygen gas measuring unit for measuring oxygen gas in the liquid-free gas. The oxygen gas measuring unit is a fuel cell that is removably attached to the holder unit and has a connection that is adapted to receive the liquid-free gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a holder unit.    Holder unit (6)    Measuring unit (14)    Indentation (32)    Groove (33)    Contact (38)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode comprises a heat treated metal grid (4) having an interconnected grain structure, where the grid is heat treated after being coated with a paste comprising lead.    USE - For a lead acid battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode improves, reduces or eliminates high temperature effects. It provides a longer useful lifetime, preferably utilizing materials and processes that provide an economic incentive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of making a positive electrode comprising:    (a) applying a lead containing paste to a metal grid to produce a pasted grid;    (b) heating the pasted grid at a temperature and relative humidity sufficient to produce a cured grid;    (c) heat treating the cured grid at a temperature of greater than or equal to125degreesC for a period of time sufficient to produce an interconnected grain structure within the grid to produce a heat treated grid and    (d) forming the electrode by assembling the heat treated grid into an electrochemical cell comprising a negative electrode and a sulfuric acid electrolyte, where an electric current is passed through the cell to convert a portion of the cured paste into a coating of lead oxides.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an expanded view of lead acid battery.    Lead acid cell (2)    Grid (4)    Electrode (6)    Electrolyte (8)    Positive active mass (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying hydrogen to an anode (114) of a fuel cell (112), dissociating the hydrogen at the anode into hydrogen ions and electrons, causing the hydrogen ions to pass from the anode through proton exchange-membrane (118) to a cathode (116), conducting electrons through an external electrical circuit to the cathode, and driving an exothermic reaction at the cathode.    USE - For heating up PEMFC system from a sub-freezing temperature to higher temperature required for self-sustaining operation of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Proper operation of fuel cell or fuel cell stack at subfreezing temperatures can be rapidly initiated, without use of external heater and auxiliary apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The method involves supplying hydrogen to an anode (114) of a fuel cell (112), dissociating the hydrogen at the anode into hydrogen ions and electrons, causing the hydrogen ions to pass from the anode through proton exchange-membrane (118) to a cathode (116), conducting electrons through an external electrical circuit to the cathode, and driving an exothermic reaction at the cathode. The driving of the exothermic reaction at the cathode involves combining the hydrogen ions with the electrons to generate hydrogen and combining the hydrogen with oxygen to generate water.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (112)    Anode (114)    Cathode (116)    Proton exchange-membrane (118)    Anode catalyst layer (122)
NOVELTY - Drilling system has tubular member disposed in wellbore having downhole assembly attached at its bottom end; electrical device in downhole assembly; and fuel cell in downhole assembly and coupled to electrical device for providing electrical power, The fuel cell extracts a portion of a fuel supply from a fluid flowing in the wellbore.    USE - Used in wells.    ADVANTAGE - Provided with downhole fuel cell that can provide power over long durations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a method for powering a downhole device, comprising extending a tubular member into wellbore, the tubular member having downhole assembly attached to its bottom end; providing an electrical device on the downhole assembly; providing fuel cell in the downhole assembly, the fuel cell being operatively coupled to the electrical device for powering the electrical device; and extracting a portion of fuel supply for the fuel cell from a fluid flowing in the wellbore;    (b) a pipeline system, comprising pipeline having fluid flowing; an electrically powered device disposed in the pipeline; and fuel cell operatively coupled to the electrically powered device for providing electrical power; and    (c) a method for powering an electrical device in a pipeline, comprising providing electrical device in the pipeline; providing fuel cell operatively coupled to the electrical device for powering the electrical device; and extracting portion of fuel supply for the fuel cell from fluid flowing in the pipeline.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic drawing of assembly having fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A rubber composition for a fuel reforming system comprises a fluorocarbon rubber; carbon black having a specific surface area less than 28 m2/g as determined by a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method; and a non-sulfur-based cross-linker.    USE - For producing a rubber hose for a fuel reforming system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The rubber composition has high resistance to fossil fuel and low extractability, as well as excellent extrusion moldability.
NOVELTY - A compressor is filled with a fuel gas to a fuel gas holder of vehicle until pressure is equalized while utilizing differential pressure from the storage gas. A low pressure fuel gas remaining in the storage gas holder of vehicle is filled using the compressor.    USE - For supplying fuel gas to fuel tank of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures quick filling operation of fuel gas using internal pressure of the storage gas holder. Reduces thickness of the tank thus reducing cost of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph of the internal pressure change of the fuel gas holder. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A clutch (C1) releases the connection of the output shaft of first internal combustion engine (EG1) and the connection of the output shaft of second internal combustion engine (EG2). A first motor (MG1) generates electric power using the power from the first internal combustion engine. A second motor (MG2) inputs an output power from the second internal combustion engine to a drive shaft (65).    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Attains simplified structure, and improves energy efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of hybrid vehicle provided with power output device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Drive shaft (65)    Clutch (C1)    First internal combustion engine (EG1)    Second internal combustion engine (EG2)    First motor (MG1)    Second motor (MG2)
NOVELTY - The differential voltage detection units (31,32) detect the electric potential difference of the flying-capacitors (C1,C2), when the analog switches (RS2,RS3) are closed after opening the sampling switches (S10-S12). A controller (4) corrects the fluctuation of the reference input voltage of the detectors based on the detected potential difference.    USE - For hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Variation in the reference voltage of the differential voltage detection units, are compensated easily by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of the flying-capacitor type battery pack voltage detector.    controller (4)    detection units (31,32)    capacitors (C1,C2)    analog switches (RS2,RS3)    sampling switches (S10-S12)
NOVELTY - The lithium transition metal oxide has composition containing lithium, manganese, cobalt, and nickel. Infrared absorption spectrum of the metal oxide shows a binding structure, in which the difference of peak appearing at 570-595 cm-1 vicinity and peak appearing at 520-550 cm-1, is below 50 cm-1.    USE - For positive electrode of lithium cell used for mobile phone, portable computer, electric vehicle and power supply for electric power storage (all claimed). Lithium cell includes lithium primary battery, lithium secondary battery, lithium ion secondary cell and lithium polymer battery.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium transition metal oxide improves rate characteristics of lithium cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lithium transition metal oxide has a layer expressed with compositional formula: Li1+x(Mn(1-x)/3Co(1-x)/3Ni(1-x)/3)O2, where x is 0.01-0.15, and has a binding structure, in which the difference of peak appearing at 570-595 cm-1 vicinity and peak appearing at 520-550 cm-1, is below 50 cm-1, in infrared absorption spectrum.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) positive electrode active material using the lithium transition metal oxide;    (2) electrode for lithium cells;    (3) lithium cell using the electrode;    (4) mobile phone, portable computer and electric vehicle using the lithium cell; and    (5) power supply for electric power storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows FT-IR spectrum of lithium transition metal oxide.
NOVELTY - A momentary switch (140) inputs a voltage signal from a battery (110) as a command signal. A starting power-supply capacitor (C2) is charged with the voltage signal from the battery through the momentary switch. The charging voltage of the capacitor is used as a power supply voltage during a power-supply initial-stage control.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption by suppressing flow of leakage current when electrical apparatus is not being operated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of power supply control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply control apparatus (1)    Battery (110)    Ignition switch (130)    Momentary switch (140)    Starting power-supply capacitor (C2)
NOVELTY - An electric control unit (ECU) (12) determines the extent of the notification of a vehicle approach according to the detected operating condition of a fuel cell when the detected traveling speed of the vehicle (10) is lower than a predetermined speed. The ECU outputs the vehicle approach notification via speakers (16,18) according to the determined extent of notification.    USE - Fuel-cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively notify pedestrians of the approach of the vehicle traveling at low speed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel-cell electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Vehicle (10)    ECU (12)    Operating panel (14)    Speakers (16,18)
NOVELTY - The device includes a laminate cell (1) which comprises a film (7) and a frame (10) surrounding the power generating element (2). The frame includes a portion (10f) with thickness larger than electric power generating element.    USE - Electric capacitor for electric vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) frame for surrounding the power generating element; and    (2) housing system for electrical device with laminate cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the laminate cell.    laminate cell (1)    thick frame portion (10f)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen producing device (10) comprises fuel pole (12) and oxidation pole (14) provided at respective sides of diaphragm (11). A supply mechanism (16) supplies fuel containing organic matters and water to fuel pole. A supply mechanism (17) supplies oxidizer to the oxidizing pole. A producing unit produces and retrieves the hydrogen-containing gas from the fuel-pole side.    USE - For supplying hydrogen to hydrogen storage tank in fuel cell electric vehicle and fuel cell car.    ADVANTAGE - Capable of producing hydrogen-containing gas at low temperature and requiring no large electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen producing device (10)    diaphragm (11)    fuel pole (!2)    oxidation pole (14)    supply mechanisms (16,17)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation unit (10) generates hydrogen by decomposing fuel containing organic matter. The unit has a fuel pole (12) and oxidizing pole (14) provided on the respective surfaces of a diaphragm (11). The supply pumps (16,17) supply the fuel and oxidizer to the fuel and oxidizing poles so that hydrogen is generated and retrieved from the generation unit.    USE - E.g. electric car, forklift truck, golf cart, wheel chair, sight seeing vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen can be easily supplied to the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The voltage applied between the oxidizing and fuel poles is in the range of 200-1000mv and the oxidizer concentration is adjusted to adjust the hydrogen generation quantity. The operating temperature of the fuel cell having the hydrogen generation unit with the poles is in the range of 30-100degreesC. The organic matter in the fuel cell is selected from alcohol, aldehyde, carboxylic acid and ether and the oxidizer is air, gas containing oxygen, and liquid containing hydrogen peroxide. The diaphragm is proton electroconductive solid electrolyte film and the fuel electrode catalyst is platinum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell and hydrogen generation unit of the vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generation unit (10)    diaphragm (11)    fuel pole (12)    oxidizing pole (14)    supply pumps (16,17)
NOVELTY - A linear generator having electrical coils wound around the cylinder e.g. shock absorber of vehicle, converts the energy of the movement along the cylinder into electricity. A battery receives and stores the electrical energy generated by the linear generator. An electrical connection unit is provided between the linear generator and battery, for the flow of electric current from generator to the battery.    USE - For storing electrical energy from reciprocal linear movements along length of cylinder such as shock absorber of a vehicle, such as a tank, or barrel of a large military gun mounted in a heavy military vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Easily stores electrical energy from reciprocal linear movements along length of cylinder, by simple technique.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the shock absorber assembly.    shock absorber assembly (10)    shock absorber (12)    strut (18)    bolts (20)    nuts (22)
NOVELTY - The system has a magnetic sensor (42) positioned relative to a magnetic field concentrator. The sensor detects the magnetic field (38) in the concentrator and provides a difference signal representative of a difference between a current propagating through two conductors. An amplifier (46) provides an amplified output signal indicative of the difference between the current propagating through the conductors.    USE - Used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The amplifier provides the amplified output signal indicative of the difference between the current propagating through the conductors, thus providing an effective safety to persons due to an electrical shock.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of detecting a fault condition of an isolation system in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic plan view of a current carrying conductor extending through a torroid.    Ferrite terroid (32)    Magnetic field (38)    Magnetic sensor (42)    Current source (44)    Amplifier (46)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device comprises an electrolyte and bipolar electrode plates being stacked. The bipolar electrode plate comprises positive and negative electrodes (51, 52), and a bipolar current collector. The electrolyte comprises a solute and a solvent. The periphery of the bipolar current collector has an insulating oxide layer for preventing the electrolyte from creeping on the surface of the periphery.    USE - For portable devices and hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The device prevents liquid leakage of the electrolyte so avoiding corrosion of materials or damage to the human body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a vertical section of battery.    Electrodes (51, 52)    Element (53)    Closed-bottom resin case (54)    Metal case (55)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (F1) has a controller (50) to estimate a cooling amount of a fuel cell (10) by a cooling mechanism based on the vehicle speed and the outside air temperature, and sets an upper limit value of a power generation current based on the estimation result.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables operation of fuel cell in a range of overheat not occurring in fuel cell, when temperature detection mechanism of a cooling system malfunctions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Cooling system (40)    Radiator (41)    Controller (50)    Fuel cell system (F1)
NOVELTY - A security circuitry is coupled to a receiver to disable a portable tool if the portable tool is outside a perimeter defined by a wireless security signal (206). The receiver obtains the wireless security signal from a transmitter.    USE - For preventing theft of portable tools e.g. battery tester, used in automotive vehicle service center.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents theft and utilization of portable outside predetermined perimeter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a theft prevention.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a theft prevention apparatus.    Theft prevention apparatus (200)    Wireless security signal (206)    Continuous audible noise and transmit theft signal (216)
NOVELTY - The storage method involves accumulating electric charges on the outside surface of each dispersed particle (P) in a dispersing medium and on the surfaces of an insulating divider (11) by particle-to-particle charge pumping procedure. The stored electric energy is prevented from dissipating by using an insulator casing.    USE - Use for storing electrical energy. For use in e.g. electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables effectively and efficiently storing large quantities of electric energy in a small mass and volume. Enables making available the stored electric energy to an electrical load for conversion to do useful work very rapidly and without much loss. Helps in cleaning up the environment and stopping global warming when used in electric vehicles. Decreases dependence on foreign oil by allowing large quantities of electrical energy to be derived relatively slowly and efficiently during off-peak power intervals from renewable energy sources for use during periods of high energy demand. Ensures that most of the stored electrical energy will be provided to the electrical load for conversion to useful work.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electric charges are supplied from an electric power source (19) to a negative conductive plate (13) and a positive conductive plate (12) to establish and maintain an electrical potential difference between the plates. The electrical charges are transferred from the plates to each dispersed particle in the dispersing medium and to the surfaces of the insulating divider.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method for retrieving stored electric energy; and    (B) an apparatus for storing electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the storage apparatus.    Insulating divider (11)    Positive conductive plate (12)    Negative conductive plate (13)    Electric power source (19)    Dispersed particle (P)
NOVELTY - System has FET switches coupled to fuel cell stack, to couple selected fuel cell to conductor (16) positioned near wheatstone bridge (10) and generate current flow. The magnetic field (18) generated by current flow through conductor, reduces giant magnetoresistive (GMR) resistor (R2) resistance to unbalance bridge. A differential amplifier coupled to bridge, outputs signal indicating voltage potential of selected cell.    USE - For monitoring voltage output of fuel cell such as hydrogen fuel cell and proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC), in fuel cell stack used in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The state or health of the fuel cells in the fuel cell stack is determined effectively using the GMR phenomenon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of monitoring voltage potential of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the wheatstone bridge circuit.    magnetoresistive resistor (R2)    wheatstone bridge (10)    nodes of unbalanced bridge (12,14)    conductor (16)    magnetic field (18)
NOVELTY - The drive circuit (18) includes a generator (100) for producing digital pulses and a converter circuit (102) for receiving the digital pulses and producing charge packets at a rate equal to the desired drive frequency. A piezoelectric actuator (14) receives the charge packets and integrates the charge packets to shape the waveform of the drive signal.    USE - For driving a piezoelectric pump, e.g. for use with a fuel cell, or in delivery and dosing of fluid medications.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates necessity of connecting a bridge converter circuit or a charge storage circuit between the converter circuit and the piezoelectric actuator. Enables reliably driving the piezoelectric pump.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic block diagram of the piezoelectric actuator drive circuit.    Piezoelectric pump (10)    Piezoelectric actuator (14)    Drive circuit (18)    Generator (100)    Converter circuit (102)
NOVELTY - The piezoelectric actuator drive circuit (18) dynamically changes the shape of waveform of drive signal, based on sensed operational parameter such as resonance of piezoelectric actuator (14), during real time operation of the device such as piezoelectric pump (10) using the actuator.    USE - For driving a piezoelectric pump, e.g. for use with a fuel cell, or in delivery and dosing of fluid medications.    ADVANTAGE - Enables piezoelectric actuator to operate at optimum frequency and precision within range of its operation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a piezoelectric-actuated device; and    (2) a method of operating device having piezoelectric actuator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the piezoelectric actuator drive circuit.    piezoelectric actuator (14)    piezoelectric actuator drive circuit (18)    inlet (22)    outlet (24)    converter circuit (102)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a switch with a temperature dependent switch impedance, and sampling a signal. The sampled signal is amplified and attenuated, where the attenuation is a function of temperature of the switch. The signal is amplified to provide a temperature compensated feedback signal for controlling switch operation, where the feed back signal relates to a temperature compensated version of the sampled signal.    USE - Used for providing a temperature compensated feedback signal in a switching power supply that is utilized in an automotive environment, using a switch e.g. field effect transistor (FET) and insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT).    ADVANTAGE - The signal is amplified to provide the temperature compensated feedback signal for controlling switch operation, thus achieving accurate feedback signal, and eliminating added dissipation of a series current sense resistor. The accurate feed back signal thereby increases power conversion efficiency of the switching power supply at a reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a switching power supply comprising a switch.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrical diagram of an electrical circuit for providing a temperature compensated feedback signal.    Resistor (R1)    Transistor (Q1)    Gate (U1)    Drain voltage (V_D)    Sampled signal (V_SD)
NOVELTY - A controller (44) starts the operation of an electric power generating apparatus (1), when the hot water supply demand within predetermined setup time is more than set hot water supply amount, and stops operation of the apparatus, after elapse of setup time.    USE - For supplying hot water generated using electric power generating apparatuses such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC) to hot water supply point.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generating apparatus is utilized efficiently, and the durability of the apparatus is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hot water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generating apparatus (1)    storage tanks (2)    automatic hot-water-filling control unit (40)    combustion controller (42)    controller (44)
NOVELTY - A partition plate (50) divides a tank (10) vertically into liquid flow paths, and the heaters (70,71) are arranged in the flowpath. An air ejection notch (60) is provided at the upper portion (11) of the partition plate.    USE - Water circulating type heating apparatus for fuel cell system mounted in vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Performs air extraction reliably, thereby avoiding air accumulation at tank upper side. Improves layout design and degrees of freedom of layout design of partition plate, since it is unnecessary to attach neither jig nor piping for air extraction to the exterior of the tank.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the water circulating type heating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    tank (10)    upper portion of partition plate (11)    liquid inlet port (20)    liquid exit (30)    partition plate (50)    notch (60)    heaters (70,71)
NOVELTY - A hot water cycle direction switching unit switches circulation direction of hot water to a direction in which intake of water is performed from the upper portion of the hot water storage tank (21) when difference between stored hot water temperature and cooling water temperature exceeds preset temperature difference.    USE - Fuel cell cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Energy efficiency of fuel cell cogeneration system is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline structure of the fuel cell cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (11)    cooling water heater (13)    heat exchanger (14)    circulating water temperature detector (16)    hot water storage tank (21)
NOVELTY - The substrate has a catalyst layer (14a) comprising a noble metal catalyst, and spiral shaped electroconductive material supported with noble metal catalyst.    USE - For electrodes of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The substrate contains reduces amount of noble metal catalyst. The generation of voltage drop during electric power generation is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    anode (12)    catalyst layer (14a)    separator (18,20)    external circuit (22)
NOVELTY - A relay switch (18) is positioned at on state, so that a capacitor (26) is charged. When the ignition switch (24) is positioned at on state, the high pressure system (16) and the low pressure system (20) are started by using the electric power of the capacitor. The relay switch presupposes non-conducting of the power supply from the high pressure system.    USE - For vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle, gasoline hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Eliminated the supply of power for low voltage e.g. lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the power supply device for vehicle e.g. fuel cell hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High pressure system (16)    Relay switch (18)    Low pressure system (20)    Ignition switch (24)    Capacitor (26)
NOVELTY - A reactor (5) is attached to a heat sink (10) outside the groove of the heat sink. The groove is connected to a cooling channel (7b) formed in the heat sink which is stored inside a case. An O ring (12) is arranged between the heat sink and reactor to surround the groove. The bottom face of the reactor closes the groove while being in contact with cooling water in the cooling channel.    USE - For mounting reactor used in an electric and hybrid motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the reactor from vibrating and generating too much noise during its operation. Ensures that reactor can be fully cooled using the cooling water formed on the heat sink. Provides a convenient reactor mounting structure that can stored inside the electric motor drive control apparatus of a motor vehicle. Ensures improved cooling efficiency of the reactor and improved durability of the electric motor drive control apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the reactor damping method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial side cross-sectional view of the reactor mounting structure.    Reactor (5)    Cooling channel (7b)    Heat sink (10)    O ring (12)
NOVELTY - The system has a pilot-type cut-off valve (14) arranged at hydrogen gas passageway (50) from hydrogen cylinder (12) to fuel cell (30). A non-pilot type cut-off valve (20) is arranged at the downstream side of the pilot valve in the passageway. A controller (60) closes valve (20) to block the passageway when pilot valve of valve (14) is opened. The valve (20) is opened when main valve of pilot valve is opened.    USE - For fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The time between the opening of pilot-type cut-off valve and main valve of the pilot-type valve is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system assembly of the fuel cell electric vehicle.    hydrogen cylinder (12)    pilot type cut-off valves (14)    non-pilot type cut-off valve (20)    fuel cell (30)    hydrogen gas passageway (50)    controller (60)
NOVELTY - Hydrothermal reaction of liquid organic substance is carried out using a catalyst in subcritical or supercritical water, and a fuel gas containing hydrogen is produced. Impurities contained in generated fuel gas are removed under reduced pressure, and high-pressure hydrogen is manufactured.    USE - For manufacturing high-pressure hydrogen used for fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Hydrogen of high pressure and high purity is efficiently manufactured, and recovery of fuel gas for transport is effectively enabled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow sheet illustrating the manufacture of high-pressure hydrogen. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    liquid booster pump (1)    heat exchanger (2)    heater (3)    reactor (4)    cooler (5)    absorption tower (8)    deaerator (9)
NOVELTY - A battery module (22) and an inverter are attached to a cross-member (12) and to the rear parcel shelf (13) of a vehicle body to couple a case (21) to the vehicle body. A high voltage electrically-equipped box (20) is diagonally arranged at the back of a rear seat (6).    USE - For high voltage electrically-equipped box in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost, weight and number of components in vehicle. Ensures sufficient in-vehicle space and easy mounting of electrically-equipped box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the expanded view of a rear seat periphery.    Cross-member (12)    Rear parcel shelf (13)    High voltage electrically-equipped box (20)    Case (21)    Battery module (22)
NOVELTY - A weight (8) is provided at a core portion (52) of a generator (5) and configured to incline in the peripheral direction to rotate the core portion to one-way. The core portion is rotationally driven with respect to an enclosure portion (51) to produce electric power. The core portion rotates concentrically with a wheel. The generator supplies electricity to a storage battery (6).    USE - For e.g. motor vehicle, motorcycle etc.    ADVANTAGE - Has simple structure that can detect tire pressure reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the enlarged sectional view of the wheel.    Generator (5)    Storage battery (6)    Weight (8)    Enclosure portion (51)    Core portion (52)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell generating system and its control method. The system includes a reformer, a reactor and a storage cell. The control method includes a standby-mode stage, a voltage judgment stage and the first, second and third stages according to the voltage judgment stage. It uses fuel cell as a power supply, charges the storage cell with the generated electricity, after ending charge, uses the storage cell to supply the power and stops the driving of the fuel cell, able to save fuel and make the efficiency of the whole system increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In addition, the system is provided with above two storage cells, and can make them supply the power and charged in sequence, thus able to increase the efficiency of the whole system. Besides, in the standby mode stage, as stopping the driving of the fuel cell, it determines the internal temperature of the reformer: if the temperature is lower than the set temperature, it drives a burner to maintain the temperature at the set temperature above, and then can rapidly drive the fuel cell and generate as redriving the fuel cell, and as a result, it can effectively use the fuel.
NOVELTY - Device for preventing the property of a fuel cell from reducing, connecting resistances onto a generator laminated by many single batteries, each resistance is connected with the input and output ends of a single battery and in addition, each switch is connected in parallel with a corresponding resistance, which makes it able to use each switch to judge the abnormality of each single battery on condition of the whole output voltage is above the specified value as generating and turn off the switch of the abnormal single battery, and then removes it in the whole generation, therefore it can prevent the generating property from suddenly reduce and the whole system form being unable to work.
(AT200401527-A)   NOVELTY - The method involves a regulator (5) switching on an additional heating device (4) in addition to the fuel cell heater (1) and operating with greater power, preferably under full load, when a defined negative temperature gradient is exceeded at a temperature sensor (3) in a storage device (2) for storing thermal energy.    USE - For operating a plant for simultaneous production of electrical and thermal energy with a fuel cell heater.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves a high level of hot water convenience.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a heating system with a fuel cell heater and hot water storage device    regulator (5)    additional heating device (4)    fuel cell heater (1)    temperature sensor (3)    storage device for storing thermal energy (2)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell is fabricated of a high temperature resistant material which is steel or a special steel (1) coated with nickel (2) containing 7% wt. or more chromium.    USE - Nickel alloy surface coating for steel component within a high temperature fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The coating minimises the loss by evaporation of Cr from steel and special steel alloy, and enhances the steel resistance to oxidation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a soldering process to prepare the coating (2) and a further soldering process for its application to the steel substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a suitable nickel alloy coating on a steel substrate.    Steel (1)    nickel alloy coating (2)    nickel coated steel (3)
NOVELTY - The electrically conductive steel/ceramic connector, for use in a high temperature fuel cell, is produced using an inter-connector of ferrite steel containing 18-24 wt.% Cr. A suspension or paste is applied to the inter-connector containing a perovskite in a composition of Ln1-xSrxMn1-yCoyO3-delta or Ln1-xSrxFe1-yCoyO3-delta, where 0.1less than or equal toxless than or equal to0.4, 0.1less than or equal toyless than or equal to0.6, 0less than or equal todeltaless than or equal tox/2 and Ln=La-Lu.    USE - The connector is for use in fuel cells with operating temperatures of 650-1000degreesC.    ADVANTAGE - The structure gives an effective bond between an electrode and the inter-connector at high temperature fuel cells with an electrical contact resistance of less than or equal to0.01 ohm/cm2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows contact resistance measurements at the steel/ceramic compound of different compositions at 750degreesC. (The drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves providing different tasks to primary and secondary processors of the electronic system, such that secondary task uses the performance result of primary task. An adjustment with respect to operation points of the processors is requested, in order to manage power consumption of the electronic system based on the time between completion of secondary task and its deadline.    USE - For managing power consumption of electronic computing system such as desktop computer and server, and other portable systems powered by battery or fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiently reduces the power consumption of the electronic system, without interrupting the timely completion of workload having real-time demand.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) power consumption management system; and    (2) article of manufacture for power consumption management.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram explaining the power consumption management process.
NOVELTY - A lead alloy comprises (wt.%) tin (1.3-3), strontium (0.05-0.4), and lead with unavoidable impurities (balances).    USE - For use in making current collector for lead storage battery, e.g. winding lead storage battery (claimed) for use in industrial, electric, vehicle, parallel hybrid electric vehicle, simple hybrid car, power storage system, elevator, electric power tool, uninterruptible power supply, and dispersion type power source.    ADVANTAGE - The invention inhibits intergranular corrosion of lead alloy. It prolongs the life and improves the reliability of lead battery. It improves hardness of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a lead alloy.    Positive electrode (10)    Negative electrode (11)    Separator (12)    Electrode straps (12a-b)    Plate group (13)    Battery case (14)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery, comprises positive electrode (2) containing an active material, negative electrode (3), and nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode includes a current collector and a negative electrode active material supported by the current collector The negative electrode active material has a lithium insertion potential not lower than 0.2 V and an average primary particle diameter not larger than 1 microns.    USE - The battery is used for mounting in a vehicle such as an automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte battery is excellent in both the high rate characteristics and the charge-discharge cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte battery, comprises a positive electrode containing an active material, a negative electrode, and a nonaqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode includes a current collector and a negative electrode active material supported by the current collector The negative electrode active material has a lithium (Li) insertion potential not lower than 0.2 V (vs. Li/Li+) and an average primary particle diameter not larger than 1 microns, and a specific surface area of the negative electrode, excluding a weight of the current collector, as determined by the Brunauer Emmett Teller method, of 3-50 m2/g.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the construction of a nonaqueous electrolyte battery.    Electrode group (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Negative electrode (3)    Separator (4)    Positive electrode terminal (5)    Negative electrode terminal (6)    Case (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a driving battery to power an electric motor to drive a car and a heater (40) to heat the battery. A control circuit (60) has a timer (69) which stores a warming-time. The control circuit controls electric power to the heater to maintain the battery in a warmed-up state during the warming-time, which is until the timer has timed-out, after an ignition switch is switched to an off state.    USE - Used for a car.    ADVANTAGE - The control circuit controls the electric power to the heater to maintain the battery in the warmed-up after the ignition switch is switched to the off state, thus allowing to immediately start the car in a location of extreme cold when the ignition switch is turned on, without having to warm-up the battery. The immediately started car thus reduces heater power consumption during the warming-time. The apparatus hence requires no troublesome operations, such as connecting a power cord to an electrical outlet to warm-up the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a car power source apparatus.    Heater (40)    Driving battery (50)    Control circuit (60)    Car ignition switch (68)    Timer (69)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric module (2) has the n-type semiconductors (3n) and p-type semiconductors (3p) that are stacked alternately along longitudinal direction of an exhaust pipe (20) with heat insulating supports (41,42) in between. The n-type and p-type semiconductors are electrically connected to each other at high-temperature side ends (21) and low-temperature side ends (22) through electrodes.    USE - Exhaust heat recovery system arranged at exhaust path of internal combustion (IC) engine e.g. petrol engine of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows direct heat exchange between the exhaust gasses passing through the exhaust pipe thereby improving exhaust gas recovery efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the thermoelectric module.    thermoelectric module (2)    n-type semiconductor (3n)    p-type semiconductor (3p)    exhaust pipe (20)    high-temperature side ends (21)    low-temperature side ends (22)    insulating supports (41,42)
NOVELTY - A battery or batteries are fitted within a motorcycle frame utilized as a housing of sufficient size or diameter to contain the batteries. A wiring connects the batteries to motorcycle electric connection, bus or battery system.    USE - For affixing battery to electric motorcycle, motor scooter, and to other motorcycle types including gasoline, electric, fuel cell, or hybrid powered motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves range and/or increases load capacity of motorcycles. Adds flexibility to increase size of machine and improves flexibility of design, allowing more customer desired models and more customer acceptance, thereby improving commercial potential of the machines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) an identifying method for structures used for additional purpose on motorcycle;    (b) a system containment apparatus for motorcycle;    (c) a safety and amusement adding method for motorcycle;    (d) a fuel containing apparatus for supplying fuel to motorcycle; and    (e) a fuel cell stack protecting apparatus for motorcycle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective view of a motorcycle.
NOVELTY - The separator (1) has graphite powder and thermosetting resin of predetermined ratio, mixed and applied in a metallic mold. The hydrophilic treatment is performed with respect to the metallic mold according to air-blast processing.    USE - Used in polymer electrolyte fuel cell used in distributed-type power source and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the capability of the battery efficiently without generating flooding phenomenon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the separator in the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    separators (1)    grooves (2)    cathodes (3)    anodes (4)    electrolyte films (5)    sealants (6)
NOVELTY - A sensor (2) detects the flow rate of fuel to fuel cell (1). An electronic control unit (ECU) (3) detects the failure of the gas flow rate control valves (5A,5B) based on sensor output, and controls one of the normal valves to control gas flow rate to fuel cell.    USE - For controlling gas flow rate to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables driving fuel cell continuously, even if one of the gas flow rate control valves is failed. Hence, electric power of required level can be generated reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    sensor (2)    ECU (3)    gas flow rate control valves (5A,5B)    direct current-direct current converter (10)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system (10) has a controller (30) regulating the amount of charging of an electrical storage apparatus (40) using the electric power from a fuel cell (20) so that the state of charge (SOC) of the electrical storage apparatus is higher at the time of heating the fuel cell using the electric power stored by the electrical storage apparatus.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of condition in which amount of charge stored in electrical storage apparatus becomes less than predetermined value by controlling charging amount of electrical storage apparatus using controller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (10)    fuel cell (20)    controller (30)    electrical storage apparatus (40)    heater (50)
NOVELTY - Each home (17) is provided with an operation controller for controlling fuel cell power generator (11) at each home. A communication module (21) connects the operation controllers. On detection of abnormality in mains power supply at any one operation controller, the communication module transmits the indication to other operation controllers.    USE - For controlling fuel cell system that generates power for distribution to domestic loads and connected to mains distribution grid.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids bad influence of abnormality occurring in mains power supply in early stages. Performs stable electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell electric power generator (11)    watt-hour meter (13)    operation controller (16)    home (17)    mutual communication module (21)    abnormality detector (22)
NOVELTY - A sensor (35) detects the amount of heat from hot water in a storage tank. A selection controller (36) selectively activates an auxiliary hot-water heat source apparatus and a cogeneration hot-water heat source apparatus to deliver hot water to a storage tank, when the detected amount of heat from hot water exceeds a threshold value.    USE - Composite hot-water supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Provides energy saving feature, and stabilizes tapping temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the relevant part of composite hot-water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generating apparatus (1)    Sensor (35)    Selection controller (36)    Heat-source switching prevention unit (37)    Threshold value memory (39)
NOVELTY - A sensor (35) detects amount of heat from hot water in a storage tank. A controller (44) receives electric-power usage amount relationship data and hot-water usage amount relationship data. An output unit (49) generates a signal which requires the sending of hot water into the storage tank, when the detected amount of heat from hot water in the storage tank exceeds a limit threshold value.    USE - Used with bathtub.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient and cost effective operation of hot-water supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the relevant part of hot-water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric power generating apparatus (1)    Sensor (35)    Controller (44)    Output unit (49)    Flow rate sensor (70)
NOVELTY - The exhaust pipe (2) discharges exhaust gas together with moisture to the atmosphere. A distributor (4) is arranged inside the exhaust pipe. Preferably, the distributor spirally extends along the flow direction of exhaust gas, or multiple distributors are arranged at intervals along the flow direction of the exhaust gas.    USE - For fuel cell type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses generation of white smoke without increasing exhaust gas distribution resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of exhaust pipe. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Exhaust pipe (2)    Distributor (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has inverters (22,23) for supplying the electric power generated by a fuel cell (21), to single phase and three phase electric power systems (1,4).    USE - For supplying electric power to air conditioners.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost, installation space as a single fuel cell supplies electric power to several electric power loads, thereby improving the operation rate of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electric power supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power systems (1,4)    fuel cell (21)    inverters (22,23)    breaker (24)    controller (27)
NOVELTY - The reactor has the low and high temperature reactor portions. The fan shaped high temperature reactor portions are arranged mutually adjacent to other reactor portions.    USE - Reactor for electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - By installing several reactor portions in comparatively small space, the heat loss in the reactor is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of (Drawing includes non-English language text).    micro reactor (3A-3F)
NOVELTY - A sealant (30) which seals the opening of the battery can (20), comprises an aluminum plate (34) at the inner side of the can, and a metal plate (35) made of highly strong metal at the outer side. A metal plate (36) is interposed between the plates (34,35), and welded to the plate (35).    USE - The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is used for power supply of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the sealant is improved, and the deformation of the sealant by the increase in the internal pressure of the battery is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of a nonaqueous-electrolyte secondary battery.    can (20)    sealant (30)    aluminum plate (34)    intermediate plate (35)    outer metal plate (36)
NOVELTY - A detection device (4) is connected to the positive electrode terminal (2a) and negative electrode terminal (2b) of storage battery and detects the state of battery. A signal transmission unit (5) performs transmission of data signal to power supply line. A display unit (11) shows the output of detection device based on received data signal.    USE - For storage battery of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable operation of the status display system due to the formation of the display unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the status display system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Positive-electrode terminal (2a)    Negative-electrode terminal (2b)    Detection device (4)    Signal transmission unit (5)    Display unit (11)
NOVELTY - A fully aromatic polyamide resin composition contains a fully aromatic polyamide (in weight parts) (100) and a carbon-type material (0.1-5). The carbon-type material consists of a mixture of carbon fiber with average diameter of 300 nm or less, and a fullerene compound.    USE - For composite fiber (claimed). Fully aromatic polyamide resin is used for bulletproof fiber, electrical insulation material and reinforcing agent.    ADVANTAGE - The fully aromatic polyamide resin composition economically and efficiently provides composite fiber having improved physical property and dynamic characteristics such as tension characteristics in fiber axial direction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fully aromatic polyamide resin composition contains a fully aromatic polyamide (in weight parts) (100) and a carbon-type material (0.1-5). The carbon-type material consists of a mixture of carbon fiber with average diameter of 300 nm or less, and a fullerene compound. The polyamide consists of structural unit of formula: -NH-Ar1-NH- and -OC-Ar2-CO-.    Ar1,Ar2=6-20C bivalent aromatic group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composite fiber, which consists of the resin composition.
NOVELTY - Device has a main coolant circuit traversing a high temperature part (25) of a radiator (26) provided in upstream of a fuel cell. An auxiliary coolant circuit is branched on the main coolant circuit and traverses a low temperature part (33) of the radiator to cool a coolant at a temperature lower than a temperature of the coolant in the main coolant circuit.    USE - Used for cooling a power module of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell that is utilized for supplying an electrical engine of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The main coolant circuit and the auxiliary coolant circuit permit to simply and efficiently cool the power module of the fuel cell using the same coolant at different temperature levels. The device uses only an auxiliary coolant circuit branched on the main circuit without requiring circulation of another coolant, so that the device is simple in construction and can be manufactured at reduced cost. The cooling device also enables the cell to rapidly reach its optimal operating temperature around 80 to 90 degrees C, during cold starting phase of the engine, at reduced time without requiring additional specific unit while reducing over-consumption and emissions of the engines during cold starting phase.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a method of cooling a power module of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a device for cooling a power module of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (1)    Pump (23)    High temperature part (25)    Radiator (26)    Low temperature part (33)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has a main coolant circuit traversing a fuel cell of a power generating set and including a radiator (28) provided downstream of the fuel cell. An auxiliary coolant circuit is shunted on the main coolant circuit and includes another radiator (50) shunted on the former radiator for cooling a coolant at a temperature lower than the temperature of the coolant in the main coolant circuit.    USE - Used for cooling a power generation set of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Apparatus permits to efficiently cool the components of the power generating sets for different temperature levels using same coolant liquid. The equipment ensures rapid implementation of temperature for the fuel cell during the starting phase in simple and economical manner. The main coolant circuit cools the compressed air, thus reducing the encumbrance of the cooling equipment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a process for cooling a power generation set.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically shows a power generation set and a cooling equipment.    Heat exchangers (8, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19)    Compressor (10)    Pump (23)    Radiators `(Drawing contains non-English language text)` (28, 50)
NOVELTY - The device has an auxiliary coolant circuit traversing components of power modules (19,21) upon shunting on a main coolant circuit. A heat exchanger (27) is traversed by coolant and cooling fluid from a cooling circuit (40a) of a power train. The heat exchanger permits to heat a cab interior of a motor vehicle, and a radiator (30) permits to cool the main coolant circuit.    USE - Used for cooling a power module of a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device efficiently cools the components of the power module for different temperature levels using same cooling fluid, and upgrade the heat generated by the power module when the power module is used as auxiliary circuit with the main circuit, for preheating the thermal engine and cab interior of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for cooling a power module of a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically shows a power module cooling device.    Power modules (19, 21)    Heat exchanger (27)    Radiator (30)    Cooling circuit (40a)    Heating unit (45)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing micro liquid methanol fuel cell, using MEMS technique for processing bipolar plate which is pressed air tightly on membrane electrode and surrounding of fuel cell is sealed by resin glue. Use techniques of oxidation, lithographic process and silicon corrosion to manufacture bipolar plate, and its flow field and liquid inlet and outlet channel is plane arrangement, finally make glass and bipolar plate have bonding and manufacture sediment of vacuum metal layer. Effectively finishes the structure of flow field and electric current collection, reduce volume of fuel cell and is suitable for batch production.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a kind of double mode speed governing system of electric automobile of solar energy which belongs to the energy technique field . The motor establishment is connected to the motor controller through wire , the motor controller separately links with speed governing device , power supply device , controlling end of enabling power , direction controlling end . The speed governing device includes foot-moving speed governing device which adopts running-board gear rack pattern , manual speed governing device that is hand-waving dish pattern and is fixed on the frame beside the driver . The speed governing device also includes a parallelly connected controlling circuit which connects to manual speed governing device and foot-moving speed governing device through single-pole double-through switch , and it connects the power supply device with the solar energy plate and the battery . The invention adopts double mode speed governing , can choose the manual or foot-movingspeed governing mode , besides , it carried on some designs of device from man-machine engineering angle so as to help and satisfy the driving of the driver , and ensure the comfortableness , convenience and security in driving course .
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a large-scale integrated fuel battery able to be assembled by modularization, composed of at least two groups of fuel battery piles and a central current collecting plate, where each fuel battery pile is singly packaged so as to compose as an independent module, which corresponds to the fastening holes on the central current collecting plate through those on the back-end plate and is fastened by bolts, and six fluid holes on the front end plate of the independent module also correspond to six branch body holes on the central current collecting plate, respectively; thesimilar polar plates of the modules on the left and right sides of the central current collecting plate are manufactured completely alike but manufactured with those of the adjacent modules in mirrormode. As compared with existing technique, the invention can modularize high-power, even superhigh-power integrated fuel battery, convenient to rapidly assemble and disassemble; and can make it more convenient and reasonable to implement series and parallel connection between modules, easier to meet the voltage, current and power requirement of actual application.
NOVELTY - The invention discloses a fuel battery, including a main body and a storage tank, where there is burnable gas hydrate held in the storage tank and the storage tank is connected through gas outlet pipeto anode of the main body. There is at least a heat exchange pipe held in the storage tank, the heat exchange pipe is butted with a heat exchange pipe on cathode of the main body to compose a closedcirculating pipeline filled with heat conductivity medium. The invention can provide a safe and reliable fuel supplying mode, implements effective work of battery by cold heat source complement, has high safety and can carry more fuel in a container enduring general pressure.
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a modified fuel battery pile module and its manufacturing method, and it includes guide flow plate or bipolar plate, and film electrode, where they generate a complete modulethrough cementing and sealing; and the method includes: cementing bipolar plate, cementing module, and other process steps. As compared with existing techniques, the invention has the advantages of convenient assembly, good sealing property, etc.
NOVELTY - The bipolar plate includes pair of plates with flow-fields, having projections (5) and channels structures respectively, arranged so as to form a cavity between the plates, designed such that the projections form a cross-over of cooling fluid flowing between channels.    USE - For electrochemical system (claimed) such as fuel cell, electrolyser and electrochemical compressor.    ADVANTAGE - Inexpensive manufacture of bipolar plate is achieved and operational safety of electrochemical system is ensured. Simple and safe coolant supply is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) bipolar plate;    (2) electrochemical system; and    (3) use of bipolar plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a plan view of the bipolar plate.    upper plate (2)    flow-field (2a)    plane surface section (4)    projections (5)
NOVELTY - A needle crystal comprises fullerene molecule and has hollow-structure portion.    USE - For C60-C70 mixed thin wire (claimed), and as catalyst support material for fuel cell catalyst, adsorption agent, gas storage agent and lightweight resin composite material.    ADVANTAGE - The needle crystal is recyclable and manufactured simply. The crystal provides mixed thin wire having favorable electrical resistivity, mechanical capability, heat-resisting property and optical absorption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of needle crystal, which involves forming liquid-liquid surface between a solution containing a solvent (I) and fullerene, and solvent (II) having small dissolution ability of fullerene, and precipitating carbon thin wire in the liquid-liquid surface;    (2) C60-C70 mixed thin wire containing C60 and C70 type fullerenes; and    (3) manufacture of C60-C70 mixed thin wire, which involves adding a polar solvent in organic solution of C60 and C70 and precipitating mixed thin wire.
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying an oxygenated solvent e.g. ethanol, into a fuel cell hose, and sealing the hose. The hose is entirely impregnated with the oxygenated solvent for a preset temperature and time, where the solvent is selected from a group consisting of methyl ethyl ketone, ethanol and isopropanol. The solvent contains a specified solubility parameter (SP) value and has a specified molecular weight.    USE - Used for cleaning a fuel cell hose in a fuel cell powered vehicle, a household stationary fuel cell and a computer.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygenated solvent is supplied into the fuel cell hose that is sealed, thus efficiently eliminating impurities at a low temperature in a short time, without affecting physical properties of the hose. The oxygenated solvent utilized is ethanol or isopropanol, thus increasing extraction efficiency and easily eliminating the solvent after extraction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell hose containing a rubber layer and a resin layer.
NOVELTY - Positive and negative collector plates (10,12) having portions extending beyond an electrode assembly (8) cover the front ends of uncoated regions (2a,6a) of positive and negative electrodes (2,6), respectively, and are disposed to be connected to uncoated regions of respective positive and negative electrodes. The electrode assembly includes the positive electrode, the negative electrode, and a separator (4) interposed between the electrodes. The uncoated regions are provided along the edges of the electrodes.    USE - For secondary battery used as power source for portable electronic devices, such as cellular phones, laptop, camcorders.    ADVANTAGE - Enhances electrical capacity with uniform extraction of electrical current throughout the electrode assembly. Increases collection efficiency to enhance power characteristics. Enables battery to have large size and high power by minimizing size of portions of electrode assembly that are not coated with active materials.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery used as power source for portable electronic devices, such as cellular phones, laptop, camcorders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the partially notched perspective view of the electrode package for secondary battery.    Positive and negative electrodes (2,6)    Uncoated regions (2a,6a)    Separator (4)    Electrode assembly (8)    Positive and negative collector plates (10,12)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen fuel cell system (10) has a fuel cell stack (12) that receives the cathode and anode input gases and discharges the cathode and anode exhaust gases to the exhaust lines (20,22). A purge valve (28) is coupled to the anode exhaust line for purging the anode exhaust gas. An accumulator (26) is connected to the anode exhaust line to collect the purged anode exhaust gas from the purge valve.    USE - For electricity generation. Applicable in e.g. automotive vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables collecting anode exhaust gas for recycling purpose. Maintains concentration of hydrogen bled from accumulator to combustible limit through controlled release of anode exhaust gas from accumulator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an anode exhaust gas bleeding method in fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic plan view of hydrogen fuel cell system.    Hydrogen fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell stack (12)    Exhaust lines (20,22)    Accumulator (26)    Purge valve (28)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell sensor (54) measures the drawn current from a fuel cell (42) such that the drawn current is conditioned and applied by a power conditioning module (44) to a load (50). A fuel cell controller (56) operates a load following algorithm defining a command signal applied to the fuel cell and a maximum current draw signal applied to the module, in response to a fuel cell signal from the fuel cell sensor.    USE - For e.g. vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables protecting fuel cell e.g. battery, from irreversible damage through shutting down of system during fuel cell diagnostics when predetermined parameters are being violated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell power distribution method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell distribution system using a load following algorithm.    Fuel cell (42)    Power conditioning module (44)    Load (50)    Fuel cell sensor (54)    Fuel cell controller (56)
NOVELTY - An optical temperature sensor measures the temperature of a battery assembly (12) and generates a measured temperature signal. An optical cable (38) coupled to the sensor, transmits the measured temperature signal to monitoring unit. The monitoring unit monitors the temperature signal received through the cable.    USE - For monitoring temperature of battery assembly used in vehicles such as electrical and hybrid vehicles, mobile applications, consumer and industrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The surface temperature, internal and external temperature of battery assembly are measured easily. The battery assembly is monitored and controlled, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for monitoring temperature of battery assembly;    (2) optical temperature monitoring and control system; and    (3) method for optically monitoring temperature and controlling charging of battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the battery temperature monitoring and control system.    battery assembly (12)    lead (20)    optical cable (38)
NOVELTY - A capacitor (20) is energized with preset capacitance using power source, until capacitor is energized to voltage equal to power source voltage. The energized capacitor is allowed to de-energize, after isolating capacitor from power source. The electric energy is supplied to electric energy storage device (EESD) (10) and repeating the energizing cycle until EESD is fully energized during each energizing cycle by capacitor.    USE - For energizing electric energy storage device (EESD) e.g. capacitor used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides safe method for retrieving stored electrical energy from EESD, by preventing excessive and destructive electric current from flowing at any time. Avoids use as expensive gas filled tubes for energizing EESD. Reduces loss of electric energy during energizing EESD. Permits EESD to operate at very high voltage, while exhibiting high energy density and high power density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for de-energizing electric energy storage device; and    (2) circuit for energizing electric energy storage device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of electric energy storage device energizing and de-energizing system.    EESD (10)    switches (12,24)    SWC (14,24)    capacitor (20)
NOVELTY - An electronic component separator comprises porous base made of a substance having a melting point of less than or equal to180degreesC; and resin structure provided on one side of and/or inside the porous base. The resin structure comprises filler grain (2).    USE - For lithium ion secondary battery, polymer lithium second battery, aluminum electrolytic capacitor or electric double-layer capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The invented electronic component separator provides minimal heat shrinkage even when overheated, and exhibits high reliability and excellent workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing electronic component separator coating a porous base made of a substance having a melting point of less than or equal to180degreesC with a coating material that contains a resin for forming a porous resin structure; and then the coating layer is dried to form a porous resin structure on the surface of and/or inside said porous base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of the electric component separator.    Resin film (1)    Pores (1a)    Grain (2)
NOVELTY - A battery separator comprises a microporous membrane having a thickness of 5-175 microns, and a porosity of 30-95%. The membrane comprises 85-95 wt.% ultra high molecular weight polyethylene having a minimum average molecular weight of 1x106, and 5-15 wt.% titanium (IV) oxide particulate filler with an average particle size diameter of 0.001-1 microns.    USE - The battery separator is used in lithium ion cells for hybrid electric vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive battery separator has improved properties with respect to air permeability (lowest in impedance), toughness, flexibility, and mechanical strength, and is chemically resistant to the electrolyte. It has also improved safety features with lower shutdown behavior, and higher melt integrity. It can be easily mass produced at relatively low costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a membrane comprising a surface which is treated with a substance from a wetting agent or a hydrophilic grafting agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a chart showing properties of the microporous membranes.
NOVELTY - A discrimination unit discriminates whether the information processing apparatus (18) is in ON state. The secondary battery of apparatus, is charged using a fuel cell unit (10) without detecting the full-charge state of battery, when the apparatus is in ON state. When the apparatus is in OFF state, the charge present in battery is detected and the charging operation is stopped upon detecting that the battery is fully charged.    USE - Information processing system comprising information processing apparatus such as notebook type personal computer (PC) connected to fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC).    ADVANTAGE - Enables optimal charge control of the secondary battery of the information processing apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for charge control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the information processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell unit (10)    connectors (14,21)    information processing apparatus (18)    controller (41)
NOVELTY - The system comprises a power source (15) which is connected to alternating current (AC) power supply system (12), through a switch (14). The power source co-operates with the switch, based on control signal from inverter control circuit.    USE - Interconnected system connected between direct current (DC) power supply system and alternating current (AC) power supply system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the increase in the number of control ports for outputting output signal of the inverter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the interconnected system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    AC power supply (12)    inverter (13)    switch (14)    power sources (15,16)
NOVELTY - A converter (2) converts the fuel cell output into an alternating current power and supplies to a load (4). A detector (11) detects the receiving electric power from a mains supply (3). A controller (12) controls the converter output by tracking the load power based on the detector output.    USE - Control apparatus of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - By tracking the load power using a detector, all the power generated can be utilized efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    converter (2)    mains supply (3)    load (4)    detector (11)    controller (12)
NOVELTY - A flowmeter (29) measuring the flow rate of anode waste gas in anode waste gas piping (27) connected to a primary combustor (5), controls a flow control valve (30) in the anode waste gas pipe (28) connected to a secondary combustor (G), such that surplus amount of anode waste gas is supplied to the secondary combustor when the flow rate of anode waste gas exceeds a flow rate setting value.    USE - Fuel cell system equipped with polymer electrolyte fuel cell of internal humidification system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves thermal efficiency of fuel cell system since the surplus amount of anode waste gas is used effectively within the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    fuel cell (4)    combustors (5,6)    anode waste gas pipes (27,28)    flow meter (29)    flow control valve (30)
NOVELTY - A gaseous diffusion layer is sandwiched between a separator having reactive gas cannel and electrode layer. The separator has porous portion at contact surface of the gaseous diffusion layer. The air hole diameter of the porous portion at contact region is greater than the air hole diameter of porous portion at non-contact region.    USE - Fuel cell with porous separator.    ADVANTAGE - Moisture content produced with the cathode is efficiently removed through the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the cell.    cell (110)    membrane electrode assembly (MEA) (120)    anode side diffused layer (130)    cathode side diffused layer (140)    anode side separator (150)    cathode side separator (160)
NOVELTY - A controller (3) which is connected to load (5), fuel cells (FC1,FC2) and secondary battery (2), controls the starting and stopping of the operation of secondary battery of fuel cell according to load.    USE - For generating electric power using fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The load fluctuations are tracked easily, thus the electric power generation efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation control method of electric power generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the electric power generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    secondary battery (2)    controller (3)    load (5)    fuel cells (FC1,FC2)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell unit (10) has a switch (112) to permit or forbid the electric power generation in the direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) stack (42). When the switch is set in the power generation mode, the power supply controller (77) of an information processing apparatus (18) transmits power to ancillary equipment (63) for supplying methanol to the DMFC stack to start power generation.    USE - For information processing apparatus (claimed) such as notebook type personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation of the DMFC unit is controlled automatically, hence the user convenience is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) information processing apparatus; and    (2) power supply control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the DMFC unit and information processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    DMFC unit (10)    information processing apparatus (18)    DMFC stack (42)    ancillary equipment (63)    controller (77)    switch (112)
NOVELTY - The apparatus includes a compact disk read only memory (CD-ROM) driver (84) and a local area network (LAN) interface (85) to input a control program for update. A power supply control unit (77) transmits the input control program, to a fuel cell unit (10) which stores the program in its storage unit (95a).    USE - E.g. notebook type personal computer (PC).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to update the control program of the fuel cell unit, conveniently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of information processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the information processing apparatus with a control program updating system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell unit (10)    power supply control unit (77)    CD-ROM driver (84)    LAN interface (85)    storage unit (95a)
NOVELTY - A primary running of fuel cell (G) is performed based on estimated prediction electrical load amount, to bring a storage tank (3) in high hot-water storage state by the time maximum time-sequential prediction hot water thermal load amount is covered in set period. If the tank is in high storage state, the cell operation is stopped, else cell is operated again based on time-sequential prediction electrical load amount in next period.    USE - For operating co-generation system (claimed) equipped with fuel cell to produce heat and electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Enables utilizing the recovery heat energy efficiently, while improving the energy efficiency of the co-generation system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for co-generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hot water storage tank (3)    operation controller (5)    electrical load (7)    heat source equipment (35)    fuel cell (G)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen permeable film has a metal base layer (La) containing VA group element and a film layer (Ld1,Ld2) containing palladium with an intermediate layer (Lb1,Lb2,Lc1,Lc2) in between. The intermediate film contains VA group element and/or palladium which are formed into a solid solution. The amount of VA group element and/or palladium is within specific limit. The hydrogen permeable film permeates hydrogen alternately.    USE - For fuel cell system and hydrogen purification apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen permeable film suppresses reduction of hydrogen permeation characteristics by metal diffusion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The element which forms intermediate layer is chosen from calcium, gadolinium, osmium, tungsten, ruthenium and/or rhenium, or from silver, beryllium, cerium, copper, erbium, europium, germanium, hafnium, holmium, lanthanum, lutetium, neodymium, promethium, promethium, praseodymium, plutonium, scandium, silicon, samarium, tellurium, thorium, uranium, yttrium, zinc or zirconium. The metal base layer contains vanadium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrogen permeable film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of hydrogen permeable film.    metal base layer (La)    intermediate layers (Lb1,Lb2,Lc1,Lc2)    film layers (Ld1,Ld2)
NOVELTY - Lead storage battery (1) includes a gas exhaustion stopper (9) mounted to the liquid port provided at the packing of the battery, and a sheet (11) covering the exhaust port (10) of the stopper, so the gas is passed only through the passage (12) between the sheet and the packing of the battery.    USE - Lead storage battery for engine start-up and for supplying electric power to electronic device mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses the decrease of liquid in the battery due to evaporation, and thereby improves the maintenance efficiency of the lead storage battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    lead storage battery (1)    exhaustion stopper (9)    exhaust port (10)    sheet (11)    gas passage (12)
NOVELTY - The electrode has an active material layer containing active material (1) and ionic conductive polymer (3) formed on a collector. The active material layer further contains a substance (7) for filling gap (5) between active material and ionic conductive polymer.    USE - For polymer battery used as power supply for vehicle (both claimed) such as motor vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gap between active material and ionic conductive polymer is filled with a material, the conduction of lithium ion between the active material and conductive polymer is made easier. Therefore, reactivity and battery life are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material used for filling gap is aprotic organic solvent. The active material is carbon material, preferably graphite type carbon material. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (a) manufacture of polymer battery electrode;    (b) polymer battery;    (c) manufacture of polymer battery;    (d) battery pack; and    (e) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows enlarged schematic view of active material in the periphery of polymer battery electrode.    active material (1)    conductive polymer (3)    gap (5)    substance (7)    swelled polymer (9)
NOVELTY - The fuel cartridge has a connection valve (3) at concave portion formed at side face of the cartridge, for connecting with the fuel cell case. A cover (2A) is provided around the connection valve, whose internal diameter is 2 mm or less.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) used in portable electronic device such as notebook personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, video camera, and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables handling fuel gas safely, and prevents useless fuel consumption due to leakage of fuel gas reliably, by providing cover.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) connection valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel cartridge. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cover (2a)    conical surface (2b)    hole (2c)    connection valve (3)    compression spring (4)
NOVELTY - A lamination sheet (5) has a metallic foil (5b) which contacts the collector electrodes (1a,1b) of a laminate (6) and is exposed for extracting direct electric current.    USE - For vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Eliminates the requirement of tab for extracting electric current and prevents loss of output when electric current passes through the tab.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the bipolar battery.    Collector electrodes (1a,1b)    Lamination sheet (5)    Heat fusable resin film (5a)    Metallic foil (5b)    Laminate (6)
NOVELTY - A judging unit determines battery degradation modes from present internal resistance and present terminal voltage of a battery (1) using a degradation mode setting map. A sensor detects the remaining capacity of the battery corresponding to computed internal resistance from the present internal resistance using the degradation mode setting map according to battery degradation modes.    USE - For detecting remaining capacity of battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures accurate detection of remaining capacity of battery for vehicle. Improves precision of estimating remaining capacity of battery. Displays remaining capacity of battery with high reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A voltage sensor (8) detects the terminal voltage of the battery, and a current sensor (7) detects the discharge current of the battery. An estimation unit computes the internal resistance of the battery based on the detected terminal voltage and discharge current of the battery at the time of cranking or before cranking. The internal resistance of initial mounting stage of the battery, the original correlation mode of line of terminal voltage of battery, the first battery degradation mode region that is less than the correlation mode line, and the second battery degradation mode region exceeding the correlation mode line are set to the degradation mode setting map.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic block diagram of the remaining capacity detector of battery for vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (1)    Feeder (3)    Starter (4)    Current sensor (7)    Voltage sensor (8)
NOVELTY - The power generation apparatus (8) liquefies the water vapor in the air (1) by cooling the air using a heat exchanger (2), to generate latent heat so as to warm the coolant (3). A compressor (5) compresses the warmed coolant to generate heat. The heat is induced to a heat engine, to generate power.    USE - Power generation apparatus for use in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses global warming without generating carbon-dioxide, and generation of nitrogen which cause air pollution. Enables power generation even during night time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the power generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air (1)    heat exchanger (2)    coolant (3)    compressor (5)    power generation apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - A titanium film and catalyst metal film are formed in order on a substrate (S). The substrate is arranged at the cathode (12) provided in a film forming container (11). The source gas supplied to the container is plasmified using high frequency microwave, for forming carbon nanotube (CNT) on the substrate.    USE - For manufacturing carbon nanotube (CNT) used as field-emission type electron source, electric double layer capacitor and as electrode for fuel cell, using plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technique.    ADVANTAGE - Enables manufacturing CNT of straight-line form simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for substrate for manufacture of carbon nanotube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of the plasma CVD apparatus used for manufacture of CNT. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    film forming container (11)    cathode (12)    grid electrode (17)    plasma CVD apparatus (20)    substrate (S)
NOVELTY - A generator (2) produces electric power, for operating light (1), from the rotary power of tire. When a voltage detector (6) detects that the electric-power-generation voltage of the generator exceeds a predetermined voltage, a controller makes a capacitor (9) charge. When the electric-power-generation voltage is lower than the predetermined voltage, the charging of the capacitor is stopped by the controller.    USE - For illuminating bicycle at night.    ADVANTAGE - Illumination intensity of light can always be kept constant by using electric power electrically stored when there is little generated electric power. Capacitor can be protected by preventing discharge when amount of charge is insufficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of the bicycle illumination device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Light (1)    Generator (2)    Voltage detector (6)    DC-DC converter (8)    Capacitor (9)
NOVELTY - A catalyst has one or more types of catalyst metal particles supported on a porous support containing metal oxide(s) such as rare earth oxide. The catalyst metal particles comprises one or more types of transition metal or transition metal oxide having 10-50000 atoms.    USE - Used for purifying exhaust gas from diesel engines, gasoline engines and lean burn engines, and also used for promoting fuel cell reactions and compound synthesis reactions.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high durability, recyclability and reactivity in a high-temperature environment, without coarsening of the catalyst particles even after long-term use. The catalytic activity of the used catalyst is regenerated easily and quickly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The catalyst metal particles comprise a complex oxide of rare earth elements and a transition metal element. The transition metal is platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, silver, gold and/or iridium. The metal oxide of the porous support is ceria, ceria-zirconia, ceria-zirconia-yttria or ceria-lanthanum-zirconia.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the form change by atmosphere of the catalyst.
NOVELTY - A capacitor electrical storage apparatus (21) is used as the storage apparatus of electricity produced by a motor generator (11). The motor generator operates as the supply and generator to the engine (2). A fuel cell (29) supplies the electric power to the motor generator.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the efficiency of the motor, thus improving the electric power regeneration capability and the power efficiency of the generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the hybrid system for motor vehicle.    Engine (2)    Motor generator (11)    Capacitor electrical storage apparatus (21)    Fuel cell (29)    Charge controller (150)
NOVELTY - Battery temperature detector includes a temperature sensor (37) mounted inside a vehicle-mounted power supply distribution apparatus (35) arranged around a battery (31) for power-supply distribution from the battery. The temperature sensor detects the temperature of a cooling plate (45) that diffuses heat of a power device (41) in the power supply distribution apparatus.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures accurate detection of temperature of battery using inexpensive detector which does not use a special mechanism on a battery case. Ensures simple assembly of detector within vehicle-mounted power supply distribution apparatus, hence reducing time and effort of assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle-mounted power supply distribution apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of battery temperature detector.    Battery (31)    Vehicle-mounted power supply distribution apparatus (35)    Temperature sensor (37)    Power device (41)    Cooling plate (45)
NOVELTY - Lid (120) has protrusion and fitting pile fitted into respective groove and hole of a liquid hold container (110), to mutually couple the container and lid.    USE - For radiation measurement of sample e.g. concrete material and fuel cell of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid hold container and lid are sealed effectively. Hence the exact analytical curve is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the analytical curve preparation jig.    analytical curve preparation jig (100)    stand (102)    radiation exposure direction (105)    liquid hold container (110)    lid (120)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte (e1) for an electrical double layer capacitor comprises a dimethyl carbonate and a spiro compound.    USE - In a electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) used for auxillary power in electrical and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has a low coefficient of viscosity, high conductivity, high withstand voltage, and excels in long term reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte (e1) for an electrical double layer capacitor comprises a dimethyl carbonate and a spiro compound of formula (I).    m and n=3 - 7;    X1=a counter anion.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrical double layer capacitor comprising a first electrode electrically connected to a first container, a second electrode electrically connected to a second container, and a diaphragm separating the two electrodes. The inside of the containers is filled with (e1), and the containers are sealed with a non-conductive material to prevent electrical connection between the containers.
NOVELTY - The wind driven device for the generating of electrical power for electric vehicles has a power generating module (1) with air ducts with air inlets orientated towards the front side of the vehicle. Air outlets are located on the rear side of the vehicle in such a way that if the vehicle is moving air flows through the inlets and activates small wind driven generators located in the air ducts to generate current which flows through a rectifier (2) to an electric motor module (4) in the vehicle.    USE - The wind driven device is for the generating of electrical power for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - A vehicle can generate electrical current so that a journey can be guaranteed which is not interrupted by a limited battery capacity and in which no regular charging is required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic arrangement of the proposed device.    power generating module (1)    rectifier (2)    switch (3)    electric motor module (4)    battery set (5)
NOVELTY - A hybrid drive system has a current generating system (3) with a combustion engine (1), which drives a three-phase current generator (2), which transfers its generated electrical energy to a DC voltage link (4) which transfers the electrical energy via one- or more inverters (6) to the drive lift and auxiliary motors (7-9) and is connected to a static electric energy reservoir (10). An electronic device (15) control the individual components and units and is connected to the DC voltage link (4) and to a further electric energy reservoir, which is designed as a temporary power store (12) and consists of one or more interconnected ultra capacitors (13).    USE - For portal stacker vehicle i.e. straddle carrier for seaports and container terminals.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the current generating equipment used, especially the diesel generator, to be made considerably smaller and lighter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a hybrid drive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block circuit diagram of the hybrid drive system is given.    Diesel engine (1)    Three-phase current generator (2)    Current generating system (3)    Busbar (4)    Intermediate circuit capacitors (5)    Inverter (6)    Lifter motor (8)    Power reservoir with batteries (10)    Charge/discharge control (11)    Electronic control (15)
NOVELTY - A securing block (2) includes a hollow portion (21) into which a MP3 player (4) is closely inserted, and an engaging plate (22) by which the securing block is securely fitted into a fitting trench (13) in the upper locating portion (11) of a primary housing (1). A frequency modulation transmitter (3) is detachedly connected to the lower locating portion (12) of the housing.    USE - For use in personal digital assistant (PDA) and MP3 player mounted in car.    ADVANTAGE - Allows connecting MP3 players of various sizes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the FM transmitter and charger for MP3 player.    primary housing (1)    securing block (2)    FM transmitter (3)    MP3 player (4)    upper locating portion (11)    lower locating portion (12)    fitting trench (13)    hollow portion (21)    engaging plate (22)
NOVELTY - An auxiliary hot water path supplies hot water from an auxiliary hot water heat source apparatus to a storage tank, of amount corresponding to the difference between the hot water storage amount in the tank and the flow rate of the water from the storage tank, when the flow rate is larger than the hot water storage amount.    USE - Hot water heat source system for heating water using exhaust heat of electric power generator e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC).    ADVANTAGE - The system is stable, economical and comfortable for use. By supplying hot water from storage tank, hot water of stable fixed temperature is supplied.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hot water heat source system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generator (1)    hot water usage amount data detector (37)    hot water usage amount relationship data learning storage unit (38)    electric power usage amount data detector (39)    combustion controller (42)
NOVELTY - A remote control (R1) inputs the time-sequential warm-water consumption information of the warm-water consumption apparatuses (5) such as floor-heating apparatus. A control unit (7) stores the required amount of warm water in a warm-water storage tank, based on the input time-sequential warm-water consumption information.    USE - For supplying warm water to warm water consumption apparatuses such as floor heater, dishwasher, bathroom heating-drying apparatus etc., in home. Also for generating electric power using fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Performs plan running of the cogeneration apparatus efficiently, hence supplies required amount of warm water to the warm water consumption apparatuses favorably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline block diagram of the co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    co-generation apparatus (3)    warm water consumption apparatus (5)    control unit (7)    cooling-water circuit (15)    warm-water circuit (18)    heat exchanger (22)    remote control (R1)
NOVELTY - An electronic control unit (ECU) sets a correction value for correcting a set required supply amount of fuel to a fuel cell based on the detected electric-power generation state of the fuel cell and the actual fuel supply amount to the fuel cell. The ECU controls a fuel supply unit to provide an appropriate amount of fuel to the fuel cell based on the correction value and the set required supply amount.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures supply of appropriate amount of fuel to fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell control method; and    (B) a motor vehicle.
NOVELTY - The battery pack has cooling fans (2) which ventilate the battery holders (1) with cooling air. A control circuit (9) switches the cooling fans at a predetermined timing without generation of noise and regulates cooling fans to different rotation speeds.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures uniform cooling of battery in battery holder, while eliminating unpleasant roar sound during driving of cooling fans.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery holders (1)    Cooling fans (2)    Control circuit (9)    Power supply (11)    Controller (13)
NOVELTY - A vehicle has a solar cell, a gasoline engine, and a battery. When the solar cell is used in driving the vehicle, same electricity can be utilized using the ultraviolet rays of the sun in driving the vehicle extending a flight range of about 200 kilometers and the gasoline engine is not needed. When using the gasoline engine, engine drive and motor drive are used in moving the vehicle properly.    USE - Composite solar type car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to operate the composite solar car reliably regardless of the weather condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - When the battery is used, the need in gasoline engine and solar cell are eliminated with slight distant in the flight range when solar cell and gasoline engine are used.
NOVELTY - A determination unit determines the electromotive force of each thermoelectric module (3a-3d) based on measured temperature of each module. A controller (7) changes the combination of the thermoelectric modules connected in series, based on the positional relationship of each module with respect to the flow direction of the heat carrier.    USE - For recovering exhaust heat emitted from engine, in exhaust system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even when electromotive force is small, sufficient output voltage is obtained effectively. Even when the temperature conditions differ, conservation of electric power is performed efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of DC-DC converter, thermoelectric module and switching unit in the electric power generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermoelectric modules (3a-3d)    control unit (7)    DC-DC converters (81a,81b)
NOVELTY - A control system power supply switching circuit (31) outputs constant voltage from information processing apparatus (200), for operating recording controller (100). When the constant voltage is not supplied from the information processing apparatus, the voltage from a fuel cell (80) is output.    USE - Electronic device using fuel cell such as direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) as power source, e.g. notebook type personal computer (PC), inkjet recorder, personal digital assistant (PDA), mobile telephone, printer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel consumption of the fuel cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel supply path of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    power supply switching circuit (31)    fuel cell (80)    recording controller (100)    information processing apparatus (200)    motors (M1,M2)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas detection material (2) contains complex oxide of zinc and auxiliary element(s) chosen from zirconium, indium, niobium, lanthanum, rhenium, ytterbium, holmium, erbium, hafnium, dysprosium, gallium and/or aluminum.    USE - For hydrogen gas sensors (claimed) for detecting hydrogen gas in air, and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The detection material has excellent sensitivity and selectivity with respect to hydrogen gas.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen gas detection material; and    (2) hydrogen gas sensor (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows hydrogen gas sensor.    substrate (1)    hydrogen gas detection material (2)    resistor (3)    diffusion prevention layer (4)    productive layer (5)    hydrogen gas sensor (100)
NOVELTY - A heat pump (10) performs exothermic reaction of a heat carrier and produces heat using a heat generation portion (12). The heat is supplied by the heat pump into a thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric element converts the heat as electric current using a conversion module.    USE - Used for hybrid vehicle in recovering waste gas e.g. combustion gas.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable recovery of the waste gas emitted at time of starting up the internal combustion engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the structure of the waste heat recovery unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (2)    Heat pump (10)    Heat recovery portion (11)    Heat generation portion (12)    Waste heat recovery equipment (M1)
NOVELTY - A connection member is used in suppressing the space at the front end portion of a fin (41) from thermally expanding. The fin is arranged at the high temperature side end face of a thermoelectric module (3) through an insulating material (60). The fin extends along the flow direction of the exhaust gas in the primary surface (40a) side of a base (40).    USE - Used for internal combustion engine of motor vehicle in recovering waste gas e.g. combustion gas.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to effectively suppress deformation of the fin, thus increasing power generation efficiency and heat recovery efficiency of the waste heat recovery equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the expanded sectional view of the thermoelectric unit of the thermoelectric generation apparatus.    Thermoelectric module (3)    Base (40)    Primary surface (40a)    Fin (41)    Insulating material (60)
NOVELTY - A coupling (T) has O-ring (4, 5) attached to internal peripheral surface or peripheral surface of a coupling main portion (1). The portion (1) consists of a polyolefin-type resin, an aliphatic polyamide resin or aromatic polyamide resin. The O-ring consists of polyolefin-type rubber.    USE - For pure water piping of fuel cell used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The coupling has favorable strength and insulation property, and is lightweight and economical. The elution of ion is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the semi cross-sectional view of coupling.    Coupling main portion (1)    Cylindrical portion (1b)    Securing unit (2)    Pressing component (3)    O-ring (4, 5)    Resin tube (9)    Coupling (T)
NOVELTY - Oxide material (I) comprising lanthanide, alkali or alkaline earth metal and transition metal(s), and containing a cationic gap or vacancy is new.    USE - (I) is useful as an oxygen pumping electrode which is used for purification of gases.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has good ionic conductivity, thermal stability and has sufficient output for industrial use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Oxide material of formula A2-x-yA1xA2yM1-zM1zO(4+d) (I) is new.    A, A1 = a cationic metal from lanthanides and/or alkaline and/or alkaline-earth metals;    A2 = cationic gap (a vacant position in A and/or A1);    M, M1 = transition metal;    y = 0-0.30 exclusively (preferably 0-0.20);    d = 0-0.25 exclusively (preferably 0-0.10); and    x, z = 0-1 inclusively.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an electrode (B) comprising (I); and    (2) a device for the production of electrical energy of fuel cell comprising at least an electrochemical cell comprising a solid electrolyte, an anode and a cathode (B).
NOVELTY - Capacity adjustment decision making device determines whether or not capacity adjustment is executed for a battery pack. A target charging rate changing device raises target charging rate for battery pack from one target charging rate to another target charging rate when capacity adjustment decision making device determines that capacity adjustment needs to be executed for the battery pack.    USE - For adjusting capacity of battery pack in hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables manufacturing capacity adjustment apparatus at lower cost compared to apparatus that employs microcomputer to control the discharge of individual cells by using capacity adjustment circuit that discharges cells with voltages exceeding the bypass engaging voltage. Enables adjustment of the capacities of individual cells with high degree of reliability while minimizing wasteful discharge during capacity adjustment. Minimizes voltage variance among the individual cells with high degree of reliability. Obtains effective use of the power in battery pack since capacity adjustment is executed in optimal manner under circumstances in which capacity adjustment is determined to be necessary.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a battery capacity adjustment process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure adopted in a capacity adjustment circuit.    Voltage detection circuits (Vt1-Vt8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a capacitor (C1) connected to a battery pack composed of a set of unit cells (V1 - Vn) connected in series to each other. A voltmeter (10) measures a voltage across the capacitor. Two switches are provided between terminals of the capacitor and voltmeter, respectively. A switch controller controls the switches, where one of the switches is turned ON, and then the other switch is turned ON latter.    USE - Used in a voltage-measuring device (claimed) that is mounted on a vehicle for controlling a pair of switches for measuring a voltage across a battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The voltmeter measures voltage across the capacitor upon turning ON one of the switches, thus measuring the voltage accurately.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a switch control method for controlling two switches    (B) a voltage measuring device comprising a capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic circuit diagram depicting a voltage-measuring device according to a switch control method.    Capacitors (C1, C2)    Resistors (R1, R2)    Unit cells (V1-Vn)    Battery pack (P)    Voltmeter (10)
NOVELTY - The system produces meshes for liquid phase and solid phase in a same model. An analyzing unit analyzes the behavior of the liquid phase mesh among several meshes. A mesh exchange unit changes the liquid phase mesh into the solid phase mesh whose behavior is measured by another analyzing unit.    USE - For analyzing physical characteristics change phenomenon such as coagulation phenomenon of e.g. adhesive agent of fuel cell (claimed) used in electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to change the phase of element even in middle of an analysis. Enables to perform complicated analysis easily and possess energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) fuel cell; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the process of the analysis system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The solenoid valve has a valve seat (52) which receives a pilot valve unit driven by a plunger (36). A plunger spring (8) biases the plunger to the pilot valve unit, and another spring (9) biases the valve unit to the plunger.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle which uses compressed water material as fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The positional offset and inclination deviation of the plunger getting across to valve unit, is prevented reliably. The plunger rubbing against the case around it and the valve structure rubbing around its portion are prevented reliably. The generation of malfunctioning of valve unit is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solenoid valve.    solenoid valve (1)    plunger spring (8)    spring (9)    plunger (36)    valve seat (52)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive plate (70) buried inside the graphite and thermosetting resin mixed molding material (90), contained within the shaping die (61,66) is inductively heated to thermoset the molding material.    USE - For fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to rapidly heat the molding material without generating temperature non-uniformity thereby preventing shape defects in the fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a fuel cell separator shaping die.    shaping die (61,66)    electroconductive plate (70)    heater (80)    molding material (90)
NOVELTY - A first change over switch (30a) is formed into a cut-off state, when the second change over switch (30b) is at an on state. The on and off positioning is performed when the electrical storage amount of the capacitor electrical storage apparatus (21) is less than the regulation value set. A motor generator (11) produces the electric power supplied to the capacitor.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides long time torque assistance by the motor, while improving the electric power generation capability with the generator by using the capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the hybrid system.    Motor generator (11)    Capacitor electrical storage apparatus (21)    Battery (28)    First change over switch (30a)    Second change over switch (30b)
NOVELTY - A controller discharges a nickel hydrogen battery, based on the inclination of the discharge voltage characteristic curve. The curve is formed when the charge state is calculated less than the constant voltage range. The charge state of the nickel hydrogen battery is estimated, based on the sum of the charging and discharging electric current.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the over discharge and charging of the nickel hydrogen battery, while reducing the charging time. Enables the exact estimation of the charge state of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the voltage characteristic of the charge state in the time of discharge of the nickel hydrogen battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Battery state detector has an electric current detector (1) which determines the electric current charged or discharged in a lead battery (7). A voltage detector (3) determines the terminal voltage of the battery and an internal resistance is derived. A detection processor (5) detects the state of the lead battery based on the variation of the detected terminal voltage before and after the start of the charging and discharging of the battery.    USE - For use in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures exact and simple detection of state of lead battery even under driving condition to compensate for required timing for charging and discharging, since lead battery state detection is based on internal resistance value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of battery state detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electric current detector (1)    Voltage detector (3)    Detection processor (5)    Lead battery (7)    Connection line (9)
NOVELTY - Discharge current and terminal voltage of battery (1) are determined by the detectors (7,8), respectively. An engine ECU calculates the remaining capacity of battery from internal resistance, and from the terminal voltage of battery before cranking. When calculated remaining capacities are under predetermined value, the engine ECU detects remaining capacity of battery at a time beyond predetermined value.    USE - For accurately detecting remaining capacity of battery for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves precision of remaining capacity estimation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the entire schematic block diagram of the remaining-capacity detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (1)    Electric current detector (7)    Voltage detector (8)    Indicator (11)
NOVELTY - The capacitor has an anode containing metal oxide and electroconductive powder in weight ratio of 1/9-7/3 as main constituent, a cathode and a non-aqueous electrolyte liquid. The cathode contains material capable of occlude-discharging lithium as main component. The liquid has lithium salt dissolved in non-aqueous solvent. The average particle diameter of metal oxide is 1 microns or less. The powder is dispersed in the anode.    USE - As output electrical storage device for use in hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor has high energy density and high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the capacitor.
NOVELTY - An ion conductor contains electrolyte and cyano compound (I).    USE - For devices such as lithium and lithium ion battery, capacitor, photoelectro chemical cell, ion sensor, photochromic element, fuel cell and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductor shows high ionic conductivity at high temperature. The molecule has excellent compatibility with the electrolyte due to the presence of cyano group at the terminal. Since the moving direction of the ion is controlled in the direction between the electrodes, the ionic conductivity in the direction between the electrodes is high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ion conductor contains electrolyte and cyano compound of formula (I).    n=1-7; and    R0=2-8C straight alkyl group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the cell for ionic conductivity measurement.    sample filling portion (1)    spacer (2)    indium tin oxide film (3)    glass electrode (4)
NOVELTY - Apparatus comprises a battery (2) which stores the electrical power supplied from electrical generator (1) driven by the engine of the vehicle. An air compressor (5) is driven by an electrical motor (4) which is powered electrically from the battery, to provide take-off power for vehicle.    USE - For vehicle applications.    ADVANTAGE - The battery are charged constantly while the vehicle engine is operating. Thus electrical power can be built up and retained ready for use when the take-off output is required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for: power take-off for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of power take-off system.    electrical generator (1)    battery (2)    electrical motor (4)    air compressor (5)    control unit (19)
NOVELTY - Device has an exchanger (8) designed to increase temperature of a gaseous flow entering in a turbine (11). The exchanger is supplied with a gaseous flow provided from a cathode outlet (5) of a fuel cell (3) after traversing a liquid water condenser (6), and supplied with a gaseous flow coming out from an air compressor (10) driven by the turbine. The turbine and the air compressor form a turbocompressor.    USE - Used for managing gas of a fuel cell system e.g. auxiliary power unit utilized for electrical air conditioning system, that is embedded in a motor vehicle (claimed) for providing electrical energy necessary for propulsion of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Usage of the exchanger reduces the compression power of the air compressor and permits to optimize the overall efficiency of the device. The exchanger permits to reduce the temperature in the outlet of the compressor and adapts the temperature to the operation of a stack of cell units of the fuel cell. The usage of the exchanger permits to increase the temperature of cathode flow in the outlet of the condenser, thus increasing the average temperature of the air flow entering in the turbine after mixing with flow coming out of a burner and hence permitting to increase the power reusable in the turbine. The architecture of the device permits to recover maximum energy on the turbine, and reduces the encumbrance and production cost of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a gas management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a gas management device.    Fuel cell (3)    Cathode outlet (5)    Liquid water condenser (6)    Exchanger (8)    Air compressor (10)    Turbine (11)
NOVELTY - Device has an exchanger (7) situated in downstream of an anodic water recuperator (6) and in downstream of a cathode (5). The exchanger is designed to reduce the temperature of cathode flow coming out of the cathode, and in which anodic gases coming out of the recuperator exchanges thermal energy with gas provided from the cathode. The exchanger permits to increase the temperature of anodic flow in the outlet of the recuperator.    USE - Used for managing water of a fuel cell system e.g. auxiliary power unit utilized for electrical air conditioning system, that is embarked in a motor vehicle (claimed) for providing electrical energy necessary for propulsion of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The exchanger reduces the temperature of the cathode flow, thus reducing the quantity of energy to be evacuated for reducing the temperature of the cathode flow and hence facilitating the recuperation of water in the fuel cell system by evacuating less thermal energy. The architecture of the device permits to reduce the electrical consumption necessary for cooling the air in the outlet of a fuel cell of the device. The exchanger permits to adapt the operating temperature of the fuel cell system according to the needs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a fuel cell system water management device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system water management device.    Cathode (5)    Anodic water recuperator (6)    Exchanger (7)    Compressor (13)    Turbine (15)
NOVELTY - The motor vehicle battery has shorter battery electrodes than conventional, standardized motor vehicle batteries. This arrangement eliminates the disadvantage of conventional electrodes during high current loads, where the electrons needed are taken from the upper area of the electrode and the resulting acid stratification during vehicle operation cannot be compensated by gassing. Because it is not possible to maintain the same battery capacity as conventional batteries with the same number of electrodes, several batteries according to the invention need to be connected in parallel.    USE - To start motor vehicle engines.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids premature battery failure due to uneven battery discharge. Allows for smaller battery design.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows across sectional view of a conventional standardized 12V battery.
NOVELTY - The coolant composition contains at least one sugar alcohol for suppressing oxidation of base. Sugar alcohol is erythritol, xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, inositol, quercitol, palatinit, lactitol, malitol, sucrose, raffinose, gentianose, melezitose, planteose and/or stachyose.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Sugar alcohol in coolant composition suppresses oxidation of base, therefore the raise of electric conductivity by the oxidation of base is reduced and low electric conductivity is maintained for longer duration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The base is water, alcohol, glycol and/or glycol ethers. Alcohol is methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, pentanol, hexanol, heptanol and/or octanol. Glycol is ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,3-butanediol, 1,5-pentanediol and/or hexylene glycol. Glycol ether is ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether, tetraethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, triethylene glycol monoethyl ether, tetraethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, triethylene glycol monobutyl ether and/or tetraethylene glycol monobutyl ether.
NOVELTY - The coolant composition, which cools fuel cell, contains metal ion.    USE - For coolant for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The coolant composition has low electric conductivity maintained for a long period of time, and suppresses generation of ionic substance by oxidation of base.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal ion is chosen from aluminum, titanium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, copper and zinc. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for coolant for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive resin composition comprises a boron-containing carbonaceous material having less than or equal to0.2 mass % nitrogen and less than or equal to0.05 mass % sulfur, and a resin binder.    USE - The invention is used for an electroconductive-molded product used for a fuel cell separator (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides excellent electroconductivity and moldability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show a schematic sectional view of the method of measuring the compaction electric resistivity of a powder material.    Voltage probe (1, 1')    Side frame (3)    Compression rod (4)    Voltmeter (6)
NOVELTY - The package has an electrode assembly with a separator interposed between positive and negative electrodes (36, 38). The electrodes have uncoated regions (36a, 38a) that are uncoated with an active material along an edge. Positive and negative leads (32, 34) are fixed to the respective regions, where a direction of length of the leads is parallel to a direction of length of the uncoated regions.    USE - Used for a secondary battery (claimed) that is utilized as a power source for a portable electronic device such as cellular phone, laptop computer and camcorder, and a motor driven device e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of positive and negative leads and the assembly structure of positive and negative uncoated regions decrease internal resistance of the battery, thus increasing an electrical power capacity of the battery. The arrangement hence improves the manufacturing efficiency of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery comprising an electrode package.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electrode package.    Electrode package (30)    Positive lead (32)    Negative lead (34)    Positive electrode (36)    Uncoated regions (36a, 38a)    Negative electrodes (38)
NOVELTY - A tab plate (21) is arranged at one side of a cap cover (17), while a vent plate (15) arranged between the cover and the tab plate. The tab plate has a current breaking portion dedicated to be torn by a predetermined force, while the vent plate is altered or broken by a predetermined force. The current breaking portion is fixed to the vent (15a) of the vent plate at a fixed point.    USE - For secondary battery, e.g. nickel-hydrogen battery, lithium battery, lithium-ion battery, e.g. used in hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, wireless vacuum cleaners, motorbikes, motor scooters.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes resistant factors generated in the current flow from the electrode assembly to the cap assembly and facilitate the operation of the vent. Prevents adequate transmission of sufficient electrical current from the electrode assembly to the cap assembly, maximizes secondary battery's performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.    Vent plate (15)    Vent (15a)    Notch (15b)    Cap cover (17)    Tab plate (21)
NOVELTY - The battery has a container with an electrode assembly, and a cap assembly (30) sealing the container. A collector plate (40) has a body with tabs linked to the assembly (30), where the plate is coupled to positive or negative plates. The tabs (41) enlarge a contact area between the collector plate and the cap assembly. A groove (43) provides a stable contact between the plate (40) and an uncoated region of the positive plate.    USE - Used for a high load motor driven device such as hybrid electric vehicle, electric vehicle, wireless vacuum cleaner, motorbike and motor scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The tabs enlarges the contact area between the collector plate and the cap assembly, thus minimizing internal resistance of the battery, and hence improving high power generating characteristics of the battery. The groove provides the stable contact between the collector plate and the uncoated region of the positive plate, thus permitting the battery to collect the current from the electrode assembly in more efficient manner. The battery hence minimizes the electric potential difference inside the assembly, thereby preventing the loss of power and reduction of life span of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a collector plate for a rechargeable battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a collector plate of a rechargeable battery.    Cap assembly (30)    Collector plate (40)    Tabs (41)    Body (42)    Groove (43)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a stack (110) which generates an electricity from the electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. An air supply unit provides a fuel containing a hydrogen gas to the stack. Air supply ports (13a,13b) are formed on an end plate (13) to supply air to the port. Air discharge ports (13c,13d) are formed in the end plate to intermittently exhaust the unreacted air from the stack.    USE - For electricity generation. Applicable for e.g. portable electronic device or mobile communication terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Allows exiting of a steam from stack to be exhausted as a vapor after electrochemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Does not need an additional device to reserve or reuse moisture, thus making system compact. Improves overall thermal efficiency of system without leakage of water from stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of stack of fuel cell system.    Stack (110)    Electricity generator (111)    Membrane electrode assemblies (112)    Separators (116)    End plates (113)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system has a contamination control system with a particulate z-filter for straight through flow from a first flow face to a second flow face, a chemical adsorbent filter (24) for straight through flow from a first flow face to a second flow face and a silencer (25). The filter comprises cellulosic filtration media and nanofiber media. The particulate filter or the chemical filter is mounted in an inner fender (102) compartment of the automobile.    USE - As fuel cell system, particularly polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell system i.e. motor vehicle e.g. automobile.    ADVANTAGE - The components of the contamination control system are designed and installed in the inventive fuel cell system for lasting the life of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system comprises an automobile, and a fuel cell having an anode and a cathode. The cathode receives an air stream. The fuel cell provides electrical power to the automobile. A contamination control system is mounted in the automobile upstream of the fuel cell in the air stream. It comprises a particulate z-filter for straight through flow from a first flow face to a second flow face, a chemical adsorbent filter (24) for straight through flow from a first flow face to a second flow face and a silencer (25). The filter comprises cellulosic filtration media and nanofiber media. A compressor (15) is positioned upstream of the fuel cell. At least one of the particulate filter (22) and the chemical adsorbent filter is mounted in an inner fender (102) compartment of the automobile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a front perspective view of a portion of an automotive compartment having a contamination control system of the invention for an automotive cathodic intake air for a fuel cell.    Compressor (15)    Particulate filter (22)    Chemical adsorbent filter (24)    Silencer (25)    Fender (102)
NOVELTY - An FET (5) controls current supplied to an inductor (2) from a battery (12) to produce a boosted output voltage. A transistor drive signal generating circuit (10) generates a drive signal for switching the FET based on the coil current and output voltage. Regardless of the output voltage, a switching frequency varying circuit (11) changes a switching frequency of the transistor drive signal with time passage.    USE - For boosting input power supply voltage to output voltage used to drive a load, such as a vehicle airbag.    ADVANTAGE - Switching noise can be diffused and reduced without concentrating at a specific frequency by changing switching frequencies independently of the magnitude of the output voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a circuit diagram of the DC-DC converter.    Inductor (2)    FET (5)    Transistor drive signal generating circuit (10)    Switching frequency varying circuit (11)    Battery (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has temperature detection units (23) with a sensor e.g. thermistor coupled to battery cells. The electrical resistance of the cells decreases when temperature of the cell increases. A serial resistor is coupled in series with the sensor, and cathode of a diode (8) is connected to a node between the sensor and the resistor. A serial circuit formed by the sensor receives a preset voltage so as to decrease the voltage at the node.    USE - Used for driving a motor in a vehicle e.g. hybrid car, electric automobile, and electric forklift.    ADVANTAGE - The serial resistor is connected in series with the sensor, and the cathode of the diode is connected to a node between the sensor and the resistor. Hence it is possible to accurately detect the temperature of the battery cell whose temperature is higher than the temperatures of the other battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a power supply apparatus.    Battery (1)    Temperature detection circuit (2)    Diode (8)    Temperature sensor circuit (11)    Pull-down resistors (15)    Temperature detection units (23)
NOVELTY - Formation of battery charging device comprises providing a power source capable of converting an alternating current voltage into a direct current (DC) voltage; providing conductive loaded resin-based material comprising conductive materials in a resin-based host; molding the conductive loaded, resin-based material into an external terminal; and connecting the external terminal to the DC voltage.    USE - For forming battery charging device for portable tools, toys, cellular phones, personal digital assistants, portable computers, or razors.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides effective battery charger contact points and charging circuits. The battery connections are non-corrosive. They are molded of conductive loaded resin-based material where the connection characteristics can be altered or the visual characteristics can be altered by forming a metal layer over the conductive loaded resin-based material. The resins provide the structural integrity to the molded part.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates conductive fabric-like materials formed from conductive loaded resin-based material.    Conductive fabric (42')
NOVELTY - Power is supplied to the electronic components (5) in the vehicle (1) using at least one electrical aggregate (6) in place of the standard battery. The aggregate is connected to the mains electricity grid (7) and converts alternating current into direct current.    USE - For supplying electrical power to the electric components in a motor vehicle (e.g. motor car) or water craft so that these components can be demonstrated when the vehicle or craft is on display in a show room.    ADVANTAGE - The vehicle is not sold with an insufficiently charged battery and the latter is not left lying on the floor nearby, which spoils the show room aesthetics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows a motor car fitted with the power supply system.    Motor car (1)    Show room (2)    Electronic components (5)    Mains electricity-powered aggregate (6)    Mains electricity grid (7)
NOVELTY - A separator (16b) formed on electrode (14b), has through-hole (32) whose surrounding wall is provided with inclination portion (36).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. self-diffusion type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective reaction area of the electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of a fuel cell.    electrode (14b)    separator (16b)    through-hole (32)    opening (34a)    inclination portion (36)
NOVELTY - A controller detects whether operation of fuel cell (30) is normal based on residual amount of fuel in the fuel container (31).    USE - For portable terminal such as digital video camera (DVC).    ADVANTAGE - The defect of electric power generation module can be discriminated immediately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power generation unit (30)    fuel container (31)    electric power generation module (40)    operation control unit (41)    output control unit (42)    fuel residual amount detector (43)    display control unit (44)    display unit (45)
NOVELTY - A controller drives a heating pump to circulate water through heat radiation circuit, so that water is heated by heat storage in a thermal storage tank while passing through the thermal storage tank and heat is thermally radiated in a burner heat exchanger, when heat storage amount in the thermal storage tank is maximum.    USE - Co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The heat can be radiated without providing heat radiator, when heat storage amount in the thermal storage tank is maximum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the control process of co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fermentation apparatus, which ferments substrate containing saccharides by microorganisms, has heating portion (a), dryer portion (b), fermentation portion (c), produced gas lead out portion (d), and fermented residue discharge portion (e). Portion (a) holds substrate at 60-120degreesC. Portions (b,c) control moisture-content ratio of substrate. Portions (d,e) remove the produced gas and fermented residue out of the system.    USE - For fermenting waste material of agricultural, fishery and forestry, for producing hydrogen (claimed) used as fuel for battery such as fuel cell and nickel-hydrogen battery, and for chemical material synthesis.    ADVANTAGE - The fermentation apparatus has high efficiency, and economically provides hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fermentation apparatus, which ferments a substrate containing saccharides by microorganisms, has a heating portion, a dryer portion, a fermentation portion, a produced gas lead out portion, and a fermented residue discharge portion. The heating portion holds the substrate at 60-120degreesC. The dryer portion controls the moisture-content ratio of the substrate to 1-10 wt.%. The fermentation portion controls the moisture-content ratio of substrate to 15% or more and pH to 6-10, at 30-45degreesC and an anaerobic atmosphere state. The produced gas lead-out portion removes the produced gas out of the system. The fermented residue discharge portion removes fermented residue out of the system.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of hydrogen producing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The deviation of charge state of the battery satisfies specific relation relating nominal capacitance of lithium ion battery, lithium ion amount for discharging positive electrode and negative electrode.    USE - For lithium ion battery used by electric vehicle (claimed) e.g. golf cart, hybrid vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Variation in voltage between cells and battery packs are decreased so upper limit voltage during charging and discharging is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery module; and    (2) electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the battery pack.    Battery pack (30)    Battery case (32)    Holder cases (33,34)    Voltage detection connector (36)    Battery pack output bus bar (37)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery comprises a cathode plate containing 0.005-0.1 pts.wt. zinc with respect to cathode active material and an electrolyte liquid containing 2-50 g/l aluminum by sulfate conversion.    USE - Used as electric power storage and backup for stators and motors of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent cycle life, battery characteristics, durability, synergistic effect of zinc and aluminum, internal resistance, and charging and discharging characteristics.
NOVELTY - A diagnostic apparatus performs fault test, according to sensed voltage by voltage detector. The voltage detector senses the voltage at the voltage generator circuit and the voltage of the unit battery. The voltage generator circuit generates the predetermined voltage. The diagnostic apparatus is operated when the voltage produced from the voltage generator is detected.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Performs fault diagnostic of the differential amplification section, according to the voltage detected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit block diagram of a cell controller. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Differential amplification section (D1-D8)
NOVELTY - The cooling circuits (11-18) supply coolant to heat generation portion (20). A tank (100) stores the coolant replenished in the cooling circuit. Non-return valves (110,120) provided at tank, preventing flow of oxygen component, reduce inside-and-outside air pressure difference generated during internal pressure reduction by replenishment of coolant.    USE - Cooling device for fuel cell system mounted on vehicle such as electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Even if the internal pressure is low, the inflow of oxygen component is limited. Provides cooling device of simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cooling device (10)    cooling circuits (11-18)    heat generation portion (20)    tank (100)    non-return valves (110,120)
NOVELTY - The battery has bipolar electrode frame composite case clamped by two frames (1a,1b) at each peripheral portion of collector (13) of bipolar electrode (11). The frame of one bipolar electrode frame composite case is connected with another frame of adjacent composite case in lamination direction of battery element (21).    USE - E.g. lithium ion bipolar battery in battery pack (claimed) for vehicle (claimed), e.g. electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the bipolar battery is improved and battery is manufactured conveniently and rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery pack;    (2) vehicle; and    (3) manufacturing method of bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the battery element. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    frames (1a,1b)    frame laminate case (3)    bipolar electrode (11)    collector (13)    battery element (21)
NOVELTY - A frame laminate structure (3) comprising frames (1a-1c) connected along lamination direction of a battery element (21), for fixing peripheral portion of collector (13), is arranged at circumference of the battery element.    USE - Used by vehicle e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures rigidity of frame laminate structure during manufacture of battery element. Enables to manufacture battery conveniently and rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery pack;    (2) vehicle; and    (3) manufacturing method of bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of battery element with frame laminate structure.    frames (1a-1c)    frame laminate structure (3)    collector (13)    battery element (21)
NOVELTY - The conductive voltage measuring terminals of voltage measuring units are made to contact the contact sections (7a-7t) formed on periphery of unit separators (1a-1t). The non-contact sections (3a1-3t4) not contacting the terminals are formed on the periphery of another set of separators. The length of the terminals along the stack direction is greater than the thickness of the unit separators contacting the contact sections.    USE - For measuring cell-voltage of fuel cell stack provided with multiple stacks of unit cells.    ADVANTAGE - The contact between the voltage measuring terminal and the associated pair of unit separators is reliably enhanced, hence measurement of cell voltage is enabled with simplified working process, at reduced cost. Since there is no need for separators to be formed with bores for mounting voltage measuring terminals, the separators are prevented from damage due to vibrations during operations of the fuel cell, when measuring the cell voltages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cell-voltage measuring method of measuring cell voltage of fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the fuel cell stack.    unit separators (1a-1t)    non-contact sections (3a1-3t4)    contact section (7a-7t)
NOVELTY - The battery has a nonaqueous electrolyte interposed between positive pole and negative pole, and group of diodes connected between positive pole terminal and negative pole terminal in a direction in which the forward direction voltage is applied between the terminals.    USE - Secondary battery e.g. lithium-ion battery for vehicle (claimed) such as hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Decrease of battery capacity during the course of performing charging and discharging in a brief period, is made small, thereby enabling to provide highly reliable and low cost secondary battery that can be safely operated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery pack; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of secondary battery.    positive pole tab (12)    negative pole tab (14)    laminate film (16)
NOVELTY - The device has a measuring device (26), a microcontroller (28), a bus and an A/D converter (38) to acquire operating parameter of a battery in an active mode. A comparator (42) compares battery voltage with a preset cut-off voltage to effect the transition of the measuring device, controller, bus and converter from the inactive mode to the active mode to acquire the parameter when the battery voltage falls below the preset voltage.    USE - Used for determining operating parameters of a starter battery in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The comparator effects the transition of the measuring device, controller, bus and A/D converter from the inactive mode to the active mode when the battery voltage falls below the preset cut-off voltage, thus accurately acquiring the operating parameters of the battery even after the fall in the battery power. The device hence performs improved diagnosis for determining the cause for decrease in the battery power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of determining operating parameters of a starter battery in a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a battery sensor module.    Measuring device (26)    Microcontroller (28)    Bus (30)    A/D converter (38)    Comparator (42)
NOVELTY - A spring device comprises two separated fixed ends (12,14), one having a permanent magnet (26) and the other an induction coil (28) together giving electro-induction (32). The coil corresponds with a spring length alteration in the field cutting magnetic lines on moving and inducing a voltage.    USE - As a spring device for voltage generation (claimed) in vehicles, trains, gymnastic apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The device not only serves as a spring but also generates electric power when oscillating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A cross-sectional drawing of the object is shown.    ends (12,14)    magnet (26)    induction coil (28)    electro-induction unit (32)
NOVELTY - Battery has an automatic rotary device to rotate the battery daily or weekly about 180 degrees, when the battery is in use. A round housing includes gas channels to reduce high pressure in the housing for recombination of acid produced in the battery. Positive and negative plates are loaded evenly over the entire application time of battery. A plate connector is shifted by 120 degrees.    USE - Used for an electric road vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Rotary device rotates the battery even when the battery is in use, thus preventing formation of an acid layer in the battery in a less expensive manner. The positive and negative plates of the battery are loaded evenly over the entire application time of the battery, thus ensuring reduction in total number of loading and unloading cycles. The plate connector is shifted by 120 degrees, thus enabling better energy dissipation with lower resistance and also providing better safety when full-load currents are needed. The gas channels reduce high pressure in the casing for recombination of acid produced in the battery, thus minimizing wastage of acid in the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cylindrical storage battery. `(The drawing includes non-English language text)`
NOVELTY - Anode catalyst Pt-Co-W/C for methanol fuel cell and preparation method, the liquid phase deposition reduction method, which contains (1), mixing deionized water and isopropyl alcohol according to definite mol ratio and adding carbon black and dispersion, (2), adding suitable chloroplatinic acid, cobalt chloride and sodium tungstate solution in mixed system and adjusting system pH by sodium bicarbonate solution, (3), washing, pumping filtering and drying.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a photovoltaic module and a frame with air vents (112). The air vents allow air to flow into the frame in order to cool the module. The air vents are located within a perimeter of each frame and has a mounting portion to allow for attachment to a roof of a dwelling. An inner lip facing an interior of the frame of the module, has a provision for attachment to a structure that is attached to a roof.    USE - Used for mounting a frame of a photovoltaic module on a roof of a commercial or residential building. Can also be used for terrestrial application, space application e.g. spacecraft and satellite, electronic device and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air vents may be located within a perimeter of the frame to allow for structural integrity while remaining aesthetically pleasing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a photovoltaic module assembly comprising a frame    (B) a method of installing photovoltaic modules on a roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photovoltaic assembly.    Photovoltaic assembly (100)    Photovoltaic module (102)    Arrows (103)    Extrusion (110)    Air vents (112)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell includes a cell box (31) for accommodating a cell stack comprised of several cells (31a) of different size, arranged and laminated according to accommodating space of cell box.    USE - Used for electronic device (claimed) such as digital camera, digital single-lens reflex camera or silver-salt film camera. Also used for mobile phone and printer.    ADVANTAGE - Degrees of freedom of fuel cell is raised. Since size of cell in fuel cell stack is varied according to shape of accommodating space in electronic device, voltage is raised without expanding electronic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the fuel cell stack in camera.    grip mechanism (1a)    lens assembly (3)    imaging lens (30)    cell box (31)    cell (31a)
NOVELTY - A determining unit (30) detects gas leakage based on the pressure difference detected by a differential pressure sensor (P) in a space isolated by a control valve (A5). The control valve separates a gas piping system (21) from the space.    USE - For high-pressure hydrogen tank system used in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures accurate detection of gas leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a high-pressure hydrogen tank system. (Drawing contains non-English language text).    High-pressure hydrogen tank system (10)    Gas piping system (21)    Determining unit (30)    Control valve (A5)    Differential pressure sensor (P)
NOVELTY - A copper container (2) has sealed cavity formed by laminating copper foils (2-1,2-2) for passing water as working fluid. The armor structure (3) made of aluminum sheets (3-1,3-2) having heat receiver/radiating surfaces, forms the outer surface of the copper container.    USE - For cooling secondary battery of motor vehicle, electric train, airplane, ship, rocket. Also for cooling microprocessor.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost and enables usage during high temperature/humidity conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of plate-shaped heat pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the plate-shaped heat pipe.    copper container (2)    copper foils (2-1,2-2)    periphery portions (2-3,3-3)    aluminum sheets (3-1,3-2)    radiation fins (5)
NOVELTY - A solid polymer-type water electrolyzer (20) is arranged in a pressure vessel (21). A feed water pump (37) supplies water to the water electrolyzer from a pure water tank (29). A pressure-governing valve (44) is arranged in a feed water line (17) to regulate internal pressure of the pressure vessel. The hydrogen and oxygen are generated in the cathode and anode of the water electrolyzer, respectively.    USE - Hydrogen generator for use in hydrogen station for supplying hydrogen gas to fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables efficient generation of the high-pressure hydrogen gas, without damage to the electrolytic film, by regulating the pressure inside the pressure vessel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) operating method of hydrogen generator; and    (2) operating method of hydrogen station using solid polymer-type water electrolyzer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    feed water line (17)    water electrolyzer (20)    pressure vessel (21)    pure water tank (29)    feed water pump (37)    pressure-governing valve (44)
NOVELTY - A spare voltage supply device for electrical users comprises two separate voltage connections, the first, principal, connection providing the whole power and the second, emergency, lead having only a limited power capability.    USE - As a spare voltage supply device (claimed) for a motor vehicle on-board circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The provision of a second, identical, power supply for the control is no longer necessary, giving a reduction in the cost of fuses, cabling, plugs, etc.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block circuit diagram is shown. The drawing contains non-English language text.    control (10)    voltage regulator (11)    driver (12)    controller (13)    emergency logic (14)    voltage regulator (20)
NOVELTY - The device connects a battery terminal to at least one conductor and has a current measurement module with at least one measurement resistance and a measurement circuit that detects the voltage applied to the measurement resistance to determine the current and forwards the measurement data to an evaluation and/or control unit in analog or digital form. The measurement resistance is integrated into the connection device so that both elements are in one piece and the device has two predefined contact points, between which the measurement resistance lies and by which the measurement circuit can be contacted.    USE - For use in electrical current measurement in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require the desired current measurement module to be mounted in the circuit in the vicinity of the battery terminal with an additional manufacturing step.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of electrical current measurement in motor vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the connector.
NOVELTY - Chemically stable solid Li ion conductor of garnet-like crystal structure and Li ion conductivity greater than 3.4.10-6 S/cm and stoichiometric composition L(5+x)AxG(3-x)M2O12, where L = Li ion, M = Nb or Ta.    USE - Li conductor is used for batteries, accumulators, supercaps, fuel cells, sensors, windows, displays and facades (claimed) and as pellets or thin layers in amorphous or crystalline form (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Li conductor has increased ion conductivity, especially because of its garnet structure, low electron conductivity and high chemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of preparing the Li ion conductor by reaction of salts and/or oxides of L, A, G, and M, where L = Li, A = monovalent metal cation, G = trivalent metal cation, M= pentavalent metal cation.
NOVELTY - An actuator (13) is operatively connected to the transfer modules (12) to selectively move one or more modules independently, and to make modules to contact with fluid stream.    USE - For transferring thermal energy, chemical energy, humidity, for use in turbine, fuel cells, low and high temperature machines.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency of the transfer device by directing fluid stream to specific module. Improves durability of the seal by reducing its wear. Reduces leakage of the fluid stream.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) method for controlling species transfer in species transfer device;    (2) method for controlling pressure drop across active species transfer device;    (3) reversibly variable mass regenerator;    (4) reversibly variable area regenerator; and    (5) method for modifying heat transfer device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the transfer device.    transfer device (10)    transfer modules (12)    actuator (13)    manifolds (14,16,18,20)    seal modules (22)
NOVELTY - A separator for fuel cell comprises metal substrate containing metal element(s), and surface layer on a surface of metal substrate and comprising conductive oxide.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator for a fuel cell has a layer of lanthanum-containing metal oxides on its surface that exhibits excellent electrical conductivity and highly improved anti-corrosive properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A separator for fuel cell comprises metal substrate containing metal element(s) M, and surface layer on a surface of metal substrate and comprising conductive oxide of formula LaMxO3.    x=0-1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for anti-corrosion treatment of metallic separator for a fuel cell, comprising:    (i) forming lanthanum (La) layer on a surface of a metal substrate having a desired dimension and a desired flow field;    (ii) heating the metal substrate having the La layer on its surface such that metal component(s) in the metal substrate diffuses into the La layer and La component from the La layer diffuses into the metal substrate, to form a mixed layer of La and the metal component(s) on the surface of the metal substrate; and    (iii) heating the mixed layer under an oxidizing atmosphere to form a layer of oxides containing La and metal component(s) on the surface of the metal substrate.
NOVELTY - The method involves monitoring a battery voltage by a voltage level sensor circuit, and generating an accessory voltage line by an accessory voltage generator when an ignition switch is turned ON. The voltage line is provided to a set of electronic devices e.g. radio, where an ignition voltage line is not available. A programmable timer circuit is programmed to hold power for the devices upto a period of time.    USE - Used for generating accessory voltage in a vehicle e.g. car, plane, train, bus and boat.    ADVANTAGE - The programmable timer circuit is programmed to hold power for the devices to a period of time, thus the battery will not drain from the continual draw from the device, and hence maintaining a sufficient energy in the battery and allowing successful starting of the engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system comprising a circuit adapted to monitor a battery voltage of a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an accessory voltage generator.    Alternator (A1)    Ignition switch (S1)    Voltage source (Va)    Battery source (Vb)    Ignition voltage (Vi)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a booster circuit (3) for boosting voltage received from a battery to a higher level voltage required by a set of electronic control units (ECUs) (9, 10a-10d). A wire harness (5) having a low resistance connects the circuit (3) and a backup power supply circuit to the ECU (9). Another wire harness (6) connects the circuit (3) to the ECUs (lOa-10d), which are operate by the high voltage from the circuit (3).    USE - Used in a vehicle e.g. automobile, for supplying power to an electronic control apparatus e.g. engine control apparatus, electrically-driven power steering apparatus and airbag apparatus, in a vehicle control system.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus eliminates the need to individually provide a booster circuit for multiple electronic control units, thus providing a compact structure while maintaining the performance of the apparatus. The backup power supply circuit is connected to the airbag control ECU via the wire harness having low resistance, thus enabling for supplying a sufficient voltage to the airbag control ECU.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a vehicle power supply apparatus.    Booster circuit (3)    Transistor driving circuit (3f)    Backup power supply circuit (4)    Wire harnesses (5, 6)    Electronic control units (9, 10a-10d)
NOVELTY - The system has isolation units (83,89,100) which isolate moisture content from waste gas (64a) ejected from the fuel-cell. A detector (90) detects temperature of the ejected waste gas without moisture content. An adjustment unit (130) adjusts heat exchanged in the isolation units, so that detected waste gas temperature is below specific temperature.    USE - Fuel-cell cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Reliably recovers heat generated in the fuel-cell system, while maintaining operation rate of the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel-cell cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    waste gas (64a)    isolation units (83,89,100)    detector (90)    adjustment unit (130)
NOVELTY - A drive system electrical storage section has a capacitor electrical storage apparatus (21) which supplies and generates the electric power to motor. The electric power is generated from the generator. A electrical storage system (20) has controller (100,200) which manages the supply of electrical power from the electrical storage apparatus.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the malfunction of the system produced by the rapid load fluctuation, while improving the torque assistant capability. Improves the responsiveness of the electrical storage apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the electrical storage control circuit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrical storage system (20)    Capacitor electrical storage apparatus (21)    Buck boost chopper (22)    Controller (100,200)
NOVELTY - The rectifier has a positive-electrode side radiation fin (52) and negative-electrode side radiation fin (53) arranged in piles at predetermined intervals along the rotary axis direction. A terminal block (51) wires the rectifier (54) attached to the positive-electrode side radiation fin and the rectifier (55) attached to the negative-electrode side radiation fin.    USE - For AC generator for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves durability of rectifier of AC generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the partial expanded sectional view of the rectifier.    Terminal block (51)    Positive-electrode side radiation fin (52)    Negative-electrode side radiation fin (53)    Rectifier (54)
NOVELTY - The generator has a washer (8) installed between the head of a fixing bolt (7) and a crankshaft (10), and a rotation angle detector (28) mounted inside a stator facing the periphery of the washer. A convex portion (8a) for rotation detection is formed at predetermined interval at the periphery of the washer.    USE - Used for electric power supply of battery for two-wheeled motor vehicle, buggy, and snow mobile.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost of press die.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the center longitudinal cross-sectional view of the magnet type generator main body.    Fixing bolt (7)    Washer (8)    Convex portion (8a)    Crankshaft (10)    Rotation angle detector (28)
NOVELTY - A film-like stainless steel base material (11) is provided concave portion (11a,11b) and convex portions (11c,11d). A nickel build-up portion (18) is provided on top face of the convex portions, so as to form gas passage divisions (22,23). The gas concave gas passageways (24,25) are provided between adjacent gas passage divisions.    USE - Fuel cell separator.    ADVANTAGE - Pre gas passage pattern can be designed freely, thus improving the fuel cell capability. There is no unevenness related interdependence on the front and back side of the separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial expanded sectional view of the separator in a fuel cell.    base material (11)    concave portion (11a,11b)    convex portions (11c,11d)    nickel build-up portion (18)    gas passage divisions (22,23)    gas passageways (24,25)
NOVELTY - The characteristic of the cell is varied by changing the electrical insulating characteristic of adhesive agent used when forming cell (19).    USE - E.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Moisture of the cell is changed, without accompanying the essential design change of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the fuel cell.    cell (19)    terminal (20)    insulator (21)    end plate (22)    tension plate (24)
NOVELTY - A heat exchange fin (3a) is provided in halfway position between an inlet (16) and an exit (17), and interposed between a heat exchange cores (2). The heat exchange fin is arranged between an inlet tank and an exit tank of the heat exchange core to introduce the heat exchange fluid to the gap.    USE - Used for electric power generating system of fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses heat exchange of the inlet vicinity while suppressing local temperature rise of the inlet vicinity. Reduces contact area of the heat exchange fin at the inlet side.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the stacking type heat exchanger. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Heat exchange cores (2)    Heat exchange fin (3a)    Inlet (16)    Exit (17)
NOVELTY - The crystal material has tunnel shaped crystal structure of rhombic system comprising sodium, manganese, titanium and oxygen.    USE - As positive electrode material for lithium secondary battery used for electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Weight reduction of lithium secondary battery is achieved. Charging discharging characteristics and cycle characteristics of the battery is improved even under high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The crystal material has tunnel-shaped crystal structure of rhombic system and has chemical composition of formula: NaxMn1-yTiyO2, where x is more than 0.40 and less than 0.50, and y is more than 0 and less than 0.56.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of crystal material by baking a mixture of sodium compound, manganese compound and titanium compound in oxidative atmosphere, cooling slowly and grinding.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows X-ray powder diffraction figure of Na0.44Mn0.5Ti0.5O2 obtained in the example.
NOVELTY - A maximum power tracking apparatus is connected between the solar cell (1) and speed controller (3), for controlling conversion of kinetic energy into electrical energy during deceleration of driving speed of direct current (DC) motor, to charge an electrical-double-layer capacitor connected across a preliminary lithium ion battery.    USE - E.g. solar motorbike and solar motor scooter.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures storage capacity of electric power of solar cell, thereby ensuring traveling distance. Eliminates the need for charging the battery using domestic power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of solar micro vehicle.    solar cell (1)    lithium ion battery (2)    speed controller (3)    solar cell storage enclosure (6)    maximum power tracking apparatus mount (7)
NOVELTY - An inorganic compound capable of dissolving in solvent and reducing pH value, and containing metallic element (A), and metal chalcogen compound (Y) having a metallic element (B) and capable of dissolving in an acidic solution are contacted with a solvent, and reacted at temperature which enables reaction under atmospheric-pressure. Non-hydrate of metal chalcogen compound (Z) of solid shape containing elements (A,B) is obtained.    USE - For electrode used for electrochemical device (both claimed), such as electrical double layer capacitor, high capacitance capacitor, primary battery and secondary battery used as power supply for portable apparatus, hybrid car and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The metal chalcogen compound is efficiently and simply manufactured on mild condition, and provides electrode material with excellent electrochemical capability. The electrochemical device is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metal chalcogen compound;    (2) electrode, which has metal chalcogen compound; and    (3) electrochemical device, which has the electrode.
NOVELTY - The first processing unit (A) reforms the fuel gas. The reformed gas which contains carbon monoxide is irradiated with the laser. The second processing unit (B) decomposes the reformed gas into carbon dioxide and hydrogen.    USE - For generating hydrogen gas for fuel cell mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the generation amount of the hydrogen effectively. The generation process is simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The water supply pipe (5) supplies water between the electrodes (3a,3b) and gas supply pipe supplies fuel gas such as petrol, methanol, ethanol, and dimethyl ether, containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen between electrodes. A voltage source applies voltage between electrodes. The first processing unit has hydrogen separator to separate hydrogen in the reformed gas. The electrode is selected from the arc discharge, corona discharge, pulse streamer discharge, and surface discharge. The laser carries out continuous oscillation, or pulse oscillation. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) hydrogen generation system; and    (2) hydrogen generation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hydrogen generator (1)    chamber (2)    high frequency electric-power (4)    water supply pipe (5)    first processing unit (A)    second processing unit (B)
NOVELTY - The separator (5) has an anodic oxidation film (11) formed on the surface(s) of a base material (10) consisting of aluminum or its alloy. An electroconductive dielectric breakdown region (13) is formed on the anodic oxidation film.    USE - For polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The separator has high corrosion resistance, electroconductivity, low gas permeability and easy machinability, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anodic oxidation film contains metal ion such as silver (I), manganese (II), iron (III), nickel (II), chromium (III), cobalt (II), copper (II), tin (II) and/or lead (II) or its compound in the gap formed at porous layer of anodic oxidation film. The aluminum alloy is aluminum-magnesium alloy, aluminum-manganese alloy, aluminum-magnesium-silicon alloy, aluminum-silicon alloy, gold-copper alloy, gold-copper-silicon alloy or aluminum-zinc-magnesium alloy.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the principal portion of the separator.    Separator (5)    Base material (10)    Anodic oxidation film (11)    Electroconductive thin film (12)    Dielectric breakdown region (13)
NOVELTY - The separator has an electrolysis cell consisting of a porous element, a positive electrode plate (2) and a negative electrode plate (3), electrolyzed at a direct current 1.2A at 25degrees for 24 hours, to release a reducing substance amount below 1.6mLdivide by100cm2 with reduced value of Ndivide by100 potassium permanganate solution consumption per porous element 100cm2.    USE - Used in lead storage battery used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the reliability and durability of the separator efficiently. Obtains high discharge characteristic effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The main materials of the separator for lead storage batteries are polyolefin resin, inorganic fine particles and mineral oil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the polar group.    polar group (1)    positive electrode plate (2)    negative electrode plate (2)    positive electrode pillar (4)    negative electrode pillar (5)
NOVELTY - The micro electrode has a metal fine wire (1) with a fluorine resin layer (3) formed at its one end and exposing the other end. A glass capillary (4) is mounted on the fluorine resin layer. Another fluorine resin layer (5) immersed between the glass capillary and the resin layer (3), is solidified.    USE - For electrochemical measurement used for evaluation of physical property and electrochemical characteristic of battery material used in electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The metal fine wire is prevented from deterioration thereby obtaining highly precise measurement.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also for micro electrode manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model diagram of the micro electrode.    metal fine wire (1)    fluorine resin layers (3,5)    glass capillary (4)
NOVELTY - The device has a manual control button (11) connected to an electronic control unit (UCE). A heating module (7a) heats a reformer module (8a), and a temperature sensor (Cp1) measures the temperature of the reformer module. The sensor is connected to the control unit for controlling heating of a reformer (2). The button transmits a discreet electrical signal to the control unit for maintaining the temperature of the reformer.    USE - Used for maintaining temperature of a reformer of a hydrogen fuel cell that is utilized in an electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The control button permits the driver to transmit the discreet electrical signal to the control unit by a simple manual action on the button and without any intermediate control parts, hence the device is economic. The device permits a compromise between immediate availability of the vehicle and energy consumption of the vehicle, thus improving the accessibility of the vehicle.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) motor vehicle comprising temperature maintenance device    (B) a control process for a temperature maintenance device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a temperature maintenance device of a reformer of a fuel cell.    Temperature sensor (Cp1)    Electronic control unit (UCE)    Reformer (2)    Heating module (7a)    Reformer module (8a)    Manual control button (11)
NOVELTY - Fabrication of a fuel cell integrated by laminating with a flexible substrate, comprises: (a) for a flexible circuit substrate, utilised by the printed circuit board (PCB), utilisation of the PCB fabrication process, to produce respectively an anode current collecting layer and a cathode current collecting layer; (b) fabrication of a membrane electrode assembly; (c) utilisation of the stratification or liaison lamination process to produce a stratified laminated composite of the anode current collecting layer, the membrane electrode assembly and the cathode current collecting layer, giving a reactive layer of the fuel cell going from top to bottom; (d) utilisation of a flexible substrate for fabricating a discharge layer; (e) liaison of the fuel cell reactive layer and the discharge layer to achieve the fabrication of the fuel cell integrated by lamination with a flexible substrate.    USE - For the fabrication of a fuel cell integrated by lamination with a flexible substrate.    ADVANTAGE - Produces a fuel cell integrated by lamination with a flexible substrate using the technology associated with the fabrication of printed circuit boards using a flexible printed circuit and thus improves the fabrication process for the fuel cell. It also provides a fuel cell which has the characteristics of being light, thin, small, narrow and flexible, allowing the adjustment of its shape and dimensions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the fuel cell integrated by lamination with a flexible substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow sheet illustrating the fabrication of a fuel cell integrated by lamination with a flexible substrate. (Drawing includes some non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A controller (19) controls a radiator (14) and a three-way valve (15) so that the fundamental target operating temperature of fuel cell is set to either appropriate operating temperature range on high temperature side or appropriate operating temperature range on low temperature side, for maintaining the operating temperature of the fuel cell within the range of fundamental target operating temperature.    USE - For controlling fuel cell system mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables regulating operating temperatures of the fuel cell reliably, thereby enabling the fuel cell to generate electric power in the temperature range with high electric power-generating efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell control system.    hydrogen supply conduit (L1)    hydrogen exhaust conduit (L2)    air supply conduit (L3)    air exhaust conduit (L4)    pure water supply conduit (L5)
NOVELTY - A fuel gas supply line (SL) supplies a fuel gas from a source (11) to a fuel cell (10). A pressure-regulating unit (RG) is arranged in the supply line to regulate the pressure of the fuel gas supplied from the source. A return line (R) returns the fuel gas discharged from the cell to the supply line, is connected to the supply line at the upstream side of the pressure-regulating unit.    USE - Fuel cell system for electric power generation, which is used in electric vehicle for use on land, marine vehicles such as ship, underwater vehicle such as midget submarine, and aircraft, and in power generating plant.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of the fuel gas supplied to the fuel cell is controlled accurately, even if there is pulsation in the pressure of the fuel gas returned by the return line.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of controlling fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    source (11)    return line (R)    pressure-regulating unit (RG)    fuel gas supply line (SL)
NOVELTY - An opening regulating valve is provided at the fuel gas supply path (71) on the downstream side of the gas pressure adjustment valve. A controller (50) controls the state amount of fuel gas supplied to fuel cell (20) to the target amount by controlling the opening control signals of opening regulating valve according to the operating condition of the fuel cell system.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The pressure of fuel gas depressurized by pressure regulating valve is further controlled by opening control valve so as to be the target pressure according to operating conditions of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (20)    controller (50)    air supply path (71)    cooling path (73)    fuel supply path (74)
NOVELTY - Collapsible metal air fuel cell comprises a unit cell including a pair of metal frames (10); a rubber housing (20) adhered to left, right and lower sides of the metal frames; a separator and an air cathode (40) adhered to an outer side of the metal frame; and a plate like metal fuel electrode (50) inserted into the interior of the metal frames.    USE - Used as, e.g. collapsible metal air battery for generating power.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced dry weight and volume.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a collapsible metal air fuel cell comprising:    (a) curing at 150-290degreesC for 40-120 seconds and forming a rubber housing in a metal frame;    (b) adhering a separator to an outer side of the metal frame;    (c) adhering an air cathode to an upper side of the separator; and    (d) folding bent portions of the metal frame using a press machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front and cross-sectional view of the unit cell.    Metal frames (10)    Rubber housing (20)    Rubber tires (21)    Air cathode (40)    Fuel electrode (50)
NOVELTY - A porous carbon material comprises a fullerene crystal body. It has an average pore diameter of greater than or equal to100 nm.    USE - As carrier for corpuscular catalyst for a fuel cell and also as a base material of a modifying agent for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the porous carbon material has a pore diameter enabling the base material causing reaction to sufficiently move in the pores, a fluid that is the object of causing catalytic reaction may be treated in high efficiency and the use of the material in a high temperature environment may be allowed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for producing a porous carbon material comprising subjecting a fullerene crystal body composed of at least two types of fullerenes each having a different molecular weight to an elution treatment, by use of a solvent which shows a relatively high solubility for at least one fullerene from among the fullerenes constituting the crystal body and which shows a relatively low solubility for at least one other fullerene.
NOVELTY - An ionic liquid comprises the reaction product of at least one heterocyclic amine with 2.8-3.2 moles anhydrous hydrogen fluoride/mole amine nitrogen. The ionic liquid has a melting point of less than 100degreesC.    USE - The ionic liquid is useful as non-aqueous electrolyte for electrochemical devices, e.g. electrochemical capacitor, photovoltaic device, potentiometric and voltametric electrochemical sensor, battery, fuel cell, and electrodeposition device (claimed). It is useful in wet etching technologies used in the microelectronic fabrication of semiconductors, e.g. in removing sacrificial silicon oxide coatings on micro-electro-mechanical system devices. The ionic liquid may be used as preparative chemistry and as catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive ionic liquid is liquid at low temperature and has low melt temperature and low water-like viscosity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) an electrochemical device comprising positive and negative electrodes in conductive contact with a non-aqueous electrolyte comprising the above ionic liquid;    (B) an anhydrous etching solution for removing silicon oxide, comprising the above ionic liquid dissolved in anhydrous solvent(s); and    (C) removal of silicon oxide layer from a semiconductor substrate having an aluminum component with a sacrificial silicon oxide coating layer, by contacting anhydrous etching solution with a silicon oxide layer on substrate surface until portion(s) of the silicon oxide layer is removed.
NOVELTY - An activated graphitic carbon structure comprises bundles of longitudinally aligned tubes that share common walls. The wall structures are predominantly comprised of graphitic carbon and contain pores leading to channels within the tube walls.    USE - For use as charge separation material for use as electrode in an electric double capacitor (claimed) e.g. ultracapacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has unique microstructure including metal, metal alloy and/or metal particles as material for solid-state adsorption of hydrogen and light fuel gases.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a method for producing the inventive structure;    (B) a process to remove amorphous carbon from highly structured and nanostructured graphitic carbon materials without removing metals that are associated with the graphitic carbon by placing the unpurified carbon into a standard mixing device with a neutral solution of potassium permanganate and stirring over mild heat or using a known reflux apparatus to treat the material until the desired purity is attained; and    (C) a process for reversibly sorbing hydrogen, methane, other light gases, to the inventive structures using known pressure swing, temperature swing, combination pressure and temperature swing methods and apparatus.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell hose comprises an inner layer (1) in contact with fluid and an outer layer (3) formed on an outer peripheral surface of the inner layer. The inner layer is formed by a material comprising a polyolefin resin and a styrene-isobutylene block copolymer. The outer layer is formed by a material comprising a polyamide resin and a styrene-isobutylene block copolymer.    USE - For transporting pure water, hydrogen or hydrogen-containing water.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell hose of the invention is superior in flexibility (low-temperature flexing property) and in barrier properties against hydrogen gas or water. No defects, e.g. buckling or cracking, occur when press-fitting a connector to a hose.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a fuel cell hose of the invention.    Inner layer (1)    Adhesive layer (2)    Outer layer (3)
NOVELTY - A charging and discharging electric current limiter (55) is arranged at a buck boost chopper and controls the charging amount of a capacitor electrical storage apparatus. The capacitor electrical storage apparatus supplies the electric power from the generator. The buck boost performs buck boost of the input and output voltage of the capacitor.    USE - For motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy estimation of the electrical storage amount of the capacitor electrical storage apparatus. Improves the charging and discharging efficiency of the battery, thus preventing the degradation and damage of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the buck boost chopper. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Multiplication section (50,52)    Arithmetic section (54,57)    Charging and discharging electric current limiter (55)    Control section (58)
NOVELTY - The seal structure has sealing elements (42,50) integrated into the metal separators (18,20) respectively. The sealing element (42) has convex-shaped seal (44a) protruding towards the sealing element (50) and contacting a concave-shaped seal (52a) in the sealing element (50).    USE - For fuel cell in fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since a convex-shaped seal of a sealing element, contacts concave-shaped seal of another sealing element, frictional force produced between the two sealing elements increases and therefore the sealing performance between the sealing elements is improved. Hence even when there is vibration during mounting on the vehicle, the convex and concave-shaped seals engage firmly by simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (10)    metal separators (18,20)    sealing elements (42,50)    convex-shaped seal (44a)    concave-shaped seal (52a)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen supply flow path (22) supplies hydrogen to anode of fuel cell. The hydrogen return flow path (23) returns a portion of unreacted hydrogen which does not react in the fuel cell. An electrochemical hydrogen pump (24) transfers the unreacted hydrogen to hydrogen return flow path electrochemically.    USE - Hydrogen supply system in fuel cell system (claimed) e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell system used for air conditioning and illumination in linear -motor powered vehicle, and for linear-motor rail vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to securely recirculate unreacted hydrogen to the return flow path.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows block diagram of fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    air supply flow path (6)    hydrogen container (21)    hydrogen supply flow path (22)    hydrogen return flow path (23)    hydrogen pump (24)    fuel cell (200)
NOVELTY - A controller (10) compares present hot-water amount in a storage tank (5) with the estimated hot water use amount at the time of next start-up, when the electric power generation is stopped. The controller outputs a drive signal to cooling-water pump (8) and heat recovery pump (9) to recover heat from fuel cell for heating cool water and supplying hot water to storage tank, if estimated amount is less than present amount.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Heat recovery is performed efficiently at the time of stop. Thus improving operational efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for stop control method of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    heat exchanger (4)    storage tank (5)    cooling-water pump (8)    heat recovery pump (9)    controller (10)
NOVELTY - A preset voltage of 4.4v that is more than the withstand voltage of secondary battery is applied to the battery, before measuring an extent of self discharge of the battery. The preset voltage is limited to a value of over voltage corresponding to withstand voltage in the electric current flowing in the battery. The battery charge is calculated by measuring battery terminal voltage and controlled with respect to withstand voltage.    USE - For testing secondary battery e.g. for lithium battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, nickel hydrogen secondary battery used in motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid type electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses deterioration of secondary battery by determining terminal voltage of the battery and hence overcharge of the battery is controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIMS is also included for secondary battery testing apparatus.
NOVELTY - The voltage drop of the single fuel cell (10) is measured, based on the voltage and pressure difference. The voltage and pressure difference are produced between the gas supply pressure (P1) of the fuel gas to the anode diffusion electrode (16) and the gas supply pressure (P2) of the oxidizing agent gas to the cathode diffusion electrode (17).    USE - For analyzing the capability e.g. voltage drop, battery life of the vehicle-mounted fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Allows the prediction of the electric power generation lifetime of the specific and future of the cell with cross leak. Provides simple transmission of the gas, thus shortening the transmission time without decomposing the stack structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline sectional drawing of a single fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Single fuel cell (10)    Anode diffusion electrode (16)    Cathode diffusion electrode (17)    Hydrogen gas flow path (23)    Airflow path (24)
NOVELTY - A controller (30) determines a gas leakage in the high-pressure hydrogen tanks (11-14) based on the detected pressure change rate in a fuel gas piping system (21). A cut-off valve (A5) interrupts the gas which flows out into the downstream side of each tank.    USE - For high pressure hydrogen tank system used for fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables highly-precise detection of gas leaks in each hydrogen tank without use of high-resolution pressure sensors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a high-pressure hydrogen tank system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    High-pressure hydrogen tanks (11-14)    Fuel gas piping system (21)    Controller (30)    Cut-off valve (A5)
NOVELTY - Adhesive agent is filled in an enclosure (4b) provided at an insert case (4) arranged to cover the face of a base plate (4a) which is in contact with a heat sink (5) so that the condenser substrate (2) and the flat surface (5a) of the heat sink are attached to the hole (4c) formed in the base plate. The substrate attached with condenser is fixed to base plate through spacer (11) of preset thickness.    USE - Capacitor substrate with heat radiator for printed circuit board (PCB) with heat sink in vehicle mounted inverter module.    ADVANTAGE - Improves heat dissipation property. Enhances mechanical holding function of the substrate. Enhances operativity. Improves cooling property and earthquake resistance property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the capacitor substrate with heat radiator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    capacitor (1)    capacitor substrate (2)    insert case (4)    base plate (4a)    enclosure (4b)    hole (4c)    heat sink (5)    flat surface (5a)    spacer (11)
NOVELTY - Battery package has several cells which are connected in series through a collector. The leads (37a-37h) is connected through flexible flat cables to respective cells, for measuring voltage of respective cell.    USE - For use with electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables measuring voltage of each single battery even after the formation of battery element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) vehicle mounted with bipolar battery; and    (b) battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a bipolar battery.    tab for positive electrode (29)    tab for negative electrode (31)    battery package (33)    leads (37a-37h)
NOVELTY - Apparatus has machines (5,6) that compress or expand gas which traverse them, where the machine (5) functions as a compressor and the machine (6) functions as a turbine according to the rate of functioning of a fuel cell system (2). The turbine (6) is supplied with gas via pipes (12,13,17), where the gas is expanded to provide mechanical power to the compressor via a mechanical connection (20).    USE - Used for upgrading the gas of an air supply system for a vehicle (claimed) equipped with a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas is expanded in the turbine to provide mechanical power to the compressor, thus allowing to retrieve the energy contained in the gas and reducing power consumption necessary for the compression of the air, while optimizing efficiency of the machines.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a process for upgrading of the gas of an air supply system for a vehicle equipped with a fuel cell    (b) a vehicle having a device for upgrading the gas of air supply system for a vehicle equipped with a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an electricity generating installation.    Fuel cell system (2)    Air compression system (3)    Machines (5, 6)    Pipes (12, 13, 17)    Mechanical connection (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves having starting inputs of parameters of an examinee (1), and marked in that the majority of parameters are discarded as a battery specific bar code (3) as the starter battery is tested. A device (4) reads transmitted information from the bar code which is automated dependent upon the parameters. A test device (2) evaluates the determined results after the test of the starter battery (1) and issues a judgment of the tested starter battery.    USE - For starter battery for car    ADVANTAGE - Less input effort and less testing time are required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the invention.    Examinee (1)    Test device (2)    Bar code (3)    Device (4)
NOVELTY - The individual wheel drive is mounted inside the wheels of agricultural vehicles and machines and consists of a combination of a fuel cell (30) as an electrical current source and a transversal flux motor (80) as the current sink. The stationary and rotary parts of the fuel cell and the motor are combined in a stator block and a rotor block.    USE - For use in agricultural vehicles and machines.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical drive is mounted inside the wheels of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of an individual wheel drive    fuel cell (30)    wheel unit (40)    axle (50)    transversal flux motor (80)    stator (70)
NOVELTY - High safety polymer lithium ion power cell is prepared by means of self rigid forming technology, super-thin electrode sheet technology and special additive technology. The self rigid forming technology is that under certain temperature, the electrolyte mixture undergoes hot polymerization to form 1D chain and 2D netted polymer to make the laminated 'positive plate/diaphragm/negative plate cell form one rigid integral.    USE - The cell unit may be used in electric bicycle, motorcycle, electromobile, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The super-thin electrode sheet technology results in increased contact area between the electrolyte and positive and negative poles, fast lithium ion moving speed and reduced internal resistance. The special additive technology results in high conductivity of electrolyte and high safety of the cell. The cell unit has capacity as high as 250 A.hr, discharge current of 3-10 A and power density up to 1000 W/kg.
NOVELTY - The device for displaying electricity quantity of accumulator in automobile consists of two or more channels of measuring and displaying circuit capable of displaying with light under different voltages. The present invention makes it possible for the automobile driver to understand the electricity quantity of accumulator at will and to avoid automobile extinction caused by insufficient electricity quantity of accumulator.    USE - For displaying quantity of electricity in accumulator of automobile.    ADVANTAGE - Makes it possible for the automobile driver to understand the electricity quantity of accumulator at will and to avoid automobile failure caused by insufficient electricity quantity of accumulator.
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a set of capillaries, each with an electrode and a fuel component. The capillaries are arranged in bundles in adjacent circular segments within reaction chambers such that each electrode projects from both ends of respective capillaries. The electrodes are electrically connected to each other such that they are at same voltage. Common wall sections (45) between the segments are provided with counter-electrodes (46, 47).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. direct methanol fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell provides a high power output, and can be manufactured at low cost. The circular segments provide the fuel cell with a compact structure. The common wall sections are provided between the neighboring segments, thus avoiding complex sealing arrangements and providing a possibility to exchange an electrolyte under the segments.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows common wall sections.    Common wall sections (45)    Counter-electrodes (46, 47)    Carrier plate (48)    Retainer (49)    Connectors (52, 53)
NOVELTY - The structure has a fixing element that fixes the battery pack (500) to a frame (200) extending in longitudinal direction of vehicle (100), so that the battery pack moves relatively to the deformable portion (206) of frame when deformable portion deforms in an up-down direction by a load in the longitudinal direction of vehicle.    USE - Mounting structure for battery pack installed in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, fuel cell vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables preventing transfer of load to the battery pack, hence damage of battery pack is reliably prevented    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of vehicle with battery pack mounting structure.    vehicle (100)    frame (200)    deformable portion (206)    rear seat (300)    battery pack (500)    battery (501)    bridge (502)
NOVELTY - A catalyst ink comprises metal catalyst; ionomer; and non-aqueous solvents having greater than or equal to50 wt.% of the liquid catalyst.    USE - For catalyst coated membrane for membrane electrode assembly for fuel cell for electronic device, vehicle or power supply for electric motor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The use of non-aqueous solvent maximizes the strength of the junction between the catalyst layer and the PEM while minimizing the actual solubilization of the membrane during the formation of a catalyst layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) a method for making a catalyst ink comprising mixing an ionomer, metal catalyst and non-aqueous solvents to form a catalytic ink, where the non-aqueous solvent is greater than or equal to50 wt.% of the liquid portion of the catalyst ink;    (B) a method for making a catalyst coated membrane comprising drying a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) at 50-170degreesC to form a dehydrated membrane; contacting the dehydrated PEM with a gas at 15-30degreesC and a relative humidity of 35-70% to form a pretreated membrane; contacting a first surface of the pretreated PEM with the catalyst ink to form a first catalyst layer on the first surface of the PEM; contacting the first surface of the PEM with a gas stream at 15-30degreesC and a relative humidity of 35-70% to remove bulk fluid from the membrane, and drying the membrane at 50-170degreesC.
NOVELTY - Fuel cell system comprises at least one electrochemical dual-cell having catalyzed fuel oxidation electrode (40), a first electrolyte separator (20) and a hydrogen permselective barrier layer (10), a second electrolyte separator (25) and a catalyzed oxidant reduction electrode (60), and a power supply (80) electrically connected to the hydrogen permselective barrier layer and the oxidation electrode.    USE - For low-power (e.g. cellular phone) type of methanol fuel cell power systems.    ADVANTAGE - Apparatus provides a supplemental current to the electroreformer that assists in maintaining hydrogen content of the permselective barrier layer that is sufficiently high to sustain performance of the overall dual-cell. The permselective barrier layer reduces the difficulties with water balance and fuel cross-over to Cell Two cathode, both of which causes losses in efficiency, stability and cathode performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polyester film (90) is located between the first polymer electrolyte membrane and the hydrogen permselective barrier layer to prevent ionic conductivity and fuel transport between an area not occluded by the hydrogen permselective barrier layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for providing a power output from an electrochemical duel-cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a pictorial illustration of duel-cell electroreformer.    permselective barrier layer (10)    first electrolyte separator (20)    second electrolyte separator (25)    catalyzed fuel oxidation electrode (40)    catalyzed oxidant reduction electrode (60)    power supply (80)    polyester film. (90)
NOVELTY - A separator comprises a porous film made of a synthetic resin with a glass transition temperature of greater than or equal to180degreesC, and filler grains contained in the porous film. The filler grains have a melting point of greater than or equal to180degreesC or no melting point.    USE - For electronic components, e.g. lithium ion batteries, polymer lithium batteries, aluminum electrolytic capacitors, and electric double-layer capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The invention allows for easy thickness reduction and has excellent mechanical strength, dimensional stability and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a separator for an electronic component, comprising applying, on a base, a coating material containing synthetic resin with a glass transition temperature of greater than or equal to180degreesC, filler grains having a melting point of greater than or equal to180degreesC or no melting point, at least one good solvent capable of dissolving the synthetic resin, and at least one poor solvent incapable of dissolving the synthetic resin; and drying the coating material, thus forming a porous film.
NOVELTY - The system increases both the electric power consumption of a heater (5) and the generated energy of a fuel cell (3), while the electric power consumption of a load (L) and the generated energy of fuel cell are balanced.    USE - For supplying electric power to load.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents power failure in electric power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the electric power supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    heater (3)    control apparatus (4)    heater (5)    load devices (8-11)
NOVELTY - A discrimination unit discriminates whether the system voltage of electronic control unit (ECU) is higher than the target voltage stored in capacitor, when the start switch is in OFF state. The hydrogen pump, air pump and water pump, are driven until the system voltage becomes equal to target voltage.    USE - For controlling electric system comprising electric equipment e.g. air conditioner and cooling fan, mounted in fuel-cell vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power of capacitor is used effectively, while suppressing the deterioration of capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the operation performed by the electric control unit (ECU). (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A co-generation apparatus operates according to predetermined driving schedule and generates electric power and heat. A heat-use apparatus (15) uses the generated heat for predetermined time. A storage tank (13) connected to the heat-use apparatus, stores the generated warm water by using the heat.    USE - For co-generation installation (claimed) used in office, commercial area, factory, hospital.    ADVANTAGE - Raises utilization factor of the co-generation installation with heat radiator, reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) co-generation installation; and    (2) operation control method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the operation control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    co-generation installation (10)    storage tank (13)    heat-use apparatus (15)    monitoring unit (35)    control unit (36)
NOVELTY - A battery is connected in an electronic control unit (ECU) of a vehicle. The ECU is comprised of a microcomputer (23) with a central processing unit (CPU) (23a) with a random access memory (RAM) (23b) and a read only memory (ROM) (23c). The CPU determines the charging time of the battery after comparing the SOC into the predetermined condition of stopping use of the battery.    USE - Used in determining charging time of battery for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to determine the charging time of the battery to prevent useless power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a charging time determination apparatus of the battery for vehicles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a structure of a charge control apparatus of a battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Voltage sensor (17)    Microcomputer (23)    CPU (23a)    RAM (23b)    ROM (23c)
NOVELTY - An electrode assembly membrane has an anode electrode and a cathode electrode provided at both surfaces of a solid polymer electrolyte film. An air permeable conductive material is provided in contact with the outer or inner surface of the electrode assembly membrane. An air permeable reinforcing material is provided in contact with the outer or inner surface of the air permeable conductive material.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures favorable productivity since highly accurate processing is not required.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view and side view of a pleat type fuel cell.    Pleat molding (7)    Reinforcement frame (8)    Seal (9)    Pressure plate (10)    Anode side flow path (200)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has sealing elements which are provided at the peripheries of cathode and anode such that one portion of sealing elements is positioned at the vicinity of cathode side gas-flow-path (16a) and anode side gas-flow-path of separator.    USE - For domestic cogeneration system, motor vehicle, electric vehicle, and hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The bypassing of gas between electrode and sealing elements is suppressed, thus gas sealing property is improved. Hence stable voltage can be generated.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of separator.    separator (11)    manifold hole for oxidizing agent gas (12)    manifold hole for fuel gas (13)    cathode side sealing element (15)    cathode side gas flow path (16a)
NOVELTY - A transmission mechanism (11) sends the driving force generated by the movement of a vehicle mechanism (10) to the moving portions of the fuel cell system. The vehicle mechanism is moved by the boarding operation of the driver with respect to the vehicle.    USE - For fuel cell system of vehicle used in cold environment.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures smooth starting of the fuel cell system even in cold environment, thus reducing power consumption during starting of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a control apparatus of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell main body (1)    Pressure reduction device (3)    Circulation pump (4)    Vehicle mechanism (10)    Transmission mechanism (11)
NOVELTY - An air conditioner presser (31) inflows air into air path (12) and hydrogen path (11). The air path and hydrogen path maintain the pressure of gas lower than atmospheric pressure after the generating mode stop of fuel cell (1).    USE - The fuel cell is used for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers power consumption reduction due to the formation of the air path and hydrogen path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Air path (12)    Hydrogen path (11)    Air conditioner presser (31)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell has a tightening element (10) provided between end plates (7) for generating force at a direction which makes the plates approach, and clamping laminate element (9) by which single cell (2) is laminated.    USE - For portable electronic device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides sufficient pressure to laminate element by clamping the element with tightening element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for portable electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows front and side views of fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    single cell (2)    end plates (7)    laminate element (9)    tightening element (10)
NOVELTY - A fan (11) is attached to the edge of a rotor (3) and combined with stator core (5). A semiconductor element (20) is mounted on an insulated substrate (22) and attached to brackets (9,10).    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable operation of the rotary electric machine due to the semiconductor element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the rotary electric machine.    Rotor (3)    Stator core (5)    Brackets (9,10)    Fan (11)    Semiconductor element (20)    Insulated substrate (22)
NOVELTY - The voltage adjustment units (11,12) adjust the electric power supplied to an inverter (13) from a solar cell (1) and fuel cell (2) so that output electric power of solar and fuel cell is maximum, respectively. The maximum output power of solar cell is set lower than maximum output power of fuel cell by controlling the voltage adjustment units, when suppressing output electric power of inverter.    USE - In electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the solar cell and fuel cell share a single inverter, cost reduction of the inverter apparatus is achieved. The deterioration of fuel cell is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a solar/fuel cell hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    solar cell (1)    fuel cell (2)    voltage adjustment units (11,12)    inverter (13)    inverter control circuit (14)
NOVELTY - The cathode material has a ratio between arithmetic-mean particle diameter 'dn' measured with an electron microscope, and stoke mode diameter 'Dst' measured with disk centrifuge apparatus, as 2 or less. The microcrystal lattice space measured with x ray diffraction, is 0.350nm or less. The thickness of microcrystal is 6 nm or more. The crystal structure consists of carbon microsphere embedded structure of concentric polyhedron.    USE - For lithium secondary battery used in electronic device and hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Small aggregation exists between the particles thereby doping speed of the lithium ion cathode material is very high, improving battery capacity. The battery is operated efficiently at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for cathode material manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph explaining the relationship between light absorbency and centrifugal settling of carbon microscope. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A signal conversion unit (40) converts the deformation of diaphragm (21) in the case (10) by the pressure of received fluid, into electrical signal. The conversion unit having oscillation circuit is formed on a surface of the printed circuit board (45), such that the preset distance is maintained between the printed coil (46) formed in printed circuit board and the diaphragm.    USE - For detecting variation of magnetic field accompanying deformation of diaphragm, for detection of pressure of wet air, corrosive gas and for hydrogen pressure detection of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - A small sized pressure sensor is obtained reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the pressure sensor.    case (10)    diaphragm (21)    signal conversion unit (40)    printed circuit board (45)    printed coil (46)
NOVELTY - The generator comprises hot and cold side heat sources (110,120) stacked alternately with thermoelectric elements (130), and supplied with hot and cold fluids from the hot and cold side fluid supply passages (140,150). Each passage comprises small and larger diametral pipes (142,141) and O-rings (143) to adjust the distance between the thermoelectric elements and the hot and cold side heat sources.    USE - For generating electrical energy from exhaust heat of water cooled engine in vehicle, using Seebeck effect.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric elements come in contact with the hot and cold side heat sources without excessive deformation and without need for bellows. Hence the assembling workability is improved. The exhaust heat of the engine can be used effectively for power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded view of the thermoelectric generator.    hot side heat source (110)    cold side heat source (120)    thermoelectric elements (130)    fluid supply passages (140,150)    distance adjuster (140A)    larger diametral pipe (141)    small diametral pipe (142)    O-ring (143)
NOVELTY - An operating process for a fuel cell (1) comprises using at least one auxiliary low voltage source (6), that is fed from the cell in normal operation, to operate the high voltage secondary unit (3) in stopping and starting operations by means of a control circuit (4).    USE - As a fuel cell and operating process (claimed) for automotive uses.    ADVANTAGE - Problems of voltage tolerance fields are overcome and the arrangement is simple in configuration.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell operated as above.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - A block circuit diagram is shown.    Fuel cell (1)    Auxiliary unit (3)    Control circuit (4)    Auxiliary energy source (6)    Voltage levels (U1,U2)
NOVELTY - A cylinder connecting valve (3) opens and introduces a high pressure ignition air to the cylinders (1,2) after compressing ignition air in one cylinder and an air-fuel mixture in other cylinder to a high knock-free level, to attain explosion near a constant volume combustion followed by an expansion stroke. Pressures on each piston (11,12) are equalized for complete combustion of unburned fuel.    USE - For e.g. automotive industry, stationary engine applications, aircraft industry. Can be used as chemical reactor for producing high temperature hydrogen to power high temperature fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - Enables maximizing fuel efficiency all the way from maximum power to idle by eliminating a throttle valve. Increases power output by increasing pressure of combustion products throughout expansion stroke due to detonation ignition at top dead center by high pressure injection. Allows operation on a wide range of fuels without starting problems due to increased ignition energy. Reduces manufacturing cost and increases reliability of engine by eliminating need for spark plugs or high-pressure fuel injectors. Allows reduction of size of compression ignition engine to size of portable engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an engine operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic drawing of a pair of piston/cylinders operating side by side on CIBAI cycle in four-stroke engine.    Cylinders (1,2)    Cylinder connecting valve (3)    Carburetor (8)    Crankshaft (10)    Piston (11,12)
NOVELTY - A compact reactor comprises a reactor main body, and a base plate. The main body has an inner space formed in it. The base plate is so intervened to separate the inner space of the reactor main body into two areas and through which the through holes are bored in a thickness-wise direction.    USE - For use with fuel cell used in making power generator.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor is capable of reducing pressure loss and supporting lot of catalyst. IT allows reactant to react uniformly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a power generator (1) comprising a reactor, and fuel cells. The fuel cell generates power with fuel reformed by the reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the power generation.    Power generator (1)
NOVELTY - The detector has an ultrasonic detection unit (20) that emits ultrasonic waves, receives reflected wave signals and converts the signals to pulse signals. The unit (20) has a recharge circuit to draw electricity from a night light to recharge a storage battery. A console unit (10) collects the pulse signals to generate distance data that is to be displayed on a digital display, and determines whether to activate an alarm.    USE - Used in a truck trailer as a backing-up detector.    ADVANTAGE - The recharge circuit recharges the storage battery for providing operating voltage to all components of the ultrasonic detection unit, and the charge is sufficient to meet the power requirement of the ultrasonic detection unit, thereby maintaining the normal operation of the unit and securing the reliable power source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a system architecture.    Console unit (10)    Ultrasonic detection unit (20)
NOVELTY - A battery terminal connector includes crimp ferrule(s) at one end of the connector; body portion adapted to be seated over a battery post and integral with the crimp ferrule; flat base portion (20) between ferrule and body portion; and removably-mounted fuse (24) having two terminals (26, 28), and positioned between the ferrule and body portion.    USE - Used as battery terminal connector for use in motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The battery terminal connector provides easy access to the fuse by the vehicle owner, the fuse being not contained entirely within the damaged cable. It enables the fuse to be replaced by the vehicle owner. It permits the owner to engage in such replacement, when the owner's visual inspection of the fuse confirms that the fuse has blown. This eliminates the need for the owner to drive or tow his vehicle to a service or repair facility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an exploded view of a fused battery terminal connector.    Base portion (20)    Fuse (24)    Terminals (26, 28)    Bracket (32)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell for generating electricity from organic material comprises two compartments, each containing an electrode system comprising an electrode on the inside of a water-permeable membrane, an external circuit, and a pump for transferring protons from the first compartment via the membrane to the second compartment.    USE - Used as a fuel cell for generating electricity from organic material, especially in waste water.    ADVANTAGE - The pump eliminates scale-up problems associated with limited proton transfer through membranes (compare WO2001004061).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a series of two or more fuel cells as above;    (2) an electrode system comprising an electrode on the inside of a water-permeable membrane;    (3) a series of two or more electrode systems as above; and    (4) generating electricity from organic material in a fuel cell as above by anaerobically generating protons and electrons from the organic material by means of electrochemically active microorganisms in the first compartment, transferring the electrons from the first compartment to the second compartment through the external circuit, transferring the protons from the first compartment to the second compartment by means of the pump, reacting the protons and electrons with oxygen in the second compartment to produce water, and withdrawing water from the second compartment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrode system as above.    Membrane header (20)    Conductor wire (23)    Membrane (24)    Conductive material (25)    Spacer. (26)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell controller (3) continues the operation of a fuel cell (1), by turning ON the three-way valves (12,15) of fuel cell side and bath-water-heater side, when the temperature or amount of water in a storage tank (4) is more than a threshold, for using the hot water of storage tank to heat the bath water.    USE - For supply of warm water generated from exhaust heat of fuel cell, for reheating of bath water. Is also applicable for engine electric power cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables continuous generation of electric power of fuel cell, by effectively using hot water of storage tank for reheating of bath water.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of warm water supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    fuel cell controller (3)    storage tank (4)    three-way valve of fuel cell side (12)    three-way valve of bath-water-heater side (15)
NOVELTY - An air feed pipe (32) is closed when the air supply pressure reaches the hydrogen supply pressure at the time of no load running of the fuel cell (10). The discharge pipe (33) controls the ejection of air, so that identical gas pressure supply is performed. Fuel gas permeating to the polymeric electrolyte film of the fuel cell is computed by the film transmission amount measurement unit.    USE - For generating electric power to e.g. electric vehicle, ship, aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the fuel consumption capability and the durability of the fuel cell system. Prevents the generation of cross leak, thus suppressing the voltage drop at the time of no load running.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (10)    Hydrogen feed pipe (30)    Air feed pipe (32)    Discharge pipe (33)    Control unit (100)
NOVELTY - A mixed solution (4) of water (2) and methanol (3) is heated by heater (40) and boiled at surface of heater, so that surface temperature of heater is measured to obtain resistance value of heater. A thermal flux is calculated from resistance value, applied voltage and surface area of heater. The concentration of mixed solution is measured using thermal flux and surface temperature.    USE - For measuring concentration of mixed solution of fuel used in fuel cell for power supply to motor vehicle and portable information device.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to measure concentration of small amount of fuel easily with high sensitivity and response speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) concentration measurement system; and    (2) concentration measurement program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a concentration measurement system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    mixing tank (1)    water (2)    methanol (3)    mixed solution (4)    heater (40)    temperature controller (41)
NOVELTY - A primary explosion protection container (18) accommodates a display board for driving indicator (14) that displays numerical value of fuel filling, and a board for electric power supplies comprising an interface board and power supply board. A secondary explosion protection container accommodates other display board and a control board that controls opening degree of valve based on filling level of compressed gas in tank.    USE - For supplying compressed natural gas (CNG), butane gas and propane gas to fuel tank of computer numerical control (CNG) vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The size and weight of explosion protection container are reduced, by accommodating the boards in different containers, thereby working efficiency in explosion protection maintenance, assembly operation, inspection operation and repair operation is raised.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the gas charging apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    case (12)    indicator (14)    primary explosion protection container (18)    filling hoses (24,26)    pressure indicator (42)
NOVELTY - The main tray body (12) has a retainer (14) which holds a battery. A temperature sensor (20) at the bottom face portion (14a) of the retainer detects the temperature corresponding to the temperature change of the battery held in the retainer.    USE - For holding battery in vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Negates need for attachment or detachment of harness for the detection signal output of the temperature sensor to the vehicle body side connector during battery replacement. Easy to assemble due to simplified component structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the battery tray apparatus.    Battery tray apparatus (10)    Main tray body (12)    Retainer (14)    Bottom face portion (14a)    Temperature sensor (20)    Harness (22)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises a printed circuit board (50) with lead wires connected to contact terminal, and electric-power-generation element (30). A tab (40) for detecting voltage between the collector terminals of electric-power-generation element and adjusting voltage balance, is connected to the collector terminals.    USE - For vehicle (claimed) e.g. electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables adjusting the capacitance balance of cell formed between the collector terminals, easily. The electric potential of tab is easily detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) battery pack; and    (b) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic structure of bipolar battery.    positive-electrode tab (20A)    negative-electrode tab (20B)    electric-power-generation element (30)    tab (40)    printed circuit board (50)
NOVELTY - The molding apparatus comprises a suction apparatus (9) to suck gas in a molding portion (10) through a hole in upper mold (8) and lower mold (7) made of porous material, during heating compression.    USE - For molding separator used in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Enables molding high quality separator without air bubble. Prevents leakage of hydrogen and air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fuel cell.    separator (4)    lower mold (7)    upper mold (8)    suction apparatus (9)    molding portion (10)
NOVELTY - One or more optical fibers, positioned on or below an outer surface or which forms the outer surface itself, can be connected to a power source and a light source. Each optical fiber is illuminated to provide a visual warning to other road users and/or illuminations customized to the design or desire of a user, when the optical fibers are powered by the power source.    USE - For e.g. motorcyclist, cyclist, racing driver, skier, sportsman.    ADVANTAGE - Can be selectively illuminated in whole or in part by a user to enhance his or her visibility to other road users.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a kit of parts.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring voltages across terminals of each cell of each Nmod module (2,3) of a fuel cell unit (1). A standard deviation (S_Ucell) of the voltages is calculated and compared with a preset threshold standard deviation (Sthreshold). The presence and absence of excess water in the unit are determined when the deviation (S_Ucell) is greater than/equal to and lower than the deviation (Sthreshold), respectively.    USE - Used for managing a fuel cell system in stationary applications and in aeronautical or automobile field.    ADVANTAGE - The method permits to purge excess water from the fuel cell unit through the module in order to target the purge. The method permits to optimize the functioning of the fuel cell unit by detecting water in the fuel cell unit and by purging water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell system management system.    Anode portions (A)    Cathode portions (C)    Fuel cell unit (1)    Nmod modules (2, 3)    Air compressor (4)
NOVELTY - In a fuel cell system with a hydrogen feed line (3) to the anode (2) and an oxygen feed line (5) (including a compressor (23)) to the cathode (4), where the oxygen feed line (5) contains a compressor (23) for increasing the oxygen pressure to a value suitable for operating the fuel cell (1), the oxygen feed line includes a device (21) for enriching the oxygen-containing feed gas with oxygen, upstream of the compressor.    USE - The use of the system is claimed for ensuring the traction of an automobile and ensuring the supply of electrical devices (such as auxiliary power units (APU)) in the automobile. The system may also be used to supply other auxiliary devices in automobiles (e.g. air conditioning); or more generally in any application requiring a supply of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - Oxygen enrichment is useful for optimizing the electrical performance of the fuel cell relative to the electricity consumed in the compression of the oxygen, so that the amount of power available for traction (in the case of automobiles) is maximized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a corresponding method of feeding oxygen to the cathode (4) of a fuel cell (1), where the oxygen-containing feed gas is enriched with oxygen before being compressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a synoptic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Anode (2)    Hydrogen feed line (3)    Cathode (4)    Oxygen feed line (5)    Burner feed line (6)    Burner (7)    Fuel inlet (7a)    Anode exhaust gas outlet (8)    Cathode exhaust gas outlet (9)    Expansion turbine (11)    Electric motor (12)    Cooling system (14)    Air inlet (17)    Air filter (19)    Filtered air supply line (20)    Oxygen enrichment device (21)    Oxygen compressor (23)    Nitrogen-enriched air outlet (25)    Diversion circuit (26)    Valves (27, 28)    Gas pipe (29)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separator comprises: a base material made of stainless steel; and a nitride compound layer provided on a surface of the base material.    USE - For a fuel cell stack of a fuel cell vehicle (claimed), e.g. electric vehicle, aircraft engine.    ADVANTAGE - The nitride compound layer improves corrosion resistance in an acid atmosphere and lowers contact resistance between the separator and a carbon paper that is usually used as a fuel cell. Since contact resistance can be lowered without a need for direct noble metal plating on a surface of the separator which comes into contact with an electrode, a cost reduction can be realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (a) a fuel cell stack (5) comprising a fuel cell separator (1);    (b) a fuel cell vehicle comprising a fuel cell stack including a fuel cell separator; and    (c) a method of manufacturing a fuel cell separator comprising preparing a base material made of stainless steel; and nitriding a surface of the base material at less than or equal to590degreesC to form a nitride compound layer on the surface of the base material, where the nitride compound layer has a crystal structure where a nitrogen atom is located in an octahedral hole at a center of a unit cell of a face-centered cubic lattice formed of metal atom(s) including iron, chromium, nickel, and/or molybdenum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell stack of the invention.    Fuel cell separator (1)    Single cells (2)    End flanges (3)    Bolts (4)    Fuel cell stack (5)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen sensor comprises a substrate, a rare earth metal film formed on the substrate, and a protective film formed on the rare earth metal film. The protective film comprises a ceramic material and hydrogen-permeable metal particles dispersed in the ceramic material.    USE - The sensor is used for detection of hydrogen gas of relatively low concentration leaking from devices, e.g. fuel cell for automobile, and fuel cell for household use; or for applications, e.g. control of hydrogen gas of relatively high concentration in a device handling hydrogen gas.    ADVANTAGE - The invention has good durability and low cost. It can suppress the harmful influence that the effective component of the sensor receives from non-hydrogen gas components or the deterioration of the sensor caused by hydrogen and further can detect a high concentration of hydrogen gas. It has high selectivity to hydrogen gas. Hydrogen permeation is easy and there can be secured hydrogen permeability about equal to that of a conventional thick protective film comprising palladium alone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a process for producing a hydrogen sensor comprising forming, on one side of a substrate, a rare earth metal film by vapor phase growth or sputtering and then forming, on the rare earth metal film, a protective film by simultaneous vapor-phase growth or sputtering of a hydrogen-permeable metal and a ceramic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a chart of the flow of production of the hydrogen sensor.
NOVELTY - A device for holding and loading/charging a mobile RF appliance in motor vehicles in a housing equipped with charging electronics and electrical charging contacts for the mobile appliance (21) and which can be connected to the connecting cable (25) at an external power source. The loading/charging restraint (11) can be releasably fixed to a U-shaped support arranged in the vehicle.    USE - For holding and loading/charging mobile RF appliances in a motor vehicle e.g. and. for operation with external microphone/loudspeaker.    ADVANTAGE - Simple single-handed operation is possible and the contacts are sunk into the housing for protection against mechanical knocks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Two sectional views of the device are given.    Loading/charging restraint (11)    Contacts plate (15)    Antenna connection plate (16)    Spring contacts (18)    Mobile RF appliance (21)
NOVELTY - High temperature fuel cell installation contains at least one HPD fuel cell (11) for electro-chemical reaction of preheated air, as oxidant, with gaseous fuel. There is at least one allocated recuperator (12) for heating of fresh air.Recuperator is integrated into HPD fuel cell. Both fuel cell and recuperator preferably form single component (10), typically of ceramics. Single component may have active coating in fuel cell region, and negative coating in recuperator region.    USE - Energy generation.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal energy of gas residue is used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (i) supply of fluid materials for HPD fuel cells; and    (ii) for manufacture of HPD fuel cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows design of fuel cell with directly coupled recuperator.    fuel cell (11)    recuperator (12)    single component (10)
NOVELTY - An ion exchange resin (20) which removes impurity contained in particle-form moisture mixed in the exhaust gas flowing in a gas circulation system, is installed in the gas circulation system. The fluid passing through the resin is re-supplied to a fuel cell.    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell system mounted on motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Removes the particle-form moisture in the exhaust gas passage and impurities mixed in the moisture, thereby increasing the performance and service life of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell system.    circulation paths (11,13)    vapor liquid separation device (12)    ion exchange resin (20)    waste water port (17)
NOVELTY - A delivery subsystem passes the fuel cell (28) together with the connected movable coupling device (32) to be moved from movable loading unit (26) to one of lower and upper loading bays (14,16) through respective entry (18,20) such that movable coupling device is coupled to respective stationary coupling devices (22,24) of loading bays.    USE - Loading system for fuel cell test station.    ADVANTAGE - The loading of the fuel cell is performed reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of the loading system.    loading bays (14,16)    entry (18,20)    stationary coupling devices (22,24)    movable loading unit (26)    fuel cell (28)    movable coupling device (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an ultra high vacuum tube (101) containing carbon nanotubes (100) under vacuum, suspended above a microwave source emitting electromagnetic (EM) radiation. The carbon nanotube is exposed to EM radiation from microwave source for predetermined time.    USE - For production of thermal energy used in fuel cell storage in vehicles, and small dispensable fuel cell sources in rocketry, and gas fuel storage for long term space missions. And also used as small, portable, high yield power battery sources in military applications, using carbon nanotube such as single-walled nanotube (SWNT). For use in a fuel cell of an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Heats nanotubes effectively, thereby provides safe level of power input without degradation of nanotubes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for localized heat and light generation process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the single-walled nanotubes in ultra high vacuum tube.    carbon nanotubes (100)    ultra high vacuum tube (101)
NOVELTY - The system has cavities including reflecting surfaces (R1-R3) for reflecting light in an interferometer output signal responsive to respective independent variables. A fiber optic coupler receives the interferometer output signal and detects separate respective fringe rate signals indicative of the independent variables.    USE - For measurement of two independent variable parameters such as hydrogen concentration and temperature in fuel cell energy system.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen concentration and temperature are measured at same location simultaneously using single sensor head, thereby minimizing cost and complexity and increasing accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) three mirror optical sensor; and    (2) method for measurement of independent variable parameters.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fiber optic sensor.    light paths (E1-E3)    reflecting surfaces (R1-R3)
NOVELTY - The system has a primary direct current (DC)/alternating current (AC) inverter (12) for receiving DC power from a fuel cell power plant (9) and providing three-phase AC power to three-phase power lines. A bidirectional DC/AC converter is connectable from an energy storage device to the three-phase power lines. The connection of the converter augments a response of the power plant and the inverter to transients on the lines.    USE - Used for augmenting a response of a fuel cell power plant.    ADVANTAGE - The power plant supplies power to a critical customer load and/or an auxiliary power equipment of the power plant itself even when primary power conditioning circuitry associated with the power plant has stopped switching due to perturbations on its output, thus preventing lapses in power supplied to a critical customer load by the grid and the power plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified block diagram of an electric storage augmentation system.    Fuel cell power plant (9)    Positive power line (10)    Return line (11)    DC/AC inverter (12)    Power grid (18)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator system for generating hydrogen from water split reaction, includes a pressure container having a water inlet and a product hydrogen outlet; and cells vertically stacked inside the container. Each cell contains a reactant compound comprising a mechanical mixture of a reactant metal and an anti-passivation material.    USE - For generating hydrogen from water split reaction.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive hydrogen generator system is cost-effective and efficient for generating and collecting pressurized hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen generator system for generating hydrogen from water split reaction, comprises a pressure container (10) having a water inlet for fluidly coupling to a water source and flowing water to a bottom of the container, and a product hydrogen outlet for fluidly coupling to a hydrogen consumer and flowing hydrogen collected inside the container to the consumer. Cells (30) are vertically stacked inside the container and contain a reactant compound comprising a mechanical mixture of a reactant metal and an anti-passivation material and producing hydrogen gas upon contact with water. The cells are fluidly communicative with water and hydrogen gas and stacked such that water rising from the bottom of the container activates each immersed cell to produce hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic cut-away view of the reactor.    Container (10)    O-ring (19)    Dehumidifier (20)    Discharge chamber (23)    Cells (30)
NOVELTY - The ratio of electric power from a service line to the electric power from a private electric generator is determined so that the electric power generation efficiency during the supply of required electric power is beyond the average electric power generation efficiency of electric power company supplying power through the service line. The required power is supplied based on the determined ratio.    USE - For electric power supply system in home.    ADVANTAGE - Enables consumer to use electric power generated at high efficiency and reduces power utilization cost of consumer by supplying required power according to power ratio determined to obtain high electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control unit for electric power supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the processing content of the control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A storage tank (7) connected to a fuel cell (2), stores hot water and includes hot water discharge exit ports (12,14) for high heat utilization apparatus and low heat utilization apparatus respectively which are selectively opened/closed, based on detected temperature in tank.    USE - For use with high heat utilization apparatus such as air conditioner, bathtub and drying machine or low heat utilization apparatus such as washing machine and outdoor utilization apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Warm water is supplied to apparatus requiring warm water of different temperature-level, without complication in structure of cogeneration system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (2)    hot water storage tank (7)    warm water circuit (9)    temperature sensor (11)    discharge exit ports of tank (12,14)    stop valves (13,15)
NOVELTY - The system has heater (25) provided at the lowest portion in fuel cell system main case for freeze proofing, and fan (26) provided at the upper portion of fuel cell (4) for ventilation inside the main case. A temperature detector (23) detects the outside temperature. A control apparatus (24) operates heater for freeze proofing and fan for ventilation, when the detected temperature is less than a threshold value.    USE - E.g. for solid polymer type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat inside the fuel cell system main case is retained uniformly thereby preventing freezing of water while reducing the running cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (4)    temperature detector (23)    heater (25)    fan (26)    driving switch (27)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (16-1) provided at upper stream with respect to fuel cell (FC) (8), transfers the heat of anode gas (5) to the heat recovery water (18) and FC cooling water (12), before supplying anode gas to FC. Another heat exchanger (16-2) transfers the heat form the oxidizing agent gas (22) ad anode waste gas (13) of FC to heat recovery water (17) and air (21).    USE - For supplying hot water to fuel cell used for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Heat self sustaining is performed at partial load and simple structure is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hot water supply system.    anode gas (5)    FC (8)    FC cooling water (12)    anode waste gas (13)    heat exchangers (16-1,16-2)    heat recovery water (17,18)    air (21)    oxidizing agent gas (22)
NOVELTY - The controller (1) regulates the circulation of heating medium from a fuel cell (3) to a heating coil (5a,5b) arranged inside a hot water storage tank (2). The heating medium is circulated through the heating coil. A fuel cell and a solar heat collecting device (4) are connected to the heating coil.    USE - Hybrid thermal storage system for hot water supply device with solar cell and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes fuel cell as a heat source during lack of heating energy supplied from solar heat source. Improves water temperature using reaction heat of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the hybrid thermal storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hot water storage unit (1)    hot water storage tank (2)    fuel cell (3)    solar heat collecting device (4)    heating coil (5a,5b)    control panel (21)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger has a low-temperature side fluid paths (6,7) and high-temperature side fluid paths (8,9) that are adjoined and formed inside the side walls (2,3).    USE - Foe exchanging heat between low-temperature side fluid and high-temperature side fluid from heat source such as fuel cell in exhaust heat recovery system.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the heat radiation capability of the heat exchanger and the thermal efficiency of the exhaust heat recovery type heat source efficiently. Reduces the size of the heat exchanger    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the heat exchanger.    side walls (2,3)    ceiling (4)    inlets (12,13,20)    exits (14,15,19)    bend portions (22)
NOVELTY - An abnormality determination unit detects the fault on a power output device based on the income and expenditure of the detected electric power to set the allowable error of the electric power. An allowable error setting unit limits the allowable error corresponding to the income and expenditure of the calculated electric power. The electric power detector detects the electric power in an electric storage unit.    USE - For detecting abnormality of power output device.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents misjudgment of the abnormality of the power output device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an abnormality detection method of power output device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart illustrating the abnormality detection processing performed by the abnormality detector. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A road surface friction estimation unit is changed according to regenerative braking of the wheel, so that upright gradient is estimated. The decelerating upward gradient is formed small and the road surface coefficient is large, when the road surface friction coefficient is larger than the first threshold value.    USE - For collecting the rotational energy of the wheel as electrical energy at time of braking of the motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides appropriate braking control before providing the antilock braking system (ABS) control, thus shortening the stopping distance of the motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph of the variation time of the deceleration from the braking start point. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (1) has end plates (50,51) arranged at the sides of a cell laminate (10). A tension plate (80) has rod (80a) which penetrates the hole of end plate (51) for fastening the tension plate to the end plates with bolt (81) and nut (82).    USE - E.g. solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the fuel cell is reduced, since the spring force is measured by load sensor provided outside the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of the fuel cell.    fuel cell (1)    cell laminate (10)    end plates (50,51)    tension plate (80)    rod (80a)    bolt (81)    nut (82)
NOVELTY - Coating layers (12-13) are formed at the surface of a metal thin plate (11) with different thickness. The application quantity of the coating layer is changed according to the elongation after molding. The first coating layer is formed thicker than the second coating layer.    USE - For manufacturing separator of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies and shortens the manufacturing operation, thus lowering the manufacturing cost and improving the productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a separator manufacturing system; separator; and    (B) a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the manufacturing method for separator of fuel cell.    Separator (10)    Metal thin plate (11)    Coating layers (12-13)
NOVELTY - An air supply apparatus (2) is mounted on top of a fuel cell (1) and supplies air coming from the heat exchanger (3a). The fuel cell performs electrochemical reaction of the hydrogen and oxygen of the air, so that electrical energy is generated. The heat exchanger lowers the temperature of the fuel cell.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies the structure of the fuel cell system, thus reducing the cost of manufacturing and the product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the mounting of the fuel cell system on the electric vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Air supply apparatus (2)    Heat exchanger (3a,3b)    Duct (4)
NOVELTY - An aluminium alloy carrier has uniform protrusions formed at specific portions by etching. Electrodeposition of metal particles is performed at the protrusions to form metallic foil portions of gradually increasing size with holes formed between them.    USE - Used as collector (claimed) for electrode (claimed) e.g. negative electrode of secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion battery for electric vehicle, portable personal computer (PC) and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures the reliability of metallic foil. Also reduces number of manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of metallic foil;    (2) collector for electrode of secondary battery;    (3) electrode of secondary battery; and    (4) secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The flowchart illustrates the manufacturing process of metallic foil. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An oxidation catalyst (11) and a fuel injection valve burn the collected exhaust fine particle by heating a filter (12) when the predetermined reproduction conditions of the filter are established. The fluid passages (85,86) introduce the surrounding air of the heated filter around the arrangement position of a battery for hybrid (80) in order to warm the battery.    USE - For engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective warming up of battery for hybrid using surrounding air of heated filter, thus preventing reduction of stability of battery output.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the layout figure of battery chamber periphery of vehicle.    Exhaust channel (3)    Oxidation catalyst (11)    Filter (12)    Battery for hybrid (80)    Fluid passages (85,86)
NOVELTY - A plating liquid (10), supercritical substance or substance capable of forming supercritical state, and a surface-active agent (11) are accommodated in a reaction bath (1). The metal ion contained in plating liquid is diffused, and precipitated to a to-be-plated material (18) after forming supercritical state and emulsion state in reaction bath. Thus, a thin film is manufactured.    USE - For manufacturing thin film used as hydrogen separation membrane used for modification-type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film having high uniformity and productivity is economically manufactured, and generation of pinhole is effectively suppressed. The usage amount of plating liquid is reduced, and contact force of metal plating film is strengthened.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for palladium plating bath.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacture of thin film.    reaction bath (1)    plating liquid (10)    surface active agent (11)    reducing agent (14)    to-be-plated material (18)
NOVELTY - A G-sensor (20a) is arranged on the sides of vehicle. An electrical energy generator performs generation of electrical energy along power supply line (PLS) using the power of moving body.    USE - For vehicle equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents disconnection of power supply line during vehicle collision due to the electrical energy generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply device.    G-sensor (20a)    Power supply line (PLS)
NOVELTY - A fan controller performs control of supply of total air volume into a battery. A switching valve regulates the supply of total air volume when upper limit gas volume is larger than PCU cooing requirement air volume.    USE - For electric equipment of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Allows exact cooling of vehicle due to the formation of the switching valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of the cooling device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An electrolyte structure (31) comprises an anode and cathode which are formed at respective flow paths (32,33) by laminating hydrogen isolation metal layer (311) and proton conductor layer (312). The anode and cathode are short-circuited by a short-circuit (91).    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell is utilized effectively at the time of electric power generation needlessness and drive is performed stably. Thus energy efficiency is improved using simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolyte structure (31)    anode flow path (32)    cathode flow path (33)    hydrogen isolation metal layer (311)    proton conductor layer (312)    short-circuit (91)
NOVELTY - A lever (15) rotatable about a pin (14) of a bracket (13) fixed to battery storage chamber (7) supports a locking element (22) which locks the lever and prevents rotation of lever, when front end (19) of clamp ring (16) is engaged to to-be-latched portion (18) of a cover closing the chamber. A releasing operation element (23) and lever are grasped by single hand and operated to rotate the lever to unlocking state.    USE - Buckle used for holding cover of battery used in battery-operated vehicle in closed position.    ADVANTAGE - The unlocking of the control lever during the engagement of the clamp ring to the battery cover, by rotation of the control lever about the pin, is reliably prevented. The disengagement of the clamp ring and the cover is prevented even if the clamp ring is engaged to the cover for a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the buckle.    Storage chamber (7)    Bracket (13)    Pin (14)    Lever (15)    Clamp ring (16)    To-be-latched portion (18)    Front end (19)    Locking element (22)    Releasing operation element (23)
NOVELTY - The filling portion (43) is filled with ion exchange resin (43a), so that it flood with introduced recycled water and/or liquid. The filling portion is put into liquid, so that an antimicrobial effect might attain to preset range in the liquid.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses reproduction of collection microorganism in water, without increasing the number of portions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    pure water device (40)    channel (42)    filling portion (43)    microbial agent (43b)    ion exchange resin (43a)    filter (44)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen gas separation apparatus has cooling unit and adsorption unit having adsorption material. A mixed gas containing hydrogen gas and dehydrogenation product is cooled, and dehydrogenation product is separated. The dehydrogenation product remaining in the cooled mixed gas is made to adsorb into the adsorption material and separated.    USE - For separating hydrogen gas used for fuel cell mounted in vehicle and hydrogen fueled engine.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas separating apparatus generates hydrogen of high purity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the hydrogen gas generation apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    reaction tank (10)    catalyst (11)    discharge port (19)    cooling chamber (21)    adsorption chamber (22)
NOVELTY - The coil (11) comprises electroconductive winding portion (16) inserted between two electroconductive winding portions (15,17), while connection portion (22) of winding portion (16) and connection portion (21) of winding portion (15,17) are connected electrically.    USE - For transformer (claimed), electronic component (claimed), direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (claimed) used for vehicle such as internal combustion engine motor vehicle, electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle, inductor, switching power supply apparatus and noise filter.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of coil is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) transformer;    (2) direct current-direct current converter; and    (3) electronic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of coil.    coil (11)    coil terminals (12,13)    electroconductive winding portions (15-17)    portion between windings (18)    connection portions (21,22)
NOVELTY - A second heat pipe (4) conveys heat using lesser number of components compared with a first heat pipe (3). A relay unit (5) conducts the heat from the second heat pipe towards the first heat pipe. Thermoelements (2) are formed between the cooling units (3a) of the first heat pipe.    USE - For motor vehicle engine.    ADVANTAGE - Provides cooling structure using heat pipe. Reduces the number of components, thus reducing the size of the apparatus. Improves the cooling capability of the heat pipe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the heat electric power generating apparatus.    Thermoelements (2)    First heat pipe (3)    Cooling units (3a)    Second heat pipe (4)    Relay unit (5)
NOVELTY - A core (1) is formed around a central electrode (3), by winding strip-shaped metal plates (2) comprising holes for draining water droplets.    USE - Used for a hydrogen burning device of fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The collection of water droplets on the metal plates is prevented, enabling the catalyst to reach the reaction temperature rapidly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the electric heating catalyst support.    core (1)    metal plate (2)    flat plate (2a)    corrugated sheet (2b)    central electrode (3)
NOVELTY - The wheel has a set of acceleration pinions (2) with driving pinions (21) whose rotation speed is increased when the pinions (21) have less number of teeth than that of an inner pinion (14) and have rotation speed in reverse direction, in order to increase driven pinion`s (22) speed. Differential ratio of teeth of the pinions (2) allows rotation of a magnet (41) with respect to a coil (42) of a generator (4) for producing electricity.    USE - Used for a scooter, three-wheeler, mail cart, miniature car, roller skate, shopping cart and bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation speed of the driven pinion increases to allow rotation of the magnet with respect to the coil at a very high speed even if the wheel rotates more slowly. The differential ratio of the teeth of the acceleration pinions allows the rotation of the magnet at very high speed to cause the production of electrical energy in less time and without any lack and to increase power of the generated electricity, thus improving luminous effect of a light system of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional side view of a wheel.    Acceleration pinions (2)    Generator (4)    Driving pinions (21)    Driven pinion (22)    Magnet (41)    Coil (42)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell temperature controller associated with a controller operative to supply humidified fuel and oxidizer to fuel cell stack to generate electric power, to raise and lower the temperature of the fuel cell stack (2).    USE - For conditioning solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Allows electrolyte membrane to effectively contain moisture. Hence damage of fuel cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method for conditioning fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel cell conditioning system.
NOVELTY - A pressing mechanism (51,52) presses secondary batteries (10i) between plate-like members (21a,22a) exhibiting maximum rigidity at a pressing center determined based on the pressing points on the plate-like members. The plate-like members are stacked as outermost layers of a battery stack body (40). The battery stack body is comprised of the secondary batteries.    USE - Battery.    ADVANTAGE - Allows secondary batteries to be pressed by restriction plates. Applies uniform surface pressure to each secondary battery to suppress voltage drop in the secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of a battery.    Secondary batteries (10i)    Plate-like members (21a,22a)    Battery stack body (40)    Pressing mechanism (51,52)
NOVELTY - The method involves effectuating movement, loading and unloading of wastes by means of a truck using a unique electrical energy source. The truck uses an electrical motor (5) to activate a loading and unloading mechanism, where the motor is supplied with energy from a socket (11). The truck is moved using electrical motors (9) supplied with current by storage batteries (3) or by contact lines (1) of a trolley bus electrical network.    USE - Used for collecting and transporting sorted or unsorted solid wastes.    ADVANTAGE - The movement, loading and unloading of the wastes is effectuated by means of the truck using unique electrical energy source, thus permitting better management of the wastes and permitting to transport and collect the wastes without pollution, and without wasting energy and fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an electrically operated truck.    Contact lines (1)    Storage batteries (3)    Electrical motors (5, 9)    Cable (10)    Electrical socket (11)
NOVELTY - The battery has a joint ring (3) for joining an open end portion of one of a pair of bottomed cans (2) to an open end portion of the other bottomed can. A power generation component with a pair of electrodes is accommodated in the joined bottomed cans. A region of the joint ring that is in contact with one of the bottomed cans is electrically insulated from region of the joint ring in contact with the other bottomed can.    USE - Battery e.g. an alkaline-manganese battery, a nickel- cadmium battery, a nickel-metal hydride battery, and a lithium-ion battery, utilized for a transportation equipment such as a hybrid electric vehicle and an electric vehicle, and portable equipment such as a personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The battery requires only smaller space for accommodating a power generation component. The battery achieves high energy density and excellent output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method for manufacturing a battery    (B) a method for manufacturing a battery pack in which a set of batteries are connected in series.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view depicting a battery.    Plane (1)    Bottomed cans (2)    Joint ring (3)
NOVELTY - The system has a supply device supplying a scavenging gas to an anode and a cathode, and a humidifier (5) humidifying the scavenging gas. A control device (17) controls the supply device when a fuel cell (1) is turned off so that supply of fuel gas to the anode is shut off and the scavenging gas is supplied to the anode and the cathode. Supply of the scavenging gas to the cathode is conducted through the humidifier.    USE - Used in an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides protection against degradation of power generation during starting of the fuel cell under low temperature condition and reduces time period required for scavenging while power generation stops, thus improving starting of the fuel cell under low temperature condition and providing earlier turning-off of the power system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for scavenging a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram illustrating a fuel cell system mounted on an electric vehicle.    Fuel cell (1)    Supercharger (3)    Humidifier (5)    Air shutoff valve (6)    Control device (17)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is produced by reacting a first portion of a hydride with water to produce heat in a first reaction, and reacting a second portion of the hydride and a hydroxide in a second reaction, by transferring the heat.    USE - For producing hydrogen as fuel source, particularly for mobile fuel-cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - The invention maintains the storage materials at a constant temperature during the reaction, does not require an extensive cooling system, and provides good control over the reaction as it proceeds. It minimizes the overall enthalpy of the reaction system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hydrogen storage composition having a hydrogenated state and a dehydrogenated state. In the hydrogenated state, the composition comprises a hydride and a hydrated hydroxide; and in the dehydrogenated state, the composition comprises an oxide.
NOVELTY - The connector (10) has high and low current terminals (12,14) sealed within housing (16). The bobbins (28) has projections with receptacle for receiving terminal blade (34) that electrically connects low-current terminal to coil (30) through spring (32). The high-current terminal which contacts a contact disc (20), is attached to plunger rod (22). A cover (18) is provided for securing coil assembly within housing.    USE - For connecting battery and electric starter for supplying power to vehicle e.g. truck, tractor, and construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy and efficient assembly of required components within connector housing.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional perspective view of the connector.    connector (10)    high-current terminal (12)    low-current terminal (14)    housing (16)    cover (18)    contact disc (20)    plunger rod (22)    bobbin (28)    coil (30)    spring (32)    terminal blade (34)
NOVELTY - The system includes a burner (70) that supplies heat to a modifier (10) and a hydrogen supply path (54) which supplies hydrogen to a fuel cell (12). A burner (74) provided at a warm water apparatus (16), burns the hydrogen not supplied to the fuel cell, received through a hydrogen supply path (66).    USE - For generating electric energy using fuel cell e.g. phosphoric-acid type fuel cell, carbonate type fuel cell, solid-electrolyte fuel cell, alkali fuel cell and heat energy for heating water, and for supplying to house and plant.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy utilization efficiency, while reducing the size of fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    modifier (10)    fuel cell (12)    water warm apparatus (16)    reaction container (22)    hydrogen supply paths (54,66)    burners (70,74)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell generates electric power for driving a drive device, before connection of fuel cell to the drive device by a controller. The generated electric power is supplied to an electrical storage apparatus    USE - For generating electric power for load such as drive motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves output stability of fuel cell, after connection of fuel cell and drive device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart illustrating the operation of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The system has an electrolyte film of fuel cell arranged at air-supply upstream side, with equivalent weight (EW) less than the EW of the electrolyte film of the fuel cell arranged at the air-supply downstream side.    USE - For electric-motor vehicle and for domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - Highly efficient fuel cell with simple structure, for moisture control, is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph explaining the relationship between the voltage and current density. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A cable (600) passes from below and through an opening on a floor panel (202) of the vehicle to connect to a terminal (514) of a battery pack. A shield cover (630) covers the cable from below. A grommet (640) is attached beneath the floor panel to cover the opening and shield cover.    USE - For mounting battery pack to vehicle e.g. sedan.    ADVANTAGE - Enables cable to be connected to battery pack from below floor panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of a battery pack to which a cable has been attached.    Floor panel (202)    Battery pack (500)    Terminal (514)    Cable (600)    Shield cover (630)    Grommet (640)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes a voltage controller which regulates a voltage adjustment connector so that a specific voltage is set as the target voltage, when the abnormality of a voltage detector is detected. The voltage detector is used to detect the voltage between the terminals of the fuel cell.    USE - The fuel cell system is used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures reliable operation of the fuel cell system even when the abnormality of the voltage detector is detected.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method for controlling the fuel cell system; and    (B) a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the DC-DC converter control routine performed by the electronic control unit. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A pre-heating pipe (17) pre-heats fuel gas and air before mixing fuel gas and air to generate fuel-air mixed gas for supplying to a single chamber type fuel cell (8). A temperature sensor (22) detects temperature of pre-heated air. A controller controls thermal power of a burner (3) that burns fuel gas, based on detection result so that detected temperature does not exceeds spontaneous ignition temperature of mixed gas.    USE - Gas fitting comprising fuel cell for generating power for driving fan and solenoid valve in infrared stove.    ADVANTAGE - Spontaneous ignition of mixed gas is prevented and hence safe operation is ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the infrared stove.    burner (3)    single chamber type fuel cell (8)    pre-heating pipe (17)    temperature sensor (22)    valve (23)
NOVELTY - A container box (3) has a tongue piece (41) provided at the box side face and opening towards the outer side.    USE - For accommodating lead storage battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to extract lead storage battery from container box easily even when gap is not provided in between lead storage battery and container box by pressing foot on open tongue piece while removing battery from container box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a model diagram of a principal portion of a container box accommodating a lead storage battery.    lead storage battery (1)    strip shaped handle (2)    container box (3)    tongue piece (41,42)
NOVELTY - At least one power supply module (20,30) is connected detachably to the vehicle-mounted unit main body (10) for providing power supply voltage to the unit main body and driving the unit main body within a predetermined voltage.    USE - For e.g. hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides low cost electrical unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the structure of a vehicle-mounted electrical unit.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Unit main body (10)    CPU (11)    ROM (14)    Power supply module (20,30)
NOVELTY - The housing includes a restricting rod (250) extending between the lower cover (212) and the upper cover (214) of a battery pack. Plate-shaped reinforcement boards (270) are installed between the rod and the lower and upper covers.    USE - For electrical-storage mechanism installed at vehicle interior.    ADVANTAGE - Improves structural strength of housing while suppressing increase in housing weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a housing. (Diagram includes non-English language text)    Packing case (210)    Lower cover (212)    Upper cover (214)    Restricting rod (250)    Plate-shaped reinforcement boards (270)
NOVELTY - An x-ray generator (3) irradiates x-rays towards a battery (1) moving along a conveyor (2), after which a camera produces an image of the battery. A pair of electrode plates (11) in the battery is detected to be in a non-contacting state if the resulting image shows that at least on plate does not contact another.    USE - For battery used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that battery is tested properly without any possibility of incorrect evaluation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the battery testing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Conveyor (2)    X-ray generator (3)    Area sensor type x-ray detector (4)    Electrode plates (11)
NOVELTY - The cell supplies hydrogen gas and air through gas passageway formed within separators (22,24) to anode (14) and cathode (16) through gaseous-diffusion layers (18,20), respectively. A controller (28) controls a direct current power source (26) according to cathode temperature. The power source supplies electric power to thermoelectric elements (30,32) which convert the electric power into heat energy.    USE - Used as power supply for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides stable electric power supply to thermoelectric elements, in all temperature conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    anode (14)    cathode (16)    gaseous-diffusion layers (18,20)    separators (22,24)    direct current power source (26)    controller (28)    thermoelectric elements (30,32)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen barrier coated article is obtained by coating aluminum (alloy), aluminum nitride, titanium nitride and titanium carbide on the surface of stainless steel pipe and containers. Also claimed is the manufacture of hydrogen barrier coated article.    USE - Used for e.g. stainless steel piping and tank used in fuel cell used for generating electric power in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The coated article has excellent hydrogen barrier property, workability, and thermal and mechanical characteristics, and is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Titanium nitride is Ti2N or TiN and titanium carbide is Ti2C or TiC.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the manufacture of a nydrogen barrier coated article.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of apparatus used for forming hydrogen barrier film.    Vacuum chamber (1)    Metallic mold (2)    Gas introduction portion (3)    Stainless steel cylinder (4)    Insulation tower (6)    Gas plasma (8)
NOVELTY - An eco-friendly naphthalene hydrogenating system is a reaction system which hydrogenates naphthalene using subcritical or supercritical fluid and a platinum group-metal supported catalyst of carbon dioxide.    USE - For hydrogenating naphthalene used as reaction solvent, common solvent, aroma free solvent, developing agent of fuel cell for motor vehicles and hydrogen storage medium. Tetralin is used as solvent, paint and motor fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The eco-friendly naphthalene hydrogenating system carries out hydrogenation process efficiently, without using harmful organic solvent in less time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of naphthalene hydride, which involves reacting naphthalene and hydrogen in the presence of platinum group-metal supported catalyst of carbon dioxide, at 20-250degreesC and pressure of 0.2-100 MPa; and    (2) naphthalene hydrogenating catalyst consisting of the platinum group-metal supported catalyst.
NOVELTY - A capacitor bank (2) is connected to and charged by an accessory power supply (4) and/or a battery (3). The capacitor bank supplies electric power when electric power supplied to the voltage-dependent apparatus falls below a predetermined value.    USE - Used with accessory power supply and/or battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Can effectively provide back-up power in case electric power from battery and accessory power supply becomes insufficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of vehicle-mounted voltage-dependent apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Capacitor bank (2)    Battery (3)    Accessory power supply (4)
NOVELTY - A compressor (3) having a housing (5) and an impeller (6), is releasably connected to a motor (2) using a connection mechanism (4). The connection mechanism has a plate (10) forming a locating surface for the housing connection portion and a plate (11) having a guide surface (16) which guides the work fluid inside the housing.    USE - For supplying compressed air to fuel cell system of vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The motor can be fitted with impellers and housing of different shapes and sizes, by simply modifying the plate with guide surface in the connection mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional side view of automotive motor-compressor assembly.    motor (2)    compressor (3)    connection mechanism (4)    housing (5)    impeller (6)    plates (10,11)    guide surface (16)
NOVELTY - Air feed system (1) for at least one internal combustion engine (10) and at least one fuel cell system (16) of a motor vehicle has an oxygen enrichment unit (42) which has an air inlet (52), a main product outlet (56) and a secondary product outlet (54). An air feed (58) leads to the internal combustion engine. The secondary product outlet is connected to the air feed of the engine. The oxygen enrichment unit has an oxygen enriching membrane (46) which, like a partition, forms inside the oxygen enrichment unit at least one main product section (48) and at least one secondary product section (50).    USE - The air feed system is for at least one internal combustion engine and at least one fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - In addition to improving the operating of the fuel cell system, the running of the engine, particularly with regard to exhaust gas development, is also improved in a simple and inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for the feed of air to at least one internal combustion engine and at least one fuel cell system of a motor vehicle whereby a secondary product portion is fed to the engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an air feed system connected to an internal combustion engine and to a fuel cell system.    air feed system (1)    internal combustion engine (10)    fuel cell system (16)    oxygen enrichment system (42)    oxygen enriching member (46)    main product section (48)    secondary product section (50)    air inlet (52)    secondary product outlet (54)    main product outlet (56)    air feed (58)
NOVELTY - A monitor system of a whole car controller for CAN bus fuel battery vehicles includes three parts: an upper bit set, CAN card and its bus and a lower bit set, in which, the PCMCIM interface of the upper bit set is connected with CAN interface of the lower bit set via the CAN card and CAN bus, the upper bit set sends request words and control parameter address to calibrate the parameters of the controller on line, the lower bit set whole car controller realizes on-line program of CAN bus communication by imaging the executing code, realizing site monitor and management for high rate of data transmission by CAN bus technology and Matlab software platform.
NOVELTY - The reformer (20) has a reformation reactor (22) for reforming fuel and generating hydrogen gas. A heat insulator (26) with a vacuum area between its inner wall surrounding the Reformation reactor and an outer wall, recovers the heat generated from the reformation reactor. Carbon-monoxide reducing sections (24) are connected to reformation reactor for reducing concentration of carbon monoxide from the reformed gas.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell system (claimed) using polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) for use as mobile power source in vehicle, distributed power source for home or buildings and small sized power source for electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Reformer is capable of effectively recovering the reaction heat for forming reformed gas thereby enhancing the thermal efficiency and the reaction efficiency of the reformation reactor and enhancing the performance and efficiency of the overall system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    reformer (20)    reformation reactor (21)    carbon monoxide reducing sections (24)    heat insulator (26)    fuel system (100)
NOVELTY - Reformation unit (21) has a zigzag shaped pipe (22) through which fuel passes. The pipe is formed from the material adapted to induce a catalytic reformation reactions. The rough inner surface of the pipe has protrusions having height of about 2-20 nm. A heat source (24) comprising a heating plate and a heating coil heats the pipe.    USE - Reformer for fuel system (claimed) using polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) for use as mobile power source for vehicle, distributed power source for home or buildings and small power sources used for electronic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The reformer has a simple structure and does not require a separate process for forming a catalyst layer thereby reducing manufacturing cost of the compact fuel cell system. Exfoliation of the catalytic reformation layer is prevented thereby improving the performance and the efficiency of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system.    reformer (20)    reformation unit (21)    pipe (22)    heat source (24)    fuel cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A flow of moisture removing medium is provided through a fuel cell when ambient temperature, measured in the vicinity of fuel cell vehicle when fuel cell vehicle is shut down, drops to predetermined temperature. The moisture removing medium is flowed through the fuel cell for sufficient time to remove sufficient amount of water in the fuel cell so that the fuel cell is not degraded by freezing of water.    USE - For freeze protection of fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Removes water from fuel cell stack and system before water freezes and degrades fuel cell structures and other system components. Prevents fuel cell stack components from being damaged by ice formation and expansion. Protects any fuel cell component that might be degraded by freezing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a moisture removing method for fuel cell; and    (B) a moisture removing system for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic block diagram of the fuel cell water purging system.
NOVELTY - The system has a rechargeable battery providing an electrical current to a helmet (300). An electrical distribution system provides a path for the current between the battery and the helmet. A housing formed within the helmet, houses the electrical system. A power source supplies power to the helmet over a distribution system. The helmet has a light emitting diode and a switch for activating/de-activating the diode.    USE - Used for a crash helmet that is utilized for providing cranial and neck safety protection for a user in an industry e.g. sports and leisure, equipment and vehicle operation, construction, military and law enforcement.    ADVANTAGE - The housing is formed within the helmet and houses the power system, thus eliminating the need for external power supply and increasing safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a power system for a crash helmet coupled to an alternative power supply.    Helmet (300)    Shell (302)    Power supply (306)    Electrical leads (308)    Supply lead (314)
NOVELTY - A redox flow battery (2) includes a reaction cell (21) and electrolyte liquid tanks (22) that are arranged separate from each other. A solar cell panel (1) is mounted on a raised arrangement unit (5) having a support mounting stand installed on a panel construction surface, forming a configuration space in which the reaction cell is arranged.    USE - For buildings.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents temperature increase of electrolyte liquid which may lower function of redox flow battery. Utilizes lightweight reaction cells which do not adversely affect strength of building.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a conceptual diagram of the overall layout of the hybrid power supply system.    Solar cell panel (1)    Redox flow battery (2)    Raised arrangement unit (5)    Reaction cell (21)    Electrolyte liquid tanks (22)
NOVELTY - The Zn-Sb type thermoelectric material (4) has 0.5 to 20 volume % of reinforced fiber comprising as main component zinc oxide (ZnO) whisker having acicular branch branched to four directions of rhombic shape.    USE - Used as power supply for space probe and lighthouse. Also for thermoelectric refrigeration and generation of electricity from exhaust heat of motor vehicle and small combustion furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The strength of the thermoelectric material is increased without reducing the thermoelectric capability. Hence the thermoelectric shock-resistance of the thermoelectric module is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the thermal shock test apparatus.    copper block (1)    heat generator (2)    temperature measurement element (3)    thermoelectric material (4)    holders (5)
NOVELTY - A Peltier device (62) provided at an off-gas flow-path (4), cools the cathode off-gas from a fuel cell (2) below atmospheric temperature before ejecting the off-gas to the atmosphere.    USE - For use in motor vehicle mounted with air conditioner, and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cathode off-gas is cooled below atmospheric temperature, before ejecting into atmosphere while smoke generation is prevented reliably even when atmospheric temperature is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline structure of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (2)    flow-path (4)    cooling device (6)    vapor liquid separation device (8)    opening (42)    Peltier device (62)    control apparatus (64)
NOVELTY - Tongue pieces (2a,2b) are provided in the circumference of the opening (2) of a radiation fin (1). The heat radiation unit (4) of heat conductive object (3) is interfitted with the opening. The tongue piece performs elastic deformation and fixed to the heat radiation unit.    USE - For secondary battery mounted on an electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective application of the heat sink due to the formation of the tongue piece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view and sectional view of the heat sink. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Radiation fin (1)    Opening (2)    Tongue pieces (2a,2b)    Heat conductive object (3)    Heat radiation unit (4)
NOVELTY - The separator is obtained by heat-melting raw material composition containing polyolefin type resin, inorganic fine particles and plasticizer, extrusion molding obtained mixture in the form of sheet, and performing thickness reduction processing of rolling and drawing. The separator consists of micro porous film obtained by removing the plasticizer.    USE - For capacitor, especially electrical double layer capacitor (claimed) and electrolytic capacitor used as backup power supply of electronic device, auxiliary power supply of electric vehicle and uninterruptible power system.    ADVANTAGE - The separator with reduced defects such as pinhole is manufactured with improved yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The separator is obtained by heat-melting raw material composition containing polyolefin type resin, inorganic fine particles and plasticizer, extrusion molding obtained mixture in the form of sheet, and performing thickness reduction processing of rolling and drawing. The separator consists of micro porous film obtained by removing the plasticizer. The fine particles contain moisture content of 3 mass% or less. The ratio (A/T) of maximum particle diameter (A) of fine particles and film thickness (T) is 0.5 or less.
NOVELTY - The capacitor comprises a polarizing electrode layer (2) which is filled with an electroconductive powder such that the distribution of the powder is different for different regions of the electrode layer.    USE - For electronic device, fuel cell vehicle and also for electrical power storage.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a simple structure having high electrode density and high capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of manufacturing electric double layer capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the perspective and the sectional views of the electric double layer capacitor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    collector (1)    polarizing electrode layer (2)    separator (4)    lead wire (5,6)
NOVELTY - An electric power converter obtains an optimal electric current for obtaining maximum electric power from an electric current-electric power characteristic of a thermoelectric element. The electric power converter controls the current flowing in the thermoelectric element, so that the current becomes equal to the optimal current, when the thermoelectric element generates electric power.    USE - For exhaust system of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to convert heat energy of exhaust gas into electric energy efficiently by performing thermoelectric power generation at optimal current, without using temperature sensor and maintaining good heat transmission state in between thermoelectric module and heat source. Enables to obtain optimal electric current promptly and control current appropriately even when there is transient change in engine operating state.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method for electric power generation apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a graph explaining the method of calculating an optimal electric current value in the electric current control process.
NOVELTY - A process for producing a curved bodywork element (10) for a vehicle, comprises placing a melt adhesive film (16) on one side of the element, and then placing a number of planar solar cells (18A-C) on top. A second melt adhesive film (20) is placed on top of the cells, and pressure is exerted using a die. The film composite is then subjected to heat treatment. After lamination, the die (24) is removed. The die has planar surfaces, and lamination takes place in a laminator with a heating plate.    USE - The process is used to produce a curved bodywork element for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Risk of cell damage is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the element    element (10)    film (16)    cells (18A-C)    adhesive film (20)    die (24)
NOVELTY - Preparation of catalyst includes vapor depositing elemental platinum, molybdenum or tungsten, and aluminum on substrate to yield catalyst precursor, and activating catalyst precursor    USE - For preparing catalyst useful as electro-oxidation catalyst in fuel cell, e.g. reformate fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Catalyst has CO stripping potential of less than 100 mV versus a saturated calomel electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of catalyst includes vapor depositing elemental platinum (Pt), X, and aluminum (Al) on a substrate to yield a catalyst precursor of formula of PtXaAlb, and activating the catalyst precursor to form a catalyst.    X=Mo or W;    a=greater than or equal to0.001; and    b=greater than or equal to2.4(1+a)    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) a membrane electrode assembly comprising anode and cathode layers of porous electrically conductive sheet material, a membrane interposed between the anode and cathode layers, and a catalyst obtained by the above method interposed between the anode layer and membrane;    (b) a fuel cell comprising a chamber, and a membrane partially coated with the catalyst and separating the chamber into anode and cathode compartments; and    (c) a method of increasing carbon monoxide (CO) tolerance of a membrane electrode assembly by vapor depositing elemental Pt, X and Al on a membrane to yield a catalyst precursor, and activating the catalyst precursor to form a catalyst.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a purging unit that purges vaporized fuel absorbed by a canister (34) into an intake path of an internal combustion engine, when a preset purge execution condition is met. An amount of electricity generated by a generator is controlled to become higher when vapor concentration detected by a detecting unit is high compared with when the concentration is low when the engine is in an idling operation state.    USE - Used for controlling amount of power generated by an electric generator mounted in an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The purging unit purges vaporized fuel absorbed by the canister into intake path of the internal combustion engine, when predetermined purge execution condition is met, thus suppressing fluctuation in rotation of the engine in an idling operation state. The apparatus allows appropriate purging treatment of the vaporized fuel, thus enhancing drivability through a proper purging treatment of vaporized fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a control apparatus for an internal combustion engine.    Combustion chamber (16)    Intake port (17)    Canister (34)    Purge control valve (35)    Purge path (36)
NOVELTY - A battery has a body with a base and side faces (10c,10d), with compartments respectively connected to the corresponding side face. Each compartment defines a cavity housing an electrical terminal facing towards the base of the battery. A housing (20) has sidewalls (22) that define recesses that removably receive the compartments so that the electrical terminals contact each other.    USE - For hose reel mechanism of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Forms a substantially watertight seal since electrical terminal of the housing are configured to contact the electrical terminals of the battery when the battery's compartments are disposed in the housing's recessed portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a battery;    (B) a housing for receiving the battery;    (C) a method for installing a battery; and    (D) a method for operating a hose reel mechanism    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the isometric view of the battery assembly.    Side faces (10c,10d)    Handle (12)    Housing (20)    Sidewalls (22)    Battery assembly (100)
NOVELTY - Positive electrode comprises a current collector (11), a first coating layer (12) containing a first active material on the current collector, and a second coating layer (13) containing a second active material on the first coating layer.    USE - For lithium rechargeable batteries (claimed). May be used in electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The inventive positive electrode is low in cost. It produces batteries having excellent cycling properties at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating the above positive electrode comprising applying the first coating layer on the current collector, drying the current collector with the first coating layer, applying the second coating layer on the current collector, drying the current collector with the two coating layers, and pressing the dried current collector to obtain the positive electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cross-section view of a positive electrode.    Current collector (11)    First coating layer (12)    Second coating layer (13)
NOVELTY - A non-corrosive composition for forming a functional material layer to be ejected by an ejection device comprises: a specific amount of a base; and a solution of a strong acid functional material. The specific amount of the base is added to the solution so as not to corrode components of the ejection device.    USE - For forming a reaction layer of a fuel cell for use as a power source in an electronic device or an automobile (claimed), wherein the electronic device is e.g. cellular phone, notebook, personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable videophone.    ADVANTAGE - The functional material layer-forming composition does not corrode the components of an ejection device so that mass production of a functional material layer of a constant quality can be achieved even if the ejection device is used repeatedly for a long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a method for forming a functional material layer comprising applying the non-corrosive composition for forming the functional material layer onto a substratum, using an ejection device; and    (2) a method for manufacturing a fuel cell including a first current-collecting layer, a first reaction layer, an electrolyte film, a second reaction layer, and a second current-collecting layer, by forming the first and/or second reaction layers by applying the composition for forming a functional material layer using an ejection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an inkjet ejection device of the invention.    Inkjet head (22)    Head body (24)    Nozzle-forming surface (26)    End-piece (26a)    Table (28)    Tank (30)    Ejection material carrier pipe (32)    Ejection material level (32a)    Head air bubble-removing valve (32b)    Ejection material (34)    Fluid level control sensor (36)    Suction cap (40)    Suction valve (42)    Suction pressure detection sensor (44)    Suction pump (46)    Waste fluid tank (48)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is produced by providing first and second compositions, reacting first and second compositions to produce chemical hydride (80), providing liquid and reacting the chemical hydride with the liquid to produce high pressure hydrogen gas and byproduct that includes the first composition, and reusing the first composition formed as byproduct in subsequent chemical reaction to form additional chemical hydride.    USE - Used in the production of hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The invention is more economical because it allows the reuse of the first composition to produce additional chemical hydride.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a simplified schematic drawing illustrating an arrangement for practicing the inventive method.    Sodium hydroxide (11)    Passageway (12)    Container (13)    Internal cavity (21)    Apertures (22-25)    Chemical reactor (30)    Methane (40)    Burner (70)    Chemical hydride (80)    Liquid (90)
NOVELTY - The motor has an internal combustion engine providing thrust to propel a watercraft, and an alternator (52) producing an operating rail voltage (58) within a voltage range when the engine is running. Fuel for the engine is supplied by a fuel pump (64). The pump is controlled by an engine control unit (56) with a control line (75) that controls the fuel pump to operate at a rail voltage that exceeds the rated maximum voltage.    USE - For example for an outboard motor, and other recreation vehicles such as motor cycles, mopeds, scooters, snow mobiles, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The control line of the engine control unit controls the fuel pump to operate at the rail voltage that exceeds the rated maximum voltage, thus efficiently operating at varying voltages, improving fuel efficiency and reducing noise emission.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an electrical system electronically controlled engine.    Alternator (52)    Engine control unit (56)    Rail voltage (58)    Fuel pump (64)    Control line (75)
NOVELTY - The assembly (10) has a precision resistor (30) for a battery sensor and including a connection for connecting to a battery pole terminal (12) and another connection for connecting to a ground wire (21). An electrically conductive connection is formed between the ground wire and the battery pole terminal via the precision resistor. One of the connections is a force-locking connection.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle battery for connecting a precision resistor in a battery sensor to a pole terminal and/or a battery cable of the battery.    ADVANTAGE - The connections in the precision resistor connect to the pole terminal and the wire such that an electrically conductive connection is formed between the cable and terminal via the resistor, thus eliminating costly weld joint to integrate the resistor. The current can be conducted with the lowest possible resistance via the electrically conductive connection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partly cross-sectional perspective view of a connector.    Connector assembly (10)    Battery pole terminal (12)    Battery pole (14)    Ground wire (21)    Precision resistor (30)
NOVELTY - A docking connector (14) connects the fuel cell unit (10) with an information processor (18). The connector includes a power terminal (92) to supply power from processor to a pump injecting fuel and air into fuel cell, another power terminal (92a) to supply power to storage unit storing fuel cell identification data, and input-output terminal (93) for communicating with processor.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) unit for use with information processor such as notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high safety, while connecting fuel cell unit with the information processor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for control method of fuel cell unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell unit with information processor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell unit (10)    docking connector (14)    information processor (18)    power terminals (92,92a)    input-output terminal (93)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (24) derives heat from compressed natural gas, using which a heat exchanger (21) heats the natural gas input from upstream side gas supply line (2). A pressure-reduction valve (23) reduces pressure of the heated natural gas to preset pressure.    USE - For reducing high pressure of natural gas e.g. town gas in gas supply line.    ADVANTAGE - Enables stable and efficient supply of natural gas of preset pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the gas pressure reduction installation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas supply line (2)    heat exchanger (21)    electric heater (22)    pressure-reduction valve (23)    fuel cell (24)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a heat exchange unit (31) which raises the temperature of working fluid with exhaust heat of fuel cell mounted on diving machine for making the fluid to a gaseous state. A turbine (32) makes the fluid to expand. Another heat exchange unit (34) reduces the temperature of fluid for making the fluid to liquid state to flow the fluid in and around the ship.    USE - Used in diving machine of ship.    ADVANTAGE - The energy efficiency of diving machine can be improved by simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) diving machine; and    (2) thermal energy conversion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of electric power generation apparatus.    electric power generation apparatus (30)    heat exchange units (31,34)    turbine (32)    pump (35)    inverter (36)
NOVELTY - A relative rotation control unit controls the relative rotation of an outer shaft (24) and an inner shaft (25). An inverter supplies electric power from the vehicle body side with respect to a motor generator (43). The motor generator provided torque of relative rotation direction to the inner shaft and the outer shaft.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies structure thus reducing manufacturing cost. Improves space saving efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the internal structure of the drive shaft.    Outer shaft (24)    Inner shaft (25)    Motor generator (43)    Slip ring (47)    Lock mechanism (54)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell removes electron from carbon compound contained in the biological fuel by oxidation reaction by irradiation of light of 300-1000 nm. The electron produced by light irradiation is guided by an external electric circuit through the oxide semiconductor.    USE - For generating electric power from biological fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables conversion of chemical energy of biological fuel into electrical energy, reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the biological cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A gas holder (3), which is filled with a fuel gas at a high pressure, is suspended in the frame (2) of a vehicle body. A space (V) is formed around the gas holder such that the space is opened towards the downward direction of a vehicle (100).    USE - For mounting gas holder to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses temperature rise of gas holder. Enables filling gas holder with gas of prescribed amount at low cost in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a gas charging method; and    (B) a gas charging installation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side view of vehicle with gas holder filled with fuel gas in gas charging installation.    Frame (2)    Gas holder (3)    Coolant container (42)    Vehicle (100)    Space (V)
NOVELTY - At least three modules e.g. fuel cell module (41), a humidification module (43) and a fluid control module (45) are arranged on a frame (47) and are fixed to the lower surface of the frame by fixing bolts (81) through component brackets (69,71,73,75,77,79).    USE - For fuel cell system e.g. electric power generation system of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves maintenance property of the fuel cell system. Increase collision safety and ensure effective utilization of space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a perspective diagram of the system components.    Fuel cell module (41)    Humidification module (43)    Fluid control module (45)    Frame (47)    Component brackets (69,71,73,75,77,79)    Bolts (81)
NOVELTY - A controller (6) switches ON/OFF of power supply of mobile telephone (7) in response to control signal from a control unit (8). When control unit receives signal indicating abnormality of environment temperature, hydrogen leakage and circulating water temperature of fuel cell system (1), and temperature of hydrogen tank (2), a signal is provided to controller to turn ON mobile telephone for notifying an emergency report to user.    USE - Fuel-cell vehicle with mobile telephone, personal handy system (PHS) and vehicle telephone.    ADVANTAGE - Notifies user/service center about abnormality of fuel-cell vehicle efficiently. Also suppresses exhaustion of power by switching ON the mobile phone in case of emergency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel-cell vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (1)    hydrogen tank (2)    controller (6)    mobile telephone (7)    control unit (8)    sensors (10,12-15)
NOVELTY - Hexa peri hexa benzo coronene derivative (1 or 2), is new.    USE - For forming self-integrated component of nano size (claimed), and used as molding material, optoelectronic device material, non-linear optics material, inorganic-organic composite material, solar cell material and fuel cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The hexa peri hexa benzo coronene derivative has similar symmetry. The structure of nano size is formed, by self assembling. The nano scale integration component can be formed not only by covalent bond, but also by interaction of non-covalent bond property. Self integration is carried out through amphiphilic property, hydrophobic effect and common effect of pi-pi stacking.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hexa perihexabenzocoronene derivative of formula (1) or (2), is new.    R1=alkyl;    R2=C6H4OR3 or C6H4OCH2CH2(OCH2CH2)nOR3;    R3=H or alkyl;    n=positive integer;    X=halogen atom;    R4=-A-CO2R5;    R5=same as R3; and    A=bivalent hydrocarbon group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for self-integrated component of nano size formed in solution which consists of hexa peri hexa benzo coronene derivative and solvent(s).
NOVELTY - An amphiphilic hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene derivative (1) is new.    USE - For ribbon-like or tube-like self-integration component of nano size (claimed) used for nano devices such as casting mold of gelatinizer of organic solvent, adsorption agent, catalyst support, sensor, inorganic organic composite material, molecule conducting wire, non-linear optics material, electrolyte of lithium cell, solar cell material, fuel cell material and nano solenoid.    ADVANTAGE - The amphiphilic hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene derivative provides nano scale molecule by self-assembling. The nano scale molecule does not contain impurities such as metal and has uniform size.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An amphiphilic hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene derivative of formula (1) is new.    R1=alkyl;    R2=C6H4OCH2CH2(OCH2CH2)_NOR3 or onium salt;    R3=hydrogen atom or alkyl;    n=positive integer;and    X=hydrogen atom or organic group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for self-integration component of nano size, which is formed using a solution which consists of the amphiphilic hexa-peri-hexabenzocoronene derivative, and 1 or more solvent.
NOVELTY - A sub battery is incorporated into a main battery in a vehicle door. When the vehicle falls into and submerges or sinks in water, the sub battery automatically lowers the window glass, even if the main battery is short-circuited. When the not in use, the sub battery is charged with the engine during normal vehicle driving.    USE - For automatically releasing or opening window glass of vehicle when vehicle sinks into water as result of accident. Also used for e.g. sports cars, four wheel drive (4WD) vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Allows rescue of driver and passenger from sinking vehicle.
NOVELTY - Device has a compressed air supply system (15) permitting to compress air necessary for operation of a fuel cell system (1) and comprising a main compression group (14). An assembly of control valves (6-8) permits to control flow and pressure in different fluid lines. The group supplies compressed air to a reformer system (2) and comprises of an electric motor (12) which drives a compressor (13).    USE - For controlling air supply of an auxiliary power unit type fuel cell system that is utilized to provide electrical energy necessary for propulsion of a motor vehicle or for power supply of auxiliary components embedded onboard the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The compressed air supply system permits to minimize the electrical consumption of the fuel cell system, and reduces the encumbrance as well as cost of production of the fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising an air supply control device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of an air supply controlling device.    Fuel cell system (1)    Reformer system (2)    Control valves (6-8)    Electric motor (12)    Compressor (13)    Main compression group (14)    Compressed air supply system (15)
NOVELTY - Device has a multi-channel valve (5) located between a condenser (6) and a turbine (4) to distribute a part of humid compressed air between the turbine and power electronic components (7) controlling a fuel cell system. A regulation unit (23) regulates flow of the air across the valve to cool the power electronic components. The components are cooled by the air issued from an outlet of the condenser through a channel.    USE - Used for cooling a power electronic component e.g. an inverter, low voltage to high voltage converter or high voltage to low voltage converter, of a fuel cell system (claimed) that is used for supplying an electrical motor of a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The device has better heat exchanging capacity due to the usage of humid compressed air at the outlet of the fuel cell. The device utilizes the existing fluid under pressure in the fuel cell system while eliminating an additional pumping device, thus reducing the costs related to energy consumption and reducing the level of noise. The device allows to cool the components in an economic and effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vehicle comprising a device for cooling electronic components of a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a device for cooling power electronic components utilizing humid air under pressure in outlet of a condenser.    Turbine (4)    Multi-channel valve (5)    Condenser (6)    Power electronic components (7)    Regulation unit (23)
NOVELTY - Device has a heat source (20) provided with a condenser (32) placed in downstream of a radiator (40) with respect to a common air flow (48). The flow exchanges heat with a coolant through the radiator and with a refrigerant through the condenser. The heat source is connected with a cold source (18) by a compressor (22) and an expansion valve (24) which passes the refrigerant to the cold source.    USE - Used in a front side module of a motor vehicle (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, for adjusting heat of a fuel cell of the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The condenser is placed in downstream of the radiator with respect to the common air flow, thus reducing the power consumed by the compressor and increasing the effectiveness of cooling of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a front side module for a motor vehicle with a support carrying a radiator and a condenser.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a fuel cell heat adjusting device.    Cold source (18)    Heat source (20)    Compressor (22)    Expansion valve (24)    Condenser (32)    Radiator (40)    Common air flow (48)
NOVELTY - Apparatus supplies fuel and air (15b,17b) to reformer pre-heater (34) connected to an inlet (36) of catalytic reformer (12). The reformer reforms hydrocarbon to provide hydrogen-containing reformate fuel (40) to anodes of fuel cell stack (16) to exhaust anode syngas (31). A portion of about 20-60% of syngas is recycled to inlet of the reformer. Another portion of the syngas is recycled to inlet of combustor (14).    USE - For use as auxiliary power unit in vehicle (claimed), to generate electricity by combining oxygen with hydrogen-containing fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Improves efficiency of hydrocarbon catalytic reformer by recycling a percentage of anode syngas directly into the reformer. Prevents contamination of fuel cell anodes by eliminating need for exogenous water and oxygen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) vehicle; and    (b) method for operating high temperature fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    catalytic reformer (12)    combustor (14)    fuel (15b)    fuel cell stack (16)    air (17b)    syngas (31)    reformer pre-heater (34)    inlet (36)    reformate fuel (40)
NOVELTY - Catalytic reformer (12) modifies hydrocarbon to provide the hydrogen containing reformate fuel to the stack assembly (16) which exhausts syngas. The amount of exhaust gas recycled into reformer is equal to 60%.    USE - Fuel cell system e.g. solid oxide fuel cell for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces superabundance of air required for operating high temperature fuel cell system. Increases efficiency of the reformer. Reduces size and weight of the heat exchangers. Retains most of the latent heat of anode tail gas for downstream processes. Improves efficiency of fuel cell system. Reduces total air flow in the system. Improves cooling of fuel cell stack. Reduces parasitic losses in air supply. Improves efficiency of reforming process. Enables the electrolyte to have flat temperature profile. Avoids heat losses in lower temperature zone.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (a) vehicle with fuel cell system; and    (b) high temperature fuel cell system operating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system.    reformer (12)    heat exchanger (14)    fuel cell stack (16)    fuel cell element (17)    anode stack (19)
NOVELTY - The transport cart (10) has an electrical power source comprising a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell (34), electrically connectable to the patient care apparatus to supply electrical power to the apparatus.    USE - For transporting a patient care apparatus such as infant care apparatus from one location to another while still maintaining support services to the patient in hospital.    ADVANTAGE - There is no need for a prolonged recharge time since the apparatus uses a fuel cell in the cart for its electrical power. The transport cart does not need to be plugged into a wall outlet for recharging and the fuel cell power system provides power to the patient care apparatus as long as there is fuel in the system. When the fuel is depleted, the fuel reservoir is simply replaced and the cart is put back into service with little downtime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of providing electrical power to a patient care apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the transport cart in position to be affixed to an infant care apparatus.    transport cart (10)    incubator (12)    base (14)    infant platform (16)    transparent walls (18)    movable canopy (20)    infant compartment (22)    wheels (24)    control panel (26)    monitor (28)    gas cylinder (32)    fuel cell (34)    fuel reservoir (36)
NOVELTY - Coupled to an axle/axle shaft (12) wheel hub (1), an adapter flange (5) maintains an active link with a driving belt pulley (DBP) (4) with a bearing (4.1) and an associated axle (3). As a transmission of force, a belt drive (7) interlinks the DBP and a driven belt pulley (DnBP) (6). A generator's (8) drive shaft (13) links to the DnBP with a positive and/or a non-positive fit.    USE - For a portable working motor like a generator to couple indirectly to a vehicle's driven axle shaft, e.g. emergency power units driven by a diesel/petrol engine used in the fire service and the armed forces.    ADVANTAGE - A mounting frame (2) supports the generator or the working motor and has a bearing for retaining the axle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an axial section of a drive system using a universal-joint propeller shaft and a generator linked to it.    Wheel hub (1)    Mounting frame (2)    Axle for driving belt pulley (3)    Driving belt pulley (4)    Bearing in driving belt pulley (4.1)    Adapter flange (5)    Driven belt pulley (6)    Belt drive (7)    Working motor/generator (8)    Axle shaft (12)    Drive shaft for generator (13)
NOVELTY - A car battery diagnosis procedure uses a Lemal algorithm and reference battery (2) voltage (U) and temperature (T) characteristics to construct a battery status model in a neural network (1) which is used for comparison with the battery status.    USE - Neural network based diagnosis procedure for car batteries powering safety critical applications.    ADVANTAGE - Provides battery status monitoring reliably at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the neural network learning procedure.    Neural network (1)    Reference battery (2)    Measurement vectors (3)    Reference battery input (4)    Reference battery output (5)    Comparator (9)    Current (I)    Temperature (T)    Voltage (U)
NOVELTY - A light-emitting wheel generator comprises a circuit board (8) with light emitting diode (LED) lights, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ring (5), a transparent PVC wheel (4), and a protection hub (9) with inside an armature coil assembly (10) having armature arms and coil spool.    USE - The invention is used for generating electricity according to the rotation of a wheel used on roller skates, in-line skates, bound skates, skate boards, kick boards, scooters, motorcycles, bicycles, tricycles or any other toys with wheels.    ADVANTAGE - The invention minimizes impact to the generator and makes the light emitted look brighter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A light-emitting wheel generator comprises:    (1) a circuit board with LED lights assembled at the edges;    (2) a PVC ring that is molded, produced and fixed into the wheel, with hollows that are good for the location LED lights after all parts are fixed;    (3) a transparent PVC wheel; and    (4) an extra protection, a protection hub, with inside an armature coil assembly having armature arms and coil spool, a circuit board with LED lights assembled at the edges, a permanent magnet (6) and a buffer (7).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the light emitting wheel generator.    PVC wheel (4)    PVC ring (5)    Permanent magnet (6)    Buffer (7)    Circuit board (8)    Protection hub (9)    Armature coil assembly (10)
NOVELTY - The method involves using battery monitoring system provided within a vehicle to determine if battery test should be performed when a first condition is satisfied. A vehicle load is then electrically coupled to the battery. The battery monitoring system is then used to analyze the response of the battery to the vehicle load coupled to the battery and to determine the state of health of the battery.    USE - For monitoring a battery installed in a vehicle such as batteries for vehicle starting, lighting and ignition applications, marine batteries, commercial batteries, industrial batteries, batteries for use with hybrid electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Analyzes the response of a battery to an applied load, and determines the deliverable power and energy for a battery. Determines the state of health of a battery. Estimates the remaining life of a battery, and other battery features and parameters. Assists in characterizing a battery without the need for intervention by a service technician or mechanic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the vehicle battery monitoring system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of the vehicle battery monitoring system.
NOVELTY - The system has a discrete two-position valve (18) provided at a cathode exhaust gas output. The valve is switchable between open and closed positions, where the valve is opened/closed when the system operates at low/high temperatures respectively. A fixed restriction valve (20) is provided in parallel with the valve so that when the valve (18) is fully closed, proper amount of back-pressure is provided at output.    USE - Used for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The use of the two-position valve provides less discrete output driver costs, eliminates the need for a positioned feedback on the valve, requires lower machine tolerances, and eliminates the need for a stack output cathode pressure sensor. The use of the two-position valve provides reduced actuator power requirements, and enables the system to have more tolerance to freezing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling the relative humidity in a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell power module (12)    Compressor (14)    Output line (16)    Discrete two position valve (18)    Fixed restriction valve (20)    Controller (22)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is introduced to the anode inlet of a fuel cell stack. Low voltage blower is operated with low voltage power source to supply oxygen to the cathode inlet of the fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack then produces voltage output.    USE - For fuel cell start-up of fuel system used in power plants of electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Simplifies starting of fuel cell system, without using any battery-derived high voltage power to drive the compressor. Simplifies electronics since cell voltage monitoring is not needed. Eliminates need for providing DC/DC converters to convert low voltage power to high voltage power to drive high voltage compressor. Size of low voltage power source required to start-up the fuel cell system is reduced since low voltage blower is used instead of high voltage compressor. Fuel cell stack is used as low voltage power source so that a fuel cell system can be started up and operated without the presence of any power source other than the voltage output produced by the fuel cell stack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Hydrogen is introduced to the anode inlet of a fuel cell stack. Low voltage blower is operated with low voltage power source to supply oxygen to the cathode inlet of the fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack then produces voltage output. A hydrogen source is connected to the anode inlet of the fuel cell stack. An oxygen source is connected to the cathode inlet of the fuel cell stack. The cathode inlet is connected to a high voltage compressor and to the low voltage blower.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of fuel cell operation for fuel cell system; and    (B) a fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic view of the fuel cell system capable of providing fuel cell start-up.
NOVELTY - A concentration calculation circuit computes the hydrogen concentration based on the difference between the variation in the target and measured electrophysical quantity with either of two heat generating resistor and the correction amount. The correction amount is calculated based on the difference between the two electrophysical quantities measured respectively with two heat generating resistors.    USE - Hydrogen concentration detector for fuel cell in automobile, exhaust gas in motor vehicle, system using hydrogen fuel.    ADVANTAGE - Detects hydrogen concentration level accurately and precisely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hydrogen concentration detecting method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flowchart explaining the hydrogen concentration detecting method.
NOVELTY - A chemical hydride is produced by selecting a composition having chemical bonds and capable of forming chemical hydride, providing a source of hydrocarbon, and reacting the composition with the source of hydrocarbon to generate chemical hydride.    USE - Used in the production of chemical hydride, preferably sodium borohydride (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The provides a process that is capable of converting borate back to sodium hydroboride at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a simplified schematic representation of an arrangement for practicing the inventive method.    Chemical reactor (11)    Internal cavity (15)    Apertures (20-23)    Passageway (24)    Chemical composition (30)    Catalyst (32)    Source of water (50)
NOVELTY - Discharger is used to apply a catalytic solution several times at different portion of the substrate to form reactive layers that react according to the reactive gas supplied through each passage.    USE - For fuel cell used in high efficiency co-generation system for household or commercial use.    ADVANTAGE - Produces a fuel cell that has high reaction efficiency due to inclusion of reaction layers in which catalyst are evenly applied. Offers an environment-friendly co-generation system since there is no emission of toxic or harmful substances when the fuel cell generates electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Passages are respectively formed in the first and second substrates for passage of corresponding reactive gases. A first current-collecting layer is then formed to collect electrons produced by a reaction of the reactive gas in the first passage, while a second collecting layer is formed to provide necessary electrons to react to the reactive gas supplied through the second passage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the fuel cell manufacture.
NOVELTY - The generator has a sleeve (35) in an exhaust passage, and a cooling portion (46) arranged outside the sleeve. A thermoelectric generation unit (41) is arranged between the sleeve and cooling portion in a movable manner between each other, to convert heat energy from exhaust in the passage to electric energy. A holding unit holds the thermoelectric generation unit in a pressed state between the sleeve and cooling portion.    USE - Used for an internal combustion engine (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermoelectric generation unit is arranged between the sleeve and cooling portion in the movable manner, thus reducing the possibility of damaging the thermoelectric generation unit, and reducing the stress acting on the thermoelectric generation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a thermoelectric generator.    Catalyst carrier (31)    Casing (32)    Sleeve (35)    Thermoelectric generation unit (41)    Cooling portion (46)
NOVELTY - A thermoelectric generation element arranged on the peripheral surface of catalyst device at downstream side with respect to exhaust flow direction, converts thermal energy of exhaust passing through the exhaust passage, to electric energy. A cooling mechanism is arranged at the side surface of thermoelectric generation element to cool the thermoelectric generation element.    USE - Incorporated in exhaust apparatus for internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the size of exhaust apparatus, increases the generation amount of electric power, in an optimal manner and ensures purging effect of the catalyst device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the thermoelectric generator.    catalyst carrier (31)    casing (32)    sleeve (35)    thermoelectric generation element (41)    distribution pipe (45)    cooling portion (46)
NOVELTY - Provided is a battery voltage indicator for automobiles to make quick management be possible in the case of starting error due to the disorder of a battery by measuring the voltage of a battery and ascertaining the voltage value when an automobile is started.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The battery voltage indicator comprises a voltage measurement device(3) which is connected by branching off between a battery(1) and a generator(2) to measure the voltage of a battery installed in an automobile; a switch(4) which is electrically connected with the voltage measurement device to control the operation of the voltage measurement device; a value comparator(5) which compares the voltage measured at the voltage measurement device with the set voltage; and a lamp display part(7) which lights different color according to the voltage value outputted at the value comparator.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A battery interrupter for a car is provided to automatically connect or disconnect a power cable when mounting and removing the battery, thereby capable of mounting the battery easily and of preventing damage of electrical parts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A base(10) is mounted to an upper portion of a battery(b). Metal members(11,12) having connection rings inserted into electrode terminals(K1,K2) of the battery are mounted to both ends of the base. Metal member(13,14) are separated from the metal members with a predetermined distance in parallel. A rotating member(20) is mounted to the center of the base by the medium of a rotating shaft(23) and has conductive members(21,22) so that the same electrode metal members are electrically connected with each other. A rotating lever(30) is coaxially and integrally mounted to an upper portion of the rotating member. A base cover is mounted to an upper portion of the base. An elastic member is mounted between the rotating member and rotating lever so that the conductive members are elastically contacted with the metal members.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A notification unit notifies the operating condition of fuel cell (2), based on information provided by output section of battery unit. The output section provides information, based on electronic power generated by the battery unit.    USE - Electronic system such as notebook personal computer system (PC), portable information terminal, digital camera, personal digital assistant (PDA), etc.    ADVANTAGE - As fuel cell condition is notified on the basis of power generated by battery unit, the electronic device system can be separated suitably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for operation control method of electronic device system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external appearance of the electronic system.    electronic device (1)    fuel cell unit (2)
NOVELTY - Voltage is applied on an organic solvent dispersed with carbon nanotube, using a separator base material which consists of a resin and graphite, as an anode. Film forming of carbon nanotube is carried out on surface of the separator base material by adhesion of carbon nanotube. Thus, a fuel cell separator is manufactured.    USE - For manufacture of separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides fuel cell separator having improved electroconductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows manufacture of the fuel cell separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A controller (8) is connected in a governor (9) and an inverter (6). The controller pre-stores the charging amount data of a battery (7). The governor controls the speed of an engine (1) based on the stored charging amount of the battery. The inverter controls the generator and motor (4) based on the requirement power of an actuator in detecting the charge amount data.    USE - For operating machine e.g. hybrid shovel.    ADVANTAGE - Controls power source generation appropriately.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the structure of the power source apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (1)    Motor (4)    Inverter (6)    Battery (7)    Controller (8)    Governor (9)
NOVELTY - The lead storage battery has an electrode edge portion integrally formed with a strap. The edge portion and the strap portion contain preset amount of calcium, tin and lead or its alloy, satisfying preset relation.    USE - For power supply of motor vehicles and industrial apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The lead storage battery has excellent durability and industrial value. The welding state of electrode edge portion and strap portion is favorable. The joint surface of edge and strap portions has favorable corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lead storage battery has an electrode edge portion integrally formed with a strap. The edge portion contains (in mass%) calcium (X1) (0.03-0.1), tin (Y1) satisfying a relation: Y1=15X1 to 7X1+1.8, and remainder of lead or its alloy. Similarly, the strap portion contains calcium (X2) (0.03-0.1), tin (Y2) satisfying a relation: Y2=15X2 to 7X2+1.8, and remainder of lead or its alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the content of calcium and tin in welding surface of electrode edge portion and strap portion. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - Oxygen concentration of the oxidizing-agent gas in the fuel cell (30) is increased during running of the fuel cell.    USE - For testing of polyelectrolyte-type fuel cell (claimed) used for portable devices, electric vehicle, and domestic co-generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of the polyelectrolyte during driving of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for polyelectrolyte fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic vie of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (30)    oxidizing-agent flow path (31)    fuel gas flow path (32)    drain tank (33,34)    pump (35)
NOVELTY - The pressure in each tower (60a-60c) of a pressure swing absorption (PSA) mechanism (42) is detected. The residual gas for excess pressure is supplied and is burned in the tower having higher pressure, when judging existence of the tower with higher pressure than preset pressure. The residual gas for excess pressure, is ejected before starting the fuel gas purification system (10).    USE - For starting fuel gas manufacturing apparatus such as domestic fuel gas purification system used for hydrogen-rich fuel gas used in fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables maintenance of each tower in the PSA mechanism in favorable state. Prevents abnormal stop of the drive of the fuel gas manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a domestic fuel gas purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel-gas purification system (10)    combustor (20)    PSA mechanism (42)    towers (60a-60c)    fuel gas path (76)
NOVELTY - The bobbin (11) has a projection (13) that protrudes from the peripheral surface of a cylindrical-shaped housing (12), so that the projection is engaged in a slit (32) defined between the coils (24,25), when inserted into a coil housing (21).    USE - For coil (claimed) used in transformer (claimed), direct current-direct current (DC-DC) converter (claimed), and electronic component (claimed) including noise filter, inverter and switching power supply, mounted on vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, motor vehicle e.g. motor cycle, three-wheeled vehicle, rail vehicle, aircraft, ship, truck, bus, car, construction vehicle and military motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures the insulation of the coil more reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) coil;    (2) transformer;    (3) direct current-direct current converter; and    (4) electronic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the bobbin.    bobbin (11)    cylindrical-shaped housing (12)    projection (13)    coil housing (21)    coils (24,25)    slit (32)
NOVELTY - Cooling unit (12) includes a ventilator which is arranged at a position opposing a vehicle battery (10). An electric power is output from the terminals (16,18) of the battery to the ventilator through the connecting terminals of the unit main body (20) of a power distribution circuit. The power distribution circuit is mounted to the battery with the electrical connection of the terminals.    USE - For battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures compact structure of power distribution circuit for vehicle-mounted load from battery with simple wiring. Ensures cooling of battery within a limited space.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of power supply device containing cooling unit.    Vehicle battery (10)    Cooling unit (12)    Battery terminals (16,18)    Unit main body (20)    Battery side face (77)
NOVELTY - Power distribution unit (12) has a unit main body (20) containing a circuit body forming a power distribution circuit. Two connecting terminals protrude from the unit main body for electrical connection to the terminals (16,18) of the battery (10) of a vehicle so the protrusion direction of the terminals is set so that the unit main body follows a battery side face (77) in a combined state.    USE - For mounting to battery in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures compact structure of power distribution circuit for vehicle-mounted load from battery with simple wiring. Ensures simple integration of power distribution unit to vehicle battery, while ensuring electrical connection of terminals of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for: a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of power supply device containing power distribution unit.    Battery (10)    Power distribution unit (12)    Battery terminals (16,18)    Unit main body (20)    Battery side face (77)
NOVELTY - A fuel gas manufacturing apparatus comprises a refiner having pressure swing adsorption (PSA) mechanism for removing unwanted materials from a modified gas to refine a hydrogen-rich fuel gas.    USE - For manufacture of a fuel gas.    ADVANTAGE - The invented fuel gas manufacturing apparatus is compact and requires no off-gas tank.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel gas manufacturing apparatus comprises a modifier for modifying a hydrogen-containing fuel to produce a modified gas; a refiner having PSA mechanism for removing unwanted materials from the modified gas to refine a hydrogen-rich fuel gas; and residual gas supply (72) for supplying a residual gas from a tower of the PSA mechanism to a heater. The residual gas supply comprises residual gas passage (76) connected to a compressed-air supply source (30) and the heater; and residual-gas ejector (74) disposed in the residual gas passage for drawing the residual gas from the tower of the PSA mechanism with compressed air supplied from the compressed-air supply source and flowing through the residual gas passage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a home fuel gas refining system.    Compressed-air supply source (30)    Valve (42)    Residual gas supply (72)    Residual-gas ejector (74)    Residual gas passage (76)
NOVELTY - A process to detect a disconnected battery in a motor vehicle in-board circuit comprising engine-driven generator (10), battery (18) and consumer (21) comprises an evaluating unit that analyses frequency or voltage (35) and from given frequency characteristics determines whether the battery is disconnected or defective or there is a cable break.    USE - As a process and device to detect a disconnected battery in an in-board motor vehicle circuit (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The occurrence and type of detect is rapidly determined.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for the above process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block circuit diagram of the tester apparatus.    generator (10)    circuit (11)    battery (18)    consuming unit (21)    monitor (35)
NOVELTY - The battery (3) of an automobile is connected into a circuit with a generator (1) and various load elements (2) e.g. lighting. Coupled to the battery is a diagnostic module (4) that uses the input from a battery current sensor (7) to determine a fault condition.    USE - Automobile electrical circuits.    ADVANTAGE - Rapid and reliable fault identification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram.    Generator (1)    Electrical loads (2)    Battery (3)    Diagnostic module (4)    Current sensor (7)
NOVELTY - The power supply has an electrical battery (10) that is connected to the vehicle power network via a controller (20). The controller is isolated from the circuit while an accurate measurement of the quiescent battery current is obtained. During this operation circuit power is maintained by an energy storage device such as a capacitor (23).    USE - Automotive battery monitoring.    ADVANTAGE - Provides accurate measurement.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram.    Battery (10)    Controller (20)    Capacitor (23)
NOVELTY - The invention relates to a method and its system which is utilized the automobile vibration energy to piezoelectric generate electricity. The piezoelectric device is set in the automobile suspension system, utilized the vibration energy to generate electric energy, and used as an electric supply to store and utilize. The system includes that no less than one piezoelectric device set in the automobile suspension system and used to transform the vibration energy to electric energy; an electric power exchange system, used to adjust and transform the electric energy produced by the piezoelectric device, and used the electric energy to the energy storage device or final power utilization load; no less than one energy storage device or final power utilization load. The piezoelectric device is connected to the electric power exchange device, and it is respectively connected to the energy storage device or final power utilization load. The invention supplies new energy source for the vehicle,especially for the electric automobile or mixing dynamic automobile. The gained electric energy can be directly used for the dynamic electric source, so that effectively increase the continuous driving mileage of the vehicle. Proper control strategy is adopted. And the invention also possesses the function of semi-active vibration reduction.
NOVELTY - The tank has a heat exchanger with a heating medium pipe stored in a tank main body. Heat exchanger fins (26, 27) are coupled to the pipe to divide an interior of the tank main body into spaces in which hydrogen storage alloy powder is provided. An absorption portion (30) within the spaces is deformed by a force generated by the alloy and the portion is expanded along a longitudinal direction of the tank main body.    USE - Used in a vehicle e.g. fuel cell car and a hydrogen engine car.    ADVANTAGE - The absorption portion is deformed and expanded along the longitudinal direction of the tank main body, thus smoothly absorbing the force of expansion, and hence preventing heat exchanger from damage even if bulk density of the hydrogen storage alloy is reduced due to expansion and pulverization.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially enlarged view of cross-section of a hydrogen storage tank.    Heat exchanger fins (26, 27)    Sections (28)    Hydrogen storage alloy powder (29)    Absorption portion (30)    Holes (31)
NOVELTY - The system has building blocks (11,16) for operating a device e.g. gas chromatograph, that needs both hydrogen and electrical power. A sensor system has a disposable battery, which generates and provides hydrogen to separate the device, before the hydrogen is returned. The battery generates electric power via known hydrogen fuel cell technology. The returned hydrogen is passed to a fuel cell (22) to generate electrical power.    USE - Used for generating hydrogen and electric power for a device e.g. gas chromatograph system, fluid calibration mechanism and flame ionization detector.    ADVANTAGE - The system provides reduced space, weight and total power consumption for the portable device e.g. gas chromatograph. The energy storage of the system enables sensor start-up during generator delays, reduced generator power waste when the hydrogen needs exceed the associated power generation, and data processing and transmission without the hydrogen flow.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for generating hydrogen and electricity for a device e.g. gas chromatograph.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a hydrogen gas and electrical power generator integrated with a device e.g. fluid chromatograph.    Building blocks (11,16)    Volumes (12,14,17)    Passages (15,18,21,23)    Fuel cell (22)    Tube (25)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrical energy supply source mounted on a vehicle. An electrical motor is electrically connected to the supply source and a hydraulic pump (30) is driven by the motor. A hydraulic fluid supply tank (34) supplies fluid to the hydraulic pump and a pneumatically charged accumulator tank (36) stores pressurized hydraulic fluid. An electrical regeneration system (24) regenerates electrical energy supply.    USE - Used for driving a vehicle e.g. electrical vehicle, hydraulic vehicle, and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The hydraulic fluid supply tank supplies the fluid to the hydraulic pump, thus increasing efficiency and control of fluid drive recharging system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a fluid drive system.    Electrical regeneration system (24)    Hydraulic pump (30)    Hydraulic fluid supply tank (34)    Pneumatically charged accumulator tank (36)    Direct current motor (60)
NOVELTY - The wattmeters (310,340,410,440) installed in residences (30,40) measure amount of electric power discharged from respective fuel cells (320,420) to power network (20) and amount of power supplied from power network to the loads (300,400). When discharged power is below supplied power, the difference between discharged and supplied power is calculated as the amount of power purchased from the network in specific timing.    USE - Fuel cell system installed in residence.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of the fuel cell is calculated at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for power generation efficiency measurement program.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electric power network (20)    residences (30,40)    loads (300,400)    wattmeters (310,340,410,440)    fuel cells (320,420)
NOVELTY - The operation controller (16) performs delay control of each fuel cell electric power generation unit (11), when the power generation unit of multiple home (17) are started simultaneously.    USE - For controlling fuel cell system for generating electric power for domestic use.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents voltage rise, thereby ensuring stable electric power generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel cell system control apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell electric power generation unit (11)    watt-hour meter (13)    operation controller (16)    home (17)    mutual communication unit (21)
NOVELTY - The heat exchanger (57) provided between the fuel cell (20) and the circulation pump (55) in the fuel-off gas flow path (51) reduces the temperature of the fuel-off gas before it is fed to the pump.    USE - As power supply for e.g. air conditioner system used in e.g. electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the charging efficiency of the exhaust fuel gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell system (10)    fuel cell (20)    cooling paths (31,37)    fuel-off gas flow path (51)    circulation pump (55)    heat exchanger (57)
NOVELTY - A step groove (53a) allows gas to pass through the opening which stores an electric power generating portion and each opening that comprises the manifolds (6b-6d). A protrusion (44), which curves towards the step groove, is formed between the ventilation holes comprising the manifolds. The manifolds are connected to a gas supply portion via a gas communicating path. The gas communicating path is formed by joining the step groove with the connecting groove (45) formed in the protrusion.    USE - For e.g. motor vehicle, portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that a unit battery can be reduced in thickness without reducing the gas supply rate. Can be easily harmonized with other structure suitable for thickness reduction. Ensures that electric power generating portion is held stably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the fuel cell.    Manifolds (6b-6d)    Protrusion (44)    Connecting groove (45)    Step groove (53a)
NOVELTY - The lower edge of each tube is processed during a drying process. A liquid drainage member is then inserted into the lower edge of each tube.    USE - For heat exchanger of e.g. cooling system in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents coating film from peeling off, thereby preventing deterioration of heat exchange capability. Improves draining of coating liquid and shortens coating work time. Ensures uniform formation of coating layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lower edge of each tube is processed during a drying process. A liquid drainage member is then inserted into the lower edge of each tube. Both ends of the tubes, which are arranged in parallel, are installed into back plates during a core assembly process to form a core. The core is heated during a brazing process. A coating layer is formed on the inner surface of each tube, the back plates and the inner surface of a pair of tank covers during a coating process. The tank covers are attached to the core during a tank assembly process, forming the heat exchanger. Coating liquid is applied to the inner surface of each tube, the surface of each back plate and each tank cover during an application process. The coating liquid is allowed to dry during the drying process and is heated during a baking process.
NOVELTY - A coating layer is formed on the inner surface of each tube (2) comprising a core (4) serving as a water circulation path. Both ends (2a) of each tube permeate and are connected to tank members (5a). An inclination portion (9) is formed on the lower edge of each tube.    USE - For e.g. cooling system in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents coating film from peeling off, thereby preventing deterioration of heat exchange capability. Eases application of coating liquid, thereby shortening coating work time. Ejects coating liquid smoothly and reliably, thereby improving drainage of coating liquid.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of the principal part of the heat exchanger.    Tube (2)    Ends (2a)    Core (4)    Tank members (5a)    Inclination portion (9)
NOVELTY - A coating layer is formed on the inner surface of each tube (2) comprising a core (4) serving as a water circulation path. A front end (2a) of each tube is flush with the surface (7a) of a back plate (7) in a tank member.    USE - For e.g. cooling system in fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents coating film from peeling off, thereby preventing deterioration of heat exchange capability. Guides coating liquid to drainage slit smoothly and reliably, thereby improving drainage of coating liquid. Eases application of coating liquid, thereby shortening coating work time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a sectional view of the principal part of the heat exchanger.    Tube (2)    Front end (2a)    Back plate (7)    Back plate surface (7a)    Tube fitting hole (10)
NOVELTY - An exhaust gas recirculation pipeline (16) interconnects an exhaust manifold (6) and an inlet pipe (12). A shutoff valve (17) is integrated in the exhaust gas recirculation pipeline. A blower (19), formed in air supply pipe line (18), pumps exhaust gas (G) from exhaust gas recirculation pipeline to inlet manifold (13).    USE - For electric power generation and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective application of the internal combustion engine due to the formation of the blower.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the internal combustion engine with supercharger.    Exhaust manifold (6)    Inlet pipe (12)    Inlet manifold (13)    Exhaust gas recirculation pipeline (16)    Shutoff valve (17)    Air supply pipe line (18)    Blower (19)    Exhaust gas (G)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (A) includes a fuel supply unit (30) with a valve (12), for supplying direct methanol fuel (F) from a fuel storage tank (10) to each of the unit cells (20) formed at a fuel electrode structure.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell for use as power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying direct methanol fuel from the fuel tank to each of the unit cell, continuously and steadily, while realizing size reduction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional views of the direct methanol fuel cell.    fuel storage tank (10)    valve (12)    unit cells (20)    fuel supply unit (30)    direct methanol fuel cell (A)    direct methanol fuel (F)
NOVELTY - A relay core (40a) consists of a porous material or a fiber band with the capillary force so that the spent fuel is ejected to the spent fuel storage tank (40) through the relay core.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell for portable electronic devices like mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies fuel continuously and directly to each cell steadily. Reduces size of device. Simplifies spent fuel process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and the sectional view of the fuel cell.    fuel cell storage tank (10)    unit cell (20)    fuel supply unit (30)    spent fuel storage tank (40)    relay core (40a)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (A) includes a fuel supply unit (30) to supply direct methanol fuel (F) from a fuel storage tank (10) to each of the unit cells (20) formed at a fuel electrode structure. A porous or fiber band relay core (40a) provided between each of the unit cells and a spent-fuel storage tank (40), ejects the spent fuel from unit cell to spent-fuel storage tank.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell for use as power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying direct methanol fuel from the fuel tank to each of the unit cell, continuously and steadily. Realizes effective size reduction of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and perspective views of the unit cell in direct methanol fuel cell.    fuel storage tank (10)    unit cells (20)    fuel supply unit (30)    spent-fuel storage tank (40)    relay core (40a)    direct methanol fuel cell (A)    direct methanol fuel (F)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell (A) includes a fuel supply unit (30) with collector (11) for collecting the excess fuel flowing out of fuel supply unit, to supply direct methanol fuel (F) from a fuel storage tank (10) to each of the unit cells (20) formed at a fuel electrode structure.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell for use as power supply of portable electronic device such as mobile phone, notebook computer and personal digital assistant (PDA).    ADVANTAGE - Enables supplying direct methanol fuel from the fuel tank to each of the unit cell, continuously and steadily. Realizes effective size reduction of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional and perspective views of the unit cell in direct methanol fuel cell.    fuel storage tank (10)    collector (11)    unit cells (20)    fuel supply unit (30)    direct methanol fuel cell (A)    direct methanol fuel (F)
NOVELTY - The liquid fuel storage tank (10) contains liquid fuel occluding unit (10a) made up of porous material or fiber band with capillary force. The fuel storage tank is connected to each unit cell (20) to supply a liquid fuel.    USE - Direct methanol fuel cell for portable electronic devices like mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - Supplies liquid fuel to fuel electrode directly and steadily. Simplifies spent fuel processing. Reduces size of device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective and sectional view of the liquid fuel cell.    fuel storage tank (10)    occluding unit (10a)    unit cell (20)    fuel supply unit (30)    spent fuel storage tank (40)
NOVELTY - An exhaust heat recovery equipment (1) has disc springs (17) whose thrust that pushes the thermoelectric conversion module (15) towards the fluid tube (11) reduces when the temperature of exhaust in the exhaust gas flow path (13) increases.    USE - For recovering heat in exhaust used as electrical energy for e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to reuse the heat of exhaust for operation of vehicle. Increases heat recovery efficiency of equipment. Improves assembly property and electric power generation of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the exhaust heat recovery equipment.    Exhaust heat recovery equipment (1)    Fluid tube (11)    Exhaust gas flow path (13)    Thermoelectric conversion module (15)    Disc springs (17)    Heat insulation pipe (19)
NOVELTY - A press member (20) presses an inside the thermoelectric conversion module (15) with respect to fluid tube (11). Exhaust gas flow paths (12), where exhausts are distributed, are integrated to the periphery of fluid tube.    USE - For recovering heat in exhaust used as electrical energy for e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to reuse the heat of exhaust for operation of vehicle. Increases heat recovery efficiency of equipment. Improves assembly property and electric power generation of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the exhaust heat recovery equipment.    Fluid tube (11)    Exhaust gas flow paths (12)    Thermoelectric conversion module (15)    Press member (20)    Pipe (22)
NOVELTY - Device (1) for changing the mechanical energy of a tire (8), especially a vehicle tire, with a transformation element (2) and a transformation surface (3) into electrical energy, including a fixing device (5) which strongly fits (sic) the edge region of the transformation surface (3) of element (2) at least partially to a an assigned fitting surface of the tire.    USE - The device is generally useful for vehicle tires.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides a simple means of converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vehicle tire with a device (1) on the side wall inner surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure1 shows a view of the device.    device, (1)    transformation element, (2)    transformation surface, (3)    fixing device, (5)    tire. (8)
NOVELTY - The power supply system is provided by an electrical battery (102) that has an internal resistance (R). The battery is connected to the output via a capacitor (C) that that has an internal resistance less than that of the battery. This ensures that the power supply meets the specified requirements for low temperature operation.    USE - Automobile tyre pressure sensing.    ADVANTAGE - Operates at low temperatures.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram.    Battery (102)    Resistance (R)    Capacitor (C)
NOVELTY - An output section connected to power converter and starter, outputs either of the power output from power converter or starter to a control section for controlling the operation of power converter.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Use frequency of starter is minimized and the power converter is stopped when the power is not obtained normally from the converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the auxiliary power supply.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A composite positive electrode mixture is extruded through a sheet die (10) into a film (20) having a thickness of move than 50 microns. The thickness of the extruded film is reduced using nip rollers (14A,14B,16A,16B) to obtain a composite electrode film having a thickness of less than 50 microns.    USE - For polymer battery used in hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to manufacture composite electrode film having thickness of less than 50 microns and high solid content without using customized gear pump by extruding film having thickness of more than 50 microns and reducing thickness of extruded film to less than 50 microns using nip rollers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for reducing thickness of extruded positive electrode film to less than 50 microns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic perspective view of the simplified calendering apparatus.    sheet die (10)    calendering apparatus (12)    nip roller (14A,14B,16A,16B)    positive electrode film (20)
NOVELTY - The assembly has channels (74) with a triangular cross-section. The channels and a bipolar plate have a configuration that provides water accumulation region along the channel length. Sidewalls (78) of the channels are ramped upwards toward a diffusion medium (64) and membrane electrode assembly, such that an acute angle is formed between the medium and the walls. The medium forces liquid water away from it.    USE - Used as a fuel cell e.g. proton exchange membrane, that is utilized in an electrical vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The triangular cross-section channel accumulates less amount of water compared to a rectangular cross-section channel, thus improving performance of the cell. The diffusion medium forces the liquid water away from it, thus reducing the resistance to flow of the reactant gases, and hence improving the fuel cell performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell comprising a separator plate including a flow field in a major face.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a channel.    Diffusion medium (64)    Channels (74)    Sidewalls (78)    Corners (80)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen is produced by allowing three catalysts with different functions from one another to be in a composite state, and controlling a reforming reaction of diesel fuel.    USE - For producing hydrogen as an alternative energy for petroleum and an energy source for a fuel cell or an internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - The invention produces hydrogen with high selectivity and high yield by reforming diesel fuel with high efficiency under a same condition as that of gasoline while controlling a reforming reaction of the diesel fuel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Production of hydrogen involves partially oxidizing a portion of the diesel fuel using a first catalyst to generate hydrogen and heat; cracking the other portion of the diesel fuel that has not been partially oxidized by using a second catalyst; and reforming the hydrocarbons having smaller molecular weights by subjecting the hydrocarbons having the smaller molecular weights to a reforming reaction by using a third catalyst to generate hydrogen. The generated hydrogen and heat generate hydrocarbons having smaller molecular weights than those of hydrocarbons contained in the diesel fuel.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) an apparatus for producing hydrogen comprising a partially oxidation unit that partially oxidizes a portion of the diesel fuel by using a first catalyst to generate hydrogen and heat; a cracking unit which cracks the other portion of the diesel fuel that has not been partially oxidized by using a second catalyst; and a reforming unit that subjects the hydrocarbons having smaller molecular weights to a reforming reaction by using a third catalyst to generate hydrogen; and    (B) a method for producing gasoline comprising partially oxidizing a portion of the diesel fuel by using a first catalyst to generate hydrogen and heat; and cracking the other portion of the diesel fuel that has not been partially oxidized by using a second catalyst.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing an electrolyte membrane (1) and two gas diffusion layers (2, 3). A membrane electrode assembly is formed by pressing a layered unit in which the electrolyte membrane is sandwiched between the diffusion layers such that catalyst layers are provided between the electrolyte membrane and the diffusion layers. The assembly is formed when surfaces of the electrolyte membrane are temporarily liquefied.    USE - Used for manufacturing a membrane electrode assembly in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane electrode assembly is formed by pressing the layered unit in which the electrolyte membrane is sandwiched between the diffusion layers, thus enhancing the bondability on the interfaces between the membrane and gas diffusion layers and preventing damages on the membrane and catalyst layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram indicating a condition before the electrolyte membrane and gas diffusion layers are bonded.    Electrolyte membrane (1)    Gas diffusion layers (2,3)    Catalyst layer (4)    Pressing machine (5)    Pressing surface (50)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises porous substrate having an average pore size of 1-1000 microns carrying a zirconia-supported, alkali-metal-modified, ruthenium catalyst.    USE - For use in producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst provides high yields of hydrogen gas at low temperatures. It provides high carbon monoxide conversions, high carbon dioxide selectivity, low methane selectivity, and operation at short contact times.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a schematic view of an interleaved microchannel reactor oriented in a co-current flow configuration.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a monitoring unit (3) that ascertains consumption of gaseous fuel by the apparatus. The unit monitors components that are required for unit operation from standpoint of safety. A compensation algorithm monitors an actual consumption of fuel cell in comparison with a model consumption value. An indicator unit (7), such as a warning light visually indicates malfunctions within the apparatus.    USE - Energy conversion apparatus e.g. fuel cell assembly, mobile fuel cell system, natural gas internal combustion engine and hydrogen internal combustion engine for a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The indicator unit visually indicates the malfunctions in the apparatus, thus displaying the error within the apparatus. The compensation algorithm monitors the actual consumption of the fuel cell compared with model consumption values, and hence the comparison offers a fast, simple, reliable way to notice the unwanted escape of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating an apparatus for converting energy that can be operated with gaseous fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block circuit diagram for an apparatus for recovering energy.    Fuel cell assembly (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Monitoring unit (3)    Data store (4)    Indicator unit (7)    Sensor (11)
NOVELTY - The system has an auxiliary engine (10) for selectively providing power to an electrical generation system (102) and an air conditioning system (104). The engine is sized such that the air conditioning and electrical generation systems are not operated at a same instance. A control relay/regulator is utilized for reducing electrical power supplied by the electrical generation system.    USE - Used in a truck or tractor.    ADVANTAGE - The control relay/regulator reliably reduces electrical power supplied by the electrical generation system, thus maximizing utilization of the power supplied by the auxiliary engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic representation of an auxiliary power system.    Auxiliary engine (10)    Control relay/regulator combination (102) Electrical generation system (24, 28)    Air conditioning system (104)    Heating system (106)
NOVELTY - A cooling gas motive driver directs cooling gas to a high-capacity battery either during fast-charging of the battery or during use of battery generating heat. A cover is mounted on a terminal of the battery to cover the terminal and a connected strap, the cover has a top member and a sidewall. The top member has cooling gas flow openings.    USE - For fast-charging high-capacity battery used in forklift truck.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a cover that allows a high flux of air for highly efficient cooling of the battery during fast charging and subsequent heavy use operations.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a battery-powered vehicle;    (B) a cover; and    (C) a method for thermally managing a high-capacity battery    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the side elevation of a battery-powered forklift truck.    Battery-powered forklift truck (10)    Seat (16)    Fiberglass shroud (58)    Seat mount (60)    Battery assembly (64)
NOVELTY - Fuel cell (FC) for use with a hydride-based fuel, where fuel cell is constructed and arranged to be sealed in a liquid-tight way, when in operation, comprises an opening(s) (O) for allowing hydrogen gas formed inside the fuel cell to escape, which opening is sealed by a membrane (M) that is pervious to hydrogen gas and impervious to liquids and solids.    USE - The fuel cell is for use with a hydride-based fuel or a liquid fuel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Gas can escape or be eliminated, irrespective of the orientation of the fuel cell (e.g. with the fuel cell in upright position, upside down, or lying on its side).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross section of a fuel cell.    Fuel cell (FC)    Membrane (M)    Openings (O)    Protective component (PE)    Walls (W)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generation system comprises a metal hydride solution comprising a metal hydride, a stabilizing agent to provide a pH of greater than or equal to 9, and water; and organic pigments as hydrogen generating catalysts.    USE - For on-board generation of hydrogen for hydrogen-consuming devices, e.g. fuel cell, combustion engine, or gas turbine.    ADVANTAGE - The invention uses a low-cost, safe, stable hydrogen-rich borohydride solution in conjunction with organic pigment catalysts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling the generation of hydrogen gas from a metal hydride solution with organic pigment catalysts, comprising stabilizing the metal hydride in an aqueous solution, maintaining the temperature of the solution above the freezing point and below the vaporization point of the solution, immersing a catalyst in the metal hydride solution, increasing the rate of decomposition of the metal hydride into hydrogen gas and a metal salt, and directing the hydrogen gas to a connected, hydrogen-consuming device.
NOVELTY - A silencer has a noise reduction device (10) provided at front tube, center tube (1B) or exhaust gas inlet tube attenuates radiation sound resulting from pulsation of exhaust gas.    USE - For engine of motor vehicle, and fuel cell stack of compressor or fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Attenuates radiation sound generating level and discharge sound level. Reduces radiation sound effectively by simple structure, without increasing cost. Noise reduction device can be easily manufactured. Improves noise reduction efficiency. Prevents reduction of attenuation efficiency of frequency level. Noise reduction device is made small.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective diagram of the noise reduction device of silencer used ion exhaust gas apparatus.    Center tube (1B)    Noise reduction device (10)    Inlet port cylinders (11A,11B)    Main body cylinders (12A,12B)
NOVELTY - A U-shaped arm is formed at one side of a grip portion to accommodate and hold the periphery of a protection sheet (50) through a groove. The U-shaped arm is position at the downward direction of a battery terminal metal fitting (3) at the upper portion of a battery main body (1). Both the U-shaped arm and the grip portion are covered with a protective layer.    USE - For mounting protection sheet on battery terminal to prevent leak of electric current into battery case of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables inserting protection sheet to slit in battery terminal without receiving electric shock. Eases insertion operation of the protection sheet to the battery terminal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a mounting tool in working condition.    Battery main body (1)    Electrode post (2)    Battery terminal metal fitting (3)    Protection sheet (50)    Mounting tool (60)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell receives supply of hydrogen and oxygen to generate electric power. A cover material (34,40,42) reduces the opening area of a release opening (32) to regulate the increase of smoke concentration.    USE - For electric power generation. In vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple structure and allows reduction of generation of white smoke due to the formation of the cover material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system.    Release opening (32)    Cover material (34,40,42)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell performs electric power generation. A waste water passes through a waste water port (66). A conductor layer (68) is positioned near the waste water port and formed in the end of a drain guide (64).    USE - Moving body e.g. four-wheeled vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents undesired dispersion of water due to the formation of the conductor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a moving body e.g. four-wheeled vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Drain guide (64)    Waste water port (66)    Conductor layer (68)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (5) is accommodated in a container (3). A fuel tank (9) is supported on a tank frame (11). A gas dilution device (15) transduces ejection hydrogen into the tank frame.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents leakage of hydrogen gas due to the formation of the gas dilution device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of a gaseous-fuel dilution structure.    Container (3)    Fuel cell (5)    Fuel tank (9)    Tank frame (11)    Gas dilution device (15)
NOVELTY - An ionic compound contains a fluorosulfonylimino anion and an imidazolium, thiazolium, oxazolium, triazolium, pyridinium cation, quaternary ammonium, phosphonium or sulfonium cation.    USE - For electrolyte and electrolyte liquid (both claimed) for electrochemical devices, such as secondary battery, fuel cell and dye sensitizing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic compound has high electrical conductivity, solubility in organic solvent, high industrial ability and low viscosity at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ionic compound is of formula: C+A-.    C+=at least one cation of formulae (4-8), N+(R1)(R2)(R3)(R4) (9), P+(R1)(R2)(R3)(R4) (10) or S+(R1)(R2)(R3) (11);    A-=anion of formula: FSO2-N-SO2CnF2n+1, or FSO2-N-COCnF2n+1; and    n=1-5.    R1-R6 of formula (4-8)=H, halogen atom, 1-5C alkyl, aralkyl, alkynyl or alkoxy alkyl;    R1-R4 of formula (9-11)=1-6C alkyl, aralkyl, alkynyl or alkoxy alkyl, or R1-R4 may couple to form a ring.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electrolyte containing the ionic compound; and    (2) electrolyte liquid containing the ionic compound.
NOVELTY - A composition comprises graphite powder mixed with epoxy resin binder in weight ratio of 2-10. The binder contains crystalline epoxy resin(s) (A) as epoxy resin, and a hardener. The resin (A) is solid at normal temperature, and has viscosity of 1-20 mPa.second at 150degreesC and melting point of 50-130degreesC.    USE - For separator (claimed) for fuel cell used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has excellent moldability, and enables quick molding cycle. The composition forms separator with excellent electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, dimensional accuracy and mass productivity. The separator provides high durable fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of fuel cell separator, which involves mixing the composition, grinding, molding the ground material and curing at 150-200degreesC; and    (2) fuel cell separator.
NOVELTY - The process involves adjusting pressure of exhaust gas of a fuel cell (20) by adjustment of the electrical power which is demanded at the fuel cell. An operation point of the fuel cell is modified so that the operation point demands that the pressure of the gas is to be increased. The rise of the pressure necessary to satisfy the water requirement increases the electric power production by the fuel cell.    USE - Used in an electricity generator for regulating pressure of exhaust gas of a fuel cell that supplies an electric traction motor of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The process effectively regulates the pressure of exhaust gas of the fuel cell, limiting output loss of the electricity generator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for the condensation of exhaust gas of a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic representation of an electricity generator implementing a fuel cell exhaust gas pressure regulating process.    Electricity generator (10)    Fuel cell (20)    Anodic compartments (26)    Cathodic compartments (28)    Capacitors (100,104)
NOVELTY - Determining characteristic values for the electrical state of a storage battery has the following steps: division of the electrolyte volumes into at least two fractions with corresponding control volumes; fixing of at least two electrode plate control area; determination of the electrolyte concentration for the electrode control volumes; determination of the charge of the electrode plate control areas and; determination of at least a characteristic value for the battery state based on a mathematical of the battery based on resistance, storage capacity, electrolyte concentrations and charge quantities in the defined control volumes and areas.    USE - Determination of the operating state of a storage battery, especially a motor vehicle battery.    ADVANTAGE - The state of a battery is more accurately determined so that its residual life is more accurately predicted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Battery monitoring arrangement for implementation of the inventive method using a program implemented in a microprocessor unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an equivalent circuit diagram of the electrode plates of a battery during discharging.    resistance components (R1-R3)    electrolyte volumes (V1-V3)    electrolyte control volumes (S1-S3)    electrode plate control areas. (P1-P3)
NOVELTY - A converter element (CE) (2) converts a rotating wheel's mechanical gravitation energy into electrical energy. The CE has a swinging beam (SB) (3), on the first free end of which there is a balance weight (4). The SB can slide in a first guiding device (5) with its second end opposite its first end. Centrifugal force acts on a centrifugal weight (8) as a motor vehicle's wheel turns.    USE - For converting the energy of a rotating motor vehicle wheel into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The resonance frequency of the converter element based on a mechanical oscillator can be altered.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle wheel with an energy converter device according to the present invention.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of a device for converting the energy of a rotating motor vehicle wheel into electric energy.    Device for adapting the energy of a rotating motor vehicle wheel (1)    Converter element (2)    Swinging beam (3)    Balance weight (4)    First guiding device (5)    Readjusting spring (6)    Deflection pulley (7)    Centrifugal weight (8)    Second guiding device (9)    Traction cable (11)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a Kryo tank (1) for storing liquid hydrogen, and a high pressure valve (2) to supply the hydrogen to a fuel cell (4). The cell generates electric current for propelling an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle. A refrigerating plant (5) is driven by the electric current. A part of a cryogenic agent in a condenser or evaporator of the plant cools or heats the hydrogen in the tank.    USE - Motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The part of the cryogenic agent in the condenser or evaporator of the refrigerant plant cools or heats the liquid hydrogen in the Kryo tank, thus improving total energy balance of the motor vehicle. The provision of the evaporator or the condenser enables air conditioning or heating up of the interior of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a symbolic representation of a liquid hydrogen flow in a fuel cell.    Kryo tank (1)    High-pressure valve (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Refrigerating plant (5)    Refrigerant cycle (6)
NOVELTY - Operating a steam reforming reactor (1) comprises a start-up phase in which the reactor is supplied with a hydrocarbon gas (HG) and sufficient oxygen-containing gas (OG) for total oxidation of the HG, a second phase in which the OG supply is reduced and a steady-state phase in which the reactor is supplied exclusively with HG and steam. The OG is flue gas from a gas burner (5) used to heat the reactor and the water vapor in the flue gas is used to achieve autothermal reforming in the second phase.    USE - Operating a steam reforming reactor for producing hydrogen for use in a fuel cell, especially as part of a domestic energy supply system (automobile fuel cells are also mentioned).    ADVANTAGE - No separate air supply is required to start up the reactor (compare DE19755814).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation an energy supply system including a steam reforming reactor operated as above.    Steam reforming reactor (1)    Shift converter (2)    Gas purification unit (3)    Fuel cell (4)    Gas burner. (5)
NOVELTY - The present invention relates to one kind of power generating electric automobile with 'air' as power source. The power generating electric automobile has no dependence on oil and no environmental pollution. The said technology is also suitable for power generating electric train, power generating electric subway locomotive, power generating electric ship, power generating electric airplane, powergenerator set, etc.
NOVELTY - The vehicle comprises a motor (20) including stator (21) and rotor (22) arranged opposingly with predetermined air gap in between, and an engine (10) connected to the rotor. The length of air gap functioning as magnetic resistance is adjustable.    USE - E.g. motor cycle.    ADVANTAGE - Uses small-sized motor with adjustable power generating characteristics and torque output characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the motor cycle.    engine (10)    rotary shaft (11)    motor (20)    stator (21)    rotor (22)
NOVELTY - Head plates (3,4) close respective opposite end openings of a tubular trunk (2). The trunk has a reinforcing member (5) fixedly provided in the trunk and extending longitudinally of the trunk for dividing interior of the trunk into number of spaces. The head plates are joined to the reinforcing member.    USE - For use in pressure vessel for storing hydrogen gas or natural gas serving as fuel for power generation, or for storing oxygen gas in e.g. automobile industry, housing industry, military industry, aerospace industry, medical industry.    ADVANTAGE - Increases pressure resistant strength against longitudinal forces. Can be easily constructed, resulting in improved productivity and reduced production cost. Reduces increase in temperature of gas and permits increased amount of gas to be filled into the vessel to ensure an improved filling efficiency. Increases capacity relative to entire length.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a processing for fabricating pressure vessel liner;    (B) a fuel cell system comprising fuel hydrogen pressure vessel;    (C) a fuel cell motor vehicle having fuel cell system;    (D) a cogeneration system comprising fuel cell system;    (E) a natural gas supply system;    (F) a cogeneration system comprising natural gas supply system; and    (G) a natural gas motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective view showing the pressure vessel liner.    Tubular trunk (2)    Head plates (3,4)    Reinforcing member (5)    Beads (7)
NOVELTY - The approximate expressions representative of battery terminal voltage corresponding to discharge current along increasing and decreasing directions are obtained based on measured discharge current and terminal voltage. The maximum time point at which dummy polarization corresponding to dummy resistance of battery is calculated based on obtained result to accordingly calculate resistance of battery.    USE - For measuring resistance of battery mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Easily measures the resistance of the battery during occurrence of low-rate discharge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for battery resistance measurement device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart related to battery resistance measurement process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves applying energization from a power source to a dynamoelectric machine (14). Fuel is supplied to the engine and ignition of the engine is activated, based on sensed rotational speed that meets a preset speed threshold and sensed engine temperature that meets a preset temperature threshold. The machine is activated as a generator to provide an current output, after a period of engine prime mover operation.    USE - Used for controlling a portable range extender that is utilized in an electric vehicle e.g. trucks and recreational vehicle, for supplying electrical energy to the vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the extender to be operable independently of the controller of the vehicle, thus facilitating the extender to support vehicles of different types and to be movable readily from one vehicle to another. The method efficiently burns the fuel remaining in the engine, thereby avoiding engine backfire and accompanying emission of fumes. The method enables the portable range extender to be electrically connected to an all-electric vehicle to enable the vehicle to travel longer distances, if necessary, and avoids the weight and space occupied by the unused extender for shorter travel distances that do not require range extender functionality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a portable range extender.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of range extender.    Range extender (10)    Engine (12)    Dynamoelectric machine (14)    Control system (16)    Enclosure (18)
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises support having internal pores and including a grain boundary oxide; finely divided metallic particulates distributed in the support; and metal at least partially covering the surface of the support that penetrates and branches into the support and resides within the internal pores, the metal including a metal phase in contact with the grain boundary oxide.    USE - Useful in fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high efficiency and can be mass-produced at low cost.
NOVELTY - The power supply unit has battery elements (5-7) that are connected in series during supply of voltage for operation of electronic device (2), and not connected in series to a recharging device (3) during recharging the individual battery elements, through switching unit (9).    USE - Rechargeable electrical power supply unit for electronic device (claimed) of bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables realizing rechargeable electrical power supply unit that allows more efficient and quicker recharging with respect to known power supply units.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) recharging device;    (2) recharging method;    (3) recharging system;    (4) electronic device; and    (5) recharger.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of electrical power supply unit.    electronic device (2)    recharging device (3)    connector (4)    electrical contacts (4a-4g)    battery elements (5-7)    switching unit (9)
NOVELTY - A continuous-range hydrogen sensor has a resistive surface material; contact pads of low-resistivity metal serving as electrodes; metal nanoparticles arrayed on the surface material with nanobreakjunction (302) gaps between them; a power supply (305) connected to the contact pads to form an electrical circuit; and a device for measuring changes in electrical properties within the circuit as the nanoparticles are exposed to hydrogen.    USE - The inventive continuous-range hydrogen sensor is used for detection of hydrogen in transformers or in applications employing hydrogen fuel cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The inventive continuous-range hydrogen sensor can operate at much higher temperatures below the lower explosive limit of hydrogen and can cover hydrogen concentrations. The fabrication of the sensor avoids having to transfer the sensor elements to another substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method comprising forming an array of metal nanoparticles on a resistive surface. Nanobreakjunction gaps exist between at least some of the nanoparticles in the absence of hydrogen. A circuit is formed comprising the resistive surface and a power supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a variable-range hydrogen sensor of the invention comprising metal nanowires.    Metal alloy nanowires (301)    Nanobreakjunction (302)    Dielectric surface (303)    Metal film (304)    Power supply (305)
NOVELTY - An electronic component with a switch for a light (41) is fitted between the pedal body (10) and pedal axle (20). Cooperating parts (21, 22, 223) forming a dynamo for generating electricity for the light are mounted on the axle and inside the electronic component. The light is formed by two or more opposing diodes.    USE - A light-emitting pedal is described.    ADVANTAGE - None given.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a light- emitting pedal.    Pedal body (10)    Pedal axle (20)    Magnetic body with permanent magnets (21)    Coil body (22)    Light diodes (41)    Coil (223)
NOVELTY - A device for controlling the recovery of engine exhaust heat of a hybrid electric vehicle is provided to configure a thermal converter for converting engine exhaust heat energy into electric energy, and to use the thermal converter while a hybrid electric vehicle is driven, thereby reducing fuel consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermal converter (110) is connected to an engine exhaust system (100) and a coolant stream path (102) of an engine, respectively, generates an electric signal corresponding to temperature differences, and converts thermal energy into electric energy. One end of the thermal converter (110) is contacted with the engine exhaust system(100), while other end thereof is contacted with the coolant stream path (102), to generate an electromotive force according to the temperature differences. A controller (120) receives the electric signal from the thermal converter (110), and supplies the signal to a driving motor of a hybrid electric vehicle or stores the signal.
NOVELTY - Each separator formed on both sides of the membrane electrode assembly forms several mutually parallel oxidation gas passages (28). A fluid condensation unit (40) formed in each gas passage balances the pressure loss in each oxidation gas passage.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to uniformly distribute the oxygen gas within each passage thereby improving the power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows top view of the single fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    exhaust heat coolant current path (26)    oxidation gas passage (28)    fluid condensation unit (40)    controller (50)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has an inclined support frame (5) which mounts a fuel cell (3). A hollow-portion having an exhaust gas path (39) is formed on the inclined support frame, to eject the air from the fuel cell to an exhaust pipe arrangement (43) through the exhaust gas path.    USE - Fuel cell system mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces installation space of the exhaust pipe arrangement. Prevents mounting property deterioration of the fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (3)    support frame (5)    frame (13)    inclination frame (15a,17a,19a)    exhaust gas path (39)    exhaust pipe arrangement (43)
NOVELTY - A suction flow path (20) refluxes one portion of fuel electrode reactive gas to fuel gas flow path (11), according to suction effect by gas flow in gas flow path.    USE - For solid acid compound type fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces steam latent heat, by recycling water vapor produced in cell reaction, as water vapor source for carrying out steam reforming of hydrocarbon fuel, and lessens generation amount water vapor by waste gas heat exchange.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view and cross-sectional view of the separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    separator (8)    fuel gas discharge opening (9)    fuel gas inlet (10)    fuel gas flow path (11)    suction flow path (20)
NOVELTY - The relays (3) switches to electrical connection state or non-connection state between stack portions (1a-1c) of fuel cells (1,2), so that relay switches to non-connection state between stack portions during emergency at the time of stop of fuel cell.    USE - For controlling voltage of fuel cell when fuel cell is stopped during emergency such as vehicle accident, in fuel cell system installed in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Reduces voltage of fuel cell when fuel cell is stopped during emergency, without consuming electric power.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of control apparatus.    fuel cells (1,2)    stack portions (1a-1c)    relay (3)    control apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus generates reformed gas containing hydrogen, and supplies reformed gas to a fuel cell stack. The drive of simulation load is performed by recirculating anode off gas to a combustor of hydrogen production apparatus between a predetermined time required for stabilization.    USE - For generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The recirculation of anode off gas is performed stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for domestic fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the transition diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A heating coolant path (13) is formed around the wall of tank (11) from lower portion to upper portion. The flow rate of the coolant is set more greatly at upper portion of the path.    USE - For pure water used for fuel cell power generation system mounted in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ice frozen at the upper portion of tank is prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the water tank. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    flush tank (10)    tank (11)    coolant path (13)    pure water chamber (14)    inner tube (15)
NOVELTY - An acid supply unit (4) supplies acid to at least one of the oxidizing agents flowing through an oxidizing agent path (3) towards the fuel cell (1), to which fuel is supplied through a fuel path (2).    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduction of electric power generation capability of fuel cell due to impurity is prevented, as oxidation of metal does not take place easily during acidification.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the pipeline of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    fuel path (2)    oxidizing agent path (3)    acid supply unit (4)    fuel electrode (11)    oxidizing agent electrode (12)
NOVELTY - A diode (8) is switched so that electric power can be supplied from the series circuit formed between a battery (1) and a capacitor (2). When the voltage of the battery exceeds a predetermined value, electric power from the battery is supplied to a current consumer (4).    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens operating time since electric power supply units do not have to be operated frequently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery (1)    Capacitor (2)    Current consumer (4)    DC/DC converter (7)    Diode (8)
NOVELTY - Molding material (M) e.g. graphite or resin material, is arranged on different regions (721,722) having different widths, of a lower mold (720). The material is pressed using an upper mold (710), to form dense and porous regions (W1,W2) of backup material (PMA) of a separator, respectively.    USE - For manufacturing anode-side and cathode-side separators for fuel cell system used in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The separator with different porosities is manufactured easily and simply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an explanatory drawing of the manufacturing process of the separator.    mold assembly (700)    upper mold (710)    lower mold (720)    regions of lower mold (721,722)    backup material (PMA)    dense region (W1)    porous region (W2)
NOVELTY - The proton conductive material contains a dispersed phase, which consists of fine particles of phosphate hydrate crystal of layered structure, and a dispersion medium which contains water.    USE - As electrolyte film material for electrochemical devices such as fuel cell, hydrogen sensor and capacitor, used as power supply for fuel cell electric vehicle or portable terminals.    ADVANTAGE - The proton conductive material has high proton conductivity even at room temperature and moldability, and is economical. The fuel cell using the proton conductive material has excellent electric power generation efficiency and high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The dispersion medium contains phosphoric acid aqueous solution. The phosphate hydrate crystal is of formula Ca(H2PO4)2.H2O.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of proton conductive material.
NOVELTY - The method involves adjusting the start of fuel injection, by calculating a start of injection from the start-of-injection characteristic map and modifying the calculated value using start-of-injection correction as a function of speed control deviation determined from required and actual speeds of engine.    USE - For controlling and regulating internal combustion (IC) engine/generator unit.    ADVANTAGE - Response time of internal combustion engine/generator unit when load is applied, is improved, and the engine is protected from excessive loads.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of fuel injection control system.    engine (2)    clutch (3)    generator (4)    pumps (7)    injector (10)
NOVELTY - Process for treatment of metallic bodies involves heat treatment under predetermined physical conditions, i.e. under a gas atmosphere, e.g. a hydrogen, rare gas or nitrogen atmosphere and post-treatment of the body by gas diffusion.    USE - The process is useful in production of fuel cell components, especially for automobiles.    ADVANTAGE - The method give cost effective heat treatment and/or coating, decreased production of volatile Cr compounds, and increases the component oxidation and corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a device for carrying out the treatment as described above.
NOVELTY - The method involves measuring an electric power consumed by a traveling motor (15), and a traveling velocity of a vehicle (11). A standard electric power related to the consumed power is determined. A fan is placed in an activated state for rotation and control to increase an allocated amount of a cooling air via an air allocation mechanism, when the measured power is greater than the standard power.    USE - Used in a fuel-cell-powered vehicle for operating a vehicle-mounted fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - The fan is placed in the activated state for rotation and control to increase the allocated amount of the cooling air via the air allocation mechanism, thus increasing the amount of the cooling air flowing into the cooling cells. The method hence allows a temperature of power generating cells to be reliably maintained between upper and lower limits of an appropriate operating temperature range of the power generating cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a vehicle employing a vehicle-mounted fuel cell stack operated or controlled.    Vehicle (11)    Electricity storage device (13)    Traveling motor (15)    Engine room (21)    Accelerator pedal (22)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell assumes a structure in which a base material (10) comprises a carbonaceous porous body having electrical conductivity, and which comprises a unit cell (14) in which the respective layers of electrode/electrolyte (12)/electrode (13) are formed on the surface of the base material, or a connected assembly prepared by connecting greater than or equal to2 of the unit cells and in which the base material is impregnated with liquid fuel (30).    USE - The fuel cell is used as an electric source for portable electronic appliances, such as cellular phones and note type personal computers, and a small-sized portable electric source for appliances using small electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel attempts reduction in a size of the whole fuel cell system as an electric source for small-sized portable appliances, and a rise in an output, and which generates less noise.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell assumes a structure in which a base material comprises a carbonaceous porous body having electrical conductivity, and which comprises a unit cell in which the respective layers of electrode/electrolyte/electrode are formed on the surface of the base material, or a connected assembly prepared by connecting greater than or equal to2 of the unit cells and in which the base material is impregnated with liquid fuel, and an electrode surface formed on the outside surface of the base material is exposed to air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows vertical configuration of a fuel cell.    Base material (10)    Electrolyte (12)    Electrode (13)    Unit cell (14)    Liquid fuel (30)
NOVELTY - The stack has a set of power generating cells with a solid polymer electrolyte membrane sandwiched between anode and cathode electrodes. A set of cooling cells is constructed using thin metal plates, and an allocation mechanism (32) adjusts an allocation ratio between reacting and cooling air. A fine filter is mounted in a reacting-air introduction opening for introducing the reacting air into the generating cells.    USE - Used for a fuel-cell-powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The construction of the cooling cells using the thin metal plates increases the total heat radiation area. The construction of the cells thus effectively removes a great amount of heat produced from the power generating cells, when the power generation amount has been increased. The stack hence achieves a superior cooling effect. The filter removes minute dust, dirt and other foreign matters from the reacting air introduced via a cathode-side separator, thus preventing the cathode electrodes from being contaminated with the foreign matters in the air.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a vehicle-mounted fuel cell.    Vehicle-mounted fuel cell stack (17)    Left and right cell stack sections (31)    Air allocation mechanism (32)    Cell case (34)    Air introducing side (35)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a control operation to zero an allocated amount of cooling air via an air allocation mechanism, when the measured temperature is lower than a preset standard operating temperature. The measured temperature is obtained by measuring the temperature of the power generating cells.    USE - Use for operating a vehicle mounted fuel cell stack.    ADVANTAGE - Enables promptly increasing the temperature of the air-cooled type fuel cells of the stack to an appropriate electric power generation reacting level.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the control performed on the vehicle mounted fuel cell stack.    Electricity storage device (13)    Hydrogen storage section (14)    Motor (15)    Fuel cell control device (18)    Fan (33)
NOVELTY - Shelf supports are formed at first shelf (66) to the right side (58) and left side of a container (50) to provide surfaces which will receive and support a battery. The container opened at the top receives a cover (20) at the top.    USE - For recreational vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Accommodates one or more multiple batteries in recreational vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective view of the battery box.    Cover (20)    Cover top (22)    Container (50)    Right side of container (58)    First shelf (66)
NOVELTY - A first coolant loop (102) is thermally coupled to a battery (110) and to heat exchangers (106,116). A second coolant loop (104) is thermally coupled to the heat exchanger (116). An interface (122) facilitates transfer of heat generated by an internal combustion engine to the heat exchanger via the second coolant loop in order to selectively deliver the heat to the battery.    USE - For e.g. hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV).    ADVANTAGE - Attains desired and reliable performance in different climatic conditions while minimizing temperature excursions outside a desired temperature range by providing heating to the battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The first and second coolant loops are configured to carry distinct thermal energy transfer media. A thermal energy storage material is provided at the heat exchanger.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermal management method for e.g. HEV, EV.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the schematic diagram of the thermal management system.    First coolant loop (102)    Second coolant loop (104)    Heat exchangers (106,116)    Battery (110)    Heat exchanger (116)    Interface (122)
NOVELTY - A magnet (11) is mounted on the front wheel, while a coil (12) is mounted to the bicycle crank. A signal generating unit (14) operates using the electrical power generated by the coil in response to the relative motion between the magnet and the coil.    USE - For bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides an output device with a rotation sensor which can be compactly configured and operated without elaborate power conversion devices. Negates need for separate power source requiring elaborate power conversion devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bicycle information display apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic diagram of the bicycle output device.    Rotation sensor (10)    Magnet (11)    Coil (12)    Rectifier (13)    Wireless transmission unit (15)
NOVELTY - Provided is a portable metal fuel cell having an open battery structure with reduced weight and size, which can generate electricity even upon addition of water to one unit battery, not each unit batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Portable metal fuel cell has a unit battery in which a metal fuel electrode (2) is inserted between two air positive electrodes (1) and a left side, a right side and a bottom side of each of two air positive electrodes (1) are bound with a polymer film to be capable of being used in a folded form. To a top side of the air positive electrode (1) coated with a fluorine resin, a nickel-plated steel frame is adhered. To a top side of the air positive electrode (1) coated with carbon, an edge part of the nickel-plated steel frame is attached under pressure, and a separator is attached onto its top side.
NOVELTY - The printer has carriage (31) equipped with fuel cell (96) generates driving force for driving the head (41) to discharge ink, using liquid such as methanol as fuel.    USE - E.g. inkjet printer for printing images on media such as paper, cloth, overhead projector (OHP) sheets etc.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the need for providing a transmission line for supplying driving force of a head to the carriage and thereby simplifying the structure of the printer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the printer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    carriage (31)    head (41)    ink cartridge (90)    methanol cartridge (95)    fuel cell (96)
NOVELTY - A controller estimates the generation of an electric power at the time of stop of a fuel cell based on the detected oxidizing-agent gas pressure in the fuel cell. The controller calculates the upper limit of the battery charge amount for production of electricity at the time of estimated stop. The controller regulates the battery charge amount to become lower than the calculated upper limit.    USE - For electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures absorption of production of electricity at the time of stop when oxidizing-agent gas in fuel cell is reduced during the electric-power generation stop. Enables shortening time in electric power generation with improved fuel consumption.
NOVELTY - A separator comprises gas hold spaces (7,8) defined at the contact surface of an electrode (3), and at the joint surface of separator elements (5,6). The gas hold spaces are connected by several holes (9) so that gas introduced into the separator flow in the gas hold spaces through the holes for supplying to the electrode.    USE - Fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Gas is uniformly supplied over the electrode, hence uniform current density is obtained resulting in stable power generation. Since the pressure in the gas passage way is equal, gas leakage preventive measure is carried out easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the fuel cell.    electrolyte film (2)    electrode (3)    separator elements (5,6)    gas hold spaces (7,8)    holes (9)
NOVELTY - A gas passageway (2) formed at undulation flow path, has fixed width of grooves from an inlet (3) to an exit (4), so that the cross-section becomes smaller.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is manufactured cheaply, since it is easy to take measures against gas leakage and pressure resistant capability is decreased, while electric power generation is stabilized since pressure in flow path is fixed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows front and sectional views of a separator.    separator (1)    gas passageway (2)    inlet (3)    exit (4)
NOVELTY - The metal separator has a groove (A) formed at the circumference of gas passageway (1) having parallely arranged reactive gas flow paths (2).    USE - For motor vehicle mounted fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The moldability of the reactive gas entrance and exit vicinity is improved. The deformation of separator edge portion is prevented. The electric power generation efficiency and gas sealing property of the fuel cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows front and rear views of a metal separator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas passageway (1)    reactive gas flow path (2)    reactive gas entrance (4a,4b)    reactive gas exit (8a,8b)    groove (A)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (11) is arranged lower than the vehicle-body floor (51) at the movement range of a front side seat (56f). The vehicle-body floor of the downward direction of the seat is formed so that it may rise up.    USE - For mounting fuel cell system to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures required vehicle interior space by preventing that height above ground level of the vehicle is less than height required by fuel cell system mounted on the under-floor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures are sectional views showing the vehicle-mounted structure of fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (11)    Vehicle-body floor (51)    Front side seat (56f)    Front side protrusion (57)    Center tunnel (61)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte liquid (18) contains 1,3-oxa thiane compound (I).    USE - For secondary battery (claimed), such as lithium secondary battery or lithium ion secondary cell used as power supply of portable apparatus, such as mobile telephone and notebook-type personal computer, and as power supply or auxiliary power supply of large-sized apparatus and vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte liquid provides secondary battery having favorable cycle characteristics, extended life, stability, high energy density and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte liquid contains 1,3-oxa thiane compound of formula (I).    R1-R8=H, 1-4C alkyl, 1-4C alkyl thio or 1-4C alkoxy.    R3 and R4, and R7 and R8 are bonded mutually to form a ring. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for secondary battery (20) which consists of the electrolyte liquid interposed between anode (5) and cathode (10).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the fragmentary sectional view of fundamental cross-section of the secondary battery.    anode (5)    cathode (10)    separator (15)    electrolyte liquid (18)    secondary battery (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves exhausting the gas remained in fuel gas flow path or oxidizing-agent gas flow path at the time of starting fuel cell.    USE - For operating fuel cell mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electric power generation capability and durability by exhausting gas remained in fuel gas flow path or oxidizing-agent gas flow path at the time of starting fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow chart explaining exhaustion process at the time of starting a fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A water level sensor (25) measures the water level in a water tank (12). A control unit (30) manages the water supply in the tank so that the measured value of the sensor falls within an appropriate range, and changes the range according to the vehicle behavior. The tank stores water for humidifying the electrolyte film of a fuel cell.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that excess or deficiency of water in the water tank is detected immediately, thus ensuring steady electric power generation in the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water tank (12)    Water pump (13)    Drain valve (19)    Water level sensor (25)    Control unit (30)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen production apparatus (1) has a hydrogen generator (2) which produces hydrogen and heat, and a gas generation unit (3) which requires temperature more than normal temperature for generating gas. The heat produced by the hydrogen generator is supplied to gas generation unit.    USE - As fuel for electric power generation by fuel cell used as power energy source of electric product in home and motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen production apparatus efficiently, economically, safely and steadily produces hydrogen gas. Waste treatment cost and hydrogen production cost are reduced by using silicon waste or aluminum was produced from semiconductor manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the system block diagram of the hydrogen production apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen production apparatus (1)    Hydrogen generator (2)    Gas generation device (3)    Hydrogen fermentation portion (16)    Methane-fermentation portion (17)
NOVELTY - A terminal block (1a) is formed in a main body case (1) of an insulating material in which a circuit board is connected. The fasteners fix a metal fitting (9a) of an earth wire (9) to the terminal block. Upon fixing the metal fitting to the terminal block, the earth wire is connected in the earth wire side of an electrical storage circuit.    USE - Used for battery of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves capability and operability of the battery. Stabilizes the voltage of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective diagram of an external structure of a voltage stabilizer of a battery.    Main body case (1)    Terminal block (1a)    Case cover (8)    Earth wire (9)    Metal fitting (9a)
NOVELTY - An outer case (100) accommodates inner case (400) sealed with batteries (210) e.g. lithium ion batteries which are spaced with spacer and connected to circuit board such that inner case is fixed with outer case.    USE - Battery pack comprising batteries such as lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery and nickel-cadmium battery for tool, bicycle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery pack having excellent water-proof property and capable of ensuring safety of battery is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for assembling method of battery pack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the battery pack.    Outer case (100)    Inner case (400)    Batteries (210)    Handle (103)    Display board (700)
NOVELTY - Electrical power generated from an energy source (1) is supplied to an electrolyzer (2). Amount of hydrogen obtained by electrolyzing water is stored in a storage apparatus (3) with the stored hydrogen supplied to a fuel cell (5) through a heat exchanger (4).    USE - For supplying power to fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables the rapid supply of a required amount of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of the supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Energy source (1)    Electrolyzer (2)    Storage apparatus (3)    Heat exchanger (4)    Fuel cell (5)
NOVELTY - The carbonaceous powder and water-soluble phenol resin are stirred and mixed in the presence of polar solvent, and the surface of carbonaceous powder is coated by phenol resin. The coated carbonaceous powder is then mixed with phenol resin, stirred, molded and heat-processed under inert atmosphere, to obtain porous carbon plate.    USE - For manufacturing porous carbon plate used for separator used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides porous carbon plate having excellent electroconductivity, porosity and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for porous carbon plate.
NOVELTY - The silicon nanowires arranged in the shape of a two dimensional array in a solar cell module (13), have p-type and n-type layers that are alternately arranged.    USE - Hydrogen gas generator for fuel cell of energy system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Simple structured hydrogen gas generator that enables generating efficiently hydrogen gas, is obtained at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) electrolyzer;    (2) solar cell module;    (3) energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figures show the sectional and top views of hydrogen gas generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolytic cell (11)    water (12)    solar cell module (13)    module support (14)
NOVELTY - A hose is equipped with at least one structure layer. The innermost layer (1) is formed with a rubber composition comprising a rubber (A), organized layered clay mineral (B) and methacrylic acid modified liquid polyisoprene rubber (C). Rubber (A) does not have polar group. The mineral (B) is organized with a processing agent which has a non-polar alkyl chain and a non-polar aromatic ring.    USE - As hose for fuel cell systems, such as engine cooling-type hose, radiator hose, heater hose, refrigerant transport hose for coolers and fuel cell electric vehicles, high-pressure hose for hydraulic machines, and hose for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The hose has excellent strength and gas-permeability proof property, without impairing physical property, such as flexibility. The layered clay mineral is dispersed efficiently in the innermost layer. The hose has high quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hose is equipped with at least one structure layer. The innermost layer is formed with a rubber composition comprising a rubber (A), organized layered clay mineral (B) and methacrylic acid modified liquid polyisoprene rubber (C). Rubber (A) has silicon atom and oxygen atom in principal chain of the molecular chain, or (un)saturated carbon bond in principal chain, and does not have polar group. The mineral (B) is organized with a processing agent which has a non-polar alkyl chain and a non-polar aromatic ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hose. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    innermost layer (1)
NOVELTY - A vertical axis wind powered generator is provided at the top portion of vehicle, and wind guide and air compressor (3) are provided at the front portion of vehicle. A personal identification number key pad (44) is located on outside central stanchion (43) on the operator's side of the vehicle, for authorizing the user to drive the vehicle.    USE - Electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - High performance electric vehicle with specially designed and highly efficient wind power generator, and which is aesthetically designed while taking into account the needs of persons with disabilities, is obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view of electric vehicle.    air compressor (3)    window (41)    windscreen (42)    support stanchion (43)    key pad (44)
NOVELTY - The ammeter has a magnetic field sensor arranged in an air gap between two faces (26`, 27```) of a magnetic shell (21) and a magnetic jumper (22), respectively. Clips (29``) and rods (29```) clamp an electric cable (3) of a battery of a motor vehicle along a clamping axis (24) parallel to a plane extending between faces of the gap, while maintaining constant gap width. The shell and jumper slide on each other by remaining in contact.    USE - Used for measuring electric current delivered by a battery of a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The clips and rods clamp the electric cable along the clamping axis, while maintaining constant air gap width, and hence the magnetic field measurement and the current measurement are not affected by the cross section of the cable. The shell and jumper slide on each other by remaining in contact, thus avoiding loss of magnetic flux.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a clamp-on ammeter.    Electric cable (3)    Magnetic shell (21)    Magnetic jumper (22)    Air gap (23)    Clamping axis (24)    Face of magnetic shell (26`)    Face of magnetic jumper (27```)    Clips (29``)    Rods (29```)
NOVELTY - The system has an electrical 14/42 volt two-voltage system with a 36 volt battery essentially containing three alternately switchable 12 volt batteries (13-15), of which one is switchable as a first 12 volt part between earth and 12 volts, and with respective devices for energy storage for the 14 volt and 42 volt systems within the 36 volt battery. The system has an intelligent switching regulator (17) for connecting each 12 volt battery of the 36 volt battery as the first 12 volt part between earth and 12 volts.    USE - For supplying power for vehicles with 2-voltage storage systems.    ADVANTAGE - Does not require a separate 12 volt battery, saving space and weight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of an intelligent switching regulator    12 volt batteries (13-15)    intelligent switching regulator (17)    battery indication system (20)    MOSFET switch element (18)    relay switch element (19)
NOVELTY - The armored vehicle has a fuel cell system (8) which supplies current to its electric motors (4) and other equipment. The system is divided into left (8.1) and right (8.2) units which are protected and outside the combat area (6) of the vehicle.    USE - Armored vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the armored vehicle.    Electric motors (4)    Combat area of vehicle (6)    Fuel cell system (8)    Fuel cell units (8.1, 8.2)
NOVELTY - The method involves maintaining an ignition control unit (13) in an ignition prohibition mode for a preset period of time, after an immobilizer (11) is disconnected from a power source and is subsequently connected to a backup power source. The determination of connection time of backup power source, is performed after checking identification (ID) code recorded in transponder of key.    USE - For performing antitheft of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables preventing theft of vehicle, efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for antitheft device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic view of antitheft device.    immobilizer (11)    on-board battery (12)    ignition control unit (13)    key cylinder (14)    antenna (16)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system has a fuel cell unit (1) with several individual fuel cells (2) and a device (3) for determining at least a temperature of a surface region of the fuel cell unit. The temperature measurement device is designed to determine a temperature distribution of the fuel cell unit.    USE - For a mobile device, especially a vehicle or a mobile device, especially a thermal power plant.    ADVANTAGE - Significantly improved monitoring and/or fault location are achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the following:    (A) a mobile device, especially a vehicle, with an inventive system;    (B) a mobile device, especially a thermal power plant, with an inventive system; and    (C) a method of operating an inventive system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective representation of a fuel cell stack    fuel cell unit (1)    individual fuel cells (2)    device for determining temperature (3)
NOVELTY - A vehicle nowadays is fitted with numerous electrically operated devices (5) including an engine stop facility. For an avoidance of a breakdown of the electric system (4) or a reduced performance a device for generating electric energy (2) is activated in the particular case. The device (2) is designed as a claw pole generator with a stator carrying a winding for a three-phase-current and a rotor carrying an exciting winding. A condenser charged by the battery (7) or activated by the generator using an electronic function (8), serves as the supply of the required voltage (1).    USE - The generator driven by the vehicle engine can be used for operating the electric supply unit located at a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electric supply is guaranteed in an economical manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the arrangement.    Power supply unit (1)    Electric device (2)    Switch unit (3)    Electric system (4)    Electrically driven components (5)    Engine (6)    Battery (7)    Electronic function (8)
NOVELTY - The structure has cross elements (141-143) installed along the lateral direction of vehicle that are connected to the floor frames (105,106) and are positioned under the vehicle housing floor. A fuel cell unit (11) and fuel cell auxiliary units (40,50) disposed adjacent to each other along the longitudinal direction of vehicle are held by the cross elements from the longitudinal both sides of the vehicle.    USE - Vehicle-mounted structure of fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables suppression of the damage of fuel cell unit and auxiliary unit at the time of vehicle collision so improving the collision safety and preventing the length of reactive gas and cooling medium circulating pipings and high pressure electrical wiring from being excessively increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of vehicle-mounted structure.    Fuel cell unit (11)    Fuel cell auxiliary units (40,50)    Floor frames (105,106)    Cross elements (141-143)    Bracket (172)
NOVELTY - A rotary disk located in a housing compartment, is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the linear reciprocal movement of a slider (50). The slider and disk have interengaging elements laterally offset from the disk's axis of rotation to effect rotation of disk while slider is reciprocating in the housing. A drive shaft transmits linear motion of a slide piston to the disk for delivering external power.    USE - For motor vehicles, automobiles, airplanes, lawnmowers and offroad vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides housing that is easy to assemble and disassemble.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) Piston subassembly; and    (B) Valve actuation mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the perspective view of the engine subassembly.    Housing's interlocked walls (24,26)    Slider (50)    Piston arm (54)    Pin (72)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell separator-forming composition comprises an epoxy resin binder comprising an epoxy resin and a curing agent, and graphite powder. The composition is produced by mixing epoxy resin binder with graphite powder amounting to 2-10 times the weight of epoxy resin binder, kneading and pulverizing the mixture to obtain a compound having viscosity at 150 degrees C of 200-3000 Pa.second.    USE - For fuel cell separator (claimed) for fuel cell used as direct electrical energy for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The composition satisfies performance requirements for fuel cell separator, and has excellent moldability, shortening of molding cycle and excellent dimensional accuracy, thereby enabling mass production of separator. The composition has excellent electrical conductivity and mechanical strength. The separator for fuel cells, produced using the composition, has excellent electroconductivity, reduced anisotropy and gas permeability, and improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell separator-forming composition comprises an epoxy resin binder comprising an epoxy resin and a curing agent, and graphite powder. The composition is produced by mixing epoxy resin binder with graphite powder amounting to 2-10 times the weight of epoxy resin binder, kneading and pulverizing the mixture to obtain a compound having viscosity at 150 degrees C of 200-3000 Pa.second. The molded product of the composition made into fuel cell separator, has electric specific resistance of 100 mOmegacm or less in terms of resistivity.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of fuel cell separator, which involves kneading the composition, grinding and molding the ground material, and curing at 140-230 degrees C; and    (2) fuel cell separator obtained by the method.
NOVELTY - An electrical battery has a pair of electrodes that are rechargeable with electrical charges of different signs in a polarized medium. An electrolyte, which forms the polarized medium, does not electrochemically interact with the electrodes, but provides electrical charges to the electrodes.    USE - For e.g. electric motor of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers small-size and efficient electrical battery. Offers simple and reliably constructed battery structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the energy transmitting structure from battery to energy transmitting device.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a reservoir with a discharge port (52a) storing a fuel and connected to a flow unit (60). The flow unit includes an absorber (61) with a capillary channel (63) in which osmotic pressure is produced due to a concentration differential caused by a thermal energy. The osmotic pressure allows the fuel to flow in the flow unit. The fuel from the channels is supplied to a reformer (30).    USE - Used for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system (Claimed) that is utilized as mobile power source for vehicle, distributed power source for home and building, and small-sized power source for electronic device e.g. notebook computer, PDA and mobile communication terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel flow is effected by the osmotic pressure, hence omitting a fuel pump, thus improving the performance and efficiency of fuel cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel supply apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the fuel supply apparatus.    Reservoir (51)    Discharge port (52a)    Flow unit (60)    Absorber (61)    Capillary channel (63)
NOVELTY - The unit has an outer tank (31) defining an inner space. An inner fuel storage tank (36) with deformable walls, is provided in an inner space of the outer tank to store fuel. Fuel is discharged from the inner fuel storage tank by the deformation of the inner fuel storage tank by applying a compressive force to the inner space of the outer tank, through the use of a biasing mechanism (34).    USE - Used for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system (Claimed) in vehicle, distributed power source home and building, small power source for electronic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel is discharged by the deformation of the inner fuel storage tank by applying the compressive force to the inner space of the outer tank, using the biasing mechanism. Hence the parasitic power required for driving the entire system can be reduced, hence improving the energy efficiency of the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDANT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell system comprising a fuel supply unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a fuel supply unit.    Reformer (20)    Fuel supply unit (30)    Outer tank (31)    Biasing mechanism (34)    Fuel storage tank (36)
NOVELTY - The system has a compressor (16) to supply pressurized cathode gas to multiple fuel cell stacks (12). A controller (20) deactivates one group of fuel cell stacks and maintains operation of another group of fuel cell stacks. The latter group of fuel cell stacks powers the compressor. The compressor purges the excess fluid from the former group of fuel cell stacks using the pressurized cathode gas.    USE - Used for antifreezing a fuel cell stack in a fuel cell that is utilized as a power source in an automobile, truck, home and business.    ADVANTAGE - The controller deactivates one group of fuel cell stacks and maintains operation of another group of fuel cell stacks that powers the compressor, thus generating reduced load demand.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of controlling a fuel cell system having multiple fuel cell stacks.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell stack (12)    Primary load (14)    Compressor (16)    Controller (20)    Inlet valves (24)
NOVELTY - A fluid storage volume (50) is defined in the elongated rail portion (32) of the frame assembly. The fluid storage volume is in fluid communication with a power train to provide operation fluid to the power train, such that operation fluid is selected from a group consisting of a fuel, an oxidant and a cooling fluid. A set of wheels is rotatably supported on the frame assembly, and the power train drives the set of wheels.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides adequate fluid storage volume on board the vehicle while minimizing the packaging volume and additional mass associated with such storage volumes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the cross-sectional view of the frame assembly for fuel cell vehicle.    Elongated rail portion (32)    Fluid storage volume (50)    Liner (52)    Tube (56)    Conduit (58)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying alternating current (AC) signal across battery terminals and detecting analog AC signal output from the battery, such that the output signal is proportional to applied AC signal. The battery internal resistance is determined based on the output AC signal and applied AC signal. The battery internal resistance is compared with threshold to determine operating conditions of battery.    USE - For monitoring operating conditions of battery used for telephone, pager, facsimile and vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Monitors the operating condition of the battery under load.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for monitoring operating conditions of battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the battery operating conditions monitoring apparatus.    mini controller (112)    battery monitors (114,116)    data cable (128)    power bus (128')
NOVELTY - First and second manually detachable electric connectors (35,36) each have their feed ends electrically connected to the ends of corresponding cables (32,33), and their grips ends detachably gripping the corresponding terminals (18,28) of a vehicle battery (29). LEDs (37,38) illuminate the gripping end of each connector.    USE - For starting cars with dead batteries.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents unnecessary damages to the engine and/or the power supply by preventing power supply from shifting position atop the engine when vehicle is being moved to a repair shop.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the elevated perspective view of the components of the portable DC power supply.    Terminals (18,28)    Vehicle battery (29)    Cables (32,33)    Manually detachable electric connectors (35,36)    LEDs (37,38)
NOVELTY - The operating temperature of a solid oxide fuel cell with electric power usage amount of not more than 300W continuously for 1hour or more, is lowered than that of solid oxide fuel cell with more electric power usage amount.    USE - For operating electric power generation system comprising solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC).    ADVANTAGE - The fuel gas usage amount for maintaining operation temperature of electric power generation system, is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the graph of operation method of electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The torque of motor generator (40) is reduced when the actual speed of engine (2) exceeds the command speed using variable voltage variable frequency inverter converter (42). An engine speed detector determines the speed of engine.    USE - For controlling of motor generator for hybrid system of e.g. electric vehicle, hydraulic excavator, agricultural machine, revolving superstructure of construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - Improves fuel consumption of e.g. vehicle. Achieves size and weight reduction of engine. Enables to effectively control speed of engine. Prevents over discharge of battery. Suppresses generation of noise of engine during operation. Improves exhaust operation of engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of a hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Engine (2)    Control lever (9)    Battery (14)    Torque command on motor generator (40)    Variable voltage variable frequency inverter converter (42)
NOVELTY - The opening/closing shift of a valve body (3) in a low flow-rate region is made smaller than the opening/closing shift of the valve body in a high flow-rate region, when a drive motor (4) performs a predetermined operation. A link mechanism (5) transmits the driving force of the motor to the valve body.    USE - Used in a fuel cell type electric power generation system of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high-precision control of fluid control valve in low flow-rate region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell type electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective view of fluid control valve.    Fluid control valve (1)    Main body (2)    Valve body (3)    Drive motor (4)    Link mechanism (5)
NOVELTY - Battery packs (61) are held in the first and second spaces (42,43) of a holding portion (32) formed between floor panels (31) and front cross members (14), with a charger (101) accommodated in the third space (44). A floor structure surface (72) closes the top opening of the holding portion at the upper portion of the spaces into which the battery packs are held.    USE - For mounting battery to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures proper usage of the floor panel during installation of the battery packs. Enables easy extraction of the battery packs when necessary since the battery packs are held in a holding portion built into the vehicle floor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the perspective diagram of the battery mounting structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Front cross members (14)    Floor panels (31)    Holding portion (32)    Spaces (42-44)    Battery packs (61)    Floor structure surface (72)    Charger (101)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell contains fuel gas odorization agent which is deodorized after electric power generation.    USE - As polymer-electrolyte fuel cells for clean electric-power generation systems used for vehicles and houses for generating electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell has excellent workability. Leakage of hydrogen gas from the fuel cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for deodorization of the fuel gas odorization agent.
NOVELTY - A detector separation control unit detaches an electric current detecting element in response to the input signal of a signal processor.    USE - For electrical storage apparatus mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables forbidding or postponement of the deterioration determination quickly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of a structure of an electrical storage deterioration judgment unit.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Voltage detector (44)    Remaining capacity determination map (56)    Comparator (58)    Correction unit (60)    Deterioration determination (62)
NOVELTY - The micro generator includes a rotation shaft which is rotatably supported by the bearing holes formed at the centers of a main body case (1) and a cover body. The rotation shaft is used to support the eccentricity weight and the permanent magnet (6).    USE - Use for generating electric power. Use for bicycles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating electric power reliably. Provides a compact micro generator having a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the principal part of the micro generator.    Main body case (1)    Cores (3)    Coil (4)    Light emitter (5)    Permanent magnet (6)
NOVELTY - The detector detects concentration of oxygen gas in gas to be measured, based on electric current which flows in negative and positive side electrodes.    USE - For fuel-cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel-cell used for vehicle and domestic application.    ADVANTAGE - Accurately detects concentration of oxygen in the fuel-cell, using a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional drawing of the oxygen gas detector.    sensor main housing (100)    lead wire (161)    direct current power source (220)    comparator (230)    operation switch (240)
NOVELTY - Several single cells (17) are stacked between a pair of main electrodes (15, 16) using a non-electroconductive bolt which is arranged penetrating the protrusions in the electrodes.    USE - Used for fuel cell vehicles, and petrol vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The tightening strength of the electrolysis cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a partial sectional view of a high pressure vessel storage water electrolysis hydrogen generator.    electrolysis cell container (11)    attachment piece (12)    lower joint (13)    stacked electrolysis cell (14)    single cell (17)    main electrodes (15,16)
NOVELTY - An opening at the rear end of the vehicle body serves as a wind discharge port (3). A turbine (11) is provided into an air duct (1) so that the field pole of a generator (7) may rotate in the turbine. The armature of the generator reverses with the field pole of the turbine such that the motor vehicle (A) travels through the electric power generated by the generator.    USE - Wind-powered motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that motor vehicle can be driven stably even with a weak gas and air volume. Ensures that turbine is rotated efficiently and reliably, thus enabling reliable driving of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the wind-powered motor vehicle.    Air duct (1)    Wind discharge port (3)    Generator (7)    Turbine (11)    Motor vehicle (A)
NOVELTY - The thermoelectric converter (1) has an iron layer (12,13) provided between a clathrate compound (10,11) and an electrode.    USE - For converting exhaust gas ejected from industrial or non-commercial process, or from vehicle, into electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Melting of thermoelectric element, production of impurity between electrode and thermoelectric element, peeling of joining surface by impurity and counter diffusion of components are prevented. The thermoelectric converter has stable thermoelectric transfer characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the outline sectional drawing of the thermoelectric converter. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    thermoelectric converter (1)    clathrate compound (10,11)    iron layers (12,13)
NOVELTY - An insulating barrier layer arranged between metal frame and electrolyte layer, is joined with metal frame by soldering material. The metal frame is arranged at the gap of outer edge of power generation portion and/or fuel electrode and electrolyte layer.    USE - For use as vehicle power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Improves durability over long period of time, by preventing damage by differential thermal expansion at the time of stacking. Improves gas seal property and joint strength is junction portion of metal frame and electrolyte layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell stack.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The battery has sealing layer (35) which seals circumference of the collector (13), arranged between the laminated structure of positive electrode layer (15) and negative electrode layer, such that the sealing layer protrudes from the collector to the exterior.    USE - For vehicle such as electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV).    ADVANTAGE - Reliably prevents the short circuit between the positive and negative electrodes, by using the sealing resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of manufacturing bipolar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the top view of the bipolar battery.    collector (13)    positive electrode layer (15)    outermost collector layer (25)    sealing layer (35)
NOVELTY - A piezoelectric vibrator (11) detects the weight variation of the hydrogen gas absorbers (15a,16a) due to absorption and emission of hydrogen. The hydrogen density is computed from the weight variation. The hydrogen absorbing quantity is increased, when the hydrogen density exceeds a predetermined threshold value at set temperature conditions.    USE - For detecting trace amount of hydrogen gas during gas leakage detection in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Enables reliable detection of hydrogen density even in case of fluctuations in the temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a hydrogen reaction element in the hydrogen gas sensor.    hydrogen reaction element (10)    piezoelectric vibrator (11)    electrodes (13,14)    hydrogen gas absorbers(17,18) hydrogen permeable films (15a,16a)
NOVELTY - An amorphous synthetic-resin layer (2) is coated to cover a portion of the pair of lead wires connected to an electrode of a thermistor (3) embedded on the central line of the outer side synthetic resin layer (1). The outer side synthetic rein layer is formed on a round shaped mantle.    USE - Temperature sensor for hybrid vehicle mounted secondary battery such as nickel-hydrogen battery, nickel metal hydride battery, lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - Attaches temperature sensor to upper cover of battery reliably. Ensures reliable and stable temperature sensing process. Detects temperature of battery reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for temperature sensor manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows sectional view of the temperature sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    outer synthetic resin layer (1)    inner synthetic resin layer (2)    thermistor (3)    lead wire (4)    temperature measurement surface (5)
NOVELTY - A resonance portion (23) is connected in a regenerator (25) through a low temperature heat exchanger (27) coming from a high temperature heat exchanger (26) via sound wave that comes from an electric power generation oscillator (24). The resonance portion is connected to the high heat exchanger when temperature gradients are formed on both ends of the regenerator.    USE - Used for using the surplus energy of an IC engine for electricity generation.    ADVANTAGE - Increases energy generation efficiency of the thermo-acoustic-type energy generator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the outline structure of the acoustic-type energy generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Resonance portion (23)    Electric power generation oscillator (24)    Regenerator (25)    High temperature heat exchanger (26)    Low temperature heat exchanger (27)
NOVELTY - A generator (4) generates electric power using engine (1) suction pressure in addition to a generator (3) which generates electric power when a rotor (2) rotates, to satisfy the electric power requirement of a vehicle.    USE - In internal combustion engine of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables generating electric power efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the electric power generation system.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    engine (1)    rotor (2)    generators (3,4)    controller (5)    sensors (7,8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a microcomputer (18) which detects that the key of the vehicle is turned off, and a CPU (10) which transfers the power supply circuit (30) to a low power-consumption mode. The power supply to the devices (11-13) in the periphery of the CPU is interrupted when the power supply circuit is detected in the lower power-consumption mode.    USE - E.g. navigation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases unnecessary consumption of battery power supply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power-supply control method for vehicle-mounted apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of a structure of the vehicle-mounted apparatus.    CPU (10)    Flash read-only memory (11)    Random-access memory (12)    Microcomputer (18)    Power supply circuit (30)
NOVELTY - Single planetary differential (23) is connected to an IC engine (13), an electric motor (19), and an output device (20). The differential consists of a shell (152) fixed with a planetary arm (2323), a pair of planetary gears (2321,2322) supported on the arm by bearings, and two sun gears (233,235).    USE - For providing power for external loads.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces inner friction among and damage to differential components. Simplifies structure that can be directly installed in generator rotor to save space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - One sun gear is meshed with one of the planetary gears and is fixed to the engine output shaft. The other sun gear is meshed with the other planetary gear and fixed with a transmission shaft (16). The transmission shaft is connected to the output shaft of the motor and the output device via respective rotary transmission devices (17,18).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross sectional view of a parallel mixed power unit.    IC engine (13)    Transmission shaft (16)    Rotary transmission devices (17,18)    Electric motor (19)    Output device (20)    Single planetary differential (23)    Shell (152)    Sun gears (233,235)    Planetary gears (2321,2322)    Planetary arm (2323)
NOVELTY - A starting device is provided for a fuel cell system provided with a reformer (3), a fuel cell (7), a multi-way valve (4), situated between the reformer and the fuel cell, and a hydrogen buffer reservoir (1). The hydrogen buffer reservoir is fed with hydrogen from the multi-way valve by some piping systems (12, 13) and provides hydrogen to the reformer by a piping system (9) during the starting phase of the reformer.    USE - The invention provides a device for starting a fuel cell, in particular one incorporating a reformer and a hydrogen storage reservoir fed by the reformer with applications for electric powered vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides an improved starting device for the fuel cell, allowing a reduction in the volume of the hydrogen buffer storage reservoir whilst allowing a continuous feed of hydrogen and a reduction in polluting emissions during the transitory starting of the reformer system. Moreover the inventive system does not use conventional fuel to increase the temperature of the reformer system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (A) the starting of a fuel cell system;    (B) a vehicle incorporating this starting device for a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing illustrate schematically a device with a fuel cell according to the invention, incorporating a hydrogen buffer reservoir and the reformer, and a device with a fuel cell according to the invention, incorporating a palladium and/or polymer based membrane.    Hydrogen buffer reservoir; (1)    Fuel reservoir; (2)    Reformer; (3)    Multi-way valve; (4)    Anode; (5)    Cathode; (6)    Fuel cell; (7)    Air compressor; (8)    Piping systems; (9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24)    Air inlet; (18)    Electrical output; (19, 20)    Membrane. (22)
NOVELTY - The generator has a fuel cell (20) supplied with fuel by a reformer (60) and with compressed air by a compressor (38). The reformer is associated with a catalytic burner (72) and is supplied with water from a water tank (65). An exchanger (134) exchanges heat with the water in the tank, and/or the fuel cell and the compressed air and/or a combustion gas of the burner.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle (claimed) for supplying electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The generator includes components for heating the water and/or fuel cell which are technically simple, inexpensive to install and effective. The heat exchange with the water of the tank and/or the fuel cell allows high calorific and very effective transfer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a process for temperature setting of an electric generator; and    (B) a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of an electric generator.    Fuel cell (20)    Compressor (38)    Reformer (60)    Water tank (65)    Catalytic burner (72)    Exchanger (134)
NOVELTY - The cell has longitudinal elastic tightening units (5) with two longitudinal support plates (7) placed on basic cells (3), and twelve longitudinal traction devices (9) to provide traction for the support plates. Each traction device has deformable elastic units in the form of a coil spring (31) for absorbing longitudinal dilatation of the cells (3). The coil springs are disposed between the support plates.    USE - Used in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The arrangement of the coil springs between the support plates makes the traction devices to provide very little longitudinal protrusion beyond the plates, thus reducing the longitudinal encumbrance of the fuel cell and hence facilitating its implementation in the motor vehicles. The traction devices exert traction forces on the support plates which support the basic cells against each other by tightening to ensure closing of the chambers and sealing in the fluid circuits of the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The basic cells (3) are stacked along a longitudinal direction (L) and each have a cathodic chamber and an anodic chamber to produce electricity by oxidation of fuel in the anodic chamber and reduction of an oxidant in the cathodic chamber.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell.    Longitudinal direction (L)    Basic cells (3)    Elastic tightening units (5)    Support plates (7)    Traction devices (9)    Coil springs (31)
NOVELTY - The cell has basic cells (3) piled along a longitudinal direction (L) and each having a cathodic chamber and an anodic chamber to produce electricity by oxidation of fuel in the anodic chamber and reduction of an oxidant in the cathodic chamber. Longitudinal elastic tightening units (5) provide tightening of the cells (3). The units (5) have four longitudinal elastic blades (9) for connecting two support plates (7).    USE - Fuel cell e.g. hydrogen cell used in a motor vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The elastic tightening units maintain the basic cells to be plated against each other in order to assure closing of the chambers and ensure sealing of different fluid circuits of the fuel cell, while allowing absorption of the phenomena of longitudinal dilation. The longitudinal encumbrance of the fuel cell is reduced as the elastic blades do not make longitudinal protrusion with respect to the support plates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic and exploded perspective view of a fuel cell.    Longitudinal direction (L)    Basic cells (3)    Tightening units (5)    Support plates (7)    Blades (9)
NOVELTY - A heat-bearing fluid is an unsaturated hydrocarbon such as an alkene, with an electrical conductivity less than 10-2 muS/cm, preferably less than 10-3 muS/cm and a boiling point above 200degreesC. It has a specific heat capacity greater than 2200 J/kg/K and a viscosity less than 2 cSt at ambient temperature. Its flash point is greater than 75degreesC.    USE - Used as a fuel pile generating electricity and heat.    ADVANTAGE - The fluids used allow better electrical insulation between the fuel pile cells whilst still using a common cooling circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel pile system comprises an assembly of elementary cells (1) each containing at least one heat-bearing fluid passage (4) connected to a heat-bearing fluid circulation circuit (5). The heat-bearing fluid is a 12C alpha-olefin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows one form of the fuel pile system    Pack of cells (1)    Parallel elementary cell (2)    Bi-polar plates separating cells (3)    Cooling fluid (4)    Circulation loop (5)    Pump (6)    Reservoir (7)
NOVELTY - A connection and display panel (6) has several joints (31-36) for connecting a hydrogen gas inlet (61), a hydrogen gas outlet (62), an air inlet (63), an air outlet (64), a coolant inlet (65) and a coolant outlet in a fuel cell stack, and an indicator arranged on the fuel cell stack for indicating the operating temperature of the fuel cell stack.    USE - Used for proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) power system with liquid cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the electrical connection characteristics of the functional test and demonstration apparatus efficiently by providing joints thereby improving the performance of the fuel cell power system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the functional test and demonstration apparatus.    mainframe (1)    control device (2)    hydrogen supply module (4)    connection and display panel (6)    joints (31-36)    hydrogen gas inlet (61)    hydrogen gas outlet (62)    air inlet (63)    air outlet (64)    coolant inlet (65)
NOVELTY - A metal hydride hydrogen storage container fill level display has an external temperature and internal pressure, conductivity and temperature sensors fitted directly in a metal hydride mass connected by cables (11) through an epoxy polymer (22) sealed gas tight opening in a tube (8).    USE - Fill level indicator for metal hydride hydrogen stores for automotive fuel use.    ADVANTAGE - Simple and reliable fill level indication. The sensor is placed in the centre of the container directly in the metal hydride mass and so is protected from external influences and simpler to construct than sensors in a chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the top of the seal in the metal hydride container.    Metal tube (8)    Cable bundle (10)    Single cables (11)    Epoxy polymer gas seal (22)
NOVELTY - A terminal metal member (13P) contacts the surface of a terminal plate (14) by way of a terminal connector which includes terminal engaging member integrally comprising a bolt (22) and projection (20). The terminal metal member is provided between a nut (21) screwed on the bolt of the terminal engaging member, and the surface of the terminal plate.    USE - For connecting terminal metal member provided at end battery of battery cable to terminal of battery.    ADVANTAGE - Facilitates operation when a cable is temporarily connected to a battery to allow reduction of the number of operation time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A terminal metal member (13P) contacts the surface of a terminal plate (14) by way of a terminal connector which includes terminal engaging member integrally comprising a bolt (22) and projection (20). The terminal metal member is provided between a nut (21) screwed on the bolt of the terminal engaging member, and the surface of the terminal plate. The bolt is fitted in fitting hole (19) of terminal metal member and attachment hole (17) of terminal plate so that terminal metal member contacts surface of terminal plate. Projection formed in L-shape projects sidewards from the end of the bolt, and engages with the rear surface of the terminal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the enlarged sectional view of the terminal connection structure for battery.    Terminal metal member (13P)    Terminal plate (14)    Attachment hole (17)    Fitting hole (19)    Projection (20)    Nut (21)    Bolt (22)
NOVELTY - A controller (1A) has single control terminal connected with external control unit (5) which supplies one of ground, open and pull-up signals to terminal based on battery voltage and operating state. The controller cuts off field current in response to ground signal to stop generation, regulates generated voltage to low and high control voltage in response to respective open and pull-up signals.    USE - For controlling generator used for vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of generator control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    controller (1A)    generator (2)    external control unit (5)    single control terminal (C)    control circuit (503)
NOVELTY - A stack of a polymer electrolyte fuel cell is immersed into liquid refrigerant such as organic solvent inside a stack receiving case. The solvent cools the stack. The solvent vaporized from the case is condensed by a condenser and returned to the stack receiving case. The condenser (16) is cooled by the air introduced from a supply louver (206). An exhaust fan discharges the air through an exhaust louver (208).    USE - Polymer electrolyte fuel cell mounted on motor vehicle, for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Avoids the generation of liquid junction and ground fault junction in the fuel cell. Improves the degree of freedom of equipment layout. Simplifies the structure of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory diagram of the fuel cell.    Supply louver (206)    Exhaust louver (208)    Ventilating fan (222)    Fin (112)    Guidance fin (114)    Condenser (16)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an electromagnetic sensor (12) responsive to structural feature on a rotating ring gear. A power supply coupled to the sensor generates a DC current corresponding to the output signal and supplies power to a hall device for generating a stream of pulses that correspond to the passing tooth edges of the wheel. A transceiver (28) coupled to the device wirelessly transmits the output signal to a receiver.    USE - Used for sensing angular position of an engine crankshaft in a vehicle e.g. land-based vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The power supply coupled to the sensor generates the DC current and supplies it for the hall device, thus deriving accurate engine speed information with high accuracy and high resolution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of a self-powered, wireless sensor assembly for sensing crankshaft position of an internal combustion engine.    Electromagnetic sensor (12)    Permanent magnet (14)    Coil (16)    Rotating target wheel (18)    Power supply circuit (22)    Transceiver (28)
NOVELTY - Metal oxide is electrochemically precipitated in the nano-sized pores of alumina or polymeric template. The nano-structured composite of alumina or polymer template and precipitated metal oxide is contacted with sodium hydroxide solution under conditions conducive to removing alumina or polymeric template. The nano-sized metal oxide is dried to provide nano-structured metal oxide electrode.    USE - For manufacturing nano-structured metal oxide electrode for use as electrode in supercapacitor used for powering e.g. electric vehicle, passenger vehicle, truck, portable mobile communication instrument, memory back-up of computer, military and/or aerospace equipment, medical equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Provides increased interfacial surface area and increased specific capacitance. Enables easy and direct electrochemical measurements of metal oxide. Enables morphology modulation of nano-structured metal oxide by changing the size and density of nano-sized pores in alumina and polymer templates. Provides control over the thickness or length of nano-structured metal oxide layer on current collector layer by modulating electrochemical conditions during metal oxide precipitation. Ensures easy control of the diameter of nano-structured nickel oxide by adjusting the diameter of nano-sized pores of alumina template. Ensures easy control of the thickness of nano-structured nickel oxide layer by adjusting electrochemical variable e.g. applied current density and applied time. Simplifies manufacturing of the electrode of supercapacitor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a metal oxide electrode; and    (B) a capacitor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow chart of a nano-structured metal oxide electrode manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A buck-boost chopper (44) increases the voltage of electric power from a battery (14) when operating a motor/generator (40) as a motor and a VVVF inverter/converter (42) as an inverter. The buck-boost chopper reduces the voltage of the electric power produced by the motor/generator when the motor/generator operates as a motor and the VVVF inverter/converter operates as a converter.    USE - For driving e.g. hydraulic excavator, operation units in agricultural machine, propeller in ship, revolving superstructure in construction machine.    ADVANTAGE - Decreases copper loss by reducing size of battery. Saves space, has light weight and manufactures at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of the hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Battery (14)    Throttle actuator (22)    Motor/generator (40)    VVVF inverter/converter (42)    Boost chopper (44)
NOVELTY - Rotation speed corresponding to engine load is set as target rotation speed. When fluctuation from target rotation speed to real rotation speed of engine is beyond constant value, torque assistance by motor generator is performed or battery is charged with electric power produced by motor generator, and engine rotation variation coefficient by load fluctuation of engine is maintained in predetermined range.    USE - For e.g. electric vehicle, industrial machine such as hydraulic excavator, agricultural machine, propeller for ship.    ADVANTAGE - Improves engine efficiency and fuel consumption. Reduces exhaust gas. Imbalance of charging and discharging cost of battery is reduced. Lack of charge amount of battery is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows graphs of reduction of engine rotation fluctuation by engine load fluctuation. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - First and second triple-shafted power input-output components are respectively connected to the rotary shaft of the corresponding motors (MG1,MG2), and a drive shaft (65) to either input or output power according to the power output by any of the shafts of the component. A connection switching unit either connects the first or second rotary shafts with the output shaft of an internal combustion engine.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves energy efficiency. Ensures that dog clutches can be switched smoothly, thus acquiring the desired torque.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a hybrid vehicle; and    (B) a control method for a power output device    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the structure of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Engine (22)    Crankshaft (26)    Drive shaft (65)    Gear mechanisms (66)    Motors (MG1,MG2)
NOVELTY - An abnormality notification unit notifies an abnormality around the vehicle when an abnormality detector detects the malfunction of a fuel cell system during actual driving. The detected abnormality is indicated via the lamplight of the vehicle.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that any abnormality at the vehicle periphery can be easily detected even if the driver does not perform exceptional operations.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the processing procedure with respect to abnormality detection and notification. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An adsorption layer is formed using the positive-electrode grating of a lead-antimony group. The adsorption layer sucks the antimony of a positive electrode plate towards a negative electrode plate. The adsorption layer is arranged at the lower half section of the negative electrode plate.    USE - For starting motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents stratification without using nickel. Ensures effective implementation of stirring effect of hydrogen gas. Ensures efficient adsorption of antimony.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the light-load life-test result of the lead storage battery versus the light-load life-test result of the conventional lead storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The powder-form molding material formed by mixing graphite and thermosetting resin is filled to lower and upper shaping die (61,66) to form separator shaped molding (95) having concave portion that corresponds with flow-path channel by pressurizing the molding material. The temperature of molding is raised by heating the shaping die, and then the resin contained in molding is thermosetted.    USE - For manufacturing of separator for fuel cell used as drive source of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Manufactures separator with favorable moldability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional view of the shaping die of separator.    shaping die (61,66)    separator shaped molding (95)
NOVELTY - The coolant consists of a non-aqueous base.    USE - For cooling system (claimed) of fuel cell such as vehicle-mounted fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The non-freezing coolant has excellent heat conducting characteristics, rust-proof property and low electroconductivity, without deterioration of coolant in cooling circuit for long period of time, and without need to clean the cooling component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cooling system of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model explaining the effect of phase transition substance. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - An obstruction reduction portion reduces obstruction formed in a porous portion of a porous material by penetration of impurity to a reaction flow path (430) and an environment control flow path (432). The porous portion is provided in a hydrogen side separator which is contacted in a primary electrode of a fuel cell (100) through which a catalyst layer is adjoined.    USE - For vehicle power supply.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces obstruction of porous material in the fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a fuel cell system; and    (B) a fuel cell control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of an outline structure of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (100)    Reaction flow path (430)    Environment control flow path (432)    Controller (600)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating the water warmed by a heat exchanger (5) exchanging heat with insulating oil of a transformer (2). The heated water is then supplied to the hot-water storage tank (3).    USE - For performing hot water supply in apartment, plant and hotel.    ADVANTAGE - Enables utilizing efficiently exhaust heat of transformer for heating the water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for hot water supply system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of hot water supply system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    transformer (2)    hot water storage tank (3)    heat exchanger (5)    electric water heater (6)    pump (11)
NOVELTY - The carbon particles are introduced into a dispersion medium, and is made to precipitate in the dispersion medium. The carbon particles are deposited on a substrate in the dispersion medium. Subsequently, the dispersion medium is removed. The formed porous carbon layer is dried to form porous carbon layer.    USE - For forming porous carbon layer used as gaseous diffusion layer between separators of fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon particles are efficiently deposited on the substrate by simple method. The method does not inhibit diffusibility of fuel. Catalyst can be used effectively for gaseous diffusion layer of fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The carbon particles comprises pitch-type carbon, mesocarbon microbead-type carbon, artificial graphite or natural graphite. The substrate consists of liquid permeable material which is porous ceramics, mesh-shaped or pierced metal, porous polymer, carbon paper or carbon felt. The dispersion medium is an aqueous medium and/or alcohol. The aqueous medium is water or cane sugar-containing water.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The case material contains composition containing chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen satisfying preset relation, and oxide type inclusion containing calcium oxide (20 mass% or less) in the steel consisting of austenitic stainless steel. The composition contains preset amount of carbon, nitrogen, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, nickel, aluminum, calcium, magnesium and remaining iron and unavoidable impurity.    USE - For coin-shaped electrical storage cell such as high capacitance electrical double layer capacitor used for electric power application apparatus, electric vehicle, backup power supply for electronic device, battery, mobile power supply and instant power failure response power supply, and strong anode.    ADVANTAGE - The case material has excellent corrosion resistance and high strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The case material comprises composition containing carbon (in mass%) (less than or equal to0.03), nitrogen (0.1-0.5), silicon (0.01-0.5), manganese (less than or equal to0.2), phosphorus (less than or equal to0.04), sulfur (less than or equal to0.001), nickel (20-40), aluminum (0.001-0.1), chromium (20-30), molybdenum (5-10), calcium (less than or equal to0.001), magnesium (0.0001-0.005), oxygen (less than or equal to0.005) and remaining iron and unavoidable impurity, and oxide type inclusion containing calcium oxide (20 mass% or less) in the steel consisting of austenitic stainless steel. The amount of chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen satisfy the relation: Cr + 3.3xMo + 20xN greater than or equal to 43. The composition further contains tungsten, copper, cobalt, vanadium, niobium, titanium and/or boron.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The graph shows the relationship of the composition of chromium, molybdenum and nitrogen, and generation of pitting corrosion in the material surface. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The sensor (20) comprises a support (22) with thermopile pattern (25) extending through articulated section (27) of conductive patterns (24,26), formed on main surface of support. A thin film (28) made of material generating catalytic action with respect to gaseous oxidation reaction, is formed at reverse surface of support.    USE - Used as e.g. hydrogen sensor (claimed) used in fuel cell of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Achieves reduction in size of gas sensor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for sensor system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the front view and sectional view of gas sensor.    gas sensor (20)    support (22)    conductive patterns (24,26)    thermopile pattern (25)    articulated section (27)    thin film (28)
NOVELTY - A capacitor (21) stores electric power from a thermoelectric converter (30). A battery (22) stores dump power from the capacitor. The thermoelectric converter transforms heat energy of waste gas to electric power. A plasma reactor (13) applies high voltage among electrodes (12) arranged all over the path of waste gas of internal combustion engine.    USE - For purifying waste gas of internal combustion engine by application of high voltage.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces power consumption in case of processing waste gas with high voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The plasma reactor operates with the electric power from the thermoelectric converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the block diagram of the exhaust gas purification system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Electrodes (12)    Plasma reactor (13)    Capacitor (21)    Battery (22)    Thermoelectric converter (30)
NOVELTY - The electric scooter, with a front (3) and a rear (4) wheel, has a front fork (6) and handlebar (7) and a saddle (8). The electromotor (1) is supplied with energy from a rechargeable battery (2) with connections (16) for a charging cable, on the rear mudguard behind the saddle, which also shrouds the motor and rear wheel mountings. The rear mudguard is assembled from panels, for access to the motor and the chain drive (5) to the rear wheel.    USE - The assembly is an electric scooter.    ADVANTAGE - The structure gives an attractive scooter bodywork, with easy access to the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side view of the electric scooter.    electromotor (1)    battery (2)    front wheel (3)    rear wheel (4)    chain drive (5)    front wheel fork (6)    handlebars (7)    saddle (8)    battery charging connections (16)
NOVELTY - A control unit (25) regulates the charging and discharging of a battery (18) to obtain vehicle speed, total travel distance and trip travel distance based on the vehicle speed pulse of a dynamo electric motor (100) detected by a driver (103) to show information about vehicle speed, total travel distance and trip travel distance on a display unit through a communication unit.    USE - Electric vehicle e.g. motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - Has memory for storing battery usage. Has additional space for installing specific apparatus. Enables confirmation of information related to battery usage. Ensures efficient utilization of space. Reduces cost of electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the electric wiring diagram of an electric vehicle.    Battery (18)    Control unit (25)    Dynamo electric motor (100)    Driver (103)    Speedometer (400)
NOVELTY - Drying biogas by contacting wet biogas with a hygroscopic desiccant comprises regenerating the desiccant with undried wet biogas.    USE - Drying biogas, e.g. for use as a fuel for electricity generators, gas turbines or fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - No additional stripping gas is required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for apparatus for carrying out the above process, comprising a pipeline (1) supplying wet biogas, a drying column (6) in which the wet biogas is dried with a hygroscopic desiccant, and a regeneration column (2) in which the wet desiccant is regenerated with undried wet biogas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic representation of apparatus for carrying out the above process.    Pipeline (1)    Regeneration column (2)    First heat exchanger (3)    Third heat exchanger (4)    Condensate separator (5)    Drying column (6)    Second heat exchanger. (7)
NOVELTY - For each connectable branch there is a group of internal (PB1) and external (P1,PM1,PB2,P2,PM2,PBn,Pn,PMn) connections for linking batteries (B11,B12,B21,B22,Bn1,Bn2) to a circuit structure. When operating, a load/loading current flows to each group via the external connections. Each group has sensor devices (S1,S2,Sn) with a voltage sensor to measure voltage for batteries.    USE - For monitoring branches wired in parallel for batteries connected in series in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The circuit structure (CS) has a central sensor device for measuring an operating voltage or dropping voltages between the external connections of individual groups. The CS has a central calculating device for using voltages measured by the sensor devices to calculate the voltages of the batteries, whose voltage is not measured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit structure for branches for batteries wired in parallel.    Batteries (B11,B12,B21,B22,Bn1,Bn2)    Internal connection (PB1)    External connections (P1,PM1,PB2,P2,PM2,PBn,Pn,PMn)    Sensor devices/temperature sensors (S1,S2,Sn)    Test wires (T1-Tn)
NOVELTY - The detachable attachment designed to fit into a mounting unit (8), includes a step structured support which is partially recessable within one surface of mobile communication device. A fastener rotatably connected to the support, has a larger head portion, and a cylindrical portion so as to allow retention in the device mounting unit.    USE - For mounting mobile communication device such as cellular telephone in mounting unit (claimed) of vehicular battery charger.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the charging cellular telephone from being misplaced in the vehicle even while the vehicle is parked, thereby providing safety and ensuring convenience. Allows retention of cellular telephone in the mounting unit. Allows driver or other user in vehicle to access the cellular telephone, while it is charging in a more safe and convenient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for mounting unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the left perspective view of the cellular telephone mounting unit.    charging end (4)    mounting end (6)    mounting unit (8)    notched portion (12)    vehicular battery charger (30)
NOVELTY - A surface layer comprises low-elastic modulus layer (1) and a high elastic modulus layer (2). The thickness of the low-elastic and high elastic modulus layers are 0.5 mm or less and 0.05-2 mm, respectively. The bending elastic modulus of the low-elastic and high elastic modulus layers are set about 1.0x101-6.0x103 MPa and more than 6.0x103 MPa, respectively.    USE - Fuel cell separator for use in fuel cell used as clean power generating devices.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of the low and high elastic modulus layers, improves hardness, strength, moldability and wear resistant property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The ratio between the thickness of the low and high elastic modulus layers are set in the range of 0.001-1. The low and high elastic modulus layers contains 40-2 mass% of resin binder, 60-98 mass% of electroconductive substances. The high elastic modulus layer contains thermoplastic or thermosetting resin containing crystalline polymer having melting point of 100degreesC or more or an amphorous polymer having glass transition point of 100degreesC or more and carbonaceous material.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for production method of fuel cell separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a separator.    low-elastic modulus layer (1)    high elastic modulus layer (2)
NOVELTY - Electrically conductive fluid distribution element comprises a metal substrate deposited with a physical vapor noble metal coating (94). The coating has a thickness of 10-20 nm.    USE - For use in fuel cell of electric vehicles and other applications.    ADVANTAGE - The distribution element is manufactured easily and inexpensively. It is corrosion resistant, and has a high degree of conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell comprising: the inventive electrically conductive fluid distribution element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a magnified portion of the bipolar plate.    Metal sheet (58,60,62)    Working face (59)    Grooves (66,86)    Channels (78)    Ridges (80)    Binder (85)    Coating (94)
NOVELTY - A gravity energy converter is provided to reduce environmental pollution, to reduce production cost, and to generate energy without a limit of time and space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - In a gravity energy converter, wheels advance forward while rolling. A weight(1) descends to the lowest point from the highest point and is not capable of ascending to the highest point because of a loss of energy by load and friction force of driving wheels. An electric motor compensates for the loss of energy. The electric motor maintains driving force while consuming large volume of electricity at the initial rotation of the weight but if proper rpm(revolutions per minute) is achieved, considerable force is given to the driving wheels owing to resultant force of centrifugal force and gravity and consumption of energy of the motor for maintaining the force is reduced. Thus, obtaining great driving force by consumption of energy is possible while maintaining the rpm. If a rotation shaft of a generator is connected to the driving wheel, electricity is produced and if wheels are connected to the generator, application to an electric vehicle is possible.Image 1/1
NOVELTY - A method of monitoring/identifying an abnormal charging state of a motor control unit of an electric vehicle is provided to improve reliability by monitoring a voltage charge state of a DC link capacitor within a MCU according to a detecting state of a power-on signal.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An MCU checks an initial voltage of a DC link capacitor according to a power-on signal in order to determine a maintaining state of 0V (S106). The DC link capacitor is precharged by a switching operation of a precharge relay while the initial voltage of the DC link capacitor is maintained at 0 volt (S108, S109). A voltage rising rate of the DC link capacitor is checked according to a precharging process (S110). A precharge termination voltage is checked when a voltage rising rate in the precharging process belongs to a normal state. The battery power is applied to the DC link capacitor without loss of load by a switching operation of a main relay when the precharge termination voltage is determined as a termination of a normal charging process. The voltage rising rate of the DC link capacitor is checked during the charging process. The charged termination voltage is compared with the battery voltage when the voltage rising rate of the DC link capacitor belongs to a normal range (S112). A motor is operated when the charging termination voltage is maintained at the battery voltage (S113).
NOVELTY - Several positive and negative electrodes (12,13) are provided at two opposite surfaces of a solid electrolyte film (11). The positive and negative electrodes are connected parallely by wiring (23,33). A controller (4) separates the defective cell from the parallely connected cells from the wiring, after detecting abnormality in a cell.    USE - Battery pack for electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle (HEV), fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Maintains battery capability without producing excessive load in a battery pack, even when a fault is generated in one cell. Enhances life of cell. Distributes load for each cell equally. Separates defective cell from the battery pack effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the battery pack.    controller (4)    solid electrolyte film (11)    positive electrode (12)    negative electrode (13)    insulated substrate (21)    current collection electrode (22)    wiring (23,33)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell cooling system (1) has fuel cell main component (2), heat exchanger (4), and a circulatory system (3) having circulation path for circulating coolant. The inner surface of heat exchanger and circulation path is coated using agent containing a resin component and a solvent component having ethylene glycol monoisopropyl ether. The resin component contains bisphenol A epoxy resin material and xylene/phenol resin material.    USE - For cooling coolant circulating through interior of fuel cell used for power supply of electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell cooling system prevents the raise of electrical conductivity of coolant, and corrosion of aluminum material used for forming heat exchanger is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The fuel cell cooling system (1) has fuel cell main component (2), a heat exchanger (4) for cooling coolant passing through component (2), and a circulatory system (3) having circulation path for circulating coolant. The circulatory system has circulation pump provided between component (2) and heat exchanger. The coolant is pure water, or mixed solution of pure water and glycol. The inner surface of heat exchanger and circulation path is coated using a coating agent containing a resin component and a solvent component. The resin component contains bisphenol A epoxy resin material and xylene/phenol resin material in the ratio of 1:0.2-1:1.2. The solvent component contains ethylene glycol monoisopropyl ether as main component.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coating agent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell cooling system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell cooling system (1)    fuel cell main component (2)    circulatory system (3)    heat exchanger (4)    cooling fin (11)    core (12)    header tank (14)
NOVELTY - The vehicle wheel (1) has an elastic tyre (3) and a rim (4) and-or bearing. The tyre encloses a piezo-electric generator to produce electricity for a user. The piezo-electric generator can be curved and the there can be two such generators positioned around the wheel axis.    USE - For vehicles, roller skates    ADVANTAGE - Provides extra illumination for increased safety.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows end view of vehicle wheel    Vehicle wheel (1)    Elastic tyre (3)    Rim (4)
NOVELTY - A storage battery comprises: a positive electrode (1) of lead dioxide; a negative electrode (2) of zinc; and an alkaline electrolyte (4).    USE - The storage battery, e.g. lead-acid battery, is used for back-up system and mobile applications.    ADVANTAGE - During recharging of the cell, the reactions are reversed. Thus, lead oxide is oxidized to lead dioxide and zinc oxide is reduced to zinc metal. The emf necessary for charging is supplied by an external power source. The discharge-recharge cycle can be repeated endlessly, thus fulfilling the function of a storage battery. The storage battery is economical and highly efficient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a cut-away, perspective view showing a lead-zinc battery comprising a single cell with its electrodes arranged as flat parallel plates.    Positive electrode (1)    Negative electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Alkaline electrolyte (4)    Casing (5)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a generator for generating electric power, and an internal combustion engine for driving the generator. A battery (36) stores the power, and a generator-motor (32) starts the engine using the electric power. A control device (40) regulates an upper limit of the power. The control device keeps a throttle valve at a fully closed position until rotational speed of the generator-motor reaches a preset speed.    USE - Hybrid vehicle e.g. motor scooter, automobile and motorcycle.    ADVANTAGE - The fully closed position of the throttle valve prevents the supply of air to a combustion chamber of the engine, thus greatly reducing compression load of a piston, and hence making the cracking easier. The power consumption of the battery is thus reduced when the engine of the vehicle is restarted.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a hybrid vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram depicting a hybrid system configured and arranged for a motor scooter.    Generator-motor (32)    Internal combustion (34)    Battery (36)    Electric motor (38)    Control device (40)
NOVELTY - Electrodes (24a,24b) are encased by a non-conductive case mounted on a vehicle. A switch (S1) joins one electrode to a reference capacitor (C1) or chassis ground. Another switch (S2) joins the other electrode to a voltage reference source (Vref1) or chassis ground. A controller (48) regulates both switches to periodically charge capacitance (CE1/2), and transfer stored charge to the reference capacitor.    USE - For automotive industry.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents glass panel from pinching/crushing foreign object. Reduces effect of varying ambient conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) an anti-pinch assembly; and    (B) an object sensing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the circuit diagram of the proximity sensor.    Electrodes (24a,24b)    Controller (48)    Reference capacitor (C1)    Capacitance (CE1/2)    Switch (S1)    Another switch (S2)
NOVELTY - The device has a voltage measurement sensor for measuring voltage generated in a power generation cell (20). A transmission mechanism transmits the measured voltage via a wireless communication. A receiver antenna (18) provided outside the fuel cell receives the transmitted voltage. The measurement sensor and the transmission mechanism are provided inside a seal unit of separators.    USE - Used for monitoring an operating condition of a fuel cell mounted on a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The transmission mechanism transmits the measured voltage via wireless communication, thus performing sealing of the device in a simple manner. The sensor and the transmission mechanism are provided inside the seal unit of the separators, thus preventing voltage drop that occur due to contact resistance, and hence preventing the sensor and the mechanism from being degraded or damaged. The device can easily and accurately detect the cell voltage of the power generation cell in real time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a view schematically depicting a condition in which a monitor device for a fuel cell is mounted in a vehicle.    Monitor device (10)    Vehicle (12)    Fuel cell stack (14)    Receiver antenna (18)    Power generation cell (20)
NOVELTY - Several control variables of interest are continuously monitored simultaneously, while regulating selected control variable to desired set point. The regulation control is selectively switched over another selected control variable and that control variable is regulated relative to the desired set point, if that control variable is detected as exceeding an allowed value.    USE - For controlling multivariable system like alternative energy system (claimed) like captive power generation system using fuel cell, uninterruptable power supply (UPS) system.    ADVANTAGE - Promotes control of direct current (DC) distribution system including one or more DC power sources feeding fixed or variable DC loads. Controls power system where a single power control must selectively regulate one or more control quantities. Controls other independent multivariable system with a single control handle, including non-electrical system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) control apparatus to control multivariable system;    (2) control apparatus for controlling alternative energy system; and    (3) computer-readable medium storing computer program for controlling multivariable system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of control system configured as an alternative energy source control system.
NOVELTY - An electric motor (40) converts electric power received from a fuel cell power module (10) into a propulsive force to displace the fuel cell powered vehicle (1). A battery pack (50) and an ultra-capacitor pack (60) independently delivers supplemental power to the motor.    USE - Fuel cell powered vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a hybrid power pack or propulsion system capable of rapid response to sharply transient loads. Efficiently provides hybrid electric power for propelling a vehicle or supplying power in a hybrid power pack.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (A) a method of powering a vehicle;    (B) a hybrid electric propulsion system;    (C) a hybrid power pack; and    (D) a method for outputting electric power in response to a sharply transient power requirement    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic side view of the hybrid electric propulsion system.    Fuel cell powered vehicle (1)    Fuel cell power module (10)    Electric motor (40)    Battery pack (50)    Ultra-capacitor pack (60)
NOVELTY - Device can be used as autonomous transformer-free type light radiation source being able to work as fed by an ac general circuit power supplies and by dc supply (on-board automobile circuit) and solar batteries having small surfaces to be illuminated.    USE - Autonomous light sources.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced cost of electric lamp; simplified exploitation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Device has photo-electric converter and storage batteries and light source connected to each other by corresponding contacts of switch. Device also has pulse step-up voltage regulator which has input connected with photoelectric converter. Output of voltage regulator is connected to charge current pulse former. Output of pulse former is connected with corresponding terminal of the converter mentioned above which intends for providing supply of charge current to storage battery. According to the other version of the realized device, output of voltage regulator is connected with current adder through charge current voltage regulator to provide connection of the adder to storage battery through mentioned switch.
NOVELTY - A control unit regulates the cooling fan based on the detected driving mode of the vehicle and the detected temperature of the electrical storage mechanism.    USE - For cooling fan of electrical storage mechanism, e.g. secondary battery, capacitor, of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents creation of time lag with respect to increase in temperature, thus effectively cooling electrical storage mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the control structure of the program executed by the battery ECU. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A transfer switch (9) is provided at an output path between a converter (8) and an inverter (10). When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a hybrid electronic control unit (ECU) (6) controls the transfer switch so that a predetermined AC electric power is supplied to the AC electrical socket unit (12).    USE - For supplying power to vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Negates need for inverter to receive AC electric power once transfer switch is controlled upon satisfying predetermined conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hybrid ECU (6)    Converter (8)    Transfer switch (9)    Inverter (10)    AC electrical socket unit (12)
NOVELTY - A secondary calculator (12) computes the energy efficiency based on the fuel energy input and power energy input in a power generation system. The secondary calculator computes the electrical energy which is stored in an energy storage and discharged via secondary energy converter based on the energy efficiency of the energy storage computed via primary calculator (11).    USE - Used for calculating system efficiency of power generation system of hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Computes system efficiency of the power generation system correctly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a system efficiency improvement apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of the structure of a system efficiency calculation apparatus and system efficiency improvement apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Internal combustion engine (1)    Generator (2)    Electric motor (3)    Primary calculator (11)    Secondary calculator (12)
NOVELTY - The separator (100) has several plate shaped elements (I,II) laminated and joined along surface direction of unit cell. The plate shaped element (II) has convex portions protruded from joint surfaces (7a,7b) of elements and inserted into internal side of plate shaped element (I).    USE - For fuel cell of unit cell.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deviation between plate shaped elements due to external force such as vibration. The separator can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for separator manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of separator of fuel cell.    grooves (4-6)    joint surfaces (7a,7b)    through hole (50)    plate shaped elements (I,II)    separator (100)
NOVELTY - The separator (100) has a porous substance arranged at through-hole (50) of compact substance (1), so that a step difference (3) is formed at joint surfaces (7a,7b) of porous substance and the cross-section of porous substance decreases gradually from the front surface to rear surface of compact substance.    USE - For fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bonding surface increases at the time of joining the compact and porous substances, stable joint surface is formed. The formation of gap between the compact and porous substances at the time of vibration and differential thermal expansion is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a separator for fuel cell.    compact substance (1)    step difference (3)    joint surfaces (7a,7b)    through-hole (50)    separator (100)
NOVELTY - An air pump (8) takes in air and supplies air to the cathode of a fuel cell (4). An electronic control unit (ECU) (10) operates the air pump regardless of whether electric vehicle (2) is driven or shut down. The fuel cell receives supply of hydrogen to an anode and supply of oxygen to the cathode, and produces an electromotive force.    USE - For supplying power to electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The system generates electric power for driving electric vehicle. It suppresses increase of hydrogen density in space from which hydrogen leaks. Need to provide new structure for processing hydrogen becomes unnecessary. Energy saving is attained since excess energy consumption is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is an outline structure of a fuel cell system for electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (2)    Fuel cell (4)    Air pump (8)    ECU (10)    Driving switch (20)
NOVELTY - A common battery group (7) has serially connected common batteries (5) each of which has connection tabs (11B-11L). A bipolar secondary battery (3) has voltage detection tabs (9B-9L) that are electrically connected to connection tabs having same electric potential level as detection tabs.    USE - Battery pack for vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle and fuel-cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables connecting in parallel the battery of two different characteristics, efficiently thereby achieving high output.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) composite battery pack; and    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of battery pack.    bipolar secondary battery (3)    common battery (5)    common battery group (7)    detection tabs (9B-9L)    connection tabs (11B-11L)
NOVELTY - An anode material contains complex oxide having layered structure. The complex oxide contains lithium, nickel, manganese and cobalt and rare earth oxide(s).    USE - For non-aqueous lithium secondary battery (claimed) used as power supply for moving components such as electric vehicle and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery using the anode material has high safety, output characteristics, durability and high energy density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous lithium secondary battery which comprises an anode having the above material, a cathode and a separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a conceptual diagram of structure of the anode material.    primary particles of complex oxide powder (1)    rare earth oxide microparticles (2)
NOVELTY - A diaphragm spring (7) urges a diaphragm (3) to arrow direction (Y1) so that aperture opening (L) of a aperture opening variable mechanism (4) is increased or decreased. A pressure governing mechanism (9) which is provided at upstream side of the aperture opening variable mechanism adjusts the level of the primary pressure (P1) of high pressure channel (61).    USE - Gas control valve for fuel cell electric power generation system for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Adjusts the characteristic of the gas flow rate pressure in secondary side channel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a gas control valve.    diaphragm (3)    aperture diaphragm opening variable mechanism (4)    diaphragm spring (7)    pressure governing mechanism (9)    high pressure channel (61)    aperture diaphragm opening (L)    arrow direction (Y1)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (5) is accommodated in a case (3) and arranged between floor panel (1) and bottom cover (7) of vehicle. The switching unit (15) of bottom cover is provided between fuel cell and heat exchanger (11).    USE - For electric vehicle fuel cell arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - Offers power consumption reduction and ensures effective thermal regulation due to the switching unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a heat regulation structure.    Floor panel (1)    Case (3)    Fuel cell (5)    Bottom cover (7)    Heat exchanger (11)    Switching unit (15)
NOVELTY - The fuel reformer (1) has a modifier (3) which generates reformed fuel gas by vaporizing fuel with evaporator (2). A reactor (4) which generates reformed fuel gas by reacting eitht fuel in liquid state, is held at front portion of reformer. The modifier is held at rear portion of reformer.    USE - For generating reformed fuel gas containing hydrogen supplied to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time and load fluctuation response time of the fuel reformer is shortened by generating gas directly from the fuel in liquid state. Modification efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel reformer (1)    evaporator (2)    modifier (3)    reactor (4)    fuel tank (5)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen compression device (3) compresses the hydrogen produced by a hydrogen production device (1) and stores it in a container (4). A pipe (8) connected from the output of the compression device to the input, circulates the hydrogen if the pressure of hydrogen is low. A back pressure valve (7) is opened, if the hydrogen pressure is less than the pressure of the container.    USE - Used for producing high-pressure hydrogen for use by a fuel cell in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables the production of high-pressure hydrogen with a simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system block diagram of the high-pressure hydrogen manufacturing apparatus.    hydrogen production device (1)    hydrogen compression device (3)    storage container (4)    pipe (5,6,8)    back pressure valve (7)    pressure regulating valve (9)
NOVELTY - A sound wave is generated by a regenerator (25) using the energy of the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine (1), heat exchangers (26,27) and transducer (24). A control device varies the ratio of the amount of energy from second energy conversion device.    USE - For internal combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures utilization of surplus energy of internal combustion engine due to the formation of the control device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the energy recovery equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Internal combustion engine (1)    Transducer (24)    Regenerator (25)    Heat exchangers (26,27)
NOVELTY - The radar detector has a built-in helmet (1) having a solar cell (5) which receives and subsequently converts exterior light into electric power utilized by a battery (6). A controller detects a signal emitted from a speed measuring device, and subsequently alerts a driver.    USE - For vehicle to detect speed radar.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that a driver is effectively alerted about the existence and position of a speed detector relative to the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the external view of the radar detector with a built-in helmet.    Helmet (1)    Shield (2)    Press guard (3)    Solar cell (5)    Battery (6)
NOVELTY - A vapor liquid separator (3) separates water content from hydrogen generated by hydrogen generator (2) and recovers the hydrogen. A decompressor (4) decompresses the water content. A vapor liquid separator (5) separates the dissolved hydrogen from water content obtained from decompressor and recovers the hydrogen.    USE - For generating hydrogen used in e.g. fuel cells mounted on motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Enables easy recovery of the dissolved hydrogen from water content separated from generated high pressure hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the high pressure water generator.    hydrogen generator (2)    vapor liquid separators (3,5)    decompressor (4)    pipes (6-8,9a,9b,10)
NOVELTY - A positive electrode active material comprises a nickel hydroxide material having a crystallite size of less than 100 Angstrom and including less than or equal to5 at.% copper.    USE - The invention is used for electrochemical cells, e.g. nickel metal hydride battery, used for portable devices and electric or hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides nickel metal hydride batteries having high energy density, high capacity, and a long cycle life.
NOVELTY - Monitoring device (1) comprises a monitoring unit for monitoring an object and an electrical supply (4) formed as a kinetic energy converter (5) for converting kinetic energy of motion, especially linear motion, into electrical energy.    USE - For monitoring transported objects.    ADVANTAGE - The device has a simple structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preferred Features: The monitoring unit has a camera and/or a satellite-controlled positional system. A radio transmission unit is assigned to the monitoring unit for transmitting data obtained by the monitoring unit to a central unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a transport unit with the monitoring device.    monitoring device (1)    electrical supply (4)    kinetic energy converter (5)
NOVELTY - Proposed dc voltage supply that can be used for protection against electrochemical corrosion and incorporates provision for raising input impedance of measuring circuits to hundreds of megaohms and for reliable operation at ac sine-voltage noise signal of 50 Hz and over 5 V at input of active filter unit has radio noise and surge voltage protection filter unit, switching apparatus, phase current sensor, transformer, controlled rectifier, ripple filter, output current limiting and regulation sensor, radio noise and surge voltage protection filter, protective gear power transformer, rectifier, protective gear final element, operating time counter, control unit, power transformer, power supply unit, reference voltage unit, error signal amplifier unit, pulse shaping unit, power amplifier unit, mode-of-operation switch, active filter unit, voltage divider, voltage follower, and active low-pass filter. Active filter unit is provided with series-connected second voltage divider, second voltage follower, and channel selector switch.    USE - Converter engineering; subsurface metal structures, storage battery chargers, aircraft engine starting units, motor-cars, power supplies for desalting plants, and other applications.    ADVANTAGE - Reduced feedback signal measurement error, enhanced precision of desired parameter maintenance, reduced mass of ripple filter.2 cl, 5 dwg
NOVELTY - The adapter includes charge and booster charge of all types of batteries rated at 3 to 9 V (12 V) and 2.5 A-h capacity in locations where stationary power supplies are not available has tubular shell with through ports that accommodates socket with shroud and terminal similar to cigarette lighter socket.    USE - Electrical engineering. For connecting low-voltage power supplies, such as solar batteries or storage batteries, to motor-car chargers of portable low-voltage devices    ADVANTAGE - Simplified design, reduced space requirement, enhanced reliability, enlarged functional capabilities, facilitated manufacture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Adapter socket is locked in position by means of spring-loaded lugs in shroud ports to form collapsible joint. Decoupling diode designed to afford charging from storage or solar battery is mounted on posts of wiring plate installed on socket terminal. Shell has removable plug with hole to bring in power conductors from low-voltage power supply.
NOVELTY - The water content of a solid-polymer-electrolyte film is estimated based on the load applied to the film. The purge process that ejects the residual water of the fuel cell, is stopped when the load applied to the film is less than an initial-stage load.    USE - For stopping fuel cell mounted on vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents the delay in the supply of residual water of the fuel cell and the suppress the gas required for the purge process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the steps involved in fuel cell stop process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The radiator (30) has inflow pipe (30a) through which pure water is circulated into the fuel cell system and outflow conduit (30b) for pure water, and has another inflow pipe (30c) such that cleaning liquid is flowed through the inflow pipes (30a,30c) during cleaning process.    USE - For cooling polymer electrolysis type fuel cell system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cleaning liquid is circulated through two inflow pipes, the cleaning process is shortened and the cleaning efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) cleaning method of radiator; and    (2) washing apparatus of radiator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the schematic views of the radiator for fuel cell system.    radiator (30)    inflow pipes (30a,30c)    outflow conduit (30b)    upper tank (31)    top core plate (32)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a pump (4) which enlarges the discharge of water provided at water ejection path (3).    USE - For electric vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrical resistance of attachment element can be increased even if the output of fuel cell changes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for electric vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (1)    gas ejection path (2)    water ejection path (3)    pump (4)    fuel cell system (10)
NOVELTY - A fuel amount required for electric power generation of fuel cell is fixed, after limiting a load of fuel cell power generating device to internal ancillary equipment, when power failure is generated in electric power system. The original fuel supplied to power generating device is switched to emergency use fuel and electric power is supplied to a self supporting load after an appropriate time, using fixed fuel amount.    USE - For operating fuel cell power generating device during emergency situation like electric power system failure.    ADVANTAGE - Enables implementing power supply to required self supporting load reliably and effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart explaining the fuel cell power generating device operation process. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The radiator housing (22) has specific cross-section set according to the condition of the vehicle traveling at high speed. The radiator (20) has ring fans (24,26) with tip of blades (24a,26a) attached by rings (24b,26b), such that the draft resistance is small during driving of vehicle at high speed.    USE - For fuel cell vehicle e.g. car.    ADVANTAGE - Enables setting the appropriate radiator to cool the fuel cell mounted on vehicle, based on the output of the fuel cell, released heat and external air introduced by driving.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for method of manufacturing radiator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the radiator.    radiator (20)    housing (22)    fans (24,26)    blades (24a,26a)    rings (24b,26b)
NOVELTY - An output variable mechanism varies the torque of a prime mover. A requirement power deviation device calculates the requirement power of prime mover based on predetermined parameter. The output variable mechanism transfers the operating point of prime mover from first movement line to second movement line.    USE - For generation of electricity in hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents deterioration of vehicle power capability due to the output variable mechanism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the power output device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A motor generator assists the electric power generation of diesel engine. A phase modulation collection apparatus collects the particulate matter in exhaust gas. The drive control of diesel engine is performed when diesel engine load is in transient state.    USE - For diesel hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of smoke in the diesel hybrid vehicle due to the drive control of diesel engine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flowchart of the control method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The automatic electric power generating apparatus includes magnetic pole sets (1,2) which are arranged between a hub shell (11) and a hub body (16), and are rotated by the rotation of the wheel in order to generate electric power. Each magnetic pole set includes a magnetic component (163,263) and two magnetic poles (13,14,23,24).    USE - For generating electric power according to rotation of wheel. Use for bicycle.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces manufacturing cost since structure is simplified. Enables automatic generation of electric power based on wheel rotation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the exploded perspective view of the automatic electric power generating apparatus.    Magnetic pole sets (1,2)    Hub shell (11)    Magnetic poles (13,14,23,24)    Hub body (16)    Magnetic component (163,263)
NOVELTY - A shut-off valve (12) adjusts the flow rate of reactive-gas in a bypass flow path (11) based on the IFC (21) that acts on a fuel cell (30). The shut-off valve adjusts the flow rate of reactive-gas which is humidified by a humidifier (10). The humidifier is connected with a cathode (3) of the fuel cell through an air emission flow path (9).    USE - For supplying reactive-gas to fuel cell of vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Raises durability of the electrolyte film of the fuel cell. Improves reliability of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a block diagram of an outline structure of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cathode (3)    Air emission flow path (9)    Humidifier (10)    Bypass flow path (11)    Shut-off valve (12)    IFC (21)    Fuel cell (30)
NOVELTY - The fuel-cell electric power generation system has electric heater (22) provided at the outer side of the reactive-gas supply manifold (15) and reactive-gas emission manifold (17), for raising the inner temperature of the fuel cell.    USE - Fuel-cell electric power generation system for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Shortens the operation starting time without impairing fuel cell capability, by preheating the reactive-gas supply manifold. Prevents dew formation for reactive-gas recycled waste water in the fuel cell, by removing moisture in the cell during preheating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the fuel-cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell main structure (1)    electrolyte (2)    fuel electrodes (3,4)    unit cell (5)    reactive-gas supply manifold (15)    reactive-gas emission manifold (17)    electric heater (22)
NOVELTY - The system has gas reducing valve (1) having diaphragm spring (7) which exhibits energizing force to bias diaphragm (3) to the direction which increases or decreases the aperture opening of aperture opening variable mechanism (4). An actuator (9) adjusts the energizing force of the spring.    USE - Fuel cell electric power generation system for vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to adjust the flow rate and pressure of gas in the system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for gas reducing valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a gas reducing valve.    gas reducing valve (1)    diaphragm (3)    aperture opening variable mechanism (4)    spring (7)    actuator (9)
NOVELTY - A diaphragm (27) transmits pulsation of exhaust gas of internal combustion engine (1), to the working fluid in the column tube (21), so that working fluid is vibrated within the column tube by pulsation of exhaust gas and sound is generated. A transducer converts generated sound energy into electrical energy.    USE - For recovery surplus energy of internal combustion engine used as drive source of vehicle. And also applicable for refrigerator.    ADVANTAGE - Recovers surplus energy of internal combustion engine efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of energy recovery equipment.    internal combustion engine (1)    combustion chamber (3)    energy recovery equipment (20)    column tube (21)    diaphragm (27)
NOVELTY - Each gasket (4,5) is arranged between an electrolyte film (1) relative to the fuel gas side and oxidizing-agent side separators (6,7). A gas passage groove (12b) is formed in the separator (6), corresponding to a gas diffusion electrode (2a). A supply groove (12a) is formed in the separator (6), to supply fuel gas to a space (9) enclosed by the separator (6). The fuel gas is ejected through an ejection groove (12c).    USE - Fuel cell for use as power supply to portable devices, power supply for electric vehicles, domestic cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces pressure loss variation between the cells and thereby stability of the fuel cell is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing method of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the fuel cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    electrolyte film (1)    gas diffusion electrode (2a)    gaskets (4,5)    fuel gas side separator (6)    oxidizing-agent side separator (7)    supply groove (12a)    ejection groove (12b)    ejection groove (12c)
NOVELTY - The positive electrode active material (102), solid polymer electrolyte (104) and negative electrode active material (106) are arranged adjacent each other on the same insulator (112).    USE - E.g. lithium secondary battery used as power supply for motor drive in vehicle (claimed) such as electric vehicle, hybrid motor vehicle, fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Battery of miniaturized size and high output is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An inkjet system is used during manufacture.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery manufacturing method;    (2) vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of the battery.    positive electrode active material (102)    solid polymer electrolyte (104)    negative electrode active material (106)    collector (110)    insulator (112)
NOVELTY - The fuel cell system includes an adsorption device (4) which adsorbs the ion contained in the generated water. A tank (3) stores the generated water ejected from a fuel cell (1). The fuel cell performs electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to obtain electric power.    USE - Use for e.g. vehicle, ship, portable electric power generator.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the ion contained in the generated water from the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the model of the vehicle using the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell (1)    Tank (3)    Adsorption device (4)    Piping (5)    Waste water port (31)
NOVELTY - Device has an air flow circulation unit for circulating air flow (F) across a battery module (B). An enclosure (E) has an air flow guiding unit in which the battery module and an air flow heat regulation unit (32) are housed. The heat regulation unit has a refrigerant fluid/air heat exchanger (28) forming an evaporator for a cold source of a heat pump (12), so that the exchanger is called as battery evaporator.    USE - For heat regulation of a battery module of a motor vehicle (claimed) of hybrid or electric type.    ADVANTAGE - The device is economical and efficient for regulating heat of a battery module, while optimizing the function and life duration of the battery module. The heat pump can be a standard heat pump for air conditioning of passenger compartment of vehicle. The heat exchanger is connected in parallel with the evaporator of the passenger compartment, so that it is not necessary to modify the dimension of the standard condenser arranged on the front side of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a heat regulation device.    Battery module (B)    Enclosure (E)    Air flow (F)    Heat pump (12)    Refrigerant fluid/air heat exchanger (28)    Air flow heat regulation unit (32)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has a combustion engine and a device for feeding water into the combustion chamber of the engine. The water fed into the combustion chamber originates from fuel cells of a fuel cell system of the vehicle for generating current. The vehicle preferably also has device for cooling anode residual gas and/or cathode residual gas of the fuel cells and for condensing the water steam into residual gas.    USE - For driving a vehicle with a combustion engine.    ADVANTAGE - Water can be fed into the combustion chamber without needing to regularly top of a tank with distilled water and without the risk of corrosion in the combustion chamber.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS also cover a method of operating such a vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the engine.
NOVELTY - The assembled battery comprises ventilation holes formed on a couple of opposite walls of the can and lithium ion cells connected in series or parallel in the can. A cooling device is fixed between the batteries.    USE - Assembled battery with cooling device.    ADVANTAGE - The heat dissipation effect is improved, resulting in high power battery. The individual battery can be removed and repaired in time when damaged.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a fuel cell separator involves: (a) mixing first carbon particles (15) provided with a resin (19) and second carbon particles (17) having larger particle diameter than the first particles so as to cause the first carbon particles to penetrate gaps between the second carbon particles; and (b) performing compression-molding of the mixture to melt the resin and adhere the first carbon particles to the second carbon particles together with the resin.    USE - For manufacturing fuel cell separator useful in fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method prevents reduction in conductivity and strength of the fuel cell separator.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The resin is thermosetting resin. The mean diameter of the first particle is 10-50 microns and the second particle is 50-150 microns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows the state of the material forming the separator before compression moulding.    Carbon Particles (15)    Carbon Particles (17)    Resin coating (19)
NOVELTY - The metal nano colloid liquid contains a metal nano colloidal particle and a dispersion medium, and does not contain a protective-colloid formation agent.    USE - As support material for manufacture of metal holder (claimed) used in fuel cell, such as polymer electrolyte fuel cell, and for purification catalyst of car exhaust gas, photocatalyst thin film, electroconductive particle, modification catalyst, shift-reaction catalyst and electrode catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The metal nano colloid liquid has favorable dispersion stability for long period of time. The concentration adjustment of metal nano colloid liquid is simply enabled. The substrate of metal holder is prevented from damage. The metal holder is efficiently manufactured using the metal nano colloid liquid.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of metal holder; and    (2) metal holder.
NOVELTY - Lithium ion secondary battery includes electrodes consisting of positive and negative electrodes coated with respective electrode depolarizing mix containing electrode active substance. The battery has an output density based on the total weight of the electrodes at -30degreesC of greater than or equal to230 W/kg at a state of charge (SOC) of 50% and greater than or equal to150 W/kg at an SOC of 30%.    USE - The lithium ion secondary battery is used in apparatus, e.g. power unit as part of a power source. The power unit is used in a drive unit, e.g. electric car. (All claimed)    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high output characteristics even at low temperature, e.g. -30degreesC and high output power even in a low charged state. It provides excellent output characteristics at the time of start of the electric car.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Lithium ion secondary battery comprises electrodes, a separator (13), and an electrolyte. The electrodes consist of a positive electrode (11) coated with a positive electrode depolarizing mix containing a positive-electrode active substance, a negative electrode (12) coated with a negative-electrode depolarizing mix containing a negative-electrode active substance. The battery has an output density based on the total weight of the electrodes at -30degreesC of greater than or equal to230 W/kg at a state of charge (SOC) of 50% and greater than or equal to150 W/kg at an SOC of 30%.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a diagram of the cylindrical lithium ion secondary battery.    Positive electrode (11)    Negative electrode (12)    Separator (13)    Battery vessel (14)    Sealing lid (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves short-circuiting the poles of a tested battery by using an electric circuit for a short time period. High current is produced in the circuit that is designed to carry high current load. The process data such as voltage and current are measured during the period. The measurements of the data are stored. The condition of the battery is analyzed based on predetermined battery parameters and measurements.    USE - Used for measuring and checking parameter such as voltage, cold cracking amperage, state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) of a lead acid battery used in vehicle e.g. car, UPS system and in solar energy arrangement.    ADVANTAGE - The short-term shorting of the battery terminals permits the battery condition to be accurately determined without damaging it. The method enables prevention of uncontrolled rise of switch voltage and accumulation of switch energy which returns as a back current to the battery, thus enabling exact SOC and SOH measurements. The method also allows for decrease in the loaded voltage gradually and enables to check battery loading during charging process with no external energy source. The method provides the ability to predict the probability of successful engine starting when using the tested battery based on input parameters relating to the specific car engine.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an apparatus for measuring battery condition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a measuring process for evaluating the condition of a tested battery.
NOVELTY - A solid state relay is used as a switch during an operation of the battery system, the relay being an optically isolated field-effect transistor. The switch completes a circuit comprising a side of a battery cell and an input of a voltage differentiator.    USE - For multiple battery cell management system. May be used in electric, and hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures safe and efficient operation of multiple battery cell systems since solid state relay is used instead of a mechanical relay.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a battery management system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow diagram of the process of performing a read operation using the battery managing system.
NOVELTY - A movement of structure is powered by moving a structure to generate a force against a material comprising layers and voids between the layers; reducing a thickness of the material in response to the force to generate a charge; and using the charge to power subsequent movement of the structure.    USE - For powering movement of a structure, e.g. tire (52) for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method converts rotational movement of the structure into electrical energy at economical and efficient manner and without the need of piezoelectric elements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an apparatus for converting rotational movement against a surface into electrical energy comprising a tire body having an outer wall for contact with the surface and opposite sidewalls, and comprising radial plys, and pad(s) integrated between the radial plys; and    (2) a vehicle (50) comprising a vehicle body, and wheels connected to the vehicle body and one of which comprises a tire body having an outer wall and opposite side walls.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is a top view of the vehicle.    Vehicle (50)    Tire (52)    Current transfer cable (54)    Drive shaft (56)    Electric motor (58)    Main battery (60)    Control unit (62)
NOVELTY - An installation structure of a battery is provided to prevent the pedestrian from being injured in bumping the pedestrian into an electrode part in the upper part of the battery by moving the battery downward and absorbing impact energy in applying impact from a hood panel placed in the upper part of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A battery installation structure with a lower bracket is composed of a battery (15) arranged in the lower part of a hood panel (11), a floor apron panel supporting the lower part of the battery, and a battery tray (17) installed between the lower part of the battery and the floor apron panel to fasten the battery. A battery moving space part (20) is formed in the lower part of the battery to absorb impact by moving the battery downward in applying impact from the upper part of the hood panel. The inner wall of the battery moving space part is inclined and narrowed in the lower part, and the clearance is formed between the battery tray and the side of the battery.
NOVELTY - The voltage of each capacitor block is detected by voltage sensor of an electronic control unit (ECU). When the voltage of the capacitor block is higher than predetermined voltage, a discharge mechanism supplies electric power to a cooling mechanism for cooling the capacitor block.    USE - Used for e.g. hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Suppresses generation of degradation to the capability of the capacitor block.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure is the control flowchart of the ECU (electronic control unit). (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A fixture (4) of a battery frame (3) is connected to a floor pan (5) through a vibration-proof-rubber (6). A cooling fan (2) vibrates the floor pan through the vibration-proof-rubber.    USE - For vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents generation of sound from cooling fans effectively, with simple structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a battery pack. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    cooling fan (2)    battery frame (3)    fixture (4)    floor pan (5)    vibration-proof-rubber (6)
NOVELTY - A microcapsule has a latent heat storage material which serves as a coolant that passes through the inside of a fuel. The latent heat storage material has fusing point which ranges from 40 to 90degreesC which is used in conveying the heat and cool down the temperature of the fuel cell of a vehicle body.    USE - Used for cooling fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves layout of the vehicle. Reduces size of the radiator. Also improves amenity, safety, and driving stability of the vehicle. Improves heat radiation capability of the fuel cell.
NOVELTY - A control apparatus (30) controls distribution of electric power to loads (M1, M2) from fuel cell (20) and secondary battery (40) such that the battery supplies required electric power to load initially after restart of fuel cell.    USE - Used as electric power supply apparatus for traction motor of fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - Improves fuel consumption and drivability of vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of the hybrid system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    hybrid system (10)    fuel cell (20)    control apparatus (30)    secondary battery (40)    loads (M1,M2)
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying hydrogen to anode side (10) of electrolyte film (1a) through a regulator (15). The pressure of anode side is detected by a pressure sensor (18) after interruption of supply of hydrogen, based on which air tightness of anode side is determined.    USE - For pneumatic test of fuel cell system mounted on fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage of fuel cell by differential pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a circuit diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (1)    electrolyte film (1a)    anode side (10)    hydrogen tank (11)    regulator (15)    pressure sensor (18)
NOVELTY - The field board has fluid inlet (31a), fluid flow path with undulation pattern and fluid outlet (31b). The pattern is divided into upstream-side and downstream side straight line form portions (35,36) with several channels that are connected by unification portion (17). The number of flute of downstream side straight line form portion is smaller than the number of flute of upstream side straight line form portion.    USE - For fuel cell (claimed) of hydrogen-ion conductivity electrolyte, alkali electrolyte, phosphoric acid, molten carbonate, solid-acid compound and poly-electrolyte types.    ADVANTAGE - Increases the flow of fluid in each channel. Raises the uniformity of the moisture keeping state of membrane electrode joint structure. Thereby, high output characteristics and output stability are achieved while the lifetime is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top elevational view of a field board.    field board (30)    fluid inlets (31a-33a)    fluid outlets (31b-33b)    buffer (34)    upstream side straight line form portion (35)    downstream side straight line form portion (36)    unification portion (37)
NOVELTY - An orthogonal lattice structure (1) comprises several parallel horizontal bones (2,5) and longitudinal bones (3,4) of specific cross section satisfying set condition with respect to total number of current collection edges (6) protruding from the horizontal bone.    USE - Mounted in vehicle, for start-up of engine.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures high output thus realizing high engine startability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a front view of a lattice structure used in lead storage battery.    orthogonal lattice structure (1)    horizontal bones (2,5)    longitudinal bones (3,4)    current collection edge (6)
NOVELTY - A water quantity adjustment hole (10) is formed at an end plate (6a) for ejecting predetermined amount of condensed water from a sound absorption chamber (11) during exhaustion.    USE - In fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Utilizes condensed water effectively during exhaustion. Reduces noise generation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the muffler.    muffler (6)    end plate (6a)    inlet tube (7)    water quantity adjustment hole (10)    sound absorption chamber (11)
NOVELTY - A control circuit (2) detects the vehicle speed signal output from a vehicle, while a temperature sensor (4) detects the temperature of a battery unit (1). If the battery temperature exceeds a preset level, the controller increases the electric power which enlarges the duty which turns a switching element (9) on and off and is supplied to a ventilation fan (5).    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures that battery is cooled efficiently, while reducing the noise heard by a person inside the vehicle during operation of the ventilation fan.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a power supply device for a hybrid car.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery unit (1)    Control circuit (2)    Temperature sensor (4)    Ventilation fan (5)    Switching element (9)
NOVELTY - An atmospheric pressure sensor (25) performs detection of atmospheric pressure based on standard value. A control apparatus (26) regulates the temperature of cooling device (13).    USE - For e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures effective application of the fuel cell system due to the formation of the control apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling device (13)    Atmospheric pressure sensor (25)    Control apparatus (26)
NOVELTY - Battery case (2) fixes cover plate (6) on a top plate (7) and combined with exhaust duct (13). A support division rib (19) provides partition on the exhaust duct. A power supply module (1) is cooled by air when arranged in the upper portion of division room (5).    USE - For motor vehicles, e.g. hybrid vehicles and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Provides simple structure and reduces temperature difference of device due to the power supply module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply module (1)    Battery case (2)    Division room (5)    Cover plate (6)    Top plate (7)    Exhaust duct (13)    Support division rib (19)
NOVELTY - A battery case (2) fixes a cover plate (6) on the upper section of a top plate (7) and combined with an exhaust duct (13). A support division rib (19) provides partition on the exhaust duct. A power supply module (1) is cooled by air when arranged in the upper portion of division room (5).    USE - For motor vehicles, e.g. hybrid vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves load resistance of the device due to the power supply module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply module (1)    Battery case (2)    Division room (5)    Cover plate (6)    Top plate (7)    Exhaust duct (13)    Support division rib (19)
NOVELTY - The seal structure comprises a thermosetting-resin (69) which is filled in the gap between a diffusion electrode (9) and a sealant (19).    USE - For fuel cell such as solid polymer electrolyte fuel cell for vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents damage to the solid-polymer electrolyte film. Also prevents reduction in electric power generation performance of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of a seal structure.    diffusion electrode (9,11)    sealant (19)    gap (63)    thermosetting resin (69)
NOVELTY - Secondary batteries (2) are stored in a case (6). A long and slender reinforcement metal plate (7) is fixed to the case. The reinforcement metal plate is connected in series with the secondary battery.    USE - For vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers manufacturing cost and weight reduction due to the reinforcement metal plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of a power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Secondary batteries (2)    Case (6)    Reinforcement metal plate (7)
NOVELTY - An electrolyzed water generator (12) has an anode (12a) and cathode (12b) between which voltage is applied for electrolyzing water from a water source (7). A fuel cell water circulation system (2) receives the electrolyzed water and supplies it to the fuel cell stack (1).    USE - In electric vehicle, co-generation system, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity ions in water supplied to the cell stack can be maintained at optimum level for long periods of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an operating method of a fuel cell electric power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell stack (1)    water circulation system (2)    water source (7)    electrolyzed water generator (12)    anode (12a)    cathode (12b)
NOVELTY - The separators (140a,140c) have electroconductive elastic layers (143a,143c) arranged along the corrugation surface which is in contact with gaseous diffusion layers (130a,130c), respectively.    USE - For use as power source in motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The cleavage of the surface of the polymeric electrolyte film by the shearing stress produced by convex portion that defines gas passage way is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a section of the polyelectrolyte type fuel cell.    Polymeric electrolyte film (110)    Catalyst layers (120a,120c)    Gaseous diffusion layers (130a,130c)    Separators (140a,140c)    Electroconductive elastic layers (143a,143c)
NOVELTY - A pressure sensor (22) measures the pressure of a cooling water in a cooling water system containing the anode side and cathode side cooling water flow paths. A gas density sensor (23) measures the density of gas inside cooling water system.    USE - Fuel cell system for vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces output limit of fuel cell to minimum value during gas leakage period.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Cooling water tank (21)    Pressure sensor (22)    Gas sensor (23)    Fuel cell case (30)    Anode (31)
NOVELTY - First cutoff valve (22) is opened/closed based on the signal from a control apparatus (60). A high pressure water tank (21) is closed when hydrogen is supplied to a predetermined direction. An emergency regeneration device produces a hydrogen occlusion alloy during shutdown command of fuel cell.    USE - For electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Provides convenient structure due to the formation of the emergency regeneration device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of a fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    High pressure water tank (21)    First cutoff valve (22)    Control apparatus (60)
NOVELTY - The steer-by-wire system includes a stator connection circuit (24) which connects the stators (33,43) of a steering motor (32) and a steering wheel motor (42), when supply of power from battery is lost. A rotor power supply circuit (26) enables supply of alternating current to rotors (35,45) of steering motor and steering wheel motor from alternator (23), when supply of power from battery is lost.    USE - For e.g. vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes installation cost and installation space. Improves operating reliability of the steer-by-wire system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the conceptual diagram of the structure of the steering motor and the steering wheel motor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Alternator (23)    Stator connection circuit (24)    Rotor power supply circuit (26)    Steering motor (32)    Stators (33,43)    Rotors (35,45)    Steering wheel motor (42)
NOVELTY - The separator material (a), which essentially contains graphite powder coated with a thermosetting resin, is press-molded in a metallic mold (1) under pressurization, such that the resin is heated by required temperature and soft-melted. The obtained molded product is cured to obtain the fuel cell separator (A).    USE - For manufacturing separator for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell separator having uniform and stable capability for each product, is quickly and efficiently obtained with improved yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an outline process drawing of manufacture of fuel cell separator.    metallic mold (1)    heater (2)    press apparatus (3)    fuel cell separator material (a)    fuel cell separator (A)
NOVELTY - A granular hydrogen absorber (12) is arranged between the electrodes (11,13) respectively formed on boards (1,3). The electrostatic capacitance between electrodes is changed, when volume of absorber absorbing hydrogen concentration from external is changed.    USE - Hydrogen sensor used in fuel cell for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Over time change and influence of surface state are decreased. The sensor with high operational reliability is provided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the hydrogen sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Boards (1,3)    Absorber (12)    Electrodes (11,13)    Resin (14,15)
NOVELTY - The gas sensor includes a gas introduction port (6), in which a vacuum pump is arranged at exterior, a gas detecting unit (1) arranged in non-contact position with the port and an oxygen-enriched porous resin layer (9) is arranged at one portion of the wall of the port, such that the layer makes the entire arrangement air tight.    USE - Gas sensor for fuel cell (claimed) used in motor vehicle (claimed), for detecting concentration of mixed gas, hydrogen in wet air.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces cost of fuel cell. Ensures safety of and reliability of the vehicle. Gas is detected reliably without any error.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a fuel cell system; and    (2) a motor vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an exploded perspective view of the gas sensor. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    gas detecting unit (1)    cable (3)    bottom case (4)    openings (5)    gas introduction unit (6)    vent holes (7)    cylinder (8)    oxygen enrichment layer (9)
NOVELTY - The platinum group metal paste consists of a solvent (7), a platinum group metal compound dissolved in the solvent and a binder (6) of colloidal particle or suspended particle.    USE - For use as electroconductive material during formation of antioxidant protection layer, dielectric protective layer, resistor layer and paste layer for manufacturing semiconductor devices such as oxygen sensor, liquid crystal panel, ferroelectric gate FET and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Usage amount of metal is reduced, while ensuring formation of thin paste layer with excellent electrical property efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for paste layer formation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the application state of platinum group metal paste to a substrate.    substrate (1)    binder (6)    solvent (7)    application layer (8)    paste layer (11)
NOVELTY - The plate includes two sides each comprising of a groove susceptible of forming with the surface of an adjacent cathode (8) a fluid distribution channel (14). The fluid distribution channels are slightly inclined at an angle of 5-10 degrees with respect to a horizontal axis for facilitating flow of fluids and avoiding the formation of clogs.    USE - Used for a fuel cell (claimed) as well as for batteries functioning at low temperature and producing water.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate permits to improve fluid flow in the fluid distribution channels in order to improve the performances of a fuel cell. The bipolar plate ensures distribution of reagent in a uniform manner on the cathode and anode, drive of electrons, evacuation of water and heat produced during electrochemical reactions, and ensures airtightness of the gas. The inclination of the fluid distribution channels reduce charge loss and avoid instabilities induced on the battery voltage by the passage of clogs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell comprising several elementary cells with an electrode-membrane-electrode assembly as well as bipolar plates.    Bipolar plates (4, 5)    Anode (7)    Cathode (8)    Electrolyte (9)    Fluid distribution channels (14)
NOVELTY - The plate has supply holes (2, 3, 4) for supplying fuel combustible fluid and cooling fluid, to respective flow tubes (21, 22, 41). The tubes (21, 22) circulating respectively the combustible fluid and fuel are placed one of two opposite sides (1A, 1B) of the plate. The cooling fluid flow tube (41) is provided on the side in which the tubes (21, 22) are placed, so that the tube (41) is coplanar with the tubes (21, 22).    USE - Used in a fuel cell that is utilized for converting chemical energy into electrical energy in civil applications, in military applications for propulsion of sub-marines, mobile electric generators and low power units, in transport applications for propulsion of city vehicles e.g. city motor bus, street car and trolley bus, in stationary applications such as stationary electric power system in hospitals and service buildings and in miniaturized and portable devices.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel, combustible liquid and cooling liquid flow tubes are provided on the same side of the plate, thus reducing the thickness of the plate and efficiently cooling the core of the active surface of the plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a supply plate.    Plate sides (1A, 1B)    Fuel supply hole (2)    Combustible fluid supply hole (3)    Cooling fluid supply hole (4)    Fuel supply flow tube (21)    Combustible fluid flow tube (22)    Cooling fluid flow tube (23)    Cooling fluid flow tube (41)
NOVELTY - Reaction cell for photo-electrochemical production of hydrogen gas.    USE - The cell is used to generate hydrogen, for preparation of electricity (particularly in fuel cells), from water, using (sun)light as the external energy source.    ADVANTAGE - The new cell provides reliable and reproducible production of hydrogen, and has a particularly simple construction, suitable for mass production and long-term use with minimal maintenance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Reaction cell for photo-electrochemical production of hydrogen gas comprises a housing filled with aqueous electrolyte (El); two connected electrodes (E1, E2), immersed in El, where E1 is made of a doped semiconductor and E2 is of metal or a semiconductor, doped oppositely with respect to E1; and a light source (L) for irradiating the electrodes. The new features are that (i) the faces of the two electrodes are in contact with each other; (ii) the electrode pair divides the cell into two compartments, connected to each other through ionic conduction; and (iii) the housing has at least one opening for release of gas. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included a device for converting light energy to electrical energy that includes the new cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves producing an oxyhydrogen gas mixture from hydrogen and oxygen in an electrically operated dissociation unit (10) operating on the high frequency resonance electrolysis principle, whereby the chemical energy of the gas mixture is converted into electrical energy and/or mechanical drive energy and part of the generated electrical energy is fed into the dissociation unit.    USE - For producing electrical energy (claimed), for producing mechanical drive energy for static and mobile devices (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables the advantages and physical effects of the high frequency resonance electrolysis dissociation method to be used to derive electrical energy and/or mechanical drive energy from electrolytically dissociated water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - AN INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a device for producing electrical energy and/or mechanical drive energy in accordance with the inventive method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagram of the inventive method of extracting electrical energy and/or mechanical drive energy from electrolytically dissociated water    dissociation unit (10)    electrical energy generator (20)    water reservoir (30)    internal combustion engine (40)    accumulator (50)
NOVELTY - The purposes of the invention are: reducing size of bearing installed on tail-bracket, preventing waster caused by molten solder, and preventing damage of fair lead and winding of conducting ring.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The equipment includes following parts: central sleeve fixed on side face of magnetic pole; cooling fan fixed around the sleeve; front end part and ending part with stage are formed on rotating shaft; a pair of flute parts formed in front end part along length direction; mold pressing part of conducting ring forms the conducting ring and fair lead as an integrated part. Inner diameter of the conducting ring sheaths the ending part, making the fair lead possible to bury in the flute. Thus, bearing can sheath external diameter of the front-end part on the rotation shaft.
NOVELTY - The device has a magnet (2) and at least one electrical coil (10) that interacts with the magnetic field produced by the magnet, whereby the magnet and coil can move relative to each other. The chassis component (13) can carry out oscillations with at least one natural frequency. The magnet is attached to a spring (8) and movable relative to the coil and the natural frequency of the oscillator (14) containing the magnet and the spring is tuned to the natural frequency of the chassis component.    USE - For a vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Developed to generate electrical energy almost continuously during travel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional representation of an inventive chassis component    magnet (2)    electrical coil (10)    chassis component (13)    spring (8)    oscillator (14)
NOVELTY - The thermoplastic resin composition contains thermoplastic resin, ketchen black and vapor phase epitaxy carbon fiber.    USE - For thermoplastic resin molded product such as fuel cell separator (both claimed), pallet, tray, packaging material and substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic resin composition has excellent electrical conductivity and provides molded product with excellent strength, flexibility, durability, recyclability and surface smoothness.
NOVELTY - The cell has a separator including two plates (30) that are stacked together. A fuel gas supply passage supplies a fuel gas to an anode (24), and an oxygen-containing gas supply passage supplies an oxygen-containing gas to a cathode. The plates tightly contact the anode and cathode under pressure when the fuel and oxygen containing gases are supplied to fuel and oxygen-containing gas pressure chambers.    USE - Used in a vehicle for stationary and mobile application.    ADVANTAGE - The tight contact of the plates with the entire electrode surfaces reduces contact resistances of a current collector so improving power generation efficiency of the cell easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fuel cell stack formed by stacking a set of fuel cells.    Fuel cell (10)    Cathode (22)    Anode (24)    Separators (28)    Plates (30)
NOVELTY - A base (32) is connected to a energy source (34) of mechanical energy of an oscillatory nature. Multiple springs (18,20) including the piezoelectric elements for suspending the mass (36) corresponding to the base, convert the mechanical energy from the oscillations of the mechanical energy sources, into the electrical signals.    USE - For harnessing broad frequency band energy for motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Minimizes the overall loss of power conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for energy conversion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a perspective view of the broad frequency band energy harnessing assembly.    broad frequency band energy harnessing assembly (10)    springs (18,20)    base (32)    energy source (34)    mass (36)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing positive electrode, negative electrode and electrolyte inks. The positive ink is coated on a collector to form a positive electrode ink layer (34). The negate ink is coated on the layer to form a negative electrode ink layer (35). The electrolyte ink is coated on the negative layer to form an electrolyte ink layer. The layers form a composite layer, and the composite layer is thermally pressed.    USE - Used for manufacturing a solid electrolyte lithium ion secondary battery that is utilized to drive an electric vehicle (EV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and fuel cell vehicle (FCV).    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the flow of ions across respective interlayers of the positive electrode, negative electrode and electrolyte ink layers, thus improving power output density and safety of the solid electrolyte battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a combined assembled battery comprising an assembled battery including a solid electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a solid electrolyte battery of non-bipolar type.    Solid electrolyte lithium ion secondary battery (31)    Positive electrode collector (33)    Positive electrode ink layer (34)    Negative electrode ink layer (35)    Electrolyte ink layer (37)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (10), which includes a plurality of stacked cells (10a-10c), generates electric power by an electrochemical reaction of oxygen and hydrogen. A part of each cell is collectively heated when the fuel cell is warmed up in a warm-up operation.    USE - For e.g. vehicle, ship, portable generator.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell can be rapidly heated using a small heating source in a low-temperature environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (10)    Stacked cells (10a-10c)    Thermal region circulation path (20)
NOVELTY - The vehicle has an air motor/generator (10) operatively connected to an electrical propulsion system. The motor/generator is configured to generate energy stored in pressurized fuel and to permit complete utilization of the fuel. The electricity is utilized directly by the propulsion system or it is stored in a battery or battery pack (20). The generator is operatively connected to a pressurized fuel tank (40).    USE - Hybrid electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The air motor/generator is configured to generate energy stored in the pressurized fuel and to permit complete utilization of the fuel, thus increasing overall efficiency of the vehicle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a recovery system.    Air motor generator (10)    Battery back (20)    Fuel cell (30)    Pressurized fuel tank (40)
NOVELTY - The system has a positive cable and a negative cable for transmitting electrical energy. The negative cable is divided into two segments, where segments are connected by a coupling device. Cable/terminal connectors (125) are connected to each end of the negative and positive cables. The connectors comprise an electrical harness (211), and conductor connector lug, where the electrical harness conducts electrical energy.    USE - Used in a diesel powered vehicle and gasoline powered vehicle and equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The cable/terminal connectors has the electrical harness to conduct the electrical energy, thus providing a heavy duty, high efficiency, jumper cable system that delivers DC current in the range of from 6 to 48 volts for a period of from 30 seconds to six minutes or more without excessive overheating and resulting loss of efficiency in current delivery and damage to the system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a profile view of a frame structure.    Cable/terminal connector (125)    Pin-like fastener (207)    Axle (209)    Electrical harness (211)    Springs (213)
NOVELTY - The device has a solenoid valve (4) provided at fuel flow path (3) which connects reaction unit (6) with fuel tank (1). A controller (9) closes the solenoid valve to stop electric-current generation in the reaction unit, when charge amount of secondary battery (11) is more than predetermined value.    USE - For charger of lithium ion secondary cell, notebook personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA) and other portable electronic office equipment.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents outflow of fuel such as hydrogen gas in fuel tank, thereby increasing durability of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of fuel-cell power supply device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel tank (1)    fuel flow path (3)    solenoid valve (4)    reaction unit (6)    controller (9)    secondary battery (11)
NOVELTY - The electronic device has two different switches that are respectively used for starting the operation of the main unit of electronic device, and operation of fuel cell (2).    USE - E.g. fuel cell mounting type portable apparatus (claimed) such as portable personal computer (PC), mobile telephone, portable compact disk (CD) player, portable mini disk (MD) player and mobile liquid crystal television.    ADVANTAGE - The starting time of portable apparatus is reduced, thereby improving user's convenience.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell mounting type portable apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a block diagram of fuel cell mounting type personal computer. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    personal computer (1)    fuel cell (2)    voltage detector circuit (4)    voltage regulator (4a)    sensor (8)
NOVELTY - The electric power generation current is increased when fuel gas temperature during oxidizing-agent gas humidification process is not lower than the fuel gas temperature in electric power generation process.    USE - For starting fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Enables to start the fuel cell system without using fuel and oxidizing agent gas heating apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the flow chart of the operation performed by fuel cell co-generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The sensors (19,20) detect the circulating water temperatures, before flowing water in fuel cell and after flowing out water from fuel cell, respectively. A determination unit determines whether the air bubble is removed from the cooing water path (11) by bubble removing units (13,16,18), when the difference between the detected temperatures exceeds a threshold value.    USE - For power supply to moving bodies such as vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, ship, portable generator or domestic generator.    ADVANTAGE - An abnormality generation is detected reliably based on determining the removal of the air bubble form the cooing water path.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the solid polymer electrolyte type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    fuel cell (10)    cooling water path (11)    cooling water circulation pump (12)    air bubble removing units (13,16,18)    sensors (19,20)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell (5) generates electricity by the chemical reaction of oxygen and hydrogen contained in the ethanol fuel for operating the weighing machine (1) to weigh the goods. A printer (4) connected to the weighing machine prints the measurement result of the goods.    USE - In retail store for weighing goods. Also for outdoor.    ADVANTAGE - Versatility of a weighing machine is improved without having a bad influence of environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - Drawing shows the front view of the weighing machine.    weighing machine (1)    printer (4)    fuel cell (5)    fuel cell main structure (21)    fuel tank (22)
NOVELTY - A heat exchanger (24) is arranged at refrigerant discharge side of compressor (17) of heat pump circuit, to heat cooling water of vehicle fuel cell (12). A heat exchanger (19) is arranged at low-pressure side of circuit, so that refrigerant absorbs heat from vehicle-cabin air. The compressor is driven when detected cell temperature is below preset value during residual-moisture purging of cell during vehicle stop.    USE - Heat pump used for heating electric-power generating domestic fuel cell or fuel cell is used in vehicles and ships, and conditioning of indoor air of vehicle cabin.    ADVANTAGE - Enables heating the fuel cell when the detected fuel-cell temperature is below preset value, by operating the compressor so that the refrigerant absorbs heat from the air inside the cabin and heats the cooling water of fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a heat pump device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    temperature detector (9r)    fuel cell (12)    compressor (17)    heat exchanger (19,24)
NOVELTY - A twisted stand (1) consists of 0.15-0.40 mass percentage iron, 0.05-0.25 mass percentage copper, 0.05-0.20 mass percentage of magnesium and aluminum. The strand has a diameter of 0.07-1.50 mm.    USE - For wire harness of battery cable of motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Offers lightweight aluminum conductor wire. Improves electric conductivity, twist property, flexibility, connectivity, heat resistance and recycling property. Prevents generation of harmful substance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the explanatory drawing of the flexibility testing of an aluminum conductor wire.    Twisted stand (1)    Mandrel (2)    Dead weight (3)    Connection tool (4)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen gas is introduced into a container (3) made of fiber reinforcing plastics. The container containing hydrogen gas is immersed in very low temperature coolant, the container is cooled to temperature less than inversion temperature of hydrogen gas, and hydrogen gas is stored in container at pressure more than atmospheric pressure.    USE - Container for storing hydrogen gas for use in a fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables storing high-density hydrogen gas safely, with minimum evaporation loss.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for storage apparatus of hydrogen gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the sectional drawing of the storage apparatus of hydrogen gas.    coolant container (1)    hydrogen gas container (3)    vacuum chamber (4)    hydrogen gas container inlet (15)
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has an anode plate (102) and cathode plate (104) formed so that peak upper portions (102d,104d) formed at the respective anode and cathode layers (102b,104b) are deviated from anode layer (102c) and cathode layer (104c) respectively.    USE - In battery pack (claimed) of composite battery pack (claimed) in vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Improves durability and output of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) battery pack;    (2) composite battery pack;    (3) vehicle; and    (4) manufacturing method of secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the laminate structure of secondary battery.    anode plate (102)    anode layers (102b,102c)    peak upper portions (102d,104d)    cathode plate (104)    cathode layers (104b,104c)
NOVELTY - A utilization situation detection unit detects the utilization situation e.g. discharge and charge amount, of a storage battery (1). A utilization situation log memory unit (15) stores the detected result as a log. The time when the battery is due for replacement is determined from the log, and an alarm is output when the time occurs.    USE - For monitoring use situation of storage battery in a motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Ensures exact managing of the storage battery since detection of the electrolytic liquid is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of the monitoring apparatus of storage battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Storage battery (1)    Switching unit (2)    Load (3)    Voltage detection unit (4)    Utilization situation log memory unit (15)
NOVELTY - The power supply device (15) includes a switch (24) which connects or disconnects a capacitor (21) and a battery (22). A charger (23) performs the charging of the battery with the electrical energy stored in the capacitor at the time of a system operation stop with a predetermined electric load.    USE - For hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Improves electrical-storage property of power supply device due to connection and disconnection of capacitor and battery with operation of switch. Ensures required electric power for motor at the time of restarting of motor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the block diagram of control apparatus of hybrid vehicle. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Power supply device (15)    Capacitor (21)    Battery (22)    Charger (23)    Switch (24)